HDMI Specifications Guide
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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/24, 30 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, ... Yes Yes 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 Max Channels Supported SACD ...
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/24, 30 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, ... Yes Yes 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 Max Channels Supported SACD ...
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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...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 Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver...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 (...
...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 Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver...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 (...
Owners Manual - English
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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 in use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. ... it. 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet / 7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the w Load the two batteries...
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 in use two different types of batteries. • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. ... it. 30° 30° Approx. 23 feet / 7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 39 ~ 41) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the w Load the two batteries...
Owners Manual - English
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... of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together...
... of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. Select the cables according to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together...
Owners Manual - English
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... a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and as possible. S - - - - S 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 - - - - - - - -
... a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and as possible. S - - - - S 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 - - - - - - - -
Owners Manual - English
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...q Surround speakers w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set to "ZONE2". If the protection circuit is shut off , then... contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) ...
...q Surround speakers w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set to "ZONE2". If the protection circuit is shut off , then... contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) ...
Owners Manual - English
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...8226; Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-1508 is compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 can be transferred with the DVI format. b The AVR-1508 is compatible with an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable. Because of this case, ...switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on the combination 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...
...8226; Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. b The AVR-1508 is compatible with an HDMI connector. b The AVR-1508 can be transferred with the DVI format. b The AVR-1508 is compatible with an HDMI output connector using an HDMI cable. Because of this case, ...switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • Use a cable on the combination 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to interconnect correctly. "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-...output connector. 11 For details, see the monitor's 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...
...47*%&0 065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to interconnect correctly. "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-...output connector. 11 For details, see the monitor's 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...; With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1508. "iPod Assign" (vpage 23). 12 For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-...make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used .
...; With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1508. "iPod Assign" (vpage 23). 12 For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-...make the settings at "System Setup" - "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Player Connect the cables to be used .
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 ... the S-Video output connector. 13 Video Cassette Recorder 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 the...
... → 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 ... the S-Video output connector. 13 Video Cassette Recorder 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 the...
Owners Manual - English
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... the remote control unit and select "EXT. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508's EXT. For details, see "Listening to the EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock ...be used. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. 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. IN connectors, press the EXT. ...
... the remote control unit and select "EXT. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508's EXT. For details, see "Listening to the EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock ...be used. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. 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. IN connectors, press the EXT. ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 19 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...
... 19 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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... low range and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal...
... low range and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal...
Owners Manual - English
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...-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. The mode switches each time the button is the Pro Logic playback mode. Cinema : This mode is displayed. 25 Operations (vpage...
...-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. The mode switches each time the button is the Pro Logic playback mode. Cinema : This mode is displayed. 25 Operations (vpage...
Owners Manual - English
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...ENTER] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER] Searching Categories 1 Press o p. qSet the iPod in the U.S. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod's input. "Input Setup" - iPod® Playback The music on the type of compressed audio files and achieve a richer...be used to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to which copying or playback is not assigned ...
...ENTER] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 2] [iPod] [ENTER] Searching Categories 1 Press o p. qSet the iPod in the U.S. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod's input. "Input Setup" - iPod® Playback The music on the type of compressed audio files and achieve a richer...be used to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to which copying or playback is not assigned ...
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] to set...
... 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] to set...
Owners Manual - English
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... mode: 7.1ch SBL SBR n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the speaker outputs 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 R... 43 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 ...
... mode: 7.1ch SBL SBR n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the speaker outputs 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 R... 43 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 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...; Discrete 6.1 is also possible according to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a "three-dimensional" feeling (sense of distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. A total of 5.1-channels are 3 modes... DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is also possible according to the DTS digital surround sound. Audio signals recorded in AV rooms as in 5.1-channels with 2-channel sources. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio ...
...; Discrete 6.1 is also possible according to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a "three-dimensional" feeling (sense of distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. A total of 5.1-channels are 3 modes... DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is also possible according to the DTS digital surround sound. Audio signals recorded in AV rooms as in 5.1-channels with 2-channel sources. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio ...
Owners Manual - English
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...; Control Dock for iPod's AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod is not connected to "Yes". "NO SIGNAL" is pressed. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. refer... DTS Surround) mode. Most - power outlet. Page 15 34 34, 35 34 No sound is output from surround speakers. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-1508's XM connector and • Check that the connections are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not output. currently broadcasting. • ...
...; Control Dock for iPod's AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod is not connected to "Yes". "NO SIGNAL" is pressed. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. refer... DTS Surround) mode. Most - power outlet. Page 15 34 34, 35 34 No sound is output from surround speakers. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-1508's XM connector and • Check that the connections are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not output. currently broadcasting. • ...