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A/V Receiver

AVR-1706
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 7 Channels

■ High-Quality Surround Sound Reproduction • Large Aluminum Extruded Heatsink

• High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP DENON uses large heatsink made of extruded aluminum.
• 96 kHz Processing Circuit They have been placed in a design that ensures mostly
• 3 Sets of Component Video Inputs uniform temperatures throughout the heatsink so that the
• 3 Sets of S-Video Switching output transistors for all channels can be driven under uni-
form conditions. This in turn ensures that all channels
■ Auto Setup with Microphone respond with equal performance to the demands of the
The AVR-1706 is equipped with an Auto Setup function, to audio signals.
achieve the most ideal sound field for your room. With the
microphone placed at your listening position, the powerful ■ Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
32bit floating point DSP automatically and accurately The power amp circuits of the AVR-1706 have been meticulously designed to reproduce
analyses, adjusts and sets the speaker configurations of the exceptionally high sound quality with wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz.
your system.
■ Dual Channel Surround Back Power Amp for 7.1 Surround
■ Fully Discrete, Equal Power 7 Amplifier Channels, 75 Watts Each The AVR-1706 is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including 2 for the Surround
Front 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) Back channel speaker to give you more clearly defined sound localization at the rear
Center 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) for 6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
Surround 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD) Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6.
Surround Back 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
■ Assignable surround back (L/R) amplifiers for Multi-zone playback
For optimum Dolby Digital and DTS reproduction, the AVR-1706 features high quality, Amplifiers initially reserved for Surround back (L/R) channels can be assigned to Zone
wideband audio amplification, providing 75 watts power output for each of the 7 main 2 speakers (with multi-source).
channels. A large capacity power supply includes a high current power transformer
along with discrete power output devices on all 7 amplifier channels for highest dynam- ■ Cinema Equalizer
ic range and superb reproduction clarity. The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or other formats empha-
sizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speakers being placed behind the
■ DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the
• Power Transformer for High Power Driven high-frequency range is too strong. The AVR-1706 features a Cinema Equalizer to
The chassis that supports the large transformer has correct these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer and easier to
been designed to absorb vibration, and the transformer is housed inside a highly rigid listen to. (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX and DTS surround modes)
frame to secure it more solidly to the chassis. In addition, a cushioning material has
been placed around the core of the transformer to minimize interference on the signal ■ Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation
and enable more faithful reproduction of the original sound. The AVR-1706 inherits The AVR-1706 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that automatically
these low-noise design from higher-end models not to mention the use of short ring. remembers the surround mode you last used for each program source, so that you
do not need to select the mode again for that program.
• Twin Drive Rectifier
DENON's Twin Drive Rectifier design uses two rectifying ■ Acclaimed Customization Feature
diodes in parallel to bring out the maximum potential of the As with all of DENON’s high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1706 lets you adjust delay
large transformer. Since the rectifiers recharge the large times and other parameters so that you can customize the performance of the AVR-
block capacitors at low impedance, they are able to 1706 to suit your own home theater and enhance operating ease. The adjustments
supply ample current to reproduce deep basses as well as are easy to make via a dialog format on the fluorescent display on the front panel.
sudden bursts of sound from percussion or other musical These customized features are then stored, for each source input and surround
instruments. mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required.
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AVR-1706
■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys ■ Adjustable Cross-Over Switching
The AVR-1706 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 8 cross-
■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the over frequencies: 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250Hz. This lets you more accurately
Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage. match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.
• DTS 96/24 Decoding for DVD-Video
• DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1 ■ Audio Delay Function (0 - 200 msec.)
• DTS NEO:6 Audio delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that can occur
• Dolby Digital EX when a video signal is processed, such as in a Progressive Scan DVD player or out-
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx board video processor.

■ 5 Channel/ 7 Channel Stereo Mode ■ Component video circuits which maintain flat response up to 100MHz,
DENON's popular 7 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2-channel sources ensuring sharp image quality
such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround
sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from all 7 speakers. This 7 ■ Video Up/Down conversion function
Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers' (Composite <-> S-Video, Composite -> S-Video/Component)
enjoyment with home theater ambience.
Other features
■ DENON DSP Surround Modes Add Listening Excitement ■ Night Mode for not disturbing others
Put yourself in the middle of your favorite concert hall and music environments with ■ Front Panel Inputs
DENON's DSP acoustic environment simulation modes. These DSP modes add spa- ■ Front A/B Speaker Terminals
cious surround sound enhancements to your favorite music and video sources, and ■ High-grade Speaker Terminals (All ch)
include these distinctly different sounding effects:
■ Remote In/Out Ports
1. 5 / 7 Channel Stereo 5. Video Game ■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning
2. Virtual Surround 6. Matrix • 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
3. Rock Arena 7. Mono Movie • Auto Preset Memory
4. Jazz Club

Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System Specifications

Audio Inputs Power Amplifier Section
8 Analog Inputs Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
CD, (TUNER), DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, AUX, VCR, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX(FRONT) Front 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
6 Analog EXT. Input 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER Center 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
4 Digital Input 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
OPTICAL X 2 Surround 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
COAXIAL X 2 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Audio Outputs Surround Back
1 Analog PRE OUT Terminals 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
SUBWOOFER 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
2 Analog REC OUT Terminals Preamplifier Section
VCR, CDR/TAPE Input sensitivity/Impedance CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX
Video Inputs V.AUX(FRONT) 200 mV/47 kohms
4 Composite Inputs Output level/Load impedance SUBWOOFER 1.2 V/10 kohms
DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, V.AUX(FRONT) CDR/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms
3 S-Video Inputs Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On)
DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR Signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On)
3 Component Inputs Tone control Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz
Video Outputs FM Section
2 Composite Outputs Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
VCR, MONITOR Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
2 S-Video Outputs AM Section
VCR, MONITOR Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
1 Component Output Usable sensitivity 18 µV
MONITOR General
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 4.5 A
Dimensions 17-3/32” (W) x 5-25/32” (H) x 16-9/64”(D)
434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm
Weight 11.3 kg, 24 lbs 15 oz

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic II”, “Dolby Digital EX” and the double-D device are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.

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