AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-487 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-487 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 ···················································································33 User mode function Storing the settings in the memory ·············································33 Calling the settings out ································································33 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················33 Personal memory plus function ··················································33 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-487, the attached remote control unit (RC-1050) 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 36).
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started !5 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(16) !6 MASTER VOLUME control knob··········(9, 21) !7 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(31) !8 STATUS button ··········································(22) !9 DIMMER button ·········································(22) @0 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(33) @1 Display Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parenthe
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 ··························(36) Power buttons············(9, 37) Input source selector buttons ····························(21) q w e r Tuner system/System buttons······················(31, 40) t System buttons ·····(37 ~ 39) q PRE OUT terminal········································(7) w EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started [ Rear ] Easy Operation Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with six 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 • These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi-channel Super Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player ( page 8).
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 19).
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 power supply cord When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-487 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.
ENGLISH System Setup System setup items and default values 1. Speaker Setup Speaker Item No. Setup 1~4 5 6 ~ 11 2. Input Setup Input 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 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 15). Navigating through the System Setup items F 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-487 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 Setup 1 Press F G to set. 1 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 Setting the Test Tone This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. • The distance changes in units of 1 foot 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 or less.
ENGLISH System Setup 1 System Setup Input Setup 13 2 T.TONE Setting the iPod Assignment Yes< Setting the Digital In Assignment T.Tone 3 Auto TEST > TONE This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals. ON AUTO-FL 5 1 Press F G to set. 1 Press F G to select “2. In”, then press ENTER. D H to select the input terminals, then press F 2 Press G to set.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Option Setup Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. 1 +15 dB, +10 dB, +5 dB, 0 dB: Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. ENTER or H to enter the setting and switch to 2 Press the Auto Preset Memory setting. 6 EXT.In 2 SW 7 Preset +10 Option Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically ( page 30).
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 VOLUME [MUTING] DIMMER STATUS AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-487’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 20). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Press STATUS. • The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. Switching the brightness of the display Press DIMMER.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) INPUT MODE STATUS F G, ENTER The AVR-487 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 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 19). ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 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.) LFE: To play the various types of software properly, we recommend setting to the values shown below. • To play Dolby Digital software: “0 dB” • To play DTS movie software: “0 dB” • To play DTS music software: “–10 dB” TONE: Adjust the tone control.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode F G, ENTER 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”. DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PLII When “MUSIC” mode is selected: CNTR. IMAGE: The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to 1.0, default : 0.3) 6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. NEURAL SURROUND SURROUND PARAMETER DH ENTER DHFG 2 Play a program source.
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. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL FRONT L/R C C C C C C C C C C C C C C CENTER E B B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND D.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DTS Surround Mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC NEURAL SURROUND DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO ANALOG LINEAR PCM
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-487 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. Types of surround modes and their features 5CH STEREO This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with five speakers.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting the DSP surround simulation F G, SELECT/ENTER ¢ To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit ROOM SIZE: Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does not express size of room in which played.) There are five parameters: “small”, “med.s”, “medium”, “med.l” and “large”. 1 Press [DSP SIMULATION]. EFFECT LEVEL: Adjust the strength of the surround effect.
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. Press or 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 SHIFT Auto tuning FG 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] DH page 34). 3 Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode. 2 Press [MEMORY].
ENGLISH Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-487 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]. Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function) STATUS • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again.
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 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. • The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with INPUT SELECTOR are output to the CD-R/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT terminals.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] Operating DENON audio components [MODE SELECTOR 2] • 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) Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the 2 component for the manufacturer of the component whose signals to be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE). Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. [MODE SELECTOR 1] 3 Press [ON/SOURCE] and [OFF] at the same time.
ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] [SHIFT] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [POWER] [CHANNEL + –] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) [2], [1], [3], [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 MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 1 Satellite tuner Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO DVD / VDP MODE SELECTOR 2 CD POWER – – – – Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – – – Number input / Track selection Number input / Track selection – C
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 About the speakers ¢ Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Surround Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. The AVR-487 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
ENGLISH Additional Information DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. The sampling frequency is raised to achieve 5.1-channel playback with high quality sound (sampling frequency: 96 kHz, quantization: 24 bits). DTS NEO:6 surround This is a matrix decoding technology for 6.1-channel surround playback of 2-channel sources. The optimum decoding for the type of signal source to be played can be selected. There are two modes.
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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