Denon AVR-685S Operating Instruction

We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.

To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features this unit has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.

“SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

“NO. DE SERIE PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE L’APPAREIL INSCRIT A L’ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME.”

Nous vous remercions pour l’achat de cet appareil.

Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu’offre cet appareil, lire avec soin ces instructions et bien utiliser l’appareil. Toujours conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement en cas de question ou de problème.

FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE 65, 128 ~ 132 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 66 ~ PAGE 132

AV SURROUND RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO

AVR-1705/685

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

•Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

•Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

•Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.

FRANCAIS

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FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY

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POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT

1. PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept 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 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 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 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 lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

– this indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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2 INTRODUCTION

2 ACCESSORIES

Thank you for choosing the DENON 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 music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set

To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set.

• Before turning the power operation switch on

Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power operation switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords.

• Store this instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from

the actual set for explanation purposes.

• V. AUX terminal

The AVR-1705/685’s front panel is equipped with a V. AUX terminal. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you want to use it.

Before Using ..............................................................................................4

Cautions on Installation ..............................................................................5

Cautions on Handling .................................................................................5

Features......................................................................................................6

Part Names and Functions....................................................................7, 8

Read this first .............................................................................................9

Setting up the Speaker Systems................................................................9

Connections.....................................................................................10 ~ 16

Using the Remote Control Unit................................................................17

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Setting up the System.....................................................................18 ~ 28

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Remote Control Unit........................................................................29 ~ 33

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Operation .........................................................................................34 ~ 38

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Surround ..........................................................................................39 ~ 47

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DSP Surround Simulation ................................................................48 ~ 52

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Listening to the Radio......................................................................53 ~ 55

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Last Function Memory .............................................................................56

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Initialization of the Microprocessor.…………………………………………56

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Additional Information......................................................................57 ~ 63

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Troubleshooting........................................................................................64

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Specifications .…………………………………………………………………65

List of Preset Codes ...........................................................................128 ~ 132

q Operating instructions ............................................................................1

w Warranty .................................................................................................1

e Service station list...................................................................................1

r Remote control unit (RC-977).................................................................1

rt y u

t R6P/AA batteries ....................................................................................2

y AM loop antenna ....................................................................................1

u FM indoor antenna..................................................................................1

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.

• Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER

terminals

The PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power operation switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is

still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn the power off (£ off) when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using

outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 0.3 ft (10 cm) of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

wall

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

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FEATURES

1. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD and North American DTV.

2. Dolby Pro Logic

IIx compatibility

Dolby Pro Logic IIx furthers the matrix decording technology of Dolby Pro Logic II to decode audio signals recorded on two channels into up to 6.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. The mode can be selected according to the source. The Music mode is best suited for playing music,the Cinema mode for playing movies, and the Game mode for playing games. The Game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources.

3. Dolby Pro Logic

II Game mode compatibility

In addition to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-1705/685 also offers a Game mode optimum for games.

4. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.

5. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-1705/685 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-1705/685 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo sources.

6. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-1705/685 can be decoded with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-1705/685 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or

88.2 kHz/24 bits.

7. Video Conversion Function

The AVR-1705/685 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-1705/685’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor (TV) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR-1705/685’s video input jacks are connected.

8. Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR1705/685 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, P

B/CB, PR/C

inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

9. Auto Surround Mode

This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input.

10.Front input terminal

The unit is equipped with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment.

11.6CH EXT. IN jacks

This unit is equipped with 6CH EXT. IN jacks for use with audio formats of the future.

12.Personal Memory Plus function

Persinal Memory Plus is an advanced version of Personal Memory. With Personal Memory Plus, the set automatically memorizes the surround mode, channel volume, surround parameters, etc., for each of the separate input sources.

13.Preset Memory Tuning

56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory tuning.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

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Power ON/STANDBY switch.......................................(19, 34, 53)

POWER indicator...............................................................(19, 34)

Power switch.....................................................................(19, 34)

Headphone jack (PHONES) .....................................................(37)

INPUT MODE button ........................................................(35, 38)

SPEAKER A/B buttons.......................................................(34, 56)

SURROUNDBACK button........................................................(45)

EXT. IN button ...................................................................(35, 38)

BAND button ...........................................................................(54)

STANDARD button................................................(39, 41, 43, 45)

5CH/6CH STEREO button .......................................................(49)

DIRECT/STEREO button..........................................................(48)

Preset station select buttons...................................................(55)

TUNING • (up) / ª (down) buttons..........................................(54)

V. AUX INPUT terminals.....................................................(4, 12)

SURROUND MODE button .....................................................(36)

SURROUND PARAMETER button.....................................(41, 49)

SELECT knob...............................................................(36, 41, 51)

TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................(36)

TONE CONTROL button..........................................................(36)

MASTER VOLUME control......................................................(36)

STATUS button ........................................................................(37)

DIMMER button ......................................................................(37)

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................(37)

SURROUND BACK indicator ...................................................(45)

MASTER VOLUME indicator ...................................................(36)

Display

INPUT mode indicators............................................................(36)

SIGNAL indicators....................................................................(36)

ANALOG button ................................................................(35, 38)

Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ..........................(17)

INPUT SELECTOR knob ..........................................................(35)

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NOTE:

• The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR1705/685. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)

Remote control unit

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

SURROUND

buttons...................................(36, 39, 49)

Cursor

buttons.............................(18, 31, 32, 41)

STATUS/DISPLAY button.......(31, 32, 37)

Test tone button.................................(39)

Remote control signal

transmitter .........................................(17)

Master volume control

buttons...............................................(36)

POWER buttons ..............(19, 30~32, 34)

MUTING button .................................(37)

Mode selector switches........(29~31, 33)

Tuner system/

System buttons ...............(29, 31, 32, 54)

SYSTEM SET UP/

SETUP button ........................(18, 31, 32)

INPUT MODE selector

buttons.........................................(35, 38)

Input source selector

buttons ..................................(30~33, 35)

SURROUND PARAMETER

button ....................................(31, 32, 41)

CH SELECT (channel select)/

ENTER button............(18, 31, 32, 40, 42)

SURROUND BACK/

RETURN button .....................(31, 32, 45)

SPEAKER select button .....................(34)

DIMMER button.................................(37)VIDEO SELECT button.......................(37)

System buttons .....................(29, 31, 32)

LED (indicator) .............................(30, 33)

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READ THIS FIRST

This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps.

SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Step 3 (page 18 to 28)

Finally, setting up the system.

Step 2 (page 17)

Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.

Step 1 (page 9 to 16)

Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components.

2 Speaker system layout

Basic system layout

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of seven speaker systems and a television monitor:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker system

Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

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CONNECTIONS

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use

them for hair driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with power cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit.

Connecting the audio components

LINE OUT

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

OUTPUTINPUT

LRL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

INPUTOUTPUT

OPTICAL

Connecting a CD player

Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords.

Decoders with 6-channel analog outputs, etc.

DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 26 for instructions on setting this terminal.

Connecting the AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to these outlets 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 these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.)

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

AC CORD

AC 120V, 60Hz

Connect the internal amplifier’s subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 15.)

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

CD player

Tape deck or CD recorder

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connections.

• Use optical cables (sold separately) for optical connections.

Subwoofer jack

CD recorder, MD recorder or other component equipped with digital output jacks.

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Connecting the video equipments

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality.

R OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

VIDEO

R L

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

R OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

TV or DBS tuner

DVD player or VDP

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) DVD/VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.

• For better sound quality, we recommend using the DVD player with digital rather than analog connections. DVD and VDP players can also be connected to the VCR terminals.

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

VIDEO

NOTE:

Connection of the video disc Player Equipped with Dolby Digital RF Output jack.

• Please use a commercially available adaptor when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the video disc player to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connections.

Video deck

Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the (yellow) VCR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks:

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting a video decks

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Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks

• When marking connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• A note on the S input jacks

The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.

• Precaution when using S-jacks

This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

DVD player, VDP, etc.

Connecting a DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

DVD/VDP

• Connect the DVD player’s or video disc player’s S-video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD/VDP IN jack using an Svideo connection cord.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (SVIDEO INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S-video output jack (S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jack using an S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Video deck

Connecting the video decks

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the VCR OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

S-VIDEO

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 11.

R VIDEO OUTL

OUTPUT

R VIDEO OUTL

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

Connecting a Video game equipment

• Connect the Video game equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

Video game

Video camera

Connecting a Video camera equipment

• Connect the video camera equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

The V. AUX terminal is covered with a cap. Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.)

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VIDEO OUT

CRCB

COMPONENT

YCRCB

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

Connecting the Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video Jacks

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack.

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, C

B, CR or Y, Pb, Pr or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video

color difference output.

DVD player

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

• In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

Monitor TV

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pinplug cords.

• The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (“CR, CB and Y”, “RY, B-Y and Y”, “Pr, Pb and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

MONITOR OUT jacks

The AVR-1705/685 is equpped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-1705/685’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor (TV) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR-1705/685’s video input jacks are connected. Generally speaking, connections using the component video jacks offer te highest quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video jacks, then connections using regular video jacks (yellow).

NOTE:

Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal.

Cautions on the video conversion function:

When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-1705/685 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-1705/685 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync not display at all when playing video tapes. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-1705/685 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on.

(S-Video jack)

(Video jack) (Video jack)

(S-Video jack)

(Color Diffrence Video jack)(Color Diffrence Video jack)

The Video Conversion Function

With the AVR-1705/685, the Video signal and the S-video signal which were inputted are converted mutually. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

This unit’s input jacks This unit’s output jacks

The flow of the this unit’s internal signals.

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Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION

AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory)

FM ANTENNA

GROUND

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory)

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines 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.

NOTES:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

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Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.

• When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

Speaker Impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time, since use of speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers.

•The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Banana plug

(L)(R)

(L) (R)(L) (R)

Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.

To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz.

SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

• Precautions when connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.

System B

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

System A

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEM

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Protector circuit

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. 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.

Note on speaker impedance

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit.

Range of operation of the remote control unit

Inserting the batteries

Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left.

NOTES:

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

30°

w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as

shown on the diagram.

q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off. e Close the lid.

NOTES:

• Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

•Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the time comes.

• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 10 to 16), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit.

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup on the display.

CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1)

Press this change what appears on the display.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display. Also use this button to complete the setting.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

System setup Default settings

Speaker Configuration

Subwoofer Mode

Digital In Assignment

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources.

Input

source

Digital Inputs

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer

Small Small Yes

CD DVD/VDP

COAXIAL OPTICAL1

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.

Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

Use the following buttons to set up the system:

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. Subwoofer mode = Normal

NOTE:

• The system setup is not displayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

Crossover Frequency

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

80 Hz

Auto Surround Mode

Auto surround mode function setting. Auto Surround Mode = ON

Ext. In SW Level Set the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB

Surround back Sp.

Small

Front L Center Surround Back

12 ft 12 ft 10 ft

Subwoofer

12 ft

Front R

12 ft

Surround L

10 ft

Surround R

10 ft

Front L Front R Center

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

Test Tone

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects.

Surround L

0 dB

Surround R

0 dB

Surround Back

0 dB

Subwoofer

0 dB

Video Input Mode Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminal. AUTO

TV/DBS

OPTICAL2

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Before setting up the system

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting.

Turn on the power. Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button).

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up.

*SYSTEM SET UP

NOTE:

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up. System set up can be finished at any time. The changes to the settings made up to that point are entered.

NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Setting the speaker configuration

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type.

1 FRONT LARGE

LARGE

SMALL

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your center speaker type.

2 CENTER SMALL

LARGE

SMALL

NONE

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting.

NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the center speaker.

(Initial)

Press the Power switch (button) .

(Main unit)

• ¢ ON The power turns on and indicator is light. 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 indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit.

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Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 10 to 16) and check that all connections are correct.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting.

5 S.WOOFER YES

YES

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the Speaker Distance setting.

(Initial)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround back speaker type.

4 S.BACK SMALL

LARGE

SMALL

NONE

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.

(Initial)

NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround back speakers.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type.

3 SURR. SMALL

LARGE

SMALL

NONE

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting.

(Initial)

NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers.

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• Parameters

Large…… Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the

Crossover Frequency mode.

Small…… Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for

the Crossover Frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover

Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. None…… Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No…. Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer is not installed.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position.

8 CENTER 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround L speakers setting.

Setting the delay time

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position

CAUTION:

Please note that the difference for every speaker should be 15 ft or less.

NOTE:

• No setting when “None” has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting.

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

Listening position

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front L speaker to the listening position.

6 FRONT L 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the front R speaker setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front R speaker to the listening position.

7 FRONT R 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

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Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround back speakers to the listening position.

11 S.BACK 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround R speakers to the listening position.

10 SURR.R 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer to the listening position.

12 SW 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the Subwoofer mode setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround L speakers to the listening position.

9 SURR.L 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround R speaker setting.

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NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels.

— Crossover Frequency —

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” at the “Speaker Configuration Setting”, set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead. NOTE:For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When using small speakers, however,

setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see pages 19, 20). If “SMALL” is set for the front speakers or “NO” is set for the subwoofer, the subwoofer mode setting does not affect playback of low frequency signal range.

• When the “+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• When the “NORM” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are only produced from those channels. In this playback mode there tends to be little interference of the low frequency range in the room.

•Try playing the music or movie source and select the playback mode providing the stronger low frequency range sound.

Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode.

13SW MODE NORM

NORM +MAIN

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the Crossover Frequency setting.

(Initial)

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Crossover Frequency.

14CR.OVER 80Hz

80Hz

100Hz

120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz

40Hz

60Hz

(left) button (right) button

Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the Test Tone setting.

(Initial)

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