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...Function Preset Memory Remote Controller The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to make highquality digital recordings directly from other parameters so that automatically remembers the surround mode you last used for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you...operating ease. 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 includes 1 set of video audio and digital optical input terminals...
...Function Preset Memory Remote Controller The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to make highquality digital recordings directly from other parameters so that automatically remembers the surround mode you last used for all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you...operating ease. 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 includes 1 set of video audio and digital optical input terminals...
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... b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this instructions 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 Pay attention to the ...the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this first 8 m Setting up the System 17~26 ⁄1 Remote Control Unit...
... b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this instructions 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 Pay attention to the ...the DENON A/V Surround receiver. AUX terminal The AVR-1604/684's front panel is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this first 8 m Setting up the System 17~26 ⁄1 Remote Control Unit...
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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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Step 3 (page 17 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to 26) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER...
Step 3 (page 17 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to 26) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER...
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...terminal. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is used independently without turning the power of the this terminal. • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords ...the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, the remotecontrollable devices in generating hum or other noise. • Noise or humming may be controlled from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. If this happens, turn on setting this unit. Refer to audio...
...terminal. (Refer to page 14.) Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is used independently without turning the power of the this terminal. • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords ...the MAIN ROOM and ANOTHER ROOM, the remotecontrollable devices in generating hum or other noise. • Noise or humming may be controlled from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. If this happens, turn on setting this unit. Refer to audio...
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....) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown by the arrow...
....) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown by the arrow...
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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 settings made up can be selected for the surround speakers. 18 The changes ...
... 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 settings made up can be selected for the surround speakers. 18 The changes ...
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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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... the position for CD changers only) 3. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. While this remote control. 1. 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 ...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 with this...
... the position for CD changers only) 3. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. While this remote control. 1. 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 ...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 with this...
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...as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 28 Refer 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. ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset ...
...as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 28 Refer 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. ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset ...
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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 ... : Return SETUP : 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 (cue) 3 :...
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 ... : Return SETUP : 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 (cue) 3 :...
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... 1 second. When pressed again, the power turns off . Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the time the power operation switch is output. Press the SPEAKER A or... the display turns off , the standby mode is set to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is due 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...
... 1 second. When pressed again, the power turns off . Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the time the power operation switch is output. Press the SPEAKER A or... the display turns off , the standby mode is set to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is due 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...
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...ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the analog input jacks are being input. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the digital and analog input jacks... played in the this mode, the types of digital signals is selected automatically upon playback. 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...
...ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the analog input jacks are being input. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the digital and analog input jacks... played in the this mode, the types of digital signals is selected automatically upon playback. 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...
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... the tone defeat mode. The volume level is pressed. 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 master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to +12 dB...
... the tone defeat mode. The volume level is pressed. 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 master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to +12 dB...
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..., 1 the display can be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to change ...function • Use this switch 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 The display brightness changes in four steps...
..., 1 the display can be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to change ...function • Use this switch 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 The display brightness changes in four steps...
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... connected to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be set to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is set for any input source. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN jacks are connected and set... the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on the tape or video deck. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks. 36...
... connected to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be set to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is set for any input source. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN jacks are connected and set... the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on the tape or video deck. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks. 36...
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...DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes. (Main unit) 2 Press the TEST TONE button. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) Test tones are output from the different speakers. ENGLISH 13 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with ... automatically stored in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again...
...DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes. (Main unit) 2 Press the TEST TONE button. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) Test tones are output from the different speakers. ENGLISH 13 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with ... automatically stored in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again...
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...level of channel level 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 the selected speaker... can be adjusted within the range of +12 to adjust. (Remote control unit) 2 The channel switches as (described) below each...
...level of channel level 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 the selected speaker... can be adjusted within the range of +12 to adjust. (Remote control unit) 2 The channel switches as (described) below each...
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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 ...operating instructions, refer to the mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) MODE DOLBY PL MODE cinema MODE music or or (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The mode switches as shown below each time the button is connected. Display Light 1 2 1 ENGLISH 2 ...
... 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 ...operating instructions, refer to the mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) MODE DOLBY PL MODE cinema MODE music or or (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The mode switches as shown below each time the button is connected. Display Light 1 2 1 ENGLISH 2 ...