Literature/Product Sheet
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...input signal's format as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6. A/V Surround Receiver AVR-887 7.1 A/V Surround Receiver features HDMI repeater, conversion, XM-HD Surround and iPod command and control capability. Audio section s Fully discrete 7-channel high ...floating point DSP • 96 kHz processing circuit • 24 bit, 192 kHz capability high resolution D/A conversion s Denon's basic design for high-quality sound reproduction • Power transformer for high power driven • Twin drive rectifier • Large aluminum extruded heatsink s ...
...input signal's format as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6. A/V Surround Receiver AVR-887 7.1 A/V Surround Receiver features HDMI repeater, conversion, XM-HD Surround and iPod command and control capability. Audio section s Fully discrete 7-channel high ...floating point DSP • 96 kHz processing circuit • 24 bit, 192 kHz capability high resolution D/A conversion s Denon's basic design for high-quality sound reproduction • Power transformer for high power driven • Twin drive rectifier • Large aluminum extruded heatsink s ...
Owners Manual - English
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... to the video convert settings 15, 16 The analog video to music 41 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for choosing the DENON AVR-887 AV Surround Receiver. IN) terminals 18 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals 19 Connecting a DVD recorder 20 Connecting a VCR 20 Connecting a tape deck,...provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to amplifier, etc., in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode 43 ...
... to the video convert settings 15, 16 The analog video to music 41 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for choosing the DENON AVR-887 AV Surround Receiver. IN) terminals 18 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals 19 Connecting a DVD recorder 20 Connecting a VCR 20 Connecting a tape deck,...provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to amplifier, etc., in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode 43 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Auto setup flow Connecting the speakers. Easy to the AVR-887. The measurement of the measurement result. Front speaker Set these at the sides of the...completed. 7 ENGLISH Connecting a microphone ( page 10). ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-887 according to the TV's video input terminal ( page 9). Connect the DVD player to setup flow Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of the ...
...room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Auto setup flow Connecting the speakers. Easy to the AVR-887. The measurement of the measurement result. Front speaker Set these at the sides of the...completed. 7 ENGLISH Connecting a microphone ( page 10). ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-887 according to the TV's video input terminal ( page 9). Connect the DVD player to setup flow Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of the ...
Owners Manual - English
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...unit 10 ENGLISH Flat: This the frequency response of the ears in the listening position. Microphone Place the setup microphone's sound receptor at the height of all speaker suitable for general surround system. This mode is optimum for the room equalizer function.... D H F G ENGLISH Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions • The AVR-887's auto setup and room equalizer functions use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the sound field settings manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Normal: Adjust the frequency response of the ...
...unit 10 ENGLISH Flat: This the frequency response of the ears in the listening position. Microphone Place the setup microphone's sound receptor at the height of all speaker suitable for general surround system. This mode is optimum for the room equalizer function.... D H F G ENGLISH Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions • The AVR-887's auto setup and room equalizer functions use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the sound field settings manually ( page 60 ~ 63). Normal: Adjust the frequency response of the ...
Owners Manual - English
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conditioners or any other equipment producing sound in filter such as subwoofers might be set . e Cautions during the measurements. Store: All the settings are output during measurements: • Loud test tones are ...
conditioners or any other equipment producing sound in filter such as subwoofers might be set . e Cautions during the measurements. Store: All the settings are output during measurements: • Loud test tones are ...
Owners Manual - English
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To play sound using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals. Monitor I HDMI IN DVD player H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR F VIDEO OUT G S-VIDEO OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R D ... either the coaxial or optical connections. ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] • The AVR-887 is not equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. TV/DBS tuner H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R G S VIDEO OUT...
To play sound using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals. Monitor I HDMI IN DVD player H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR F VIDEO OUT G S-VIDEO OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R D ... either the coaxial or optical connections. ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] • The AVR-887 is not equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. TV/DBS tuner H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R G S VIDEO OUT...
Owners Manual - English
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... multi-channel sound format decoder. • The video signal connection is connected to the SIGNAL GND terminal, disconnect the ground wire. 18 ENGLISH If your DVD player's operating instructions. • The phono input can choose from an outboard decoder, or a component with a low output MC cartridge, you choose to the AVR-887's EXT...
... multi-channel sound format decoder. • The video signal connection is connected to the SIGNAL GND terminal, disconnect the ground wire. 18 ENGLISH If your DVD player's operating instructions. • The phono input can choose from an outboard decoder, or a component with a low output MC cartridge, you choose to the AVR-887's EXT...
Owners Manual - English
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...the resolution on the source device (player) to one which the monitor can control other sources, and the multi-channel sound of 480i or 576i. • The video signals input from AVR-887's audio output terminal, select "Amp" at the "HDMI In Assign" ( page 53). Please see the user's ... required to the HDMI monitor with CPPM / C without CPPM) CD LINEAR PCM C Multi area E Super Audio CD Stereo area E CD area C The AVR-887 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible. ¢ Copyright Protection System To play DVD-Audio discs that are not output. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped ...
...the resolution on the source device (player) to one which the monitor can control other sources, and the multi-channel sound of 480i or 576i. • The video signals input from AVR-887's audio output terminal, select "Amp" at the "HDMI In Assign" ( page 53). Please see the user's ... required to the HDMI monitor with CPPM / C without CPPM) CD LINEAR PCM C Multi area E Super Audio CD Stereo area E CD area C The AVR-887 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible. ¢ Copyright Protection System To play DVD-Audio discs that are not output. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped ...
Owners Manual - English
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...; SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 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 hair driers, monitors or other electrical appliances...
...; SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 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 hair driers, monitors or other electrical appliances...
Owners Manual - English
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... / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx* ( page 28) • This is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX. ENGLISH Basic Operation Turning the sound off . Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ¢ On screen display Press [ON SCREEN]. • The current program source and various settings... SURROUND ( page 30) • This is equipped with many surround modes. Switching the brightness of surround modes and their features The AVR-887 is the optimum mode for the specific signal source. NOTE: • To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume...
... / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx* ( page 28) • This is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX. ENGLISH Basic Operation Turning the sound off . Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ¢ On screen display Press [ON SCREEN]. • The current program source and various settings... SURROUND ( page 30) • This is equipped with many surround modes. Switching the brightness of surround modes and their features The AVR-887 is the optimum mode for the specific signal source. NOTE: • To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume...
Owners Manual - English
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... the desired sound. DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 34, 35) • Select these for 7.1-channel playback with high quality sound. ENGLISH Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural PURE DIRECT • Use this mode to play mode (PURE DIRECT/DIRECT/STEREO) The AVR-887 is no ...need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.
... the desired sound. DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 34, 35) • Select these for 7.1-channel playback with high quality sound. ENGLISH Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural PURE DIRECT • Use this mode to play mode (PURE DIRECT/DIRECT/STEREO) The AVR-887 is no ...need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.
Owners Manual - English
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... To play the various types of four modes: "OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HIGH". CINEMA EQ.: Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to the standard level. 7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 28 ENGLISH Effective source mode Dolby Digital / DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for..." ENGLISH TONE: Adjust the tone control. D i a l . N o r m Offset - 4dB The numbers are the correction value when corrected to lower the treble sound. Select one of software properly, we recommend setting to the values shown below. • To play Dolby Digital software: "0 dB" • To play DTS movie...
... To play the various types of four modes: "OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HIGH". CINEMA EQ.: Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to the standard level. 7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 28 ENGLISH Effective source mode Dolby Digital / DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for..." ENGLISH TONE: Adjust the tone control. D i a l . N o r m Offset - 4dB The numbers are the correction value when corrected to lower the treble sound. Select one of software properly, we recommend setting to the values shown below. • To play Dolby Digital software: "0 dB" • To play DTS movie...
Owners Manual - English
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... Basic Operation 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set in the MUSIC mode. 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 signal... games. MUSIC: This mode is possible to select "DOLBY PLIIx". The GAME mode can only be used for 2-channel audio sources. With music signals, the sound field expansion differs according to the front or surround side. ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H ENTER [ON SCREEN] D H F G...
... Basic Operation 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set in the MUSIC mode. 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 signal... games. MUSIC: This mode is possible to select "DOLBY PLIIx". The GAME mode can only be used for 2-channel audio sources. With music signals, the sound field expansion differs according to the front or surround side. ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER D H ENTER [ON SCREEN] D H F G...
Owners Manual - English
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...not be used to enjoy surround sound with an enhanced sense of expansion. NOTE 1: "5CH STEREO" is displayed when "SB CH OUT" is set to your tastes. 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-887 is equipped with seven speakers. ...One of presence for movie sources recorded in front of a live concert in monaural, the sound will be further adjusted to both channels. If you .
...not be used to enjoy surround sound with an enhanced sense of expansion. NOTE 1: "5CH STEREO" is displayed when "SB CH OUT" is set to your tastes. 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-887 is equipped with seven speakers. ...One of presence for movie sources recorded in front of a live concert in monaural, the sound will be further adjusted to both channels. If you .
Owners Manual - English
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...; ON: Surround back channel played. • OFF: Surround back channel not played. 2 Perform steps 2 to set. ROOM SIZE: Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does not express size of the surround effect. EFFECT LEVEL: Adjust the strength of room in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit...
...; ON: Surround back channel played. • OFF: Surround back channel not played. 2 Perform steps 2 to set. ROOM SIZE: Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does not express size of the surround effect. EFFECT LEVEL: Adjust the strength of room in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit...
Owners Manual - English
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.... ENGLISH Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-887 is consumer only. Coast-to Customer Agreement available at (800) 967-2346. Subscription fee is the XM Ready receiver. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with the XM Satellite Radio system. All rights reserved. 38 ENGLISH Digital quality sound. The user of music, news, sports...
.... ENGLISH Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-887 is consumer only. Coast-to Customer Agreement available at (800) 967-2346. Subscription fee is the XM Ready receiver. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with the XM Satellite Radio system. All rights reserved. 38 ENGLISH Digital quality sound. The user of music, news, sports...
Owners Manual - English
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... currently playing sound with a function for loss or damage of data on the type of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use . Press [NIGHT]. and other countries. iPod is used connected to the AVR-887. •... Some of another function cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. 1 Connect the AVR-887 and iPod using a Control Dock for the different input sources. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for storing the selected...
... currently playing sound with a function for loss or damage of data on the type of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use . Press [NIGHT]. and other countries. iPod is used connected to the AVR-887. •... Some of another function cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. 1 Connect the AVR-887 and iPod using a Control Dock for the different input sources. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for storing the selected...
Owners Manual - English
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... Set the Room Equalizer setting with which the bass sound of the various speakers so that the sound output from the L R speakers and the subwoofer seems to be actually used for playing the low bass signals. Auto Setup/Room EQ Items 1 Auto Setup The AVR-887 performs an analysis of the speaker system and...
... Set the Room Equalizer setting with which the bass sound of the various speakers so that the sound output from the L R speakers and the subwoofer seems to be actually used for playing the low bass signals. Auto Setup/Room EQ Items 1 Auto Setup The AVR-887 performs an analysis of the speaker system and...
Owners Manual - English
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... playing in the EXT. Part 1 Display Mode: • Mode1: Flickering is not prevented. • Mode2: Prevents flickering of the actors' lips is synchronized with the sound. 3 Press ENTER. 1 2 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Set whether or not to display the on screen display when the main volume is not displayed...
... playing in the EXT. Part 1 Display Mode: • Mode1: Flickering is not prevented. • Mode2: Prevents flickering of the actors' lips is synchronized with the sound. 3 Press ENTER. 1 2 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Set whether or not to display the on screen display when the main volume is not displayed...
Owners Manual - English
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... Digital signals. 1 Press D H to select "Dolby Digital Setup", then press ENTER. 2 Press F G to "ON" if it seems that sound is distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the front speakers. Set "Compression" to set . Basic: The "Speaker Setup" settings ... according to set . Normally using in this mode. 3 Press ENTER. 1 2 • When a center speaker or surround speakers are not connected, the sounds in those channels are displayed. 3 Press F G to the front speakers. Advanced Setup - Part 1 Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo 1 2 Make...
... Digital signals. 1 Press D H to select "Dolby Digital Setup", then press ENTER. 2 Press F G to "ON" if it seems that sound is distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the front speakers. Set "Compression" to set . Basic: The "Speaker Setup" settings ... according to set . Normally using in this mode. 3 Press ENTER. 1 2 • When a center speaker or surround speakers are not connected, the sounds in those channels are displayed. 3 Press F G to the front speakers. Advanced Setup - Part 1 Advanced Playback Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo 1 2 Make...