Literature/Product Sheet
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...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 settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB) • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer... design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Digital Media Connectivity • Network Audio/Photo...
...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 settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB) • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer... design • Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive • Dual power transformer • Denon customised block capacitor • Separate unit design Digital Media Connectivity • Network Audio/Photo...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 ~ h Digital In Assign...
... 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 ~ h Digital In Assign...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
... 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 the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 - - - ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Front speakers...
... 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 - - - ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Front speakers...
Owners Manual - English
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... the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red)...impedance lower than specified (for it to "ZONE2". NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for ... 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...
... the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red)...impedance lower than specified (for it to "ZONE2". NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is activated again even though there are used for ... 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...
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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...] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set when "System Setup" - Yes :Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal to be produced from the subwoofer. "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie...
...] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set when "System Setup" - Yes :Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. j Subwoofer Mode Setup Select low range signal to be produced from the subwoofer. "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie...
Owners Manual - English
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... 12ft Distance measurement Select the speaker you are completed, press the ENTER button to "Small", sound below the frequency set here is output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set to finish the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB 21 Operations (vpage 19...you want to adjust the volume. Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of 1 foot. "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is cut bass sound is output. When the adjustments are using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "...
... 12ft Distance measurement Select the speaker you are completed, press the ENTER button to "Small", sound below the frequency set here is output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set to finish the test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB 21 Operations (vpage 19...you want to adjust the volume. Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of 1 foot. "Speaker Setup" or when "Subwoofer" is cut bass sound is output. When the adjustments are using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "...
Owners Manual - English
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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 ...
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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... display when the DIRECT mode is the mode for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The display when the STANDARD mode is for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is selected depends on the remote control...
... display when the DIRECT mode is the mode for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The display when the STANDARD mode is for playing monaural movie sources with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is selected depends on the remote control...
Owners Manual - English
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...OFF : The surround back channel signal is attenuated. Set this mode. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is played. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB Treble Adjust high frequency range (treble). [Variable range] -14dB... set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is played from the subwoofer channel is set when "Tone Defeat" is not attenuated. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SB...
...OFF : The surround back channel signal is attenuated. Set this mode. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is played. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass). [Variable range] -14dB ~ 14dB Treble Adjust high frequency range (treble). [Variable range] -14dB... set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is played from the subwoofer channel is set when "Tone Defeat" is not attenuated. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SB...
Owners Manual - English
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... on the main unit and remote control unit 37 For operating instructions, refer to select the speaker. 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 adjust the volume...
... on the main unit and remote control unit 37 For operating instructions, refer to select the speaker. 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 adjust the volume...
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 SL Change of...
...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 SL Change of...
Owners Manual - English
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...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... Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are trademarks of presence as that lets you play program sources in AV rooms as well. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;... band signals (with up to the decoder. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is a further improved version of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels ("FL" , "FR"...
...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... Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are trademarks of presence as that lets you play program sources in AV rooms as well. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;... band signals (with up to the decoder. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is a further improved version of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels ("FL" , "FR"...
Owners Manual - English
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... L/R A A A A D D D D D A D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D A A Subwoofer D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) D. 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 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Surround mode DIRECT STEREO EXT.
... L/R A A A A D D D D D A D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D A A Subwoofer D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) D. 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 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Surround mode DIRECT STEREO EXT.
Owners Manual - English
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... 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. Tone Control A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A S A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (NOTE3) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) S : Adjustable...
... 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. Tone Control A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A S A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (NOTE3) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) A A A A A S (0 dB) S : Adjustable...
Owners Manual - English
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...8226; DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. refer to a as necessary. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to ...cannot be - connectors are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be played. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input ...
...8226; DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. refer to a as necessary. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-1508's "Input Mode" • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" setting is set to ...cannot be - connectors are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be played. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. No test tones are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input ...