Denon AVR-1708 User manual

DENON
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1708
Owner's Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur

ENGLISH FRANCAIS
oSAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Power-Cord Protection -Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particularattention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and
the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure
A.
15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during alightning storm,
or when it is lett unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines -An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading -Do
not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles
as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result
in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on
the product.
19. Servicing -Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service -Unplug this product from the wall
outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
cI If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
dl If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions
as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will otten 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, and
f)
When the product exhibits adistinct change in performance -this
indicates aneed for service.
21. Replacement Parts -
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
servicetechnician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check -Upon completion
of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The product should be mounted to awall or
ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat -The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products !including amplifierslthat
produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEe SECTION 810.20)
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3.
4.
5
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6.
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEe· NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEe AAT 250. PART H)
8.
9.
Read Instructions -All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions -The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings -All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning -Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Attachments -Do
not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Water and
Moisture -Do not use this product near water - for example,
near abath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
Accessories -Do
not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild or
adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with acart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
Aproduct and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination
to overturn.
10 Ventilation -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa,
rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in abuilt-in
installation such as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided
or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
nPower Sources -This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization -This product may be equipped with apolarized
alternating-current line plug la plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is asafety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
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
accompanying
the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER·SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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FRANCAIS ENGLISH
oNOTE ON USE /OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES AL'UTILISATION
•Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
•Ne
pas laisser des objets etrangers dans
I·appareil.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,
and dust.
•Proteger I'appareil contre I'humidite, I'eau
et la poussiere.
•Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack. ~----------------1
• Eviter des temperatures elevees.
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lars de I'installation sur una
etagere.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de
la c1asse Best conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
product may not cause harmful interference. and
(2) this product must accept any interference received. including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product.
when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual. meets FCC requirements.
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority. granted
by the FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for aClass Bdigital device. pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product 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 aparticular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product 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 product into
an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radiofTV technician for
help.
•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
•Manipuler Ie cordon d'alimentation avec
precaution.
Tanir la prise lars du debranchement du
cordon.
•Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods
of time.
•Debrancher Ie cordon d'alimentation
lorsque I'appareil n'es! pas utilise pendant
de
longues periodes
• (For apparatuses with ventilation holesl
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aeration.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the unit.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzene et un diluant avec I'appareil.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in
anyway.
• Ne jamais demonter ou modifier I' appareil
d'une maniere au d'une autre.
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IAuto Setup I
Preparations ··· ·· · .. ·· ..·· .. ··.. · ..·· .. ··· .. ···· .. · .. · · ·· .. ·19.20
Auto Setup·· .. ···20
•Auto Setup
20, 21
fJ Error Messages 21
Operations· ·· ·· .. · .. · .. · .. · ··· .. ··22
Example of Display of DefaultValues ·
.. · · · .. ·23
Speaker Setup....·
.. ·· .... ··· .. · .. ··· ·········· .. ··· .. ·· .. ··· .. ··· .. ··· .. ······ ··· .. 23
o -iii Speaker Configuration 23
II Subwoofer Mode Setup · .. · · .. · · ·23
II -1IiJ Distance · .. · .. · · .. · .. ··24
1m Crossover Frequency .. ···· .. ·· .. · · .. ·· .. · .. · .. ····· .. · .. ·· ..··.. · ···· .. ·24
II Test Tone 24,25
Input Setup· .. ·· .. ··· .. · .. ····· .. · .. ·· 25
0, fJ HDMlln Assign · · · ····25
II -iii Digital In Assign · · .. · · · 25
II iPod Assign · .. ··26
II -1m Component In Assign 26
II -III Video Convert 26
II Audio Delay······· .. ····· .. · .. ··· .. ·· .. ·· .. · .. · .. ····· ······ ··· .. ····· 26
1111 EXT IN Subwoofer Level · · · .. · .. · · · 26
II Auto Preset Memory · · · .. · · ·27
1m Antenna Aiming ······ ··· .. · .. ·· ···· .. · .. ·· ····· ··· .. ·· ·· .. ·27
Option Setup··
.. · .. · ··· .. ·27
oAmp Assign· .. ···27
fJ -II Volume Control · 27, 28
• -II 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom 28
II Auto Surround Mode 29
III Room EO Setup 29
III Direct Mode Setup · · .. ··29
IIiJ Remote ID Setup · · · .. · .. · · .. ··29
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Contents
IGetting Started I
Accessories·· ········2
Cautions on Handling································.····································3
Cautions
on Installation············ 3
About the Remote Control Unit 3
Inserting the Batteries····································································3
Operating
Range of the Remote Control Unit································3
Part Names and Functions·····························································4
Front Panel···· 4
Display ·····································4
Rear Panel· .. ···· .. · .. · .. · .. ··· .. · .. · .. ········ 5
Remote Control Unit 6
!Connections 'I
Preparations· 7
Cables Used for Connections 7
Video Conversion Function··
.. ·· ..··.. · .. · .. · · .. · ..··.. · .. ·· ··· .. · .. ·· .. ·· .. ·8
Speaker Connections·· · .. ·· ··· ..··.. ·8
Speaker Installation 8
Speaker Connections 9
Connecting Equipment
with HDMI connectors .. ·· · .. 10
Connecting the Monitor .. ··.. · ·11
Connecting the Playback Components 11
DVD Player .. ···· .. · .. · .. · .. ··· .. ··········· .. · · .. ·· ·· · .. · .. ··· ··.. · .. ··.. ·· 11
CD Player ··.. ·12
iPod®····························································································12
TV/CABLETuner
.. ··········· .... ······· .. · .. ········ .. ··· .. · .. ··· ······ ··· .. ··· .. ·····13
Connecting the Recording
Components · · 13
Video Cassette Recorder · 13
CD Recorder /MD Recorder /Tape Deck · · · .. 14
Connections to Other Devices · .. 14
Video Camera /Game Console 14
Component with Multi-ehannel Output connectors · 15
XM connector·· .. · · ·· ·· .. ······ · .. · .. · .. ···· 15
Antenna terminals ·· · .. · .. · · .. · ·· .. ········ .. · .. ·· .. · .. ··.. · .. · · .. ·16
Multi-zone
17
Connecting the Power Cord · .. ·· .. · .. · .. · · · · 17
Once Connections are Completed · · 17
1
I~nrtions ~
Menu Map...... .. .
Examples of Front Display ·
..
I System Setup
.. 18
· · 18
ISunound Modes I
Standard Playback · ·29,30
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources .. 29
Playing Multi-ehannel Sources (Dolby Digital,
DTS, etc.) ·30
DSP Simulation Playback ·.·................
.. ·30
Stereo Playback······················.···.······.························.···.···.··.······30
Direct Playback ·30
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Surround Parameter···· .. ····· ·· .. ····· ····· · .. · .. ··· ·· ··· .. ·31
Tone Control.... .. 32
Room EO ·······························33
RESTORER· .. ··· ..·· ·· .. · .. · .. ·· .. ······ .. · .. ··· .. ···· .. ·· .. · · .. · · ·· .. ···33
Night Mode ··33
!Infonnlltion '-"" i' I
oStatus 34
fJ Audio Input Signal · · .. · · 34
II Quick Select ·34

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Getting Started
CD Owner's manual (with Ouick Setup sheet) 1
®Warranty (for North America model only) 1
®Service station list........... . 1
®Main remote control (RC-1075) ..................1
®R6P/AA batteries (for RC-1075) . .. 2
® Sub remote control (RC-1085) .. 1
(j) R03/AAA batteries (for RC-1085) .. 2
®FM indoor antenna .. 1
® AM loop antenna 1
@Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m)... 1
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Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product.
To ensure proper
operation, please
read this owner's manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them,
be sure to keep them for future reference.
,Accessories
Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 47, 48
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 48
Multi-zone Operations · .. ····· ···· ······ .. · .. ·· .. · · · .. · .. ··49
Turning the Power
On and Off .. · · · .. · · .. ·49
Selecting the Input Source····....
···· .. · .. · .. · ..·· .. · .. ··· ····· .. ··.. ·49
Adjusting the Volume
··· .. ········ .. ·· .. ···· .. · .. · ..·· .. · .. ·· · · · 49
Turning off the SoundTemporarily ·
.. ·49
List of preset codes End of this manual
Preparations· ············35
Turning the Power
On ·························35
Selecting the input source········ ··················35
Setting the Input Mode ·················
.. ······35
Operations During Playback ·················35
Playing Video andAudio Equipment···· ·36
Basic Operation····
.. ···36
Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·36
Basic Operation · · ·36
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·37
Listening
to Preset Stations··....······· .. ··· .. · .. · · ·· ···· 37
Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs · · ·38
Basic Operation·· ···· ····· ······· .. ····· ····· ·· 38
Checking the XM Signal Strength and
Radio ID ·38
Searching Categories..
..· · .. · · ·39
iPod® Playback·············································································39
Basic Operation
.. ·39
Listening to Music
in the Browse mode .. 40
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod · ·......·
.. · .. ·40
, Other a..."'" arid Fun~,*,:~. .'., :-"":'1 ,,\h:" ," ~" :r·,'';:.:!{i~1
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Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) 41
Convenient Functions·································································· 41
Channel Level .. ·······.. .. · · ..··.. · .. ··· .. ·· · .. ·· ····· ·41
Ouick Select Function ·· ......· · .. ···· .. ·· .. · ..·· .. · .. · · .. · ···· .. ·42
Personal
Memory Plus Function · .. · · · · ·42
Last Function Memory··· ·
.. ·· .. · .. · .. · .. ·· .. · · · .. · .. ··· ·42
Backup Memory· ·
.. · · · ·42
Resetting the Microprocessor·
.. ·........ ·· .. ·· .. ·· · .. · .. ·· .. · .. ····· .. · .. ·····42
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Main Remote Control Unit······ .. ······· .. ····· .. ····· .. ·· .. · .. ····· .. · .. ········ .. ·43
Operating DENON Audio Components ·
.. · · ·43
Presetting·
.. ······ .. · .. ··· ··· .. ····· · .. ·········· ··· .. ·······43
Operating Preset components ·43 -45
Punch Through Function .. · ·· · .. ·46
Sub Remote Control Unit · · .. · · 46
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(RC-1075)
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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•Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
when the remote control unit
is operated close to the unit.
•
The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.
•When inserting the batteries,
be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the
"EtJ" and "S" marks in the battery compartment.
•
To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•Do not use anew battery together with
an old one.
•Do not use
two different types of batteries.
•
Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
•
Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
flames.
•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert
new batteries.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not
be in
use for long periods.
•When replacing the batteries,
have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
Approx.
23 feet / 7 m
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The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor
is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from
an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.
(RC-l085l
(RC-1085l
R03/AAA
About the Remote Control Unit
@ Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the
battery compartment.
In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit
(RC-l075)
can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
CD DENON system components
<Ii Non-DENON system components
•
By setting the preset memory (!3T'page 43 - 45)
<D Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.
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Cautions on Handling
Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in aconfined ®Put the rear cover back on.
space,
such as abookcase or similar enclosure.
Cautions on Installation
•Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
no problems with the connection cables.
•Power
is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
•About condensation
If there
is. amajor difference in temperature between the inside of
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.
If this happens, let the unit sit for
an hour or two with the power
turned off and wait until there
is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.
•Cautions
on using mobile phones
Using amobile phone near this unit may result
in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it
is in use.
•Moving the unit
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
Next. disconnect the connection cables to other system units before
moving the unit.
•Note that the illustrations
in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
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~ EXT.IN button
~ BAND button··
~ SHIFT button··
~ PRESET buttons··
@»TUNING buttons·
@) VIDEO SELECT button
@l DIMMER button···
eSTATUS button
oSTEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.
9AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is selected
in the AUTO tuning mode.
oTUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
received.
~ SIGNAL indicators
@)Display
•Remote control sensor (3)
oZONE2 / REC SELECT button (40, 48)
@)SOURCESELECTknob· (35)
~ SOURCE button··· (35)
~ INPUT MODE button (35)
~ ANALOG button···· (35)
Display·e
oSignal channel indicator
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at
8.
8Information display
eInput signal indicators
eMaster volume indicator
This displays the volume level.
The Setup
item number is displayed in System
Setup.
oZONE2 input source indicators
The indicator for the source selected for ZONE2
lights.
oZONE2 indicator
This lights when "ZONE2" was selected at
"Power Amplifier Assignment" and the ZONE2
is turned on.
•The
SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates
in
the same way as the CURSOR <l and [> buttons
on
the remote control unit.
SELECT f ENTER
4B SELECT/ENTER knob················· .. (30)
•The control functions in the same way as the
CURSOR <l button when turned counterclockwise,
as the CURSOR [> button when turned clockwise.
•The control
functions in the same way as the
ENTER button when pressed the knob.
til Cursor buttons (L:. 'V) .. (22)
Gl MASTER VOLUME control knob (35)
~ Master volume indicator
4D AUDYSSEY indicator·· (33)
4i OUTPUT indicator
Gj) INPUT mode indicators .... (35)
Part Names and Functions
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
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oPower operation button
(ON/STANDBY)· .(35)
8Power indicator···· (35)
ePower switch················· (35, 41 )
eHeadphones jack (PHONES) (36)
oSPEAKER buttons (36, 41)
oZONE2 ON/OFF button···· (48)
oQUICK SELECT buttons (42)
9 V. AUX INPUT connectors
Remove the cap covering the terminals when
you want to use them.
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oSETUP MIC jack .(19)
~ SYSTEM SETUP button (22)
__ SURR.MODE/SURR. PARA button .. .(31)
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•EXT. IN connectors , (15)
oREMOTE CONTROL jack.. . (17)
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oZONE2 power buttons , (49)
•Source select buttons (35, 49)
•Tuner system buttons .. (36)
eTest tone button (TEST) .. .. (24)
oMain zone power buttons (MAIN) (35)
oSurround mode buttons (29, 31)
oSYSTEM button (22)
oParameter button (PARA).. . .. (31)
oEnter button (ENT) (44)
dY INPUT button...... . (35)
~ Cursor buttons (~ 'V <l 1» (44)
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oRemote control signal transmitter · .. (46)
•Zone power off button (OFF) ....· (46, 49)
•CHANNEL buttons .. (46)
eTUNING buttons .. · . (46)
oSystem buttons ....· . (46)
o REPEAT button (46)
oRANDOM button ... . .. ........ . (46)
oZone power on button (ON) (46, 49)
o Input source select buttons· (46, 49)
dY Volume control buttons (VOLUME) (46, 49)
~ Muting button (MUTE)· · .. (46,49)
4& SHIFT button····· (46)
~ FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button ..... (46)
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•Power buttons··· (35)
•Tuner system buttons (37, 44)
eSource select buttons (35, 49)
oSystem buttons········· . (40, 44)
o Video select button (V. SELECT) (36)
oCursor buttons (~'V <l 1» (22,44)
oDISPLAY button············ (44)
oDIMMER button (36)
dY Mode selector switches (44, 49)
~ Remote control signal transmitter
4& Master volume control buttons·· (35, 49)
~ MUTING button (36, 49)
~ NIGHT button······ . (33)
~ STATUS button . (36)
4@ Channel select (CH SEL) /
ENTER
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Optical cable
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Preparations
Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)
Speaker connections
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Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Connections
Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are
described in these operating instructions. Please select
the types
of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on
the AVR-1708. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.
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•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.
•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions
of
the other components.
•
Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left.
right
with right).
•
Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result
in humming or noise.
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Speaker Connections
The illustration below shows abasic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8speakers and
amonitor. Subwoofer
Front speakers
Place the front speakers to the
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
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Monitor
Video outputs
Video inputs
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HOMIconnector HDMI connector
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Component video /'I Component video
connectors
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• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into the
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1708 to amonitor.
•
The AVR-1708's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:
Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video
•When not using this function, connect amonitor output with the same type of connector
as the video
input connector.
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•Component input video signals cannot
be output to anything other than component video connectors.
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The table below shows atypical speaker configuration for the AVR-1708.
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CENTER
SURROUND SURROUND
BACK
SUBWOOFER
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7.1-channels 0 0 00000 0
(FRONT A+B) -
7.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0
6.1-channels 0 0 0 0 0- - 0 0
5.1-channels 000 0 0 -- - 0
3.1-channels 0 0 0 -- - - - 0
2.1-channels 0 0 - - - - - - 0
2-channels 0 0 - - -- - - -
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Ifspeakers with an impedance lowerthan specified
(for example 4O/ohms speakers) are used for an
extended period of time with the volume turned
up high, the temperature may rise, activating the
protection circuit.
When the protection circuit is activated, the
speaker output is shut off and the power indicator
flashes red. If this happens, unplug the power
cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable
connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it
to cool off and improve ventilation around it. Once
this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn
the set's power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even
though there are no problems in the ventilation
around the set nor in the connections, the set may
be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a
DENON service center.
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'fum the speaker terminal
clockwise to tighten it.
Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before
inserting the banana plug.
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels
and +(red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers
being connected to the AVR-1708, and be sure to
interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
2
Turn the speaker terminal
counterclockwise to loosen
it.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
3Insert the speaker cable's
core wire to the hilt into the
speaker terminal.
1Peel
off about 0.03 ftllO IDOl
of sheathing from the tip of
thespeakercable, theneither
twist the core wire tightly
or
terminate it.
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•Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16
O/ohms. When using front A and Bspeakers
simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance
of 8to 16 O/ohms.
•Connect the speaker cables in such away that
they do not stick out of the speaker terminals.
The protection circuit may be activated if the core
wires touch the rear panel or if the +and -sides
touch each other (Gf' "Protection circuit").
•Never touch the speaker terminals while the
power supply is connected. Doing so could result
in electric shock.
Center speaker
ZONE2 speakers
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* L: Left
R: Right
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBl).
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By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "lONEr To use as the surround back speaker
for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting lGf'page 27).
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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors
With HOMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with asingle cable.
DVD player
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HOMI
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* The AVR-1708 is equipped for HOMI version 1.3a. This version is compatible with other versions, allowing
connection to all components equipped with an HOMIconnector.
* The AVR-170S is compatible with 30- and 36-M Deep Color.
*The AVR-170S can be connected to adevice equipped with an HOMIoutput terminal using an HOMI
cable.
* The AVR-170S is compatible with HOMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC.
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•The audio signal input to the HOMI input terminal cannot be played on the AVR-1708. Input the audio
signal to the digital audio input terminal or analog audio input terminal.
•The AVR-170S cannot be controlled from another device via the HOMI cable.
•Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution. In this case,
switch the OVO player's resolution to aresolution with which the monitor is compatible.
•Use acable on which the HOMIIogo is indicated (a certified HOMIproduct) for connection to the HOMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using acable other than one on which the HOMI
logo is indicated (a non-HOMl-certified product).
•If the monitor or OVO player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.
•If the monitor or OVO player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.
•
•The audio and video signals input to the AVR-170S's HOMI input terminal are output unchanged from the
HOMI output terminal. Because of this, the sound is output from the monitor connected using the HOMI
terminals, but in order to take full advantage of the AVR-170S's playback sound, turn the TV's volume
down.
•If the connected monitor or OVO player only has a OVI-O connector, use an HOMI/OVI converter cable.
When using a OVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.
•Use aDeep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.
•HOMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the OVI format.
When connecting to amonitor, etc., equipped with a OVI-O connector, connection is possible using an
HOMI/OVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.
•When connecting using an HOMI/OVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.
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•Connect the cables to be used.
•With HDMI connections, the video
and audio signals can be transferred with asingle cable.
DVD player
--AUDIO--
AUDIO COAXIAL HOMI
OUT OUT OUT
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Carefully check the left (l) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs. and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
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IN
•Connect the cables to be used ((jf'page 8"Video Conversion Function").
•
With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with asingle cable.
Connecting the Monitor
Monitor
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•The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the
monitor's operating instructions.
•
To play the sound by AVR-1708, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1708's audio
input connectors.
•
The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
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•Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way.
•When using aoptical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at system setup menu
"Input Setup" -
"Digitalin Assign" ((jf'page 25).
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--AUDID--
OPTICAl AUDIO
OUT OUT
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Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-l R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1708.
For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod's operating
instructions.
When using
an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at system setup menu
"Input Setup" -
"Digitalin Assign" (B::1rpage 25).
•With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
•
To assign the iPod to aconnector other than VCR WadI. make the settings at system setup menu" Input
Setup" -"(input source to which
iPod dock assigned)" -"iPod Assign" (~page 26).
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Connecting the Recording Components
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
Connect the cables to be used.
Video cassette recorder
----- VIDEO -----
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OUT
--AUDIO--
AUDIO ~
OUT OUT
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Connect the cables to be used.
TV tuner ~
When using aoptical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at system setup menu "Input
Setup" - "Digitalin Assign" (Grpage 25).
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used to connect the AVR-170S's VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN ~ S-Video cable: VCR OUT ~ S-Video cable
TV IN ~ Video cable: VCR OUT ~ Video cable
•When using acomponent video cable for the video connection, make the settings at system setup menu
"Input Setup" -"Component In Assign" (Gr"page 26).
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Game console
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Connect the cables to be used.
Carefully check the left
(l) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.
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CD recorder /
MD recorder /
Tape deck
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AUDIO
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L R L R
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Connect the cables to be used.
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XM Mini·Tuner and Home Dock
• The AVR-1708 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite. Radio by connecting to the
XM Mini-Tuner
and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM
service.
•
Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel.
•Position the Home Dock antenna near asouth-facing
window to receive the best signal.
For details, see "Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs" ((1f'page 38, 39).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock.
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Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been
completed.
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Connect the cables to be used.
•
To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors. press the INPUT MODE button on the
main unit or
INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select "EXT IN" ((1f'page 35).
•The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player ((1f'page 11).
• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. IN connectorwith the DVD player's analog
multi-ehannel output connector.
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2. Insert the
conductor.
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lever.
Connection ofAM antennas
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• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
•
Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the
AM loop antenna.
•Make sure the
AM loop antenna lead terminals do not
touch metal parts of the panel.
FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
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Bend in the reverse direction.
Connect to the
AM
CV antenna terminals.
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AM loop antenna
(supplied)
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Remove the vinyl tie
and take
out the connection line.
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
AM loop antenna assembly
tA\ a. With the antenna on top of
~ any stable surface.
Mount
b. With the antenna attached
to awall.
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Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.
Connecting the Power Cord
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ZONE2 Connections
•If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can
be used to playa different program source in ZONE2 the same time (~page 47 - 49).
Pre-main amplifier
(ZONE2)
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(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Once Connections are Completed
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•Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.
•Only use the
AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or
anything other than audio equipment.
ITurning the Power On (~page 35)
Infrared
sensor
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Infrared
retransmitter
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• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced.
•
For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices'
operating instructions.
•
To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign /Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (~page 47
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49).
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