User manual DENON AVR-1507

[. . . ] AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1507 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. [. . . ] IN mode: Press INPUT MODE or <ANALOG> to switch to the desired input mode. IN mode together with a picture, select the input source to which the video signal is connected first, then set the input mode. · The "DIGITAL" indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the "DIGITAL" indicator does not light, check whether the "Digital In Assignment" ( page 21) and connections are correct. · In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to these terminals cannot be played. Cautions when playing DTS sources: · For DTS sources, be sure to connect the device to the digital input terminal and set "AUTO" or "DTS" for the input source. Noise will be generated if you play in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode. · When playing DTS signals in the "AUTO" mode, noise may be generated when you first start playing and during searching. If so, play in the "DTS" mode. DIMMER INPUT SELECTOR To lower the subwoofer channel level in the EXT. For some players the playback level of the SW channel may seen strong. If so, set to "ON". SURROUND PARAMETER INPUT MODE 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 3 Start playback on the selected component. For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) Press [MUTING]. You can adjust the muting level ( page 23). Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Press STATUS. · The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display. Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-1507 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source. is a 6. 1-channel/7. 1-channel surround mode. · Canceling MUTING mode: To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the volume. Switching the brightness of the display Press DIMMER. Sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLIIx* ( page 28) · This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX. Listening over headphones Connect the headphones to <PHONES>. · No sound is produced from the speakers automatically. The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3 steps. The display can also be turned off. Sources recorded in DTS-ES DTS-ES DSCRT 6. 1 / MTRX 6. 1, +PLIIx* ( page 28) · This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS-ES. NOTE: · To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. Dolby Digital or DTS Surround (5. 1 ch sources) 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* / DTS+NEO:6 ( page 28) · This mode is optimized for playing 5. 1-channel or 7. 1channel music. · For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro Logic II playback is conducted. Switching the front speakers Press <SPEAKER> to turn the corresponding speaker pair on. The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with <SPEAKER>. 2-channel sources recorded in XM HD Surround NEURAL SURROUND ( page 30) · This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround. 26 ENGLISH ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Sources recorded in stereo Sources 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, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality. DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 34, 35) · Select these for 7. 1-channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or monaural. DTS NEO:6 ( page 30) · This is a surround mode for playing 6. 1- or 7. 1-channel stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems. · One of 2 playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx* ( page 29) · Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode provides 7. 1-channel surround sound with conventional stereo (2-channel) sources. · Select CINEMA mode for movie surround soundtracks, MUSIC for music sources, and GAME for 2-channel game box audio sources. Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO) INPUT MODE STATUS F G, ENTER The AVR-1507 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. [. . . ] · Insert batteries properly. -- 3 3 3 -- 3 7 7 Cause Measures Page 15 · Power supply cord not plugged in · Check the insertion of the power securely. · No digital signal is being input. · Connect securely. · Properly select a digital signal input source. 6 25 25 26 21 Power has turned off and the power indicator is blinking red. Nothing is displayed on monitor. · AVR-1507's video output terminals · Check that the connections are 8, 10 ~ 15 and monitor's input terminals are not correct. · Set the monitor's input selector to the terminals to which video signals are connected. [. . . ]