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AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER
DN-500AV
Owner’s Manual
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FCC INFORMATION CAUTION (For US customers) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Preamplifier CAUTION: Model Number: This unit TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product
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CAUTION: (English) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user. This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. are, however, some in
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n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA / NOTA SOBRE UTILIZAÇÃO WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR AVISOS • Avoid high temperatures. • Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. • Eviter des températures • Evitate di esporre l’unità a • Evite altas temperaturas. • Vermijd hoge temperaturen. • Undvik höga • Evite temperaturas altas. Allow for
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• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (English) • DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD (Español) We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al que hace referencia in conformity with the following standards: esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes estándares: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3. F ollo wing
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any VORSICHTSHINWEISE ZUR AUFSTELLUNG materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the PRECAUZIONI SULL’INSTALLAZIONE local regulations concerning battery dispos
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Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON Professional product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading, be sure to keep the documentation for future reference. Contents Accessories Getting started ··············································································1 Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) ········································51 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. A
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Features Setup wizard, providing easy-to-follow setup Supports HDMI (with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, instructions “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync and HDMI control First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the function) (vpage 7) instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the language This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc select, network, etc. player to a TV that supports a 3D system. This unit also supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, w
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Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About condensation If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of the unit and the surroundings, co
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Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Settings vpage 18 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 19 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 33 Connection Connection vpage 6, vpage 8, 10 Playback – Playback – Connection Connection vpage 8, 11 vpage 8, 11 Playback Playback vpage 20 vpage 20 Connection vpage 14 Connection vpage 8, 11 Playback vpage 20 Playback – Connection vpage 12 Connection vpag
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Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function) appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and Video) and three types of video output • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending connectors (HDMI, Component video, and Video). on the conne
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Important information Connecting a power amplifier Examples of screen display • First connect a power amplifier in order to output audio from this unit. • Switch the output voltage with the output level selector according to the connected power amplifier. • Menu screen • Status display screen • For how to connect this unit with power amplifier, see “Connecting a power amplifier” (C page 6) and When the input source is When the volume is adjusted. “Speaker installation/connection (Advanced conne
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit. About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 3D function and a pair • 3D of 3D glasses. • Deep Color (vpage 122) NOTE • Auto Lip Sync (vpage 68, 122) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Digital Cables used for connections camcorder Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI HDMI cable OUT • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc DVD Set-top Game Game TV player player box console 1 console 2 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN GFront panelH GRear panelH 8
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device n Settings related to HDMI connections Set as necessary. For details, see the respective reference pages. • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. Input Assign (vpage 78) • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. Set this to change the HDMI input connector to which the input source is assigned. •
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Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cables used for connections • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” (vpage 5). Video cable (sold separately) • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). Video cable Component video To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection. cable NOTE The optical connection is not required when a
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). Cables used for connections Cables used for connections Video cable (
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Connecting a digital camcorder Connecting a control dock for iPod For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). • For a control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R or ASD-11R made by DENON (sold separately). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating Cables used for connections instructions. • For details on the operations, see “Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back” (vpage 21). Video cabl
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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port For details on the operations, see “Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back” (vpage 23) Supported iPod models or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 30). Cables used for connections • iPod classic To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB cable supplied with the iPod. iPod USB memory device or • iPod nano • iPod touch • When you want to play back a video file stored on an iPod, use a DENON control dock for iPod (AS
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Connecting a CD player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • Switch the input voltage with the input level selector according to the connected CD player. NOTE Be sure to turn the power off before setting. Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) XLR cable CD player AUDIO AUDIO OUT L R Input level selector Set as Necessary Set this to change the digital input connector to which the input source is assigned. “Input Assign” (vpage 78) 14
