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Denon AVR-486 User Manual

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation

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Input mode display

• In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

Depending on the input signal.

2

Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights
when digital signals are being input
properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator
does not light, check whether the
Digital In Assignment setup (
page 16) 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.

Press the

ANALOG

button to switch to the analog

input.

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Selecting the analog mode

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”.

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)
2-channel playback modes

• The AVR-486 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes

exclusively for music.

• Select the mode to suit your tastes.

Press the

DIRECT/STEREO

button on the main unit

or the

DIRECT

button on the remote control unit to

select the DIRECT mode.

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.

Press the

DIRECT/STEREO

button on the main unit

or the

STEREO

button on the remote control unit to

select the STEREO mode.

2

STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound
while watching images.

Surround