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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-686 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI
AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-686 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI
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... 21. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PRODUCT This product complies with the product. Heat - Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause the product and cart combination to provide some protection against them might be sure the service technician has used in...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in fire, electric shock, or other controls may be adhered to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a safety feature. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may void your product dealer or local power company. Servicing - ...
... 21. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PRODUCT This product complies with the product. Heat - Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause the product and cart combination to provide some protection against them might be sure the service technician has used in...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in fire, electric shock, or other controls may be adhered to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a safety feature. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may void your product dealer or local power company. Servicing - ...
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...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... 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 ...before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver.
...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... 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 ...before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver.
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... changed. ENGLISH Cautions on or the input source, surround mode or any other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1001) can...; Whenever the power switch is used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH A clicking noise may be used to operate not only the AVR-686 but other electronic equipment using microprocessors is in these instructions... for explanation purposes. • V. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is connected to the input terminals.
... changed. ENGLISH Cautions on or the input source, surround mode or any other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1001) can...; Whenever the power switch is used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH A clicking noise may be used to operate not only the AVR-686 but other electronic equipment using microprocessors is in these instructions... for explanation purposes. • V. AUX terminals The AVR-686's front panel is connected to the input terminals.
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Part names and functions Getting Started Front panel For details on the functions of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in malfunction. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may be sure to the remote sensor. AUX INPUT terminals 12) !3 SETUP MIC jack 8) !4 SURROUND MODE button 16) !5 SURROUND PARAMETER button 19) !6 SELECT knob 16, 19, 28) !7 TONE DEFEAT button 28) !8 TONE CONTROL button 28) !9 MASTER VOLUME control knob 16) @0 TUNING • (up to 30 degrees with new ones if the ...
Part names and functions Getting Started Front panel For details on the functions of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in malfunction. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may be sure to the remote sensor. AUX INPUT terminals 12) !3 SETUP MIC jack 8) !4 SURROUND MODE button 16) !5 SURROUND PARAMETER button 19) !6 SELECT knob 16, 19, 28) !7 TONE DEFEAT button 28) !8 TONE CONTROL button 28) !9 MASTER VOLUME control knob 16) @0 TUNING • (up to 30 degrees with new ones if the ...
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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 parentheses ( ). MEMO • The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing...
... 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 parentheses ( ). MEMO • The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing...
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... connected. Easy Setup and Operation Connecting the speaker cables 1. Insert the cable. 3. Protector circuit This unit is very hot. Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. 5 ENGLISH Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as when the output of the...
... connected. Easy Setup and Operation Connecting the speaker cables 1. Insert the cable. 3. Protector circuit This unit is very hot. Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. 5 ENGLISH Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as when the output of the...
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Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of under 80 Hz. If this effect. Center speaker IN >< Surround speaker systems (L) (R) > < (L) (R) >< (L) (R) >< (L) (R) > < Front speaker systems (B) Front speaker systems (A) Surround back speaker systems Precautions when connecting speakers: If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker's magnetism. Subwoofer Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. NOTE: • When using ...
Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of under 80 Hz. If this effect. Center speaker IN >< Surround speaker systems (L) (R) > < (L) (R) >< (L) (R) >< (L) (R) > < Front speaker systems (B) Front speaker systems (A) Surround back speaker systems Precautions when connecting speakers: If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker's magnetism. Subwoofer Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. NOTE: • When using ...
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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 choose one connection type. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor...
... 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 choose one connection type. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor...
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Easy Setup and Operation POWER SPEAKER A MODE 1 ON/SOURCE Turning on the power ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation 1 Turn on your subwoofer. 2 Turn on and the indicator lights. ON/STANDBY SETUP MIC CURSOR SPEAKER Auto Setup The Auto Setup function of this time. • The Auto Setup is not displayed when "MUTING", "HEADPHONE ONLY" is output during the auto setup procedure. Connecting a microphone 2 Measurement and setting details q: This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w: This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to point ...
Easy Setup and Operation POWER SPEAKER A MODE 1 ON/SOURCE Turning on the power ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation 1 Turn on your subwoofer. 2 Turn on and the indicator lights. ON/STANDBY SETUP MIC CURSOR SPEAKER Auto Setup The Auto Setup function of this time. • The Auto Setup is not displayed when "MUTING", "HEADPHONE ONLY" is output during the auto setup procedure. Connecting a microphone 2 Measurement and setting details q: This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w: This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to point ...
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup 1 Press the CURSOR F button to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Auto Set
ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup 1 Press the CURSOR F button to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Auto Set
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Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. • When there is too much noise in reverse. • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. If so, select "Skip0". 3 Select the play (surround) mode. 4 Start DVD playback. 5 Adjust the volume. ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation About error messages • These error displays may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. • The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected. • Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. • Sound was...
Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. • When there is too much noise in reverse. • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. If so, select "Skip0". 3 Select the play (surround) mode. 4 Start DVD playback. 5 Adjust the volume. ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation About error messages • These error displays may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. • The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected. • Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. • Sound was...
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... 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 following optional connection cables...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. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were ...
... 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 following optional connection cables...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. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were ...
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In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-686's EXT. IN terminals for inputting multi-channel audio signals from the CD player, you can choose either the coaxial or optical connections. For more L L L information ...
In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-686's EXT. IN terminals for inputting multi-channel audio signals from the CD player, you can choose either the coaxial or optical connections. For more L L L information ...
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... necessary that is connected to your VCR. ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal.
... necessary that is connected to your VCR. ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal.
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Return the lever. In this speaker for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc. >< (L) (R) > < Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (B) (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (A) 14 ENGLISH (L) (R) > < ZONE2 speaker systems NOTE: • The settings must be changed to the ZONE2 output channel at "Power Amp Assignment", the surround back speaker terminals can not be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 35). • The connections diagram...
Return the lever. In this speaker for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc. >< (L) (R) > < Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (B) (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (A) 14 ENGLISH (L) (R) > < ZONE2 speaker systems NOTE: • The settings must be changed to the ZONE2 output channel at "Power Amp Assignment", the surround back speaker terminals can not be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 35). • The connections diagram...
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Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH NOTE: • Only use it for connecting audio equipment. Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. No power is supplied from this outlet when this outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1 A.). ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (Wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power ...
Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH NOTE: • Only use it for connecting audio equipment. Never use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. No power is supplied from this outlet when this outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1 A.). ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (Wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power ...
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IN INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE SELECT INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE INPUT MODE VOLUME MUTING EXT. Playing the input source Press the EXT. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to which the video signal is connected, then set the "SW ATT." surround parameter to turn off temporarily (MUTING) Use this to "ON". IN), the play mode (DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be reproduced. To watch video while listening to...
IN INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE SELECT INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE INPUT MODE VOLUME MUTING EXT. Playing the input source Press the EXT. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to which the video signal is connected, then set the "SW ATT." surround parameter to turn off temporarily (MUTING) Use this to "ON". IN), the play mode (DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be reproduced. To watch video while listening to...
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... analog input terminals are being input to the digital input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are connected. The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is also equipped with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Descriptions of the unit's operations are being input. •.... Note that noise may 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 can be generated when using headphones.
... analog input terminals are being input to the digital input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are connected. The display brightness changes in the AVR-686's surround decoder is also equipped with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Descriptions of the unit's operations are being input. •.... Note that noise may 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 can be generated when using headphones.
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... ANALOG button to switch to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on the input signal. • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode 2 Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL •...
... ANALOG button to switch to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is turned on the input signal. • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode 2 Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL •...