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Surround

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

This indicates the default surround mode.

This indicates the selectable surround mode.

Surround mode (

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Input signal types and formats

ANALOG

PCM

DTS-HD

DTS

DOLBY

DOLBY DIGITAL

PCM

(Multi-channel)

PCM

(2-channel)

DTS-HD Master

Audio

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS EXPRESS

DTS

(5.1-channel)

DTS 96/24

DOLBY TrueHD

DOLBY DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY DIGITAL

(5.1-channel)

DOLBY DIGITAL

(2-channel)

DTS SURROUND

DTS-HD MSTR

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS SURROUND

DTS 96/24

DTS EXPRESS

DTS NEO:6 CINEMA

DTS NEO:6 MUSIC

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY TrueHD

DOLBY

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

CINEMA

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

GAME

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

MULTI CH IN

DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

MULTI CH STEREO

VIRTUAL

STEREO

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Summary of Contents for AVR-X500

Page 1: ...AVR X500 AV SURROUND RECEIVER Owner s Manual Basic instructions Advanced instructions Information DVD...

Page 2: ...ncluding amplifiers that produce heat 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only us...

Page 3: ...lighted candles should not be placed on the unit Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids Do not place objects filled with...

Page 4: ...the speakers 29 Sleep timer function 30 Quick select function 30 Various memory functions 30 How to make detailed settings 31 Menu map 31 Examples of menu and front display 32 Inputs 33 Speakers 36 G...

Page 5: ...on the operating parts inside the unit causing the unit not to operate properly If this happens let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power turned off and wait until there is little difference...

Page 6: ...n vpage 15 F Selecting a listening mode Surround mode vpage 21 For speaker connections see page 26 Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit Basic in...

Page 7: ...ing the display on this unit When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices being connected Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly left with lef...

Page 8: ...that supports the 3D playback functions To enjoy these functions the HDMI device connected to this unit also needs to use the same version of the standard For the version of the HDMI standard on the...

Page 9: ...o used for video transmission via digital signals This is developed mainly for computers and some displays such as projectors are equipped with this interface To output HDMI video signals to a DVI D v...

Page 10: ...ections Audio and video cable sold separately HDMI cable OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI Blu ray Disc player DVD player Set top box Game console GRear panelH When this unit is connected to other devices wi...

Page 11: ...If 3D video with no 3D information is input the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed over the playback video If 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television the menu screen...

Page 12: ...urce assigned to connectors This unit can change the source that is assigned to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Here a connection to the DVD player is taken as an example for explanation The rear pane...

Page 13: ...unit Use either of the methods to make a connection The numbers prefixed with connectors indicate the recommendation order The smaller the number is the higher playback quality is achieved a DIGITAL A...

Page 14: ...ound z When making this type of connection you must change the settings on this unit v Input connector setting s AUDIO IN CBL SAT connector This makes an analog audio connection This type of connectio...

Page 15: ...tichannel audio digital bit stream audio is input this unit decodes the audio to play back surround sound However digital bit stream audio signals for HD audios from Blu ray disc players such as Dolby...

Page 16: ...the square hole in the stand n nUsing the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Suspend directly on a wall without assembling Nail tack etc Standing alone Use the procedure shown above to assemble NOTE...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...hem Turning the power on Press POWER X to turn on power to the this unit The power indicator flashes green and the power turns on You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main uni...

Page 19: ...Very low display brightness Off Turns the display off NOTE When the brightness of the display is set to Off the display turns off and appears as if there is no electricity Playing a Blu ray Disc playe...

Page 20: ...ncy changes in steps each time the button is pressed MANUAL Manually tune to the station q Press MODE to select MANUAL MODE MANUAL w Press TUNE or TUNE to select the station you want to hear The frequ...

Page 21: ...DE MEMORY Preset Channel A8 FM 90 10MHz A7 FM 90 10MHz A6 FM 90 10MHz A5 FM 90 10MHz A4 FM 108 00MHz A3 FM 98 10MHz A2 FM 89 10MHz A1 FM 87 50MHz TUNER 2 Press CHANNEL or CHANNEL to select the desired...

Page 22: ...n CULTURE Culture PHONE IN Phone In SCIENCE Science TRAVEL Travel VARIED Varied LEISURE Leisure POP M Pop Music JAZZ Jazz Music ROCK M Rock Music COUNTRY Country Music EASY M Easy Listening Music NATI...

Page 23: ...GRAMME is displayed RT Radio Text RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display RT appears on the display when radio text data is received 1 Press TUNER to switch the input s...

Page 24: ...ng mode Input audio signal Playback Listening mode 2 channel Multi channel Surround Standard playback vpage 22 For 2 channel signal input Surround channel signals are created and played with surround...

Page 25: ...suited for games Pro Logic This mode is suitable for playback of 2 channel sources recorded with Dolby Pro Logic 5 Press AUDIO The menu display disappears n nSurround playback of multi channel sources...

Page 26: ...Direct playback begins Multi channel stereo playback This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers 1 Play the selected device vpage 16 17 2 Press SURROUND 0 or SURROUND 1 to select MULTI C...

Page 27: ...nced operation vpage 29 F How to make detailed settings vpage 31 F Other settings vpage 45 Advanced instructions Here we explain functions and operations in more detail so that you can maximize your e...

Page 28: ...guide for how high each speaker should be installed The height does not need to be exactly the same Front speaker Surround speaker 60 90 cm GViewed from the sideH When 5 1 ch speakers are installed FL...

Page 29: ...using typical examples For TV connections see Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections vpage 6 or Connecting a TV vpage 10 n n Connecting 5 1 channel speakers vpage 28 n n Connecting 2 1 chan...

Page 30: ...ND R Blue Attach the speaker cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram Then make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal matches that of the speaker cable...

Page 31: ...Connecting 2 1 channel speakers SW FL FR 2 channel connection For 2 channel playback disconnect the subwoofers NOTE For speaker cable connections see page 28 For speaker impedance see page 26 Basic in...

Page 32: ...ot press any button for approximately 5 seconds the menu screen light turns off When a headphone jack is inserted the headphone channel level can be adjusted Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers...

Page 33: ...buttons you will always be able to easily call up the same playback environment Press QUICK SELECT The Quick Select settings for the button you pressed are called up The default settings of each Quic...

Page 34: ...ces Sets distance from listening position to speakers 37 Levels Sets the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker 37 Crossovers Sets the maximum frequency of the bass...

Page 35: ...ers General Speaker Config Distances Levels Crossovers Bass Setup Menu Enter Return ENTER BACK w r Press ENTER t Press BACK w e q Front Small q w Speaker Config r Press ENTER t Press BACK w q Speakers...

Page 36: ...to the previous item press BACK Exiting the Menu press SETUP while the menu is displayed The menu display disappears Important information n nAbout the display of input sources In this section the con...

Page 37: ...connections you can simply press an input source select button to play back audio or video from the connected device with ease When making connections other than the default settings you must change...

Page 38: ...I Digital Analog Inputs Setting items Setting details Input Mode Continued Digital can be set for the input source assigned to OPTICAL 1 or OPTICAL 2 under Input Assign in the menu If the input source...

Page 39: ...ui to select Speakers and then press ENTER 3 Use uiop to select the menu to be set or operated 4 Press ENTER or p to enter the setting To return to the previous item press o or BACK Exiting the Menu...

Page 40: ...presence of a subwoofer Yes Use a subwoofer No Select when a subwoofer is not connected When Front is set to Small Subwoofer is automatically set to Yes Distances Default settings are underlined Set d...

Page 41: ...cy For speakers set to Small low frequency content below the crossover frequency is attenuated to the speakers and the low bass content is then re delivered to the subwoofer s or the front L R speaker...

Page 42: ...range 0 0 Min to 98 79 5dB 18 0dB Display dB Min in the range 79 5 dB to 18 dB The Scale setting is applied also to the Limit and Power On Level display method Limit Make a setting for maximum volume...

Page 43: ...ed HDMI input video source CBL SAT Blu ray GAME AUX Choose one of these HDMI sources to be passed through when the AV receiver is in standby Other Default settings are underlined Make various other se...

Page 44: ...BACK Exiting the Menu press AUDIO while the menu is displayed The menu display disappears Setting items Setting details Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes n n In the PLg mode Cin...

Page 45: ...nter to front or rear to adjust playback balance You can set this when the surround mode is set to Dolby PLg in the Music mode 0 6 3 As you set a smaller number the surround sound field shifts backwar...

Page 46: ...MODE around items indicate the settings made upon purchase Optimized setting for late night listening If you do not press any button for approximately 5 seconds the menu screen light turns off Press N...

Page 47: ...5 seconds the menu screen light turns off Press RESTORER to select On or Off RESTORER Off On Use RESTORER function Off Do not use RESTORER function This item can be set with analog signals or PCM sig...

Page 48: ...s function is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources It automatically corrects the standard signal level for individual program sources The correction value can be checked using ST...

Page 49: ...rmation vpage 52 F Troubleshooting vpage 58 F Specifications vpage 60 F Index vpage 61 Information Here we list other information related to this unit Please refer to this information as needed Basic...

Page 50: ...en 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 oSO...

Page 51: ...ption mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to TUNER TUNED Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in STEREO In the FM mode this lights...

Page 52: ...nals SPEAKERS 28 rHDMI connectors 6 7 tVIDEO connectors 10 11 12 yAC inlet AC IN 14 uPRE OUT connector 28 iDigital audio connectors DIGITAL AUDIO 10 11 12 NOTE Do not touch the inner pins of the conne...

Page 53: ...buttons uio p 32 33 iENTER button 32 33 oBACK button 32 33 Q0RESTORER button 44 Q1NIGHT button 43 Q2SURROUND buttons 0 1 21 22 23 Q3Remote control signal transmitter 51 Q4BAND button 17 Q5MEMORY butt...

Page 54: ...lly wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods Used batteries should...

Page 55: ...72 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS HD the Symbol DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc...

Page 56: ...ge 42 PRO LOGIC g Music mode only NEO 6 Music mode only Panorama vpage 42 Dimension vpage 42 Center Width vpage 42 Center Image vpage 42 DIRECT 2 channel S Dz1 S S Sz1 DIRECT Multi channel S D D D S S...

Page 57: ...High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS 5 1 channel DTS 96 24 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL 5 1 channel DOLBY DIGITAL 2 channel DTS SURROUND DTS HD MSTR F DTS HD HI RES F DTS SURROUND F...

Page 58: ...l input S The input signal between the marks is output A No video signal output S Superimposed on the picture indicated in A Only the picture in is output NOTE If you operate the menu while playing ba...

Page 59: ...pted as an optional audio for Blu ray Disc This technology supports multi channel high data transfer speed high sampling frequency and lossless audio playback Maximum 7 1 channels are supported in Blu...

Page 60: ...Media Player Ver 7 7 1 Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Media Player 9 Series To encode WMA files only use applications authorized by Microsoft Corporation If you use an unauthorized ap...

Page 61: ...Please use speakers which have the specified impedance The speaker cable has shorted is touching Firmly twist the core wire in the speaker cable and then re connect it to the speaker terminal 26 28 A...

Page 62: ...output Make HDMI connections 6 Dolby PLg mode or DTS NEO 6 mode cannot be selected Check that Speaker Config Center or Surround is set to other than None If the speaker system is 2 0 2 1ch this surrou...

Page 63: ...0 kHz with 0 08 T H D 110 W 110 W 6 ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Output connectors 6 16 ohms Analog Input sensitivity Input impedance 200 mV 47 k kohms Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 3 dB DIRECT mode...

Page 64: ...I 40 Other 40 Volume 39 v v H HDCP 8 56 HDMI 5 8 40 56 HDMI Audio Out 40 Headphones 47 v v I Information 45 Input Assign 34 Input Mode 35 Inputs 33 Input signal 22 54 v v L Levels 29 31 LFE 42 56 Limi...

Page 65: ...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 instructions Advanced instructions Information Information DVD...

Page 66: ...D M Holdings Inc 3520 10206 00AD www denon com V00...

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