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.
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 System setup / Configuration système page 12, 13 Speaker Configuration Delay Time page 13, 14 Subwoofer Mode page 14 Crossover Frequency Test Tone page 15 Digital In Assignment page 16 page 16 Auto Surround Mode Ext. In Subwoofer Level page 16 Power Amp Assignment page 16...
ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1506 A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources, such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1000) can be used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.
ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear Notes on batteries: cover. • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only for verifying operation.) •...
Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Indicator ···············(32, 34) ZONE2 buttons····(34, 35) SURROUND MODE buttons·················(18, 27) Input source selector buttons·················(18, 32) System buttons ······························(31~34) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button···················(12, 33) Cursor buttons...
Easy Operation Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV • To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 16).
ENGLISH Easy Operation INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKER A MASTER VOLUME POWER SELECT ON/STANDBY SURROUND MODE ON/SOURCE SURROUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR MODE 1 VOLUME SPEAKER Turning on the power Turn on your subwoofer. Turn on your monitor (TV). POWER Press the switch. ¢...
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 terminal (Stereo) (White) (Red) Pin-plug cable Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer) Pin-plug cable Digital terminal (Coaxial) (Orange) Coaxial cable (75 /ohm pin-plug cable)
• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, the digital signals OPTICAL may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi- channel output to the AVR-1506’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s AUDIO OUT operating instructions.
VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal. NOTE: • When recording to a VCR recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-1506 VCR OUTPUT terminal. Example: VCR IN...
For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.
• You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit. • The AVR-1506 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings. Some representative front display examples are shown below.
ENGLISH System Setup CURSOR F F Press the button to select your surround back speaker type, then press the CURSOR H H ENTER button to switch to the number of surround back speaker setting. When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large”...
System Setup CURSOR F F Press the button to set the distance from the surround R speakers to the ENTER listening position, then press the CURSOR H H button to switch to the surround back L speaker setting. CURSOR F F Press the button to set the distance from the surround back L speakers to...
ENGLISH System Setup Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. •...
System Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-1506 for the different input sources. CURSOR F F Press the button to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 ENTER CURSOR input terminal, then press the button to switch the COAXIAL 2 input setting.
ENGLISH System Setup System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System Setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE Speaker for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition Configuration of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.
Basic Operation Playback INPUT MODE ANALOG MASTER VOLUME EXT. IN INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE SELECT SURROUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME MUTING INPUT MODE EXT. IN ANALOG Playing the input source Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Select the play (surround) mode.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals.
Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1506 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. • Select the mode to suit your tastes. 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images.
ENGLISH Basic Operation STANDARD SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT Dolby Pro Logic x (Pro Logic ) mode • To play in the PL x mode, set “S. BackSp” at the “Speaker Configuration” setting to “1sp” or “2sp”. • To play in the PL x mode, set “Surround Back”...
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Basic Operation • PANORAMA setting • DIMENSION setting • CENTER WIDTH setting • TONE DEFEAT setting • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting • D. COMP. setting This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • DEFAULT setting Select “YES” to reset to the factory defaults. ENTER Press the button to finish the surround...
ENGLISH Basic Operation INPUT MODE SELECT STANDARD INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND PARAMETER DTS NEO:6 mode STANDARD Press the button to select the DTS NEO:6 mode. The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 Play a program source.
Basic Operation • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed. 2 Surround parameters w DTS NEO:6 Mode: • Cinema: This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.
ENGLISH Basic Operation STATUS STANDARD/NIGHT 2 Surround parameters e CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic Digital, DTS Surround and DTS NEO:6 modes.
Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
ENGLISH Basic Operation SURROUND MODE SURROUND ENTER PARAMETER CURSOR F CURSOR G DSP surround simulation 2 To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MONO MOVIE...
Basic Operation TONE CONTROL SURROUND MODE SELECT SURROUND PARAMETER TONE DEFEAT 2 Operating the surround mode and the surround parameters from the main unit’s panel SELECT Turn the knob to select the surround mode. When turned clockwise: DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6...
ENGLISH Basic Operation CH SELECT CURSOR G CURSOR F Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. CH SELECT Press the button to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.
Basic Operation Auto tuning Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) BAND Watching the display, press the button to select the desired band (AM or FM). MODE Press the button to set the auto tuning mode. Lights TUNING –...
ENGLISH Advanced Operation ON/SOURCE NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components MODE 1 Set the switch to “AUDIO”. MODE 2 Set the switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD or TAPE).
Advanced Operation Preset memory • 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 other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes ( End of this manual).
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ENGLISH Advanced Operation 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby : DENON DVD power off : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10...
: Volume up/down • For CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, the buttons can be operated in the same way as for DENON audio components page 31). • A TV can be operated when the switch is at the DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position.
MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.
Advanced Operation When the input source is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be selected pressing the CHANNEL button on the remote control unit. • The input source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is output for the ZONE2 speaker output. INPUT SELECTOR POWER SPEAKER...
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.
Additional Information Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, MPEG multi-channel audio, etc.
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6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes ( page 26) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.
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Surround The AVR-1506 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.
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• There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals. q 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals • When either of these signals is input to the AVR-1506, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND mode is selected.
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Additional Information [3] DTS-ES Extended Surround™ DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360- degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
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ENGLISH Additional Information Surround modes and parameters Mode FRONT L/R CENTER DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL C : Signal / Adjustable E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting Mode...
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS Magnavox Marantz Onkyo 016, 018 Optimus 007, 008 Panasonic Philips Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Sony 013, 014, 015 Technics Victor Wards Yamaha 010, 011 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine.
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