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A/V Surround Receiver

AVR-987

The AVR-987 is Denon's latest addition of versatile A/V Receivers, which incorporate all current surround formats and enhanced installation flexibility, all with great simplicity of setup and operation.

Audio section

Full discrete 7-channel high power amplifier Front 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Center 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Latest 32-bit floating point DSP for the decoder 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter 96kHz A/D converter 'AL24 Processing Plus,' for high sound quality Digital interface receiver supporting 24-bit/192-kHz signals Large-output power amp section and power supply configuration, for stable high-power output Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback Pure Direct mode, for the pure enjoyment of music in high-quality sound Supports the most advanced surround playback formats Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS Neo:6 DTS Configurable surround back amplifiers Multi-zone system: a 5.1-channel theater in the main room and a stereo environment in a second room. "Bi-amp" system: Front (L/R) channels are bi-wired in a 5.1-channel theater to improve playback quality in the front for enhanced listening enjoyment.
Video Up/Down Conversion capable of output to HDMI The AVR-987 includes a video up/down conversion function that allows the unit to be connected to the video monitor via a single cable regardless of the video input signal's format as follows: 1) Composite video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), component video, & S-video; 2) S-video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), component video, & composite video; 3) Component video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), composite video (*3), & S-video (*3).
*2. I/P conversion from 480i/576i to 480p/576p *3. Down-conversion from component video to composite or S-video applies only to 480i input signals.
High-speed, high-accuracy 12-bit/216-MHz Video DAC 3 sets of component video inputs Dual component outputs High definition quality video switching Composite and S-video signal processing The AVR-987 uses a time base corrector (TBC) in converting composite video & S-video signals to component video to suppress jitter in the video signal during playback.
Connectivity/ Expandability
ASD-1R Control Dock for iPod (option): Supports iPod playback when connected to the AVR-987 iPod (*4) playback can be enjoyed through the AVR-987 when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connected to the dedicated control terminal of the AVR-987. The iPod can also be controlled via the remote controller supplied with the AVR-987.
*4) 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.

Video section

HDMI digital video interface supporting high-quality video of 1080p (*1) The AVR-987 has HDMI digital video interface terminals (2 inputs and 1 output) that can be switched for high-resolution 1080p video signal transmission. These HDMI terminals also support digital input of multi-channel audio signals.
*1) Version 1.1 compliant. Since HDCP is also supported, video cannot be viewed on a non-HDCP display connected to the AVR-987; please connect a HDCP-compliant display when viewing video material.
New Auto Set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from Audyssey, for overall listening area support using supplied microphone XM Satellite Radio Ready Optional XM plug n' play antenna and subscribes are required. 8ch Analog EXT IN terminal

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Other Functions

Variable subwoofer crossover switching (40/60/80/90/100/110/120/150/200/250Hz) Room EQ Memory Assignable Room EQ Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources Auto Surround mode The AVR-987 can automatically store the surround mode for any of three inputs signals: (1) Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2) Bit stream 2-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS) and (3) Bit stream multi-channel.If the type of input signal changes, the most appropriate surround mode is automatically selected for the signal. Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec) The Audio Delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that can occur when a video signal is processed,such as in a Progressive Scan DVD player or outboard video processor. 3 User Mode Buttons Night Mode for not disturbing others A/B switching between front speakers RS-232C terminal, for external 3rd party control systems and possible future upgrades Remote IN/OUT ports +12 V Trigger Output x 2 (Assignable) Muting level settings (/-40dB/-20dB) Personal Memory Plus Audio Level Memory, for correcting different signal levels from each input device Volume Level Limiter, for limiting the maximum volume value Power-ON Volume Level Memory On-screen Display Function Rename Setup Lock, for locking the system setup New user-friendly remote Detachable AC power cord Frequency synthesis tuning 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning Auto Preset Memory

Inside of the trapdoor

Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System Audio Inputs 11 sets of Analog Inputs PHONO, CD, (TUNER), DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX (FRONT) 1 set of 8-ch Analog EXT. Inputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 7 Digital Inputs OPTICAL x 5 (including FRONT x 1) (Assignable) COAXIAL x 2 (Assignable) Audio Outputs 1 set of 8-ch Analog PRE Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 sets of Analog REC Outputs VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE 1 Analog Multi Zone LINE Output ZONE2 L/R 2 Digital Outputs OPTICAL x 2 Video Inputs 2 HDMI Inputs 3 sets of Component Video Inputs VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, VIDEO-S-Video Inputs DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX (FRONT) 7 composite Inputs DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1,VCR-2, V.AUX (FRONT) Video Outputs 1 HDMI Output 2 sets of Component Video Outputs MONITOR1, MONITORS-Video Outputs VCR-1, VCR-2, ZONE2, MONITOR 4 composite Outputs VCR-1, VCR-2, ZONE2, MONITOR
Specifications Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values. Front 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) Center 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround Back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) Preamplifier Section Analog Input sensitivity / impedance 200mV/47kohms Frequency response 10Hz-100kHz (+0,-3dB direct mode) S/N 102dB (direct mode) Rated output 1.2V Digital D/A output 2.0V Phono Input sensitivity / impedance 2.5mV RIAA deviation +/-1dB (20Hz to 20kHz) Rated output 150mV Video Section Frequency response Composite video/S-video 5Hz-10MHz (+0,-3dB) Component video 5Hz-100MHz (+0,-3dB) 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 AC120V, 60Hz Power consumption 6.0 A (1W max at standby mode) Dimensions 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm 17-3/32 (W) x 6-47/64 (H) x 16-57/64(D) Weight 14.0 kg, 30 lbs 13.84 oz
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, * "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "NEO:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc. * HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. * "DCDi" is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. * Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. * NSV and Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. * iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. *2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

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