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...Getting Started Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver. In Subwoofer Level 43 Setting the Power Amp Assignment 43 System setup items and default values 44 Troubleshooting 45 Additional ... 29 Auto tuning 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 34 Multi zone music ...
...Getting Started Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver. In Subwoofer Level 43 Setting the Power Amp Assignment 43 System setup items and default values 44 Troubleshooting 45 Additional ... 29 Auto tuning 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 34 Multi zone music ...
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...line voltage. In addition, the memory contains control signals for several seconds after the muting circuit stops functioning. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is changed. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohm feeder wires. A clicking noise may be produced... say, a vacation. If this unit's power supply cord and input/output connection cables. • Noise or disturbance tends to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. After reading, store this ...
...line voltage. In addition, the memory contains control signals for several seconds after the muting circuit stops functioning. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is changed. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohm feeder wires. A clicking noise may be produced... say, a vacation. If this unit's power supply cord and input/output connection cables. • Noise or disturbance tends to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. After reading, store this ...
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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 the pages given in the memory.
... 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 the pages given in the memory.
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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; If you only...
... 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; If you only...
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... inputted are converted into a higher quality. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., 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 combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in... signal IN Video signal IN OUT OUT OUT OUT (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) IN IN Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function With the AVR-686, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until...
... inputted are converted into a higher quality. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., 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 combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in... signal IN Video signal IN OUT OUT OUT OUT (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) IN IN Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function With the AVR-686, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until...
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In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-686's EXT. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be output from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-...
In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-686's EXT. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be output from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-...
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..., move the tape deck further away from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as shown below, in addition to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (Supplied) NOTE: • When recording to a VCR recorder, it is necessary that the...
..., move the tape deck further away from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as shown below, in addition to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (Supplied) NOTE: • When recording to a VCR recorder, it is necessary that the...
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... can be switched 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 automatically identifies the type of input audio signals. 2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes ... of digital signals is also equipped with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is being input. • Canceling simulcast playback: q Select "SOURCE" by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button. Checking the currently...
... can be switched 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 automatically identifies the type of input audio signals. 2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes ... of digital signals is also equipped with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is being input. • Canceling simulcast playback: q Select "SOURCE" by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button. Checking the currently...
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... the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on . Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on the remote control unit to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Basic Operation NOTE: • The "DIGITAL" indicator will light...
... the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on . Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on the remote control unit to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Basic Operation NOTE: • The "DIGITAL" indicator will light...
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... Setup to customize a variety 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. Front display Setting the Speaker Configuration...
... Setup to customize a variety 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. Front display Setting the Speaker Configuration...
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... from the composite and component monitor output terminal. 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...
... from the composite and component monitor output terminal. 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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...SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S (SW - Others (satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for advice on the AVR-686, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO" ( page 17, 18). recommended) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround channel Digital discrete processing ... digital output (same as in Dolby Digital surround on placing the subwoofer within each channel are general examples. Surround The AVR-686 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in Dolby Surround ( ) but also ...
...SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S (SW - Others (satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for advice on the AVR-686, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO" ( page 17, 18). recommended) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround channel Digital discrete processing ... digital output (same as in Dolby Digital surround on placing the subwoofer within each channel are general examples. Surround The AVR-686 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in Dolby Surround ( ) but also ...
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...the contents, so it possible to achieve optimum decoding ( page 51). In this , the un-decoded DTS signals are output as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The Game mode can only be used in a special way so this , be set according to... tapes, as well as for DTS playback of these signals with Dolby Pro Logic II makes it is a multichannel digital signal format developed by the AVR-686, or may possibly cause damage to the speakers. U.S. PAT. AND WORLDWIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ...
...the contents, so it possible to achieve optimum decoding ( page 51). In this , the un-decoded DTS signals are output as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The Game mode can only be used in a special way so this , be set according to... tapes, as well as for DTS playback of these signals with Dolby Pro Logic II makes it is a multichannel digital signal format developed by the AVR-686, or may possibly cause damage to the speakers. U.S. PAT. AND WORLDWIDE PATENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ...