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... 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 OFF 35 FUNC.DVD 36 DOLBY/DTS SURROUND 37 38 DSP SIMULATION 39 40 41 42 TEST TONE 43 44 45 SPEAKER 46 47 CH Data...
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... 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 OFF 35 FUNC.DVD 36 DOLBY/DTS SURROUND 37 38 DSP SIMULATION 39 40 41 42 TEST TONE 43 44 45 SPEAKER 46 47 CH Data...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching 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 •...
...Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching 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 •...
Literature/Product Sheet
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.... 1 Front 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 Center 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) Surround 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 Surround back 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 1 Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/impedance Audio inputs 200 mV/...47 kohms 2 Output level/Load impedance Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. www.usa.denon...
.... 1 Front 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 Center 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) Surround 75 W +75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 Surround back 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz) 1 1 Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/impedance Audio inputs 200 mV/...47 kohms 2 Output level/Load impedance Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. www.usa.denon...
Owners Manual - English
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... l Auto Preset Memory 23 A0 Antenna Aiming 23 Option Setup 24 a Amp Assign 24 s ~ f Volume Control 24 g Auto Surround Mode 24 h Remote ID Setup 25 Surround Modes Standard Playback 25 Surround Playback of Default Values 20 Speaker Setup 20 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 20 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 20 k ~ A5 Distance 21... 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
... l Auto Preset Memory 23 A0 Antenna Aiming 23 Option Setup 24 a Amp Assign 24 s ~ f Volume Control 24 g Auto Surround Mode 24 h Remote ID Setup 25 Surround Modes Standard Playback 25 Surround Playback of Default Values 20 Speaker Setup 20 a ~ h Speaker Configuration 20 j Subwoofer Mode Setup 20 k ~ A5 Distance 21... 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
Owners Manual - English
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...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 sure ...8226; To prevent damage or leakage of batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the... If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may not operate if the remote control sensor is a major difference in temperature between ...
...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 sure ...8226; To prevent damage or leakage of batteries. • Do not attempt to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the... If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may not operate if the remote control sensor is a major difference in temperature between ...
Owners Manual - English
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...indicator This displays the volume level. PARA button 27) Q2 Cursor buttons (ui 19) Q3 MASTER VOLUME control knob 31) Q4 Master volume indicator Q5 SURROUND BACK indicator Q6 INPUT mode indicators 31) q w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed in the auto tuning mode.... • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is set to use them. Front Panel W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5...
...indicator This displays the volume level. PARA button 27) Q2 Cursor buttons (ui 19) Q3 MASTER VOLUME control knob 31) Q4 Master volume indicator Q5 SURROUND BACK indicator Q6 INPUT mode indicators 31) q w e q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed in the auto tuning mode.... • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is set to use them. Front Panel W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5...
Owners Manual - English
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... buttons 31, 44) e Tuner system buttons 32, 33) r Test tone button (TEST 21, 22) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 39) y Surround mode buttons 25, 26) u System setup button (SYSTEM 19) i Surround parameter button (PARA 27) o Enter button (ENT 19) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT 31) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 19) NOTE If...
... buttons 31, 44) e Tuner system buttons 32, 33) r Test tone button (TEST 21, 22) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 39) y Surround mode buttons 25, 26) u System setup button (SYSTEM 19) i Surround parameter button (PARA 27) o Enter button (ENT 19) Q0 Input mode button (INPUT 31) Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 19) NOTE If...
Owners Manual - English
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.... S S - - - 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 - - - - - - - - SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S - - S - - - Surround speakers The table below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or...
.... S S - - - 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 - - - - - - - - SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER S S - S - - S - - - Surround speakers The table below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or...
Owners Manual - English
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... impedance of 12 to "ZONE2". If the 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 , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core ... banana plug. To use as the surround back speaker for an extended period of the speaker terminals. If the protection circuit is set may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is activated ...
... impedance of 12 to "ZONE2". If the 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 , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core ... banana plug. To use as the surround back speaker for an extended period of the speaker terminals. If the protection circuit is set may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is activated ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. IN Subwoofer Level • Auto Preset Memory • Antenna Aiming Parameter (vpage 27 ~ 29) n Surround Parameter • MODE • CINEMA EQ • D.COMP • LFE • CENTER IMAGE • PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH ...(vpage 24, 25) • Amp Assign • Volume Control · Volume Limit · Power On Level · Mute Level • Auto Surround Mode • Remote ID Setup • Tone Control · Tone Defeat · Bass · Treble • RESTORER • Night Mode Examples of...
...Menu number Current setting Press the o button to select. IN Subwoofer Level • Auto Preset Memory • Antenna Aiming Parameter (vpage 27 ~ 29) n Surround Parameter • MODE • CINEMA EQ • D.COMP • LFE • CENTER IMAGE • PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH ...(vpage 24, 25) • Amp Assign • Volume Control · Volume Limit · Power On Level · Mute Level • Auto Surround Mode • Remote ID Setup • Tone Control · Tone Defeat · Bass · Treble • RESTORER • Night Mode Examples of...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 of channels set to "Small". Operations (vpage 19) 0 To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "..."LFE+Main" if you wish to "ZONE2". None :Select this when no speaker is set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to always be produced from the subwoofer. No :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number...
... 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 of channels set to "Small". Operations (vpage 19) 0 To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "..."LFE+Main" if you wish to "ZONE2". None :Select this when no speaker is set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to always be produced from the subwoofer. No :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number...
Owners Manual - English
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... terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 19) 22 The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are set the ...ENGLISH Operating from the various speakers. w Use the o p button to playing input sources. To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 37. [Input terminals] HDMI1 HDMI2 [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals ...
... terminals Default setting COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DVD/HDP TV/CBL CD VCR Operations (vpage 19) 22 The adjusted levels for all the surround modes. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are set the ...ENGLISH Operating from the various speakers. w Use the o p button to playing input sources. To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 37. [Input terminals] HDMI1 HDMI2 [Assignable input sources] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input terminals ...
Owners Manual - English
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...cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is automatically selected. The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used can be set in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital...the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to input signal. Most recently stored surround mode is attenuated by 20 dB. Operations (vpage 19) 24 s ~ f Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E ...
...cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is automatically selected. The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used can be set in ( ). q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital...the maximum volume to -20 dB. -10dB : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to input signal. Most recently stored surround mode is attenuated by 20 dB. Operations (vpage 19) 24 s ~ f Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E ...
Owners Manual - English
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... selected, "DOLBY PL" is displayed. 25 Operations (vpage 19) Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. n When using... items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-1508 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Surround Modes Standard Playback This is suited for enjoying surround sound according to make settings. Game : This mode is the Pro Logic playback mode. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Pro Logic : T his is suited for playback....
... selected, "DOLBY PL" is displayed. 25 Operations (vpage 19) Match the ID setting of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. n When using... items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-1508 with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Surround Modes Standard Playback This is suited for enjoying surround sound according to make settings. Game : This mode is the Pro Logic playback mode. Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Pro Logic : T his is suited for playback....
Owners Manual - English
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...the input signal. The display when the DIRECT mode is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". The sound is output to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in an arena. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information... the atmosphere of expansion to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z2 : T his mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live ...
...the input signal. The display when the DIRECT mode is "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". The sound is output to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in an arena. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information... the atmosphere of expansion to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z2 : T his mode is selected depends on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live ...
Owners Manual - English
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... of a large room. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. Select the mode according to set "PANORAMA" to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF DIMENSION Shift sound... items] ON : CINEMA EQ is not used . ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of the surround signals seems unnatural. w Press the u i button to select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. MID : ...
... of a large room. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. Select the mode according to set "PANORAMA" to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF DIMENSION Shift sound... items] ON : CINEMA EQ is not used . ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of the surround signals seems unnatural. w Press the u i button to select the item, then press the o p button to the playback source. MID : ...
Owners Manual - English
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...Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is not played. The tone cannot be set to "OFF". OFF : The surround back channel signal is used . Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB Treble Adjust high frequency range (treble). [Variable... 6.1-channel signal identification signal. OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is played. OFF : The subwoofer is played from the surround back channels. NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. z1...
...Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is not played. The tone cannot be set to "OFF". OFF : The surround back channel signal is used . Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB Treble Adjust high frequency range (treble). [Variable... 6.1-channel signal identification signal. OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is played. OFF : The subwoofer is played from the surround back channels. NON MTRX : The same signals as those of the sound. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. z1...
Owners Manual - English
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... signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are hard for "iPod" is displayed on the "Surround Parameter" and can not be set to "OFF". When the surround mode is set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be selected. 29 Night Mode Optimized setting for compressed sources with normal...
... signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are hard for "iPod" is displayed on the "Surround Parameter" and can not be set to "OFF". When the surround mode is set to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be selected. 29 Night Mode Optimized setting for compressed sources with normal...
Owners Manual - English
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... is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Surround Mode Select Source Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Video Select Channel Level etc. fs Format Offset : The input signal's sampling frequency is ...displayed. : The number of channels in the input signal (front, surround, LFE) is displayed. : The dialogue normalization correction value is corrected. Offset -4dB The figure is the correction value when the standard...
... is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Surround Mode Select Source Digital Assignment TONE DEFEAT Video Select Channel Level etc. fs Format Offset : The input signal's sampling frequency is ...displayed. : The number of channels in the input signal (front, surround, LFE) is displayed. : The dialogue normalization correction value is corrected. Offset -4dB The figure is the correction value when the standard...
Owners Manual - English
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... name only: Buttons on the main unit Turn . If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to the standby mode. The power is set to "EXT. The power indicator turns off...
... name only: Buttons on the main unit Turn . If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to the standby mode. The power is set to "EXT. The power indicator turns off...