AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-587 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) ¢NOTE ON USE 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-587 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Night mode ···················································································39 User mode function Storing the settings in the memory ·············································39 Calling the settings out ································································39 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················39 Personal memory plus function ··················································39 Play
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Cautions on installation About the remote control unit Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. In addition to controlling the AVR-587, the attached remote control unit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 44).
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started !5 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(18) !6 MASTER VOLUME control knob··········(9, 25) !7 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(37) !8 STATUS button ··········································(26) !9 DIMMER button ·········································(26) @0 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(39) @1 OUTPUT indicators······························(28, 42) @2 Display Part names and functions For details on the fun
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit !3 !2 !1 !0 o i [ Front ] u y Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Indicator ··························(44) Power buttons············(9, 45) Input source selector buttons ····························(25) q w e r Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 38) t System buttons ·····(45 ~ 47) q PRE OUT terminal········································(7) i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals·········
ENGLISH Getting Started [ Rear ] Easy Operation Speaker layout [Basic layout] ZONE2 buttons···············(42) Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation ¢ Connections Speaker connections Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). NOTE: When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cable conductors, or with the rear panel and screws. NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation Before operating INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE VOLUME Playing the input source 1 Turn on your subwoofer. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency. Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 21).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a CD player Connecting a VCR To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 21).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals NOTE: • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the Connecting Other Sources iPod® Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-587 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal. For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit’s power is at standby.
ENGLISH System Setup System setup items and default values 1. Speaker Setup Speaker Item No. Setup 1~6 7 8 ~ 15 2. Input Setup Input Items Speaker Configuration mode Automatically set the output component and properties for the various channels according to the combination of speakers to be actually used for surround playback. Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup 3. Option Setup Option Item No. Setup Items Power Amp Assignment mode To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the ZONE2. 2~4 Volume Control mode This sets the volume level of output. 5 Auto Surround mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. 1 17 ENGLISH Main Default settings Page S. Back 23 Vol.Limit = OFF P. On Lev. = LAST Mute Lev.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup SYSTEM SETUP Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 16, 17). Navigating through the System Setup items FG G, ENTER D H 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. F G to select the item you want to set, then 2 Press press ENTER. The AVR-587 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings.
ENGLISH System Setup Speaker Setup System Setup Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup 1 • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually. Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. Speaker Setting the Speaker Configuration 2 1 Setup Front Large Automatically set the output component and properties for the various channels according to the combination of speakers to be actually used for surround playback.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Distance This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. Preparations: • The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. • Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Test Tone 1 Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. 2 Manual: Adjust with the speaker from which the test tone is output switched manually. “Auto” mode is selected: 3 When Press F G to adjust the volume. • Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below. C SW SL SR FR (2 speakers) SBL SB Yes< Setting the Digital In Assignment T.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the iPod Assignment It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the AVR587 and play them. Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. CD, AUX, CD-R: When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with the audio input terminal of the assigned function. DVD, TV, VCR, V.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Option Setup Setting the Volume Control This sets the volume level of output. 1 2 Limit -10dB 3 P.On LAST 4 Mute FULL Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the ZONE2. 1 2 Press F G to set. Press F G to select “3. Op”, then press ENTER. S.Back: The surround back speakers are used in MAIN ZONE.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input.
ENGLISH INPUT MODE STATUS INPUT SELECTOR DIMMER VOLUME Basic Operation Playing the input source 1 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume. Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play. 2 Press INPUT MODE. SURROUND PARAMETER AUTO PCM EXT. IN DTS INPUT SELECTOR [MUTING] DIMMER STATUS AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-587’s surround mode is switched automatically.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press [MUTING]. You can adjust the muting level ( page 23). Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features Press STATUS. • The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. The AVR-587 is equipped with many surround modes.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) INPUT MODE STATUS F G, ENTER DIRECT / STEREO • Effective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or 1 Select OPTICAL) is set ( page 21). D.COMP.: The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of four modes: “OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”. Effective source mode Dolby Digital / DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for compatible software.) 2 Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”. Press [STANDARD] to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS 3 Surround)”.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation FG G, ENTER Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode. This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby Surround. 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. • When the CINEMA mode: CINEMA EQ MODE CINEMA 1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLIIx”.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels) in the surround mode. 1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND 2 Play a program source. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to select the play mode. CINEMA: This mode is optimum for playing movies.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Channel output Surround Mode STEREO EXT.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Input signals DTS Surround Mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Button Input signals DTS Surround Mode DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO Note *1 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (With no Flag) (5.1ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-Audio (multi ch) DVD-Audio (2ch) 176.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-587 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve even more realistic sound fields.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DSP surround simulation FG G, SELECT/ENTER ¢ To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Press [DSP SIMULATION]. MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA VIRTUAL MATRIX , SURROUND PARAMETER DH VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB The 5CH/7CH STEREO mode can be selected directly by pressing [5CH/7CH STEREO]. SB CH OUT • ON: Surround back channel played.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation ¢ When you do not want to adjust the tone Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. Set “Tone Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”. ¢ Adjusting the tone 1 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 2 Press D H to select “TONE DEF. ON”. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Adjusting the speaker volume 1 2 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Press [CH SELECT]. 3 F G] to adjust the volume.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation BAND Auto tuning SHIFT Preset memory to select “TUNER” or press the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation 1 Use 1 Use [TUNER]. to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press BAND to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( CHANNEL SHIFT [FM/AM] TUNING STATUS CHANNEL [XM RADIO] page 38). 3 Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode. 2 Press [MEMORY].
ENGLISH Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-587 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio. Select from over 170 channels of music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digital quality sound. With all music channels 100% commercial free.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO SELECT Night mode Calling the settings out The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the volume low. Press at which the settings you want to call out are stored. Press [NIGHT]. • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again. • When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround parameter can not be selected.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Playing the Advanced Operation iPod® Listening to music in the Browse mode The music recorded on the iPod can be played when using a Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The iPod can be controlled using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit. 1 D H] to select the music file, then press [ENTER] Press [D G]. or [G F] to return to the music menu screen. Press [F iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) INPUT SELECTOR Use this procedure to view photo and video data stored on the iPod on a monitor. [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the 1 Press Browse mode to the Remote mode. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-587’s display. ZONE2 D H] to select Watching the iPod’s screen, press [D 2 “Photos” G].
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Multi zone music entertainment system • ZONE2 speaker out can be used when “ZONE2” is selected at “Power Amp Assignment”. In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ operating instructions. • The main zone output can be turned on and off with [MAIN]. ¢ When using the SURR.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation INPUT SELECTOR Advanced Operation Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored) 1 Select the input source to be played. 2 Select the input mode and play (surround) mode. 3 Start recording on the tape or video deck. For instructions, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] 3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 1 Referring to the included list of preset codes, press 4 [NUMBER] to input the preset code (a 3-digit number) [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the 2 Set for the manufacturer of the component whose signals component to be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE). Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] [SHIFT] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [CHANNEL + –] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) [2], [1], [3], [A/B] [6 7], [VCR CH + –], [8 9], [0], [DISC SKIP +] [TV/VCR] [SETUP], [DISPLAY], [ENTER], [D H F G], [AUDIO], [RETURN], [MENU] Operating a component stored in the preset memory [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [Front] Device operated CD player CD recorder MD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO AUDIO DVD / VDP TAPE CD-R / MD DBS / CABLE VCR TV MODE SELECTOR 2 CD OFF – – – – Power off – – – – – ON / SOURCE – – – – Power on Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /S
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit [Rear] Device operated CD player CD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck AUDIO Satellite tuner Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – – – Number input / Track selection Number input / Track selection – Channels Channels Channels TV/ VCR – – – – Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mod
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be 2 registered (DBS/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time.
ENGLISH Additional Information We recommend using two speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use two speakers. Surround back speakers Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
ENGLISH Additional Information Surround Additional Information DTS NEO:6 surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a digital surround format developed by Digital Theater Systems of the United States. The number of playback channels and the playing band is the same as for Dolby Digital (5.1-channels).
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: ¢ Tuner section Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.
ENGLISH ¢ List of preset codes DVD ASA 042 Go Video 047, 048 Minolta 013, 023 Denon 014, *[111] Asha 087 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, Aiwa 009 Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Gradiente 094 Hitachi 010 Audiovox 088 Grundig 042 JVC 006, 011 Beaumark 087 Harley Davidson 094 Motorola Konka 012, 013 Broksonic 086, 093 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Montgomery Ward Magnavox 005 Calix 088 Hi-Q 091 Mitsubishi 004 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 09
ENGLISH Radix 088 Technics 024, 049 Bell & Howell 045, 118 Fujitsu 004, 062 Randex 088 Teknika 009, 010, 022, 049, 088, Bradford 061 Funai 004, 062 RCA Realistic 094 Brockwood 003, 047 Futuretech 004 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, TMK 087, 092 Candle 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 082, 087 Toshiba 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 047, 049, 050, 122 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 089, 098, 099, 117 Capehart 003 007, 087, 088 Celebrity 046 U
ENGLISH Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, Philips 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, Squareview 004 Eastern 015 056, 078, 087, 088, 089, Supre-Macy 032, 122 Garrard 011 131, 132, 147 Supreme 046 Gemini 030, 033, 034 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, General Instrument 030, 031, 032 015, 017, 071, 080 Portland 054 079, 085, 089, 101, 127, Hytex 006 Matsui 027 Price Club 095 131, 132, 145, 155 Jasco 011 Memorex
ENGLISH 062, 066 Magnavox 006, 015, 035 Optimus 007, 008 GE 048, 055, 056 Marantz 016, 028, 035 Panasonic 012 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 MCS 016, 024 Philips 002 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Onkyo 025, 027 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Hitachi 058, 059 Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023 Sony 013, 014, 015 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035 Technics 012 JVC 057 Pioneer 006, 022, 030 Victor 004 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Sears 006 Wards 007 M
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