Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA
I CAUTION: To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user. VORSICHT: Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzut...
Page 3 - II
II 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. • Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal. • D...
Page 4 - III
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 di...
Page 5 - ENGLISH; Contents
ENGLISH Accessories ····················································································· 2 Cautions on Handling ····································································· 3 Cautions on Installation ································································· 3 About ...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Accessories
Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Other Operations ·········································································· 36 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ···················· 36 Convenient Functions ····················...
Page 7 - Inserting the Batteries; Operating Range of the Remote Control; NOTE; About the Remote Control Unit; Cautions on Handling
Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications In addition to the AVR-1509, the included remote control unit (RC-1104) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset...
Page 8 - Front Panel; ENTER; Part Names and Functions
Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). w e r u y Q0 t Q5 W5 W4 W3 W2 Q9 W0 W1 Q8 Q7 Q6 q Q1 Q2 Q3 W6 W7 W8 W9 E0 E3 E4 E5 E1 E2 i o Q4 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY...
Page 9 - Rear Panel
Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications u o Q1 i Q0 Q2 y q w t e r Rear Panel Getting Started q Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (9 ~ 11) w VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ············ (10 ~ 12) e Analog audio con...
Page 10 - Remote Control Unit; SAT TU
Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Remote Control Unit q y u i o w e r t Q0 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5Q6 Q1 q Indicator ······················································ (38) w Power buttons ············································ (30) e QUICK SEL...
Page 11 - Audio cables; Cables Used for Connections; Preparations
Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Audio cables Video cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) (Red) R L R L Stere...
Page 12 - Speaker Installation; Speaker Connections
Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 6 speakers and a monitor. Speaker Installation Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speakers Front speakers Place ...
Page 13 - Connecting the Speaker Cables; When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable; Connecting Equipment with HDMI Connectors
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Connecting the Speaker Cables 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 intercon...
Page 14 - Connecting the Monitor; Connecting the Playback Components; DVD Player
47*%&0 065 "6%*0 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 : 1 # 1 3 7*%&0 065 065 "6%*0 3 - 065 065 )%.* 065 $0"9*"- R L R L Select the terminal to use and connect the device. 47*%&0 */ 7*%&0 $0.10/&/57*%&0 : 1 # 1 3 7*%&0 */ )%.* */ */ Monitor Connecting the Moni...
Page 15 - CD Player
"6%*0 "6%*0 3 - 065 065 $0"9*"- R L R L CD Player Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD player When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at “System Setup” – “Input Setup” – “Digital In Assign” ( v page 21). iPod ® "4%/8 R L R ...
Page 16 - Video Cassette Recorder; Connecting the Recording Components; Video Camera / Game Console; Connections to Other Devices
Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Video Cassette Recorder Select the terminal to use and connect the device. When reco...
Page 17 - Component with Multi-channel Output; INPUT MODE; Antenna Terminals; AM loop antenna assembly; Connection of AM antennas
Getting Started Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Specifications Component with Multi-channel Output Connectors 46# 800'&3 $&/5&3 463306/% 3 - '30/5 3 - "6%*0 R L R L R L R L DVD player / External decoder • To play the analog input signals input to the...
Page 18 - Connecting the Power Cord; Turning the Power On; Once Connections are; Connection to the AC outlet; Auto Setup; Menu Map; Operations; Examples of Front Display
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connecting the Power Cord NOTE • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio equipment. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or anything ...
Page 19 - MASTER VOLUME; to select the front speakers Front; BUTTON; uio
<SPEAKERS> MASTER VOLUME ui ENTER, o Preparations • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • Audyssey MultEQ optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated. ...
Page 20 - About the Auto Setup; Step 1 : Speaker Detection
About the Auto Setup 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. Audyssey MultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.Before starting...
Page 21 - Error Messages; To switch to another analysis result item
Step 4 : Check • To proceed to “Step 5” without checking the analysis result, use ui to select “Store<” while “Parameter Check<” is displayed. • Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc). This is because filters add elect...
Page 22 - Large; To move to a setup item of another category; System Setup Operation; System Setup; Example of Display of Default
Make detail settings for various parameters. 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP . “System Setup” is displayed. 2 Press ENTER . Three setup menu categories are displayed.“1. Sp” : Speaker Setup“2. In” : Input Setup“3. Op” : Option Setup • The cursor of the item number selected blinks. • For details of the items to...
Page 23 - Center Speaker; Subwoofer Mode Setup; Subwoofer; Speaker Configuration; Front Speaker; Distance; Distance measurement
[Display] 1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p Q S p e a k e r S e t u p Q 1 F r o n t : L a r g e Q 4 S u b w o o f e r : Y e s s Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to ...
Page 24 - Crossover Frequency; Advanced; Test Tone; Auto; Test Tone Start; Auto; Restore
A2 ~ A6 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output.Set this according to the low frequency reproduction ...
Page 25 - iPod Assign; EXT. IN Subwoofer Level
2. Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. a , s HDMI In Assign d ~ h Digital In Assign j iPod Assign k Audio Delay l EXT. IN Subwoofer Level A0 Auto Preset Memory a , s HDMI In Assign Select HDMI connector to assign to this s...
Page 26 - Auto Preset Memory; Volume Limit; Mute Level; Auto Surround Mode
For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “System Setup Operation” ( v page 18). A0 Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then pre...
Page 27 - Remote ID Setup; Surround Modes; Standard Playback; Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources; Selecting the surround mode; DOLBY PL; o p
“Remote ID Setup” ··························For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “System Setup Operation” ( v page 18). h Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-1509 with only the included remote control unit (RC-...
Page 28 - Playing Multi-channel Sources; Input signal; Direct Playback; Selecting the mode; DSP Simulation Playback
Input signal Display Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other than 2ch) DOLBY DIGITAL DTS Surround Source DTS (5.1ch) / DTS 96/24 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 ( z ) z : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”. • For details, see page 45.• To select these surround modes using <SELECT/ENT...
Page 29 - Use; to select which parameters to adjust.; Adjusting the Parameters; To exit adjustment; Surround Parameter; Parameter
1 Press SURR. PARA . Parameter is displayed. 2 Use ui to select which parameters to adjust. Only those parameters which can be adjusted under the current playback status are displayed. 3 Use o p to adjust the parameters. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set each parameter. Adjusting the Parameters n To exit ...
Page 33 - Information; Dialogue normalization function
Operating from the remote control unit Press [NIGHT] . OFF Low Mid High S3 Default Resets the settings to the default values. [Selectable items] Yes : Reset. No : Do not reset. S2 Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night listening.Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. [Selectable...
Page 34 - Select the source using; Setting the Input Mode
Preparations 1 Press <POWER> . The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby mode. 2 Press <ON/STANDBY> or [ON/SOURCE]. The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on. b Also press [SOURCE SELECT] when in standby mode, the power turns on. In this case the i...
Page 35 - Playing Video and Audio; Prepare the equipment.; SOURCE SELECT; to select the input source.; TUNING; TUNING; Basic Operation
Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main unit. The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut. NOTE Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones. Listening with Headphones Press <SPEAKERS> . Switching the front speakers Video Select Funct...
Page 36 - Presetting Radio Stations; SHIFT; Listening to Preset Stations; Default settings; Auto tuner presets; SHIFT
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. 2 Press [MEMORY] . 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the station is to ...
Page 37 - RDS Search; PTY Search; TP Search
1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] to select “TUNER”. 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” and [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to “TUNER”. ( v page 38 “Remote Control Unit Operations”) 3 Press <RDS> until “RDS Search” appears on the display. 4 Press <PRESET CHANNEL> or [CHANNEL + –] ...
Page 38 - iPod® Playback; “System Setup”; uip
iPod® Playback The music on an iPod can be played by using the control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately).The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the remote control unit. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. b The iPod...
Page 39 - Listening to Audio; To pause; Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the
• To check the name of the title, the artist or the album when playing in browse mode, press <STATUS> . • The folder name and the file name can be displayed in browse mode. Only alphanumeric characters and certain symbols can be displayed. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced w...
Page 40 - Recording on an External Device; Other Operations; Convenient Functions; Channel Level; QUICK SELECT; Other Operations and Functions
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source. 1 Press <REC SELECT> until “RECOUT” appears on the display. 2 Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source to be recorded. The “REC” indicator and the indica...
Page 41 - QUICK SELECT; Personal Memory Plus Function
Last Function 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. Backup Memory The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the pow...
Page 42 - Remote Control Unit Operations; Presetting; Operating Preset Components
Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, some buttons may not operate. [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] 1 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO”. 2 Set [SOURCE CONTROL 2] to the position for the component to be operated (CD, iPod/NETWORK or TUNER). 3 Operate the audio compon...
Page 43 - Functions of Buttons by Component; Front; FAVORITE
Functions of Buttons by Component [SOURCE CONTROL 1] [SETUP] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 0 , SKIP + / FAVORITE] [SHIFT, 3 ] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [DISPLAY] [ uio p ] [AUDIO] [ENTER] [RETURN] [MENU/GUIDE] [SOURCE CONTROL 2] [TUNING, 6 7 ] [ 8 9 , CH + –] n Front Device operated CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray ...
Page 44 - Rear; Punch Through Function
Device operated CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Video Disc Player (VDP) Video Deck Satellite Receiver Cable TV TV (Monitor) SOURCE CONTROL 1 AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE CONTROL 2 CD iPod/ NETWORK TUNER DVD / HDP VCR SAT / CABLE TV POWER – – – Power on / Power off Power on / Power off Powe...
Page 45 - Examples of speaker layouts; About Speaker Installation; Other Information; Basic Setting; Dolby Digital; Surround; Dolby Surround; DTS Surround; DTS Digital Surround
Examples of speaker layouts Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them. About Speaker Installation Other Information Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Trou...
Page 46 - HDMI; Deep Color; Audyssey; Audyssey MultEQ®
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in consumer equipment.Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are transmitted with a single connection...
Page 47 - Surround Modes and Parameters
Surround mode Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer D. Comp z 1 LFE z 1 Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer DIRECT S A A D S (OFF) S (0 dB) A A A A A S STEREO...
Page 50 - SOURCE CONTROL
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 pe...
Page 51 - TEST
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is produced from center speaker. • You are playing a monaural source (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode. • The mode is set to something other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/DTS Surround). 24 No sound is produced from surround...
Page 52 - Audio section; Video section; General
n 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 % T.H.D.) Surround: 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/oh...
Page 53 - VDP
PRESET CODE Blu-Ray Disc Player / DVD Player A Aiwa 009 D Denon 014, [111] z , 121 H Hitachi 010 J JVC 006, 011 K Konka 012, 013 M Magnavox 005 Mitsubishi 004 P Panasonic 014 Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 S Sanyo 018 Sony 002, 019, 020 T Toshiba 001, 021, 022 Z Zenith 023 VDP D Denon 0...
Page 54 - Cable
PRESET CODE MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105 Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146Motorola 121, 147 MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 N NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 National 002, 036, 061, 147 National ...
