New model information

AVR-1708

AV Surround Receiver

A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment.
The Latest HD Video Support

Bullet points

HDMI1.3a switching* Deep Color up to 36-bit and xvYCC broader color space support Discrete devices for ultimate HD video performance in each block 10-bit video encoder and decoder 1080p video pass through

*No audio support

Digital Media Connectivity
Network Audio/Photo Ready (optional ASD-3N/3W) iPod Audio/Photo and Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) XM Ready

*Shown ASD-3W

MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
New tower type microphone for more accurate measuring Up to six measurement points High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer

Ease-of-Use

Auto set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from Audyssey 3 Quick Select Buttons New back panel layout Two Zone multi-source capability Zone 2 audio output Power amplifier assign for zone 2 Includes dedicated zone remote control unit Remote in/out

Multi-Zone Capability

Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality
Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 75W x 7ch Discrete devices for ultimate performance in each block New 32-bit floating point DSP Minimum signal path design Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive Dual power transformer Denon customised block capacitor Separate unit design

*Seup mic included

Other Features
Compressed Audio Restorer
Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound.
Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources Auto Surround mode Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec) Night Mode for neighbor friendly listening Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB) Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels Power-ON Volume Level Memory Variable subwoofer crossover switching

Input / Output terminals

HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL Dock control for iPod

8 7.1ch 1

HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video REC Monitor Composite REC Monitor

Specifications

Analog audio REC Zone 2 Analog Preout
Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/impedance Audio inputs 200 mV/47 kohms Output level/Load impedance Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms Rec. Audio outputs 200 mV/47 kohms FM Section Tuning frequency range Usable sensitivity 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 1.0 V (11.2 dBf) 520 - 1710 kHz 18 V
Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values. 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) Front 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) Center Surround 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) Surround back 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz)

Others

Remote In/Out
AM Section Tuning frequency range Usable sensitivity General Power supply Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight
AC 120 V, 60 Hz 434 x 171 x 383 mm 17-3/32 x 6-47/64 x 15-5/64 11.1 kg, 24.6 lbs
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Audyssey MultEQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. 2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com
Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. www.usa.denon.com

16940707 A

Playback Preparations35 Turning the Power On35 Selecting the Input Source35 Setting the Input Mode35 Operations During Playback35 Playing Video and Audio Equipment36 Basic Operation 36 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts36 Basic Operation 36 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) 37 Listening to Preset Stations 37 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs38 Basic Operation 38 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID38 Searching Categories39 iPod Playback39 Basic Operation 39 Listening to Music in the Browse mode40 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod40 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations41 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) 41 Convenient Functions41 Channel Level41 Quick Select Function42 Personal Memory Plus Function42 Last Function Memory42 Backup Memory 42 Resetting the Microprocessor 42 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit43 Operating DENON Audio Components 43 Presetting43 Operating Preset components43 ~ 45 Punch Through Function46 Sub Remote Control Unit46 Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function, Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output48 Multi-zone Operations49 Turning the Power On and Off49 Selecting the Input Source49 Adjusting the Volume49 Turning off the Sound Temporarily49 Other Information 50 ~ 56 Troubleshooting 57 ~ 59 Specifications 60 List of preset codes End of this manual
Getting Started Getting Started

Getting Started

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

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

Playback Playback

qOwners manual... 1 wGetting Started... 1 eWarranty (for North America model only).. 1 rService station list... 1 tMain remote control (RC-1075).. 1 yR6P/AA batteries (for RC-1075).. 2 uSub remote control (RC-1085).. 1 iR03/AAA batteries (for RC-1085)... 2 oFM indoor antenna.. 1 Q0AM loop antenna... 1 Q1Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m). 1. t u
Remote Control Remote Control Multi-Zone Multi-Zone Information Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

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.

Front Panel

W4 W3 W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4
Q9SIGNAL indicators W0Display W1Remote control sensor (3) W2ZONE2 / REC SELECT button (41, 49) W3SOURCE SELECT knob (35) W4SOURCE button (35) W5INPUT MODE button (35) W6ANALOG button (35)
W7EXT. IN button (35) W8BAND button (36) W9SHIFT button (37) E0PRESET CHANNEL buttons (37) E1TUNING buttons (36) E2VIDEO SELECT button (36) E3DIMMER button (36) E4STATUS button (34)
Getting Started Getting Started Connections Connections Setup Setup

Display

W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E1 E2 E3 E4
Remote Control Remote Control

o Q0 Q1

Multi-Zone Multi-Zone

qPower operation button

(ON/STANDBY) (35)

uZONE2 indicator

This indicator lights when the ZONE2 is turned on. (Off when the SOURCE is selected.)
Q2SELECT / ENTER knob (30) qSignal channel indicator
The SELECT / ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on the main remote control unit. Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w.
wPower indicator (35) ePower switch (hON jOFF) (35, 42) rHeadphones jack (PHONES) (36) tSPEAKER buttons (36, 42) yZONE2 ON/OFF button (49) uQUICK SELECT buttons (42) iV. AUX INPUT connectors
Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to use them.

Information Information

wInformation display eInput signal indicators rMaster volume indicator
This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup. The indicator for the source selected for ZONE2/ REC OUT lights. Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the SOURCE is selected.)
iTuner 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. STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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.
tZONE2/REC OUT source indicators

yREC SELECT indicator

oSETUP MIC jack (19) Q0SYSTEM SETUP button (22) Q1SURR. MODE / SURR. PARA button (31)
Q3Cursor buttons (ui) (22) Q4MASTER VOLUME control knob (35) Q5Master volume indicator Q6AUDYSSEY indicator (33) Q7SURROUND BACK indicator Q8INPUT mode indicators (35)

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.
Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Front speakers A Front speakers B
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.

Protection circuit

If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example 4 /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 sets 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.

Subwoofer

Center speaker
Subwoofer with built-in amplifier

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

Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm
of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.
Turn the speaker terminal
counterclockwise to loosen it.
Insert the speaker cables
core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal.

clockwise to tighten it.

When using a banana plug
Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. bL : Left R : Right
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 /ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 /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.

Surround speakers

ZONE2 speakers ZONE2
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. a.With the antenna on top of any stable surface.
Bend in the reverse direction.
b.With the antenna attached to a wall.
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Multi-zone

ZONE2 Out Connections
If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 47 ~ 49).
Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2)
Connecting the Power Cord
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

Power cord

To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Connection to the AC outlets
These outlets supply power to external audio devices. The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the sets power switch. Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.
Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment.
Once Connections are Completed
Turning the Power On (vpage 35)
Input Infrared retransmitter

Output Infrared sensor

Extension jack for future use.
For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced. For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices operating instructions. To conduct multi-zone playback, see Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations (vpage 47 ~ 49).
Examples of Front Display

Operations

Menu Map
Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21)
b When the setup microphone is connected.
n Start Menu Step 1: Speaker Detection Step 2: Measurement Step 3: Calculation Step 4: Check Step 5: Store
Some typical examples are described below.
Item number Currently selected line
Menu number Current setting

1 HDMI1 DVD

17 T.Tone

Yes<

Press the o button to select.
System Setup (vpage 22 ~ 29)
n Speaker Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Setup Distance Crossover Frequency Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27) HDMI In Assign Digital In Assign iPod Assign Component In Assign Video Convert Audio Delay EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Auto Preset Memory Antenna Aiming n Option Setup (vpage 27 ~ 29) Amp Assign Volume Control Volume Limit Power On Level Mute Level 2ch Direct/Stereo Auto Surround Mode Room EQ Setup Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup

Currently selected line

Parameter (vpage 31 ~ 33)
n Surround Parameter MODE CINEMA EQ D.COMP LFE CENTER IMAGE PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH DELAY TIME EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT SUBWOOFER ATT. Subwoofer Default Tone Control Tone Defeat Bass Treble Room EQ RESTORER Night Mode

Information (vpage 34)

n Status n Audio Input Signal
Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated. Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is strongly recommended to measure 6 positions so that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w, measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more effective correction. Example q Example w

Sound receptor

Auto Setup

MASTER VOLUME ui

Press <SPEAKER> to select the front speakers Front

A, Front B or Front A+B.

Set Amp Assign to define how the amplifier for the
surround back speaker channels is used (vpage 27). <SETUP MIC>.
Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to
Auto Set Start is displayed.
<SPEAKER> <SETUP MIC> ENTER, o

[Front]

( :Measuring positions)
Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

MASTER VOLUME ENTER

About the main listening position (*M)
The main listening position refers to the most central position where one would normally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.

Setup Setup Playback Playback
Step 1 : Speaker Detection
Optimize settings for speakers in use.

a Auto Setup

The settings found at this stage are applied automatically.
The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first measurement position. The following attributes are also determined at this time: Speaker Size Speaker Distance Channel Level , , , Crossover Frequency. Once the measurements are completed, Sp Detect Check is displayed. Press ENTER to check the results of the speaker detection. Example : 7.1-channel systems

Step 2 : Measurement

qPress i to select 2nd Start then press o. , Measures the 2nd measurement position. wMove the microphone to the 3rd point and press o. Measures the 3rd measurement position. ePerform w repeatedly. To measure the remaining measurement positions.
Remote Control Remote Control Multi-Zone Multi-Zone
GAuto setup flowH Step 1:Speaker Detection

Speaker:3/4/.1

Step 2:Measurement
Surround and Surround back speakers Front and Center speakers
After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to the next position. Measure at 6 positions: the main listening position and 5 other surrounding positions. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6 positions, it is recommended to measure 6 for best results.
Information Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

Step 3:Calculation

Step 4:Check
If the results are not as expected or if an error message is displayed, address any error as required, select Retry and perform the measurement again. If the results of measurement are still not as expected or an error message is displayed, turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Then start measurements again from the beginning.

Step 5:Store

Step 3 : Calculation
When Calculate is selected at Step 2 the measurements taken are analyzed automatically , to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. Calculate is displayed when you have completed measurements in 6 positions. To complete Step 2 in 5 or less positions, press i to select Calculate.

s Error Messages

If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc. an error message is displayed. Check the relevant items and be sure to take the necessary measures. After addressing any issues, perform the auto setup procedure over again. Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

[Input terminals] HDMI1 HDMI2 [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
HDMI1 DVD/HDP HDMI2 TV/CBL
[Input terminals] COAXIAL1

COAXIAL2 OPTICAL2

OPTICAL1 CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP

COAXIAL1 DVD/HDP

[Assignable input sources] TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

OPTICAL2 VCR

Input terminals Default setting

COAXIAL2 TV/CBL

OPTICAL1 CD
Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. a, s d ~ h j k ~ A0 A1 ~ A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 HDMI In Assign Digital In Assign iPod Assign Component In Assign Video Convert Audio Delay EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Auto Preset Memory Antenna Aiming With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is output from the monitor.) At this time, set the input mode to Auto. The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors are not output to the monitor.

j iPod Assign

Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source.
k ~ A0Component In Assign
Select component video input to assign to this source.

A5 Audio Delay

Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.

7 iPod

8 COMP1

15A.Delay 0ms

Delay audio. This sets the delay time for audio signals.
[Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
[Input terminals] Component video1 Component video2
Component video3 DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX
Component video2 TV/CBL Component video3 VCR
[Assignable input sources]
With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

[Variable range] 0 ms

~ 200 ms
With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement of the actors lips is synchronized with the sound.

Component video1 DVD/HDP

This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with Front Speaker set to Large Tone Defeat to , ON and Room EQ to OFF).

A1 ~ A4Video Convert

Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.
A6 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use.
Input Setup 11 DVD:Conv ON

16EXT.In SW +15

[Input source] DVD/HDP [Selectable items] ON OFF
: Enable conversion. : Disable conversion.

TV/CBL

[Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB :

Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
[Selectable items] STANDARD :
T his mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound. The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround back output playback mode.
This mode is for enjoying stereo sound 5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : from all speakers.

Direct Playback

[Selectable items] DIRECT :
In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound. The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal.
ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena. : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club. z2 : This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound. : This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games. : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to stereo music sources. : This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones.

Playback Remote Control

Input signal
Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS (5.1ch) / DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS 96/24
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS+PLgx CINEMA DTS+PLgx MUSIC DTS+NEO:6 DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1) DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2) DTS 96/24 (z3)
Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals

DIRECT

DTS Surround Source
z1 : his is displayed when the input signal is DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 T. z2 : his is displayed when the input signal is DTS-ES Discrete T 6.1. z3 : his is displayed when the input signal is DTS 96/24 T.
z1:5CH STEREO is displayed when Surround Parameter SB CH OUT is set to OFF (vpage 32). z2:When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to both channels.
For details, see page 56. To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the D/ST button on the main remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
For details, see page 55. To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the main remote control unit.

Adjust the position of the antenna until SIGNAL:
GOOD is shown on the display.
STATUS until the station you want to check (example: XM001) is displayed.
The radio ID is shown on the display.
Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000).

Radio ID

XM000 RADIO ID
The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at System Setup Input Setup Antenna Aiming (vpage 27).
ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> STATUS ui

Searching Categories

Press o p.

Channel category

Make the necessary preparations.
q et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. S (vSee the Control Dock for iPods operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPods input.
Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select

the desired station.

System Setup Input Setup iPod Assign (vpage 26)

<ON / STANDBY>

op [CHANNEL+/] [2]
LOADING is displayed while stations or data are being received. UPDATING is displayed while the encording code is being updated. XM is displayed if the selected channel cannot be used.
<SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.

Remote iPod

b If the displays above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly connected. Try connecting again.

[1] [6], [7] [8], [9]

iPod Playback
The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the remote control unit.
[MODE 3 SELECTOR 2]SELECTOR 1]
to AUDIO and [MODE to iPod/NETWORK.
[ENTER] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1]
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation.

STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2]

With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is Mode3 (vpage 33). Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-1708s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which iPod Assign is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod.

<POWER> <QUICK SELECT> <ENTER>, op <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)
You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source.

[CH SELECT] uiop

appears on the display.
<ZONE2/REC SELECT> until RECOUT

RECOUT

Convenient Functions

Channel Level

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

to be recorded.

<SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source
The REC indicator and the indicator for the selected source light. RECOUT SOURCE RECOUT TUNER RECOUT XM
Press <ENTER> or [CH SELECT].

FL Vol.+ 1.5dB

Play the program source.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipments operating instructions. To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage 36).

Use ui,

speaker.
<ENTER> or [CH SELECT] to select the

Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipments operating instructions.
The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the buttons is pressed.
Use o p to adjust the volume.
bOFF can be set by pressing o when the subwoofers volume is set to 12 dB.

Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory.

Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
Set the input source, input mode, surround mode,
room EQ settings and volume to the conditions you want to store. appears on the display.

Press and hold

<QUICK SELECT> until Memory

Backup Memory

The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

[Quick Select Defaults]

Quick Select 1 Quick Select 2 Quick Select 3 Input Source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR Volume 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB

Resetting the Microprocessor
Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values.
To call out the settings, press <QUICK SELECT> at which the desired settings were stored.
Personal Memory Plus Function
This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was used.
<POWER> 1 <POWER> 2 <SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B> 3
Turn off the power using Press
while simultaneously pressing.
Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1
second, release the two buttons.
If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.
The surround parameters, tone control, room EQ settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.
Operating DENON Audio Components
Remote Control Unit Operations

Main Remote Control Unit

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to AUDIO. Set
[MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TAPE/CD-R/MD).
Operate the audio component.

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]
bFor details, refer to the components operating instructions. bWhile this remote control unit is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.
The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control units transmitting window while setting the preset memory. Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the list of preset codes. Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE.
Operating Preset Components
Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to AUDIO or VIDEO.

Presetting

[Rear] DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. Operation is not possible for some models.

Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Getting Started

Other Information

About Speaker Installation

Surround back speakers

Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
Change of positioning and acoustic image with 5.1-channel systems
Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers
We recommend installing the speakers for the surround L and R channels a bit forward.
Examples of speaker layouts
Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them.
Surround speakers Surround speaker Surround back speaker
G1H Using surround back speaker(s)
qWhen mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers.
Front speakers Center speaker 60 Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH
Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm

Point slightly downwards

GAs seen from the sideH
Monitor Subwoofer 60 Surround speakers Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems Surround speaker Surround back speaker
eWhen playing movies and music
Front speakers Center speaker
Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm 60
Monitor Subwoofer 45 ~ 60 Surround speakers Surround speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards
Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH
Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL
In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.
G2H When not using surround back speakers

Dolby Pro Logic g

S (0 dB) S (0 dB) A A A A S (0 dB) S (0 dB) A S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB)
S: Signal / Adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable D: Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting
S Enable : A : Unable NOTE1 : his parameter is availabe when Surround Parameter MODE is set to CINEMA (vpage 31). T NOTE2 : his parameter is availabe when Surround Parameter MODE is set to CINEMA or PL (vpage 31). T NOTE: z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals. z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio.
Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only PANORAMA DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTURL A A A S (OFF) S (OFF) A A A A A A A A A A A DIMENSION A A A S (3) S (3) A A A A A A A A A A A CENTER WIDTH A A A S (3) S (3) A A A A A A A A A A A NEO:6 MUSIC mode only CENTER IMAGE A A A A A S (0.3) A A A A A A A A A A EXT. IN only SUBWOOFER ATT. A A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A Tone Control A S (0 dB) A S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (NOTE3) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) S (0 dB) Night Mode S (OFF) S (OFF) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) Room EQ S (NOTE4) S (OFF) A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) RESTORER S S A S S S A A A S S S S S S S Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone
S: Adjustable A : Not adjustable NOTE3 :BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB NOTE4 : Can be used according to the Direct Mode setting. NOTE5 : This parameter is invalid during input of the DTS 96/24signal.
Information Information Troubleshooting
Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals
Button DTS Surround mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL (5.1/5/4ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Audio (multi ch) DVD-Audio (2ch) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC neural