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... 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 Specifications 60 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
... 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 Specifications 60 List of preset codes End of this DENON product. After reading them for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
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...to operate 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 in use for verifying operation. ... 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... unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may differ from the power outlet. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting ...
...to operate 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 in use for verifying operation. ... 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... unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may differ from the power outlet. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • ... 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. The Setup item number is displayed in . y REC indicator Lights while selecting...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • ... 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. The Setup item number is displayed in . y REC indicator Lights while selecting...
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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 audio connectors (AUDIO 11) e EXT. IN connectors ...
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 audio connectors (AUDIO 11) e EXT. IN connectors ...
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... 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) w Power buttons 35) e Tuner system buttons 37, 40) r Source select buttons 35, 49...
... 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) w Power buttons 35) e Tuner system buttons 37, 40) r Source select buttons 35, 49...
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... made on the AVR-688. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations...
... made on the AVR-688. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations...
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... from a game machine or some 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 - SURROUND BACK L ...- 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. • Component input video signals cannot be...
... from a game machine or some 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 - SURROUND BACK L ...- 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. • Component input video signals cannot be...
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...When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. If this is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in ...27). NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock. To use speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-...
...When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. If this is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in ...27). NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock. To use speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-...
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b The AVR-688 is compatible with 30- 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...HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to all components equipped with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688 is equipped for connection to a resolution with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. 10 Normal playback may not be output. • When ...
b The AVR-688 is compatible with 30- 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...HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to all components equipped with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688 is equipped for connection to a resolution with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. 10 Normal playback may not be output. • When ...
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... )%.* 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 sure to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-... sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting ...
... )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-... sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting ...
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... connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used . iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make... refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-688. "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12
... connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used . iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make... refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-688. "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12
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... connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. "Input Setup" - TV tuner "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 ... be sure to be of the same type as the cable used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to interconnect correctly.
... connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. "Input Setup" - TV tuner "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 ... be sure to be of the same type as the cable used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to interconnect correctly.
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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 be sure 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 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 be sure 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 used .
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...External decoder 46# 800'&3 '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 EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the... • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to receive the best signal. IN connectors, press the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output...
...External decoder 46# 800'&3 '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 EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the... • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to receive the best signal. IN connectors, press the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output...
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b. Connection of the panel. Push the lever. 2. Return the lever. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop ...
b. Connection of the panel. Push the lever. 2. Return the lever. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop ...
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... not use the AC outlets to plug in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49). 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. • For instructions on and off together with...
... not use the AC outlets to plug in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49). 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. • For instructions on and off together with...
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... 34) n Status n Audio Input Signal Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Operations Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21) b When the setup microphone is connected. W 1 HDMI1 DVD Q 17 T.Tone Yes< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line...
... 34) n Status n Audio Input Signal Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Operations Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21) b When the setup microphone is connected. W 1 HDMI1 DVD Q 17 T.Tone Yes< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line...
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... MultEQ® 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 MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in...
... MultEQ® 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 MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH When using a subwoofer, make the following attributes are also determined at this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Step 1 : Speaker Detection ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH When using a subwoofer, make the following attributes are also determined at this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency". Step 1 : Speaker Detection ...
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... Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup once again for an updated EQ solution. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are analyzed automatically to select ...Store" or "Cancel". Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are being stored. If you have completed measurements in the AVR-688 or cancelled. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could be direction in filters (subwoofers, etc). microphone to . •...
... Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup once again for an updated EQ solution. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are analyzed automatically to select ...Store" or "Cancel". Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are being stored. If you have completed measurements in the AVR-688 or cancelled. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could be direction in filters (subwoofers, etc). microphone to . •...