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  • Page 1 AVR-1513 AV SURROUND RECEIVER Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, the product.

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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. Contents Accessories Getting started ··············································································1 Information ·············································································39...

  • Page 5: Features

    • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all Compressed Audio Restorer is DENON technology that restores set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home channels, true to the original sound.

  • Page 6: Basic Version

    Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 4 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 14 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 18 For speaker connections, see page 23, C page 2 “Connecting the speakers”.

  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections Important information Make connections before using this unit. Relationship between video signals and monitor output To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of the unit and your video devices, connect the unit to each of your video devices with This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and video) and two types of video HDMI cables.

  • Page 8: Connecting An Hdmi-Compatible Device

    Important information Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Examples of screen display You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI • SETUP MENU screen • Status display screen connections.
  • Page 9 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, Cables used for connections switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.
  • Page 10 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Digital camcorder Cables used for connections HDMI Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc player / Set-top Game DVD player console HDMI HDMI HDMI GFront panelH • When playback devices are connected to the AUX HDMI connector and the AUX PORTABLE IN jack on the front panel, priority is given to the device connected to the AUX HDMI connector.

  • Page 11: Hdmi Function

    Connecting an HDMI-compatible device HDMI function Settings related to HDMI connections This unit supports the following HDMI functions: Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. n About 3D function n HDMI (vpage 33) This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. Make settings for HDMI.

  • Page 12: Connecting An Hdmi-Incompatible Device

    Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device For high quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to Cables used for connections Changing the source assigned to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices (vpage 5 “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device”). connectors This section describes connections when your device does not Video cable (sold separately)

  • Page 13: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a TV • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). AUDIO VIDEO • To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO...
  • Page 14 Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI Satellite tuner/Cable TV connections. AUDIO VIDEO For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 15 Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player This section describes how to connect when your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player do not support HDMI Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 5). AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 16: Am Loop Antenna

    Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a portable player Connecting an antenna If a portable player is connected via the AUX PORTABLE IN jack of the • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit n AM loop antenna assembly unit, music from the portable player can be played.

  • Page 17: Playback (Basic Operation)

    POWER QUICK SELECT Playback (Basic operation) CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Important information n Selecting the input source (vpage 14) CHANNEL TUNE TV AUDIO TUNER Before starting playback, make the connections between the different n Adjusting the master volume (vpage 14) Adjusting the master volume devices and the settings on the unit.

  • Page 18: Playing A Blu-Ray Disc Player/Dvd Player

    POWER QUICK SELECT Important information Playing a portable player Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Switching the brightness of the display Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE player The following describes the procedure for playing portable player. DIMMER Press Connect the portable player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ TV AUDIO...

  • Page 19: Tuning In Radio Stations

    Tuning in radio stations antenna connections, “Connecting antenna” n Presetting radio stations (Manual preset) Tune in the desired broadcast station. (vpage 13). Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Listening to FM/AM broadcasts AUTO Automatically tune to the station.
  • Page 20 Tuning in radio stations Default settings n Listening to preset stations n Tuner (FM/AM) operation buttons Operation buttons Function Block (A – G) SHIFT Press to select the memory POWER MEMORY Default Settings Preset memory registration block (A to G). POWER QUICK SELECT Channel (1 –...

  • Page 21: Selecting A Listening Mode (Surround Mode)

    CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) CHANNEL TUNE TV AUDIO TUNER This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode. CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH You can set various surround modes based on the audio input signal from the playback source. Try out different surround modes based on the content you play back and find your favorite surround mode.

  • Page 22: Standard Playback

    Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE CHANNEL TUNE TV AUDIO TUNER Standard playback TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL TUNE CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH n Surround playback of 2-channel sources n Surround playback of multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.) CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH INFO AUDIO...

  • Page 23: Multi Channel Stereo Playback

    CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL TUNE INFO AUDIO Multi channel stereo playback Stereo playback CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH VOLUME ENTER This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. INFO AUDIO • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

  • Page 24: Advanced Version

    Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage 22 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 25 F How to make detailed settings vpage 27...

  • Page 25: Speaker Installation/Connection (Advanced Connection)

    Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) Speaker installation Procedure for speaker settings • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers When 5.1 ch speakers installed Speaker installation you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. • The speaker impedance should be from 6 to 16 Ω.

  • Page 26: Speaker Connection

    Speaker connection Here, we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Connecting 5.1-channel speakers This section explains how to connect them using a typical example. • For TV connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections” (vpage 6) or “Connecting a TV” (vpage 10). n Connecting 5.1-channel speakers (vpage 23) n Connecting 2.1-channel speakers (vpage 24) NOTE...
  • Page 27 Speaker connection Connecting 2.1-channel speakers 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 23. • For speaker impedance, see page 23.

  • Page 28: Playback (Advanced Operation)

    Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions POWER Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 14) QUICK SELECT POWER Adjusting the volume of the speakers n Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND QUICK SELECT Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) (Fader function) Blu-ray GAME SHIFT...

  • Page 29: Sleep Timer Function

    POWER Convenient functions QUICK SELECT Sleep timer function Quick select function Various memory functions CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has You can save settings such as the input source selection, volume n Personal memory plus function Blu-ray GAME...

  • Page 30: How To Make Detailed Settings

    How to make detailed settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. The menu displayed depends on the input source and usage.

  • Page 31: Examples Of Menu And Front Display

    CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. TV AUDIO TUNER CHANNEL TUNE Menu display Front display Description CH LEVEL SLEEP...

  • Page 32: Input Setup

    Input Setup POWER QUICK SELECT Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Blu-ray GAME SHIFT...

  • Page 33: Input Assign

    Input Setup Input Assign Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. OPTICAL Blu-ray / DVD / TV AUDIO / CBL/SAT / GAME / AUX This unit has certain input sources such as “CBL/SAT” assigned to audio and video connectors by default. Set this to change the OFF : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source.

  • Page 34: Input Mode

    Input Setup Input Mode Auto Preset Default settings are underlined. Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Start Input Mode Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.

  • Page 35: Setup

    POWER Option Setup QUICK SELECT CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Make various option settings. Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Volume Menu operation Default settings are underlined. SETUP Press Sets the volume setting. CHANNEL TUNE TV AUDIO TUNER The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Setting items Setting details ENTER...
  • Page 36 Option Setup HDMI Other Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Makes settings for HDMI. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. Auto Standby 2Hours : The unit goes into standby after 2 hours.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Sound Field Effects

    Adjusting the sound field effects POWER The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. QUICK SELECT Audio Adjust The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently Default settings are underlined.
  • Page 38 Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details D.Comp Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level. Dimension 0 – 6 (3) Compress dynamic range OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. Shift sound image center As you set a smaller number, the surround sound field shifts backward;...
  • Page 39 CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND POWER QUICK SELECT Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Adjusting the sound field effects CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND Tone NIGHT MODE around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE...
  • Page 40 QUICK SELECT CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND POWER Blu-ray GAME SHIFT MODE Adjusting the sound field effects QUICK SELECT RESTORER Audio Delay around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. CBL /SAT MEMORY BAND TV AUDIO TUNER...

  • Page 41: Information

    Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. STATUS The information displayed changes each time you press on the main unit. The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original condition. GItems to be checkedH POWER • Input source...

  • Page 42: Information

    Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 40 F Other information vpage 45 F Troubleshooting vpage 52 F Specifications vpage 54 F Index vpage 55...

  • Page 43: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Power operation button (X) ··································(C 4, C 8) AUX HDMI connector ································································ (7) SOURCE SELECT buttons (0 1) ··········································· (14) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). AUX PORTABLE IN jack ··························································...

  • Page 44: Display

    Display Information display Sleep timer indicator Decoder indicators The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 26). These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby information are displayed here.

  • Page 45: Rear Panel

    Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ (13) Power cord ········································································· (C 4) NOTE Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··························· (C 3, 23, 24) Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) ·············· (10, 11, 12) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

  • Page 46: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). POWER button (X) ··················· (C 4, C 8) MEMORY button ········································ (16) QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4) ·················· (26) POWER MODE button ·············································· (16) Input source select buttons ·······················...
  • Page 47 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. q Remove the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in remove it.

  • Page 48: Other Information

    Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 45) This product uses the following technologies: n Surround (vpage 46) Manufactured under license from n Relationship between video signals and monitor Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro output (vpage 49) Logic” and the double-D symbol are n Explanation of terms (vpage 50) trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 49: Surround

    Surround This unit 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. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
  • Page 50 Surround Audio Adjust (vpage 34) PRO LOGIC g Music mode only NEO:6 Music mode only Tone RESTORER z5 Surround mode (vpage 18) Subwoofer (vpage 36) (vpage 37) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image (vpage 35) (vpage 35) (vpage 35) (vpage 35) (vpage 35) S z1 DIRECT (2 channel) DIRECT (Multi-channel) STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC g...
  • Page 51 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode.

  • Page 52: Relationship Between Video Signals And Monitor Output

    Relationship between video signals and monitor output Output connector HDMI VIDEO Input connector HDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video Menu Only the menu is displayed Only the menu is S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) displayed S <HDMI> S <HDMI> S <HDMI> S <HDMI> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S <HDMI>...

  • Page 53: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology This audio technology provides higher sound quality HDCP Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless and enhanced functionality than the conventional When transmitting digital signals between devices, The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc.
  • Page 54 Explanation of terms Protection Circuit WMA (Windows Media Audio) This is a function to prevent damage to devices This is audio compression technology developed by within the power supply when an abnormality Microsoft Corporation. such as an overload, excess voltage occurs or WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media ®...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    After turning on the • This unit amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please – power, the power contact the DENON service adviser. indicator is blinking red. Set does not operate • Reset the microprocessor. properly.
  • Page 56 GAudioH GRadioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. Reception fails, or • Change the antenna orientation or position. C 4, there is a lot of noise • Separate the AM loop antenna from the unit. 6, 7, 10, 11, or distortion.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Microprocessor

    Resetting the microprocessor Specifications 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. n Audio section • Power amplifier SOURCE SELECT 0 Rated output: Front: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 58 Index D.Comp ······························································ 35 Menu map ·························································· 27 Sampling frequency ··········································· 51 v Numerics Decode Mode ···················································· 31 Mode ·································································· 34 Scale ··································································· 32 2.1-channel ··················································· 22, 24 Deep Color ····················································· 8, 50 MP3 ······························································ 37, 50 Selecting the input source ································· 14 3D ·········································································...
  • Page 59 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 3/32 (434.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 1 49/64 1 49/64 (45.0) 13 35/64 (344.0) (45.0) Weight : 17 lbs 3.1 oz (7.8 kg)
  • Page 60 D&M Holdings Inc. 3520 10071 00AD...

  • Page 61: Getting Started

    PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH AVR-1513 AV SURROUND RECEIVER Getting Started Mise en route / Antes de empezar / Iniciação...
  • Page 62 ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Read before use Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. This manual explains the removal of the product from its packaging box and how to easily enjoy the home theatre system. Contents About this manual Cautions on handling Read before use ····································································1...

  • Page 63: R03/Aaa Batteries

    SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Connecting the speakers This unit can perform 2.0/2.1 to 5.1-channel surround playback. Here, we explain the installation and connection procedure when using 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation procedure when using other than 5.1-channel, see vm page 22 “Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection)”. n Do not plug the power plug of the main unit into the wall socket until these preparations are complete.
  • Page 64 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Preparation Connect Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

  • Page 65: Before Setting Up The Speakers

    SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Before setting up the speakers Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable Insert the main unit power plug into the wall socket (sold separately) When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible “High Speed HDMI cable”...

  • Page 66: Set Up Speakers

    ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS NEDERLANDS SVENSKA SVENSKA Set up speakers For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on the Speaker Confi...
  • Page 67 SVENSKA SVENSKA NEDERLANDS NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker Confi g. Bass Setting Distance Default settings are (Cont.) Default settings are underlined. underlined. Subwoofer Set the presence of a subwoofer. to select “Bass Setting”, and to select “SW Mode”, and to select “Distance”, and ENTER...

  • Page 68: Channel Level

    ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS NEDERLANDS SVENSKA SVENSKA Distance Channel Level (Cont.) Default settings are underlined. ENTER Press to enter the setting. to select a speaker, and use to select “Channel Level”, to select a speaker, and use ENTER to select distance.

  • Page 69: Playing A Blu-Ray Disc Player

    SVENSKA SVENSKA NEDERLANDS NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH ENGLISH Playing a Blu-ray Disc player Crossover Freq Default settings are underlined. This section explains the basic operations for surround playback using a Blu-ray Disc player connected to this unit. For details, see the included CD-ROM (Owner’s manual).
  • Page 70 D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10765 00AD...

  • Page 71: About This Manual

    About this manual n Operation buttons The operations described in this manual are based mainly on remote control operation. n Symbols This symbol indicates a reference page on which related information is described. This symbol indicates a supplementary information and tips for operations. NOTE This symbol indicates points to remember operations or function limitations.
  • Page 72 Front panel Power operation button (X) Remote control sensor SOURCE SELECT buttons (0 1) Power indicator Headphones jack (PHONES) Tuner preset channel buttons (TUNER PRESET CH +, –) AUX HDMI connector DIMMER button AUX PORTABLE IN jack STATUS button MASTER VOLUME control knob QUICK SELECT buttons Master volume indicator Display...
  • Page 73 Display Information display Input signal indicators MUTE indicator Master volume indicator Sleep timer indicator Tuner reception mode indicators STEREO : In the FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in. Decoder indicators Input mode indicators...

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