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...-3W/3N can do with Dock Connector) requires the Apple iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack that fits your iPod model (separately available from your iPod sound better, you have or are available. (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability... 802.11b and g. [Support files] WMA, AAC (*2), MP3, WAV, FLAC for audio and JPEG for easier browsing and playback of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that you just want to play music from your home audio system. the amp to a PC via a router or other network device ...
...-3W/3N can do with Dock Connector) requires the Apple iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack that fits your iPod model (separately available from your iPod sound better, you have or are available. (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese) • iPod® Command and Control ASD-3W/N has capability... 802.11b and g. [Support files] WMA, AAC (*2), MP3, WAV, FLAC for audio and JPEG for easier browsing and playback of purchasing a Denon product (amplifier, receiver, etc.) that you just want to play music from your home audio system. the amp to a PC via a router or other network device ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... point DSP • Minimum signal path design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Digital Media Connectivity • Network Audio/Photo Ready (optional ASD-3N/3W) •...; XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of...
... point DSP • Minimum signal path design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Digital Media Connectivity • Network Audio/Photo Ready (optional ASD-3N/3W) •...; XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of...
Owners Manual - English
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... model only 1 r Service station list 1 t Remote control (RC-1075 1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 t u i Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 39 Presetting 39 Operating Preset components 39 ~ 41 Punch Through Function 42 Troubleshooting 52, 53 Specifications 54 List of preset codes End of... Multi-zone Operations 44 Turning the Power On and Off 44 Selecting the Input Source 44 Adjusting the Volume 44 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 44 Other Information 45 ~ 51 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this...
... model only 1 r Service station list 1 t Remote control (RC-1075 1 y R6P/AA batteries 2 u FM indoor antenna 1 i AM loop antenna 1 t u i Remote Control Unit Operations Operating DENON Audio Components 39 Presetting 39 Operating Preset components 39 ~ 41 Punch Through Function 42 Troubleshooting 52, 53 Specifications 54 List of preset codes End of... Multi-zone Operations 44 Turning the Power On and Off 44 Selecting the Input Source 44 Adjusting the Volume 44 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 44 Other Information 45 ~ 51 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this...
Owners Manual - English
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...cable other versions, allowing connection to all components equipped with which the HDMI logo is output from the HDMI output connector. Because of the AVR-1508's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI..., switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with an HDMI connector. In this , the sound is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 is not possible. • The audio and video signals input to the digital audio input connector ...
...cable other versions, allowing connection to all components equipped with which the HDMI logo is output from the HDMI output connector. Because of the AVR-1508's playback sound, turn the TV's volume down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI..., switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with an HDMI connector. In this , the sound is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 is not possible. • The audio and video signals input to the digital audio input connector ...
Owners Manual - English
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...channels and the inputs and outputs, and be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" - "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 the S-Video...connector outputs. • The signals input to be used . For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make the settings at "System Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to the component (color difference) video connectors are...
...channels and the inputs and outputs, and be transferred with a single cable. "Input Setup" - "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 the S-Video...connector outputs. • The signals input to be used . For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make the settings at "System Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to the component (color difference) video connectors are...
Owners Manual - English
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... Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of 1 foot. Out put the test tone. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance... adjust the volume. "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 20). • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the listening position to the different speakers. [...
... Setup Q 16Cr.Over 80Hz [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Only the portion of the bass sound of 1 foot. Out put the test tone. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance... adjust the volume. "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 20). • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the frequency set the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the listening position to the different speakers. [...
Owners Manual - English
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... volume set freely according to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is performed (multi-zone playback). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 43)....amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
... volume set freely according to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is performed (multi-zone playback). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 43)....amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. ON [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone...
Owners Manual - English
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.... [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. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Music : This mode is suited for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in DTS...
.... [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. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Music : This mode is suited for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in DTS...
Owners Manual - English
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...or press the STD button on the input signal. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to their format and playing surround sound. The mode switches each time the button is for enjoying the atmosphere of expansion to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. Stereo ...displayed when the input signal is set to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH/7CH STEREO z1: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
...or press the STD button on the input signal. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to their format and playing surround sound. The mode switches each time the button is for enjoying the atmosphere of expansion to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. Stereo ...displayed when the input signal is set to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH/7CH STEREO z1: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
Owners Manual - English
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...select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes (vpage 48, 49). OFF : CINEMA EQ is not used. [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of ... and right channels for better understanding. [Selectable items] ON : CINEMA EQ is used. s medium med. HIGH : High setting. GAME : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of the room in the PLg mode. PARA button on the main unit or...
...select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes (vpage 48, 49). OFF : CINEMA EQ is not used. [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of ... and right channels for better understanding. [Selectable items] ON : CINEMA EQ is used. s medium med. HIGH : High setting. GAME : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources. CINEMA EQ Soften the treble range of the room in the PLg mode. PARA button on the main unit or...
Owners Manual - English
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... Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is used . "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound.
... Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is used . "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound.
Owners Manual - English
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... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the original sound before compression. OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 (RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96) Mode 3 (RESTORER HQ) About the RESTORER function • Such ...compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals. • This is selected to "XM" or analog signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs =...
... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the original sound before compression. OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 (RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96) Mode 3 (RESTORER HQ) About the RESTORER function • Such ...compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals. • This is selected to "XM" or analog signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs =...
Owners Manual - English
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...to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. qTo tune in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. The... sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to hear. • It is automatically cut. Bright Dim ...
...to light the "AUTO" indicator on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. qTo tune in step 1 by adjusting the master volume. The... sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to hear. • It is automatically cut. Bright Dim ...
Owners Manual - English
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...MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER] Searching Categories 1 Press o p. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. iPod® Playback The music on the remote control ...received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is legally permitted for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to "iPod/NETWORK". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") iPod is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound...
...MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER] Searching Categories 1 Press o p. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. iPod® Playback The music on the remote control ...received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is legally permitted for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to "iPod/NETWORK". (vpage 39 "Remote Control Unit Operations") iPod is a trademark of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound...
Owners Manual - English
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... on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unitH Press for ZONE2 is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit The ZONE2 volume can be operated.
... on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unitH Press for ZONE2 is turned off the Sound Temporarily Turning the Power On and Off GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit The ZONE2 volume can be operated.
Owners Manual - English
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...cm Point slightly downwards 4-DI 43DI 4#DI Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to 5.1-channel sources can also be sure to use ...them. to a 5.1-channel system. When using dipolar speakers in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Refer to these speakers at either ...
...cm Point slightly downwards 4-DI 43DI 4#DI Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to 5.1-channel sources can also be sure to use ...them. to a 5.1-channel system. When using dipolar speakers in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Refer to these speakers at either ...
Owners Manual - English
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...for low frequencies. Decoding of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as in a movie theater. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; ...8482; Discrete 6.1 is a further improved version of presence for all stereo sources. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro ...
...for low frequencies. Decoding of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as in a movie theater. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; ...8482; Discrete 6.1 is a further improved version of presence for all stereo sources. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro ...
Owners Manual - English
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... This allows the listener to more than any other broadcast format. This alone will help deliver more surround music to broadcast surround sound on -screen color banding, for protecting copyrights that are transmitted with a single connection. Deep Color Eliminates on the radio 24 hours... for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between black and white. D&M Holdings Inc. Lets HDTVs display colors more shades of surround sound in the same was as existing HDTV signals. XM Satellite Radio will offer three channels fully dedicated to sonic details in musical instruments...
... This allows the listener to more than any other broadcast format. This alone will help deliver more surround music to broadcast surround sound on -screen color banding, for protecting copyrights that are transmitted with a single connection. Deep Color Eliminates on the radio 24 hours... for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between black and white. D&M Holdings Inc. Lets HDTVs display colors more shades of surround sound in the same was as existing HDTV signals. XM Satellite Radio will offer three channels fully dedicated to sonic details in musical instruments...
Owners Manual - English
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... a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the owner's manual? 3. No sound is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. produced from devices or connection of purchase. appropriate level. • Mute mode is set • Select an appropriate...
... a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the owner's manual? 3. No sound is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. produced from devices or connection of purchase. appropriate level. • Mute mode is set • Select an appropriate...
Owners Manual - English
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...STANDARD" (Dolby / DTS DTS Surround) mode. refer to a mode • Select a surround playback for selected. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • .... with HDMI connections. DVDs cannot be played. player and monitor. • This is not • Select another channel. power outlet. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. currently broadcasting. • The XM Tuner is displayed in the XM mode. wrong. • The player...
...STANDARD" (Dolby / DTS DTS Surround) mode. refer to a mode • Select a surround playback for selected. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to the DVD player's operating instructions. • .... with HDMI connections. DVDs cannot be played. player and monitor. • This is not • Select another channel. power outlet. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. currently broadcasting. • The XM Tuner is displayed in the XM mode. wrong. • The player...