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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by literature accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: (English) To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
  • Page 4 n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA / NOTA SOBRE UTILIZAÇÃO WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR AVISOS • Avoid high temperatures. • Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
  • Page 5 • D ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY • D ECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD (English) (Español) We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al que hace referencia in conformity with the following standards: esta declaración, está...
  • Page 6 n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: VORSICHTSHINWEISE ZUR AUFSTELLUNG This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. PRECAUZIONI SULL’INSTALLAZIONE Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
  • Page 7 Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON Professional product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading, be sure to keep the documentation for future reference. Contents Accessories Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) ········································51...
  • Page 8 Features Setup wizard, providing easy-to-follow setup Supports HDMI (with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, instructions “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync and HDMI control First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the function) (vpage 7) instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the language This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc select, network, etc.
  • Page 9 Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Settings vpage 18 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 19 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 33 vpage 6, vpage 8, Connection Connection – –...
  • Page 11 Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function) appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and Video) and three types of video output • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending connectors (HDMI, Component video, and Video).
  • Page 12 Important information Connecting a power amplifier Examples of screen display • First connect a power amplifier in order to output audio from this unit. • Switch the output voltage with the output level selector according to the connected power amplifier. • Menu screen • Status display screen • For how to connect this unit with power amplifier, see “Connecting a power amplifier”...
  • Page 13 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit. About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 3D function and a pair • 3D of 3D glasses.
  • Page 14 • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc Set-top Game Game player player console 1 console 2 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME DIMMER iPod ON/OFF SELECT SLEEP STATUS KEY LOCK QUICK SELECT AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV GFront panelH GRear panelH...
  • Page 15 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device n Settings related to HDMI connections Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. Input Assign (vpage 78) • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable”...
  • Page 16 Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cables used for connections • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” (vpage 5). Video cable (sold separately) • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). Video cable Component video To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
  • Page 17 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
  • Page 18 • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating Cables used for connections instructions. • For details on the operations, see “Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back” (vpage 21). Video cable (sold separately) Control dock for iPod...
  • Page 19 ON/OFF KEY LOCK AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER • iPod touch • When you want to play back a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R and ASD-11R, sold separately) (vpage 12 “Connecting a control dock for iPod”).
  • Page 20 Connecting a CD player Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) XLR cable CD player AUDIO AUDIO Input level selector Set as Necessary Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign”...
  • Page 21 Connecting to a network (LAN) Required system • This unit lets you play via your network (LAN) music files stored on NOTE a computer. • A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web n Broadband internet connection No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband control function.
  • Page 22 Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks RS-232C connector If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal When you connect an external control device, you can control this unit with the external control device. from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver.
  • Page 23 Connecting the power cord Power cord (Supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) (U.S.A and Canada models) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) (European,U.K and Asia/Pacific models) Use the voltage selector to switch the voltage according to your region. (It is set to 230V at the time of purchase.) • U.S.A and Canada : 120 V • European and U.K : 230 V • Other Countries : Switch the voltage according to your region.
  • Page 24 Settings Here, we explain “Network Setup”, which allows you to connect this Making the network settings unit to a network (LAN). This unit lets you play via your network (LAN) music files stored on a (Network Setup) computer. This unit can be connected to a network (LAN) to listen to play back music files and still image (JPEG) files stored on a computer. n Making the network settings (Network Setup) Connect the Ethernet cable (vpage 15...
  • Page 25 Playback (Basic operation) n Using the “Source Select” menu Important information Settings (vpage 18) Switch the remote control unit to the (MAIN ZONE) mode when performing this operation (vpage 82 “Operating AV devices”). Before starting playback, make the connections between the different If the remote control unit is in (ZONE2) mode, the “Source devices and the settings on the unit.
  • Page 26 Important information Playing a CD player Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Adjusting the master volume player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. M df to adjust the volume. Prepare for playback. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ Turn on the power of the subwoofer DVD player.
  • Page 27 • There are two modes for displaying the contents recorded on the of this unit. iPod. If you use a separately sold DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R or NOTE ASD-11R), you will be able to play back videos, photos, music, and Browse mode Display iPod information on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a Remote mode Operation buttons Function DENON ASD-11R control dock for iPod, image files can be played MENU Amp menu This unit can play back on a TV screen photos and data stored on an in the Browse mode.
  • Page 29 • Note that D&M will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any [1/7] DENON:[DN-500AV] Browse mode Display iPod information on the TV screen. problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in • English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed.
  • Page 30 Playing an iPod n iPod operation iPod play function Operation buttons Function iPod 1 on the main unit is pressed when a control dock for iPod or MENU Amp menu an iPod (USB) is connected, the iPod starts playback. Cursor operation / iPod 1 uio p Auto search (cue, ui) /...
  • Page 31 Playing network audio Follow this procedure to play music or still picture (JPEG) files stored on a computer. Slide show function Important information You can play back image (JPEG) files that are stored in folders on a media server as a slideshow. Also, you can set the time display that is shown during playback (vpage 81).
  • Page 32 Playing network audio GCompatible formatsH GCompatible formatsH Media server Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension WMA (Windows Media Audio) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 32/44.1/48 kHz –...
  • Page 33 Playing network audio Playing files stored on a computer n Playing files that have been preset or registered in your favorites • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a made in order to play music files (vpage 15).
  • Page 34 Playing network audio n Listening to music file registered in your n Clearing music file from your favorites favorites Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “Source Select” menu, then select “Favorites” (vpage 19). Press SOURCE SELECT display the “Source Select” Press to select a file you want menu, then select “Favorites”...
  • Page 35 Playing network audio n Media server operation SEARCH When the menu screen is displayed, press , then press o (previous page) or p (next page). Operation buttons Function SEARCH To cancel, press ui or twice. CH +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection SEARCH z2 When the menu screen is displayed, press twice, then...
  • Page 36 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) files recorded on a USB memory device. GCompatible formatsH USB memory devices Important information WMA (Windows Media Audio) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music and still picture MPEG-4 AAC (JPEG) files stored on the USB memory device.
  • Page 37 • It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the USB port of this unit using a USB cable. • You can specify the duration of the on-screen display to be displayed [1/7] DENON:[DN-500AV] (default: 30 sec) at menu “NET/USB” (vpage  74). When the...
  • Page 38 Playing a USB memory device n USB operation SEARCH z1 When the menu screen is displayed, press , then press o (previous page) or p (next page). Operation buttons Function SEARCH To cancel, press ui or twice. CH +, – Preset channel (A1 –...
  • Page 39 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode n Listening mode or in stereo mode. MOVIE MUSIC GAME DIRECT • The following listening modes can be selected using the , and buttons. Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (cinema, • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter”...
  • Page 40 Selecting a listening mode z1 2-channel also includes analog input. Operation Operation Input signal Listening mode Input signal Listening mode z2 This mode plays back 2-channel source in 5.1 or 7.1-channel button button playback. It cannot be selected when only front speakers are STEREO STEREO used.
  • Page 41 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode DTS listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description DOLBY PLgx This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic gx decoder is used to DTS NEO:6 This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround...

  • Page 42: Playback

    Selecting a listening mode Other surround mode Direct listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode reproduces stereo sound from all speakers. DIRECT Sound recorded in source is played as is. The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the PURE DIRECT This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in “Direct playback”...
  • Page 43 Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) vpage 38 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 46 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) vpage 51 F How to make detailed settings vpage 54 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage 82...

  • Page 44: Connection

    Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) Here we describe the installation, connection and Install setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup When 7.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 4 This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 122), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.
  • Page 45 Install When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When Front A/B speakers installed FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) Listening position Listening position Listening position z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 22˚ – 45˚ z3 90˚ – 110˚ GSpeaker abbreviationsH z1 22˚...

  • Page 46: Connection

    Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 6 “Connecting a power amplifier”. This unit • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 3 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)”. • Switch the output voltage with the output level selector according to the connected power amplifier (vpage 6).

  • Page 47: Playback

    Connect 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection This unit The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front height speakers. If you connect the surround back and front height speakers before you start playback, the audio is played back by automatically switching the speakers in accordance with the surround mode or input signals.
  • Page 48 Connect 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection This unit If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” side of the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed” (vpage 39). Also use the “Speaker Config.”...

  • Page 49: Playback

    Connect Front A/B connection You can use a second set of front speakers for playback. • For surround playback of a multichannel source, if you connect the center speaker, surround speakers and subwoofers, 5.1-channel playback is available. This unit • Front speakers can be used separately, depending on the speaker’s specifications or playback source such as front speakers (A) for multichannel playback and front speakers (B) for 2-channel playback (vpage 67 “Front Sp Setup”).

  • Page 50: Connection

    Connect 2.1-channel connection This unit Power amplifier SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS FL(A) FR(A) NOTE For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting a power amplifier”.

  • Page 51: Playback

    Connect Bi-Amp connection This unit You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter.

  • Page 52: Connection

    Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Settings (vpage 18) HDMI control function n Setting procedure Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 19) Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or the HDMI control function. player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
  • Page 53 Convenient functions Sleep timer function NOTE • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has standby power. elapsed. • The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep.

  • Page 54: Playback

    Convenient functions Adjusting the volume of the speakers n Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers Use o p to adjust the volume. (Fader function) You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at once from the sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
  • Page 55 Convenient functions Key lock function Quick select function n Recalling the settings QUICK SELECT Press at which the To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing of the buttons on the front panel. frequently used settings, you can quickly access. settings you want to call out are saved.
  • Page 56 Convenient functions Various memory functions n 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 surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

  • Page 57: Playback

    Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. Audio output There are two methods to do this, as described below. Choose one of the methods. w Zone playback by audio output q Zone playback by balanced output w Zone playback by audio output...

  • Page 58: Playback

    Playback ZONE SELECT Press to switch the Adjusting the volume zone mode to (ZONE2). M df to adjust the volume. Press to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. GAdjustable rangeH – – – –80dB – –40dB – 18dB (When the “Volume Display”...
  • Page 59 Quick select function Sleep timer function It is also possible to save four settings for ZONE2. This is useful when you want to sleep while listening in ZONE2. n Saving the settings n Recalling the settings Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to (ZONE2).
  • Page 60 How to make detailed 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. Setting items Detailed items Description Page Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Adjusts surround sound parameters.
  • Page 61 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. n List GExampleH Menu selection screen (Top menu) Selected item Menu • Switch the selected item using Input Setup Audio Adjust Tone Information AudysseySettings Proceed to the Setup Wizard Manual EQ Input Assign subcategory System Setup...
  • Page 62 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display MENU q Press to display the menu screen. Menu w TV screen: Displays the selected line.
  • Page 63 Inputting characters Keyboard screen You can change the names as desired using the “Rename” Using the keyboard screen (vpage  80), “Zone Rename” (vpage  74), “Quick Sel.Name” (vpage 74) and character input for the network functions. Display the screen for inputting n Display of a keyboard input screen For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below.
  • Page 64 Inputting characters Using the cursor buttons Display the screen for inputting characters (vpage 54 “Menu map”). SEARCH Press while a keyboard screen is displayed. A 10 Key input screen is displayed. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.
  • Page 65 Audio Adjust The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. Items that can be set with the “Audio Adjust” procedure The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode.
  • Page 66 Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. –10dB – 0dB Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal Adjust the low-frequency For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting (vpage 117 “Surround modes and surround parameters”).
  • Page 67 Audio Adjust Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details n For 2-channel sources Height Gain Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. S.Back Control front height Middle : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound Sets the method of ON : The surround back channel is used.

  • Page 68: Playback

    Audio Adjust Tone RESTORER Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER Setting items Setting details function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those...
  • Page 69 Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Items Setting details Status n MAIN ZONE Auto Surround Analog/PCM 2ch / Digital 2ch / Digital 5.1ch / Multi ch Show information about Show information about This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. current settings.
  • Page 70 System Setup When changing the audio, video, display or other settings. Items that can be set with the “System Setup” procedure • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Menu operation Speaker Setup (vpage 65) ZONE SELECT Press to switch the zone mode to (MAIN HDMI Setup (vpage 68)
  • Page 71 System Setup Setting items Setting details Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Speaker Config. Subwoofer : Set the presence of a subwoofer. (Continued) • Yes : Use a subwoofer. Perform when setting the speakers. • No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. • “System Setup”...
  • Page 72 System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. F.Height : Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Distance Unit : Set the unit of distance. (Continued) • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Set distance from listening • Meters / Feet frequencies. position to speakers.
  • Page 73 System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Crossover Freq. Crossover : Set the crossover frequency. Set the volume of the test • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / Surround R / Set the maximum frequency • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / tone to be the same when it...
  • Page 74 System Setup Setting items Setting details HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Standby Source Last : Enters standby with the previously used input source. Sets the HDMI input source HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / HDMI5 / HDMI6 : Enters standby with Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. to put into standby when each of the input sources assigned to each input terminal.
  • Page 75 System Setup Setting items Setting details Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. 2ch Direct/Stereo Distance FL / Distance FR : Select the speaker. (Continued) • 0.0ft – 60.0ft (12.0ft) / 0.00m – 18.00m (3.6m) : Set the distance to the Make settings for audio playback. speaker.
  • Page 76 System Setup Setting items Setting details Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Network Connect. uio p 0 – 9 ENTER e Use to input the address and press (Continued) • IP Address : Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Make network settings.
  • Page 77 System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Network Connect. Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a Network Connect. (Continued) proxy server. (Continued) Network Connect. Proxy Network Connect. Proxy Address Address 000.000.000.000 DHCP IP Address 192.168.0.1...
  • Page 78 • OFF : Do not display upgrade message. Friendly Name : The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. Up to 63 characters can be input. The default Friendly Name on first use is “DENON:[DN-500AV]”. ENTER • When you press during display of the notification message, the • For character input, see page 57.
  • Page 79 System Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). Make various other settings. “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign” (vpage 65). Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Volume Control Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed.
  • Page 80 System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Screensaver : Make screensaver settings. iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is “DOCK” Make the settings related to • ON : The screensaver is activated during menu (Continued) or “iPod (USB)”.
  • Page 81 System Setup Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and “Add New Feature” Setting items Setting details • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requirements and settings for a Firmware Update Check for Update : Check for firmware updates. You can also check broadband Internet connection (vpage 15).
  • Page 82 System Setup Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Español “Language” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. QUICK SELECT 1 SLEEP 1. Press and hold the main unit’s for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 83 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation Input Assign (vpage 78) Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to...
  • Page 84 Input Setup Input Assign Setting items Setting details HDMI HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 / HDMI 5 / HDMI 6 Set this to change the HDMI None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays input connectors assigned source.
  • Page 85 Input Setup Video Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. COMPONENT RCA (Video component) 1, 2 (Component video) None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected Set the source video. Set this to change the input source.
  • Page 86 Input Setup Input Mode (Audio) Rename Default settings are underlined. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Input Mode Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.
  • Page 87 Input Setup Playback Mode Still Picture Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Make settings for playing back still picture images. n Input source : “DOCK” Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Slide Show ON : Display still picture images in a slide show. Repeat All : All files are played repeatedly.
  • Page 88 Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit Press the input source select button (vpage 19). NOTE enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. • The input source for the zone selected in step 1 is switched. If the mode of the remote control unit is set to other than AMP- • The operation mode of the remote control unit is switched as operation mode, press to switch the remote control unit to the...
  • Page 89 AMP- Category Brand Preset code select button operation mode. ZONE/DEVICE Z ZONE/DEVICE X Blu-ray Disc player DENON 32258 For switching power of each device on or off. Press MENU uio p ENTER RETURN B Satellite set top box...
  • Page 90 RemoteSetupGuide Input source Device select buttons [1/4] Please select the 0 – 9 Brand Denon Enter a five-digit code using first letter of the Code 30490[1/3] Press the buttons with an interval less than 10 seconds. brand name 1.Press[INPUT SOURCE].
  • Page 91 Registering preset codes The screen shown below is displayed, and registration of the preset code is completed. RemoteSetupGuide RemoteSetupGuide Sorry, your remote is not supported. This function can not be used for your device. Remote Setup Guide is finished. Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return MENU.
  • Page 92 Operating devices The supplied remote control unit can control a device other than this n CD player / CD recorder operation n Blu-ray Disc player / HD-DVD player / unit. DVD player operation Operation buttons Function Press the input source select uio p Cursor operation Operation buttons...
  • Page 93 Operating devices n TV operation n Set top box for satellite (SAT) / Cable (CBL) / n DVD recorder (DVR) / Personal video recorder IP TV operation (PVR) / Video cassette recorder (VCR) operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Switch channels (up/down) Operation buttons Function...
  • Page 94 Specifying the zone used with the Resetting the remote control unit main remote control unit Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default values. ZONE SELECT When the button is pressed, only the set zone can be Press and hold ZONE/DEVICE Z operated with the remote control unit. for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 95 Serial remote control In the Serial remote control function, a host such as a computer is connected to the unit. By sending control commands from the host to the unit, the unit can be operated, and the status information of the unit can be checked both on the unit and host.
  • Page 96 IP Control (Ethernet) You will be able to perform the three control functions from the host by connecting an Ethernet cable to Connecting the unit and host via a hub the ethernet connector (Connector type:RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). Host n Communication format • Communication system: A full duplex • Communication speed: 10 Mbps/100 Mbps • Communication port: TCP port 23 (telnet) • Communication data length: 135 bytes (maximum)
  • Page 97 Communication protocol The following three data forms are defined. Structure of control commands n COMMAND Each packet of a control command begins with the COMMAND and ends with the End Character “0x0D” The message sent to a system from a host. as shown below.
  • Page 98 Communication protocol n q Controlling and operating this unit from the n e Automatically sending the status information n w Sending the status information for a status host when there is a change to the unit status request command from the host When this unit receives a control command from the host, the unit When there is a change to the unit status, this unit automatically When this unit receives a status request command from the host,...
  • Page 99 Communication protocol Control command code table CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS POWER ON PWON<CR> Only available for operation with IP control POWER STANDBY STANDBY PWSTANDBY<CR> MVUP<CR> MASTER VOLUME DOWN DOWN MVDOWN<CR> 00 – 99 MVzz<CR> zz:00 to 99 by ASCII, 80=0dB, 99=---(MIN) FL UP CVFL UP<CR>...
  • Page 100 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS MUON<CR> OUTPUT MUTE MUOFF<CR> SICD<CR> SIDVD<CR> SIBD<CR> SITV<CR> SAT/CBL SAT/CBL SISAT/CBL<CR> GAME GAME SIGAME<CR> GAME2 GAME2 SIGAME2<CR> DOCK DOCK SIDOCK<CR> Select INPUT source V.AUX V.AUX SIV.AUX<CR> • In the input source which iPod is assigned, the response of iPOD IPOD SIIPOD<CR>...
  • Page 101 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS MOVIE MOVIE MSMOVIE<CR> MUSIC MUSIC MSMUSIC<CR> GAME GAME MSGAME<CR> DIRECT DIRECT MSDIRECT<CR> PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT MSPURE DIRECT<CR> STEREO STEREO MSSTEREO<CR> STANDARD STANDARD MSSTANDARD<CR> DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL MSDOLBY DIGITAL<CR> Select SURROUND mode DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND MSDTS SURROUND<CR>...
  • Page 102 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS TONE CTRL ON PSTONE CTRL ON<CR> TONE CONTROL TONE CTRL OFF PSTONE CTRL OFF<CR> SB:MTRX ON SB:MTRX ON PSSB:MTRX ON<CR> SB:PLgX CINEMA SB:PLgX CINEMA PSSB:PLgX CINEMA<CR> SURROUND BACK SP SB:PLgX MUSIC SB:PLgX MUSIC PSSB:PLgX MUSIC<CR>...
  • Page 103 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS DEL UP PSDEL UP<CR> DOWN DEL DOWN PSDEL DOWN<CR> DELAY zzz:000 to 999 by ASCII, 000=0ms, 300=300ms Direct change to zzdB DEL zzz PSDEL zzz<CR> (from 0 to 300) 0-60ms:3ms/Step Over 60ms:10ms/Step AFD ON PSAFD ON<CR> AFDM AFD OFF PSAFD OFF<CR>...
  • Page 104 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS Z2CD<CR> Z2DVD<CR> Z2BD<CR> SAT/CBL SAT/CBL Z2SAT/CBL<CR> DOCK DOCK Z2DOCK<CR> ZONE2 mode set, and V.AUX V.AUX Z2V.AUX<CR> select source • In the input source which iPod is assigned, the response of IPOD IPOD Z2IPOD<CR> “Z2IPOD”...
  • Page 105 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS “Cursor Up” Control NS90<CR> “Cursor Down” Control NS91<CR> “Cursor Left” Control NS92<CR> “Cursor Right” Control NS93<CR> “Enter (Play/Pause)” Control NS94<CR> “Play” Control NS9A<CR> “Pause” Control NS9B<CR> “Stop” Control NS9C<CR> “Skip Plus” Control NS9D<CR> “Skip Minus” Control NS9E<CR>...
  • Page 106 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS “Cursor Up” Control IP90<CR> “Cursor Down” Control IP91<CR> “Cursor Left” Control IP92<CR> “Cursor Right” Control IP93<CR> “Enter (Play/Pause)” Control IP94<CR> “Play/Pause” Control IP9A<CR> “Stop” Control IP9C<CR> “Skip Plus” Control IP9D<CR> “Skip Minus” Control IP9E<CR> “Manual Search Plus” Control (ASD-1R/11R/3/51) IP9F<CR>...
  • Page 107 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS “Cursor Up” Control MNCUP<CR> “Cursor Down” Control MNCDN<CR> “Cursor Left” Control MNCLT<CR> “Cursor Right” Control MNCRT<CR> “Enter” Control MNENT<CR> “RETURN” Control MNRTN<CR> MEN ON MNMEN ON<CR> GUI Menu MEN OFF MNMEN OFF<CR> GUI Source Select SRC ON MNSRC ON<CR>...
  • Page 108 Communication protocol Status request and status information code table Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command PW?<CR> POWER ON PWON<CR> Only available for operation with IP control POWER PW Status STANDBY...
  • Page 109 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command SICD<CR> SIDVD<CR> SIBD<CR> SITV<CR> SAT/CBL SISAT/CBL<CR> GAME SIGAME<CR> GAME2 SIGAME2<CR> DOCK SIDOCK<CR> Select INPUT source SI?<CR> V.AUX SIV.AUX<CR>...
  • Page 110 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command MOVIE MSMOVIE<CR> MUSIC MSMUSIC<CR> GAME MSGAME<CR> DIRECT MSDIRECT<CR> PURE DIRECT MSPURE DIRECT<CR> STEREO MSSTEREO<CR> STANDARD MSSTANDARD<CR> DOLBY DIGITAL MSDOLBY DIGITAL<CR>...
  • Page 111 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command PSTONE CTRL ON<CR> PSTONE CTRL TONE CONTROL ?<CR> PSTONE CTRL OFF<CR> SB:MTRX ON PSSB:MTRX ON<CR> SB:PLgX CINEMA PSSB:PLgX CINEMA<CR>...
  • Page 112 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command PSAFD ON<CR> AFDM PSAFD ?<CR> PSAFD OFF<CR> PSPAN ON<CR> PANORAMA PSPAN ?<CR> PSPAN OFF<CR> zz:00 to 99 by ASCII, 00=0, DIMENSION PSDIM ?<CR>...
  • Page 113 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command Z2CD<CR> Z2DVD<CR> Z2BD<CR> SAT/CBL Z2SAT/CBL<CR> DOCK Z2DOCK<CR> ZONE2 mode set, V.AUX Z2V.AUX<CR> and select source b In the input source which iPod is assigned, the response IPOD Z2IPOD<CR>...
  • Page 114 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command NSA0<CR> (Return) NSA0zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzz_???(96byte)<CR> (ASCII CODE Character) NSA1b(Flag1byte) zASCII Character (MAX96byte) zzzzzzzzz_???(95byte)<CR> _:Null NSA2b(Flag1byte) ?: Don’t Care (The character after Null should be zzzzzzzzz_???(95byte)<CR>...
  • Page 115 Communication protocol Status information command and Status command Status request command (Host ! This unit) (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command RM ON<CR> Remote Status RM?<CR> RM OFF<CR> SSHOSALS ON<CR> HOS (HDMI System Control HOS ?<CR> Setup) status SSHOSALS OFF<CR>...
  • Page 116 Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 111 F Other information vpage 116 F Troubleshooting vpage 125 F Specifications vpage 129 F Index vpage 130...
  • Page 117 ON/OFF SELECT SLEEP STATUS KEY LOCK QUICK SELECT AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV Power operation button ZONE2 ON/OFF button ··························································· (52) AUX-HDMI connector ······························································ (8) (ON/STANDBY) ································································· (C 5) KEY LOCK button ···································································· (49) MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································ (20) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby).
  • Page 118 Display Decoder indicators Sleep timer indicator RESTORER indicator These light when the respective decoders are operating. This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 47, 53). This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected (vpage 62). Input signal indicators MUTE indicator HDMI indicator This lights when the mute mode is selected (vpage 20).
  • Page 119 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q5 6 RS-232C connector ···························································· (16, 89) Voltage selector ······································································ (17) NOTE Analog audio connectors ············································ (11, 11, 14) AC inlet (AC IN) ···························································· (C 5, 17) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. PRE OUT connectors ·································...
  • Page 120 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). ZONE SELECT button ·························· (52, 82) SOURCE SELECT button ··························· (19) Zone mode indicators ································ (82) Master volume control buttons (M df) ················································· (20, 52) Input source select buttons ·················...
  • Page 121 Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. q Slide the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in remove it.
  • Page 122 Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 116) This product uses the following technologies: n Surround (vpage 117) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 121) n Explanation of terms (vpage 122) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby “Made for iPod”...
  • Page 123 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
  • Page 124 Surround Surr.Parameter (vpage 60) RESTORER NEO:6 Music mode PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Tone Surround mode (vpage 33) only Height Gain PLgz Heightz13 AFDMz14 S.Back Subwoofer (vpage 62) (vpage 62) (vpage 61) (vpage 61) (vpage 61) (vpage 61) (vpage 61) Panorama Dimension C.Width C.Image (vpage 60) (vpage 60) (vpage 60) (vpage 60) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2channel) z1 S z4 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel) z1...
  • Page 125 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default surround mode.
  • Page 126 Surround Input signal types and formats DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL NOTE Surround mode (vpage 33) DTS-HD DTS-HD High DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Master Resolution DSCRT MTRX DTS 96/24 EX (With no (multi ch) (2ch) EXPRESS...
  • Page 127 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Only the menu is displayed S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S <S-VIDEO> S <S-VIDEO> S (S-VIDEO) A (S-VIDEO) S <COMPONENT>...
  • Page 128 Explanation of terms Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby TrueHD DTS Express Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 129 Explanation of terms MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 FLAC HDCP Windows Media DRM These are the names for digital compression format FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a When transmitting digital signals between devices, This is a copyright protection technology developed standards used for the encoding of video and audio.
  • Page 130 Explanation of terms x.v.Color This function lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark. ZONE2 This unit can operate in a room other than the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE) (ZONE2 playback).
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: GHDMIH 1. Are the connections correct? Symptom Cause/Solution Page 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? No audio is • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. 3.
  • Page 132 GAudioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page DTS sound is not • Set “Decode Mode” on the menu to “Auto” or “DTS”. Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. output. C 3, 8, 10, 11, Dolby TrueHD, DTS- • Make HDMI connections. 12, 15 HD, Dolby Digital • Check the speaker connections and configurations.
  • Page 133 GMedia server / iPod / USB memory deviceH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page iPod cannot be • Some iPods do not support being used connected directly to the Music files are not • The size of the album artwork image registered to the music file – played. USB port. • Cable is not properly connected. Reconnect. played correctly.
  • Page 134 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY QUICK SELECT 2 QUICK SELECT 1 ON/STANDBY Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY QUICK SELECT 1 QUICK...
  • Page 135 Specifications n Audio section n Video section • Analog • Standard video connectors Input sensitivity/Input impedance: RCA connectors : 200 mV/47 kΩ Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω XLR connector : Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB +4 dBu : 400 mV/4.3 kΩ n General –10 dBV : 100 mV/4.3 kΩ Output level:: +4 dBu : 318 mV Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A and Canada models) –10 dBV : 80 mV AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz (European,U.K and Asia/Pacific models) Frequency response:...
  • Page 136 Connection DTS ·································································· 122 Index Blu-ray Disc player ······································· 8, 11 DTS 96/24 ······················································ 122 Information ························································· 63 Cable TV··························································· 11 DTS Digital Surround ····································· 122 v Numerics Audio Signal ····················································· 63 CD player ························································· 14 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ······································ 122 Auto Surround··················································...
  • Page 137 Option Setup ······················································ 73 Quick select ················································· 49, 53 Tone ··································································· 62 Add New Feature············································· 75 Quick Sel.Name ················································· 74 Tone Control ······················································· 62 Dimmer ···························································· 74 Trademark ························································ 116 Firmware Update ············································· 75 Treble ································································· 62 GUI··································································· 74 Troubleshooting ··············································· 125 Random ······························································...
  • Page 138 Dimensions Unit : mm (in) 145.5 (5 47/64) 483.0 (19 1/64) 434.0 (17 3/32) 10.0 25/64 60.0 (2 23/64) 344.0 (18 35/64) 465.0 (18 5/16) Weight : 10.2 kg (2 lbs 4 oz)
  • Page 139 D&M Holdings Inc. 3495 10003 00AS...

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