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... damage or leakage of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may result in noise. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About ...• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. (RC...
... damage or leakage of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may result in noise. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About ...• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. (RC...
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... with connection cables. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. With some types of connections suited for the respective connection items below.
... with connection cables. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. With some types of connections suited for the respective connection items below.
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... S - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be output to anything other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-1708 to a monitor. • The AVR-1708's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information... Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into analog signals. • Component input video signals cannot be converted into the format...
... S - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be output to anything other than component video connectors. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-1708 to a monitor. • The AVR-1708's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information... Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into analog signals. • Component input video signals cannot be converted into the format...
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...the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in and turn the set is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and ...of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of 6 to the AVR-1708, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone ...
...the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in and turn the set is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and ...of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of 6 to the AVR-1708, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone ...
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... volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-1708 can be transferred with the DVI format. Normal playback may not be output properly due to poor connections with which the monitor is output from...the connected cable, etc. When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are output unchanged from the monitor connected using an HDMI cable. b The AVR-1708 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI input connector cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • ...
... volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-1708 can be transferred with the DVI format. Normal playback may not be output properly due to poor connections with which the monitor is output from...the connected cable, etc. When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are output unchanged from the monitor connected using an HDMI cable. b The AVR-1708 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI input connector cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • ...
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DVD Player • Connect the cables to AVR-1708's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player)... or digital audio output connections to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make the settings at "System Setup" - DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video ...
DVD Player • Connect the cables to AVR-1708's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player)... or digital audio output connections to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make the settings at "System Setup" - DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video ...
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... the settings at "System Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR...
... the settings at "System Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "Input Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR...
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... Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-1708's VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable ... outputs, and be sure to be of the same type as the cable used . "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to interconnect correctly.
... Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-1708's VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable ... outputs, and be sure to be of the same type as the cable used . "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to interconnect correctly.
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.... XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/%... #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1708 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN connector with...
.... XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/%... #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1708 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN connector with...
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... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are necessary, make the measurements again. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. Press o to select "Calculate". s Error Messages If...
... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are necessary, make the measurements again. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. Press o to select "Calculate". s Error Messages If...
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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. [Front] uiop 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. [Front] uiop SYSTEM SETUP ...
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..." is set to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction...
..." is set to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction...
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... movie sources. OFF : Do not memorize settings. When this function can be used for playing the three types of the remote control unit and the receiver. Music : This mode is suited for movie sources. Assign : M ake settings for each input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E ... recorded in the surround mode. n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. This can be selected when playing with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is pressed. Surround ...
... movie sources. OFF : Do not memorize settings. When this function can be used for playing the three types of the remote control unit and the receiver. Music : This mode is suited for movie sources. Assign : M ake settings for each input signal type. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E ... recorded in the surround mode. n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. This can be selected when playing with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is pressed. Surround ...
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... "iPod Assign" (vpage 26) • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - ... frequency components of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod's input. The operation can be performed using the ...for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to comply with applicable copyright legislation. • With the default settings, the iPod can...
... "iPod Assign" (vpage 26) • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - ... frequency components of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod's input. The operation can be performed using the ...for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to comply with applicable copyright legislation. • With the default settings, the iPod can...
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... and hold [ENTER] or press [2]. • 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 are replaced with " . (period)". Press again to disconnect. For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. Listening to Music...
... and hold [ENTER] or press [2]. • 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 are replaced with " . (period)". Press again to disconnect. For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. Listening to Music...
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.../NETWORK 2 TAPE/CD-R/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 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.
.../NETWORK 2 TAPE/CD-R/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 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.
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1708 is compatible with the following types of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards... Assign mode: 7.1ch SBL SBR n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the speaker outputs for the different channels built into the AVR-1708 to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode 7.1ch R L R L R L...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1708 is compatible with the following types of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards... Assign mode: 7.1ch SBL SBR n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the speaker outputs for the different channels built into the AVR-1708 to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode 7.1ch R L R L R L...
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... and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-1708 ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A FRONT-B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP...
... and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-1708 ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A FRONT-B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP...
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Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a further improved version of presence ... format inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is also possible according to the decoder. DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a...
Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a further improved version of presence ... format inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is also possible according to the decoder. DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a...
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...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting DTS Surround) mode. or 7.1-channel playback. on a VCR. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Set to something source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other... than set to "None". AVR-1708 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The HDMI format of the player...
...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting DTS Surround) mode. or 7.1-channel playback. on a VCR. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is • Set to something source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other... than set to "None". AVR-1708 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The HDMI format of the player...