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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1708 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS 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 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 a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Getting Started 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...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Specifications ··············································································· 60 List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual Getting Started 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.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    Note Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 SELECT / ENTER knob ······························· (30) Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (35) Power indicator ··········································· (35) •...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ························ (11 ~ 13) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·············(11) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (15) REMOTE CONTROL jack ···························· (17) PRE OUT connector ······································ (9) ZONE2 connectors······································ (17) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (17) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ·····················(11) Power cord ··················································...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1075) [ Front ] Indicator ······················································ (43) Power buttons············································· (35) Tuner system buttons ···························(37 , 40) Source select buttons ·························· (35, 49) System buttons ···································· (40, 44) Video select button (V. SELECT) ··············· (36) Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························...

  • Page 10: Connections

    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. NOTE •...

  • Page 11: Video Conversion Function

    Video Conversion Function • 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 a monitor. • The AVR-1708’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:...

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). NOTE By default, the AVR-1708’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2” . To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 27).

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    The AVR-1708 is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1708. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    • 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 signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

  • Page 15: Cd Player

    Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 25). iPod ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, 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.

  • Page 16: Tv/Cable Tuner

    Connect the cables to be used. Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1708’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 17: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

  • Page 18: Component With Multi-Channel Output Connectors

    “EXT. IN” (vpage 35). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 19: Antenna Terminals

    Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction.

  • Page 20: Multi-Zone

    ENGLISH Multi-zone ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49). Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) Input Output Infrared...

  • Page 21: Operations

    Operations Menu Map Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21) b When the setup microphone is connected. n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 29) n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25)

  • Page 22: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup MASTER VOLUME <SPEAKER> <SETUP MIC> ENTER, o [Front] MASTER VOLUME ENTER [Rear] ENTER • Audyssey MultEQ ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated.

  • Page 23: Auto Setup

    When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this is not possible then set Volume: “12 o’clock” position • Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency” •...

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    (subwoofers, etc). This is because fi lters add electrical delay to the signal that should be compensated. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. After checking, press ENTER to select “Store” , then press Store : Press to store this calibration permanently to memory.

  • Page 25: System Setup

    System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1708, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. SYSTEM SETUP ENTER, op [Front] ENTER...

  • Page 26: Example Of Display Of Default Values

    Small None 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2” . To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 27). Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items]...

  • Page 27: K ~ A5 Distance

    k ~ A5 Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers. [Display] . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p S p e a k e r S e t u p 1 2 f t 1 5 S W 1 2 f t...

  • Page 28: Input Setup

    ENGLISH Operating from the main remote control unit Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD mode. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.

  • Page 29: J Ipod Assign

    j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1 . S p . I n 3 . O p I n p u t S e t u p 7 i P o d V C R [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP...

  • Page 30: A7 Auto Preset Memory

    ENGLISH A7 Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1 . S p . I n 3 . O p I n p u t S e t u p 1 7 P r e s e t < S t a r t Press the button to start.

  • Page 31: G ~ A1 2Ch Direct/Stereo Custom

    Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone’s power is turned on. [Selectable items] Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. – – – : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.

  • Page 32: A2 Auto Surround Mode

    1 5 R e m o t e I D 1 [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-1708 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used.

  • Page 33: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    STD button on the main remote control unit. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 53, 54) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

  • Page 34: Parameter

    ENGLISH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes (vpage 53, 54). q Press the SURR. PARA button on the main unit or the PARA button on the main remote control unit. w P ress the button to select the Item, then press the button to set.

  • Page 35: Tone Control

    SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources Select playback mode for surround back channels. [Selectable items] No signal is played from the surround back channels. NON MTRX The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels.

  • Page 36: Room

    ENGLISH Room EQ Select the desired room equalization target. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers. Audyssey Byp. L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except front L and R speakers. Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response.

  • Page 37: Information

    Information Information can be called out directly by pressing the STATUS button. a Status s Audio Input Signal a Status Shows information about settings for main zone. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Surround Mode Select Source Video Select...

  • Page 38: Playback

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT <SOURCE> <PHONES> <POWER> <SPEAKER> BAND DIMMER <ON/STANDBY> <ANALOG> TUNING <EXT.IN> [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [TUNER] SOURCE SELECT TUNING [MODE]...

  • Page 39: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) [MUTING] Press To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume. Listening with Headphones <PHONES> Plug the headphones into The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut.

  • Page 40: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT STATUS TUNING <PRESET CHANNEL> [Front] SHIFT [CHANNEL] [SAT TU] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] TUNING [MEMORY] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Presetting Radio Stations...

  • Page 41: Listening To Xm Satellite Radio Programs

    Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ABOUT XM RADIO XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.

  • Page 42: Searching Categories

    Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input. “System Setup” –...

  • Page 43: Listening To Music In The Browse Mode

    • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-1708, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .

  • Page 44: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> <SPEAKER B> <SPEAKER A> <POWER> <QUICK SELECT> <ENTER>, op <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> [Front] [CH SELECT] uiop [Rear] uiop About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Other Operations and...

  • Page 45: Quick Select Function

    Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory. Set the input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.

  • Page 46: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • Operation is not possible for some models. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”...
  • Page 47 Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [SHIFT] [CHANNEL +/–] [1], [2], [3], [A/B], [0], [DISC SKIP +], [6 7], [8 9], [SETUP], [uiop], [VCR CH +/–], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] Device CD Player iPod...
  • Page 48 SUBTITLE DISPLAY – – – – RETURN – – – – Default DENON DENON setting – – (111) (151) (Preset code) Special – Remarks GSpecial RemarksH q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.

  • Page 49: Punch Through Function

    DVD/VDP No setting Sub Remote Control Unit (RC-1085) The sub remote control unit (RC-1085) included with the AVR-1708 can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit. b The following describes operation for the selected zone. • Turning the multi-zone power on and off •...

  • Page 50: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1708 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3” , then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...

  • Page 51: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations With Zone Output

    SURROUND BACK / Remote SURROUND AMP ASSIGN control unit FL -A/FR-A Bi-Amp connection FL -B/FR-B Bi-Amp connection Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 OUT Stereo ZONE2 Monitor Pre-main amplifier AVR-1708 ZONE2 Input audio output : Multi-zone audio cable ENGLISH...

  • Page 52: Multi-Zone Operations

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT VOLUME <ZONE2 ON/OFF> <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> [Front] SOURCE [ZONE2 OFF] SELECT [ZONE2 ON] SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [MODE SELECTOR 1] (Main remote control unit) [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] (Sub remote control unit) About the button names in these explanations <...

  • Page 53: Other Information

    Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning 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 54: Dolby Surround

    G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-1708 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.

  • Page 55: Audyssey Multeq

    Neural Surround Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround™...

  • Page 56: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Front L/R Center Surround L/R DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX...
  • Page 57 Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION WIDTH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL...
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX...
  • Page 59 Button Note Surround mode ANALOG DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO NOTE : 1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None” . 2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr”...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Cause Countermeasure • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. • You are operating outside of the •...
  • Page 61 • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708’s “Input Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to other than mode. “DTS” . HDMI audio •...
  • Page 62 • Control Dock for iPod’s AC adapter is not connected to power outlet. GXM Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause ”CHECK • AVR-1708’s XM connector and ANTENNA” is the XM Mini-Tuner and Home displayed in the Dock is not properly connected. XM mode. ”NO SIGNAL ” is •...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 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.)
  • Page 64 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Player Curtis Mathes Cybernex Aiwa Denon 014, [111] Daewoo Hitachi Daytron 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Dumont Magnavox Dynatech Mitsubishi Electrohome Panasonic Electrophonic Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008...
  • Page 65 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 002, 003, 022 Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Burmster Carvery 003, 035 014, 023 [111]*, 044 Denon 004, 024, 025 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 018, 019 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017 DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD...
  • Page 68 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4636 103...

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