Denon AVR-1708 Owner Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1708

Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

• 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 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC 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 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC e 2004/108/EC.
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 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.

• 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 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC.

DENON EUROPE
Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal,
D-41334 Germany

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

VORSICHT:

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und
einfach zu erreichen sein.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
facilement.

ATTENZIONE:

Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.
La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
all’utente.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

WAARSCHUWING:

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk
bereikbaar zijn.

FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten
från nätet.
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till
apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.

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NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN

CAUTION:

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

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

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

ACHTUNG:

• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Kerzen aufgestellt werden.

• Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Umweltbestimmungen.

• Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
aufgestellt werden.

ATTENTION:

• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.

• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.

• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.

• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.

ATTENZIONE:

• Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.

• Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.

• Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
batterie.

• L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.

• Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.

PRECAUCIÓN:

• La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.

• No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
encendidas.

• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
ambiente.

• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.

• No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.

WAARSCHUWING:

• De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.

• Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.

• Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.

• Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.

• Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.

OBSERVERA:

• Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.

• Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.

• Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.

• Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.

• Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.

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

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung 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 elevate.
Assicuratevi che vi 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 er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door

het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden
afgevoerd.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.

Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid

montering i ett rack.

• 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 cavo di alimentazione con attenzione.
Tenete ferma 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.

• Keep the unit 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 la poussière.

• 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.

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

• Wenn das Gerät 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.

• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità 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

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apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

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

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab.

• 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.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen.

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

• Non inserite corpi estranei 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.

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

• 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.

• Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
benzolo o solventi.

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

• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit
toestel in contact komen.

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

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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

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

• Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden.

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

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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 battery disposal.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE­Direktive.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk
afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende
chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.

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Contents

Getting Started
Accessories ······················································································2

Cautions on Handling ·····································································2
Cautions on Installation ································································· 3
About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 3

Inserting the Batteries ····································································3
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3

Part Names and Functions ·····························································4

Front Panel ····················································································· 4
Display ···························································································4
Rear Panel ······················································································5
Remote Control Unit ······································································ 6

Connections
Preparations ···················································································· 7

Cables Used for Connections ························································7
Video Conversion Function ·····························································8

Speaker Connections ·····································································8

Speaker Installation ········································································8
Speaker Connections ····································································· 9

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 10
Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 11
Connecting the Playback Components ······································ 11

DVD Player ··················································································· 11
CD Player ·····················································································12
iPod® ···························································································· 12
TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································· 13

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 13

Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 13
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 14

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 14

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 14
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 14
Antenna terminals ······································································· 15

Connecting the Power Cord·························································16
Once Connections are Completed ··············································16

Operations
Menu Map ····················································································· 17

Examples of Front Display ··························································· 17

Auto Setup
Preparations ············································································ 18, 19

Auto Setup ····················································································19

a Auto Setup ········································································ 19, 20
s Error Messages ······································································· 20

System Setup
Operations ·····················································································21

Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 21
Speaker Setup···············································································21

a ~ h Speaker Configuration ··············································· 21, 22
j Subwoofer Mode Setup ·························································· 22
k ~ A5 Distance ··········································································22
A6 Crossover Frequency ······························································ 23
A7 Test Tone ·················································································23

Input Setup ···················································································24

a, s HDMI In Assign ··································································24
d ~ h Digital In Assign·······························································24
j iPod Assign ·············································································24
k ~ A0 Component In Assign ······················································24
A1 ~ A4 Video Convert ··································································25
A5 Audio Delay ·············································································25
A6 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ·························································25
A7 Auto Preset Memory ······························································25

Option Setup ·················································································25

a Amp Assign ············································································· 25
s ~ f Volume Control ································································ 26
g ~ A1 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom ········································26, 27
A2 Auto Surround Mode ······························································27
A3 Room EQ Setup ······································································ 27
A4 Direct Mode Setup ·································································· 27
A5 Remote ID Setup ····································································27

Surround Modes
Standard Playback ········································································28

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································28
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············28

DSP Simulation Playback·····························································28
Stereo Playback ············································································29
Direct Playback ·············································································29

Parameter
Surround Parameter ·····································································29

Tone Control ················································································· 31
Room EQ ·····················································································31
RESTORER ···················································································32
Night Mode ·················································································· 32

Information

a Status ······················································································ 33
s Audio Input Signal ···································································33

Playback
Preparations ·················································································· 34

Turning the Power On ··································································34
Selecting the input source ···························································34
Setting the Input Mode ································································34
Operations During Playback ···················································34, 35

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································35

Basic Operation ············································································35

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································35

Basic Operation ············································································35
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································36
Listening to Preset Stations ·························································36
RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································37
RDS Search ··················································································37
PTY Search ···················································································37
TP Search ·····················································································38
RT (Radio Text) ··············································································38

iPod® Playback ············································································· 39

Basic Operation ············································································39
Listening to Music in the Browse mode ······································39
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ·································40

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Other Operations and Functions
Other Operations ·········································································· 40

Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ··············· 40, 41

Convenient Functions ··································································41

Channel Level ···············································································41
Quick Select Function ··································································41
Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 41
Last Function Memory ·································································41
Backup Memory ···········································································41
Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································41

Remote Control Unit Operations
Operating DENON Audio Components·······································42

Presetting ······················································································42
Operating Preset components ············································42 ~ 44
Punch Through Function ······························································ 45

Amp Assign
Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·····································46

Other Information ································································47 ~ 53

Troubleshooting ····································································· 54, 55

Specifications ··············································································· 56

List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Getting Started ........................................................................ 1

e Service station list ...................................................................1

r Remote control (RC-1076)........................................................ 1

t R6P/AA batteries ..................................................................... 2

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

u AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

i Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m) ...................... 1

Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

•

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.

• About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.

• Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

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

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Cautions on Installation

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

b Note

b

b

About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-1708, the included remote control unit (RC-1076)
can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components
w Non-DENON system components

• By setting the preset memory (vpage 42 ~ 44)

Inserting the Batteries

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Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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q Lift the clasp and remove the

b

Wall

rear lid.

w Load the two batteries properly

as indicated by the marks in
the battery compartment.

R6P/AA

30°

30°

Approx. 7 m

NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not

e Put the rear cover back on.

operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.

NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” 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 attempt to charge dry 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.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.

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

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Part Names and Functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

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Front Panel

Q9 SIGNAL indicators
W0 Display
W1 Remote control sensor ································· (3)
W2 REC SELECT button ······························ (40, 41)
W3 SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (34)
W4 SOURCE button ·········································· (34)
W5 INPUT MODE button ·································· (34)
W6 ANALOG button ··········································(34)

Display

W7 EXT. IN button ············································· (34)
W8 BAND button ··············································· (35)
W9 SHIFT button ··············································· (36)
E0 PRESET CHANNEL buttons ·······················(36)
E1 TUNING buttons ········································· (35)
E2 RDS button ·················································· (37)
E3 PTY button ·················································· (37)
E4 RT button ···············································(37, 38)

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (34)

Q2 SELECT/ENTER knob ································· (28)

w Power indicator ··········································· (34)
e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·····················(34)
r Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (35)

• The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates
in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons
on the remote control unit.

t SPEAKER buttons ································· (35, 41)
y SURROUND BACK button ························· (31)
u QUICK SELECT buttons ·····························(41)
i V. AUX INPUT connectors

Remove the cap covering the terminals when

you want to use them.

• The control functions in the same way as the
CURSOR o button when turned counterclockwise,
as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise.

• The control functions in the same way as the
ENTER button when pressed the knob.

Q3 Cursor buttons (ui) ·································(21)

o SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (18)
Q0 SYSTEM SETUP button ······························ (21)
Q1 SURR.MODE/SURR. PARA button ············ (29)

Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob ················ (34)
Q5 Master volume indicator
Q6 AUDYSSEY indicator ·································· (31)
Q7 SURROUND BACK indicator ······················ (28)
Q8 Input mode indicators (INPUT) ·················(34)

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q Signal channel indicator

Lights when the preset channel is displayed at

w.
w Information display
e Input signal indicators
r Master volume indicator

This displays the volume level.
The Setup item number is displayed in System

Setup.

t REC SELECT indicator

Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode.
(Off when the “SOURCE” is selected.)

y Tuner reception mode indicators

These light according to the reception conditions

when the input source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• RDS

This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.

• STEREO

In the FM mode, this lights when receiving
analog stereo broadcasts.

• TUNED

This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned
in.

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Rear Panel

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q Digital audio connectors

(OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ························(10 ~ 12)

w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (10)
e EXT. IN connectors ····································· (14)
r PRE OUT connector ······································ (9)
t AC OUTLET ················································· (16)
y Power cord ·················································· (16)

u Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··················(9)
i FM/AM antenna terminals

(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (15)

o COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ···············(11)
Q0 HDMI connectors ········································ (10)
Q1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ·····················(11)
Q2 DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (12)

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Remote Control Unit

[ Front ] [ Rear ]

q Indicator ······················································(42)
w Power buttons·············································(34)
e Tuner system buttons ··························(36, 39)
r QUICK SELECT buttons ·····························(41)
t Source select buttons ································ (34)
y System buttons ···································· (39, 43)
u Video select button (V. SELECT) ···············(35)
i Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(21)
o DIMMER button ·········································· (35)
Q0 Mode selector switches ····························· (35)
Q1 Remote control signal transmitter
Q2 MASTER VOLUME control buttons ··········· (34)
Q3 MUTING button ·········································· (35)
Q4 NIGHT button ·············································· (32)
Q5 STATUS button ···········································(33)
Q6 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (21, 41)

q Power buttons·······································(42, 44)
w Source select buttons ································ (34)
e Tuner system buttons ··························(35, 36)
r Test tone button (TEST) ····························· (23)
t Surround mode buttons ······················(28, 29)
y System setup button (SYSTEM) ················ (21)
u Surround parameter button (PARA) ·········· (29)
i Enter button (ENT) ····································· (21)
o Input mode button (INPUT) ······················· (34)
Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(21)

NOTE

If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

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L

R

L

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Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are
described in these operating instructions. Please select the types
of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the AVR-1708. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power 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).

• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in humming or noise.

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable

Optical digital connections

Optical cable

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

(Red)

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(Black)

Pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

Connections

(Y)
(PB/CB)
(PR/CR)

Speaker cables

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Signal direction

Input

Output

Output

Input

Input

Output

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1708 into the
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1708 to a monitor.

• The AVR-1708’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:

Connections

Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-1708H

Main zone

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

High picture

quality playback

When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor

NOTE

• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

• Component input video signals cannot be output to anything other than component video connectors.

• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.

The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1708.

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels
2-channels

FRONT

L R L R L R 1 only

S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S
S S S S S
S S S S S
S S S
S S
S S

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

– – – – –
– – – – – –
– – – – – – –

Surround speakers

– –
– – –

SUBWOOFER

–

–

S S

S

S

S
S
S

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(R)

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

(L) (R) (L)

Speaker Connections

Example: 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B)

Subwoofer

Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier

b L : Left
R : Right

Front speakers

A

Front speakers

B

Center speaker

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels
and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers
being connected to the AVR-1708, and be sure to
interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 10 mm of

1

sheathing from the tip of the
speaker cable, then either
twist the core wire tightly or
terminate it.

Turn the speaker terminal

2

counterclockwise to loosen
it.

Insert the speaker cable’s

3

core wire to the hilt into the
speaker terminal.

Turn the speaker terminal

4

clockwise to tighten it.

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16
Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers
simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance
of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that
they do not stick out of the speaker terminals.
The protection circuit may be activated if the core
wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides
touch each other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the
power supply is connected. Doing so could result
in electric shock.

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Protection circuit

If speakers with an impedance lower than specified
(for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an
extended period of time with the volume turned
up high, the temperature may rise, activating the
protection circuit.
When the protection circuit is activated, the
speaker output is shut off and the power indicator
flashes red. If this happens, unplug the power
cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable
connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it
to cool off and improve ventilation around it. Once
this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn
the set’s power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even
though there are no problems in the ventilation
around the set nor in the connections, the set may
be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a
DENON service center.

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Connections

Surround speakers

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

Surround back

speakers

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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

MonitorDVD player

Connections

NOTE

• The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1708. Input the audio
signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.

• The AVR-1708 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case,
switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.

• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.

• The audio and video signals input to the AVR-1708’s HDMI input connector are output unchanged from
the HDMI output connector. Because of this, the sound is output from the monitor connected using the
HDMI connectors, but in order to take full advantage of the AVR-1708’s playback sound, turn the TV’s
volume down.

• If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.

When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an

HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.

• When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.

b The AVR-1708 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This version is compatible with other versions, allowing

connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector.

b The AVR-1708 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep Color.
b The AVR-1708 can be connected to a device equipped with an HDMI output terminal using an HDMI

cable.

b The AVR-1708 is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC.

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• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

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Connecting the Playback Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.

Monitor

DVD Player

• Connect the cables to be used.

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

DVD player

Connections

NOTE

• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. 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 audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

• Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way.

• When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input
Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 24).

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CD Player

iPod

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Connect the cables to be used.

Connections

CD player

Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1708.
For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating
instructions.

iPod

When using an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input
Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 24).

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• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input
Setup” – “iPod Assign” (vpage 24).

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Connecting the Recording Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
correctly.

Video Cassette Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

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Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Amp Assign Information Troubleshooting

Connections

When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input
Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 24).

• When recording via the AVR-1708, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-1708’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at “System Setup”
– “Input Setup” – “Component In Assign” (vpage 24).

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CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Connect the cables to be used.

CD recorder /

Connections

MD recorder /
Tape deck

Connections to Other Devices

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and
outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Video Camera / Game Console

Connect the cables to be used.

Video camera /

Game console

Component with Multi-channel Output
connectors

Connect the cables to be used.

DVD player /
Super Audio CD player /
External decoder

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• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors,
press the EXT.IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the
remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” (vpage 34).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player
(vpage 11).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1708’s EXT.
IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output
connector.

Antenna terminals

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

AM loop antenna

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Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Amp Assign Information Troubleshooting

Direction of broadcasting station

Connections

FM antenna

(supplied)

75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take
out the connection line.

a. With the antenna on top of

any stable surface.

Mount

AM outdoor antenna

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

b. With the antenna attached

to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Ground

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the
lever.

2. Insert the
conductor.

3. Return the
lever.

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.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

Connections

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or
anything other than audio equipment.

Power cord

Connection to the AC outlet

• This outlet supply power to external audio devices.

• The power supplied from this outlet turns on and off
together with the set’s power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power consumption
of 100 W (0.43 A) can be connected.

To household

power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 34)

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