ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
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2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 •...
ENGLISH n Contents Operations Surround Modes Menu Map ·····················································································18 q Standard Playback ···································································31 Getting Started Examples of Front Display ···························································18 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································31 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············31 Accessories ·····················································································2 w DSP Simulation Playback ························································32 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Auto Setup e Direct Playback ·········································································32...
Turning the Power On ··································································39 Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················51 Selecting the Input Source ···························································39 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output ···········53 Setting the Input Mode ································································39 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the...
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. In addition to the AVR-1709, the included main remote control unit • Before turning the power switch on •...
ENGLISH INPUT mode indicators ······························ (39) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ······················· (36) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume SIGNAL indicators Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between SPEAKERS indicators ·································...
ENGLISH [ Rear ] Remote Control Unit ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (54) Source select buttons ·························· (39, 54) n Main remote control unit (RC-1098) b : To select “SIRIUS” as the input source, use SAT TU button. [ Front ] Tuner system buttons ··························...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections 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 Video Conversion Function Speaker Connections • 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. Speaker Installation • The AVR-1709’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:...
For surround back speakers : The protection circuit may be activated if the core • By default, the AVR-1709’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign”...
HDMI connector. b The AVR-1709 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-1709 can be connected to a device equipped with an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable.
• 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-1709, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1709’s audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1709. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s CD player operating instructions.
When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 26). • When recording via the AVR-1709, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1709’s VCR OUT connector.
“EXT. IN” (vpage 39). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1709’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.
When connecting the Optical terminal, set the input Optical terminal allocations for “System Setup” – ® ® • The AVR-1709 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign”, in “SIRIUS”.
ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the 2. Insert the 3.
ENGLISH Multi-zone Connecting the Power Cord 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 51 ~ 54). To household Power cord power outlet...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Operations Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 19 ~ 21) b When the setup microphone is connected. Item number n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection Currently selected line •...
ENGLISH Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SPEAKERS>...
Turn the AVR-1709 Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) process from the beginning.
· The surround back speaker was detected, but the surrounds were Step 5 : Store not detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1709. • Displayed speaker connected with • Check the polarities of the displayed while “Store<” is displayed.
ENGLISH System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual System setup operation Button located on both the main unit and the remote control * S y s t e m S e t u p BUTTON unit The same operation is possible on the main unit or main remote...
~ A5 Distance NOTE A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency By default, the AVR-1709’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. S p e a k e r S e t u p Test Tone To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the Restore “Amp Assign”...
ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance A6 ~ S1 Crossover Frequency • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage Set distance from listening position to speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low 23) in the “System Setup” is set to “LFE (Normal)”, it is possible Before making the settings, measure the distance from the range signal.
ENGLISH Test Tone Start 2. Input Setup S3 Restore Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or After the Auto Setup measurements, it is possible to return those Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings “Manual”.
ENGLISH f ~ j Digital In Assign l ~ A1 Component In Assign See “Relationship between Video Signals and Monitor Output” (vpage Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Select component video input to assign to this source. 62) for details of video signal and monitor output relations.
ENGLISH A7 EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A9 Parental Lock S0 Edit Lock Code Set the subwoofer level for playback. For any channel, set the radio reception limits. Change the password (See “Parental Lock”). Select according to the player in use. q P ress q P ress [Display]...
ENGLISH Mute Level 3. Option Setup s ~ f Volume Control This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. mode is set in the main zone. [Display] Amp Assign [Selectable items] s ~ f Volume Control...
ENGLISH ZONE2 Power On Level A0 Subwoofer k ~ A4 2ch Direct/Stereo Custom This sets the volume set when the ZONE2’s power is turned on. Select subwoofer use. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Display] Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
1 7 R e m o t e I D : 1 [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-1709 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1098), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used.
ENGLISH Surround Modes n DTS NEO:6 Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control program source.
DSP Simulation Playback e Direct Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 58, 59) to <SELECT/ENTER>...
Mode • If no adjustment is made for a period of about 5 seconds, the s Cinema EQ adjustments made up that point are registered and the AVR-1709 d D. Comp returns to the original mode. f LFE...
ENGLISH Mode D. Comp Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider etc.). sound. [Selectable items] n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Variable range]...
A dopt “7.1CH” for the AMP Assign setting. NOTE ・ The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-1709 is When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON” , setting is not possible. “ZONE2” .
ENGLISH A9 Dynamic EQ S0 Dynamic Volume S1 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Set Dynamic Volume effect. quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between [Selectable items] and room acoustics.
ENGLISH S2 RESTORER S3 Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were Optimized setting for late-night listening. before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. treble to obtain richer playback sound.
ENGLISH Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <STATUS> The information displayed changes each time you press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control The information is displayed for several seconds before the display BUTTON unit...
ENGLISH Playback Setting the Input Mode Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Set the input mode for this source. BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <INPUT MODE> [INPUT] <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Operations During Playback Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts <STATUS> Press The current program source and various settings are indicated on Adjusting the Master Volume Basic Operation the display. <MASTER VOLUME> [MASTER Either turn or press For details, refer to “Information”...
ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations Listening to Preset Stations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune BUTTON unit them in easily.
ENGLISH Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength Searching Categories and Radio ID Radio Programs Press <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? select “SIRIUS”. C A T E G O R Y S E A R C H Simply The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment <STATUS>...
• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR <ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (iPod) connector. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) • Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency...
When viewing a still picture, perform the same operation as with ASD- NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Other Operations <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE SELECT> • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit and the remote control until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed. BUTTON unit •...
ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby level, surround mode, MultEQ settings, Dynamic Volume, DV mode was set. setting and front speaker can be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side Presetting for the DVD/VDP , VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by [ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] setting the preset memory.
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / VDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2 NETWORK...
6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/ VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By The sub remote control unit (RC-1108) included with the AVR-1709 default, nothing is set. can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit.
5.1ch Stereo The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1709 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
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ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : 7.1-channel playback Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel playback Main zone (switching with other modes not possible) FL SW Main zone FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7 .1ch 7 .1ch...
Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Connectors for audio output Audio signals ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) ZONE2 Monitor Pre-main amplifier AVR-1709 DVD player ZONE2 Input audio output Remote control unit : Multi-zone audio cable...
ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “AUDIO” and BUTTON unit “ZONE2” (main remote control unit). Turning the Power On and Off [MUTING] <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...
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“Dolby” , “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS NEO:6™ Surround Dolby Laboratories. The AVR-1709 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1- lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the channel surround playback with 2-channel sources.
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ENGLISH Audyssey HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Back D. Comp Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume MultEQ DV Setting RESTORER (NOTE6) (NOTE6)
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL Note LINEAR PCM DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL Note LINER PCM DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY (Multi ch) DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (With no Flag)
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ENGLISH Relationship between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Monitor output Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S (480i/576i ~ 720p) COMPONENT S (480i/576i ~ 720p) COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO...
• Please re-install AVR-1709 in a – In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
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• DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. – with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1709’s “Input Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to other than mode. “DTS” .
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10 ~ 17 iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source appears. AVR-1709 and monitor are faulty. played. control dock for iPod is not assigned at control dock for • The monitor’s input setting is •...
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