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...set to the standby mode. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...this unit when it will not be used to unplug the power cord from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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...
...set to the standby mode. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1708, the included main remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be in noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...this unit when it will not be used to unplug the power cord from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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...
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...• Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. ... • Be sure to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do ...
...• Do not plug in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. ... • Be sure to the equipment being connected. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do ...
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... with the same type of connector as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •... 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...
... with the same type of connector as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function •... 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...
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NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in electric ... this is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers...
NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in electric ... this is connected. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers...
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...065 Monitor )%.* */ LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be output properly due to the AVR-1708's HDMI input connector are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection.... • The audio and video signals input to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can...
...065 Monitor )%.* */ LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be output properly due to the AVR-1708's HDMI input connector are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection.... • The audio and video signals input to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can...
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...)%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to AVR-1708's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP...digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 ...
...)%.* */ Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to AVR-1708's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP...digital audio output connections to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1708, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). 11 DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 ...
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...AVR-1708. "Input Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"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 the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial ...
...AVR-1708. "Input Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System 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 the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial ...
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... 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 TV tuner "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 ...In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used to connect the AVR-1708's VCR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner ...
... 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 TV tuner "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 ...In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used to connect the AVR-1708's VCR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner ...
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... XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the... 38, 39). XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. All rights reserved. 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN...
... XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN" (vpage 35). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the... 38, 39). XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. All rights reserved. 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN...
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... accurate measurements to turn the power off while the settings are necessary, make the measurements again. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. The time required for an updated EQ solution. If changes are being stored. Error messages (examples) Mic or Sp...may be made . facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could not be compensated. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are sure that should be • Check the connections of changes will invalidate the EQ solution provided. displayed speaker. · The ...
... accurate measurements to turn the power off while the settings are necessary, make the measurements again. To complete Step 2 in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. The time required for an updated EQ solution. If changes are being stored. Error messages (examples) Mic or Sp...may be made . facing. • Adjust the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could not be compensated. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are sure that should be • Check the connections of changes will invalidate the EQ solution provided. displayed speaker. · The ...
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... 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 System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1708, settings and operations for most functions can be performed...
... 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 System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1708, settings and operations for most functions can be performed...
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... be produced from the subwoofer. None :Select this when a subwoofer is connected. No :Select this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Operations (vpage 22) Subwoofer Select subwoofer use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ...Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker 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 always be set the speakers manually or if you...
... be produced from the subwoofer. None :Select this when a subwoofer is connected. No :Select this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Operations (vpage 22) Subwoofer Select subwoofer use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ...Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker 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 always be set the speakers manually or if you...
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... store in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is suited for movie sources. OFF : Do not use for games. When using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Assign : M ake settings for playing the three types of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND.... ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. A4 Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use room EQ. Game : This mode is the optimum mode for music sources. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are...
... store in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is suited for movie sources. OFF : Do not use for games. When using the AVR-1708 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Assign : M ake settings for playing the three types of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND.... ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. OFF : Do not memorize settings. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. A4 Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use room EQ. Game : This mode is the optimum mode for music sources. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are...
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... on the main unit and remote control unit About the button names in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control...the category, then use as an individual. "Input Setup" - The default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to which copying or playback is not ...p. Be sure to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in step 1-w above are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is...
... on the main unit and remote control unit About the button names in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control...the category, then use as an individual. "Input Setup" - The default setting is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to which copying or playback is not ...p. Be sure to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in step 1-w above are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is...
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...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 played. 3 Press [ENTER] or [p]. To stop During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track...beginning of a track During playback, either press and hold [u] (to fast-reverse) or [i] (to disconnect. ENGLISH 40 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Listening to Music in order to view is displayed. Only for 2 seconds or more, to change...
...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 played. 3 Press [ENTER] or [p]. To stop During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track...beginning of a track During playback, either press and hold [u] (to fast-reverse) or [i] (to disconnect. ENGLISH 40 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Listening to Music in order to view is displayed. Only for 2 seconds or more, to change...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0],[6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [RETURN] ENGLISH Punch Through Function "Punch Through" is set . CD.../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 registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. TUNING + / - MUTE Muting SHIFT Switching the memory block 8 9 ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0],[6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [RETURN] ENGLISH Punch Through Function "Punch Through" is set . CD.../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 registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. TUNING + / - MUTE Muting SHIFT Switching the memory block 8 9 ...
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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 playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NOTE... 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. Select the desired playback environment from the speaker terminals. Connect the speakers as ...
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 playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) NOTE... 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. Select the desired playback environment from the speaker terminals. Connect the speakers as ...
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ZONE2 audio output 43 4# 3 : Multi-zone audio cable 48 ZONE2 Connectors for ZONE2. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 3 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in ...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...
ZONE2 audio output 43 4# 3 : Multi-zone audio cable 48 ZONE2 Connectors for ZONE2. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 3 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in ...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...
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...5.1-channels of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back...the same sense of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. Patent #'s: 5,451,942.... Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as in Dolby Surround are converted into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect....
...5.1-channels of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back...the same sense of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1708 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. Patent #'s: 5,451,942.... Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as in Dolby Surround are converted into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect....
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...for the REC connector (video or S-Video). Most - ENGLISH Page 10 ~ 17 - - 10 25 10 13 - 58 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting No sound is produced from surround back speaker. • The surround back speaker's • Check the...; Set to the "STANDARD"(Dolby/ produced when " S TA N D A R D " ( D o l b y / D T S DTS Surround) mode. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to other than set to • Set to something source (TV, AM radio...
...for the REC connector (video or S-Video). Most - ENGLISH Page 10 ~ 17 - - 10 25 10 13 - 58 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting No sound is produced from surround back speaker. • The surround back speaker's • Check the...; Set to the "STANDARD"(Dolby/ produced when " S TA N D A R D " ( D o l b y / D T S DTS Surround) mode. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1708's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to other than set to • Set to something source (TV, AM radio...