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  • Denon AVR 688 | Owners Manual - English - Page 1
    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-688 Owner's Manual Manuel de l'Utilisateur
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    be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
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    the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
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    ~ A1 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom 28 A2 Auto Surround Mode 29 A3 Room EQ Setup 29 A4 Direct Mode Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources 29, 30 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 30 DSP Simulation Playback 30
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    -zone Operations 49 Turning the Power On and Off 49 Selecting the Input Source 49 Adjusting the Volume 49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner's manual
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to
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    SURROUND BACK indicator Q8 INPUT mode indicators 35) q5 w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q w e r ty u q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 11 ~ 13) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 11) e EXT. IN connectors 15) r REMOTE CONTROL jack
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    49) w Source select buttons 35, 49) e Tuner system buttons 36) r Test tone button (TEST 24, 25) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 35) y Surround mode buttons 29, 30) u System setup button (SYSTEM 22) i Surround parameter button (PARA 31) o Enter button (ENT 44) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT 35
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-688 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-688 to a monitor. • The AVR-688
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    speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-688, and be sure to
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    LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-688. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. • The AVR-688 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are not
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    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
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    iPod to the AVR-688. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage
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    LR When using a optical 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 of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-688's VCR OUT connector
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    Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR LR LR ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs
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    -Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Connect the cables to be used. DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-688 is an XM Ready® receiver
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    for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ENGLISH 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the
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    Auto Surround Mode • Room EQ Setup • Direct Mode Setup • Remote ID Setup Parameter (vpage 31 ~ 33) n Surround Parameter • MODE • CINEMA EQ • D.COMP • LFE • CENTER IMAGE • PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • SB CH OUT • SUBWOOFER ATT. • Subwoofer • Default
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    Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup MASTER VOLUME ui [Front] ENTER, o MASTER VOLUME uio ENTER [Rear] uio ENTER • Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater
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    to check the results of the speaker detection. Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Subwoofer Surround and Surround back speakers NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background noise in room
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    to . • Not all speakers could be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • Too much noise in the room for • Either turn off any device generating accurate measurements to be made. noise or move it away. • Try again when the surroundings are quiter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is
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    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 SYSTEM SETUP ui ENTER, op ENTER Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then
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    set to "Small". LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be set when "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" - "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you want the bass signals to
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 23). • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the crossover frequency is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer
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    TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. a, s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign j iPod Assign k ~ A0 Component In Assign A1 ~ A4 Video Convert A5 Audio Delay A6 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A7 Auto
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] k ~ A0 Component In Assign Select component video input to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input
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    Direct/Stereo Custom Auto Surround Mode Room EQ Setup Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is used. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp ZONE2 For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations
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    mode is set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. g ~ A1 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup
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    1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 15 Remote ID 1 [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 Surround Modes Standard Playback This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at "Surround Parameter" - "MODE" (vpage 31). Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is
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    . • Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0 PANORAMA Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. If
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources) Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels. NON MTRX : The same
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    bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals. • This is displayed on the "Surround Parameter" and can be set when the input source is selected to "XM" or analog signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input. Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night
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    -Zone Information Troubleshooting Information Information can be called out directly by pressing the STATUS button. a Status s Audio Input Signal a Status Shows information about settings for main zone. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Surround Mode
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    for the input source, press before turning . Operation on the remote control unit Press [SOURCE SELECT]. The desired input source can be selected directly. Setting the Input Mode Set the input mode for this source. Press INPUT MODE. The INPUT mode indicator lights (AUTO
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    input. (vSee the monitor's operating instructions.) 2 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Tune in the desired broadcast station. qTo tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to light
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SHIFT STATUS TUNING [Front] SHIFT [CHANNEL] [SAT TU] [MODE SELECTOR 1] STATUS [Rear] Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast
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    an hour. When you can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done. Basic Operation 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use TUNING to select the station. When the
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    input. "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 26) • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is displayed if the selected channel cannot be used. 2 Either turn
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    One OFF Shuffling playback Press [CHANNEL +]. [Selectable items] Albums Songs OFF To switch between the Browse and Remote modes Either press and hold [MODE]. • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-688, folder and file names can
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    on the display. ZONE2 RECOUT 2 Turn to choose the input source to be recorded. The "REC" indicator and the indicator for the selected source light. RECOUT SOURCE RECOUT TUNER ···· RECOUT XM 3 Play the program source. For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment
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    function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was used. Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this procedure
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [SHIFT] [1], [2], [3], [A/B], [0], [DISC SKIP +], [6 7], [8 9], [VCR CH +/-], [MODE SELECTOR 1] [ON/SOURCE] [CHANNEL +/-] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE
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    time. The indicator starts flashing. 4 Input the number of the component you want to set. No. CD 1 iPod/NETWORK 2 TAPE/CD-R/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 [MEMORY] [RETURN] ENGLISH 46 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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    the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-688 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among "Setting 1" to "Setting 3", then set the corresponding "Amp Assign" mode at "System Setup" - "Option Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage 27
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    output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-688 ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A FRONT-B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT [Front] SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MODE SELECTOR 1] VOLUME Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily Turning the
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    from SR to SL Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90
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    from the sideH Surround The AVR-688 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed
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    Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Neural Surround Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America's listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Surround mode DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Surround mode DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL Signals
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    when the surround back speaker setup is set to "None". z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "1spkr" or "None". F : Mode selectable in initial status S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Audio DVD-Audio (multi ch
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    S S S S F F S S S S S S S S NOTE : z3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to "None", then "5CH STEREO" is displayed. F : Mode selectable in initial status S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Audio DVD-Audio (multi ch) (2ch
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner's manual? 3. Are the other
  • Denon AVR 688 | Owners Manual - English - Page 61
    DTS sound playback. • The AVR-688's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to other than mode. "DTS". • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be - played on the AVR-688. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input
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    ANTENNA" is displayed in the XM mode. "NO SIGNAL" is displayed in the XM mode. "OFF AIR" is displayed in the XM mode. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-688's XM connector and the • Check that the connections are XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock correct. is not properly
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
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    M Magnavox Mitsubishi P Panasonic Philips Pioneer S Sanyo Sony T Toshiba Z Zenith VDP D Denon M Magnavox Mitsubishi P Panasonic Philips Pioneer R RCA S Sony VCR A Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai Alba Amstrad ASA Asha Audio Dynamic Audiovox Beaumark Broksonic C Calix Candle Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen
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    147 Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Portland 054 Price Club 095 Proscan 040, 044, 125 Proton 115, 140, 144, 149 007 Cable A ABC Archer C Century Citizen Colour 027, 028 Satellite Receiver A Alphastar C 007 010, 011 DENON Model No. / factory. *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-688
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur