Basic version Advanced version AVR-1513 AV SURROUND RECEIVER Information Owner’s Manual
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE z z z z Wall zz For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • More than 12 in. (0.3 m) is recommended. • Do not place any other equipment on this unit. Advanced version • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
Basic version 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.
Features The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces highfidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves high-quality surround sound reproduction. The unit is equipped with 4 HDMI input connectors for connecting devices with HDMI connectors, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, game machine, HD digital camcorder, etc.
Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 14 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 18 Advanced version F Connections vpage 4 Basic version Basic version Information For speaker connections, see page 23, C page 2 “Connecting the speakers”.
Basic version Connections Important information Make connections before using this unit. To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of the unit and your video devices, connect the unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables. Relationship between video signals and monitor output This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and video).
Important information Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • SETUP MENU screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched. You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with other connection methods. When the volume is adjusted.
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor. Make audio connections (vpage 10 “Connecting a TV”).
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Cables used for connections Basic version Digital camcorder HDMI OUT Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Game console HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT GFront panelH GRear panelH • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable.
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Settings related to HDMI connections This unit supports the following HDMI functions: Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. nnAbout 3D function nnHDMI (vpage 33) This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 3D function and a pair of 3D glasses. Make settings for HDMI.
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connection methods for various devices vpage 11 vpage 12 vpage 12 Changing the source assigned to connectors Video cable (sold separately) This unit can change the source that is assigned to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors.
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). • To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5).
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device This section describes how to connect when your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player do not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5).
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting an antenna If a portable player is connected via the AUX PORTABLE IN jack of the unit, music from the portable player can be played. • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 16 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
POWER QUICK SELECT nn Selecting the input source (vpage 14) nn Adjusting the master volume (vpage 14) nn Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 14) nn Switching the brightness of the display (vpage 15) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 18) NOTE Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices when playing them. POWER Selecting the input source The desired input source can be selected directly.
POWER QUICK SELECT 1 2 3 4 CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND DVD Important information Blu-ray • The display brightness of this unit switches each time the button is pressed. TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH AUDIO Dark Reduced display brightness. Dark Very low display brightness. VOLUME ENTER Normal display brightness. Dim BACK SETUP NIGHT RESTORER OFF TUNE TONE MUTE AUDIO DELAY The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player.
Tuning in radio stations connections, see “Connecting an antenna” Listening to FM/AM broadcasts AUTO Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. POWER QUICK SELECT 1 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND GAME SHIFT MODE FM When listening to an FM broadcast. Blu-ray AM When listening to an AM broadcast. AUX TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL GTV ScreenH CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH AUTO Now Playing INFO AUDIO MODE:AUTO w Press TUNE + or TUNE – to select the station you want to hear.
Tuning in radio stations Block (A – G) and Channel (1 – 8) A1 – A8 B1 – B8 1 Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G). POWER POWER QUICK SELECT 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz 520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz, 90.1 / 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) Listening mode Surround Multi channel stereo playback (vpage 20) This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Surround Virtual playback (vpage 20) This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers or headphones. Stereo Stereo playback (vpage 20) • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played. • Subwoofer signals are also output.
Blu-ray GAME SHIFT AUX MODE TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL AUX Standard playback TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL INFO INFO 1 Play the selected device (vpage 15, 16). Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround 2 decoder to play back multichannel sound. AUDIO BACK VOLUME Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be selected depends on the input signal, the settings of C page 5 “Speaker Config.”.
CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL INFO Multi channel stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. CH STEREO”. Multi channel stereo playback begins. BACK NIGHT RESTORER TONE MUTE AUDIO DELAY SURROUND POWER QUICK SELECT 1 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND GAME SHIFT RC-1170 MODE CH LEVEL the selected device 1 Play (vpage 15, 16). SURROUND 0 or 2 Press SURROUND 1 to select “STEREO”.
Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit.
Procedure for speaker settings Speaker installation Basic version Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) Speaker installation • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. • The speaker impedance should be from 6 to 16 Ω. When 5.
Speaker connection Basic version Here, we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using a typical example. • For TV connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections” (vpage 6) or “Connecting a TV” (vpage 10). Connecting 5.1-channel speakers nn Connecting 5.1-channel speakers (vpage 23) nn Connecting 2.
Speaker connection Basic version Connecting 2.1-channel speakers Advanced version Information FL SW FR 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 23. • For speaker impedance, see page 23.
Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 14) POWER Convenient functions POWER Adjusting the volume of the speakers QUICK SELECT Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (vpage 18) 1 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE AUX nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers 1 TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL TUNE Press CH LEVEL.
POWER QUICK SELECT 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE elapsed. AUX sleep. This is convenient for playing sources while going to Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “SLEEP” indicator on the display lights.
Basic version How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. The menu displayed depends on the input source and usage. SETUP MENU Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup input source.
Examples of menu and front display Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. Speaker Config. ENTER Enter Front Center Surround Subwoofer Speaker Setup w e BACK Return Small Small Small Yes ENTER Enter Front :•Small– Front Center Surround Subwoofer AUDIO VOLUME ENTER BACK SETUP RESTORER TONE MUTE q The number of the current selected setting menu is NIGHT displayed. w TV screen: Displays the selected line.
Input Setup POWER 1 CBL /SAT Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Blu-ray Menu operation 2 3 4 DVD MEMORY BAND GAME SHIFT MODE Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure Input Assign (vpage 30) AUX TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL TUNE Auto Preset (vpage 31) The menu is displayed on the TV screen. • To return to the previous item, press BACK.
Input Setup Setting items Default settings are underlined. OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. This unit has certain input sources such as “CBL/SAT” assigned to audio and video connectors by default. By making the default connections, you can simply press an input source select button to play back audio or video from the connected device with ease. When making connections other than the default settings, you must change settings in this section.
Input Setup Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Start Start the auto preset process. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Setting details If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. TUNER Default settings are underlined. Setting items Setting details Input Mode Set the audio input modes for the different input sources.
POWER Option Setup QUICK SELECT Menu operation 2 3 4 DVD MEMORY BAND Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Volume AUX TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL Sets the volume setting. TUNE The menu is displayed on the TV screen. • To return to the previous item, press BACK. • Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The menu display disappears. Setting items CH LEVEL SLEEP INFO Scale Set how volume is displayed.
Option Setup Other Default settings are underlined. Makes settings for HDMI. Make various other settings. Setting items HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Setting details Setting items Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver. If “TV” is selected, only an HDMI audio signal is output from the TV. OFF : “Standby Pass” is disabled. Last : “Standby Pass” is enabled when the last input source used outputs an HDMI signal.
POWER The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround parameters” (vpage 46). QUICK SELECT Audio Adjust 1 2 3 4 Default settings are underlined. CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND DVD Blu-raythe GAMEinput SHIFT signal. MODE Adjust surround sound parameters.
Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level. OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. You can set this when the surround mode is set to Dolby PLg in the “Music” mode. Center Width Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front.
1 2 3 4 POWER CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND Adjusting the sound field effects Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE QUICK SELECT 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND AUX NIGHT MODE Blu-rayupon GAME SHIFT MODE around items indicate the settings made purchase. AUX Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE. TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL around items indicate the settings made purchase. TUNE TUNER CHANNEL TV AUDIOupon Optimized setting for late-night listening.
QUICK SELECT POWER 3 4 GAME SHIFT MODE Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the AUX The RESTORER amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditionsCHANNEL near TUNE those TV AUDIO TUNER of the original sound before compression.
Information Basic version Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS on the main unit. The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original condition. POWER GItems to be checkedH QUICK SELECT • Input source 1 2 3 4 • Surround mode CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND DVD • Input digital terminal Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE etc.
Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
Basic version Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). o q Power operation button (X)···································(C 4, C 8) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby).
Display u y t q Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. w Input signal indicators e MUTE indicator This lights when the mute mode is selected (vpage 14). w u Decoder indicators This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 26). y Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”.
Rear panel i u y t Basic version See the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Remote control unit Q3 q QUICK SELECT w e 1 2 3 4 CBL /SAT DVD MEMORY BAND Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 TUNE Q8 AUX TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL Q9 CH LEVEL SLEEP INFO (0 1)················································ (18, 19, 20) DIMMER SEARCH Q3 Remote control signal transmitter············ (44) Q4 BAND button··············································· (16) W0 W1 AUDIO y vSee overleaf u VOLUME ENTER i o Q0 Q1 NOTE The SEARCH button cannot be used.
Remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA Basic version Inserting the batteries Approx. 23 ft/7 m 30° e Put the rear cover back on.
nn Trademark information (vpage 45) nn Surround (vpage 46) nn Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 49) nn Explanation of terms (vpage 50) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Information 45 Advanced version Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
Surround Basic version This unit 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. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
Surround Tone (vpage 36) RESTORER z5 (vpage 37) STEREO S S MULTI CH IN S Surround mode (vpage 18) DIRECT (2 channel) Subwoofer (vpage 35) Panorama (vpage 35) Dimension (vpage 35) NEO:6 Music mode only Center Width (vpage 35) Center Image (vpage 35) Sz1 DIRECT (Multi-channel) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S S S S S S S DOLBY DIGITAL S DOLBY DIGITAL Plus S DOLBY TrueHD DTS SURROUND S DTS 96/24 S DTS-HD DTS Express S MULTI CH STEREO S S VIRTUAL S S 47 Information z1 Only when “SW M
Surround Basic version nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
Relationship between video signals and monitor output HDMI Output connector VIDEO Menu Video Menu A Only the menu is displayed A A S A Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S A S S A A S S S S S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S A S S A A A A S Video signal input present A No video signal input S < > The input signal between the < > marks is output.
Explanation of terms 50 H HDCP When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization. HDMI This is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. Video signal and audio signal can be connected using 1 cable.
Explanation of terms Advanced version X x.v.Color This function lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark. Information S Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal). The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”.
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 devices 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. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
GRadioH GAudioH Cause/Solution Page • Check the subwoofer connections. DTS sound is not output. • Set “Decode Mode” on the menu to “Auto” or “DTS”. 31 Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output. • Make HDMI connections. 6 Dolby PLg mode or DTS NEO:6 mode cannot be selected. • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Center” or “Surround” is set to other than “None”. If the speaker system is 2.0/2.1ch, this surround mode cannot be selected.
Resetting the microprocessor nn Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: X SOURCE SELECT 0 SOURCE SELECT 1 200 mV/47 kΩ 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) 98 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) nn Video section • Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: Frequency response: nn Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N: If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.
Index vvA vvB Bass···································································· 36 Bass Setting························································ 27 vvC vvO Option Setup······················································· 32 HDMI································································ 33 Other································································ 33 Volume····························································· 32 vvP Panorama······································
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