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 -Use • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone ... and Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *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 Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up...
New model information AVR-1508 AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -Use • 3 Quick Select Buttons • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Two Zone ... and Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *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 Bullet points The Latest HD Video Support • HDMI1.3a switching* • Deep Color up...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 IN Subwoofer Level 23 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 A6 Crossover Frequency 21 A7 Test Tone 21, 22 Input Setup 22 a, s HDMI In Assign 22 d ~...
...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 IN Subwoofer Level 23 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 A6 Crossover Frequency 21 A7 Test Tone 21, 22 Input Setup 22 a, s HDMI In Assign 22 d ~...
Owners Manual - English
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... or noise. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508.
... or noise. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508.
Owners Manual - English
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... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface 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...
... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...high, the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit...the power indicator flashes red. If this is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. When...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq...
...high, the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit...the power indicator flashes red. If this is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. When...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq...
Owners Manual - English
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...; PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • SB CH OUT • SUBWOOFER ATT. • Subwoofer • Default Information (vpage 30) n Status n Audio Input Signal n Option Setup (vpage 24, 25) • Amp Assign • Volume... Information Troubleshooting Operations Menu Map System Setup (vpage 19 ~ 25) n Speaker Setup (vpage 20 ~ 22) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 22, 23) • HDMI In Assign •...
...; PANORAMA • DIMENSION • CENTER WIDTH • DELAY TIME • EFFECT LEVEL • ROOM SIZE • SB CH OUT • SUBWOOFER ATT. • Subwoofer • Default Information (vpage 30) n Status n Audio Input Signal n Option Setup (vpage 24, 25) • Amp Assign • Volume... Information Troubleshooting Operations Menu Map System Setup (vpage 19 ~ 25) n Speaker Setup (vpage 20 ~ 22) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode Setup • Distance • Crossover Frequency • Test Tone n Input Setup (vpage 22, 23) • HDMI In Assign •...
Owners Manual - English
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...( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Operations (vpage 19) 0 Small :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. • Select ...Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small ENGLISH Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] ...
...( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Operations (vpage 19) 0 Small :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. • Select ...Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q 1 Front Large Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small ENGLISH Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] ...
Owners Manual - English
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...the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you want to set, then set the crossover frequency to "80Hz". "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is output. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the listening position to the different speakers. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q ...test tone. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance Set distance from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set the distance. A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which test tone is output....
...the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you want to set, then set the crossover frequency to "80Hz". "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is output. Manual : M anually switch speaker from the listening position to the different speakers. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q ...test tone. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH k ~ A5 Distance Set distance from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set the distance. A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which test tone is output....
Owners Manual - English
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... OPTICAL2 [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is equal for...
... OPTICAL2 [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this source. [Display] stored in the STANDARD mode. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. (The HDMI audio signal is equal for...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. 23 Operations (vpage 19)
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. 23 Operations (vpage 19)
Owners Manual - English
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...enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS 96/24". • For details, see page 51. • To select ... even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH/7CH STEREO z1: This mode is suited for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIDEO GAME : This mode is for achieving surround sound with surround sound. The mode switches each time the button is selected...
...enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS 96/24". • For details, see page 51. • To select ... even more realistic, powerful sound field. [Selectable items] 5CH/7CH STEREO z1: This mode is suited for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. VIDEO GAME : This mode is for achieving surround sound with surround sound. The mode switches each time the button is selected...
Owners Manual - English
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...surround back channel signal is not used . Default Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel is set to the default values. 28 The tone cannot be selected when playing DTS sources including a discrete 6.1-channel signal ... Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). PLIIx CINEMA z1...
...surround back channel signal is not used . Default Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel is set to the default values. 28 The tone cannot be selected when playing DTS sources including a discrete 6.1-channel signal ... Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). OFF : The input from the surround back channels. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). PLIIx CINEMA z1...
Owners Manual - English
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... mode buttons cannot be used for the selected source light. For operating instructions, refer to -12 dB. b "OFF" can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is set switches each time one program source while recording a different program source. 1 Press until "ZONE2 SOURCE" is pressed. 3 Use o p to the respective equipment...
... mode buttons cannot be used for the selected source light. For operating instructions, refer to -12 dB. b "OFF" can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer's volume is set switches each time one program source while recording a different program source. 1 Press until "ZONE2 SOURCE" is pressed. 3 Use o p to the respective equipment...
Owners Manual - English
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...speakers for the surround "L" and "R" channels a bit forward. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker speaker ...Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speakers Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point ...
...speakers for the surround "L" and "R" channels a bit forward. Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems '- 48 $ '3 Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers GAs seen from aboveH e When playing movies and music Surround Surround back speaker speaker ...Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speakers Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm Point ...
Owners Manual - English
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...of presence as well. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound field with the following logo marks...: Manufactured under U.S. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as in 2-channels are 3 modes: "Music" suited for playing music, "Cinema" ... Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ...
...of presence as well. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound field with the following logo marks...: Manufactured under U.S. Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as in 2-channels are 3 modes: "Music" suited for playing music, "Cinema" ... Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front ...
Owners Manual - English
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... "CINEMA" or "PL" (vpage 27). z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio. "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 27). DELAY TIME A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A Subwoofer S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 48 NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when "Surround Parameter" - NOTE: z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals. COMP z1 LFE z2 SB CH OUT...
... "CINEMA" or "PL" (vpage 27). z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio. "MODE" is set to "CINEMA" (vpage 27). DELAY TIME A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (30 ms) A Subwoofer S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 48 NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when "Surround Parameter" - NOTE: z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals. COMP z1 LFE z2 SB CH OUT...
Owners Manual - English
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... (default values are shown in parentheses) PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH NEO:6 MUSIC mode only CENTER IMAGE EXT. IN only SUBWOOFER ATT.
... (default values are shown in parentheses) PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH NEO:6 MUSIC mode only CENTER IMAGE EXT. IN only SUBWOOFER ATT.
Owners Manual - English
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... DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to...setting is set to other than "STANDARD" (Dolby/ etc.) in the XM mode. played on the subwoofer's power. Input the audio signal to the HDMI input connector cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is set...
... DVD player's operating instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to...setting is set to other than "STANDARD" (Dolby/ etc.) in the XM mode. played on the subwoofer's power. Input the audio signal to the HDMI input connector cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is set...