Denon AVR-686S Operating Instructions Manual

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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)ENGLISHFRANCAIS2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1. PRODUCTThis product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCTThis product, when installed as indicated in the instructions containedin this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expresslyapproved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, touse the product.3. NOTEThis product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the productOFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type ofproduct or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should beread before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should beretained for future reference.3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operatinginstructions should be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should befollowed.5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by theproduct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – forexample, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; ina wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injuryto a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only witha cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer, or sold with the product. Anymounting of the product should follow themanufacturer’s instructions, and should use amounting accessory recommended by themanufacturer.9. A product and cart combination should be movedwith care. Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces may cause the product and cartcombination to overturn.10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blockedor covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing theproduct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This productshould not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase orrack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’sinstructions have been adhered to.11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the typeof power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealeror local power company. For products intended to operate frombattery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with apolarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade widerthan the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully intothe outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug.13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so thatthey are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed uponor against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from theproduct.15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable systemis connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surgesand built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire toan antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system. This will prevent damage to the product due tolightning and power-line surges.17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located inthe vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or powercircuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Wheninstalling an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken tokeep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with themmight be fatal.18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire orelectric shock.19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into thisproduct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltagepoints or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openingor removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outletand refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the followingconditions:a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operatinginstructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by theoperating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, andf) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – thisindicates a need for service.22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be surethe service technician has used replacement parts specified by themanufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or otherhazards.23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to thisproduct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks todetermine that the product is in proper operating condition.24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wallor ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFIGURE AEXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGAS PER NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNALEAD INWIREGROUNDCLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE