Denon AVR-1507 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1507

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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¢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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6.Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

13.Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16.Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17.Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25.Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

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.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3.NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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¢NOTE ON USE

• Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

• Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Avoid high temperatures.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the apparatus.

•Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for long periods of time.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any way.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1507 AV 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 immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

Contents

Getting Started

Accessories······················································································2

Before using ····················································································2

Cautions on installation ·································································3

About the remote control unit ······················································3

Inserting the batteries····································································3

Operating range of the remote control unit ································3

Part names and functions

Front panel ·····················································································4

Display····························································································4 Rear panel ······················································································5

Remote control unit ···································································5, 6

Easy Operation

Speaker layout [Basic layout]························································6

Speaker connections ······································································7

Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································8

Before operating ·············································································9

Playing the input source ································································9

Connecting Other Sources

Cable indications ··········································································10

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ························································11

Connecting a video camera or video game ··································11

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals ·················11

Connecting a CD player ·······························································12

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder··············12

Connecting a VCR·········································································12

Connecting the antenna terminals ·············································13

Connecting the XM terminal ·······················································13

Connecting the iPod® ··································································14

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit ·························14

ZONE2 speaker out connections ·················································15

Connecting the power supply cord ············································15

System Setup

System setup items and default values·······························16, 17

Navigating through the System Setup items ···························18

About the front display································································18

Speaker Setup

Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································19

Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ············································19

Setting the Distance·····································································20 Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································20

Setting the Test Tone ···································································21

Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assignment ················································21

Setting the iPod Assignment ······················································22

Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ·········································22

Setting the Auto Preset Memory·················································22

Option Setup

Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment ····································23

Setting the Volume Control··························································23 Setting the Auto Surround Mode·················································24

Basic Operation

Playing the input source ······························································25

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························26 Listening over headphones··························································26 Switching the front speakers ······················································26

Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················26

Switching the brightness of the display·······································26

Using the surround modes

Types of surround modes and their features·························26, 27 Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) ································27

Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode

(only with digital input) ·································································28

Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode·················29 Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode ··················································30

Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode ·································30

Surround modes and parameters········································31 ~ 33

Using the DENON original surround modes

Types of surround modes and their features·······························34 Selecting the DSP surround simulation ·······································35

Setting the tone control ·······························································36

Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································36

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····································································36

Auto tuning···················································································37 Manual tuning ··············································································37

Preset memory ············································································37

Recalling preset stations ······························································37

XM Satellite Radio········································································38

Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························38

Channel selection·········································································38 Category search ···········································································38

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Advanced Operation

Night mode ···················································································39

User mode function

Storing the settings in the memory ·············································39

Calling the settings out ································································39

Combining the currently playing sound

with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················39

Personal memory plus function ··················································39

Playing the iPod® ·········································································40

Listening to music in the Browse mode······································40 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods

equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····························41

Disconnecting the iPod ································································41

Multi zone music entertainment system ···································42

Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source)···································································42

Recording the program source

(recording the source currently being monitored)····················43

About the memory functions ······················································43

Initialization of the microprocesso

Operating the remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ·······································44

Setting the preset memory function ··········································44

Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····45 ~ 47

Setting the punch through function···········································48

Additional Information···························································49, 50

Troubleshooting············································································51

Specifications ················································································52

List of preset codes ············································End of this manual

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Accessories

Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit:

q Operating instructions ..............................................................		1
w Warranty (for North America model only)		.....................................1
e Service station list ....................................................................		1
r Remote control unit (RC-1048).................................................		1
t R6P/AA batteries ......................................................................		2
y AM loop antenna ......................................................................		1
u FM indoor antenna ...................................................................		1
r	t	y

u

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

•Moving the unit.

To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit.

•Cautions on using mobile phones.

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

•Before turning the power operation button on.

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power operation button to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables.

•Store these instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty card in a safe place.

•Whenever the power operation button is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.

Please be sure to turn off the power operation button or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

•Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

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Cautions on installation

Note:

For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Note

Wall

About the remote control unit

In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote control unit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products

wComponent products other than DENON:

• Set using the preset memory function ( page 44).

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control	w Set two R6P/AA batteries in
unit’s rear cover.	the battery compartment in
	the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

•Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)

•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery compartment.

•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

•Do not use two different types of batteries.

•Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames.

•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time.

•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

•Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for long periods.

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Operating range of the remote control unit

•Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

•The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to the sensor.

30° 30°

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

NOTE:

•It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

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Part names and functions

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Front panel

	@3	!9 !7
@9	@8@7@6@5@4 @2 @1 @0 !8		!6
	t	!2
q w e r y u i o !0		!1	!3!4!5

!5Cursor buttons (D, H) ·························(18, 28)

!6MASTER VOLUME control knob··········(9, 25)

!7TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(37)

!8STATUS button ··········································(26)

!9DIMMER button ·········································(26)

@0VIDEO SELECT button ······························(39)

@1OUTPUT indicators······························(28, 42)

@2Display

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@3INPUT mode indicators·····························(25)

@4SIGNAL indicators ·····································(28)

@5BAND button··············································(37)

@6EXT. IN button············································(25)

@7Remote control sensor································(3)

@8INPUT MODE button ·································(25)

@9INPUT SELECTOR knob ····························(25)

Display

u y t					r

q		w		e

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ············································(9)

w Power indicator ···········································(9)

e Power switch ·········································(9, 43) r Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(26)

t ANALOG button ········································(25)

y SPEAKER buttons··································(9, 43) u ZONE2 button ············································(42)

i SHIFT button ··············································(37)

o USER MODE buttons ································(39)

!0PRESET buttons···································(36, 37)

!1V. AUX INPUT terminals

Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them.

!2SYSTEM SETUP button ····························(18)

!3SURR. MODE/SURR. PARA button····(28, 35)

!4SELECT/ENTER knob ··························(18, 28)

SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates in same way as the Cursor buttons (F and G)

remote control unit.

•The control functions in the same way as the Cursor F button when turned counterclockwise, as the Cursor G button when turned clockwise.

•The control functions in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob.

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 broadcast has been received.

y AUTO indicator

This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO tuning mode.

u TUNED indicator

This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received.

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Rear panel

!4!3!2!1 !0o
q	w	e r

	i						u y

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q PRE OUT terminal········································(7)

w EXT. IN terminals ·······································(11)

e DIGITAL terminals

(Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(8, 12)

r AUDIO OUT terminals···························(8, 12) t Speaker terminals ·································(7, 15) y Power supply cord·····································(15)

u AC outlets···················································(15)

i COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(8)

o VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(8)

!0DOCK CONTROL jack ································(14)

!1AUDIO IN terminals·····································(8)

!2XM terminal ···············································(13)

!3ANTENNA terminals ·································(13)

!4REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························(14)

Getting Started

Remote control unit

[ Front ]

Indicator ····················(44, 48)

Input source selector buttons ····························(25)

System buttons········(46, 47)

VIDEO SELECT/SETUP button························(39, 46)

Cursor buttons ·········(28, 46)

DISPLAY button··············(46)

DIMMER/MENU button························(26, 46)

Remote control signal transmitter ························(3)

Power buttons············(9, 46)

Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 38)

Master volume control buttons························(9, 25)

MUTING button··············(26)

NIGHT/AUDIO button························(39, 46)

CH SELECT/ENTER button························(36, 46)

STATUS/RETURN button························(26, 46)

Mode selector

switches ················(9, 42, 44)

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[ Rear ]

ZONE2 buttons···············(42)

Input source selector/

Number buttons·······(25, 47)

Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 47)

TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(21, 47)

Cursor buttons ·········(28, 47)

MAIN buttons ·················(42)

SURROUND MODE buttons······················(27, 35)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button························(18, 47)

SURROUND PARAMETER/ AUDIO button···········(28, 47)

ENTER button···········(36, 47)

INPUT MODE/RETURN button························(25, 47)

NOTE:

•If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

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Easy Operation

Speaker layout [Basic layout]

Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Surround back speaker

Front speaker
Set these at the sides of the
monitor or screen with their front		Surround speaker
surfaces as flush with the front of
the screen as possible.

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Easy Operation

Speaker connections

Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >).

NOTE:

When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cable conductors, or with the rear panel and screws.

NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cables

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

¢ Speaker impedance

Speaker	Impedance
Front A, B	6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Front A+B	12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Center
Surround	6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms
Surround back / ZONE2

Note on speaker impedance

When using speakers with an impedance below the designated value (for example 4 Ω/ohms), playing for long periods of time with the volume high could cause the temperature to rise, activating the protection circuit.

When the protection circuit is activated, the output to the speakers is cut off and the power indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the power cord, wait for the set to cool off and improve ventilation around the unit. Also check the wiring of the input cables and the speaker cables. After doing this, plug the power cord back in and turn the unit’s power back on.

If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Easy Operation

¢ Connections

•With the AVR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.

•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

	Center		Surround
Subwoofer	speaker		speakers
Connection terminal for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier.
			(L)	(R)
IN
	> <	>	< >	<

(L)	(R)	(L)	(R)
< >	> <	< >	> <

Front speakers		Front speakers
(B)		(A)

(L) (R)

>< ><

Surround back speakers

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

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Easy Operation

Connecting a DVD player and monitor

•To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, 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 ( page 21).

•Precaution when using S-terminals

This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output from the S-terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal outputs.

When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-terminals, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

	DVD player
H	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	Y
	PB
	PR
G
	S VIDEO
	OUT

Easy Operation

•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.

•The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

	Monitor TV
H	COMPONENT VIDEO IN
	Y
	PB
	PR
G
	S VIDEO
	IN
F	VIDEO
	IN

F

VIDEO

D

OUT component video input and/or output terminals may be labelled differently on some monitors or components. Check the owner’s manuals for other components for further information.

OPTICAL

OUT

A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows, video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.

a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.

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INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE

<POWER>

<ANALOG>

VOLUME

<ON/STANDBY> <SPEAKER> <EXT.IN>

[ON/SOURCE]

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

[MODE SELECTOR 1]

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

About the button names in this explanation

<> : Buttons on the main unit

[	] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

Before operating

1 Turn on your subwoofer.

Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency.

Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.

2 Turn on your monitor.

3 Press <POWER>.

¢ ON:

The power indicator lights red.

£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off.

4 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].

• The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on.

5 Press <SPEAKER> to select the front speaker (Front A, Front B or Front A+B).

6 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

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Playing the input source

1 Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play.

2 Press INPUT MODE.

AUTO PCM DTS

EXT. IN

ANALOG

Press <ANALOG> to select “ANALOG”, <EXT. IN> to select “EXT. IN”.

3 Start playback on the selected component.

For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.

4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

• The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting Other Sources

Cable indications

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

		Audio cable			Video cable
A	Analog connections (Stereo)		F	Video connections
	(White)	L	L	(Yellow)
	(Red)	R	R	Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)
		Pin-plug cable	G	S-Video connections
B
	Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)
					S-Video cable
		Pin-plug cable	H	Component video connections
C	Digital connections (Coaxial)
				(Green)			(Y)
	(Orange)			(Blue)			(PB/CB)
		Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)		(Red)			(PR/CR)
D	Digital connections (Optical)			Component video cable
					Signal direction
		Optical fiber cable		Audio signal
E
	Speaker connections			IN	OUT	OUT	IN
				Video signal
				IN	OUT	OUT	IN
		Speaker cable

NOTE:

•Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.

•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

•Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

•Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming or noise.

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Connecting Other Sources			Connecting Other Sources
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner			Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals
• To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or			• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component
optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more			with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD-Audio player, or a multi-channel Super
information about Digital Input Assignment (	page 21).		Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• Precaution when using S-terminals	• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player (	page 8).
This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have independent	• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals (		page 25).
circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output from the S-terminal
outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-terminals, keep the above point in			DVD Audio-Video /
mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.			Super Audio CD player /
• The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO			External decoder
output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.	A		7.1ch AUDIO OUT
				FRONT
	L		L	L

	TV/DBS tuner	R	R	R
H	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	B
				CENTER
	Y
	PB	A		SURROUND
		L	L
	PR			L
G		R	R	R
		A		SURROUND
	S VIDEO
	OUT	L	L	BACK
				L
F		R	R	R
	VIDEO
		B
	OUT
				SUB-
D
				WOOFER
	OPTICAL
	OUT

A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R

discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel to the AVR-1507’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating

.

Connecting a video camera or video game

	Video camera /
	Video game
A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R
F
		VIDEO
		OUT

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Connecting Other Sources

Connecting a CD player

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 21).

		CD player
A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R
C		COAXIAL
		OUT

Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder

	Tape deck /
	CD recorder /
	MD recorder
A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R
A		AUDIO IN
L	L	L
R	R	R

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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.

•Precaution when using S-terminals

This unit’s S-terminals (input and output) and video pin terminals (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-terminals are only output from the S-terminal outputs and video signals input from the pin terminals are only output from the pin terminal outputs.

When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-terminals, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

•The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.

G	Video deck
	S VIDEO
	OUT
F	VIDEO
	OUT
H	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	Y
	PB
	PR

F		VIDEO
		IN
G
		S VIDEO
		IN
A		AUDIO IN
L	L	L
R	R	R
A		AUDIO OUT
L	L	L
R	R	R

recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1507 VCR OUTPUT terminal.

VCR IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable VCR IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

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Connecting the antenna terminals

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Direction of broadcasting station
	AM loop antenna
FM antenna	(Supplied)

NOTE:

•Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

•Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

•Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

Connecting Other Sources

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna (Supplied)

Connecting the XM terminal

•AVR-1507 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

•Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel.

•Position the XM Passport System near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. For details, see “XM Satellite Radio” ( page 38).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Passport System.

XM Passport System

				AUX OUT
				MX
				AM outdoor antenna
				Ground
	¢ AM loop antenna assembly			Connection of AM antennas
			Connect to the AM	1. Push the lever.
	1	2	antenna terminals.	NOTE:
			3
				• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been
				completed.
		Remove the vinyl tie	Bend in the reverse	2. Insert the conductor.
		and take out the
		connection line.	direction.	• The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
	4			reserved.
	a. With the antenna on			• XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
	top any stable			3. Return the lever.
	surface.
		Mount

b.With the antenna attached to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

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Connecting the iPod®

When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-1507 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s).

The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal.

For instructions on assigning the iPod to a specific terminal, see “Setting the iPod Assignment” ( page 22).

For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” ( page 40, 41).

iPod

ASD-1R

A

R R

L L

AUDIO OUT

G

S-VIDEO OUT

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Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42).

Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit

When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

+

OUTPUT

+

INPUT

AUX OUT

RC-616 INFRARED

RETRANSMITTER

Extension terminals for future use.

NOTE:

•For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ operating instructions.

optional standard Dock Control for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately.

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ZONE2 speaker out connections

•When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at Power Amplifier Assignment mode, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 42).

•The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.

In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.

	Center		Surround
Subwoofer	speaker		speakers
Connection terminal for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier.
			(L)	(R)
IN
	> <	>	< >	<

(L)	(R)	(L)	(R)		(L)	(R)
< >	> <	< >	>	<	>	< > <

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the power supply cord

AC outlet (wall)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1A.)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.

No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1A.).

NOTE:

•Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

•Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other electrical appliances.

Front speakers		Front speakers		ZONE2 Front
(B)		(A)		speaker

ZONE2

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