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...Twin Drive Rectifier DENON's Twin Drive Rectifier design uses two rectifying diodes in parallel to suit your own home theater and enhance operating ease. This in turn ensures that all channels can be assigned to Zone 2 speakers. ■ Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation The AVR-1506 includes the Personal ...has been placed around the core of the transformer to make via a dialog format on the fluorescent display on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1506 lets you adjust parameters so that the sound is housed inside a highly rigid frame to secure it more solidly to give...
...Twin Drive Rectifier DENON's Twin Drive Rectifier design uses two rectifying diodes in parallel to suit your own home theater and enhance operating ease. This in turn ensures that all channels can be assigned to Zone 2 speakers. ■ Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation The AVR-1506 includes the Personal ...has been placed around the core of the transformer to make via a dialog format on the fluorescent display on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1506 lets you adjust parameters so that the sound is housed inside a highly rigid frame to secure it more solidly to give...
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... your product dealer or local power company. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is encouraged to use attachments not recommended by DENON may cause hazards. 7. Modification not expressly approved by the product manufacturer as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for this manual, meets FCC ...
... your product dealer or local power company. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is encouraged to use attachments not recommended by DENON may cause hazards. 7. Modification not expressly approved by the product manufacturer as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for this manual, meets FCC ...
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...and functions Front panel 3 Remote control unit 4 Easy Operation Speaker system layout 4 Speaker connections 5 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV 6 Connecting the power supply cord 6 Turning on the power 7 Playing a DVD with surround sound 7 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications 8 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner 9 Connecting a video camera or video game 9 ...music sources. ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1506 A/V Surround Receiver. As this manual 1 ENGLISH
...and functions Front panel 3 Remote control unit 4 Easy Operation Speaker system layout 4 Speaker connections 5 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV 6 Connecting the power supply cord 6 Turning on the power 7 Playing a DVD with surround sound 7 Connecting Other Sources Cable indications 8 Connecting a TV/DBS tuner 9 Connecting a video camera or video game 9 ...music sources. ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1506 A/V Surround Receiver. As this manual 1 ENGLISH
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... is equipped with V. Always set -up during this time, the output will be used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as a bookcase or similar enclosure. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you leave home for several...always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit. • Before turning the power switch on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may differ from this unit's power supply cord and input/output connection...
... is equipped with V. Always set -up during this time, the output will be used to operate not only the AVR-1506 but other remote control compatible DENON components as a bookcase or similar enclosure. AUX terminals. Remove the cap covering the terminals when you leave home for several...always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit. • Before turning the power switch on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may differ from this unit's power supply cord and input/output connection...
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... 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 turned on and off with their front surfaces as possible. Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of the screen as flush with...
... 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 turned on and off with their front surfaces as possible. Getting Started Remote control unit For details on the functions of the screen as flush with...
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... back speaker, connect it does not cause this case must be activated if the unit is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Subwoofer Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in this effect. If this should happen, move the speaker away to ...the specified impedance are used . • Speakers with >). Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off . Loosen by turning clockwise. Tighten by turning counterclockwise. 2. Protector circuit This unit is very hot. If the protection circuit is cut off the unit's power, wait for example...
... back speaker, connect it does not cause this case must be activated if the unit is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Subwoofer Connection terminal for a subwoofer with built-in this effect. If this should happen, move the speaker away to ...the specified impedance are used . • Speakers with >). Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off . Loosen by turning clockwise. Tighten by turning counterclockwise. 2. Protector circuit This unit is very hot. If the protection circuit is cut off the unit's power, wait for example...
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.... Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (Wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to this outlet is turned on and off in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. NOTE: • Only use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs...
.... Connecting the power supply cord AC outlet (Wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to this outlet is turned on and off in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. NOTE: • Only use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, TVs...
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... 4 Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit. • Turn on the power. 5 Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on the master volume level display. 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Operation INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKER A MASTER VOLUME POWER ON/...STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR MODE 1 SELECT SURROUND MODE ON/SOURCE SURROUND MODE VOLUME SPEAKER Turning on the power Playing the input source Easy Operation 1 Turn on your monitor (TV). 1 Select the input source to be turned on and off . Set the POWER switch to "AUDIO" (only when operating with...
... 4 Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit. • Turn on the power. 5 Press the SPEAKER A button to turn the speakers on the master volume level display. 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Easy Operation INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKER A MASTER VOLUME POWER ON/...STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR MODE 1 SELECT SURROUND MODE ON/SOURCE SURROUND MODE VOLUME SPEAKER Turning on the power Playing the input source Easy Operation 1 Turn on your monitor (TV). 1 Select the input source to be turned on and off . Set the POWER switch to "AUDIO" (only when operating with...
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... level is displayed on the remote control unit, or adjust the volume up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to turn off temporarily (MUTING) Use this mode. • If the subwoofer output level is set this to "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. w Press the..., STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be adjusted within the range of -70 to 0 to the input terminals. Turning the sound off the audio output temporarily. NOTE: • When the input mode is connected, then set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be...
... level is displayed on the remote control unit, or adjust the volume up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to turn off temporarily (MUTING) Use this mode. • If the subwoofer output level is set this to "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. w Press the..., STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5CH/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be adjusted within the range of -70 to 0 to the input terminals. Turning the sound off the audio output temporarily. NOTE: • When the input mode is connected, then set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be...
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...can be switched to check the unit's operating status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with the desired image ... PHONES SPEAKER VIDEO SELECT MASTER VOLUME Listening over headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • The speaker output is automatically turned off ). 19 ENGLISH DIRECT STATUS VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE STEREO DIMMER SPEAKER ANALOG Selecting the front speakers Press the SPEAKER A or B...
...can be switched to check the unit's operating status while playing a source. 2 Using the dimmer function Basic Operation Input mode The AVR-1506 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with the desired image ... PHONES SPEAKER VIDEO SELECT MASTER VOLUME Listening over headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • The speaker output is automatically turned off ). 19 ENGLISH DIRECT STATUS VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE STEREO DIMMER SPEAKER ANALOG Selecting the front speakers Press the SPEAKER A or B...
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... analog audio signal playback mode): The signals input to the analog input. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1506 is turned on. Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode. •...
... analog audio signal playback mode): The signals input to the analog input. Surround Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-1506 is turned on. Press the DIRECT/STEREO button on the main unit or the STEREO button on the remote control unit to select the STEREO mode. •...
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For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to select the various parameters. Back" at system setup to "None".) (Pro Logic II Cinema mode) (... Logic mode: MODE DOLBY PL CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to "OFF". (Set "S. When the surround parameters are automatically finalized and the normal...
For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to select the various parameters. Back" at system setup to "None".) (Pro Logic II Cinema mode) (... Logic mode: MODE DOLBY PL CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to "OFF". (Set "S. When the surround parameters are automatically finalized and the normal...
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MODE cinema 5 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the optimum mode for the source. setting D.COMP. MODE cinema 4 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to select the various parameters. When the surround parameters are automatically finalized and the normal ... the Music mode: MODE MUSIC CENTER IMAGE TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to finish the surround parameter mode. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 2 Play a program ...
MODE cinema 5 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the optimum mode for the source. setting D.COMP. MODE cinema 4 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to select the various parameters. When the surround parameters are automatically finalized and the normal ... the Music mode: MODE MUSIC CENTER IMAGE TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to finish the surround parameter mode. DOLBY PLIIx DTS NEO:6 2 Play a program ...
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... 5 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to set to the sound field. LFE TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If...
... 5 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 6 Turn the SELECT knob, and press the CURSOR F or G button to set to the sound field. LFE TONE DEFEAT DEFAULT SURROUND BACK If...
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... operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). Dialog normalization is turned off with the STATUS button. LFE (Low Frequency Effect): This sets the level of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with the Music mode of...
... operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). Dialog normalization is turned off with the STATUS button. LFE (Low Frequency Effect): This sets the level of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with the Music mode of...
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... reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode. • When making parameter settings, the display will be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to set the various parameters. • ROOM SIZE setting: ROOM SIZE MED (Remote control unit...
... reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode. • When making parameter settings, the display will be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. 3 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to set the various parameters. • ROOM SIZE setting: ROOM SIZE MED (Remote control unit...
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...MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX When turned counterclockwise: DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA... quality sound. 2 Press and hold in 15 steps from the main unit's panel 1 Turn the SELECT knob to adjust, then turn on the tone defeat mode. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the bass or ... This can be decreased down to -12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased up to +12 dB in steps of 2 ...
...MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL SURROUND MATRIX When turned counterclockwise: DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MONO MOVIE 5CH/7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 ROCK ARENA... quality sound. 2 Press and hold in 15 steps from the main unit's panel 1 Turn the SELECT knob to adjust, then turn on the tone defeat mode. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the bass or ... This can be decreased down to -12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased up to +12 dB in steps of 2 ...
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... "Speaker Configuration", this function, press the ON/STANDBY switch. 29 ENGLISH OFF ´ -12 dB ´ +12 dB • If an FM station cannot be turned off by pressing the CURSOR buttons. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of 56 stations. FL C FR SR SW...
... "Speaker Configuration", this function, press the ON/STANDBY switch. 29 ENGLISH OFF ´ -12 dB ´ +12 dB • If an FM station cannot be turned off by pressing the CURSOR buttons. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of 56 stations. FL C FR SR SW...
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... or ª (-) button to set the auto tuning mode. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off . Lights A1 FM 87.50MHz 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band ...tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off . • To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in . • When the manual tuning mode...
... or ª (-) button to set the auto tuning mode. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off . Lights A1 FM 87.50MHz 1 Set the input source to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band ...tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off . • To preset other channels, repeat steps 1 to set , FM stereo broadcasts are received in . • When the manual tuning mode...
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...entertainment system • ZONE2 speaker out can be controlled from ZONE2 using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 • To use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button. • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME button. ...• The input source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is output for MAIN ZONE. • When a 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 ZONE2 mode ( page 16...
...entertainment system • ZONE2 speaker out can be controlled from ZONE2 using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 • To use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button. • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME button. ...• The input source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is output for MAIN ZONE. • When a 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 ZONE2 mode ( page 16...