Denon AVR-X1700H User manual

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AVR-X1700H
AVR-X1700H DAB
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 9
Inserting the batteries 10
Operating range of the remote control unit 10
Features 11
High quality sound 11
High performance 12
Easy operation 16
Part names and functions 17
Front panel 17
Display 20
Rear panel 22
Remote control unit 25
Connections
Speaker installation 29
Connecting speakers 36
Before connecting speakers 36
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 40
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 41
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 42
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speaker 48
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 49
Connecting multi-zone speakers 50
Connecting a TV 51
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 52
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 53
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 54
Connecting a playback device 55
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 56
Connecting a media player 57
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player 58
Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the
8K 59
Connecting a turntable 60
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 61
Connecting FM/AM antennas (for FM/AM model only) 62
Connecting a DAB/FM antenna (for FM/DAB model only) 64
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 65
Wired LAN 65
Wireless LAN 66
Connecting the power cord 67
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Playback
Basic operation 69
Turning the power on 69
Selecting the input source 69
Adjusting the volume 70
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 70
Playback a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 70
Playing a USB memory device 71
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 72
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 75
Playing music from Bluetooth device 76
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 77
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 78
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 79
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 80
Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones 81
Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones 81
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts (for FM/AM model only) 82
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 83
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 85
RDS Search 85
PTY Search 86
TP Search 87
Radio text 87
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 88
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 88
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 89
Listening to preset stations 89
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 90
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 91
Cancelling Preset Skip 92
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Listening to FM/DAB broadcasts (for FM/DAB model only) 93
Listening to FM broadcasts 94
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 96
RDS Search 96
PTY Search 97
TP Search 98
Radio text 98
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 99
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 99
Listening to DAB broadcasts 100
Auto scanning DAB broadcast stations (Auto Scan) 101
Checking the reception intensity of stations (Tuning Aid) 102
Setting the order of broadcasting station (Station Order) 102
Compressing the dynamic range (DRC) 103
Resetting the DAB settings (DAB Initialize) 103
Presetting the current FM/DAB broadcast station (Preset Memory) 104
Listening to preset stations 105
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 105
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 106
Cancelling Preset Skip 107
Listening to Internet Radio 108
Listening to Internet Radio 109
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 110
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 111
Getting the HEOS App 114
HEOS Account 115
Playing from streaming music services 116
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 119
AirPlay function 123
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 124
Playing iTunes music with this unit 124
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 125
Spotify Connect function 126
Playing Spotify music with this unit 126
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Convenience functions 127
Adding to HEOS Favorites 128
Playing back HEOS Favorites 128
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 129
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 129
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 130
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 131
Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay) 132
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 133
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 134
Changing the speaker settings to match the listening environment
(Speaker Preset) 135
Selecting a sound mode 136
Selecting a sound mode 137
Direct playback 138
Auto surround playback 139
Description of sound mode types 140
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 144
HDMI Control function 149
Setting procedure 149
Sleep timer function 150
Using the sleep timer 151
Quick select plus function 152
Calling up the settings 153
Changing the settings 154
Panel lock function 156
Disabling all key button operations 156
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 156
Canceling the Panel lock function 157
Remote lock function 158
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 158
Enabling the remote sensor function 158
Web control function 159
Controlling the unit from a web control 159
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 161
Connecting ZONE2 161
Playback in ZONE2 162
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Settings
Menu map 164
Menu operations 168
Audio 169
Subwoofer Level 169
Surr.Parameter 169
Restorer 174
Volume 175
Audyssey®176
Manual EQ 178
Video 181
HDMI Setup 181
HDMI Upscaler 185
On Screen Disp. 186
Screensaver 187
4K/8K Signal Format 187
HDCP Setup 189
TV Format 189
Inputs 190
Input Assign 190
Source Rename 193
Hide Sources 193
Source Level 193
Speakers 194
Audyssey® Setup 194
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 196
Error messages 203
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 204
Manual Setup 205
Amp Assign 205
Speaker Config. 206
Distances 211
Levels 212
Crossovers 213
Bass 214
Front Speaker 215
Speaker Preset 215
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Network 216
Information 216
Connection 216
Wi-Fi Setup 217
Settings 218
Network Control 220
Friendly Name 220
Diagnostics 221
AirPlay 221
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 222
HEOS Account 223
You have not signed in 223
You have already signed in 223
General 224
Language 224
ECO 224
Bluetooth Transmitter 228
ZONE2 Setup 229
Zone Rename 230
Quick Sel.Names 230
Front Display 230
Firmware 231
Information 234
Usage Data 236
Save & Load 236
Setup Lock 237
Reset 237
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 238
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Tips
Tips 240
Troubleshooting 242
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 243
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 244
Display on this unit shows nothing 244
No sound comes out 245
Desired sound does not come out 246
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 249
No video is shown on the TV 250
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 251
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 251
AirPlay cannot be played back 252
USB memory devices cannot be played back 253
Bluetooth cannot be played back 254
The Internet radio cannot be played back 256
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 257
Various online services cannot be played 258
The HDMI Control function does not work 258
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 259
Update/upgrade error messages 260
Resetting factory settings 261
Resetting network settings 262
Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults 263
Appendix
About HDMI 264
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 268
Playing back a USB memory devices 270
Playing back a Bluetooth device 271
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 272
Playing back Internet Radio 273
Personal memory plus function 273
Last function memory 273
Sound modes and channel output 274
Sound modes and surround parameters 276
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 279
Explanation of terms 283
Trademark information 292
Specifications 294
Index 301
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Notes on radio Cable labels
Power cord Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC-1244)
R03/AAA batteries
DAB/FM indoor antenna
(for AVR-X1700H DAB only)
AM loop antenna
(for AVR-X1700H only)
FM indoor antenna
(for AVR-X1700H only)
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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Approx. 7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (120 Watts x 7-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 283)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0Speaker Virtualizer (v p. 172)
Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive
entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker
layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height
virtualization and surround virtualization.
0Speaker Virtualizer is not for use when both height speakers and surround
speakers are connected.
0Height Virtualization may be applied when surround speakers are connected.
0DTS:X (v p. 287)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings
the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object
based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The
flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and
moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading
to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 287)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
0DTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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High performance
08K 60Hz input/output supported
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8K,
4K 120Hz
8K,
4K 120Hz
When 8K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 8K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy
the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even
when viewing fast-moving video.
This unit supports a wide range of HDR content, delivering even higher
definition video.
0HDCP 2.3
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.3 copyright protection standard.
0Digital video processor upscales HD (1080p) / 4K to 8K
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8K Ultra HD
8K 8K
1080p/4K
8K
up scaling
This unit is equipped with a 8K video upscaling function that allows HD
(High Definition) 1080p/4K video to be output via HDMI at 8K (7680 ×
4320 pixels) resolution. This function enables the device to be
connected to a TV using a single HDMI cable, and produces high
definition images for any video source.
0eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function compatibility
The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function-
compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X and other audio
formats a conventional ARC function cannot transmit.
Additionally, connecting to an eARC function-compatible television
enables enjoyment of higher-quality surround playback of the audio
content played from your television.
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0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (6 inputs, 1 output)
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OutIn
This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling
connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc
players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.
0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 123)
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You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
0Supports AirPlay 2® wireless audio
Sync multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices/speakers for simultaneous
playback.
This unit supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.
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0Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks
This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (5.6 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality
playback of high resolution files.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily (v p. 75)
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You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
0Connect Bluetooth headphones
This unit can transmit Bluetooth so you can enjoy audio wirelessly
through your Bluetooth headphones.
Playback can be performed using connected speakers and Bluetooth
headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones.
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0Multi-Room audio (v p. 134)
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GMAIN ZONEHGZONE2H
You can select and play back the respective inputs in MAIN ZONE and
ZONE2.
In addition, when the All Zone Stereo function is used, the music being
played back in MAIN ZONE can be enjoyed in all the zones at the same
time. This is useful when you want to let the background music
propagate throughout the whole house.
0Energy-saving design
This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to
enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during
use, and also an auto-standby function that automatically turns off the
power supply when the unit is not in use. This helps reduce
unnecessary power use.
0Compatible with the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” Appz for
performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or
Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)
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Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have
been completely overhauled. The new app gives you full control of this
unit as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from
your phones or tablets. “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App also gives you
quick access to the receiver's status display, option menus, Denon Blu-
ray Disc player control, and online owner's manual for your
convenience.
zDownload the appropriate “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for your iOS or
Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi
(wireless LAN) network that the iPad, iPhone or Android™ is connected to.
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0HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music
sources
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HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your
favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing
your existing home network and the HEOS App (available for iOS,
Android and Amazon devices), you can explore, browse, and play
music from your own music library or from many online streaming music
services.
When multiple products with HEOS Built-in are connected to the same
network, they can be grouped to play the same music on all products
simultaneously, or different music can be played on each one.
Easy operation
0“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions
First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network,
etc.
0Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved
operability.
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Part names and functions
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APower operation button (X)
Used to turn the power of the MAIN ZONE (room where this unit is
located) on/off (standby). (v p. 69)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI PassThrough” is set to “On” (v p. 182)
0When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 183)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 220)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 69)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 10)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 20)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 70)
GTuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 89)
HZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 (another room) on/off. (v p. 162)
IZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2. (v p. 162)
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Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 230)
KSTATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display.
LQUICK SELECT buttons
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 152)
MHeadphones jack (PHONES)
This is used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER
connectors.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
NSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 197)
OUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices).
(v p. 61)
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 192)
BSurround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers. (v p. 208)
CDecoder indicators
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
DAudyssey® indicator
This lights when “MultEQ® XT”, “Dynamic EQ” or “Dynamic Volume”
has been set up. (v p. 176)
ETuner reception mode indicators
These light up according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “Tuner”.
TUNED: Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
STEREO: Lights up when receiving FM stereo broadcasts.
RDS: Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
FSleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 150)
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