Denon AVR-X500 User manual

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AVR-X500
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·················································································· 7
Part names and functions
Front panel ························································································ 8
Display ······························································································ 10
Rear panel························································································ 11
Remote control unit······································································ 13
Connections
Speaker connection ······································································ 17
Speaker installation ········································································ 17
Speaker connection········································································ 19
Connecting a TV ············································································ 23
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector··················· 24
Connection 2 : TV without an HDMI connector ····························· 25
Contents
Connecting a playback device ··················································· 26
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) ······················· 27
Connecting a DVD player ······························································· 28
Connecting a video camcorder or other device······························ 29
Connecting a portable player·························································· 30
Connecting an FM/AM antenna················································ 31
Connecting the power cord························································ 33
Playback
Basic operation ·············································································· 35
Turning the power on····································································· 35
Selecting the input source ····························································· 35
Adjusting the master volume ························································· 36
Turning o the sound temporarily ·················································· 36
Switching the brightness of the display ········································· 36
Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player ······································· 36
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts ··············································· 37
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts····················································· 38
RDS search ···················································································· 39
PTY search ····················································································· 39
TP search ······················································································· 40
Radio Text ······················································································ 41
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)············ 41
Listening to preset stations···························································· 42

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Selecting a surround mode ························································ 43
Selecting a surround mode ···························································· 43
Adjusting the volume of the speakers ···································· 47
Adjusting the volume of the dierent speakers ····························· 47
Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader function) ······· 48
Sleep timer function····································································· 49
Using the sleep timer····································································· 49
Quick select function···································································· 50
Calling up the Quick Select ···························································· 50
Changing the settings ···································································· 50
Settings
Menu map························································································ 51
Menu operation·············································································· 53
Inputs ································································································ 54
Input Assign ··················································································· 54
Auto Preset ···················································································· 55
Preset Skip ····················································································· 55
Source Level ·················································································· 55
Input Select ···················································································· 56
Video Source ·················································································· 56
Speakers··························································································· 57
Speaker Config.·············································································· 57
Distances ······················································································· 58
Levels····························································································· 58
Crossovers ····················································································· 59
Bass ······························································································· 59
General ····························································································· 60
Volume ··························································································· 60
HDMI······························································································ 60
Other ······························································································ 61
Adjusting the sound field eects (Audio Adjust)················· 62
Menu operation·············································································· 63
Mode······························································································ 63
D.Comp ·························································································· 64
DRC································································································ 64
LFE ································································································· 64
Center Image ················································································· 64
Panorama ······················································································· 64
Dimension ······················································································ 65
Center Width·················································································· 65
Subwoofer······················································································ 65
Defaults·························································································· 65
Adjusting the tone ········································································ 66
Setting the Night mode······························································· 67
Setting the RESTORER mode ···················································· 68
Setting the Audio Delay mode ·················································· 69
Checking the information ··························································· 70
Switching between PAL and NTSC signal formats············· 71

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Contents··························································································· 72
Tips································································································· 73
Troubleshooting ············································································· 74
Resetting factory settings··························································· 80
Appendix
About HDMI······················································································ 81
Personal memory plus function ···················································· 83
Last function memory····································································· 83
Surround modes and channel output··········································· 84
Surround modes and surround parameters ································ 85
Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes··· 86
Explanation of terms ······································································· 87
Trademark information···································································· 90
Specifications ··················································································· 91
Index ·································································································· 93

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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
qGetting Started wCD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) eSafety Instructions rPower cord
tRemote control unit (RC-1180) yR03/AAA batteries uAM loop antenna iFM indoor antenna
oCable label
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.

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Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°30°
Approx. 7 m
Inserting the batteries
qRemove the rear lid in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
wLoad the two batteries properly as
indicated by the qand wmarks in the
battery compartment.
R03/AAA
ePut the rear cover back on.
NOTE
•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
qand wmarks in the battery compartment.
•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•Do not use two dierent types of batteries.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid o the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.

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High quality sound
•With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 5-channels (110 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 definition audio support
The unit is equipped with a decoder which supports high-quality digital
audio format for Blu-ray Disc players such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, etc.
High performance
•HDMI connections enable quick connection to various digital AV
devices (4 inputs, 1 output)
The unit is equipped with 4 HDMI input connectors for connecting
devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, game
console, HD digital camcorder, HDTVs, etc.
•Supports HDMI (3D, Deep Color and “x.v.Color”) (vpage81)
Advanced HDMI features are supported, including 3D passthrough,
Deep Color and “x.v.Color”.
•Features an PORTABLE input jack on the front panel for connecting
portable audio player (vpage30)
Compressed Audio Restorer is Denon technology that restores
compressed music sources to their original pre-compressed quality to
give you a lively sonic ambience with greater detail and depth.
Easy operation
•GUI overlay on HD source
You can easily make settings for your home theatre system while
viewing menus on the TV screen. These menu displays can also be
output to the monitor over HDMI.
•Easy to use, screen display
Simple settings are enabled with the setting menus displayed on the
TV screen. When you control the sound volume, the volume level is
displayed on the screen, and when you switch the input source, the
name of the input source is displayed.
Features

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qPower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/o (standby) (vpage35).
wPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
•Power on : Green
•Normal standby : O
•When “Pass Through” (vpage61) is set to “On” : Red
eHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers.
NOTE
•To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
rAUX-HDMI connector
Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles
(vpage29).
tPORTABLE input jack
Used to connect portable player (vpage30).
yMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level (vpage36).
uDisplay
This displays various pieces of information (vpage10).
iRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage6).
oSOURCE SELECT buttons (0 1)
This selects the input source (vpage35).
Q0 Tuner preset channel buttons (TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset FM/AM radio stations (vpage42).
Q1 DIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage36).
Q2 STATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display (vpage70).
Q3 QUICK 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 surround mode settings (vpage50).
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q w
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qInformation display
The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
wInput signal indicators
eMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted (vpage36).
rMaster volume indicator
tSleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage49).
yTuner reception mode indicators
These light according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “TUNER”.
STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts.
TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
RDS : Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
uDecoder indicator
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
iInput mode indicators
Set the audio input modes for the dierent input sources (vpage56).

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qSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers (vpage19).
wAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord (vpage33).
eVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors
(vpage25, 27).
rHDMI connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors
(vpage24, 27, 28).
tDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors
(vpage25, 27).
yPRE OUT connectors
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (vpage20).
uAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors
(vpage27).
iFM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM and AM antennas (vpage37).
NOTE
•Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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Remote control unit
qPOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/o (vpage35).
wQUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4)
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and surround mode settings (vpage50).
eInput source select buttons
These select the input source (vpage35).
rChannel level button (CH LEVEL)
Adjusting the volume of the speakers (vpage47).
tSleep timer button (SLEEP)
This sets the sleep timer (vpage35).
yInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen (vpage70).
uCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items (vpage53).
iENTER button
This determines the selection (vpage53).
oBACK button
This returns to the previous screen (vpage53).
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Q0 RESTORER button
Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed
audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback
(vpage68).
Q1 NIGHT button
Compress dynamic range (dierence between loud and soft sounds)
(vpage67).
Q2 SURROUND buttons (01)
These select the surround mode (vpage43).
Q3 Remote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage6).
Q4 BAND button
This switches the reception band (vpage38).
Q5 MEMORY button
This presets the broadcast station currently being listened to
(vpage38).
Q6 MODE button
This switches the tuning mode (vpage38).
Q7 SHIFT button
This selects preset channels by block (vpage38).
Q8 Tuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select the receiving frequency for FM/AM radio stations
(vpage38).
Q9 Channel buttons (CHANNEL +, –)
These select preset radio stations (vpage42).
W0 SEARCH button
This displays the RDS search screen (vpage39).
Q7
Q5
Q8
W0
Q4
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W1 DIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage36).
W2 AUDIO button
Adjusting the sound field eects (vpage62).
W3 VOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level (vpage36).
W4 SETUP button
This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage53).
W5 TONE button
Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound (vpage66).
W6 MUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio (vpage36).
W7 AUDIO DELAY buttons (+, –)
Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio
(vpage69).
W1
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Connections
Connections
Speaker connection (vpage17)
Connecting a TV (vpage23)
Connecting a playback device (vpage26)
Connecting a portable player (vpage30)
Connecting an FM/AM antenna (vpage31)
Connecting the power cord (vpage33)
NOTE
•Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result
in noise.
2Cables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Speaker cable
Subwoofer cable
HDMI cable
Video cable
Optical cable
Audio cable R
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Speaker connection
Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage17, 19).
Speaker installation
Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain
how to install the speakers using a typical example.
FL FR
SW
C
SL SR
FL/FR : 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: Place the CENTER speaker in between the front speakers and above
or below your TV.
SL/SR : Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an equal distance
to the left and right sides, slightly behind, and aimed at the main
listening position.
SW : Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location near the front
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•Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed.
The height does not need to be exactly the same.
Surround
speaker
60 – 90 cm
GViewed from the sideH
Front
speaker
2When 5.1-channel speakers are installed
FL FR
SW
C
SL
SR
z1
z2
z1 22˚ – 30˚
z2 120˚
GSpeaker abbreviationsH
FL Front speaker (L) SW Subwoofer
FR Front speaker (R) SL Surround speaker (L)
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Speaker connection
Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit.
This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.
NOTE
•Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the
speakers. Also, turn o the subwoofer.
•Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker
terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and – sides touch each other (vpage89 “Protection circuit”).
•Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
•Use speakers with an impedance of 6 – 16 Ω/ohms.
2Connecting the speaker cables
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
1Peel o about 10 mm of sheathing from
the tip of the speaker cable, then either
twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.
2Press the lever on the speaker terminal.
3Holding the lever on the speaker terminal,
insert the core wire of the speaker cable all
the way into the speaker terminal.
4Release your finger from the lever on the
speaker terminal.

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2Connecting the subwoofer
Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.
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