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... for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of...
... for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching New model information AVR-688 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 manual...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 Operation 36 ...
... 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 manual...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 Operation 36 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 used to...Moving the unit Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 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 remove ... the unit not to the standby mode. Approx. 23 feet / 7 m 30° 30° NOTE The set to operate properly. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions on...
...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 used to...Moving the unit Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 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 remove ... the unit not to the standby mode. Approx. 23 feet / 7 m 30° 30° NOTE The set to operate properly. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions on...
Owners Manual - English
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... "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 set to use them. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. t ZONE2 / REC OUT...
... "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 set to use them. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. t ZONE2 / REC OUT...
Owners Manual - English
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... to the instructions for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer 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...
... to the instructions for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. If the set to "ZONE2". If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are used for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the ... back on the speakers being connected to loosen it . NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is set is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set may be sure to the hilt into the speaker terminal. sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker...
...in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. If the set to "ZONE2". If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are used for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the ... back on the speakers being connected to loosen it . NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is set is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set may be sure to the hilt into the speaker terminal. sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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... 8 "Video Conversion Function"). 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 (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System...
... 8 "Video Conversion Function"). 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 (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System...
Owners Manual - English
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...Player Connect the cables to be used . For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-688. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • ...To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control...
...Player Connect the cables to be used . For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-688. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • ...To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control...
Owners Manual - English
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... */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. 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...
... */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-688, the playback device's cable must be used. 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...
Owners Manual - English
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... Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is produced. • For instructions on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use the AC outlets...
... Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is produced. • For instructions on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use the AC outlets...
Owners Manual - English
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W 1 HDMI1 DVD Q 17 T.Tone 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 ...
W 1 HDMI1 DVD Q 17 T.Tone 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 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...environment is small as shown in Example q. Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated ...Audyssey MultEQ® optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to the settings, see page 23, 24. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at multiple positions throughout ...
...environment is small as shown in Example q. Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is used (vpage 27). 3 Connect the included calibrated ...Audyssey MultEQ® optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Setup microphone To make manual adjustments to the settings, see page 23, 24. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at multiple positions throughout ...
Owners Manual - English
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...affected by these test signals will cause inaccurate readings. • Quiet the listening environment before starting the auto setup procedure. The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size... take the advised action, then start measurements again from talking. Then start the measurements again (vpage 21). a Auto Setup The settings found at this stage are completed, "Sp Detect Check" is recommended to start the MultEQ Auto Setup. Once the measurements are applied...
...affected by these test signals will cause inaccurate readings. • Quiet the listening environment before starting the auto setup procedure. The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this time: "Speaker Size... take the advised action, then start measurements again from talking. Then start the measurements again (vpage 21). a Auto Setup The settings found at this stage are completed, "Sp Detect Check" is recommended to start the MultEQ Auto Setup. Once the measurements are applied...
Owners Manual - English
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...the measurements again. Press o to the signal that should be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • Too much noise in the AVR-688 or cancelled. This is because filters add electrical delay to check the result. Store : Press o to store this calibration permanently to cancel this ...calibration and clear all speakers could be compensated. Cancel : Press o to memory. Check the relevant items and be sure to be set for accurate measurements to take the necessary measures. noise or move it away. • Try again when the surroundings are quiter. •...
...the measurements again. Press o to the signal that should be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • Too much noise in the AVR-688 or cancelled. This is because filters add electrical delay to check the result. Store : Press o to store this calibration permanently to cancel this ...calibration and clear all speakers could be compensated. Cancel : Press o to memory. Check the relevant items and be sure to be set for accurate measurements to take the necessary measures. noise or move it away. • Try again when the surroundings are quiter. •...
Owners Manual - English
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... Large Q 5 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-688, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. [Front] uiop...
... Large Q 5 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-688, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. [Front] uiop...
Owners Manual - English
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...back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Small". LFE+Main : Play low range... and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set the speakers manually or if you want the bass signals to always be reproduced...
...back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-688's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Small". LFE+Main : Play low range... and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set the speakers manually or if you want the bass signals to always be reproduced...
Owners Manual - English
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...higher frequency. Auto : Press the o p button to no more than 20 ft. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the subwoofer that have been set to "Small" at "System Setup" - NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to adjust the volume. When using . •... The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when there are completed, press the ENTER button to finish the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22)...
...higher frequency. Auto : Press the o p button to no more than 20 ft. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the subwoofer that have been set to "Small" at "System Setup" - NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to adjust the volume. When using . •... The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when there are completed, press the ENTER button to finish the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22)...
Owners Manual - English
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...surround modes, use the operation see page 41. [Input terminals] HDMI1 HDMI2 [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting HDMI1 DVD/HDP HDMI2 TV/CBL d ~ h Digital In Assign Select digital input connector to assign to adjust so that the volume is adjusted, the...sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 Test tones are not output to "Auto". • The ...
...surround modes, use the operation see page 41. [Input terminals] HDMI1 HDMI2 [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting HDMI1 DVD/HDP HDMI2 TV/CBL d ~ h Digital In Assign Select digital input connector to assign to adjust so that the volume is adjusted, the...sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 22) 25 Test tones are not output to "Auto". • The ...
Owners Manual - English
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... input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX [Input terminals] Component video1 Component video2 Component video3 [Assignable input sources] With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be adjusted when playing in use . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 16EXT.In SW +15 [Selectable... items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to the player in the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 15A.Delay 0ms Delay audio. This...
... input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX [Input terminals] Component video1 Component video2 Component video3 [Assignable input sources] With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be adjusted when playing in use . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 16EXT.In SW +15 [Selectable... items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to the player in the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 15A.Delay 0ms Delay audio. This...
Owners Manual - English
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...Surround Mode Room EQ Setup Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to 0 dB. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp ZONE2...other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is used can be set a maximum volume. -20dB : Set the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to the usage environment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...
...Surround Mode Room EQ Setup Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to 0 dB. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp ZONE2...other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is used can be set a maximum volume. -20dB : Set the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to the usage environment. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...