Setting up Denon 2106 possible w/ no Remote ?

[VinnieD]

Did a dumb-fool thing likely, ......purchased a Denon 2106 on Ebay w/o remote or manual. Seller says only used 10 hours and works. Fires up w/ power on and all switches / functions appear to work but no sound. I checked and double checked my wires

The Denon manual says to check "mute"...which seems no-brainer, but without the remote....can the unit be turned off "mute"?

Is there any other reason other than broken that the amp/reciever is silent or do I just need to get ahold of a remote and setup feature.

It looks spotless. Did I take a chance or am I missing something right in front of me having to do w/ setup , wiring, etc. that I didn't understand about the Denon 2106?

 

[markw]

No remote and no manual?

I do know my 2802 wouldn't make a sound (even on FM) until I went through the setup procedure, which was in the manual. ..and I needed the remote, too.

Iffens I were you, the first thing I'd do is to try to dig up a manual. Many, not all, manufacturer offer them on their web site. If not, try ebay or google.

Then, depending on whatthe manual says, perhaps (perhaps?) you'll want a remote. You might want to contact Denon on this one.

It does seem a bit odd that he didn't sent the remote and manual for a unit with only 10 hours of use. Maybe that's why he didn't use it? He couldn't figure it out?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

A lot of AVRs do need set up before you can get any sound. I would run and get a universal like the Harmony that you can set up through your computer. You will want it later on anyway.

 

[VinnieD]

Thought so....thanks

Yeah...I downloaded the 2106 manual from Denon and it all directs startup from the remote using the setup feature. This was a sales/business office going through liquidation and they likely misplaced the remote and paperwork after having never really hooked the thing up. Anyway...I got it for $104 dollars and truly looks new out of the box and as if never a wire plugged in. Thought it worth buying a remote.