AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA- 685 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI MD/CD-R CD AUDIO POWER TV VCR RECEIVER VIDEO DVD/VDP ON CD PHONO DVD/VDP OFF VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER 6 7 MULTI B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER CD VOLUME DRA-685 PHONO TUNER V. AUX VCR 2 0 OFF POWER ON PHONO CD DVD/VDP V.AUX TAPE MONITOR CHANNEL DECK·VCR REMOTE SENSOR DVD / VDP SHIFT MULTI VOL. VCR 0 AUTO CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP DISC SKIP+ .
ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: ATTENTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AM-FM Stereo receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 10 cm or more Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: • Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.
ENGLISH 5 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 for hair driers, etc.
ENGLISH 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. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV or DBS tuner AUDIO R OUT L L VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION PHONO FM ANTENNA R SIGNAL GND 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE L LOOP ANT. AM IN OUT MONITOR DVD / VDP DVD / VDP V.AUX V.AUX VCR VCR TAPE MULTI SOURCE OUT VCR VCR IN FM COAX.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. This circuit protects the internal circuitry from damage due to large currents flowing if the speaker jacks are not completely connected or if an output is generated by a short circuit. In such a case, the protection circuit will operate to cut off the output to the speakers. Should this happen, turn the power off and check the speaker connections. Then turn the power on again.
ENGLISH Remote control unit (RC-872) • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter………………………………(12) MD/CD-R CD Mode selector switch ……………(13, 14) AUDIO POWER TV VCR RECEIVER VIDEO DVD/VDP ON PHONO CD DVD/VDP VCR V.
ENGLISH 7 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 Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left.
ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components DENON remote-controllable audio components can be controlled using this unit’s remote control unit. Note that some components, however, cannot be operated with this remote control unit. MD/CD-R CD AUDIO POWER TV VCR RECEIVER VIDEO 1 DVD/VDP ON PHONO CD VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER 6 7 1 Set the slide switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD or MD/CD-R).
ENGLISH Preset memory (Video component) DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models. MD/CD-R CD AUDIO POWER TV VCR RECEIVER VIDEO DVD/VDP ON PHONO CD DVD/VDP VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER 6 7 OFF MULTI 1 2,3 A SHIFT 1 Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.
ENGLISH “VCR” “TV” • MASTER VOL. ª MUTING MASTER VOL. — — DVD/VDP — MULTI HITACHI B A — DVD/VDP • MASTER VOL. ª MUTING MASTER VOL. — — — — — B A MULTI HITACHI A HITACHI B VCR MITUBISHI A MITUBISHI B MITUBISHI C VCR MITUBISHI A MITUBISHI B — MULTI VOL. • PANASONIC A PANASONIC B PANASONIC C MULTI VOL.
ENGLISH Operating a video component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. MD/CD-R CD AUDIO VIDEO MD/CD-R CD AUDIO POWER TV VCR RECEIVER VIDEO DVD/VDP ON 2 Operate the video component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. PHONO CD VCR V.
ENGLISH Multi-source remote control unit (RC-873) This is a remote control unit for multi-source and multi-zone playback. Buttons w can not be used when the main unit’s multi-source mode is set to the REC OUT mode. Buttons r can only be used when the main unit’s multi-source mode is set to the MULTI mode. q The main unit's POWER (ON, OFF) buttons. w MULTI SOURCE terminal output function control buttons (PHONO, TUNER, CD, DVD/VDP, VCR, V.AUX and TAPE).
ENGLISH Playing the program source 1 3 1 Press the button for the program source to be played. EX 1: CD CD CD TAPE MONITOR TAPE MONITOR B EX 2: TAPE VCR DVD/VDP PHONO CD DVD/VDP VCR V.AUX TAPE MONITOR TUNER 6 7 RECEIVER TV • Press the button once to switch the source to TAPE MONITOR input, again to cancel input. ON OFF MULTI 1 SHIFT 2 Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the various components’ manuals. 3 Adjust the VOLUME control.
ENGLISH Multi-Source recording/playback The Multi-Source function allows you to record a source other than the source currently playing or to output its signal to the MULTI SOURCE output terminal. 2 Recording a source other than the one currently playing (REC OUT mode) B 1 Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button until “REC OUT” appears on the display. 2 Select the source to be output to the recording output terminal.
ENGLISH 2 Playing a source other than the one currently playing in a different room (MULTI mode) 1 B 2 3 13 RC-872 Press the MULTI SOURCE MODE button repeatedly until “MULTI OUT” appears on the display. SELECT Turn on the “MULTI” indicator. Select the source to be output to the MULTI SOURCE output terminal. Press the MULTI SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.
ENGLISH 2 Multi-source and multi-zone playback MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals are wired and connected to power amplifiers or TV displays installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which the this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to SUB ROOM-1 on the diagram.
ENGLISH Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. 1 B Holding the VIDEO SELECT button until the desired source appears on the display. VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT RETURN Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”. 1 The video source switches as follows each time the button is pressed: MENU SET UP MASTER VOL. 1 1 DVD/VDP 1 VCR V.AUX SELECT 1 VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY TV CHANNEL Cancelling simulcast playback.
ENGLISH Front panel display When an operation is performed on the remote control unit, that operation appears on the display, making it possible to check the operation visually. The set’s operating status can also be checked on the display using the procedure described below. 2 6 1 7 SP-A SP-B MENU SET UP VOLUME Press the STATUS button. STATUS SELECT VIDEO SELECT STATUS MUTING RETURN DISPLAY CHANNEL TV DISPLAY 1 Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.
ENGLISH 9 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto preset memory This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. 2 1 Switch off the unit. 2 Switch on the unit using the main unit’s power operation switch while holding in the MEMORY button. The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations.
ENGLISH Auto tuning 4 1 2 3 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. 2 Watching 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. TUNER B BAND MODE Lit AUTO CH TUNED TUNER 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. TUNING DOWN UP • Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in.
ENGLISH Preset memory 2 3 4 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). 4 Press the preset channel button (1 to 8) to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). B 1 2 3 MEMORY 4 5 SHIFT 6 7 8 To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to 4.
ENGLISH 10 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following procedure. 2 1 Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall outlet. 2 Hold the following TUNING UP button and TUNING DOWN button, and plug the AC cord into the outlet.
ENGLISH 12 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are all connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH 13 SPECIFICATIONS • Audio section (Power amplifier) Rated output: Output terminals: (Analog) LINE input — PRE OUT Input sensitivity/input impedance: Frequency response: S/N ratio: Total harmonic distortion: Rated output: PHONO input — REC OUT Input sensitivity/input impedance: RIAA deviation: S/N ratio: Total harmonic distortion: Rated output/Maximum output: • Video section (standard video jacks) Input/output level and impedance: Frequency response: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.
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