Denon AVR-1508 User Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1508

Owner’s Manual

Manuel de l’Utilisateur

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

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 digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

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

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufﬁcient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées.

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur

sufﬁsante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

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

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

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

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

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• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du

cordon.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modiﬁer l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.

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Contents

Getting Started Accessories ······················································································2

Cautions on Handling ····································································· 3 Cautions on Installation ·································································3 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3

Inserting the Batteries ····································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································ 3

Part Names and Functions ·····························································4

Front Panel ····················································································· 4 Display ···························································································4 Rear Panel ······················································································5 Remote Control Unit ······································································ 6

Connections Preparations ····················································································7

Cables Used for Connections ························································7

Speaker Connections ·····································································8

Speaker Installation ········································································8 Speaker Connections ····································································· 9

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 10 Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 11 Connecting the Playback Components ······································ 11

DVD Player ··················································································· 11 CD Player ·····················································································12 iPod® ···························································································· 12 TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································· 13

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 13

Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 14

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 14

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 14 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 15 XM connector ··············································································15 Antenna terminals ······································································· 16 Multi-Zone ··················································································· 17

Connecting the Power Cord························································· 17 Once Connections are Completed ·············································· 17

Operations Menu Map ·····················································································18

Examples of Front Display ···························································18

System Setup Operations ····················································································· 19

Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 20 Speaker Setup···············································································20

a ~ h Speaker Conﬁguration ·····················································20 j Subwoofer Mode Setup ··························································20 k ~ A5 Distance ··········································································21 A6 Crossover Frequency ······························································ 21 A7 Test Tone ··········································································· 21, 22

Input Setup ···················································································22

a, s HDMI In Assign ··································································22 d ~ h Digital In Assign·······························································22 j iPod Assign ·············································································23 k EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ························································· 23 l Auto Preset Memory ······························································23 A0 Antenna Aiming ······································································23

Option Setup ················································································· 24

a Amp Assign ·············································································24 s ~ f Volume Control ································································24 g Auto Surround Mode ······························································24 h Remote ID Setup ····································································25

Surround Modes Standard Playback ········································································ 25

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································25 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············26

DSP Simulation Playback·····························································26 Stereo Playback ············································································26 Direct Playback ·············································································26

Parameter Surround Parameter ·····································································27

Tone Control ·················································································28 RESTORER ···················································································29 Night Mode ·················································································· 29

Information

a Status ······················································································30 s Audio Input Signal ··································································· 30

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Playback Preparations ··················································································31

Turning the Power On ··································································31 Selecting the Input Source ··························································· 31 Setting the Input Mode ································································31 Operations During Playback ···················································31, 32

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································32

Basic Operation ············································································ 32

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································32

Basic Operation ············································································ 32 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ································· 33 Listening to Preset Stations ·························································33

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ·································34

Basic Operation ············································································ 34 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID ··························· 34 Searching Categories ··································································· 35

iPod® Playback ············································································· 35

Basic Operation ············································································ 35 Listening to Music in the Browse mode ······································36 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ·································36

Other Operations and Functions Other Operations ··········································································37

Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ·····················37

Convenient Functions ··································································37

Channel Level ···············································································37 Quick Select Function ··································································38 Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 38 Last Function Memory ·································································38 Backup Memory ··········································································· 38 Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································38

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·················43

Multi-zone Operations ·································································44

Turning the Power On and Off······················································44 Selecting the Input Source ··························································· 44 Adjusting the Volume ···································································44 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ················································44

Other Information ································································ 45 ~ 51

Troubleshooting ····································································· 52, 53

Speciﬁcations ··············································································· 54

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

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Getting Started ........................................................................ 1

e Warranty (for North America model only) ................................1

r Service station list ...................................................................1

t Remote control (RC-1075) ....................................................... 1

y R6P/AA batteries ..................................................................... 2

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

i AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components·······································39

Presetting ······················································································39 Operating Preset components ············································39 ~ 41 Punch Through Function ······························································ 42

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

•

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using 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.

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

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

Cautions on Installation

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

b Note

About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-1508, the included remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components

• By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the

rear lid.

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “q” and “w” 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 attempt to charge dry 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.

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

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

w Load the two batteries properly

as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment.

R6P/AA

Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit

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

30°

Approx. 23 feet / 7 m

NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artiﬁcial light from an inverter type ﬂuorescent lamp or infrared light.

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Part Names and Functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Front Panel

Q7 SIGNAL indicators Q8 Display Q9 Remote control sensor ································· (3) W0 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button ···············(37, 44) W1 SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (31) W2 SOURCE button ·········································· (31) W3 INPUT MODE button ·································· (31) W4 ANALOG button ·········································· (31)

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W5 EXT. IN button ············································· (31) W6 BAND button ··············································· (32) W7 SHIFT button ···············································(33) W8 PRESET CHANNEL buttons ·······················(33) W9 TUNING buttons ·········································(32) E0 VIDEO SELECT button ·······························(32) E1 DIMMER button ·········································· (32) E2 STATUS button ···········································(32)

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q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ···········································(31)

Q1 SELECT / ENTER knob ························· (19, 26)

w Power indicator ··········································· (31) e Power switch (hON jOFF) ···············(31, 38) r Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (32)

• The SELECT / ENTER knob on the main unit operates in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on the remote control unit.

t SPEAKER buttons ·································(32, 38) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························ (44) u QUICK SELECT buttons ·····························(38) i V. AUX INPUT connectors

Remove the cap covering the connectors when

you want to use them.

• The control functions in the same way as the CURSOR o button when turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise.

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

Q2 Cursor buttons (ui) ·································(19)

o SYSTEM SETUP button ······························ (19) Q0 SURR. MODE / SURR. PARA button ·········(27)

Q3 MASTER VOLUME control knob ················ (31) Q4 Master volume indicator Q5 SURROUND BACK indicator Q6 INPUT mode indicators ······························(31)

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 ZONE2 / REC OUT source indicators

These indicators for the source selected for

ZONE2 / REC OUT lights.

y REC indicator

Lights while selecting the REC SELECT mode. (Off when the “SOURCE” is selected.)

i Tuner reception mode indicators

These light according to the reception conditions

when the input source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving

analog stereo broadcasts.

• TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned

in.

u ZONE2 indicator

This indicator lights when the ZONE2 is turned

on. (Off when the “SOURCE” is selected.)

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Rear Panel

q Digital audio connectors

(OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ························ (11 ~ 13)

w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·············(11) e EXT. IN connectors ····································· (15) r REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (17) t PRE OUT connector ······································(9)

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(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (16)

Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ···············(11)

Q1 HDMI connectors ········································ (10) Q2 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ·····················(11) Q3 XM connector (SAT TU) ······························ (15) Q4 DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (12)

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[ Front ] [ Rear ]

q Indicator ······················································(39) w Power buttons·············································(31) e Tuner system buttons ··························(33, 36) r Source select buttons ·························· (31, 44) t System buttons ···································· (36, 40) y Video select button (V. SELECT) ···············(32) u Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (19) i DIMMER button ·········································· (32) o Mode selector switches ····························· (32) Q0 Remote control signal transmitter Q1 Master volume control buttons ··········(31, 44) Q2 MUTING button ···································· (32, 44) Q3 NIGHT button ·············································· (29) Q4 STATUS button ···········································(32) Q5 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (19, 37)

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q ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (44) w Source select buttons ·························· (31, 44) e Tuner system buttons ··························(32, 33) r Test tone button (TEST) ······················· (21, 22) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN) ············(39) y Surround mode buttons ······················(25, 26) u System setup button (SYSTEM) ················ (19) i Surround parameter button (PARA) ·········· (27) o Enter button (ENT) ····································· (19) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT) ·······················(31) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (19)

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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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Preparations

Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power 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 connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Optical digital connections

Analog connections (stereo)

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

Speaker connections

(White)

(Red)

(Black)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable

Optical cable

Stereo pin-plug cable

Pin-plug cable

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

(Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR)

Speaker cables

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

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Input

Output

Input

Output

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the ampliﬁer combined with 8 speakers and a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as ﬂush with the screen surface as possible.

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The table below shows a typical speaker conﬁguration for the AVR-1508.

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels 2-channels

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Speaker Connections

Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use

Subwoofer

Subwoofer with built-in ampliﬁer

Front speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers

Front speakers

Center speaker

being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm

of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.

Turn the speaker terminal

counterclockwise to loosen it.

Insert the speaker cable’s

core wire to the hilt into the

If speakers with an impedance lower than speciﬁed (for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with the volume turned up high, the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is shut off and the power indicator ﬂashes red. If this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around it. Once this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set’s power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center.

Protection circuit

speaker terminal.

Turn the speaker terminal

clockwise to tighten it.

b L : Left R : Right

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

NOTE

By default, the AVR-1508’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 24).

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Surround speakers ZONE2 speakers

ZONE2

When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal ﬁrmly before inserting the banana plug.

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.

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With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

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NOTE

• The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1508. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.

• The AVR-1508 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.

• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certiﬁed HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certiﬁed product).

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support Deep Color, Deep Color signal transfer is not possible.

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.

• The audio and video signals input to the AVR-1508’s HDMI input connector are output unchanged from the HDMI output connector. Because of this, the sound is output from the monitor connected using the HDMI connectors, but in order to take full advantage of the AVR-1508's playback sound, turn the TV’s volume down.

• If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.

When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an

HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not be output.

• When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.

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Connections

b The AVR-1508 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This version is compatible with other versions, allowing

connection to all components equipped with an HDMI connector.

b The AVR-1508 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep Color. b The AVR-1508 can be connected to a device equipped with an HDMI output connector using an HDMI

cable.

b The AVR-1508 is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC.

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Connecting the Monitor

Connect the cables to be used.

Connections

Connecting the Playback Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Monitor

DVD Player

• Connect the cables to be used.

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

DVD player

NOTE

• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the monitor’s operating instructions.

• To play the sound by AVR-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508’s audio input connectors.

• The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

• AVR-1508’s S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video connectors are only output from the S-Video connector outputs and video signals input from the pin connectors are only output from the pin connector outputs.

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

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• When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 22).

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

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Connect the cables to be used.

CD player

Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1508. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

Connections

iPod

When using an coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 22).

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “iPod Assign” (vpage 23).

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TV/CABLE Tuner

Connect the cables to be used.

TV tuner

Connecting the Recording Components

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Connections

Video Cassette Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Video cassette recorder

• When using a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 22).

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

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• When recording via the AVR-1508, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1508’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

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

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Connections to Other Devices

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

Video Camera / Game Console

Connect the cables to be used.

Video camera /

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XM connector

Connect the cables to be used.

DVD player / External decoder

• The AVR-1508 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

• Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel.

• Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.

For details, see “Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage 34, 35). When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Mini-Tuner and Home

Dock.

XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. IN button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” (vpage 31).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

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Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed.

Antenna terminals

An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Direction of broadcasting station

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

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AM outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the antenna on top of

any stable surface.

Mount

Ground

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

b. With the antenna attached

to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

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.

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Multi-zone

Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit

Connecting the Power Cord

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

Input

Infrared retransmitter

Output

Infrared sensor

Extension jack for future use.

NOTE

• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced.

• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices’ operating instructions.

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 43, 44).

Power cord

To household

power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets supply power to external audio devices.

• The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected.

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment.

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 31)

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Operations

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Examples of Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

Item number

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Menu Map

System Setup

n Speaker Setup

(vpage 20 ~ 22)

• Speaker Conﬁ guration

• Subwoofer Mode Setup

• Distance

• Crossover Frequency

• Test Tone

Parameter

n Surround Parameter

• MODE

• CINEMA EQ

• D.COMP

• LFE

• CENTER IMAGE

• PANORAMA

• DIMENSION

• CENTER WIDTH

Information

n Status n Audio Input Signal

(vpage 19 ~ 25)

n Input Setup (vpage 22, 23)

• HDMI In Assign

• Digital In Assign

• iPod Assign

• EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

• Auto Preset Memory

• Antenna Aiming

(vpage 27 ~ 29)

• DELAY TIME

• EFFECT LEVEL

• ROOM SIZE

• SB CH OUT

• SUBWOOFER ATT.

• Subwoofer

• Default

(vpage 30)

n Option Setup

(vpage 24, 25)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• Auto Surround Mode

• Remote ID Setup

• Tone Control

· Tone Defeat

· Bass

· Treble

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

Currently selected line

Menu number

Current setting

Press the o button to select.

Currently selected line

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System Setup

• Make detail settings for various parameters.

• With the AVR-1508, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit.

Operations

The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control unit.

Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER.

“System Setup” is displayed.

Press o p to select the item you want to set, then

press ENTER.

To change the setting:

Press ui to select the item you want to change, then

[Front]

press o p to change the setting.

Press ENTER or i to conrm the new settings.

[Rear]

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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About the button names in these explanations

Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next category.

b To cancel the system setup mode, press SYSTEM SETUP again.

Example of Display of Default

1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

S p e a k e r S e t u p

7 S W M o d e N o r m

1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

S p e a k e r S e t u p

1 F r o n t L a r g e

6 S u b w o o f e r Y e s

Values

In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Speaker Setup

Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually.

a ~ h Speaker Conﬁ guration j Subwoofer Mode Setup k ~ A5 Distance A6 Crossover Frequency A7 Test Tone

a ~ h Speaker Conﬁ guration

Select speaker conﬁ guration and size. (bass reproduction capability)

[Display]

Front Speaker

Select front speaker size.

Center Speaker

Select center speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

Surround Speaker

Select surround speakers use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

Surround Back Speaker

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

(

2spkrs 1spkr

(

)

NOTE

By default, the AVR-1508’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 24).

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

: Select this when using large speakers with ample low

Large

frequency reproduction capabilities.

: Select this when using small speakers without ample low

Small

frequency reproduction capabilities.

: Select this when no speaker is connected.

None

: Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

Yes

: Select this when no subwoofer is connected.

2spkrs 1spkr

Select the number of surround back speakers.

Yes No

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• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage

21).

• When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”.

• If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front Speaker” is automatically set to “Large”.

• If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker” are automatically set to “None”.

• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

Subwoofer Mode Setup

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Display]

[Selectable items]

LFE (Normal)

LFE+Main

• This can be set when “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.

• Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass.

• Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be produced from the subwoofer.

: Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to

“Small”.

: Play low range and LFE signal of all channels.

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Setup

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Operations (vpage 19)

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k ~ A5 Distance

Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers.

[Display]

Setup

Distance measurement

Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Set the value closest to the measured distance.

[Variable range]

0ft ~ 60ft

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20 ft.

: Settable in units of 1 foot.

A6 Crossover Frequency

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal.

[Display]

[Selectable items]

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz

200Hz 250Hz

Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output. Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you are using.

• The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers that have been set to “Small” at “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 20).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or front speakers.

• Always set the crossover frequency to “80Hz”. When using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency.

A7 Test Tone

Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.

[Display]

Test Tone

Select test tone playback method.

[Selectable items]

: Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is

Auto

output.

Manual

Test Tone Start

Press the o button to select “Yes”, then press the o p button to select “Auto” or “Manual”. Then press the i button. Out put the test tone.

Auto : Press the o p button to adjust the volume. Manual : Press the u i button to select the speaker, then press the

When the adjustments are completed, press the ENTER button to ﬁnish the test tone.

: Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output.

o p button to adjust the volume.

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[Variable range]

–12dB

0dB

+12dB

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2 H D M I 2 T V

1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

I n p u t S e t u p

3 C O A X 1 D V D

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Operating from the remote control unit

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

GAdjusting using test tonesH

q Press the TEST button. Test tones are output from the various speakers. w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all

speakers.

e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button

again.

a, s HDMI In Assign

Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.

[Display]

d ~ h Digital In Assign

Select digital input connector to assign to this source.

[Display]

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• When “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Surround Back Speaker” setting (vpage 20) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back speaker display is “SB”.

• Speakers set to “None” in the speaker conﬁguration settings are not displayed.

• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 37.

Input Setup

Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources.

a, s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign j iPod Assign k EXT. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming

[Input terminals]

HDMI1 HDMI2

[Assignable input sources]

DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

Input terminals HDMI1 HDMI2

Default setting DVD/HDP TV/CBL

• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is output from the monitor.) At this time, set the input mode to “Auto”.

• The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors are not output to the monitor.

[Input terminals]

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

[Assignable input sources]

CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

Input terminals

Default setting DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

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j iPod Assign

Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source.

[Display]

l Auto Preset Memory

Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.

[Display]

Terrestrial

Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

Display Condition

Signal strength is strong Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal

[Assignable input sources]

CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX

With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

k EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use.

[Display]

[Selectable items]

0dB +5dB +10dB

Select according to the player in use.

+15dB

This is the recommended level.

Press the o button to start.

• “CH” blinks on the display and searching begins.

• “Completed” appears once searching is completed.

If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.

A0 Antenna Aiming

Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity.

[Display]

Satellite

Indicate satellite signal strength.

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1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

O p t i o n S e t u p

2 L i m i t O F F

3 P . O n L A S T

4 M u t e F U L L

Option Setup

1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

O p t i o n S e t u p

1 A m p Z O N E 2

1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p

O p t i o n S e t u p

5 A u t o S u r r . O N

Make various other settings.

a Amp Assign s ~ f Volume Control g Auto Surround Mode h Remote ID Setup

a Amp Assign

Deﬁne how the ampliﬁer for the surround back speaker channels is used.

[Display]

The places where the surround back ampliﬁer are used can be set freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback).

[Selectable items]

For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 43).

7.1ch ZONE2

s ~ f Volume Control

Set the main zone volume setting.

[Display]

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

: Do not set a maximum volume.

OFF

: Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.

–20dB

: Set the maximum volume to –10 dB.

–10dB

: Set the maximum volume to 0 dB.

0dB

Power On Level

This sets the volume set when the main zone’s power is turned on.

[Selectable items]

Last

– – –

–80dB ~ +18dB

: Use the memorized setting from the last session.

: Always use the muting on condition when power

is turned on.

: Set the volume level when the power is turned on

in units of 1 dB.

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g Auto Surround Mode

Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type.

[Display]

[Selectable items]

: Memorize settings. Most recently stored surround mode is

automatically selected.

: Do not memorize settings. Surround mode does not change

OFF

according to input signal.

The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used for playing the three types of input signals listed below.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel

format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema)

e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel

format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND)

b Default settings are indicated in ( ).

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Setup

Mute Level

This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute mode is set in the main zone.

[Selectable items]

: The sound is cut off entirely.

Full

: The sound is attenuated by 40 dB.

–40dB

: The sound is attenuated by 20 dB.

–20dB

Operations (vpage 19)

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h Remote ID Setup

Set remote control ID.

[Display]

Surround Modes

DTS NEO:6

Cinema

Music

: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for

playback.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

Setup

[Selectable items]

NOTE

When using the AVR-1508 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.

Standard Playback

This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

n When using a surround back speaker

[Selectable items]

n When not using a surround back speaker

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

or DOLBY PLg

Cinema

Music

Game

Pro Logic

DOLBY PLgx

DOLBY PLg

: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or

DOLBY PLg for playback.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

: This mode is suited for games.

: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can

be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is displayed.

DTS NEO:6 neural

neural

This is the optimum mode for playing sources

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 27).

: It is possible to play analog input signals and

PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the surround mode.

recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 34).

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Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

STANDARD

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound. The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Dolby

Digital

Source

DTS

Surround

Source

z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete

6.1”.

z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.

• For details, see page 50.

• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit.

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch) /

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS-ES Discrete

6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix

6.1 /

DTS 96/24

DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS+PLgx CINEMA DTS+PLgx MUSIC DTS+NEO:6 DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1) DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2) DTS 96/24 (z3)

DSP Simulation Playback

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 48, 49) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound ﬁeld.

[Selectable items]

5CH/7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” – “SB

CH OUT” is set to “OFF” (vpage 28).

z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE

mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to both channels.

• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes to achieve a sound ﬁeld suited to your tastes.

: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from

all speakers.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in an arena.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in a jazz club.

: This mode is for playing monaural movie

sources with surround sound.

: This mode is suited for achieving surround

sound with video games.

: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion

to stereo music sources.

: This mode is for enjoying surround effects

using only the front speakers or headphones.

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Stereo Playback

[Selectable items]

STEREO

This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

Direct Playback

[Selectable items]

DIRECT

In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound. The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal.

• For details, see page 51.

• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on

Input signal

Analog signal /

PCM (2ch) /

Dolby Digital source /

DTS source /

Other 2-channel digital signals

the main unit, press the D/ST button on the remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

DIRECT

Display

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Parameter

Surround Parameter

Adjust surround sound parameters.

Setup

The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes (vpage 48, 49).

q Press the SURR. PARA button on the main unit or the PARA button

on the remote control unit.

w Press the u i button to select the item, then press the o p

button to set.

MODE

Select the mode according to the playback source.

n In the PLgx or PLg mode

[Selectable items]

z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.

n In the DTS NEO:6 mode

[Selectable items]

CINEMA

MUSIC

GAME

The MUSIC mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of stereo music.

: Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.

: Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.

: Surround sound mode optimized for games.

: Dolby Pro Logic playback mode.

CINEMA MUSIC GAME PL

CINEMA MUSIC

CINEMA EQ

Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.

[Selectable items]

: CINEMA EQ is used.

: CINEMA EQ is not used.

OFF

D.COMP

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

: Turn dynamic range compression off.

OFF

: Low setting.

LOW

: Middle setting.

MID

: High setting.

HIGH

When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible software.

LFE

Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).

[Variable range]

For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below.

• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”

• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”

• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”

–10dB

0dB

CENTER IMAGE

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound.

[Variable range]

0.0

0.3

1.0

PANORAMA

Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON”.

[Selectable items]

OFF

CENTER WIDTH

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound.

[Variable range]

~ 3 ~

DELAY TIME

Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.

[Variable range]

0 ms

30 ms

300 ms

EFFECT LEVEL

Adjust the strength of the surround effect.

[Variable range]

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural.

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ROOM SIZE

Determine size of acoustic environment.

[Selectable items]

small

med. s

medium

med. l

large

NOTE

“ROOM SIZE” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played.

: Simulate acoustics of a small room.

: Simulate acoustics of a large room.

DIMENSION

Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.

[Variable range]

~ 3 ~

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SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources)

Select playback mode for surround back channels.

[Selectable items]

OFF

NON MTRX

MTRX ON

PLIIx CINEMA

PLIIx MUSIC

ES MTRX

ES DSCRT

z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to

“2spkrs” at “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” setting (vpage

20).

z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back Speaker” is set to

“2spkrs” or “1spkr” at “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” setting.

z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a

discrete 6.1-channel signal identiﬁcation signal.

: No signal is played from the surround back

channels.

: The same signals as those of the surround

channels are output from the surround back channels.

: The surround channel signals undergo digital

matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels.

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode,

surround back signal played.

: Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode,

surround back signal played.

: DTS signal played with digital matrix processing.

: Signal included in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel

sources played.

SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources)

Determine whether to use surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

: The surround back channel signal is played.

: The surround back channel signal is not played.

OFF

SUBWOOFER ATT.

Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.

[Selectable items]

: The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.

: The input from the subwoofer channel is not attenuated.

OFF

Usually use in this mode.

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing audio signal.

Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on and off.

[Selectable items]

: The subwoofer is used.

: The subwoofer is not used.

OFF

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

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Tone Control

Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

Tone Defeat

Turn tone adjustments off.

[Selectable items]

: Playback without tone adjustment.

: Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass).

OFF

The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode.

Bass

Adjust low frequency range (bass).

[Variable range]

Treble

Adjust high frequency range (treble).

[Variable range]

“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Defeat” is set to “OFF”.

–14dB ~ 14dB

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OFF LOW MID

HIGH

OFF Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

RESTORER

This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

[Selectable items]

OFF

Do not use RESTORER.

(RESTORER 64):

Setup

Mode1

Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs.

(RESTORER 96):

Mode2

Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.

(RESTORER HQ):

Mode3

Optimized mode for compressed sources with normal highs.

The default setting for “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others are set to “OFF”.

Night Mode

Optimized setting for late-night listening.

[Selectable items]

OFF

: Turn night mode off. : Low setting.

LOW

: Middle setting.

MID

: High setting.

HIGH

Operating from the remote control unit

Press the NIGHT button.

About the RESTORER function

• Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio

signals.

• This is displayed on the “Surround Parameter” and can be set when the input source is selected to “XM” or analog signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input.

When the surround mode is set to “neural”, the “RESTORER” can not be selected.

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s Audio Input Signal

Shows information about audio input signals.

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Information

Information can be called out directly by pressing the STATUS button.

a Status s Audio Input Signal

a Status

Shows information about settings for main zone. The items displayed differ according to the input source.

[Items to be checked]

Surround Mode Select Source Video Select

Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Channel Level

etc.

[Items to be checked]

Surround Mode

SIGNAL

Format

Offset

: The currently set surround mode is displayed.

: The input signal type is displayed.

: The input signal’s sampling frequency is

displayed.

: The number of channels in the input signal (front,

surround, LFE) is displayed.

: The dialogue normalization correction value is

displayed.

Dialogue normalization function

This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources. This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for individual program sources. The correction value can be checked using the STATUS button.

The ﬁgure is the correction value when the standard level is corrected.

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AUTO PCM DTS

ANALOGEXT. IN

� �

<POWER>

BAND

TUNING

DIMMER

STATUS

SOURCE SELECT

<EXT.IN>

INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO SELECT

[OFF]

VIDEO SELECT

SOURCE SELECT

[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

[ON/SOURCE]

MASTER VOLUME

[MUTING]

STATUS DIMMER

[TUNER]

SOURCE SELECT

TUNING

[MODE]

[TUNER]

BAND INPUT MODE

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[Front]

Playback

Preparations

Turning the Power On

Press <POWER>.

The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby

mode.

Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE].

The power indicator ﬂashes green and the power turns on.

Turning the Power Off

q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [OFF].

The power is set to the standby mode.

w Press <POWER>.

The power indicator turns off, and so does the power.

NOTE

Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Setting the Input Mode

Set the input mode for this source.

Press INPUT MODE.

The INPUT mode indicator lights (AUTO, PCM, DTS mode).

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

[Selectable items]

AUTO

ANALOG

EXT. IN

• When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections.

• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT. IN”.

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.

: Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play

automatically.

: Decode and play only PCM input signals.

PCM

: Decode and play only DTS input signals.

DTS

: Play only signals from analog input.

: Play only signals from EXT. IN input.

[Rear]

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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About the button names in these explanations

Selecting the Input Source

Operation on the main unit

Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.

If “Rec Select” is selected for the input source, press <SOURCE> before turning <SOURCE SELECT>.

Operation on the remote control unit

Press [SOURCE SELECT].

The desired input source can be selected directly.

Operations During Playback

Adjusting the Master Volume

Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER

VOLUME].

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)

Press [MUTING].

To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume.

Listening with Headphones

Plug the headphones into <PHONES>.

The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut.

NOTE

Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

Switching the front speakers

Press <SPEAKER>.

Video Select Function

Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.

Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired picture appears.

b To cancel, press VIDEO SELECT to select “SOURCE”.

Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

Press STATUS.

The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. For details, refer to “Information” (vpage 30).

Switching the brightness of the display (Dimmer)

Press DIMMER.

Bright Dim

DarkOFF

Playing Video and Audio Equipment

Basic Operation

Prepare the equipment.

q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) w To play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)

Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

(vpage 39 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

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Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to

select “TUNER”.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

(vpage 39 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.

Tune in the desired broadcast station.

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use TUNING to select the station you want to hear.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

Press [MODE] to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use TUNING to select the station you want to hear.

• It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing [TUNER].

• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually.

• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously.

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Playback

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want

to operate.

Start playback.

(vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.)

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STATUSSHIFT<SOURCE SELECT>

TUNING

[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[CHANNEL]

[SAT TU]

STATUS

SHIFT

TUNING

[MEMORY]

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Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.

Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.

Listening to Preset Stations

Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A to G).

Press <PRESET CHANNEL> or [CHANNEL] to select

the desired preset channel (1 to 8).

Press [MEMORY].

Playback

[Front]

Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the

station is to be preset.

Press <PRESET CHANNEL> or [CHANNEL] to select

the preset number (1 to 8).

Press [MEMORY] again to complete the setting.

• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 5.

• Stations can be preset automatically at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Auto Preset Memory” (vpage 23).

NOTE

Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.

[Rear]

n Default settings

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8 F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /

90.1 MHz 520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz,

90.1 / 90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

Auto tuner presets

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit



About the button names in these explanations

Listening to XM Satellite Radio

X M 0 0 0 R A D I O I D

Programs

ABOUT XM RADIO

XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. For U.S. customers, information about XM Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

XM READY® LEGAL

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800XMRADIO (US residents) and 1-877-GETXMSR (Canadian residents). For a full listing of the XM commercial- free channels and advertisingsupported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (US residents) and xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

XM READY® SUBSCRIPTIONS

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to ﬁnd your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference.

Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-

2346). Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at

https://activate.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done.

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU] to

select “XM”.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

(vpage 39 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Use TUNING to select the station.

When the station is tuned in, the name of the track and artist

are displayed.

• The channel switches continuously when TUNING is pressed and held.

• XM Radio stations can be preset using the same procedure as for FM/AM stations (vpage 33 “Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)” and “Listening to Preset Stations”).

• The artist name, track name, category and reception level can be checked by pressing STATUS.

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Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU] to

select “XM”.

Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” appears on the

display.

The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions.

Display Status

GOOD Signal strength is good MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal WEAK Signal strength is weak NO No signal

Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL:

GOOD” is shown on the display.

Press STATUS until the station you want to check

(example: “XM001”) is displayed.

Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000).

The radio ID is shown on the display.

Radio ID

The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 23).

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R e m o t e i P o d

<SOURCE SELECT> STATUS

uiop

[1]

[6], [7]

[8], [9]

[2]

[CHANNEL +] [CHANNEL –]

[ENTER]

STATUS

[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

uiop

[ENTER]

[iPod]

[MODE]

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Searching Categories

Basic Operation

[Front]

[Rear]

Press o p.

Channel category

Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select

the desired station.

• “LOADING” is displayed while stations or data are being received.

• “UPDATING” is displayed while the encording code is being updated.

• “XM – – –” is displayed if the selected channel cannot be used.

iPod® Playback

The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the remote control unit.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not

copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation.

Make the necessary preparations.

q Set the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.

”System Setup” – ”Input Setup” – ”iPod Assign”

(vpage 23)

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to

select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.

b If the displays above are not displayed, the iPod may not be

properly connected. Try connecting again.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE

SELECTOR 2] to “iPod/NETWORK”.

(vpage 39 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio ﬁ les and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is “Mode3” (vpage 29).

• Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-1508’s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which “iPod Assign” is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod.

About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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NOTE

• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.

• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.

Listening to Music in the Browse mode

Press [MODE] for 2 seconds or more, to change from

Remote Mode to Browse Mode.

OK to disconnect.

Playing repeatedly

Press [CHANNEL –].

[Selectable items]

Shufﬂing playback

Press [CHANNEL +].

[Selectable items]

To switch between the Browse and Remote modes

Either press and hold [MODE].

One OFF

All

Albums Songs OFF

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(iPod screen)

Use [ui] to select the item, then press [ENTER] or

[p] to select the music le to be played.

Press [ENTER] or [p].

Playback starts.

Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press [ENTER] or [1]. Press again to resume playback.

Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing

During playback, either press and hold [u] (to fast-reverse) or [i] (to fast-forward), or press [6] or [7].

To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track) or [i] (to cue to the next track), or press [8] or [9].

To stop

During playback, either press and hold [ENTER] or press [2].

• The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback.

• On the AVR-1508, folder and ﬁle names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.

Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod

Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. (When using an ASD-1R)

Press and hold [MODE] to set the Remote mode.

Watching the iPod’s screen, use [ui] to select

“Photos” or “Videos”.

Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is

displayed.

“TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings” must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.

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ZONE2 RECOUT

RECOUT SOURCE RECOUT TUNER RECOUT XM····

F L V o l . + 1 . 5 d B

<ENTER>, op

uiop

[CH SELECT]

uiop

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Playback

[Front]

Other Operations and Functions

Other Operations

Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)

You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source.

Press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> until “RECOUT”

appears on the display.

• To cancel, press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed.

• Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.

• Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE2 as well.

• In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE2 mode buttons cannot be operated.

NOTE

• Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright holder.

• Digital signals are not output from the REC OUT (CDR/TAPE and VCR) connector.

Convenient Functions

[Rear]

About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source

to be recorded.

The “REC” indicator and the indicator for the selected source light.

Play the program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s

operating instructions. To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage

32).

Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s

operating instructions.

Channel Level

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

Press <ENTER> or [CH SELECT].

Use ui, <ENTER> or [CH SELECT] to select the

speaker.

The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the buttons is pressed.

Use o p to adjust the volume.

b “OFF” can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer’s volume is

set to –12 dB.

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Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode and volume can be stored in the memory.

Set the input source, input mode, surround mode and

volume to the conditions you want to store.

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Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.

Press and hold <QUICK SELECT> until “Memory”

appears on the display.

[Quick Select Defaults]

Quick Select 1 DVD/HDP –40 dB Quick Select 2 TV/CBL –40 dB Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB

To call out the settings, press <QUICK SELECT> at which the desired settings were stored.

Input Source Volume

Personal Memory Plus Function

This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was used.

The surround parameters, tone control and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

Backup Memory

The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values.

Turn off the power using <POWER>.

Press <POWER> while simultaneously pressing

<SPEAKER A> and <SPEAKER B>.

Once the display starts ashing at intervals of about 1

second, release the two buttons.

If in step 3 the display does not ﬂash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.

Playback

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[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

[ZONE2 OFF]

[NUMBER]

[MAIN ON]

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Remote Control Unit Operations

[Front]

Remote Control

[Rear]

Operating DENON Audio Components

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the position for the

component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TAPE/CD-R/MD).

Operate the audio component.

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. b While this remote control unit is compatible with a wide range

of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

Presetting

• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory.

• Operation is not possible for some models.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, iPod/NETWORK or TAPE/CD-R/

MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, VCR, SAT/ CABLE or TV position.

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.

• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the list of preset codes.

• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation.

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP and SAT/CABLE.

Operating Preset Components

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.

b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, iPod/NETWORK or TAPE/CD-R/

MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, VCR, SAT/ CABLE or TV position.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want

to operate.

Operate the component.

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. b Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, some buttons may not operate.

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Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be

registered.

Press [ZONE2 OFF] and [MAIN ON] at the same time.

The indicator starts ﬂashing.

Press [NUMBER] and input the 3-digit number of the

brand of the component to be preset. The numbers are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this manual).

To store the codes of another component in the

memory, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Functions of Buttons by Component

[OFF]

[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[1], [2], [3],

[A/B], [0],

[DISC SKIP +],

[6 7],

[8 9], [VCR CH +/–]

[SHIFT]

[ON/SOURCE]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

[SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU]

[CHANNEL +/–]

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n Front

Device

operated

MODE

SELECTOR 1

MODE

SELECTOR 2

OFF – – – – – Power off – – – – –

ON/SOURCE – – – – – Power on

SHIFT

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

1 2

3, A/B

DISC SKIP +

6 7

8 9

VCR CH + / –

SETUP – – – – – Setup – – – – –

u i o p

AUDIO – – – – –

ENTER – Enter – – –

DISPLAY – – – – –

RETURN – – – – – Return – – Return Return Return

MENU – – – – –

CD Player iPod

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Play Play / Pause Play Play Play Play Play Play Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

Pause – Pause Pause

Disc skip + – – –

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

– Cursor – – –

iPod/

NETWORK

Preset

channel

selection

1-track/

album

shufﬂe play

1-track/All-

track repeat

play

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Recorder

AUDIO VIDEO

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Recorder

TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Tape Deck DVD Player

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

Preset

channel

selection

A/B

switching

Reverse

play

Rewind

Fast

forward

–

Switch

Channels

Switch

Channels

(–)

Pause Pause Pause

Disc skip – –

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Cursor

operation

Switching

the audio

signal

Enter

setting

Switching

the display

Calling out the menus

Video disc

player

Power on /

Standby

– – – – – –

Switch

Channels

(+)

Switch

Channels

Manual

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Video Deck

Power on /

Standby

Switch

Channels

(+)

Switch

Channels

(–)

Manual Search

(fast-reverse /

fast-forward)

Switch

Channels

(–, +)

– –

– – – – –

– –

Satellite

Receiver

Power on / Standby

Switch

Channels

(+)

Switch

Channels

(–)

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

display

Calling out the menus

(+)

(–)

the

Cable TV

Power on

/ Standby

Switch

Channels

(+)

Switch

Channels

(–)

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

the

display

Calling out the menus

(Monitor)

Calling out the menus

Power on / Standby

Switch

Channels

(+)

Switch

Channels

(–)

Punch

through

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

the

display

Remote Control

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[TUNING +/–],

[TV VOL +/–],

[MODE / MENU],

[BAND /

PICTURE ADJUST],

[MEMORY / SUBTITLE]

[SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN]

[NUMBER]

(0~9, +10)

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n Rear

Remote Control

Device

operated

MODE

SELECTOR 1

MODE

SELECTOR 2

NUMBER

(0 ~ 9, +10)

TUNING

(+, –) /

TV VOL (+, –)

MODE /

SETUP – – – – – Setup – – – – –

u i o p

AUDIO – – – – – Audio – – – – –

BAND /

PICTURE

ADJUST

ENTER – – – – – Enter setting – –

MEMORY /

SUBTITLE

DISPLAY – – – – –

RETURN – – – – – Return – – Return Return Return

Default

setting

(Preset code)

Special

Remarks

GSpecial RemarksH

q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically

deleted.

w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Check beforehand. e One of the following buttons can be assigned to the TV and satellite tuner or cable TV: CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP, VCR

(vpage 42 “Punch Through Function”).

CD Player iPod

– – – – –

Tuning

(+, –)

Switch

search modes

– – – – –

AM / FM

switching

Preset

memory

DENON

(111)

iPod/

NETWORK

Tuning

(+, –)

Switch search

modes /

Browse/Remote

mode switching (Press and hold)

AM / FM

switching

Preset memory

–

Recorder

AUDIO VIDEO

Tuning

(+, –)

Switch search modes

AM / FM

switching

Preset

memory

DENON

(151)

Recorder

TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV

Tuning

(+, –)

Switch search modes

AM / FM

switching

Preset

memory

Tape Deck DVD Player

Number

input / Track

selection

Tuning

(+, –)

Switch search modes

AM / FM switching

Preset

memory

– –

q q, w q q, e q, e

Volume

control

(+, –)

Calling out

the menus

Cursor

operation

Picture

adjust

Subtitle – – – – –

Switching

the display

DENON

(111)

Video disc

player

Number

input / Track

selection

Volume

control

(+, –)

– –

– – – – –

– –

–

Video

Deck

– Channels Channels Channels

Volume

control

(+, –)

HITACHI

(108)

Satellite

Receiver

Volume

control

(+, –)

Calling out the menus

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

the display

–

Cable TV

Volume

control

(+, –)

Calling out the menus

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

the display

ABC

(007)

(Monitor)

Volume

control

(+, –)

Calling out the menus

Cursor

operation

Enter

setting

Switching

the display

HITACHI

(134)

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[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[MODE SELECTOR 2]

[RETURN]

[1], [2], [3],

[0], [6], [7],

[8], [9]

[RETURN]

[MEMORY]

[NUMBER]

[Front]

Punch Through Function

“Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/

MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.

Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be

registered (SAT/CABLE or TV).

Press [MEMORY] and [RETURN] at the same time.

The indicator starts ﬂashing.

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[Rear]

Input the number of the component you want to set.

CD 1 iPod/NETWORK 2 TAPE/CD-R/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0

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Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations

The AVR-1508 is compatible with the following types of playback:

• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2)

• 7.1-channel playback

Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function

The amp assign function lets you assign the ampliﬁers for the different channels built into the AVR-1508 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” and “Setting 2”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign” mode at “System Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 24). Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign” mode settings and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals.

Multi-Zone

Setting 1 :

F Multi-zone playback

• 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback

• 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback

Main zone

5.1ch

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

ZONE2 FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L

ZONE2

Amp Assign mode:

(Default)

Stereo

FRONT

R L R L R L

ZONE2

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

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Setting 2 :

F 7.1-channel playback

Main zone

Amp Assign mode:

7.1ch

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

7.1ch FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL

7.1ch

FRONT

R L R L R L

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

AMP ASSIGN

Multi-zone Operations

SOURCE SELECT

VOLUME

[MODE

SELECTOR 1]

[MODE

SELECTOR 2]

SOURCE

SELECT

VOLUME

[MUTING]

[ZONE2 ON]

SOURCE SELECT

[ZONE2 OFF]

Turning the Power On and Off

GOperation on the main unitH

Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF> for the zone to be operated.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to “ZONE2”. Press [ZONE2 ON] or [ZONE2 OFF].

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Turning off the Sound Temporarily

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to “ZONE2”. Press [MUTING].

b To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again. The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.

The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording output connectors.

[Front] [Rear]

< > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

About the button names in these explanations

Selecting the Input Source

GOperation on the main unitH

Press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to “ZONE2” . Press [SOURCE SELECT].

Adjusting the Volume

Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE SELECTOR 2] to “ZONE2”. Press [VOLUME].

– – – –70dB

The ZONE2 volume can be adjusted only when “ZONE2” is selected at “System Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 24).

–40dB

+18dB[Variable range]

NOTE

Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.

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Other Information

About Speaker Installation

Surround back speakers

Number of surround back speakers

We recommend using 2 speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers.

Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers

We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R” channels a bit forward.

w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type

speakers for the surround speakers

For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level.

Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position

Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

Multi-Zone Information

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel systems

Examples of speaker layouts

Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them.

G1H Using surround back speaker(s)

q When mainly playing movies

Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers.

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

Front speaker

H G

Surround speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly downwards

Surround speakers

Front speaker

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

H G

e When playing movies and music

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

45° ~ 60°

Surround speakers

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Surround speaker

As seen from the side

60 to 90 cm

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

2 to 3 feet /

Surround back

speaker

Surround back

speaker

Point slightly downwards

In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.

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Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL

Surround back

speakers

As seen from above

H G

As seen from the side

G2H When not using surround back speakers

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround speaker

120°

Surround speakers

As seen from above

Front speaker

H G

As seen from the side

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

Surround

The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and “C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for low frequencies. Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound ﬁeld with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well.

Dolby Pro Logic g

Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of presence for all stereo sources.

Dolby Pro Logic gx

Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology.

Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural sound with up to 7.1-channels. There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing games.

b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following logo marks. Dolby Surround support mark :

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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DTS Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS NEO:6™ Surround

DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS NEO:6 CINEMA” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 MUSIC” suited for playing music.

Information

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Neural Surround

Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround™ draws the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other playback systems. This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before. As the chosen format for XM Satellite Radio’s new XM HD surround programming, Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music to more listeners than any other broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio will be the ﬁrst radio company to broadcast surround sound on the radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to Neural Surround™ music. This alone will amount to more than 25,000 hours of Neural Surround™ music each year.

HDMI (High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in consumer equipment. Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are transmitted with a single connection. HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the same was as with DVI.

Deep Color

Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors. Enables increased contrast ratio. Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white. At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum, and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.

Information

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, nontransferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents Pending technology. “Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

xvYCC

Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals. Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.

“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround mode

Front L/R Center Surround L/R

DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A S S (NOTE2) S (CINEMA) A A A A DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL

S A A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A A S S A A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A A A S D D D D A A A A A A A A A

S D D D D S (OFF) A S S (NOTE1) S (CINEMA) A A A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S S (OFF) A A A A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S S (OFF) A A A A A S D D D D A A S A A A A A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A A A A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A S (medium) S (10) A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A S (medium) S (10) A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A S (medium) S (10) A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A S (medium) S (10) A A S D D D D S (OFF) S (0 dB) S A A A A S (30 ms) A S A A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A A A

S : Signal / Adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable D : Turned on or off by speaker conﬁguration setting

NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” ( NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL” (

NOTE:

1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio.

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround Back

L/R

Subwoofer

D. COMP

LFE

vpage 27).

SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE

EFFECT

LEVEL

DELAY TIME Subwoofer

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Surround mode

DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL

Information

PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only

PANORAMA DIMENSION

A A A A A A S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A S A A A

A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (NOTE4) A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S

S : Adjustable A : Not adjustable

NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB NOTE4 : This parameter is invalid during input of the “DTS 96/24”signal.

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

CENTER

WIDTH

NEO:6 MUSIC

mode only

CENTER

IMAGE

EXT. IN only

SUBWOOFER

ATT.

Tone Control Night Mode RESTORER

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STANDARD

DTS SURROUND

DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA S S A A A A A A A A F A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME S S A A A A A A A A S A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA S S A A A A A A A A S A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC S S A A A A A A A A S A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME S S A A A A A A A A S A S DOLBY PRO LOGIC

neural

Button

Surround mode

Note

Input signals

DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO

ANALOG

1 1

A A F A A A A A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A A A

LINEAR

PCM

DTS ES

DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

DVD-Audio

(multi ch)

DVD-Audio

(2ch)

A A S S F A A A A A A A A

A A A A A F A A A A A A A

2 1 1

A A S S S S A A A A A A A

A A A S S S A A A A A A A

S S A A A A A A A A S A S S S A A A A A A A A S A S

A A A A A A S S S S A A A A A A A A A S F F F A A A

2 1

A A A A A A F S S S A A A A A A A A A S S S S A A A

Information

S S A A A A A A A A S A S S S A A A A A A A A A A S

NOTE:

1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.

2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.

F : Mode selectable in initial status S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode

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Surround mode

DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

5CH / 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL

STEREO

DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO

Note

NOTE :

3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.

F : Mode selectable in initial status S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode

ANALOG

S S S S S S S S S S S A S

S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S S S S S S S S S S S S A S

F F S S S S S S S S S A F

LINEAR

PCM

DTS ES

DSCRT

(With Flag)

DTS ES

MTRX

(With Flag)

DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24

Input signals

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL EX

(With no

Flag)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(5.1/5/4ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(4/3ch)

DOLBY

DIGITAL

(2ch)

DVD-Audio

(multi ch)

DVD-Audio

(2ch)

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Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, ﬁrst check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?

3. Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

GGeneralH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Power does not turn on, or turns off directly after it was turned on.

No sound is produced from speakers.

Display is off. • The Dimmer setting is set to

“DOLBY DIGITAL” indicator does not appear on display.

• Connection of the power cord is faulty.

• Connection with the input devices or connection of the speaker cables is faulty.

• Device you want to play and set input source do not match.

• Master volume is turned too low.

• Mute mode is set.

• Headphones are connected.

• No digital signals are being input.

• The connectors to which the digital inputs are assigned and the settable input modes do not match.

“OFF”.

• DVD player’s digital audio output setting is not proper.

• Check the insertion of the power cord plug.

• Check the connections.

• Select an appropriate input source.

• Adjust the master volume to an appropriate level.

• Cancel the mute mode.

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Select an input source for which the digital input setting has been made.

• Set the input mode.

• Set to something other than “OFF”.

• Check the DVD player’s audio output setting. For details, read the DVD player’s operating instructions.

9 ~ 17

32 32 22

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Power turns off suddenly and power indicator ﬂashes red.

GRemote Control UnitH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not work properly when remote control unit operated.

• Protection circuit activated due to rise of internal temperature.

• Core wires of two speakers are touching each other or a core wire is sticking out of the terminal and touching the set’s rear panel, activating the protection circuit.

• Speakers with an impedance other than speciﬁed are being used.

• Set is damaged.

• Batteries are worn.

• You are operating outside of the speciﬁed range.

• Obstacle between main unit and remote control unit.

• The batteries are not inserted in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks in the battery compartment.

• The set’s remote control sensor is exposed to strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type ﬂuorescent bulb light, etc.).

• The remote ID of the main unit and remote control unit do not match.

• Turn off the power, wait for the set to fully cool down, then turn the power back on.

• Place the set in a well-ventilated place.

• First unplug the power cord, then twist the core wires tightly or terminate the speaker cables, then reconnect.

• Use speakers with the speciﬁed impedance.

• Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Operate within the speciﬁed range.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Insert the batteries in the proper direction, following the polarity marks in the battery compartment.

• Move the set to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed to strong light.

• Set “Remote ID” for the main unit to “1”.

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No sound is produced from center speaker.

No sound is produced from surround speakers.

No sound is produced from surround back speaker.

No sound is produced from subwoofer.

No test tones are produced when remote control unit’s TEST button

Troubleshooting

is pressed. DTS sound is not

output.

HDMI audio signals are not output from speakers.

No sound is output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections.

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

• You are playing a monaural source (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround) mode.

• The surround mode is set to “STEREO” or “DIRECT”.

• The surround back speaker’s power ampliﬁer is assigned to a different channel.

• Surround back speaker setting is set to “None”.

• Surround mode not set to a mode for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback.

• Subwoofer’s power not turned on.

• The “Subwoofer” setting at “Speaker Setup” is set to “No”.

• The subwoofer is not properly connected.

• The subwoofer’s volume is turned off.

• Surround mode not set to “STANDARD” (Dolby / DTS Surround).

• DVD player’s audio output setting is not set to bitstream.

• DVD player is not compatible with DTS sound playback.

• The AVR-1508’s “Input Mode” setting is set to other than “DTS”.

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• HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. 22

• The mode is set to something other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround).

• Set to a surround playback mode.

• Check the setting and change it as necessary.

• Set to something other than “None”.

• Select a surround playback mode.

• Turn on the subwoofer’s power.

• Set to “Yes”.

• Check the connections.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume to an appropriate level.

• Set to the “STANDARD” (Dolby / DTS Surround) mode.

• Set the DVD player. For details, refer to the DVD player’s operating instructions.

• Use a DTS-compatible player.

• Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” mode.

• The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1508. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.

25, 26

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

No picture appears.

No picture appears with HDMI connections.

DVDs cannot be copied on a VCR.

GiPodH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

iPod cannot be played.

GXM Satellite RadioH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

”CHECK ANTENNA” is displayed in the XM mode.

”NO SIGNAL” is displayed in the XM mode.

”OFF AIR” is displayed in the XM mode.

Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1.

• The connections between the AVR-1508 and monitor are faulty.

• The monitor’s input setting is wrong.

• The player is connected using the component input connectors, the monitor is connected using the video (yellow) or S-Video output connectors.

• The connections to the HDMI connectors are faulty.

• HDMI input setting is improper.

• The HDMI format of the player and monitor do not match.

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• The input source assigned to

Control Dock for iPod is not selected.

• Cable is not properly connected.

• Control Dock for iPod’s AC

adapter is not connected to power outlet.

• AVR-1508’s XM connector and

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is not properly connected.

• The signal cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner

• The selected channel is not

currently broadcasting.

• The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. 34

• Check the connections.

• Set properly.

• High deﬁnition (1080i/720p) and progressive (480p/576p) video signals are not down-converted. Set the player to interlace (480i/576i) signals.

• Check the connections.

• Check the HDMI input setting.

• Match the HDMI format of the player and monitor.

• This is not a malfunction. Most movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be copied.

• Switch to the input source assigned at Control Dock for iPod.

• Reconnect.

• Plug the Control Dock for iPod’s AC adapter into a power outlet.

• Check that the connections are

correct.

and Home Dock antenna.

• Select another channel. 34, 35

10 ~ 17

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22 10

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Speciﬁcations

ENGLISH

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Audio section

• Power ampliﬁer Rated output: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround Back: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Output connectors: Front: A or B

A + B Center, Surround, Surround Back: 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

• Analog Input sensitivity / Input impedance: Frequency response: S/N:

Video section

• Standard video connectors Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response:

• S-Video connectors Input / output level and impedance:

C (color) signal — 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

Frequency response:

• Color component video connector Input / output level and impedance:

P P

Frequency response:

Front (A, B):

6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

12 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) 98 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +1, –3 dB

Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

B / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms R / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms

5 Hz ~ 30 MHz — +0, –3 dB

Tuner section [FM] [AM]

(note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10

Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

STEREO 23 µV (38.5 dBf) S/N (IHF-A): MONO 77 dB STEREO 72 dB Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15 % STEREO 0.3 %

General

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption:

0.3 W (Standby)

Maximum external dimensions: Weight: 10.9 kg (24 lbs 0.5 oz)

Remote control unit (RC-1075)

Batteries: R6P/AA Type (two batteries) Maximum external dimensions: Weight: 184 g (Approx. 6.5 oz) (including batteries)

z For purposes of improvement, speciﬁcations and design are subject to change without notice.

4.3 A

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 383 (D) mm (17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 15-5/64”)

52 (W) x 243 (H) x 21 (D) mm (2-3/64” x 9-9/16” x 53/64”)

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Troubleshooting

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List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés

DVD Player

Aiwa 009

Denon 014, [111]

Hitachi 010

JVC 006, 011

Konka 012, 013

Magnavox 005

Mitsubishi 004 Panasonic 014

Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo 018

Sony 002, 019, 020 Toshiba 001, 021, 022

Zenith 023

VDP

Denon 028, 029, 112

Magnavox 026

Mitsubishi 028 Panasonic 029, 030

Philips 026 Pioneer 028, 031 RCA 032

Sony 033, 034, 035, 036

VCR

Admiral 081

Aiko 095 Aiwa 009

Akai

Alba 055 Amstrad 009 ASA 042 Asha 087 Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Audiovox Beaumark 087 Broksonic 086, 093 Calix 088

Candle Canon 049, 057 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Carver 015 CCE 095

Citizen

Craig 007, 087, 088, 091, 115

026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083, 084

088

006, 087, 088, 089, 090

006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, 095

Curtis Mathes

Cybernex 087

Daewoo

Daytron 025, 055 DBX 005, 085 Dumont 053 Dynatech 009 Electrohome 001, 088, 097

Electrophonic 088

Emerson

Flsher

Go Video 047, 048 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Gradiente 094 Grundig 042 Harley Davidson 094

Harman Kardon 040, 062 Hi-Q 091

Hitachi

JC Penny

Jensen 013, 026

JVC

Kenwood

Kodak 088 Lloyd 009, 094

LXI 088 Magnavox 015, 016, 042, 049, 063, 106

Magnin 087

Marantz

Marta 088 MEI 049

Memorex

Metz 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128 MGA 001, 017, 027, 041, 097 MGN Technology 087 Midland 011 Minolta 013, 023

Mitsubishi

Motorola 081

Montgomery Ward

MTC 009, 087, 094

006, 049, 073, 080, 087, 090, 092

025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, 095, 096

001, 009, 017, 027, 086, 088, 089, 092, 093, 097, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 117 009, 028, 031, 053, 054, 091, 099, 115 007, 011, 049, 050, 051, 052, 073, 080, 087

009, 013, 023, 026, 058,

[108]z, 109, 110, 111

004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088

004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 033, 045, 085, 090

004, 005, 006, 015, 042, 049, 085, 090

009, 033, 049, 053, 060, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 115

001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, 097

001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063, 081, 115, 117

Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094 NAD 038

NEC

Nikko 088 Noblex 087 Optimus 081, 088

Optonica 021

Panasonic

Perdio 009 Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Philco 015, 016, 049 Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 Pilot 088

Pioneer

Portland 025, 055, 090 Proscan 063, 080 Pulsar 060 Quartz 033

Quasar 034, 035, 049

Radio Shack

Radix 088 Randex 088

RCA

Realistic

Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041

Samsung

Sanky 081

Sansui

Sanyo

SBR 042 Scott 017, 020, 086, 089, 093, 117

Sears

Sentra 055 Sharp 001, 002, 021, 097 Shogun 087

Sony

STS 023

Sylvania

Symphonic 009, 094 Tandy 009

Tashiko 009, 088 Tatung 004, 026, 030

004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 045, 061, 062, 085

024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107

005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, 045, 085

001, 002, 021, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098, 115

007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098

007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113

005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116

013, 023, 028, 031, 033, 053, 054, 088, 091, 098, 099, 115

075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 121, 122

009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049, 094

Teac 004, 009, 026, 094 Technics 024, 049 TMK 087, 092

Toshiba

Totevision 007, 087, 088 Unirech 087

Vecrtor Research 005, 062, 085, 089, 090

Victor 005, 045, 046, 085 Video Concepts 005, 027, 085, 089, 090 Videosonic 007, 087

Wards

XR-1000 094

Yamaha 004, 005, 006, 026, 062, 085

Zenith 060, 078, 079

013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 098, 099, 117

013, 021, 023, 087, 088, 089, 091, 094, 097, 118, 119, 120

Television

Admiral 045, 121

Adventura 122 Aiko 054 Akai

Alleron 062 A-Mark 007 Amtron 061 Anam 006, 007, 036 Anam National 061, 147

AOC

Archer 007 Audiovox 007, 061 Bauer 155

Belcor 047 Bell & Howell 045, 118 Bradford 061 Brockwood 003, 047

Candle

Capehart 003 Celebrity 046 Circuit City 003

Citizen

Concerto 031, 047, 049 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 Cony 051, 052, 061 Craig 004, 061 Crown 029

Curtis Mathes

016, 027, 046

003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047, 048, 049, 133

003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047, 049, 050, 122

029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, 122, 123

029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049, 053, 095, 118

Daewoo

Daytron 003, 049 Dimensia 044 Dixi 007, 015, 027 Electroband 046

Electrohome 029, 056, 057, 058, 147 Elta 027

Emerson

Envision 038 Etron 027 Fisher

Formenti 155 Fortress 012 Fujitsu 004, 062 Funai 004, 062 Futuretech 004

Goldstar

Grundy 062

Hitachi

Hitachi Pay TV 151 Inﬁnity 017, 071

Janeil 122

JBL 017, 071

JC Penny

JCB 046

JVC

Kawasho 018, 046

Kenwood 038, 056, 057 Kloss 010, 032 Kloss Novabeam 005, 122, 127, 131 KTV 074, 123 Loewe 071

logik 144 Luxman 031

LXI

Magnavox

Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Metz 160, 161, 162, 163

027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054, 055, 106, 107, 137

029, 051, 059, 060, 061, 062, 118, 123, 124, 139, 148

014, 021, 063, 064, 065, 118

020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, 119, 120, 125, 147 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056, 057, 067, 068, 069, 116

029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111, 112, 113, 124, [134]*

020, 034, 039, 040, 041, 044, 048, 050, 058, 066, 069, 076, 088, 090, 095, 125, 136, 159

019, 051, 052, 072, 073, 091, 117, 126

008, 014, 017, 024, 040, 044, 063, 071, 075, 076, 077, 118, 125 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145

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MGA

Midland 125 Minutz 066

Mitsubishi

Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Motorola 121, 147 MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 NAD 008, 075, 076, 128

National 002, 036, 061, 147 National Quenties 002

NEC

Nikko 054 NTC 054 Optimus 128

Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 Orion 004, 139

Panasonic

Philco

Philips

Pioneer 124, 128, 142 Portland 054 Price Club 095 Proscan 040, 044, 125 Proton 035, 051, 092, 129 Pulsar 042 Quasar 036, 037, 074, 141

Radio Shack 011, 044, 063, 093, 118

RCA

Realistic 014, 063, 093, 118 Saisho 027

Samsung

Sansui 139

Sanyo

SBR 015 Schneider 015 Scott 062

Sears

Sharp

Siemens 013 Signature 045, 144 Simpson 050 Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Soundesign 030, 050, 062 Spectricon 007, 033

001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083

001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105

031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, 086, 135, 147

002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071, 141, 143, 147 005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056, 079, 085, 127, 131, 132, 145, 147 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056, 078, 087, 088, 089, 131, 132, 147

040, 044, 125, 130, 137, 151, 152

003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, 094, 095, 136, 153

013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, 081, 096

008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063, 064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097, 098, 125, 159 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, 100, 104, 121

Squareview 004 Supre-Macy 032, 122 Supreme 046

Sylvania

Symphonic 004, 148 Tandy 012, 121

Tatung 036, 124 Technics 037

Teknika

Tera 035, 129 THOMSON 165, 166

Toshiba

Universal 020, 066, 088

Victor 019, 073, 126

Video Concepts 016 Viking 032, 122

Wards

Zenith 042, 114, 115, 140, 144, 149

Zonda 007

005, 010, 017, 030, 078, 079, 085, 089, 101, 127, 131, 132, 145, 155

001, 030, 032, 034, 052, 054, 078, 083, 095, 144, 156, 157

008, 014, 034, 063, 075, 076, 095, 097, 136, 158, 159

005, 045, 066, 078, 085, 088, 089, 093, 102, 103, 131, 132, 148

Cable

ABC 006, [007]*, 008, 009

Archer 010, 011 Century 011

Citizen 011 Colour Voice 012, 013 Comtronic 014 Eastern 015

Garrard 011

Gemini 030, 033, 034 General Instrument 030, 031, 032 Hytex 006

Jasco 011

Jerrold 009, 016, 017, 026, 032 Magnavox 018

Movie Time 019 NSC 019

Oak 000, 006, 020

Panasonic 001, 005

Philips 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 Pioneer 002, 003, 022 RCA 029

Regency 015 Samsung 014, 023

Scientiﬁc Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Signal 014 SL Marx 014 Starcom 009

Stargate 014 Teleview 014

Tocom 007, 016 TV86 019 Unika 011

United Artists 006 Universal 010, 011 Viewstar 018, 019

Zenith 027, 028

Satellite Receiver

Alphastar 054

Chaparrali 035, 036

Dishnet 053

Drake 037, 038 Echostar Dish 062, 066

GE 048, 055, 056

General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059

Hughes Networkr 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057

Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083

Magnavoxl 060

Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086

Philips 060

Primestar 051 Proscan 048, 055, 056 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068

Realistic 042 Sierra I 036

Sierra g Sierra

III

Sony 049, 067 STS1 043 STS2 044 STS3 045 SRS4 046 Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082

Toshiba 047, 050 Uniden 061

036 036

CD Player

Aiwa 001, 035, 043

Burmster 002

Carvery 003, 035

Denon [111]*, 044

Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007

Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010

JVC 018, 019

Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017 Magnavox 006, 015, 035

Marantz 016, 028, 035 MCS 016, 024 Onkyo 025, 027

Optimus 017, 020, 021, 022, 023 Philips 014, 032, 033, 035

Pioneer 006, 022, 030 Sears 006

Sony 023, 031 Teac 002, 009, 028

Technics 016, 029, 036 Wards 035, 037

Yamaha 038, 039, 040, 041

Zenith 042

CD Recorder

Denon [151]*, 112

philips 112

MD Recorder

Kenwood 053, 054

Onkyo 057

Sharp 055

Denon 113

Sony 056

Tape Dack

Aiwa 001, 002

Carver 002

Denon 111

Harman/Kardon 002, 003

JVC 004, 005

Kenwood 006

Magnavox 002

Marantz 002 Onkyo 016,018

Optimus 007,008 Panasonic 012

Philips 002 pioneer 007, 008, 009 Sony 013, 014, 015

Technics 012

Victor 004

Wards 007

Yamaha 010, 011

DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD

111 (default / défaut) 014

DVD-555 DVD-755 DVD-900 DVD-910 DVD-955 DVD-1000 DVD-1200 DVD-1500 DVD-1710 DVD-1910 DVD-1930CI DVD-2200 DVD-2800

DENON Model No. / Modéle numéro

DVD-2800g DVD-2900

[ ]* :

Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory.

*[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom

des livraison de l’usine.

DVD-2910 DVD-2930CI DVD-3800 DVD-3910 DVD-3930CI DVD-5900 DVD-5910 DVD-9000 DVM-715 DVM-1800 DVM-1805 DVM-1815 DVM-2815 DVM-4800

DVD-800 DVD-1600 DVD-2000 DVD-2500 DVD-3000 DVD-3300

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