Literature/Product Sheet
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... Audyssey Laboratories. and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for real-time volume adjustment Large changes in the audio...documentaries to immaculately clean audio and video playback. Viewers often raise the volume for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Preamplifier section Input sensitivity/impedance 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms ... included) Analog EXT. They do this numerous times during low volume levels. The AVR-689 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum...
... Audyssey Laboratories. and other sources of vibration. • Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for real-time volume adjustment Large changes in the audio...documentaries to immaculately clean audio and video playback. Viewers often raise the volume for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Preamplifier section Input sensitivity/impedance 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms ... included) Analog EXT. They do this numerous times during low volume levels. The AVR-689 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dynamic Volume combines these two functions to achieve maximum...
Owners Manual - English
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... Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 .... IN Subwoofer Level 27 A8 Auto Preset Memory 27 A9 Parental Lock 27 S0 Edit Lock Code 27 3. Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency 24 S2 Test Tone 24...
... Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 .... IN Subwoofer Level 27 A8 Auto Preset Memory 27 A9 Parental Lock 27 S0 Edit Lock Code 27 3. Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency 24 S2 Test Tone 24...
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... Audyssey MultEQ® to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. E5 MULTEQ button 35) E7 VIDEO SELECT button 40) q w... button (ON/STANDBY 39) w Power indicator 39) e Power switch (hON jOFF 39, 46) r Headphone jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 39) y SPEAKERS button 40, 46) u ZONE2 ON/OFF button 53) i QUICK SELECT buttons 46) o V. MODE / SURR. t ZONE2/REC OUT source indicators These indicators indicate...
... Audyssey MultEQ® to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. E5 MULTEQ button 35) E7 VIDEO SELECT button 40) q w... button (ON/STANDBY 39) w Power indicator 39) e Power switch (hON jOFF 39, 46) r Headphone jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 39) y SPEAKERS button 40, 46) u ZONE2 ON/OFF button 53) i QUICK SELECT buttons 46) o V. MODE / SURR. t ZONE2/REC OUT source indicators These indicators indicate...
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.... Doing so can result in this owner's manual. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-689. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms...power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Preparations Cables Used for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections ...
.... Doing so can result in this owner's manual. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-689. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms...power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Preparations Cables Used for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections ...
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... of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-689H Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-689. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A / B SURROUND CENTER L R LR SS S SS SS S SS SS S SS SS S - - S - - - S - - - - Surround...
... of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-689H Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-689. 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT A / B SURROUND CENTER L R LR SS S SS SS S SS SS S SS SS S - - S - - - S - - - - Surround...
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... so could result in electric shock. Even if there are connected. b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers NOTE For surround back speakers : • B y default, the AVR-689's "Amp Assign" setting is withdrawn, please confirm that the AVR-689 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is set to tighten it. Getting Started Connections...
... so could result in electric shock. Even if there are connected. b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers NOTE For surround back speakers : • B y default, the AVR-689's "Amp Assign" setting is withdrawn, please confirm that the AVR-689 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is set to tighten it. Getting Started Connections...
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...; Night Mode • Default Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 30...) n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone • Restore n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27...
...; Night Mode • Default Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 30...) n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone • Restore n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27...
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...listeners are performed by objects. For best results, it is displayed. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is used to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand during measurements. Avoid placing the microphone close ...: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A409) successively at ear height ...
...listeners are performed by objects. For best results, it is displayed. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is used to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand during measurements. Avoid placing the microphone close ...: "Off" • Standby mode: "Off" Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A409) successively at ear height ...
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... 1". This is not in room, these sounds. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in use ). • Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements, check "Error Messages", take the advised...then start the measurements again (vpage 21). Cell phones should be placed away from all of test tones through each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Before starting the auto setup procedure. This will cancel ...
... 1". This is not in room, these sounds. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles in use ). • Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements, check "Error Messages", take the advised...then start the measurements again (vpage 21). Cell phones should be placed away from all of test tones through each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Before starting the auto setup procedure. This will cancel ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Step 4 : Check When analysis is complete, "Parameter Check
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Step 4 : Check When analysis is complete, "Parameter Check
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... menu for various parameters. n To move to a setup item of another category Press SYSTEM SETUP. • Returns to normal. Sp" : Speaker Setup "2. Op" : Option Setup • The cursor of the item number selected blinks. • For details of the items to be set ...Information Troubleshooting Specifications System Setup ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in each item is displayed. 1 *System Setup 2 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 3 Speaker Setup Q 4 1 Front :Large Q Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a...
... menu for various parameters. n To move to a setup item of another category Press SYSTEM SETUP. • Returns to normal. Sp" : Speaker Setup "2. Op" : Option Setup • The cursor of the item number selected blinks. • For details of the items to be set ...Information Troubleshooting Specifications System Setup ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in each item is displayed. 1 *System Setup 2 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 3 Speaker Setup Q 4 1 Front :Large Q Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a...
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... left channel (SBL). Small : S elect this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Large : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-689's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup...
... left channel (SBL). Small : S elect this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Large : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-689's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup...
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... ~ 60ft : Settable in the "System Setup" is set to "Norm", it is possible to make this setting can be made regardless of all speakers. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 22 T.Tone Yes< Q T.Tone Auto > Q Test Tone On Q Auto-FL Test Tone Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items.../ SR / SBL / SBR 10 ft NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to speakers. q When "Cr.Over:Adv" is output. w Press o p to obtain equal volume from all speakers as one. S2 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to set here is output. When using . [Selectable ...
... ~ 60ft : Settable in the "System Setup" is set to "Norm", it is possible to make this setting can be made regardless of all speakers. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 22 T.Tone Yes< Q T.Tone Auto > Q Test Tone On Q Auto-FL Test Tone Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items.../ SR / SBL / SBR 10 ft NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to speakers. q When "Cr.Over:Adv" is output. w Press o p to obtain equal volume from all speakers as one. S2 Test Tone Adjust channel levels to set here is output. When using . [Selectable ...
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...with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press [TEST]. e When the adjustments are completed, press ENTER to "None" in the memory. "Speaker Setup". The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. w Use o p to adjust the volume. After running Auto Setup, if the Amp Assign ... Assign settings with Restore. When the adjustments are completed, press [TEST]. • When "System Setup" - Press o to start. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup 23 Restore Yes< It is output from the monitor.) At this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1:DVD W 2 HDMI2:TV...
...with the remote control unit using test tonesH q Press [TEST]. e When the adjustments are completed, press ENTER to "None" in the memory. "Speaker Setup". The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. w Use o p to adjust the volume. After running Auto Setup, if the Amp Assign ... Assign settings with Restore. When the adjustments are completed, press [TEST]. • When "System Setup" - Press o to start. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup 23 Restore Yes< It is output from the monitor.) At this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1:DVD W 2 HDMI2:TV...
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... audio signals. [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 200 ms With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement of the actors' lips is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set and cancel settings for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 4 COAX1 : DVD W 6 OPT1 : TV [Input terminals] COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2...
... audio signals. [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 200 ms With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement of the actors' lips is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set and cancel settings for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 4 COAX1 : DVD W 6 OPT1 : TV [Input terminals] COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2...
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... Mode Setup Remote ID Setup a Amp Assign The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp:ZONE2 [Selectable items] 7.1ch : 7.1-channel playback ZONE2 : 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback FrontA : Bi-amp...
... Mode Setup Remote ID Setup a Amp Assign The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp:ZONE2 [Selectable items] 7.1ch : 7.1-channel playback ZONE2 : 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback FrontA : Bi-amp...
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...to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see "System setup operation" (vpage 22). l Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. j ZONE2 Mute Level This sets the amount of attenuation of 1 dB. A1 Subwoofer Mode Select low range ...low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. 29 For details on in "Speaker Setup". k Setting To change the settings, select "ON". [Selectable items] OFF : Use the same settings as in units of the volume...
...to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see "System setup operation" (vpage 22). l Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. j ZONE2 Mute Level This sets the amount of attenuation of 1 dB. A1 Subwoofer Mode Select low range ...low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. 29 For details on in "Speaker Setup". k Setting To change the settings, select "ON". [Selectable items] OFF : Use the same settings as in units of the volume...
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... the main remote control unit. The mode changes depending upon factors such as the • Input signal • Whether or not surround back speakers are decoded PLg for playback. Surround Playback of the surround modes in the "Display" column in DTS NEO:6 for playback. in DOLBY PLgx or... is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1". z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is suited for games. z: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are not being used . PL : This is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard...
... the main remote control unit. The mode changes depending upon factors such as the • Input signal • Whether or not surround back speakers are decoded PLg for playback. Surround Playback of the surround modes in the "Display" column in DTS NEO:6 for playback. in DOLBY PLgx or... is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1". z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is suited for games. z: DOLBY PLgx can be selected when surround back speakers are not being used . PL : This is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard...
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... games. The surround parameters can be adjusted. z2 : T his mode is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DIRECT Display For... to both channels. Sound is the mode for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIRTUAL : This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in stereo. JAZZ CLUB ...
... games. The surround parameters can be adjusted. z2 : T his mode is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DIRECT Display For... to both channels. Sound is the mode for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIRTUAL : This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in stereo. JAZZ CLUB ...
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... than "OFF" for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to flat response. A2 SB CH OUT (for the "SB CH OUT" setting of AVR-689 is set to "2spkrs" at the "System Setup" - A3 SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuation) Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "MultEQ"...A8 MultEQ Select the type of room correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers. Audyssey Audyssey Byp. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH A2 SB CH OUT (for Multi...
... than "OFF" for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to flat response. A2 SB CH OUT (for the "SB CH OUT" setting of AVR-689 is set to "2spkrs" at the "System Setup" - A3 SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuation) Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "MultEQ"...A8 MultEQ Select the type of room correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers. Audyssey Audyssey Byp. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH A2 SB CH OUT (for Multi...