Literature/Product Sheet
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... AAC (*2), MP3, WAV, FLAC for audio and JPEG for photos • Internet Radio You can access a list of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that already has network connectivity and you can also use the ASD-3W to wirelessly connect or the ASD-3N to the ASD... German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability of your favorite music channels without a PC. • GUI (Graphical User Interface) operationsuch as changing TV channels or switching inputs. However, the 3rd and 4th generation iPod (with album artwork via remote and playback music,...
... AAC (*2), MP3, WAV, FLAC for audio and JPEG for photos • Internet Radio You can access a list of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that already has network connectivity and you can also use the ASD-3W to wirelessly connect or the ASD-3N to the ASD... German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability of your favorite music channels without a PC. • GUI (Graphical User Interface) operationsuch as changing TV channels or switching inputs. However, the 3rd and 4th generation iPod (with album artwork via remote and playback music,...
HDMI Specifications Guide
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HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-988 AVR-888 AVR-788 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-688 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/... Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio Support Yes No No No DVD-Audio Support Yes Yes Yes No Multi-Channel PCM 24bit/192kHz Audio - Max Channels 7.1 7.1 7.1 No Supported SACD Support Yes No No No CEC - Consumer Electronics Command Support No No No No Deep ...
HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON Retail AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR-988 AVR-888 AVR-788 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater AVR-688 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/24, 30 & 60fps 1080p/... Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio Support Yes No No No DVD-Audio Support Yes Yes Yes No Multi-Channel PCM 24bit/192kHz Audio - Max Channels 7.1 7.1 7.1 No Supported SACD Support Yes No No No CEC - Consumer Electronics Command Support No No No No Deep ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...for zone 2 • Remote in/out Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources • Auto ... design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory ...
...for zone 2 • Remote in/out Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources • Auto ... design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu... 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, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30 Direct Playback 30 Parameter Surround Parameter 31 Tone...
... 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu... 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, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30 Direct Playback 30 Parameter Surround Parameter 31 Tone...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 After reading them for future reference. Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 Specifications 60...Operations and Functions Other Operations 41 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode 41 Convenient Functions 41 Channel Level 41 Quick Select Function 42 Personal Memory Plus Function 42 Last Function Memory 42 Backup Memory 42 ...
...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 After reading them for future reference. Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 Specifications 60...Operations and Functions Other Operations 41 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode 41 Convenient Functions 41 Channel Level 41 Quick Select Function 42 Personal Memory Plus Function 42 Last Function Memory 42 Backup Memory 42 ...
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...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 properly tuned in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . (Off when ... Remote control sensor 3) W9 SHIFT button 37) W2 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button 41, 49) E0 PRESET CHANNEL buttons 37) W3 SOURCE SELECT knob 35) E1 TUNING buttons 36) W4 SOURCE button 35) E2 VIDEO SELECT...mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at w.
...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 properly tuned in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . (Off when ... Remote control sensor 3) W9 SHIFT button 37) W2 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button 41, 49) E0 PRESET CHANNEL buttons 37) W3 SOURCE SELECT knob 35) E1 TUNING buttons 36) W4 SOURCE button 35) E2 VIDEO SELECT...mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed at w.
Owners Manual - English
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... Remote control signal transmitter Q1 Master volume control buttons 35, 49) Q2 MUTING button 36, 49) Q3 NIGHT button 33) Q4 STATUS button 34) Q5 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 22, 41) [ Rear ] q t w y u e i o Q0 r Q1 ENGLISH q ZONE2 power buttons 49) w Source select buttons 35, 49) e Tuner system buttons 36) r Test...
... Remote control signal transmitter Q1 Master volume control buttons 35, 49) Q2 MUTING button 36, 49) Q3 NIGHT button 33) Q4 STATUS button 34) Q5 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 22, 41) [ Rear ] q t w y u e i o Q0 r Q1 ENGLISH q ZONE2 power buttons 49) w Source select buttons 35, 49) e Tuner system buttons 36) r Test...
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... connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. For details, refer to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). •...
... connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. For details, refer to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). •...
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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 S S S SURROUND CENTER L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S - - - - - - - - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other ...
... 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 S S S SURROUND CENTER L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S - - - - - - - - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other ...
Owners Manual - English
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... off and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off and improve ventilation around the set nor in such a way that they do not stick out of 6 to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . NOTE...circuit is activated, the speaker output is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-688, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to 16 Ω/ohms. When ...
... off and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off and improve ventilation around the set nor in such a way that they do not stick out of 6 to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . NOTE...circuit is activated, the speaker output is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-688, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to 16 Ω/ohms. When ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to be indicated differently on your monitor. DVD Player • Connect the cables to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (..., make the settings at "System Setup" - Monitor 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be transferred with a single cable.
...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to be indicated differently on your monitor. DVD Player • Connect the cables to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (..., make the settings at "System Setup" - Monitor 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be transferred with a single cable.
Owners Manual - English
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"Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → ... 47*%&0 065 LR LR Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi...
"Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. "Input Setup" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → ... 47*%&0 065 LR LR Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi...
Owners Manual - English
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Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to be used . CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 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 used . CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used .
Owners Manual - English
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...To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors Connect the cables to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 38, 39). All rights reserved. 15 IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to... 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 EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to be connected in the same...
...To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors Connect the cables to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 38, 39). All rights reserved. 15 IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to... 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 EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to be connected in the same...
Owners Manual - English
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... strongly recommended to . MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the surround back speaker channels is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to measure 6 positions so that the path from this position to the speakers is small...
... strongly recommended to . MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the surround back speaker channels is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to measure 6 positions so that the path from this position to the speakers is small...
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...setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Front and Center speakers Step3: Calculation Step4: Check Step5: Store • If the results are not as ..., "Sp Detect Check" is recommended to the 3rd point and press o. • Measures the 3rd measurement position. Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Subwoofer Surround and Surround back speakers NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages...
...setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Front and Center speakers Step3: Calculation Step4: Check Step5: Store • If the results are not as ..., "Sp Detect Check" is recommended to the 3rd point and press o. • Measures the 3rd measurement position. Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Subwoofer Surround and Surround back speakers NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages...
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... surroundings are different from the R channel when only one channel of speakers connected. If you have completed measurements in which the speakers are sure that should be displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. "Calculate" is displayed when you are made . To complete Step 2 in the AVR-688 or cancelled. If changes are...
... surroundings are different from the R channel when only one channel of speakers connected. If you have completed measurements in which the speakers are sure that should be displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. "Calculate" is displayed when you are made . To complete Step 2 in the AVR-688 or cancelled. If changes are...
Owners Manual - English
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...Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). Yes :Select this when a subwoofer is set when "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" - Subwoofer Select subwoofer ...Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the ... ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected.
...Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). Yes :Select this when a subwoofer is set when "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" - Subwoofer Select subwoofer ...Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the ... ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected.
Owners Manual - English
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... ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22) 24 When using . • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set to no more than 20 ft. A7 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from which test tone is output. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various...
... ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22) 24 When using . • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set to no more than 20 ft. A7 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from which test tone is output. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various...
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... COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 w Use the o p button to "None" in the STANDARD mode. To adjust the channel level separately for all speakers. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1 DVD e When the adjustments are not displayed. • When... "Channel Level" is output from the various speakers. The adjusted levels for the different modes are not output to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input ...
... COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 w Use the o p button to "None" in the STANDARD mode. To adjust the channel level separately for all speakers. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1 DVD e When the adjustments are not displayed. • When... "Channel Level" is output from the various speakers. The adjusted levels for the different modes are not output to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input ...