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...I O N AVR-485 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to operate other components in the middle of your favorite concert hall and music environments with DENON's DSP acoustic environment...8226; Audio Outputs 1 Analog PRE OUT Terminals ..... Mono Movie s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-485 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with remote control codes from all products of other manufacturers and some DENON products. Front 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08...
...I O N AVR-485 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to operate other components in the middle of your favorite concert hall and music environments with DENON's DSP acoustic environment...8226; Audio Outputs 1 Analog PRE OUT Terminals ..... Mono Movie s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-485 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with remote control codes from all products of other manufacturers and some DENON products. Front 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08...
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... in this product is equipped with the connection cords. Always set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions ... n Read this instructions in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-977 1 r t t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u 1...parts are not problems with a V. AUX terminal. AUX terminal The AVR-1505/485's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as...
... in this product is equipped with the connection cords. Always set for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions ... n Read this instructions in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-977 1 r t t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 y u 1...parts are not problems with a V. AUX terminal. AUX terminal The AVR-1505/485's front panel is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as...
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...) @4 VIDEO SELECT button 36) @5 SURROUND BACK indicator 44) @6 MASTER VOLUME indicator 35) @7 Display @8 INPUT mode indicators 35) @9 SIGNAL indicators 35) #0 ANALOG button 34, 37) #1 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 17) #2 INPUT SELECTOR knob 34) 7 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages...
...) @4 VIDEO SELECT button 36) @5 SURROUND BACK indicator 44) @6 MASTER VOLUME indicator 35) @7 Display @8 INPUT mode indicators 35) @9 SIGNAL indicators 35) #0 ANALOG button 34, 37) #1 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 17) #2 INPUT SELECTOR knob 34) 7 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages...
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..., refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 29, 32) SURROUND buttons 35, 38, 48) Remote control signal transmitter 17) POWER buttons 19, 29~31, 33) Input source selector buttons 29~32, 34) Tuner system/ ... VIDEO SELECT button 36) INPUT MODE selector buttons 34, 37) 8 Mode selector switches........(28~30, 32) Master volume control buttons 35) MUTING button 36) SURROUND PARAMETER button 30, 31, 40) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 18, ...) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR- 1505/485. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)
..., refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 29, 32) SURROUND buttons 35, 38, 48) Remote control signal transmitter 17) POWER buttons 19, 29~31, 33) Input source selector buttons 29~32, 34) Tuner system/ ... VIDEO SELECT button 36) INPUT MODE selector buttons 34, 37) 8 Mode selector switches........(28~30, 32) Master volume control buttons 35) MUTING button 36) SURROUND PARAMETER button 30, 31, 40) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 18, ...) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR- 1505/485. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)
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6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE ... the system. Step 3 (page 18 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Surround speaker systems 9 Step 2 (page 17) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as possible. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE ... the system. Step 3 (page 18 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Surround speaker systems 9 Step 2 (page 17) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
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... jacks (LINE IN or REC) to these outlets when this unit's tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. AC CORD AC 120V, 60Hz SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT R L L R RL RL LINE IN LINE...
... jacks (LINE IN or REC) to these outlets when this unit's tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. AC CORD AC 120V, 60Hz SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT R L L R RL RL LINE IN LINE...
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...operation will become difficult if there are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for verifying operation. e Close the lid. w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as possible. NOTES... remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the left. NOTES: • The remote control...
...operation will become difficult if there are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for verifying operation. e Close the lid. w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as possible. NOTES... remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the left. NOTES: • The remote control...
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...power turns off and indicator is light. The changes to the settings made up . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide ...switch on and off . NOTE: • When "Small" has been selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be turned on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to the surround speaker setting. Setting the speaker configuration 1 Use the (left) and (right...
...power turns off and indicator is light. The changes to the settings made up . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide ...switch on and off . NOTE: • When "Small" has been selected for the front speakers, "Large" cannot be turned on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down ) button to switch to the surround speaker setting. Setting the speaker configuration 1 Use the (left) and (right...
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ENGLISH Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 38.) 1 • Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode. • Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. 15 T.TONE
ENGLISH Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 38.) 1 • Use the (left) button to switch the Test Tone mode. • Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting. 15 T.TONE
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... MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - ENGLISH 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled components, some models of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO...
... MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - ENGLISH 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled components, some models of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO...
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...shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 29 Refer to the included list of preset codes to 4. This remote control unit can be set for the pressed buttons are as shown on the ... list of Preset Codes (pages 126~130). The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to...
...shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 29 Refer to the included list of preset codes to 4. This remote control unit can be set for the pressed buttons are as shown on the ... list of Preset Codes (pages 126~130). The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to...
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Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip + : ..., so also refer to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. ENGLISH Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO...
Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip + : ..., so also refer to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. ENGLISH Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO...
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...is light. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on and off from the included remote control unit. • £ OFF The power turns off and indicator is set and the display turns off. 3 Select the front speakers. When pressed again..., the power turns off, the standby mode is off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on and the display lights. Set the power switch to turn the power on and off . Press the power ON/STANDBY switch ...
...is light. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on and off from the included remote control unit. • £ OFF The power turns off and indicator is set and the display turns off. 3 Select the front speakers. When pressed again..., the power turns off, the standby mode is off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on and the display lights. Set the power switch to turn the power on and off . Press the power ON/STANDBY switch ...
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...and playback are decoded and played. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER. This mode can be selected ... performed when PCM signals are being input, the analog input jacks are played in DTS from a laser disc player. Notes on the remote control unit) to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are played without passing through the surround circuitry. If no...
...and playback are decoded and played. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for all input sources other than TUNER. This mode can be selected ... performed when PCM signals are being input, the analog input jacks are played in DTS from a laser disc player. Notes on the remote control unit) to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are played without passing through the surround circuitry. If no...
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... properly. Example: Stereo (Main unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the input signal. The volume level is turned on page 38, if ... to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the...
... properly. Example: Stereo (Main unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the input signal. The volume level is turned on page 38, if ... to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be decreased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the...
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...up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 Front panel display • Descriptions of the display. Cancelling MUTING mode. ...while (Main unit) 1 playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) 1 1 21 36 Connect the headphones to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button ...
...up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 Front panel display • Descriptions of the display. Cancelling MUTING mode. ...while (Main unit) 1 playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) 1 1 21 36 Connect the headphones to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button ...
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...IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 34.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on the tape or video deck... jacks. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks...
...IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 34.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on the tape or video deck... jacks. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set this mode. • If the subwoofer output level seems to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks...
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...) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. 1 1 (Remote control unit) 2 2 2, 3 38 Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. ENGLISH 13 ...with the test tones is the same for the different surround modes are output from each speakers. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below. • The adjustment with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust so...
...) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. 1 1 (Remote control unit) 2 2 2, 3 38 Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. ENGLISH 13 ...with the test tones is the same for the different surround modes are output from each speakers. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below. • The adjustment with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust so...
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... off by decreasing one step from -12 dB. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of channel level is pressed. (Remote control unit) FL CNTR FR SR SB SW SL NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the... remote control unit. 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) Default setting of +12 to -12 dB using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources...
... off by decreasing one step from -12 dB. The level of the selected speaker can be adjusted within the range of channel level is pressed. (Remote control unit) FL CNTR FR SR SB SW SL NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the... remote control unit. 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) Default setting of +12 to -12 dB using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources...
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...or (Pro Logic II Game mode) (Dolby Pro Logic mode) or 40 BACK" at system set up to "SMALL" or "LARGE".) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode) (Pro Logic IIx Music mode) (Pro Logic IIx Game mode) or or • When the "SURROUND BACK" ... mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the PL IIx mode, set "S. Display 8 5, 7 4, 6 5, 7 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select...
...or (Pro Logic II Game mode) (Dolby Pro Logic mode) or 40 BACK" at system set up to "SMALL" or "LARGE".) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Pro Logic IIx Cinema mode) (Pro Logic IIx Music mode) (Pro Logic IIx Game mode) or or • When the "SURROUND BACK" ... mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on the remote control unit during playback in the PL IIx mode, set "S. Display 8 5, 7 4, 6 5, 7 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To perform this operation from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select...