AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1709 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / 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.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA 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.
ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories······················································································2 Cautions on Handling······································································3 Cautions on Installation··································································3 About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Inserting the Batteries····································································3 Operating Range
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Playback Setup Playback Remote Control Preparations···················································································35 Turning the Power On···································································35 Selecting the Input Source····························································35 Setting the Input Mode·································································35 Operations During Playback·········································
ENGLISH • 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. Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear cover. 30° 30° Approx.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 Q0 Getting Started Connections Rear Panel o Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information w q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)························· (10 ~ 12) (AUDIO)················································ (10 ~ 13) r EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Q1 q w e Setup r Playback Remote Control t Q2 Multi-Zone q Indicator······················································· (43) w Power buttons············································· (35) e QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (42) r Source select buttons··························· (35, 48) t System buttons····································· (40, 44) y AUDIO DELAY button································
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in this owner’s manual. 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-1709. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Speaker Connections Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1709 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-1709 to a monitor.
ENGLISH Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1709, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Example: 7.1-channels Front speakers A Subwoofer Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE When HDMI input signals are sent to the monitor as HDMI output, both video and audio are output to the monitor. NOTE Setup The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1709. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. DVD player Monitor Playback Remote Control "6%*0 "6%*0 065 3 Multi-Zone L R L R $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 )%.
ENGLISH Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. DVD Player CD Player Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Select the terminal to use and connect the device. NOTE CD player iPod "6%*0 $0"9*"065 Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1709.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Recording Components TV/CABLE Tuner Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. NOTE The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1709. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. Setup "6%*0 Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections 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 Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Video camera / Game console "6%*0 065 3 L L An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections n AM loop antenna assembly Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse direction. Connecting the Power Cord Multi-zone Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. ZONE2 Out Connections If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage 46 ~ 48). a.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Operations Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 16 ~ 18) b When the setup microphone is connected. Currently selected line Menu number Current setting Q 22 T.Tone Yes< Press the o button to select.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed. • When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. Auto Setup NOTE The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Step 4 : Check Setup When analysis is complete, “Parameter Check<” is displayed. Press o and check the analysis results for the following four items. q Make your selection using ui and press o. • Presence and size of speaker “SpConfig. Check<” • Distance of speaker from listening position “Distance Check<” • Speaker channel level “Ch Level Check<” • Crossover Frequency “Crossover Check<” w Use ui to change which speaker is displayed.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit. 1 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP. “System Setup” is displayed. 3 3 Press o p to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. 4 5 Press ui to select the item you want to change, then press o p to change the setting.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections f, g Surround Back Speaker 1. Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. a~h j k ~ A5 A6 ~ S1 S2 S3 Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode Setup Distance Crossover Frequency Test Tone Restore j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select surround back speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small 2spkrs 1spkr Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.
ENGLISH A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q Speaker Setup Q 8 FL : 3.6m Q Q 15 SW : S2 Test Tone Q 3.6m 17 Cr.F : 80Hz Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Test Tone Start Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or “Manual”. Then press i. Out put the test tone. Auto : Press o p to adjust the volume. Manual : Press ui to select the speaker, then press o p to adjust the volume. When the adjustments are completed, press ENTER to finish the test tone.
ENGLISH l ~ A1 Component In Assign Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Select component video input to assign to this source. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op NOTE W W Input Setup W W 9 COMP1 : DVD W [Input terminals] Component video1 Component video2 6 OPT1 : TV OPT1 Component video3 OPT2 z1 TV/CBL z2 VCR DVD/HDP V.AUX z1 TV/CBL VCR V.AUX OFF [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W z1 : “DVD” is displayed. z2 : “TV” is displayed.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections 3. Option Setup A7 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level s ~ f Volume Control Make various other settings. Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W a s~f g~j k ~ A4 A5 A6 A7 Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] Amp Assign Volume Control ZONE2 Volume Control 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom Auto Surround Mode Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup 1.Sp 2.In 3.
ENGLISH h ZONE2 Power On Level This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute mode is set in the main zone. This sets the volume set when the ZONE2’s power is turned on. [Selectable items] Full [Selectable items] : The sound is cut off entirely. –40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. –20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. ––– : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections A0 Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No A5 Auto Surround Mode A7 Remote ID Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. Set remote control ID. [Display] : Select subwoofer use. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op A1 Subwoofer Mode 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Option Setup Setup [Selectable items] E 17 Remote ID:1 E 15AutoSurr.:ON +Main : Select subwoofer signal.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources Selecting the surround mode Select by turning
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections w DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 52, 53) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. Selecting the surround mode Select by turning
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual ui 1 2 Press SURR. PARA. 3 Use o p to adjust the parameters. Parameter is displayed. Use ui to select which parameters to adjust. Only those parameters which can be adjusted under the current playback status are displayed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set each parameter. Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections a Mode d D. Comp (Dynamic Range Compression) k Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, etc.). Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source. Music : This is the mode for music source. Game : This is the mode for game source.
ENGLISH A3 SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuation) A8 MultEQ Select playback mode for surround back channels. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] OFF : No signal is played from the surround back channels. MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix ES MTRX z3 ES DSCRT z4 OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections A9 Dynamic EQ S0 Dynamic Volume S1 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
ENGLISH S3 Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. [Selectable items] OFF [Selectable items] OFF : : Turn night mode off. Low : Low setting. Do not use RESTORER. Mid Mode1 (RESTORER 64): : Middle setting. High : High setting.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Operations During Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Basic Operation Either turn select “TUNER”. Set or press [TUNER] to to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE to “TUNER”. (vpage 43 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) Tune in the desired broadcast station. q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use TUNING to select the station you want to hear.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations).
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Listening to Audio Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Other Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source. ui 1 Press until “RECOUT” appears on the display. ZONE2 2 [Rear] The “REC” indicator and the indicator for the selected source light. RECOUT SOURCE 3 ···· RECOUT V.AUX Play the program source. For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH [Front] Operating DENON Audio Components [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [MAIN ON] [NUMBER] Operate the audio component. b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. b While 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Functions of Buttons by Component [Front] [OFF] Setup [1], [2], [SHIFT, 3], [0, SKIP + / FAVORITE], [TUNING, 6 7], [8 9, CH + –] Playback Remote Control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [ON/SOURCE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU/GUIDE] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Multi-Zone [Rear] Information Troubleshooting [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Specifications [TUNING + – / TV VOL + –], [MODE, TOP MENU], [BAND, PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY, SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [A
ENGLISH Device operated SOURCE CONTROL 1 SOURCE CONTROL 2 CD Player iPod CD iPod/ NETWORK Blu-ray Disc Player Video Disc Video Deck Player (VDP) q CD Random w CD Repeat q iPod Random w iPod Repeat Page search mode (once) and Browse/ Remote mode switching (Press and hold) – – – VIDEO TUNER DVD / HDP Number – input / Track selection q DVD q Tuning up Random w Tuning w DVD down Repeat Switch search modes – Calling out the menus – – AUDIO BAND, PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY, SUBTITLE – – –
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1709 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • Bi-amp playback (front speakers) Setting 2 : F Multi-zone playback 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback NOTE Setup • For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. • When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals.
ENGLISH F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Main zone FL SW C Getting Started Connections Setting 3 : FR Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 OUT Stereo ZONE2 Amp Assign mode: 5.1ch FL/FR Bi-Amp SR Front A Bi-Amp Main zone (7.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Multi-zone Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers '- 48 $ '3 We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R” channels a bit forward. Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position We recommend using 2 speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speaker Front speaker Setup 60 to 90 cm Playback Remote Control 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH Surround Multi-Zone The AVR-1709 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
ENGLISH Audyssey MultEQ® Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup. Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ xvYCC Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Surround mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R Subwoofer D. Comp DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) STEREO S A A A D S (OFF) EXT. IN S D D D D A LFE Setup SB CH OUT Cinema EQ.
ENGLISH Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Control (NOTE5) Night Mode (NOTE5) MultEQ Dynamic EQ (NOTE6) Dynamic Volume (NOTE7) DV Setting RESTORER Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image SUBWOOFER ATT. DIRECT A A A A A A S (OFF) S (OFF, NOTE4) S (ON, NOTE4) S (OFF, NOTE4) S (Midnight, NOTE8) A STEREO A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF, NOTE9) S (ON, NOTE9) S (OFF, NOTE9) S (Midnight, NOTE8) S (OFF, NOTE10) EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DTS Surround mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM LINEAR PCM (Multi ch) DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX (With Flag) (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL (5.1/5/4ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND Setup DTS ES DSCRT6.
ENGLISH Video Convert Monitor output S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO A A A A A A A A A A A S A VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO A A S A A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A A S S A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO A S (480i/576i ~ 720p) A A A COMPONENT A A A S (480i/576i ~ 720p) A S A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO A S (480i/576i ~ 720p) S A A COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A S (480i/576i ~ 720p) S S A COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S A A A HDMI A A A S A A S HDMI VIDEO VID
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Troubleshooting Setup If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH Symptom No sound is produced from center speaker. 24 20 Picture cannot be recorded. 31 27, 28 DVDs cannot be copied on a VCR. – 20 9 41 27 – – – – 12 – GHDMIH Symptom HDMI audio signals are not output from speakers. No picture appears with HDMI connections. No sound is output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. Cause Countermeasure • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1709.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Specifications Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone n Audio section n Tuner section • Power amplifier Front (A, B): Rated output: 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 115 W + 115 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 80 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 115 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
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