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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 -...; 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 (6...
New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -...; 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 (6...
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... the Power 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 Digital, DTS, ... 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 27, 28 g ~ A1 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom 28 A2 Auto Surround Mode 29 A3 Room EQ...
... the Power 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 Digital, DTS, ... 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 27, 28 g ~ A1 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom 28 A2 Auto Surround Mode 29 A3 Room EQ...
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...control (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 Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 ...with the Amp Assign Function 47, 48 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input ...
...control (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 Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 ...with the Amp Assign Function 47, 48 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on ... listed below. Operating Range of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift...inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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 the unit. • The supplied batteries...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on ... listed below. Operating Range of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift...inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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 the unit. • The supplied batteries...
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...E4 ENGLISH Q9 SIGNAL indicators W7 EXT. MODE / SURR. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is set to use them. y REC indicator Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 ... 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...
...E4 ENGLISH Q9 SIGNAL indicators W7 EXT. MODE / SURR. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is set to use them. y REC indicator Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 ... 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...
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... connectors 11) Q2 HDMI connectors 10) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 11) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 15) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 12) 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...
... connectors 11) Q2 HDMI connectors 10) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 11) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU 15) Q5 DOCK CONTROL jack 12) 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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... 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 buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 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...
... 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 buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. 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...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the respective connection items below. For details, refer to ... connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the respective connection items below. For details, refer to ... connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together...
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... Main zone High picture quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-688. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R S S S S S S S S S S S... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-688 into analog signals. ...
... Main zone High picture quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-688. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R S S S S S S S S S S S... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-688 into analog signals. ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-...output is done, plug the power cord back in electric shock. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set may rise,...the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-...output is done, plug the power cord back in electric shock. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set may rise,...the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input ...
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...not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible. • The audio and video signals input to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-688 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. In this , the sound is compatible with 30- When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped ...equipped with an HDMI connector. Input the audio signal to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals ...
...not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible. • The audio and video signals input to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-688 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. In this , the sound is compatible with 30- When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped ...equipped with an HDMI connector. Input the audio signal to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals ...
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... a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect...
... a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect...
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...the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect...015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Input Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer ...to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod...
...the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect...015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Input Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer ...to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod...
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"Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to interconnect correctly. "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable •...
"Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to interconnect correctly. "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable •...
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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 sure to interconnect correctly. 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 be used . Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used .
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be sure to interconnect correctly. 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 be used . Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used .
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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. You can be used. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688...30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-688 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc....
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. You can be used. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688...30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-688 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc....
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... AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is provided...
... AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is provided...
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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. • ...
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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...the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the subwoofer. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. Even if the listening environment.... Measurements are seated. b It is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to . 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 ...
...the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the subwoofer. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. Even if the listening environment.... Measurements are seated. b It is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to . 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 ...