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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1712
Owner’s Manual
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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 1. Read these instructions. to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. Keep these instructions. interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, 3. Heed all warnings. DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE WARNINGS z • Avoid high temperatures. z z Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. z • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Wall • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in con
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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. Contents Advanced version ·······························································31 Accessories Getting started ··············································································1 Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) ·······32 Check that the
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Features Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 6-HDMI inputs and 1-output Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are The unit is equipped with 6 HDMI input connectors for connecting 7 channels (125 W x 7ch) no problems with the connection cables. devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high- • Power is supplied to some o
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Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 4 F Settings vpage 13 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 20 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 27 Connection Connection vpage 7, 8 vpage 7, 9 Playback – Playback vpage 21 Connection Connection vpage 7, 9 vpage 11 Playback Playback vpage 21 vpage 21 Connection vpage 7, 9 Connection vpage 10 Playback – Playback vpage 22 Connection vpage 7 Connection vp
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Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an Relationship between video signals and monitor output appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending GFlow of video signals for MAIN ZONEH on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. This unit Monitor (TV) Video device • Select the cables (sold separately) according to the devices be
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Important information Examples of screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is When the volume is adjusted. switched. Menu Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Information Tone Setup Wizard AudysseySettings System Setup Manual EQ Input Setup RESTORER Audio Delay [Auto] Master Volume -55.5dB SOURCE :BD MODE :STEREO Status display: The operating status appears briefly on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is changed. NOTE • If you operate the
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit. About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI1.4a 3D function and • 3D a pair of 3D glasses. • Deep Color (vpage 92) NOTE • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 63, 92) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC60
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. HDMI cable • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. • Video signals are not
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Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6). TV VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT IN To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. Y PB PR NOTE The optical connection is not required when a TV compatible with the ARC function (Audio Return Channel HDMI 1.4a standard function) is connected to this unit via an HDMI connection. For d
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc or DVD. • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6). Cables us
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Connecting a digital camcorder Connecting a control dock for iPod • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • Connect a control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 6). • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately). Cables used for connections • For instructions on the control dock for
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Connecting an antenna Connecting a CD player • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit • You can enjoy CD sound. n AM loop antenna assembly to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal Put the stand section Stand (vpage 25 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna Cables used for connections 1 through the bottom of the Square with tape in a posit
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Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2 (another room). Infrared Infrared retransmitter sensor Device equipped with a REMOTE CONTROL IN jack Output AUX Input OUT 12
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Settings ® Here, we explain “Audyssey Auto Setup”, which allows you to automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers. ® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) ® n Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and (vpage 13) listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made About setup microphone placement ® automatically. This is called “Audyssey Auto Setup”. • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone To
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) Set up the microphone Set up the subwoofer Set up the remote control unit 2 3 1 Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand If using a subwoofer capable of the following n Set up the zone mode and place it in the main listening position. adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to When placing the setup microphone, adjust the height of the J (MAIN ZONE). n When using a subwoofer with a direct mo
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 1 STEP 2 Preparation Detect & Measure (Main) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the main listening Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC Use ui to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press position. 4 6 jack of this unit. • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker ENTER. size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover frequency. Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT It also corrects distortion
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 2 (Continued) STEP 3 STEP 4 Detect & Measure (Main) Measure (2nd – 8th) Calculate • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two NOTE to eight positions) other than the main listening position. On the STEP 3 screen, use ui to select “Next → If “Caution” is displayed: 12 • Just one position can be measured but measuring multiple positions Calculate”, and then press ENTER. Go to “Error messages” (vpage 18), increases the accu
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® Set up speakers (Audyssey Auto Setup) STEP 5 STEP 6 Finish Check Store Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the item you 15 16 13 Save the measurement results. MIC jack. want to check, and then press ENTER. ® Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume . 17 Store Press “Store” to store calculation Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT result. Finish Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ XT Storing complete. Auto Setup is now fin
