Denon TU-1500RD User Manual

AM/FM Stereo Tuner

TU-1500RD

The TU-1500RD is an affordable AM/FM stereo tuner featuring highly sensitive reception performance and
detailed, clear sound. The TU-1500RD is also intuitively easy to use and features an easy-to-read display.
High sensitivity along with high selectivity ensures clear reception of your favorite stations, even in crowded
urban areas.

• Sophisticated Tuning Circuit Design

The TU-1500RD has 4-stage variable capacitors in its front
end to guarantee accurate tuning of station frequencies.
Thanks to the use of a large-capacity microprocessor in the
tuning section, reception drift is eliminated.

• Low-impedance Output Circuit (100 ohms)

The TU-1500RD employs a low-impedance output circuit
that enables high quality signal transfer to the amplifier and
ensures an open, transparent sound with minimal distortion
in the high-frequency range. The low-impedance output cir­cuit also protects the signal from externally-induced noise to
further improve the sound quality.

• RDS Radio Data System Functions

The TU-1500RD provides a rich variety of RDS functions and is
equipped with a Radio Text function that takes maximum
advantage of the various Radio Data System (RDS) services.
The name of the musical selection currently being heard, mes­sages and any other text data that is broadcast by stations pro­viding RDS services can be read on the tuner’s display at up to
13 characters at a time.

• Rotary Knob for Improved Ease of Operation

Up/Down tuning and search operations have evolved from
archaic push buttons to a single rotating knob that is much
easier to operate.

• AM/FM 40-station Random Preset Memory

The TU-1500RD offers random preset and recall of up to
40 stations stored in memory.

• Highly Rigid Top Cover

The TU-1500RD has been built with a highly rigid top cover
that is impervious to external vibrations.
The TU-1500RD also features an attractive aluminum front
panel that cosmetically matches the PMA-2000R and
DMD-1000, as well as other Denon A/V components.

• Optional 19” Rack Mount Kit - RM-356

• Optional Infrared Wireless Remote - RC-158

• Dot Matrix Display

The TU-1500RD is equipped with a dot matrix display with
greater resolution to ensure that RDS text and other alpha­numeric characters are easy to read.

SPECIFICATIONS

FM Section

Tuning Frequency 87.50 MHz-108.00 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (DIN) 0.9 µV (15.3 dBf)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) Mono 82 dB, Stereo 78 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion Mono 0.08%, Stereo 0.12%
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 15 kHz, (+0.5, -1.0 dB)
Stereo Separation 50 dB (1 kHz)

AM Section

Tuning Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity 18 µV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 53 dB

General AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 9 W

Dimensions 434 (W) x 75 (H) x 242 (D) mm

17.1" x 3.0" x 9.5"

Weight 3.5 kg, 7.7 lbs.

Design and specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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