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  • Denon AVR 1507 | Owners Manual - English - Page 1
    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1507 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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    : a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
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    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 to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute
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    ENGLISH 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. As this
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    turn off the power operation button or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. • Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Troubleshooting 51 Specifications 52 List of preset codes End of this manual 2 ENGLISH
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    such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Note In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote control unit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 44
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    37) @6 EXT. IN button 25) @7 Remote control sensor 3) @8 INPUT MODE button 25) @9 INPUT SELECTOR knob 25) Display uy t r t !2 q w e r y u i o !0 !1 !3 !4 !5 q w e q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 9) w Power indicator 9) e Power switch 9, 43) r Headphones jack (PHONES 26
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    13) !3 ANTENNA terminals 13) !4 REMOTE CONTROL jacks 14) System buttons 46, 47) VIDEO SELECT/SETUP button 39, 46) Cursor buttons 28, 46) DISPLAY button 46) DIMMER/MENU button 26, 46) [ Front ] Getting Started Remote control signal transmitter 3) Power buttons 9, 46) Tuner system/System
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    47) TEST TONE/DISPLAY button 21, 47) Cursor buttons 28, 47) [ Rear ] ENGLISH Easy Operation MAIN buttons 42) Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speaker SURROUND MODE buttons 27, 35) SYSTEM SETUP
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    no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Easy Operation ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions
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    instruction manuals. DVD player H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR G S VIDEO OUT F VIDEO OUT D OPTICAL OUT A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R ENGLISH Easy Operation • For best picture some monitors or video components. Check the owner's manuals for other components for further information. Audio
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    > to select "EXT. IN". 3 Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume. • The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. 5 Press to select the front speaker (Front A, Front B or
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    have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming
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    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. Video camera / Video game A AUDIO OUT L L L R R R F VIDEO OUT 11 ENGLISH
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    or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, L L R R AUDIO IN L L R R ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR • If you wish to the equipment's instruction manuals. • The signals connected to the AVR-1507 VCR OUTPUT terminal. Example: VCR IN → S-Video cable
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    AVR-1507 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service . 3. Return the lever. AUX OUT NOTE: • Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been completed
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    Playing the iPod" ( page 40, 41). iPod Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources page 42). Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616
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    assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel. In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE. Subwoofer Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier. IN Center speaker >< Surround speakers (L) (R) > < Connecting the power supply cord Connecting Other Sources
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    so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R Surround Back L Surround Back R Subwoofer 21 volume level. 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 2. Input Setup Input Setup Item No. 1 ~ 4 Digital
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    ENGLISH System Setup 3. Option Setup Option Setup Item No. 1 Power Amp Assignment mode Items To suit your preference, a surround back channel's power amplifier can be assigned to the ZONE2. 2 ~ 4 Volume Control mode This sets the volume level of output. Main 5 Auto Surround mode Set
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    on the main unit and remote control unit ENGLISH Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 16, 17). System Setup About the front display The AVR-1507 is equipped with an
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    • Select the "LFE+Main" mode if you want low frequency signals to always be played from the subwoofer channel. • Select the mode achieving a voluminous bass sound when playing music or movie sources. 3 Press ENTER or H to enter the setting and switch to the Subwoofer Mode Setup setting. 19 ENGLISH
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    subwoofer is set to "ON", and when one or more speakers are set to "Small", as described in section "Setting the Speaker Configuration" ( page 19). • Set to "80 Hz" when using regular speakers. When using small speakers, we recommend setting to a higher frequency. 20 ENGLISH ENGLISH System Setup
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    -12 dB to +12 dB. 3 When "Manual" mode is selected: Press D H to select the speaker, then press F G to -2 adjust the volume. 4 Press ENTER to finish the Test Tone setting. 5 Press ENTER to enter the setting and switch to the Option Setup. ¢ Adjusting the test tone using the remote control unit
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    ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the iPod Assignment Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Setting the Auto Preset Memory It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod's (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the AVR1507 and play them. 1 Press F
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    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. • -80 dB ~ +18 dB: Set the volume level when the power is turned on. You can adjust the MAIN ZONE volume level within the range
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    channel format (DOLBY PLIIx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi- channel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) Default settings are indicated in ( ). 1 Press F G to set. 2 Press ENTER to enter the setting and switch to the Speaker Setup. 1 5 AutoSurr. OFF 2 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH
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    operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume. • The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. The volume can be adjusted between the range of -80 ~ 0 ~ 18 dB. Depending on the channel level settings and the different surround mode
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    DIMMER. The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3 steps. The display can also be turned off. Using the surround modes Basic Operation 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
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    the main unit and remote control unit Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) 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
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    music software: "-10 dB" TONE: Adjust the tone control. Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode. Can be set separately for the different surround modes. (Adjusted together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND modes.) SB CH OUT: Select the play mode or surround back channel playback method. • The
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    for when the sound field image seems unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3) CENTER WIDTH: A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting the center signal's output balance between the center and front channels. (0 to 7, default : 3) 6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. 29 ENGLISH
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    mode. When "Music" mode is selected: CNTR. IMAGE: The expansion of the center channel can be adjusted. (0.0 to 1.0, default : 0.3) 6 Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER. Basic Operation Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2channels
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    Channel output Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUBWOOFER D. COMP *1 LFE *2 SB CH OUT TONE CONTROL C : Adjustable E : Not adjustable NOTE1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB NOTE2 :
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    available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to "None". *2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to "1sp" or "None". DOLBY DIGITAL (3, 4, 5ch) E E E E E E E E E C 4 C C E E E E E E E E DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Audio DVD-Audio (multi ch) (2ch
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    : Mode selectable in default status C : Selectable mode E : Non-selectable mode C C C C NOTE : *1: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to "None", then "5CH STEREO" is displayed. C C DOLBY DIGITAL (3, 4, 5ch) C C C C C C C C C Basic Operation DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DVD-AUDIO DVD-Audio
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    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
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    If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. Basic Operation SB CH OUT • ON: Surround back channel played. • OFF: Surround back channel not played. ROOM SIZE: Adjust the imaginary size of the recreated sound field space. (Does not express size of room in which
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    each time this button is pressed. 3 Press [F G] to adjust the volume. The SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing it one step from -12.0 dB. OFF ´ -12.0 dB ´ +12.0 dB Basic Operation Listening to the radio Check that the remote control unit is set to "AUDIO". Auto preset memory This unit
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    ENGLISH Basic Operation BAND SHIFT CHANNEL TUNING STATUS SHIFT [FM/AM] CHANNEL [XM RADIO] STATUS D H F G [TUNER] TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] D H F G About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name
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    AVR-1507 is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID 1 Use to select "TUNER" or press [TUNER]. Channel Inc. The user of this
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    selected and the input mode setting are stored individually for the different input sources. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode. 2 Press until "Memory" is displayed. 39 ENGLISH
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    the AVR-1507 and iPod using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R) ( page 14). 2 Assign the input terminal at "Setting the iPod Assignment" ( page 22). 3 Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the function assigned in step 2. • Display "Remote iPod" on the main unit's display. Remote iPod If the screens above
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    to switch from the Browse mode to the Remote mode. • "Remote iPod" is displayed on the AVR-1507's display. 2 Watching the iPod's screen, press [D H] to select "Photos" or "Video", then press [ENTER] or [G]. • The iPod's photo and video data are displayed on the monitor. [VOLUME] • To output photo
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    ENGLISH Advanced Operation Multi zone music entertainment system • ZONE2 speaker out can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at "Power Amp Assignment". In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or
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    the input mode and play (surround) mode. 3 Start recording on the tape or video deck. For instructions, refer to the component's operating instructions. Advanced Operation About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-1507's power is switched to standby are
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    manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. • The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO" or
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    this remote control unit. [MODE SELECTOR 1] [ON/SOURCE] [CHANNEL + -] [SETUP], [DISPLAY], [ENTER], [D H F G], [AUDIO], [RETURN], [MENU] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Operating the remote control unit [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) [TV/VCR] [TUNING + - ], [TV VOL. + - ], [MODE/MENU], [BAND/PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY
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    ) Setup - Cursor operation - Audio - Enter - Display selection - Return - Menu - ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV VIDEO VCR DBS / CABLE - - - Power on /Standby Power on /Standby Power on /Standby - - - Channel - Channel
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    - Display selection - RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special remarks - DENON (111) q - - DENON (111) - q - DENON (111) q Return - DENON (111) - q, w Operating the remote control unit Video deck Satellite tuner Cable TV VIDEO VCR DBS / CABLE - Channels Channels Input
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    (DBS/ CABLE or TV). 3 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. [INPUT MODE] 4 Input the number of the component you want to set. No. CD 1 TAPE 2 CDR/MD 3 DVD/VDP 4 VCR 5 No setting 0 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit 48 ENGLISH
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    2 to 3 feet Point slightly downwards Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers [ As seen from the side ] Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced. 49 ENGLISH
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    the "SL" and "SR" channels, then decoded for the "SL", "SR" and "SB" channels upon playback. This achieves a surround sound more faithful to the artist's sound design intentions than with conventional 5.1- or 6.1-channel systems. DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed
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    circuit. • AVR-1507 is malfunctioning. • Turn off the power and contact a 7 DENON customer service center. Sound is only produced • You are playing a monaural source • When playing monaural sources, 35 from the center speaker. (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in the select a surround mode other
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    72 dB MONO 0.15% STEREO 0.3% [AM] 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz 18 µV ¢ General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Mass: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.3 A 1 W Max (Standby) 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm (17-3/32" x 5-25/32" x 16-27/64") 11.2 kg (24 lbs 11 oz) ¢ Remote control unit
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    ENGLISH ¢ List of preset codes DVD Denon Aiwa Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith 014, *[111] 009 010 006, 011 012, 013 005 004 014 005, 015, 016, 017 003, 008 018 002, 019, 020 001, 021, 022 023 VDP Denon Midland 1 PRESET CODE 047, 048 000
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    006, 007, 036 061, 147 003, 007, 033, 038, 039, Envision 047, 048, 049, 133 Etron 007 Fisher 007, 061 155 Formenti 047 Fortress 2 PRESET CODE ENGLISH 045, 118 061 003, 047 003, 030, 031, 032, 038, 047, 049, 050, 122 003 046 003 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049
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    ENGLISH 131, 132, 145, 147 Philips Pioneer Portland Price Club Proscan Proton Pulsar Quasar Radio Shack RCA 030, 050, 062 Colour Voice 007, 033 Comtronic 3 PRESET CODE 004 032, 122 046 005, 010, 017, 030, 078, DBS (SATELLITE) Alphastar 054 Chaparral 035, 036 Dishnet 053 Drake 037, 038
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    ENGLISH Echostar Dish GE General Instruments Grundig Hitachi Hughes Network JVC Kathrein Magnavox , 008 012 002 007, 008, 009 013, 014, 015 012 004 007 010, 011 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. *[111], 112 112 113 003, 004 007 005 006 *[111] 001, 002 002 002, 003 004, 005
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    TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4505 001
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1507
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS