Literature/Product Sheet
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... Level Divided Construction (SLDC). tains codes for other Denon components, along with variable volume level adjustment via remote control, are for connection to powered second zone speakers or a second zone amplifier. This new chassis design in the home. 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...
... Level Divided Construction (SLDC). tains codes for other Denon components, along with variable volume level adjustment via remote control, are for connection to powered second zone speakers or a second zone amplifier. This new chassis design in the home. 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...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...Loudness Function • 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 Power Amplifier...-8011, JAPAN http://www.denon.co.jp 11951299 A Printed in its front end to guarantee accurate input of station frequencies. • Auto scanning of radio frequency bands • Fast up to radio commmentary. er source (example: CD). The DRA-685 also has a 4-pole varactor...
...Loudness Function • 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 Power Amplifier...-8011, JAPAN http://www.denon.co.jp 11951299 A Printed in its front end to guarantee accurate input of station frequencies. • Auto scanning of radio frequency bands • Fast up to radio commmentary. er source (example: CD). The DRA-685 also has a 4-pole varactor...
Owners Manual
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...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·...ÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME." AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR AUTO V. Be sure to keep this unit has to offer, read these...
...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·...ÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME." AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-685 CD PHONO DVD / VDP TUNER REMOTE SENSOR AUTO V. Be sure to keep this unit has to offer, read these...
Owners Manual
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... operation that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for choosing the DENON AM-FM Stereo receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the Radio 24~26 ⁄0 Initialization of this... 27 ⁄2 Troubleshooting 28 ⁄3 Specifications 29 2 ACCESSORIES Check 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...
... operation that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for choosing the DENON AM-FM Stereo receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the Radio 24~26 ⁄0 Initialization of this... 27 ⁄2 Troubleshooting 28 ⁄3 Specifications 29 2 ACCESSORIES Check 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...
Owners Manual
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...receiver to select the function, recalling preset stations, and adjust the volume level from this unit's power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. This novel feature gives you leave home for DENON remote controllable AV... components as well as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from a subroom. 5 The remote control command codes for , say, a ...
...receiver to select the function, recalling preset stations, and adjust the volume level from this unit's power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. This novel feature gives you leave home for DENON remote controllable AV... components as well as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from a subroom. 5 The remote control command codes for , say, a ...
Owners Manual
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... CD DLVD / 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 + - - IMPEDANCE A or B : 4 16 A + B :... produced when the ground wire is used with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from the remote control unit. Use a separate head amplifier or stepup transformer. Do not use them near a power transformer will result in the generation of...
... CD DLVD / 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 + - - IMPEDANCE A or B : 4 16 A + B :... produced when the ground wire is used with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from the remote control unit. Use a separate head amplifier or stepup transformer. Do not use them near a power transformer will result in the generation of...
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 + - - Loosen by turning counterclockwise. IMPEDANCE A or...
... 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 + - - Loosen by turning counterclockwise. IMPEDANCE A or...
Owners Manual
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... output 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 and check the speaker connections. If the protection circuit ...parts, refer to the speakers. Note on again. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. AUX VCR STANDBY AUTO CH TONE SP-A TAPE MONITOR TUNING DOWN UP BAND MODE MEMORY SHIFT 1 2 TUNER 3 4 5 6 ...
... output 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 and check the speaker connections. If the protection circuit ...parts, refer to the speakers. Note on again. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. AUX VCR STANDBY AUTO CH TONE SP-A TAPE MONITOR TUNING DOWN UP BAND MODE MEMORY SHIFT 1 2 TUNER 3 4 5 6 ...
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 ...
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... new batteries. • 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. w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as shown on the... diagram. w Insert the R03/AAA batteries properly, as shown on the diagram. Inserting the batteries For remote control unit (RC-872) q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off . e Close the lid. For multi-source...
... new batteries. • 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. w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as shown on the... diagram. w Insert the R03/AAA batteries properly, as shown on the diagram. Inserting the batteries For remote control unit (RC-872) q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off . e Close the lid. For multi-source...
Owners Manual
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...codes set . (Refer to "MD/CD-R". up/down NOTE: • Tape deck (DECK) and TUNER 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 V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL. 0 ...position for the components you want to set upon shipment from the factory and when reset. 13 a. 0 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components DENON remote-controllable audio components can be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position. CD MD/CD-R AUDIO VIDEO 2-c 2 Use the buttons ...
...codes set . (Refer to "MD/CD-R". up/down NOTE: • Tape deck (DECK) and TUNER 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 V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER SHIFT MULTI VOL. 0 ...position for the components you want to set upon shipment from the factory and when reset. 13 a. 0 0 0 0 0 ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components DENON remote-controllable audio components can be operated when the switch is at "AUDIO" position. CD MD/CD-R AUDIO VIDEO 2-c 2 Use the buttons ...
Owners Manual
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... and when reset. 14 TAPE MONITOR - - SHIFT PIONEER - TAPE 7 PIONEER - - TAPE 0 - - - TAPE 1 - - - TAPE 1 - - TUNER - - - 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... the manufacturer of the component as shown on Table 2. TUNER - - - MUTING DENON C NOTE: • The memory can be preset for either the DVD or the VDP. B (Refer to 3. This remote control unit can only be used to operate components of other components, repeat steps 2...
... and when reset. 14 TAPE MONITOR - - SHIFT PIONEER - TAPE 7 PIONEER - - TAPE 0 - - - TAPE 1 - - - TAPE 1 - - TUNER - - - 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... the manufacturer of the component as shown on Table 2. TUNER - - - MUTING DENON C NOTE: • The memory can be preset for either the DVD or the VDP. B (Refer to 3. This remote control unit can only be used to operate components of other components, repeat steps 2...
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... B MITUBISHI B PANASONIC B JVC (VICTOR) B SONY B - Preset codes set to A, please change the setting to B or C and try again. 15 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 Table 2 cannot be used. • The unit is no operation when set upon shipment from the factory and when reset. ...
... B MITUBISHI B PANASONIC B JVC (VICTOR) B SONY B - Preset codes set to A, please change the setting to B or C and try again. 15 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 Table 2 cannot be used. • The unit is no operation when set upon shipment from the factory and when reset. ...
Owners Manual
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...·VCR CHANNEL 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... models cannot be operated when the switch is at any position. 16 NOTE: The TV can be operated with this remote control unit. 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 MULTI...
...·VCR CHANNEL 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... models cannot be operated when the switch is at any position. 16 NOTE: The TV can be operated with this remote control unit. 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 MULTI...
Owners Manual
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... to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the included remote control unit. 3 Select the front speakers. OFF POWER ON q q The main unit's POWER (ON, OFF) buttons. ON / STANDBY RECEIVER ON OFF • ON/STANDBY When the button is set and the display... button turn the speaker on and the display lights. ENGLISH Multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) This is set to TUNER). 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...
... to the built-in muting circuit that all connections are required from the included remote control unit. 3 Select the front speakers. OFF POWER ON q q The main unit's POWER (ON, OFF) buttons. ON / STANDBY RECEIVER ON OFF • ON/STANDBY When the button is set and the display... button turn the speaker on and the display lights. ENGLISH Multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) This is set to TUNER). 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...
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. To cancell the REC OUT mode. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button repeatedly until the desired source appears...
... 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. To cancell the REC OUT mode. Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button repeatedly until the desired source appears...
Owners Manual
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Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button or the MULTI button on the RC-872 remote control unit repeatedly until "MULTI MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT OUT" 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 V.AUX... TUNER, the preset channel can be selected directly. (This cannot be selected using the MULTI VOLUME • and ª buttons on the RC-872 remote control unit or the VOLUME up and down buttons on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on...
Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button or the MULTI button on the RC-872 remote control unit repeatedly until "MULTI MULTI SOURCE MODE SELECT OUT" 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 V.AUX... TUNER, the preset channel can be selected directly. (This cannot be selected using the MULTI VOLUME • and ª buttons on the RC-872 remote control unit or the VOLUME up and down buttons on the display. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on...
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) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal ...VIDEO OUT terminals are installed. (Refer to SUB ROOM-1 on the diagram.) • When the output of separately sold programmable remote control unit (DENON RC-770, etc.). With SUB-ROOM-1 multi-source playback, the this unit's MULTI SOURCE output can be played in both the...
... 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) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal ...VIDEO OUT terminals are installed. (Refer to SUB ROOM-1 on the diagram.) • When the output of separately sold programmable remote control unit (DENON RC-770, etc.). With SUB-ROOM-1 multi-source playback, the this unit's MULTI SOURCE output can be played in both the...