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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 • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec) ... • 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 ohms) • Discrete devices for ultimate performance ...
New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec) ... • 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 ohms) • Discrete devices for ultimate performance ...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 27, 28 g ~...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 24 A7 Test Tone 24, 25 Input Setup 25 a, s HDMI In Assign 25 d ~...
...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 27, 28 g ~...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 24 A7 Test Tone 24, 25 Input Setup 25 a, s HDMI In Assign 25 d ~...
Owners Manual - English
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... for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688.
... for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688.
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... video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-688 to the sides of connector as possible. SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S - - - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be output to anything other source is compatible with the following four types of video...
... video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-688 to the sides of connector as possible. SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S - - - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be output to anything other source is compatible with the following four types of video...
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...touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to cool off ...the speaker terminal counterclockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for it to the...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 amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center ...
...touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to cool off ...the speaker terminal counterclockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for it to the...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 amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center ...
Owners Manual - English
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...8226; 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 Assign ... PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • SB CH OUT • SUBWOOFER ATT. • Subwoofer • Default • Tone Control · Tone Defeat · Bass · Treble • Room EQ • RESTORER • Night ...
...8226; 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 Assign ... PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • SB CH OUT • SUBWOOFER ATT. • Subwoofer • Default • Tone Control · Tone Defeat · Bass · Treble • Room EQ • RESTORER • Night ...
Owners Manual - English
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... placing the microphone close to the speakers is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to a seat back or wall as shown in Example...
... placing the microphone close to the speakers is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to a seat back or wall as shown in Example...
Owners Manual - English
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... • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is part of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. e Perform w repeatedly. • To measure the remaining measurement positions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone... q Press i to measure 6 for speakers in the path while the measurements are applied automatically. 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", take the ...
... • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is part of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. e Perform w repeatedly. • To measure the remaining measurement positions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone... q Press i to measure 6 for speakers in the path while the measurements are applied automatically. 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", take the ...
Owners Manual - English
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... None FR Caution:Phase SBL Cause Measures • The included setup microphone is displayed. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are necessary, make the measurements again. Press o to select "Store" or... : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are analyzed automatically to memory. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-688 or cancelled. microphone to select "Calculate". NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are stored in 5 or less positions, ...
... None FR Caution:Phase SBL Cause Measures • The included setup microphone is displayed. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are necessary, make the measurements again. Press o to select "Store" or... : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are analyzed automatically to memory. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-688 or cancelled. microphone to select "Calculate". NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are stored in 5 or less positions, ...
Owners Manual - English
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...small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "ZONE2". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Small :...Select this when using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). "Speaker Setup" - Yes :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the ...
...small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "ZONE2". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Small :...Select this when using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). "Speaker Setup" - Yes :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the ...
Owners Manual - English
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...120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that have been set to "Small" at "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is output. Auto : Press the o p button to "Small", sound below the frequency set the...from listening position to select "Auto" or "Manual". A7 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set here is output. Test Tone Start Press the o button to select "Yes", then press the o p button ...
...120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that have been set to "Small" at "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is output. Auto : Press the o p button to "Small", sound below the frequency set the...from listening position to select "Auto" or "Manual". A7 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set here is output. Test Tone Start Press the o button to select "Yes", then press the o p button ...
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IN Subwoofer Level A7 Auto Preset Memory A8 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is adjusted, ...
IN Subwoofer Level A7 Auto Preset Memory A8 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is adjusted, ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 3.Op W Input Setup W 16EXT.In SW +15 [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to the player in the EXT. Operations (vpage 22) 26 IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 15A.Delay 0ms Delay audio. A6 EXT.
... 3.Op W Input Setup W 16EXT.In SW +15 [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to the player in the EXT. Operations (vpage 22) 26 IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 15A.Delay 0ms Delay audio. A6 EXT.
Owners Manual - English
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.... Distance FL Set distance from listening position to front left speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Distance FR Set distance from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started ...entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is turned on in "Speaker Setup". ENGLISH Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Crossover Select crossover frequency from listening position to be reproduced ...
.... Distance FL Set distance from listening position to front left speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Distance FR Set distance from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. Getting Started ...entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is turned on in "Speaker Setup". ENGLISH Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Crossover Select crossover frequency from listening position to be reproduced ...
Owners Manual - English
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... effect. ROCK ARENA : T his mode is the mode for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. MATRIX : T his mode is for playing in an arena. Sound is displayed when "Surround Parameter" - z1: "5CH STEREO" is output from among... 7 DENON original surround modes. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in a jazz club. "SB CH OUT" is selected depends on the input signal...
... effect. ROCK ARENA : T his mode is the mode for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. MATRIX : T his mode is for playing in an arena. Sound is displayed when "Surround Parameter" - z1: "5CH STEREO" is output from among... 7 DENON original surround modes. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in a jazz club. "SB CH OUT" is selected depends on the input signal...
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...when playing audio signal. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). ... The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels. "Speaker Setup" setting. OFF : The subwoofer is not used . The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - "Speaker ...
...when playing audio signal. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). ... The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels. "Speaker Setup" setting. OFF : The subwoofer is not used . The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - "Speaker ...
Owners Manual - English
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... remote control unit 41 To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage 36). 4 Start recording. b "OFF" can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is pressed. 3 Use o p to suit your taste, as well. • In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit's ZONE2 mode buttons cannot be...
... remote control unit 41 To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage 36). 4 Start recording. b "OFF" can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is pressed. 3 Use o p to suit your taste, as well. • In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit's ZONE2 mode buttons cannot be...
Owners Manual - English
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...the sides and the rear is possible to use them. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker ...speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer Surround 45° ~ 60° speakers GAs seen from the sideH Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / ...
...the sides and the rear is possible to use them. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker ...speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer Surround 45° ~ 60° speakers GAs seen from the sideH Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / ...
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... 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels. b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in AV rooms as well. DTS Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is achieved. Patent #'s: ....© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-688 is optimized for playing music. All Rights Reserved. 51 Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are... ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front...
... 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels. b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in AV rooms as well. DTS Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is achieved. Patent #'s: ....© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-688 is optimized for playing music. All Rights Reserved. 51 Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are... ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front...
Owners Manual - English
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NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when "Surround Parameter" - DELAY TIME A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A Subwoofer S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 53 "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" or "PL" (vpage 31). "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 31). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-...
NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when "Surround Parameter" - DELAY TIME A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A Subwoofer S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 53 "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" or "PL" (vpage 31). "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 31). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-...