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New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources ... 10-bit video encoder and decoder • 1080p video pass through *No audio support MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up to six ...measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 110W x 7ch ...
New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources ... 10-bit video encoder and decoder • 1080p video pass through *No audio support MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up to six ...measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 110W x 7ch ...
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... 28 A2 Auto Surround Mode 29 A3 Room EQ Setup 29 A4 Direct Mode Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29 Surround Playback of Default Values 23 Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 Crossover Frequency...Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 Auto Setup Preparations 19, 20 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 ...
... 28 A2 Auto Surround Mode 29 A3 Room EQ Setup 29 A4 Direct Mode Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29 Surround Playback of Default Values 23 Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 Crossover Frequency...Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 Auto Setup Preparations 19, 20 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 ...
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...Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 Specifications 60 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...(RC-1075 1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 43 Presetting 43 Operating Preset components 43 ~ 45 Punch Through Function 46
...Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this DENON product. Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 Specifications 60 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...(RC-1075 1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 o Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u i o Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 43 Presetting 43 Operating Preset components 43 ~ 45 Punch Through Function 46
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... • When inserting the batteries, be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the ... properly. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-688, the included remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be sure to do not install...space, such as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
... • When inserting the batteries, be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the ... properly. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-688, the included remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be sure to do not install...space, such as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
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... connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at w. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 22) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control... indicator 33) Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator Q8 INPUT mode indicators 35) q5 w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is properly tuned in System Setup. MODE / SURR. Front Panel W4 W3 W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 ENGLISH...
... connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at w. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 22) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control... indicator 33) Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator Q8 INPUT mode indicators 35) q5 w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is properly tuned in System Setup. MODE / SURR. Front Panel W4 W3 W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 ENGLISH...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 11 ~ 13) w Analog ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 11 ~ 13) w Analog ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q0 q w e r t Q1 Q2 y Q3 u t Q4 i Q5 o q Indicator 43) w Power buttons 35) e Tuner system buttons ... buttons 35, 49) e Tuner system buttons 36) r Test tone button (TEST 24, 25) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 35) y Surround mode buttons 29, 30) u System setup button (SYSTEM 22) i Surround parameter button (PARA 31) o Enter button (ENT 44) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT 35) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 22) NOTE If...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Q0 q w e r t Q1 Q2 y Q3 u t Q4 i Q5 o q Indicator 43) w Power buttons 35) e Tuner system buttons ... buttons 35, 49) e Tuner system buttons 36) r Test tone button (TEST 24, 25) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 35) y Surround mode buttons 29, 30) u System setup button (SYSTEM 22) i Surround parameter button (PARA 31) o Enter button (ENT 44) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT 35) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 22) NOTE If...
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... Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections...connection cables. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688.
... Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections...connection cables. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688.
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... to anything other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-688 to a monitor. • The AVR-688's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. S S S - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically...
... to anything other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-688 to a monitor. • The AVR-688's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. S S S - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically...
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... set may be damaged. Turn the power off and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to the left (L) and right (R) channels ...is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. 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...
... set may be damaged. Turn the power off and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to the left (L) and right (R) channels ...is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. 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...
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...versions, allowing connection to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to a device equipped with which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on... this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to the AVR-688's HDMI input connector are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI...
...versions, allowing connection to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is compatible with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to a device equipped with which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on... this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to the AVR-688's HDMI input connector are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI...
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...For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make the settings at "System Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only... "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" -
...For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make the settings at "System Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only... "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" -
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... (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 For instructions ...connect the iPod to be used . "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-688. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a...
... (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 For instructions ...connect the iPod to be used . "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-688. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a...
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...the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable... must be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT →...
...the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable... must be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT →...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used . Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to be sure to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used . Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR ENGLISH Connections to interconnect correctly.
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used . Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to be sure to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used . Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR ENGLISH Connections to interconnect correctly.
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...channel Output connectors Connect the cables to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 38, 39). All rights reserved. 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "...best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna,...
...channel Output connectors Connect the cables to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 38, 39). All rights reserved. 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "...best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna,...
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... Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. b. Push the lever. 2. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting a. Connection of any stable surface. Return the lever. Bend in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be...
... Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. b. Push the lever. 2. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting a. Connection of any stable surface. Return the lever. Bend in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be...
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... respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47 ~ 49). 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is produced. •...
... respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47 ~ 49). 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is produced. •...
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... · Power On Level · Mute Level • 2ch Direct/Stereo • Auto Surround Mode • Room EQ Setup • Direct Mode Setup • Remote ID Setup Parameter (vpage 31 ~ 33) n Surround Parameter • MODE • CINEMA EQ • D.COMP • LFE •... Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 29) n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27) • HDMI In Assign • Digital In ...
... · Power On Level · Mute Level • 2ch Direct/Stereo • Auto Surround Mode • Room EQ Setup • Direct Mode Setup • Remote ID Setup Parameter (vpage 31 ~ 33) n Surround Parameter • MODE • CINEMA EQ • D.COMP • LFE •... Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 29) n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27) • HDMI In Assign • Digital In ...
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...174; optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup MASTER VOLUME ui [Front] ENTER, o MASTER VOLUME uio ENTER [Rear] uio ENTER • Audyssey ...hand. For best results, it in Example q. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to . Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to hold it is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple...
...174; optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup MASTER VOLUME ui [Front] ENTER, o MASTER VOLUME uio ENTER [Rear] uio ENTER • Audyssey ...hand. For best results, it in Example q. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to . Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to hold it is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple...