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...antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 43 Operating DENON Audio Components 43 Presetting 43 Operating Preset components 43 ~ 45 Punch Through Function 46 Sub Remote Control Unit 46 o Q0 Q1 Troubleshooting 57 ~ ...Multi-zone Operations 49 Turning the Power On and Off 49 Selecting the Input Source 49 Adjusting the Volume 49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. q ...
...antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 43 Operating DENON Audio Components 43 Presetting 43 Operating Preset components 43 ~ 45 Punch Through Function 46 Sub Remote Control Unit 46 o Q0 Q1 Troubleshooting 57 ~ ...Multi-zone Operations 49 Turning the Power On and Off 49 Selecting the Input Source 49 Adjusting the Volume 49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product. q ...
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... using a DVI cable, no audio signals are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector. and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-1708 can be output properly due to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with 30- When connecting to take full advantage of the AVR-1708's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI...
... using a DVI cable, no audio signals are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector. and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-1708 can be output properly due to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are theoretically compatible with 30- When connecting to take full advantage of the AVR-1708's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI...
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... and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. 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. • Connect an HDP...
... and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. 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. • Connect an HDP...
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... To make manual adjustments to . For best results, it in Example w, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. 19 Even if the listening environment is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) ... in your home theater. • It optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards...
... To make manual adjustments to . For best results, it in Example w, measuring at multiple positions throughout the listening area as sound reflections may give inaccurate results. 19 Even if the listening environment is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) ... in your home theater. • It optimizes a large listening area where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Example q Example w Sound receptor ( :Measuring positions) *M *M 4 Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand with the microphone pointing directly up towards...
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... Level", "Crossover Frequency". Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Subwoofer Surround and Surround back speakers Front and Center speakers NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages", take the advised action, then start the measurements again (vpage 21). Step 2 :...series of normal operation. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6 positions, it is background noise in room, these sounds. • Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup...
... Level", "Crossover Frequency". Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Subwoofer Surround and Surround back speakers Front and Center speakers NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages", take the advised action, then start the measurements again (vpage 21). Step 2 :...series of normal operation. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6 positions, it is background noise in room, these sounds. • Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the speakers and setup...
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... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are stored in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. These types of ...• Check the connections of the detected. To complete Step 2 in which the speakers are quiter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not • Connect the included setup connected. Press o to select "Calculate". After addressing any device generating accurate measurements to be...
... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is selected at "Step 2", the measurements taken are stored in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. NOTE Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. These types of ...• Check the connections of the detected. To complete Step 2 in which the speakers are quiter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not • Connect the included setup connected. Press o to select "Calculate". After addressing any device generating accurate measurements to be...
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...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 various speakers output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set here is set to "Yes" (vpage 23). • For ...speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set the crossover frequency to "80Hz". Auto : Press the o p button to select "Auto" or "Manual". When using . • The "...
...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 various speakers output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set here is set to "Yes" (vpage 23). • For ...speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set the crossover frequency to "80Hz". Auto : Press the o p button to select "Auto" or "Manual". When using . • The "...
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OFF : Disable conversion. A6 EXT. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with the sound. DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting Component video1 DVD/HDP Component video2 TV/CBL Component video3 VCR ENGLISH A5 Audio Delay ...
OFF : Disable conversion. A6 EXT. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with the sound. DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals Default setting Component video1 DVD/HDP Component video2 TV/CBL Component video3 VCR ENGLISH A5 Audio Delay ...
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...ZONE2 For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47, 48). This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other settings. Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH A7 ...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...
...ZONE2 For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 47, 48). This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other settings. Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH A7 ...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...
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...-Zone Information Troubleshooting Power On Level This sets the volume set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) LFE+Main : S elect subwoofer signal. Operations (vpage 22) 28 g ~ A1...
...-Zone Information Troubleshooting Power On Level This sets the volume set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) LFE+Main : S elect subwoofer signal. Operations (vpage 22) 28 g ~ A1...
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...is the standard mode for playing the three types of the remote control unit and the receiver. Match the ID setting of input signals listed below. q Analog and PCM 2-channel ...format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. A5 Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In ... This is suited for movie sources. When this function can be used for enjoying surround sound according to all surround modes. The auto surround mode function lets you store in XM ...
...is the standard mode for playing the three types of the remote control unit and the receiver. Match the ID setting of input signals listed below. q Analog and PCM 2-channel ...format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. A5 Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In ... This is suited for movie sources. When this function can be used for enjoying surround sound according to all surround modes. The auto surround mode function lets you store in XM ...
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...the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the D/ST button on the program source being played, it may not be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is selected depends on the input ...be adjusted (vpage 53, 54) to the same channels as the input signal. The mode switches each time the button is suited for enjoying stereo sound from the front left or right), so input to your tastes. VIDEO GAME : This mode is pressed. 30 Stereo Playback [Selectable items] ...
...the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the D/ST button on the program source being played, it may not be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is selected depends on the input ...be adjusted (vpage 53, 54) to the same channels as the input signal. The mode switches each time the button is suited for enjoying stereo sound from the front left or right), so input to your tastes. VIDEO GAME : This mode is pressed. 30 Stereo Playback [Selectable items] ...
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...Can be selected in which sources are played. PL : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode. The MUSIC mode is only displayed for wider sound. MODE Select the mode according to adjust playback balance. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 31 q Press the SURR. ...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. w Press the u i button to select the Item, then press the o p button to surround channels, for compatible software. MID...
...Can be selected in which sources are played. PL : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode. The MUSIC mode is only displayed for wider sound. MODE Select the mode according to adjust playback balance. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 31 q Press the SURR. ...Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. w Press the u i button to select the Item, then press the o p button to surround channels, for compatible software. MID...
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... in this to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal. NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is not played. Set this mode. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable...
... in this to "ON" if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal. NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is not played. Set this mode. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable...
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... signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are hard for compressed sources with compressed audio signals. • This is set to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. Operating from the main remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. L/R : Optimize frequency response of the bass and... the RESTORER function • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the original sound before compression and corrects the sense of volume of speakers except front L and R speakers. Audyssey Byp. L/R" or "Audyssey Flat" is selected,...
... signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are hard for compressed sources with compressed audio signals. • This is set to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. Operating from the main remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. L/R : Optimize frequency response of the bass and... the RESTORER function • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the original sound before compression and corrects the sense of volume of speakers except front L and R speakers. Audyssey Byp. L/R" or "Audyssey Flat" is selected,...
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...NOTE Be careful not to "Information" (vpage 34). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. For details, refer to set the volume too high when using headphones. Bright OFF Dim Dark Listening to...also be canceled by pressing [TUNER]. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in stations manually, press and hold ...
...NOTE Be careful not to "Information" (vpage 34). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. For details, refer to set the volume too high when using headphones. Bright OFF Dim Dark Listening to...also be canceled by pressing [TUNER]. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in stations manually, press and hold ...
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...Setup" - The default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the desired station. NOTE • Depending on the main unit and remote control... that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. Getting Started Connections... to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign ...
...Setup" - The default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the desired station. NOTE • Depending on the main unit and remote control... that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. Getting Started Connections... to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign ...
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... [ZONE2 OFF]. Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "ZONE2" (main remote control unit). The source selected for ZONE2 is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit 49
... [ZONE2 OFF]. Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to "ZONE2" (main remote control unit). The source selected for ZONE2 is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit 49
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...speakers at either side of speaker layouts. When using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is narrowed, thus greatly ...improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems...
...speakers at either side of speaker layouts. When using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is narrowed, thus greatly ...improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems...
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... Logic g matrix decoding technology. b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in AV rooms as well. Decoding of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and...achieve an excellent surround effect. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with up to 5.1-channels of presence for playing games. DTS-ES™...the "LFE" channel for playing music. There are converted into 5-channels to the DTS digital surround sound. It includes "DTS NEO:6 CINEMA" suited for playing movies and "DTS NEO:6 MUSIC" suited for...
... Logic g matrix decoding technology. b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in AV rooms as well. Decoding of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and...achieve an excellent surround effect. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with up to 5.1-channels of presence for playing games. DTS-ES™...the "LFE" channel for playing music. There are converted into 5-channels to the DTS digital surround sound. It includes "DTS NEO:6 CINEMA" suited for playing movies and "DTS NEO:6 MUSIC" suited for...