HDMI Specifications Guide
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08 HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher... DENON CI AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR 5308CI* 4308CI 3808CI 2808CI 2308CI 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater 1908 1.3a Repeater 1708 1.3a Switcher 1508 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (fps) 1080p/...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08 HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher... DENON CI AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR 5308CI* 4308CI 3808CI 2808CI 2308CI 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater 1908 1.3a Repeater 1708 1.3a Switcher 1508 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (fps) 1080p/...
IR Codes
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AVR-1508 12-6-1 FORMAT:SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 64 1 2 3 FUNC.PHONO 4 FUNC.CD 5 FUNC.TUNER 6 ... 18 FUNC.CDR/TAPE 19 20 21 22 23 24 VIDEO SELECT 25 26 27 28 29 CURSOR RIGHT 30 STATUS 31 ON SCREEN Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 32 ENTER 33 POWER ON 34 POWER...
AVR-1508 12-6-1 FORMAT:SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 64 1 2 3 FUNC.PHONO 4 FUNC.CD 5 FUNC.TUNER 6 ... 18 FUNC.CDR/TAPE 19 20 21 22 23 24 VIDEO SELECT 25 26 27 28 29 CURSOR RIGHT 30 STATUS 31 ON SCREEN Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 32 ENTER 33 POWER ON 34 POWER...
Literature/Product Sheet
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New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Night Mode for neighbor friendly listening • Muting level...8226; Two Zone multi-source capability • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in each block • 1080p video pass through *No audio support Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 75W x 7ch • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in /out Other...
New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Night Mode for neighbor friendly listening • Muting level...8226; Two Zone multi-source capability • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 • Remote in each block • 1080p video pass through *No audio support Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 75W x 7ch • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in /out Other...
Owners Manual - English
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... the actual unit for explanation purposes. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1508, the included remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be used to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp...
... the actual unit for explanation purposes. b Note b b b About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1508, the included remote control unit (RC-1075) can also be used to operate properly. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp...
Owners Manual - English
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... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508.
... with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508.
Owners Manual - English
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... of the monitor or screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1508. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S S - ENGLISH Getting Started...
... of the monitor or screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-1508. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S S S - ENGLISH Getting Started...
Owners Manual - English
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...plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. If the set is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of ...wire tightly or terminate it. 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick ...
...plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. If the set is set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1508, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of ...wire tightly or terminate it. 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick ...
Owners Manual - English
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...(adapter) • HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* ... resolution with which the HDMI logo is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. 10 b The AVR-1508 can be transferred with a single cable. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with...
...(adapter) • HDMI video signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* ... resolution with which the HDMI logo is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. 10 b The AVR-1508 can be transferred with a single cable. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting Equipment with...
Owners Manual - English
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...operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video ...With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from ...
...operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video ...With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from ...
Owners Manual - English
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... iPod to be used. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the...
... iPod to be used. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the...
Owners Manual - English
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...→ S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from...
...→ S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-Video...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from...
Owners Manual - English
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...registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. IN" (vpage 31). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately).... 15 DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1508 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the...
...registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. IN" (vpage 31). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately).... 15 DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-1508 is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the...
Owners Manual - English
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... ENTER. ENGLISH Getting 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...
... ENTER. ENGLISH Getting 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...
Owners Manual - English
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... items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main...
... items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main...
Owners Manual - English
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... playing with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is suited for movie sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. DOLBY PLgx : T he signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is no need to make settings. The mode switches each time the...-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 6 Remote ID 1 [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-1508 with a DOLBY PLg decoder.
... playing with only the included remote control unit (RC-1075), there is suited for movie sources. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. DOLBY PLgx : T he signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is no need to make settings. The mode switches each time the...-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 6 Remote ID 1 [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-1508 with a DOLBY PLg decoder.
Owners Manual - English
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...39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") iPod is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to which copying or playback is legally permitted for which "iPod Assign" is displayed if the ...use ui to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the ...the remote control unit. 2 Either turn or press [iPod] to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - ...
...39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") iPod is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to which copying or playback is legally permitted for which "iPod Assign" is displayed if the ...use ui to expand the low and high frequency components of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the ...the remote control unit. 2 Either turn or press [iPod] to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - ...
Owners Manual - English
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... and hold [ENTER] or press [2]. • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-1508, folder and file names can be displayed are replaced with slideshow or video functions. (When using an ASD-1R) 1 Press and hold [MODE]. (iPod screen...
... and hold [ENTER] or press [2]. • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-1508, folder and file names can be displayed are replaced with slideshow or video functions. (When using an ASD-1R) 1 Press and hold [MODE]. (iPod screen...
Owners Manual - English
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...24). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1508 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • 7.1-channel playback Multi-zone Settings... with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1508 to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode 7.1ch R L R L...
...24). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-1508 is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2) • 7.1-channel playback Multi-zone Settings... with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-1508 to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode 7.1ch R L R L...
Owners Manual - English
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... sound. Decoding of the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is optimized for playing... 7,003,467 & other U.S. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in 5.1-channels with 2-channel sources. A real, overpowering sense of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Pro Logic g...
... sound. Decoding of the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is optimized for playing... 7,003,467 & other U.S. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in 5.1-channels with 2-channel sources. A real, overpowering sense of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Pro Logic g...
Owners Manual - English
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...DTS" setting is produced from center speaker. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the HDMI input connector cannot be copied. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No sound is produced from speakers. DTS sound is improper. •...details, is not set to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. • HDMI input setting is not output. AVR-1508 and monitor are not down-converted. wrong. • The player is connected using the • High definition (1080i/720p) and ...
...DTS" setting is produced from center speaker. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the HDMI input connector cannot be copied. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No sound is produced from speakers. DTS sound is improper. •...details, is not set to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector. • HDMI input setting is not output. AVR-1508 and monitor are not down-converted. wrong. • The player is connected using the • High definition (1080i/720p) and ...