AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1507 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) ¢NOTE ON USE 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1507 AV Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Night mode ···················································································39 User mode function Storing the settings in the memory ·············································39 Calling the settings out ································································39 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················39 Personal memory plus function ··················································39 Play
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Cautions on installation About the remote control unit Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote control unit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 44).
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started !5 Cursor buttons (D, H) ·························(18, 28) !6 MASTER VOLUME control knob··········(9, 25) !7 TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(37) !8 STATUS button ··········································(26) !9 DIMMER button ·········································(26) @0 VIDEO SELECT button ······························(39) @1 OUTPUT indicators······························(28, 42) @2 Display Part names and functions For details on the funct
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i [ Front ] u y Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Indicator ····················(44, 48) Power buttons············(9, 46) Input source selector buttons ····························(25) q w e r Tuner system/System buttons······················(37, 38) t System buttons········(46, 47) q PRE OUT terminal········································(7) w EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started [ Rear ] Easy Operation Speaker layout [Basic layout] ZONE2 buttons···············(42) Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation ¢ Connections Speaker connections Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). NOTE: When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cable come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cable conductors, or with the rear panel and screws. NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your monitor does not have component video inputs. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation Before operating INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE VOLUME Playing the input source 1 Turn on your subwoofer. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency. Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 21).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a CD player Connecting a VCR To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 21).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals NOTE: • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting the iPod® Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK CONTROL jack on the AVR-1507 with a mini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO and/or S-VIDEO terminal(s). The diagram below shows an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the DVD/VDP terminal. For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources ZONE2 speaker out connections Connecting the power supply cord • When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at Power Amplifier Assignment mode, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 42). • The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.
ENGLISH System Setup System setup items and default values 1. Speaker Setup Speaker Item No. Setup 1~6 7 8 ~ 15 2. Input Setup Input Items Speaker Configuration mode Automatically set the output component and properties for the various channels according to the combination of speakers to be actually used for surround playback. Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup 3. Option Setup Option Item No. Setup Items Power Amp Assignment mode To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the ZONE2. 2~4 Volume Control mode This sets the volume level of output. 5 Auto Surround mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. 1 17 ENGLISH Main Default settings Page S. Back 23 Vol.Limit = OFF P. On Lev. = LAST Mute Lev.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup SYSTEM SETUP Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 16, 17). Navigating through the System Setup items F G, ENTER D H 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. F G to select the item you want to set, then 2 Press press ENTER. The AVR-1507 is equipped with an alpha numeric front panel display that can also be used to check and adjust settings.
ENGLISH System Setup Speaker Setup System Setup Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup 1 • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually. Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the low bass signals. Speaker Setting the Speaker Configuration 2 Setup 1 Press F G to set.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Distance This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. Preparations: • The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. • Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Test Tone 1 Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output from the speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volume level. Manual: Adjust with the speaker from which the test tone is output switched manually. “Auto” mode is selected: 3 When Press F G to adjust the volume. • Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below. C SW SL SR FR (2 speakers) SBL SB 2 T.TONE Yes< Setting the Digital In Assignment T.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the iPod Assignment It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the AVR1507 and play them. Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT. IN subwoofer terminal. 1 1 Press F G to set. CD, AUX, CD-R: When using a Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately), it is possible to connect with the audio input terminal of the assigned function.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Option Setup Setting the Volume Control 1 This sets the volume level of output. 2 Limit -10dB 1 Press D H to select the item, then press F G to set. 3 P.On LAST 4 Mute FULL Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifier can be assigned to the ZONE2. 1 2 Press F G to set. Press F G to select “3. Op”, then press ENTER. S.Back: The surround back speakers are used in MAIN ZONE.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for the input signal. The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input.
ENGLISH INPUT MODE STATUS INPUT SELECTOR DIMMER VOLUME Basic Operation Playing the input source 1 4 Use VOLUME to adjust the volume. Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play. 2 Press INPUT MODE. SURROUND PARAMETER AUTO PCM EXT. IN DTS INPUT SELECTOR [MUTING] DIMMER STATUS AUTO (All auto mode): The type of input signal is detected and the AVR-1507’s surround mode is switched automatically.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press [MUTING]. You can adjust the muting level ( page 23). Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features Press STATUS. • The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. The AVR-1507 is equipped with many surround modes.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) INPUT MODE STATUS F G, ENTER DIRECT / STEREO • Effective for achieving pure playback. • If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality. ¢ DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound.
