Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ENGLISH
I ¢ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triang...
Page 3 - II; IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT; NOTE ON USE
II FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received,including interference that may ca...
Page 4 - Contents
ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH Contents 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 wellas providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music...
Page 5 - Accessories; Getting Started; Before using
ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH Troubleshooting ············································································51 Additional Information ···························································49, 50 Specifications ················································································52 ...
Page 6 - About the remote control unit; Note; Inserting the batteries
Getting Started Getting Started ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote controlunit (RC-1048) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON:• Set using the pres...
Page 7 - Display; r y; ENTER
Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q Signal channel indicator Lights when the preset channel is displayed at w . w Information display e Input signal indicators r Master volume indicator This displays the volume level.The Setup item number is displayed in SystemSetup. t STEREO...
Page 8 - Remote control unit; u y
Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ············(9, 46) Master volume control buttons ························(9, 25) CH SELECT/ENTER button ························(36, 46) NIGHT/AUDIO butt...
Page 9 - Easy Operation
Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH MAIN buttons ·················(42) Input source selector/Number buttons ·······(25, 47) SURROUND PARAMETER/AUDIO button ···········(28, 47) ENTER button ···········(36, 47) Cursor buttons ·········(28, 47) INPUT MODE/RETURN button ························(25, 47) SU...
Page 10 - Connections; Speaker impedance
Easy Operation Easy Operation 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH > < < > > < < > > < > < > < > < > < IN (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.• When making connections, also re...
Page 11 - Connecting a DVD player and monitor; Precaution when using S-terminals
Easy Operation Easy Operation 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH • 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 ifyour monitor does not have component video in...
Page 12 - Before operating; INPUT SELECTOR; About the button names in this explanation; VOLUME
Easy Operation Easy Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 Before operating Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE] . • The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on. Press <POWER> . £ OFF: The power turns off and the indicator is off. ¢ ON: The power indicator lights red. Turn on your subwoofe...
Page 13 - Cable indications; Signal direction; Connecting Other Sources
Connecting Other Sources ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH Cable indications Signal direction The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). Video cable Audio cable NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been c...
Page 14 - Connecting a TV/DBS tuner; Connecting a video camera or video game
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner • 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...
Page 15 - Connecting a VCR; Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder; Connecting a CD player
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a VCR • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shownbelow, in addition...
Page 16 - Connecting the XM terminal; AM loop antenna assembly; Connecting the antenna terminals; Connection of AM antennas
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the XM terminal • AVR-1507 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Passport System into XM...
Page 17 - Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals; Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 42). Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals Connecting the iPod ® iPod ASD-1R L R L R A G AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock...
Page 18 - ZONE2 speaker out connections; POWER
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH • 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 outterminals ( page 42). • The connections ...
Page 19 - System Setup; System setup items and default values
Page Default settings Items Item No. ENGLISH 16 ENGLISH This assigns the digital input terminals forthe different input sources. Page Default settings Items System Setup 1. Speaker Setup System setup items and default values 1 ~ 6 8 ~ 15 SpeakerConfiguration mode Test Tone mode Front Sp. Large Cente...
Page 21 - Navigating through the System Setup items; F G; D H; About the front display; F G
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 18 ENGLISH Current setting Navigating through the System Setup items Press SYSTEM SETUP , then press ENTER . Press F F G G to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER . Press ENTER or H H to confirm the new settings. Press SYSTEM SETUP to move the next cate...
Page 22 - Speaker Setup; Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 19 ENGLISH • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually. Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration Automatically set the output component and properties for thevarious channels according to the combination of speake...
Page 23 - Setting the Distance; FL; Setting the Crossover Frequency
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 20 ENGLISH Setting the Distance This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audiosignals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according tothe listening position. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and thespeaker...
Page 24 - Input Setup; Setting the Test Tone
Press F F G G to set, then press H H . When “Auto” mode is selected:Press F F G G to adjust the volume. • Test tones are output automatically, in the order shown below. Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones producedautomatically from each speaker.Test tones are automatically emitt...
Page 25 - Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level; Setting the Auto Preset Memory; Setting the iPod Assignment
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 22 ENGLISH Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to the Auto Preset Memory setting. 2 Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input to the EXT.IN subwoofer terminal. +15 dB, +10 dB, +5 dB, 0 dB: Sets the...
Page 26 - Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment; Option Setup; Setting the Volume Control; Power On Volume Level:
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 23 ENGLISH Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment To suit your preference, a surround back channel’s power amplifiercan be assigned to the ZONE2. Press F F G G to select “3. Op”, then press ENTER . Option Setup Press F F G G to set. S.Back: The surround back speaker...
Page 27 - Setting the Auto Surround Mode; Press; to enter the setting and switch to the
System Setup System Setup ENGLISH 24 ENGLISH Setting the Auto Surround Mode Set whether or not to store the surround mode last played for theinput signal.The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signalsshown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automaticallyplayed with...
Page 28 - Basic Operation; Playing the input source; INPUT MODE
ENGLISH 25 ENGLISH Basic Operation Playing the input source Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you want to play. Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. 1 3 Press INPUT MODE . AUTO (All auto mode) : The type of input signal is...
Page 29 - Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING); DIMMER; Using the surround modes; Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX; Sources recorded in DTS-ES; NEURAL SURROUND
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 26 ENGLISH Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . You can adjust the muting level ( page 23). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Connect the headphones to <PHONES> . • No s...
Page 30 - DIRECT mode
ENGLISH 27 ENGLISH Sources recorded in stereoSources recorded in monaural 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, selectthe DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound qu...
Page 31 - SURROUND PARAMETER; Dialog normalization function; STATUS
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 28 ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Digital and DTS Surroundmode (only with digital input) Play a program source with the , mark. • “ ” or “ ” lights, depending on the source. Press SURROUND PARAMETER . Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. T...
Page 32 - Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic; mode; When the Cinema mode:; When the Dolby Pro Logic mode:
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 29 ENGLISH Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PL II x”. Play a program source. DOLBY PL II x NEURAL SURROUND DTS NEO:6 Press SURROUND PARAMETER . It is possible to play analog input signals and digital inp...
Page 33 - Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode; Selecting the NEURAL SURROUND mode
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 30 ENGLISH Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-channels) in the surround mode. Press SURROUND PARAMETER . Play a program source. Press F F G G to select the play mode. Press D D H H to select th...
Page 34 - Surround modes and parameters
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 31 ENGLISH Surround Mode Surround modes and parameters E EE E C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) C C (CINEMA) E EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE E E EE E C C (NOTE2) C C (NOTE3) C C (NOTE2) C C (OFF) C C (OFF) C C E EE EE EE EE EE EE E C C (0 dB) E E C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C ...
Page 37 - Using the DENON original surround modes
5CH/7CH STEREO(NOTE 1) Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 34 ENGLISH VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE (NOTE 2) JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Using the DENON original surround modes The AVR-1507 is equipped with a high performance digital signal processor (DSP) that uses digital signal processing to ...
Page 38 - Selecting the DSP surround simulation; SB CH OUT
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 35 ENGLISH • Select “DEFAULT Y/N” and press F F to reset all the settings. Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set. The surround parameter switches in the following order eachtime [SURROUND PARAMETER] is pressed for the different surround m...
Page 39 - Listening to the radio; Auto tuner presets
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 36 ENGLISH Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER . Press G G to select “OFF”. Press D D H H to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press F F G G to set the level. Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB. 34 5 Set “Tone Defeat” to “ON” at step 3 in “Adjust...
Page 40 - Auto tuning; SHIFT; Recalling preset stations
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 37 ENGLISH About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER...
Page 41 - XM Satellite Radio; Condition
Basic Operation Basic Operation ENGLISH 38 ENGLISH XM Satellite Radio ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XMSatellite Radio. Select from over 170 channels of music, news, sports,comedy, talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digit...
Page 42 - Advanced Operation; Night mode; VIDEO SELECT; Personal memory plus function
ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. Thedialogue...
Page 43 - Playing the iPod; Listening to music in the Browse mode
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH 40 ENGLISH If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not beproperly connected. Check the connections and settings. NOTE: • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is usedconn...
Page 44 - Disconnecting the iPod
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 41 About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equi...
Page 45 - Set; MAIN; When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2; ZONE2 VOLUME; Monitor
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH 42 ENGLISH When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to“TUNER”, the preset channel can be selected pressing [CHANNEL] . The output level of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUTterminals can be controlled pressing [VOLUME] . Default setting (ZONE2 volume level):– – – dB (Mi...
Page 46 - Last function memory; Initialization of the microprocessor (Reset); Simultaneous recording
ENGLISH 43 ENGLISH ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the AVR-1507’s power is switched tostandby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on,the settings made when the power was switched to standby arerecalled. About the memory functions Recording the program source ...
Page 47 - Operating the remote control unit; Operating DENON audio components
ENGLISH 44 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”. 1 Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.While this remote control is compatible with a wide range ofinfrared controlled componen...
Page 48 - Operate the component.
Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ENGLISH 45 ENGLISH Operating a component stored in the presetmemory Operate the component. For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. Set [MODE SELECTOR...
Page 49 - Functions of buttons for the different devices
Menu ENGLISH 46 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices RETURN DISPLAY ENTER AUDIO D D H H F F G G SETUP 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR CH – 7 6 0 , DISC SKIP + 3 , A/B 2 1 CHANNEL + CHANNEL – SHIFT ON / SOURCE OFF MODE SELEC...
Page 51 - Setting the punch through function; CD
ENGLISH 48 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit Setting the punch through function Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”. 1 Press [MEMORY] and [INPUT MODE] at the same time. • The indicator starts flashing. 3 Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component to be registered (...
Page 52 - Examples of speaker layouts; When mainly playing movies; Additional Information; About the speakers; Number of surround back speakers; When playing movies and musics; [2] When not using surround back speakers
ENGLISH 49 ENGLISH Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these toarrange your speakers according to their type and how you want touse them. [1] Using surround back speaker(s) q When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are singl...
Page 53 - Sources recorded in Dolby Surround; Dolby Surround; DTS Digital Surround; Neural Surround
ENGLISH 50 ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information ¢ Sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the followinglogo marks.Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,“Pro Logic” and the double-D sy...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting
15 Page Measures Cause Symptom Page Measures Cause Symptom Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following.1. Are the connections correct?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions?3. Are the speakers and other compo...
Page 55 - Specifications; Audio section; Video section; General
52 ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 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 %...
Page 56 - PRESET CODE; DVD; List of preset codes
ENGLISH 1 PRESET CODE Go Video 047, 048 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Gradiente 094 Grundig 042 Harley Davidson 094 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Hi-Q 091 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, *[108] , 109, 110, 111 JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 Jensen 013, 026 JVC 004, 005, 006, ...
Page 57 - TV
ENGLISH 2 PRESET CODE Radix 088 Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky 081 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, ...
Page 58 - CABLE
ENGLISH 3 PRESET CODE Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 ...
Page 59 - General Instruments; DVD preset codes
ENGLISH 4 PRESET CODE Echostar Dish 062, 066 GE 048, 055, 056 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Magnavox 060 Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Philips 060 Primestar 051 Proscan 048, 055, 056...
