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...Specifications 62 List of your favorite music sources. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the illustrations in this manual before using this unit: • Moving the set To ...prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX...
...Specifications 62 List of your favorite music sources. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the illustrations in this manual before using this unit: • Moving the set To ...prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX...
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.... • Connect the DVD player's (video disc player's) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the video disc player to the AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords. • For better sound quality, we recommend using pin...
.... • Connect the DVD player's (video disc player's) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the video disc player to the AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords. • For better sound quality, we recommend using pin...
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... TV/DBS IN jack using a S jack connection cord. AUX INPUT jacks. When connecting this cap in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO IN Monitor TV S-VIDEO B OUT Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO...
... TV/DBS IN jack using a S jack connection cord. AUX INPUT jacks. When connecting this cap in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO IN Monitor TV S-VIDEO B OUT Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO...
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Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 37.) 1 • Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode. • Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. 15 T.TONE
Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 37.) 1 • Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode. • Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. 15 T.TONE
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...+12dB Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone. (left ) button (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left )... button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the surround L channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround back channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left ) button...
...+12dB Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone. (left ) button (right) button (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left )... button (right) button (down ) button to switch to the surround L channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround back channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left ) button...
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Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 ... : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position. 27 up /down TUNING : Frequency...
Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 ... : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position. 27 up /down TUNING : Frequency...
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..., refer to the VIDEO side for that component. 2. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip + : Disc skip ... to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 29
..., refer to the VIDEO side for that component. 2. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip + : Disc skip ... to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 29
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... display TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player TV VOL : Volume up /down +, - Video deck (VCR) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the...
... display TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player TV VOL : Volume up /down +, - Video deck (VCR) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the...
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... button and the TV power button at the same time. 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode.
... button and the TV power button at the same time. 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode.
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... whether the digital input component setup (page 25) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set at...
... whether the digital input component setup (page 25) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set at...
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... control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display Light 1 2 1 ENGLISH 2 4, 6 5, 7 The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be adjusted...
... control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display Light 1 2 1 ENGLISH 2 4, 6 5, 7 The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be adjusted...
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... stations are automatically stored in order at channel A1. NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to E8, for FM broadcast stations. 1 2 When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is completed. ENGLISH 15 LISTENING TO THE... channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 ...
... stations are automatically stored in order at channel A1. NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to E8, for FM broadcast stations. 1 2 When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is completed. ENGLISH 15 LISTENING TO THE... channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 ...
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...band (AM or FM). 4 Press the TUNING D (+) or H (-) button to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off . 52 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 3 Press the MODE button to tune in . At open... frequencies, the noise is set the manual tuning mode. The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in. NOTE: • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band,...
...band (AM or FM). 4 Press the TUNING D (+) or H (-) button to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off . 52 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 3 Press the MODE button to tune in . At open... frequencies, the noise is set the manual tuning mode. The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in. NOTE: • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band,...
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Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Recalling preset stations 12 2 1 ENGLISH Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. 1 Watching the display, press the SHIFT button ...
Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Recalling preset stations 12 2 1 ENGLISH Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. 1 Watching the display, press the SHIFT button ...
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...such as possible. Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet (60 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround back speakers as well is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). When using one surround back ...dispersion than the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to 90 cm) level at the prime listening position. • When using diffusion type speakers for advice on the ...
...such as possible. Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet (60 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround back speakers as well is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). When using one surround back ...dispersion than the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to 90 cm) level at the prime listening position. • When using diffusion type speakers for advice on the ...
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... from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to ) PCM". Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as for PCM) Set the input mode to "AUTO". (Page 33...range sound information, from noise and distortion. 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of source and the contents, so it possible to the AVR-1604/684. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro-Logic II is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby ...
... from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to ) PCM". Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as for PCM) Set the input mode to "AUTO". (Page 33...range sound information, from noise and distortion. 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of source and the contents, so it possible to the AVR-1604/684. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro-Logic II is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby ...
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...For DVDs, the DTS signals are trademarks of DTS-encoded DVDs. consult the player's owner's manual for DTS playback of Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from... mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to the speakers. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously...a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-1604/684 (see page 51) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Manufactured under ...
...For DVDs, the DTS signals are trademarks of DTS-encoded DVDs. consult the player's owner's manual for DTS playback of Dolby Laboratories. US Pat. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from... mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to the speakers. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously...a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-1604/684 (see page 51) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Manufactured under ...
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... is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to achieve a sense that of recording can be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on separation performance to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • DTS Neo:6 Music This mode is possible...
... is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to achieve a sense that of recording can be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on separation performance to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • DTS Neo:6 Music This mode is possible...