Denon AVR-1508 User Manual

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.

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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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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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• Connect an HDP (High-Deﬁnition Player) in the same way.

• 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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