Denon 686S Owners Manual - Page 21

ENGLISH Basic Operation 2 Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode): The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded and played. NOTE: • Input mode when playing DTS sources: Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input terminals (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "DTS". 2 Input mode display • In the AUTO mode Depending on the input signal. • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode 2 Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL • DTS • PCM The "DIGITAL" indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the "DIGITAL" 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 for music. • Select the mode to suit your tastes. 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good quality sound. Basic Operation NOTE: • The "DIGITAL" indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. 2 STEREO mode Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images. Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode. • In the ANALOG mode Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on the remote control unit to select the DIRECT mode. 18 ENGLISH