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AVR-X500
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X500 AV SURROUND RECEIVER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Connecting a playback device Accessories ··················································· 26 ························································································ 5 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) ······················· 27 Inserting the batteries ······································································ 6 Connecting a DVD player ······························································· 28 Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 6 Connecting a video camcorder or other device ······························...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a surround mode General ························································ 43 ····························································································· 60 Selecting a surround mode ···························································· 43 Volume ··························································································· 60 Adjusting the volume of the speakers HDMI ······························································································ 60 ···································· 47 Other ······························································································ 61 Adjusting the volume of the different speakers ····························· 47 Adjusting the sound field effects (Audio Adjust) Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader function) ·······...
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents ··························································································· 72 Tips ································································································· 73 Troubleshooting ············································································· 74 Resetting factory settings ··························································· 80 Appendix About HDMI ······················································································ 81 Personal memory plus function ···················································· 83 Last function memory ····································································· 83 Surround modes and channel output ···········································...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

  • Page 6: Inserting The Batteries

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx.

  • Page 7: Features

    • Features an PORTABLE input jack on the front panel for connecting High quality sound portable audio player (vpage 30) Compressed Audio Restorer is Denon technology that restores • With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides compressed music sources to their original pre-compressed quality to identical quality for all 5-channels (110 Watts x 5-channels) give you a lively sonic ambience with greater detail and depth.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AUX-HDMI connector Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles (vpage 29). PORTABLE input jack Used to connect portable player (vpage 30). MASTER VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level (vpage 36). Display This displays various pieces of information (vpage 10). Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage 6).

  • Page 10: Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Information display Tuner reception mode indicators The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other These light according to the reception conditions when the input information are displayed here. source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors (vpage 24, 27, 28). Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors (vpage 25, 27). PRE OUT connectors Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (vpage 20). Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors (vpage 27).

  • Page 13: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off (vpage 35). QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4) With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source, volume level and surround mode settings (vpage 50).

  • Page 14: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix RESTORER button Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback (vpage 68). NIGHT button Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds) (vpage 67).

  • Page 15: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DIMMER button Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage 36). AUDIO button Adjusting the sound field effects (vpage 62). VOLUME buttons (df) These adjust the volume level (vpage 36). SETUP button This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage 53). TONE button Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound (vpage 66).

  • Page 16: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 17) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a TV (vpage 23) Connecting a playback device (vpage 26) Speaker cable Connecting a portable player (vpage 30) Subwoofer cable Connecting an FM/AM antenna (vpage 31) HDMI cable...

  • Page 17: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 17, 19). 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.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When 5.1-channel speakers are installed z1 22˚ – 30˚ • Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. z2 120˚ The height does not need to be exactly the same. Surround speaker 60 –...

  • Page 19: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the speaker cables Speaker connection Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Subwoofer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the speaker cable label (supplied) for GHow to attach the speaker cable labelH channel identification Speaker This unit The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Speaker terminals Color FRONT L...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Standard speaker connection The figure below shows an example of standard speaker connection. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. Is the TV equipped with an HDMI connector? Connection 1 Connection 2...

  • Page 24: Connection 1 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI • To output audio signals that are input from the HDMI input...

  • Page 25: Connection 2 : Tv Without An Hdmi Connector

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV without an HDMI connector Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. AUDIO VIDEO OPTICAL...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Display Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and composite video). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Set-Top Box (Satellite Tuner/Cable Tv)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Satellite tuner/Cable TV...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD players as an example. DVD player VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Video Camcorder Or Other Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or other device This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Video camcorder HDMI Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Portable Player

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a portable player If a portable player is connected via the PORTABLE input jack of the unit, music from the portable player can be played. Portable player AUDIO AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 31: Connecting An Fm/Am Antenna

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna Direction of broadcasting station After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage  38 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with FM outdoor tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. antenna AM loop antenna (supplied)
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 AM loop antenna assembly 2 Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Suspend directly on a wall without assembling.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Power Cord

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 34: Playback

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 35) Listening to FM/AM broadcasts (vpage 37) Selecting the input source (vpage 35) Selecting a surround mode (vpage 43) Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage 47) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 36) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 36) Sleep timer function (vpage 49) Switching the brightness of the display (vpage 36) Quick select function (vpage 50)

  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing on the main unit. Input source select buttons Selecting the input source DIMMER Press the input source select button to be played back.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Master Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the master volume Switching the brightness of the display Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. Press DIMMER. • The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel Adjust the display brightness of this unit. level setting.

  • Page 37: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (vpage 31). MEMORY BAND SHIFT MODE TUNE +, – TUNER CHANNEL +, – SEARCH uio p Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 38: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Press MODE to select tuning mode. AUTO : Automatically search for and tune to a receivable radio Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. station. MANUAL : Manually change the frequency one step at a time each GTV ScreenH time the button is pressed.

  • Page 39: Rds Search

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix RDS search PTY search RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program station to send additional information along with the regular radio program type (PTY).

  • Page 40: Tp Search

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TP search Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. Press SEARCH to select “PTY”. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home.

  • Page 41: Radio Text

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Radio Text Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. “Radio Text” appears on the display when radio text data is received. Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily.

  • Page 42: Listening To Preset Stations

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to preset stations Block (A – G) Default settings Channel (1 – 8) Press SHIFT to select the memory block (A – G). 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 108.00 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / A1 –...

  • Page 43: Selecting A Surround Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a surround mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are adopted for various movies and music contents not only on Blu-ray discs and DVD but also via digital broadcasting. This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio formats.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Description of surround mode types Dolby surround mode Surround mode type Description DOLBY PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel surround mode Surround mode type Description MULTI CH IN This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources. Original surround mode Surround mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Stereo audio (2-channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers, the surround speakers.
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Views on the display DOLBY D Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL decoder is displayed as “DOLBY D”. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “ ”. Shows the name of the input source being played back. Front panel Display Rear panel...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Volume Of The Speakers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of the speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. Adjusting the volume of the different speakers Press CH LEVEL. The “Levels”...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Volume Of Groups Of Speakers (Fader Function)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader function) This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at once from the front (front speaker / center speaker) or rear (surround speaker). The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker is adjusted to the lowest value of –12 dB.

  • Page 49: Sleep Timer Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. • The SLEEP indicator on the display lights.

  • Page 50: Quick Select Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select function You can save settings such as the input source selection, volume level, and surround mode at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the set QUICK SELECT buttons for subsequent playback to switch to various saved settings all at once. By saving frequently used settings at the QUICK SELECT 1 –...

  • Page 51: Menu Map

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings 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. 2 Inputs Setting items Description...
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Speakers Setting items Description Page Speaker Config. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on bass reproduction capability. Distances Set distance from listening position to speakers. Levels Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. Crossovers Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer.

  • Page 53: Menu Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use o p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.

  • Page 54: Inputs

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign • By default, each item is set as follows. This unit has certain input sources such as “CBL/SAT”...

  • Page 55: Auto Preset

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Preset Source Level A maximum of 56 radio stations can be automatically preset. This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. 2 Start Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels The unit starts to tune in to radio stations automatically and preset between the different sources.

  • Page 56: Input Select

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. Auto (Default) : Detect type of digital audio input signal and decode and The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input play automatically.

  • Page 57: Speakers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers For optimum surround playback, adjustment of the distance of speakers and sound level of each channel, using the test tone, are required, depending on the environment for speakers to be used. 2 Center Speaker Config.

  • Page 58: Distances

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Distances Levels Set distance from listening position to speakers. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each each speaker.

  • Page 59: Crossovers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Crossovers Bass Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. that can be played back through each speaker. 2 LPF for LFE 2 Set the crossover frequency Set LFE signal playback range.

  • Page 60: General

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. 2 Mute Level Volume Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. Set the volume setting. Full (Default) : The sound is muted entirely. –40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down. 2 Scale –20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB down.

  • Page 61: Other

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Pass Through Other Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI Make various other settings. output in standby power mode. On : Passes the selected HDMI input through the AV receiver’s HDMI 2 Auto Standby output when the AV receiver is in standby power mode.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Sound Field Effects (Audio Adjust)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the sound field effects (Audio Adjust) You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set sound mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround parameters”...

  • Page 63: Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes. Press AUDIO, then press ENTER. 2 In the PLg mode Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. Cinema (Default) : Switches to the surround mode suitable for enjoying movies and TV programs.

  • Page 64: D.comp

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D.Comp Center Image Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to the front left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. Low / Mid / High : These set the compression level.

  • Page 65: Dimension

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimension Subwoofer Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. Turn subwoofer output on and off. 0 – 6 (Default : 3) On (Default) : The subwoofer is used. Off : The subwoofer is not used. • You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PLg in the “Music”...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Tone

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Press TONE. The “Tone” screen is displayed on the TV screen. Use o p to select “On”. On : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). Off (Default) : Playback without tone adjustment.

  • Page 67: Setting The Night Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Night mode Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Press NIGHT. The “NIGHT MODE” screen is displayed on the TV screen. Low : Set the adjusted value to “Low”. Mid : Set the adjusted value to “Middle”. High : Set the adjusted value to “High”.

  • Page 68: Setting The Restorer Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the RESTORER mode 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 mode generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression.

  • Page 69: Setting The Audio Delay Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Audio Delay mode While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so that the video and audio are synchronized. Use AUDIO DELAY + or AUDIO DELAY –. The “Audio Delay” screen is displayed on the TV screen. 0ms (Default) –...

  • Page 70: Checking The Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Checking the information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. STATUS • Press INFO on the remote control unit to display current source name, volume, surround mode name, and other information at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 71: Switching Between Pal And Ntsc Signal Formats

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. • The factory setting is “PAL”. SOURCE SELECT 0 STATUS Press and hold STATUS and SOURCE SELECT 0 for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 72: Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 2 Tips ..............(73) 2 Troubleshooting ..........(74) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake ....(73) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off ........(74) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the Operations cannot be performed through the power on ..................(73) remote control unit ................(75)

  • Page 73: Tips

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake. • Set the volume upper limit for “Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake (vpage 60).

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.

  • Page 75: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. through the remote control unit. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.

  • Page 76: No Sound Comes Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of speakers. • Check the connections for all devices. 19, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...

  • Page 77: Desired Sound Does Not Come Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page The volume does not increase. • The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit”on the menu. • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format –...

  • Page 78: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause / Solution Page Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital • Make HDMI connections. 27, 28 Plus audio is not output. • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some devices, “PCM” is –...

  • Page 79: No Video Is Shown On The Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page No picture appears. • Check the connections for all devices. 24, 25, 27, 28, • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...

  • Page 80: Resetting Factory Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. SOURCE SELECT 0 Turn off the power using X. Press X while simultaneously pressing SOURCE SELECT 0 and SOURCE SELECT 1.

  • Page 81: About Hdmi

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is • 3D an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio of HDMI.
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported audio formats Copyright protection system 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video (Blu-ray 2-channel Linear PCM 16/20/24 bit Disc) or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both this unit and TV and the 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...

  • Page 83: Personal Memory Plus Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. • The tone control settings are stored for the individual surround modes. Last function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the standby mode.

  • Page 84: Surround Modes And Channel Output

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (vpage 57). Channel output Surround mode (vpage 43) Front L/R...

  • Page 85: Surround Modes And Surround Parameters

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround modes and surround parameters Audio Adjust (vpage 62) NEO:6 PRO LOGIC g Music mode only Music mode RESTORER Surround mode Tone D. Comp only Mode Subwoofer (vpage 43) (vpage 66) (vpage 68) (vpage 63) (vpage 65) Center Center (vpage 64) (vpage 64) (vpage 49) Panorama...
  • Page 86 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes F This indicates the default surround mode. S This indicates the selectable surround mode. Input signal types and formats DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY Surround mode (vpage 43) DTS-HD DTS-HD DOLBY...

  • Page 87: Explanation Of Terms

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby Dolby Digital Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce the Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby sound of the studio master.
  • Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-HD This audio technology provides higher sound quality and enhanced HDCP functionality than the conventional DTS and is adopted as an optional audio When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright for Blu-ray Disc. This technology supports multi-channel, high data transfer protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being speed, high sampling frequency, and lossless audio playback.
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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 over temperature for any reason. If a malfunction occurs in this unit, the power indicator blinks red and the unit switches to standby mode.

  • Page 90: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Logic”...

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 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 –...

  • Page 92: Video Section

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video section • Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB 2 Tuner section [FM] [AM] –15 (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Receiving Range: 87.50 MHz –...

  • Page 93: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Downmix ································································ 87 DTS ········································································ 87 Menu map ······························································ 51 DTS 96/24 ····················································· 44, 87 General ·························································· 52, 60 v Numerics DTS Digital Surround ··········································· 87 Inputs ···························································· 51, 54 DTS Express ·················································· 44, 87 3D ··········································································...
  • Page 94 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sampling frequency ··············································· 89 Selecting the input source ····································· 35 Sleep timer ····························································· 49 Sound mode ····················································· 43, 85 Direct ··································································· 45 Dolby ··································································· 44 DTS ····································································· 44 Original ································································ 45 PCM multi-channel ·············································· 45 Stereo ··································································...
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm 2 Weight : 7.9 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 96 D&M Holdings Inc. 3520 10206 10AD...

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