Digital Audio Video Receiver Warnings

List of Contents
AVR-693/AVR-793 Introduction
Specifications

Instruction Manual Operation

- What is what
- Procedures
- Menus

Installation

Troubleshooting
Glossary

Thank you for purchasing a Jamo Digital Audio

Video Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit. Following the
instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain
optimum performance and listening enjoyment
from your new receiver. Please retain this manual
for future reference.

Version A0409. En
Copyrights
This manual is copyright © Jamo A/S, Denmark, 2004. All rights reserved.

Copying – fully or partly – is only permitted:

• For personal use as a user of this specific Jamo equipment, or
• With specific written permission from Jamo A/S, Denmark.

Manufacturer
Jamo A/S
Elmevej 8, Glyngøre
DK-7870 Roslev
Denmark

Tel.: +45-99 76 76 76
Fax: +45-99 76 76 00
www.jamo.com

Declaration of conformity

We, Jamo A/S (see "Manufacturer" above), declare in own

responsibility, that the JAMO product described in this instruction
manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards
such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

Glyngøre, Denmark

------------------------------------------------
Jens Portefée Hansen
Test & Reliability Engineer
Jamo A/S

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Important safety instructions
WARNING: WARNING AVIS
To reduce the risk of fire or
RISK OF ELECTRIC CHOCK RISQUE DE CHOK ELECTRIQUE
electric shock, do not expose this
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
appliance to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equi-
CAUTION: lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
To reduce the risk of electric uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
shock, do not remove cover (or that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
back). No user-serviceable parts electric shock to persons.
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and ope- 8. Heat – The appliance should be situated away
rating instructions should be read before the from heat sources such as radiators, heat
appliance is operated. registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifier) that produce heat.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future 9. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance
reference. may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance than the other). This plug will fit into the power
and in the operating instructions should be outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
adhered to. you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
4. Follow Instructions – All installation and ope- still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
rating instructions should be followed. your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
5. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance A grounding type plug has two blades and a
near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet base- third prong is provided for your safety. If the
ment; or near a swimming pool; and the like. provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
6. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall obsolete outlet.
outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be
cleaned with a dry cloth or only as recom- 10. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
mended by the manufacturer. should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
7. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet against them, paying particular attention to cords
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli- at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
able operation of the appliance and to protect it where they exit from the appliance.
from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. Do not use the appliance on 11. Attachments – Do not use attachments not
a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. News- recommended by the appliance manufacturer as
papers, table clothes, curtains, and other items they may cause hazards.
can inadvertently block ventilation slots. Do not Accessories – Do not place the appliance on
place the unit near curtains that could obstruct an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
the ventilation. If you install the appliance in a The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, a child or adult, and serious damage to the
ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and bracket, or table recommended by the
10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any
or board above the appliance should be set 10 mounting of the appliance should follow the
cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape. mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

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 An appliance and cart PORTABLE CART WARNING
combination should be Precautions
moved with care to
1. Recording Copyright
avoid injury from tip-
Recording of copyrighted material for other than
over. Quick stops,
personal use is illegal without permission of the
excessive force, and
copyright holder.
uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance
2. AC Fuse
and cart combination
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not
to overturn.
user-serviceable. If power does not come on,
contact your Jamo authorized service station.
12. Lightning – For added protection for the
appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is 3. Care
left unattended and unused for long periods of From time to time you should wipe the front and rear
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild
will prevent damage to the appliance due to detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off
lightning and power-line surges. the dirt. Then dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do
not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other
13. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the chemical solvents or cloths since these could
appliance yourself as opening or removing damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified 4. Power
service personnel. WARNING
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
to qualified service personnel under the CAREFULLY.
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is The voltage of the available power supply differs
damaged, according to country or region. Be sure that the
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have power supply voltage of the area where this unit will
fallen into the appliance, be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V,
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.
water, Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage
D. If the appliance does not operate normally selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure
by following the operating instructions. to set this switch to match the voltage of the power
Adjust only those controls that are covered supply in your area before plugging in the unit.
by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive For British models
work by a qualified technician to restore the Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the
appliance to its normal operation, power supply cord of this unit should be performed
E. If the appliance has been dropped or only by qualified service personnel.
damaged in any way, and
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct IMPORTANT
change in performance – this indicates a The wires in the mains lead are colored in
need for service. accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
14. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects Brown : Live
of any kind into the appliance through openings As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or apparatus may not correspond with the colored
short-out parts that could result in a fire or markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
electric shock. The appliance should not be proceed as follows: The wire which is colored blue
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects must be connected to the terminal which is marked
filled with liquids, such as vases should be with the letter N or colored black. The wire which is
placed on the appliance. Don’t put candles or colored brown must be connected to the terminal
other burning objects on top of this unit. which is marked with the letter L or colored red.
15. Batteries – Always consider the environmental
issues and follow local regulations when
disposing of batteries.

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IMPORTANT For Canadian models
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
need to be replaced, please ensure that the replace- COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
ment fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the For models having a power cord with a polarized
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. plug:
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF FULLY INSERT.
SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS Modèle pour les Canadien
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. 003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

For U.S. models
Note to CATV system installer: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be JUSQU’AU FOND.
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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List of Contents Introduction
Important safety instructions ................................3 Your Jamo AVR 693 Audio Video Receiver is de-
Precautions ..........................................................4 signed for the demanding surround-sound user. It
represents a new generation of sound reproduction
List of Contents ......................................................6 using digital technology as far as possible. Seen
Introduction.............................................................6 from the user it has the same basic functions as a
traditional surround sound receiver PLUS a number
Specifications .........................................................6 of digital audio features: It handles digital input
Operation.................................................................7 signals from for example CD, DVD, satellite radio
What is what – Front panel...................................7 stations and satellite TV. This means better sound
What is what – Remote control ............................9 reproduction from CD and DVD and it means access
What is what – Display .......................................10 to digital radio and DVD/TV with surround sound.

Procedures ............................................................11
Using the remote control ....................................11 Specifications
On/off and selecting source ...............................11
Power output:
Sound level control.............................................11 Front ............................................... 2x120W/2x135W
Switching the amplifier off ..................................11
Surround ......................................... 2x120W/2x135W
Tuner (analog radio receiver) .............................11 Center .....................................................120W/135W
SLEEP TIMER....................................................12 Center surround/Surround Back......... 120W/2x135W
Speaker balance ................................................12
Total harmonic distortion ..................................0.08%
Speaker B...........................................................12 Frequency response .......... 20–20,000Hz, +1dB/-3dB
Phones ...............................................................12 Surround Level .... -15dB~+10dB to main output level
Video 2 connectors.............................................12 Center Level ........ -15dB~+10dB to main output level
Listening mode setting .......................................12 Subwoofer Level .. -15dB~+10dB to main output level
Listening modes .................................................12
Listening modes available ...............................12 Power supply ..........................................230V/50Hz
Input (source) modes ......................................13
Night mode (DR COMP).....................................13
Tuning Range:
Working with menus ...........................................14 FM........................................................ 87.5–108MHz
Example: Sleep timer ......................................15 AM........................................................520–1710KHz
Installation.............................................................17
Unpacking...........................................................17 Output modes:
Before connecting the amplifier..........................17 • 6 Stereo (7 Stereo), 5 Stereo and Stereo ("Pure
Rear panel connections......................................18 Audio")
Connecting the antennas ...................................20 • Dolby Digital
Remote control installation .................................20 • Dolby Digital EX
Placing the speakers in the room.......................21 • Dolby PL (Pro Logic)
Connecting the speakers....................................22 • Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema
Connecting audio and video sources .................23 • Dolby Pro Logic II Music
Connectors and cables....................................23 • Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema
Connections.....................................................23 • Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
Setting up the amplifier.......................................24
• DTS.
Troubleshooting ...................................................25 • DTS-ES
• Neo:6 Cinema / Music.
Glossary ................................................................27
Input signal modes:
2-channel stereo, PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX,
DTS, and DTS ES from analog, digital coax or digital
optical input.

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Operation
What is what – Front panel (AVR-693)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

1. STANDBY/ON: Press the STANDBY/ON 10. VIDEO 2 IN: Connect composite video from
button to switch power of the unit ON or OFF. VIDEO 2 to (10).

2. SOURCE: Press this is button to cycle through 11. S-VIDEO: If your VIDEO 2 unit instead has S-
the input sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.). Video output, then connect the S-Video output
to (11).
3. AUDIO SELECTOR: For the source selected
by (2), select the ANALOG input or a 12. DIGITAL IN – OPTICAL: If your player has an
connected digital input COAX 1-2 (or 3 AVR- optical digital output, connect it to the
793 only) or OPT 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only). The OPTICAL jack on this unit. Name: OPTICAL 3.
selection is saved.
13. PURE AUDIO: Toggle to activate/deactivate
4. SURROUND: Toggle this button to cycle analog input signal bypass digital processing.
through the various digital signal processing When activated SURROUND (4) modes
modes and surround sound effects. Only cannot be selected.
available if PURE AUDIO (13) is switched
OFF. 14. TUNING: Press to enable the / cursor
buttons to change the frequency one step at a
6. Cursor & ENTER/SET: Press  buttons time until the right frequency has been reached
to scroll through menu selection and press  or until optimum reception is obtained.
button to select main menu.
15. AM/FM: Press AM/FM key can power on and
7. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel switch tuner function. Press to toggle through
display or TV connected to MONITOR. Press AM and FM modes.
the cursor / buttons to scroll through the
menu list / to change value, and press  16. SPEAKER B: Press to select enable front left
button to select a main menu. See page 14. and front right speaker channel to play
simultaneously to Room B. Surround left and
8. VOLUME: Turn clockwise to adjust the sound surround right speaker channels will be silent
level up, or turn counter-clockwise to adjust when this is activated. Press again to de-
sound level down. activate Room B speakers.

9. VIDEO 2, L – AUDIO - R: Connect left-right 17. HEADPHONE JACK SOCKET: Connect

audio signal from VIDEO 2 to (9). headphone jack here.

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Operation
What is what – Front panel (AVR-793)
1 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 16 18 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

1. STANDBY/ON: Press the STANDBY/ON

button to switch power of the unit ON or OFF. 11. S-VIDEO: If your VIDEO 2 unit instead has S-
Video output, then connect the S-Video output
2. SOURCE: Press this is button to cycle through to (11).
the input sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.).
12. DIGITAL IN – OPTICAL: If your player has an
3. AUDIO SELECTOR: For the source selected optical digital output, connect it to the OPTICAL
by (2), select the ANALOG input or a connected jack on this unit. Name: OPTICAL 3.
digital input COAX 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only) or
OPT 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only). The selection is 13. PURE AUDIO: Toggle to activate/deactivate
saved. analog input signal bypass digital processing.
When activated SURROUND (4) modes cannot
4. SURROUND: Toggle this button to cycle be selected.
through the various digital signal processing
modes and surround sound effects. Only 14. TUNING: Press to enable the / cursor
available if PURE AUDIO (13) is switched OFF. buttons to change the frequency one step at a
time until the right frequency has been reached
6. Cursor & ENTER/SET: Press  buttons to or until optimum reception is obtained.
scroll through menu selection and press 
button to select main menu. 15. AM/FM: Press AM/FM key can power on and
switch tuner function. Press to toggle through
7. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel AM and FM modes.
display or TV connected to MONITOR. Press
the cursor / buttons to scroll through the 16. SPEAKER B: Press to select enable front left
menu list / to change value, and press  and front right speaker channel to play
button to select a main menu. See page 14. simultaneously to Room B. Surround left and
surround right speaker channels will be silent
8. VOLUME: Turn clockwise to adjust the sound when this is activated. Press again to de-
level up, or turn counter-clockwise to adjust activate Room B speakers.
sound level down.
17. HEADPHONE JACK SOCKET: Connect
9. VIDEO 2, L – AUDIO - R: Connect left-right headphone jack here.
audio signal from VIDEO 2 to (9).
18. MUTE. Mutes the sound.
10. VIDEO 2 IN: Connect composite video from
VIDEO 2 to (10). 19. TONE. Adjust the treble and bass.

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What is what – Remote control
1 5. MEMORY: Press button for 5 seconds to
memorize a station. (If there is no signal on this
station, it will be skipped.) To select another P-
2 number use the SCAN  or  buttons.

6. DISPLAY RDS: Display RDS information

3 (Station name)
4
7. PTY: Display PTY (Program Type) information:
7 News, Jazz, etc.
5 8
6 11 8. TONE: Press to toggle through TREBLE and
12 BASS. Then press VOL  or  button to adjust
9 level.
10 14
13 9. DTS: Toggle the DTS key to switch to various
DTS listening modes.
15
10. DD : Toggle the Dolby key to switch to
various Dolby listening modes.
16 17 11. TRIM: Press to toggle through each speaker
channel, and press VOL-up or VOL-down
button to adjust the selected speaker’s relative
sound level up or down.
18 19 12. AUDIO: Press this is button to cycle through
the various audio processing modes.

13. PURE AUDIO: Press to toggle the PURE

AUDIO function: Bypass analog input signal
digital processing = Direct front R/L/Subwoofer
stereo.

14. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel

20 display/TV. Press the cursor up/down buttons to
scroll through the menu list, and press
ENTER/SET button to select.

15. Cursor & ENTER group

• Menu mode: Press  buttons to scroll
through menu selection, and press ENTER
button to select.
• Tuner mode: /: Frequency scan up/down.
PRESET : Preset station up/down.

16. DIRECT: Press DIRECT remote key to power

on and switch to DIRECT (6 CH) function.
Press again to return to the original setting.
1. STANDBY: Press to the Receiver ON -press
again to turn it OFF. 17. MUTE: Press to turn the sound off. Press again
to return the sound to its previous level.
2. Test Tone: Use this button to adjust the relative
sound level in each of the speakers. 18. NUMBER buttons

3. CD, TAPE, VID 1 (video 1), AUX, DVD, VCR 19. VOL  / : Press to adjust the sound level up
and TUNER: Press to power on and select it for and down.
input.
20. DVD button group: A set of DVD player
4. TUNER: Press to power on and switch to tuner remote control functions, see the manual for
function. Press to toggle between AM and FM your DVD player (DVD-593).
modes.

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What is what – Display
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14/15

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Input signals in the following channels: 8. AUDIO DATA TYPE: Audio input data type.
• L: Front Left • PCM: Pulse Code Modulation.
• C: Front Center • DIGITAL: Dolby digital encoded signal.
• R: Front Right • EX: Dolby Digital EX encoded signal.
• LFE: Low Frequency signal for subwoofer. • dts: DTS encoded signal.
• LS: Left Surround • ES: DTS-ES encoded signal.
• CS: Center Surround
• S: Surround (left = right) 9. FM station data, etc. received:
• RS Right Surround • RDS: Radio Data System: Program ID.
• PTY: Program Type: News, Jazz, etc.
2. Speakers activated in this mode.
• L: Front Left 10. MUTE: The mute button has been activated: No
• C: Front Center sound.
• R: Front Right
11. TEST TONE is played in the speaker selected.
• Sub: Subwoofer signal.
• Ls: Left Surround 12. STEREO: A stereo FM station is received in
• Sbl: Surround back left (AVR-793 only) stereo.
• Cs: Center Surround (AVR-693 only) MONO: The MONO function has been activated
• Sbr: Surround back right (AVR-793 only) from the remote control for a stereo FM station.
• Rs: Right Surround
13. SLEEP function activated.
3. Alphanumeric display, for example FM
frequency. 14. MEMORY: Flashes when a radio channel is
stored.
4. kHz (AM) and MHz (FM).
15. CHANNEL: Indicated that a stored radio
5. Numeric display, for example volume in dB. channel is selected.

6. M (meter), Ft (feet) and dB (decibel). Rear panel: see page 18

7. AUDIO INPUT
• ANALOG: Analog input.
• OPT: Optical digital data input number …
• COAX: Coax digital data input number …

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Procedures
• On the remote control: Press the VOL  or 
In the sections below until "Working with menus" buttons.
only the use of the remote control will be describes
as this is the easiest way of handling the amplifier To switch off the sound temporarily (for example
settings – unless otherwise stated. if the phone rings): On the remote control: press the
MUTE button (17). Press again to release muting.
Using the remote control
IR receiver Switching the amplifier off
Press the STANDBY button to turn the system off.

Tuner (analog radio receiver)

The function will only work properly if the related FM
and/or AM antennas are connected to the rear
panel.

1. Press the FM/AM button. If the amplifier is

switched off this will also switch it on. The tuner
function last selected will be activated.

2. To switch between AM and FM band: Press the

FM/AM button again.

3. To switch to another station:

• A preset station: Press the ▲/preset or
IR transmitter ▼/preset buttons on the remote control
• Find another station:
The range (D) is approx. 5 meters = 16 feet. a. Press ◄/scan or ►/scan and hold the
button for 2 seconds (auto search)
On/off and selecting source b. Press ◄/scan or ►/scan to tune down/up
manually (0,05 MHz steps).
1. Press the STANDBY (last source) or any
source button to switch the system on. The
4. To save the station found:
display and the button lights are switched on.
a. Press MEMORY and hold the button
pressed for 2 seconds.
2. Select the source by means of the remote
b. The station number will start to flash.
controller or the front panel SOURCE button:
c. Select the preferred number by pressing
• DVD to select input from the DVD player.
▲ or ▼.
• VIDEO1 to select input from VIDEO1.
d. Press MEMORY again
• VIDEO2 to select input from VIDEO2 (front
panel) (nto. 5. How to use the RDS button on the remote
• TUNER FM to select input from the FM control
TUNER. a. By pressing the RDS button the AVR-
• TUNER AM to select input from the AM 693 will toggle between the following
TUNER. information: Name of RDS station,
• CD to select the input from the CD player. Frequency, PTY mode (if available)
• TAPE to select input from the TAPE player.
• AUX to select input from the AUX connector, 6. How to use the PTY button on the remote
for example digital radio. control
a. Press the PTY button on the remote
The first time a source is connected to a digital control. You can now toggle between
input: select the source and then use AUDIO the various PTY modes by using the ▲
SELECTOR to select between ANALOG input or ▼.: Light Music, Rock, POP, Traffic,
and the digital input (COAX 1-2/OPT 1-2) used etc
for this source. This setting is saved for each b. When you have selected the type of
individual source (DVD, VIDEO1, etc.). radio station you want to listen to, press
► or ◄ to activate your choise.
Sound level control c. The Tuner will now start to scan for your
• On the front panel: Turn the VOLUME/ SCROLL selected choice. Please allow 1-2
knob. minutes for the tuner to find the stations.

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SLEEP TIMER 693 has the shortest signal path. The result is
high-fidelity music playback true to the original
The sleep timer is accessible from the "System source. PURE AUDIO can be switched on/off by
Config" > "Sleep Time Set" menu. See the Sleep means of the PURE AUDIO button on the front
Timer example on page 15 after the menus. panel or the remote control.
• SURROUND modes: A number of modes are
When set, the amplifier will be switched off after the available, see "Listening modes available"
number of minutes selected. SLEEP is displayed in below.
the display. To switch it off set the Sleep Timer to 0
minutes. Only when PURE AUDIO and DIRECT is OFF a
surround sound listening mode (e.g. Dolby Digital or
Note: During the last 2 minutes of the sleep timer DTS) can be selected by means of:
operation the volume will gradually decrease to the
• On the front panel: Press "SURR MODE" until
minimum setting.
you reach your preferred surround mode.
• On the remote control: Press "DTS” or “DD”until
Speaker balance you reach your preferred surround mode.
The basic sound balance between the speakers is • A menu, see page 14.
set during the installation procedure. However, it
may be preferable to be able to adjust the balance to Listening modes
the individual for example movie. This can be done
by means of the main menu CHANNEL TRIM, The optimal listening mode depends on three
where you can fine-tune each speaker to your own factors:
taste. For details see "Working with menus" on page • The sound source: If a sound mode (for example
14. (Dolby Digital or DTS) is labeled on the recorded
media (for example the CD or DVD) select a
Tip: after use, reset these settings to 0 dB for all compatible mode to make the sound reproduc-
speakers unless you prefer this as a general setting. tion as close to the original sound as possible.

• Your personal taste: Be guided by your heart

Speaker B and your ears!
The speaker B system (L/R only, for example
bedroom or kitchen speakers) can be switched Listening modes available
off/on with the SPEAKER B button on the front
panel. Speaker abbreviations used in this section:
L: Front Left
C: Front Center
Phones R: Front Right
When a phone is connected to the PHONES SUB: Subwoofer (= LFE channel)
connector on the front panel the speaker system is SL: Surround Left
automatically switched off. SC: Surround Center (= surround back)
SR: Surround Right
Video 2 connectors Basic modes:
The Video 2 connectors on the front panel are • 6 Stereo: 6 speaker (6.1) stereo. L, C, R, SUB,
intended for input from a temporary source, for SL, SC, SR.
example a video camcorder. There are three
possibilities: • 5 Stereo: 5 speaker stereo (5.1): L, C, R, SUB,
• Composite video in. Selectable as Analog: Video SL, SR.
2.
• S-video analog input. Selectable as Analog: • Stereo: Stereo: L, R, SUB. Identical to Pure
Video 2. Audio mode. Note: The subwoofer will only
• Analogue audio in left and right. receive a signal if the main speakers (L, R) are
• Digital optical input. set to small.

Listening mode setting Dolby D = Dolby Digital: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR.

There are three basic modes: DIRECT, PURE Dolby Digital EX: 6.1 movie format from Dolby
AUDIO and SURROUND. The surround listening Labs: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR.
modes available are described below.
Dolby PL (Pro Logic): Original Dolby ProLogic
• DIRECT is the direct input mode with a minimum mode for 5 speakers: L, C, R, SUB, SL=SR.
of sound quality adjustment and filtration. This
mode can only be used on analogue inputs. This Dolby Pro Logic II modes:
mode can for example be used together with a • PLII–MOV: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie: L, C, R,
DVD-Audio player. SUB, SL, SR.
• PURE AUDIO. As direct, but only with max. two
channels (+ subwoofer). In this mode The AVR-
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• PLII–MSC: Dolby ProLogic II Music : L, C, R,
SUB, SL, SR.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes:

• PLIIx–C: Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema: L, C, R,
SUB, SL, SR, SC.
• PLIIx–M: Dolby ProLogic IIx Music: L, C, R,
SUB, SL, SR, SC.

DTS modes:
Audio modes from Digital Theater Systems (DTS),
mainly used for listening to digital sound sources:
• DTS: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR.
• DTS-ES: 6.1 movie format from Digital Theater
Systems: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR.
• NEO:6–C: DTS NEO:6 cinema mode: L, C, R,
SUB, SL, SC, SR.
• NEO:6–M: DTS NEO:6 music mode: L, C, R,
SUB, SL, SC, SR.

Input (source) modes

The amplifier can receive and decode the following
formats. The actual format is displayed in the front
panel display, see page 10 point 8.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation.

DIGITAL: Dolby digital encoded signal.

EX: Dolby Digital EX encoded signal.

DTS: DTS encoded signal.

ES: DTS-ES encoded signal.

Night mode (DR COMP)

The Night mode is accessible from the "System
Config" > "Night Mode" menu, see the next page.

This is a function for compressing the dynamic

range (reproduction level range) of audio signals. It
is used to review movie software late at night or at
other times when high volume levels are not
desirable.

On movies which has been recorded in the Dolby

Digital (AC-3) format, this function prevents sudden
increases in the sound level by holding down the
peak level while maintaining the spread of the sound
field.

This midnight mode can only be used on the

following conditions:
• When the source has been recorded in the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) format (the DIGITAL
indicator lights), and the midnight mode can be
effected only when the source is recorded for
the midnight mode.

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Working with menus
Some functions are only available from the menus. The button functions are:
 Select the last value displayed,
To access the menu system: and switch between sub or main
• On the front panel: Press the menu button. menus.
Handle the menu functions using the , , ,   Switch between options for the sub
and  buttons. menu selected. On the front panel
• On the remote controller: Press the menu turning the VOLUME/SCROLL
button. Handle the menu functions using the , button has the same function.
, ,  and ENTER/SET buttons. , or Select the (sub)menu presently
ENTER/SET displayed.
The menu selected is displayed in the front panel
display window. If a TV is connected to the back After selecting a value
panel Monitor terminal, the TV screen will display 1. Use the  buttons to go to the "Return to Main
the menus available, making the menus easier to Menu" and press  or ENTER/SET.
work with. Example (INPUT CONFIG is selected): 2. Use the  buttons to go to the "Exit Main
Menu" and press  or ENTER/SET.
MAIN MENU
Tip: The menus roll over the top, so for example
 INPUT CONFIG from "Input Config" you can just press  to reach
SPEAKER CONFIG the "Exit Main Menu" item.
CHANNEL CALIB
CHANNEL TRIM Tip: You can select as many menu settings you
DELAY CONFIG want in one menu session. The menu settings are
SYSTEM CONFIG implemented immediately, but we strongly advise
PLII/NEO 6 CONFIG you to terminate the menu system as stated above.

EXIT MAIN MENU

Menu system
* marked menus are further explained above.
Main menu Sub menu Values Explanation
Input config Source Tuner FM Analog audio input from the build-in FM tuner.
CD Analog audio input from the CD input.
Tape Analog audio input from the Tape input.
Aux Analog audio input from the Aux 1 input.
DVD Analog audio/video input from the DVD input.
Video 1 Analog audio/video input from the Video 1
Video 2 Analog audio/video input from the Video 1
VCR Analog audio/video input from the VCR input.
Input Analog Toggle through the analog and digital inputs.
Digital
Mode Stereo Select the listening mode.
5 ch stereo Stereo, 5 channel stereo, 6 channel stereo, Dolby Pro
6 ch syereo Logic II music, Dolby Pro Logic II movie, Dolby Pro
DPL Logic IIx music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx movie, Dolby
DPL II Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo: 6, DTS, DTS-EX
DPL IIx
Dolby Digital Note: The number of available listening modes
DTS depends on the input signal. It is for example not
Etc. possible to select DTS on FM radio)
Analogue Level In -15 to +10 dB Analog level in for the currently selected input
channel. Used for volume balance between the analog
and digital inputs.

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Speaker Config Front Small Used for setting up the amplifier, see page 24.
Large
Tells the system Center Small
which speakers are Large
connected, and if None
the front speakers Surround Small
are large or small None
(see page 24) Center Surr On/Off
AVR-793:
None
CS
LB/RB
Subwoofer On/Off
Front Xover 40-150 Hz
Center Xover 40-150 Hz
Surr Xover 40-150 Hz
Channel Calib Left Front -15 to + 10 dB Adjust the relative level of each speaker.
Center Front -15 to + 10 dB
Right Front -15 to + 10 dB
Right Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Center Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Left Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Subwoofer -15 to + 10 dB
Channel Trim Left front -15 to + 10 dB Adjust the relative level of each speaker.
Center Front -15 to + 10 dB
Right Front -15 to + 10 dB
Right Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Center Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Left Surr -15 to + 10 dB
Subwoofer -15 to + 10 dB
Delay Config Front L/R delay 0 to 20 feet Alternative: 0 to 6.0 meter (F = set value)
Center Delay F-5 to F feet Alternative: F-1.5 to F meter
Surround Delay 0 to F feet Alternative: 0 to F meter
Cent Surr Delay 0 to F feet Alternative: 0 to F meter
Subwoofer Delay F-5 to F feet Alternative: F-1.5 to F meter
Delay unit Feet or Meter Unit used for Delay config
System Config Display Bright Full or Half Brightness of the display
OSD Time Out 0-30 sec. On Screen Display time out. The displaying time for
temporary information on TV and front panel display.
0, 5 (default), 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 sec.
Sleep Time Set * 0-60 min 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 min. 0 = off.
Theater Comp On/Off Default setting = off
Late Night Off Note: This feature can only be selected on Dolby
Half Digital sound tracks
Full
PLII/NEO6 Config Panorama On/Off
Dimension -3 to 3
(used with PLII and Center Width 0 to 6
NEO 6 modes) Center Image 0 to 5
(All sub menus) Return to Main Return to the main menu.
Menu
Exit Main Menu Exit the menu system.
6. Press  or  until the display shows "Return to
Example: Sleep timer Main Menu".
7. Press ENTER/SET.
1. Press "MENU". 8. Press  or  until the display shows "Exit Main
2. Press  or  until the display shows "System Menu".
Config". 9. Press ENTER/SET.
3. Press ENTER/SET.
4. Press  or  until the display shows "Sleep
time set 0min" (or another number of minutes
set).
5. Press the  or  buttons to scroll through the
number of minutes until the amplifier is switched
off.

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Installation
Unpacking

Amplifier unit

FM antenna AM antenna Remote control

The package contains: Be careful not to damage the units when unpacking.
• 1 Main unit (amplifier)
• 1 remote control (with 2 x AA batteries) The amplifier is quite heavy and may
• 1 FM/AM antenna cause serious damages to health and/or
• 1 Power cord properties if dropped!
• 1 Manual

Before connecting the amplifier

Before connecting the amplifier to
the power cord, make sure the
voltage rated on the back panel (115 V
AC or 230 V AC) fits to your local
electrical power voltage. If not:
• If the amplifier is equipped with an
AC voltage switch: set this to the
proper setting.

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Rear panel connections – AVR-693
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

1. AM/FM ANTENNA: 13. RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A):

AM: For connecting the AM antenna supplied. Connect right surround speaker for Zone A (primary
FM: For connecting a 75 ohm FM antenna supplied. room) here.

2. DVD VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE OR S-VIDEO): 14. CENTER BACK SPEAKERS (ZONE A):
Connect composite video from DVD player here. Connect center surround speaker for Zone A
Alternatively, if your DVD player has S-Video output, (primary room) here.
then connect the DVD S-Video output here.
15. AC 230V/50Hz / 115V/60Hz: Power cord socket.
3. DVD AUDIO INPUT: L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN,
SUB: If you use a DVD-Audio player, connect the 16. DIGITAL OUT – OPTICAL & COAX: If your
left and right surround channel, center channel and digital recorder has an optical or coaxial digital input,
subwoofer channel here (please refer to 23 for right connect here.
and left channel).
17. DIGITAL IN – OPTICAL 1/2 & COAXIAL:
4. VCR VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): If your DVD player has an optical or coaxial digital
Connect VCR composite video or S-Video here. output, connect it to the digital input on this unit.

5. VCR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): 18. 6.1 CHANNEL PRE-OUT
Connect VCR composite video or S-Video for These outputs are for connecting an external power
recording here. amplifier and your powered subwoofer.

6. MONITOR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S- 19. MONITOR AUDIO OUT: Left & right audio
VIDEO): Connect composite video or S-Video to channel to monitor/TV to play the sound on the TV.
monitor or TV. Note: must be connected if you want
the OSD to appear on your monitor or TV. 20. VCR AUDIO OUT: Connect left & right audio
channel to VCR input for recording.
7. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect right
speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. 21. VCR AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
channel from VCR output here.
8. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect left speaker
for Zone B (alternate room) here. 22. VIDEO1 AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
channel from other video player/source here.
9. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 23. DVD AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
channel from your DVD-Audio player (please refer to
10. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left 3).
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here.
24. AUX1 IN: Connect left & right audio channel
11. CENTER SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect center from AUX system here.
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here.
25. TAPE IN: Connect left & right audio channel
12. LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A): from your tape deck system here.
Connect left surround speaker for Zone A (primary
room) here. 26. CD IN: Connect left & right audio channel from
your CD player here.

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Rear panel connections – AVR-793
1 2 3 27 4 5 6 28 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

1. AM/FM ANTENNA: 14. LEFT & RIGHT SURROUND BACK

AM: For connecting the AM antenna supplied. SPEAKERS. Connect left and right surround back
FM: For connecting a 75 ohm FM antenna supplied. speakers here.

2. DVD VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE OR S-VIDEO): 15. AC 230V/50Hz / 115V/60Hz: Power cord socket.
Connect composite video from DVD player here.
Alternatively, if your DVD player has S-Video output, 16. DIGITAL OUT – OPTICAL & COAX: If your
then connect the DVD S-Video output here. digital recorder has an optical or coaxial digital input,
connect here.
3. DVD AUDIO INPUT: L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN,
SUB: If you use a DVD-Audio player, connect the 17. DIGITAL IN – OPTICAL 1/2 & COAXIAL:
left and right surround channel, center channel and If your DVD player has an optical or coaxial digital
subwoofer channel here (please refer to 23 for right output, connect it to the digital input on this unit.
and left channel).
18. 6.1 CHANNEL PRE-OUT
4. VCR VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): These outputs are for connecting an external power
Connect VCR composite video or S-Video here. amplifier and your powered subwoofer.

5. VCR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): 19. MONITOR AUDIO OUT: Left & right audio
Connect VCR composite video or S-Video for channel to monitor/TV to play the sound on the TV.
recording here.
20. VCR AUDIO OUT: Connect left & right audio
6. MONITOR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S- channel to VCR input for recording.
VIDEO): Connect composite video or S-Video to
monitor or TV. Note: must be connected if you want 21. VCR AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
the OSD to appear on your monitor or TV. channel from VCR output here.

7. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect right 22. VIDEO1 AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. channel from other video player/source here.

8. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect left speaker 23. DVD AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio
for Zone B (alternate room) here. channel from your DVD-Audio player (please refer to
3).
9. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 24. AUX1 IN: Connect left & right audio channel
from AUX system here.
10. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 25. TAPE IN: Connect left & right audio channel
from your tape deck system here.
11. CENTER SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect center
speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 26. CD IN: Connect left & right audio channel from
your CD player here.
12. LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A):
Connect left surround speaker for Zone A (primary 27. 5.1 CHANNEL BASS MANAGEMENT. Use this
room) here. switch for the bass management adjustments when
playing DVD Audio discs. Bypass, LPF, LPF/HPF.
13. RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A):
Connect right surround speaker for Zone A (primary 28. COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHING. Connect
room) here. DVD (or other source) component video here.
Connect component video to monitor or TV.

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Connecting the antennas

1. If needed, assemble the AM antenna supplied: Remote control installation

1. Open the battery cover on the rear side of the
remote control.

2. Insert two 1.5 Volt AA batteries. Make sure the

batteries are inserted with correct polarity – see
the drawings in the battery compartment.
Insert into the hole
3. Close the battery cover.
2. Connect the two ends of the AM Antenna into
the AM terminals of the Main Unit. Preferably
use an outdoor AM antenna for improved sound
quality.

3. Plug the FM Antenna into the FM terminal of the

Main Unit. Preferably use an outdoor or cable
network FM antenna for improved sound quality.

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Placing the speakers in the room

Avoid positioning the speakers in corners, as this will Positioning the front CENTER speaker
boost the bass tones too much. The front center speaker should be placed centrally
between the front speakers, e.g. underneath or on
Placing the speaker behind curtains, furniture etc. top of the TV.
will reduce the treble response, thus reducing the
stereo effect considerably. The listener should be The best height for the center speaker is at the
able to see the speaker. height of your ears (while seated).

Each room has different acoustic characteristics and Positioning the SURROUND speakers
positioning possibilities are often limited. You can The surround speaker connected to the surround
find the best position for your speakers by experi- speaker "L" terminals of the main unit should be on
menting. In general, the speakers should be the left and the speaker connected to the surround
arranged as symmetrical as possible. speaker "R" terminals should be on the right. The
surround speakers should face each other and be in
Positioning the FRONT speakers line with, or behind the listener. The surround centre
The front speakers should be arranged so that, speaker connected to the "CB" (Centre Back)
viewed from the listener's position, the speaker terminals should be placed behind the listener.
connected to the front speaker "L" terminals is on
the left of the listener and the speaker connected to Positioning the SUBWOOFER speaker
the front speaker "R" terminals is on the right of the Place the subwoofer to the left or right of the
listener. This can be checked with the CHANNEL television as seen from the front of television.
CALIB menu. If possible, place the subwoofer near a corner to
maximize the bass response.
The best height for the front speaker is when the
high frequency speakers (tweeters) are at ear height
(while seated).

NOTE: To avoid magnetic interference with the

picture on your TV, do not position the front
speakers too close to the TV.

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Connecting the speakers

Connecting active speakers Connecting the CENTER speaker

Active speakers are speakers with build-in ampli- Connect the center speaker to the center speaker
fiers. They must only be connected to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit.
line level output terminals "6.1 CHANNEL PRE
OUTPUT (17)" on page 18. Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to
the correct center speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and
Connecting passive speakers (-) to (-).

Connecting the SURROUND speakers

Connect the right surround speaker to the surround
speaker "R" terminal on the back of the main unit,
and the left surround speaker to the surround
speaker "R" terminal.

Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to

the correct surround speaker terminals [(+) to (+)
and (-) to (-)].
NOTE: On the speaker, push and hold Speaker
terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock Connecting the FRONT speakers
wire in terminal. Make sure the insulation is comple- Connect the right front speaker to the front speaker
tely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at "R" terminal on the back of the main unit , and the
all connection points. left front speaker to the front speaker "L" terminal.

At the rear of each speaker, you will find two click fit Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to
connectors on speakers’ rear panel, a black one the correct front speaker terminals [(+) to (+) and (-)
marked (-) and a red one (for the front speakers or to (-)].
surround right speaker), a gray one (for the center
speaker), a white one (for surround left speaker) Connecting the ACTIVE SUBWOOFER speaker
marked (+), or a brown one (for subwoofer speaker) Connect the subwoofer signal out (RCA connector)
marked (+) . to the signal input connector on the active subwoofer
speaker.
Speaker wires are identified with different colors or
colored lines so that you can distinguish between
them.

In order to prevent phase reversal, connect the

marked or colored wire to the matching speaker
terminals.

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Connecting audio and video sources
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

Connectors and cables Connections

Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came The numbers in () refers to the above diagram:
with the component that you are connecting.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all Before connecting the power cord:
connections have been properly made. • Connect the TV Video input to the yellow
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are Monitor Out terminal (6) or the equivalent S-
used for the right channel, white connectors video terminal. This will make the menu system
(marked L) are used for the left channel, and much easier to use because the menus will now
yellow connectors (marked V) are used for video be displayed on the TV screen when the related
connection. AV TV-channel is selected.
• Insert all plugs and connectors securely.
Improper connections can result in noise, poor • If you want the normal TV receiver sound played
performance, or damage to the equipment. via the amplifier, connect the TV sound output to
for example AUX (24) or VIDEO2 (front panel).
Improper connection
• Connect a DVD recorder to a digital audio input
and output, and relate it to DVD with the AUDIO
SELECTOR button ((3) on page 7), see page 24
point 4.

• Connect an analog VCR recorder to the VCR In

and Out connectors (19) and (20).

• Connect a secondary VCR to the Video 1

Proper connection terminals (21).

• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with • Connect a DVD player to the DVD terminals
power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may (22). If your DVD player has surround sound
adversely affect the picture and sound quality. output (L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN, SUB) connect
this to DVD SURROUND INPUT (3).
The typical cables are shown below:
Left (White) L • Connect a CD-player and Tape recorder/player
Audio cable to terminals (26) and (25) respectively.

Right (red) R • Connect any further sound sources to the AUX

terminals (24). If connecting a gramophone
Composite video cable please observe that an external pre-amplifier
Yellow = Comp. video. may be needed.

Video cable • Connect any digital sound and/or video sources

– for example satellite digital radio – to the
S video cable digital inputs DIGITAL INPUT DIG 1, DIG 2,
OPT 1 and OPT 2. See also page 24 point 4.
Coaxial cable
Finally connect the power cord and switch the
Optical cable amplifier on.

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Setting up the amplifier
When the amplifier has been installed its system The listening modes are described on page 12.
settings must be adjusted to the actual room and
speaker system. 3. Set the channel settings
Using the menu system set the parameters in the
These settings are done by means of the menu following menus (see the guidelines below):
system described on page 14. a. CHANNEL TRIM: CHANNEL TRIM is used
for fine adjusting the sound balance to the
1. Set the speaker configuration individual movie. The final output sound
a. Select the main menu SPEAKER CONFIG. level is the sum of the settings of CHANNEL
b. One-by-one go through the speakers and CALIB, CHANNEL TRIM and the volume
set if the speaker exists and its size: control.
• NONE: Not installed.
• SMALL: Small speaker connected. b. CHANNEL CALIB: The basic sound level
• LARGE: Large speaker connected. balance between the speakers. When the
c. Set the crossover (XOVER) frequencies for menu is selected "pink noise” comes from
Front, Center and Surround, see below. the speaker selected in the menu. Place
yourself at your favorite listening position
Guidelines: There is no sharp definition between a and calibrate all speakers one-by-one to the
large and a small speaker. One definition is that same pink noise level using your ears or a
speakers with a bass cut-off frequency of higher sound meter.
than 70-80 Hz are small speakers. Another definition
is that satellite speakers are small speakers. c. DELAY CONFIG: Set the distance from your
favorite listening position to each individual
In 2 channel stereo mode, if a subwoofer is speaker. The function compensates for the
connected, you should always select small speakers delays from each speaker to you due to the
in the speaker configuration menu. If you use large traveling speed of sound (3 m/10 feet = 10
speakers set the cross-over frequency to 40 Hz. m/sec). Note: Start setting the distance from
the front speakers.
2. Select a suitable listening mode
The suitable listening mode 4. For each source connected to a digital input:
• 6 Stereo (for 6 speaker systems) a. Select the source and then use AUDIO
• 5 Stereo (for 5 speaker systems) SELECTOR to select between ANALOG
• Stereo (for 2 or 3 speaker systems) input and the digital input (COAX 1-2/OPT 1-
… can be selected by means of: 2) used for this source. This setting is saved
• On the front panel: Press "SURR MODE". for each individual source (DVD, VIDEO1,
etc.).
• On the remote control: Press "AUDIO".
b. Check the sound level. If the sound level is
• A menu, see page 14.
too high or too low compared to the other
input sources, adjust the analog input level
Note: Depending of the speaker system installed,
for the actual input channel by means of the
some of the surround listening modes may not be
menu "Input config" > "Anlg level in". Note: If
available. Note: If the surround back speaker is set
the analogue level is set too high the AV
to off in the menu, then Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby
Receiver will write “CLIP” in the display.
Digital EX and DTS-ES is not available
The SPEAKER CONFIG, CHANNEL CALIB and
Guideline: Before the next point, you must select
DELAY CONFIG settings are normally made when
one of the most advanced mode your speaker
installing the equipment and afterwards only
system permits, for example "NEO6–C", and PURE
changed if speakers or the listening position are
AUDIO ("BYPASS") must be switched OFF (press
moved.
the button to toggle it on/off).

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Troubleshooting
 Set the Center setting to "Large" or "Small"
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote at “Speaker Config” (see page 15).
control, first try to operate the controls on the front
panel of the amplifier to make sure that it is not due No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.
to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote • Subwoofer setting is set to "No" (see page 15).
control.  Set the Subwoofer setting to "Yes" at
"Speaker Config" (see page 15).
POWER
No power. • Subwoofer volume is set to minimum.
• Power cord is disconnected.  Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate
 Connect the power cord. volume (see "Channel Calib" and "Channel
• External noise is affecting the internal micro- Trim" page 15).
computer. • 2 channel stereo mode is selected and front
 Turn off the power, wait five seconds, and speakers are set to large.
then turn back on the power.  Set the front channel speakers to small.
• Internal fuse is blown.
 Contact your Jamo Dealer or Jamo Service Low frequency humming is heard.
Center. • Audio connection cables on the rear panel are
placed incorrectly.
Power turns on but no sound.  Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce
• “Muting” is displayed. hum.
 Press the MUTE button on the remote
controller to turn off muting. Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is
• Bad connections or wiring. not clear.
 Check connections, speaker cables, and • Treble control is too high.
other wiring (see page 23).  Turn treble setting down (see point 8 on
• Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. page 9).
 Contact your Jamo Dealer or Jamo Service
Center. FM/AM TUNER
AM stations cannot be received.
Sound of playback source is not heard. • AM loop antenna is not connected.
• Input selector is not set properly.  Connect the included AM loop antenna to
 Set to correct input source. the AM antenna terminals (see page 20).
• Headphones are connected.
 Lower volume and then disconnect Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly
headphones (see page 12). noticeable at night or with weak stations).
• Noise from electrical apparatus such as
Power shuts off immediately after power on. fluorescent lamp.
• Amplifier protection circuitry is activated.  Move the AM loop antenna to different
 Remove the power cord from the outlet position.
immediately. Check all connections and that  Set up an outdoor AM antenna (see page
no short circuits have been made on the 20).
speaker cables.
 If the problem persists then contact your Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM
Jamo Dealer or Jamo service center. stations.
• Noise caused by TV set.
SPEAKERS  Place the AM loop antenna as far as
No sound from the center speaker, or at very low possible from the TV.
volume.  Move amplifier away from TV set.
• Speaker cable is not connected.
 Check the connection between amplifier and Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations.
speaker. • Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned
• Listening mode is set to Stereo, or Pure Audio. on and off.
 Set the Listening mode to any mode other  Move antenna as far as possible from the
than Stereo or Pure Audio. The output to the fluorescent lamp.
center speaker may differ depending on the • Noise from automobile ignition.
listening mode.  Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as
• Center speaker volume is set to minimum. possible from the road (see page 20).
 Set the center speaker level to the  Change the position or direction of the
appropriate volume (see "Channel Calib" indoor/outdoor antenna.
and "Channel Trim" page 15).
• The Center setting is set to "None."

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Stereo indicator lights, but sound is distorted REMOTE CONTROLLER
and stereo separation is bad. Front panel controls function but remote control
• Station is too strong. controls do not.
 Change to FM indoor antenna (see page 20) • No batteries in remote control.
or insert an antenna attenuator.  Insert batteries (see page 20).
• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of • Batteries have worn out.
tall buildings or mountains.  Replace batteries (see page 20).
 Use antenna that has better directivity and • Remote control is not pointed at the remote
orient it so distortion is least. sensor of the amplifier.
 Point the remote control at the remote
Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is sensor of the amplifier (see page 20).
heard on FM stations. • Remote control is too far from the amplifier.
• Station is too weak.  Operate the remote control within 16 feet (5
 Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page meters) (see page 20).
20). • Remote control is functioning in a different mode
• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the  Press the RCVR MODE button.
distance of an ordinary broadcast.
 Change the position or direction of the
OTHER
outdoor antenna, replace with a better
antenna or use an antenna amplifier (see LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.
page 20). • Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.
 Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
No preset station is recalled. lights up on the display.
• Memory is lost because power has been turned
Desired parameter cannot be set.
off for a long time.
 Store all stations again (see page 11). • Parameter may not be able to be set due to
current listening mode.
 Check settings in "Input config" (see page
VIDEO and AUDIO
14).
Desired picture does not appear.
• Improper connection. DVD-Audio is not output.
 Check connections. Insert the plugs and • DVD player is not connected to 5.1-channel
connectors completely (see page 23). input jacks.
 Check connections (see page 23).
No OSD Menu display.
• Improper connection. Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not
 Check connections (see page 23). heard with digital sources.
• OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is • Wrong digital input has been selected.
connected to Composite or S-VIDEO of  Select the correct digital input using the
MONITOR OUT. Audio selector button on the front of the
 Check connections (see page 23). AVR-693.
Audio and video do not match. SP DIFF UNLOCK is shown in the display of the
• Improper connection. AVR-693.
 Check connections (see page 23). • Wrong digital input has been selected.
 Select the correct digital input using the
Audio is not heard or audio from different source Audio selector button on the front of the
is heard. AVR-693.
• Digital Input settings are incorrect.  Make sure that your DVD player is setup to
 Press the Audio Selector button on the AVR- handle digital output signals.
693 to find the right input.

No picture appears on the TV screen (or Also refer to the respective instruction manuals
monitor). of the CD player, DVD player, video cassette
• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output recorder, TV monitor, etc., that compose your
signals from the receiver. entertainment system. The amplifier contains an
 Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver internal microcomputer that performs high-level
output. operations. However, on extremely rare
• Video cable is not connected securely. occasions, noise or interference from an
 Check connections (see page 23). external source or static electricity may cause
• Input source is connected to the COMPOSITE faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power
VIDEO IN connectors. cord from the wall outlet, wait five or more
 Make sure TV (or monitor) is connected to seconds, and then plug it back in. This should
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors (see correct the situation.
page 23).

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Glossary
*: See the entry for this word. channel sound sub-channels, and synthesizes the
sub-band signals to reconstruct multi-channel audio.
Useful links with more and in-depth information:
• Dolby knowledgebase: go to www.dolby.com PCM
and click "Dolby knowledgebase". Pulse Code Modulation. PCM is an uncompressed
• Surround Associates: go to audio format, used for example in WAW files. The
www.surroundassociates.com and click waveforms are sampled and each sample is
"Fundamentals". digitized with an A/D converter.
• DTS: http://www.dtsonline.com/technology/
technical_literature.php Pro Logic
A surround* sound system developed by Dolby*
5.1 channel Laboratories. There are three generations:
6-channel sound system: Front Left (FL or L), Front • Pro Logic (PL)
Center (FC or C), Front Right (FR or R), Subwoofer* • Pro Logic II (PLII)
(LFE or SUB), Surround* Left (SL) and Surround • Pro Logic IIx (PLIIx)
Right (SR).
Subwoofer
6.1 channel Very low sounds (below 80-125 Hz) are very little
7-channel sound system: Front Left (FL or L), Front direction oriented, and demands special fairly large
Center (FC or C), Front Right (FR or R), Subwoofer* speakers. This frequency band can consequently be
(LFE or SUB), Surround* Left (SL), Surround Center covered better by only one special low frequency
(SC) and Surround Right (SR). speaker placed somewhere in the front of the
listener. The subwoofer signal may be an indepen-
AC-3 dent "LFE" channel to 125 Hz or calculated from the
AC-3 is a data compression method for sound other channels. For normal audio systems a
channels developed by Dolby* Labs. It uses "lossy" calculated subwoofer channel is fully acceptable.
psychoacoustic principles and "masking" of almost The subwoofer is always an "active speaker" with
unheard components and noise to compress the build in power supply and amplifier.
data as far as possible without reducing the quality
perceived by the human ear. Bit rates for 5.1 Surround sound
channels range from 320 kbps for movie sound to Speaker system with speakers placed next to or
384 kbps for digital television and up to 448 kbps for behind the listener. The origin is the old Quad (4-
DVD audio. The bit-rate reduction is around 10:1 for speaker) system further developed through cinema
a 384 kbps channel. technology. There are many systems with for
example
Cirrus • A left and right surround channel.
Cirrus Logic, USA, (www.cirrus.com) is a manu- • A left, center and right surround channel.
facturer of electronic chips, specialized in chips for • One surround channel transmitted through a left
sound reproduction. and right surround speaker.

Dolby
American company, Dolby Laboratories Inc. Dolby is
one of the leaders of the development of modern
sound reproduction technology. They have a very
informative website on www.dolby.com.

Dolby Digital
A 5.1* channels digital surround* sound data com-
pression system, also called AC-3*.

DTS
A competitor to AC-3* developed by Digital Theater
Systems Inc., USA (www.dtsonline.com). It is a
"lossy" waveform compression technique, where 5.1
channels are compressed to 1400 kbps (~4:1). The
DTS-modes are mainly used for listening to digital
sound sources.

NEO:6
Surround sound decoding system from DTS*. Neo:6
filters the 2-channel matrix encoded audio signals
into sub-bands, maps each of the sub-band signals
into an expanded sound-field to produce multi-

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