Audio Section
Video Section
Network & Tuner Functions
USB/Bluetooth/AirPlay Integration
Multiroom Audio Playback
App, Voice, & Remote Control
Convenience Features
Audio Section
Discrete Amplification: The Denon AVR-X1500H AV receiver
features a powerful Class AB power amplifier section equipped with discrete high
current power transistors. This discrete amplifier design delivers optimum
realism and stunning dynamic range. By using high current, high power discrete
power devices, the amplifier is able to easily drive high quality speakers. The
AV receiver's seven channel Class AB amplifier is rated at 80-watts (into 8Ω,
at 20-20kHz, with 0.08% THD, driving 2 channels).
Amplifier Assignment: The AVR-X1500H's seven discrete
amplifier channels can be configured to accommodate your type of home theater
setup.
- 7.1ch (Surround Back or Front Height): The AV receiver's amplifier channels can
be configured for 7.1ch playback with Surround Back speakers or Front Height
speakers, so you can enjoy Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD movie soundtracks. In
this configuration there are no Zone 2 or Dolby Atmos speakers.
- 5.1.2ch Dolby Atmos: This amplifier configuration
provides 5.1.2ch playback using either top front, top middle, Dolby Atmos
enabled front, or Dolby Atmos enabled surround speakers for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
movie soundtracks. In this configuration there are no Front Height, Surround Back, or Zone 2
speakers.
- 5.1ch + Zone 2: The AVR-X1500H's amplifier channels can be
configured for 5.1ch playback in the Main Zone for
Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1ch movie soundtracks and 2ch playback in
Zone 2. In this configuration there are no Front Height, Surround Back, or Dolby Atmos speakers.
- 5.1ch Bi-Amp: You can configure the amplifier for front
bi-amp operation to achieve a higher-quality 2-channel sound by connecting
the receiver's front and surround back channels to your main front speakers
(if compatible). The receiver will be limited to 5.1ch surround. In this
configuration there are no Front Height, Surround Back, or Dolby Atmos
speakers.
- 5.1ch Front B: A second set of front speakers can be powered
by the surround back amplifier; the receiver will be limited to 5.1ch surround.
This is useful when you want to have a dedicated pair of 2ch speakers, in
addition to your home theater speakers. If you choose to play the Front A
and Front B speakers at the same time, Front B will play the same exact
audio source and audio signal as Front A without down-mixing.
32-Bit AKM DAC: The Denon AVR-X1500H incorporates an upgraded sound design with
a 32-bit AKM DAC for optimum fidelity with wide dynamic range and lowest
distortion.
Quad-Core DSP: The AVR-X1500H
includes an advanced DSP (Digital Sound Processor) chip for tremendous power
processing for movie and music soundtracks. With four 300MHz DSP cores that are
capable of processing over one billion computations per second, the AVR-X1500H
supports the latest surround sound processing formats - including Dolby Atmos &
DTS:X.
Compatible Digital Audio Formats: The AV receiver supports
the following stereo & multichannel digital audio formats through its HDMI jacks
and optical/coax digital inputs.
| Digital Audio Connector | Audio
Signal Type | Audio Signal Format |
| HDMI (6 Inputs/1 Output) | High Definition Audio Bitstream | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
DTS:X, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS Express |
| Bitstream | Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital EX, DTS, DTS ES, DTS 96/24 |
| PCM | 2ch to 8ch (32-192kHz,
16/20/24-bit) |
| Optical/Coaxial (2 Optical Inputs/1 Coaxial
Input) | Bitstream | Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital EX, DTS, DTS ES, DTS 96/24 |
| PCM | 2ch to 6ch, (32-96kHz,
16/20/24-bit) |
Immersive Surround Sound: The Denon AVR-X1500H AV receiver
goes beyond regular surround with the latest immersive surround sound formats,
including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
- Dolby Atmos: Dolby Atmos surround sound technology dispenses with channel-based
coding in favor of more advanced object-based coding, giving the soundtrack
designer the ability to precisely place sounds anywhere in the 3-dimensional
space. Now you can enjoy this same award-winning technology at home with the
AVR-X1500H that lets you connect a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and 2
additional overhead speakers or 2 Dolby Atmos elevation speakers for the
ultimate home theater experience.
- DTS:X: The latest immersive surround sound system,
DTS:X features object-based audio coding that lets the soundtrack
designer place sonic elements anywhere in the 3D acoustic soundspace, and
provides for overhead speakers to deliver a stunning surround sound
experience. Along with DTS:X decoding, the AVR-X1500H features DTS-HD Master
Audio decoding and other DTS audio technologies.
Post Decoding Formats: The Denon AV receiver also supports
Dolby Surround & DTS Neural:X to enhance 2-channel and multichannel decoding
formats. It also supports DTS Virtual:X for multi-dimensional sound from a
standard 5.1ch setup.
- Dolby Surround:
Dolby Surround offers an enhanced cinema experience to your 2ch or
multichannel movie soundtracks using your existing 5.1ch, 7.1ch, or Dolby
Atmos speaker setup. Dolby Surround enhances audio definition by improving
the spatial dimension and overall audio definition of movie soundtracks. It
does this by using four distinct surround zones that provide greater control
over the exact placement of each detail in a movie sound track, so audio can
be matched more accurately to the video on screen; this means more depth and
greater realism for your movies. As a result, individual sounds are clearer
and more distinct. It also improves the surround sound experience across the
entire theater by widening the listening "sweet spot".
- DTS Neural:X: DTS Neural:X is an advanced spatial remapping technology from DTS, which provides a fully
immersive output for all types of source content; this includes DTS
bitstreams and non-encoded (PCM) data. DTS Neural:X delivers a thrilling sense
of immersive sound to your speaker layout regardless of the original source
format.
- DTS Virtual:X: DTS Virtual:X bridges
the gap between DTS:X and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing
you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or
speaker configuration. DTS Virtual:X can be used with any content (from 2ch
to 7.1.4ch soundtracks), while delivering virtual height & virtual surround
processing based on psychoacoustics (not reflective surfaces).
Listening Modes: The Denon AVR-X1500H features a variety of
Listening modes to choose from, so you can enjoy your movie or music soundtrack
the want you want to hear it.
- Auto Detection: In Auto Mode, the Listening Mode
switches automatically to the corresponding type of audio input signal
(Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD, or
multichannel PCM) that is detected. If the input signal is analog or PCM
(2-channel), stereo playback is used.
- Denon Original Sound: Denon's Original Listening Modes,
combined with Dolby Digital/DTS processing, produce more realistic, powerful
sound effects for your movie and music sound tracks based on the type of
content and your home theater setup. Choose between Rock Arena, Jazz Club,
Matrix, Video Game, Mono Movie, Multichannel Stereo, or Virtual (surround
from only front speakers or headphones).
- Stereo Playback: Sound is output from the front left
and right speakers, as well as the powered subwoofer. If multichannel
signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio. The tone settings
can be adjusted.
- Direct Modes: The Denon AVR-X1500H offers two Direct
Listening Modes which bypass the receiver's tone & DSP processing for higher
sound quality performance. Direct Mode provides playback of 2ch or
Multichannel audio in its original form, without any surround or tone
processing. Pure Direct Mode goes a step further by turning off the
receiver's display and analog video circuitry to minimize the possibility of
any noise being added to the audio signal.
Audyssey: The AVR-X1500H
features the Audyssey suite of powerful DSP features; including MultEQ XT,
Dynamic Volume, and Dynamic EQ.
- MultEQ XT: Via the supplied measuring microphone,
Audyssey MultEQ measures all the speakers in your home theater during setup,
including the subwoofer, and then generates multiple high precision DSP room
acoustic correction filters, which together provide smoothest and most
natural tonal balance, regardless of the brand or model of the various
speakers. Up to eight listening positions can be measured, configured, and
recorded. MultEQ XT compensates for both time and frequency characteristics
of the listening area based on "Audyssey Setup" measurement results.
Selection is done from three types of compensation curves - Reference
(default and recommended, L/R Bypass, Flat, and Off).
- Dynamic Volume: Audyssey Dynamic Volume features
advanced psycho-acoustic processing to deliver clear dialog and wide range
sound at reduced volume levels so that you can enjoy theater-level clarity
at whatever listening level you choose.
- Dynamic EQ: Audyssey Dynamic EQ also features advanced
DSP processing to deliver full range wide-band response, even at reduced
volume levels. Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset provides three offsets from
the film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected when
the mix level of the content is not within the standard.
Audio Enhancements: The Denon AVR-X1500H receiver provides
various audio enhancements to deliver a high-quality listening experience every
time.
- CINEMA EQ (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function
gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for
overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if
the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in
the Dolby Digital & DTS modes.
- Compressed Audio Restorer: 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
compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original
sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass
to obtain richer sound with compressed audio signals.
- Dynamic Range Compression (DRC): Motion picture
soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft
and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum
sound level is lower than usual, Compressing the dynamic range allows you to
hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack with reduced dynamic range. DRC
works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.
- Room Size: The receiver's audio output can be set to
simulate the acoustics of a Small, Medium Small, Medium (default), Medium
Large, or Large room environment. This setting is not an indication of the
actual size of your listening area.
- Center Spread & Dialog Control: Center Spread expands the center channel signal to
left and right front speakers to create a wider frontal audio image for the
listener, when in Dolby Surround mode. Dialog Control adjusts the volume of
dialog in movies and vocals in music so they can be heard more easily, when
in DTS:X mode.
Volume & Level Settings: The AVR-X1500H offers the following
volume & level settings.
- Volume Settings: You can choose to display an Absolute
volume scale (0-98) or Relative volume scale (-79.5 to 18dB). You can also
set a maximum volume level of 0 (80), -10 (70), or -20 (60) dB to limit the
receiver's total volume output. In addition, you can define the volume
setting that is active when the power is turned on; select "Mute", -79 to
+18dB (1-98), or Last.
- Mute Level: You can set the amount of attenuation for
the audio muting circuit; -40dB or -20dB below current volume, or full mute
(sound turned off entirely).
Volume settings can be adjusted independently for the Main Zone and Zone 2.
- Channel, Center, & Subwoofer Level: The volume
level (-12 to +12dB) of each channel can be changed while listening to
audio for each input source. You can also adjust the center channel
volume level (-12 to +12dB) independently from the channel level to
clarify the dialog for all sources. In addition, you can adjust the
subwoofer channel volume level (-12 to +12dB) independently from the
channel level to emphasize low frequencies for all input sources.
- Source Level: This function adjusts the playback level
of the currently selected input source's audio input. Use this feature if
there are differences in the input volume levels between different sources.
You can correct the playback level of the audio input from -12 to +12dB.
Audio Outputs: The Denon AVR-X1500H AV receiver features
spring-clip speaker terminals, dual sub outputs, and a front-panel headphone
jack.
- Color-Coded Speaker Terminals: The receiver has
binding-post terminals for all speaker connections. The binding-post
terminals can accept bare wire, pin connectors, and banana plugs
(single/dual). The receiver will accept speaker impedances of 4 to 16-ohm.
The AV receiver comes with color-coded labels to easily identify which
channel a speaker cable should be connected to. Since the speaker cables
have labels in the same colors as the connectors on the AVR-X1500H's rear
panel, there's no longer any confusion about which terminals they should be
connected to.
- Dual Sub Outputs: For compatibility with dual subwoofer
home theater systems, the AVR-X1500H features two non-discrete subwoofer
outputs. With dual subwoofers, which can be placed in different parts of the
room, you'll benefit from response averaging, which helps provide smoother
and more detailed deep bass, compared to a conventional single subwoofer
speaker system. The same signal is output from each sub output.
- Headphone Jack: When headphones are plugged into the
full-size 1/4" jack on the front panel, all the speakers are automatically
muted.
Phono Input: The Denon AVR-X1500H is outfitted with a Phono
input (MM), so you can connect your turntable and listen to your vinyl records
with high-quality sound.
Video Section
HDMI 2.0b: Featuring six HDMI inputs (5 rear/1 front) and
one HDMI output,
the AVR-X1500H incorporates an advanced video section that features the latest
HDMI 2.0b specification, including support for 4K/60 Hz Ultra-HD video, BT.2020
Wide Color Gamut, High Dynamic Range (HDR), & 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling,
along with support for 3D content. The AVR-X1500H also features HDCP 2.2
compatibility, a requirement for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content.
- 4K/60Hz + HDCP 2.2: The AVR-X1500H's HDMI
inputs and monitor output support up to 4K (3840x2160 pixels) video
@ 60 frames per second. All of the HDMI
jacks support HDCP 2.2, which fully complies with the latest copyright
protection standard for 4K video transmission. The receiver will also pass a
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p video signals via HDMI.
- 4:4:4 Color Subsampling: The HDMI inputs and
monitor output support RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0 color
subsampling (@ 60Hz or 50Hz). With 4:4:4 color subsampling, luminance
(brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled at the same rate; resulting in
an RGB color palette as big as the video sampling rate for a video image
with more colors, plus greater color accuracy and detail. The front-panel
HDMI only supports 4K 60/50Hz using format YCbCr 4:2:0 only.
- Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020): The BT.2020 color standard
delivers a much wider color gamut and represents about 75% of the total
visual color spectrum, while the current Rec. 709 color standard selected as
the color space for HDTVs and early generation 4K Ultra HDTVs covers only
35% of the total visual color spectrum.
Note: Use a premium high-speed 18Gbps HDMI cable for the best
4K/HDR performance.
HDR (High Dynamic Range): The Denon AVR-X1500H supports HDR
(high dynamic range) Video - including HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid
Log-Gamma. HDR provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling
greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image. HDR reproduces a
greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness levels, creating greater
contrast. This increased contrast reveals the subtle nuances of the image, from
detailed blacks and shadows to the brightest whites and colors, plus greater
depth.
- HDR 10: HDR 10 is an open standard and currently the
most popular HDR format on the market. It uses static metadata at the start
of a movie to tell the receiver and your TV that the video content is
encoded using HDR.
- Hybrid-Log Gamma: HLG (Hybrid-Log Gamma) is primarily
designed for live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It uses no
pre-encoded metadata and is backwards compatible with SDR. HLG's native
compatibility allows much of today's existing SDR infrastructure to be
re-used for HDR in the future.
- Dolby Vision: Unlike HDR 10 which contains static
metadata and HLG which uses no metadata, Dolby Vision uses dynamic metadata
technology which sets individual color and brightness levels for each and
every scene. Dolby works directly with filmmakers at major Hollywood studios
to create superior HDR video masters of blockbuster movies.
Other HDMI Features: The Denon AVR-X1500H AV receiver's HDMI
connectivity also offers 3D video pass-through, ARC (Audio Return Channel), Deep
Color & x.v.Color support, as well as an auto LipSync function.
- ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature of the
AVR-X1500H's main HDMI monitor output allows audio to be sent from your
compatible HDTV to the receiver through the same HDMI cable already being
used to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the need for
extra cables connected to your television.
- 3D Ready: The AVR-X1500H AV receiver supports 3D video
pass-through (720p/1080p only) from connected 3D-compatible Blu-ray, games
and broadcast devices to 3D-compatible HDTVs (all 3D components must be
connected via HDMI). Special eyewear will be required for viewing 3D
content.
- Deep Color & x.v.Color Support: The AV receiver
supports Deep Color and x.v.Color content, which can display a larger color
range than standard-definition schemes. The result is a more lifelike,
vibrant picture.
- LipSync: This function adjusts the delay between audio
and video output. You can do this manually or have the receiver set the
LipSync function automatically. When connected to a TV via HDMI the receiver
automatically adjusts audio output timing, if the TV supports an
automatic LipSync function. You can also manually delay the sound output up
to 500ms to synchronize it with the video image.
HDMI Standby Pass-Through: When the AV receiver is in
"Standby" mode and the HDMI Standby Pass-Through function is enabled, both
audio/video streams from the receivers HDMI input will be output to your
television, via the AV receiver's HDMI monitor output. Once the receiver is
turned "On", only video will pass through the monitor output to your TV and the
audio is directed to the receiver's speaker outputs.
- HDMI Input: Selects the HDMI Input for which the HDMI
Standby Pass-Through function is enabled.
- Last: The HDMI Standby-Through function is activated on
the input source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver to the
"Standby" mode.
- Off: The HDMI Standby Pass-Through function is
disabled.
Composite Video Inputs/Output: The receiver features two
composite video inputs and one composite video monitor output. You must connect
the receiver to your TV via composite video to view incoming video from the
receiver's composite inputs (there is no HDMI upconversion).
Video Select Function: This receiver can display video from
a different source on your connected TV during audio playback from Tuner, HEOS, or Phono.
Network & Tuner
Functions
Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Denon
AVR-X1500H offers a wired or wireless network connection. Either network
connection gives the receiver access to HEOS music apps (like Pandora, Amazon, or Tidal),
TuneIn Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device,
as well as music content on your Windows PC or DLNA music server.
- Ethernet Jack: The Denon AVR-X1500H receiver is fitted
with a RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) port to make a wired connection from the
receiver to your home network.
- Built-in WiFi: The receiver also offers built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n;
2.4/5GHz) for a wireless network connection; WPS, WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK
(AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) security protection is supported. Wireless network
setup can be done via WPS button, Access Point Scan, Manual Setting, PIN Code,
or even through your Apple iOS device (7.0+).
Note: Network setup requires that the receiver be connected
to your TV via HDMI for display of the on-screen menu. The receiver's
network setup cannot be accessed through its front-panel display.
TuneIn Internet Radio: The Denon AVR-X1500H includes access
to more than 100,000 free internet radio streams from all corners of the globe
via the built-in
TuneIn online music
service. Simply select TuneIn from the receiver's on-screen menu using the
included remote and browse among the 100,000 stations neatly organized into
popular categories and select a station that appeals to you.
Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to
Spotify Premium and have the Spotify App on your
Apple iOS or
Android mobile device, you can stream Spotify to the Denon AV receiver.
Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the
largest music libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks and counting).
Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your
friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and
create your own music library with customized playlists.
HEOS Music Apps: With built-in HEOS technology and the HEOS
app (for
Apple iOS 8.0+ and
Android OS 4.0) on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you'll be able to stream a wide variety of online
music services (fees may apply), plus the music library of your mobile device through the Denon
AV receiver.
- Online Music Services: Using the HEOS app, you'll be
able to stream your favorite online music services like
Amazon
Music, Pandora TIDAL,
iHeart Radio,
SiriusXM,
Napster,
TuneIn, &
Spotify (some services will require a
paid subscription, purchases, and/or other fees). The HEOS app on
your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these apps
and provide song/artist information with Album Art. You can create a
"Favorite" station list, so you can quickly access your favorite internet
radio stations and online music channels.
- Mobile Device Streaming: Using the HEOS app on your
Apple iOS or Android mobile device, you are able to stream your device's
music library to the Denon AV receiver. You'll be able to browse your music
library by Artist, Album, Genre, and Song; control music playback functions
like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track; and view song/artist info with
Album Art from the app on your compatible mobile device. You can even type
in an artist name or song title to find music in your mobile device's
library.
Notes:
- Prior to using the HEOS system, you'll need to setup up your free
HEOS account. Your HEOS account remembers all your settings and
preferences such as all your music service logins and HEOS playlists.
When you'd like to add multiple smartphone or tablet controllers to your
system, you only need to sign in to each new device with your HEOS user
name and password. Instantly all your music services and HEOS playlists
are available in the new controller too.
- If you prefer, HEOS supports multiple accounts in a single
household. This way, each family member can enjoy their own personalized
Pandora, Spotify, or other online music account settings and still share
all the same speakers in the home.
DLNA 1.5 Certified: The AVR-X1500H is DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10 compliant for audio networking.
This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your
Windows PC. The receiver can wirelessly playback High-Res music content from
your PC, while using the included remote control to browse your music library. The receiver supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and META
tag information; so song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed on
the unit's front-panel or on-screen menu. In addition the unit will display
Album Art on a connected television. The Denon AVR-X1500H supports the following
audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its wired network
connection.
| Resolution | Compatible Audio Formats | Sampling Frequencies | Bit-Rate/Bit-Depth |
Extension |
| Hi-Res | WAV
(PCM) |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz | 16/24-bit | .wav |
| FLAC
(Free Lossless Audio Codec) | 16/24-bit | .flac |
| ALAC
(Apple Lossless Audio Codec) | 16/24-bit | .m4A |
| DSD |
2.8/5.6 MHz | 1-bit | .dsf/.dff |
| Compressed | MP3
(MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) |
32/44.1/48 kHz | 32-320 kbps | .mp3 |
| WMA
(Windows Media Audio) | 48-192 kbps | .wma |
| AAC (MPEG-4) | 16-320 kbps | .aac/.m4a |
Note: Your computer must meet the following system
requirements - Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or Windows Media
DRM10. Album Art is only displayed when using Windows Media Player
(ver.11/12).
AM/FM Tuner: The Denon AV receiver features a built-in AM/FM
tuner with 56 station auto-preset memory tuning. You can also set your presets
manually. You can create an 8-character name for each preset station. You can
even directly enter a station number using the receiver's on-screen menu and
remote control.
USB/Bluetooth/AirPlay
Integration
Front-Panel USB Port: The Denon receiver is equipped with a
front-panel USB (type-A) port that allows you to enjoy a variety of music files
from a USB mass storage class memory device; such as a USB thumbdrive or
portable HDD (a portable hard disk drive will require an external
power supply). Compatible USB storage devices must be formatted in FAT 16 or
FAT32 (a FAT16 device can have up to 2GB of storage, while a FAT32 device can
have up to 2TB of storage). The unit can recognize up to 500 folders/500 files. You can
use the receiver's on-screen menu (via HDMI) and remote control to navigate your
stored music files on your connected USB memory device. Song/artist information
will display on your HDMI-connected TV and the receivers front-panel display.
USB devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when
plugged into the AV receiver's USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode.
| Resolution | Compatible Audio Formats | Sampling Frequencies | Bit rate |
Extension |
| Hi-Res | WAV
(PCM) |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz | 16/24-bit | .wav |
| FLAC
(Free Lossless Audio Codec) | 16/24-bit | .flac |
| ALAC
(Apple Lossless Audio Codec) | 16/24-bit | .m4A |
| DSD |
2.8/5.6 MHz | 1-bit | .dsf/.dff |
| Compressed | MP3
(MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) |
32/44.1/48 kHz | 32-320 kbps | .mp3 |
| WMA
(Windows Media Audio) | 48-192 kbps | .wma |
| AAC (MPEG-4) | 16-320 kbps | .aac/.m4a |
Note: The receiver's USB port is not compatible with
Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android OS devices, USB hubs, and computers.
Built-in Bluetooth: The Denon AVR-X1500H features built-in
Bluetooth (version 3.0+EDR) with a 98.4' wireless range for music streaming (A2DP
1.2) and control (AVRCP 1.5). You'll be able to wirelessly connect to
smartphones (including iPhone & Android), tablets (including iPad & Android),
laptops (including Microsoft Surface & Macbook), computers (including Windows PC
& Mac), and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Up to eight Bluetooth devices can
be remembered by the AVR-X1500H, so family members as well as friends can enjoy
their favorite tracks (only one device can be used at a time).
- Wireless Music Streaming: You'll be able to wirelessly
stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your
Bluetooth-enabled source device to the Denon receiver. The receiver supports
the Bluetooth SBC codec only.
- Wireless Music Control: You will also be able to
control basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip) using the
receiver's remote control. Advanced music operation will still need to be
handled from your Bluetooth-enable device. There is no song/artist
information display on the receiver or connected TV. Continue to use your
Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist info.
- Auto On & Select: The receiver can be setup to
automatically re-connect with previously paired devices, as well as turn on
automatically when you start streaming audio from a Bluetooth source device.
Notes: - Bluetooth hands-free communication for making and answering phone
calls is not supported.
- Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth
enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not
support all features when used with the Denon AV receiver.
AirPlay 2 (via available firmware update): Through an
available firmware update, the Denon AV receiver will support AirPlay 2. AirPlay
2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes,
Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play
any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer
(running OS X 10.13.2) on the Denon receiver and other compatible AirPlay 2
speakers throughout your home. You will also be able to ask Siri-enabled devices
(like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music
on the Denon receiver. With AirPlay 2, also get to see song/artist information
and album art via the receiver's on-screen menu (via HDMI). You can choose to
play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same
audio in every room (you can control and group directly from Apple's Music App
and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You can even watch videos and movies
from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer
with perfectly synced audio on the Denon receiver.
Multiroom Audio Playback
Zone 2 (Speaker-Level & Line-Level Output): Zone 2 allows stereo
audio playback of another source connected to the receiver in another room of
your home via RCA line-level output or speaker-level output. When using the
AVR-X1500H to power speakers in a second room of your home, the main zone is
restricted to 5.1-channels. When using the receiver's line output terminals for
the second room you need an additional amplifier to power your Zone 2 speakers;
the main Zone of the receiver remains 7.1-channel. The volume of Zone 2 can be
controlled by the Denon receiver using either configuration or from your add-on
amplifier when using the line-output.
- Compatible Sources:
- Analog Audio Inputs (including Phono)
- AM/FM Tuner (cannot select different stations for each zone)
- USB & Bluetooth
Audio (cannot select USB & Bluetooth in separate zones)
- HEOS Music Apps (including Pandora, Tidal, Amazon, and more); cannot
select different HEOS music apps for each zone
- Network Sources (including TuneIn Internet Radio, Spotify Connect,
AirPlay, & DLNA); cannot select two different networks sources for Zone
1 and Zone 2
- Incompatible Sources:
- HDMI, Composite, & Component video
- HDMI, Optical, & Coaxial Digital Audio
- DSD Audio Files
- Unfortunately, you cannot select USB, Bluetooth and Network sources
exclusively for each Zone. For example, if you select a network source
for Zone 2 when a USB source is selected for the Main Zone, the input
source in the Main Zone also switches to the same network source as Zone
2.
All Zone Stereo Function: The All Zone Stereo function
allows you to enjoy the AV receiver's Main Zone audio source in Zone 2
simultaneously (regardless of input audio signal types - analog, digital, or
wireless). During the All Zone Stereo mode, only the "Multi Ch Stereo" and
"Stereo" sound modes can be selected. You will have independent volume control
in each zone. All Zone Stereo mode is useful when you want to enjoy the same
music at the same time in multiple rooms during a get together or party.
Note: All Zone Stereo does not support the receiver's HDMI ARC source.
HEOS Wireless Multiroom Audio: Built-in
HEOS technology enables the AVR-X1500H to become part of the
HEOS by Denon wireless multi-room audio eco-system, allowing you to stream
and control all of your local and online music effortlessly from anywhere in
your home with the HEOS App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile
device over a wireless WiFi network connection. The HEOS system is a true
multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between
multiple HEOS devices so that your music (up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio)
coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing. You
can play the same audio source (other than your connected TV) in every room or
any combination of rooms you choose, including a different song in every room.
- Systems & Groups: The HEOS wireless multi-room
sound system by Denon can support up to 32 HEOS speakers, receivers, amplifiers,
and/or pre-amplifiers (all sold separately) on a single wireless network (IEEE
802.11 g/n; 2.4/5GHz). You can join or group up to eight individual Heos devices
into a group that function as if they were a single source. The HEOS eco-system
is flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2 Heos devices per
Group). You can easily group 16 rooms together with Party Mode by simply using a
"pinch" gesture.
- Compatible Sources: The following sources can be distributed
through the HEOS multi-room audio system -
- Receiver's analog inputs (HDMI &
Optical/Coax digital not supported)
- Built-in AM/FM tuner and TuneIn
Internet Radio
- HEOS music apps (including Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, and more), plus
Spotify Connect
- Windows PC & DLNA music
servers
- Bluetooth & USB audio (AirPlay is not supported)
- Music libraries stored on your Apple
iOS or Android mobile device.
Note: The Denon AV receiver only supports a single HEOS
music stream. If you desire a second HEOS music stream through the
receiver's multizone output, you will need to connect the
HEOS Link to one of the AV receiver's analog inputs.
App, Voice, & Remote Control
AVR Remote App: The new Denon AVR Remote App (for
Apple iOS 7.0+ and
Android OS 4.0+) lets you control the Denon AV receiver using your
compatible Apple iOS or Android OS mobile device. From this free app on your
compatible Apple iOS or Android device, you'll be able to control the Denon AV
receiver's basic functions; such as power, volume, input, surround modes, and
other settings. You'll also be able to control separate Zones of the receiver,
as well as navigate the AV receiver's network and
Internet content from the app. In addition, you get you get unique features
likes a landscape orientation control screen for tablet devices, the ability to
create playlists, and control over a Denon Blu-ray player.
- Landscape Orientation Control Screen: With a landscape
orientation control screen for tablet devices, you can easily browse and
navigate through your network music services or personal digital music
collection with ease, and at the same time view now-playing information and
cover art all on a single screen.
- Create Playlists: The app's playback screen allows you
to easily build your own personal music playlists on the fly with the
ability to Drag & Drop files into your queue, or tap to "Play Now", "Play
Next", "Play Next and Replace Queue" or "Add to End of Queue". You can then
save your queue as a playlist for easy recall.
- Denon Blu-ray Player Control: The app allows control
over Denon Blu-ray (DBT-xx13 series) that are connected to the AV receiver
via HDMI.
Note: This AV receiver is not compatible with last
year's older Denon Remote App.
HEOS App: You'll need to download the HEOS App (for
Apple iOS 8.0+ and
Android OS 4.0) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to
enjoy HEOS functionality through the AVR-X1500H receiver. Using your compatible
mobile device and the HEOS app, you can setup, browse, explore, and control HEOS
system right in the palm of your hand, from anywhere in your home. Your
compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the same home
wireless (WiFi) network as the AV receiver and your entire HEOS system. The HEOS
app consists of 4 control screens.
- Settings: The "Settings" screen enables you to connect
one or more HEOS speakers, receivers, amplifiers, and/or pre-amplifiers to
your home's wireless network.
- Rooms: From the app on your Apple iOS or Android
device, you can select which rooms you want playing. You can play the same
music in multiple rooms by grouping rooms together, or you can listen to a
different source in each room.
- Music/Sources: You can select what music and which
source you want to listen to from the app. Choose from online music services
like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal, etc.; your music library on your Apple
iOS or Android device, Windows PC/DLNA server, or USB thumbdrive; and analog
inputs; as well as Bluetooth on the HEOS AVR. You can also select music from
Playlists you've created, Favorites you've saved, and your recent listening
History.
- Now Playing: The "Now Playing" screen displays song,
artist, and album information; along with Album Art. You also get basic
playback controls like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track, plus Volume
controls Up/Down and Mute. In addition the "Now Play" screen functions
unique to the selected online music service or music library.
Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can
now enjoy the convenience of Alexa voice control plus high-quality wireless home
audio. In addition to controlling your HEOS components with the HEOS app on your
mobile device or tablet, you can now control them with Amazon Alexa voice
technology and an Amazon Alexa device (such as the Echo or Echo Dot, sold
separately). Your HEOS components and the Alexa-enabled devices must be on the
same network. Voice control features include -
- Alexa voice commands include Volume (up/down, specific volume number, &
mute); Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Resume); and Power
on/off. The HEOS Bar and HEOS AVR even support HDMI switching (1-4) through
Alexa voice command.
- You can group your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app with an Alexa-friendly
name. Once they are grouped, Alexa voice commands will control the group as
a whole. If you want to play audio content from only one HEOS-enabled device
in the group, you must ungroup the device within the HEOS app.
- You are able use voice commands to search for songs, albums and artists
and even podcasts and internet stations from HEOS & Alexa compatible music
apps - like Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, &
SiriusXM.
Notes: - You will need to download the Alexa app (for
Apple iOS 9.0+ or
Android OS 4.0+) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android device.
- For a list of current Alexa voice commands supported
by the HEOS HomeEntertainment Skill, click
here.
- For setup instructions, click
here.
Google Assistant Support (via firmware update): Ask your Google
Home, the Google app (for
Apple iOS 10.0+ and
Android OS 4.4+), or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control
HEOS content across your listening environment. Once you start music in the HEOS
app, you can ask the Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip
tracks, and more. Once you have grouped your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS
app, you can use the Google Assistant and voice commands to control a group of
HEOS devices as a whole. Make sure the unit has the latest HEOS software and
firmware update installed.
Notes: - A firmware update (scheduled for 2019) will allow you to use the
Google Assistant and your voice to queue up music services, power on/off
devices, switch inputs and more.
- Click
here for more info on Google Assistant for HEOS.
Audyssey MultEQ Editor App: Download the Audyssey MultEQ
Editor App (for
Apple iOS 8.0+ and
Android OS 4.0+) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android device for
further sound customization and detailed tuning to more precisely tailor the
sound to your room and personal preferences. This app lets you view the speaker
detection results to check correct installation, view before and after results
of the Audyssey calibration making it easy to identify room problems, edit the
Audyssey target curve for each channel pair to suit your tastes, adjust the EQ
frequency adjustment range for each channel pair, switch between two high
frequency roll-off target curves, enable/disable midrange compensation to make
the vocal region brighter or smoother, as well as save and load calibration
results.
IR Remote: The Denon AVR-X1500H comes with an IR remote for
wireless operation of the AV receiver. It also supports HDMI-CEC and Smart TV
Control.
- HDMI CEC: HDMI CEC allows you to link operation of the receiver
with other audio/video components (like your TV, Blu-ray player, or
satellite/cable box) that are connected via HDMI. Linked functions include
Power On/Off, which turns the receiver On or Off when you power on or off an
HDMI CEC connected component; and Source Switching, which automatically switches the receiver to the
input of the HDMI CEC component that has begun playback. The HDMI CEC function can be disabled, if
your prefer. Not all HDMI CEC compatible devices will function in the same
way.
- Smart TV Control: You can even control the Denon AVR-X1500H with your Smart TV
remote via an HDMI connection and the HDMI CEC functionality associated with
your Smart TV. Simply set "HDMI Control" to ON in the receiver, then set "Smart
Menu" to ON and begin controlling the AVR-X1500H with your TV's remote. The
Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode
selections, the AVR's setup menu and four Smart Selects (or "Quick Selects").
Custom Integration: The AVR-X1500H is part of Denon's
IN-Command series line-up of receiver, which is Denon's certification to custom
installers that the receiver has advanced connectivity and control features
often required for custom home integration and theater applications using
premium control systems. These features include an IR input which consists of a
3.5mm jack for optional IR control systems (sold separately). The Denon AV receiver
also supports IP or web control, which allows you to operate the receiver from a
web browser on your computer, tablet, or
smartphone.
Convenience Features
Advanced OSD w/ Setup Assistant (via HDMI): Once you connect
your TV to the AVR-X1500H via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears
on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step-by-step. With Denon's
advanced on-screen menu and setup assistant, you can connect, configure, and use
your home theater system with ease. The OSD and setup assistant features clear
on-screen graphics and text that optimizes critical system settings for your
particular home theater setup.
Notes:
- The on-screen menu and setup assistant is required for initial setup
and is only available through the receiver's HDMI output.
- The on-screen menu is only supported by the main HDMI monitor output
(not the 2nd HDMI sub monitor out).
- The video being played will not appear in the background of the menu
when the menu is operated during playback of 4K, HDR, or 3D video; or if the
video aspect ratio is not 16:9 or 4:3.
Quick Select: On the AVR-X1500H's front-panel and remote,
you'll find four Quick Select buttons that let you quickly choose from the most
popular input sources. With Quick Select, the AVR-X1500H remembers not only your
preferred inputs but also your preferred audio settings, so you can enjoy
precisely tailored sound with each one.
Input Name & Delete: You can change the display name (up to
12 characters) of a selected input source. If an input isn't being used, you can
delete it from the display so you don't have to scroll past it when you change
sources.
Lock Functions: To prevent accidental operation of the AV receiver,
you can disable operation of the buttons on the front-panel. You can also
disable the receiver's IR sensor to prevent accidental operation of the receiver
from the remote control. You can even disable operation of only Zone 2 from the
remote control.
Timers: The Denon AV receiver features a programmable Sleep
Timer and Auto Standby function.
- Sleep Timer: This function allows you to automatically
set the power to standby after a predetermined amount of time has passed;
set the sleep timer up to 120 minutes in 10 minute increments.
- Auto Standby: The unit enters standby mode
automatically when no commands are sent to the unit for the set time
(15/30/60 minutes). Before it enters the standby mode, "Auto Standby" is
displayed on the front-panel display of this unit and the on-screen menu.
ECO Mode: This receiver is equipped with an ECO Mode
function that allows you to enjoy music and movies while reducing the power
consumption during use, Eco mode adjusts the maximum power available according
to the volume level selected to reduce power consumption.
Personal Memory Plus: For each input, the receiver
automatically memorizes the settings for input mode, surround mode, HDMI output
mode, audio delay, etc. When the input source is switched, the settings last
used for that source are automatically recalled. The surround parameters, tone
control settings, and playback levels for the different output channels are
memorized for each surround mode.
Protection Circuit: This is a function to prevent damage to
components within the power supply when an abnormality such as an overload,
excess voltage, or over-heating occurs. In this unit, the power indicator blinks
and the unit enters standby mode when an abnormality occurs.
Software Updates: Using the receiver's network/internet
connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online
Denon server. You can also set the receiver to automatically download the latest
firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode. Visit
Denon's Support Site
for to check out the newest firmware and software updates.
