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... Do not attempt to operate the equipment listed below. e Put the rear cover back on. 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 ...the unit. • Note that there are only for verifying operation. • When inserting the batteries, be sure to the standby mode. 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....
... Do not attempt to operate the equipment listed below. e Put the rear cover back on. 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 ...the unit. • Note that there are only for verifying operation. • When inserting the batteries, be sure to the standby mode. 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....
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... for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Select the cables according to connect...
... for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Select the cables according to connect...
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... a game machine or some 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. Surround speakers When not using this function...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into analog signals. • Component input video signals cannot be output to anything other source is compatible with the ...
... a game machine or some 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. Surround speakers When not using this function...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into analog signals. • Component input video signals cannot be output to anything other source is compatible with the ...
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... hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the ventilation around it. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers w qw q ZONE2 ...speakers ZONE2 When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off and the power indicator flashes red. Doing so could result in such a way that they do not stick ...
... hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the ventilation around it. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers w qw q ZONE2 ...speakers ZONE2 When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is shut off and the power indicator flashes red. Doing so could result in such a way that they do not stick ...
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... cable. • Video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for HDMI version 1.3a. and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi... using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. • The AVR-1708 cannot be controlled from the HDMI output connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using the HDMI connectors, but depending ...
... cable. • Video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for HDMI version 1.3a. and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi... using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. • The AVR-1708 cannot be controlled from the HDMI output connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using the HDMI connectors, but depending ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor 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 ... "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make analog or digital audio output connections to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor 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 ... "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make analog or digital audio output connections to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single...
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CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "... for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-1708. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used . "Input Setup" -
CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod Assign" (vpage 26). 12 "... for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-1708. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used . "Input Setup" -
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...). 13 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. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When ...for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR...
...). 13 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. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When ...for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR...
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... Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN...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 connectors, press the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
... Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN...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 connectors, press the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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... channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was detected, but the surrounds were not detected. • Displayed speaker connected with built-in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not turn off before checking speaker connections. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could be detected. • Check the speaker...
... channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was detected, but the surrounds were not detected. • Displayed speaker connected with built-in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not turn off before checking speaker connections. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could be detected. • Check the speaker...
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... ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting 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...
... ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting 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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... to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Operations (vpage 22)
... to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 27). Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Operations (vpage 22)
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... mode separately. Operations (vpage 22) neural : It is the optimum mode for music sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. This is possible to all surround modes. Surround mode does not change according to make settings. Music : This mode is no need to input... signal. Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for playing the...
... mode separately. Operations (vpage 22) neural : It is the optimum mode for music sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. This is possible to all surround modes. Surround mode does not change according to make settings. Music : This mode is no need to input... signal. Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for playing the...
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...• "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the desired station. NOTE • Depending on...MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to copy or play contents that are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). "Input Setup" - Basic Operation 1 Make the necessary preparations. CAT: Rock ...
...• "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the desired station. NOTE • Depending on...MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to copy or play contents that are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). "Input Setup" - Basic Operation 1 Make the necessary preparations. CAT: Rock ...
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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 set the Remote mode. 2 Watching the iPod's screen, use [ui] to select "Photos" or "Videos". 3 Press [ENTER] until the...
... 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 set the Remote mode. 2 Watching the iPod's screen, use [ui] to select "Photos" or "Videos". 3 Press [ENTER] until the...
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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 played • Adjusting and temporarily muting the multi-zone volume • Listening to the tuner [POWER OFF] [SOURCE SELECT] [CHANNEL + / -] [TUNING + / -] [8], [9] [1/3], [2] [REPEAT] [POWER...
.../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 played • Adjusting and temporarily muting the multi-zone volume • Listening to the tuner [POWER OFF] [SOURCE SELECT] [CHANNEL + / -] [TUNING + / -] [8], [9] [1/3], [2] [REPEAT] [POWER...
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... terminals. "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). Getting 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 (or wires) from among "Setting 1" to... playback, use speakers compatible 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.
... terminals. "Amp Assign" (vpage 27). Getting 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 (or wires) from among "Setting 1" to... playback, use speakers compatible 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.
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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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... a further improved version of presence is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as in Dolby Surround are indicated with 2-channel sources. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A total of 5.1-channels are...
... a further improved version of presence is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as in Dolby Surround are indicated with 2-channel sources. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A total of 5.1-channels are...
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... sound is produced from subwoofer. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on . • The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to bitstream. AVR-1708 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The HDMI format of the player •... do not match. connectors are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is • Set properly. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to other than set to "None". Picture cannot be copied ...
... sound is produced from subwoofer. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on . • The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to bitstream. AVR-1708 and monitor are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The HDMI format of the player •... do not match. connectors are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is • Set properly. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to other than set to "None". Picture cannot be copied ...