Denon AVR-1706 Owner Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1706

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and
EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
and 93/68/EEC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß
dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung
bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und
EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité
que l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette déclaration,
est conforme aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et
EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo
prodotto, al quale la nostra dichiarazione si riferisce,
è conforme alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e
EN61000-3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad
que este producto al que hace referencia esta
declaración, está conforme con los siguientes
estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y
EN61000-3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC y 93/68/EEC.

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid
dat dit produkt, waarop deze verklaring betrekking
heeft, in overeenstemming is met de volgende
normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en
EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna
produkt, vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande
standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och
EN61000-3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
och 93/68/EEC.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH /
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA

•Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack.

•Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend
Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn
das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata
dispersione del calore quando installate
l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.

•Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het
apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god
värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.

• Keep the apparatus free from moisture,
water, and dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit,
Wasser und Staub fern.

•Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et lapoussière.

•Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità,
dall’acqua e dalla polvere.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua
y polvo.

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och
damm.

•Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät
kommen lassen.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito
all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit
apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in
i apparaten.

•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel
um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie
den Stecker herausziehen.

•Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.

• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con
cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo
dalla presa.

•Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the
apparatus for long periods of time.

•Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.

• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando
avete l’intenzione di non usare il filo di
alimentazione per un lungo periodo di
tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no
utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het
stopkontakt wanneer het apparaat
gedurende een lange periode niet wordt
gebruikt.

• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte
kommer att användas i lång tid.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the apparatus.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in
Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in
contatto con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.

• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat
in kontakt komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hölje.

• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus
in any way.

•Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät
auseinander zu nehmen oder auf jegliche
Art zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in
nessun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere
wijze modifiëren.

•Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga
om den.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht
verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

CAUTION

• Minimum distances around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.

• The use of apparatus in tropical and/or moderate
climates.

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2 System setup menu / Systemsetup-Menü / Menu de configuration système / Menu di configurazione del sistema / Menú System Setup / System Setup-menu /

Systeminställningsmeny

*Front Large

*Center Small

*Surr. Small

*S.Back Small

*S.Back 2sp>

*Subwoofer Yes

Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode

Crossover Frequency

*Subwoofer Yes

Delay Time

*Front L 3.6m

*Front R 3.6m

*Center 3.6m

*Surr.L 3.0m

*Surr.R 3.0m

*S.Back L 3.0m

*S.Back R 3.0m

*SW 3.6m

Digital In Assignment

*SW Mode Norm

*Cr.Over 80Hz

Test Tone

*TEST TONE Yes<

Audio Delay

*COAX1 CD

*COAX2 AUX

*OPT1 DVD

*OPT2 TV

*A.Delay 0ms

Auto Surround Mode

*Auto Surr. ON

Ext. In Subwoofer Level

*Ext.In SW+15dB

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Getting Started

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Contents

Getting Started

Accessories ··············································································2
Before using·············································································2
Cautions on installation ·························································2
Cautions on handling······························································2
Preparing the remote control unit ········································2
Inserting the batteries ····························································3
Operating range of the remote control unit ························3
Part names and functions

Front panel··············································································3
Remote control unit································································4

Easy setup flow·······································································4
Speaker system layout···························································5
Speaker connections ··························································5, 6
Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························6
Auto Setup

Connecting a microphone ······················································7
Turning on the power ·····························································7
Starting Auto Setup ································································8
About error messages····························································9

Playing a DVD with surround sound ····································9

Cable indications···································································10
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ················································11
Connecting a video camera or video game························11
Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········11
Connecting a CD player························································12
Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder······12
Connecting a VCR ·································································12
Connecting the antenna terminals······································13
Connecting the power supply cord·····································13

Playback

Playing the input source·······················································14
Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ··········14
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······················14
Listening over headphones ··················································15
Combining the currently playing sound with the
desired image (VIDEO SELECT)···········································15
Selecting the front speakers ················································15
Checking the currently playing program source···················15
Input mode ·····································································15, 16

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)
2-channel playback modes ···················································16
Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II) mode ·························17, 18

DTS NEO:6 mode···························································19, 20
Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround···························20, 21
Night mode···········································································22
Adjusting the audio delay ·····················································22

DENON original surround modes

Surround modes and their features······································23
DSP surround simulation················································24, 25
Tone control setting

• Adjusting the sound quality·············································26

•Tone defeat mode ···························································26

Channel Level·······································································26

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····························································27
Auto tuning···········································································27
Manual tuning·······································································28
Preset stations······································································28
Recalling preset stations ······················································28
RDS (Radio Data System)·····················································28
RDS search···········································································29
PTY search············································································29
TP search··············································································29
RT (Radio Text) ·····································································29

Advanced Setup
Front display··········································································35

System Setup

Setting the Speaker Configuration ·································35, 36
Setting the Delay Time···················································36, 37
Setting the Subwoofer Mode and
Crossover Frequency····························································37
Setting the Test Tone ···························································38
Setting the Digital In Assignment·········································39
Setting the Audio Delay························································39
Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································39
Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level ····································39

System setup items and default values ·····························40

Troubleshooting····································································41

Additional information···················································42~47

Specifications ········································································48

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1706 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide
superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction
of your favorite music sources.
As this product is provided we recommend with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you review
the contents of this manual before proceeding.

List of preset codes ····································

End of this manual

Basic OperationGetting Started

Easy Setup and Operation

Connecting Other Sources

Advanced Operation
Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ·································30
Preset memory·····································································31
Operating a component stored in the
preset memory·······························································31~33
Punch through ······································································33

Other functions

Recording the program source
(recording the source currently being monitored)················34
Last function memory ··························································34
Initialization of the microprocessor·······································34

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Accessories

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

q Operating instructions ............................1

w Service station list ..................................1

e Remote control unit (RC-1002)...............1

r R6P/AA batteries ....................................2

e

rt uy

t AM loop antenna....................................1

y FM indoor antenna .................................1

u Omnidirectional microphone...................1

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this
unit:

•Moving the unit

To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in
the connection cables, always unplug the power
supply cord and disconnect the connection
cables between all other audio components
when moving the unit.

•Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are
correct and that there are not problems with
the connection cables. Always set the power
switch to the standby position before
connecting and disconnecting connection
cables.

• Store these instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with
the warranty card in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in these
instructions may differ from the actual unit
for explanation purposes.

•V. AUX terminals

The AVR-1706’s front panel is equipped with
V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering
the terminals when you want to use them.

Cautions on installation

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be
generated if this unit or any other electronic
equipment using microprocessors is used
near a tuner or TV.
If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far away as possible
from the tuner or TV.

• Run the antenna wires from the tuner or
TV away from this unit’s power supply cord
and input/output connection cables.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur
particularly when using indoor antennas or
300 Ω/ohm feeder wires. We recommend

using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm
coaxial cables.

Wall

Note

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.

A clicking noise may be produced if the input source is switched when nothing is connected to
the input terminals. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control knob or
connect components to the input terminals.

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because
of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is
turned on or the input source, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is
turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning.
Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line
voltage.
Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for,
say, a vacation.

Preparing the remote control unit

The included remote control unit (RC-1002) can be used to operate not only the AVR-1706 but other
remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains control
signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control
compatible products.

Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar
enclosure.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please
dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in
accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.
This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable
product according to the WEEE directive except batteries.

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Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

30°

Approx. 7 m

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters from the
main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control
unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect
to the remote sensor.

NOTE:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control
unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and
remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so
may result in malfunction.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse­type noise nearby may result in malfunction,
so keep the set as far away from such devices
as possible.

Part names and functions

Front panel

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

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q

Power ON/STANDBY switch················(7)

w

Power indicator······································(7)

e

Power switch ···································(7, 34)

r

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(15)

t

ANALOG button···································(16)

y

SPEAKER A/B buttons ··················(15, 34)

u

SURROUND BACK button···················(20)

i

Preset station select buttons ·······(27, 28)

o

STANDARD/NIGHT button···········(17~22)

!0

5CH/7CH STEREO button ···················(23)

!1

DIRECT/STEREO button······················(16)

!2

V. AUX INPUT terminals ·····················(11)

!3

SETUP MIC jack ·····································(7)

!4

SURROUND MODE button ·················(14)

!5

SURROUND PARAMETER
button ···················································(17)

!6

SELECT knob····························(14, 17, 26)

!7

TONE DEFEAT button··························(26)

!8

TONE CONTROL button······················(26)

!9

MASTER VOLUME control knob········(14)

@0

TUNING • (up)/ª (down) buttons ·····(27)

@1

RT button··············································(29)

@2

PTY button············································(29)

@3

RDS button···········································(29)

@4

OUTPUT indicator··························(16, 20)

@5

Master volume indicator·····················(14)

@6

Display

@7

INPUT mode indicator·························(16)

@8

SIGNAL indicator ·································(16)

@9

BAND button········································(27)

#0

EXT. IN button······································(14)

#1

Remote control sensor··························(3)

#2

INPUT MODE button ···························(15)

#3

INPUT SELECTOR knob·······················(14)

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear

cover.

w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set
does not operate even when the remote
control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The
included batteries are only for verifying
operation.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so
in the proper direction, following the “<” and
“>” marks in the battery compartment.

•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an

old one.

•Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe
the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.

•When replacing the batteries, have the new
batteries ready and insert them as quickly as
possible.

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Getting Started

Remote control unit

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

SURROUND MODE
buttons·················(14, 24)

Indicator···············(31, 33)

Input source selector
buttons·················(14, 31)

System buttons

······························(30~33)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP
button···················(32, 35)

Cursor buttons

··························(8, 17, 32)

STATUS/DISPLAY
button ············(15, 21, 32)

TEST TONE button

····································(38)

VIDEO SELECT button

····································(15)

Remote control signal
transmitter···················(3)

Power buttons

································(7, 32)

Tuner system/System
buttons·················(27, 33)

MUTING button

····································(14)

Master volume control
buttons·······················(14)

Mode selector switches

································(7, 30)

CH SELECT/ENTER
button

·····················

(18, 26)

SURROUND
PARAMETER/System
button···················(17, 32)

SPEAKER button

································(7, 15)

SURROUND BACK/
RETURN button···(20, 32)

Input mode selector
buttons ················(14~16)

DIMMER button

····································(15)

• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1706 according to your
listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.

• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 35 ~

38).

Easy setup flow

Easy Setup and Operation

Placing the speakers.

Connecting the

speakers.

Connecting a monitor

and a DVD player.

Starting the Auto

Setup.

Playing a DVD with

surround sound.

Auto setup flow

1) Speaker Configuration

2) Delay Time

3) Channel Level

Store the measurement result in the memory.

Connecting a microphone.

Measurement of the speakers

in the listening position.

Check of the measurement result.

• The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the

CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro
Logic II (x) mode.

• The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC
button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.

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Speaker connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the
speakers making sure that like polarities are
matched (<with <, >with >). Mismatching
of polarities will result in weak central sound,
unclear orientation of the various instruments,
and the stereo image being impaired.

• When making connections, take care that
none of the individual conductors of the speaker
cable come in contact with adjacent terminals,
with other speaker cable conductors, or with
the rear panel.

2 Speaker impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are used
separately, speakers with an impedance of 6
to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as
front speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of front
speakers (A + B) at the same time, since
speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16
Ω/ohms in this case must be used.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16
Ω/ohms can be connected for use as center
and surround and surround back speakers.

•The protector circuit may be activated if the
unit is operated for long periods of time at
high volumes when speakers with an
impedance lower than the specified
impedance are connected.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed
protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit
is to protect the speakers under circumstances
such as when the output of the power
amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and
a large current flows, when the temperature
surrounding the unit becomes unusually
high, or when the unit is used at high output
over a long period which results in an
extreme temperature rise.
When the protection circuit is activated, the
speaker output is cut off and the power
supply indicator flashes. Should this occur,
please follow these steps: be sure to switch
off the power of this unit, check whether
there are any faults with the wiring of the
speaker cables or input cables, and wait for
the unit to cool down if it is very hot.
Improve the ventilation condition around the
unit and switch the power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again
even though there are no problems with the
wiring or the ventilation around the unit,
switch off the power and contact a DENON
service center.

Note on speaker impedance

The protector circuit may be activated if the
unit is operated for long periods of time at
high volumes when speakers with an
impedance lower than the specified
impedance (for example speakers with an
impedance of less than 4 Ω/ohms) are
connected. If the protector circuit is
activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn
off the unit’s power, wait for the unit to cool
down, improve the ventilation around the
unit, then turn the power back on.

Speaker system layout

2 Basic system layout

The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems
and a television monitor:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems

Set these at the sides of the TV
or screen with their front surfaces
as flush with the front of the
screen as possible.

NOTE:
NEVER touch the speaker terminals
when the power is on. Doing so could
result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cables

1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.

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DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

R

L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

P

B

PR

OPTICAL

OUT

F

H

G

D

R

L

R

L

A

><<>><<>

><

><><

><><

IN

(L) (R)

(L) (R)

(L) (R) (L) (R)

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2 Connections

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

Connection terminal
for a subwoofer with
built-in amplifier.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

Front speaker

systems (B)

Precautions when connecting speakers:

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video
monitor, the colors on the screen may be
disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If
this should happen, move the speaker away
to a position where it does not cause this
effect.

NOTE:

• When using only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the left channel.

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

Surround back

speaker systems

To achieve Dolby Digital
playback effect, use a unit
that can sufficiently reproduce
frequencies of under 80 Hz.

Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV

•To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial
or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For
more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 39).

• Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition
disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

• Precaution when using S-terminals
This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have
independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output
from the S-terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from
the pin terminal outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S­terminals, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s
instruction manuals.

Audio signal flow is shown with white
arrows; video signal flow is shown
with gray arrows.

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Y

P

B

PR

Monitor TV

F

H

G

• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources),
choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video
outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs,

monitors or video components (Y, PB, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner’s manuals
for the other components for further information.

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4

Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit
or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit.

•Turn on the power.

5

Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers
on.

3

Press the POWER switch.

£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off.
In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from
the remote control unit.

¢ ON:

The power turns on and the indicator lights.
Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on
and off from the included remote control unit.

1

Turn on your subwoofer.

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Turning on the power

6

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” (only when
operating with the remote control unit).

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the
speaker system to permit an appropriate automatic setting.

Auto Setup

2 Measurement and setting details

q:This sets the speaker connection, polarity, and bass

reproduction ability.

w:This sets the delay time from each speaker corresponding to

the listening position.

e:This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.

Connecting a microphone

1

Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the

SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit.

2

Place the microphone forAuto Setup at the actual
listening position which will be at the same height
as your ears.

Microphone

NOTE:

•A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please
consider this should you be planning night time
measurements, and consider not allowing small children
into the listening room at this time.

• The Auto Setup is not displayed when “MUTING”,
“HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

Place the microphone on a tripod or level surface.

MODE 1

ON/SOURCE

SPEAKER

CURSOR

ON/STANDBY

SETUP MIC

POWER

SPEAKER A

2

For accurate measurements

• Keep quiet during the auto setup procedure. It is recommended
that you turn off the power of any air-conditioner, projector or
other equipment that may produce noise.

• Do not stand between the microphone and speakers while
Auto Setup is performed.

• Do not place any obstacles between the microphone and
speakers. Also, be sure to point the speakers towards the
listening position.

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Starting Auto Setup

Measurement of each channel is performed as follows:

1

Press the CURSORFFbutton to start the Auto

Setup.

•Start the measurements.

Auto Set <Start

FL FR C SW SL SR

SBL SBR

1 2 3

1: Only the front speakers (A) are measured, front speakers

(B) are not available. Even if the front speakers (B) are
set, the setting automatically switches to the front

speakers (A) once measurements are completed.
2: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice.
3: After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears.

The display switches to the speaker check display

automatically.

Measure:FL <Ccl

Calculating

Speaker:3/4/.1

3

Disconnect the setup mic to finish Auto Setup.

•Measurement is cancelled if the MASTER VOLUME control knob
is operated while the Auto Setup is performed.

• If the output volume and crossover frequency of your

subwoofer speaker can be changed, then set the volume to
halfway and the crossover filter to maximum or switch off
the low-pass filter.

• The speaker configuration, delay time and channel level
measurement values can be checked using the system
setup function ( page 35 ~ 38).

2 Check the results of the speaker detection

Example: 7.1-channel systems

Speaker:3/4/.1

Subwoofer

Surround and Surround back speaker

Front and Center speaker

2

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select “Store”,
then press the CURSORFFbutton.

Setup <Store

Storing

Store:

Store the checked measurement values.
All parameters are stored.

Cancel:

Cancel the checked measurement values.

2 About automatic retry

To confirm the results of the measurements, remeasurement is
automatically performed.
Remeasurement is performed up to 2 times. During this time,
“Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on the display.

Overload Retry1

NOTE:

• When measurements have been made using the
measurement microphone, speakers with built-in filters,
such as a subwoofer, might be set to a value that differs
from the physical distance because of the internal electrical
delay.

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About error messages

• These error displays may be displayed when performing Auto Setup measurement and the automatic measurements can not be
completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters,
reset the pertinent items, and measure again.

• When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the
measurements when the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration
of the measurements.

MeasuresCauseDisplay example

Caution:SP None

q The speakers required for producing suitable

reproduction have not been detected.

• The front L or front R speaker was not
properly detected.

• Only one channel of the surround speakers
was detected.

• Sound was output from the R channel when
only one surround back speaker was
connected.

• The surround back speaker was detected, but
the surround speaker was not detected.

• Check that the pertinent speakers
are properly connected.

w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse.

• Check the polarity of the pertinent
speakers. For some speakers, this
display may be displayed even
though the speakers are properly
connected. If so, select “Skip

0

”.

e When accurate measurements cannot be

made due to the input level of the microphone
being too high.

• Set up the speakers so that their
position is farther away from the
listening position.

• Lower the volume of the subwoofer
speaker.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the items, then press the CURSORFFbutton.

FL

Caution :Phase

FL/R

Caution

Overload <Exit

Playing a DVD with surround sound

1

Disconnect the microphone from the unit.

2

Select the input source to be played.

3

Select the play (surround) mode.

4
5

Adjust the volume.

Start DVD playback.

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Cable indications

Signal direction

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

Video cableAudio cable

NOTE:

• Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum
or other noise.

Analog terminal (Stereo)

A

R

L

R

L

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

B

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

C

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohm pin-plug cable)

Digital terminal (Optical)

D

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

Speaker terminal

E

Speaker cable

Video terminal

F

Video cable (75 Ω/ohm video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

G

S-Video cable

(Yellow)

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

H

Component video cable

(Y)
(P

B/CB

)

(P

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

IN OUT OUT IN

Connecting Other Sources

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

F

G

A

TV

S VIDEO

OUT

R

L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

P

B

PR

OPTICAL

OUT

R

L

R

L

H

D

•To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the
coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be
assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 39).

• Precaution when using S-terminals
This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have
independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output
from the S-terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from
the pin terminal outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-terminals, keep the above
point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the
VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

Connecting a video camera or video game

Video camera /

Video game

R

L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

R

L

R

L

A

F

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD player /

External decoder

R

FRONT

L

5.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

R

SURROUND

L

SUB-

WOOFER

L

R

L

R

B

A

B

R

L

R

L

A

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a
component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multi­channel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player.

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 14).

•With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals
may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi­channel output to the AVR-1706’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s
operating instructions.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a VCR

Video deck

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

IN

R

L

AUDIO IN

R

L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

R

L

R

L

F

F

G

G

A

R

L

R

L

A

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

P

B

PR

H

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog
recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as
shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

• Precaution when using S-terminals
This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have
independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output
from the S-terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from
the pin terminal outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-terminals, keep the above
point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the
VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

NOTE:

•When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source

equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1706 VCR OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable

VCR IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder

R

L

AUDIO OUT

R

L

AUDIO IN

Tape deck /

CD recorder /

MD recorder

R

L

R

L

A

A

R

L

R

L

• If humming noise is generated, move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise.

Connecting a CD player

R

L

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

R

L

R

L

A

C

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical
connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more
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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the power supply cord

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

AC outlet (Wall)

NOTE:

• Only use the AC OUTLET for connecting audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs or

other electrical appliances.

AC OUTLET

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W (0.43 A))
The power to this outlet is turned on and off
in conjunction with the POWER switch on the
main unit, and when the power is switched
between on and standby from the remote
control unit.
No power is supplied from this outlet when
this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect
equipment whose total power consumption
exceeds 100 W (0.43 A).

1

4

2

3

2 AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

a. Antenna placed on

a stable surface.

b. Hanging the

antenna on a wall.

Mount

Use the
installation hole to secure the antenna to a wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly to the unit.

Connecting the antenna terminals

NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas
simultaneously.

•Even if an external AM antenna is
used, do not disconnect the AM
loop antenna.

• Make sure the AM loop antenna
lead terminals do not touch metal
parts of the panel.

Direction of broadcasting
station

75 Ω/ohm
COAXIAL
cable

FM antenna

FM indoor
antenna
(Supplied)

AM loop

antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

Ground

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket
outlet.
When setting up this product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily acceptable.

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Basic Operation

Playing the input source

1

Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

2

Select the play (surround) mode.

Example: STEREO

4

Adjust the volume.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –70 to 0 to
18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is
set as described ( page 26), if the volume for any
channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be
adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is
adjusted to “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The volume level is
displayed on the
master volume level
display.

Basic Operation

Playback

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

SELECT

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround
parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND
MODE button and then operate the selector.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN)
terminals

Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input.

NOTE:

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN),
the play mode (DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO,
STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO
or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be selected.

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the
signals connected to the EXT. IN terminals cannot be
reproduced. In addition, signals cannot be output from
channels not connected to the input terminals.

• Cancelling the external input mode:
Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the
desired input mode ( page 15, 16).

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To
watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to
which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

• If the subwoofer output level is too high, set the “SW ATT.”
surround parameter to “ON”.

The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals
are played without passing through the surround circuitry.

SELECT

SURROUND MODE

EXT. IN

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

EXT. IN

MUTING

SURROUND
MODE

ANALOG

INPUT
SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

3

Start playback on the selected component.

For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.

Press the MUTING button.

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.

• Canceling the MUTING mode:

q Press the MUTING button again.
w Press the VOLUME button on the remote control unit, or

adjust the volume up or down via the front panel MASTER
VOLUME knob.

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Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the
desired source appears on the display.

Combining the currently playing sound with
the desired image (VIDEO SELECT)

Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the
audio source.

IN=V SOURCE

• Canceling simulcast playback:

q Select “SOURCE” by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button.
w Switch the program source to the component connected to

the video input terminals.

Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the
corresponding speaker pair on.

The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with
the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit.

Selecting the front speakers

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

• The speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones
are connected.

NOTE:

•To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones.

Listening over headphones

Checking the currently playing program
source

2 Front panel display

Press the STATUS button.

Descriptions of the unit’s operations are also displayed on
the front panel display. In addition, the display can be
switched to check the unit’s operating status while playing
a source.

2 Using the dimmer function

Press the DIMMER button.

The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium,
dim and off).

AUTO (auto mode):

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and
analog input terminals for the selected input source are
detected and the program in the AVR-1706’s surround
decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode
can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER.
The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the
signals input to the digital input terminals are identified and
decoding and playback are performed automatically with the
DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no
digital signal is being input, the analog input terminals are
selected.
Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):

Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals
are being input.

PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode):

Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals
are being input.
Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to
play signals other than PCM signals.

AUTO PCM DTS

Press the INPUT MODE button.

The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT
MODE button is pressed:

Input mode

The AVR-1706 has an AUTO signal detection mode that
automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is
also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched
according to the type of input audio signals.

2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes

PHONES

DIRECT/STEREO

SPEAKER

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

SPEAKER

DIMMER

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VIDEO SELECT

STATUS

DIRECT

STEREO

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2 Input mode display

• In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

Depending on the input signal.

2 Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights
when digital signals are being input
properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator
does not light, check whether the
Digital In Assignment setup (
page 39) and connections are correct
and whether the component’s
power is turned on.

NOTE:

• The “DIGITAL” indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs
containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will
be heard.

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)
2-channel playback modes

• The AVR-1706 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes
exclusively for music.

• Select the mode to suit your tastes.

Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit
or the DIRECT button on the remote control unit to
select the DIRECT mode.

2 DIRECT mode

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while
watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such
circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting
in good quality sound.

Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit
or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to
select the STEREO mode.

2 STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound
while watching images.

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Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog
input.

2 Selecting the analog mode

ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):

The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded
and played.

NOTE:

• Input mode when playing DTS sources:
Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are
played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode.
When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect
the source component to the digital input terminals
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “DTS”.

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode

To play in the PLII x mode, set “S. BackSp” at the “Speaker
Configuration” setting to “1sp” or “2sp”.

1

Press the STANDARD button to select the Dolby
Pro Logic

II x mode.

• The Dolby Pro Logic II indicator lights.

Lights

2

Play a program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the
respective components.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

3

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the surround parameter mode.

4

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

FF

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

When the “SURROUND BACK” parameter is set to “ON”.
(Set “S. Back” at system setup to “Small” or “Large”.)

(Pro Logic II x Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic II x Music mode)

(Pro Logic

II x Game mode)

When the “SURROUND BACK” parameter is set to “OFF”.
(Set “S. Back” at system setup to “None”.)

(Pro Logic II Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic

II Music mode)

(Pro Logic II Game mode)

(Dolby Pro Logic mode)

6

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

FF

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on
the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing
the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the
normal display reappears after several seconds.

• Cinema EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

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5

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the various parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.

• When the Cinema mode:

MODE CINEMA

CINEMA EQ

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

MODE MUSIC

TONE DEFEAT

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

SURROUND BACK

DEFAULT CENTER WIDTH

• When the Music mode:

MODE GAME

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

• When the Game mode:

MODE DOLBY PL

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off
the tone defeat mode.

• When the Dolby Pro Logic mode:

SELECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

STANDARD

ENTER

STANDARD

SURROUND
PARAMETER

CURSOR

F

CURSOR G

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• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the
regular condition several seconds after the last button was
pressed and the setting will be completed.

• DIMENSION setting

DIMENSION 3

036

• CENTER WIDTH setting

CENTER WIDTH 3

047

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

7

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround
parameter mode.

2 Surround parameters q

Pro Logic II x and Pro Logic II Mode:

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and
all programs encoded in Dolby Surround.
The Music mode is recommended for stereo music and
surround-encoded stereo music sources.
The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround
processing as original Pro Logic in case the source content is
not of optimum quality.
The Game mode is for playing games. The game mode can only
be used with 2-channel audio sources.
Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music”, “Pro Logic” or
“Game”).

• Panorama Control:

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the
surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with
side wall imaging.
Select “OFF” or “ON”.

• Dimension Control:

This control gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards
the front or towards the rear.
The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.

• Center Width Control:

This control adjusts the center image so it may be heard only
from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as
a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying
degrees.
The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• PANORAMA setting

PANORAMA OFF

ON OFF

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DTS NEO:6 mode

1

Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS
NEO:6 mode.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

Play a program source.

2

5

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the various parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is
pressed.

• When the Cinema mode:

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off
the tone defeat mode.

MODE CINEMA

CINEMA EQ

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

MODE MUSIC

CENTER IMAGE

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

• When the Music mode:

6

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

FF

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on
the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing
the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the
normal display reappears after several seconds.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

7

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround
parameter mode.

• CENTER IMAGE setting

C.IMAGE 0.3

0.0 0.3 1.0

4

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

FF

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

MODE cinema

MODE music

3

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the surround parameter mode.

MODE cinema

• CINEMA EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

SURROUND BACKINPUT MODE SELECT

STANDARD

INPUT SELECTOR

SURROUND PARAMETER

STANDARD

INPUT
SELECTOR

ENTER

CURSOR

INPUT MODE

F

SURROUND
PARAMETER

CURSOR G

SURROUND
BACK

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Play a program source with the or
symbol.

• The Dolby Digital indicator lights
when playing Dolby Digital
sources.

• The DTS indicator lights when
playing DTS sources.

Operate the SURROUND BACK button
to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF.

• The SURROUND BACK indicator
lights when the SURROUND BACK
button is on.

Lights

Lights

4

Lights

2 Surround parameters w

DTS NEO:6 Mode:

• Cinema:

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is
performed with emphasis on separation performance to
achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with

6.1-channel sources.
This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in
conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase
component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the
reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB
channels).

• Music:

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel
(FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly
so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the
surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL,
SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the
sound field.

CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3):

The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the
center channel in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been
added.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

5

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the various parameters.

The parameter switches as shown below each time the
button is pressed.

CINEMA EQ

D.COMP.

SURROUND BACK

LFE TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off
the tone defeat mode.

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : MTRX ON

MTRX ON NON MTRX OFF

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround
(only with digital input)

1

Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) ( page 39).

Example: DVD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

6

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

FF

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.

• CINEMA EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

7

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround
parameter mode.

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the
regular condition several seconds after the last button was
pressed and the setting will be completed.

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

LFE 0dB

-10dB -5dB 0dB

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• LFE setting

3

Press the STANDARD button to select the
STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode.

2

Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input
mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the
regular condition several seconds after the last button was
pressed and the setting will be completed.

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

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2 Surround parameters e

CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the
extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright
sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the
sound from the front speakers is too bright.
This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic II x, Dolby
Digital, DTS Surround and DTS NEO:6 modes. (The same
contents are set for all operating modes.)

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):

Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range
(the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For
listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is
lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you
to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced
dynamic range). (This only works when playing program
sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS). Select one of the
four parameters (“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”).
Set to “OFF” for normal listening.

SB CH OUT (Surround Back):

(1) Multi-channel source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back
speaker.

• NON MTRX:

The same signals as those of the surround channels are
output from the surround back channels.

• MTRX ON:

The surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix
processing.

• ES MTRX:

When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo
digital matrix processing for playback.

• ES DSCRT:

When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel
source is included in the DTS signals, the surround back
signals included in the source are played.

• PLIIx Cinema:

Processing is performed with the Cinema mode of the PLII x
decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

• PLII x Music:

Processing is performed with the Music mode of the PLII x
decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

(2) 2ch source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

• ON:

Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

TONE:

This enables tone control. This can be set individually for the
separate surround modes other than DIRECT mode.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect):

This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds
included in the source when playing program sources recorded
in Dolby Digital or DTS.
If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted
due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS
sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer
peak limit level setting, adjust the level as necessary.
Program source and adjustment range:

1. Dolby Digital: –10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is
recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for
correct DTS playback.
When DTS encoded music software is played, it is
recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for
correct DTS playback.

2 Dialogue normalization

The dialog normalization function is activated automatically when
playing Dolby Digital program sources.
Dialog normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which
automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the
signals which are recorded at different levels for different
program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats
that will use Dolby Digital.
These contents can be verified with the STATUS button.

OFFSET - 4dB

The number indicates the normalization level when the
currently playing program is normalized to the standard
level.

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4

Play a program source (DVD, etc.).

5

Press the CURSORDDbutton to switch to the
audio delay adjustment display.

6

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the delay
time (0 ms ~ 200 ms).

With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the
movement of the actors’ lips is synchronized with the sound.

7

Press the ENTER button to complete the setting.

3

Select Dolby/DTS Surround.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Adjusting the audio delay

• When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the
monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this
case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize
it with the picture.

• The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input
source.

• This adjustment can be performed with the system setup
( page 39) or from the remote control unit, as described
below.

1

Select the input source.

Example: DVD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

2

Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input
mode to “AUTO”.

• The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT.
IN mode or in the analog input direct or stereo mode.

Night mode

When listening at night or at lower volumes, the night mode
improves listenability.

Press and hold the NIGHT button for several seconds
to enter the night mode.

• Canceling night mode:
Press and hold the NIGHT button again.

• The night mode only works when playing program sources
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDARD/NIGHT

STANDARD

INPUT
SELECTOR

ENTER

CURSOR

INPUT MODE

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VIRTUAL

5CH/7CH STEREO

DENON original surround modes

This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically
recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can
be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.

Surround modes and their features

2 Personal memory plus

This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected
for the different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically
recalled.

The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for
each surround mode.

MONO MOVIE
(NOTE)

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable.
In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right),

so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.)
obtain a “Y” adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back left channels, the front right
channel signals are output to the surround and surround back right channels, and the in-phase component
of the left and right channels is output to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.

Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all
directions.

This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz
a very vivid realism.

Use this to enjoy video game sources.

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting
of the component difference of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion)
processed for delay are output from the surround channel.

Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers or headphones.7

6

5

4

3

2

1

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This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS
playback.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB
and VIDEO GAME mode:

ROOM SIZE

EFFECT LEVEL

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

• When the VIRTUAL mode:

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off
the tone defeat mode.

DELAY

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

• When the MATRIX mode:

4

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the
various parameters.

• ROOM SIZE setting:

ROOM SIZE MED

SMALL MED-S MED MED-L LARGE

• EFFECT LEVEL setting

EFFECT LEVEL 10

11015

• DELAY TIME setting

DELAY 30ms

30ms0ms 110ms

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• LFE setting

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the
regular condition several seconds after the last button was
pressed and the setting will be completed.

5

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround
parameter mode.

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

SURROUND
MODE

ENTER

CURSOR F

CURSOR G

SURROUND
PARAMETER

DSP surround simulation

2 To operate the surround mode and the surround

parameters from the remote control unit

1

Select the surround mode for the input channel.

(Remote control unit)

The surround mode switches in the following order each
time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed:

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MATRIX

VIDEO GAME

2

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
enter the surround parameter setting mode.

The surround parameter switches in the following order
each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed for
the different surround modes.

3

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to
select the various parameters.

LFE 0dB

-10dB -5dB 0dB

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2 Operating the surround mode and the surround

parameters from the main unit’s panel

1

Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround
mode.

When turned clockwise:

DIRECT STEREO

MONO MOVIE

DTS NEO:6

5CH/7CH STEREO

MATRIXVIRTUAL SURROUND

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

II

x

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME

2

Press and hold in the SURROUND PARAMETER
button to select the parameter you want to set.

The parameters which can be set differ for the different
surround modes are displayed. (Refer to “Surround modes
and parameters” ( page 47).)

When turned counterclockwise:

DIRECT STEREO

MONO MOVIE

DTS NEO:6

5CH/7CH STEREO

MATRIXVIRTUAL SURROUND

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

II

x

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround
parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the
SURROUND MODE button, then operate the selector.

2 Surround parameters r

ROOM SIZE:

This sets the size of the sound field.
There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small),
“medium”, “med.l” (medium-large) and “large”. “small”
recreates a small sound field, “large” a large sound field.

EFFECT LEVEL:

This sets the strength of the surround effect.
The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level
if the sound seems distorted.

DELAY TIME:

The delay time can be set within the range of 0 to 110 ms only
in the matrix mode.

TONE CONTROL:

This can be set individually for each surround mode except
DIRECT.

3

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then
turn the SELECT knob to set it.

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the
regular condition several seconds after the last button was
pressed and the setting will be completed.

SURROUND MODE SELECT

TONE CONTROL

SURROUND PARAMETER

TONE DEFEAT

CH SELECT /
ENTER

CURSOR F

CURSOR G

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Channel Level

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback
sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

1

Press the CH SELECT button to select the speaker
whose level you want to adjust.

The channel switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.

FL C FR SR

SW SL

SBL SBR

2

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to adjust the
level of the selected speaker.

The default setting of the channel level is 0 dB.
The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the
range of +12 to –12 dB by pressing the CURSOR buttons.
The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one
step from –12 dB.

OFF ´ –12 dB ´ +12 dB

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1sp” for
“Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

Tone control setting

2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT mode.

1

Press the TONE CONTROL button.

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL
button is pressed.

TREBLEBASS

2

Turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level of the
bass or treble.

To increase the bass or treble:
Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be
increased up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)
To decrease the bass or treble:
Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound
can be decreased down to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

2 Tone defeat mode

If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the
tone defeat mode.

Press the TONE DEFEAT button.

The signals do not pass through the bass and treble
adjustment circuits, thus resulting in higher quality sound.

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Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory

Hold the PRESET • button and press the POWER
switch on the main unit.

• The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast
stations.

When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is
stored in the preset memory at channel A1.
Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at
preset channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1
to E8, F1 to F8 and G1 to G8 for a maximum of 56 stations.
Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory
operation is completed.

This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching
for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset
memory.

• If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor
reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the
station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory”
operation.

•To interrupt this function, press the ON/STANDBY switch.

• When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the “STEREO”
indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned
in. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the “TUNED”
and “STEREO” indicators turn off.

4

Press the TUNING (+) or (–) button.

Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is
tuned in.

3

Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning
mode.

A1 FM 87.50MHz

Lights

ON/STANDBY

TUNING

SHIFT RDS RT

BAND

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

PRESET PTY

TUNING

BAND

SHIFT

TUNER

MODE

MEMORY

PRESET

Auto tuner presets

2 DEFAULT SETTINGS

A1 ~ A8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 /

90.1 / 90.1 MHz

B1 ~ B8

522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz,

90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz

G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz

1

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

2

Watching the display, press the BAND button to
select the desired band (AM or FM).

Auto tuning