HDMI Specifications Guide
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... 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 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/...
... 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 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/...
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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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 • Muting level ...block • New 32-bit floating 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) • iPod Audio/Photo and Video...
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 • Muting level ...block • New 32-bit floating 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) • iPod Audio/Photo and Video...
Owners Manual - English
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... the power and unplug the power cord from this unit in noise. 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 sure to do not install this unit when it . 30° 30° Approx... sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. Next, disconnect the connection cables 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 clasp and remove the w ...
... the power and unplug the power cord from this unit in noise. 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 sure to do not install this unit when it . 30° 30° Approx... sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. Next, disconnect the connection cables 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 clasp and remove the w ...
Owners Manual - English
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... in these operating instructions. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being...
... in these operating instructions. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1508. Doing so can result in the power cord until all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. For details, refer to the equipment being...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Owners Manual - English
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... left channel (SBL). Once this happens, unplug 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 tighten it . NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using ... speaker terminals. If this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set is set may be damaged. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set to...
... left channel (SBL). Once this happens, unplug 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 tighten it . NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using ... speaker terminals. If this is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set is set may be damaged. NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set to...
Owners Manual - English
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...down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-1508 is equipped for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone ... another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are output unchanged from the monitor connected using the HDMI connectors, but depending on the AVR-1508. DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI ...
...down. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable. b The AVR-1508 is equipped for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. and 36-bit Deep Color. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone ... another device via the HDMI cable. • Video signals are output unchanged from the monitor connected using the HDMI connectors, but depending on the AVR-1508. DVD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ LR LR ENGLISH NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI ...
Owners Manual - English
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...operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video ... a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the ...
...operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-1508, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-1508's audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video ... a optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at "System Setup" - "Digital In Assign" (vpage 22). • AVR-1508's S-Video connectors (input and output) and video connectors (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the ...
Owners Manual - English
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...vpage 22). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1508. iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod's operating instructions. "Input Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 23). 12 CD player "6%*0 ...015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" -...
...vpage 22). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-1508. iPod "4%3 RL RL When using an coaxial cable for iPod's operating instructions. "Input Setup" - "iPod Assign" (vpage 23). 12 CD player "6%*0 ...015*$"065 "6%*0 065 -3 LR LR ENGLISH iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at "System Setup" -...
Owners Manual - English
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...VIDEO output connector (yellow) or the S-Video output connector. • When recording via the AVR-1508, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1508's VCR OUT connector. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used . TV tuner ...IN → 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 connectors...
...VIDEO output connector (yellow) or the S-Video output connector. • When recording via the AVR-1508, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1508's VCR OUT connector. Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used . TV tuner ...IN → 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 connectors...
Owners Manual - English
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... also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 34, 35). XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508's EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. • The XM name and related... logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN" (vpage 31). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to...
... also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 34, 35). XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1508's EXT. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed. • The XM name and related... logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. IN" (vpage 31). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to...
Owners Manual - English
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... ENTER. 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...
... ENTER. 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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... and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Yes :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. •...
... and LFE signal of channels set to "Small". Subwoofer Select subwoofer use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1508's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". Yes :Select this when no subwoofer is connected. 2spkrs 1spkr : Select the number of surround back speakers. •...
Owners Manual - English
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...music sources. DOLBY PLgx : T he signals are decoded in XM HD Surround (vpage 34). Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Cinema : This mode is suited for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in ... 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. When using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. The...
...music sources. DOLBY PLgx : T he signals are decoded in XM HD Surround (vpage 34). Surround Playback of the remote control unit and the receiver. Cinema : This mode is suited for enjoying surround sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in ... 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. When using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. The...
Owners Manual - English
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...b If the displays above . b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -"...permitted for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to select the category, then use as an individual. "System Setup" - Be sure to...iPod Assign" (vpage 23) • "LOADING" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for ...
...b If the displays above . b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encording code is being updated. • "XM - - -"...permitted for which "iPod Assign" is "Mode3" (vpage 29). • Press and set the AVR-1508's power to select the category, then use as an individual. "System Setup" - Be sure to...iPod Assign" (vpage 23) • "LOADING" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for ...
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 viewed on the monitor. Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press [ENTER] or [1]. Playback starts. ENGLISH 36 Getting Started Connections...
... 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 viewed on the monitor. Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press [ENTER] or [1]. Playback starts. ENGLISH 36 Getting Started Connections...
Owners Manual - English
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...terminals. 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... Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers 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...
...terminals. 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... Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...the same sense of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A total of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. DTS...of DTS, Inc., compatible with 2-channel sources. DTS Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in 2-channels are indicated with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or ...
...the same sense of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-1508 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A total of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. DTS...of DTS, Inc., compatible with 2-channel sources. DTS Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in 2-channels are indicated with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or ...
Owners Manual - English
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... is output from subwoofer. or 7.1-channel playback. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. played on the subwoofer's power. AVR-1508 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not assigned at • Set to a as necessary...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom No sound is not a malfunction. GiPodH Symptom iPod cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is set to a surround playback...
... is output from subwoofer. or 7.1-channel playback. mode. • Subwoofer's power not turned • Turn on the AVR-1508. played on the subwoofer's power. AVR-1508 and monitor are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is not assigned at • Set to a as necessary...Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom No sound is not a malfunction. GiPodH Symptom iPod cannot be received. • Reposition your XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock antenna. • The selected channel is set to a surround playback...