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...29 Manual tuning 30 Preset stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory 32~34 Punch through ... mode 21, 22 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround 22, 23 Night mode 24 Adjusting the audio delay 24 DENON original surround modes Surround modes and their features 25 DSP surround simulation 26, 27 Tone control setting • Adjusting... before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver.
...29 Manual tuning 30 Preset stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 Getting Started Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory 32~34 Punch through ... mode 21, 22 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround 22, 23 Night mode 24 Adjusting the audio delay 24 DENON original surround modes Surround modes and their features 25 DSP surround simulation 26, 27 Tone control setting • Adjusting... before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver.
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...handling • Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is connected to operate not only the AVR-686 but other remote control compatible DENON components as a bookcase or similar enclosure. A clicking noise may be generated if this ,... before using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm coaxial cables. If the volume is turned up is still connected to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH In addition, the memory contains control signals for explanation purposes. • V. Please be sure...
...handling • Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is connected to operate not only the AVR-686 but other remote control compatible DENON components as a bookcase or similar enclosure. A clicking noise may be generated if this ,... before using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm coaxial cables. If the volume is turned up is still connected to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH In addition, the memory contains control signals for explanation purposes. • V. Please be sure...
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... buttons 16, 32) Tuner system/System buttons 29, 34) ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-686 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup...
... buttons 16, 32) Tuner system/System buttons 29, 34) ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-686 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup...
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... up conversion function ( page 11). • To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from the DVD player to the AVR-686, you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be labeled differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; S-Video and composite...
... up conversion function ( page 11). • To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from the DVD player to the AVR-686, you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be labeled differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; S-Video and composite...
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...Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may ...channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Note that binding pin-plug cables together with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-686 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the subsequent pages assume the use of the other noise. 11 ENGLISH...
...Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may ...channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Note that binding pin-plug cables together with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-686 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the subsequent pages assume the use of the other noise. 11 ENGLISH...
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Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to the AVR-686's EXT. TV H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR G S VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT D OPTICAL OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R Connecting a video camera or video game ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources ...
Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to the AVR-686's EXT. TV H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR G S VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT D OPTICAL OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R Connecting a video camera or video game ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources ...
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... a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Tape deck / CD recorder / MD recorder A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R A AUDIO IN L L L R R R • If humming noise is connected to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. • If you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown...
... a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Tape deck / CD recorder / MD recorder A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R A AUDIO IN L L L R R R • If humming noise is connected to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. • If you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown...
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... the signals input to check the unit's operating status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-686 has an AUTO signal detection mode that can be generated when using headphones. In addition, the display can be switched to the digital ...input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are also displayed on . The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is also equipped with the SPEAKER button on the display. The presence or absence of the unit's operations are performed...
... the signals input to check the unit's operating status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-686 has an AUTO signal detection mode that can be generated when using headphones. In addition, the display can be switched to the digital ...input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are also displayed on . The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is also equipped with the SPEAKER button on the display. The presence or absence of the unit's operations are performed...
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... output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in good quality sound. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are correct and whether the component's power is...
... output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in good quality sound. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are correct and whether the component's power is...
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... according to the combination of speakers actually being used. • You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit. • The AVR-686 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Large Small Small None When "Small...
... according to the combination of speakers actually being used. • You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit. • The AVR-686 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Large Small Small None When "Small...
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... detected and the input signal to be selected. ENGLISH Advanced Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-686 for the different input sources. 1 Press the CURSOR F or G button to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 input terminal, then press the ENTER...
... detected and the input signal to be selected. ENGLISH Advanced Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-686 for the different input sources. 1 Press the CURSOR F or G button to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 input terminal, then press the ENTER...
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... feet [ As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on the AVR-686, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO" ( page 17, 18). Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making ...connection. 2: Some DVD digital outputs have the function of up to "5.1" channels - Surround The AVR-686 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. recommended) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of up to...
... feet [ As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on the AVR-686, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO" ( page 17, 18). Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making ...connection. 2: Some DVD digital outputs have the function of up to "5.1" channels - Surround The AVR-686 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. recommended) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of up to...
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...Dolby Pro Logic II to the speakers. For DVDs, the DTS signals are indicated with DTS-compatible digital output is played. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The mode can be set at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player... mode to 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. A DTS Digital Output logo is a multichannel digital signal format developed by the AVR-686, or may possibly cause damage to decode audio signals recorded on configuring the digital output for playing games. consult the player's owner's manual for...
...Dolby Pro Logic II to the speakers. For DVDs, the DTS signals are indicated with DTS-compatible digital output is played. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The mode can be set at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player... mode to 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. A DTS Digital Output logo is a multichannel digital signal format developed by the AVR-686, or may possibly cause damage to decode audio signals recorded on configuring the digital output for playing games. consult the player's owner's manual for...