Literature/Product Sheet
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...With Dolby Pro Logic II for a New Way To Enjoy Home Theater The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 80 watts per channel lets you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to give yourself the sensation of the five main ... ambience. ■ Virtual Surround Mode Surround yourself with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using two speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources. ■ DENON DSP Surround Modes Add Listening Excitement Put yourself in the middle of DTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on all five speakers. Virtual Surround 3....
...With Dolby Pro Logic II for a New Way To Enjoy Home Theater The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 80 watts per channel lets you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to give yourself the sensation of the five main ... ambience. ■ Virtual Surround Mode Surround yourself with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using two speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources. ■ DENON DSP Surround Modes Add Listening Excitement Put yourself in the middle of DTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on all five speakers. Virtual Surround 3....
Literature/Product Sheet
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... Feature As with terminal cover. *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *"Dolby", "Dolby Digital", "Pro Logic II", and the double-D device are power amp stage values. Front 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110W + 110W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD) Center ... audio and digital optical input terminals where you can easily connect your home theater system, including codes for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that program. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller...
... Feature As with terminal cover. *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *"Dolby", "Dolby Digital", "Pro Logic II", and the double-D device are power amp stage values. Front 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) 110W + 110W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD) Center ... audio and digital optical input terminals where you can easily connect your home theater system, including codes for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that program. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller...
Owners Manual
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...8226; Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l'appareil. • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le... set . • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l'appareil. • Handle the power cord carefully. ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
...8226; Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l'appareil. • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le... set . • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l'appareil. • Handle the power cord carefully. ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
Owners Manual
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...mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in fire, electric shock, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 Power-Cord Protection - Lightning - Never push objects of fire or electric shock. 19. Refer all servicing to replace your obsolete outlet....safety and operating instructions should be retained for example, near a swimming pool; Grounding or Polarization - This will fit into such power lines or circuits. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be read before cleaning. Object and Liquid ...
...mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in fire, electric shock, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 Power-Cord Protection - Lightning - Never push objects of fire or electric shock. 19. Refer all servicing to replace your obsolete outlet....safety and operating instructions should be retained for example, near a swimming pool; Grounding or Polarization - This will fit into such power lines or circuits. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be read before cleaning. Object and Liquid ...
Owners Manual
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...that there are included in this instructions may differ from the actual set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using this unit: ...Read this instructions in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set the power operation switch to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater...you for explanation purposes. • V. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with a V.
...that there are included in this instructions may differ from the actual set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using this unit: ...Read this instructions in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set the power operation switch to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater...you for explanation purposes. • V. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with a V.
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...8226; Muting of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other components. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-1604/684 is equipped with audio formats of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. It can adjust the sound field with DTS-ES Extended Surround...muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume. • Whenever the power operation switch is in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. The AVR-1604/684 is possible in Dolby Surround. 9. DTS (Digital Theater Systems...
...8226; Muting of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other components. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-1604/684 is equipped with audio formats of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. It can adjust the sound field with DTS-ES Extended Surround...muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume. • Whenever the power operation switch is in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. The AVR-1604/684 is possible in Dolby Surround. 9. DTS (Digital Theater Systems...
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...) @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 ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on...functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8 t u o !1 !4 q w e r y i !0 !2 !3 !5 !6 !7 q Power operation switch 18, 32, 51) w Headphones jack (PHONES 35) e INPUT MODE button 33, 36, 43) r SPEAKER A/B buttons 32, 54) t SURROUND BACK button 43) y ANALOG button...
...) @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 ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on...functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8 t u o !1 !4 q w e r y i !0 !2 !3 !5 !6 !7 q Power operation switch 18, 32, 51) w Headphones jack (PHONES 35) e INPUT MODE button 33, 36, 43) r SPEAKER A/B buttons 32, 54) t SURROUND BACK button 43) y ANALOG button...
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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, 52, 53) System buttons 27, 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. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 7 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in...
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, 52, 53) System buttons 27, 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. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 7 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in...
Owners Manual
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... the remote control unit. Do not use them near a power transformer will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between... on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from ANOTHER ROOM using pin plug cords. AUX OUT Another room RC-617 (Sold Separately...
... the remote control unit. Do not use them near a power transformer will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between... on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from ANOTHER ROOM using pin plug cords. AUX OUT Another room RC-617 (Sold Separately...
Owners Manual
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NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on the screen may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at the same time, since use of speakers ...
NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on the screen may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at the same time, since use of speakers ...
Owners Manual
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... is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Turn off the set's power, wait for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are no problems with the ...wiring of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually...
... is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Turn off the set's power, wait for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are no problems with the ...wiring of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually...
Owners Manual
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... any time. ENGLISH Before setting up the system 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...
... any time. ENGLISH Before setting up the system 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...
Owners Manual
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... this remote control. 1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27
... this remote control. 1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27
Owners Manual
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.... 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. 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 (for...
.... 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. 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 (for...
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NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 27). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 30 Digital broadcast satellite (DBS)... tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu RETURN : Return •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL : Switch channels +, - 0~9, +10 : Channels DISPLAY : ...
NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 27). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 30 Digital broadcast satellite (DBS)... tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu RETURN : Return •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL : Switch channels +, - 0~9, +10 : Channels DISPLAY : ...
Owners Manual
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... set . 1 Set mode switch 1 to "VIDEO". 3 3 2 Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered (DBS/CABLE or TV). 4 3 Press the DVD/VDP power 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 want to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH...
... set . 1 Set mode switch 1 to "VIDEO". 3 3 2 Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered (DBS/CABLE or TV). 4 3 Press the DVD/VDP power 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 want to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH...
Owners Manual
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... setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. ENGLISH 12 OPERATION Before operating 1 2 1 2 Preparations: Check that prevents noise when the power switch is set to the "ON" position until sound is pressed, the power turns on and off , the standby mode is turned on and ... 1 second. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the time the power operation switch is set and the display turns off. Several seconds are proper. 1 Turn on the remote control unit. 32 When pressed again, ...
... setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. ENGLISH 12 OPERATION Before operating 1 2 1 2 Preparations: Check that prevents noise when the power switch is set to the "ON" position until sound is pressed, the power turns on and off , the standby mode is turned on and ... 1 second. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the time the power operation switch is set and the display turns off. Several seconds are proper. 1 Turn on the remote control unit. 32 When pressed again, ...
Owners Manual
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... lights, depending on the tone defeat mode. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are correct and whether the component's power is adjusted to "18 dB - (Maximum value of channel level)".) Input mode when playing DTS sources • Noise will be adjusted, turn on the input...
... lights, depending on the tone defeat mode. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are correct and whether the component's power is adjusted to "18 dB - (Maximum value of channel level)".) Input mode when playing DTS sources • Noise will be adjusted, turn on the input...
Owners Manual
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... output from the left and right channels is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. Select this to emphasize the sense of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can also be...
... output from the left and right channels is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. Select this to emphasize the sense of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can also be...
Owners Manual
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... unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. 1 1 When the main unit's power operation switch turn on while pressing the set's PRESET D button the unit automatically begins searching for a maximum of 40 stations. 3 Channel A1 is... preset memory operation is stored 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 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/...
... unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. 1 1 When the main unit's power operation switch turn on while pressing the set's PRESET D button the unit automatically begins searching for a maximum of 40 stations. 3 Channel A1 is... preset memory operation is stored 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 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/...