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Denon AVR-687 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-687 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 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 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-687 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.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································47 Setting the Test Tone ···································································47 Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·······································48 Setting the preset memory function ··········································48 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····49 ~ 51 Setting the punch through function···········································52 Additional Information···························································...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Installation

    Note Wall About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-687, the attached remote control unit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel Power operation button SETUP MIC jack ·········································(10) (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(10) SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(40) Power indicator ·········································(10) SURR.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Getting Started Rear panel !1 !0 o PRE OUT terminal········································(8) COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) EXT. IN terminals ·······································(14) VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) DIGITAL terminals DOCK CONTROL jack ································(17) (Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(9, 15) AUDIO IN terminals·····································(9) AUDIO OUT terminals···························(9, 15) XM terminal ···············································(16) Speaker terminals ·································(8, 43) ANTENNA terminals ·································(16) Power supply cord·····································(18)
  • Page 9 Getting Started [ Rear ] ZONE2 buttons···············(36) Input source selector/ Number buttons·······(19, 49) Tuner system/System buttons······················(31, 49) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(47, 49) Cursor buttons ) ········(11, 22, 49) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

  • Page 10: Easy Setup Procedure

    ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-687 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 45 ~ 47).

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug. ¢ Connections • With the AVR-687, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Impedance 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor

    Easy Setup Procedure Connecting a DVD player and monitor • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-687, you only need to choose one connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( •...

  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto Setup The AVR-687’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. • To make the sound field settings manually ( page 45 ~ 47).

  • Page 14: Starting Auto Setup

    ENGLISH Easy Setup Procedure r Starting Auto Setup Press to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 2: Not displayed when “ZONE2” is set at “Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment”...

  • Page 15: Error Messages

    Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-687’s power before checking the speaker connections. D D H H...

  • Page 16: Connecting Other Sources

    ENGLISH The video conversion function With the AVR-687, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S- Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv/Dbs Tuner

    • With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVR-687’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating Video camera / instructions.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Cd Player

    • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-687 VCR OUT terminal. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    Connecting the XM terminal • AVR-687 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Ipod

    ® When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-687 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    Connecting Other Sources Connecting the power supply cord AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Press < ANALOG > to select “ANALOG”, < EXT. IN > to select “EXT. IN”. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-687’s surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for which the Digital In Assignment mode ( page 41) is made.

  • Page 23: Turning The Sound Off Temporarily (Muting)

    Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-687 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Play Mode (Direct/Stereo)

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) The AVR-687 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Dolby Digital And Dts Surround Mode (Only With Digital Input)

    Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 41). INPUT MODE Press to select “AUTO”. [STANDARD] Press to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)”.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G 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 Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Dts Neo:6 Mode

    Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. [STANDARD] Press to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 NEURAL SURROUND Play a program source. SURROUND PARAMETER Press F F G G...

  • Page 28: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Channel output Surround Mode SURROUND FRONT SURROUND SUB- CENTER BACK WOOFER STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND NEURAL SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX...
  • Page 29 Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES DSCRT STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PL x CINEMA DTS + PL x MUSIC DTS + NEO:6...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Operation Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO 4 : Mode selectable in default status C C : Selectable mode E E : Non-selectable mode NOTE : *1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO”...

  • Page 31: Using The Denon Original Surround Modes

    Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-687 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.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Dsp Surround Simulation

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, <ON/STANDBY> <PRESET •> SELECT/ENTER <POWER> <SURROUND MODE>, SURROUND PARAMETER [CH SELECT], ENTER D H F G [5CH/7CH STEREO] [DSP SIMULATION] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < >...

  • Page 33: Setting The Tone Control

    Basic Operation Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. ¢ Adjusting the tone SURROUND PARAMETER Press D D H H Press to select “TONE DEF. ON”. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Press to select “OFF”.

  • Page 34: Auto Tuning

    ENGLISH Basic Operation <INPUT SELECTOR> BAND SHIFT CHANNEL TUNING STATUS SHIFT CHANNEL [FM/AM] [XM RADIO] STATUS D H F G [TUNER] TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] D H F G 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...

  • Page 35: Xm Satellite Radio

    Basic Operation XM Satellite Radio AVR-687 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. ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio.

  • Page 36: Advanced Operation

    User mode function The AVR-687 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.

  • Page 37: Playing The Ipod

    Information on the latest version of the software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website. • With the AVR-687 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The AVR-687 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.

  • Page 38: Viewing Still Pictures And Videos (Only For Ipods Equipped With The Slideshow / Video Function)

    [MODE] Press for at least 2 seconds to switch from the Browse mode to the Remote mode. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-687’s display. [D D H H ] Watching the iPod’s screen, press to select [G G ] [ENTER] “Photos”...

  • Page 39: Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

    • The input source selected with [INPUT SELECTOR] is output for the ZONE2 speaker output. [System configuration and connections example] Using this unit’s internal amplifier as the ZONE2. MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems Monitor AVR-687 DVD player Input ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT SYSTEM REMOTE...

  • Page 40: Recording The Program Source (Recording The Source Currently Being Monitored)

    About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-687’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 recalled.

  • Page 41: System Setup Items And Default Values

    Input source It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on the AVR-687 and play them. Comp 1 This assigns the different input sources for the component video input terminals.
  • Page 42 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 3. Option Setup Item No. O p t i o n S e t u p 2 ~ 4 5 ~ 11 Items To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power Power Amp amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A”...

  • Page 43: Navigating Through The System Setup Items

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 About the front display The AVR-687 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative front display examples are shown below. Item No.

  • Page 44: Input Setup

    CD, AUX, DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX, CD-R: Assign the different source according to the devices connected to the AVR-687’s input terminals. ENTER Press to enter the setting and switch to the iPod Assignment setting.

  • Page 45: Setting The Video Convert

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Video Convert This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function. F F G G Press to set. ON, OFF: Select “ON” to use the video conversion function, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

  • Page 46: Setting The Auto Preset Memory

    Front Bi-Amp connections Dynamic sound with a range wider than that of full range systems can be played by connecting bi-amp compatible speakers to the AVR-687. Be sure to consult the owner’s manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further information before proceeding.

  • Page 47: Setting The Volume Control

    (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud. Power On Volume Level: • LAST: The volume set when the AVR-687 was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. • – – – (Mute): The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.

  • Page 48: Setting The Auto Surround Mode

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the three 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.

  • Page 49: Setting The Subwoofer Mode Setup

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 S p e a k e r S e t u p 1 F r o n t L a r g e 6 S u b w o o f e r Y e s 7 S W M o d e N o r m •...

  • Page 50: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 • The distance changes in units of 1 foot each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. • Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft or less.

  • Page 51: Operating The Remote Control Unit

    Setting the preset memory function • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of...

  • Page 52: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating a component stored in the preset memory [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.
  • Page 53 Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [Front] CD player CD recorder MD recorder Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD-R / MD – – ON / SOURCE – – Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection SHIFT...
  • Page 54 – – DISPLAY – – RETURN Default setting DENON DENON (Preset code) (111) (111) Special remarks Special remarks: 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.

  • Page 55: Setting The Punch Through Function

    Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MEMORY] [INPUT MODE] Setting the punch through function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    ENGLISH Additional Information About the speakers Surround back speakers Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
  • Page 57 Additional Information Surround The AVR-687 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround [1] Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    • DVD player’s audio output setting is produced. not set to bit stream. • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • AVR-687’s input setting is set to analog. Copying from DVD to • Copying between a source such as VCR is not possible.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause “OFF AIR” is displayed • The selected channel is not currently • Select the another channel. in the XM mode. broadcasting. Receiving only XM • The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. channels 0 and 1. Specifications ¢...
  • Page 60 ENGLISH ¢ List of preset codes Asha Denon 014, *[111] Audio Dynamic Aiwa Audiovox Hitachi 006, 011 Beaumark Konka 012, 013 Broksonic Magnavox Calix Candle Mitsubishi Canon Panasonic Capehart Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Carver Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo Citizen...
  • Page 61 Radix Technics Randex Teknika 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Toshiba Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, Totevision 094, 097, 098 Unirech Ricoh Vecrtor Research Salora 033, 041 Victor Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, Video Concepts...
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Philips Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, Pioneer 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Portland Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Price Club Matsui Proscan Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proton Pulsar Metz...
  • Page 63 Teac Philips Technics Primestar Wards Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith Realistic Sierra I Sierra II Denon Sierra III Philips Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 Denon STS3 Kenwood SRS4 Onkyo Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082...
  • Page 64 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4502 004...

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