Denon 685 Bedienungsanleitung

2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit. 2 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 A TT ACHED TO TH[...]

2 ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the power cord [...]

3 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. [...]

4 ENGLISH 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 m usic sources. As this product is provided with [...]

5 ENGLISH 3 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, HEADPH[...]

6 ENGLISH 4 FEA TURES 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 II x compatibility Dolby Pro Logic II x furthers the matrix decordi[...]

7 5 PA RT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). qw u ei r y o !4 t !1 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 !2 !3 !5 !6 !7 !0 !8 @0 !9 #0 #1 #2 q Power ON/ST ANDBY switch .......................................(19, 34, 53) w POWER indicator ................................[...]

NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the A VR- 1705/685. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 8 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[...]

9 6 READ THIS FIRST This A V Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. 7 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 com[...]

10 8 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[...]

11 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 L AUDIO OUT DIGITAL IN VIDEO R L R L R L L R R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN LRL R L R L L R R OUT VIDEO OPTICAL OUT L AUDIO OUT DIGITAL L R B B AUD[...]

12 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[...]

13 VIDEO OUT Y C R C B COMPONENT YC R C B VIDEO IN COMPONENT B Connecting the Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y , P R /C R , P B /C B ) V ideo 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 [...]

14 1 4 2 3 Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING ST A TION 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 [...]

15 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 conn[...]

16 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 [...]

17 9 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 fr[...]

18 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V 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 A V system centered around the this unit. SYSTEM SETUP button Press this t[...]

19 Before setting up the system 3 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. Tu rn on the power . Press the Power ON/ST ANDBY switch (button). 5 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[...]

20 5 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. 5 S.WOOFER YES YES NO (left) button (right) button Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the Speaker Distance setting. (Initial) 4 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround back speaker type. 4 S.BACK SMALL LARGE SMALL NONE (lef[...]

21 3 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 [...]

22 6 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. 5 Use the (le[...]

23 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 fr om those channe[...]

24 Setting the T est T one • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. •F rom the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 39.) 1 • Use the (le[...]

25 6 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level. AUTO-SR -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level (manual mode). (left) button (right) button 7 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround back channel level. AUTO-SB -12dB 0dB +12dB Press the (down) button to switch t[...]

26 NOTE: • TUNER, V . AUX cannot be selected. Setting the Digital In assignment Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals. 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal. 16 COAX CD CD AUX DVD TV VCR CDR OFF • Select “OFF” if nothing is connecte[...]

27 AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal to be output from the video mon itor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order: component video, S-Video, composite video. Component: The signal connected to the component video terminal is always played. V ideo conversion is n[...]

28 After setting up the system 1 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to finish system set up. This completes the system setup operations. Once the system is set up, there is no need to make the settings again unless other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is changed. Setting the Auto Surround Mode For the three kinds of input [...]

29 Operating DENON audio components •T urn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 2 3 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”. Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or T ape deck) Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While th[...]

30 Preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory . This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufactu r ers by regis t ering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 128~132). Operation is not possible for some models. 1 2 Set mode switc[...]

31 Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set mode switch 2 to the component you want to operate. 3 2 1 3 3 Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons PO[...]

32 3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons 4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6 , 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 :P l a y 3 : Pause Channel +, – : Channels POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu RETURN : Return • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cursor up, down[...]

33 Ta b l e 1 Punch Through • “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLA Y , STOP , MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, T APE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to “VIDEO”. Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered[...]

34 12 OPERA TION Before operating Preparations: Check that all connections are proper . 2 Tu rn on the power . Press the Power ON/ST ANDBY switch (button). 3 Select the front speakers. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 1 3 2 3 When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The soun[...]

35 Playing the input source 3 1 2 5 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory . q AUTO (All auto mode) In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input[...]

36 •T o increase the bass or treble: T urn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) •T o decrease the bass or treble: T urn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surr[...]

37 Using the dimmer function • Use this to change the brightness of the display . The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the main unit’ s DIMMER button repeatedly . Front panel display • Descriptions of the unit’ s operations are also displayed on the front panel display . In addition, the dis[...]

38 Set the external input (EXT . IN) mode. Press the EXT . IN to switch the external input. Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT . IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center , surround (left and[...]

39 13 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from each speakers. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below . • The adjustment with the test tones is only effective in the ST ANDARD (DOLBY/[...]

40 • After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes, as (described) below . 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker . FL CNTR FR SR SB SW SL ([...]

41 Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode 2 Select the ST ANDARD (Dolby Pro Logic II x) mode. Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 5, 7 4, 6 1 2 4, 6 5, 7 1 8 5, 7 2 4 Select the surround parameter mode. 1 Select the funct[...]

42 7 Set the various surround parameters. • CINEMA EQ setting ON OFF or or CINEMA EQ OFF • P ANORAMA setting ON OFF or or PANORAMA OFF • DIMENSION setting 0 3 6 or or DIMENSION 3 • TONE DEFEA T setting ON OFF or or TONE DEF. ON • DEF AUL T setting YES Y/N NO or or DEFAULT Y/N Select “Y es” to reset to the factory defaults. • CENTER [...]

43 MODE CINEMA SURROUND BACK DEFAULT MODE MUSIC SURROUND BACK DEFAULT CINEMA EQ CENTER IMAGE TONE DEFEAT TONE DEFEAT or or MODE music MODE cinema 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 6 Set the surround parameters according to the mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The mode switches as shown below each[...]

44 Surround parameters q Pro Logic II x and Pro Logic II Mode: • The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for auto sound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround[...]

45 Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 26). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO” or DTS. 2 Select the ST ANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode. (Remote control unit) 4 Play a p[...]

46 ENGLISH 5 Set the surround parameter according to the source. NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • The parameter switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT SURROUND BACK DEFAULT D.COMP. LFE If you do want the bass [...]

47 2 Dialogue Normalization The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such [...]

48 14 DSP SURROUND SIMULA TION • This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetic ally recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listenin[...]

49 ENGLISH DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is pressed: 2 3 3 4 1 2 To enter the surround parameter setting mode, press the SURROUND P ARAMETER button. • The surround parameter switches in the follo[...]

50 • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting ON OFF or or SB : ON • DEF AUL T setting YES NO or or DEFAULT Y/N • TONE DEFEA T setting ON OFF or or TONE DEF. ON Select “Y es” to reset to the factory defaults. NOTE: • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pre ssed [...]

51 1 Tu rn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. (Main unit) • When turned clockwise 2 Press the SURROUND P ARAMETER button. Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set. • The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to “Surround Modes and Parameters” on p[...]

52 C C E C * C * C * C E C C C C C C C 2 Surround modes and parameters Channel output B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B SUBWOOFER E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND L/R E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E CENTER C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C FRONT L/R Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS S[...]

53 15 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto preset memory 1 When the main unit’ s power operation switch turn on while pressing the set’ s PRESET • (+) button the unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations. 2 When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is stored in the preset memory at channel A1. Subsequent stations a[...]

54 Press the TUNING • (+) or ª (–) button to tune in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in. Auto tuning 1 Set the input source to “TUNER”. 2 W atching the display , press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. Lit 4 Press the T[...]

55 Preset stations 1 Press the MEMORY button. 2 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Press the PRESET • (+) or ª (–) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memor[...]

56 16 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY • This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off. • The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory . This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit’ s power switch is[...]

57 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 T ypes of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPE[...]

58 Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener , something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conven tional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acou[...]

59 • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1). • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for [...]

60 Surround The A VR-1705/685 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater . Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of [...]

61 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ENGLISH (3) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over convent[...]

62 ENGLISH MANUF ACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM DIGIT AL THEA TER SYSTEMS, INC. U.S. P A T . NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLD–WIDE P A TENTS ISSUED AND PENDING. “DTS”, “DTS–ES”, “Neo:6”, AND “DTS 96/24” ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGIT AL THEA TER SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, 2003 DI[...]

63 ENGLISH DTS 96/24 The sampling frequency , number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96[...]

64 ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly , check the items listed in the table below . Should the [...]

65 ENGLISH 20 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T .H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% T .H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz [...]

66 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSOIRES Nous vous remercions d‘avoir choisi l’ampli-tuner A/V Surround de DENON. Ce remarquable composant a été fabriqué pour fournir une superbe écoute de sons d’ambiance avec des sources de cinéma domestiqu e telles que DVD, ainsi que pour assurer une formidable reproduction haute fidélité de vos sources music[...]

128 LIST OF PRESET CODES / LISTE DE CODES PRÉRÉGLÉS DVD Denon 014, *[111] Aiwa 009 Hitachi 010 JVC 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Magnavox 005 Mitsubishi 004 Panasonic 014 Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo 018 Sony 002, 019, 020 T oshiba 001, 021, 022 Zenith 023 VDP Denon 028, 029, 112 Magnavox 026 Mitsubishi 028 Panasonic 029, 030 Phil[...]

129 Minolta 013, 023 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, 097 Motorola 081 Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063, 081, 115, 117 MTC 009, 087, 094 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094 NAD 038 NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 045, 061, 062, 085 Nikko 088 Noblex 087 Optimus 081, 088 Optonica 021 Panasonic 02[...]

130 Circuit City 003 Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, 122, 123 Concerto 031, 047, 049 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 Cony 051, 052, 061 Craig 004, 061 Crown 029 Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049, 053, 095, 118 Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054, 055, 106, 107, 137 Daytron 003, 049[...]

131 Samsung 003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, 094, 095, 136, 153 Sansui 139 Sanyo 013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, 081, 096 SBR 015 Schneider 015 Scott 062 Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063, 064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097, 098, 125, 159 Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, 100, 104, 121 Siemens 013 Signature 045, 144 Simpson 05[...]

132 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 Realistic 042 Sierra I 036 Sierra II 036 Sierra III 036 Sony 049, 067 STS1 043 STS2 044 STS3 045 SRS4 046 T echnisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 T oshiba 047, 050 Uniden 061 CD Denon *[111] Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Burmster 002 Carver 003, 035 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 JVC 018, 019 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, [...]

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