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Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause harmful interference to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the product into the unit. • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l'...branchement du cordon. * (For apparatuses with the instructions, may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to correct the interference by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to use the product. 3. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1....
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause harmful interference to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the product into the unit. • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l'...branchement du cordon. * (For apparatuses with the instructions, may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to correct the interference by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to use the product. 3. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1....
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... 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 Getting Started Connections... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video ...
... 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 Getting Started Connections... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 35 Turning the Power On 35 Selecting the Input Source 35 Setting the Input Mode 35 Operations During Playback 35 Playing Video ...
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... unit not to do not install this unit 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 in use a new battery together with new ones ...DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. (RC-1075) (RC-1085) w Load the two batteries properly as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
... unit not to do not install this unit 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 in use a new battery together with new ones ...DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 43 ~ 45) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. (RC-1075) (RC-1085) w Load the two batteries properly as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
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... you want 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 . o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22)... the main remote control unit. • The control functions in the same way as the CURSOR o button when turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). y REC SELECT indicator Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the "SOURCE" ...
... you want 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 . o SETUP MIC jack 19) Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button 22)... the main remote control unit. • The control functions in the same way as the CURSOR o button when turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). y REC SELECT indicator Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the "SOURCE" ...
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... set nor in the connections, the set may rise, activating the protection circuit. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set to "ZONE2". sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker ...terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten ...
... set nor in the connections, the set may rise, activating the protection circuit. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set to "ZONE2". sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker ...terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten ...
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...equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 is compatible with the DVI format. b The AVR-1708 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Normal playback may not be output properly due to poor connections with 30-... • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be controlled from the HDMI output connector. Because 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...
...equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 is compatible with the DVI format. b The AVR-1708 is compatible with the connected cable, etc. Normal playback may not be output properly due to poor connections with 30-... • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be controlled from the HDMI output connector. Because 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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...Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to play a different program source in audio devices. Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 35) "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for hairdryers or anything other than audio ...or noise is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to plug in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49). Incomplete connections could ...
...Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to play a different program source in audio devices. Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 35) "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for hairdryers or anything other than audio ...or noise is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to plug in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49). Incomplete connections could ...
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... as required, select "Retry" and perform the measurement again. • If the results of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. Turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the ... readings. • Quiet the listening environment before starting , connect and position all possible as expected or an error message is displayed, turn off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions. The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and ...
... as required, select "Retry" and perform the measurement again. • If the results of test tones through each speaker and subwoofer. Turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Once started, MultEQ will increase in volume. • Do not stand between the ... readings. • Quiet the listening environment before starting , connect and position all possible as expected or an error message is displayed, turn off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions. The following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and ...
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...properly connected. Store : Press o to store this analysis depends on the number of the displayed the polarities reversed. NOTE Do not turn the power off before checking speaker connections. Check the relevant items and be made . Press ui to select "Calculate". Values that...8226; Not all Auto Setup data measured. NOTE Be sure to select "Store" or "Cancel". If you have completed measurements in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. These types of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers with • Check the polarities of speakers connected. After...
...properly connected. Store : Press o to store this analysis depends on the number of the displayed the polarities reversed. NOTE Do not turn the power off before checking speaker connections. Check the relevant items and be made . Press ui to select "Calculate". Values that...8226; Not all Auto Setup data measured. NOTE Be sure to select "Store" or "Cancel". If you have completed measurements in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. These types of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers with • Check the polarities of speakers connected. After...
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... front speaker size. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No : S elect subwoofer use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -80dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on in units of the volume when the mute mode is set when the main zone's power is... turned on. [Selectable items] Last : Use the memorized setting from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz ...
... front speaker size. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No : S elect subwoofer use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -80dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on in units of the volume when the mute mode is set when the main zone's power is... turned on. [Selectable items] Last : Use the memorized setting from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz ...
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... adjust playback balance. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 31 MUSIC : Surround sound mode optimized for games. Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). [Selectable items] OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of stereo music. l large : Simulate acoustics...
... adjust playback balance. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 31 MUSIC : Surround sound mode optimized for games. Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). [Selectable items] OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of stereo music. l large : Simulate acoustics...
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... identification signal. OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is set to "OFF". Set this to use in this mode. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to the default values. 32 The tone cannot be set when ... be selected when playing DTS sources. SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is not used . Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel ...
... identification signal. OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is set to "OFF". Set this to use in this mode. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to the default values. 32 The tone cannot be set when ... be selected when playing DTS sources. SB CH OUT (for surround back channels. [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is not used . Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel ...
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... highs. Audyssey Flat OFF : Optimize frequency response of the bass and treble to hear. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for all speakers to flat response. : Turn equalizer off . Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for the human ear to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. LOW : Low... is set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be set when the input source is "Mode3". The default setting for late-night listening. [Selectable items] OFF : Turn night mode off . Audyssey Byp.
... highs. Audyssey Flat OFF : Optimize frequency response of the bass and treble to hear. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for all speakers to flat response. : Turn equalizer off . Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for the human ear to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. LOW : Low... is set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be set when the input source is "Mode3". The default setting for late-night listening. [Selectable items] OFF : Turn night mode off . Audyssey Byp.
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... [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power indicator lights red and the power is in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons ...is properly input, the " " indicator lights on . The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the display. Turning the Power Off qPress or [OFF]. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. TUNING [MODE] BAND INPUT ...
... [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] VIDEO SELECT [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE SELECTOR 2] [TUNER] Turning the Power On 1 Press . The power indicator lights red and the power is in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons ...is properly input, the " " indicator lights on . The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on the display. Turning the Power Off qPress or [OFF]. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. TUNING [MODE] BAND INPUT ...
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... speakers Press . qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to "FM" or "AM...the component you want to set the volume too high when using headphones. Bright OFF Dim Dark Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Basic Operation 1 Either turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use TUNING to select the station you want to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. ...
... speakers Press . qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 43 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to "FM" or "AM...the component you want to set the volume too high when using headphones. Bright OFF Dim Dark Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Basic Operation 1 Either turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use TUNING to select the station you want to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. ...
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... visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available in the following eight squares for reference. Basic Operation 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Press STATUS until "SIGNAL" appears on the display. 4 Press STATUS until "SIGNAL: GOOD"...All rights reserved. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. XM READY® LEGAL XM monthly service subscription sold separately) to receive XM service. All fees and programming subject to Customer Agreement available at "System Setup" - Record the Radio ID in the 48 ...
... visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available in the following eight squares for reference. Basic Operation 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Press STATUS until "SIGNAL" appears on the display. 4 Press STATUS until "SIGNAL: GOOD"...All rights reserved. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. XM READY® LEGAL XM monthly service subscription sold separately) to receive XM service. All fees and programming subject to Customer Agreement available at "System Setup" - Record the Radio ID in the 48 ...
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... 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 input source assigned in the U.S. Remote iPod b If the displays above . b The iPod may only be played by using the buttons on the remote control unit. 2 Either turn...., registered in step 1-w above are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for which "iPod Assign" is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod...
... 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 input source assigned in the U.S. Remote iPod b If the displays above . b The iPod may only be played by using the buttons on the remote control unit. 2 Either turn...., registered in step 1-w above are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for which "iPod Assign" is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod...
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... Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to the respective equipment's operating instructions. • To cancel, press , then turn until "RECOUT" appears on the main unit and remote control unit 41 The "REC" indicator and the indicator for other purposes without permission of the... button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the display. ZONE2 RECOUT 2 Turn to choose the input source to adjust the volume.
... Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to the respective equipment's operating instructions. • To cancel, press , then turn until "RECOUT" appears on the main unit and remote control unit 41 The "REC" indicator and the indicator for other purposes without permission of the... button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the display. ZONE2 RECOUT 2 Turn to choose the input source to adjust the volume.
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...2 Press and hold until "Memory" appears on , the settings are backed up for about 1 second, start over from step 1. When the power is turned back on the display. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are stored for the individual input sources. If in the memory. 1 Set the...is abnormal or if operations cannot be stored in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 week, even if the power is turned off the power using . 2 Press while simultaneously pressing and . 3 Once the display starts flashing at which the desired settings were stored. Personal ...
...2 Press and hold until "Memory" appears on , the settings are backed up for about 1 second, start over from step 1. When the power is turned back on the display. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are stored for the individual input sources. If in the memory. 1 Set the...is abnormal or if operations cannot be stored in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 week, even if the power is turned off the power using . 2 Press while simultaneously pressing and . 3 Once the display starts flashing at which the desired settings were stored. Personal ...
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...) 2 Stop 1/3 Play / Pause REPEAT 1-track / All -track repeat play RANDOM 1-track / album shuffle play b W hen using a Control Dock for the selected zone. • Turning the multi-zone power on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME + / - By default, nothing is a function allowing you want to set . 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR... 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 registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. Channel + / -
...) 2 Stop 1/3 Play / Pause REPEAT 1-track / All -track repeat play RANDOM 1-track / album shuffle play b W hen using a Control Dock for the selected zone. • Turning the multi-zone power on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME + / - By default, nothing is a function allowing you want to set . 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR... 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 registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. Channel + / -