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... that all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that the following before connecting and...
... that all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that the following before connecting and...
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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 a 75...
.... • 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 a 75...
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.... (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.) Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks • When marking connections, also refer to the equipment's instruction manuals. B Connecting a DVD player or video disc player (VDP) DVD/VDP • Connect the DVD player's or video disc player's S- TV or satellite broadcast tuner VIDEO...
.... (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.) Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks • When marking connections, also refer to the equipment's instruction manuals. B Connecting a DVD player or video disc player (VDP) DVD/VDP • Connect the DVD player's or video disc player's S- TV or satellite broadcast tuner 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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... level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -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 L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left) ...button (right) button (down) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SR -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left) button...
... level. (Initial) AUTO-SB -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 L channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SL -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left) ...button (right) button (down) button to switch to the subwoofer channel level (manual mode). Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level. (Initial) AUTO-SR -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (left) button...
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...8226; TUNER can be operated when the switch is compatible with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3...decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - 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 with a wide range of infrared controlled...
...8226; TUNER can be operated when the switch is compatible with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 27 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3...decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - 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 with a wide range of infrared controlled...
Owners Manual
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... position, 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 (...: • 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 (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 29
... position, 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 (...: • 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 (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 29
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... display VOL +, - : Volume up /down 5. 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...
... display VOL +, - : Volume up /down 5. 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...
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... 1) Table 1 No. CD 1 TAPE 2 CDR/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 31 By default, nothing is a function allowing you want 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.
... 1) Table 1 No. CD 1 TAPE 2 CDR/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 31 By default, nothing is a function allowing you want 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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... source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value of -70 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are played in steps of...
... source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value of -70 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are played in steps of...
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... unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround parameters according to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Example: DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. (Main...
... unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround parameters according to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Example: DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. (Main...
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... a maximum of 40 stations. 3 Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto 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... 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 tune in the preset memory at preset channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1...
... a maximum of 40 stations. 3 Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto 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... 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 tune in the preset memory at preset channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1...
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... FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in . Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off. 52 The frequency changes continuously when the...
... FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in . Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off. 52 The frequency changes continuously when the...
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... control unit. 2 Watching the display, press the PRESET D (+) or H (-) button to 4. 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 the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat...
... control unit. 2 Watching the display, press the PRESET D (+) or H (-) button to 4. 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 the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat...
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... diagram at the left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for your system according to 90 cm) As seen from the side 120° Surround speakers As seen from above ...distance than the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround...
... diagram at the left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for your system according to 90 cm) As seen from the side 120° Surround speakers As seen from above ...distance than the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround...
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... between "bit stream" and "(convert to the instruction manual of up to the player's operating instructions. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on stereo VCRs, as well as stereo signals. • Various parameters can also be played on the AVR-1604/684, switch the DVD player's output mode to "5.1"...for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-1604/684. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. ENGLISH Surround ...
... between "bit stream" and "(convert to the instruction manual of up to the player's operating instructions. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on stereo VCRs, as well as stereo signals. • Various parameters can also be played on the AVR-1604/684, switch the DVD player's output mode to "5.1"...for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-1604/684. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. ENGLISH Surround ...
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...in DTS. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other formats. DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-1604/684, or ...played. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CD players that are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of DTS-encoded DVDs. "DTS","DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of these signals is input to the AVR-1604/684, the surround mode is ...
...in DTS. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other formats. DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-1604/684, or ...played. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CD players that are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of DTS-encoded DVDs. "DTS","DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of these signals is input to the AVR-1604/684, the surround mode is ...
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... Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes also referred to as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with different surround signal recording methods, as well, because the in movie theaters since 1999. DTS-ES Extended...
... Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes also referred to as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with different surround signal recording methods, as well, because the in movie theaters since 1999. DTS-ES Extended...