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... Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from Audyssey • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in each...
... Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from Audyssey • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in each...
Owners Manual - English
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... user to the presence of antenna-discharge unit, connection to constitute a risk of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should not be located in the operating instructions should be adhered to the product, be blocked or covered. The openings should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by placing the product on the marking label. Power Sources - This plug...
... user to the presence of antenna-discharge unit, connection to constitute a risk of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should not be located in the operating instructions should be adhered to the product, be blocked or covered. The openings should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by placing the product on the marking label. Power Sources - This plug...
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... Auto Setup 20 a Auto Setup 20, 21 s Error Messages 21 System Setup Operations 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29, 30 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30 Direct Playback 30 Parameter Surround Parameter 31 Tone Control 32 Room EQ 33 RESTORER 33 Night Mode 33 Information a Status 34 s Audio Input Signal 34 IN Subwoofer Level 26 A7 Auto Preset Memory 27 A8 Antenna Aiming 27 Option Setup 27 a Amp Assign 27 s ~ f Volume Control...
... Auto Setup 20 a Auto Setup 20, 21 s Error Messages 21 System Setup Operations 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29, 30 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30 Direct Playback 30 Parameter Surround Parameter 31 Tone Control 32 Room EQ 33 RESTORER 33 Night Mode 33 Information a Status 34 s Audio Input Signal 34 IN Subwoofer Level 26 A7 Auto Preset Memory 27 A8 Antenna Aiming 27 Option Setup 27 a Amp Assign 27 s ~ f Volume Control...
Owners Manual - English
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q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 36 Basic Operation 36 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 36 Basic Operation 36 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 37 Listening to Preset Stations 37 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 38 Basic Operation 38 Checking ...
q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 36 Basic Operation 36 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 36 Basic Operation 36 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 37 Listening to Preset Stations 37 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 38 Basic Operation 38 Checking ...
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... displayed in . o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22) Q1 SURR. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 22) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob 35) Q5 Master volume indicator Q6 AUDYSSEY indicator 33) Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator Q8 INPUT mode indicators 35) q5 w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w. t ZONE2 / REC OUT source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part...
... displayed in . o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22) Q1 SURR. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 22) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob 35) Q5 Master volume indicator Q6 AUDYSSEY indicator 33) Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator Q8 INPUT mode indicators 35) q5 w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w. t ZONE2 / REC OUT source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part...
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... main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in electric shock. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. When using a banana plug...
... main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in electric shock. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. When using a banana plug...
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Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is displayed. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to the settings, see page 23, 24. About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling...
Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is displayed. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to the settings, see page 23, 24. About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling...
Owners Manual - English
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... change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "Step 1". The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". If there is displayed, turn off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions. This is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make the following attributes are also determined at all your speakers. Auto Setup Optimize settings for best...
... change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "Step 1". The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". If there is displayed, turn off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions. This is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make the following attributes are also determined at all your speakers. Auto Setup Optimize settings for best...
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... generating accurate measurements to cancel this error message may be set for speakers with the room. microphone to select "Store" or "Cancel". speaker. • For some speakers, this calibration and clear all speakers could be compensated. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is displayed. Press ui to make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup once again for analysis. Values...
... generating accurate measurements to cancel this error message may be set for speakers with the room. microphone to select "Store" or "Cancel". speaker. • For some speakers, this calibration and clear all speakers could be compensated. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is displayed. Press ui to make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup once again for analysis. Values...
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... Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal of selectable items or adjustable...
... Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal of selectable items or adjustable...
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... source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Operating from the remote control unit a, s HDMI In Assign Adjusting with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press the TEST button. The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for the different modes are output from the analog, digital and EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A7 Auto Preset Memory A8 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals...
... source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Operating from the remote control unit a, s HDMI In Assign Adjusting with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press the TEST button. The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for the different modes are output from the analog, digital and EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A7 Auto Preset Memory A8 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals...
Owners Manual - English
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...The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are indicated in the memory the surround mode last used . Music : This mode is automatically selected. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting A2 Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting...
...The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are indicated in the memory the surround mode last used . Music : This mode is automatically selected. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting A2 Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting...
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... the STD button on the program source being played, it may not be adjusted (vpage 53, 54) to the same channels as the input signal. The sound is set to stereo music sources. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS 96/24". • For details, see page 56. • To select these surround modes using only the front speakers or headphones. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game...
... the STD button on the program source being played, it may not be adjusted (vpage 53, 54) to the same channels as the input signal. The sound is set to stereo music sources. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS 96/24". • For details, see page 56. • To select these surround modes using only the front speakers or headphones. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game...
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...; Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for the different surround modes (vpage 53, 54). OFF : CINEMA EQ is used . [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of the room in the PLg mode. q Press the SURR. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound...
...; Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for the different surround modes (vpage 53, 54). OFF : CINEMA EQ is used . [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of the room in the PLg mode. q Press the SURR. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound...
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... function • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the bass to obtain richer sound with normal highs. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for all compressed sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Room EQ Select the desired room equalization target. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response. : Turn...
... function • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the bass to obtain richer sound with normal highs. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for all compressed sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Room EQ Select the desired room equalization target. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response. : Turn...
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... instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to audio signal. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Switching the brightness of the respective devices.) 36 For details, refer to set the volume too high when using headphones. qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to select "SOURCE". Video Select Function Switch video...
... instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to audio signal. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Switching the brightness of the respective devices.) 36 For details, refer to set the volume too high when using headphones. qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to select "SOURCE". Video Select Function Switch video...
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... main unit and remote control unit "Input Setup" - Also switch the input source to one to which copying or playback is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. [ENTER] About the button names in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc...
... main unit and remote control unit "Input Setup" - Also switch the input source to one to which copying or playback is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. [ENTER] About the button names in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc...
Owners Manual - English
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... Enter setting - - - Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted. DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - AM / FM switching iPod CD Recorder MD Recorder Tape Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - DENON (151) - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST...
... Enter setting - - - Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted. DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - AM / FM switching iPod CD Recorder MD Recorder Tape Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - DENON (151) - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST...
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... and power indicator flashes red. remote control unit. • The batteries are assigned and the settable input modes do not unit to fully cool down, then turn on, or turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. For details, read appear on display. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. speaker cables is not proper. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting...
... and power indicator flashes red. remote control unit. • The batteries are assigned and the settable input modes do not unit to fully cool down, then turn on, or turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. For details, read appear on display. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. speaker cables is not proper. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting...
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...8226; Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-688. refer to the DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is assigned to bitstream. No picture appears with HDMI connections. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. mode. • The surround back speaker's • Check the setting and change it power amplifier is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. For details, is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or...
...8226; Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-688. refer to the DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is assigned to bitstream. No picture appears with HDMI connections. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. mode. • The surround back speaker's • Check the setting and change it power amplifier is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. For details, is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or...