Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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
II ¢ NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in arack. • Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß ein...
Page 4 - III
III A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of anymaterials 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...
Page 5 - ENGLISH; Contents
1 ENGLISH 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 6 - Accessories; Getting Started; Before using
2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration ···············································41Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup ············································42Setting the Distance·····································································42Setting the Cro...
Page 7 - About the remote control unit; Note; Inserting the batteries
Getting Started Getting Started 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the AVR-1507, the attached remote controlunit (RC-1049) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON:• Set using the pres...
Page 8 - Display; r y; CURSOR
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 9 - Remote control unit; u y
Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(3) Power buttons ··········(10, 45) Master volume control buttons ····························(18) CH SELECT/ENTER button ··················(21, 29, 45) NIGHT/AUDIO button...
Page 10 - Power buttons
Getting Started Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power buttons ················(45) Input source selector/Number buttons ·······(18, 45) SURROUND PARAMETER/AUDIO button ···········(18, 45) ENTER button ···········(21, 45) Cursor buttons( D D , H H , F F , G G ) ········(11, 21, 45) INPUT MODE/RETUR...
Page 11 - Easy to setup flow; Easy Setup Procedure; Auto setup flow
Easy Setup Procedure 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker layout [Basic layout] Example of basic layout with eight speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Set these at the sides of themonitor or screen with their frontsurfaces as flush with the fron...
Page 12 - Connections; Speaker impedance
> < < > > < < > > < > < > < > < > < IN (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Connections • With the AVR-1507, up to ten speakers can be connected for surround playback.• When making connecti...
Page 13 - Connecting a DVD player and monitor; Precaution when using S-Video terminals
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 9 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 compon...
Page 14 - Auto Setup; Connecting a microphone; About the button names in this explanation; Button name only; Before performing the Auto Setup procedure; Switching the front speaker
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Auto Setup The AVR-1507’s auto setup use the attached microphone to measurethe acoustic properties in the room and automatically make theoptimum settings. • To make the sound field settings manually ( page 41 ~ 43). q Connecting a micropho...
Page 15 - Starting Auto Setup; Cautions during measurements:; FL; Check the results of the speaker detection; Press; D H; to select “Store”, then press; About automatic retry
Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH r Starting Auto Setup Press F F to start the Auto Setup. • Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows: 1 Disconnect the setup mic to finish Auto Setup. 3 Cautions during measurements: • Loud test tones are ...
Page 16 - Error messages; to select the items, then press
Measures Cause Example Easy Setup Procedure Easy Setup Procedure 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH q The speakers required for producing suitable reproductionhave not been detected. • Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse. • Check the polarity of t...
Page 17 - Cable indications; Signal direction; Connecting Other Sources
Connecting Other Sources 13 ENGLISH 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 18 - Connecting a TV/DBS tuner; Connecting a video camera or video game
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 14 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 19 - Connecting a VCR; Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder; Connecting a CD player
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 15 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 20 - AM loop antenna assembly; Connecting the antenna terminals; Connection of AM antennas
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 16 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 4 2 3 ¢ AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tieand take out the connection line. Bend in the reversedirection. a. With the antenna on top any stablesurface. b. With the antenna attached ...
Page 21 - Connecting the power supply cord; AC OUTLET; Connecting the iPod
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the power supply cord AC 230 V, 50 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.• Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use it for hair ...
Page 22 - Basic Operation; Playing the input source; INPUT SELECTOR; VOLUME; INPUT MODE
18 ENGLISH 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 23 - Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING); Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX; Sources recorded in DTS-ES
Basic Operation Basic Operation 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING] . You can adjust the muting level ( page 40). • Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Connect the headphones to <PHONES> . • No s...
Page 24 - DIRECT mode; STEREO mode; ENTER
ENGLISH 20 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 25 - SURROUND PARAMETER; Dialog normalization function
Basic Operation Basic Operation 21 ENGLISH 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. Operate <SURROUND BACK> to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF. The SURROUND BACK indica...
Page 26 - Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic; mode; F G
Basic Operation Basic Operation 22 ENGLISH 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 DTS NEO:6 Press SURROUND PARAMETER . It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-ch...
Page 27 - Selecting the DTS NEO:6 mode
Basic Operation Basic Operation 23 ENGLISH 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 28 - Surround modes and parameters
Basic Operation Basic Operation 24 ENGLISH 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 E E EE E C C (NOTE 2) C C (NOTE 3) C C (NOTE 2) C C (OFF) C C (OFF) E EE EE EE EE EE EE E C C (0 dB) E E C C (0 dB) C C (0 dB) C C (0...
Page 31 - Using the DENON original surround modes
5CH/7CH STEREO(NOTE 1) Basic Operation Basic Operation 27 ENGLISH 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 32 - Selecting the DSP surround simulation; SB CH OUT
Basic Operation Basic Operation 28 ENGLISH 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 mod...
Page 33 - Listening to the radio; Auto tuner presets
Basic Operation Basic Operation 29 ENGLISH 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 34 - Auto tuning; SHIFT; Recalling preset stations
Basic Operation Basic Operation 30 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Auto tuning Manual tuning Press [MODE] to set the auto tuning mode. • The “AUTO” indicator lights. Press TUNING . • Automatic searching begins. • If tuning does not stop at the desired ...
Page 35 - RDS search; DOCUMENT; PTY search; CHANNEL
Basic Operation Basic Operation 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service whichallows a station to send additional information along with the regularradio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received withthis ...
Page 36 - TP search
Basic Operation Basic Operation 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs(TP stations). Use <INPUT SELECTOR> to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Press CHANNEL . • TP search begins automatically. If no TP station is found with the above o...
Page 37 - Advanced Operation; Night mode; Storing the settings in the memory; USER MODE; Calling the settings out; Playing the iPod
33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Advanced Operation The night mode can be set when playing Dolby Digital sources. Thedialogues are easier to hear at night and when listening with thevolume low. Press [NIGHT] . Night mode • Canceling night mode: Press [NIGHT] again. • When the night mode is set to “ON”, the “D.COM...
Page 38 - Listening to music in the Browse mode; to select the music file, then press
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH Listening to music in the Browse mode Press [ D D H H ] to select the music file, then press [ENTER] or [ G G ] . Press [ F F ] to return to the music menu screen. Press [ENTER] or [ G G ] . • Playback starts. Manual search: Press and hold in ...
Page 39 - Disconnecting the iPod; Simultaneous recording
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 35 Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods equipped with the slideshow /video function) Press [MODE] for at least 2 seconds to switch from the Browse mode to the Remote mode. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-1507’s display. Watch...
Page 40 - Advanced Setup – Part 1; System setup items and default values
Item No. Items Default settings Page ENGLISH This assigns the different input sources forthe digital input terminals. 36 ENGLISH Page Default settings Items Advanced Setup – Part 1 1. Speaker Setup System setup items and default values 1 ~ 6 8 ~ 15 SpeakerConfiguration mode Test Tone mode Front Sp. ...
Page 41 - Navigating through the System Setup items; SYSTEM SETUP; About the front display
ENGLISH 37 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 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...
Page 42 - Setting the iPod Assignment; Input Setup; Setting the Audio Delay
ENGLISH 38 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Press F F G G to set. • Digital input terminal assignment not possible for “TUNER”.• It is not possible to make the Digital In Assignment settings for the function assigned at iPod Assignment mode. Setting the iPod Assignment It is p...
Page 43 - Setting the EXT. IN Subwoofer Level; Setting the Auto Preset Memory
ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 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,...
Page 44 - Setting the Auto Surround Mode; Option Setup; Power On Volume Level:
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 40 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4 A u t o S u r r . O N 3 2 P . O n L A S T 3 M u t e F U L L 1 L i m i t - 1 0 d B 2 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...
Page 45 - Advanced Setup – Part 2; Speaker Setup; Setting the Speaker Configuration
ENGLISH 41 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 • If the “Auto Setup” procedure has already been performed, there is no need to make this setting. • Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually. Speaker Setup Press ENTER or H H to enter the setting and switch to...
Page 46 - Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup; Setting the Distance; Setting the Crossover Frequency
ENGLISH 42 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the Subwoofer Mode Setup Select the method of playback of the subwoofer for playing the lowbass signals. LFE (Normal): For any channel(s) that are set to “Large”, low frequencies in thatchannel’s corresponding source are dire...
Page 47 - Setting the Test Tone
ENGLISH 43 ENGLISH Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2 Set the volume of the various speakers so that the sound output fromthe speakers and the subwoofer seems to have the same volumelevel. Press F F G G to set, then press H H . When “Auto” mode is selected:Press F F G G to adjust the vo...
Page 48 - 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 49 - Operate the component.
ENGLISH 45 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 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 50 - Functions of buttons for the different devices
Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 46 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 SELECTOR 2 TV (Monitor) Cable TV Satellite tuner Video deck...
Page 52 - Setting the punch through function; CD
Operating the remote control unit Operating the remote control unit 48 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 53 - 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 54 - Sources recorded in Dolby Surround; Dolby Surround; DTS Digital 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 55 - Troubleshooting
51 ENGLISH ENGLISH 17 Page Measures Cause Symptom Page Measures Cause Symptom 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 components operati...
Page 56 - 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 57 - PRESET CODE; DVD
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, 026, 029...
Page 58 - TV
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, 085, 114...
Page 59 - CABLE
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 Mitsubis...
