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...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 ~ h Digital In Assign 25 j iPod Assign 26 k ~ ...Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map ... s Error Messages 21 System Setup Operations 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29, 30 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30...
...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 ~ h Digital In Assign 25 j iPod Assign 26 k ~ ...Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map ... s Error Messages 21 System Setup Operations 22 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 29, 30 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30 Stereo Playback 30...
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... Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 36 Basic...
... Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 36 Basic...
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...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...when the "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 indicator This indicator lights when the ZONE2 is displayed in . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part... when the "SOURCE" is selected.) i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. w Information display e Input signal indicators r...
...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...when the "SOURCE" is selected.) u ZONE2 indicator This indicator lights when the ZONE2 is displayed in . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part... when the "SOURCE" is selected.) i Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to use them. w Information display e Input signal indicators r...
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..., 41) [ Rear ] q t w y u e i o Q0 r Q1 ENGLISH q ZONE2 power buttons 49) w Source select 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 ...
..., 41) [ Rear ] q t w y u e i o Q0 r Q1 ENGLISH q ZONE2 power buttons 49) w Source select 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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... not operate. S - - - - 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 output to anything other source is compatible with the screen surface as the video...
... not operate. S - - - - 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 output to anything other source is compatible with the screen surface as the video...
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... retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for future use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out...outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to play a different program source in audio devices. NOTE • For the audio output, use the AC outlets to the respective devices' operating instructions. • ...
... retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for future use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out...outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to play a different program source in audio devices. NOTE • For the audio output, use the AC outlets to the respective devices' operating instructions. • ...
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...Setup" - Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 To adjust the channel level separately for all the surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to the monitor. IN connectors are completed, press the TEST button W again. 2 HDMI2 TV •...
...Setup" - Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 To adjust the channel level separately for all the surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH... Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to the monitor. IN connectors are completed, press the TEST button W again. 2 HDMI2 TV •...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] k ~ A0 Component In Assign Select component video input to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 8 COMP1 DVD [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] k ~ A0 Component In Assign Select component video input to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 8 COMP1 DVD [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV...
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... is displayed. Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-688 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Operations (vpage 22)...input signal. When this function can be used for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 38). 29 Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver...input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 12AutoSurr. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in ( ). ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
... is displayed. Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-688 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Operations (vpage 22)...input signal. When this function can be used for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 38). 29 Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver...input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 12AutoSurr. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in ( ). ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
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... Press the NIGHT button. OFF LOW MID HIGH When the surround mode is set to "OFF". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Room EQ Select the desired room equalization target. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of the speakers for which "None... compressed audio signals. • This is displayed on the "Surround Parameter" and can be set when the input source is always set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be taken again to include the newly-added speakers. • When using headphones, "Room ...
... Press the NIGHT button. OFF LOW MID HIGH When the surround mode is set to "OFF". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Room EQ Select the desired room equalization target. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of the speakers for which "None... compressed audio signals. • This is displayed on the "Surround Parameter" and can be set when the input source is always set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be taken again to include the newly-added speakers. • When using headphones, "Room ...
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...corrects the standard signal level for main zone. Offset -4dB The figure is the correction value when the standard level is displayed. ENGLISH 34 s Audio Input Signal Shows information about settings for individual program sources. The correction value can be called ...out directly by pressing the STATUS button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Information Information can...
...corrects the standard signal level for main zone. Offset -4dB The figure is the correction value when the standard level is displayed. ENGLISH 34 s Audio Input Signal Shows information about settings for individual program sources. The correction value can be called ...out directly by pressing the STATUS button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Information Information can...
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ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT Playback Preparations BAND DIMMER TUNING STATUS [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power is set...
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT Playback Preparations BAND DIMMER TUNING STATUS [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power is set...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to ...want to operate. 5 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to hear. • It is automatically cut. Muting can also be tuned in manually (Manual Tuning...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to ...want to operate. 5 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) wTo play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to hear. • It is automatically cut. Muting can also be tuned in manually (Manual Tuning...
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... default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. [ENTER] About the ...properly connected. Also switch the input source to one to select the category, then use as an individual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] ...input source assigned in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to copy or play contents that are being received...
... default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-688's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. [ENTER] About the ...properly connected. Also switch the input source to one to select the category, then use as an individual. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] ...input source assigned in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for your private use ui to copy or play contents that are being received...
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...Vol.+ 1.5dB 2 Use ui, or [CH SELECT] to the respective equipment's operating instructions. ZONE2 RECOUT 2 Turn to choose the input source to one of the copyright holder. • Digital signals are for your personal enjoyment and should not be set by pressing o when...remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit 41 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH ui , op [Front] uiop [CH SELECT] [Rear] uiop Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on an ...
...Vol.+ 1.5dB 2 Use ui, or [CH SELECT] to the respective equipment's operating instructions. ZONE2 RECOUT 2 Turn to choose the input source to one of the copyright holder. • Digital signals are for your personal enjoyment and should not be set by pressing o when...remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit 41 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH ui , op [Front] uiop [CH SELECT] [Rear] uiop Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on an ...
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...or the power cord is reset, all the settings are stored for the individual input sources. When the microprocessor is disconnected. [Quick Select Defaults] Quick Select 1 Quick Select 2 Quick Select 3 Input Source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR Volume -40 dB -40 dB -40 dB To ... the standby mode was set. ENGLISH 42 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be performed. Quick Select Function ...
...or the power cord is reset, all the settings are stored for the individual input sources. When the microprocessor is disconnected. [Quick Select Defaults] Quick Select 1 Quick Select 2 Quick Select 3 Input Source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR Volume -40 dB -40 dB -40 dB To ... the standby mode was set. ENGLISH 42 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be performed. Quick Select Function ...
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...zone's power is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unitH Press for ZONE2 is selected at "System Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). 49 Press [SOURCE SELECT]. NOTE Digital audio signals input from the recording output connectors. [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] SOURCE SELECT Selecting the Input Source... the Volume Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "ZONE2". Press [MUTING]. The source selected for the zone to be played in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control...
...zone's power is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unitH Press for ZONE2 is selected at "System Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). 49 Press [SOURCE SELECT]. NOTE Digital audio signals input from the recording output connectors. [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] SOURCE SELECT Selecting the Input Source... the Volume Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "ZONE2". Press [MUTING]. The source selected for the zone to be played in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control...
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... off. • The Dimmer setting is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. Cause Countermeasure • Protection circuit activated due • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. properly when • You are being operated as indicated proper .... bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity...
... off. • The Dimmer setting is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. Cause Countermeasure • Protection circuit activated due • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. properly when • You are being operated as indicated proper .... bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity...
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...mode. "Speaker Setup" is set to a as necessary. with HDMI connections. AVR-688 and monitor are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. player and monitor. • Input source does not match • The video conversion function recorder's video connection does not ...'s power. Match the input source and recorder connections. • This is assigned to "None". ENGLISH Page 10 ~ 17 - - 10 25 10 13 - 58 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting on the AVR-688. OUT connectors. movie ...
...mode. "Speaker Setup" is set to a as necessary. with HDMI connections. AVR-688 and monitor are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. player and monitor. • Input source does not match • The video conversion function recorder's video connection does not ...'s power. Match the input source and recorder connections. • This is assigned to "None". ENGLISH Page 10 ~ 17 - - 10 25 10 13 - 58 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting on the AVR-688. OUT connectors. movie ...
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...mode. Cause Countermeasure • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source Control Dock for iPod is not assigned at Control Dock for iPod's adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-688's XM connector and the •...; Check that the connections are XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock correct. Page 15 38 38, 39 38 59 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GiPodH Symptom iPod cannot be received. •...
...mode. Cause Countermeasure • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source Control Dock for iPod is not assigned at Control Dock for iPod's adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-688's XM connector and the •...; Check that the connections are XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock correct. Page 15 38 38, 39 38 59 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GiPodH Symptom iPod cannot be received. •...