AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1508 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur
ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. 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.
FRANCAIS ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.
ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories·······················································································2 Cautions on Handling······································································3 Cautions on Installation··································································3 About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Inserting the Batteries·····································································3 Operating Range
ENGLISH Other Information·································································45 ~ 51 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Cautions on Handling About the Remote Control Unit • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. Connections • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
ENGLISH For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 W5 EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Rear Panel Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting q w q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)························· (11 ~ 13) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)··············(11) e EXT.
ENGLISH [ Front ] [ Rear ] Q0 w e y e Q2 Q3 Q0 r Q1 Information y u i o Multi-Zone ENTER button········································ (19, 37) w u Q4 Q5 Troubleshooting t i Remote Control Q1 t Playback t q q ZONE2 power buttons································ (44) w Source select buttons··························· (31, 44) e Tuner system buttons··························· (32, 33) r Test tone button (TEST)························ (21, 22) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN)···········
ENGLISH Getting Started Preparations Connections Connections Setup Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below.
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 Multi-Zone Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Front speakers A Connections Subwoofer Setup Subwoofer with built-in amplifier (L) w Front speakers B (R) q w (L) q w Center speaker Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.
ENGLISH With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. DVD player Monitor "6%*0 L R )%.* */ When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) Multi-Zone Information • HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. When connecting to a monitor, etc.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Connect the cables to be used. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Monitor 7*%&0 Connections 4 7*%&0 */ 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used. • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.
ENGLISH 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 Getting Started Connecting the Recording Components TV/CABLE Tuner 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 Connections "6%*0 065 3 $0"9*"065 7*%&0 )%.* 065 $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 065 : 1# 13 7*%&0 065 4 7*%&0 065 Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used.
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. Connect the cables to be used.
ENGLISH Getting Started Component with Multi-channel Output connectors Connect the cables to be used. DVD player / External decoder Connections "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 - 3 $&/5&3 463306/% - 3 463306/% #"$, - 3 Setup Playback L R L R L R L R L R L R XM connector • The AVR-1508 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.
ENGLISH Getting Started Antenna terminals An F-type 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 Remote Control FM indoor antenna (supplied) Multi-Zone Information Connection of AM antennas AM outdoor antenna 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever. Troubleshooting Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Multi-zone Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit Connections Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Setup Connection to the AC outlets Playback • These outlets supply power to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch.
ENGLISH Getting Started Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Operations Item number W Current setting Q 17 T.Tone Yes< Playback Press the o button to select. Remote Control n Option Setup (vpage 24, 25) • Amp Assign • Volume Control · Volume Limit · Power On Level · Mute Level • Auto Surround Mode • Remote ID Setup Setup n Input Setup (vpage 22, 23) • HDMI In Assign • Digital In Assign • iPod Assign • EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started System Setup Connections • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1508, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. Setup SYSTEM SETUP ui Operations Playback The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit. Remote Control Multi-Zone ENTER, op [Front] Information uiop ENTER Troubleshooting 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER.
ENGLISH Select center speaker use and size. Large [Selectable items] Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large [Selectable items] Small Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually.
ENGLISH Getting Started k ~ A5 Distance A6 Crossover Frequency A7 Test Tone Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Connections [Display] [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.
ENGLISH a, s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W W Input Setup Input Setup W W 1 HDMI1 DVD 3 COAX1 W W [Input terminals] [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 [Assignable input sources] Input terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 Default setting DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.
ENGLISH Getting Started Terrestrial j iPod Assign l Auto Preset Memory Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] [Display] Connections 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Display 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W W Input Setup Input Setup W 7 iPod Setup Playback CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL W VCR 9 Preset
ENGLISH s ~ f Volume Control g Auto Surround Mode Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Display] Amp Assign Volume Control Auto Surround Mode Remote ID Setup [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E Option Setup E 2 Limit E 5 AutoSurr. ON E LAST 4 Mute FULL E [Display] Make a setting for maximum volume.
ENGLISH Getting Started DTS NEO:6 h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. Surround Modes [Display] : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. Music : This mode is suited for music sources. Connections 1.Sp 2.In 3.
ENGLISH [Selectable items] JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena. : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club. z2 : This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound. VIDEO GAME : This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to stereo music sources.
ENGLISH Getting Started D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Selectable items] Parameter OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. Connections LOW : Low setting. Surround Parameter [Variable range] Setup Playback Remote Control LFE MODE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Select the mode according to the playback source.
ENGLISH SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources) Select playback mode for surround back channels. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] : No signal is played from the surround back channels. NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels. Tone Defeat OFF : The surround back channel signal is not played. Turn tone adjustments off. SUBWOOFER ATT. Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.
ENGLISH Getting Started RESTORER Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Connections OFF [Selectable items] OFF [Selectable items] : Turn night mode off. LOW : Low setting. : MID : Middle setting. Do not use RESTORER. HIGH : High setting.
ENGLISH Getting Started s Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals. Information [Items to be checked] Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed. SIGNAL a Status s Audio Input Signal fs Surround Mode Select Source Video Select Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Channel Level etc. Remote Control [Items to be checked] Offset : The input signal’s sampling frequency is displayed. : The number of channels in the input signal (front, surround, LFE) is displayed.
ENGLISH Getting Started SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT 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 EXT. IN Turning the Power On Setup Playback BAND DIMMER
ENGLISH Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press [MUTING]. Press STATUS. Listening with Headphones Switching the brightness of the display (Dimmer) Press DIMMER. Bright 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 Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired picture appears. 1 Prepare the equipment. q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player.
ENGLISH Getting Started SHIFT STATUS Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Connections Setup TUNING Playback [Front] Remote Control SHIFT [CHANNEL] [SAT TU] Multi-Zone STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 1] 1 2 3 4 5 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. Press [MEMORY].
ENGLISH ABOUT XM RADIO Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. (vpage 39 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) Use TUNING to select the station. When the station is tuned in, the name of the track and artist are displayed. Display GOOD MARGINAL WEAK NO 3 4 5 Status Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL: GOOD” is shown on the display.
ENGLISH Getting Started STATUS ui Searching Categories 1 Connections Setup Playback [Front] Remote Control [2] Multi-Zone [6], [7] [8], [9] [ENTER] Information uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2] Troubleshooting [Rear] [iPod] [MODE] uiop [ENTER] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Rock Channel c
ENGLISH 1 Press [MODE] for 2 seconds or more, to change from Remote Mode to Browse Mode. Playing repeatedly Getting Started Listening to Music in the Browse mode Press [CHANNEL –]. [Selectable items] All One OFF Shuffling playback [Selectable items] Albums Songs Connections Press [CHANNEL +]. OFF To switch between the Browse and Remote modes (iPod screen) • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback.
ENGLISH Getting Started ui Other Operations and Functions Connections Other Operations Setup Playback , op [Front] You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source. Remote Control Press until “RECOUT” appears on the display.
ENGLISH Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode 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. Set the input source, input mode, surround mode and volume to the conditions you want to store.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote Control Unit Operations Connections [Front] Setup Playback [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Remote Control [Rear] 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). b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH n Front Tape Deck DVD Player CD – iPod/ NETWORK – VIDEO TAPE / CD-R / MD – – DVD / VDP – Power off Power on – – 1 2 Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Play Stop 3, A/B Pause – Pause Pause 0, DISC SKIP + Disc skip + – – – Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Play Stop A/B switching Reverse play 6 7 Rewind Fast forward Auto search (cue) Auto search (cue) Auto search (cue) Auto search (cue) – SE
ENGLISH Getting Started n Rear Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 Connections [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) Setup CD Recorder Video disc MD Tape Deck DVD Player Recorder player Video Deck AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – – – – TUNING (+, –) / TV VOL (+, –) Tuning (+, –) Tuning (+, –) Tuning (+, –) Tuning (+, –) Tuning (+, –) MODE / MENU Switch search modes Switch search modes Switch search modes Switch search modes SETUP – – – Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO CD Sw
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. Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time. The indicator starts flashing. Input the number of the component you want to set. Remote Control [MODE SELECTOR 2] Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be registered (SAT/CABLE or TV).
ENGLISH Getting Started Setting 1 : Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Connections The AVR-1508 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • 7.1-channel playback F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Main zone FL SW Setup SL ZONE2 C FR 5.
ENGLISH VOLUME Multi-zone Operations Turning the Power On and Off Press for the zone to be operated. GOperation on the remote control unitH [Front] Selecting the Input Source [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] GOperation on the main unitH SOURCE SELECT GOperation on the remote control unitH [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 1] Adjusting the Volume Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to “ZONE2”. Press [VOLUME].
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 Surround speakers GAs seen from the sideH Surround Dolby Digital DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder. DTS NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.
ENGLISH Getting Started Neural Surround Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo.
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 RESTORER A A S (OFF) S A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A S A A A A A S (0 dB) 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 Input signals Getting Started Button DTS Surround mode Note DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With no Flag) S S S S S S S S S S S A S DOLBY DIGITAL (5.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting • Check the connections. – GRemote Control UnitH 9 ~ 17 31 31 Page 3 3 • Insert the batteries in the proper direction, following the polarity marks in the battery compartment. • Move the set to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed to strong light. 3 • Set “Remote ID” for the main unit to “1”. 25 3 3 Troubleshooting 31 Countermeasure • Replace with new batteries. • Operate within the specified range. • Remove the obstacle.
ENGLISH Getting Started GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from center speaker. Connections Setup Playback No sound is produced from surround speakers. No sound is produced from surround back speaker. Remote Control No sound is produced from subwoofer. Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting No test tones are produced when remote control unit’s TEST button is pressed. DTS sound is not output. HDMI audio signals are not output from speakers.
ENGLISH Getting Started Specifications [AM] 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 18 µV n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.3 A 0.3 W (Standby) 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 383 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 15-5/64”) 10.9 kg (24 lbs 0.5 oz) Remote Control n Remote control unit (RC-1075) Batteries: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: R6P/AA Type (two batteries) 52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”) 184 g (Approx. 6.
List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Player A D H J K M P S T Z Aiwa Denon Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith Curtis Mathes 009 014, [111]z 010 006, 011 012, 013 005 004 014 005, 015, 016, 017 003, 008 018 002, 019, 020 001, 021, 022 023 Cybernex D E P R S Denon Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sony 028, 029, 112 026 028 029, 030 026 028, 031 032 033, 034, 035, 036 Daytron DBX Dumont Dynatech Electrohome Electro
Midland Minutz Mitsubishi N Montgomery Ward Motorola MTC NAD National National Quenties NEC O P Nikko NTC Optimus Optonica Orion Panasonic Philco Philips Q R Pioneer Portland Price Club Proscan Proton Pulsar Quasar Radio Shack RCA S Realistic Saisho Samsung Sansui Sanyo SBR Schneider Scott Sears Sharp Siemens Signature Simpson Sony Soundesign Spectricon 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 125 066 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 121, 147 03
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