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...-1R supports iPods equipped with the Dock Connector Port. The ASD-1R lets you to control your iPod with your Denon remote controller that came with a system connector Please visit http://blog.denon.com/asd-1r/ for iPod® ASD-1R s Playback with 'Command and Control' of Denon's component. (This feature is only available when connected to...
...-1R supports iPods equipped with the Dock Connector Port. The ASD-1R lets you to control your iPod with your Denon remote controller that came with a system connector Please visit http://blog.denon.com/asd-1r/ for iPod® ASD-1R s Playback with 'Command and Control' of Denon's component. (This feature is only available when connected to...
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...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 Setup 29 A4 Direct Mode Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29 ... Getting Started Accessories 2 Cautions on Handling 3 Cautions on Installation 3 About the Remote Control Unit 3 Inserting the Batteries 3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit 3 Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 Speaker...
...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 Setup 29 A4 Direct Mode Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29 ... Getting Started Accessories 2 Cautions on Handling 3 Cautions on Installation 3 About the Remote Control Unit 3 Inserting the Batteries 3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit 3 Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 Speaker...
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... 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for North America model only 1 r Service station 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 q Owner...
... 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for North America model only 1 r Service station 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 q Owner...
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...° 30° NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed 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 sure to some of the ...in these instructions may differ from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. If this unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and ...
...° 30° NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed 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 sure to some of the ...in these instructions may differ from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. If this unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and ...
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.... t ZONE2 / REC OUT source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. 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 ENTER... 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 properly tuned in System Setup. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui ...
.... t ZONE2 / REC OUT source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. 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 ENTER... 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 properly tuned in System Setup. PARA button 31) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui ...
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... 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 15) r REMOTE CONTROL jack 17) t PRE OUT connector 9) y ZONE2 connectors 17) u AC OUTLETS 17) i Power cord 17) o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9, 47) Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA...
... 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 15) r REMOTE CONTROL jack 17) t PRE OUT connector 9) y ZONE2 connectors 17) u AC OUTLETS 17) i Power cord 17) o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9, 47) Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA...
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..., 49) t System buttons 40, 44) y Video select button (V. SELECT 36) u Cursor buttons (uio p 22) i DIMMER button 36) o Mode selector switches 36) Q0 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...
..., 49) t System buttons 40, 44) y Video select button (V. SELECT 36) u Cursor buttons (uio p 22) i DIMMER button 36) o Mode selector switches 36) Q0 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...
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... power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are described...been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog ...
... power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are described...been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-688. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog ...
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...8 speakers and a monitor. 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... 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. NOTE • HDMI signals...
...8 speakers and a monitor. 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... 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. NOTE • HDMI signals...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-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 ... may be sure to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in the connections, the set is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-688, and be damaged. Protection circuit If speakers with the...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-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 ... may be sure to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in the connections, the set is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-688, and be damaged. Protection circuit If speakers with the...
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...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 an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable. Input the audio signal to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688... is compatible with a single cable. b The AVR-688 can be controlled from the HDMI output connector. b The AVR-688 is compatible with other than one on the AVR-688. Normal playback may not be possible when ...
...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 an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable. Input the audio signal to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. b The AVR-688... is compatible with a single cable. b The AVR-688 can be controlled from the HDMI output connector. b The AVR-688 is compatible with other than one on the AVR-688. Normal playback may not be possible when ...
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..." (vpage 25). 11 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. •...connections, the video and audio signals can be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" -
..." (vpage 25). 11 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. •...connections, the video and audio signals can be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connect the cables to be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" -
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... settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - For instructions on the... . "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-688. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at...
... settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - For instructions on the... . "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-688. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at...
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"Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 ...same type as the cable used to interconnect correctly. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN ...
"Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 ...same type as the cable used to interconnect correctly. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be sure to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN ...
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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 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 .
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 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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...; The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the remote control unit and select "EXT.... the operating instructions 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 •...
...; The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the remote control unit and select "EXT.... the operating instructions 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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... cable ground shall be connected directly. With the antenna attached to the AM antenna terminals. Push the lever. 2. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Insert the conductor. 3. NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is provided...
... cable ground shall be connected directly. With the antenna attached to the AM antenna terminals. Push the lever. 2. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Insert the conductor. 3. NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is provided...
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... humming or noise is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in audio devices. 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...
... humming or noise is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in audio devices. 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...
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... (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 •... Yes< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. 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.
... (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 •... Yes< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. 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.
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...that the path from this position to hold it is small as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. 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 •...q. b It is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at ear height on the main unit and remote control unit 19 Measurements are seated. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to . Be sure that the ...
...that the path from this position to hold it is small as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. 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 •...q. b It is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at ear height on the main unit and remote control unit 19 Measurements are seated. About the main listening position (*M) The main listening position refers to . Be sure that the ...