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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 .../AAC compressed audio formats 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...• 1080p video pass through *No audio support MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone 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 .../AAC compressed audio formats 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...• 1080p video pass through *No audio support MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment.
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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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...Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the... list 1 t Remote 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
...Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the... list 1 t Remote 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
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q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~...176; 30° NOTE The set to the standby mode. as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once...insert them as quickly as possible. 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 in the battery compartment. If this unit in a...
q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~...176; 30° NOTE The set to the standby mode. as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once...insert them as quickly as possible. 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 in the battery compartment. If this unit in a...
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...clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22) Q1 SURR. The Setup item number is displayed 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. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in System Setup. IN button 35) W0 ...
...clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22) Q1 SURR. The Setup item number is displayed 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. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in System Setup. IN button 35) W0 ...
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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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... bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. 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. NOTE •...
... bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. 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. NOTE •...
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...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. • Component input video signals cannot be output 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 ...
...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. • Component input video signals cannot be output 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 ...
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...wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of the...speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. ... activating the protection circuit. Doing so could result in electric shock. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and...
...wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of the...speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. ... activating the protection circuit. Doing so could result in electric shock. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and...
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... connector. When using the HDMI connectors, but depending on which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on the AVR-688. b The AVR-688 is output from the monitor connected using a DVI cable, no audio signals are not output if the input video signals do ...3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be connected to a device equipped with a single cable. and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-688 can be transferred with...
... connector. When using the HDMI connectors, but depending on which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on the AVR-688. b The AVR-688 is output from the monitor connected using a DVI cable, no audio signals are not output if the input video signals do ...3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be connected to a device equipped with a single cable. and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-688 can be transferred with...
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... component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 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...
... component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 Monitor 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the...
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... the cables to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-688. "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to...
... the cables to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-688. "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to...
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... In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the... → Video cable • When using a optical cable for the video connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0...
... In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the... → Video cable • When using a optical cable for the video connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0...
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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 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to interconnect correctly. 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 be used .
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 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR 14 Video Camera / Game Console Connect the cables to interconnect correctly. 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 be used .
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...; XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector •...
...; XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-688's EXT. DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector •...
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... installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connection of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna...
... installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connection of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna...
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... installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to play a different program source in audio devices. NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. 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. •...
... installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to play a different program source in audio devices. NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. 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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...8226; Video Convert • Audio Delay • EXT. Currently selected line IN Subwoofer Level • Auto Preset Memory • Antenna Aiming n Option Setup (vpage 27 ~ 29) • Amp Assign • Volume Control · Volume Limit · 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 • CENTER ...
...8226; Video Convert • Audio Delay • EXT. Currently selected line IN Subwoofer Level • Auto Preset Memory • Antenna Aiming n Option Setup (vpage 27 ~ 29) • Amp Assign • Volume Control · Volume Limit · 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 • CENTER ...
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... manual adjustments to the most central position where one or more effective correction. 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 •...Assign" to define how the amplifier for the subwoofer. "Auto Set Start" is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the surround back speaker channels is displayed. Be sure ...
... manual adjustments to the most central position where one or more effective correction. 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 •...Assign" to define how the amplifier for the subwoofer. "Auto Set Start" is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the surround back speaker channels is displayed. Be sure ...