Denon AVR-1506 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1506

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D’EMPLOI

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN

WIRE GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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2 System setup / Configuration système

*Front Large

*Center Small

*Surr. Small

*S.Back Small

*S.Back 2sp>

*Subwoofer Yes

Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode

Crossover Frequency

*Subwoofer Yes

Delay Time

*Front L 12ft

*Front R 12ft

*Center 12ft

*Surr.L 10ft

*Surr.R 10ft

*S.Back L 10ft

*S.Back R 10ft

*SW 12ft

Digital In Assignment

*SW Mode Norm

*Cr.Over 80Hz

Test Tone

*TEST TONE Yes<

*COAX1 CD

*COAX2 AUX

*OPT DVD

Auto Surround Mode

*Auto Surr. ON

Ext. In Subwoofer Level

Power Amp Assignment

*Ext.In SW+15dB

*P.Amp S.Back

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Contents

Getting Started

Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································2 Cautions on installation ·························································2 Cautions on handling······························································2 Preparing the remote control unit ········································2 Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Part names and functions

Front panel··············································································3 Remote control unit································································4

Speaker system layout···························································4 Speaker connections ······························································5 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························6 Connecting the power supply cord·······································6 Turning on the power ·····························································7 Playing a DVD with surround sound ····································7

Cable indications·····································································8 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ··················································9 Connecting a video camera or video game··························9 Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals············9 Connecting a CD player··························································9 Connecting a VCR ·································································10 Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder······10 Connecting the antenna terminals ·······························10, 11 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit··················11 ZONE2 speaker out connections··········································11

System Setup

Front display··········································································12 Setting the Speaker Configuration ·······························12, 13 Setting the Delay Time···················································13, 14 Setting the Subwoofer Mode and Crossover Frequency ····························································14 Setting the Test Tone ···························································15 Setting the Digital In Assignment·······································16 Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·······································16 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level···································16 Setting the Power Amp Assignment··································16 System setup items and default values ·····························17

Troubleshooting ····································································37

Additional information···················································38~43

Specifications ········································································44

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1506 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 we recommend with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

List of preset codes ····································

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Getting Started

Easy Operation

Connecting Other Sources

Advanced Operation Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ·································31 Preset memory·····································································32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory·······························································32~34 Punch through ······································································34

Multi zone music entertainment system ···························35

Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback·····················································35, 36

Other functions

Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored) ················36 Last function memory ··························································36 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································36

Playback

Playing the input source ·······················································18 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ··········18 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················18 Listening over headphones ··················································19 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) ···········································19 Selecting the front speakers ················································19 Checking the currently playing program source···················19 Input mode ·····································································19, 20

Surround

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes ···················································20

Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode ·························21, 22

DTS NEO:6 mode···························································23, 24 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround ·································24 Night mode···········································································25

Basic Operation

DENON original surround modes

Surround modes and their features······································26 DSP surround simulation················································27, 28 Tone control setting

• Adjusting the sound quality ·············································28

• Tone defeat mode ···························································28

Channel Level ·······································································29

Listening to the radio

Auto preset memory ····························································29 Auto tuning ···········································································30 Manual tuning·······································································30 Preset stations······································································30 Recalling preset stations ······················································30

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Accessories

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

q Operating instructions ............................1

w Warranty .................................................1

e Service station list ..................................1

r Remote control unit (RC-1000) ...............1

ty u

t R6P/AA batteries ....................................2

y AM loop antenna ....................................1

u FM indoor antenna .................................1

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.

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power switch 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.

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

• V. AUX terminals

The AVR-1506’s front panel is equipped with V. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to use them.

Cautions on installation

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far away as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Run the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power supply cord and input/output connection cables.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohm feeder wires. We recommend

using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohm coaxial cables.

Wall

Note

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.

A clicking noise may be produced if the input source is switched when nothing is connected to the input terminals. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control knob or connect components to the input terminals.

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

Preparing the remote control unit

The included remote control unit (RC-1000) can be used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.

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

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Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 23 feet

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown in the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor.

NOTE:

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

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Part names and functions

Front panel

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

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@5@7 @4 @3 @0 !8@2

!9@6

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!1 !3

Power ON/STANDBY switch················(7)

Power indicator······································(7)

Power switch ···································(7, 36)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(19)

ANALOG button···································(20)

SPEAKER A/B buttons ··················(19, 36)

ZONE2 button ······································(35)

Preset station select buttons ·······(29, 30)

STANDARD/NIGHT button···········(21~25)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ···················(26)

DIRECT/STEREO button······················(20)

V. AUX INPUT terminals ·······················(9)

SURROUND MODE button ·················(18)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ···················································(21)

SELECT knob····························(18, 21, 28)

TONE DEFEAT button··························(28)

TONE CONTROL button······················(28)

MASTER VOLUME control knob ········(18)

TUNING • (up)/ª (down) buttons ·····(29)

STATUS button ······························(19, 25)

DIMMER button ···································(19)

VIDEO SELECT button·························(19)

OUTPUT indicator································(24)

Master volume indicator·····················(18)

Display

INPUT mode indicator·························(20)

SIGNAL indicator ·································(20)

BAND button ········································(29)

EXT. IN button ······································(18)

Remote control sensor··························(3)

INPUT MODE button ···························(19)

INPUT SELECTOR knob·······················(18)

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear

cover.

w Set two R6P/AA batteries in 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 included 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.

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

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible.

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Remote control unit

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

SURROUND MODE buttons·················(18, 27)

Indicator ···············(32, 34)

Input source selector buttons·················(18, 32)

System buttons

······························(31~34)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button···················(12, 33)

Cursor buttons

······························(21, 33)

STATUS/DISPLAY button ············(19, 25, 33)

TEST TONE button

····································(15)

VIDEO SELECT button

····································(19)

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

Power buttons

································(7, 33)

Tuner system/System buttons·················(29, 34)

MUTING button

····································(18)

Master volume control buttons·················(18, 35)

Mode selector switches

································(7, 31)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

·····················

(22, 29)

SURROUND PARAMETER/System button···················(21, 33)

SPEAKER button

································(7, 19)

SURROUND BACK/ RETURN button···(24, 33)

Input mode selector buttons ················(18~20)

DIMMER button

····································(19)

ZONE2 buttons····(34, 35)

MAIN buttons

································(4, 34)

• The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the

CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro

Logic II(x) mode.

• The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.

• The main zone output can be turned on and off with the MAIN button.

MEMO

Easy Operation

Speaker system layout

2 Basic system layout

The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems

Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

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Speaker connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (<with <, >with >). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the stereo image being impaired.

• 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.

2 Speaker impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are used separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time, since speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms in this case must be used.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as center and surround and surround back speakers.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the 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.

Note on speaker impedance

The protector circuit may be activated if the unit is operated for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of less than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the unit’s power, wait for the unit to cool down, improve the ventilation around the unit, then turn the power back on.

NOTE: 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.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Banana plug

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(L) (R) (L) (R)

2 Connections

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

Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

Front speaker

systems (B)

Precautions when connecting speakers:

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not cause this effect.

NOTE:

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

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

Surround back

speaker systems

To achieve Dolby Digital playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz.

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Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV

• 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 16).

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

• 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.

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

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y P

OPTICAL

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

• For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV 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.

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or output terminals may be labeled differently on some TVs,

monitors or video components (Y, P

B, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner’s manuals

for the other components for further information.

Connecting the power supply cord

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC outlet (Wall)

NOTE:

• Only use the AC OUTLETS for connecting audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs

or other electrical appliances.

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.)) The power to this 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 (1 A.).

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Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit.

• Turn on the power.

Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on.

Press the POWER switch.

£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit.

¢ ON:

The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.

Turn on your subwoofer.

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Turning on the power

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” (only when operating with the remote control unit).

MODE 1

INPUT SELECTOR

ON/SOURCE

SURROUND MODE

SPEAKER

VOLUME

ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE

POWER SELECT

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

SPEAKER A

Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played.

Example: DVD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Adjust the volume.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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

Start playback on the selected component.

Select the play (surround) mode.

Example: STANDARD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

SELECT

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector.

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Cable indications

Signal direction

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

Video cableAudio 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).

• Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in hum or other noise.

Analog terminal (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohm pin-plug cable)

Digital terminal (Optical)

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

Speaker terminal

Speaker cable

Video terminal

Video cable (75 Ω/ohm video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

S-Video cable

(Yellow)

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

Component video cable

(Y)

B/CB

)

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

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Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

• To 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 ( page 16).

• 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.

Connecting a video camera or video game

Video camera /

Video game

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD player /

External decoder

FRONT

5.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB-

WOOFER

• These terminals are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multichannel Super Audio CD player, or another future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player.

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 18).

• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multichannel output to the AVR-1506’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.

Connecting a CD player

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose either coaxial or optical connection. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 16).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

L R

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Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Tape deck /

CD recorder /

MD recorder

• If humming noise is generated, move the tape deck further away from the source of such noise.

Connecting a VCR

Video deck

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• 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.

• 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.

NOTE:

• When recording to a VCR recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the

playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1506 VCR OUTPUT terminal.

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

VCR IN → Video cable : VCR OUT →Video cable

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.

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.

Direction of broadcasting station

75 Ω/ohm COAXIAL cable

FM antenna

FM indoor antenna (Supplied)

AM loop

antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor antenna

Ground

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly to the unit.

Connecting the antenna terminals

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2 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. Antenna placed on

a stable surface.

b. Hanging the

antenna on a wall.

Mount

Use the installation hole to secure the antenna to a wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36).

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

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.

Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit

NOTE:

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

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

RC-616 INFRARED

RETRANSMITTER

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

Extension terminals for future use.

• When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 35).

• 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.

ZONE2 speaker out connections

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Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc.

Surround speaker

systems

Subwoofer

Front speaker

systems (B)

Front speaker

systems (A)

Center

speaker

ZONE2 speaker

systems

NOTE:

• The settings must be changed to use this speaker for ZONE2 ( page 16).

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Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 17).

• You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit.

• The AVR-1506 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some

representative front display examples are shown below.

CURSOR

MODE 1

SETUP

ENTER

Front display

System Setup

No.

*TEST TONE Yes<

Press the CURSORFFbutton to execute.

Currently selected line

*COAX1 CD

Current settingCurrently selected line

Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”.

Press the SETUP button to enter the setting.

Press the ENTER orCURSORHHbutton to confirm the new settings.

*System Setup

Press the ENTER or CURSORHHbutton to select the setting, then press the CURSORFFor

button to select the parameter.

*Front Large

Large Small

*Center Small

Large Small None

Press the SETUP button to finish system set up.

[ Display ]

Setting the Speaker Configuration

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select your front speaker type, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the centerspeaker

setting.

*Front Large

Large Small

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select your center speaker type, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

speaker setting.

*Center Small

Large Small None

When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the center speaker.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select your surround speaker type, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

back speaker setting.

*Surr. Small

Large Small None

When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers.

The composition of the signals output to each channel and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

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Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select your surround back speaker type, then press the

ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch to the

number of surround back speaker setting.

*S.Back Small

Large Small None

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel, then press the ENTER orCURSOR

button to switch to the subwoofer setting.

*S.Back 2sp>

2sp> <1sp

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select your subwoofer setting, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to enter the settings and

switch to the Delay Time setting.

*Subwoofer Yes

Yes No

When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround back speakers.

2 Parameters

Large:

Select this when using speakers that have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode.

Yes / No:

Select “Yes ” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer is not installed.

Small:

Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient ability to reproduce bass sound below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the crossover frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer.

None:

Select this when no speakers are installed.

2sp / 1sp:

Set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers.

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency) signals. If you are unsure, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

Setting the Delay Time

Input the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time for the surround playback.

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers.

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

Listening position

SL SR

SBL SBR

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the front Lspeaker to the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch to the front R speaker setting.

*Front L 12ft

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the front R speakerto the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch to the center speaker setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch to the surround L speakers setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the surround L speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround R

speaker setting.

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Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the surround R speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

back L speaker setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the surround back L speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

back R speaker setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the surround back R speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to switch to the subwoofer

setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the distance from the subwoofer to the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to enter the setting and switch to the Subwoofer Mode setting.

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

• The difference in distance for the various speaker settings must not be greater than 20 ft.

Setting the Subwoofer Mode and Crossover Frequency

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the subwoofer mode, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to enter the setting and

switch to the crossover frequency setting.

*SW Mode Norm

Norm +Main

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the crossover frequency, then press the ENTER or

CURSOR

button to enter the setting and

switch to the Test Tone setting.

*Cr.Over 80Hz

60Hz 80Hz

200Hz 180Hz 150Hz

100Hz

120Hz 135Hz

Set the subwoofer mode and crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used.

2 Assignment of low frequency signal range

The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels.

2 Crossover Frequency

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” at the “Speaker Configuration” setting, set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead.

(• When “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, the bass sound is output

from the speakers set as “Large”.)

NOTE:

• For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

2 Subwoofer Mode

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “Large” is set for the front speakers and “Ye s” is set for the subwoofer in

“Setting the Speaker Configuration” ( page 12, 13).

• When the “LFE+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low

frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” is produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expands more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• Selection of the “LFE” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with “Large” from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that is played from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channels specified as “Small” in the setup menu.

• Select the play mode that offers the fullest bass.

• When the subwoofer is set to “Yes ”, bass sound is output from

the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS.

• In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to “Ye s”, the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel. For details, refer to “Surround modes and parameters” ( page 43).

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Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the center channel level, then press the CURSOR

button to switch to the front R channel level (manual mode).

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the front R channel level, then press the CURSOR

button to switch to the surround R channel level (manual mode).

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the surround R channel level, then press the

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

back R channel level (manual mode).

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the surround back R channel level, then press the

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround

back L channel level (manual mode).

Setting the Test Tone

• Press the CURSOR

button to switch the test

tone mode.

• Press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to

switch to the digital input (COAXIAL) setting.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the test tone mode, then press the CURSOR

button to start test tone.

T.TONE Auto >

Auto Manual

• Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal.

• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit.

Auto:

Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers.

Manual:

Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the front Lchannel level, then press the CURSOR

button to switch to the center channel level (manual mode).

AUTO-FL

FL VOL 0dB

-12dB 0dB +12dB

*TEST TONE Yes<

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the surround back L channel level, then press the

CURSOR

button to switch to the surround L

channel level (manual mode).

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the surround L channel level, then press the

CURSOR

button to switch to the subwoofer

channel level (manual mode).

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the subwoofer channel level, then press the ENTER button to finish the test tone.

Press the ENTER orCURSORHHbutton to switch the Digital In Assignment (COAXIAL) setting.

• When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control.

• When you adjust the channel levels while in the system setup channel level mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a master channel level adjustment mode.

• After you have completed the system setup channel level adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode ( page 29).

2 Adjusting the test tone

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup or from the remote control unit, as described below.

• Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.

Press the TEST TONE button.

• Test tones are output from the different speakers.

Press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers.

After completing the adjustment, press the

TEST TONE button again.

Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) modes.

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This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-1506 for the different input sources.

Setting the Digital In Assignment

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 input terminal, then press the ENTER orCURSOR

button to switch the COAXIAL2 input setting.

*COAX1 CD

CD AUX DVD TV VCR CDR OFF

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 2 input terminal, then press the ENTER orCURSOR

button to switch the OPTICAL input setting.

*COAX2 AUX

CD AUX DVD TV VCR CDR OFF

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to assign the input function connected to the OPTICALinput terminal, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch the Auto Surround Mode setting.

*OPT DVD

CD AUX DVD TV VCR CDR OFF

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

•“TUNER” and “V. AUX” cannot be selected.

The surround mode used last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another multi-

channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema)

e Multi-channel signals in the Dolby Digital, DTS or another multi-

channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) Default settings are indicated in ( ).

Setting the Auto Surround Mode

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the Auto Surround mode, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch the Ext. In Subwoofer Level

setting.

*Auto Surr. ON

ON OFF

Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the EXT. IN terminal.

Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select the ext. in subwoofer channel level playback, then press the

ENTER or CURSOR

button to switch the Power

Amp Assignment setting.

*Ext.In SW+15dB

+0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2.

Setting the Power Amp Assignment

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select “S. Back” or “ZONE2”, then press the ENTER or CURSOR

button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning.

*P.Amp S.Back

S.Back ZONE2

MAIN ZONE Surround back 7.1ch system ZONE2 5.1ch system

Power Amp

Assign.

ZONE2

–

2ch system

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PageDefault settingsSystem Setup

System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

Speaker Configuration

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp. Subwoofer

Small SmallYes

Surround Back

Sp.

Small / 2sp

Subwoofer Mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

Subwoofer mode = Normal

12, 13

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.

Front L & R

Center

Surround

L & R

Subwoofer

12 ft 12 ft 10 ft12 ft

Surround Back

L & R

10 ft

13, 14

Digital In Assignment

This assigns the digital input terminals for the different input sources.

Input

source

Digital

Inputs

CD AUX DVD / VDP

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL

Crossover Frequency

Sets the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

80 Hz

5 Test Tone

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects.

Front L & R

Center

Surround

L & R

Subwoofer

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB0 dB

Surround Back

L & R

0 dB

Power Amp Assignment

Sets this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for ZONE2 use.

Surround Back

169

Auto Surround Mode

Auto surround mode function setting.

Auto Surround Mode = ON

Ext. In SW Level

Sets the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level.

Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB

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Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the play (surround) mode.

Example: STEREO

Adjust the volume.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –70 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described ( page 29), if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

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

Basic Operation

Playback

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

SELECT

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button and then operate the selector.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals

Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input.

NOTE:

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play mode (DIRECT, VIRTUAL SURROUND, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be selected.

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the EXT. IN terminals cannot be reproduced. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input terminals.

• Cancelling the external input mode: Press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode ( page 19, 20).

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

• If the subwoofer output level is too high, set the “SW ATT.” surround parameter to “ON”.

The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals are played without passing through the surround circuitry.

SELECT

SURROUND MODE

EXT. IN

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VOLUME

EXT. IN

MUTING

SURROUND MODE

ANALOG

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

Start playback on the selected component.

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

Press the MUTING button.

Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.

• Canceling the MUTING mode:

q Press the MUTING button again. w Press the VOLUME button on the remote control unit, or

adjust the volume up or down via the front panel MASTER VOLUME knob.

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Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.

Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT)

Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source.

IN=V SOURCE

• Canceling simulcast playback:

q Select “SOURCE” by pressing the VIDEO SELECT button. w Switch the program source to the component connected to

the video input terminals.

Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the corresponding speaker pair on.

The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit.

Selecting the front speakers

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

• The speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones are connected.

NOTE:

• To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

Listening over headphones

Checking the currently playing program source

2 Front panel display

Press the STATUS button.

Descriptions of the unit’s operations are also displayed on the front panel display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the unit’s operating status while playing a source.

2 Using the dimmer function

Press the DIMMER button.

The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off).

AUTO (auto mode):

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input terminals for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-1506’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input terminals are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically with the DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input terminals are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode):

Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input.

PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode):

Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals.

AUTO PCM DTS

Press the INPUT MODE button.

The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed:

Input mode

The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals.

2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes

PHONES

VIDEO SELECT

DIRECT/STEREO

MASTER VOLUME

STATUSDIMMER

SPEAKER

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

SPEAKER

DIMMER

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

VIDEO SELECT

STATUS

DIRECT

STEREO

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2 Input mode display

• In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

Depending on the input signal.

2 Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

The “DIGITAL” indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator does not light, check whether the Digital In Assignment setup ( page 16) and connections are correct and whether the component’s power is turned on.

NOTE:

• The “DIGITAL” indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard.

Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.

2 Selecting the analog mode

ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode):

The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded and played.

NOTE:

• Input mode when playing DTS sources: Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input terminals (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “DTS”.

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes

• The AVR-1506 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.

• Select the mode to suit your tastes.

Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the DIRECT button on the remote control unit to select the DIRECT mode.

2 DIRECT mode

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good quality sound.

Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode.

2 STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images.

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode

• To play in the PLIIx mode, set “S. BackSp” at the “Speaker

Configuration” setting to “1sp” or “2sp”.

• To play in the PLIIx mode, set “Surround Back” at the “Power

Amp Assign.” setting.

Press the STANDARD button to select the Dolby Pro Logic

IIx mode.

• The Dolby Pro Logic II indicator lights.

Lights

Play a program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

SELECT

SURROUND PARAMETER

STANDARD

ENTER

STANDARD

SURROUND PARAMETER

CURSOR

CURSOR G

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the various parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

• When the Cinema mode:

MODE CINEMA

CINEMA EQ

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode.

MODE MUSIC

TONE DEFEAT

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

SURROUND BACK

DEFAULT CENTER WIDTH

• When the Music mode:

MODE GAME

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

• When the Game mode:

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

When the “SURROUND BACK” parameter is set to “ON”. (Set “S. Back” at system setup to “Small” or “Large”.)

(Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic

IIx Music mode)

(Pro Logic

IIx Game mode)

When the “SURROUND BACK” parameter is set to “OFF”. (Set “S. Back” at system setup to “None”.)

(Pro Logic II Cinema mode)

(Pro Logic

II Music mode)

(Pro Logic

II Game mode)

(Dolby Pro Logic mode)

MODE DOLBY PL

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode.

• When the Dolby Pro Logic mode:

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating the buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds.

• Cinema EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

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• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.

• DIMENSION setting

DIMENSION 3

036

• CENTER WIDTH setting

CENTER WIDTH 3

047

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

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Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode:

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended for stereo music and surround-encoded stereo music sources. The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source content is not of optimum quality. The Game mode is for playing games. The game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources. Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music”, “Pro Logic” or

“Game”).

• Panorama Control:

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect with side wall imaging. Select “OFF” or “ON”.

• Dimension Control:

This control gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.

• Center Width Control:

This control adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• PANORAMA setting

PANORAMA OFF

ON OFF

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DTS NEO:6 mode

Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS NEO:6 mode.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

DTS NEO:6DOLBY PLIIx

Play a program source.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the various parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

• When the Cinema mode:

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode.

MODE CINEMA

CINEMA EQ

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

MODE MUSIC

CENTER IMAGE

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

• When the Music mode:

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

• CENTER IMAGE setting

C.IMAGE 0.3

0.0 0.3 1.0

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to select the optimum mode for

the source.

MODE cinema

MODE music

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the surround parameter mode.

MODE cinema

• CINEMA EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

INPUT MODE SELECT

STANDARD

INPUT SELECTOR

SURROUND PARAMETER

STANDARD

INPUT SELECTOR

ENTER

CURSOR

INPUT MODE

SURROUND PARAMETER

CURSOR G

SURROUND BACK

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Play a program source with the or symbol.

• The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources.

• The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources.

Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF.

• The SURROUND BACK indicator lights when the SURROUND BACK button is on.

Lights

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DTS NEO:6 Mode:

• Cinema:

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with

6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels).

• Music:

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field.

CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3):

The center image parameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the various parameters.

The parameter switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

CINEMA EQ

D.COMP.

SURROUND BACK

LFE TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode.

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : MTRX ON

MTRX ON NON MTRX OFF

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround (only with digital input)

Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) ( page 16).

Example: DVD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR

orGGbutton to set the various surround

parameters.

The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

• CINEMA EQ setting:

CINEMA EQ OFF

ON OFF

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

LFE 0dB

-10dB -5dB 0dB

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• LFE setting

Press the STANDARD button to select the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode.

Press the INPUT MODE button to set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

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CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.

This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby

Digital, DTS Surround and DTS NEO:6 modes. (The same contents are set for all operating modes.)

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):

Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS). Select one of the four parameters (“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”). Set to “OFF” for normal listening.

SB CH OUT (Surround Back):

(1) Multi-channel source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

• NON MTRX:

The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels.

• MTRX ON:

The surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing.

• ES MTRX:

When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for playback.

• ES DSCRT:

When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel source is included in the DTS signals, the surround back signals included in the source are played.

• PLIIx Cinema:

Processing is performed with the Cinema mode of the PLIIx

decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

• PLIIx Music:

Processing is performed with the Music mode of the PLIIx

decoder and the surround back channel is reproduced.

(2) 2ch source

• OFF:

Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

• ON:

Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

TONE:

This enables tone control. This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than DIRECT mode.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect):

This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting, adjust the level as necessary. Program source and adjustment range:

1. Dolby Digital: –10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for correct DTS playback.

Night mode

When listening at night or at lower volumes, the night mode improves listenability.

Press and hold the NIGHT button for several seconds to enter the night mode.

• Canceling night mode: Press and hold the NIGHT button again.

• The night mode only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.

2 Dialogue normalization

The dialog normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialog normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. These contents can be verified with the STATUS button.

OFFSET - 4dB

The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the standard level.

STANDARD/NIGHT

STATUS

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VIRTUAL

5CH/7CH STEREO

DENON original surround modes

This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.

Surround modes and their features

2 Personal memory plus

This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.

The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode.

MONO MOVIE (NOTE)

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right),

so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back left channels, the front right channel signals are output to the surround and surround back right channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.

Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions.

This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism.

Use this to enjoy video game sources.

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting of the component difference of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the surround channel.

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This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS playback.

• TONE DEFEAT setting

TONE DEF. ON

ON OFF

• When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB and VIDEO GAME mode:

ROOM SIZE

EFFECT LEVEL

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

DEFAULT

• When the VIRTUAL mode:

If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode.

DELAY

DEFAULT

SURROUND BACK

TONE DEFEAT

• When the MATRIX mode:

Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the various parameters.

• ROOM SIZE setting:

ROOM SIZE MED

SMALL MED-S MED MED-L LARGE

• EFFECT LEVEL setting

EFFECT LEVEL 10

11015

• DELAY TIME setting

DELAY 30ms

30ms0ms 110ms

• D. COMP. setting

D.COMP. OFF

OFF LOW MID HIGH

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• LFE setting

• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the

regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.

Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode.

• SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting

SB : ON

ON OFF

This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.

• DEFAULT setting

DEFAULT Y/N

YES Y/N NO

Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults.

SURROUND MODE

ENTER

CURSOR F

CURSOR G

SURROUND PARAMETER

DSP surround simulation

2 To operate the surround mode and the surround

parameters from the remote control unit

Select the surround mode for the input channel.

(Remote control unit)

The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed:

MONO MOVIE

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MATRIX

VIDEO GAME

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to enter the surround parameter setting mode.

The surround parameter switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is pressed for the different surround modes.

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the various parameters.

LFE 0dB

-10dB -5dB 0dB

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