Surround; Playing Audio Sources (Cds And Dvds) 2-Channel Playback Modes - Denon AVR-686S Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operation
2 Selecting the analog mode
ANALOG
Press the button to switch to the analog
input.
ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):
The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded
and played.
NOTE:
• 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 terminals
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "DTS".
2 Input mode display
• In the AUTO mode
Depending on the input signal.
• In the DIGITAL PCM mode
• In the DIGITAL DTS mode
• In the ANALOG mode
2 Input signal display
• DOLBY DIGITAL
The "DIGITAL" indicator lights
when digital signals are being input
• DTS
properly. If the "DIGITAL" indicator
does not light, check whether the
Digital In Assignment setup (
page 42) and connections are correct
and whether the component's
• PCM
power is turned on.

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)
2-channel playback modes
• The AVR-686 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes
exclusively for music.
• Select the mode to suit your tastes.
2 DIRECT mode
Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while
watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such
circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting
in good quality sound.
DIRECT/STEREO
Press the button on the main unit
DIRECT
or the button on the remote control unit to
select the DIRECT mode.
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NOTE:
• The "DIGITAL" indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs
containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will
be heard.
2 STEREO mode
Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound
while watching images.
DIRECT/STEREO
Press the button on the main unit
STEREO
or the button on the remote control unit to
select the STEREO mode.
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Basic Operation