Denon AVR-1507 Operating Instructions Manual

Denon AVR-1507 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1507
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D'EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1507 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 ¢NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub •...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1507 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Setting the Crossover Frequency ················································42 Setting the Test Tone ···································································43 Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ·······································44 Setting the preset memory function ··········································44 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ····45 ~ 47 Setting the punch through function···········································48 Additional Information···························································...
  • Page 7: Cautions On Installation

    Note Wall About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote control unit (RC-1049) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: •...
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(10) Power indicator ·········································(10) Power switch ·······································(10, 35) Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(19) ANALOG button ········································(18) •...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel !1 !0 o PRE OUT terminal········································(8) AC outlet ····················································(17) EXT. IN terminals ·······································(14) COMPONENT VIDEO terminals··················(9) DIGITAL terminals VIDEO/S-VIDEO terminals ··························(9) (Optical/Coaxial) ·······································(9, 15) DOCK CONTROL jack ································(17) AUDIO OUT terminals···························(9, 15) AUDIO IN terminals·····································(9) Speaker terminals ·······································(8) ANTENNA terminals ·································(16) Power supply cord·····································(17) Remote control unit...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Getting Started [ Rear ] Input source selector/ Number buttons·······(18, 45) Tuner system/System buttons······················(30, 45) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button························(43, 45) Cursor buttons ) ········(11, 21, 45) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.
  • Page 11: Easy Setup Procedure

    Easy Setup Procedure • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-1507 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • To set the sound field manually ( page 41 ~ 43).
  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    2. Insert the cable. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise. ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Speaker...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor

    38). • Precaution when using S-Video terminals AVR-1507’s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video terminal outputs and video signals input from the terminals are only output from the terminal outputs.
  • Page 14: Auto Setup

    Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto Setup The AVR-1507’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measure the acoustic properties in the room and automatically make the optimum settings. • To make the sound field settings manually ( page 41 ~ 43).
  • Page 15: Starting Auto Setup

    Easy Setup Procedure r Starting Auto Setup Press to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1: The subwoofer speaker is measured twice. After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. The display switches to the speaker check display automatically. M e a s u r e : F L <...
  • Page 16: Error Messages

    Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-1507’s power before checking the speaker connections. D D H H...
  • Page 17: Connecting Other Sources

    Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Audio cable Analog connections (Stereo) (White) (Red) Pin-plug cable Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer) Pin-plug cable Digital connections (Coaxial) (Orange) Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable) Digital connections (Optical)
  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv/Dbs Tuner

    • With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVR-1507’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Cd Player

    • Precaution when using S-Video terminals AVR-1507’s S-Video terminals (input and output) and video terminals (input and output) have independent CD player circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video terminals are only output from the S-Video terminal outputs and video signals input from the terminals are only output from the terminal outputs.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (Supplied) Ground ¢ AM loop antenna assembly AM loop antenna (Supplied) Remove the vinyl tie and take out the...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Ipod

    Connecting the iPod When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-1507 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal.
  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Press < ANALOG > to select “ANALOG”, < EXT. IN > to select “EXT. IN”. AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-1507’s surround mode is switched automatically. Can be selected for sources for which the Digital In Assignment mode ( page 38) is made.
  • Page 23: Turning The Sound Off Temporarily (Muting)

    Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-1507 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.
  • Page 24: Selecting The Play Mode (Direct/Stereo)

    ENGLISH Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) F G, ENTER The AVR-1507 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.
  • Page 25: Selecting The Dolby Digital And Dts Surround Mode (Only With Digital Input)

    Basic Operation Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select an input source for which digital (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is set ( page 38). INPUT MODE Press to select “AUTO”. [STANDARD] Press to select “STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround)”.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Dolby Pro Logic Ii X (Pro Logic Ii ) Mode

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, ENTER SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G [STANDARD] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic...
  • Page 27: Selecting The Dts Neo:6 Mode

    Basic Operation Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2- channels) in the surround mode. [STANDARD] Press to select “DTS NEO:6”. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 Play a program source. SURROUND PARAMETER Press F F G G Press...
  • Page 28: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Surround modes and parameters Channel output Surround Mode SURROUND FRONT SURROUND CENTER BACK WOOFER STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL...
  • Page 29 Basic Operation ¢ Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PL x CINEMA DTS + PL x MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Basic Operation Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG LINEAR PCM DIRECT DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTUAL STEREO STEREO 4 : Mode selectable in default status C C : Selectable mode E E : Non-selectable mode NOTE : *1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO”...
  • Page 31: Using The Denon Original Surround Modes

    Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-1507 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to recreate sound fields artificially. One of seven surround modes can be selected according to the program source and parameters can be further adjusted to achieve even more realistic sound fields.
  • Page 32: Selecting The Dsp Surround Simulation

    ENGLISH Basic Operation F G, <ON/STANDBY> <PRESET •> <SELECT/ENTER> <POWER> <SURROUND MODE>, SURROUND PARAMETER [CH SELECT], ENTER D H F G [5CH/7CH STEREO] [DSP SIMULATION] SURROUND PARAMETER ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < >...
  • Page 33: Setting The Tone Control

    Basic Operation Setting the tone control Adjust the bass and treble to suit your tastes. ¢ Adjusting the tone SURROUND PARAMETER Press D D H H Press to select “TONE DEF. ON”. In the direct mode, “TONE” cannot be selected. Press to select “OFF”.
  • Page 34: Auto Tuning

    ENGLISH Basic Operation <INPUT SELECTOR> BAND SHIFT <PTY> <RT> CHANNEL TUNING <RDS> CHANNEL SHIFT [TUNER] TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Auto tuning...
  • Page 35: Rds (Radio Data System)

    Basic Operation RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received with this unit: ¢...
  • Page 36: Tp Search

    ENGLISH Basic Operation INPUT SELECTOR CHANNEL <RDS> <RT> USER MODE CHANNEL USER MODE INPUT SELECTOR [ENTER] [NIGHT] [VIDEO SELECT] [D H F G] [TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR [ENTER] [D H F G] About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only :...
  • Page 37: Advanced Operation

    User mode function The AVR-1507 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.
  • Page 38: Listening To Music In The Browse Mode

    Information on the latest version of the software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website. • With the AVR-1507 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The AVR-1507 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.
  • Page 39: Viewing Still Pictures And Videos (Only For Ipods Equipped With The Slideshow / Video Function)

    About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-1507’s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.
  • Page 40: Advanced Setup - Part 1

    It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold iPod Assignment separately) audio and/or video signals to any input terminals on mode the AVR-1507 and play them. Audio Delay mode Adjust the time delay between the video and audio signals. EXT. IN Subwoofer...
  • Page 41: Navigating Through The System Setup Items

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 About the front display The AVR-1507 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative front display examples are shown below. Item No.
  • Page 42: Input Setup

    CD, AUX, DVD, TV, VCR, V.AUX, CD-R: Assign the different source according to the devices connected to the AVR-1507’s input terminals. ENTER Press to enter the setting and switch to the iPod Assignment setting.
  • Page 43: Setting The Ext. In Subwoofer Level

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. F F G G Press to set. +15 dB, +10 dB, +5 dB, 0 dB: Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT.
  • Page 44: Option Setup

    (output) level of +18 dB, which is extremely loud. Power On Volume Level: • LAST: The volume set when the AVR-1507 was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. • – – – (Mute): The volume is always muted when the power is turned on.
  • Page 45: Speaker Setup

    F G, ENTER D H ENTER D H F G [TEST TONE] ENTER D H F G About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Advanced Setup –...
  • Page 46: Setting The Subwoofer Mode Setup

    ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. F F G G Press to set. LFE (Normal): For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in that channel’s corresponding source are directed to that loudspeaker only.
  • Page 47: Setting The Test Tone

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Test Tone Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. Press to select “Yes”. F F G G Press to set, then press Auto:...
  • Page 48: Operating The Remote Control Unit

    Setting the preset memory function • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of...
  • Page 49: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set to the AUDIO side for the CD, TAPE or CD-R/MD position, and to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position.
  • Page 50 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [ Front ] Device operated CD player CD recorder MODE SELECTOR 1 AUDIO MODE SELECTOR 2 CD-R / MD – – – – ON / SOURCE Preset channel selection Preset channel selection SHIFT...
  • Page 51 DISPLAY – – – – RETURN Default setting DENON DENON (Preset code) (111) (111) Special remarks Special remarks: It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.
  • Page 52: Setting The Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [INPUT MODE] [MEMORY] Setting the punch through function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate on CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.
  • Page 53: Additional Information

    Additional Information About the speakers Surround back speakers Sound position 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.
  • Page 54 ENGLISH Additional Information Surround The AVR-1507 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 [1] Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • Use a DTS-compatible player. • AVR-1507’s input setting is set to • Set to “AUTO” or “DTS”. analog. Copying from DVD to • Copying between a source such as •...
  • Page 56: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W 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...
  • Page 57 ¢ List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati / Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder Asha Denon 014, *[111] Audio Dynamic...
  • Page 58 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO Radix Randex 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky Sansui...
  • Page 59 Philips Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, Pioneer 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Portland Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Price Club Matsui Proscan Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proton Pulsar Metz 160, 161, 162, 163...
  • Page 60 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Teac Philips Technics Primestar Wards Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith Realistic Sierra Sierra II Denon Sierra III Philips Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 Denon STS3 Kenwood SRS4 Onkyo Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082...
  • Page 64 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4508 008...

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