Denon AVR-686 Operations Instructions

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Easy Setup and Operation• To connect the video output from the DVD player to tile AVR-686, you only need to choose oneconnection type. Component vide(

Easy Setup and OperationPOWERON/STANDBYSPEAKERASETUP MICON/SOURCEMODEI-,,_J-CURSORc_.--SPEAKERThe Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysi

Easy Setup and OperationPress the CURSOR <1button to start the AutoSetup.• Start the measurements'_ Measurement of eacn cnannel is Derforrrea

Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation• These errer displays may be displayed when performing Aute Setup measurement and the automatic meas

Connecting Other SourcesThe heokup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the fellewing eptional connection cables (not supplied).D Analog

Connecting Other Sources• For best picture quality choose tile component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Videoand composite video inputs a

Connecting Other Sources• For best picture quality choose tile compenent vide<) cennection to your VCR, S-Video andcompesite video outputs are alse

Connecting Other Sources• AM loop antenna assemblyrConnect to the AMantenna terminalsand take out the Bend in the reverseconnection line direction.@a

Connecting Other SourcesACout,e,,Wo,,,]AC 120 V, 60 HzAC OUTLETS• SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.))The power to this outlet is turned on and of

Basic OperationINPUT MODE ANALOGINPUT SELECTORMASTER VOLUMESURROUND MODE SELECTExample: CD(Main unit Remote control unitINPUTSELECTOR-INPUT-SURROUNDMO

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPA

Basic OperationINPUT MODE ANALOG DIMMER STATUSPHONES SPEAKER VIDEO SELECTMASTER VOLUMEl Selecting the front speakersConnect the headphones to the PHON

Basic Operation• Selecting the analog modePress the ANALOG button to switch to the analoginput,ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):Th

Basic Operation Basic OperationSURROUNDPARAMETER SELECT*Tr. Dla me PL]Ix mode se_ "S BackSo a_ me SoeaKerConfiguration se_tlngt so or 2so"•

Basic Operation• PANORAMA setting-= i...i !'d i i !_. =...=:.= =...= =i_=',"• DIMENSION settingi!. _ ..:=_ i:=• CENTER WIDTH setting=/=

Basic OperationINPUT MODE SELECTSTAN!ARDINPUT SELECTOR SURROUND PARAMETERPress the STANDARD button to select the DTSNEO:6 mode.÷ The moc.e switcnes as

Basic Operation Basic Operation• When TlaKIn _ parameter settings, ule alspla¥ will return t tneregular :enaltlen several seconas atter rne ast DUIton

Basic Operation• Surround parameters _3_CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of theextreme high frequencies

Basic OperationSTANDARD-INPUTSELECTOR-ENTER-INPUTMODE- •_ _]#]({ ) {][i([ )-CURSORBasic Operationr P!ay a program source (DVD, etc.),rPress the CURSOR

Basic OperationThis unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to svntheticallvrecre

Basic OperationENTER-CURSOR<I--SURROUNDMODE-SURROUNDPARAMETER-CURSOR >• To operate the surround mode and the surroundparameters from the remote

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Basic OperationTONE CONTROLSURROUND MODE SELECTSURROUND PARAMETERTONE DEFEATCHSELECT/-ENTERCURSOR4- iii i i?: i:i:Z':Z;_:fi_i_i, _:_i_!_i_-CURSOR

Basic Operation Basic Operation• Adjusting the sound quality (tone)The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT mode.Press the TON ECONTROL b

Basic OperationINPUT SELECTOR PRESETION/STANDBY BAND TONINGTUNER• DEFAULT SETTINGSThis unit is equipped with a function for automatically searchingfor

Basic Operation Basic Operationr et the input source to "TUNER".Watching the display, press the BAND button toselect the desired band (AM or

Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation3. Tuner system buttonsOFF-NUMBER-MODE1--_® C ®!--0N/SOURCE--MODE21. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD recorder (

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation• DENON and other makes of components can be operated bysetting _ne oreseT memop.• This emote CORer unl_ can De u

Advanced Operation1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons 3= Video deck (VCR) system buttonsAdvanc

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner andcable (CABLE) system buttons' 6 ©'oE 0©.rDENONON/SOURCE :

Advanced Operation• ZONE2 speaker out can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at "Power Amp Assignment". In this case, surreund back

Advanced OperationZONE2 OFF-INPUTSELECTOR-MODE1-,:::::i¸ iii!!!i]_: i i__ _ iii;=_ C_I_I_Ii__ i i :_ZONE2ONThis is only possible when the main unit in

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Advanced OperationINPUT SELECTORPOWER SPEAKERp Select the input mode and play (surround)mode.This unit is equipped with a last function memory which s

Advanced SetupUse System Setup to custemize a variety of settings to suit yeur listening environment.Fer the centents of a system menu and the initial

Advanced Setup Advanced SetupPress the CURSOR <_or D button to select yoursurround back speaker D'pe, then press theENTER or CURSOR _7 button

Advanced SetupPress the CURSOR <! or _> button to set the_-l_ distance from the surround R speakers to thelistening position, then press the ENT

Advanced Setupl Setting the Test Tone• use his setting te aujust te mat me DlavDaoK level between tnedifferent cnanne s eGuo• From IRe signing OOSlIlO

Advanced SetupThis setting assigns tne aiglta lout terminals of the AVR-686 for • Select "OFF _ noming is connecteathe different ineut sources •

Advanced Setup Advanced Setup• When watching a DVD or ether video source, the picture on themenitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In thi

Advanced SetupSet this to switch the surround back channel's power1 Auto Setup amplifier for ZONE2 use.input the combination of speakers in your

TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the o

Additional InformationThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signalsor formats with more than two channels).• Types of multi-chan

Getting StartedCheck that the following parts are included in addition te the main unit:'_1}Operating instructions ... 1

Additional InformationWith this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required toachieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding thesespeakers,

Additional Information[2] When not using surround back speakersFront speakersCenter speaker120 °Surround speakers[ As seen from above ]Surround speake

Additional Informationo Whereas with conventk>nal Dolby Pro Logic the surroundchannel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic]][offers

Additional Information[3] DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signalfermat developed by Digital Theater

Additional Information Additional InformationModeFRONT UR CENTER0 xChanneloutputSURROUNDdRXSignals and adjustability in the different modesSURROUNDBAC

Specifications• Audio section• Power amplifierRated output:Output terminals:• AnalogInput sensitivity /input impedance:Frequency response:S/N:Front: 7

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CABLEArcherCitizenComtrenicGarrard010,011011014011DBS (SATELLITE)Chaparral 035, 036Drake 037, 038GE 048, 055, 056Grundig 070, 071,072, 073General Inst

Getting Started11 Remove the remete centrol unit's rearcever,12}Set twe R6P/AA batteries in the batterycempartment in the indicated directien.13.

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Getting StartedEasy Setup and OperationFor details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ().I'ndioator...

Easy Setup and Operation• Basic system layoutTile following is an example of the basic layout fer a system censisting ef eight speaker systemsand a te

Easy Setup and Operation• ConnectionsWhen making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other compenents.CenterSubwooferspeaker÷