AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1508 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n 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. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
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.
ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories·······················································································2 Cautions on Handling······································································2 Cautions on Installation··································································3 About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Inserting the Batteries·····································································3 Operating Range
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Other Operations and Functions Other Operations···········································································38 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)················38, 39 Convenient Functions···································································39 Channel Level················································································39 Quick Select Function···································································39 Pers
ENGLISH About the Remote Control Unit Note: For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. b b Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Connections b Note In addition to the AVR-1508, the included remote control unit (RC-1076) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
ENGLISH Getting Started Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u Getting Started Rear Panel y Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information w e (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)························· (10 ~ 12) u Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)··················· (9) i FM/AM antenna terminals w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)············· (10) e EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Q1 Connections q Setup r w e Playback t Remote Control Information y Q2 q Indicator······················································· (40) w Power buttons············································· (32) e Tuner system buttons··························· (34, 37) r QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (39) t Source select buttons································· (32) y System buttons·······························
ENGLISH Connections Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Speaker Connections Speaker Installation Connections The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Setup Playback Remote Control Information Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.
ENGLISH Example: 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) Front speakers A (L) w (R) q w (L) q w Center speaker 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. (R) q w q w */ q NOTE (L) w (R) qw (L) q Surround speakers w (R) qw q Troubleshooting b L : Left R : Right • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. DVD player Monitor "6%*0 Connections "6%*0 065 3 Setup Playback L R L R $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 )%.* */ NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1508. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.
ENGLISH Connecting the Playback Components With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Monitor 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ DVD Player Connections 4 7*%&0 */ • Connect the cables to be used. • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. "6%*0 L R $0.
ENGLISH Getting Started CD Player iPod® 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.
ENGLISH Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner "6%*0 $0"9*"065 7*%&0 )%.* 065 $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 4 7*%&0 065 Video Cassette Recorder Connections "6%*0 065 3 Connect the cables to be used.
ENGLISH Getting Started CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. Connections CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck */ Setup L Playback L 3 R R Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Connect the cables to be used. Video Camera / Game Console DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder Connect the cables to be used.
ENGLISH Getting Started Antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station Connections FM antenna Setup AM loop antenna (supplied) Playback 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable Troubleshooting AM outdoor antenna Remote Control Information FM indoor antenna (supplied) Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the lever. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. a.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connections Power cord To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) Setup Connection to the AC outlet Playback Remote Control Information • This outlet supply power to external audio devices. • The power supplied from this outlet turns on and off together with the set’s power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 100 W (0.43 A) can be connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Operations Item number Connections Currently selected line Menu Map W Menu number 1 HDMI1 DVD Auto Setup (vpage 18 ~ 20) Q 17 T.Tone Yes< Playback Press the o button to select. Remote Control Information n Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurement • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store Setup Current setting b When the setup microphone is connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Auto Setup Connections MASTER VOLUME ui Setup • Audyssey MultEQ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • Audyssey MultEQ® optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated. Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q.
ENGLISH If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements again (vpage 20). Step 1 : Speaker Detection Optimize settings for speakers in use. a Auto Setup The settings found at this stage are applied automatically. GAuto setup flowH Step 1: Speaker Detection Example : 7.1-channel systems Speaker:3/4/.1 Surround and Surround back speakers After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to the next position.
ENGLISH Getting Started Step 3 : Calculation When “Calculate” is selected at “Step 2”, the measurements taken are analyzed automatically to determine how the speaker system interacts with the room. “Calculate” is displayed when you have completed measurements in 6 positions. To complete Step 2 in 5 or less positions, press i to select “Calculate”. s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc. an error message is displayed.
ENGLISH System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. SYSTEM SETUP ui [Selectable items] The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit. 4 5 To change the setting: Press ui to select the item you want to change, then press o p to change the setting. Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure.
ENGLISH Getting Started Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. Large [Selectable items] Small Connections Setup • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage 23). • When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”,“Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”. • If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front Speaker” is automatically set to “Large”.
ENGLISH A7 Test Tone Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. [Display] [Display] Q Speaker Setup Q Speaker Setup Q 17 T.Tone Q Yes< Q T.Tone 40Hz 60Hz 200Hz 250Hz : 80Hz Q 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz Test Tone On 150Hz Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is output.
ENGLISH Getting Started Input Setup d ~ h Digital In Assign Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Connections a, s d~h j k l A0 • With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
ENGLISH Option Setup Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use. Make various other settings. 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W This sets the volume set when the main zone’s power is turned on. [Selectable items] Volume Control Auto Surround Mode Room EQ Setup Direct Mode Setup Remote ID Setup Last : Use the memorized setting from the last session. ––– : Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on.
ENGLISH Getting Started f Auto Surround Mode g Room EQ Setup j Remote ID Setup Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. Select room EQ setting method. Set remote control ID. [Display] [Display] [Display] Connections 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E E Option Setup E Option Setup Option Setup E 5 E EQ E All 7 Remote ID 1 Setup 4 AutoSurr.
ENGLISH Surround Modes Standard Playback 5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound [Selectable items] from all speakers. STANDARD : n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 Input signal DOLBY DIGITAL (other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX DTS Surround Source DTS (5.1ch) / DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS-ES Matrix 6.
ENGLISH Getting Started CINEMA EQ Stereo Playback Soften the treble understanding. [Selectable items] STEREO : Connections This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Playback In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound. The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal.
ENGLISH ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources) Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. Determine size of acoustic environment. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Variable range] ~ 0.0 ~ 0.3 1.0 : Simulate acoustics of a small room. Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON”. med.
ENGLISH Getting Started 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 the bass to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] Tone Defeat Connections Turn tone adjustments off. [Selectable items] Setup ON : Playback without tone adjustment. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).
ENGLISH 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 on the remote control unit. LOW : Low setting. MID : Middle setting. LOW a Status Offset Shows information about current settings. Shows information about settings.
ENGLISH Getting Started SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE Setting the Input Mode Playback Connections Preparations Set the input mode for this source. Press INPUT MODE. The INPUT mode indicator lights (AUTO, PCM, DTS mode). AUTO Turning the Power On Setup Playback TUNING BAND [Front] Remote Control Information [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] Troubleshooting [Rear] The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on.
ENGLISH Switching the brightness of the display (Dimmer) Press [MUTING]. Press [DIMMER]. Bright OFF Listening with Headphones The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut. Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones. Press . Video Select Function Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. Press [V. SELECT] until the desired picture appears. NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
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ENGLISH PTY Search Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service. Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”. Program Type (PTY) Traffic Program (TP) Press until “RDS SEARCH” appears on the display. Press or [CHANNEL]. The search for RDS stations begins automatically.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup
ENGLISH The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the remote control unit. “System Setup” – ”Input Setup” – ”iPod Assign” (vpage 24) • 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. [MODE SELECTOR 1] 3 SELECTOR 2] Set to “AUDIO” and [MODE to “iPod/NETWORK”.
ENGLISH Getting Started ui Connections Setup Playback QUICK SELECT ENTER, op Remote Control Information [Front] Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When using an ASD-1R) 1 2 3 Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode. Watching the iPod’s screen, use [ui] to select “Photos” or “Videos”.
ENGLISH Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory. This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote Control Unit Operations Connections [Front] Setup Playback [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 3 Operate the audio component. Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TAPE/CD-R/MD). Remote Control Information b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH n Front CHANNEL – [MODE SELECTOR 2] 1 2 CD Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Play Pause 0, DISC SKIP + Disc skip + Video disc Satellite TV Video Deck Cable TV player Receiver (Monitor) iPod/ NETWORK VIDEO TAPE / CD-R / MD – – 8 9 VCR CH + / – Auto search (cue) AUDIO – – – Enter – DISPLAY – RETURN – MENU – TV Switch Channels (+) Switch Channels (–) Play – – Cursor SAT / CABLE – Power on / Standby – Pause Disc skip – Punch through Manual Search (fast-re
ENGLISH Getting Started n Rear [POWER] Connections [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Setup Playback [TUNING +/–], [TV VOL +/–], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 POWER NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING (+, –) / TV VOL (+, –) MODE / MENU CD Player CD Recorder iPod Video disc MD Tape Deck DVD Player Recorder player Video Deck AUDIO CD iPod/ NETWORK TAPE / CD-R / MD – DVD / VDP VCR SET
ENGLISH Getting Started 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. Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be registered (SAT/CABLE or TV). Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. The indicator starts flashing. Input the number of the component you want to set.
ENGLISH Getting Started Number of surround back speakers Connections Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar).
ENGLISH Front speakers Center speaker 60° Surround speaker Front speaker Surround speakers GAs seen from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.
ENGLISH Getting Started Audyssey MultEQ® Connections Setup Audyssey MultEQ® is a technology designed to provide the optimum listening environment for multiple listeners within the listening area. Test data collected from multiple listening points is analyzed comprehensively and equalization that improves the sound quality for the entire listening area is performed. Audyssey MultEQ not only corrects frequency response problems in large listening areas, it also fully automates the surround system setup.
ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Surround mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ.
ENGLISH Getting Started Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Connections Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER A A S (OFF) S (NOTE4) S A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A S A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S Setup PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH CENTER IMAGE SUBWOOFER ATT. DIRECT A A A A STEREO A A A A EXT.
ENGLISH Input signals Button DTS Surround mode Note LINEAR PCM DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DVD-AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL (5.1/5/4ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-Audio (multi ch) DVD-Audio (2ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND A A F A A A A A A A A A A DTS ES MTRX6.
ENGLISH Getting Started Symptom Power turns off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. Troubleshooting Connections Setup If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.
ENGLISH Symptom No sound is produced from center speaker. Countermeasure • Check the HDMI input setting. Cause • The connections between the AVR-1508 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor’s input setting is wrong. • The player is connected using the component input connectors, the monitor is connected using the video (yellow) or S-Video output connectors. • The connections to the HDMI connectors are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • The HDMI format of the player and monitor do not match.
ENGLISH Getting Started Specifications Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information n Audio section n Tuner section • Power amplifier Front (A, B): Rated output: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
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