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...light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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 do not install this unit may differ from the actual unit for... for an hour or two with the power turned off the inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate the equipment listed below. 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. (...
...light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. 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 do not install this unit may differ from the actual unit for... for an hour or two with the power turned off the inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate the equipment listed below. 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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... of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital...
... of connections suited for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1708. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital...
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...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 than component video connectors. •... connector Video inputs S-Video connector Video connector Video outputs Front speakers Place the front speakers 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, connect...
...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 than component video connectors. •... connector Video inputs S-Video connector Video connector Video outputs Front speakers Place the front speakers 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, connect...
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...Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker...or if the + and - If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in the connections, the set is shut 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 . When using ...
...Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Doing so could result in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker...or if the + and - If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in the connections, the set is shut 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 . When using ...
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...indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-1708 is equipped for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 can be played on the AVR-1708. 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 be output properly due to the AVR-1708's HDMI input connector are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. When using...
...indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-1708 is equipped for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1708 can be played on the AVR-1708. 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 be output properly due to the AVR-1708's HDMI input connector are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. When using...
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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 (High-Definition Player) in ...
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 (High-Definition Player) in ...
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...8226; With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1708. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod... other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" -
...8226; With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1708. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "iPod... other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" -
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... 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. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used. "Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065...
... 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. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 25). • When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device's cable must be used. "Input Setup" - "Component In Assign" (vpage 26). 13 TV tuner "6%*0 "6%*0 065...
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...a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play the analog input signals input to receive the best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel.... 15 DVD player / 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. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been...
...a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play the analog input signals input to receive the best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708's EXT. IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the rear panel.... 15 DVD player / 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. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been...
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... the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could be made . Select "Retry" to be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • Too much noise in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. Press ui to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are...
... the subwoofer's volume. • Displayed speaker could be made . Select "Retry" to be detected. • Check the speaker connections. • Too much noise in the AVR-1708 or cancelled. Press ui to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are...
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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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... low range and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. None :Select this when a subwoofer is set when "System Setup" - Operations (vpage 22) LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE...
... low range and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1708's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. None :Select this when a subwoofer is set when "System Setup" - Operations (vpage 22) LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE...
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...DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are decoded in the memory the surround mode last used . Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Game : This mode is suited for playing sources recorded in ( ). This can be selected when playing with only the included remote control unit...make settings. Pro Logic : T his 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. A3 Room EQ Setup Select room EQ setting method. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 13 EQ ...
...DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are decoded in the memory the surround mode last used . Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Game : This mode is suited for playing sources recorded in ( ). This can be selected when playing with only the included remote control unit...make settings. Pro Logic : T his 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. A3 Room EQ Setup Select room EQ setting method. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 13 EQ ...
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...the Control Dock for your private use ui 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 displayed if the selected ..." is displayed while stations or data are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the category, then use as an individual. and other countries.
...the Control Dock for your private use ui 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 displayed if the selected ..." is displayed while stations or data are not displayed, the iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 33). • Press and set the AVR-1708's power to select the category, then use as an individual. and other countries.
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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 displayed as titles. Press again to Browse Mode. For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. Any characters that cannot...
... 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 displayed as titles. Press again to Browse Mode. For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. Any characters that cannot...
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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 operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME...
.../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 operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME...
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... 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. "Option Setup" - Connect the speakers as described at "System Setup" - "... terminals. 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...
... 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. "Option Setup" - Connect the speakers as described at "System Setup" - "... terminals. 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...
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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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... for achieving 6.1channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the... NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is optimized for all stereo 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. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks...
... for achieving 6.1channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. Dolby Surround support mark : Manufactured under U.S. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the... NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is optimized for all stereo 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. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks...
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...the HDMI format of the and monitor do not match. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. AVR-1708 and monitor are not down-converted. OUT connectors. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be recorded. mode. DTS sound is ... • Surround back speaker setting is produced from center speaker. • You are not HDMI input connector cannot be copied on the AVR-1708. No sound is • Set to an appropriate level. control unit's TEST button is • Set properly. For details, is ...
...the HDMI format of the and monitor do not match. Cause Countermeasure • The connections between the • Check the connections. AVR-1708 and monitor are not down-converted. OUT connectors. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be recorded. mode. DTS sound is ... • Surround back speaker setting is produced from center speaker. • You are not HDMI input connector cannot be copied on the AVR-1708. No sound is • Set to an appropriate level. control unit's TEST button is • Set properly. For details, is ...