AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-487

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 6. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
13. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. 16. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus. Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust.
Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

About the remote control unit
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).
Operating range of the remote control unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30 with respect to the sensor.

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control units rear cover. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. 30 30

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

e Put the rear cover back on. Notes on batteries: Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.) When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the < and > marks in the battery compartment. To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Do not use two different types of batteries. Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time. If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for long periods.
NOTE: It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

Part names and functions

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Front panel

@2 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @1

!9 !7 @0 !8

!5 Cursor buttons (D, H) (16) !6 MASTER VOLUME control knob(9, 21) !7 TUNING buttons (, ) (31) !8 STATUS button (22) !9 DIMMER button (22) @0 VIDEO SELECT button (33) @1 Display
@2 INPUT mode indicators(21) @3 SIGNAL indicators (23) @4 BAND button(31) @5 EXT. IN button(21) @6 Remote control sensor(3) @7 INPUT MODE button (21) @8 INPUT SELECTOR knob (21)

Display

t q w e r y u i o !0

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) (9)

!3 !4 !5

q Signal channel indicator

t STEREO indicator

This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received.
w Power indicator (9) e Power switch (9, 35) r Headphones jack (PHONES) (22) t ANALOG button (21) y SPEAKER buttons(9, 35) u TONE DEFEAT button (30) i SHIFT button (31) o USER MODE buttons (33) !0 PRESET buttons(30, 31) !1 V. AUX INPUT terminals
Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them.
!2 SYSTEM SETUP button (16) !3 SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button(21, 29) !4 SELECT/ENTER knob (16, 29)
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w.
The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons on the remote control unit.
w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator
This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup.

y AUTO indicator

This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO tuning mode.

u TUNED indicator

This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received.
The control functions in the same way as the CURSOR F button when turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR G button when turned clockwise. The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob.

Rear panel

Remote control unit

!3 !2 !1 !0 o

Indicator (36)

[ Front ]

Remote control signal transmitter (3) Power buttons(9, 37) Tuner system/System buttons(31, 40)
Input source selector buttons (21)

System buttons (37 ~ 39)

q PRE OUT terminal(7) w EXT. IN terminals (11) e DIGITAL terminals
(Optical/Coaxial) (8, 12)
r AUDIO OUT terminals(12) t Speaker terminals (7) y Power supply cord(14)
u AC outlets(14) i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals(8) o VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals (8) !0 DOCK CONTROL jack (14) !1 AUDIO IN terminals(8) !2 XM terminal (13) !3 ANTENNA terminals (13)
Master volume control buttons(9, 21) MUTING button(22) VIDEO SELECT/SETUP button(33, 37) Cursor buttons D (D, H, F, G)(24) DISPLAY button(37) DIMMER/MENU button(22, 38) NIGHT/AUDIO button(33, 38) CH SELECT/ENTER button(16, 30) STATUS/RETURN button(22, 38) Mode selector switches (9, 36)

[ Rear ]

Easy Operation
Speaker layout [Basic layout]
Power buttons(37) Example of basic layout with six speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker
Input source selector/ Number buttons(21, 39)
SURROUND MODE buttons(23, 29) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button(16, 37) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button(24, 37) ENTER button(16) INPUT MODE/RETURN button(21, 37) Front speaker Set these at the sides of the monitor or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

(L) > >

(R) < <

(R) <

Connecting banana plugs Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Front speakers (B)

Front speakers (A)
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.
Connecting a DVD player and monitor
To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, 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 19). Precaution when using S-Video terminals AVR-487s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-Video terminals, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipments instruction manuals.

Monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR

DVD player

S VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

The component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors or video components. Check the owners manuals for other components for further information.

OPTICAL OUT

L R L R

AUDIO OUT L R

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows, video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.
Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

L1 L4 L5

SR 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz: Set as desired according to your speakers bass playback ability.
Auto mode is 3 WhenF G to adjust theselected: volume. Press
Press F G to set. 2 Press ENTER or H to enter the setting and switch to the Crossover Frequency setting.

6 FL 15ft

Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below.

FL SW C SL FR SR

Press ENTER or H to enter the setting and switch to the Test Tone setting.
The volume can be adjusted within the range 12 dB to +12 dB.

12Cr.Over 100Hz

Manual mode selected: 3 When D H to select theisspeaker, then press F G to Press

-2 adjust the volume.

12Cr.Over
The crossover frequency mode is valid only when subwoofer is set to ON, and when one or more speakers are set to Small, as described in section Setting the Speaker Configuration ( page 17). Set to 80 Hz when using regular speakers. When using small speakers, we recommend setting to a higher frequency.
4 Press ENTER to finish the Test Tone setting. Press 5 OptionENTER to enter the setting and switch to the Setup.

13 T.TONE Yes<

Setting the iPod Assignment
It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPods (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the AVR487 and play them.
Setting the Digital In Assignment

T.Tone Auto >

This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals.

AUTO-FL

1 Press F G to set. 1 Press F G to select 2. In, then press ENTER. D 2 Pressset.H to select the input terminals, then press F G to
CD, AUX, DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX, CD-R: Assign the different source according to the devices connected to the AVR-487s input terminals.
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.AUX: When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with the audio and video input terminals of the assigned function. OFF: This is the factory default setting.
To adjust the channel level separately for the different play modes after setting the channel level, perform the operation on page 32.
enter 3 Press ENTER or H tosetting.the setting and switch to the iPod Assignment
Adjusting the test tone using the remote control unit
Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is only possible in the Auto mode and only valid in the STANDARD (Dolby / DTS Surround) mode. The adjusted levels are automatically stored for the different surround modes.

or H to enter the setting 2 Press ENTERSubwoofer Level setting. and switch to the EXT. IN

1 COAX1 CD

2 COAX2 AUX

EXT.In SW +15

1 Press [TEST TONE].
Test tones are output from the different speakers.
2 Press F G to adjust the volume. 3 Press [TEST TONE].
Digital input terminal assignment not possible for TUNER. It is not possible to make the Digital In Assignment settings for the function assigned at iPod Assignment mode.
Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal.
Option Setup Setting the Volume Control
This sets the volume level of output.

Press F G to set.

+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.
1 Press F G to select 3. Op, then press ENTER. 2 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
Volume Limit: Set the volumes upper limit. 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB: The volume cannot be increased above the selected levels. OFF: If you do not want to set a volume limit, select OFF. In this case, the volume can be set to the AVR-487s maximum volume (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud. Power On Volume Level: LAST: The volume set when the AVR-487 was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. (Mute): The volume is always muted when the power is turned on. 80 dB ~ +18 dB: Set the volume level when the power is turned on. You can adjust the volume level within the range of 80 to +18 dB. Muting Level: Set the level of volume attenuation in the mute mode. FULL: The volume is fully muted. 40 dB, 20 dB: The volume is lowered 40 dB or 20 dB from the current level.
H to enter the 2 Press ENTER orMemory setting.setting and switch to the Auto Preset

AutoSurr. ON

EXT.In

7 Preset

<Start
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. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) Default settings are indicated in ( ).

Setting the Auto Preset Memory
Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically ( page 30).

1 Press F to start.

CH blinks on the display and searching begins. Completed appears once searching is completed.
Press 2 OptionENTER to enter the setting and switch to the Setup.

Search

3 Press ENTER or H to enter the setting and switch to the Auto Surround Mode setting.

COMPLETED

1 Press F G to set. Press ENTER 2 Speaker Setup.to enter the setting and switch to the

4 AutoSurr. OFF

If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the Manual tuning operation ( page 31) to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual Preset memory operation ( page 31).
INPUT MODE STATUS INPUT SELECTOR <ANALOG> DIMMER VOLUME

Basic Operation

<PHONES> <EXT. IN> <SPEAKER> SURROUND PARAMETER
4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.
Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play.
The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

2 Press INPUT MODE.

The volume can be adjusted between the range of 80 ~ 0 ~ 18 dB. Depending on the channel level settings and the different surround mode settings and when in the down-mix mode, it may not be possible to adjust the volume to 18 dB.

VOLUME [MUTING] STATUS

AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-487s surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for which the Digital In Assignment mode ( page 19) is made. The mode switches automatically to DTS/ Dolby Digital/ PCM. The input switches to the analog input terminals is no digital signals are being input. The INPUT mode indicator lights. PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) and DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode): Played when the various signals are input. Noise may be generated when a mode different from the input signal is set. The INPUT mode indicator lights. ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) and EXT. IN (External decoder input terminal selection mode): The signals input to the various input terminals are played.

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. Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode. Can be set separately for the different surround modes. (Adjusted together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND modes.) Basic Operation
Selecting the Dolby 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:
MODE CINEMA DEFAULT CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT
1 Press [STANDARD] to select DOLBY PLII.
DOLBY PLII DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND

When the MUSIC mode:

MODE MUSIC TONE DEFEAT CENTER WIDTH PANORAMA DIMENSION
Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to select the play mode.

Play a program source.

CINEMA: This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in Dolby Surround and general sources recorded in stereo. MUSIC: This mode is suited for playing stereo music signals in the surround mode. With music signals, the sound field expansion differs according to the type of music, the recording conditions (live/studio), etc. Because of this, the MUSIC mode offers a number of optional parameters for further adjusting the sound field. GAME: This mode is optimum for games. The GAME mode can only be used for 2-channel audio sources. PL: This mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources.

DEFAULT

When the GAME mode:

MODE GAME TONE DEFEAT

When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode:
MODE DOLBY PL DEFAULT CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT
Select DEFAULT Y/N and press F to reset all the settings.
If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. When MUSIC mode is selected: PANORAMA: This is effective when the surround effect seems weak. DIMENSION: This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or surround side. This compensates for when the sound field image seems unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3) CENTER WIDTH: A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting the center signals output balance between the center and front channels. (0 to 7, default : 3)

2 Press BAND to select AM, FM or XM.
When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 34).

CHANNEL SHIFT [FM/AM]

TUNING
STATUS CHANNEL [XM RADIO]
3 Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode.
The AUTO indicator lights.
2 Press [MEMORY]. Press 3 G). SHIFT to select the desired memory block (A to
CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel 4 Press8). (1 to

Press TUNING.

Automatic searching begins.

5 Press [MEMORY] again.

If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the Manual tuning operation. AM or FM can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].
Store the station in the preset memory.

Manual tuning

STATUS DHFG
To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5. A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G. The memory block can also be selected by pressing SHIFT.
1 Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select TUNER or press [TUNER]. 2 Press BAND to select AM, FM or XM.
Recalling preset stations

[TUNER]

TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] DHFG
3 Press [MODE] to set the manual tuning mode.
Check that the displays AUTO indicator turns off.
1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block. 2 Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel.

4 Press TUNING.

The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in. When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off. AM or FM can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].

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.
Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID

Channel selection

1 Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select TUNER or press 1 Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select TUNER or press [TUNER]. [TUNER]. 2 Press BAND to select XM. 3 Press STATUS until SIGNAL is displayed.
Display GOOD Condition Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is poor Loss of the signal MARGINAL WEAK NO
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
Theres 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. Questions?: Visit www.xmradio.com.
2 Press BAND to select XM.

With the iPod, non-copyrighted contents and contents that may be legally reproduced or played may be reproduced and played by individuals for their personal use. Violating copyrights is prohibited by law.
When STATUS is pressed during playback, the front panel display switches between the title name, artist name and album name. Depending on the iPods software version, it may not be possible to operate the iPod from the AVR-487. Use the latest version of the software. Information on the latest version of the software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website. With the AVR-487 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The AVR-487 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters. A ? mark is displayed in place of non-compatible characters.
the 1 Connect iPodAVR-487 and iPod using the Control Dock for (ASD-1R) ( page 14).
Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function)
Use this procedure to view photo and video data stored on the iPod on a monitor.
Assign the input terminal at Setting the iPod Assignment ( page 19).
3 Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the function assigned in step 2.
Display Remote iPod on the main units display.

Remote iPod

for at 1 Press [MODE] to the least 2 seconds to switch from the Browse mode Remote mode.
Remote iPod is displayed on the AVR-487s display.
D Watching the iPods screen, press [D ] 2 Photos or Video, then press [ENTER]Hor to ]select G [G.
The iPods photo and video data are displayed on the monitor.
If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly connected. Check the connections and settings.
D Operate using [D H F G] and [ENTER] while watching the iPods screen.
To output photo or video data recorded on the iPod to the monitor, the iPods TV Out setting (under Video Settings) must be set to ON. For details, refer to the iPods operating instructions.
The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately. NOTE: DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used connected to the AVR-487. Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the type of iPod and the software version.
Disconnecting the iPod Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-487s power to the standby mode.
The iPod can be disconnected after switching to a function other than the one to which the iPod input is assigned.
Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)
About the memory functions Last function memory
The various settings set when the AVR-487s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.

[2] Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create a three-dimensional sound image offering a rich sense of presence for all stereo sources.

120 Surround speakers

Additional Information 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).

Neural Surround

Neural Surround, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of Americas listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround draws the brains attention to sonic details in musical instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other playback systems. This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before. As the chosen format for XM Satellite Radios new XM HD surround programming, Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music to more listeners than any other broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio will be the first radio company -to broadcast surround sound on the radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to Neural Surround music. This alone will amount to more than 25,000 hours of Neural Surround music each year.

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. DTS NEO:6 CINEMA: This mode is suited for playing movies. It achieves the same type of sound as in a movie theater, even with 2 channels. DTS NEO:6 MUSIC: This mode is suited for playing music. A natural sense of expansion is added to the sound field.
This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, nontransferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents Pending technology. Neural and Neural Audio and Neural Surround Are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Troubleshooting Symptom

No test tones are produced. No sound is produced from surround speakers. This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used.

Sound is only produced from the center speaker.
No DTS sound is produced.
DOLBY DIGITAL is not DVD players digital audio output Check the DVD players audio output displayed. setting is not proper. setting. For details, see the DVD players operating instructions. CHECK ANTENNA is displayed in the XM mode. NO SIGNAL is displayed in the XM mode. AVR-487s XM connectors and the Check that the connection are XM Passport System is not properly correct. connected. The signal cannot be received. Reposition your XM Passport System.
Copying from DVD to VCR is not possible.
No sound is produced from subwoofer.
OFF AIR is displayed in the XM mode. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1.
The selected channel is not currently Select the another channel. broadcasting. The XM Tuner is not activated. Contact XM Radio.

Specifications

Audio section
Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Front: A or B 06 ~ 16 /ohms A+B 12 ~ 16 /ohms Center, Surround: 06 ~ 16 /ohms 200 mV / 47 k/kohms 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, 3 dB (DIRECT mode) 98 dB (DIRECT mode)

Tuner section

Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz):
[FM] (note: V at 75 /ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 1015 W) 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 1.0 V (11.2 dBf) MONO 1.6 V (15.3 dBf) STEREO 23 V (38.5 dBf) MONO 77 dB STEREO 72 dB MONO 0.15% STEREO 0.3%
[AM] 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 18 V

Output terminals:

General
Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Mass: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 3.8 A 1 W Max (Standby) 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm (17-3/32 x 5-25/32 x 16-27/64) 10.5 kg (23 lbs 2.4 oz)
Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N:

Video section

Standard video terminals Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: S-Video terminals Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: Color component video terminal Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 /ohms 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz +1, 3 dB Y (brightness) signal 1 Vp-p, 75 /ohms C (color) signal 0.286 Vp-p, 75 /ohms 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz +1, 3 dB Y (brightness) signal 1 Vp-p, 75 /ohms PB/CB signal 0.7 Vp-p, 75 /ohms PR/CR signal 0.7 Vp-p, 75 /ohms 5 Hz ~ 30 MHz +0, 3 dB

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Complete 5.1 ch Home Theater System

DHT-487DV

(AVR-487 + DVD-557 + SYS-57HT)
The DHT-487DV Home Theater System brings you the sonic and visual expertise of Denon's acclaimed separate components, acoustically matched loudspeakers in a simple and ready made package for almost any environment.
The receiver is equipped with 5 channels of high current amplifier power and DSP processing technology like that found on Denon's more expensive receivers, and also equipped XM-HD Surround and iPod command and control, while the DVD player has HDMI output and scaling function. The speakers feature Denon design and engineering with the added benefit and expertise of European Sound Designers tuning, to bring you the finest in audio playback reproduction.
A/V surround receiver : AVR-487
s Fully discrete 5 channel high power amplifiers Front 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) Center 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) Surround 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
s 3 user mode buttons s 6ch External Inputs s Personal Memory Plus, for easy operation s Night Mode for not disturbing others s Front panel Inputs s Front A/B speaker terminals s High-grade speaker terminals (All ch) s Frequency synthesis tuning 56-station AM/FM random preset memory tuning Auto preset memory
s Denon's basic design for high quality sound reproduction High performance 32bit floating point DSP 96kHz processing circuit Wide range capability amplifier Power transformer for high power driven Twin drive rectifier Large aluminum extruded heatsink s Supports the most advanced surround playback formats DTS 96/24 Decoding for DVD-Video DTS NEO:6 Dolby Pro Logic II Neural Surround s Wide-range play capability for DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD s Cinema Equalizer s ASD-1R Control Dock for iPod (option): Supports iPod playback when connected to the AVR-487 iPod (*1) playback can be enjoyed through the AVR-487 when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connected to the dedicated control terminal of the AVR487. The iPod can also be controlled via the remote controller supplied with the AVR-487.
*1) Supports 3rd-generation and later iPods equipped with a Dock connector. Some functions may not work depending on the generation of the iPod and the version of the software.
Black version is also available.
DVD Video Player: DVD-557
s HDMI output (480P/720P/1080i) HDMI is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. An all-digital, uncompressed signal translates into the highest quality video and audio, seen and heard, direct from the source. DVD-557 scaling circuit supports up to 1080i. s Progressive Scan s Picture Adjustment Function s DVD-R/RW Playback (*2) s CD-R/RW (audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD) Playback (*2) s JPEG slide show s 24-bit, 192-kHz High Resolution Audio D/A Converters s Picture Zooming (x2 or x4) s PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Output s 24/96 PCM Digital Output Capability s Icon Based On-screen Display s 2 MB Buffer Memory s Auto Power OFF s Marker Function s Dialog Speed Control
Please visit http://blog.denon.com/asd-1r/ for more details on compliant models and connection procedures. s XM Mini-Tuner Ready* (Supports XM 5.1ch surround powered by Neural Audio) *Optional XM Mini-Tuner and subscribes are required. s New simple remote for easy operation

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5.1 Speaker System: SYS57HT
s High power driven sub woofer The 100-watt subwoofer features a 8" woofer to drive home the low frequency sounds. s European tuned speakers The acoustically matched, and European tuned speaker package brings the most out of movie soundtracks and your favorite music. s 2way design speakers The center channel 'dialogue' speaker features a 2-way design, with dual 3.6 midbass drivers and an efficient tweeter. The other 4 satellite speakers use similar drive units as the center channel, but with only a single midrange and tweeter compliment. s Magnetically Shielded
Input/Output Terminals for Every A/V System (AVR-487) Audio Inputs 8 sets of Analog Inputs CD, (TUNER), DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, AUX, VCR, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX(FRONT) 6 Analog EXT. Inputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 Digital Inputs OPTICAL X 2 COAXIAL X 2 Audio Outputs 1 Analog PRE OUT Terminal 2 sets of Analog REC OUT Terminals Video Inputs 3 sets of Component Inputs 3 S-Video Inputs 4 Composite Inputs Video Outputs 1 set of Component Output 2 S-Video Outputs 2 Composite Outputs Specifications s DVD Video Player: DVD-557 Power supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight s AVR-487 Power Amplifier Section Rated output Front Center Surround Surround Back SUBWOOFER VCR, CDR/TAPE DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, V.AUX(FRONT) MONITOR VCR, MONITOR VCR, MONITOR Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/Impedance CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX,V.AUX(FRONT) 200 mV/47 kohms Output level/Load impedance SUBWOOFER 1.2 V/10 kohms CDR/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On) Signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On) Tone control Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz FM Section Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity 1.0 V (11.2 dBf) AM Section Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz Usable sensitivity 18 V General Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 3.8 A Dimensions 17-3/32 (W) x 5-25/32 (H) x 16-9/64 (D) 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm Weight 23 lbs 2 oz, 10.5 kg s 5.1 ch Speaker System: SYS-57HT SC-A76 (Satellite speaker system) Type Magnetic shielding Impedance Dimensions Weight SC-C76 (Center speaker system) Type Magnetic shielding Imepedance Dimensions Weight

2-way 2 speakers Yes 6 ohms
4-23/32" (W) x 7-3/32" (H) x 6-9/64" (D)
120 (W) x 180 (H) x 156 (D) mm 3 lbs 8 oz, 1.6 kg 2-way 3 speakers Yes 6 ohms 10-3/64" (W) x 4-23/32"(H) x 6-9/64" (D) 266 (W) x 120 (H) x 156 (D) mm 4 lbs 10 oz, 2.1 kg
AC 120 V, 60 Hz 12 W (Standby: 0.95 W) 17-3/32 (W) x 2-61/64 (H) x 12-13/64 (D) 435 (W) x 75 (H) x 310 (D) mm 5 lbs 1 oz, 2.3 kg
DSW-76 (Subwoofer system with built-in Amplifier) Driver unit 20 cm Woofer x1 Amplifier Output 100 W (4 ohms, 55Hz, 0.7%THD) LF Direct Mode Yes Imepedance 4 ohms Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Dimensions 10-1/32" (W) x 14-1/64" (H) x 17-1/64" (D) 262 (W) x 357 (H) x 434 (D) mm (with feet) Weight 25 lbs 13 oz, 11.7 kg
(*1) Supports 3rd-generation and later iPods equipped with a Dock connector. Some functions may not work depending on the generation of the iPod and the version of the software. Please visit http://blog.denon.com/asd-1r/ for more details on compliant models and connection procedures. (*2) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.
*THD figures are power amp stage values. 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD) 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD) 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD) 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
DHT-487XP (AVR-487 + SYS-57HT) is also available.

AVR-487 back panel

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. * DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. * Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. * "WMA"(Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft in the United States of America. * Windows Media , Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. *iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

DVD-557 back panel

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