Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; C A U T I O N; CAUTION; NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. T h e l i g h t n i n g f l a s h w i t h a r r o w h e a d s y m b o ...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s – A l l t h e s a f e t y a n d o p e r a t i n gi n s t r u c t i o n s s h o u l d b e r e a d b e f o r e t h e a p p l i a n c e i soperated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future refer...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; TABLE OF CONTENTS; ACCESSORIES; BEFORE USING; power cord and input/output connection cords.
4 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-5700 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround soundlistening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite musi...
Page 5 - /ohms, the amp channels feature additional low impedance; Opening and closing the door
5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • S w i t c h i n g t h e i n p u t f u n c t i o n w h e n i n p u t j a c k s a r e n o tconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switchedwhen nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens,e i t h e r t u r n d o w n t h e M A S T E R ...
Page 6 - CONNECTIONS; Connecting the audio components; DIGITAL AUDIO
6 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation ofnoise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for au...
Page 7 - Connecting video components; • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75
7 OUT OUT OUT OUT PREOUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT SURROUND SIGNALGND C D DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8CH EXT. IN AUDIO V...
Page 8 - Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks; A note on the S input jacks; MONITOR OUT; Connecting a monitor TV
8 OUT OUT OUT PREOUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT SURROUND SIGNALGND C D DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO...
Page 9 - Connecting the antenna terminals; Connection of AM antennas; included antenna adapter.
9 OUT OUT OUT PREOUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT SURROUND SIGNALGND C D DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO...
Page 10 - color difference output.; Connecting a DVD player; • C o n n e c t t h e D V D p l a y e r ’ s c o l o r d i f f e r e n c e; • C o n n e c t t h e T V ’ s c o l o r d i f f e r e n c e; connected. Remove these pin plugs when connecting a turntable.
10 Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, R-Y, B-Y) VideoJacks (DVD Player) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VID...
Page 11 - Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks; Another room
11 OUT OUT OUT OUT PREOUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT SURROUND SIGNALGND C D DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-1 VCR-2 MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8CH EXT. IN AUDIO ...
Page 12 - Speaker system connections; Speaker Impedance; Connecting the speaker cords; Connecting banana plugs; Connections
12 Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities w i l l r e s u l t i n w e a k c e n t r a l s o u n d , u n c l e a r o r i e n t a t i o n o f t h e v a r i ...
Page 14 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Front Panel
14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). DSP SIMULATION MASTER VOLUME REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY ON / STANDBY OFF INPUT SELECTOR TAPE-2 MON HOME THX CINEMA VOLUME LEVEL PHONES BASS TREBLE DIRECT INPUT MODE S...
Page 15 - Remote control unit; Surround buttons; NOTE; • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-5700.
15 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI DVD SET UP RETURN PANEL DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION...
Page 16 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; • Use the following buttons to set up the system:; SYSTEM SETUP button
16 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-5700’s on-screen display function.These settings are required to set up the ...
Page 17 - Speaker system layout; Subwoofer; Surround speaker selector function; Using A only
17 • Speaker system layout Basic system layout• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Front speaker systemsSet these at the sides of the TV or screen withtheir front surfaces as flush w...
Page 18 - Before setting up the system; Display the System Setup Menu.; Setting the type of speakers; combination of speakers actually being used.
18 Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. 1 2 Display the System Setup Menu. TITLE SYSTEM SETUP Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjust...
Page 19 - Parameters; Setting the bass output
19 4 Enter the setting.a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears. c) If “None” is set for ...
Page 20 - Playback modes; Subwoofer Only THX (recommended THX mode); Setting the delay time
20 2 3 4 Switch to the Bass Output screen. Select the bass signal playback mode. Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER ENTER Playback modes Subwoofer Only THX (recommended THX mode) The LFE and the low frequencies (80 Hz or lower) of the channels set to “Small” at the Speaker Conf...
Page 21 - Switch to the Delay Time screen.; Example: When “Feet” is selected; Select the speaker to be set.
21 2 3 Switch to the Delay Time screen. Select the desired unit, meters or feet.Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”. ENTER Example: When “Feet” is selected Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically. 4 5 6 Select the speaker to be set...
Page 22 - Setting the channel level; At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.; Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected
22 7 Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.The AVR-5700 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. ENTER NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 16). Setting the ch...
Page 23 - Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB
23 6 Select “Test Tone Start”. 7 8 Select “Yes”. a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.T h e t e s t t o n e s a r e e m i t t e d f r o m t h e d i f f e r e n t s p e a k e r s i n t h efollowing order, at 4-second intervals the first t...
Page 24 - Subwoofer peak limit level setting; • This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system.
24 Subwoofer peak limit level setting • This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system. • This feature operates with or ...
Page 25 - Setting the digital inputs; At the System Setup Menu select “Digital Inputs”.; the OPTICAL 5 IN jack.
25 CAUTION! • The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output.• The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for examp...
Page 26 - Auto tuner presets; using the manual “Preset memory” operation.
26 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. 1 2 3 4 At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”. Switch to the On Screen Display screen. Select “ON” or “OFF”. Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappea...
Page 27 - After completing system setup; At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.; Signals input to the AVR-5700; On-screen display signals; VIDEO MONITOR OUT-1 video; not connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT-1 video signal output jack.
27 2 3 Press the ENTER button.The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears. Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins.“Completed” appears once searching is completed.The display automatically switches to screen. ENTER After completing system setup 1 At the ...
Page 28 - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Inserting the batteries; Notes on Batteries; Using the remote control unit
28 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-853) can be used to operate not only the AVR-5700 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers,...
Page 29 - Operating DENON audio components; When set to LOCK, only the buttons for the basic functions; Tuner system buttons
29 Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”. Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to beoperated. (The tuner can be operated when the switch is atany position but “LOCK”.) 2 When s...
Page 30 - Preset memory; Operation is not; Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.; “DVD”; manufacturer of the component as shown on Table 1.
DENON A 30 Preset memory • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models, however. In this case use the learning function (see page 33) to store the remote control signals. • For instructio...
Page 31 - unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.
31 “VCR” “TV” A 1 (DVD) 2 (VDP) 3 (TUNER) 4 (TV/DBS) 5 (V. AUX) 6 (PHONO) 7 (VCR-1) 8 (CD) 9 (MD/TAPE-1) — HITACHI A MITSUBISHI A PANASONIC A JVC (VICTOR) A SONY A PIONEER TOSHIBA A SANYO A SHARP A NEC A — HITACHI B MITSUBISHI B PANASONIC B JVC (VICTOR) B SONY B — TOSHIBA B SANYO B SHARP B NEC B — —...
Page 32 - Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.; buttons; Operating a video component stored in the preset memory
32 3 Operate the video component.• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. 2 Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. DVD HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI DVD SET UP RETURN PANEL DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY / DTS S...
Page 33 - Learning function; Set the program switch to the position to be “learned”.; To “learn” other buttons, repeat steps 2 to 6.
33 Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-5700’s remote control to “learn” the codes from the component’s original remote control. • The buttons that can be “learned” are the CD, DECK and MD sy...
Page 34 - System call function; button are transmitted in succession.
34 System call function • The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function).This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the...
Page 35 - Press the SET button.; stored the maximum number of signals.
35 (3) Storing signals (4) Clearing system call settings DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI DVD SET UP RETURN PANEL DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MUTING MASTER ...
Page 36 - simultaneously, all the stored codes are cleared.; OPERATION; Before operating; OFF
36 Clearing “learned” remote control signals and resetting the preset memory 1 2 3 Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen,etc., to set the learn mode. To clear “learned” remote control signals, set the slideswitch to the position at which the signals were “learned”.To clear the pr...
Page 37 - Playing the input source; Input mode selection function; AUTO
37 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 When the tape 2 input (TAPE-2 MON) is selected, the input indicator lights. 2 Select the input mode.• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input...
Page 39 - After starting playback; [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image
39 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in the direct or Home THXCinema mode. 1 Adjust the bass sound to the desired level using the BASSadjustment control, the treble sound using the TREBLEadjustment control. BASS • To increase the b...
Page 42 - MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
42 MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. ...
Page 43 - Before playing with the surround function; Test tone signals are not output to the EL and ER channels.
43 Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 22) or from the remote control unit, as described below. ...
Page 46 - Select the various parameters.; Surround parameters; (–10 dB to 0 dB for the DTS Surround Home THX Cinema mode); Dialogue Normalization
NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE” is reset, “S.Sp” is set to “A” and the tone is set to the default value. 46 4 Display the surround parametermenu. MENU/GUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER 5 Select the various par...
Page 47 - Home THX Cinema mode
47 Home THX Cinema mode [1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) HOME THX CINEMA 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respectiv...
Page 48 - 1 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION; Surround modes and their features; Personal Memory Plus
48 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-5700 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of eight preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be...
Page 49 - DSP surround simulation
49 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. DSP SIMULATION DIRECT STEREO DOLBY / DTS SURROUND WIDE SCREEN 5CH STEREO SURROUND MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order eachtime the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: 2 “WI...
Page 50 - Tone control setting; Switch to the Tone Control screen.; To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again.
50 Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 D i s p l a y t h e s u r r o u n d p a r a m e t e rscreen on the monitor. 2 The screen for the selectedsurround mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected inthe Direct or Home THX Cinemamode. MENU/GUIDE...
Page 52 - 2 LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Auto tuning; Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode.; Manual tuning; Set the input function to “TUNER”.
52 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select thedesired band (AM or FM). BAND 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. MODE “Auto” appears on the display. 4 Press the TUNING UP or DO...
Page 53 - Press the MEMORY button.; Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to D).; Checking the preset stations
53 Preset memory 3 4 2 Press the MEMORY button. MEMORY 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to D). SHIFT 4 Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desiredpreset channel (1 to 8). DOWN UP 5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in thepreset memory. To ...
Page 54 - Recalling preset stations; 3 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY; power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.; 4 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR; Switch off the unit using the main unit’s power switch.
1,2 2 54 Recalling preset stations 1 Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select thepreset memory block. 2 W a t c h i n g t h e d i s p l a y , p r e s s t h e P R E S E T U P o r D O W Nbutton to select the desired preset channel. 1 2 13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY • This unit is equipped with...
Page 55 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING; When playing records
55 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ?3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check ...
Page 56 - 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Types of multi-channel signals; Optimum surround sound for different sources; Movie theater sound field; Other types of audio
56 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), ...
Page 57 - Speaker setting examples; (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies; subwoofer within the listening room.; (3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music; position in order assure clear positioning of the sound.
57 Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to thetype of speakers used and the main usage purpose. (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Use this setting if your main purpose...
Page 58 - Surround; Dolby Surround; Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:
58 Surround The AVR-5700 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the samesense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal f...
Page 59 - Marks indicating DTS compatibility:; DTS Digital Surround
59 (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in DolbySurround into four channels: front left, center, front right and surround (the surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surroundspeak...
Page 60 - Home THX Cinema surround mode
60 Home THX Cinema is a surround playback technology advocated by Lucasfilm of the United States, a company famous for the sound effects ofsuch movies as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. This technology was born from the desire of movie director George Lucas to create the ultimatetheater experience. THX...
Page 61 - Surround modes and parameters
61 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) FRONT L/R A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A E E o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o E E o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o E E A E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E A (0dB) A (0dB) A (0dB) E A (0dB) E A ...
Page 62 - 7 SPECIFICATIONS
62 17 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifierRated output: Stereo (2ch driven) (All properties shown are only 140 W + 140 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) for the power amplifier stage.) 170 W + 170 W (8 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Surround 140 W x 5 ch (8 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz...
Page 64 - Cable: NIPPON COLUMBIA TOKYO Telex: JAPANOLA J22591
Printed in Japan. 511 3418 005 901 14-14, AKASAKA 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-8011, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3584-8111 Cable: NIPPON COLUMBIA TOKYO Telex: JAPANOLA J22591
