Denon AVR-S500BT User manual

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AVR-S500BT
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 5
Inserting the batteries 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 6
Features 7
High quality sound 7
High performance 7
Easy operation 9
Part names and functions 10
Front panel 10
Display 13
Rear panel 14
Remote control unit 16
Connections
Connecting speakers 20
Speaker installation 20
Speaker connection 22
Standard speaker configuration and connection 24
Connecting a TV 25
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector 26
Connection 2 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 27
Connecting a playback device 28
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 29
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 30
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 31
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 32
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 33
Connecting the power cord 35
Playback
Basic operation 37
Turning the power on 37
Selecting the input source 37
Adjusting the volume 38
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 38
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 38
Playing a USB memory device 39
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 40
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 41
Pairing with a Bluetooth device 42
Playing a Bluetooth device 43
Pairing with the Pairing Mode 44
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 45
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 46
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 47
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 48
Listening to preset stations 48
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 49
Cancelling Preset Skip 49
Convenience functions 50
Performing repeat playback (Repeat) 51
Performing random playback (Random) 51
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 52
Optimizing the night time listening volume (Night Mode) 53
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 54
Selecting a sound mode 55
Selecting a sound mode 55
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input
source (Ch Level Adjust) 59
Sleep timer function 60
Using the sleep timer 60
Quick select plus function 61
Calling up the settings 62
Changing the settings 62
Settings
Menu map 63
Menu operations 66
Audio 67
Surr.Parameter 67
Restorer 70
Audio Delay 71
Volume 71
Room EQ 72
Video 73
HDMI Audio Out 73
HDMI PassThrough 73
Pass Source 74
Inputs 75
Input Assign 75
Source Level 75
Input Select 76
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Speakers 77
Auto Setup 77
Procedure for speaker settings (Auto Setup) 79
Error messages 81
Manual Setup 82
Speaker Config. 82
Distances 83
Levels 84
Crossovers 84
Bass 85
General 86
Language 86
ECO 86
Front Display 88
Firmware 88
Setup Lock 88
Checking the information 89
Tips
Tips 91
Troubleshooting 92
Resetting factory settings 103
Appendix
About HDMI 104
Playing back a USB memory devices 106
Playing back a Bluetooth device 107
Personal memory plus function 108
Last function memory 108
Sound modes and channel output 109
Sound modes and surround parameters 110
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 111
Explanation of terms 112
Trademark information 117
Specifications 118
Index 122
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Notes on radio Warranty
(for North America model
only)
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FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
Remote control unit
(RC-1196)
R03/AAA batteries
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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R03/AAA batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 5-channels (90 Watts x 5-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
High performance
04K 60Hz input/output supported
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4K 60p
4:4:4
4K 60p
4:4:4
When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 4K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy
the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even
when viewing fast-moving video.
This unit also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit
videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets
you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.
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0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (5 inputs, 1 output)
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In Out
This unit is equipped with 5 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling
connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc
players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily (v p. 41)
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You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
0Energy-saving design
This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to
enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during
use, and also an auto-standby function that automatically turns off the
power supply when the unit is not in use. This helps reduce
unnecessary power use.
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Easy operation
0“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions
First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers etc.
0Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved
operability.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECT
BAND MODE DIMMER STATUS
TUNE
TUNER
PRESET CH
SOUND MODE
SETUP MICPHONES
5V/1A
CBL/SAT 3
1
QUICK SELECT
GAME
ON / OFF BASS /
TREBLE
TONE CONTROL
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MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECT
BAND MODE DIMMER STATUS
TUNE
TUNER
PRESET CH
SOUND MODE
SETUP MICPHONES
5V/1A
CBL/SAT 3
1
QUICK SELECT
GAME
ON / OFF BASS /
TREBLE
TONE CONTROL
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APower operation button (X)
Used to turn the power on/off (standby).
(v p. 37)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green : Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI PassThrough” (v p. 73) is set to “On”
0When “BluetoothStandby” (v p. 87) is set to “On”
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 37)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 13)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 38)
GSOUND MODE buttons (0 1)
These select the sound mode. (v p. 55)
HTuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 48)
ITuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
Select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 46)
JReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band.
KTuning mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 46)
LDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 88)
MSTATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display. (v p. 43)
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MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECT
BAND MODE DIMMER STATUS
TUNE
TUNER
PRESET CH
SOUND MODE
SETUP MICPHONES
5V/1A
CBL/SAT 3
1
QUICK SELECT
GAME
ON / OFF BASS /
TREBLE
TONE CONTROL
2DVD/Blu-ray 4Bluetooth
ADJUST
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Q
8
Q
9
Q
6
Q
5
Q
4
Q
7
NHeadphones jack (PHONES)
This is used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER
connectors.
NOTE
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
OTONE CONTROL ON/OFF button
Set the tone control function to on/off. (v p. 52)
PBASS/TREBLE button
Selects the range for which to adjust the tone. (v p. 52)
QTone adjustment buttons (ADJUST0 1)
Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. (v p. 52)
RQUICK SELECT buttons
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 61)
SUSB port
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices)
and the USB cable supplied. (v p. 32)
TSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 79)
BASS/TREBLE button and ADJUST 0 1 buttons can be operated when the
“Tone” (v p. 52) setting is “On”.
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 76)
BDecoder indicators
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
CTuner reception mode indicators
These light up according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “Tuner”.
TUNED: Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
STEREO: Lights up when receiving FM stereo broadcasts.
DSleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 60)
ECircle indicator
This is displayed when the input source is “USB” when you are playing
back music.
FVolume indicator
GMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 38)
HInformation display
The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
IInput signal indicators
The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
(v p. 76)
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Rear panel
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CLASS 2 WIRING
(ASSIGNABLE)
CBL/SAT
COAXIAL
TV AUDIO
MEDIA
PLAYER
OPTICAL
12
IMPEDANCE : 6㹼16
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SPEAKERS
CENTERFRONT SURROUND
ANTENNA
1 CBL/SAT 4 Blu-ray 5 GAME
MEDIA
PLAYER
3
DVD/
Blu-ray
2
(4K)(4K)
MONITOR
HDMI
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
PRE OUT
CBL/SAT MEDIA
PLAYER
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN
1
2
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
SUBWOOFER
HDMI
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CLASS 2 WIRING
(ASSIGNABLE)
CBL/SAT
COAXIAL
TV AUDIO
MEDIA
PLAYER
OPTICAL
12
IMPEDANCE : 6㹼16Ȑ
SPEAKERS
CENTERFRONT SURROUND
ANTENNA
1 CBL/SAT 4 Blu-ray 5 GAME
MEDIA
PLAYER
3
DVD/
Blu-ray
2
(4K)(4K)
MONITOR
HDMI
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
PRE OUT
CBL/SAT MEDIA
PLAYER
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN
1
2
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
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SUBWOOFER
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AVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors.
(v p. 30)
BDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.
(v p. 27, 30)
CHDMI connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors.
(v p. 26, 29, 30, 31)
DPower cord (v p. 35)
EAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 30)
FFM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 33)
GPRE OUT connectors
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 23)
HSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 22)
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Remote control unit
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MUTE
MUTE
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V AUDIO
V AUDIO
CH
CH LE
VEL
VEL
RESTORER
RESTORER SL
EEP
EEP SE
ARCH
ARCH
QUICK
QUICK SEL
ECT
ECT
POWER
POWER
MODE
MODE
AM
AM
MEMORY
MEMORY
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
IN
INFO
OPTION
OPTION
BACK
BACK
SOUND MODE
SOUND MODE
AUDIO DE
AUDIO DEL
AY
AY
TUNE
TUNE
SET
UP
UP
VOLUME
VOLUME
FM
FM
CB
CBL/SAT
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
GAME
GAME
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB
USB
ME
MED
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PLAY
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DVD
DVD /
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
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AECO Mode button
This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 86)
BQUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4)
These call up settings registered to each button, such as input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 61)
CInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 37)
DChannel level button (CH LEVEL)
Adjusting the volume of the speakers. (v p. 59)
ERESTORER button
Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio
content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback.
(v p. 70)
FInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p. 89)
GCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items. (v p. 66)
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MUTE
MUTE
T
V AUDIO
V AUDIO
CH
CH LE
VEL
VEL
RESTORER
RESTORER SL
EEP
EEP SE
ARCH
ARCH
QUICK
QUICK SEL
ECT
ECT
POWER
POWER
MODE
MODE
AM
AM
MEMORY
MEMORY
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
IN
INFO
OPTION
OPTION
BACK
BACK
SOUND MODE
SOUND MODE
AUDIO DE
AUDIO DEL
AY
AY
TUNE
TUNE
SET
UP
UP
VOLUME
VOLUME
FM
FM
CB
CBL/SAT
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
GAME
GAME
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB
USB
ME
MED
IA
IA
PLAY
ER
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DVD
DVD /
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
ECO
ECO
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ENTER
ENTER
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Q2
Q4
Q3
Q0
Q1
HENTER button
This determines the selection. (v p. 66)
IBACK button
This returns to the previous screen. (v p. 66)
JSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations. (v p. 40)
0Skip buttons (8, 9)
0Play/pause button (1/3)
KSOUND MODE buttons (0 1)
These select the sound mode. (v p. 55)
LRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
MPOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 37)
NPreset memory button (MEMORY)
The current broadcast station that is preset. (v p. 48)
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MUTE
MUTE
T
V AUDIO
V AUDIO
CH
CH LE
VEL
VEL
RESTORER
RESTORER SL
EEP
EEP SE
ARCH
ARCH
QUICK
QUICK SEL
ECT
ECT
POWER
POWER
MODE
MODE
AM
AM
MEMORY
MEMORY
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
IN
INFO
OPTION
OPTION
BACK
BACK
SOUND MODE
SOUND MODE
AUDIO DE
AUDIO DEL
AY
AY
TUNE
TUNE
SET
UP
UP
VOLUME
VOLUME
FM
FM
CB
CBL/SAT
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
GAME
GAME
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB
USB
ME
MED
IA
IA
PLAY
ER
ER
DVD
DVD /
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
ECO
ECO
21 3 4
ENTER
ENTER
Q6
Q7
Q5
W0
W2
W3
Q9
Q8
W1
OTuning mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tune mode. (v p. 46)
PTuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 46)
QChannel buttons (CHANNEL +, –)
These select preset radio stations. (v p. 48)
RSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 60)
SOPTION button
This displays the option menu on the TV screen. (v p. 50)
TVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 38)
USETUP button
This displays the menu on the TV screen. (v p. 66)
VMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 38)
WAUDIO DELAY buttons (+, ])
Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio.
(v p. 71)
The SEARCH button on this unit cannot be used.
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oContents
Connecting speakers 20
Connecting a TV 25
Connecting a playback device 28
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 33
Connecting the power cord 35
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
However, when the “Setup Assistant”is running, follow the instructions in the
“Setup Assistant” (page 8 in the separate “Quick Start Guide”) screen for making
connections. (During “Setup Assistant” operation, the input/output connectors do
not conduct current.)
0Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Speaker cable
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Subwoofer cable
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HDMI cable
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Video cable
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Coaxial digital cable
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Optical cable
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Audio cable
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Connecting speakers
Install speakers and connect them to this unit. (v p. 20, 22)
Speaker installation
Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you
are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical
installation.
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FL
SW1 C
SL
FR
SR
SW2
FL/FR (Front
speaker left/right):
Place the FRONT left and right speakers an
equal distance from the main listening position.
The distance between each speaker and your TV
should also be the same.
C (Center
speaker):
Place the CENTER speaker in front of and at the
center of the TV, between the front left and right
speakers.
SL/SR (Surround
speaker left/right):
Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an
equal distance to the left and right sides of the
main listening position.
SW 1/2 (Subwoofer) : Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location
near the front speakers.
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