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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-686
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
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FRANCAIS ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that read before the product is operated. they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon CAUTION or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK convenience receptacle
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 System setup / Configuration système page 38, 39 page 43 Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode Audio Delay page 40 Crossover Frequency *Front Large *A.Delay 0ms *SW Mode Norm *Center Small page 43 Auto Surround Mode *Cr.Over 80Hz *Surr. Small *Auto Surr. ON page 41 Test Tone *S.Back Small page 43 Ext. In Subwoofer Level *TEST TONE Yes< *S.Back 2sp> *Ext.In SW+15dB page 42 Digital In Assignment *Subwoofer Yes Power Amp Assignment page 43 *COAX1 CD page 39,
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ENGLISH Getting Started Advanced Operation Getting Started Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·································31 Preset memory·····································································32 Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-686 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide Operating a component stored in the superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high
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Ω Ω ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Cautions on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may be Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: generated if this unit or any other electronic Note equipment using microprocessors is used q Operating instructions ............................1 t R6P/AA batteries ....................................2 near a tuner or TV. w Warranty .................................................1 y AM loop antenn
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8 9 7 6 5 0 4 1 3 2 3 2 4 5 1 6 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 0 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the batteries Part names and functions q Remove the remote control unit’s rear Notes on batteries: Front panel cover. • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included ba
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ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit Easy Setup and Operation For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). •This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-686 according to your Remote control signal listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. transmitter···················(3) Indicator···············(32, 34) • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function. • If
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Ω Ω Ω Ω ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Speaker system layout Speaker connections •Connect the speaker terminals with the Connecting the speaker cables 2 Basic system layout speakers making sure that like polarities are The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems 1. Loosen by turning matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching and a television monitor: counterclockwise. of polarities will result in weak central sound, u
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Center Surround speaker Subwoofer speaker systems To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz. ( ) ( ) L R IN ><>< >< Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. ( ) ( ) L R ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) L R L R <> >< <> >< ><>< Front speaker Front speaker Surrou
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation •For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-686, you only need to choose one outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs. connection type. Component video connection offers th
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation Turning on the power ON/SOURCE Turn on your subwoofer. MODE 1 1 POWER SPEAKER A Turn on your monitor (TV). 2 Press the POWER switch. 3 CURSOR ¢ ON: The power turns on and the indicator lights. ON/STANDBY SETUP MIC SPEAKER Set the POWER 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. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation 2 About automatic retry Starting Auto Setup 2 Check the results of the speaker detection To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed. Press the CURSOR F F button to start the Auto Example: 7.1-channel systems Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time, 1 Setup. “Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the display. • Start the measurements. Speaker:3/4/.1 Overload Retry1 Subwoofer Auto S
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ENGLISH Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation About error messages Playing a DVD with surround sound • These error displays may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be Disconnect the microphone from the unit. completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, 1 reset the pertinent items, and measure again. •When there is too much noise in the room, the speak
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Ω Ω ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources The video conversion function Connecting Other Sources With the AVR-686, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal Cable indications and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality. The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). The flow of the video signals. Audio cable Video cable Analog t
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video •These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio pl
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Ω ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder •For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and Tape deck / composite video outputs are also provided. CD recorder / • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog MD recorder recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as AUDIO OUT
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 2 AM loop antenna assembly ZONE2 speaker out connections Connect to the AM •When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp antenna terminals. Assignment”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out Connection of AM antennas 1 2 3 terminals ( page 35). • The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned 1. Push the lever. to the ZONE2 ste
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ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (Wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.)) The power to this outlet is turned 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 exceed
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ENGLISH Basic Operation Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) Basic Operation terminals The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals Playback are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Playing the input source Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input. INPUT MODE ANALOG MASTER VOLUME Select the input source to be played. 1 • Cancelling the external input mode: Example: CD Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mod
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ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Input mode INPUT MODE ANALOG DIMMER STATUS The AVR-686 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched DIRECT STEREO according to the type of input audio signals. STATUS DIMMER 2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER INPUT MODE ANALOG DIRECT/STEREO Press the INPUT MODE button. PHONES SPEAKER VIDEO SELECT MASTER VOLUME The mo
