User manual DENON AVR-685

[. . . ] AV SURROUND RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO AVR-1705/685 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE 65, 128 ~ 132 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 66 ~ PAGE 132 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the 2 Nous vous remercions pour l'achat de cet appareil. 2 Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les 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. [. . . ] 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 source are detected and the program in the this unit's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input. r ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. NOTE: · Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive analog audio signal playback) mode. Select the AUTO or DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback) mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser disc player. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS · Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. · In some rare cases the noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 35 ENGLISH Input mode display · In the AUTO mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo One of these lights, depending on the input signal. DIGITAL ANALOG · In the DIGITAL PCM mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS DIGITAL · In the DIGITAL DTS mode (Main unit) (Remote control unit) AUTO INPUT PCM DTS DIGITAL To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Main unit) · In the ANALOG mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS ANALOG Input signal display · DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL DIGITAL 4 5 Start playback on the selected component. · For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. Adjust the volume. · DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. · PCM SIGNAL DIGITAL (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 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 on page 39, 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)". ) Input mode when playing DTS sources · Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "DTS". The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page 26) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is turned on. NOTE: · The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level. (Main unit) 2 31 3 If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. · To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. [. . . ] · Turn off the set's power, then ventilate it well to cool it down. · Turn off the set's power, then ventilate it well to cool it down. Page 10 34 Common problems arising when listening to the CD, records, tapes, and FM broadcasts, etc. DISPLAY lit but sound not produced. · Speaker cords not securely connected. · Block the ventilation holes of the set. 15, 16 35 36 37 36 15, 16 4, 16 DISPLAY not displayed and the "ON/STANDBY" LED flashes at a high rate · The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions and/or inadequate ventilation. 4, 16 Sound produced only from one channel. · Incomplete connection of speaker cords. [. . . ]