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Denon ADV-M51 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD SURROUND SYSTEM
D-M51DVS
ADV-M51

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D'EMPLOI
B
ON / STANDBY
FOR ENGLISH READERS
We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the
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Features this unit has to offer, read these instructions
carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this
manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
"SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO
THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51
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SURROUND / SELECT
PUSH - PARAM.
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+
BAND
MENU/ SET
TONE / SDB
VOLUME
FUNCTION
PHONES
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE
Nous vous remercions pour l'achat de cet appareil.
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Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les
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caractéristiques qu'offre cet appareil, lire avec soin ces
instructions et bien utiliser l'appareil. Toujours
conserver ce mode d'emploi pour s'y référer
ultérieurement en cas de question ou de problème.
"NO. DE SERIE
PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE L'APPAREIL
INSCRIT A L'ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR
LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME."
OFF
ON
VCR
REC
SLEEP
NTSC/PAL
TITLE
TIME
SOURCE
TV IN
T V
ENTER
CHARAC.
EDIT/MENU
CLEAR
A-B REPEAT
SLIDE MODE
ZOOM
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+
TV CH
TV CH
CD SRS
PROG/DIRECT
REPEAT
RANDOM
SEARCH MODE
MODE
MEMO
BAND
TUNING /
DVD
TUNER
D.AUX
TV VOL
+
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MD/LINE-1
TAPE /LINE-2
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5CH STEREO
AUTO DECODE
TUNER
+
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CH
DIRECT
STEREO
VIRTUAL
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+10
CALL
0
/10
TEST TONE
INPUT MODE
SURROUND
FUNCTION
TUNER TV / VCR
A / V
DVD
IN/SURR.
SYSTEM
MD
IN/SURR.
CDR TAPE
1
2
+
DVD
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STATUS
3
MUTING
SETUP
TONE /SDB
ENTER
SURROUND
CH SELECT
PARAMETER
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+
VCR CH
RETURN
DISPLAY
MENU
TOP MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
SUB TITLE
RC-936
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  • Page 1 DVD SURROUND SYSTEM D-M51DVS DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 4 ~ PAGE We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features this unit has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON ADV-M51 DVD Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favourite music sources.

  • Page 5: 1 Before Using

    • When the satellite speaker system (SC-A3L) is mounted on a ceiling mount bracket, it is turned upside down due to the installation angle. The Denon mark is also turned upside down, so detach the speaker net and reattach it in the opposite direction.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    • Be sure to check for safety after installing the speaker systems. Afterwards, perform safety inspections at regular intervals to be sure there is no danger that the speaker systems will fall. Denon will accept no responsibility for damages or accidents caused by inappropriate choice of the place of installation or improper installation procedures.
  • Page 7 4 FEATURES The ADV-M51 combines an AV amplifier and DVD player, the core components of a home theater system, into a single compact, stylish body. The system takes up little space, and the aluminum front panel and half mirror of the display make for an elegant design that blends in nicely with the décor in your room.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH 5 DISCS • The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the ADV-M51. The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets. Usable Mark (logo) discs DVD video DVD audio (NOTE 1) DVD-R...

  • Page 9: Holding Discs

    Only the discs including the marks shown on page 6 can be played on the ADV-M51. Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the ADV-M51. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player. Holding Discs Avoid touching the surface of discs when loading and unloading them.
  • Page 10 (1) Connecting the audio components (D-M31 series) • The ADV-M51 can be used connected in a system with the D-M31 series cassette deck (DRR-M31). • For instructions on operating the separately sold cassette deck (DRR-M31), refer to their respective operating instructions.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: • Only one cassette deck can be connected to the ADV-M51 using system connections. System operations cannot be performed properly if two cassette decks are connected using system connections. • Whenever the power operation switch is in the STANDBY position, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
  • Page 12 OPTICAL AUDIO connect the digital output terminal to the DIGITAL D.AUX IN terminal on the ADV-M51 using an optical transmission cable. • To connect the audio output terminals, use whatever of the ADV-M51’s LINE-1 or LINE-2 terminals are open. Connection of a video deck •...
  • Page 13 (3) Connecting a TV • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the TV. S VIDEO TV S VEDEO OUT • Connect the TV’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S jack connection cord. VIDEO OUT •...
  • Page 14 ENGLISH (4) Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA /ohms COAXIAL CABLE • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. • If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the F-type antenna adapter (Option). AM loop antenna assembly Remove the vinyl tie and take out the...
  • Page 15 Connect in this way if your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan. NOTES: • Use the three commercially available video cords to connect the ADV-M51’s color component output connectors to the TV or monitor. • Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “DVD SETUP” to comply with your TV’s video format. When the TV is NTSC formated set to NTSC.
  • Page 16 • The selected analog audio signals from the tuner or from the device connected to the LINE-1 or LINE-2 analog input terminals (IN) are output unchanged, regardless of the ADV-M51’s input mode or surround mode. (The same is true for the device connected to the D.AUX terminals when “LINE-2”...

  • Page 17: Part Names And Functions

    If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 activated, the speaker output is cut off.

  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH 8 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS DVD SURROUND RECEIVER (ADV-M51) Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). ON / STANDBY Power button (ON/STANDBY)...(32) Remote control sensor...(23) Display Headphones jack (PHONES) ...(57)

  • Page 19: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). • Some of the buttons on the remote control unit have some functions. The functions are switched using the remote control mode selector switches. SLEEP NTSC/PAL TITLE...
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Names and functions of remote control unit buttons on the ADV-M51 • Buttons in sections q ~ e can be operated regardless of the position of mode switches 1 and 2. • Consider as standard positions, and switch as necessary to operate.
  • Page 21 Operate the ADV-M51. [1] Surround amplifier system buttons (Operated with mode switch 2 set to “IN/SURR.”) • These operations are possible with mode switch 1 at any position. The operations in gray print can be performed. SLEEP : Sleep on/off...
  • Page 22 AV amplifier, and is usually fixed at between 80 and 120 kHz. With some amplifiers, however, including the Denon ADV- M51, this frequency can be selected. When using this type of amplifier, the crossover frequency can be selected to suit your tastes.
  • Page 23 • The included remote control unit (RC-936) can be used to operate not only this unit but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.
  • Page 24 ENGLISH • The included remote control unit (RC-936) can be used to operate not only the ADV-M51 but also to perform system operations for the D-M31 series and to operate other remote control compatible DENON products. In addition, the remote control operation codes...
  • Page 25 (4) TV and video deck preset memories • Components of other brands can be operated with the included remote control unit by storing their codes in the preset memory. Note that depending on the model some operations may not be possible and some buttons may not operate properly.
  • Page 26 ENGLISH Combinations of preset codes for different brands Admiral 045, 121 Adventura Aiko Akai 016, 027, 046 Alleron A-Mark Amtron Anam 006, 007, 036 Anam National 061, 147 003, 007, 033, 038, 039, 047, 048, 049, 133 Archer Audiovox 007, 061 Bauer Belcor Bell &...
  • Page 27 National Quenties 002 031, 038, 039, 048, 057, 084, 086, 135, 147 Nikko Optimus Optonica 011, 012, 093, 121 Orion 004, 139 Panasonic 002, 009, 017, 036, 037, 071, 141, 143, 147 Philco 005, 010, 030, 050, 051, 056, 079, 085, 127, 131, 132, 145, 147 Philips 005, 015, 017, 050, 051, 056, 078, 087, 088, 089,...
  • Page 28 ENGLISH Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai 026, 027, 070, 072, 082, 083, 084 Alba Amstrad Asha Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Audiovox Beaumark Broksonic 086, 093 Calix Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 Canon 049, 057 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Carver Citizen 006, 007, 087, 088, 089, 090, 095 Craig...
  • Page 29 Randex 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH (5) Operating the TV/video deck after storing its remote control signals in the preset memory SLEEP NTSC/PAL SOURCE ENTER CHARAC. CLEAR A-B REPEAT SLIDE MODE TV CH PROG/DIRECT REPEAT RANDOM MODE MEMO TUNER MD/LINE-1 TAPE /LINE-2 5CH STEREO AUTO DECODE DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL...

  • Page 31: Setting Up The System

    • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 10 to 17), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the ADV-M51’s on-screen display function. • Use the following buttons to set up the system:...
  • Page 32 ENGLISH (2) Quick setup procedure • Refer to “Connections” (pages 10 to 17) and check that all the connections are correct. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY SLEEP NTSC/PAL TITLE SOURCE TV IN ENTER CHARAC. CLEAR A-B REPEAT SLIDE MODE...
  • Page 33 Subwoofer frequency : 150 Hz Set the front speakers and subwoofer at equal distances. NOTE: • The speaker system is set to “2CH VIRTUAL & SW” upon ENTER shipment from the factory. It is not possible to achieve the normal bass sound using this setting but with only speakers for the two front channels.
  • Page 34 FRONT SP : LARGE SUBWOOFER : SW FREQ. : SELECT : FINISH : ENTER BUTTON SETUP Remote control unit DENON Remote control unit ENTER Remote control unit SMALL 150Hz Remote control unit Remote control unit When the cursor is at a tag icon on the system setting changing menu screen, the settings screen can also be selected by pressing the ª...
  • Page 35 “Small” is set for the front, speakers. For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL setting for main speakers and Subwoofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.
  • Page 36 ENGLISH [2] Delay time (distance setting) • Input the distances from the listening position and the various speakers to set the surround delay time. • Upon shipment from the factory default the delay time is set to the default values in step 3 below. Preparation: Measure the distance from the listening position to the various speakers.
  • Page 37 [3] Adjusting the channel level • Adjust so that the playback levels of the different channels are equal. • Make this adjustment by listening to the test tones output from the speakers at the listening position. • By factory default all the levels of all the channels are set to 0 dB. •...
  • Page 38 [4] DVD Auto Power Off setting • The ADV-M51 is equipped with a function for automatically setting the power to the standby mode if no operation is performed for 30 minutes when the function is set to DVD. Here set whether to use this function or not.

  • Page 39: Play Back

    NOTE: • When system settings have been changed with the system setting changing menu and a speaker system is selected with the quick system settings, the speaker settings and delay time settings are changed to the values preset for the quick system settings.
  • Page 40 NOTES: • Even when the power is in the standby mode, when the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed, the ADV-M51’s power turns on and the disc tray operates. (Auto power on function) • Even if the function is set to something other than DVD, when the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed, the function switches to DVD and the disc tray operates.
  • Page 41 These presettings have been preset upon shipment from the factory. If you wish to change them to suit your specific purposes, refer to pages 88 to 100. (3)-3 (3)-2,(3)-4 DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 TONE / SDB FUNCTION ON / STANDBY...

  • Page 42: Operating The Surround Functions

    ) do not work for video ENTER Remote control unit NOTES: • If operated, that operation is not possible on the ADV-M51 or with that disc. Apple • Set the disc in the disc guide. • Only set one disc in the tray.
  • Page 43 During playback, press the button on the main unit or the button on the remote control unit. • Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 FUNCTION ON / STANDBY (6) Forward / Reverse Searching During playback, press one of the remote control unit.

  • Page 44: Operating The Surround Functions

    (Four step) (Three step on video CDs) • Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. 12 OPERATING THE SURROUND FUNCTIONS DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY Input mode setting Press the FUNCTION button to select the input function to be played.
  • Page 45 Either turn the SURROUND/SELECT dial or press the SURROUND button on the remote control unit to select the surround mode. SURROUND / SELECT PUSH - PARAM. Main unit • The function switches as shown below. • The function only changes in the “Æ” direction when operated from the remote control unit.
  • Page 46 ENGLISH After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE/SDB) The TONE/SDB function will not work in the direct mode. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY STATUS SETUP ENTER CH SELECT RETURN DISPLAY MENU Press the TONE/SDB button. • The tone switches as follows each time the TONE/SDB button is pressed.
  • Page 47 Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 To play in Dolby Digital Surround on the ADV-M51, set “DVD SETUP” – “AUDIO SETUP” – “DIGITAL OUT” to “Normal” in the setup. (The factory default is “Normal”.) (2) Dolby Pro Logic II •...

  • Page 48: Dts Digital Surround

    DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on this unit (see page 45) lights before turning up the master volume. 3 To play in DTS Digital Surround on the ADV-M51, set “DVD SETUP” — “AUDIO SETUP” — “DIGITAL OUT” to “Normal” in the setup. (The factory default is “Normal”.) “DTS”...
  • Page 49 Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses proprietary technology of Dolby Laboratories to create a virtual surround sound field using only two speakers for the front channels, allowing the user to experience sound as if surround speakers were actually being used. Features of Dolby Virtual Speaker sound Accurate surround sound field positioning The virtual surround speakers are positioned at 105°...

  • Page 50: Surround Playback

    [1] Playing Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (with digital inputs only) Applicable sources • Digital input (LINE-1 and D.AUX functions, including DVD playback discs) Dolby Digital multi-channel sources DTS sources DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL + 10 CALL...
  • Page 51 Select surround parameters. (On the remote control unit, use the cursor buttons to set the parameters.) If nothing is done for 6 seconds from when the parameter is displayed, the normal display reappears. Setting the DOLBY VS mode V S R E F W I D E The selected mode flashes.
  • Page 52 Virtual 1 : 2-channel sources are played in virtual surround using Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema processing. Virtual 1 : 2-channel sources are played in virtual surround using Dolby Pro Logic processing. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY TEST TONE...
  • Page 53 “DTS” and “DTS Virtual” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Playing in the DENON original surround modes • This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field.
  • Page 54 ENGLISH [1] DSP Surround simulation DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL + 10 CALL TEST TONE INPUT MODE SURROUND TUNER TV / VCR A / V SYSTEM CDR TAPE STATUS SETUP ENTER CH SELECT RETURN DISPLAY...
  • Page 55 Table of Surround Mode Parameters (1) Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes Surround Mode DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker FRONT DHP: Dolby Headphone REFERENCE WIDE C (H/P ONLY) C (H/P ONLY) C (H/P ONLY) BYPASS C (H/P ONLY) STEREO DIRECT ROCK ARENA...
  • Page 56 ENGLISH Table of Surround Mode Parameters (3) Surround Mode DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker DHP: Dolby Headphone C (OFF) REFERENCE WIDE C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) BYPASS C (OFF) STEREO C (OFF) DIRECT C (OFF) ROCK ARENA C (OFF) JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME C (OFF)
  • Page 57 Playback using the Dolby Headphone mode • The ADV-M51 is equipped with the Dolby Headphone mode, a technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology for achieving 3D sound over regular headphones. • The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are connected to the ADV-M51’s headphones jack.
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Surround parameters (4) DOLBY H (Dolby Headphone modes) DH1 ...Reference room (small room with little reverberation) DH2 ...Live room (room with more reverberation than DH1) DH3 ...Large room (Larger room than DH1. Use this mode to achieve a sense of distance and diffusion of the sound.) BYPASS ...Stereo playback.

  • Page 59: Listening To The Radio

    LISTENING TO THE RADIO (1) Tuning DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY Example: Tuning in FM/AM stations Press the FUNCTION button and select “TUNER”. FUNCTION FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit Select “FM” or “AM”. • The selected “FM AUTO”, “FM MONO” or “AM” is displayed.
  • Page 60 ENGLISH (2) Presetting stations that have been tuned in and giving names to stations (remote control unit only) 2 A total of 40 stations (including both FM and AM stations) can be preset. 2 Preset stations can be given names with up to 8 characters (letters, numbers and symbols). 2 Preset stations using the including remote control unit.
  • Page 61 “COMPLETED” appears once searching is completed. (4) Listening to preset stations Example: Listening to the station preset at number P03 (This operation is only possible from the remote control unit.) DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 FUNCTION ON / STANDBY SLEEP NTSC/PAL...
  • Page 62 DVD. q Setup screen • This is used to select the speaker system being used (quick system setting) and to change the function of the ADV-M51 and various settings when playing discs (system setting change and DVD setting change).

  • Page 63: Using The On-Screen Display

    17 USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (1) Operating using the disc information OSD 2 Use this function to display and Set the remote change information on the disc control selector (titles, chapters, time, etc.) switches to A/V and DVD. In the play mode, press the DISPLAY button. •...
  • Page 64 ENGLISH (2) Adjusting the picture quality • The quality of the picture when playing discs can be adjusted. When playing a disc with the function set to DVD, press the DISPLAY button to turn on the on-screen display, use the • and ª cursor buttons to select “PICTURE MODE”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 65 (3) Playing Repeatedly 2 Use this function to play your favourite audio or video sections repeatedly. Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD. [1] Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) In the play mode, press the REPEAT button. • The display on the TV screen switches each time the button is pressed, and the corresponding repeat play or stop mode is set.
  • Page 66 ENGLISH [2] Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) During playback, press the A-B REPEAT button. • This sets start point A. Press the A-B REPEAT button again. • This sets end point B, and repeat playback of the A-B section starts.
  • Page 67 (4) Playing Tracks in the Desired Order 2 Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in the desired order. 2 This function does not affect with DVD. Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD.
  • Page 68 ENGLISH (5) Playing Tracks in the Random Order 2 Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in random order. 2 This function does not affect with DVD. In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button. •...
  • Page 69 2 There are many music distribution sites on the internet from which music files in MP3 format can be downloaded. Music downloaded as instructed on the site and written onto a CD-R/RW disc can be played on the ADV-M51. If music recorded on commercially available music CDs is converted on a computer into MP3 files using an MP3 encoder (conversion software), the data on a 12 cm CD is reduced into about 1/10 the amount of the original data.
  • Page 70 For details, refer to the writing software’s usage instructions. • With the ADV-M51 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The ADV-M51 can display up to 11 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, and the “_” (underscore) mark.
  • Page 71 [2] Listening to Recorded WMA (Windows Media Audio) CD-R/CD-RW • This unit can play CD-R/RW music files that have been recorded in the WMA (Windows Media Audio)* audio compression format. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 72 ENGLISH (7) Playing still picture files (JPEG format) JPEG files stored on Kodak picture CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played as a slide show and enjoyed on the ADV-M51. [1] Playing Kodak picture CDs Playing Picture CDs The ADV-M51 can play Kodak Picture CDs, so you can view the photographs stored on them on a TV screen.
  • Page 73 PHONES Load the CD-R/RW on which the still pictures have been written into the ADV-M51. • When the disc is loaded in the ADV-M51, the disc information screen appears. • If there are multiple folders, proceed to step 2. • If there are no folders on the disc, proceed to step 3.
  • Page 74 • TRACK REPEAT (the select MP3/WMA or JPEG file is played repeatedly) NOTES: • The ADV-M51 is compatible with image data stored in JPEG format, but Denon does not guarantee that all image data stored in JPEG format can be viewed.
  • Page 75 (8) Using the Multiple Audio, Subtitle and Angle Functions [1] Switching the Audio Language (Multiple Audio Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple audio language signals, the audio language can be switched during playback. Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD.
  • Page 76 ENGLISH [2] Switching the Subtitle Language (Multiple Subtitle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple subtitle language signals, the subtitle language can be switched during playback. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. • The current subtitle language number is displayed. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the desired language.
  • Page 77 [3] Switching the Angle (Multiple Angle Function) 2 With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback. Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD. During playback, press the ANGLE button. • The current angle number is displayed. Use the •...
  • Page 78 ENGLISH (9) Using the Menus [1] Using the Top Menu 2 For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu. Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD. A / V During playback, press the TOP MENU button.
  • Page 79 [2] Using the DVD Menu 2 Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus. For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio and subtitle language menus. These menus are called “DVD menus”. Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD menus.
  • Page 80 ENGLISH (10) Playing in the zoom mode Set the remote control selector switches to A/V and DVD. A / V In the play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button. • The zoom rate increases each time the ZOOM button is pressed. For DVD video discs and video CDs: OFF Æ...

  • Page 81: Using The Timer

    2 Timer and system operations are possible once the setup procedure has been completed. (1) Setting the clock (12-hour display) Example: Setting the current time to “7:30 p.m.” 4,6 2,3,5,7 DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 ON / STANDBY Turn on the power. Press the MENU/SET button to display “Time”.
  • Page 82 Use the once timer to switch the power on and off (standby) at the specified time once only. 2 With the ADV-M51 it is possible to play the tuner, a DVD or a CD with the timer. 2 It is possible to play a DVD, CD, tape, the tuner, MD or the device connected to the AUX terminals with the timer and to record the tuner or the device connected to the AUX terminals onto an MD recorder or cassette deck using the timer.
  • Page 83 Press the MENU/SET button. • The “PM12” in the hours place is stored in the memory. E o n P M 1 2 : 0 0 Turn the SURROUND/SELECT knob and set the minutes place to “35”. E o n P M 1 2 : 3 5 Press the MENU/SET button.
  • Page 84 LINE-1 and LINE-2. NOTE: • For timer recording and playback using the device connected to the AUX input terminals, note that the ADV-M51 cannot control the power of the device or playback operations on it. Make the settings accordingly.
  • Page 85 • After the timer has been set using the procedure described under “(2) Setting the everyday timer and once timer” (pages 82 to 83), turn the everyday timer and/or once timer on so that the set operations will be performed. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 FUNCTION...
  • Page 86 ENGLISH (4) Everyday timer and once timer priority • If the times set for the everyday timer and once timer overlap, the once time has priority. (5) About the everyday timer and once timer 2 Checking the timer settings • Use the same procedure as when setting the timer to check the timer settings. q Press the MENU/SET button to display “TIMER”.
  • Page 87 (6) Setting the sleep timer (remote control unit only) • The included remote control unit can be used to turn the power to the standby mode after a maximum of 120 minutes. (Sleep timer) • Use this function to automatically switch the power to the standby mode after a specific amount of time (minutes). Example: To set the power to the standby mode in 50 minutesaccording to the clock.

  • Page 88: Changing The Default Settings (Dvd)

    Remote control unit EXIT SETUP SELECT : ENTER Remote control unit DISC SETUP DIALOG SUBTITLE DISC MENUS Remote control unit NEXT DVD MENU ENTER SELECT : DECISION : ENTER BUTTON Remote control unit DENON DECISION : ENTER BUTTON ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH...
  • Page 89 (1) “DISC SETUP” is selected See page 88. Use the cursor buttons to select the “DISC SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. • DIALOG Use this to set the language of the sound output from the speakers. • SUBTITLE Use this to set the language of the subtitles displayed on the TV.
  • Page 90 ENGLISH To exit the dialog mode Press the ENTER button, you can go back to the previous screen. 2 When “SUBTITLE” is selected: • OFF (Factory default) Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. (For some discs it is not possible to turn off the subtitle display.) •...
  • Page 91 Language code list Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 6566 Abkhazian 7082 6570 Afrikaans 7089 6577 Ameharic 7165 6582 Arabic 7168 6583 Assamese 7176 6588 Aymara 7178 6590 Azerbaijani 7185 6665 Bashkir 7265 6669 Byelorussian 7273 6671 Bulgarian 7282 6672 Bihari 7285 6678...
  • Page 92 ENGLISH (2) When “OSD SETUP” is selected If you are not at the DVD setting screen, read steps 1 and 2 on page Use the cursor buttons to select the “OSD SETUP” tag icon, then press the ENTER button. • WALL PAPER The image displayed when in the stop mode or when playing a CD can be selected.
  • Page 93 (3) “VIDEO SETUP” is selected See page 88. Use the cursor buttons to select the “VIDEO SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. • TV ASPECT Use this to set the shape of your TV’s screen. • TV TYPE Use this to set your TV’s video format (NTSC, PAL or MULTI).
  • Page 94 ENGLISH 2 When “TV TYPE” is selected: • NTSC (Factory default) Select this when your TV’s video format is NTSC. If NTSC is selected, output format is fixed to NTSC. • PAL Select this when your TV’s video format is PAL. If PAL is selected, output format is fixed to PAL.
  • Page 95 (4) “AUDIO SETUP” is selected See page 88. Use the cursor buttons to select the “AUDIO SETUP”, then press the ENTER button. • DIGITAL OUT Use this to select the digital output’s signal format. • LPCM (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz) Use this to set the digital audio output when playing DVDs recorded in linear PCM audio.
  • Page 96 “LPCM Conversion Mode” to “Do Not Convert”. • When and only when you want to output the signals of the Dolby Digital/DTS surround DVD being played on the ADV-M51 to a digital PCM device, set “Digital Output” to “PCM Conversion”.
  • Page 97 “RATINGS” is selected See page 88. Use the cursor buttons to select the “RATINGS”, then press the ENTER button. • RATING LEVEL Use this to restrict playback of adult DVDs you do not want children to view. Note that even with adult DVDs, viewing cannot be restricted unless the restriction level is recorded on the disc.
  • Page 98 ENGLISH Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit password, then press the ENTER button. Be sure to set the DVD mode using the remote control mode selector buttons. The set’s password is set to “0000” by default. Do not forget the password. The setting cannot be changed without inputting the correct password.
  • Page 99 (6) “OTHER SETUP” is selected NOTES: • An English caption decoder is required to display English captions. • DVDs with caption signals are indicated by the English captions cannot be displayed when playing DVDs which do not contain caption signals. •...
  • Page 100 ENGLISH When “SLIDE SHOW” has been selected • Use the • and ª cursor buttons to set the time. • The interval can be set from 5 to 15 seconds in steps of 1 second. (Factory default: 5 seconds) Remote control unit ENTER Remote control unit OTHER SETUP...

  • Page 101: System Functions

    (1) Auto power on function • When the play/pause button on the main unit ( the standby mode, the ADV-M51’s power turns on automatically, and if a disc is loaded in the ADV-M51 the disc is played. DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51...
  • Page 102 ENGLISH (3) CD TAPE recording (when the ADV-M51 and DRR-M31 are connected with a system cord) Æ Æ • CDs can easily be recorded onto cassette tapes. Main unit (ADV-M51) DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 TONE / SDB FUNCTION ON / STANDBY...
  • Page 103 (4) Edited recording (when the ADV-M51 and DRR-M31 are connected with a system cord) • The tracks on the CD can be automatically divided into sides A and B for recording according to the length of the cassette tape (tape time). (For CDs only) •...
  • Page 104 ENGLISH Press the play/pause button on the ADV-M51 or the DVD play button on the remote control unit. • Playback of the CD and recording onto cassette tape simultaneously. 0 1 T r 0 0 : 0 1 To quit the edited recording function, press the ADV-M51’s stop...

  • Page 105: Last Function Memory

    • If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1. • If the microprocessor is reset, all the buttons and the setup settings are reset to the factory default values. SURROUND / SELECT DVD SURROUND RECEIVER ADV-M51 PUSH - PARAM. MENU/SET TONE / SDB...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    If this unit does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, this unit may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest Denon sales office.
  • Page 107 Symptom Playback does not start when PLAY • Is there condensation on the disc or player ? (Let stand for 1 or 2 hours.) button is pressed. • Discs other than DVDs, video CDs and music CDs cannot be played. Playback stops immediately.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section • Power Amplifier Section Rated output: Practical maximum output: Output terminals: • Analog Section Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Frequency response: Signal-to-noise ratio: Rated output: Tuner Section Reception frequency range: Receiving sensitivity: FM stereo separation: • Digital Section Digital input/output: Video Section •...
  • Page 109 Speakers SYS-M51 (D-M51DVS only) • Satellite speaker system (SC-A3L) Type: Speakers: Input impedance: Max. input: Frequency range: Dimensions: Mass: • Active subwoofer (DSW-3L) Type: Speaker: Speaker impedance: Frequency range: Rated output power: Input impedance: Crossover frequency: Power supply: Power consumption:...

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