Denon AVR-1708 Owner's Manual

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*: 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.
• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the
main unit, press the SIMU button on the main remote control unit.
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be
possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try
other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
•
Stereo Playback
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.
[Selectable items]
STEREO :
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Direct Playback
[Selectable items]
DIRECT :
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For details, see page 56.
Input signal
Display
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source / DIRECT
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from
all speakers.
: 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.
This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
: This mode is suited for achieving surrouhd
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.
*
VIRTUAL
MATRIX
JA12CLUB
VIDEO GAME
ROCK ARENA
MONO MOVIE
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 (&page 53, 54 to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
5CH 17CH STEREO
[Selectable items]
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
* 1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ':
* 2 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Discrete
6.1 ':
*3: This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS 96/24':
Select the "Cinema': "Music': "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at
menu "Surround Parameter" - "MODE" (&page 31).
[Selectable items]
STANDARD
This 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.
In
ut signal Display
Dolby
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Digital
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx CINEMA
Source
EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx MUSIC
DTS (51ch) /
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLIIx CINEMA
DTS
DTS-ES Discrete
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC
Surround
6.1/
DTS+NEO:6
Source
DTS-ES Matrix
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (* 1)
6.1/
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (* 2)
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 (* 3)
For details, see page 55.
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Denon AVR-1708 Specifications

General

Speakers connectivity type	-
Receiver type	Surround
Frequency range	10 - 100000 Hz
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)	24-bit/96kHz
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)	110 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	75 W
Equalizer	Yes
HDMI version	1.3a
Product color	Black
Audio decoders	DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-ES (Matrix 6.1), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Apple docking compatibility	iPod
Optical drive included	No
HDMI in	2
Composite video in	4
S-Video inputs quantity	3
Headphone connectivity	6.3 mm
Number of HDMI outputs	1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	383 mm
Width	434 mm
Height	171 mm
Weight	11100 g