Denon AVR-X500- Manuals

Basic instructions 3 F Connections v page 4 F Playback (Basic operation) v page 15 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page 21 For speaker connections, see page 26 . Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. Basic instr uctions A dv ance...

4 Important information Make connections before using this unit. To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of the unit and your video devices, connect the unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables. n HDMI devices v page 6...

5 Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the this unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can ...

6 Connecting HDMI devices • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the display’s resolution. In this case, switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the display is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable...

7 G Front panel H OUT HDMI Video camcorder You can enjoy games by connecting a game machine via the AUX HDMI connector. In this case, select the input source to “AUX”. Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Cables used for connections Audio and video cable...

8 Settings related to HDMI connections Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. n HDMI ( v page 40 ) Make settings for HDMI. • HDMI Audio Out • Pass Through • Pass Source NOTE The audio signal input from the HDMI input connector can be output as an output signal from the HD...

9 Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices ( v page 5 “Connecting HDMI devices”). This section describes alternate connection methods when your device does not support HDMI conn...

10 a a a VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL OUT TV or NOTE • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display on this unit. • If the VIDEO input conn...

12 a a s a R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT OUT OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player or or When you want to play back HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Express) and Multi-channel PCM with this unit, use an HDMI connection ( v page 5 “Connecting HDMI dev...

13 Connecting an FM/AM antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page  17 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the b...

14 Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) NOTE Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise. Basic instr uc...

15 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page 16 ) n Playing a portable player ( v page 16 ) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page 17 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) n Turning the power on ( v page 15 ) n Selecting the input source ( v pag...

16 Adjusting the master volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 39 ) is “0 – 98” G Adjustable range H 0.0 – 98.0 n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 39 ) is “–79.5dB – 18.0dB” G Adjustable range H – – –.– –79.5dB – 18.0dB • The variable range differs according ...

17 Tuning in radio stations For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” ( v page 13 ). How to tune in The modes for receiving FM/AM broadcasts consists of “AUTO” mode that automatically searches available broadcast stations and “MANUAL” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to chan...

18 Tuning in radio stations Default settings Block (A – G) and Channel (1 – 8) Default Settings A1 – A8 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 108.00 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 MHz B1 – B8 522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz, 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 MHz C1 – C8 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.1...

19 Tuning in radio stations n RDS search Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service. 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “ TUNER ”. 2 Press SEARCH to select “RDS”. G TV Screen H TuningPreset BandMemory Mode TUNE BAND CHANNEL MODE RDS SEARCH MEMORY TUN...

20 Tuning in radio stations TP (Traffic Program) TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home. n TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations)....

21 • Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” ( v page 54 ). • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Audio Adjust” ( v page 41 ) to enjoy your f...

22 Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Play the selected device ( v page 16 , 17 ). 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select the surround decoder to play back multi-channel sound. Select the surround mode while viewing the display on the TV screen. • Which decoder can be s...

23 Stereo playback This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. • If multi-channel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played. 1 Play the selected device ( v page 16 , 17 ). 2 P...

Advanced instructions 24 F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) v page 25 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page 29 F How to make detailed settings v page 31 F Other settings v page 45 Advanced instructions Here we explain functions and operations in more detail so that you can maxim...

25 Procedure for speaker settings Speaker installation Speaker connection ( v page 26 ) 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 typic...

26 Connecting the speaker cable Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cab...

29 n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page 29 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page 30 ) n Quick select function ( v page 30 ) n Various memory functions ( v page 30 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page 15 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page 21 ) Playback (Advanced operation) ...

30 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. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The SLEEP indicator on the display lights. • The time switches as shown b...

31 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. The menu displayed dep...

32 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 Inputs Speakers General Speaker Config. Distances Levels Crossovers Bass Setup Menu Enter Return ENTER BACK w...

33 Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui to select “Inputs”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to se...

34 Inputs Setting items Setting details OPTICAL 1 Set this to change the optical 1 input connectors assigned to the input sources. CBL/SAT DVD Blu-ray GAME AUX TV AUDIO CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / GAME / AUX / TV AUDIO Off : Do not assign a optical input 1 connector to the selected input source. OPTIC...

35 Preset Skip Default settings are underlined. Set the preset memory block (from A to G) you do not want to display. Setting items Setting details Block A – Block G Select a block to be skipped from among preset blocks (from A to G). TUNER On : Display the selected preset memory block. SKIP : Do no...

36 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. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui...

37 Speakers Speaker Config. Default settings are underlined. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on bass reproduction capability. NOTE Do not use the outward shape of the speaker to determine selection of a “Large” or “Small” speaker. Instead, use the frequencies set i...

38 Speakers Setting items Setting details Set Defaults The “Levels” settings are returned to the default settings. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults. When you select “Set Defaults” and press ENTER , the “Return settings to the default?” prompt is displayed. Select either...

39 General Make various option settings. Menu operation 1 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. BACK SETUP ENTER 2 Use ui to select “General”, and then press ENTER . 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous ite...

40 General HDMI Default settings are underlined. Makes settings for HDMI. Setting items Setting details HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. AVR : Play back through speakers connected to the unit. TV : Play back through TV connected to the unit. If “TV” is selected, only an HDMI audio sig...

41 Adjusting the sound field effects The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surroun...

43 Adjusting the sound field effects Tone around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 1 Press TONE . ENTER Tone Tone Control Off Enter Return ENTER BACK 2 Use o p to select “On”. On Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). Off Playback without tone adju...

44 Adjusting the sound field effects RESTORER around items indicate the settings made upon purchase. 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 functio...

45 Information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. The information displayed changes each time you press STATUS on the main unit. The information is displayed for several seconds before the display returns to its...

Information 46 F Part names and functions v page 47 F Other information v page 52 F Troubleshooting v page 58 F Specifications v page 60 F Index v page 61 Information Here we list other information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic instr uctions A dv anced instr...

47 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). i u y Q1 Q0 Q3 o Q2 r t e w q q Power operation button ( X ) ··················································· ( 15 ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). w Power indicator ·························...

48 Display r e t y i u q w q Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. w Input signal indicators e MUTE indicator This lights when the audio mute mode is selected ( v page 16 ). r Master volume indicator t Sleep timer indicator...

49 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q e r t i u w y q FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ ( 13 ) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·································· ( 11 , 12 ) e Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·······································...

50 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q rt e w Q0 y u io Q1 Q2 W1 W3 W7 W6 W5 Q7 Q5 Q8 W0 Q4 Q6 Q9 W2 W4 Q3 q POWER button ( X ) ····································· ( 15 ) w QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4) ·················· ( 30 ) e Input s...

51 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control ...

52 Other information n Trademark information ( v page 52 ) n Surround ( v page 53 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page 55 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page 56 ) Trademark information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double...

53 Surround This unit is equipped with a sophisticated digital signal processing circuit that lets you play your favorite movie and music sources and listen to them with a wide range of surround sound mode choices. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used...

54 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. S This indicat...

56 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc. Because it is a wider color space than RGB, it can produce more vivid and natural images. D Deep Color An imaging technology supported by HDMI. Unlike RGB, which uses 8 bits (256 shades) per c...

58 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. Sh...

60 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. X SOURCE SELECT 1 SOURCE SELECT 0 1 Turn off the power using X . 2 Press X while sim...

61 v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 25, 28 3D ········································································· 8 5.1-channel ··················································· 25, 28 v A Accessories ·················································...

62 Dimensions Unit : mm 288.5 319.0 198.0 43.5 47.0 15.0 136.0 151.0 434.0 344.0 60.0 45.0 45.0 18.5 12.0 Weight : 7.9 kg Basic instr uctions A dv anced instr uctions Infor mation Infor mation DVD