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Denon AVR-1707 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1707
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D'EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1707 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 ¢NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub •...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1707 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································45 Setting the Test Tone ···································································45 Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·······································46 Setting the preset memory function ··········································46 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····47 ~ 49 Setting the punch through function···········································50 Additional Information···························································...

  • Page 7: Cautions On Installation

    Note Wall About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-1707, the attached remote control unit (RC-1049) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: •...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(10) Power indicator ·········································(10) Power switch ·······································(10, 35) Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(19) ANALOG button ········································(18) •...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel !1 !0 o PRE OUT terminal········································(8) AC outlet ····················································(17) EXT. IN terminals ·······································(14) COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) DIGITAL terminals VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) (Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(9, 15) DOCK CONTROL jack ································(17) AUDIO OUT terminals···························(9, 15) AUDIO IN terminals·····································(9) Speaker terminals ·································(8, 41) ANTENNA terminals ·································(16) Power supply cord·····································(17) Remote control unit...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting Started [ Rear ] Input source selector/ Number buttons·······(18, 47) Tuner system/System buttons······················(30, 47) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(45, 47) Cursor buttons ) ········(11, 21, 47) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

  • Page 11: Easy Setup Procedure

    Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1707 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 43 ~ 45).

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    2. Insert the cable. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise. ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1707, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Speaker...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor

    Easy Setup Procedure Connecting a DVD player and monitor • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-1707, you only need to choose one connection type. For more information about the video up conversion function ( •...

  • Page 14: Auto Setup

    Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto Setup The AVR-1707’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. • To make the sound field settings manually ( page 43 ~ 45).

  • Page 15: Starting Auto Setup

    Easy Setup Procedure r Starting Auto Setup Press to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 2: Not displayed when “Front A” and “Front B” are set at “Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment”...

  • Page 16: Error Messages

    Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-1707’s power before checking the speaker connections. D D H H...

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Sources

    Video signal ENGLISH The video conversion function With the AVR-1707, the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are mutually converted. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv/Dbs Tuner

    • With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVR-1707’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating Video camera / instructions.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Cd Player

    • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1707 VCR OUT terminal. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (Supplied) Ground ¢ AM loop antenna assembly AM loop antenna (Supplied) Remove the vinyl tie and take out the...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ipod

    Connecting the iPod When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-1707 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Press < ANALOG > to select “ANALOG”, < EXT. IN > to select “EXT. IN”. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-1707’s surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for which the Digital In Assignment mode ( page 39) is made.

  • Page 23: Turning The Sound Off Temporarily (Muting)

    Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-1707 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Play Mode (Direct/Stereo)

    ENGLISH Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) F G, ENTER The AVR-1707 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Dolby Digital And Dts Surround Mode (Only With Digital Input)

    Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 39). INPUT MODE Press to select “AUTO”. [STANDARD] Press to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)”.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Dolby Pro Logic Ii X (Pro Logic Ii ) Mode

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Dts Neo:6 Mode

    Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. [STANDARD] Press to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 Play a program source. SURROUND PARAMETER Press F F G G Press...

  • Page 28: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Channel output Surround Mode SURROUND FRONT SURROUND CENTER BACK WOOFER STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL...
  • Page 29 Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PL x CINEMA DTS + PL x MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Operation Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO 4 : Mode selectable in default status C C : Selectable mode E E : Non-selectable mode NOTE : *1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO”...

  • Page 31: Using The Denon Original Surround Modes

    Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-1707 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve even more realistic sound fields.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Dsp Surround Simulation

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, <ON/STANDBY> <PRESET •> SELECT/ENTER <POWER> <SURROUND MODE>, SURROUND PARAMETER [CH SELECT], ENTER D H F G [5CH/7CH STEREO] [DSP SIMULATION] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < >...

  • Page 33: Setting The Tone Control

    Basic Operation Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. ¢ Adjusting the tone SURROUND PARAMETER Press D D H H Press to select “TONE DEF. ON”. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Press to select “OFF”.

  • Page 34: Auto Tuning

    ENGLISH Basic Operation <INPUT SELECTOR> BAND SHIFT <PTY> <RT> CHANNEL TUNING <RDS> CHANNEL SHIFT [TUNER] TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto tuning...

  • Page 35: Rds (Radio Data System)

    Basic Operation RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received with this unit: ¢...

  • Page 36: Tp Search

    ENGLISH Basic Operation INPUT SELECTOR CHANNEL <RDS> <RT> USER MODE CHANNEL USER MODE INPUT SELECTOR [ENTER] [NIGHT] [VIDEO SELECT] [D H F G] [TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR [ENTER] [D H F G] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only :...

  • Page 37: Advanced Operation

    User mode function The AVR-1707 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.

  • Page 38: Listening To Music In The Browse Mode

    Information on the latest version of the software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website. • With the AVR-1707 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The AVR-1707 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.

  • Page 39: Viewing Still Pictures And Videos (Only For Ipods Equipped With The Slideshow / Video Function)

    About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-1707’s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.

  • Page 40: Advanced Setup - Part 1

    It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold iPod Assignment separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on mode the AVR-1707 and play them. Component In This assigns the different input sources for the component video Assignment mode input terminals .
  • Page 41 Advanced Setup – Part 1 3. Option Setup Item No. Power Amp O p t i o n S e t u p Assignment mode Volume Control 2 ~ 4 mode 2ch Direct/Stereo 5 ~ 11 mode Auto Surround mode Items To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the front channel (“Front A”...

  • Page 42: Navigating Through The System Setup Items

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 About the front display The AVR-1707 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative front display examples are shown below. Item No.

  • Page 43: Input Setup

    CD, AUX, DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX, CD-R: Assign the different source according to the devices connected to the AVR-1707’s input terminals. ENTER Press to enter the setting and switch to the iPod Assignment setting.

  • Page 44: Setting The Video Convert

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Video Convert This sets whether or not to use the video conversion function. F F G G Press to set. ON, OFF: Select “ON” to use the video conversion function, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

  • Page 45: Setting The Auto Preset Memory

    Front Bi-Amp connections Dynamic sound with a range wider than that of full range systems can be played by connecting bi-amp compatible speakers to the AVR-1707. Be sure to consult the owner’s manual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further information before proceeding.

  • Page 46: Setting The Volume Control

    (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud. Power On Volume Level: • LAST: The volume set when the AVR-1707 was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. • – – – (Mute): The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.

  • Page 47: Setting The Auto Surround Mode

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input.

  • Page 48: Setting The Subwoofer Mode Setup

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 S p e a k e r S e t u p 1 F r o n t L a r g e 6 S u b w o o f e r Y e s 7 S W M o d e N o r m •...

  • Page 49: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    • The distance changes in units of 0.1 meters each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. • Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 6.0 m or less. Setting the Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

  • Page 50: Operating The Remote Control Unit

    Setting the preset memory function • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of...

  • Page 51: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.
  • Page 52 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [ Front ] Device operated CD player CD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD-R / MD – – – – ON / SOURCE Preset channel selection Preset channel selection SHIFT...
  • Page 53 DISPLAY – – – – RETURN Default setting DENON DENON (Preset code) (111) (111) Special remarks Special remarks: It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.

  • Page 54: Setting The Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MEMORY] [INPUT MODE] Setting the punch through function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Additional Information About the speakers Surround back speakers Sound position directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
  • Page 56 ENGLISH Additional Information Surround The AVR-1707 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround [1] Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • Use a DTS-compatible player. • AVR-1707’s input setting is set to • Set to “AUTO” or “DTS”. analog. Copying from DVD to • Copying between a source such as •...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W...
  • Page 59 ITALIANO ¢ List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati / Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder Denon 014, *[111] Asha...
  • Page 60 Radix Technics Randex Teknika 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Toshiba Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, Totevision 094, 097, 098 Unirech Ricoh Vecrtor Research Salora 033, 041 Victor Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, Video Concepts...
  • Page 61 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO Philips Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, Pioneer 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Portland Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Price Club Matsui Proscan Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proton Pulsar Metz...
  • Page 62 Teac Philips Technics Primestar Wards Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith Realistic Sierra I Sierra II Denon Sierra III Philips Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 Denon STS3 Kenwood SRS4 Onkyo Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082...
  • Page 64 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4503 003...

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