Denon AVR-1513 Bedienungsanleitung

A VR-1513 A V SURROUND RECEIVER Owner ’ s Manual Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation[...]

I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence [...]

II n NO TES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do[...]

1 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Getting started Basic version ························································[...]

2 Features Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch) The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high- fidelity sound in surround mode with equal quality and power for all channels, true to the original sound. The power amplifier circuit adopts a discrete-circuit configuration that achieves hig[...]

Basic version 3 F Connections v page4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page14 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page18 For speaker connections, see page23 , C page 2 “Connecting the speakers”. Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. Basic version Adv anced version Infor ma[...]

4 Important information Make connections before using this unit. To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of the unit and your video devices, connect the unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables. n HDMI-compatible device If your video device does not support HDMI conne[...]

5 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with other connection me[...]

6 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not[...]

7 G Front panel H OUT HDMI Digital camcorder • When playback devices are connected to the AUX HDMI connector and the AUX PORTABLE IN jack on the front panel, priority is given to the device connected to the AUX HDMI connector. • You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the AUX HDMI connector. In this case, select the input sou[...]

8 Settings related to HDMI connections Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. n HDMI ( v page33 ) Make settings for HDMI. • HDMI Audio Out • Standby Pass NOTE The audio signal input from the HDMI input connector can be output as an output signal from the HDMI output connector by setting the HDMI audio output[...]

9 Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device For high quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices ( v page5 “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device”). This section describes connections when your device does not support HDMI connections. Connection methods for vario[...]

10 a a a VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT TV or NOTE • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display on this unit. • If the VIDEO input connector is to be used, be sure to connect [...]

11 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page5 ). n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit.[...]

12 a a s a R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player or or When you want to play back HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Express) and Multi- channel PCM with this unit, use an HDMI connection ( v page 5 “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device”). Connecting a Blu-ray [...]

13 Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page 16 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. w e q FM ou[...]

14 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page15 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page15 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page16 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page18 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page14 ) n Adjusting the master volume ( v page14 ) n Turning off the sound [...]

15 Important information Switching the brightness of the display Press DIMMER . • The display brightness of this unit switches each time the button is pressed. Bright Dim Dark OFF CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /SA T Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TONE RE STO RER NIGHT RC-1170 SURROUND AUDIO[...]

16 Tuning in radio stations For antenna connections, see “Connecting an antenna” ( v page13 ). Listening to FM/AM broadcasts The modes for receiving FM/AM broadcasts consists of “AUTO” mode that automatically searches available broadcast stations and “MANUAL” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to change the frequency. The defau[...]

17 Tuning in radio stations Default settings Block (A – G) and Channel (1 – 8) Default Settings A1 – A8 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz B1 – B8 520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz, 90.1 / 90.1 MHz C1 – C8 90.1 MHz D1 – D8 90.1 MHz E1 – E8 90.1 MHz F1 – F8 90.1 MHz G1 – G8 90.1 MHz n Listening to pr[...]

18 • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” ( v page48 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page34 ) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. • [...]

19 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Play the selected device ( v page 15 , 16 ). CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /SA T Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TONE RE STO RER NIGHT RC-1170 SURROUND AUDIO DE L AY T V AUDIO CHANNEL TUNE TUNER POWER QUICK SELECT ENTER 2 1 3 4 2 Pre[...]

20 Stereo playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played. 1 Play the selected device ( v page 15 , 16 ). CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BA[...]

Advanced version 21 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page22 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page25 F How to make detailed settings v page27 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Adv anced version[...]

22 Procedure for speaker settings Speaker installation Speaker connection ( v page23 ) Speaker installation • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. • The speaker impedance sh[...]

23 Speaker connection Here, we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using a typical example. • For TV connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections” ( v page6 ) or “Connecting a TV” ( v page10 ). n Connecting 5.1-channel speakers ( v page23 ) n Connectin[...]

24 Speaker connection Connecting 2.1-channel speakers SW FL FR 2-channel connection For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page23 . • For speaker impedance, see page23 . Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Adv anced version DVD[...]

25 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page25 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page26 ) n Quick select function ( v page26 ) n Various memory functions ( v page26 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page14 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page18 ) Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Adjusting the vol[...]

26 Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The “ SLEEP ” indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as shown below each time SLEEP is pressed. CH[...]

27 Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. The menu displayed depends on the input source and usage. How to make d[...]

28 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Speaker Setup Input Setup Option Setup Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. SETUP MENU Enter Return ENTER BACK w w e Speaker S[...]

29 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /SA T Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TO[...]

30 Input Setup Setting items Setting details OPTICAL Set this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources. Blu-ray DVD TV AUDIO CBL/SAT GAME AUX Blu-ray / DVD / TV AUDIO / CBL/SAT / GAME / AUX OFF : Do not assign a optical input connector to the selected input source. COAXIAL Set this to change the coaxial input connectors [...]

31 Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Setting items Setting details Start Start the auto preset process. TUNER If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. Preset Skip Default settings are underlined. Set the preset memory block (from [...]

32 Option Setup Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /SA T Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TONE RE STO RER NIGHT RC-1170 SURROUND AUDIO DE L AY T V AUDIO CHANNEL TUNE TUNER POWER QUICK SELECT ENTER 2 1 3[...]

33 Option Setup HDMI Default settings are underlined. Makes settings for HDMI. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. Amp : Play back through speakers connected to the receiver. TV : Play back through TV connected to the receiver. If “TV” is selected, only an HDMI audio signal is output from the TV. Standb[...]

34 Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround parameters” ( v page46 ). NOTE Some sett[...]

35 Adjusting the sound field effects Setting items Setting details D.Comp Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level. OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off. DRC This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode. Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Aut[...]

36 Adjusting the sound field effects Tone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE . CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /SAT Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TONE RE STO RER NIGHT RC-1170 SURROUND AUDIO DE L AY T V AUDIO CHANNEL TUNE TU[...]

37 Adjusting the sound field effects RESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compressi[...]

38 Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS on the main unit. The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its original condition. G Items to be checked H •[...]

Information 39 F Part names and functions v page40 F Other information v page45 F Troubleshooting v page52 F Specifications v page54 F Index v page55 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

40 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). o i u y Q2 Q1 Q4 Q0 Q3 r t e w q q Power operation button ( X ) ·································· ( C 4, C 8) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Power indicator ·························[...]

41 Display r e t y i u q w q Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. w Input signal indicators e MUTE indicator This lights when the mute mode is selected ( v page14 ). r Master volume indicator t Sleep timer indicator This lights when the sleep mode is selected ( v page?[...]

42 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i q FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ ( 13 ) w Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··························· ( C 3, 23 , 24 ) e HDMI connectors ························[...]

43 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q r t e w Q0 y u i o Q1 Q2 W0 W2 W6 W5 W4 Q7 Q5 Q8 Q4 Q6 Q9 W1 W3 Q3 CH L E VEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCH MODE SHIFT BAND MEMORY CB L /S A T Blu-ray DVD GAME AUX VOLUME INFO AUDIO BACK SET UP MUTE TONE RE STO RER NIGHT RC-1170 SURROUND AUDIO DE L AY T V AUDI[...]

44 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new [...]

45 Other information n Trademark information ( v page45 ) n Surround ( v page46 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page49 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page50 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” an[...]

46 Surround This unit 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. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each sur[...]

47 Surround Surround mode ( v page18 ) Audio Adjust ( v page34 ) Tone ( v page36 ) RESTORER z 5 ( v page37 ) Subwoofer ( v page35 ) PRO LOGIC g Music mode only NEO:6 Music mode only Panorama ( v page35 ) Dimension ( v page35 ) Center Width ( v page35 ) Center Image ( v page35 ) DIRECT (2 channel) S z 1 DIRECT (Multi-chann[...]

48 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode. S This indicates the selectable surround mode. Surround mode ( v[...]

49 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Output connector Input connector HDMI VIDEO HDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video Menu A A A Only the menu is displayed A A A S A Only the menu is displayed S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S A S <HDMI> S <HDMI> A A S S S <HDMI> S <HDMI> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S A S <HDMI> S <HDMI> [...]

50 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc. Because it is a wider color space than RGB, it can produce more vivid and natural images. D Deep Color An imaging technology supported by HDMI. Unlike RGB, which uses 8 bits (256 shades) per color, it can use 10 bits (1024 shades), 12 bits ([...]

51 P Protection Circuit This is a function to prevent damage to devices within the power supply when an abnormality such as an overload, excess voltage occurs or temperature for any reason. In this unit, the power indicator blinks and the unit enters standby mode when an abnormality occurs. S Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of[...]

52 Troubleshooting 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 devices 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 malfun[...]

53 G Audio H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. • Check the speaker connections and configurations. • Check whether the audio device power is turned on. • Adjust the master volume. • Cancel the mute mode. • Select a suitable input source. • Select a suitable [...]

54 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. X SOURCE SELECT 1 SOURCE SELECT 0 1 Turn off the power using X . 2 Press X while simultaneously pressing SOURCE SELECT 0 and SOURCE SELECT 1 . 3[...]

55 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 22, 24 3D ········································································· 8 5.1-channel ·························[...]

56 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 11 11/32 (288.5) 12 9/16 (319.0) 7 51/64 (198.0) 1 23/32 (43.5) 1 27/32 (47.0) 19/32 (15.0) 5 23/64 (136.0) 5 15/16 (151.0) 17 3/32 (434.0) 13 35/64 (344.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 1 49/64 (45.0) 1 49/64 (45.0) 47/64 (18.5) 15/32 (12.0) Weight : 17 lbs 3.1 oz (7.8 kg) Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation[...]

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