Denon AVR-686S User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-686

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D’EMPLOI

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

ENGLISHFRANCAIS

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 System setup / Configuration système

*Front Large

*Center Small

*Surr. Small

*S.Back Small

*S.Back 2sp>

*Subwoofer Yes

Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode

Crossover Frequency

*Subwoofer Yes

Delay Time

*Front L 12ft

*Front R 12ft

*Center 12ft

*Surr.L 10ft

*Surr.R 10ft

*S.Back L 10ft

*S.Back R 10ft

*SW 12ft

Digital In Assignment

*SW Mode Norm

*Cr.Over 80Hz

Test Tone

*TEST TONE Yes<

Audio Delay

*COAX1 CD

*COAX2 AUX

*OPT1 DVD

*OPT2 TV

Video Input Mode

*DVD Auto

*TV Auto

*VCR Auto

*A.Delay 0ms

Auto Surround Mode

*Auto Surr. ON

Ext. In Subwoofer Level

Power Amp Assignment

*Ext.In SW+15dB

*P.Amp S.Back

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Getting Started

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Contents

Getting Started

Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································2 Cautions on installation ·························································2 Cautions on handling······························································2 Preparing the remote control unit ········································2 Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Part names and functions

Front panel··············································································3 Remote control unit································································4

Easy setup flow·······································································4 Speaker system layout···························································5 Speaker connections ··························································5, 6 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························7 Auto Setup

Connecting a microphone ······················································8 Turning on the power ·····························································8 Starting Auto Setup ································································9 About error messages··························································10

Playing a DVD with surround sound ··································10

Cable indications···································································11 The video conversion function ············································11 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ················································12 Connecting a video camera or video game························12 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········12 Connecting a CD player························································12 Connecting a VCR ·································································13 Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder······13 Connecting the antenna terminals ·······························13, 14 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

ZONE2 speaker out connections··········································14

Connecting the power supply cord·····································15

Playback

Playing the input source ·······················································16 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ··········16 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················16 Listening over headphones ··················································17 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) ···········································17 Selecting the front speakers ················································17 Checking the currently playing program source···················17 Input mode ·····································································17, 18

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes ···················································18

Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode ·························19, 20

DTS NEO:6 mode···························································21, 22 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround···························22, 23 Night mode···········································································24 Adjusting the audio delay ·····················································24

DENON original surround modes

Surround modes and their features······································25 DSP surround simulation················································26, 27 Tone control setting

• Adjusting the sound quality ·············································28

• Tone defeat mode ···························································28

Channel Level ·······································································28

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····························································29 Auto tuning ···········································································29 Manual tuning·······································································30 Preset stations······································································30 Recalling preset stations ······················································30

Advanced Setup Front display··········································································38

System Setup

Setting the Speaker Configuration ·································38, 39 Setting the Delay Time···················································39, 40 Setting the Subwoofer Mode and Crossover Frequency····························································40 Setting the Test Tone ···························································41 Setting the Digital In Assignment·········································42 Setting the Video Input Mode ··············································42 Setting the Audio Delay························································43 Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································43 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level ····································43 Setting the Power Amp Assignment····································43

System setup items and default values ·····························44

Troubleshooting ····································································45

Additional information···················································46~51

Specifications ········································································52

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

List of preset codes ····································

End of this manual

Basic OperationGetting Started

Easy Setup and Operation

Connecting Other Sources

Advanced Operation Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ·································31 Preset memory·····································································32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory·······························································32~34 Punch through ······································································34

Multi zone music entertainment system ···························35

Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback ···························································36

Other functions

Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored) ················37 Last function memory ··························································37 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································37

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Accessories

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

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

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

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

r Remote control unit (RC-1001) ...............1

ty iu

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

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

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

i Omnidirectional microphone...................1

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the unit

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

• Before turning the power switch on

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

• Store these instructions in a safe place.

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

• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

• V. AUX terminals

The AVR-686’s front panel is equipped with V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them.

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 away as possible from the tuner or TV.

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

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

using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm coaxial cables.

Wall

Note

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.

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

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source, 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 power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave 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 components as well. In addition, the memory contains control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.

Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

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Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 23 feet

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor.

NOTE:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

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

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················(8)

Power indicator······································(8)

Power switch ···································(8, 37)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(17)

ANALOG button···································(18)

SPEAKER A/B buttons ··················(17, 37)

ZONE2 button ······································(35)

Preset station select buttons ·······(29, 30)

STANDARD/NIGHT button···········(19~24)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ···················(25)

DIRECT/STEREO button······················(18)

V. AUX INPUT terminals ·····················(12)

SETUP MIC jack ·····································(8)

SURROUND MODE button ·················(16)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ···················································(19)

SELECT knob····························(16, 19, 28)

TONE DEFEAT button··························(28)

TONE CONTROL button······················(28)

MASTER VOLUME control knob ········(16)

TUNING • (up)/ª (down) buttons ·····(29)

STATUS button ······························(17, 23)

DIMMER button ···································(17)

VIDEO SELECT button·························(17)

OUTPUT indicator································(22)

Master volume indicator·····················(16)

Display

INPUT mode indicator·························(18)

SIGNAL indicator ·································(18)

BAND button ········································(29)

EXT. IN button ······································(16)

Remote control sensor··························(3)

INPUT MODE button ···························(17)

INPUT SELECTOR knob·······················(16)

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear

cover.

w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries 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 for verifying operation.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an

old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible.

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Remote control unit

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

SURROUND MODE buttons·················(16, 26)

Indicator ···············(32, 34)

Input source selector buttons·················(16, 32)

System buttons

······························(31~34)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button···················(33, 38)

Cursor buttons

··························(9, 19, 33)

STATUS/DISPLAY button ············(17, 23, 33)

TEST TONE button

····································(41)

VIDEO SELECT button

····································(17)

Remote control signal transmitter···················(3)

Power buttons

································(8, 33)

Tuner system/System buttons·················(29, 34)

MUTING button

····································(16)

Master volume control buttons·················(16, 36)

Mode selector switches

································(8, 31)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

·····················

(20, 28)

SURROUND PARAMETER/System button···················(19, 33)

SPEAKER button

································(8, 17)

SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button···(22, 33)

Input mode selector buttons ················(16~18)

DIMMER button

····································(17)

• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-686 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.

• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 38 ~

41).

Easy setup flow

Easy Setup and Operation

Placing the speakers.

Connecting the

speakers.

Connecting a monitor

and a DVD player.

Starting the Auto

Setup.

Playing a DVD with

surround sound.

Auto setup flow

1) Speaker Configuration

2) Delay Time

3) Channel Level

Store the measurement result in the memory.

Connecting a microphone.

Measurement of the speakers

in the listening position.

Check of the measurement result.

ZONE2 buttons····(34, 36)

MAIN buttons

································(4, 34)

• The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the

CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) mode.

• The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC

button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.

• The main zone output can be turned on and off with the MAIN button.

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Speaker 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 stereo image being impaired.

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

2 Speaker impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are used 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 speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms in this case must be used.

• 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 unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

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 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 unit is operated 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 less than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the unit’s power, wait for the unit to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, then turn the power back on.

Speaker system layout

2 Basic system layout

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

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

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.

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

Connecting the speaker cables

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Banana plug

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(L) (R)

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

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2 Connections

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

Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

Front speaker

systems (B)

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 cause this effect.

NOTE:

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

Surround back

speaker systems

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

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

Monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs,

monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner’s manuals for the other components for further information.

Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV

• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-686, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offers the best quality (and is required for progressive DVD playback), followed by S-Video, while composite video offers the lowest picture quality of the three connection types. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 11).

• To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42).

• Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows; video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y P

OPTICAL

OUT

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Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit.

• Turn on the power.

Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on.

Press the POWER switch.

£ OFF:

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

¢ ON:

The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.

Turn on your subwoofer.

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Turning on the power

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” (only when operating with the remote control unit).

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting.

Auto Setup

2 Measurement and setting details

q:This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass

reproduction ability.

w: This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to

the listening position.

e: This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.

Connecting a microphone

Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the

SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit.

Place the microphone forAuto Setup at the actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears.

Microphone

NOTE:

• A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please

consider this should you be planning night time measurements, and consider not allowing small children into the listening room at this time.

• The Auto Setup is not displayed when “MUTING”,

“HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

Place the microphone on a tripod or level surface.

MODE 1

ON/SOURCE

SPEAKER

CURSOR

ON/STANDBY

SETUP MIC

POWER

SPEAKER A

For accurate measurements

• Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure. It is recommended that you turn off the power of any air-conditioner, projector or other equipment that may produce noise.

• Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while Auto Setup is performed.

• Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and speakers. Also, be sure to point the speakers towards the listening position.

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Starting Auto Setup

Measurement of each channel is performed as follows:

Press the CURSORFFbutton to start the Auto Setup.

• Start the measurements.

Auto Set <Start

FL FR C SW SL SR

SBL SBR

1 2 3

1: Only the front speakers (A) are measured, front speakers

(B) are not available. Even if the front speakers (B) are set, the setting automatically switches to the front speakers (A) once measurements are completed.

2: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice.

3: When “ZONE2” is selected, this is not displayed (

page 43). After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. The display switches to the speaker check display automatically.

Measure:FL <Ccl

Calculating

Speaker:3/4/.1

Disconnect the setup mic to finish Auto Setup.

• Measurement is cancelled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob

is operated while the Auto Setup is performed.

• If the output volume and crossover frequency of your subwoofer speaker can be changed, then set the volume to halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off the low-pass filter.

• The speaker configuration, delay time and channel level measurement values can be checked using the system setup function ( page 38 ~ 41).

2 Check the results of the speaker detection

Example: 7.1-channel systems

Speaker:3/4/.1

Subwoofer

Surround and Surround back speaker

Front and Center speaker

Press the CURSOR

orHHbutton to select

“Store”, then press the CURSORFFbutton.

Setup <Store

Storing

Store:

Store the checked measurement values. All parameters are stored.

Cancel:

Cancel the checked measurement values.

2 About automatic retry

To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is automatically performed. Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time, “Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the display.

Overload Retry1

NOTE:

• When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with built-in filters, such as a subwoofer, might be set to a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay.

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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, reset the pertinent items, and measure again.

• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements.

MeasuresCauseDisplay example

Caution:SP None

q The speakers required for producing suitable

reproduction have not been detected.

• The front L or front R speaker was not properly detected.

• Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected.

• Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected.

• The surround back speaker was detected, but the surround speaker was not detected.

• Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.

w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse.

• Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some speakers, this display may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. If so, select “Skip

”.

e When accurate measurements cannot be

made due to the input level of the microphone being too high.

• Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away from the listening position.

• Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the items, then press the CURSORFFbutton.

Caution :Phase

FL/R

Caution

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Playing a DVD with surround sound

Disconnect the microphone from the unit.

Select the input source to be played.

Select the play (surround) mode.

4 5

Adjust the volume.

Start DVD playback.

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Cable indications

Signal direction

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

Video cableAudio cable

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

• Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum

or other noise.

Analog terminal (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohm pin-plug cable)

Digital terminal (Optical)

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

Speaker terminal

Speaker cable

Video terminal

Video cable (75 Ω/ohm video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

S-Video cable

(Yellow)

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

Component video cable

(Y)

B/CB

)

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

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 and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

The flow of the video signals.

This unit’s input

terminals

This unit’s output

terminals

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

The video conversion function

(Component video

terminals)

(Component video

terminals)

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

Cautions on the video conversion function:

When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S-Video terminals are used to connect the AVR-686 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-686 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on.

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Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV or DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video inputs are also provided if your TV or DBS tuner does not have component video outputs.

• To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42).

Connecting a video camera or video game

Video camera /

Video game

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD player /

External decoder

FRONT

5.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB-

WOOFER

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player.

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 16).

• With discs 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 multi- channel output to the AVR-686’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.

Connecting a CD player

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 42).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

L R

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Connecting a VCR

Video deck

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your VCR. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided.

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

NOTE:

• When recording to a VCR recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the

playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-686 VCR OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable

VCR IN → Video cable : VCR OUT →Video cable

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Tape deck /

CD recorder /

MD recorder

• If humming noise is generated, move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise.

Direction of broadcasting station

75 Ω/ohm COAXIAL cable

FM antenna

FM indoor antenna

(Supplied)

AM loop antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

Ground

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly to the unit.

Connecting the antenna terminals

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NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

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

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

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.

2 AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

a. Antenna placed on

a stable surface.

b. Hanging the

antenna on a wall.

Mount

Use the installation hole to secure the antenna to a wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36).

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

• When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 35).

• The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel. In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.

ZONE2 speaker out connections

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

Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

Front speaker

systems (B)

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

ZONE2 speaker

systems

NOTE:

• The settings must be changed to use this speaker for ZONE2 ( page 43).

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Connecting the power supply cord

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC outlet (Wall)

NOTE:

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

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 exceeds 120 W (1 A.).

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Basic Operation

Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the play (surround) mode.

Example: STEREO

Adjust the volume.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –70 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described ( page 28), if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

Basic Operation

Playback

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

SELECT

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.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals

Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input.

NOTE:

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play mode (DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be selected.

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the EXT. IN terminals cannot be reproduced. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals.

• Cancelling the external input mode:

Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode ( page 17, 18).

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

• If the subwoofer output level is too high, set the “SW ATT.” surround parameter to “ON”.

The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals are played without passing through the surround circuitry.

SELECT

SURROUND MODE

EXT. IN

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

EXT. IN

MUTING

SURROUND MODE

ANALOG

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

Start playback on the selected component.

For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.

Press the MUTING button.

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.

• Canceling the MUTING mode:

q Press the MUTING button again. w Press the VOLUME button on the remote control unit, or

adjust the volume up or down via the front panel MASTER VOLUME knob.

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