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...; Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ease-of-Use • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in/out Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound.
...; Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Ease-of-Use • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone multi-source capability • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in/out Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound.
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... the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. 9. This product may fall into the outlet, try reversing the plug. When installing an outside antenna system should not be moved with regard to the operating instructions. 12. Object and Liquid Entry - Refer all servicing to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as they exit from heat sources such...
... the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. 9. This product may fall into the outlet, try reversing the plug. When installing an outside antenna system should not be moved with regard to the operating instructions. 12. Object and Liquid Entry - Refer all servicing to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as they exit from heat sources such...
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... Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-Zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 System Setup Operations 19 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 25 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 26 DSP Simulation Playback 26 Stereo Playback 26 Direct Playback 26 Parameter Surround Parameter 27 Tone Control 28 RESTORER 29 Night Mode 29 Information a Status 30 s Audio Input Signal 30
... Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 15 XM connector 15 Antenna terminals 16 Multi-Zone 17 Connecting the Power Cord 17 Once Connections are Completed 17 Operations Menu Map 18 Examples of Front Display 18 System Setup Operations 19 Example of Display of 2-channel Sources 25 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 26 DSP Simulation Playback 26 Stereo Playback 26 Direct Playback 26 Parameter Surround Parameter 27 Tone Control 28 RESTORER 29 Night Mode 29 Information a Status 30 s Audio Input Signal 30
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... Specifications 54 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 31 Turning the Power On 31 Selecting the Input Source 31 Setting the Input Mode 31 Operations During Playback 31, 32 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 32 Basic Operation 32 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 32 Basic Operation 32 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 33 Listening to Preset Stations 33 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
... Specifications 54 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 31 Turning the Power On 31 Selecting the Input Source 31 Setting the Input Mode 31 Operations During Playback 31, 32 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 32 Basic Operation 32 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 32 Basic Operation 32 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 33 Listening to Preset Stations 33 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in System Setup. IN button 31) Q8 Display W6 BAND button 32) Q9 Remote control sensor 3) W7 SHIFT button 33) W0 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button 37, 44) W8 PRESET CHANNEL buttons 33) W1 SOURCE SELECT knob 31) W9 TUNING buttons 32) W2 SOURCE button 31) E0 VIDEO SELECT button 32) Q3 W3 INPUT MODE button 31) E1 DIMMER button 32) W4 ANALOG...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in System Setup. IN button 31) Q8 Display W6 BAND button 32) Q9 Remote control sensor 3) W7 SHIFT button 33) W0 ZONE2 / REC SELECT button 37, 44) W8 PRESET CHANNEL buttons 33) W1 SOURCE SELECT knob 31) W9 TUNING buttons 32) W2 SOURCE button 31) E0 VIDEO SELECT button 32) Q3 W3 INPUT MODE button 31) E1 DIMMER button 32) W4 ANALOG...
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... the ventilation around it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the...
... the ventilation around it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1508, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. [Front] uiop SYSTEM SETUP ui ENTER, op ENTER Operations The same operation is displayed. 2 Press o p to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. 3 To change the setting...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting System Setup • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-1508, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit. [Front] uiop SYSTEM SETUP ui ENTER, op ENTER Operations The same operation is displayed. 2 Press o p to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER. 3 To change the setting...
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...; Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to make the settings for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 24). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by subwoofer. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal...
...; Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to make the settings for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 24). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by subwoofer. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 7 SW Mode Norm [Selectable items] LFE (Normal) : Play low range and LFE signal...
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...IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 19) 22 "Speaker Setup" - a, s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign j iPod Assign k EXT. Test tones are not output to the monitor. The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. GAdjusting using...
...IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. Input terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 19) 22 "Speaker Setup" - a, s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign j iPod Assign k EXT. Test tones are not output to the monitor. The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. GAdjusting using...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. 23 Operations (vpage 19)
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. 23 Operations (vpage 19)
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...AutoSurr. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Option Setup Make various other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of input signals listed below. g Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set in ( ). ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp ZONE2 The places...
...AutoSurr. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Option Setup Make various other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of input signals listed below. g Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set in ( ). ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp ZONE2 The places...
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... using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for decoding the input signals according to stereo music sources. Direct...
... using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for decoding the input signals according to stereo music sources. Direct...
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...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. PL : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding. [Selectable items] ON : CINEMA EQ is not used . ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of the surround signals...
...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. PL : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding. [Selectable items] ON : CINEMA EQ is not used . ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of the surround signals...
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... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources) Select playback mode for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use in the DIRECT mode. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel sources played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). OFF : The surround back channel signal is not attenuated. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to "OFF". OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital...
... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources) Select playback mode for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use in the DIRECT mode. PLIIx MUSIC z2 : Decoded in DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel sources played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). OFF : The surround back channel signal is not attenuated. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is set to "OFF". OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). MTRX ON : The surround channel signals undergo digital...
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... Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. For details, refer to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Tune in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously. 4 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to select "FM" or "AM". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound...
... Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to "FM" or "AM" in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. For details, refer to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 4 Tune in stations manually, press and hold TUNING to change frequencies continuously. 4 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to select "FM" or "AM". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound...
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...). "Input Setup" - Installation costs and other trademarks are indicated with an XL. Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use TUNING to select the station. From rock to reggae, from classical to change. When you are three places to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
...). "Input Setup" - Installation costs and other trademarks are indicated with an XL. Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use TUNING to select the station. From rock to reggae, from classical to change. When you are three places to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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... unit and remote control unit Remote iPod b If the displays above . Also switch the input source to one to expand the low and high frequency components of iPod and the software version, some functions may not be played by using the buttons on an iPod can be used to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui op [CHANNEL +] [CHANNEL -] [2] [ENTER] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER...
... unit and remote control unit Remote iPod b If the displays above . Also switch the input source to one to expand the low and high frequency components of iPod and the software version, some functions may not be played by using the buttons on an iPod can be used to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui op [CHANNEL +] [CHANNEL -] [2] [ENTER] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER...
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... Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - Return - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING (+, -) / TV VOL (+, -) MODE / MENU SETUP u i o p AUDIO BAND / PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY / SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special Remarks CD Player CD...
... Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - Return - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING +/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY / SUBTITLE] [SETUP], [uiop], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN] Device operated MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) TUNING (+, -) / TV VOL (+, -) MODE / MENU SETUP u i o p AUDIO BAND / PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY / SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Default setting (Preset code) Special Remarks CD Player CD...
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...; Select an appropriate input input source do not match. used. • Set is turned too • Adjust the master volume to strong light. Symptom Power turns off . • The Dimmer setting is faulty. • Device you want to play and set to • Set to fully cool down, then turn on, or turns off the power, wait for which input. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output...
...; Select an appropriate input input source do not match. used. • Set is turned too • Adjust the master volume to strong light. Symptom Power turns off . • The Dimmer setting is faulty. • Device you want to play and set to • Set to fully cool down, then turn on, or turns off the power, wait for which input. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output...
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... speaker setting is • Set to other than mode. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to the "STANDARD" (Dolby / "STANDARD" (Dolby / DTS DTS Surround) mode. DVDs cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is not • Select another channel. connectors are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. power outlet. Dock is not properly connected. • The signal...
... speaker setting is • Set to other than mode. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to the "STANDARD" (Dolby / "STANDARD" (Dolby / DTS DTS Surround) mode. DVDs cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is not • Select another channel. connectors are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. power outlet. Dock is not properly connected. • The signal...
