Literature/Product Sheet
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...Terminals Two sets of speaker terminals are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS is registered trademarks of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other manufacturers. The most frequently used for each source input and surround mode...905-475-4085 www.denon.ca DENON, LTD. 3-16-11, YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN 12970602 A This allows the use . ■ Acclaimed Customization Feature As with remote control codes from digital sources such as CD. • Front Panel Inputs The AVR-1603's front panel ...
...Terminals Two sets of speaker terminals are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS is registered trademarks of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other manufacturers. The most frequently used for each source input and surround mode...905-475-4085 www.denon.ca DENON, LTD. 3-16-11, YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN 12970602 A This allows the use . ■ Acclaimed Customization Feature As with remote control codes from digital sources such as CD. • Front Panel Inputs The AVR-1603's front panel ...
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AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an ...are proper and that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-941 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 1 BEFORE USING...and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 16 ⁄0 Setting up the Speaker Systems 8 , Connections 9~15 . Remove the cap...
AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an ...are proper and that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-941 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 1 BEFORE USING...and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 16 ⁄0 Setting up the Speaker Systems 8 , Connections 9~15 . Remove the cap...
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... 35) @2 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 34) @3 Display @4 Preset station select buttons 51, 53) @5 BAND button 52) @6 SIGNAL indicators 34) @7 INPUT mode indicators 34) @8 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 16) @9 Power operation indicator (ON/STANDBY) #0 INPUT SELECTOR knob 33) 6 IN button 33, 36) i DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button 37, 39, 43) o 5CH/6CH STEREO...
... 35) @2 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 34) @3 Display @4 Preset station select buttons 51, 53) @5 BAND button 52) @6 SIGNAL indicators 34) @7 INPUT mode indicators 34) @8 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 16) @9 Power operation indicator (ON/STANDBY) #0 INPUT SELECTOR knob 33) 6 IN button 33, 36) i DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button 37, 39, 43) o 5CH/6CH STEREO...
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... the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 28, 31) SURROUND buttons 34, 37, 47) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 16) POWER buttons 18, 28~30, 32) Input source selector buttons 28~31, 33, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 27, 30,...Master volume control buttons 34) MUTING button 35) SURROUND PARAMETER button 29, 39) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 17, 29, 38, 40) SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button 29, 43) SPEAKER select button 32) DIMMER button 35) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-1604/684. ...
... the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 28, 31) SURROUND buttons 34, 37, 47) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 16) POWER buttons 18, 28~30, 32) Input source selector buttons 28~31, 33, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 27, 30,...Master volume control buttons 34) MUTING button 35) SURROUND PARAMETER button 29, 39) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 17, 29, 38, 40) SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button 29, 43) SPEAKER select button 32) DIMMER button 35) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-1604/684. ...
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ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to 26) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 ... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to 26) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 ... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
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...for optical connections. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is wired and connected between on setting this unit's CD jacks using the remote control unit. No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit's power is switched between the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, ...• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables (sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is above 120 W (1 A.) NOTE: Only use them for connections to audio equipment with digital output jacks....
...for optical connections. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is wired and connected between on setting this unit's CD jacks using the remote control unit. No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit's power is switched between the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, ...• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables (sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is above 120 W (1 A.) NOTE: Only use them for connections to audio equipment with digital output jacks....
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...8226; Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle. •..., dispose of them immediately. e Close the lid. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. ...
...8226; Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle. •..., dispose of them immediately. e Close the lid. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. ...
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...1 Check that point are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO..." position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up can be selected for the center speaker. 3 Use the...
...1 Check that point are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO..." position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up can be selected for the center speaker. 3 Use the...
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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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...CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. While this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27 Tuner system buttons 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between auto... up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated when the switch is compatible with this...
...CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. While this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27 Tuner system buttons 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between auto... up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated when the switch is compatible with this...
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ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning ...pages 122~126). The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this... 9 0 Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use more than one type of preset codes to the included list of remote control code. NOTES: • The signals for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. Refer to...
ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning ...pages 122~126). The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this... 9 0 Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use more than one type of preset codes to the included list of remote control code. NOTES: • The signals for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. Refer to...
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... 1 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 ...: Setup •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search...
... 1 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 ...: Setup •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search...
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...on the power. Several seconds are proper. 1 Turn on and off . Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. (Main unit...) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is output. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn on the remote control unit. 32
...on the power. Several seconds are proper. 1 Turn on and off . Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. (Main unit...) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is output. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn on the remote control unit. 32
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... Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for all input sources other than...If so, play in DTS from a laser disc player. If no digital signal is pressed. Notes on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the ...
... Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for all input sources other than...If so, play in DTS from a laser disc player. If no digital signal is pressed. Notes on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the ...
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...correct and whether the component's power is displayed on . The volume level is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is pressed. However, when the channel ... circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. (Main unit) 34 Example: Stereo (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the ...
...correct and whether the component's power is displayed on . The volume level is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is pressed. However, when the channel ... circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. (Main unit) 34 Example: Stereo (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the ...
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...of the display. Connect the headphones to check the 2 unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote control unit) while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM DIM OFF 1 1 21 35 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "... button. 2 Using the dimmer function • Use this to turn off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Cancelling MUTING mode. • Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will also be switched to...
...of the display. Connect the headphones to check the 2 unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote control unit) while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM DIM OFF 1 1 21 35 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "... button. 2 Using the dimmer function • Use this to turn off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Cancelling MUTING mode. • Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will also be switched to...
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...press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input... C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set to 3 under "Playing the input source". 2 Start recording on every decks. IN jacks are connected and ...
...press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input... C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set to 3 under "Playing the input source". 2 Start recording on every decks. IN jacks are connected and ...
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...the same for the different surround modes are automatically stored in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below. • The adjustment with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to ... is only effective in the memory of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. (Remote control unit) 1 1 2 2 2, 3 37 The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of each ...
...the same for the different surround modes are automatically stored in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below. • The adjustment with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to ... is only effective in the memory of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. (Remote control unit) 1 1 2 2 2, 3 37 The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of each ...
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...buttons. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of +12 to adjust. (Remote control unit) 2 The channel switches as (described) below each time the button is pressed. (Remote control unit) FL CNTR FR SR SB SW SL NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of ...the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) Default setting of channel level is 0 dB. SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step ...
...buttons. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of +12 to adjust. (Remote control unit) 2 The channel switches as (described) below each time the button is pressed. (Remote control unit) FL CNTR FR SR SB SW SL NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of ...the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) Default setting of channel level is 0 dB. SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step ...
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... SURROUND BACK DEFAULT If you want the bass and trable to be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For ...manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display MODE cinema 8 5, 7 4, 6 5, 7 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround ...
... SURROUND BACK DEFAULT If you want the bass and trable to be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For ...manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display MODE cinema 8 5, 7 4, 6 5, 7 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround ...