Literature/Product Sheet
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...tains codes for other Denon components, along with video selection and high power, the DRA-685 serves as the heart of the highest quality analog and digital sources. Signals for output are cleaner than before, allowing them to the main remote, the DRA-685 is customized for connection ... the home. It is called the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC). NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N AM/FM Stereo Receiver DRA-685 Superb Stereo Sound and Multi-room Entertainment Convenience Featuring a multi-room audio function, along with codes for other products from other manufacturers, such as DVD...
...tains codes for other Denon components, along with video selection and high power, the DRA-685 serves as the heart of the highest quality analog and digital sources. Signals for output are cleaner than before, allowing them to the main remote, the DRA-685 is customized for connection ... the home. It is called the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC). NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N AM/FM Stereo Receiver DRA-685 Superb Stereo Sound and Multi-room Entertainment Convenience Featuring a multi-room audio function, along with codes for other products from other manufacturers, such as DVD...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... • Pre-Output and Main-Input Jacks • Bass and Treble Tone Controls • Tone Defeat • Muting Function via remote controller • Motor-driven Volume Control • A/B Speaker Switching • Last Function Memory • Switched AC Outlets Specifications s...416 (D) mm 17.1" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 16.4" (D) Weight 10.0 kg, 22.0 lbs DENON ELECTRONICS. s Video Select Function Allows you listen to one source (example: Tuner), while recording anoth- The DRA-685 also has a 4-pole varactor diode in its front end to guarantee accurate input of station frequencies....
... • Pre-Output and Main-Input Jacks • Bass and Treble Tone Controls • Tone Defeat • Muting Function via remote controller • Motor-driven Volume Control • A/B Speaker Switching • Last Function Memory • Switched AC Outlets Specifications s...416 (D) mm 17.1" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 16.4" (D) Weight 10.0 kg, 22.0 lbs DENON ELECTRONICS. s Video Select Function Allows you listen to one source (example: Tuner), while recording anoth- The DRA-685 also has a 4-pole varactor diode in its front end to guarantee accurate input of station frequencies....
Owners Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR AUTO V. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE... 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON / STANDBY PHONES SPEAKER A B VIDEO SELECT MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT TONE DEFEAT LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE VOLUME BALANCE L R CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL. 0 6 7 DECK·VCR...
... INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR AUTO V. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE... 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON / STANDBY PHONES SPEAKER A B VIDEO SELECT MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT TONE DEFEAT LOUDNESS BASS TREBLE VOLUME BALANCE L R CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL. 0 6 7 DECK·VCR...
Owners Manual
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... along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-872 1 (RC-873 1 r t t Batteries (R6P/AA 2 (R03/AAA 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u 7 6 0 2 0 9 3 7 8...cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AM-FM Stereo receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before you begin hookup and operation that ...
... along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-872 1 (RC-873 1 r t t Batteries (R6P/AA 2 (R03/AAA 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u 7 6 0 2 0 9 3 7 8...cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AM-FM Stereo receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before you begin hookup and operation that ...
Owners Manual
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...circuit turns off before , allowing them to be reproduced with the Multi Source Remote Control Unit, which operates the Multi Source Output and commands the receiver to select the function, recalling preset stations, and adjust the volume level from ...these signals on some AC line voltages. Signals for DVD players, video decks, TVs, etc., of other components. If this unit is called the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC). The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV...
...circuit turns off before , allowing them to be reproduced with the Multi Source Remote Control Unit, which operates the Multi Source Output and commands the receiver to select the function, recalling preset stations, and adjust the volume level from ...these signals on some AC line voltages. Signals for DVD players, video decks, TVs, etc., of other components. If this unit is called the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC). The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV...
Owners Manual
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.../ R VDP V.AUX VCR VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L OUT L MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AUDIO R L PRE OUT MAIN IN SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS RBL + RAL SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 120V 60Hz + - - Never connect equipment...on. Do not use them for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this outlet is supplied from the remote control unit. Connections for audio equipment only. OUTPUT INPUT Power amplifier Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W ...
.../ R VDP V.AUX VCR VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L OUT L MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AUDIO R L PRE OUT MAIN IN SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS RBL + RAL SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 120V 60Hz + - - Never connect equipment...on. Do not use them for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this outlet is supplied from the remote control unit. Connections for audio equipment only. OUTPUT INPUT Power amplifier Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W ...
Owners Manual
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... L CD DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN R LR L Video deck R L R L OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Connecting a video decks Video input/output connections: • Connect the video...
... L CD DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN R LR L Video deck R L R L OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Connecting a video decks Video input/output connections: • Connect the video...
Owners Manual
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... CD VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR V.AUX IN VCR TAPE VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR TAPE L OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory) GROUND AM loop antenna assembly 1 2 Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 3 Remove the vinyl tie and...
... CD VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR V.AUX IN VCR TAPE VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR TAPE L OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory) GROUND AM loop antenna assembly 1 2 Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 3 Remove the vinyl tie and...
Owners Manual
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... L IN CD DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AUDIO R L PRE OUT MAIN IN SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS RBL + RAL SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 120V 60Hz + - - ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect...
... L IN CD DVD / VDP V.AUX VCR TAPE VCR TAPE L VIDEO OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP V.AUX IN VCR MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR IN ROOM TO ROOM (REMOTE CONTROL) AUDIO R L PRE OUT MAIN IN SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS RBL + RAL SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX. 120V 60Hz + - - ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect...
Owners Manual
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... of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR V. In such a case, the protection circuit will operate to cut off. AUX VCR STANDBY AUTO CH TONE SP-A TAPE MONITOR TUNING DOWN... ventilation around the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with a high-speed protection circuit.
... of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR V. In such a case, the protection circuit will operate to cut off. AUX VCR STANDBY AUTO CH TONE SP-A TAPE MONITOR TUNING DOWN... ventilation around the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with a high-speed protection circuit.
Owners Manual
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Remote control unit (RC-872) • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). MULTI SOURCE button 19, 20) System buttons (DECK, VCR) ......(13, 16) SPEAKER A button 17) VIDEO SELECT button 22) System buttons (TV 16) CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER... 8 3 9 6 SP-A SET UP 2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 12) Mode selector switch 13, 14) POWER buttons 16, 17) Input source selector buttons 18) Preset memory selector ...
Remote control unit (RC-872) • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). MULTI SOURCE button 19, 20) System buttons (DECK, VCR) ......(13, 16) SPEAKER A button 17) VIDEO SELECT button 22) System buttons (TV 16) CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER... 8 3 9 6 SP-A SET UP 2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 12) Mode selector switch 13, 14) POWER buttons 16, 17) Input source selector buttons 18) Preset memory selector ...
Owners Manual
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...• When replacing the batteries, after removing them immediately. Range of operation of them wait for verifying operation. e Close the lid. For multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off . Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it with clothing, etc. ...• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from such devices as possible. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before using the...
...• When replacing the batteries, after removing them immediately. Range of operation of them wait for verifying operation. e Close the lid. For multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off . Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it with clothing, etc. ...• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from such devices as possible. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before using the...
Owners Manual
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...for either the MD or the CD-R. 0 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components DENON remote-controllable audio components can be controlled using this remote control unit. 2-b 2-a CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI...·VCR 2 CHANNEL SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel + , - Note that some components, however, cannot be operated with this unit's remote control unit. For tape deck (DECK) MULTI VOL. 0 6 7 DECK·VCR 2 CHANNEL CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP DISC SKIP+ 6 : Reverse...
...for either the MD or the CD-R. 0 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components DENON remote-controllable audio components can be controlled using this remote control unit. 2-b 2-a CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI...·VCR 2 CHANNEL SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel + , - Note that some components, however, cannot be operated with this unit's remote control unit. For tape deck (DECK) MULTI VOL. 0 6 7 DECK·VCR 2 CHANNEL CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP DISC SKIP+ 6 : Reverse...
Owners Manual
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...- - TAPE 1 - - - TUNER - - - DENON A MASTER VOL. ª DENON B MULTI DENON A DENON B - VCR MITUBISHI - MULTI VOL. ª - - - TAPE 7 PIONEER - - TAPE 0 - - - TAPE 1 - - MUTING DENON C NOTE: • The memory can be used to ... set , press the button for the code in block B. CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR...2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 1 Set the slide switch to "VIDEO". 1 2,3 A 2 Holding...
...- - TAPE 1 - - - TUNER - - - DENON A MASTER VOL. ª DENON B MULTI DENON A DENON B - VCR MITUBISHI - MULTI VOL. ª - - - TAPE 7 PIONEER - - TAPE 0 - - - TAPE 1 - - MUTING DENON C NOTE: • The memory can be used to ... set , press the button for the code in block B. CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR...2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 1 Set the slide switch to "VIDEO". 1 2,3 A 2 Holding...
Owners Manual
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... please change the setting to B or C and try again. 15 MAGNAVOX C "TV" A DVD/VDP B • MASTER VOL. - To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Some models and years of manufacture of components of... remote control codes which depend on the manufacturer. MULTI HITACHI A VCR MITUBISHI A MULTI VOL. • PANASONIC A TAPE MONITOR JVC (VICTOR) A TUNER SONY A SHIFT PIONEER...
... please change the setting to B or C and try again. 15 MAGNAVOX C "TV" A DVD/VDP B • MASTER VOL. - To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Some models and years of manufacture of components of... remote control codes which depend on the manufacturer. MULTI HITACHI A VCR MITUBISHI A MULTI VOL. • PANASONIC A TAPE MONITOR JVC (VICTOR) A TUNER SONY A SHIFT PIONEER...
Owners Manual
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... 0 2 0 8 3 9 2 6 7 SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2-a,b 2-d CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL...6 SP-A SET UP 2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 1 2 2-c b. For video deck (VCR) RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT...
... 0 2 0 8 3 9 2 6 7 SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2-a,b 2-d CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL...6 SP-A SET UP 2 SP-B 7 MENU VOLUME SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV VOLUME B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 1 2 2-c b. For video deck (VCR) RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT...
Owners Manual
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... turned on . r TUNER PRESET VOLUME e DEFAULT SETTING (MULTI VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - B RC-873 MULTI SOURCE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 OPERATIONS Before operating B 2 3 1 2 3 CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI... MENU Set the slide switch to the center position. ON / STANDBY RECEIVER ON OFF • ON/STANDBY When the button is a remote control unit for multi-source and multi-zone playback. ENGLISH Multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) This is pressed, the power turns on...
... turned on . r TUNER PRESET VOLUME e DEFAULT SETTING (MULTI VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - B RC-873 MULTI SOURCE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 OPERATIONS Before operating B 2 3 1 2 3 CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI... MENU Set the slide switch to the center position. ON / STANDBY RECEIVER ON OFF • ON/STANDBY When the button is a remote control unit for multi-source and multi-zone playback. ENGLISH Multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) This is pressed, the power turns on...
Owners Manual
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... set from the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals. The signals of the source selected with the REC OUT mode are also output from the remote control unit. 3 The selected source is indicated. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until "SOURCE" appears on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE...
... set from the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals. The signals of the source selected with the REC OUT mode are also output from the remote control unit. 3 The selected source is indicated. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until "SOURCE" appears on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE...
Owners Manual
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... until "MULTI MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT OUT" appears on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button or the MULTI button on the RC-872 remote control unit repeatedly until the desired source appears on the "MULTI" indicator. 3 Select the source to be output from the TAPE and VCR recording output... unit or the VOLUME up and down buttons on the RC-873 multi source remote control unit. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until "SOURCE" appears on the display. 13 RC-872 3 5 CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR...
... until "MULTI MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT OUT" appears on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button or the MULTI button on the RC-872 remote control unit repeatedly until the desired source appears on the "MULTI" indicator. 3 Select the source to be output from the TAPE and VCR recording output... unit or the VOLUME up and down buttons on the RC-873 multi source remote control unit. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until "SOURCE" appears on the display. 13 RC-872 3 5 CD MD/CD-R RECEIVER ON AUDIO POWER TV VCR VIDEO DVD/VDP OFF PHONO CD DVD/VDP MULTI VCR...
Owners Manual
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... RC-616 • IR SENSOR RC-617 • PROGRAMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-770 RC-616 B DRA-685 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 B RC-617 RC-872 (or PROGRAMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 7 6 2 0 0 3 9 8 2 7 6 RC-770) B ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold programmable remote control unit (DENON RC-770, etc.). For the AUDIO output, use that there...
... RC-616 • IR SENSOR RC-617 • PROGRAMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-770 RC-616 B DRA-685 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-872 B RC-617 RC-872 (or PROGRAMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 7 6 2 0 0 3 9 8 2 7 6 RC-770) B ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold programmable remote control unit (DENON RC-770, etc.). For the AUDIO output, use that there...