Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

•These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

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Front

Surround

Surround back

Subwoofer

Center

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 24.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Speaker system connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers

Speaker Impedance

 

making sure that like polarities are matched ( <

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Speakers

with an impedance of from 6 to 16

 

with <, >with >). Mismatching of polarities will

 

Ω /ohms can be connected for use as front and

 

result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of

 

center speakers.

 

the various instruments, and the sense of direction

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Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms

 

of the stereo being impaired.

 

 

can be connected for use as surround and surround

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When making connections, take care that none of

 

back speakers.

 

the individual conductors of the speaker cord come

• Be careful when using two pairs of surround

 

in contact with adjacent terminals, with

other

 

speakers (A + B) at the same time, since use of

 

speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

 

speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω /ohms

 

 

 

 

will lead to damage.

 

 

 

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The protector circuit may be activated if the set is

NOTE:

 

 

 

played for long periods of time at high volumes

NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the

 

 

when speakers with an impedance lower than the

power is on.

 

 

 

 

specified impedance are connected.

Doing so could result in electric shocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the speaker cords

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Loosen by turning

2. Insert the cord.

3. Tighten by turning

 

 

counterclockwise.

 

 

 

clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks

•If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the multi-source jacks can be used to play a different program source in another room at the same time.

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier or power amplifier

Protector circuit

•This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short- circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise.

When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

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For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see pages 25, 26.

Note on speaker impedance

•The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when

speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω /ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

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