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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-787
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ENGLISH ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK receptacles, and the
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ENGLISH ¢NOTE ON USE FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 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 require
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ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-787 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. Contents Getting Started Co
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ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Getting Started System setup items and default values ····························43 ~ 45 Navigating through the System Setup Menu ···························46 About the on screen display and front display ·························47 Accessories Before using Audio Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································47 Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main Pay attention to the following before
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ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Cautions on installation About the remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit Note: In addition to controlling the AVR-787, the attached remote control • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such unit (RC-1046) can also be used to control the following products: it. as a bookcase or similar enclosure. q DENON component products • The remote con
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ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Cursor buttons (D D, H H) ·······························(11) BAND button··············································(33) ! @ Part names and functions MASTER VOLUME control knob··············(21) @ EXT. IN button············································(22) ! For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(33) Remote control sensor···························
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ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit [ Front ] ! !! ! ! o i u y t Remote control signal transmitter························(3) Indicator ··························(58) Power buttons················(10) Tuner system/System buttons······················(33, 59) Function buttons············(21) q w e r System buttons ·····(59 ~ 61) EXT. IN terminals·······································(15) COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) q i Master volume control
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ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started [ Rear ] ZONE2 buttons···············(41) MAIN buttons ·················(41) Function/ Number buttons·············(21) SURROUND MODE buttons····························(23) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button························(11, 59) Tuner system/System buttons······················(33, 61) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button···········(21, 59) ENTER button·················(11) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(57, 59) INPUT MODE/RETURN Cursor bu
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Speaker layout [Basic layout] Easy Setup Procedure Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor. • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-787 according to your listening Subwoofer Center speaker room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. •To set the sound field manually ( page 54 ~ 57). Surround back speaker Easy to setup flow Placing the speakers. Auto setup flow Connecting a microphone ( page
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure ¢Connections Speaker connections •With the AVR-787, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers ¢Speaker impedance • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with , with ). < > > Speaker Impedance Center Surround speaker speakers Front A, B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Subwoofer NOTE: Front A+B 12 ~ 16
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the Connecting a DVD player and monitor component video connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if •To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-787, you only need to choose one your monitor does not have component video inputs. connection type. For more information about the video up conve
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure Auto Setup w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure SYSTEM SETUP The AVR-787’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure Turn on your subwoofer. the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the 1 optimum settings. 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
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure e Perform the Auto Setup procedure Surround Back: Assign to use as surround back speaker. Press SYSTEM SETUP. ZONE2: 1 Assign to use as “ZONE2” speakers. Press D D H H to select “Auto Setup”, then press ENTER. Front A, Front B: 2 Assign to use the “Front A” or “Front B” speakers with bi-amp connections. D D H H Press to select “Auto Setup”, then press ENTER. 3 When assigned to “Front” or “ZONE2”, skip the surround back The message “Connect Microp
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure u Checking and storing the measurement Error messages results • These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent Press D D H H to select an item, then press ENTER. items, and measure again. 1 • When there is too much noise in the room,
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ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure Check the parameter Connecting Other Sources • The results of the measured items can be checked. • This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Cable indications Setup” is decided. The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Press D D H H to select “Parameter Check”, then press 1 ENTER. Audio cable Video cable Analog connections (Stereo) Video connections Press D D H H to
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function On screen display signals With the AVR-787, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were On screen display signal output Signals input to the AVR-787 inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S- Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality. VIDEO signal S-Video signal Video signal output to Video signal output to Video signal output to Component input ter
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and • These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component composite video outputs are also provided. with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi-channel Super •To connect th
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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 • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information video outputs are also provided. about Digital Input Assignment ( page 47). •If you wish to
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder Connecting the antenna terminals • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections. Direction of broadcasting station • If you choose to use th
