Denon AVR-1507 manual

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I ¢ 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence [...]

II ¢ NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION / NOTE SULL ’USO / NOT AS SOBRE EL USO / AL VORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. •V ermeiden Sie hohe T emperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation [...]

III 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 re[...]

1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-1507 A V Surround Receiver . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an [...]

2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································41 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ············································42 Setting the Distance·····················?[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the A VR-1507, the attached remote control unit (RC-1049) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 44). Cautions on in[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w . w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup. t STEREO indicator This lights when an FM stereo broadca[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ··········(10, 45) Master volume control buttons ····························(18) CH SELECT/ENTER button ··················([...]

Getting Started Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power buttons ················(45) Input source selector/ Number buttons ·······(18, 45) SURROUND P ARAMETER/ AUDIO button ···········(18, 45) ENTER button ···········(21, 45) Cursor buttons ( D D , H H , F F , G G ) ········(11, 21, 45) INPUT MOD[...]

Easy Setup Procedure 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor . Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Set these at the sides of the monitor or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible. • This section c[...]

>< <> >< <> >< >< >< >< >< IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Connections •W ith the A VR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating ins[...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor . S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. Connecting a DVD player and [...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Auto Setup The A VR-1507’ s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. •T o make the sound field settings manually ( page 41 ~ 43). q Connecting a microphone Connect the attached setup microphone t[...]

Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH r Starting Auto Setup Press F F to start the Auto Setup. •S tart the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 Disconnect the setup mic to finish Auto Setup. 3 Cautions during measurements: • Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful for[...]

Measures Cause Example Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH q The speakers required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected. • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse. • Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. • For some speakers,[...]

Connecting Other Sources 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Cable indications Signal direction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). V ideo cable Audio cable NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also ref[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner •T o connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner , you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( p[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a VCR • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below , in addition to the digital audio connections. • Precaut[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 4 2 3 ¢ AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse direction. a. With the antenna on top any stable surface. b. With the antenna attached to a wall. Mount Installation hole Mount on wa[...]

Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the power supply cord AC 230 V , 50 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other electrical applia[...]

18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play . Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. 1 3 Press INPUT MODE . AUTO (All auto mode) : The type of input signal is detected and the A VR-1507’ s surround mode[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . Y ou can adjust the muting level ( page 40). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Connect the headphones to < PHONES > . • No sound is produced from the speakers automat[...]

ENGLISH 20 ENGLISH Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural DIRECT / STEREO •E ffective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality . DENON Original Surround Modes ( pag[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Play a program sour ce with the , mark. •“ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source. Operate < SURROUND BACK > to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF . The SURROUND BACK indicator lights when < SURROUND BACK &[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 22 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode Press [ST ANDARD] to select “DOLBY PL II x”. Play a program sour ce. DOLBY PL II x DTS NEO:6 Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. This mode is[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. Press SURROUND P ARAMETER . Play a program sour ce. Press F F G G to select the play mode. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The mode swi[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Mode Surround modes and parameters E E E E C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (NOTE 2) C C (NOTE 3) C C (NOTE 2) C C (OFF) C C (OFF) E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C (0 dB) E E C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0 [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C C C E E E E E E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C C C C E E E E E E E E 4 C C C[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 26 ENGLISH ENGLISH Surround Mode Button Note DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) Input signals DTS DOLBY DIGIT AL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL EX (With no Flag) DOLBY DIGIT AL (5.1ch) DOLBY DIGIT AL (3, 4, 5ch) DOLBY DIGIT AL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Aud[...]

5CH/7CH STEREO (NOTE 1) Basic Operation Basic Operation 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH VIRTUAL MA TRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE (NOTE 2) JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Using the DENON original surround modes The A VR-1507 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially . One of sev[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH • Select “DEF AUL T Y/N” and press F F to reset all the settings. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The surround parameter switches in the following order each time SURROUND PARAMETER is pressed for the different surround modes. • When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, [...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press ENTER or SURROUND P ARAMETER . Press G G to select “OFF”. Press D D H H to select “Bass” or “T reble”, then pr ess F F G G to set the level. Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB. 3 4 5 Set “T one Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjusting the tone”. Adju[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 30 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use <INPUT SELECTOR > to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Auto tuning Manual tuning Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode. • The “AUTO” indicator lights. Press TUNING . • Automatic searching begins. • If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manual tunin[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received with this unit: ¢ Program T ype (PTY) PTY identifies the[...]

Basic Operation Basic Operation 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). Use < INPUT SELECTOR > to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Press CHANNEL . • TP search begins automatically . If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the r eception bands are s[...]

33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. The dialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with the volume low . Press [NIGHT] . Night mode • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again. • When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COMP” surround parameter can not be se[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Listening to music in the Browse mode Press [ D D H H ] to select the music file, then pr ess [ENTER] or [ G G ] . Press [ F F ] to return to the music menu screen. Press [ENTER] or [ G G ] . • Playback starts. Manual search: Press and hold in [ D D H H ] during playback. • D D : Fast rev[...]

Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 35 V iewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow / video function) Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the Browse mode to the Remote mode. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the A VR-1507’ s display . W atching the iPod’s scr een, pr ess [ D[...]

Item No. Items Default settings Page ENGLISH This assigns the different input sources for the digital input terminals. 36 ENGLISH Page Default settings Items Advanced Setup – Part 1 1. Speaker Setup System setup items and default values 1 ~ 6 8 ~ 15 Speaker Configuration mode T est T one mode Front Sp. Large Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer Smal[...]

ENGLISH 37 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Current setting Navigating through the System Setup items Press SYSTEM SETUP , then press ENTER . Press F F G G to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER . Press ENTER or H H to confirm the new settings. Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next category . To cancel the sys[...]

ENGLISH 38 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Press F F G G to set. • Digital input terminal assignment not possible for “TUNER”. • It is not possible to make the Digital In Assignment settings for the function assigned at iPod Assignment mode. Setting the iPod Assignment It is possible to assign the Control Dock fo[...]

ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the EXT . IN Subwoofer Level Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the Auto Preset Memory setting. 2 Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT . IN subwoofer terminal. +15 dB, +10 dB, +5 dB, 0 dB: Sets the playback level of th[...]

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 40 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4 A u t o S u r r . O N 3 2 P . O n L A S T 3 M u t e F U L L 1 L i m i t - 1 0 d B 2 Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is[...]

ENGLISH 41 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 • If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there is no need to make this setting. • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually . Speaker Setup Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the Subwoofer Mode Setup setting. Sett[...]

ENGLISH 42 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. LFE (Normal): For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in that channel’ s corresponding source are directed to that loudspeaker only . The l[...]

ENGLISH 43 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. Press F F G G to set, then press H H . When “Auto” mode is selected: Press F F G G to adjust the volume. •T est tones are output automat[...]

ENGLISH 44 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 1 Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some componen[...]

ENGLISH 45 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory Operate the component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the[...]

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 46 ENGLISH ENGLISH RETURN DISPLA Y ENTER AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR CH – 7 6 0 , DISC SKIP + 3 , A/B 2 1 CHANNEL + CHANNEL – SHIFT ON / SOURCE OFF MODE SELECTOR 2 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner V ideo deck V ideo disc player DVD player T ape deck CD[...]

ENGLISH 47 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Default setting (Preset code) RETURN DISPLA Y MEMORY / SUBTITLE ENTER BAND / PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP MODE / MENU TUNING – / TV VOL – TUNING + / TV VOL + TV/ VCR NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) MODE SELECTOR 2 MODE SELECTOR 1 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satel[...]

Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 48 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting the punch through function Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. 1 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be r egister ed (DBS/ CABLE or TV). 2 “Punch Through” i[...]

ENGLISH 49 ENGLISH Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. [1] Using surround back speaker(s) q When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers. Subwoofer Surround back spe[...]

ENGLISH 50 ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information ¢ Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following logo marks. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborator[...]

51 ENGLISH ENGLISH 17 Page Measures Cause Symptom Page Measures Cause Symptom Tr oubleshooting 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 and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating pro[...]

52 ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 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 ?[...]

1 PRESET CODE Go Video 047, 048 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Gradiente 094 Grundig 042 Harley Davidson 094 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Hi-Q 091 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, *[108] , 109, 110, 111 JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 Jensen 013, 026 JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 Kenwood 004, 005, 006, 0[...]

2 PRESET CODE Radix 088 Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky 081 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116 SBR 042 S[...]

3 PRESET CODE Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 08[...]

4 PRESET CODE Echostar Dish 062, 066 GE 048, 055, 056 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Magnavox 060 Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Philips 060 Primestar 051 Proscan 048, 055, 056 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 Realistic 042 Sierra I 036 Sierra [...]

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