Denon AVR-1509 Owner's Manual
Denon AVR-1509 Owner's Manual

Denon AVR-1509 Owner's Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1509
Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1509 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
  • Page 2 EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3. volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC. bereikbaar zijn. DENON EUROPE FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT: Division of D&M Germany GmbH An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten D-41334 Germany från nätet.
  • Page 3 SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
  • 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 battery disposal.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH n Contents Auto Setup Parameter Preparations ··················································································15 Adjusting the Parameters ····························································25 Getting Started Auto Setup ···················································································· 16 Surround Parameter ·····································································25 a Auto Setup ·············································································· 16 a Mode·······················································································26 Accessories ·····················································································2 s Error Messages······································································· 17 s Cinema EQ ··············································································26 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 d D.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Turning the Power On ··································································30 Troubleshooting ····························································· 46 Selecting the Input Source ···························································30 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Setting the Input Mode ································································30 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. Operations During Playback ·························································31 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································31...
  • Page 7: Cautions On Handling

    About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1509, the included remote control unit (RC-1104) • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH INPUT mode indicators ······························ (30) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ··················(27 , 28) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume SIGNAL indicators Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between SPEAKERS indicators ·································...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors PRE OUT connector ······································ (8) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·········(10, 11) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (9 ~ 11) AC OUTLET ················································· (14) HDMI connectors ·································· (9 ~ 11) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (10 ~ 12) AC inlet (AC IN) ···········································...
  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (38) Power buttons ······································ (38, 40) Power buttons ············································ (30) Source select buttons ································ (30) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (37) Video select button (V.SEL) ······················ (31) Source select buttons ································ (30) Tuner system buttons ··························...
  • Page 11: Connections

    With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-1509. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1509. b L : Left R : Right FRONT SURROUND...
  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be • Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI played on the AVR-1509. Input the audio signal to the digital audio product) for connection to the HDMI connector. Normal playback Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise input connector or analog audio input connector.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    Video input terminals Monitor output Because video signals are output from the AVR-1509’s monitor output terminal in the same format as the terminals video input signals, the monitor output terminal should be of the same type as the terminal used for...
  • Page 15: Cd Player

    For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1509. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input iPod connector or analog audio input connector.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Recording Components

    Game console When recording via the AVR-1509, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1509’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable...
  • Page 17: Component With Multi-Channel Output Connectors

    “EXT. IN” (vpage 30). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 10). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1509’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Operations Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Menu Map Examples of Front Display Power cord Some typical examples are described below. To household (supplied) Auto Setup (vpage 15 ~ 17) power outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) b When the setup microphone is connected.
  • Page 19: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SPEAKERS>...
  • Page 20: Auto Setup

    Turn the AVR-1509 appliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements may off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement be affected by these sounds.
  • Page 21: Error Messages

    The messages alternate The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-1509. the speaker is properly connected. If while “Store<” is displayed. q Press the connection is correct, use • “Storing” blinks on the display panel while the results are being stored.
  • Page 22: System Setup

    ENGLISH System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual System Setup Operation Button located on both the main unit and the remote control * S y s t e m S e t u p BUTTON unit The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control...
  • Page 23: Speaker Setup

    ENGLISH Subwoofer 1. Speaker Setup Select subwoofer use. • This can be set when “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”. change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. [Selectable items] •...
  • Page 24: A2 ~ A6 Crossover Frequency

    ENGLISH Test Tone Start A2 ~ A6 Crossover Frequency Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low “Manual”.
  • Page 25: Input Setup

    ENGLISH 2. Input Setup d ~ h Digital In Assign k Audio Delay Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. related to playing input sources.
  • Page 26: A0 Auto Preset Memory

    ENGLISH Volume Limit A0 Auto Preset Memory f Auto Surround Mode Make a setting for maximum volume. Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Selectable items] Press to start.
  • Page 27: Remote Id Setup

    <SELECT/ENTER> [STD] Select by turning or pressing When using the AVR-1509 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1104), there is no need to make settings. [Selectable items] When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), DOLBY PLg : The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLg for playback.
  • Page 28: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    Direct Playback (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.
  • Page 29: Parameter

    Mode • If no adjustment is made for a period of about 5 seconds, the s Cinema EQ adjustments made up that point are registered and the AVR-1509 d D. Comp (Dynamic Range Compression) returns to the original mode.
  • Page 30: Mode

    ENGLISH Mode D. Comp Center Width (Dynamic Range Compression) Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider etc.).
  • Page 31: A2 Sw Att (Subwoofer Attenuation)

    ENGLISH A2 SW ATT A7 MultEQ A8 Dynamic EQ (Subwoofer Attenuation) Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of correction desired from the following list: Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception [Selectable items] [Selectable items] and room acoustics.
  • Page 32: A9 Dynamic Volume

    ENGLISH A9 Dynamic Volume S0 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) S1 RESTORER Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Set Dynamic Volume effect. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were volume level between television programs, commercials, and between before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and [Selectable items] the soft and loud passages of movies.
  • Page 33: S2 Night Mode

    ENGLISH S2 Night Mode Information Optimized setting for late-night listening. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. [Selectable items] Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual : Turn night mode off.
  • Page 34: Preparations

    ENGLISH Playback Setting the Input Mode Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Set the input mode for this source. BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> INPUT MODE Button only on the main unit Press...
  • Page 35: Operations During Playback

    ENGLISH Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Operations During Playback Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts <STATUS> Press The current program source and various settings are indicated on Adjusting the Master Volume Basic Operation the display. <MASTER VOLUME> [MASTER Either turn or press For details, refer to “Information”...
  • Page 36: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations RDS (Radio Data System) Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which Button located on both the main unit and the remote control allows a station to send additional information along with the BUTTON Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can...
  • Page 37: Rds Search

    ENGLISH RDS Search RT (Radio Text) Watching the display, press ui to call out the desired program type. Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide Turn the Radio Text (RT) display ON/OFF. the RDS service. <PRESET CHANNEL> [CHANNEL + –] Press <SOURCE SELECT>...
  • Page 38: Ipod ® Playback

    ASD-1R or ASD-11R and iPod. <ON/STANDBY> <STATUS> q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
  • Page 39: Listening To Audio

    When viewing a still picture, perform the same operation as with ASD- • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some 1R or ASD-11R. functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
  • Page 40: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Convenient Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit Recording on an External Device Channel Level <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit (REC OUT mode) You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback [BUTTON]...
  • Page 41: Quick Select Function

    ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and mode was set. front speaker can be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
  • Page 42: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Presetting “VIDEO”. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. setting the preset memory.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH [Front] Functions of Buttons by Component [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [0, SKIP + / SOURCE iPod/ TUNER...
  • Page 44: Punch Through Function

    RETURN – – – Return Return – – Return Return Return iPod/NETWORK Default DENON DENON b2 DENON HITACHI HITACHI TUNER setting – – – – (111) (111) (108) (007) (134) (121) DVD/HDP (Preset code) Special –...
  • Page 45: Playback Other Information

    Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround DTS Surround The AVR-1509 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that DTS Digital Surround lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the Examples of speaker layouts same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Audyssey HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.
  • Page 47: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode D. Comp Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer DIRECT S (OFF)
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume MultEQ DV Setting RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5)
  • Page 49 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY DIGITAL (Multi ch) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) (5.1/5/4ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    AVR- parts of the unit. sufficiently. 1509, the power • Please re-install AVR-1509 in a – indicator will flash place having good ventilation. in red at intervals of approximately...
  • Page 51 HDMI input connector cannot be center speaker. etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround). output from played on the AVR-1509. Input – DTS Surround) mode. speakers. the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog No sound •...
  • Page 52: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Tuner section [FM] [AM] • Power amplifier (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Rated output: Front (A, B): Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
  • Page 53 Cybernex Daytron 003, 049 Aiwa 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 087, 092 025, 055, 059, 074, 089, 093, Dimensia Denon 014, [111] , 121 045, 061, 062, 085 Daewoo 013, 017, 020, 041, 059, 089, 095, 096 Toshiba Nikko...
  • Page 54 100, 104, 121 Burmster Regency Siemens Carvery 003, 035 Samsung 014, 023 Signature 045, 144 [111]*, 044 Denon Scientific Atlanta 004, 024, 025 Simpson Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Signal Sony 043, 046, 138, 146, 150 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010...
  • Page 56 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10039 109D...

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