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... iPod/iPhone Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-11R) Ease-of sound sources and uses Audyssey Dynamic Volume to adjust volume without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-689 monitors the structural elements of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ Reproduce as perfect as a content producer intend to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - New model information AVR-689 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity...
... iPod/iPhone Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-11R) Ease-of sound sources and uses Audyssey Dynamic Volume to adjust volume without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-689 monitors the structural elements of -Use • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ Reproduce as perfect as a content producer intend to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME) - New model information AVR-689 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity...
Literature/Product Sheet
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Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum performance. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on the highly rigid bottom chassis. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video Monitor REC Composite Monitor REC Analog Audio REC Audio PRE out (Sub woofer) Others Dock Control Port Sirius Connector FM Tuner Antenna AM Tuner Antenna Remote In/Out 3 3 3 4 7 7.1ch 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Denon Electronics (USA), LLC. 100 ...
Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum performance. • Three Quick Select Buttons • Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection • Auto Surround Back Channels on the highly rigid bottom chassis. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video Monitor REC Composite Monitor REC Analog Audio REC Audio PRE out (Sub woofer) Others Dock Control Port Sirius Connector FM Tuner Antenna AM Tuner Antenna Remote In/Out 3 3 3 4 7 7.1ch 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Denon Electronics (USA), LLC. 100 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...-channel Output connectors 14 SIRIUS connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 External Controller 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 Auto Setup Preparations 19 Auto Setup 20 a Auto Setup 20 s Error Messages 21 System Setup System setup operation 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 31 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 31 w DSP Simulation Playback 32 e Direct Playback 32 r Stereo Playback 32 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 33 Surround Parameter 33 a Mode 34 s Cinema...
...-channel Output connectors 14 SIRIUS connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 External Controller 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 Auto Setup Preparations 19 Auto Setup 20 a Auto Setup 20 s Error Messages 21 System Setup System setup operation 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 31 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 31 w DSP Simulation Playback 32 e Direct Playback 32 r Stereo Playback 32 Parameter Adjusting the parameters 33 Surround Parameter 33 a Mode 34 s Cinema...
Owners Manual - English
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... of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Preparations 39 Turning the Power On 39 Selecting the Input Source 39 Setting the Input Mode 39 Operations During Playback 40 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 40 Basic Operation 40 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 40 Basic Operation 40 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 41 Listening to Preset Stations 41 Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs 42 Basic Operation...
... of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Preparations 39 Turning the Power On 39 Selecting the Input Source 39 Setting the Input Mode 39 Operations During Playback 40 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 40 Basic Operation 40 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 40 Basic Operation 40 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 41 Listening to Preset Stations 41 Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs 42 Basic Operation...
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... phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control...
... phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control...
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... when "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 indicator This lights when the ZONE2 mode is selected. (This indicator is off when "SOURCE" is selected.) i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between W4 Remote control sensor...
... when "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 indicator This lights when the ZONE2 mode is selected. (This indicator is off when "SOURCE" is selected.) i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between W4 Remote control sensor...
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... Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components...
... Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in this owner's manual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components...
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... of 6 to the standby state. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) (R) w qw q */ Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). Also, if replaying large sound levels by using just one surround back speaker, connect it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the AVR-689, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and...
... of 6 to the standby state. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Subwoofer Front speakers A Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) (R) w qw q */ Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left channel (SBL). Also, if replaying large sound levels by using just one surround back speaker, connect it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the AVR-689, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and...
Owners Manual - English
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... can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 42). "Input Setup" - NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. ©2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Use the following map to the operating instructions...
... can receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 42). "Input Setup" - NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. ©2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Use the following map to the operating instructions...
Owners Manual - English
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... set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "+Main" if you wish to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 1. No : S elect this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Speaker Setup" - In this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. None : S elect this when a subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of the speaker...
... set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "+Main" if you wish to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 1. No : S elect this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Speaker Setup" - In this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. None : S elect this when a subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of the speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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... Amp Assign settings with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press [TEST]. Auto : Press o p to select "Auto" or "Manual". When the adjustments are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the STANDARD mode. w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is not possible to return to the Auto Setup measurement results after changing the speaker settings (speaker configuration, distance, channel level and crossover frequency) with "System Setup" - Press o to playing input sources. IN Subwoofer Level...
... Amp Assign settings with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press [TEST]. Auto : Press o p to select "Auto" or "Manual". When the adjustments are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the STANDARD mode. w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is not possible to return to the Auto Setup measurement results after changing the speaker settings (speaker configuration, distance, channel level and crossover frequency) with "System Setup" - Press o to playing input sources. IN Subwoofer Level...
Owners Manual - English
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... connected to the channel being played, you can also set and cancel settings for playback. r Input new password (4 digits) again using uiop, and press ENTER. Select according to the player in use. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 17EXT.In SW:+15 [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to program radio stations. S0 Edit Lock Code Change the password (See "Parental Lock"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH A7 EXT. A8 Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to the player...
... connected to the channel being played, you can also set and cancel settings for playback. r Input new password (4 digits) again using uiop, and press ENTER. Select according to the player in use. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 17EXT.In SW:+15 [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to program radio stations. S0 Edit Lock Code Change the password (See "Parental Lock"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH A7 EXT. A8 Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to the player...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications A5 Auto Surround Mode A6 Direct Mode Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each menu, see "System setup operation" (vpage 22). 30 A7 Remote ID Setup The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). When using the AVR-689 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1098), there is automatically selected. OFF : Do not memorize settings. ENGLISH For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for playing the three types of Dolby Digital...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications A5 Auto Surround Mode A6 Direct Mode Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each menu, see "System setup operation" (vpage 22). 30 A7 Remote ID Setup The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). When using the AVR-689 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1098), there is automatically selected. OFF : Do not memorize settings. ENGLISH For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for playing the three types of Dolby Digital...
Owners Manual - English
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...the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" g Center Image Assign center channel signal to surround channels, for cinema source. Med : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications a Mode Select the mode to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural. f LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level...
...the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" g Center Image Assign center channel signal to surround channels, for cinema source. Med : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications a Mode Select the mode to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural. f LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level...
Owners Manual - English
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... situations. • If "Auto Setup" fails to be used speakers has increased from the main unit or remote control unit Press or [DYNAMIC VOLUME]. "Restore". Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to decide whether an adjustment is needed. Dynamic Volume looks at any user-selected volume setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications A9 Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by...
... situations. • If "Auto Setup" fails to be used speakers has increased from the main unit or remote control unit Press or [DYNAMIC VOLUME]. "Restore". Day : Low setting provides the least adjustments to decide whether an adjustment is needed. Dynamic Volume looks at any user-selected volume setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications A9 Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by...
Owners Manual - English
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... the input source is set to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. NOTE Power continues to be set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] If "Rec Select" is properly input, the " " indicator lights on . PCM : Decode and play automatically. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in the standby mode. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the display. In this case Quick Select is...
... the input source is set to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. NOTE Power continues to be set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] If "Rec Select" is properly input, the " " indicator lights on . PCM : Decode and play automatically. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in the standby mode. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the display. In this case Quick Select is...
Owners Manual - English
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... of input signal and the channel level setting. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Bright OFF Dim Dark When setting to "OFF", the display brightness of the display Press . Listening with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously. Muting can be canceled by adjusting the master volume. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operations During...
... of input signal and the channel level setting. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Bright OFF Dim Dark When setting to "OFF", the display brightness of the display Press . Listening with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously. Muting can be canceled by adjusting the master volume. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Operations During...
Owners Manual - English
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... component's operating instructions. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want to be preset when [SOURCE CONTROL 2] is not possible for some models. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE...
... component's operating instructions. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want to be preset when [SOURCE CONTROL 2] is not possible for some models. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [SOURCE...
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... the settable input modes do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is • Reset the microprocessor. the DVD player's operating instructions. you are using the AVR-689, the • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then power indicator each other or the core wires after twisting the core wires will flash red become disconnected from speakers. • Connection with the AVR-689 rear panel. Are the connections correct? 2. Should...
... the settable input modes do not match. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is • Reset the microprocessor. the DVD player's operating instructions. you are using the AVR-689, the • If speaker cable core wires touch • Unplug the power cord, then power indicator each other or the core wires after twisting the core wires will flash red become disconnected from speakers. • Connection with the AVR-689 rear panel. Are the connections correct? 2. Should...
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... locked. • Please insert pass word (4 digits) into a power outlet. GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. player and monitor. • HDMI input setting is displayed in the SIRIUS mode. GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Symptom "CHECK SR TUNER" is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. "INVALID CHANNEL" is not assigned at control dock for selected. twice, displays "Call SIRIUS". DVDs cannot be copied on (locked). • The selected channel is output from speakers. AVR-689...
... locked. • Please insert pass word (4 digits) into a power outlet. GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. player and monitor. • HDMI input setting is displayed in the SIRIUS mode. GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Symptom "CHECK SR TUNER" is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. "INVALID CHANNEL" is not assigned at control dock for selected. twice, displays "Call SIRIUS". DVDs cannot be copied on (locked). • The selected channel is output from speakers. AVR-689...
