Denon AVR-987 User manual

AVR-987
A/V Surround Receiver
The AVR-987 is Denon's latest addition of versatile A/V Receivers,
which incorporate all current surround formats and enhanced installation
flexibility, all with great simplicity of setup and operation.
Audio section
■ Full discrete 7-channel high power amplifier
Front 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Center 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
■ Latest 32-bit floating point DSP for the decoder
• 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter
• 96kHz A/D converter
■ 'AL24 Processing Plus,' for high sound quality
■Digital interface receiver supporting 24-bit/192-kHz signals
■ Large-output power amp section and power supply configuration,
for stable high-power output
■ Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
■ Pure Direct mode, for the pure enjoyment of music in high-quality sound
■ Supports the most advanced surround playback formats
• Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• DTS-ES • DTS 96/24 • DTS Neo:6 • DTS
■ Configurable surround back amplifiers
• Multi-zone system: a 5.1-channel theater in the main room and a stereo
environment in a second room.
• "Bi-amp" system: Front (L/R) channels are bi-wired in a 5.1-channel theater to
improve playback quality in the front for enhanced listening enjoyment.
Video section
■ HDMI digital video interface supporting high-quality video of 1080p (*1)
The AVR-987 has HDMI digital video interface terminals (2 inputs and 1 output) that
can be switched for high-resolution 1080p video signal transmission. These HDMI
terminals also support digital input of multi-channel audio signals.
*1) Version 1.1 compliant. Since HDCP is also supported, video cannot be viewed on a non-HDCP display
connected to the AVR-987; please connect a HDCP-compliant display when viewing video material.
■ Video Up/Down Conversion capable of output to HDMI
The AVR-987 includes a video up/down conversion function that allows the unit to be
connected to the video monitor via a single cable regardless of the video input signal's
format as follows:
1) Composite video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), component video, & S-video;
2) S-video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), component video, & composite video;
3) Component video signals are converted to HDMI (*2), composite video (*3), & S-video (*3).
*2. I/P conversion from 480i/576i to 480p/576p
*3. Down-conversion from component video to composite or S-video applies only to 480i input signals.
■ High-speed, high-accuracy 12-bit/216-MHz Video DAC
■ 3 sets of component video inputs
■ Dual component outputs
■ High definition quality video switching
■ Composite and S-video signal processing
The AVR-987 uses a time base corrector (TBC) in converting composite video & S-video
signals to component video to suppress jitter in the video signal during playback.
Connectivity/ Expandability
■ ASD-1R Control Dock for iPod®(option): Supports iPod playback
when connected to the AVR-987
iPod (*4) playback can be enjoyed through the AVR-987 when the ASD-1R, Denon's
original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connect-
ed to the dedicated control terminal of the AVR-987. The
iPod can also be controlled via the remote controller sup-
plied with the AVR-987.
*4) Supports 3rd-generation and later iPods equipped with a Dock connec-
tor. Some functions may not work depending on the generation of the iPod
and the version of the software..
■ New Auto Set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from Audyssey,
for overall listening area support using supplied microphone
■ XM Satellite Radio Ready
Optional XM plug n' play antenna and subscribes are required.
■ 8ch Analog EXT IN terminal
Black version is also available.
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Other Functions
■ Variable subwoofer crossover switching
(40/60/80/90/100/110/120/150/200/250Hz)
■ Room EQ Memory
■ Assignable Room EQ
■ Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting
sources
■ Auto Surround mode
The AVR-987 can automatically store the surround mode for any of three inputs
signals: (1) Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2) Bit stream 2-channel (Dolby Digital,
DTS) and (3) Bit stream multi-channel.If the type of input signal changes, the most
appropriate surround mode is automatically selected for the signal.
■ Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec)
The Audio Delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that
can occur when a video signal is processed,such as in a Progressive Scan
DVD player or outboard video processor.
■ 3 User Mode Buttons
■ Night Mode for not disturbing others
■ A/B switching between front speakers
■ RS-232C terminal, for external 3rd party control systems and possible future upgrades
■ Remote IN/OUT ports
■ +12 V Trigger Output x 2 (Assignable)
■ Muting level settings (∞/-40dB/-20dB)
■ Personal Memory Plus
■ Audio Level Memory, for correcting different signal levels from each input device
■ Volume Level Limiter, for limiting the maximum volume value
■ Power-ON Volume Level Memory
■ On-screen Display
■ Function Rename
■ Setup Lock, for locking the system setup
■ New user-friendly remote
■ Detachable AC power cord
■ Frequency synthesis tuning
• 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
• Auto Preset Memory
16670706 A Printed in Japan
AVR-987
Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
Audio Inputs
11 sets of Analog Inputs
PHONO, CD, (TUNER), DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX (FRONT)
1 set of 8-ch Analog EXT. Inputs
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER
7 Digital Inputs
OPTICAL x 5 (including FRONT x 1) (Assignable)
COAXIAL x 2 (Assignable)
Audio Outputs
1 set of 8-ch Analog PRE Outputs
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER
3 sets of Analog REC Outputs
VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE
1 Analog Multi Zone LINE Output
ZONE2 L/R
2 Digital Outputs
OPTICAL x 2
Video Inputs
2 HDMI Inputs
3 sets of Component Video Inputs
VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, VIDEO-3
7 S-Video Inputs
DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX (FRONT)
7 composite Inputs
DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1,VCR-2, V.AUX (FRONT)
Video Outputs
1 HDMI Output
2 sets of Component Video Outputs
MONITOR1, MONITOR2
4 S-Video Outputs
VCR-1, VCR-2, ZONE2, MONITOR
4 composite Outputs
VCR-1, VCR-2, ZONE2, MONITOR
Specifications
Power Amplifier Section
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Center 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround Back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Preamplifier Section
Analog
Input sensitivity / impedance 200mV/47kohms
Frequency response 10Hz-100kHz (+0,-3dB direct mode)
S/N 102dB (direct mode)
Rated output 1.2V
Digital
D/A output 2.0V
Phono
Input sensitivity / impedance 2.5mV
RIAA deviation +/-1dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
Rated output 150mV
Video Section
Frequency response
Composite video/S-video 5Hz-10MHz (+0,-3dB)
Component video 5Hz-100MHz (+0,-3dB)
FM Section
Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Section
Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity 18 µV
General
Power supply AC120V, 60Hz
Power consumption 6.0 A (1W max at standby mode)
Dimensions 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm
17-3/32 (W) x 6-47/64 (H) x 16-57/64(D)
Weight 14.0 kg, 30 lbs 13.84 oz
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation,
* "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "NEO:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
* "DCDi" is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc.
* Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. MultEQ and the
Audyssey MultEQ logo are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.
* NSV and Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
*©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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