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  • Denon 686S | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-686 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void
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    2e fs t Subwoofer Mode Crossover Frequency page 40 *SW Mode Norm *Cr.Over 80Hz Test Tone page 41 *TEST TONE Yes< Digital In Assignment *COAX1 *COAX2 *OPT1 *OPT2 page 42 CD AUX DVD TV Video Input Mode *DVD *TV *VCR page 42 Auto Auto Auto Audio Delay *A.Delay page 43 0ms Auto
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    ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite
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    instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote there are not problems with the connection home for, say, a vacation. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1001) can be used to operate not only the AVR-686 but other remote control compatible DENON
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    with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only Power ON/STANDBY switch 8) w Power indicator 8) e Power switch 8, 37) r Headphones jack (PHONES 17) t ANALOG button 18) y SPEAKER A/B buttons 17, 37)
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    the AVR-686 manually without using Auto Setup ( page 38 ~ 41). Placing the speakers. Easy setup flow Connecting the speakers. Auto setup flow Connecting a microphone. Mode selector switches 8, 31) Connecting a monitor and a DVD player the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby
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    . Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. 5 ENGLISH
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    and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Subwoofer Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under
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    output from the DVD player to the AVR-686, you only need to ( page 11). • To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial ; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner's manuals for the other components for further information. Audio signal flow is
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    at this time. • The Auto Setup is not displayed when "MUTING", "HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected. Microphone Place the microphone on a tripod or level surface. switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is off
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    ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Starting Auto Setup 1 Press the CURSOR F button to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Auto Set
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    ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation About error messages • These error displays may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters,
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    (time base corrector) function between the AVR-686 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on. NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • Be
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    on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player's analog multichannel output to the AVR-686's EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player's operating instructions. Video
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    to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD R Connecting Other Sources Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder Tape deck / CD recorder / MD recorder A AUDIO OUT L L be the same type that is connected to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal. Example: VCR IN → S-
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    IN Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc. >< (L) (R) > < Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems (B) (L) (R) >< Front speaker systems
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    on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit's power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120
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    Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector. 3 Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual (DOLBY/DTS
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    headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • The speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. Checking the currently digital and analog input terminals for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-686
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    " indicator does not light, check whether the Digital In Assignment setup ( page 42) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is turned on. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-686 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively
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    II indicator lights. Lights The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 2 Play a program source. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to select
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    ON ON OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : ON ON OFF • D. COMP. setting D.COMP. OFF OFF LOW MID HIGH This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. 2 Surround parameters q Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode: The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs
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    OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : ON ON OFF • D. COMP. setting D.COMP. OFF OFF LOW MID HIGH This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • DEFAULT setting DEFAULT Y/N YES Y/N NO Select "YES" to reset to the factory defaults. 7 Press the ENTER button to finish the surround
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    each time the button is pressed. • CINEMA EQ setting: (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CINEMA EQ OFF ON OFF • D. COMP. setting ENGLISH Basic Operation D.COMP. OFF OFF LOW MID HIGH This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • LFE setting LFE 0dB -10dB -5dB 0dB • TONE DEFEAT
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    you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS). Select one of the four parameters ("OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HIGH"). Set to "OFF" for normal listening. LFE (Low Frequency Effect
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    . • The night mode only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. Adjusting the audio delay • When watching a DVD or adjustment can be performed with the system setup ( page 43) or from the remote control unit, as described below. 1 Select the input source. Example: DVD
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    Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers or headphones. Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be
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    set the various parameters. • ROOM SIZE setting: ROOM SIZE MED (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time BACK SPEAKER setting SB : ON ON OFF This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • DEFAULT setting DEFAULT Y/N YES Y/N NO Select "YES"
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    PRO LOGIC IIx MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX When turned counterclockwise: DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX To select the surround mode while
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    Basic Operation Tone control setting 2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT mode. Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. 1 Press the TONE CONTROL button.
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    90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation.
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    the desired preset channel (1 to 8). 5 Press the MEMORY button again. • Store the station in the preset memory. • When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off. • To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 4. A total of 56
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    NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO". 3. Tuner system buttons 1. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons Advanced Operation 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + : Manual search (forward and reverse
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    manual). • Operation is not possible for some models. 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". Set to the AUDIO side for the CD , VCR HITACHI • CD, TAPE DENON • CDR/MD DENON (CDR) • DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) • DBS operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control
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    ENGLISH Advanced Operation 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons Advanced Operation 3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby OFF : DENON DVD power off 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play
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    Digital operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD DISPLAY : Switch display TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player VOL +, - : Volume up/down 2 Set the MODE 2 CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, the buttons can be operated in the same way as for DENON
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    When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit. • For instructions on installation and operation of
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    (MINIMUM) 6 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be selected pressing the CHANNEL button on the remote control unit. Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) This is only possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode ( page
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    has been reset, all the button settings are reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory). For instructions, refer to the component's operating instructions. • The AUDIO IN's signal selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT
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    on the remote control unit. • The AVR-686 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative front display examples are shown below. MODE 1 SETUP ENTER CURSOR [ Display ] *COAX1 Currently selected line No. CD
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    ENGLISH Advanced Setup 4 Press the CURSOR F or G button to select your surround back speaker type, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch to the number of surround back speaker setting. *S.Back Small Large Small None When "Small" has been selected for the surround speakers, "Large"
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    . Therefore, the low frequency signal range that is played from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channels specified as "Small" in the setup menu. • Select the play mode that offers the fullest bass. • When
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    switch to the surround back R channel level (manual mode). 2 Press the CURSOR F or G button to switch the Digital In Assignment (COAXIAL) setting Check the instructions for adjusting remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the STANDARD (DOLBY
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    setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-686 for the different input sources. 1 Press the CURSOR F or G button to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 input terminal, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch the COAXIAL 2 input setting. *COAX1 CD CD AUX DVD
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    and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another multi- channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another multi- channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) Default settings are indicated in ( ). Press the CURSOR
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    subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects. 7 Digital In Assignment 8 Video Input Mode 9 Audio Delay Auto 10 Surround Subwoofer Surround Sp. Large Front L & R 12 ft Front L & R 0 dB CD COAXIAL1 Small Yes Small Center 12 ft Subwoofer 12 ft Surround L & R 10 ft
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    Troubleshooting If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions . supply cord plug. • Turn the power on with the remote control unit after turning the POWER switch on. 15 8 Display
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    Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). Movie theater
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    sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes ( page in the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice
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    to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2: Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-686, switch the DVD player's output mode
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    indicator on the AVR-686 ( page 23) lights before turning up the master volume. 3: A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible
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    digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital manually to play these sources. (For instructions player with DTS digital output capabilities (for CD/LD players, a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs
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    (OFF) C (0 dB) C C C (OFF) C (0 dB) C C C (OFF) C (0 dB) C C C (OFF) C (0 dB) C : Able E : Unable Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL SB
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    note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, [AM] 0 dBf=1 x 10-15 W) Receiving Range: 87.50 MHz ~ 107.90 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz Usable mm (17-3/32" x 5-25/32" x 16-27/64") 11.3 kg (24 lbs 15 oz) 2 Remote control unit (RC-1001) Batteries: R6P/AA Type (two batteries) External dimensions: 55 (W) x 225 (H) x
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    ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Denon Aiwa Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith VDP Denon Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sony 014, *[111] 009 010 006, 011 012, 013 005 004 014 005, 015,
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    Optonica Panasonic Perdio Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Proscan Pulsar Quartz Quasar Radio Shack Radix Randex RCA Realistic Ricoh Salora Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo SBR Scott Sears Sentra Sharp Shogun Sony STS 021 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107 009 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 015,
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    ENGLISH FRANCAIS Futuretech GE Goldstar Grundy Hitachi Hitachi Pay TV Infinity Janeil JBL JC Penny JCB JVC Kawasho Kenwood Kloss Kloss Novabeam KTV Loewe Logik Luxman LXI Magnavox Marantz Matsui Memorex Metz MGA Midland 004 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147 000, 015, 029,
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    036 Sony 049, 067 STS1 043 STS2 044 STS3 045 SRS4 046 Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 Toshiba 047, 050 Uniden 061 CD Denon Aiwa Burmster Carver *[111] 001, 035, 043 002 003, 035 FRANCAIS ENGLISH Emerson Fisher JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz MCS Onkyo Optimus Philips Pioneer Sears
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    set upon shipment from the factory. *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l'usine. DVD preset codes Codes préréglés DVD B Model No. Modéle numéro 111 DVD-555 DVD-755 DVD-900 DVD-910 DVD-955 DVD-1000 DVD-1200 DVD-1500 DVD-1710 DVD
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    TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4321 007
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-686
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI