Denon AVR-1513 Owner's Manual

AVR-1513AV SURROUND RECEIVEROwner’s ManualBasic versionAdvanced versionInformation

7GFront panelHOUTHDMIDigital camcorder•When playback devices are connected to the AUX HDMI connector and the AUX PORTABLE IN jack on the front panel,

8Settings related to HDMI connectionsSet as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. n HDMI (vpage35)Make settings for HDMI.•HDMI

9Connecting an HDMI-incompatible deviceFor high quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV

10a a aVIDEOAUDIOINVIDEOOUTCOAXIALOPTICALOUTTVorNOTE•The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected

11Connecting 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

12a asaRLRLAUDIOAUDIORLOUTOUTCOAXIALOPTICALOUTVIDEOOUTVIDEOBlu-ray Disc player / DVD playeror orWhen you want to play back HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS

13Connecting an antenna•Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.•After connecting th

14Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player (vpage15) n Playing a portable player (vpage15) n Tuning in radio stations (

15Important informationSwitching the brightness of the displayPress DIMMER.•The display brightness of this unit switches each time the button is pres

16Tuning in radio stationsFor antenna connections, see “Connecting an antenna” (vpage13).Listening to FM/AM broadcastsThe modes for receiving FM/AM b

In SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV

17Tuning in radio stationsDefault settingsBlock (A – G) and Channel (1 – 8)Default SettingsA1 – A887.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 9

18 n RDS searchUse this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service.1Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”.

19TP (Traffic Program)TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area

20•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

21Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources1Play the selected device (vpage 15, 16).CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCHMODESHIFTBANDMEMORYCB

22Stereo playbackThis is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.•Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoof

Advancedversion23F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage24F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage27F How to make detailed s

24Procedure for speaker settingsSpeaker installationSpeaker connection (vpage25)Speaker installation•Determine the speaker system depending on the n

25Speaker connectionHere, we connect the speakers in the room to this unit.This section explains how to connect them using a typical example.•For TV

26Speaker connectionConnecting 2.1-channel speakersSWFL FR2-channel connectionFor 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers.NOTE•For speaker cabl

IIn NOTES ON USEWARNINGS•Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.•Handle the power cord carefully.Hold

27 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage27) n Sleep timer function (vpage28) n Quick select function (vpage28) n Various memory functions (

28Convenient functionsSleep timer functionThe power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed.This is convenient for playing sourc

29Menu mapFor 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,

30Examples of menu and front displayBelow we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window.Menu display Front

31Input SetupPerform settings related to input source playback.•You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed.Men

32Input SetupSetting items Setting detailsOPTICALSet this to change the optical input connectors assigned to the input sources.Blu-ray DVD TV AUDIO CB

33Auto PresetUse the auto preset function to program radio stations.Setting items Setting detailsStartStart the auto preset process.TUNER If an FM sta

34Option SetupMake various option settings.Menu operation1Press SETUP.The menu is displayed on the TV screen.CH LEVEL SLEEP DIMMER SEARCHMODESHIFTBAND

35Option SetupHDMI Default settings are underlined.Makes settings for HDMI.Setting items Setting detailsHDMI Audio OutSelect HDMI audio output device.

36Adjusting the sound field effectsThe sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjus

1Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After re

37Adjusting the sound field effectsSetting items Setting detailsD.CompCompress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).Low / Mid / High

38Adjusting the sound field effectsTone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase.Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.1Press TONE.CH LE

39Adjusting the sound field effectsRESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase.Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows

40InformationInformation on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display.The informatio

Information41F Part names and functions vpage42F Other information vpage47F Troubleshooting vpage54F Specifications vpage56F Index vpage

42Front panelFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).o iu yQ2Q1 Q4Q0 Q3r tewqq Power operation button (X) ··········

43Displayr etyi uq wq Information displayThe input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here.w Input signal

44Rear panelSee the page indicated in parentheses ( ).qw e rtyuiq FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ (13)w Speaker ter

45Remote control unitFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).qrW0tewQ0yuioQ1Q2W1W3W7W6W5Q7Q5Q8Q4Q6Q9W2W4Q3CH LEVEL S

46Remote control unitInserting the batteriesq Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.w Load the two batteries properly as i

2FeaturesFully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch)The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high-

47Other information n Trademark information (vpage47) n Surround (vpage48) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage51) n Expl

48SurroundThis unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same s

49SurroundSurround mode (vpage20)Audio Adjust (vpage36)Tone (vpage38)RESTORER z5 (vpage39)Subwoofer (vpage37)PRO LOGIC g Music mode onlyNEO:6 Mus

50Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modesThis table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check

51Relationship between video signals and monitor outputOutput connectorInput connectorHDMI VIDEOHDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video MenuA A AOnly the menu is

52Explanation of termsAAdobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 colorThe color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc. Because it is a wider color space than RGB, it

53PProtection CircuitThis is a function to prevent damage to devices within the power supply when an abnormality such as an overload, excess voltage o

54TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the o

55GAudioHSymptom Cause/Solution PageAudio is not output. •Check the connections for all devices.•Check the speaker connections and configurations.•C

56Resetting the microprocessorPerform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.When the microprocessor is reset,

Basicversion3F Connections vpage4F Playback (Basic operation) vpage14F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage20For speaker connecti

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58DimensionsUnit : mm288.5319.0198.043.5 47.015.0 136.0151.0434.0344.060.045.045.018.5 12.0Weight : 7.8 kgBasic versionAdvanced versionInformationInfo

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4Important informationMake connections before using this unit.To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully util

5Connecting an HDMI-compatible deviceYou can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit.If the device connected to this

6Connecting an HDMI-compatible device•Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, sw