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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1508
Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1508 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
  • Page 2 EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. bereikbaar zijn. DENON EUROPE FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT: Division of D&M Germany GmbH An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten D-41334 Germany från nätet.
  • Page 3 SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 4 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Operations Surround Modes Menu Map ····················································································· 17 Standard Playback ········································································27 Examples of Front Display ··························································· 17 Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································27 Getting Started Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············27 Accessories ······················································································2 DSP Simulation Playback·····························································27 Auto Setup Cautions on Handling ·····································································2 Stereo Playback ············································································28 Preparations ············································································...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Quick Select Function ··································································39 • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Personal Memory Plus Function ··················································39 set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the...

  • Page 7: Cautions On Installation

    Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit Note: In addition to the AVR-1508, the included remote control unit (RC-1076) For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH EXT. IN button ············································· (32) SIGNAL indicators Part Names and Functions Display BAND button ··············································· (33) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Remote control sensor ································· (3) SHIFT button ··············································· (34) REC SELECT button ······························ (38, 39) PRESET CHANNEL buttons ·······················...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·················· (9) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ························ (10 ~ 12) FM/AM antenna terminals Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (10) (TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (15) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (14) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ···············(11) PRE OUT connector ······································...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (40) Power buttons············································· (40) Power buttons············································· (32) Source select buttons ································ (32) Tuner system buttons ·························· (34, 37) Tuner system buttons ·························· (33, 34) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (39) Test tone button (TEST) ·····························...

  • Page 11: Connections

    With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVR-1508. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Orange) respective connection items below.

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1508. FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER SUBWOOFER 1 only 7.1-channels...

  • Page 13: Speaker Connections

    Example: 7 .1-channels (FRONT A+B) and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers (for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to extended period of time with the volume turned Front speakers Front speakers interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

  • Page 14: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1508. Input the audio With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Monitor

    • 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-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508’s audio input connectors. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

  • Page 16: Cd Player

    Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1508. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 17: Tv/Cable Tuner

    S-Video connector outputs and video signals input from the pin connectors are only output from the pin connector outputs. • When recording via the AVR-1508, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-Video connectors, keep the above used to connect the AVR-1508’s VCR OUT connector.

  • Page 18: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    “EXT. IN” (vpage 32). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 19: Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals An 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) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM Connection of AM antennas antenna terminals.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household Power cord power outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) Connection to the AC outlet • This outlet supply power to external audio devices. •...

  • Page 21: Operations

    ENGLISH Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Operations Item number Currently selected line Menu Map Menu number 1 H D M I 1 D V D Auto Setup (vpage 18 ~ 20) Current setting b When the setup microphone is connected. n Auto Setup •...

  • Page 22: Preparations

    ENGLISH ® • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. SPEAKER> Press < to select the front speakers Front ® • Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or A, Front B or Front A+B Auto Setup more listeners are seated.

  • Page 23: Auto Setup

    ENGLISH Start NOTE • Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Press to start the MultEQ Auto Setup. When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting Speaker Setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background The Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup process automatically calculates the auto setup procedure: noise in room, these test signals will increase in volume.

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Step 5 : Store · The surround back speaker was detected, but the surrounds were The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1508 or cancelled. not detected. After checking, press ENTER to select “Store” , then press to select “Store” or “Cancel” .

  • Page 25: System Setup

    ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values System Setup In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. Make detail settings for various parameters. [Selectable items] Large Small SYSTEM SETUP Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control Speaker Setup unit.

  • Page 26: Subwoofer Mode Setup

    ENGLISH Center Speaker k ~ A5 Distance Select center speaker use and size. • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Set distance from listening position to speakers. speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities Before making the settings, measure the distance from the [Selectable items] Large Small...

  • Page 27: A6 Crossover Frequency

    ENGLISH Operating from the remote control unit A6 Crossover Frequency A7 Test Tone Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. possible in the “Auto”...

  • Page 28: Input Setup

    VCR (iPod) connector. related to playing input sources. [Display] • Even if input source is set to “iPod Assign” , if the AVR-1508 is not HDMI In Assign a, s connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used d ~ h Digital In Assign as the normal input source.

  • Page 29: Ext. In Subwoofer Level

    ENGLISH Power On Level Option Setup l EXT. IN Subwoofer Level This sets the volume set when the main zone’s power is turned on. Make various other settings. Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use. [Selectable items] a ~ d Volume Control...

  • Page 30: Auto Surround Mode

    Assign : Make settings for each surround mode separately. automatically selected. When using the AVR-1508 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1076), there is no need to make settings. : Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.),...

  • Page 31: Surround Modes

    Select the “Cinema” , “Music” , “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at The desired mode according to the program source and viewing “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 28). situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Surround Modes modes.

  • Page 32: Stereo Playback

    ENGLISH CINEMA EQ Stereo Playback Soften treble range movie soundtracks better [Selectable items] understanding. Parameter STEREO [Selectable items] This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. : CINEMA EQ is used. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. : CINEMA EQ is not used.
  • Page 33 ENGLISH CENTER IMAGE ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Determine size of acoustic environment. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. sound. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0.0 ~ 0.3 ~ 1.0 small...

  • Page 34: Tone Control

    ENGLISH Tone Control Room EQ RESTORER Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select the desired room equalization target. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of [Selectable items] the bass to obtain richer playback sound.

  • Page 35: Night Mode

    ENGLISH Night Mode s Audio Input Signal Optimized setting for late-night listening. Shows information about audio input signals. Information [Selectable items] [Items to be checked] : Turn night mode off. Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed. Information can be called out directly by pressing the STATUS button : Low setting.

  • Page 36: Playback

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT <ANALOG> MASTER VOLUME Setting the Input Mode <SOURCE> INPUT MODE <EXT.IN> Set the input mode for this source. Playback INPUT MODE Press The INPUT mode indicator lights (AUTO, PCM, DTS mode). Preparations AUTO EXT. IN ANALOG Turning the Power On Press <ANALOG>...

  • Page 37: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    ENGLISH Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Switching the brightness of the display (Dimmer) Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts [MUTING] [DIMMER] Press Press Basic Operation Bright <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Dark Either turn or press To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by select “TUNER”.

  • Page 38: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations Listening to Preset Stations (Preset Memory) <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT <RDS> <RT> SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. <PRESET CHANNEL>...

  • Page 39: Rds (Radio Data System)

    ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search PTY Search RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated allows a station to send additional information along with the the RDS service.

  • Page 40: Tp Search

    ENGLISH TP Search RT (Radio Text) <SOURCE SELECT> <RDS> Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received. programs (TP stations). <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press...

  • Page 41: Ipod ® Playback

    [STATUS] during playback. select the input source assigned in step 1-w above. • On the AVR-1508, folder and fi le names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .

  • Page 42: Viewing Still Pictures Or Videos On The Ipod

    ENGLISH Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the <SOURCE SELECT> <SPEAKER B> iPod Other Operations and <SPEAKER A> Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When Functions using an ASD-1R) [MODE]...

  • Page 43: Convenient Functions

    ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory • To cancel, press <REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby “RECOUT SOURCE” is displayed. surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in mode was set.

  • Page 44: Remote Control Unit Operations

    MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , VCR, SAT/ Presetting CABLE or TV position. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want setting the preset memory.
  • Page 45 ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Video disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tape Deck DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Recorder Recorder player Receiver (Monitor) MODE AUDIO VIDEO SELECTOR 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] iPod/ MODE TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP SAT / CABLE [SHIFT]...
  • Page 46 MEMORY / Preset memory Subtitle – SUBTITLE Switching DISPLAY – – Switching the display the display RETURN – Return – Return Default DENON DENON DENON HITACHI HITACHI setting – – – – (111) (151) (111) (108) (007) (134) (Preset code) Special –...
  • Page 47 ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/ MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 48: Surround Back Speakers

    ENGLISH Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating Placement of the surround left and right channels...
  • Page 49 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following DTS NEO:6™ Surround logo marks. The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that Dolby Surround support mark : lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the DTS NEO:6™...
  • Page 50 ENGLISH Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® is a technology designed to provide the optimum listening environment for multiple listeners within the listening HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based area. Test data collected from multiple listening points is analyzed on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in comprehensively and equalization that improves the sound quality for consumer equipment.

  • Page 51: Surround Modes And Parameters

    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 EFFECT Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE DELAY TIME Subwoofer...
  • Page 52 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 Room EQ RESTORER CENTER CENTER SUBWOOFER PANORAMA DIMENSION WIDTH...
  • Page 53 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL...

  • Page 54: Owner's Manual

    • Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check the insertion of the power turn on, or turns faulty. cord plug.
  • Page 55 • Check the connections. 10 ~ 16 produced from set to “None” . “None” . appears. AVR-1508 and monitor are faulty. surround back • Surround mode not set to a mode • Select surround playback • The monitor’s input setting is •...
  • Page 56 ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87 .5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity:...
  • Page 57 024, 049 Cybernex Daytron 003, 049 Aiwa 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 087, 092 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, Dimensia Denon 014, [111] 045, 061, 062, 085 Daewoo 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 095, 096 Toshiba Nikko Dixi...
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  • Page 60 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4642 003...

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