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...Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29, 30 Surround Playback of Default Values 23 Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 Crossover Frequency 24 A7 Test Tone 24...4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections 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...
...Setup 29 A5 Remote ID Setup 29 Surround Modes Standard Playback 29, 30 Surround Playback of Default Values 23 Speaker Setup 23 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 23 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 23 k ~ A5 Distance 24 A6 Crossover Frequency 24 A7 Test Tone 24...4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections 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...
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... to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed in . MODE / SURR. The Setup item number is ... o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 35) w Power indicator 35) e Power switch (hON jOFF 35, 42) r Headphones jack (PHONES 36) t SPEAKER buttons 36, 42) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 49) u QUICK SELECT buttons 42) i V. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume...
... to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is displayed in . MODE / SURR. The Setup item number is ... o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 35) w Power indicator 35) e Power switch (hON jOFF 35, 42) r Headphones jack (PHONES 36) t SPEAKER buttons 36, 42) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 49) u QUICK SELECT buttons 42) i V. w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume...
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... audio connectors (AUDIO 11) e EXT. IN connectors 15) r REMOTE CONTROL jack 17) t PRE OUT connector 9) y ZONE2 connectors 17) u AC OUTLETS 17) i Power cord 17) o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9, 47) Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 16) Q1 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 11) Q2 HDMI connectors 10) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 11) Q4 XM...
... audio connectors (AUDIO 11) e EXT. IN connectors 15) r REMOTE CONTROL jack 17) t PRE OUT connector 9) y ZONE2 connectors 17) u AC OUTLETS 17) i Power cord 17) o Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9, 47) Q0 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 16) Q1 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 11) Q2 HDMI connectors 10) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 11) Q4 XM...
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Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Select the cables according to... pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms ...
Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Select the cables according to... pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. For details, refer to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms ...
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... video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-1708H Main zone High picture quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1708. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S S SURROUND CENTER L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S - - - - - - - - Surround...
... video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-1708H Main zone High picture quality playback HDMI connector HDMI connector Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1708. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S S SURROUND CENTER L R S S S S S S S S S S S S S - - - - - - - - Surround...
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...may rise, activating the protection circuit. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is connected. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for ...If the protection circuit is set may be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on .
...may rise, activating the protection circuit. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is connected. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for ...If the protection circuit is set may be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on .
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...< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. 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) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27) • HDMI...
...< ENGLISH Item number Currently selected line Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. 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) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27) • HDMI...
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...towards the ceiling. Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is strongly recommended to the speakers is small as shown in more listeners are performed by ... microphone To make manual adjustments to the most central position where one or more effective correction. Avoid placing the microphone close to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. For best results, it in the listening environment to ....
...towards the ceiling. Preparations 1 Press to select the front speakers Front A, Front B or Front A+B. 2 Set "Amp Assign" to define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker channels is strongly recommended to the speakers is small as shown in more listeners are performed by ... microphone To make manual adjustments to the most central position where one or more effective correction. Avoid placing the microphone close to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. For best results, it in the listening environment to ....
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...during the measurements will play a series of normal operation. w Move the microphone to the next position. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection and polarity are detected at this stage are applied automatically. After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to the... Messages", take the advised action, then start the MultEQ Auto Setup. Turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH When using a subwoofer, make the following...
...during the measurements will play a series of normal operation. w Move the microphone to the next position. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection and polarity are detected at this stage are applied automatically. After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to the... Messages", take the advised action, then start the MultEQ Auto Setup. Turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH When using a subwoofer, make the following...
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...NONE Ambient Noise Caution:Sp None FR Caution:Phase SBL Cause Measures • The included setup microphone is displayed. speaker. • For some speakers, this analysis depends on the number of the detected. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not... be displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is displayed. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. Step 4 : Check Once the...
...NONE Ambient Noise Caution:Sp None FR Caution:Phase SBL Cause Measures • The included setup microphone is displayed. speaker. • For some speakers, this analysis depends on the number of the detected. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not... be displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is displayed. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. Step 4 : Check Once the...
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"System Setup" is possible on the main unit and remote control unit 1 *System Setup 2 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup 3 1 Front Large Q 5 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting b To cancel the...main remote control unit. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. 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 ...
"System Setup" is possible on the main unit and remote control unit 1 *System Setup 2 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup 3 1 Front Large Q 5 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op ENGLISH 22 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting b To cancel the...main remote control unit. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. 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 ...
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To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Small :Select this when a subwoofer is connected. "Subwoofer" is set ...~ h Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and ...
To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Small :Select this when a subwoofer is connected. "Subwoofer" is set ...~ h Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and ...
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...the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22) 24 NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to select "Auto" or "Manual". Test Tone Start Press the o button to select "Yes", then press the o p button to no more than ...o p button to adjust the volume. A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the...
...the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operations (vpage 22) 24 NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to select "Auto" or "Manual". Test Tone Start Press the o button to select "Yes", then press the o p button to no more than ...o p button to adjust the volume. A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of the...
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... for the different modes are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to playing input sources. IN connectors are output from the various speakers. "Speaker Setup" - To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 41. "Surround Back... so that the volume is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. Input Setup Use this time, set for all speakers. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1 DVD e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback ...
... for the different modes are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to playing input sources. IN connectors are output from the various speakers. "Speaker Setup" - To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 41. "Surround Back... so that the volume is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. Input Setup Use this time, set for all speakers. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 1 HDMI1 DVD e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback ...
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... [Assignable input sources] With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be adjusted when playing in use. +15dB : This is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set to "Large", "Tone Defeat" to "ON" and "Room EQ" to "OFF"). IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and...
... [Assignable input sources] With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be adjusted when playing in use. +15dB : This is synchronized with "Front Speaker" set to "Large", "Tone Defeat" to "ON" and "Room EQ" to "OFF"). IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for mismatched timing between video and...
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... 3.Op E Option Setup E 2 Limit OFF E 3 P.On LAST E 4 Mute FULL Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp Operations (vpage 22) 27...
... 3.Op E Option Setup E 2 Limit OFF E 3 P.On LAST E 4 Mute FULL Volume Limit Make a setting for the surround back speaker channels is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp Operations (vpage 22) 27...
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...] 0ft ~ 60ft Distance FR Set distance from listening position to be reproduced by 20 dB. ENGLISH Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Crossover Select crossover frequency from the last session. - - - : Always use . ON : Make separate settings for ... FR 12ft E 11 2ch Freq 80 Setting To change the settings, select "ON". [Selectable items] OFF : Use the same settings as in "Speaker Setup". Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No : S elect subwoofer use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -80dB ~...
...] 0ft ~ 60ft Distance FR Set distance from listening position to be reproduced by 20 dB. ENGLISH Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0ft ~ 60ft Crossover Select crossover frequency from the last session. - - - : Always use . ON : Make separate settings for ... FR 12ft E 11 2ch Freq 80 Setting To change the settings, select "ON". [Selectable items] OFF : Use the same settings as in "Speaker Setup". Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No : S elect subwoofer use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -80dB ~...
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... Setup E 14 Direct OFF [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI...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. OFF : Do not use for each surround mode separately. OFF... : Do not memorize settings. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Game : This mode is suited for movie sources. Music : This mode is suited ...
... Setup E 14 Direct OFF [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI...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. OFF : Do not use for each surround mode separately. OFF... : Do not memorize settings. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Game : This mode is suited for movie sources. Music : This mode is suited ...
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... club. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound. The tone can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes. z2 ... same channels as the input signal. ROCK ARENA : This mode is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro...
... club. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound. The tone can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes. z2 ... same channels as the input signal. ROCK ARENA : This mode is for achieving surround sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro...
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... whether to use in the DIRECT mode. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 23). OFF : The surround back channel signal is set to the default values. 32 Attenuate subwoofer level when using ...SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the subwoofer channel is played. Usually use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] ON : The surround back channel signal is not attenuated. ES DSCRT z4 : Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel sources ...
... whether to use in the DIRECT mode. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 23). OFF : The surround back channel signal is set to the default values. 32 Attenuate subwoofer level when using ...SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the subwoofer channel is played. Usually use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] ON : The surround back channel signal is not attenuated. ES DSCRT z4 : Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel sources ...