Denon AVR 887 Manual EN

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-887
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
CAUTION before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK retained for future reference. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
DO NOT OPEN 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is
instructions should be adhered to. connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
CAUTION: 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
manufacturer as they may cause hazards. connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, electrode. See Figure A.
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; 16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to or near a swimming pool; and the like. or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, 17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the
intended to alert the user to the presence of important tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the the product. Any mounting of the product should where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
literature accompanying the appliance. follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
use a mounting accessory recommended by the touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
manufacturer.
WARNING: 18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 9. A product and cart combination should be moved convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
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
combination to overturn.
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation kind on the product.
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. technician to restore the product to its normal operation,
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized indicates a need for service.
plug.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
AS PER NATIONAL manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
ELECTRICAL CODE
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.
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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) ¢NOTE ON USE

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 • Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are dust.
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a • Avoid high temperatures.
residential installation. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if in a rack.
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.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to in contact with the apparatus.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
which the receiver is connected. apparatus for long periods of time.
• 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.
• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes) • Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any
way.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
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Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-887 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as
providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
Contents
Getting Started Connecting a video camera or video game ·······························17 Using the DENON original surround modes
Accessories······················································································2 Connecting a CD player ·································································18 Types of surround modes and their features·······························34
Before using ····················································································3 Connecting a turntable ································································18 Selecting the DSP surround simulation ·······································35
Cautions on installation ·································································3 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ·················18 Setting the tone control ·······························································36
About the remote control unit ······················································3 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals····························19 Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································36
Inserting the batteries····································································3 Connecting a DVD recorder·························································20 Using the fader function ······························································36
Operating range of the remote control unit ································3 Connecting a VCR·········································································20 Listening to the radio
Part names and functions Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder··············21 Auto tuning···················································································37
Front panel ·····················································································4 Connecting the iPod® ··································································21 Manual tuning ··············································································37
Display····························································································4 Connecting the antenna terminals ·············································22 Preset memory ············································································38
Rear panel ······················································································5 Connecting the XM terminal ·······················································22 Checking the preset stations ·······················································38
Remote control unit ···································································5, 6 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals Recalling preset stations ······························································38
ZONE2 out connections ·······························································23 XM Satellite Radio········································································38
ZONE2 speaker out connections ·················································23 Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························39
Easy Setup Procedure
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals············································24 Channel selection·········································································39
Easy to setup flow··········································································7 Connecting the power supply cord ············································24 Category search ···········································································39
Speaker layout [Basic layout]························································7
Speaker connections ······································································8
Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································9 Basic Operation Advanced Operation
Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) Functions Playing the input source ······························································25 Night mode ···················································································40
q Connecting a microphone ·······················································10 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························26 User mode function
w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure ························11 Listening over headphones ··························································26 Storing the settings in the memory ·············································40
e Perform the Auto Setup procedure·········································11 Switching the front speakers ·······················································26 Calling the settings out ································································40
r Assigning power amplifiers ·····················································11 Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················26 Combining the currently playing sound
t Switching the front speaker ····················································11 Switching the brightness of the display·······································26 with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················40
y Starting Auto Setup ·································································12 Using the surround modes Personal memory plus function ··················································40
u Checking and storing the measurement results ·····················12 Types of surround modes and their features·························26, 27 Playing the iPod® ·········································································40
Error messages ············································································13 Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT/DIRECT/STEREO) ········27 Listening to music········································································41
Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode Viewing still pictures and videos
(only with digital input) ·································································28 (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····41
Connecting Other Sources
Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode·················29 Disconnecting the iPod ································································41
Cable indications ··········································································14 Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode ··················································30 Multi zone music entertainment system ···································42
The video conversion function····················································15 Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode ·································30 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc.,
Relationship between the video input signal and Checking the input signals ···························································30 in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) ·······························43
monitor output according to the video convert settings········15, 16 Surround modes and parameters ········································31 ~ 33 Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback·····43
The analog video to HDMI conversion function························16 Recording (audio and/or video) ··················································44
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals About the memory functions ······················································44
[To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals]···················17 Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset) ·································44
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ························································17
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Advanced Setup – Part 1 Operating the remote control unit

System setup items and default values ····························45 ~ 47 Operating DENON audio components ·······································65
Getting Started
Navigating through the System Setup Menu ···························48 Setting the preset memory function ··········································65
About the on screen display and front display ·························49 Operating a component stored in the preset memory····66 ~ 68
Accessories
Audio Input Setup Setting the punch through function···········································69
Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································49 Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main
Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ··········································50 unit:
Additional Information ························································70 ~ 72
Setting the iPod Assignment ·······················································50
Setting the Input Function Level··················································50 q Operating instructions ..............................................................1
Setting the Function Rename ······················································51 Troubleshooting······································································72, 73 w Warranty (for North America model only).....................................1
Setting the Tuner Presets ······················································51, 52 e Service station list ....................................................................1
Video Setup Specifications ················································································74 r Remote control unit (RC-1043).................................................1
Setting the HDMI In Assignment·················································53 t R6P/AA batteries ......................................................................2
Setting the Component In Assignment ·······································53 List of preset codes ············································End of this manual y AM loop antenna ......................................................................1
Setting the Video Convert ····························································54 u FM indoor antenna ...................................................................1
Setting the HDMI Out Setup ·······················································54 i Setup microphone (DM-S205) (Approx. 20 ft / 6 m) ................1
Setting the Audio Delay ·······························································55 r t y
Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ··········································55
Advanced Playback
Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo ······················································56
Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setup ·······················56
Setting the Auto Surround Mode·················································57
Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup·············································57 u i
Option Setup
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment ····································58
Setting the Volume Control ··························································58
Setting the Setup Lock ································································59
Advanced Setup – Part 2

Speaker Setup
Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································60
Setting the Subwoofer Setup ······················································61
Setting the Distance·····································································61
Setting the Channel Level····························································62
Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································63
Others Setup
Setting the Room Equalizer Setup ···············································63
Setting the Direct Mode Setup ····················································64
Check the parameter····································································64
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Getting Started Getting Started
Before using About the remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit
Pay attention to the following before using this unit: In addition to controlling the AVR-887, the attached remote control • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating
• Moving the unit. unit (RC-1043) can also be used to control the following products: it.
To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables, q DENON component products • The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately
always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection w Component products other than DENON: 23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to
cables between all other audio components when moving the unit. • Set using the preset memory function ( page 65). the sensor.
• Cautions on using mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use. Inserting the batteries
• Before turning the power operation button on.
q Remove the remote control w Set two R6P/AA batteries in
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
unit’s rear cover. the battery compartment in
not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power
the indicated direction.
operation button to the standby position before connecting and
disconnecting connection cables.
30°
• Store the operating instructions in a safe place. 30°
After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe place
as they could come in handy in the future. Approx. 23 feet/7 m
• Whenever the power operation button is in the STANDBY state,
the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
Please be sure to turn off the power operation button or unplug NOTE:
the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. • It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from e Put the rear cover back on. sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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.
Cautions on installation (The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)
Note: • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery
as a bookcase or similar enclosure. 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.
Note
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries
in flames.
• Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for
long periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the
inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
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Part names and functions !6 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·······························(11) @3 BAND button··············································(37)
!7 MASTER VOLUME control knob··············(25) @4 EXT. IN button············································(25)
For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
!8 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(37) @5 Remote control sensor································(3)
!9 STATUS button ··········································(26) @6 INPUT MODE button ·································(25)
Front panel @0 DIMMER button ·········································(26) @7 ZONE2/REC SELECT button ·····················(43)
@1 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(40) @8 FUNCTION knob ········································(25)
@2 Display @9 MAIN button ··············································(25)
@0 !8
@9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 !9 !7
Display
!2 !1 !0 o i u y
t !3
q w e r y u i o !0 !1 !2 !4 !5 !6 q w e r t
q Power operation button !2 SETUP MIC jack ·········································(10) q Input signal indicators i ZONE2/REC SELECT indicators
(ON/STANDBY) ··········································(11)
!3 SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(11) w Input signal channel indicators Lights while selecting the ZONE2 or REC
w Power indicator ·········································(11) !4 SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button····(25, 35) • The audio channel(s) included in the input signal SELECT mode. (Off when the “SOURCE” is
e Power switch ·······································(11, 44) light(s). selected.)
!5 SELECT/ENTER knob ··························(11, 35)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(26) • This lights when the digital signal is inputted. o Input mode indicators
t ANALOG button ········································(25) e Information display !0 AUTO indicator
r Output signal channel indicators This lights when the broadcast station is selected
y SPEAKER buttons ······································(26) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates
in the AUTO tuning mode.
in the same way as the CURSOR F and G buttons The audio channels that can be output light.
u ZONE2 button ············································(43) !1 STEREO indicator
on the remote control unit. t Speaker indicators
i SHIFT button ··············································(38) This lights corresponding to the settings of the This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
o USER MODE buttons ································(40) front speakers of the various surround modes. been received.
!0 PRESET buttons·········································(37) y ZONE2 output indicator !2 TUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
!1 V. AUX INPUT terminals u Master volume indicator received.
Remove the cap covering the terminals when This displays the volume level.
you want to use them. • The control functions in the same way as the
The Setup item number is displayed in System
CURSOR F button when turned counterclockwise,
Setup.
as the CURSOR G button when turned clockwise.
• The control functions in the same way as the ENTER
button when pressed the knob.
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Rear panel Remote control unit
[ Front ]
!2 !1 !0 o i u y t Remote control signal
transmitter ························(3)
Indicator ··························(65)
Power buttons················(11)
Tuner system/System
buttons······················(37, 67)
Function buttons············(25)
!3 !4 q w e r System buttons ·····(66 ~ 68)

e !5 Master volume control
buttons ····························(25)
q DIGITAL terminals i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9)
(Optical/Coaxial) ·············································(9) o EXT. IN terminals ·······································(18) MUTING button··············(26)
w VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) !0 DOCK CONTROL jack ································(21) VIDEO SELECT/SETUP
e AUDIO terminals··········································(9) !1 ANTENNA terminals ·································(22)
button························(40, 66) NIGHT/AUDIO
r Speaker terminals ·······································(8) button························(40, 66)
!2 HDMI terminals··········································(19) Cursor buttons
t AC outlets···················································(24) !3 SIGNAL GND terminal ······························(18) (D, H, F, G) ····················(11) CH SELECT/ENTER
y Power supply cord ···································(24) !4 REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························(23) button························(11, 36)
ON SCREEN/DISPLAY
u PRE OUT terminals····································(24) !5 XM terminal ···············································(22) button························(26, 66) STATUS/RETURN
button························(26, 66)
DIMMER/MENU
button························(26, 66) Mode selector
switches ····················(11, 65)
NOTE:
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
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[ Rear ]
ZONE2 buttons···············(43) MAIN buttons ·················(43)
Function / Number
buttons······················(25, 66)
SURROUND MODE
buttons ····························(27)
SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP
Tuner system/System button························(11, 66)
buttons······················(37, 66)
SURROUND PARAMETER/
AUDIO button···········(25, 66)
TEST TONE/DISPLAY ENTER button·················(11)

button························(62, 66)
INPUT MODE/RETURN
Cursor buttons button························(25, 66)
(D, H, F, G) ····················(11)
NOTE:
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
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Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.
• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-887 according to your listening
room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. Subwoofer Center speaker
• To set the sound field manually ( page 60 ~ 63).
Surround back speaker
Easy to setup flow
Placing the speakers.
Auto setup flow
Connecting a microphone ( page 10).

Connecting the speakers.
The measurement of the speakers in the

Connect the DVD player to
listening position.
the AVR-887. Front speaker
1) Speaker Configuration Set these at the sides of the
2) Distance monitor or screen with their front Surround speaker
3) Channel Level surfaces as flush with the front of
4) Room Equalizer the screen as possible.
Connect the AVR-887’s
monitor output terminal to
Check of the measurement result.
the TV’s video input
terminal ( page 9).
Store the measurement result in the memory.
Play a DVD.
• Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.
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Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure
Speaker connections ¢ Connections

• With the AVR-887, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers ¢ Speaker impedance • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
making sure that like polarities are matched (<
with <, > with >). Speaker Impedance Center Surround
Front A, B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms speaker Subwoofer speakers
NOTE:
Front A+B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Connection terminal for
When making connections, take care that
subwoofer with built-in
none of the individual conductors of the Center
amplifier.
speaker cable come in contact with adjacent Surround 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms (L) (R)
terminals, with other speaker cable
Surround back / ZONE2 IN
conductors, or with the rear panel and
> < > < > <
screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when
the power is on. Doing so could result in
electric shocks. Note on speaker impedance
When using speakers with an impedance
below the designated value (for example 4
Ω/ohms), playing for long periods of time with
Connecting the speaker cables
the volume high could cause the temperature
1. Loosen by turning to rise, activating the protection circuit.
counterclockwise. When the protection circuit is activated, the
Either tightly twist or terminate the core
output to the speakers is cut off and the power
wires. indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the
power cord, wait for the set to cool off and
2. Insert the cable. improve ventilation around the unit. Also check
the wiring of the input cables and the speaker
cables. After doing this, plug the power cord
3. Tighten by turning clockwise. back in and turn the unit’s power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even
though there are no problems with the wiring or
the ventilation around the unit, switch off the (L) (R)
(L) (R) (L) (R)
power and contact a DENON service center.
Connecting banana plugs < > > < < > > <
> < > <
Turn clockwise to tighten, then
insert the banana plug.
Front speakers Front speakers Surround back
(B) (A) speakers
When using only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the left channel.
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Connecting a DVD player and monitor • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the
component video or HDMI connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video outputs are also
• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-887, you only need to choose one provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs.
connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 15).
• 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 Monitor
information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 49). COMPONENT VIDEO IN
H
Y
PB
DVD player
PR
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y G
S VIDEO
PB IN
PR F
VIDEO
I IN
HDMI
OUT I
HDMI
IN
A AUDIO OUT
L L L
R R R
G
S VIDEO
• The AVR-887 is equipped with HDMI terminals, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor using
OUT an HDMI cable.
• The component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors or
F video components. Check the owner’s manuals for other components for further information.
VIDEO
OUT • Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out terminal when audio signals are input to the
HDMI input terminal.
D • When connecting the AVR-887 and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-887 and
OPTICAL
OUT
monitor using an HDMI cable ( page 19).
C
COAXIAL
OUT
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.
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Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) q Connecting a microphone

Functions
<POWER> SYSTEM SETUP
the attached setup microphone to <SETUP
• The AVR-887’s auto setup and room equalizer functions use the
attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the
1 Connect
>
MIC .
room and automatically make the optimum settings.
• When the auto setup procedure is performed, one of the following
three correction curves can be selected for the room equalizer
function.
Normal:
Adjust the frequency response of all speaker suitable for general
surround system.
Sound receptor
Front:
<ON/STANDBY> <SETUP MIC> DH This adjusts the characteristics of each speaker to the
F G, ENTER characteristics of the front speakers.
Flat:
This the frequency response of all speakers flat. This mode is
2 Mount the setup microphone on a camera tripod, etc.,
and set with the receptor pointing towards the ceiling.
optimum for playing multi-channel signal music.
[ON/SOURCE]
• To make the sound field settings manually ( page 60 ~ 63).
Microphone
ENTER
DHFG
Place the setup microphone’s sound receptor at the height of the
ears in the listening position.
[MODE SELECTOR 1] It is not possible to measure properly if there are any obstacles
between the speakers and microphone. Check that there are no
obstacles.
SYSTEM SETUP NOTE:

DHFG • Once the settings are completed, disconnect the setup microphone.
ENTER
About the button names in this explanation

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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w Before performing the Auto Setup procedure e Perform the Auto Setup procedure r Assigning power amplifiers
The surround back output can be assigned to the “Front” or “ZONE2”
1 Turn on your subwoofer.
Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP. output.
Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press F

the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust
the output volume and the crossover frequency.
Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this
2 press
Press D H to select “Auto Setup / Room EQ”, then
ENTER. G to set.
function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure. Surround Back:
3 Press D H to select “Auto Setup”, then press ENTER. Assign to use as surround back speaker.
2 Turn on your monitor. The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no

microphone is connected. If so, connect the auto setup
ZONE2:
Assign to use as “ZONE2” speakers.
microphone.
Front A, Front B:
3 Press <POWER>. Assign to use the “Front A” or “Front B” speakers with bi-amp
¢ ON:
1 connections.
The power indicator lights red. When assigned to “Front” or “ZONE2”, skip the surround back
channel measurement.
£ OFF:
The power turns off and the indicator is off.
2 During the auto setup procedure, test tones are not output to
“ZONE2”.
3
4 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].
• The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on.
5 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
• “System Setup Menu” is not displayed when using headphones.
t Switching the front speaker
Press D H to select “Front Sp”, then press F G to select

the speaker.
Front A Front B
Front A+B
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y Starting Auto Setup Cautions during measurements: u Checking and storing the measurement
• Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful results
for example when small children are nearby.
Press D H to select “Start”, then press F. • Proper measurements may not be possible if there are obstacles
• Start the measurements.
Measurement of each channel is performed as follows:
between the speaker and the setup microphone.
• During the measurements, do not stand between or near the
1 Press D H to select an item, then press ENTER.
The measurement results of each item can be checked here.
speakers and setup microphone.
1 2
• To avoid influencing the measurements, turn off the power of air-
FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR
1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice.
conditioners or any other equipment producing sound in the
room. Perform the measurements with the room as quiet as
2 After checking, press ENTER, then press D H to set.
2: Not displayed when “ZONE2” and “Front” are set at “Setting the possible. Store:
Power Amplifier Assignment” ( page 58). • Measurement is cancelled when VOLUME is operated while the All the settings are stored in the memory.
Auto Setup is performed.
• After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. Retry:
• The display switches to the Auto Setup check screen Perform the measurement again.
automatically. ¢ About automatic retry Measurement is repeated.
To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is
automatically performed. Cancel:
Remeasurement is performed up to two times. During this time, Cancel the auto setup settings.
“Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the screen.
e
3 When “Store” is selected:
Press F.
1
NOTE:
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume
after making the measurements.
• Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored.
h (Press ENTER.)
Example: Speaker Configuration Check
• When measurements have been made using the measurement

microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers might
be set with a value that differs from the physical distance because
of the internal electrical delay.
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Error messages
• These error screens may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed
because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent
items, and measure again.
• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when
the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements.
Press D H to select the items, then press F.
Example Cause Measures

q This screen will be displayed when the speakers required • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.
for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected.
w This screen will be displayed when the speaker polarity is • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some
connected in reverse. speakers, this screen may be displayed even though the
speakers are properly connected.
If so, select “Skip0”.
e This screen will be displayed when accurate measurements • Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away
cannot be made due to the input level of the microphone being from the listening position.
too high. • Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.
r This screen will be displayed when the measurement • Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone
microphone is not connected. connector.
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Connecting Other Sources

Cable indications NOTE:
• Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). been completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating
Audio cable Video cable instructions of the other components.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with
A Analog connections (Stereo) F Video connections left, right with right).
• Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables. Doing
(White) L L (Yellow) so could result in humming or noise.
(Red) R R
Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)
Pin-plug cable
G S-Video connections
B Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)
S-Video cable
Pin-plug cable
H Component video connections
C Digital connections (Coaxial)

(Green) (Y)
(Orange) (Blue) (PB/CB)

(Red) (PR/CR)
Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)
Component video cable
D Digital connections (Optical)
Audio and Video cable
I HDMI terminal
Optical fiber cable
E Speaker connections
19-pin HDMI cable
Signal direction
Audio signal
Speaker cable
IN OUT OUT IN
Video signal
IN OUT OUT IN
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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources
The video conversion function Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert
• Even if the formats of the video signals from the various players
settings
differ, the different formats can be converted and the signals output
Input signals MONITOR OUT
to the monitor from a single video output terminal. We recommend Video convert
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
outputting with the format offering the highest quality video signals
E E E E E E E E
possible.
E E E C VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
• With analog video signal connections, generally quality is higher in
E E C E S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
the order shown below.
E E C C S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
E C (1080p) E E E COMPONENT E E
The flow of the video signals. E C (480p ~ 720p) E E COMPONENT COMPONENT E E
E C (480i/576i) E E COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
E C (1080p) E C VIDEO COMPONENT ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO
(HDMI E C (480p ~ 720p) E C COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 E ✳3 VIDEO
(HDMI terminal)
terminal) E C (480i/576i) E C COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT VIDEO
E C (1080p) C E S-VIDEO COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
E C (480p ~ 720p) C E COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
(Component (Component E C (480i/576i) C E COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Video terminals) Video terminals) E C (1080p) C C COMPONENT ✳2
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
ON E C (480p ~ 720p) C C COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
(S-Video terminal) (S-Video terminal) E C (480i/576i) C C COMPONENT ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C E E E HDMI E E E
C E E C HDMI ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
(Video terminal) (Video terminal) C E C E HDMI ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C E C C HDMI ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
AVR-887’s input AVR-887’s output C C (Other than 480i/576i) E E HDMI COMPONENT E E
terminals terminals C C (480i/576i) E E HDMI COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
C C (1080p) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 VIDEO VIDEO
: only 480i/576i C C (480p ~ 720p) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 E ✳3 VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) E C HDMI ✳1 COMPONENT ✳1 COMPONENT VIDEO
C C (Other than 480i/576i) C E HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) C E HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (Other than 480i/576i) C C HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C C (480i/576i) C C HDMI ✳2 COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
C : Signal input E : Not output
E : No signal ✳1 : On screen display superimposed on video signal and
480p ~ 720p : 480p/576p/1080i/720p output.
✳2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and
output.
✳3 : Video signals are output when the “Analog to HDMI
convert” is set to “OFF”.
• The video conversion function is compatible with the following format: NTSC,
COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP,
PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60.
SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons.
• When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are output
HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the “Analog to
in PAL format from the S-Video terminal.
HDMI convert” is set to “ON”.
• Signals up-converted to HDMI are output to the HDMI monitor with the
: Video signals are not output when the “Analog to HDMI
resolution at which they are input. Note that resolutions of 1080p are not
convert” is set to “OFF”.
handled.
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S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT The analog video to HDMI conversion function
Video convert
MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
– E E E E E E E E • The AVR-887’s video up-conversion function lets you output analog
– E E E C E E E VIDEO video input signals (component – 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 1080i or
– E E C E E E S-VIDEO E 720p; S-Video and composite video - 480i/576i) to the HDMI monitor
Used E E C C E E S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 output terminal with the original resolution.
Not used E E C C E E – VIDEO • The on screen display signals are output from the HDMI monitor
– E C E E E COMPONENT E E output terminal with a resolution of 480i/576i. Because of this, if the
– E C E C E COMPONENT ✳1 E VIDEO monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is compatible with the
– E C C E E COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO E 480i/576i resolution, all the signals the AVR-887 handles can be
Used E C C C E COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 output to the monitor with a single HDMI cable.
Not used E C C C E COMPONENT ✳1 – VIDEO
OFF
– C E E E HDMI E E E
– C E E C HDMI E E VIDEO
– C E C E HDMI E S-VIDEO E • If your monitor is compatible with a resolution of 480i, the set can
Used C E C C HDMI E S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 be used with “Analog to HDMI Convert” at “Setting the HDMI Out
Not used C E C C HDMI E – VIDEO Setup” ( page 54) set to “ON”.
– C C E E HDMI COMPONENT E E • The resolutions with which the monitor is compatible can be
– C C E C HDMI COMPONENT ✳1 E VIDEO checked using the STATUS button or the ON SCREEN button on the
– C C C E HDMI COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO E remote control unit.
Used C C C C HDMI COMPONENT ✳2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ✳2 • It is not possible to down-convert from HDMI input signals to the
Not used C C C C HDMI COMPONENT ✳1 – VIDEO component, S-Video or composite video monitor output terminals.
C : Signal input E : Not output • If the monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is not compatible with
E : No signal ✳1 : On screen display superimposed on video signal and the 480i/576i resolution, connect the player and the AVR-887 using
output. a component cable and set the player’s resolution to one which the
✳2 : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal monitor can handle.
and output. • Video down conversion to the monitor output is only possible when
COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP, the component video input resolution is 480i (interlaced standard
SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons. definition video – NTSC format, for North America) or 576i
HDMI : The on screen display is displayed when the
(interlaced standard definition video – PAL format, for Europe and
“Analog to HDMI convert” is set to “ON”.
other countries).
• To set the video conversion function to “OFF” ( page 54).
¢ On screen display for component video outputs

and HDMI output
• When viewing component video signals or HDMI signals via the
AVR-887, the on screen display is displayed on the monitor when
the “System Setup” operations are performed and when the
remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button is operated.
• When only component video signals are input to the AVR-887, the
characters of the on screen display are not displayed over the
picture.
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Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

[To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and
• The AVR-887 is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. composite video outputs are also provided.
You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection. • To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or
• Audio signals are not output from the HDMI monitor output terminal, so also make analog or digital audio optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more
connections. To play sound using digital audio connections, assign the digital terminal (coaxial or optical) information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 49).
at “Setting the Digital In Assignment” ( page 49).
Monitor TV/DBS tuner

I H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI
IN Y
PB
PR
DVD player
A AUDIO OUT
L
L L
Y
R R R
PB
G
PR
S VIDEO
OUT
F
VIDEO F
OUT VIDEO
OUT
G D
S-VIDEO OPTICAL
OUT OUT
A AUDIO OUT
L L L
R R R
Connecting a video camera or video game
D
OPTICAL
OUT Video camera /
Video game
C A AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OUT L L L
R R R
D
OPTICAL
OUT
• Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i.
• If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-887 to the monitor using the F
VIDEO
component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals. OUT
G
S VIDEO
OUT
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Connecting a CD player Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical • These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component
connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi-channel Super
about Digital Input Assignment ( page 49). Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.
• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player ( page 9).
• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 25).
CD player
DVD Audio-Video /
AUDIO OUT
A Super Audio CD player /
L L L External decoder
R R R
A 7.1ch AUDIO OUT
FRONT
L L L
C R R
COAXIAL R
OUT
B
CENTER
A SURROUND
BACK
L L L
R R R
Connecting a turntable
A
SURROUND
L L L
Turntable
R R
(MM cartridge) R
B
SUB-
WOOFER
A
L AUDIO OUT • With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals
R
may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel
GND output to the AVR-887’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating
instructions.
• The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono
cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to use a separate
MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer.
NOTE:
• If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected to the SIGNAL GND
terminal, disconnect the ground wire.
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Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals NOTE:

• The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super Audio CD
• A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI (High- is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output.
Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-Video and • Use a compatible player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.
other sources, and the multi-channel sound of DVD-Audio and DVD-Video. • Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI
• To provide audio output from AVR-887’s audio output terminal, select “Amp” at the “HDMI In Assign”. terminal; however, the AVR-887 cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI terminal.
To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the “HDMI In Assign” ( page 53). • The audio signals from the HDMI terminal (including the sampling frequency and bit length) may be
limited by the equipment that is connected.
• The video signals are not output properly if a device not compatible with HDCP is used.
Monitor • Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i.
I • The video signals input from the HDMI input terminals are output to the HDMI monitor with their
HDMI
IN
original resolution, so the image will not be displayed if the resolutions of the input signal and the
monitor being used are not matched. In this case, change the setting of the resolution on the source
device (player) to one which the monitor can handle.
• Use a cable including the HDMI logo (HDMI certified product) for connection of the HDMI terminal.
DVD player Normal playback may not be possible if a cable that does not include the HDMI logo (non-HDMI-
I certified product) is used.
HDMI
OUT
¢ Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)

• The HDMI video stream signals (video signals) are theoretically compatible with DVI-D. When
Input signals ¢ Copyright Protection System connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with DVI-D terminals, it is possible to connect using an
LINEAR PCM C To play back the digital video and audio of DVD- HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable, but depending on the combination of devices used the image might not
DVD-Video Dolby Digital C Video and DVD-Audio through an HDMI/DVI-D be output.
DTS C connection, both the connected player and • When using an HDMI/DVI-D conversion adapter, the image may not be output properly due to poor
monitor are required to support a copyright contact with the connected cable, etc.
LINEAR PCM
PACKED PCM protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth
DVD-Audio
(with CPPM /
C Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copy
without CPPM) protection technology that comprises data
encryption and authentication of the partner
CD LINEAR PCM C
equipment.
Multi area E The AVR-887 supports HDCP. Please see the
Super Audio CD Stereo area E user’s manual of your video display for more
CD area C information about this.
The AVR-887 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible.
• If your digital monitor or DVD player only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable or adaptor, available from your dealer.
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Connecting a DVD recorder NOTE:

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-
• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DVD recorder. S-Video and 887’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.
composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be
assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 49).
• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital sources, such as a DVD recorder to an analog
recorder such as a cassette deck, you will needs connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown Connecting a VCR
below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) terminals, so two video decks can be connected for
DVD recorder simultaneous recording or video copying.
• If you choose to use the component video connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information
Y
about Component Input Assignment ( page 53).
PB
PR Video deck
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A AUDIO OUT H
Y
L L L
R R R PB
PR
A AUDIO IN
L L L A AUDIO OUT
R R L L L
R
R R R
G
S VIDEO
OUT A AUDIO IN
L
G L L
S VIDEO R R R
IN
F G
VIDEO S VIDEO
IN IN
F F
VIDEO VIDEO
OUT IN
D G
OPTICAL S VIDEO
OUT OUT
D F
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
OUT
• When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment
equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-887 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal. be the same type that is connected to the AVR-887 VCR-1 (to 2) OUT terminal.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → S-Video cable Example: VCR-1 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable
• The source selected for MAIN ZONE is output from the digital output terminal (OPT-3).
The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is not associated with the output from the digital output
terminal (OPT-3).
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Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Connecting the iPod®

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK
recorder such as a tape deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, CONTROL jack on the AVR-887 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO
in addition to the digital audio connections. terminal(s).
• If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the VCR-2
Input Assignment ( page 49). terminal.
For instructions on assigning the iPod to a specific terminal, see “Setting the iPod Assignment” (
page 50).
Tape deck /
CD recorder / For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” ( page 40).
MD recorder
AUDIO OUT
A iPod
L L L
R R R
AUDIO IN
A
L L L
R R R
D ASD-1R
OPTICAL
OUT
D
OPTICAL A
IN
R R
L L
AUDIO OUT
G
• The source selected for MAIN ZONE is output from the digital output terminal (OPT-3). S-VIDEO OUT
The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is not associated with the output from the digital output
terminal (OPT-3).
NOTE:
• The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately.
• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-
887’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.
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Connecting the antenna terminals NOTE: Note to CATV system installer:

• Do not connect two FM antennas This reminder is provided to call the CATV
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. simultaneously. system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do the NEC which provides guidelines for proper
Direction of broadcasting station not disconnect the AM loop antenna. grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
AM loop antenna • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead cable ground shall be connected to the
FM antenna (Supplied) terminals do not touch metal parts of the grounding system of the building, as close to
panel. the point of cable entry as practical.
Connecting the XM terminal

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable
• AVR-887 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.
• Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel.
• Position the XM Passport System near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.
For details, see “XM Satellite Radio” ( page 38, 39).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Passport System.
FM indoor antenna (Supplied)
XM Passport System
AUX OUT
XM
AM outdoor antenna
Ground
¢ AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas
Connect to the AM 1. Push the lever.

antenna terminals.
1 2 NOTE:
3
• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been completed.
Remove the vinyl tie

and take out the Bend in the reverse 2. Insert the conductor. • The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
connection line. direction. • XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
4
a. With the antenna on
top any stable 3. Return the lever.
surface.
Mount
b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
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Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 speaker out connections

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42 ~ 44). • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment” in the
“System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out
terminals ( page 58).
ZONE2 out connections • The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the
• When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment” in the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.
“System Setup Menu”, the surround back pre-out terminals can be used as the ZONE2 pre-out out In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.
terminals ( page 58).
• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out (variable level) Center Surround
terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time ( page 42). speaker Subwoofer speakers
• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and
Connection terminal for
connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE subwoofer with built-in
can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. amplifier.
(L) (R)
Premain amplifier or IN
Power amplifier > < > < > <
(ZONE2)
A
(Variable)
L L L
IN
R R R
RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR
+ OUTPUT
+ INPUT
AUX OUT
RC-616 INFRARED
RETRANSMITTER (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R)
< > > < < > > <

> < > <
Extension terminal for future use.

Front speakers Front speakers ZONE2
(B) (A) Front speakers
NOTE: The settings must be changed
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ to use this speaker for ZONE2
operating instructions. ( page 58).
ZONE2
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Connecting the PRE OUT terminals Connecting the power supply cord
• Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power 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 to the left channel.
AC outlet
(wall)
Power amplifier
B AC 120 V, 60 Hz
CENTER
A
SURROUND
L L L AC OUTLETS
R R R • SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A))
The power to the outlet is turned on and off in
A SURROUND
conjunction with the POWER switch on the
BACK
L L L NOTE: main unit, and when the power is switched
R R R
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete between on and standby from the remote
B connections will result in the generation of control unit.
SUB- noise. No power is supplied from this outlet when
WOOFER
• Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect
A equipment. Never use it for hair driers, equipment whose total power consumption
FRONT
L L L monitors or other electrical appliances. exceeds 120 W (1 A).
R R R
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INPUT MODE <EXT. IN> STATUS Basic Operation

FUNCTION <ANALOG> DIMMER VOLUME
Playing the input source

4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.
• The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.
1 Use FUNCTION to select the input source you want to

play.
The volume can be adjusted between the range of –80 ~ 0 ~ 18
dB. Depending on the channel level settings and the different
To select the input source when ZONE2/REC SELECT is surround mode settings and when in the down-mix mode, it may
selected, press <MAIN> then operate <FUNCTION>. not be possible to adjust the volume to 18 dB.
<MAIN> <SPEAKER>
<PHONES>
SURROUND PARAMETER
2 Press INPUT MODE.
• The input mode indicator lights.
• Canceling the EXT. IN mode:
AUTO PCM DTS Press INPUT MODE or <ANALOG> to switch to the desired input mode.
• To use the EXT. IN mode together with a picture, select the input source
EXT. IN ANALOG to which the video signal is connected first, then set the input mode.
Press <ANALOG> to select “ANALOG”, <EXT. IN> to select “EXT. • The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when digital signals are being input
FUNCTION IN”. properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator does not light, check whether
the “Digital In Assignment” ( page 49) and connections are correct.
AUTO (All auto mode):
The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-887’s surround
NOTE:
mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for
• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the
which the “Digital In Assignment” ( page 49) is made.
surround mode cannot be set.
VOLUME The mode switches automatically to DTS / Dolby Digital / PCM.
• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals
The input switches to the analog input terminals is no digital signals
connected to these terminals cannot be played.
[MUTING] are being input.
PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) and
Cautions when playing DTS sources:
DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):
[ON SCREEN] STATUS • For DTS sources, be sure to connect the device to the digital
Played when the various signals are input. Noise may be generated
DIMMER input terminal and set “AUTO” or “DTS” for the input source.
when a mode different from the input signal is set.
Noise will be generated if you play in the “ANALOG” or “PCM”
ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) and mode.
EXT. IN (External decoder input terminal selection mode): • When playing DTS signals in the “AUTO” mode, noise may be
The signals input to the various input terminals are played. generated when you first start playing and during searching. If so,
FUNCTION play in the “DTS” mode.
To lower the subwoofer channel level in the EXT. IN mode, press
SURROUND PARAMETER and select “SW. ATT”.
For some players the playback level of the SW channel may seen
strong. If so, set to “ON”.
SURROUND
PARAMETER
3 Start playback on the selected component.
For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.
INPUT MODE

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Basic Operation Basic Operation
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Checking the currently playing program source, Using the surround modes
etc.
Press [MUTING]. Types of surround modes and their features
¢ On screen display
You can adjust the muting level ( page 58). The AVR-887 is equipped with many surround modes. We
recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to
Press [ON SCREEN]. achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.
• The current program source and various settings are displayed on
the monitor screen. is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.
• Canceling MUTING mode:
To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume.
Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX
¢ Front panel display DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx* ( page 28)
Listening over headphones • This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby
Press STATUS. Digital EX.
• The current program source and various settings are indicated on
Connect the headphones to <PHONES>. the display.
• No sound is produced from the speakers automatically. Sources recorded in DTS-ES
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx* ( page 28)

NOTE: • This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in
Switching the brightness of the display DTS-ES.
• To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones.
Press DIMMER. Dolby Digital or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)
The brightness of the display can be adjusted in three steps. The 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround
Switching the front speakers display can also be turned off.
DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* /
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* /
Press <SPEAKER> to turn the corresponding speaker pair DTS+NEO:6 ( page 28)
on. • This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel
music.
• For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro Logic II
playback is conducted.
2-channel sources recorded in XM HD Surround
NEURAL SURROUND ( page 30)

• This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM
HD Surround.
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Sources recorded in stereo Selecting the play mode
Sources recorded in monaural (PURE DIRECT/DIRECT/STEREO)
F G, ENTER
PURE DIRECT INPUT MODE STATUS The AVR-887 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively
• Use this mode to play analog input music sources with for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.
extremely high quality.
DIRECT / STEREO ¢ PURE DIRECT mode

• Effective for achieving pure playback. This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The
• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits, etc., and the
frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select display and surrounding circuits that could affect the audio signals are
the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality. turned “OFF”.
DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 34, 35) SURROUND PARAMETER DH

• Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources recorded Press [PURE DIRECT].
in stereo or monaural.
• The effects are different for each of the surround modes.
Select the one most suited for the source being used.
ENTER
¢ DIRECT mode
DTS NEO:6 ( page 30) DHFG This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are
• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo
STATUS transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.
sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.
• One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or
CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to Press [DIRECT/STEREO] to select “DIRECT”.
your preferences.
DIRECT STEREO
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx* ( page 29) [PURE DIRECT]

• Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode [STANDARD]
provides 7.1-channel surround sound with conventional stereo [DIRECT/STEREO]
SURROUND
(2-channel) sources. PARAMETER ¢ STEREO mode
• Select CINEMA mode for movie surround soundtracks, DHFG Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound.
MUSIC for music sources, and GAME for 2-channel game ENTER INPUT MODE
box audio sources.
Press [DIRECT/STEREO] to select “STEREO”.

• Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used when
the surround back speaker is set to “NONE”.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit • The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE DIRECT
• The “+PLIIx Cinema” mode cannot be selected when only one
Button name only : mode is set. To use the system setup function, cancel the PURE
surround back speaker is being used.
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit DIRECT mode.
• If the HDMI input terminal is selected, video outputs are output in
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.
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Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround 5

TONE:
mode (only with digital input) Adjust the tone control.
Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode.
1 Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL,

OPTICAL etc.) is set ( page 49).
Can be set separately for the different surround modes. (Adjusted
together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND modes.)
Room EQ:
2 Press INPUT MODE to select “AUTO”. Sets the equalizer individually for each surround mode.
• Normal, Front, Flat:
See page 63.
Example: Dolby Digital Example: DTS
3 Press [STANDARD] to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS

Surround)”.
• Manual:
See page 57. • Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.
SB CH OUT:
4 Play a program source with the

•“ ” or “
, mark.
” lights, depending on the source.
Select the play mode or surround back channel playback method.
• The “ ” or “ ” indicator lights. ¢ Dialog normalization function
This operates automatically when playing Dolby Digital sources.
(1) For multi-channel sources This is a function for automatically correcting the standard signal level
5 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. • SB OFF (OFF):

Not played.
for different program sources. The correction value can be checked by
pressing STATUS.
• NON MTRX:
6 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. Surround channel signal played.
• MTRX ON: Dial.Norm
Offset - 4dB
Surround channel signal played with digital matrix processing.
CINEMA EQ.: • ES MTRX: The numbers are the correction value when corrected to the standard level.
Use this if movie dialogues sound harsh to lower the treble sound. DTS signal played with digital matrix processing.
Effective source mode • ES DSCRT:
Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Digital / Signal included in DTS-ES discrete 6.1-channel sources played.
DTS Surround / DTS NEO:6 • PLIIx CINEMA:
D.COMP.: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal
The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of four modes: “OFF”, played.
“LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”. Set the surround back speaker to “2spkrs” at “Speaker
Effective source mode Configuration” ( page 60).
Dolby Digital / • PLIIx MUSIC:
DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for compatible software.) Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal
played.
LFE: Set the surround back speaker to “1spkr” or “2spkrs” at
To play the various types of software properly, we recommend “Speaker Configuration” ( page 60).
setting to the values shown below.
• To play Dolby Digital software: “0 dB” (2) For 2-channel sources
• To play DTS movie software: “0 dB” • OFF: Not played.
• To play DTS music software: “–10 dB” • ON: Surround channel signal played.
7 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
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Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II)

F G, ENTER mode 5 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
When “MUSIC” mode is selected:
It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-
channels) in the surround mode. PANORAMA:
This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby This is effective when the surround effect seems weak.
Surround. DIMENSION:
This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or surround
1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PLIIx”.

DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6
side. This compensates for when the sound field image seems
unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3)
CENTER WIDTH:
NEURAL SURROUND A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting the
center signal’s output balance between the center and front channels.
DH
SURROUND PARAMETER
2 Play a program source. (0 to 7, default : 3)
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.

ENTER
3
[ON SCREEN]
DHFG 4 Press F G to select the play mode.
CINEMA:
This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in Dolby 4
Surround and general sources recorded in stereo.
MUSIC: 5
[STANDARD] This mode is suited for playing stereo music signals in the surround
mode. With music signals, the sound field expansion differs according
SURROUND to the type of music, the recording conditions (live/studio), etc..
PARAMETER Because of this, the MUSIC mode offers a number of optional
DHFG
parameters for further adjusting the sound field.
ENTER
GAME:
(When “MUSIC” is selected)
This mode is optimum for games. The GAME mode can only be
used for 2-channel audio sources. h
PL:
About the button names in this explanation This mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources.
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Optional parameters can only be set in the MUSIC mode. Select
Button name only : “OPTIONS”, then press F.
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.
(When “OPTIONS” is selected)
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Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode
OFFSET:
It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- Displays the dialog normalization offset value.
channels) in the surround mode. channels) in the surround mode. FLAG:
This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has undergone matrix
1 Press [STANDARD] to select “DTS NEO:6”.

Surround ( page 38, 39). processing, “DISCRETE” is displayed if the input signal has undergone
discrete processing.
NEURAL SURROUND
1 Press [STANDARD] to select “NEURAL SURROUND”.
2 Press [ON SCREEN] again.
2 Play a program source. NEURAL SURROUND OSD-1
OSD-2
:
:
Input signal
HDMI monitor information
3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. 2 Play a program source. OSD-3

OSD-4
:
:
Input/output settings
Auto surround mode
OSD-5 ~ 7 : USER MODE 1 ~ 3
4 Press F G to select the play mode. 3 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. OSD-8 ~ 14 : Tuner preset stations
1
CINEMA:
This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed
4 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.
with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same
atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. 5 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
MUSIC:
This mode is suited mainly for playing music.
Example: Dolby Digital Example: DTS
Checking the input signals
When “MUSIC” mode is selected:
CNTR. IMAGE:
1 Press [ON SCREEN]. • “OSD-1”-“FLAG” is not displayed if there is no FLAG identification
signal in the input signal.
• OSD-2:
The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to 1.0, Room EQ:
The monitor’s resolution is displayed when an HDMI monitor is
default : 0.3) Displays the type of equalizer currently set.
connected to the AVR-887.
SIGNAL: • OSD-4:
6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. Displays the type of input signal.

fs:
This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON” (
page 57) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”.
It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “ANALOG” or
Displays the input signal’s sampling frequency.
“EXT. IN”.
3 FORMAT:
Displays the input signal’s number of channels (front / surround /
5 LFE on/off).
“SURROUND” is displayed for 2-channel signal sources recorded
in Dolby Surround.
(When “MUSIC” is selected)
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Surround modes and parameters
Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Dolby NEO:6
EXT. IN
Surround Mode SURROUND Digital PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC MODE only MUSIC
FRONT SURROUND SUB- D. COMP LFE SB CH TONE ROOM EFFECT SUBWOOFER only
CENTER BACK Room EQ CINEMA EQ. MODE DELAY TIME MODE only
L/R L/R WOOFER *1 *2 OUT CONTROL SIZE LEVEL ON/OFF
L/R NIGHT CENTER CENTER
mode PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT
WIDTH IMAGE
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E E E E E C (OFF) E C E E E E E
MULTI CH DIRECT C B B B B E C (0 dB) C (OFF) C E E E E E E E E E E E E E
STEREO C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) E C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
EXT. IN C B B B B E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C
MULTI CH IN C B B B B E C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E E E E E E E E E E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx C B B B B C (OFF) E C (OFF) C C (0 dB) C (NOTE 2) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E C (OFF) C (3) C (3) E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II C B B E B C (OFF) E C (OFF) C C (0 dB) C (NOTE 3) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E C (OFF) C (3) C (3) E E
DTS NEO:6 C B B B B C (OFF) E C (OFF) C C (0 dB) C (NOTE 2) C (CINEMA) E E C (OFF) E E E E E C (0.3) E
DOLBY DIGITAL C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
DTS SURROUND C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) C (OFF) E E E E E E E E E E E
NEURAL SURROUND C B B B B E E C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E E E E E E E E E E E
5CH/7CH STEREO C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
ROCK ARENA C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (NOTE 1) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
JAZZ CLUB C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
MONO MOVIE C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
VIDEO GAME C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E C (Medium) C (10) C (OFF) E E E E E E E
MATRIX C B B B B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) C C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) C (30 msec) E E E E E E
VIRTUAL C E E E B C (OFF) C (0 dB) C (OFF) E C (0 dB) E E E E C (OFF) E E E E E E E
C : Signal C : Adjustable C : Signal C : Adjustable
E : No signal E : Not adjustable E : No signal E : Not adjustable
B : Turned on or off by speaker NOTE 1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
configuration setting NOTE 2 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”.
NOTE 3 : This parameter is available when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL”.
*1: When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
*2: When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.
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¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals
Button Input signals

DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO
Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
DTS DTS DVD-Audio DVD-Audio 176.4/
DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(5.1ch) 96/24 (multi ch) (2ch) 192kHz
(5.1ch) (3, 4, 5ch) (2ch)
STANDARD
DTS SURROUND
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 *1 E E 4 E E E E E E E E E E E
DTS ES MTRX6.1 *1 E E E 4 E E E E E E E E E E
DTS SURROUND E E C C 4 E E E E E E E E E
DTS 96/24 E E E E E 4 E E E E E E E E
DTS + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E C C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E C C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS + NEO:6 *1 E E E C C C E E E E E E E E
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL EX *1 E E E E E E C C C C E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL E E E E E E C 4 4 4 E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E 4 C C C E E E E
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E C C C C E E E E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E 4 E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx GAME C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II CINEMA C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II GAME C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
DOLBY PRO LOGIC C C E E E E E E E E C E C E
NEURAL SURROUND C C E E E E E E E E E E C E
MULTI CH IN
MULTI CH IN E E E E E E E E E E E 4 E E
MULTI IN + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
MULTI IN + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode
NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
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Button Input signals
DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO
Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY
DTS DTS DVD-Audio DVD-Audio 176.4/
DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
(5.1ch) 96/24 (multi ch) (2ch) 192kHz
(5.1ch) (3, 4, 5ch) (2ch)
DIRECT
DIRECT C C C C C C C C C C C E C C
MULTI CH DIRECT E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M DIRECT + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M DIRECT + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT C C C C C C C C C C C E C C
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M PURE D + PLIIx CINEMA *2 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
M PURE D + PLIIx MUSIC *1 E E E E E E E E E E E C E E
DSP SIMULATION
5CH/7CH STEREO *3 C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
ROCK ARENA C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
JAZZ CLUB C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
MONO MOVIE C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
VIDEO GAME C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
MATRIX C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
VIRTUAL C C C C C C C C C C C C E E
STEREO
STEREO 4 4 C C C C C C C C C C 4 4
4 : Mode selectable in default status
C : Selectable mode
E : Non-selectable mode
NOTE :
*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”.
*2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
*3: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.
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Using the DENON original surround modes

The AVR-887 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields
artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve
even more realistic sound fields.
Types of surround modes and their features

This mode lets you enjoy stereo sound with seven speakers. The front L (R) channel signals are played from the
5CH/7CH STEREO
surround and surround back L (R) channels and only the in-phase component of the L and R channels is played on
(NOTE 1)
the center channel.
ROCK ARENA This mode recreates the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.
This mode recreates the atmosphere of a live concert in a club with low ceilings, hard walls and the artist just in
JAZZ CLUB
front of you.
MONO MOVIE
This mode recreates the atmosphere of an expansive sound field for movie sources recorded in monaural.
(NOTE 2)
VIDEO GAME This mode provides a rich sense of presence for video games.
MATRIX This mode recreates music sources recorded in stereo with an enhanced sense of expansion.
VIRTUAL This mode can be used to enjoy surround sound with only front speakers or when using headphones.
NOTE 1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “SB CH OUT” is set to “OFF”.

NOTE 2: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input
signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y”
adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.
• Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without
worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.
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Selecting the DSP surround simulation

F G, SELECT/ENTER • Select “Default Yes” and press F to reset all the settings.
¢ To operate the surround mode and the surround
parameters from the remote control unit
¢ Operating the surround mode and the surround
1 Press [DSP SIMULATION]. parameters from the main unit’s panel
5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB
VIRTUAL
1 Use <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode.
DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx
MATRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO NEURAL SURROUND DTS NEO:6
<SURROUND MODE>, DH ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE
SURROUND PARAMETER
2 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX VIDEO GAME
To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround

[CH SELECT],
ENTER
3 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press <SURROUND MODE>,
then operate the selector.
DHFG SB CH OUT
• ON:
Surround back channel played.
2 Perform steps 2 to 4 under “Selecting the DSP surround
simulation”.
• OFF:
Surround back channel not played.
ROOM SIZE:
Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does
not express size of room in which played.)
[DSP SIMULATION]
SURROUND There are five parameters: “small”, “med.s”, “medium”, “med.l”
PARAMETER and “large”.
DHFG
ENTER EFFECT LEVEL:
Adjust the strength of the surround effect.
DELAY TIME: (MATRIX mode only)
Adjust the delay time between “0 ms” and “110 ms”.

<
[
> : Buttons on the main unit
] : Buttons on the remote control unit
4 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER.
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit 2
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Setting the tone control ¢ When you do not want to adjust the tone Using the fader function
Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. With this function, the volume of all the front side speakers or all the
Set “Tone Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the rear side speakers can be adjusted (attenuated) at once.
tone”.
¢ Adjusting the tone
1 Press [CH SELECT].
1 Press SURROUND PARAMETER. Adjusting the speaker volume
2 Press D H or [CH SELECT] to select “Fader”.
2 Press D H to select “TONE”, then press F. 1 Press [CH SELECT]. 3 speakers,
F ] to attenuate the volume of all the front side
Press [F
In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. [ G] to attenuate the volume of all the rear
2 Press D H or [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. side speakers.
3 Press G to select “OFF”. The settable speaker switches each time this button is pressed. The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
It is possible to adjust so that the volume of the speaker whose
D H to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press F 3 Press [F

F G] to adjust the volume. volume is the lowest is –12.0 dB.
4 Press
G to set the level. The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one step
from –12.0 dB.
2
Can be adjusted within the range of –6 dB to +6 dB. OFF ´ –12.0 dB ´ +12.0 dB 3
5 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 1

1
2
• “SB” when surround back speaker set to “1spkr”. Not displayed

3 when “None” set.
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CHANNEL Listening to the radio Manual tuning

<FUNCTION> BAND TUNING Check that the remote control unit is set to “AUDIO”.
<FUNCTION> to select “TUNER” or press
1 Use
[TUNER].
Auto tuning
<FUNCTION> to select “TUNER” or press 2 Press BAND to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”.
1 Use
[TUNER]. When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 38, 39).
2 Press BAND to select “AM”, “FM” or “XM”. 3 Press [MODE] to set the manual tuning mode.
SHIFT When listening to the XM Satellite Radio ( page 38, 39). Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off.
3 Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode.

• The “AUTO” indicator lights.
4 Press TUNING.
The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in.
SHIFT CHANNEL
[FM/AM] 4 Press TUNING.
• Automatic searching begins.
• 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].
• If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manual
[ON SCREEN] tuning” operation.
• “AM” or “FM” can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].
[TUNER]
TUNING
[MODE]
BAND
[MEMORY]

Button name only :
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Preset memory Recalling preset stations XM Satellite Radio

AVR-887 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite
1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation
to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block. Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and
subscribing to the XM service.
2 Press [MEMORY]. 2 Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel. ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio
There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM
3 G).
Press SHIFT to select the desired memory block (A to 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.
4 Press CHANNEL to select the desired preset channel
(1 to 8).
¢ How to Subscribe
5 Press [MEMORY] again.
• Store the station in the preset memory.
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com
or by calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967-2346.
Customers should have their Radio ID and credit card ready. The
Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
• To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5.

A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations (channels ¢ A Warning Against Reverse Engineering
1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or
• The memory block can also be selected by pressing SHIFT. manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with
the XM Satellite Radio system.
Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included in
Checking the preset stations this product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems,
Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio
Press [ON SCREEN] repeatedly until the “Tuner Preset is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse
Stations” screen appears on the on screen display. engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert
the object code into human-readable form. The software is licensed
solely for use within this product.
Hardware and required $12.95 monthly service subscription sold

separately. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation
fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit
language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for
XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject
to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only
available in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2006 XM Satellite
Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID Channel selection

TUNING
Use <FUNCTION> to select “TUNER” or press
FUNCTION BAND STATUS
1 Use <FUNCTION> to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
1 [TUNER].
2 Press BAND to select “XM”. 2 Press BAND to select “XM”.

3 Channel number
3 Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” is displayed.

• The display changes as shown below according to the receiving
XM040 DeepTrks
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Channel name
Song title / Artist name
condition.
<USER MODE>
VIDEO SELECT
Display
GOOD
Condition
Signal strength is good
3 Press TUNING to reach the desired channel.
The channel changes continuously when you press and hold TUNING.
MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal When the artist name and song title are received, they are displayed.
WEAK Signal strength is poor
NO Loss of the signal
[XM RADIO] Category search
FUNCTION
4 Adjust the antenna location until “SIGNAL:GOOD”
is displayed.
1 Press [FF G] in the XM mode.
• The current category name is displayed.
VIDEO SELECT [NIGHT]

[D H F G]
5 Press STATUS until the XM channel (ex.XM001) is
displayed. XM006 60's
CATEGORY SEARCH
STATUS
6 Press TUNING to select channel 0 (XM000). XM006 60's
XM000 RADIO CAT: Rock Channel category
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Radio ID
FUNCTION
[TUNER]
2 Press F G] to select the category, and press [D
[F
select the channel within the selected category.
D H] to
TUNING • “LOADING” is displayed while receiving the channel or information.

• “UPDATING” is displayed while updating encryption code.
BAND [D H F G] • When the selected channel is not available, “XM – – –” is displayed.
• Information on the artist name, song title, category and signal level
can be checked using STATUS.
• The XM Satellite Radio channels can be preset in the same way as
AM/FM band ( page 38).
• “XM” can be selected directly by pressing [XM RADIO].
Button name only :
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Advanced Operation
Night mode Calling the settings out Playing the iPod®
The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The The music recorded on the iPod can be played when using a Control
dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the Press <USER MODE> at which the settings you want to Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The iPod can be controlled
volume low. call out are stored. using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered

Press [NIGHT]. in the U.S. and other countries.
Combining the currently playing sound with the
desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)
With the iPod, non-copyrighted contents and contents that may be
legally reproduced or played may be reproduced and played by
Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired image appears on individuals for their personal use. Violating copyrights is prohibited
the monitor. by law.
1 Connect the AVR-887 and iPod using the Control

Dock for iPod (ASD-1R) ( page 21).
• To cancel, press VIDEO SELECT to select “SOURCE”.
• The video source selected with the video select function is stored in
the memory for the different input sources.
• It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
2 Assign the input terminal at “Setting the iPod
Assignment” ( page 50).
• Canceling night mode: • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of
Press [NIGHT] again.
• When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround
parameter can not be selected.
another function cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
3 Use FUNCTION to select the function assigned in step 2.
Personal memory plus function
The surround mode last selected and the input mode setting are stored
User mode function individually for the different input sources.
The AVR-887 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level
source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and balance for the different output channels are memorized for each (iPod screen)
selecting these settings when you want to use them. surround mode.
If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly
connected. Check the connections and settings.
Storing the settings in the memory
1 Theq Currently
following are stored in the memory:
set input source • The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold
w Currently set surround mode separately.
e Currently set input mode
NOTE:
Press <USER MODE> until “Memory” is displayed. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage
2 of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used connected to
the AVR-887.
• Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the type
of iPod and the software version.
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Advanced Operation Advanced Operation
Listening to music
ZONE2 STATUS
• When STATUS is pressed during playback, the front panel display
1 G].
or [G
D H] to select the music file, then press [ENTER]
Press [D switches between the title name, artist name and album name.
• Depending on the iPod’s software version, it may not be possible to
operate the iPod from the AVR-887. Use the latest version of the
F] to return to the music menu screen.
Press [F software. Information on the latest version of the software can be
obtained on the Apple Computer website.
2 Press [ENTER] or [GG].

• Playback starts.
• If you do not want the on screen display to be displayed while
playing the iPod, set “Function/Mode Status” at “Setting the On
Screen Display” to “OFF” ( page 55).
Pause: • With the AVR-887 it is possible to display folder names and file
<ON/STANDBY> Press [ENTER] during playback. names on the screen like titles. The AVR-887 can display up to 64
Press again to resume. characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.
A “?” mark is displayed in place of non-compatible characters.
Manual search:
[OFF] D H] during playback.
Press and hold in [D
• D: Fast reverse
• H: Fast forward Viewing still pictures and videos
Track search:
(only for iPods equipped with the slideshow /
D H] during playback.
Press [D video function)
• D: Move to beginning of previous track
Use this procedure to view photo and video data stored on the iPod
• H: Move to beginning of next track
on a monitor.
[VOLUME] Stop:
Press [ENTER] for at least 2 seconds during playback. Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the
[ENTER] Repeat play:
Press [MODE].
1 Browse mode to the Remote mode.
• “Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-887’s display.
[D H F G] The mode switches as follows each time [MODE] is pressed.
STATUS • RPT One: Single track repeat Watching the iPod’s screen, press [DD H] to select
• RPT All: All track repeat
Shuffle play:
2 G].
“Photos” or “Video”, then press [ENTER] or [G
• The iPod’s photo and video data are displayed on the monitor.
ZONE2 Press [MEMORY].
The mode switches as follows each time [MEMORY] is pressed.
• SFL Songs: Single track shuffle
• SFL Albums: Album shuffle • To output photo or video data recorded on the iPod to the monitor,
the iPod’s “TV Out” setting (under “Video Settings”) must be set to
The mode switches between the Browse mode and the Remote “ON”.
mode if [MODE] is pressed for at least 2 seconds. For details, refer to the iPod’s operating instructions.
In the Remote mode, only [DD H F G] and [ENTER] can be used.
[ENTER]
[MODE]
[D H F G]
[MEMORY] Disconnecting the iPod
Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF] and set the AVR-887’s

power to the standby mode.
< > : Buttons on the main unit The iPod can be disconnected after switching to a function other
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit than the one to which the iPod input is assigned.
Button name only :
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Multi zone music entertainment system [System configuration and connections example 2]
Using external amplifier.
• When the outputs of the ZONE2 OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers
installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in which
this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ZONE2 on the diagram below.) MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems
• ZONE2 speaker out and pre-out can be used when “ZONE2” is selected at “Power Amp Assignment”
in the “System Setup Menu”. In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. Monitor
• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and ZONE2
connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE
can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. FL C FR
DVD player AVR-887

SW
B
• For the AUDIO outputs, use high quality pin-plug cables and wire in such a way that there is no humming
or noise. ZONE2 Audio out
Input (Variable out) RC-617
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ operating
instructions. Premain amplifier
SL or Power amplifier
• When the main unit is set to the recording output mode, ZONE2 remote control button cannot be
SR
operated. RC-616
Programmable
System remote remote control unit
¢ When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 control unit (RC-1043)
• The SPEAKER OUT and PRE OUT terminals can be used simultaneously in ZONE2.
• To use the ZONE2, turn on ZONE2.
• The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with [VOLUME] (ZONE2).
[System configuration and connections example 1]
Using this unit’s internal amplifier as the ZONE2. : Room-to-room remote control system (separately sold) control line
: Multi source audio signal cable
MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems : Speaker cable

Monitor Refer to “Connections” ( page 23).
FL FR
ZONE2
C
DVD player AVR-887
SW
Input RC-617
ZONE2 speaker out
SL RC-616 SR Programmable
remote control unit
System remote
control unit (RC-1043)
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Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., Remote control unit operations during multi-
<FUNCTION> <ZONE2/REC SELECT> in the ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) source playback
This is only possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode ( page
Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> to display the “ZONE2
1 SOURCE” on the display.
58).
ZONE2 RECOUT
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to the “AUDIO”.
“ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn <FUNCTION>
2 With
to select the source you want to output appears on the 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the “ZONE2”.
display.
<POWER> <SPEAKER> • The “
source light.
-2” indicator and the indicator for the selected
3 Press [ZONE2 ON].
• The “ ” indicator lights.
To cancel the ZONE2 mode:
[CHANNEL]
3 Start playing the source to be output.
For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective
Press [ZONE2 OFF].
[FUNCTION] components.
4 Press [FUNCTION].
• The “ -2” indicator and the indicator for the selected
source light.
The ZONE2 source switches directly.

• The signals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also
output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CD-R/TAPE recording output
[VOLUME] terminals.
• Digital signals are not output from the ZONE2 audio output terminals.
5 The output level of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT
terminals can be controlled pressing [VOLUME].
• About the MULTI ZONE connections ( page 42). Default setting (ZONE2 volume level):
– – – dB (Minimum)
[MODE SELECTOR 2]
6 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to
“TUNER”, the preset channel can be selected pressing
[MODE SELECTOR 1]
[CHANNEL].
• When using ZONE2, it is possible to turn the power for the MAIN
[ZONE2 OFF ] [MAIN ON/OFF]
ZONE only on or off by pressing [MAIN ON/OFF].
[ZONE2 ON ]
[FUNCTION]

Button name only :
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Recording (audio and/or video) About the memory functions

¢ Last function memory
Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> until “RECOUT” appears
1 on the display.
The various settings set when the AVR-887’s 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
ZONE2 RECOUT
recalled.
Use <FUNCTION> to select the source to be recorded

2 (audio and/or video). ¢ Backup memory
• The “ ” indicator and the indicator for the selected The various settings are stored in the memory for about 1 week, even
source light. when the power is turned off or the power cord is unplugged.
3 Record (the audio or video signals).

For operations, see the operating instructions of the device from Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset)
which you are recording (audio or video signals).
Use the procedure described below to reset the microprocessor if the
display is abnormal or if the buttons on the main unit or the remote
control unit do not operate.
• To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and set the function to “ZONE2”.

• The source selected for MAIN ZONE is output from the digital
output terminal (OPT-3).
1 Switch off the unit using <POWER>.
The source selected in the REC SELECT mode is not associated the following <SPEAKER> (A and B) and press
with the output from the digital output terminal (OPT-3). 2 Hold
<POWER>.
NOTE:
• When the REC OUT mode is selected, [ZONE2] and [FUNCTION]
(ZONE2) cannot be operated.
3 Check that the entire display is blinking with an interval
of about 1 second, and release your fingers from the 2
• Digital signals are not output from the analog REC OUT terminal. buttons.
• The microprocessor will be initialized.
• If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1.

• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the settings are reset to the
default values.
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System setup items and default values
1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Items Default settings Page

The AVR-887 performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures
1 Auto Setup the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate – 10 ~ 13
automatic setting.
Set the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for each surround
2 Room EQ Setup All, Room EQ = OFF 63
mode.
Direct Mode Set the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of the surround
3 OFF 64
Setup mode is in “DIRECT” or “PURE DIRECT”.
2. Speaker Setup Items Default settings Page

Automatically set the output component and properties for the various Surround Back
Speaker Front Sp. Center Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp.
1 channels according to the combination of speakers to be actually used for Sp. 60
Configuration
surround playback. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs
Subwoofer Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass
2 LFE 61
Setup signals.
This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals Front Surround Surround
Center Subwoofer
3 Distance are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening L&R L&R Back 61
position. 12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 10 ft (3.0 m) 10 ft (3.0 m)
Front Front Surround Surround
Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the Center Surround L Surround R Subwoofer
4 Channel Level L R Back L Back R 62
speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level.
0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
Crossover Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers
5 80 Hz 63
Frequency is to be output from the subwoofer.
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Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1
3. Audio Input Setup Items Default settings Page
Input
CD DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR / TAPE V. AUX
Digital In This assigns the digital input terminals for the different source
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Assignment input sources. Digital
COAX 1 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 2 OFF OPT 3 OPT 4
Inputs
EXT. IN
Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN
2 Subwoofer SW Level = +15 dB 50
subwoofer terminal.
Level
It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately)
iPod
3 audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-887 and play iPod Function = OFF 50
Assignment
them.
CDR / DVD / TV /
Input Function TUNER PHONO CD VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX
4 The playback level is corrected individually for the different input sources. TAPE VDP DBS 50
Level
0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
Function CDR / DVD / TV /
5 The name of the input function that is displayed can be changed. TUNER PHONO CD VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX 51
Rename TAPE VDP DBS
A1 ~ A8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz
B1 ~ B8 520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
Auto Preset
Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically. D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz 51
Memory
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz
6 Tuner Presets F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz
G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz
Preset channels that are not used often can be skipped. Preset Skip All preset channels = ON 52
Preset
The preset channels can be given the names you want. – 52
Name
4. Video Setup Items Default settings Page
DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX

HDMI In The HDMI input terminals are assigned for the different input sources.
1 53
Assignment Select the HDMI audio signal playback method.
NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE
Component In This assigns the component video input terminals for the different input DVD / VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX
2 53
Assignment sources. 1-RCA 2-RCA 3-RCA NONE NONE
3 Video Convert This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function. ON 54
Set whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals to HDMI.

HDMI Out
4 When this function is used, the format of the signal output from the OFF 54
Setup
HDMI terminal can be set.
5 Audio Delay Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals. 0 ms 55
Function/Mode = ON
On Screen Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indications other
6 Master Volume = ON 55
Display than the menu screens.
Mode = Mode 1
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5. Advanced Playback Items Default settings Page
2ch
1 Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. Basic 56
Direct/Stereo
Dolby Digital Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital
2 OFF 56
Setup signals.
Auto Surround Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input
3 Auto Surround Mode = ON 57
Mode signal.
Manual EQ Adjust the tone of the various speakers while listening to the playback
4 All Channels and Frequency = 0 dB 57
Setup signals.
6. Option Setup Items Default settings Page

To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be
Power Amp
1 assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or “Front B”) for bi-amp S. Back 58
Assign
playback, ZONE2.
Vol.Limit = OFF
2 Volume Control This sets the volume level of output. Main P. On Lev. = LAST 58
Mute Lev. = FULL
This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they
3 Setup Lock Setup Lock = OFF 59
cannot be changed.
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Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment.
For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 45 ~ 47).
F G, ENTER
Navigating through the System Setup Menu
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.

• The “System Setup Menu” appears. 2
[ On screen display ] [ Display ]
*SYSTEM SETUP
Audio In Setup
2 Press D H to select the item you want to set, then press

ENTER.
SYSTEM SETUP DH 3
*Audio In Setup
3 press
Press D H again to select the item you want to set, then
ENTER.
Digital In
ENTER 4
DHFG 4 To change the setting:
Press D H to select the item you want to change, then
*Digital In
CD : COAX1
press F G to change the setting.

Select “Default Yes”, then press F to reset to the default setting.
6
*SYSTEM SETUP
Exit
5 Press ENTER and set a new item.

SYSTEM SETUP
ENTER 6 Menu”
Press SYSTEM SETUP to return to the “System Setup
or the main menu.
DHFG

Button name only :
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About the on screen display and front display Audio Input Setup
The AVR-887 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alphanumeric front panel display
that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments. Setting the Digital In Assignment
Some representative front display and on screen display examples are shown below.
This assigns the digital input terminals for the different input sources.
[ On screen display ]
Top menu 1 Press

ENTER.
D H to select “Audio Input Setup”, then press
[ Front display ] Screen title

Top menu
No. 2 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Digital In Assign”, then press
Sub-menu title
3 Press D H to select the input source, then press F G
Auto Set/RoomEQ
to set.
COAX1, COAX2, OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, OPT4:
Assign the different terminals according to the devices connected
Speaker Setup To select a menu, press D or H. to the AVR-887’s input terminals.
The HDMI input terminal is displayed when it is assigned to the

input source at “HDMI In Assignment” ( page 53).
Main menu
4 Press ENTER.
Screen title
Main menu 1
No.
Digital In Sub-menu title

2
3
Press F to execute.
*Auto Setup
Start
Currently selected line
Current setting
• “PHONO” and “TUNER” cannot be selected on the “Digital In
*Digital In Currently selected line
CD : COAX1 Assign” screen.
• It is not possible to make the “Digital In Assignment” settings for
the function assigned at “iPod Assignment”.
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Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Setting the iPod Assignment Setting the Input Function Level
Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold The playback level is corrected individually for the different input
IN subwoofer terminal. separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the sources.
AVR-887 and play them.
Press D H to select “iPod Assign”, then press ENTER. 1 ENTER.

Press D H to select “Input Function Lev.”, then press
1 press
Press D H to select “EXT. IN Subwoofer Level”, then
ENTER. 1
2 Press F G to set. 2 Press F G to set. 2 Press
to set.
D H to select the input source, then press F G
The volume can be adjusted within the range –12 dB to +12 dB.
3 Press ENTER. OFF:
This is the factory default setting.
1
CD, CDR/TAPE: 3 Press ENTER.
When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with
the audio input terminal of the assigned function.
DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V. AUX:
1
2 When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with
2
the audio and video input terminals of the assigned function.
3 Press ENTER.
1
2 • After completing this setting, check that the playback levels for the
different sources are the same.
(When “VCR-2” is selected)
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Setting the Function Rename 1 Setting the Tuner Presets

The name of the input function that is displayed can be changed. ¢ Auto Preset Memory
Up to 56 FM stations can be preset automatically.
1 Press D H to select “Function Rename”, then press

ENTER. 2 1 Press D H to select “Tuner Presets”, then press ENTER.
2 Press D H to select the input function, then press F
G to set. 2 Press D H to select “Auto Preset Memory”, then press
ENTER.
3 position,
Press F G to move the cursor ( 2 ) to the desired
then press D H to select the character. 3 Press F to select “Yes”.
• “Search” blinks on the screen and searching begins.
Up to 8 characters can be input. • “Completed” appears once searching is completed.
The characters that can be input are shown below.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 3 1
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01234 4
56789
! ” # % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)
4 Repeat step 3 to input the input source name.

To set the input function name back to how it was:
2
q Press F G to highlight the input function name, then press D
H.
3
w Press D H to select “Default Yes”, then press F.
5 Once all the characters have been input, press ENTER.
• If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor

reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation ( page 37) to tune
in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory”
operation ( page 38).
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¢ Preset Skip ¢ Preset Name 1

The preset channels can be given the names you want. (Except the
Preset channels that are not used often can be skipped.
XM channels.) 2
1 Press D H to select “Preset Skip”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “Preset Name”, then press ENTER.
2 Press D H to select the preset channel, then press F
G to set. 2 Press D H to select the preset channel, then press F
G to set. 3
ON, OFF:
Select “OFF” to skip the preset channel, “ON” if you do not want 4
to skip. 3 then
Press F G to move the cursor ( 2 ) to the desired position,
press D H to select the character.
When H is pressed at the very bottom of the screen, then the Up to 8 characters can be input.
next preset memory block appears. The characters that can be input are shown below.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
3 Press F G to select the preset memory block. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01234
56789
! ” # % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.
5 Press ENTER. 4 Repeat step 3 to input the preset channel name.
To set the preset channel name back to how it was:
q Press F G to highlight the preset channel, then press D H.
1 w Press D H to select “Default Yes”, then press F.
5 Once all the characters have been input, press ENTER.

2
6 Press ENTER.
3
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Video Setup 1 Setting the Component In Assignment

2 This assigns the component video input terminals for the different
Setting the HDMI In Assignment 3 input sources.
The HDMI input terminals are assigned for the different input sources.
Select the HDMI audio signal playback method.
1 Press D H to select “Component In Assign”, then
press ENTER.
1 Press D H to select “Video Setup”, then press ENTER. 2 Press D H to select the input source, then press F G
4 to set.
2 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “HDMI In Assign”, then press
5 1-RCA, 2-RCA, 3-RCA:
Assign the “1-RCA”, “2-RCA” or “3-RCA” input terminal to the
input function.
3 Press
to set.
HDMI1, HDMI2: 3 Press ENTER.

Assign the “HDMI1” or “HDMI2” input terminal to the input Compatible with HDMI1 and HDMI2.
function.
1
4 where
Press D H to select “Audio”, then press F G to select
to output the audio signals.
• If a monitor is connected with an HDMI cable but the monitor is not
compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals 2
are output to the monitor from the AVR-887.
AMP:
• Audio signals input from the analog and digital terminals are not
Output the speakers connected to the AVR-887.
output to the TV.
TV: • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred
Output the TV connected to the AVR-887. simultaneously. When HDMI is assigned to an input source, the
digital audio input assignment switches to HDMI along with the
video input.
5 IfPress
no audio signal is included in the input signal:
When this setting is made for input sources to which a digital audio
input (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is previously assigned, the digital audio
• It is not possible to make the “Component In Assignment” settings
to set. assignment is set to HDMI.
for the function assigned at “iPod Assignment”.
In this case, reassign the digital input using the procedure described
EXT. IN, ANALOG: at “Digital In Assign” ( page 49).
If there is no HDMI audio signal, the signal automatically switches to • It is not possible to make the “HDMI In Assignment” settings for
the input from the set terminal. the function assigned at “iPod Assignment”.
6 Press ENTER.
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Setting the Video Convert Setting the HDMI Out Setup

This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function. Set whether or not to up-convert from analog video signals to HDMI.
4 Press ENTER.
When this function is used, the format of the signal output from the
HDMI terminal can be set.
1 Press D H to select “Video Convert”, then press ENTER. 1
Press D H to select the input source, then press F G 1 ENTER.
Press D H to select “HDMI Out Setup”, then press
2 to set. 2
ON, OFF: 2 Press F to select “ON”.
Select “ON” to use the video conversion function, “OFF” if you do
not want to use it.
3 Press ENTER. Analog to HDMI Convert:
• OFF:
This is the factory default setting.
1 Setting for not converting analog video signals into HDMI signals.
2 • ON:
Setting for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals.
A monitor compatible with a resolution of 480i is required in order
to use this function.
The on screen display signals of AVR-887 are output with a (When “ON” is selected)
resolution of 480i.
Analog video signals are converted into digital video signals with
the same resolution with which they were input and are then
• When “Y Cb Cr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Mode
output from the HDMI terminal.
Setup” will have no effect.
Example:
• If the resolution of the input component video signal is something • “Color Space” and “RGB Mode Setup” are only displayed when
Analog signals input with a resolution of 480i are output from the
other than 480i/576i, down-conversion from the component video “Analog to HDMI Convert” is set to “ON”.
HDMI terminal with a resolution of 480i.
signal to S-Video or video signals is not possible. If you do not want • When connecting to an HDCP compatible monitor equipped with
Color Space: DVI-D terminal using an HDMI/DVI-D converter cable, the signals are
to use the component video output terminal, connect the player to
• Y Cb Cr: output in RGB format, regardless of the “Color Space” setting.
the S-Video or video input terminal ( page 15, 16).
The Y Cb Cr format video signals is output via the HDMI output • To view the on screen display using an HDMI monitor, set “Analog
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some
terminal. to HDMI Convert” at “HDMI Out Setup” to “ON” (default).
other source is input, the video conversion function might not
• RGB:
operate. If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.
The RGB format video signals is output via the HDMI output
• When the video conversion function has been used, information
terminal.
such as that of text broadcasts which has been added to the video
signal might not be output. If this happens, please set the conversion RGB Mode Setup:
mode to “OFF”. • Normal:
Signals are output via the HDMI output terminal with a digital RGB
video range (data range) of 16 (black) to 235 (white).
• Enhanced:
Signals are output via the HDMI output connector with a digital
RGB video range (data range) of 0 (black) to 255 (white).
When the HDMI terminals are connected, the black may seem to
stand out, depending on the TV or the monitor. In this case, set this
to “Enhanced”.
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Setting the Audio Delay Setting the On Screen Display (OSD)

Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals. Set whether or not to display the on screen display for indications
other than the menu screens.
1 Press D H to select “Audio Delay”, then press ENTER. 1 Press D H to select “On Screen Display”, then press
ENTER.
2 Press F G to set.
0 ms ~ 200 ms: 2 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set.

Adjust the time delay.
Function/Mode Status:
• ON, OFF:
With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement
Select “ON” to display the on screen display when the input source
of the actors’ lips is synchronized with the sound.
is selected, “OFF” if you do not want to display it.
3 Press ENTER. Master Volume Status:

• ON, OFF:
Select “ON” to display the on screen display when the main volume
is adjusted, “OFF” if you do not want to display it.
1
2 Display Mode:
• Mode1:
Flickering is not prevented.
• Mode2:
Prevents flickering of the on screen display when there is no video
signal.
Use this mode if the on screen display is not displayed in “Mode1”.
• By default, this menu is not displayed when no digital signals are

being input.
3 Press ENTER.
• To make this setting for the component video signal, select the
delay time and turn the on screen display off, then check that the 1
timing of the component video and audio match.
• The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT. IN
mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode (Front
speaker setting “Large”, TONE DEFEAT “ON” and Room EQ
“OFF”).
2
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Advanced Playback 1 Setting the Dolby Digital Downmix Option

2 Setup
Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital
signals.
Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Advanced Playback”, then press 1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Dolby Digital Setup”, then press
3
2 Press D H to select “2ch Direct / Stereo”, then press
ENTER.
2 Press F G to set.
• The current settings are displayed. ON:
The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the
combination of speakers being used.
3 Press F G to select “Basic” or “Custom”. Set “Compression” to “ON” if it seems that sound is distorted
because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the front
Basic: speakers.
The “Speaker Setup” settings are displayed.
4 OFF:
Custom: The dynamic range is not compressed.
The speaker settings for the 2-channel direct and stereo modes can Normally using in this mode.
be changed.
3 Press ENTER.
For a description of the settings for the different items, see
pages 60 ~ 63.
1
5 Press ENTER. 2
• When a center speaker or surround speakers are not connected, the

sounds in those channels are directed to the front speakers.
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Setting the Auto Surround Mode Setting the Manual Equalizer Setup 1
Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the Adjust the tone of the various speakers while listening to the playback 2
input signal. signals.
The surround mode used at last for the four 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)
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Manual EQ Setup”, then press
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 multi- 2 Press F G to set, then press ENTER. 3
channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND)
All CH:
r PCM multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS
All channels can be adjusted simultaneously.
(MULTI CH IN)
Default settings are indicated in ( ). L/R CH:
During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround The left and right channels of the pair of speakers can be adjusted
mode does not change even if the input signal is changed. simultaneously.
Each CH:
1 Press D H to select “Auto Surround Mode”, then
press ENTER.
The channels can be adjusted separately.
2 Press F G to set. 3 Press F G to select the speaker.

The display changes as follows.
3 Press ENTER. q Select “L/R CH”
FL/FR C
SBL/SBR SL/SR
1
w Select “Each CH”
FL FR C
2 (2 speakers)
SBR SBL SR SL
SB
(1 speaker)
e Select “All CH”
In this case, speaker selection is not performed.
4 Press D H to select the frequency, then press F G to

adjust.
The level of the various frequencies can be adjusted between
–6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.
5 Press ENTER.
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Option Setup 1 Setting the Volume Control
Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment

2 This sets the volume level of output.
To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier

can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A” or “Front B”) for bi- 3 1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Volume Control”, then press
amp playback, ZONE2.
Power Amplifier
Assignment
SPEAKER OUT
MAIN ZONE ZONE2
PRE-OUT
S.BACK/ZONE2
Surround Back 7.1ch system – Surround back Volume Limit:
ZONE2 5.1ch system 2ch system ZONE2 Set the volume’s upper limit.
Bi-Amp 5.1ch system – – • OFF:
If you do not want to set a volume limit, select “OFF”.
Front Bi-Amp connections In this case, the volume can be set to the AVR-887’s maximum
1 Press D H to select “Option Setup”, then press ENTER. Dynamic sound with a range wider than that of full range
volume (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud.
• –20 dB, –10 dB, 0 dB:
systems can be played by connecting bi-amp compatible The volume cannot be increased above the selected levels.
2 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press speakers to the AVR-887. Be sure to consult the owner’s
manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further Power On Lev.:
Set the volume level when the power is turned on.
information before proceeding.
You can adjust the MAIN ZONE volume level within the range of
3 Press F G to set. AVR-887 –80 to +18 dB (and ZONE2 volume level within the range of –70 to
+18 dB).
Surround Back: • LAST:
The surround back speakers are used in MAIN ZONE. The volume set when the AVR-887 was last used is stored in the
memory and set when the power is turned on.
Front A, Front B: • – – – (Mute):
This provides a bi-amp mode for the two main front speakers, The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.
replicating the front A or front B amplifier channel’s outputs.
Mute Lev.:
ZONE2: Set the level of volume attenuation in the mute mode.
This mode assigns the surround back amplifier channels to provide • FULL:
ZONE2 speaker-level outputs from the surround back speaker The volume is fully muted.
terminals. • –20 dB, –40 dB:
The volume is lowered 20 dB or 40 dB from the current level.
4 Press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER.
1
Speaker [R] Speaker [L] 2
NOTE:
• When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the
short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.
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Setting the Setup Lock

This sets whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that
they cannot be changed.
1 Press D H to select “Setup Lock”, then press ENTER.

2 Press F to select “ON”, then press ENTER.
1
2
• When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below
cannot be changed, and “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed when
related buttons are operated.
• System setup settings
• Surround parameter settings
• Tone control settings
• Channel level settings (including test tones)
• Room EQ settings
• To unlock, press SYSTEM SETUP again and display the “Setup Lock”
screen, then select “OFF” and press ENTER.
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F G, ENTER
Speaker Setup A subwoofer with sufficient low frequency playback capability can
• If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there is better handle deep bass than most main and surround speakers,
no need to make this setting. and the system’s overall performance will be greatly enhanced
• Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your when “Small” is set for the main (front) and surround speakers.
speaker systems manually. When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set
to “Yes”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is
automatically set to “Large”.
Setting the Speaker Configuration
DH Automatically set the output component and properties for the
various channels according to the combination of speakers to be
4 Press ENTER.
actually used for surround playback.
1
ENTER
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Speaker Setup”, then press
DHFG 2
2 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Speaker Config.”, then press
3
3 Press D H to select the speaker, then press F G to set.

ENTER Large:
Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency
DHFG reproduction capabilities.
[TEST TONE] h
Small:
Select this when using small speakers without ample low frequency
reproduction capabilities.
Center speaker
None:
Front speaker
Select this when no speaker is connected.
About the button names in this explanation Subwoofer
< > : Buttons on the main unit Yes / No: Surround speaker
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is connected, “No” when no Surround back speaker
Button name only : subwoofer is connected.
2spkrs / 1spkr:
Select the number of surround back speakers.
• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker
but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency
(bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency)
signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings
(setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the
speakers) to determine the proper setting.
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Setting the Subwoofer Setup Setting the Distance 1

Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio 2
bass signals. signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to
the listening position.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Subwoofer Setup”, then press
Preparations:
Measure the distances between the listening position and the
speakers (L1 to L8 on the diagram at the below).
2 Press F G to set. FL C FR
3
LFE: ..... L1
For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in that ..... L2
..... L3
channel’s corresponding source are directed to that loudspeaker ..... L4
only. The low frequencies played from the subwoofer are only the
LFE signals and the low frequencies of channels set to “Small”.
SW
L3
LFE+Main: L1 L2
Low frequencies from speaker channels that have been set to Listening position
L4 ..... L5
“Large” are reproduced from those speakers as well as from the ..... L6
..... L7
subwoofer(s). ..... L8
L5 L6
3 Press ENTER. SL L7 L8 SR
1 • Press D to select “Step”, then press F G to change the amount of

2 SBL SBR variation if so desired.
• The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) or 0.1 foot (0.01
meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to
1 Press D H to select “Distance”, then press ENTER. the measured distance.

• Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker
should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. If you set an invalid distance, a
2 Press F G to select “Meters” or “Feet”. CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. In such cases,
move the appropriate speaker to the position of the displayed
value.
• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when and “Yes” is set for
the subwoofer in the “Setting the Speaker Configuration”. 3 Press D H to select the speaker, then press F G to set.
• Select the “LFE+Main” mode if you want low frequency signals to
always be played from the subwoofer channel.
• Select the mode achieving a voluminous bass sound when playing 4 Press ENTER.
music or movie sources.
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Setting the Channel Level 1 ¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote control
Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from 2 unit
Adjustment of the test tones using the remote control unit is only
the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume
possible in the “Auto” mode and only valid in the STANDARD (Dolby /
level.
DTS Surround) mode. The adjusted levels are automatically stored for
the different surround modes.
1 Press D H to select “Channel Level”, then press ENTER.
3
1 Press [TEST TONE].
2 Press F G to set. 4
• Test tones are output from the different speakers.
Auto:
Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced
-1
2 Press F G to adjust the volume.
automatically from each speaker.
Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker. 3 Press [TEST TONE].
Manual:
Adjust with the speaker from which the test tone is output switched
manually.
• To cancel the setting, press H and select “Level Clear”, then press
F and select “Yes”.
3 Press D H to select “Test Tone Start”, then press F to
select “Yes”.
4 When “Auto” mode is selected:

Press F G to adjust the volume.
-1 • Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below.
FL C FR SR
(2 speakers)
• To adjust the channel level separately for the different play modes
SW SL SBL SBR
(1 speaker) after setting the channel level, perform the operation on page 36.
SB
The volume can be adjusted within the range –12.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
4 When “Manual” mode is selected:

Press D H to select the speaker, then press F G to
-2 adjust the volume.
5 Press ENTER.
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Setting the Crossover Frequency Others Setup 1

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various
speakers is to be output from the subwoofer. Setting the Room Equalizer Setup
For speakers that are set to “Small”, frequencies under the crossover
Set the Room Equalizer setting with “All” or “Assign” for each
frequency are cut before the signal is output, and the low frequency
component that was cut is output from the subwoofer or the
surround mode. 2
speakers that are set to “Large”.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Room EQ Setup”, then press
1 Press D H to select “Crossover Frequency”, then
press ENTER. 3
2 Press F G to set, then press ENTER.
2 Press F G to set.
All:
Sets the equalizer for all surround modes.
40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz:
Set as desired according to your speakers’ bass playback ability. Assign:
Sets the equalizer individually for each surround mode ( page
28).
3 Press ENTER. • The equalizer setting of “Normal”, “Front” and “Flat” can be
1 3 When “All” is selected:

Press F G to set.
selected after performing the Auto Setup.
• When the speaker set as “None” with the Auto Setup is changed to
on manually, the equalizer of “Normal”, “Front” and “Flat” cannot
2 OFF: be used.
The equalizer is not used. • When headphones are connected, the Room Equalizer cannot be
used.
Normal:
Adjust the frequency response of all speaker suitable for general
surround system.
Front:
Adjusts the frequency response of the surround speakers to match
the characteristics of the front channel speakers.
• The crossover frequency mode is valid only when subwoofer is set
Flat:
to “ON”, and when one or more speakers are set to “Small”, as
Adjusts the frequency response of all speakers to the flattest
described in section “Setting the Speaker Configuration” ( page
response. This mode is suitable for multi-channel music surround
60).
sound sources.
• If “LFE+Main” is set at “Subwoofer Setup”, “SW:LFE+Main” (
page 61) is displayed at the top right of the screen. Manual:
Selects the setting value that was set in the “Setting the Manual
Equalizer Setup” ( page 57).
4 Press ENTER.
• Set to “80 Hz” when using regular speakers. When using small
speakers, we recommend setting to a higher frequency.
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Setting the Direct Mode Setup Check the parameter

Set the ON/OFF setting of Room Equalizer, in the case of the surround The results of the measured items can be checked. • To reset:
mode is in “DIRECT” or “PURE DIRECT”. This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Press D H to select “Restore” at the “Parameter Check” screen,
Setup” is decided. then press F.
1 Press
ENTER.
D H to select “Direct Mode Setup”, then press
1 Press D H to select “Parameter Check”, then press
ENTER.
2 Press F G to set. 2 Press D H to select the item, then press ENTER.
ON, OFF: For instructions on checking the results of each item ( page
Select “ON” to use the room equalizer, “OFF” if you do not want 12).
to use it.
3 Press ENTER. 3 press

Press D H to select “EQ Parameter Check”, then
ENTER.
1 4 Press
ENTER.
D H to select the type of equalizer, then press
2 5 Press F G to select the speaker.

1
2
4
5
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Operating the remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components
[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] 3 Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time.
• The indicator starts flashing.
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
4 Referring to the included list of preset codes, press

[NUMBER] to input the preset code (a 3-digit number)
2 component
Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the
to be operated (CD, CD-R/MD or TAPE). for the manufacturer of the component whose signals
you want to store in the memory.
3 Operate the audio component.

For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. 5 Torepeat
store the codes of another component in the memory,
steps 1 to 4.
While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of
infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some
[ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] component models cannot be operated with this remote control.
• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the
[NUMBER] preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote
control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.
Setting the preset memory function • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function
• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in
the preset memory. the list of preset codes.
• This remote control unit can be used to operate components of • Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control
other manufacturers without using the learning function by code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the
registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list number and verify correct operation.
of preset codes ( End of this manual). • The preset memory can be set for one component only among the
• Operation is not possible for some models. following: CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE.
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and
to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV
position.
2 registered.
Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be
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Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit
Operating a component stored in the preset

memory
[OFF] [ON/SOURCE]
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.
[SHIFT] [CHANNEL + –]
Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and
to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV [NUMBER] (0~9, +10)
position. [1], [2], [3], [A/B],
[0], [DISC SKIP +], [TV/VCR]
2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want
to operate.
[6 7],
[8 9],
[TUNING + – ],
[TV VOL. + – ],
[SETUP],
[D H F G],
[VCR CH + –] [MODE/MENU], [AUDIO],
3 Operate the component. [SETUP], [D H F G],
[BAND/PICTURE ADJUST],
[MEMORY/SUBTITLE]
[ENTER],
[DISPLAY],
For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. [AUDIO], [ENTER],
Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. [RETURN]
[DISPLAY], [RETURN],
[MENU]
[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2]
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¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices
[Front]
TV
Device operated CD player CD recorder MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV
(Monitor)
MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO VIDEO
MODE SELECTOR 2 CD CD-R / MD TAPE DVD / VDP VCR DBS / CABLE TV
OFF – – – – Power off – – – – –
ON / SOURCE – – – – Power on Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby
SHIFT Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection – – – – – –
CHANNEL – Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Channels – Channels – Channels – Channels – Channels – Channels –
CHANNEL + Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Channels + Channels + Channels + Channels + Channels + Channels +
1 Play Play Play Forward play Play Play Play
2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
3, A/B Pause Pause Pause A/B switching Pause Pause Pause
0, DISC SKIP + Disc skip + – – Reverse play Disc skip – –

Punch through Punch through Punch through
6 Search (reverse) Search (reverse) Search (reverse) Rewind Search (reverse) Search (reverse) Search (reverse)
7 Search (forward) Search (forward) Search (forward) Fast forward Search (forward) Search (forward) Search (forward)
8, VCR CH – Skip (reverse) Skip (reverse) Skip (reverse) – Skip (reverse) Skip (reverse) Channels –
9, VCR CH + Skip (forward) Skip (forward) Skip (forward) – Skip (forward) Skip (forward) Channels +
SETUP – – – – Setup – – – – –
DHFG – – – – Cursor operation – – Cursor operation Cursor operation Cursor operation
AUDIO – – – – Audio – – – – –
ENTER – – – – Enter – – Enter Enter Enter
DISPLAY – – – – Display selection – – Display selection Display selection Display selection
RETURN – – – – Return – – Return Return Return
MENU – – – – Menu – – Menu Menu Menu
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[Rear]
TV
Device operated CD player CD recorder MD recorder Tape deck DVD player Video disc player Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV
(Monitor)
MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO VIDEO
MODE SELECTOR 2 CD CD-R / MD TAPE DVD / VDP VCR DBS / CABLE TV
Number input / Number input /

NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – – – – Channels Channels Channels
Track selection Track selection
TV/ VCR – – – – Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection Input mode selection
TUNING + / TV VOL + Tuning Tuning Tuning Tuning Volume control + Volume control + Volume control + Volume control + Volume control + Volume control +
TUNING – / TV VOL – Tuning Tuning Tuning Tuning Volume control – Volume control – Volume control – Volume control – Volume control – Volume control –
MODE / MENU Auto/Manual switching Auto/Manual switching Auto/Manual switching Auto/Manual switching Menu – – Menu Menu Menu
SETUP – – – – Setup – – – – –
DHFG – – – – Cursor operation – – Cursor operation Cursor operation Cursor operation
AUDIO – – – – Audio – – – – –
BAND /
AM/FM/XM switching AM/FM/XM switching AM/FM/XM switching AM/FM/XM switching Picture adjust – – – – –
PICTURE ADJUST
ENTER – – – – Enter – – Enter Enter Enter
MEMORY / SUBTITLE Preset memory Preset memory Preset memory Preset memory Subtitle – – – – –
DISPLAY – – – – Display selection – – Display selection Display selection Display selection
RETURN – – – – Return – – Return Return Return
Default setting DENON DENON DENON DENON HITACHI ABC HITACHI

– – –
(Preset code) (111) (111) (111) (111) (108) (007) (134)
Special remarks q q q q, w q q, e q, e
Special remarks:
q It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.
w Note that the function names of the DVD buttons on the remote control unit may differ for some brands. Check beforehand.
e The CD, CD-R/MD, TAPE, VCR or DVD/VDP buttons can be assigned to a TV or satellite tuner (or cable TV) ( page 69).
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Setting the punch through function

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 6,
7, 8 and 9 on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR
components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing
[MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] is set.
1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

2 registered
Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be
(DBS/CABLE or TV).
3 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time.

• The indicator starts flashing.
[MEMORY] [INPUT MODE]

4 Input the number of the component you want to set.
No.
CD 1
TAPE 2
CD-R/MD 3
DVD/VDP 4
VCR 5
No setting 0
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Additional Information
About the speakers ¢ Number of surround back speakers w When playing movies and musics
We recommend using two speakers.
When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use two speakers. [As seen from above]
Surround back speakers
Front speakers
Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a Center speaker
surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. ¢ Placement of the surround left and right channels
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the when using surround back speakers
rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the Monitor
We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R”
surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and Subwoofer [ As seen from the side ]
channels a bit forward.
from the front to the point directly behind the listening position. 45° ~ 60°
Surround Surround back
Surround speaker speaker
Change of positioning and acoustic image
speakers Front speaker
with 5.1-channel systems Examples of speaker layouts
2 to 3 feet/ Point slightly
FL SW C FR Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to 60 to 90 cm downwards
arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to
Surround back
use them. speakers
[1] Using surround back speaker(s)

q When mainly playing movies
Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way [2] When not using surround back speakers
speakers.
[ As seen from above ]
Movement of acoustic
[As seen from above] Front speakers
image from SR to SL
SL ch SR ch Center speaker
Front speakers
Center speaker
Change of positioning and acoustic image
with 6.1-channel systems Monitor
Subwoofer [ As seen from the side ]
Monitor
FL SW C FR
Subwoofer [As seen from the side] 60°
Surround speaker
60°
Surround speaker Surround back
speaker Front speaker
Surround
speakers Front speaker 2 to 3 feet/
2 to 3 feet/ 60 to 90 cm
SL ch SR ch 60 to 90 cm Point slightly
downwards
120°
60°
Surround speakers
Movement of acoustic
image from SR to SB to Surround back speakers
SB ch SL
In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of

conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.
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Additional Information Additional Information
Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS NEO:6 surround

The AVR-887 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that DTS Digital Surround is a digital surround format developed by Digital This is a matrix decoding technology for 6.1-channel surround playback
lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the Theater Systems of the United States. of 2-channel sources.
same sense of presence as in a movie theater. The number of playback channels and the playing band is the same as The optimum decoding for the type of signal source to be played can
for Dolby Digital (5.1-channels). be selected. There are two modes.
The compression rate of the audio data when it was recorded on the
medium is lower than for Dolby Digital, so there is more information DTS NEO:6 CINEMA:
Dolby Surround when the data is decoded, resulting in richer, clearer sound quality. This mode is suited for playing movies. It achieves the same type of
sound as in a movie theater, even with 2 channels.
[1] Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGITAL THEATER DTS NEO:6 MUSIC:
Dolby Laboratories. SYSTEMS, INC. This mode is suited for playing music. A natural sense of expansion
A total of 5.1-channels are played: three front channels (“FL”, “FR” U.S. PAT. NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; is added to the sound field.
and “C”), two surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” 6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLD–WIDE
channel for low frequencies. PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING.
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic “DTS”, “DTS–ES”, “Neo:6”, AND “DTS 96/24” ARE
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, DTS 96/24
movement and positioning) is achieved. 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing
Theater Systems.
movie sources in AV rooms as well.
The sampling frequency is raised to achieve 5.1-channel playback with
DTS-ES™ high quality sound (sampling frequency: 96 kHz, quantization: 24 bits).
[2] Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby DTS-ES is a new surround format developed by Digital Theater
Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5 Systems.
channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. A sound image and sense of positioning can be achieved by adding a
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band surround back (“SB”) channel to the conventional 5.1-channels.
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 DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1:
presence for all stereo sources. This is the latest format, in which all 6.1-channels, including the
“SB” channel, are recorded independently. Since the different
[3] Dolby Pro Logic IIx channels are independent, the sound can be designed with total
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro freedom.
Logic II matrix decoding technology.
DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1:
Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded to achieve a natural
With this format, the “SB” channel is matrix-encoded and inserted
sound with up to 7.1-channels.
into the “SL” and “SR” channels, then decoded for the “SL”, “SR”
There are three modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
and “SB” channels upon playback. This achieves a surround sound
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimum for playing
more faithful to the artist’s sound design intentions than with
games.
conventional 5.1- or 6.1-channel systems.
¢ Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following
logo marks.
Dolby Surround support mark:
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,

“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Additional Information
Neural Surround
Troubleshooting
Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the
excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening
If a problem should arise, first check the following.
audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail
1. Are the connections correct?
of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With
2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions?
superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural
3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly?
Surround™ draws the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical
If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other
there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
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 Radio’s new XM HD surround Symptom Cause Measures Page
programming, Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music Display not lit and sound • Power supply cord not plugged in • Check the insertion of the power 24
to more listeners than any other broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio not produced when securely. supply cord plug.
will be the first radio company -to broadcast surround sound on the POWER switch set to
radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to on.
Neural Surround™ music. This alone will amount to more than 25,000 Display lit but sound not • Speaker cables not securely • Connect securely. 8
hours of Neural Surround™ music each year. produced. connected.
• FUNCTION knob position is not • Switch to the proper position. 25
appropriate.
• Volume control set to minimum. • Turn volume up to suitable level. 25
• MUTING is on. • Switch off MUTING. 26
• This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio • No digital signal is being input. • Properly select a digital signal input 49
Corporation. source.
D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non- Nothing is displayed on • AVR-887’s video output terminals and • Check that the connections are 9,
transferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA monitor. monitor’s input terminals are not correct. 14 ~ 24
SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents properly connected.
Pending technology. • Monitor’s input setting is wrong. • Set the monitor’s input selector to —
“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” Are the terminals to which video signals
are connected.
trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
• The PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Set a surround mode other than the 27
PURE DIRECT mode.
• Player connected with component • Down-conversion is not possible for —
terminal, TV connected with video progressive video signals.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal (yellow) or S-Video terminal. Make the interlace settings on the
player.
HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on
No DTS sound is • DVD player’s audio output setting is • Make the DVD player’s default —
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in
produced. not set to bit stream. settings.
consumer equipment.
• DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • Use a DTS-compatible player. —
Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are • AVR-887’s input setting is set to • Set to “AUTO” or “DTS”. 25
transmitted with a single connection. analog.
HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Copying from DVD to • Copying between a source such as • Copying is not possible. —
Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts
VCR is not possible. DVD and a VCR is not usually
digital video signals in the same was as with DVI. possible, as DVDs are often encoded
with copy-protection signals that
prevent VCR recording.
• “HDMI”, “ ” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface”

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Measures Page Symptom Cause Measures Page
No sound is produced • Subwoofer’s power is not on. • Turn on the power. — Power has turned off • The set’s internal temperature has • Put the AVR-887 in a well-ventilated 8
from subwoofer. • Subwoofer’s initial setting is set to • Set the setting to “YES”. 60 and the power indicator risen and the protection circuit has place.
“NO”. is blinking red. been activated. • Turn off the power, then wait for the 8
• Subwoofer’s output is not connected. • Connect properly. 8, 23 set to fully cool off before turning the
• The subwoofer’s channel volume • Turn the subwoofer’s channel volume 36 power back on.
level is set to “OFF”. level up. • The core wires of the speaker cables • Check the connections of all the 8
are touching each other or the AVR- speaker cables.
No test tones are • Surround mode is set to a mode • Set to STANDARD (Dolby/DTS —
887’s rear panel, activating the
produced. other than STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround).
protection circuit.
Surround).
• AVR-887 is malfunctioning. • Turn off the power and contact a 8
No sound is produced • Surround mode is set to “STEREO”. • Set to a mode other than “STEREO”. — DENON customer service center.
from surround speakers.
Sound is only produced • You are playing a monaural source • When playing monaural sources, 35
This unit does not • Batteries dead. • Replace with new batteries. 3 from the center speaker. (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in the select a surround mode other than
operate properly when • Remote control unit too far from this • Move closer. 3 STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)
remote control unit is unit. mode. mode.
used. • Obstacle between this unit and • Remove obstacle. 3
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is not • DVD player’s digital audio output • Check the DVD player’s audio output —
remote control unit.
displayed. setting is not proper. setting.
• Different button is being pressed. • Press the proper button. —
For details, see the DVD player’s
• < and > ends of batteries inserted • Insert batteries properly. 3
operating instructions.
in reverse.
• AVR-887’s HDMI output terminals • Check the HDMI connection. “CHECK ANTENNA” is • AVR-887’s XM connectors and the • Check that the connection are 22
An image is not 19
and monitor’s input terminals are not displayed in the XM XM Passport System is not properly correct.
projected with an HDMI
properly connected. mode. connected.
connection.
• No HDMI signal is being input. • Properly select HDMI signal input 53 “NO SIGNAL” is • The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Passport System. 39
source. displayed in the XM
• The connected monitor equipment or • The AVR-887 will not output video 19 mode.
other equipments do not support signal unless the other equipment
HDCP. supports HDCP. “OFF AIR” is displayed • The selected channel is not currently • Select the another channel. 39
• The output format of the connected • Check whether the output format of 19 in the XM mode. broadcasting.
player (HDMI FORMAT) does not the connected player (HDMI Receiving only XM • The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. 38
match the supported input format of FORMAT) matches the supported channels 0 and 1.
connected monitor equipments. input format of connected monitor
equipments.
The HDMI audio is not • The AVR-887 does not play HDMI • Set the HDMI audio playback setting 53
output. audio signals. at the “HDMI In Assignment”
settings to “AMP”.
• The HDMI audio signals are not • Set the HDMI audio playback setting 53
output from the connected monitor at the “HDMI In Assignment”
device. settings to “TV”.
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Specifications
¢ Audio section ¢ Tuner section [FM] [AM]
• Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W)
Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV
135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)
Center: STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB (IHF-A weighted)
135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) STEREO 72 dB (IHF-A weighted)
Surround: Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 %
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) STEREO 0.3 %
135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround Back: ¢ General
100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Power consumption: 5.5 A
Dynamic power: 120 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms) 1 W Max (Standby)
170 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms) Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 16-27/64”)
Output terminals: Front: A or B 06 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Mass: 13 kg (28 lbs 11 oz)
A+B 12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Center, Surround, Surround. Back: 06 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
• Analog
¢ Remote control unit (RC-1043)
Batteries: R6P/AA Type (Two batteries)
Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
External dimensions: 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)
Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
Mass: 175 g (Approx. 6.2 oz) (included batteries)
S/N: 100 dB (IHF-A weighted) (DIRECT mode)
Distortion: 0.008 % (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)
* For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Rated output: 1.2 V
• Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV
RIAA deviation: ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
S/N: 74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input)
Rated output / Maximum output: 150 mV / 7 V
Distortion factor: 0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)
¢ Video section
• Standard video terminals
Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB
• S-Video terminals
Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
• Color component video terminal
Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PB/CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
PR/CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
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¢ List of preset codes
DVD ASA 042 Go Video 047, 048 Minolta 013, 023

Denon 014, *[111] Asha 087 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014,
Aiwa 009 Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Gradiente 094 017, 027, 029, 039, 040,
Hitachi 010 Audiovox 088 Grundig 042 041, 045, 097
JVC 006, 011 Beaumark 087 Harley Davidson 094 Motorola 081
Konka 012, 013 Broksonic 086, 093 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049,
Magnavox 005 Calix 088 Hi-Q 091 063, 081, 115, 117
Mitsubishi 004 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, MTC 009, 087, 094
Panasonic 014 Canon 049, 057 *[108], 109, 110, 111 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090,
Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 094
Pioneer 003, 008 Carver 015 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 NAD 038
Sanyo 018 CCE 095 Jensen 013, 026 NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026,
Sony 002, 019, 020 Citizen 006, 007, 087, 088, 089, JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 029, 045, 061, 062, 085
Toshiba 001, 021, 022 090, 095 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 Nikko 088
Zenith 023 Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115 Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, Noblex 087
Curtis Mathes 006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 033, 045, 085, 090 Optimus 081, 088
VDP 090, 092 Kodak 088 Optonica 021
Denon 028, 029, 112 Cybernex 087 Lloyd 009, 094 Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067,
Magnavox 026 Daewoo 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, LXI 088 068, 069, 107
Mitsubishi 028 093, 095, 096 Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, Perdio 009
Panasonic 029, 030 Daytron 025, 055 106 Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090
Philips 026 DBX 005, 085 Magnin 087 Philco 015, 016, 049
Pioneer 028, 031 Dumont 053 Marantz 004, 005, 006, 015, 042, Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105
RCA 032 Dynatech 009 049, 085, 090 Pilot 088
Sony 033, 034, 035, 036 Electrohome 001, 088, 097 Marta 088 Pioneer 005, 013, 029, 036, 037,
Electrophonic 088 MEI 049 038, 045, 085
VCR Emerson 001, 009, 017, 027, 086, Memorex 009, 033, 049, 053, 060, Portland 025, 055, 090
Admiral 081 088, 089, 092, 093, 097, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, Proscan 063, 080
Aiko 095 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 115 Pulsar 060
Aiwa 009 117 Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, Quartz 033
Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082, Fisher 009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 128 Quasar 034, 035, 049
083, 084 091, 099, 115 MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097 Radio Shack 001, 002, 021, 081, 087,
Alba 055 GE 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, MGN Technology 087 088, 091, 094, 097, 098,
Amstrad 009 052, 073, 080, 087 Midland 011 115
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Radix 088 Technics 024, 049 Bell & Howell 045, 118 Fujitsu 004, 062
Randex 088 Teknika 009, 010, 022, 049, 088, Bradford 061 Funai 004, 062
RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 094 Brockwood 003, 047 Futuretech 004
063, 064, 065, 073, 080, TMK 087, 092 Candle 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044,
082, 087 Toshiba 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 047, 049, 050, 122 058, 066, 088, 119, 120,
Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 089, 098, 099, 117 Capehart 003 125, 147
053, 081, 087, 088, 091, Totevision 007, 087, 088 Celebrity 046 Goldstar 000, 015, 029, 031, 039,
094, 097, 098 Unirech 087 Circuit City 003 048, 051, 056, 057, 067,
Ricoh 055 Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090 Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 068, 069, 116
Salora 033, 041 Victor 005, 045, 046, 085 038, 047, 049, 050, 054, Grundy 062
Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090 061, 095, 122, 123 Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070,
083, 087, 089, 113 Videosonic 007, 087 Concerto 031, 047, 049 111, 112, 113, 124,
Sanky 081 Wards 013, 021, 023, 087, 088, Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 *[134]
Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 089, 091, 094, 097, 118, Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 Hitachi Pay TV 151
085, 114 119, 120 Cony 051, 052, 061 Infinity 017, 071
Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, XR-1000 094 Craig 004, 061 Janeil 122
115, 116 Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, Crown 029 JBL 017, 071
SBR 042 085 Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, JC Penny 020, 034, 039, 040, 041,
Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, Zenith 060, 078, 079 049, 053, 095, 118 044, 048, 050, 058, 066,
117 Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 069, 076, 088, 090, 095,
Sears 013, 023, 028, 031, 033, TV 054, 055, 106, 107, 137 125, 136, 159
053, 054, 088, 091, 098, Admiral 045, 121 Daytron 003, 049 JCB 046
099, 115 Adventura 122 Dimensia 044 JVC 019, 051, 052, 072, 073,
Sentra 055 Aiko 054 Dixi 007, 015, 027 091, 117, 126
Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097 Akai 016, 027, 046 Electroband 046 Kawasho 018, 046
Shogun 087 Alleron 062 Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147 Kenwood 038, 056, 057
Sony 075, 076, 077, 078, 079, A-Mark 007 Elta 027 Kloss 010, 032
121, 122 Amtron 061 Emerson 029, 051, 059, 060, 061, Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131
STS 023 Anam 006, 007, 036 062, 118, 123, 124, 139, KTV 074, 123
Sylvania 009, 015, 016, 017, 041, Anam National 061, 147 148 Loewe 071
049, 094 AOC 003, 007, 033, 038, 039, Envision 038 Logik 144
Symphonic 009, 094 047, 048, 049, 133 Etron 027 Luxman 031
Tandy 009 Archer 007 Fisher 014, 021, 063, 064, 065, LXI 008, 014, 017, 024, 040,
Tashiko 009, 088 Audiovox 007, 061 118 044, 063, 071, 075, 076,
Tatung 004, 026, 030 Bauer 155 Formenti 155 077, 118, 125
Teac 004, 009, 026, 094 Belcor 047 Fortress 012
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Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, Philips 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, Squareview 004 Eastern 015
038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 056, 078, 087, 088, 089, Supre-Macy 032, 122 Garrard 011
079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 131, 132, 147 Supreme 046 Gemini 030, 033, 034
110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Sylvania 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, General Instrument 030, 031, 032
Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Portland 054 079, 085, 089, 101, 127, Hytex 006
Matsui 027 Price Club 095 131, 132, 145, 155 Jasco 011
Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proscan 040, 044, 125 Symphonic 004, 148 Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032
144 Proton 035, 051, 092, 129 Tandy 012, 121 Magnavox 018
Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 Pulsar 042 Tatung 036, 124 Movie Time 019
MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141 Technics 037 NSC 019
058, 065, 081, 083 Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118 Teknika 001, 030, 032, 034, 052, Oak 000, 006, 020
Midland 125 RCA 040, 044, 125, 130, 137, 054, 078, 083, 095, 144, Panasonic 001, 005
Minutz 066 151, 152 156, 157 Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021
Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118 Tera 035, 129 Pioneer 002, 003, 022
057, 058, 065, 081, 082, Saisho 027 THOMSON 165, 166 RCA 029
083, 105 Samsung 003, 015, 034, 053, 055, Toshiba 008, 014, 034, 063, 075, Regency 015
Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 057, 094, 095, 136, 153 076, 095, 097, 136, 158, Samsung 014, 023
Motorola 121, 147 Sansui 139 159 Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025
MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 Sanyo 013, 014, 021, 022, 063, Universal 020, 066, 088 Signal 014
NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 064, 081, 096 Victor 019, 073, 126 SL Marx 014
National 002, 036, 061, 147 SBR 015 Video Concepts 016 Starcom 009
National Quenties 002 Schneider 015 Viking 032, 122 Stargate 014
NEC 031, 038, 039, 048, 057, Scott 062 Wards 005, 045, 066, 078, 085, Teleview 014
084, 086, 135, 147 Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 088, 089, 093, 102, 103, Tocom 007, 016
Nikko 054 024, 025, 040, 052, 057, 131, 132, 148 TV86 019
NTC 054 062, 063, 064, 065, 073, Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, Unika 011
Optimus 128 075, 076, 097, 098, 125, 149 United Artists 006
Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 159 Zonda 007 Universal 010, 011
Orion 004, 139 Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, Viewstar 018, 019
Panasonic 002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 099, 100, 104, 121 CABLE Zenith 027, 028
071, 141, 143, 147 Siemens 013 ABC 006, *[007], 008, 009
Philco 005, 010, 030, 050, 051, Signature 045, 144 Archer 010, 011 DBS (SATELLITE)
056, 079, 085, 127, 131, Simpson 050 Century 011 Alphastar 054
132, 145, 147 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Citizen 011 Chaparral 035, 036
Soundesign 030, 050, 062 Colour Voice 012, 013 Dishnet 053
Spectricon 007, 033 Comtronic 014 Drake 037, 038
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Echostar Dish 062, 066 Magnavox 006, 015, 035 Optimus 007, 008 DVD preset codes
GE 048, 055, 056 Marantz 016, 028, 035 Panasonic 012 111 (default) 014
General Instruments 039, 040, 041 MCS 016, 024 Philips 002
DVD-555 DVD-2900 DVD-800
Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Onkyo 025, 027 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 DVD-755 DVD-2910 DVD-1600
Hitachi 058, 059 DVD-900 DVD-3800 DVD-2000
Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023 Sony 013, 014, 015
DVD-910 DVD-3910 DVD-2500
Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035 Technics 012 DVD-955 DVD-5900 DVD-3000
JVC 057 Pioneer 006, 022, 030 Victor 004 DVD-1000 DVD-5910 DVD-3300
DENON Model No.

DVD-1200 DVD-9000
Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Sears 006 Wards 007 DVD-1500 DVM-715
Magnavox 060 Sony 023, 031 Yamaha 010, 011 DVD-1710 DVM-1800
DVD-1910 DVM-1805
Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Teac 002, 009, 028
*[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the DVD-2200 DVM-1815
Philips 060 Technics 016, 029, 036 DVD-2800 DVM-2815
factory.
Primestar 051 Wards 035, 037 DVD-2800II DVM-4800
Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041

RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith 042
Realistic 042
Sierra I 036 CDR
Sierra II 036 Denon *[111], 112
Sierra III 036 Philips 112
Sony 049, 067
STS1 043 MD
STS2 044 Denon 113
STS3 045 Kenwood 003, 004
SRS4 046 Onkyo 007
Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 Sharp 005
Toshiba 047, 050 Sony 006
Uniden 061
TAPE
CD Denon *[111]
Denon *[111], 044 Aiwa 001, 002
Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Carver 002
Burmster 002 Harman/Kardon 002, 003
Carver 003, 035 JVC 004, 005
Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Kenwood 006
Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 Magnavox 002
JVC 018, 019 Marantz 002
Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017 Onkyo 016, 018
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) ¢NOTE ON USE

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

3. NOTE • Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Operating the remote control unit

Advanced Setup – Part 2

Rear panel Remote control unit

!3 !4 q w e r System buttons ·····(66 ~ 68)

ZONE2 buttons···············(43) MAIN buttons ·················(43)

TEST TONE/DISPLAY ENTER button·················(11)

Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Easy to setup flow

Placing the speakers.

Auto setup flow

Connecting a microphone ( page 10).

The measurement of the speakers in the

Speaker connections ¢ Connections

Auto Setup/Room Equalizer (Room EQ) q Connecting a microphone

• To make the sound field settings manually ( page 60 ~ 63).

SYSTEM SETUP NOTE:

About the button names in this explanation

Press D H to select “Power Amp Assign”, then press F

2 Turn on your monitor. The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no

5 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

• “System Setup Menu” is not displayed when using headphones.

t Switching the front speaker

Press D H to select “Front Sp”, then press F G to select

Example: Speaker Configuration Check

• When measurements have been made using the measurement

Press D H to select the items, then press F.

Example Cause Measures

Connecting Other Sources

C Digital connections (Coaxial)

(Orange) (Blue) (PB/CB)

¢ On screen display for component video outputs

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

Monitor TV/DBS tuner

Connecting a CD player Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminals NOTE:

¢ Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)

Connecting a DVD recorder NOTE:

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Connecting the iPod®

Connecting the antenna terminals NOTE: Note to CATV system installer:

Connecting the XM terminal

¢ AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas

Connect to the AM 1. Push the lever.

Remove the vinyl tie

b. With the antenna

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ZONE2 speaker out connections

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

< > > < < > > <

Extension terminal for future use.

INPUT MODE <EXT. IN> STATUS Basic Operation

Playing the input source

1 Use FUNCTION to select the input source you want to