AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1509 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n 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.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories······················································································2 Cautions on Handling······································································3 Cautions on Installation··································································3 About the Remote Control Unit·····················································3 Inserting the Batteries····································································3 Operating Range
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Playback Setup Playback Remote Control Preparations···················································································30 Turning the Power On···································································30 Selecting the Input Source····························································30 Setting the Input Mode·································································30 Operations During Playback·········································
ENGLISH • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear cover. 30° 30° Approx.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Q1 Q2 Q0 o i Getting Started Connections Rear Panel u Setup Playback Remote Control Information w (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··························· (9 ~ 11) w VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors············· (10 ~ 12) e Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)·················································· (9 ~ 12) r EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Q1 q w e Setup r Playback Remote Control t Q2 Information q Indicator······················································· (38) w Power buttons············································· (30) e QUICK SELECT buttons······························ (37) r Source select buttons································· (30) t System buttons····································· (35, 39) y AUDIO DELAY button·····························
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connections Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1509. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 6 speakers and a monitor.
ENGLISH Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1509, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 2 3 4 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. When HDMI input signals are sent to the monitor as HDMI output, both video and audio are output to the monitor.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Monitor NOTE 7*%&0 4 7*%&0 */ Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. 7*%&0 */ $0.10/&/5 7*%&0 */ : 1# 13 )%.* */ Setup Playback Remote Control • The AVR-1509 supports four video input formats: HDMI, component video, S-video and video.
ENGLISH iPod® Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD player "6%*0 $0"9*"065 "6%*0 065 3 TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-1509. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions. iPod Select the terminal to use and connect the device. NOTE The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-1509.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Recording Components Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video Cassette Recorder CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
ENGLISH Antenna Terminals FM antenna "6%*0 '30/5 - R Bend in the reverse direction. 463306/% - L 3 AM loop antenna (supplied) a. With the antenna on top of any stable surface. 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable R L R L FM indoor antenna (supplied) R b. With the antenna attached to a wall. Installation hole Mount on wall, etc. Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Operations Menu Map Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) Setup Connection to the AC outlet Playback Remote Control • This outlet supply power to external audio equipment. • The power supplied from this outlet turns on and off together with the set’s power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 100 W (0.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual MASTER VOLUME Example q Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. “Auto Set
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections About the Auto Setup NOTE • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure is completed. • When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. Auto Setup NOTE The Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence of each speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channel level, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting.
ENGLISH s Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc. an error message is displayed. Check the relevant items and be sure to take the necessary measures. After addressing any issues, perform the auto setup procedure over again. Error messages (examples) Mic or Sp:None This returns you to analysis results items, so repeat operation q.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. a~f g h ~ A1 A2 ~ A6 A7 A8 Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode Setup Distance Crossover Frequency Test Tone Restore Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] Yes No Large : Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Small : Select this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Test Tone Start A2 ~ A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op Q Speaker Setup Q Setup 12Cr.Over: 80Hz • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage 19) in the “System Setup” is set to “Norm”, it is possible to make this setting for speakers set to “Small” at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to “+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the speaker size.
ENGLISH Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. a, s d~h j k l A0 HDMI In Assign Digital In Assign iPod Assign Audio Delay EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Auto Preset Memory d ~ h Digital In Assign k Audio Delay Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. [Display] [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W W Input Setup Input Setup W W 8 A.Delay: W Delay audio.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections a Volume Limit A0 Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Press o to start. • “CH” blinks on the display and searching begins. • “Completed” appears once searching is completed. [Display] Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set a maximum volume. f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Display] –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB.
ENGLISH Surround Modes Set remote control ID. [Display] E Option Setup E 1 2 3 Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR1509 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound. [Selectable items] Setup Playback Remote Control Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following table. The mode changes depending upon factors such as the • Input signal is being used.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Parameters Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual MULTEQ SURR. PARA 3 Use o p to adjust the parameters. Parameter is displayed. Use ui to select which parameters to adjust. Only those parameters which can be adjusted under the current playback status are displayed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set each parameter. Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections a Mode d D. Comp (Dynamic Range Compression) k Center Width Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, etc.). Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. n In the PLg mode [Selectable items] Cinema : This is the mode for cinema source. Music : This is the mode for music source. Game : This is the mode for game source.
ENGLISH A7 MultEQ A8 Dynamic EQ Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of correction desired from the following list: [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections A9 Dynamic Volume S0 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) S1 RESTORER Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same.
ENGLISH Optimized setting for late-night listening. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. Information [Selectable items] OFF Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual : Turn night mode off. Mid : Middle setting. High : High setting. Operating from the remote control unit OFF Low Mid High NOTE • When the “Dynamic EQ” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible. • When the “Dynamic Volume” setting is “ON”, setting is not possible. Resets the settings to the default values.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. [Variable range] – – – –80.0dB ~ +18.0dB Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press . The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. For details, refer to “Information” (vpage 29). Switching the brightness of the display Press . OFF Dim Dark To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service. 1 [SOURCE CONTROL 1] 2 CONTROL 2] Either turn or press [TUNER] to select “TUNER”. Set to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE to “TUNER”. Press or [CHANNEL + –]. PTY search begins automatically. b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched. b The station name is displayed on the display after searching stops.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections iPod® Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH 1 [p] [ui] 2 [ENTER] Use to select the item, then press [ENTER] or to select the music file to be played. Press Playback starts. or [p]. Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions. When using an ASD-1R or ASD-11R n To pause fast-forward). n To cue to the beginning of a track During playback, press [8] or [9]. n To stop During playback, either press and hold [ENTER] or press [2].
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Setup Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit BUTTON Button only on the main unit
ENGLISH Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and front speaker can be stored in the memory. This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set. Set the input source, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ and volume to the conditions you want to store.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Remote Control Unit Operations [Front] [Rear] [DVD/HDP POWER] [TV POWER] Setup [NUMBER] Playback Remote Control Information [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”. 3 Operate the audio component. Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TUNER). b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
ENGLISH [OFF] [ENTER] [AUDIO] [RETURN] [MENU/GUIDE] [NUMBER] [SETUP] [AUDIO] [uio p] [ENTER] [RETURN] [DISPLAY] Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray Video Disc Video Deck Disc Player Player (VDP) AUDIO Satellite Receiver Cable TV TV (Monitor) VIDEO CD iPod/ NETWORK TUNER OFF – – – Power off Power off – – – – – ON/SOURCE – – – Power on Power on Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby Power on / Standby 1 Play Play / Pause – Play Play Play Pla
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections n Rear Device operated SOURCE CONTROL 1 SOURCE CONTROL 2 CD Player iPod Tuner Setup Playback Remote Control iPod/ NETWORK POWER – – NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) – – TUNING (+, –) / TV VOL (+, –) q CD Random w CD Repeat TUNER Power on / Power off Number – input / Track selection q DVD q Tuning up Random w Tuning w DVD down Repeat Information Troubleshooting Specifications – SETUP – uio p – – – AUDIO BAND, PICTURE ADJUST ENTER MEMORY, SUBTITLE – – – – – –
ENGLISH About Speaker Installation Surround The AVR-1509 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Examples of speaker layouts Dolby Surround DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ® Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup.
ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Surround mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) D. Comp LFE Center Surround L/R Subwoofer Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer S A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A S STEREO S A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A A EXT.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g MUSIC mode only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT.
ENGLISH Button Input signals DTS ANALOG LINEAR PCM LINEAR PCM (Multi ch) DTS (5.1ch) DTS SURROUND A A A DTS 96/24 A A A DTS NEO:6 CINEMA S S DTS NEO:6 MUSIC S Surround mode DOLBY DIGITAL DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL (5.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Troubleshooting Setup If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH Symptom No sound is produced from center speaker. Cause Countermeasure • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/ etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround). DTS Surround) mode. • The surround mode is set to • Set to a surround playback “STEREO” or “DIRECT”. mode. 24 • Turn on the subwoofer’s power. – • Set to “Yes”. 19 • Check the connections. 8 • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume to an appropriate level.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Specifications Setup Playback Remote Control Information n Audio section n Tuner section • Power amplifier Front (A, B): Rated output: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
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