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...in a second room. • "Bi-amp" system: Front (L/R) channels are required. A/V Surround Receiver AVR-787 7.1 A/V Surround Receiver features Autosetup, Component Video conversion, OSD, XM-HD Surround and iPod command and control capability. With the microphone placed at the rear for enhanced listening enjoyment.... playback when connected to the AVR-787 iPod (*1) playback can also be enjoyed through the AVR-787 when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connected to achieve the most advanced surround playback formats • Dolby ...
...in a second room. • "Bi-amp" system: Front (L/R) channels are required. A/V Surround Receiver AVR-787 7.1 A/V Surround Receiver features Autosetup, Component Video conversion, OSD, XM-HD Surround and iPod command and control capability. With the microphone placed at the rear for enhanced listening enjoyment.... playback when connected to the AVR-787 iPod (*1) playback can also be enjoyed through the AVR-787 when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connected to achieve the most advanced surround playback formats • Dolby ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...stage values. and other countries. *©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Input FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 5 Digital Inputs OPTICAL x 3 (incl. s On Screen Display The AVR-787 lets you make system settings via displays on your TV screen from the comfort of Component Video ...Computer, Inc., registered in a Progressive Scan DVD player or outboard video processor. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC. 100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA TEL: 201-762-6500 usa.denon.com Denon Canada Inc. 505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1...
...stage values. and other countries. *©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Input FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 5 Digital Inputs OPTICAL x 3 (incl. s On Screen Display The AVR-787 lets you make system settings via displays on your TV screen from the comfort of Component Video ...Computer, Inc., registered in a Progressive Scan DVD player or outboard video processor. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC. 100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA TEL: 201-762-6500 usa.denon.com Denon Canada Inc. 505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1...
Owners Manual - English
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...the DTS NEO:6 mode 26 Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode 26 Checking the input signals 26 Surround modes and parameters 27 ~ 29 Using the DENON original surround modes Types of surround modes and their features 30 Selecting the DSP surround simulation 31 Setting the tone control 32 Adjusting...Personal memory plus function 36 Playing the iPod 37 Listening to music 38 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for choosing the DENON AVR-787 AV Surround Receiver. As this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) ...
...the DTS NEO:6 mode 26 Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode 26 Checking the input signals 26 Surround modes and parameters 27 ~ 29 Using the DENON original surround modes Types of surround modes and their features 30 Selecting the DSP surround simulation 31 Setting the tone control 32 Adjusting...Personal memory plus function 36 Playing the iPod 37 Listening to music 38 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for choosing the DENON AVR-787 AV Surround Receiver. As this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) ...
Owners Manual - English
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... Before using this unit may differ from this manual 2 ENGLISH Please be sure to AC line voltage. Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 58 Setting the preset memory function 58 Operating a component stored in use. • Before turning the power operation button on... Setting the Audio Delay 51 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD 52 Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo 52 Setting the Auto Surround Mode 52 Option Setup Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment 53 Setting the Volume Control 53 Setting the Setup Lock 54 Advanced Setup - If...
... Before using this unit may differ from this manual 2 ENGLISH Please be sure to AC line voltage. Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 58 Setting the preset memory function 58 Operating a component stored in use. • Before turning the power operation button on... Setting the Audio Delay 51 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD 52 Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo 52 Setting the Auto Surround Mode 52 Option Setup Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment 53 Setting the Volume Control 53 Setting the Setup Lock 54 Advanced Setup - If...
Owners Manual - English
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...) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons on the functions of the various surround modes. IN button 22) @5 Remote control sensor 3) @6 INPUT MODE button 21) @7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 41) @8 FUNCTION knob 21) @9 MAIN button 21) Display !2 !1 !0 o i uy t !3 q... tuning mode. !1 STEREO indicator This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received. !2 TUNED indicator This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received. 4 ENGLISH e Information display r Output signal channel indicators The audio channels that can...
...) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons on the functions of the various surround modes. IN button 22) @5 Remote control sensor 3) @6 INPUT MODE button 21) @7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 41) @8 FUNCTION knob 21) @9 MAIN button 21) Display !2 !1 !0 o i uy t !3 q... tuning mode. !1 STEREO indicator This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received. !2 TUNED indicator This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received. 4 ENGLISH e Information display r Output signal channel indicators The audio channels that can...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started ZONE2 buttons 41) Function/ Number buttons 21) Tuner system/System buttons 33, 61) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button 57, 59) Cursor buttons (D, H, F, G 11) [ Rear ] MAIN buttons 41) SURROUND MODE buttons 23) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 11, 59) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button 21, 59) ENTER button 11) INPUT MODE/RETURN button 21, 59) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started
Getting Started ZONE2 buttons 41) Function/ Number buttons 21) Tuner system/System buttons 33, 61) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button 57, 59) Cursor buttons (D, H, F, G 11) [ Rear ] MAIN buttons 41) SURROUND MODE buttons 23) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 11, 59) SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button 21, 59) ENTER button 11) INPUT MODE/RETURN button 21, 59) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started
Owners Manual - English
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Connect the AVR-787's monitor output terminal to the AVR-787. The measurement of the speakers in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. 7 ENGLISH Surround speaker Play a DVD. • Do not plug in the listening position. 1) Speaker Configuration 2) Distance 3) Channel ... steps necessary to configure the AVR-787 according to setup flow Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with the front of the screen as flush with eight speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Easy Setup Procedure Surround back speaker Placing the speakers...
Connect the AVR-787's monitor output terminal to the AVR-787. The measurement of the speakers in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. 7 ENGLISH Surround speaker Play a DVD. • Do not plug in the listening position. 1) Speaker Configuration 2) Distance 3) Channel ... steps necessary to configure the AVR-787 according to setup flow Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with the front of the screen as flush with eight speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Easy Setup Procedure Surround back speaker Placing the speakers...
Owners Manual - English
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...2. After doing this happens, unplug the power cord, wait for surround playback. • When making connections, take care that like polarities are no problems with built-in amplifier. ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure ¢ Connections • With the AVR-787, up to rise, activating the protection circuit. If this , ...plug the power cord back in and turn the unit's power back on. If the protection circuit is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Doing so could cause ...
...2. After doing this happens, unplug the power cord, wait for surround playback. • When making connections, take care that like polarities are no problems with built-in amplifier. ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure ¢ Connections • With the AVR-787, up to rise, activating the protection circuit. If this , ...plug the power cord back in and turn the unit's power back on. If the protection circuit is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Doing so could cause ...
Owners Manual - English
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...the room. ZONE2: Assign to use as possible. • Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while the Auto Setup is performed as surround back speaker. When assigned to select the speaker. Front A Front B Front A+B Easy Setup Procedure NOTE: • Do not change ... front speaker Press D H to select "Front Sp", then press F G to "Front" or "ZONE2", skip the surround back channel measurement. r Assigning power amplifiers The surround back output can be possible if there are output during measurements: • Loud test tones are obstacles between the speaker and...
...the room. ZONE2: Assign to use as possible. • Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while the Auto Setup is performed as surround back speaker. When assigned to select the speaker. Front A Front B Front A+B Easy Setup Procedure NOTE: • Do not change ... front speaker Press D H to select "Front Sp", then press F G to "Front" or "ZONE2", skip the surround back channel measurement. r Assigning power amplifiers The surround back output can be possible if there are output during measurements: • Loud test tones are obstacles between the speaker and...
Owners Manual - English
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...OUT D OPTICAL OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player / External decoder A 7.1ch AUDIO OUT FRONT L L L R R R B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUBWOOFER Connecting a video camera or video game A L R D F Video camera / Video game AUDIO OUT L L R R OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT •...output from the TV or DBS tuner, you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to the AVR-787's EXT. Connecting Other Sources Connecting the external inputs (EXT. S-Video and composite video outputs are for ...
...OUT D OPTICAL OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R DVD Audio-Video / Super Audio CD player / External decoder A 7.1ch AUDIO OUT FRONT L L L R R R B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUBWOOFER Connecting a video camera or video game A L R D F Video camera / Video game AUDIO OUT L L R R OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT •...output from the TV or DBS tuner, you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to the AVR-787's EXT. Connecting Other Sources Connecting the external inputs (EXT. S-Video and composite video outputs are for ...
Owners Manual - English
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...ENGLISH (L) (R) >< Front speakers (B) (L) (R) >< Front speakers (A) (L) (R) > < ZONE2 Front speakers The settings must be changed to use this case, surround back speaker out can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time ( page 39, 40). • When a sold separately room-...to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in amplifier. IN Surround speakers (L) (R) > < RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR + + AUX OUT OUTPUT ...
...ENGLISH (L) (R) >< Front speakers (B) (L) (R) >< Front speakers (A) (L) (R) > < ZONE2 Front speakers The settings must be changed to use this case, surround back speaker out can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time ( page 39, 40). • When a sold separately room-...to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in amplifier. IN Surround speakers (L) (R) > < RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR + + AUX OUT OUTPUT ...
Owners Manual - English
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...A)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in the generation of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it for audio equipment. No power is at standby. Connecting Other Sources Connecting the ... to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of noise. • Only use it to the left channel. Power amplifier B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUB- NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely.
...A)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in the generation of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it for audio equipment. No power is at standby. Connecting Other Sources Connecting the ... to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of noise. • Only use it to the left channel. Power amplifier B CENTER A SURROUND L L L R R R A SURROUND BACK L L L R R R B SUB- NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely.
Owners Manual - English
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...play . IN ANALOG Press to select "ANALOG", to the component's manual. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-787's surround mode is set . Can be sure to connect the device to the desired input mode. • To use the EXT. IN (External decoder input ...terminal selection mode): The signals input to which the "Digital In Assignment" ( page 47) is set to the external input (EXT. IN mode, press SURROUND PARAMETER and select "SW. For some players the playback level of -80 ~ 0 ~ 18 dB. IN mode together with a picture, select the input ...
...play . IN ANALOG Press to select "ANALOG", to the component's manual. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-787's surround mode is set . Can be sure to connect the device to the desired input mode. • To use the EXT. IN (External decoder input ...terminal selection mode): The signals input to which the "Digital In Assignment" ( page 47) is set to the external input (EXT. IN mode, press SURROUND PARAMETER and select "SW. For some players the playback level of -80 ~ 0 ~ 18 dB. IN mode together with a picture, select the input ...
Owners Manual - English
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...current program source and various settings are displayed on the monitor screen. Switching the brightness of surround modes and their features The AVR-787 is optimized for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround. 22 ENGLISH Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx* ( ...page 24) • This mode is equipped with many surround modes. Checking the currently playing program source, etc...
...current program source and various settings are displayed on the monitor screen. Switching the brightness of surround modes and their features The AVR-787 is optimized for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround. 22 ENGLISH Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx* ( ...page 24) • This mode is equipped with many surround modes. Checking the currently playing program source, etc...
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... main unit and remote control unit Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) The AVR-787 is equipped with high quality sound. DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 30, 31) • Select these for 2-channel game box audio sources. • Surround modes marked with sources recorded in stereo or monaural. • The effects are transmitted...
... main unit and remote control unit Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) The AVR-787 is equipped with high quality sound. DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 30, 31) • Select these for 2-channel game box audio sources. • Surround modes marked with sources recorded in stereo or monaural. • The effects are transmitted...
Owners Manual - English
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... for automatically correcting the standard signal level for different program sources. D i a l . ENGLISH Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) 1 Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 47). 2 Press ..."2sp" at "Speaker Configuration" ( page 54, 55). (2) For 2-channel sources • OFF: Not played. • ON: Surround channel signal played. 7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 5 Basic Operation • Select "Default Yes" and press F to the standard level. Can be checked by pressing STATUS....
... for automatically correcting the standard signal level for different program sources. D i a l . ENGLISH Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) 1 Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 47). 2 Press ..."2sp" at "Speaker Configuration" ( page 54, 55). (2) For 2-channel sources • OFF: Not played. • ON: Surround channel signal played. 7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 5 Basic Operation • Select "Default Yes" and press F to the standard level. Can be checked by pressing STATUS....
Owners Manual - English
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... (Pro Logic II) mode It is possible to select "DOLBY PLIIx". This mode is optimal for playing stereo music signals in the surround mode. Basic Operation 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to select the play analog input signals and digital ...mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources. (When "MUSIC" is effective when the surround effect seems weak. ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H ENTER [ON SCREEN] D H F G D H F G ENTER [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER About the button names in this , the MUSIC mode offers a number of optional ...
... (Pro Logic II) mode It is possible to select "DOLBY PLIIx". This mode is optimal for playing stereo music signals in the surround mode. Basic Operation 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to select the play analog input signals and digital ...mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources. (When "MUSIC" is effective when the surround effect seems weak. ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H ENTER [ON SCREEN] D H F G D H F G ENTER [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER About the button names in this , the MUSIC mode offers a number of optional ...
Owners Manual - English
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... /off). fs: Displays the input signal's sampling frequency. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND 2 Play a program source. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to play mode. Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode It is possible to select the play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels...) in the input signal. • OSD-3: This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. OSD-1 : Input signal OSD-2 : Input/...
... /off). fs: Displays the input signal's sampling frequency. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND 2 Play a program source. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 4 Press F G to play mode. Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode It is possible to select the play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels...) in the input signal. • OSD-3: This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. OSD-1 : Input signal OSD-2 : Input/...
Owners Manual - English
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... when the "MODE" is set to "CINEMA". IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL Channel output Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (...default values are shown in parentheses) FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUBWOOFER D. C : Signal E : No signal PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE only NEO:6 MUSIC MODE only EXT. ENGLISH Basic Operation...
... when the "MODE" is set to "CINEMA". IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL Channel output Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (...default values are shown in parentheses) FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUBWOOFER D. C : Signal E : No signal PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE only NEO:6 MUSIC MODE only EXT. ENGLISH Basic Operation...