Literature/Product Sheet
Page 1
...stored, for each source input and surround mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Power Amps for 7 Channels ■ High-Quality Surround Sound Reproduction • High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP • 96 kHz ...for the Surround Back channel speaker to give you do not need to select the mode again for that all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1506 lets you adjust parameters so that you can be driven under uniform conditions. In addition, a cushioning material has been...
...stored, for each source input and surround mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required. ■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Power Amps for 7 Channels ■ High-Quality Surround Sound Reproduction • High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP • 96 kHz ...for the Surround Back channel speaker to give you do not need to select the mode again for that all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1506 lets you adjust parameters so that you can be driven under uniform conditions. In addition, a cushioning material has been...
Owners Manual
Page 4
...Auto tuning 30 Manual tuning 30 Preset stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ...DENON AVR-1506 A/V Surround Receiver. In Subwoofer Level 16 Setting the Power Amp Assignment 16 System setup items and default values 17 Basic Operation Playback Playing the input source 18 Playback using 2 Cautions on installation 2 Cautions on handling 2 Preparing the remote control unit 2 Inserting the batteries 3 Operating range of the remote control...
...Auto tuning 30 Manual tuning 30 Preset stations 30 Recalling preset stations 30 Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 31 Preset memory 32 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ...DENON AVR-1506 A/V Surround Receiver. In Subwoofer Level 16 Setting the Power Amp Assignment 16 System setup items and default values 17 Basic Operation Playback Playing the input source 18 Playback using 2 Cautions on installation 2 Cautions on handling 2 Preparing the remote control unit 2 Inserting the batteries 3 Operating range of the remote control...
Owners Manual
Page 5
...connections are correct and that the illustrations in these instructions in a safe place. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1000) can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH Remove the cap covering the terminals when you leave home for, ... PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. If the volume is used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Getting Started Note Wall Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit's power supply ...
...connections are correct and that the illustrations in these instructions in a safe place. Preparing the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1000) can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products. 2 ENGLISH Remove the cap covering the terminals when you leave home for, ... PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. If the volume is used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Getting Started Note Wall Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit's power supply ...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... @9 EXT. Notes on the main unit as shown in the diagram. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on batteries: • Replace the batteries with an old one. • Do not... batteries are obstacles in the indicated direction. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the way or if the remote control unit is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. • Do not press buttons on . AUX INPUT terminals 9) !3 SURROUND...
... @9 EXT. Notes on the main unit as shown in the diagram. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on batteries: • Replace the batteries with an old one. • Do not... batteries are obstacles in the indicated direction. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the way or if the remote control unit is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. • Do not press buttons on . AUX INPUT terminals 9) !3 SURROUND...
Owners Manual
Page 7
... 19) DIMMER button 19) Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. Getting Started Remote control unit For details on and off with the MAIN button. 4 ENGLISH Surround speaker systems MEMO • The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or... Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) mode. • The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly ...
... 19) DIMMER button 19) Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. Getting Started Remote control unit For details on and off with the MAIN button. 4 ENGLISH Surround speaker systems MEMO • The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) Cinema or... Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II(x) mode. • The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly ...
Owners Manual
Page 9
... definition disc player) to the color difference (component) video terminals are also provided if your monitor TV. Y, CB, CR; If you can choose from the remote control unit. S-Video and composite video outputs are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal. DVD player H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
... definition disc player) to the color difference (component) video terminals are also provided if your monitor TV. Y, CB, CR; If you can choose from the remote control unit. S-Video and composite video outputs are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal. DVD player H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
Owners Manual
Page 10
... (TV). 1 Select the input source to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play (surround) mode. Example: STANDARD SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone... the selector. 3 Start playback on the selected component. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is displayed on and the indicator lights...
... (TV). 1 Select the input source to "AUDIO" (only when operating with the remote control unit). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play (surround) mode. Example: STANDARD SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone... the selector. 3 Start playback on the selected component. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is off from the included remote control unit. £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is displayed on and the indicator lights...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... For instructions on a stable surface. Connection of separately 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 not be controlled from ZONE2 using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). Antenna placed...
... For instructions on a stable surface. Connection of separately 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 not be controlled from ZONE2 using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 35, 36). Antenna placed...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... output to each channel and the frequency response are shown below. Front display • 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 selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be used . 1 Press...
... output to each channel and the frequency response are shown below. Front display • 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 selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be used . 1 Press...
Owners Manual
Page 18
... Assignment (COAXIAL) setting. The adjusted levels for each surround mode ( page 29). 2 Adjusting the test tone • Before playing with the remote control unit using the test tones is the same for all surround modes. Consider this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different... listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. 1 • Press the CURSOR F button to switch the test tone mode. • Press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch...
... Assignment (COAXIAL) setting. The adjusted levels for each surround mode ( page 29). 2 Adjusting the test tone • Before playing with the remote control unit using the test tones is the same for all surround modes. Consider this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different... listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. 1 • Press the CURSOR F button to switch the test tone mode. • Press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch...
Owners Manual
Page 21
... be adjusted within the range of -70 to 0 to the external input (EXT. Press the MUTING button. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is set as described ( page 29), if the volume for any channel is too high, set at +1 dB or greater, the...is set to 18 dB, in steps of channel level)".) • Canceling the MUTING mode: q Press the MUTING button again. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. However, when ...
... be adjusted within the range of -70 to 0 to the external input (EXT. Press the MUTING button. 4 Adjust the volume. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is set as described ( page 29), if the volume for any channel is too high, set at +1 dB or greater, the...is set to 18 dB, in steps of channel level)".) • Canceling the MUTING mode: q Press the MUTING button again. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. However, when ...
Owners Manual
Page 22
...Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are also displayed on the front panel display. The display brightness changes in the AVR-1506's surround decoder is automatically turned off ). 19 ENGLISH In addition, the display can be also be generated when using headphones. If... status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that noise may be changed with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the remote control unit.
...Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are also displayed on the front panel display. The display brightness changes in the AVR-1506's surround decoder is automatically turned off ). 19 ENGLISH In addition, the display can be also be generated when using headphones. If... status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that noise may be changed with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the remote control unit.
Owners Manual
Page 23
...and achieve the desired sound while watching images. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1506 is turned on the remote control unit to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. If the "DIGITAL" indicator does not light, check whether the Digital... mode to select the DIRECT mode. 20 ENGLISH Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to the analog input. ENGLISH Basic Operation 2 Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to select the STEREO mode...
...and achieve the desired sound while watching images. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1506 is turned on the remote control unit to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. If the "DIGITAL" indicator does not light, check whether the Digital... mode to select the DIRECT mode. 20 ENGLISH Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to the analog input. ENGLISH Basic Operation 2 Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to select the STEREO mode...
Owners Manual
Page 27
... ON OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : MTRX ON MTRX ON NON MTRX OFF This parameter is pressed. • CINEMA EQ setting: (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CINEMA EQ OFF ON OFF • D. CINEMA EQ D.COMP. setting ENGLISH Basic Operation D.COMP. CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3): The center image parameter for adjusting...
... ON OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : MTRX ON MTRX ON NON MTRX OFF This parameter is pressed. • CINEMA EQ setting: (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CINEMA EQ OFF ON OFF • D. CINEMA EQ D.COMP. setting ENGLISH Basic Operation D.COMP. CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3): The center image parameter for adjusting...
Owners Manual
Page 30
...input channel. 4 Press the CURSOR F or G button to set the various parameters. • ROOM SIZE setting: ROOM SIZE MED (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • DEFAULT... playback. • TONE DEFEAT setting TONE DEF. DSP surround simulation 2 To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the different surround modes. setting Basic Operation D.COMP. ON ON OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER...
...input channel. 4 Press the CURSOR F or G button to set the various parameters. • ROOM SIZE setting: ROOM SIZE MED (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the SURROUND PARAMETER button is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. • DEFAULT... playback. • TONE DEFEAT setting TONE DEF. DSP surround simulation 2 To operate the surround mode and the surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the different surround modes. setting Basic Operation D.COMP. ON ON OFF • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER...
Owners Manual
Page 33
... the desired preset channel. 30 ENGLISH Basic Operation Auto tuning Manual tuning Preset stations ENGLISH Basic Operation 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning...
... the desired preset channel. 30 ENGLISH Basic Operation Auto tuning Manual tuning Preset stations ENGLISH Basic Operation 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning...
Owners Manual
Page 34
...between decks A and B 31 ENGLISH Tuner system buttons 1. ENGLISH Advanced Operation OFF ON/SOURCE NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to the component's operating instructions. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD...(for the component to the position for CD changers only) 2. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control. 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward ...
...between decks A and B 31 ENGLISH Tuner system buttons 1. ENGLISH Advanced Operation OFF ON/SOURCE NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to the component's operating instructions. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD...(for the component to the position for CD changers only) 2. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with this remote control. 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward ...
Owners Manual
Page 35
...MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. 2 The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to...Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". ENGLISH Advanced Operation Preset memory • DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be set for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the memory...
...MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. 2 The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to...Set the MODE 1 switch to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". ENGLISH Advanced Operation Preset memory • DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be set for some models, even if they are of makes listed in the memory...
Owners Manual
Page 36
Video deck (VCR) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby OFF : DENON DVD power off 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : ...2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component. 33 ENGLISH ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, ...
Video deck (VCR) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby OFF : DENON DVD power off 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : ...2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component. 33 ENGLISH ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, ...
Owners Manual
Page 38
...unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT ZONE2 RC-617 SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-1000 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT : ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately 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 used for the ...
...unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT ZONE2 RC-617 SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-1000 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT : ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately 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 used for the ...