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... Spanish, German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that you purchase the ASD-1R, currently available. Multi language for both GUI and Meta Data are ... Apple iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack that fits your iPod model (separately available from your iPod, Denon recommends that already has network connectivity and you just want to enjoy music from Apple Inc.) in ... to get music, photos and playlists come from your iPod sound better, you can access a list of your home audio system.
... Spanish, German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that you purchase the ASD-1R, currently available. Multi language for both GUI and Meta Data are ... Apple iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack that fits your iPod model (separately available from your iPod, Denon recommends that already has network connectivity and you just want to enjoy music from Apple Inc.) in ... to get music, photos and playlists come from your iPod sound better, you can access a list of your home audio system.
Literature/Product Sheet
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... 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 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... MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound.
... 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 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... MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring • Up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound.
Owners Manual - English
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...Operations 49 Turning the Power On and Off 49 Selecting the Input Source 49 Adjusting the Volume 49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for North America model only 1 r Service station list ... 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 q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's ...
...Operations 49 Turning the Power On and Off 49 Selecting the Input Source 49 Adjusting the Volume 49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for North America model only 1 r Service station list ... 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 q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for purchasing this owner's ...
Owners Manual - English
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.../DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be connected to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-688 is possible using the HDMI connectors, but depending on the combination of the AVR-688's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has... a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. In this , the sound is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection ...
.../DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be connected to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-688 is possible using the HDMI connectors, but depending on the combination of the AVR-688's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has... a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. In this , the sound is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection ...
Owners Manual - English
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... to be indicated differently on your monitor. "Input Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP...
... to be indicated differently on your monitor. "Input Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-688, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-688's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP...
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...channels is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is used (vpage 27). 3 ... control unit Button name only: Buttons on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more listeners are performed by ...
...channels is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is used (vpage 27). 3 ... control unit Button name only: Buttons on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more listeners are performed by ...
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...automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for speakers in room, these sounds. • Operating MASTER VOLUME during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. If an error message appears during the measurements... volume after "Step 1". 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 will cause inaccurate readings. • Quiet the listening environment before beginning measurements and refrain ...
...automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for speakers in room, these sounds. • Operating MASTER VOLUME during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. If an error message appears during the measurements... volume after "Step 1". 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 will cause inaccurate readings. • Quiet the listening environment before beginning measurements and refrain ...
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...subwoofers, etc). Values that are different from the R channel when only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the actual distance may be completed due to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. After checking,...8226; Displayed speaker connected with built-in which the speakers are quiter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is properly connected. If you have completed measurements in the AVR-688 or cancelled. This is because filters add electrical delay to select "Calculate". After addressing any device ...
...subwoofers, etc). Values that are different from the R channel when only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the actual distance may be completed due to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. After checking,...8226; Displayed speaker connected with built-in which the speakers are quiter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is properly connected. If you have completed measurements in the AVR-688 or cancelled. This is because filters add electrical delay to select "Calculate". After addressing any device ...
Owners Manual - English
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"Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 23). • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set here is output. The cut bass sound is cut from the sound output. Out put the test tone. Manual : P ress the u i button to select the speaker, then press the o p ...Op Q Speaker Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that have been set to the measured distance. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft : Settable in units of the...
"Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 23). • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set here is output. The cut bass sound is cut from the sound output. Out put the test tone. Manual : P ress the u i button to select the speaker, then press the o p ...Op Q Speaker Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that have been set to the measured distance. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft : Settable in units of the...
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..."). Select according to the player in the EXT. This cannot be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with the sound. DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting Component video1 DVD/HDP Component video2 TV/CBL Component video3 VCR ENGLISH A5 Audio Delay...
..."). Select according to the player in the EXT. This cannot be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with the sound. DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting Component video1 DVD/HDP Component video2 TV/CBL Component video3 VCR ENGLISH A5 Audio Delay...
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...E 3 P.On LAST E 4 Mute FULL Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp Operations (vpage 22) 27 a...see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47, 48). Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. This makes it possible to output sound to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 17 Preset W < TER:3 Option Setup Make various other ...
...E 3 P.On LAST E 4 Mute FULL Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp Operations (vpage 22) 27 a...see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47, 48). Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. This makes it possible to output sound to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 17 Preset W < TER:3 Option Setup Make various other ...
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...-Zone Information Troubleshooting Power On Level This sets the volume set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) LFE+Main : S elect subwoofer signal. Front Select front speaker size...
...-Zone Information Troubleshooting Power On Level This sets the volume set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) LFE+Main : S elect subwoofer signal. Front Select front speaker size...
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...1 [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 Surround Modes Standard Playback This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in DTS NEO:6 for playback.... : This mode is suited for music sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. The mode switches each input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E ... This is no need to make settings. When using the AVR-688 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. OFF : Do not memorize settings. A4 Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use ...
...1 [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 Surround Modes Standard Playback This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in DTS NEO:6 for playback.... : This mode is suited for music sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. The mode switches each input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E ... This is no need to make settings. When using the AVR-688 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. OFF : Do not memorize settings. A4 Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use ...
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The surround parameters can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : T his mode lets you add a...live concert in a jazz club. z2 : T his mode is for playing in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z1: "5CH STEREO" is ...When playing sources recorded in monaural in stereo. The mode switches each time the button is output from all speakers. Sound is pressed. 30 VIDEO GAME : T his mode is pressed. • Depending on the remote control unit. Direct...
The surround parameters can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : T his mode lets you add a...live concert in a jazz club. z2 : T his mode is for playing in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z1: "5CH STEREO" is ...When playing sources recorded in monaural in stereo. The mode switches each time the button is output from all speakers. Sound is pressed. 30 VIDEO GAME : T his mode is pressed. • Depending on the remote control unit. Direct...
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... • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time to surround channels, for games. OFF : CINEMA EQ is only displayed for movie sources. ...software. w Press the u i button to select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. GAME : Surround sound mode optimized for wider sound. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of the room in the PLg mode. NOTE "ROOM SIZE" does not indicate the size of movie ...
... • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time to surround channels, for games. OFF : CINEMA EQ is only displayed for movie sources. ...software. w Press the u i button to select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. GAME : Surround sound mode optimized for wider sound. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of the room in the PLg mode. NOTE "ROOM SIZE" does not indicate the size of movie ...
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... high frequency range (treble). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB "Bass" and "Treble" can be set to "OFF". NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. PLIIx CINEMA z1 : Decoded in the DIRECT mode. OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items...
... high frequency range (treble). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB "Bass" and "Treble" can be set to "OFF". NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. PLIIx CINEMA z1 : Decoded in the DIRECT mode. OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items...
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... HQ): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. The default setting for the human ear to conditions near those of the original sound before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to "OFF". All others are hard for "iPod" is selected, ... of volume of the speakers for compressed sources with normal highs. OFF LOW MID HIGH When the surround mode is set to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" can be taken again to include the newly-added speakers. • When using...
... HQ): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. The default setting for the human ear to conditions near those of the original sound before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to "OFF". All others are hard for "iPod" is selected, ... of volume of the speakers for compressed sources with normal highs. OFF LOW MID HIGH When the surround mode is set to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" can be taken again to include the newly-added speakers. • When using...
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... [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to hear. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to operate. ...brightness of the respective devices.) 36 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones ...
... [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to hear. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to operate. ...brightness of the respective devices.) 36 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones ...
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... is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to comply with applicable copyright legislation. • With the ... (vpage 26) • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. •... the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating ...or playback is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. and other countries. Try connecting again. b The iPod may not...
... is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to comply with applicable copyright legislation. • With the ... (vpage 26) • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. •... the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating ...or playback is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. and other countries. Try connecting again. b The iPod may not...
Owners Manual - English
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... 2] to "ZONE2". "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). 49 Press [MUTING]. The source selected for the zone to be adjusted only when "ZONE2" is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unitH Press , then turn . Press [SOURCE SELECT]. "Option Setup" - GOperation on the remote control...
... 2] to "ZONE2". "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). 49 Press [MUTING]. The source selected for the zone to be adjusted only when "ZONE2" is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unitH Press , then turn . Press [SOURCE SELECT]. "Option Setup" - GOperation on the remote control...