Denon AVR-X2500H User manual

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AVR-X2500H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 10
Easy operation 14
Part names and functions 15
Front panel 15
Display 18
Rear panel 20
Remote control unit 24
Connections
Speaker installation 28
Connecting speakers 35
Before connecting speakers 35
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 39
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 40
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 41
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speaker 47
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 48
Connecting multi-zone speakers 49
Connecting a TV 50
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 51
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 52
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 53
Connecting a playback device 54
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 55
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 56
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 57
Connecting a turntable 58
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 59
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 60
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 62
Wired LAN 62
Wireless LAN 63
Connecting an external control device 64
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 64
Connecting the power cord 65
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Playback
Basic operation 67
Turning the power on 67
Selecting the input source 67
Adjusting the volume 68
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 68
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 68
Playing a USB memory device 69
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 70
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73
Playing music from Bluetooth device 74
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 75
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 76
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 79
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 80
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 80
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 81
Listening to preset stations 81
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 82
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 83
Cancelling Preset Skip 84
Listening to Internet Radio 85
Listening to Internet Radio 86
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 87
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 88
Getting the HEOS App 91
HEOS Account 92
Playing from streaming music services 93
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 96
AirPlay function 100
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 101
Playing iTunes music with this unit 101
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 102
Spotify Connect function 103
Playing Spotify music with this unit 103
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Convenience functions 104
Adding to HEOS Favorites 105
Playing back HEOS Favorites 105
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 106
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 107
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 108
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 109
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 110
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 111
Selecting a sound mode 112
Selecting a sound mode 113
Direct playback 114
Pure Direct playback 115
Auto surround playback 115
Description of sound mode types 116
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 120
HDMI Control function 124
Setting procedure 124
Smart Menu function 125
Sleep timer function 127
Using the sleep timer 128
Quick select plus function 129
Calling up the settings 130
Changing the settings 131
Panel lock function 132
Disabling all key button operations 132
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 132
Canceling the Panel lock function 133
Remote lock function 134
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 134
Enabling the remote sensor function 134
Web control function 135
Controlling the unit from a web control 135
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 137
Connecting ZONE2 137
Playback in ZONE2 139
Settings
Menu map 141
Menu operations 145
Audio 146
Center Level Adjust 146
Subwoofer Level Adjust 146
Surround Parameter 147
Restorer 151
Audio Delay 152
Volume 153
Audyssey®154
Graphic EQ 156
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Video 158
Picture Adjust 158
HDMI Setup 160
Output Settings 165
On Screen Display 168
4K Signal Format 169
TV Format 170
Inputs 171
Input Assign 171
Source Rename 173
Hide Sources 173
Source Level 173
Input Select 174
Speakers 175
Audyssey® Setup 175
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 177
Error messages 183
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 184
Manual Setup 185
Amp Assign 185
Speaker Config. 186
Distances 191
Levels 192
Crossovers 193
Bass 194
Front Speaker 195
Network 196
Information 196
Connection 196
Wi-Fi Setup 197
Settings 199
Network Control 201
Friendly Name 201
Diagnostics 202
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HEOS Account 203
You have not signed in 203
You have already signed in 203
General 204
Language 204
ECO 204
ZONE2 Setup 208
Zone Rename 209
Quick Select Names 209
Front Display 210
Firmware 211
Information 214
Usage Data 215
Save & Load 216
Setup Lock 216
Reset 217
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 218
Tips
Tips 220
Troubleshooting 222
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 223
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 224
Display on this unit shows nothing 224
No sound comes out 225
Desired sound does not come out 226
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 228
No video is shown on the TV 229
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 230
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 230
AirPlay cannot be played back 231
USB memory devices cannot be played back 232
Bluetooth cannot be played back 233
The Internet radio cannot be played back 234
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 235
Various online services cannot be played 236
The HDMI Control function does not work 236
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 237
Update/upgrade error messages 238
Resetting factory settings 239
Resetting network settings 240
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Appendix
About HDMI 241
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 244
Playing back a USB memory devices 246
Playing back a Bluetooth device 247
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 248
Playing back Internet Radio 249
Personal memory plus function 249
Last function memory 249
Sound modes and channel output 250
Sound modes and surround parameters 252
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 255
Explanation of terms 258
Trademark information 267
Specifications 269
Index 274
License 277
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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)
Cable labels
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone stand
R03/AAA batteries External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Sound calibration
microphone
Remote control unit
(RC-1228)
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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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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 7-channels (125 Watts x 7-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.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 259)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0DTS:X (v p. 261)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings
the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object
based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The
flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and
moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading
to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 262)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
zDTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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.
This unit also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and BT.2020 wide
color gamut.
0HDCP 2.2
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.
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