Epson AVR-687 Bedienungsanleitung

AV SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-687 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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II FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 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. IMPORT ANT NOTICE:[...]

ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH Contents Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-687 A V 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 i[...]

ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration ·········································45, 46 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ············································46 Setting the Distance ·························[...]

Getting Started Getting Started ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the A VR-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: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 48). Cautions on ins[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w . w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup. t Input mode indicators y ZONE2 indicator ZONE2 mode is [...]

Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ··········(10, 49) Master volume control buttons ····························(19) CH SELECT/ENTER button ··················([...]

Getting Started Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH MAIN buttons ·················(36) Input source selector/ Number buttons ·······(19, 49) SURROUND P ARAMETER/ AUDIO button ···········(19, 49) ENTER button ···········(22, 49) Cursor buttons ( D D , H H , F F , G G ) ········(11, 22, 49) INPUT MO[...]

Easy Setup Procedure 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor . Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Set these at the sides of the monitor or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible. • This section c[...]

>< <> >< <> >< >< >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Connections •W ith the A VR-687, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating inst[...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor . S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. Connecting a DVD player and [...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH Auto Setup The A VR-687’ s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. •T o make the sound field settings manually ( page 45 ~ 47). q Connecting a microphone Connect the attached setup microphone to[...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH r Starting Auto Setup Press F F to start the Auto Setup. •S tart the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 Disconnect the setup mic to finish Auto Setup. 3 Cautions during measurements: • Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful for[...]

Measures Cause Example Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure ENGLISH 12 ENGLISH q The speakers required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected. • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse. • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. • For some speakers,[...]

ENGLISH 13 ENGLISH Cable indications Signal direction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). V ideo cable Audio cable NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instr[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner . S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. •T o connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner , you can choose from either the coaxial o[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a VCR • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette [...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the XM terminal •A VR-687 is the XM Ready ® receiver . Y ou 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[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH For instructions on operations using the MUL TI ZONE functions ( page 36). Connecting the MUL TI ZONE terminals Connecting the iPod ® iPod ASD-1R L R L R A G AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOC[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the power supply cord AC 120 V , 60 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other electrical appli[...]

ENGLISH 19 ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play . Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. 1 3 Press INPUT MODE . AUTO (All auto mode) : The type of input signal is detected and the A VR-687’ s surround mode [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 20 ENGLISH T urning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . Y ou can adjust the muting level ( page 44). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Connect the headphones to < PHONES > . • No sound is produced from the speakers automat[...]

ENGLISH 21 ENGLISH Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural DIRECT / STEREO •E ffective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality . DENON Original Surround Modes ( pag[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 22 ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Play a program sour ce with the , mark. •“ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source. Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press D D H H to select the item, then pr ess F F G G to set. The parameter switches as shown below [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 23 ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode Press [ST ANDARD] to select “DOLBY PL II x”. Play a program sour ce. DOLBY PL II x NEURAL SURROUND DTS NEO:6 Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mo[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 24 ENGLISH Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Play a program sour ce. Press F F G G to select the play mode. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The mode swi[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 25 ENGLISH Surround Mode Surround modes and parameters E E E E C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (NOTE 2) C C (NOTE 3) C C (NOTE 2) C C (OFF) C C (OFF) C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (0 dB) E E C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB)[...]

NEURAL SURROUND Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 26 ENGLISH E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C C C E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 27 ENGLISH Surround Mode Button Note DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) Input signals DTS DOLBY DIGIT AL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL (5.1ch) DOLBY DIGIT AL (3, 4, 5ch) DOLBY DIGIT AL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Aud[...]

5CH/7CH STEREO (NOTE 1) Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 28 ENGLISH VIRTUAL MA TRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE (NOTE 2) JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Using the DENON original surround modes The A VR-687 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially . One of seve[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 29 ENGLISH • Select “DEF AUL T Y/N” and press F F to reset all the settings. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The surround parameter switches in the following order each time SURROUND PARAMETER is pressed for the different surround modes. • When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 30 ENGLISH Press ENTER or SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press G G to select “OFF”. Press D D H H to select “Bass” or “T reble”, then pr ess F F G G to set the level. Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB. 3 4 5 Set “T one Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”. Adju[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 31 ENGLISH Use < INPUT SELECTOR > to select “TUNER” or pr ess [TUNER] . Auto tuning Manual tuning Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode. • The “AUTO” indicator lights. Press TUNING . • Automatic searching begins. • If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manual tun[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 32 ENGLISH XM Satellite Radio ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’ s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM 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 1[...]

ENGLISH 33 ENGLISH Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the volume low . Press [NIGHT] . Night mode • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again. • When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround parameter can not be se[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH 34 ENGLISH If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly connected. Check the connections and settings. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used connected to the A VR-687. • Some of the functio[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 35 V iewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the Browse mode to the Remote mode. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the A VR-687’ s display . W atching the iPod’s scr een, pr ess [ D [...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH 36 ENGLISH When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to “ TUNER”, the preset channel can be selected pr essing [CHANNEL] . Press [INPUT SELECTOR] . The ZONE2 source switches directly . The output level of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be controlled pr essing [VOLUME] . Default setting (ZONE2 volum[...]

ENGLISH 37 ENGLISH ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the A VR-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. About the memory functions Recording the program source (recording the source currently being moni[...]

This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals. ENGLISH 38 ENGLISH Page Default settings Items Advanced Setup – Part 1 1. Speaker Setup System setup items and default values 1 ~ 6 8 ~ 15 Speaker Configuration mode T est T one mode Front Sp. Large Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer Small Small Ye s Surround L & R Cente[...]

ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 3. Option Setup O p t i o n S e t u p Page Default settings Items 5 ~ 11 2ch Direct/Stereo mode Auto Surround mode 12 OFF Auto Surround Mode = ON 44 45 1 Power Amp Assignment mode 43 S. Back 2 ~ 4 V olume Control mode 44 V ol.Limit = OFF P. On Lev . = LAST Mute Lev . = FULL Make[...]

Current setting ENGLISH 40 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Navigating through the System Setup items Press SYSTEM SETUP , then press ENTER . Press F F G G to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER . Press ENTER or H H to confirm the new settings. Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next category . To cancel the sys[...]

Press F F G G to set. ENGLISH 41 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Input Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment Press F F G G to select “2. In”, then press ENTER . Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the iPod Assignment setting. Press D D H H to select the input terminals, then press F F G G to set. [...]

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 ENGLISH 42 ENGLISH • Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal ( page 13). • When a non-standard[...]

ENGLISH 43 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment 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- amp playback, ZONE2. Press F F G G to select “3. Op”, then press ENTER . Option Setup Pr[...]

ENGLISH 44 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom Make the 2-channel direct mode and stereo mode speaker settings. Press F F to select “ON”, then press H H . 1 Large: Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Small: Select this when using s[...]

ENGLISH 45 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 2 • If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there is no need to make this setting. • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually . Speaker Setup Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the Subwoofe[...]

ENGLISH 46 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. LFE (Normal): For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in that channel’ s corresponding source are directed to that loudspeaker only . The low frequencies played from[...]

1 7 T . T O N E Y e s < 1 ENGLISH 47 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. Press F F G G to set, then press H H . When “Auto” mode is selected: Press F F G G to adjust the volume. •T[...]

ENGLISH 48 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 1 Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some componen[...]

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ENGLISH 49 ENGLISH Operating a component stored in the preset memory Operate the component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the[...]

ENGLISH 50 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit RETURN DISPLA Y ENTER AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR CH – 7 6 0 , DISC SKIP + 3 , A/B 2 1 CHANNEL + CHANNEL – SHIFT ON / SOURCE OFF MODE SELECTOR 2 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner V ideo deck V ideo disc player DVD player T ape deck CD[...]

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ENGLISH 51 ENGLISH Default setting (Preset code) RETURN DISPLA Y MEMORY / SUBTITLE ENTER BAND / PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP MODE / MENU TUNING – / TV VOL – TUNING + / TV VOL + TV/ VCR NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) MODE SELECTOR 2 MODE SELECTOR 1 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satel[...]

ENGLISH 52 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. 1 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be r egister ed (DBS/CABLE or TV). 2 “Punch Through” is[...]

ENGLISH 53 ENGLISH Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. [1] Using surround back speaker(s) q When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers. Subwoofer Surround back spe[...]

ENGLISH 54 ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information ¢ 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 Laborator[...]

18 Page Measures Cause Symptom Page Measures Cause Symptom T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Tr oubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not[...]

56 ENGLISH ENGLISH Symptom Cause Measures Page T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T .H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) 110 W (6 ?[...]

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2 PRESET CODE Radix 088 Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky 081 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116 SBR 042 S[...]

3 PRESET CODE Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 08[...]

4 PRESET CODE Echostar Dish 062, 066 GE 048, 055, 056 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Magnavox 060 Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Philips 060 Primestar 051 Proscan 048, 055, 056 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 Realistic 042 Sierra I 036 Sierra [...]

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