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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-689 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 3 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 •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH n Contents Operations Surround Modes Menu Map ·····················································································18 q Standard Playback ···································································31 Getting Started Examples of Front Display ···························································18 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································31 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············31 Accessories ·····················································································2 w DSP Simulation Playback ························································32 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Auto Setup e Direct Playback ·········································································32...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Turning the Power On ··································································39 Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················51 Selecting the Input Source ···························································39 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Multi-zone Operations ·································································53 Setting the Input Mode ································································39 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································53...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment. w Non-DENON system components •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH INPUT mode indicators ······························ (39) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (36) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume SIGNAL indicators Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between SPEAKERS indicators ·································...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors PRE OUT connector ······································ (9) HDMI connectors ····························· (10, 11, 13) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·················· (10 ~ 13, 15) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (17) SIRIUS connector (SAT TU) ························ (15) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (11 ~ 14) Power cord ··················································...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (47) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (53) Power buttons ············································ (39) Source select buttons ·························· (39, 53) b : To select “SIRIUS” as the input source, use QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (46) SAT TU button.

  • Page 10: Connections

    ENGLISH Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Preparations are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-689.

  • Page 11: Video Conversion Function

    ENGLISH Video Conversion Function Speaker Connections • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-689 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-689 to a monitor. Speaker Installation • The AVR-689’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video...

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    AVR-689 has failed, please con- tact DENON Service center after switching off. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug.

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    ENGLISH NOTE Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors • The AVR-689 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, DVD player Monitor switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). correctly.

  • Page 15: Cd Player

    Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-689. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for CD player iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 16: Tv/Cable Tuner

    ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connecting the Recording Components Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. TV tuner NOTE The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector Video Cassette Recorder cannot be played on the...

  • Page 17: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

  • Page 18: Sirius Connector

    ENGLISH ENGLISH SIRIUS connector When connecting the Optical terminal, set the input Optical terminal allocations for “System Setup” – ® ® • The AVR-689 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign”, in “SIRIUS”. connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.

  • Page 19: Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the 2. Insert the 3.

  • Page 20: Turning The Power On

    ENGLISH External Controller Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connecting a Room-to-Room Remote Control Unit To household Power cord power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection to the AC outlets •...

  • Page 21: Operations

    ENGLISH ENGLISH Operations Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21) b When the setup microphone is connected. Item number n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection Currently selected line •...

  • Page 22: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SPEAKERS>...

  • Page 23: Auto Setup

    ENGLISH About the Auto Setup NOTE NOTE • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of procedure is completed. “Step 1”.

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    ENGLISH Step 4 : Check s Error Messages When analysis is complete, “Parameter Check<” is displayed. If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, Press and check the analysis results for the following four items. etc.

  • Page 25: System Setup

    ENGLISH System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual System setup operation Button located on both the main unit and the remote control * S y s t e m S e t u p BUTTON unit The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control...

  • Page 26: Speaker Setup

    ENGLISH Surround Back Speaker 1. Speaker Setup Select surround back speaker use and size. • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities change the settings made with the auto setup procedure.

  • Page 27: K ~ A5 Distance

    ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage Set distance from listening position to speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low 23) in the “System Setup” is set to “Norm”, it is possible to make Before making the settings, measure the distance from the range signal.

  • Page 28: S3 Restore

    ENGLISH Test Tone Start 2. Input Setup S3 Restore Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or After the Auto Setup measurements, it is possible to return those Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings “Manual”.

  • Page 29: F ~ J Digital In Assign

    ENGLISH f ~ j Digital In Assign l ~ A1 Component In Assign See “Relationship between Video Signals and Monitor Output” (vpage Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Select component video input to assign to this source. 61) for details of video signal and monitor output relations.

  • Page 30: A7 Ext. In Subwoofer Level

    ENGLISH A7 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A9 Parental Lock S0 Edit Lock Code Set the subwoofer level for playback. For any channel, set the radio reception limits. Change the password (See “Parental Lock”). Select according to the player in use. q P ress q P ress [Display]...

  • Page 31: Option Setup

    ENGLISH Mute Level 3. Option Setup s ~ f Volume Control This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. mode is set in the main zone. [Display] Amp Assign [Selectable items] s ~ f Volume Control...

  • Page 32: K ~ A4 2Ch Direct/Stereo Custom

    ENGLISH ZONE2 Power On Level A0 Subwoofer k ~ A4 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom This sets the volume set when the ZONE2’s power is turned on. Select subwoofer use. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Display] Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.

  • Page 33: A5 Auto Surround Mode

    ENGLISH A5 Auto Surround Mode A6 Direct Mode Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input Select MultEQ use for DIRECT mode playback. signal type. [Display] [Display] 1 . S p 2 . I n .

  • Page 34: Surround Modes

    ENGLISH Surround Modes n DTS NEO:6 Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control program source.

  • Page 35: Dsp Simulation Playback

    DSP Simulation Playback e Direct Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 57 , 58) to <SELECT/ENTER>...

  • Page 36: Parameter

    ENGLISH Parameter Adjusting the parameters Surround Parameter Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Adjust surround sound parameters. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <SURR. PARA> [PARA] Press BUTTON unit Parameter is displayed. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ <BUTTON>...

  • Page 37: Mode

    ENGLISH Mode D. Comp (Dynamic Range Compression) Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider etc.).

  • Page 38: A2 Sb Ch Out

    ENGLISH A2 SB CH OUT A3 SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuation) A8 MultEQ (for Multi-channel sources Select playback mode for surround back channels. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of room correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items]...

  • Page 39: A8 Multeq

    ENGLISH A9 Dynamic EQ S0 Dynamic Volume S1 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Set Dynamic Volume effect. quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between [Selectable items] and room acoustics.

  • Page 40: S2 Restorer

    ENGLISH S2 RESTORER S3 Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were Optimized setting for late-night listening. before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. treble to obtain richer playback sound.

  • Page 41: Information

    ENGLISH Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <STATUS> The information displayed changes each time you press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control The information is displayed for several seconds before the display BUTTON unit...

  • Page 42: Preparations

    ENGLISH Playback Setting the Input Mode Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Set the input mode for this source. BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> <INPUT MODE>...

  • Page 43: Operations During Playback

    ENGLISH Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Operations During Playback Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts <STATUS> Press The current program source and various settings are indicated on Adjusting the Master Volume Basic Operation the display. <MASTER VOLUME> [MASTER Either turn or press For details, refer to “Information”...

  • Page 44: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations Listening to Preset Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune unit <BUTTON>...

  • Page 45: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio Programs

    ENGLISH Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength Searching Categories and Radio ID Radio Programs [o p] Press <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? select “SIRIUS”. C A T E G O R Y S E A R C H Simply The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment <STATUS>...

  • Page 46: Ipod ® Playback

    ASD-11R and iPod. <ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR...

  • Page 47: Listening To Audio

    When viewing a still picture, perform the same operation as with ASD- • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some 1R or ASD-11R. functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.

  • Page 48: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Other Operations <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE SELECT> • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON until “RECOUT SOURCE” is displayed. unit •...

  • Page 49: Quick Select Function

    ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and mode was set. front speaker can be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.

  • Page 50: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/HDP , VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the component you want •...
  • Page 51 ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2...
  • Page 52 RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return Default DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – (111) (111) (121) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special – –...

  • Page 53: Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 54: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-689 is compatible with the following types of playback: Setting 1 : • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) Multi-zone playback • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback NOTE • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. Main zone ZONE2 •...
  • Page 55 ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : 7.1-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel playback Main zone (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW Main zone FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7 .1ch 7 .1ch...

  • Page 56: Multi-Zone Operations

    ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “AUDIO” and BUTTON unit “ZONE2”. Turning the Power On and Off <BUTTON>...

  • Page 57: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...

  • Page 58: Dolby Surround

    ENGLISH Dolby Pro Logic g G2H When not using surround back speakers DTS Surround Front speakers Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Center speaker Laboratories. DTS Digital Surround Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect.
  • Page 59 ENGLISH Audyssey HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.

  • Page 60: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Back D. Comp Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer...
  • Page 61 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume MultEQ DV Setting RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5)
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL Note LINEAR PCM DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL...
  • Page 63 ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL Note LINER PCM DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With no Flag)
  • Page 64 ENGLISH Relationship between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Monitor output Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S (480i/576i ~ 720p) COMPONENT S (480i/576i ~ 720p) COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    • Switch off the power and please – input source do not match. source. power, the power failed. contact the DENON service • Master volume is turned too • Adjust the master volume to an display flashes adviser. low. appropriate level.
  • Page 66 ENGLISH GRemote Control UnitH GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something properly when •...
  • Page 67 ENGLISH GVideoH GiPodH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. 10 ~ 14 iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source appears.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Receiving Range: 87 .5 MHz ~ 107 .9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz...
  • Page 69 024, 049 Cybernex Daytron 003, 049 Aiwa 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 087, 092 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, Denon 014, [111] , 121 Dimensia 045, 061, 062, 085 Daewoo 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 095, 096...
  • Page 70 100, 104, 121 Burmster Regency Siemens Carvery 003, 035 Samsung 014, 023 Signature 045, 144 [111]*, 044 Denon Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Simpson Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Signal Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010...
  • Page 71 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10036 209DA...

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