Denon DN-500AV manual

A V SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-50 0A V Owner ’ s Manual Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation BD[...]

I CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMO VE CO VER (OR BA CK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU ALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with ar rowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated[...]

II 1 . Read these instr uctions. 2. Keep these instr uctions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6. Clean only with dr y cloth. 7 . Do not bloc k any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufact urer ’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources suc h as radia[...]

III WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR AVISOS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the p[...]

IV • DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY (English) W e declare under our sole responsibilit y that this product, to whic h this declaration relates, is in conformity with the follo wing st andards: EN60065, EN550 1 3, EN55020, EN61 0 00-3-2 and EN61 0 00-3-3.  Follo wing the provisions of L ow V olt age Directive 2006/95/EC a[...]

V A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. 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 local regul[...]

1 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. Getting started Basic version ·············································?[...]

2 Features Setup wizard, providing 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 language select, network, etc. Easy to use, Graphical User Interface This unit is equipped with an easy to see “Graphical User Interface” that uses menu displa[...]

3 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[...]

Basic version 4 F Connections v page5 F Settings v page18 F Playback (Basic operation) v page19 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) v page33 Connection v page6 , Connection v page8 , 10 Playback – Playback – Connection v page8 , 11 Connection v page8 , 11 Playback v page20 Playback v page20 Connection v pa[...]

5 Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to each description for more information. • Select the cables (sold separately) accor[...]

6 Important information Examples of screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is switched. When the volume is adjusted. Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Menu SOURCE :BD MODE :STEREO [Auto] Master Volume -55.5dB Status display:[...]

7 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device YoucanconnectuptosevenHDMI-compatibledevices(6-inputs/1-output)totheunit. HDMI function This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • 3D • Deep Color ( v page122 ) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page68 , 122 ) • “x.v.Color”, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB colo[...]

8 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device G Front panel H DIMMER KEY LOCK ON/OFF 1 SELECT QUICK SELECT 2 SLEEP AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV 3 STATUS 4 iPod SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME OUT HDMI Digital camcorder Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video sig[...]

9 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signals are not output if the inp[...]

10 Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” ( v page5 ). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page7 ). To listen to TV audio through this dev[...]

11 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page7 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Component video cable Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable R [...]

12 Connecting a digital camcorder For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page7 ). Cables used for connections Video cable (sold separately) Video cable Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable R L R L SELECT QUICK SELECT 2 SLEEP AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV 3 STATUS 4 i-Pod MASTER VOLUME R [...]

13 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” ( v page 23 ) or “Playing a USB memory device” ( v page30 ). Cables used for connections To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB cable supplied with the iPod. DIMMER KEY LOCK ON/OFF[...]

14 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 Input level selector A UDIO AUDIO R L OUT CD p[...]

15 Connecting to a network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your network (LAN) music files stored on a computer. You can also operate this unit from a computer using the Web control function. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the D&M Professional website. For more information, on the menu, select “Firmwar[...]

16 Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2 (another room). A UX OUT De[...]

17 Connecting the power cord Tohouseholdpoweroutlet(AC230V,50/60Hz) (European,U.KandAsia/Pacicmodels) Tohouseholdpoweroutlet(AC120V,60Hz) (U.S.A and Canada models) or Power cord (Supplied) Use the voltage selector to switch the voltage according to your region. (It is set to 230V at the[...]

18 Settings Here, we explain “Network Setup”, which allows you to connect this unit to a network (LAN). This unit lets you play via your network (LAN) music files stored on a computer. Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page33 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page19 ) n Making the network settings (Network Setup) ( v page1[...]

19 Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page20 ) n Playing a CD player ( v page20 ) n Playing an iPod ( v page21 ) n Playing network audio ( v page25 ) n Playing a USB memory device ( v page30 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page33 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page19 )[...]

20 Adjusting the master volume Use M df to adjust the volume. n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page73 ) is “Relative” G Adjustable range H – – – –80.5dB – 18.0dB n When the “Volume Display” setting ( v page73 ) is “Absolute” G Adjustable range H 0.0 – 99.0 • The variable range differs according to the i[...]

21 Playing an iPod There are two methods for iPod playback. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back. You can play back both video, photo and audio. w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back ( v page23 ). You can play back audio only. q Use a DENON control dock for iPod to play back If you use a separately sold DENON contro[...]

22 Playing an iPod n Viewing videos on an iPod in the Browse mode When an iPod equipped with a video function is connected to a DENON ASD-11R control dock for iPod, image files can be played in the Browse mode. 1 Use ui to select “Videos”, then press ENTER or p . 2 Use ui to select the search item or folder, then press ENTER or p . 3 Use ui to[...]

23 w Connect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port. • This unit supports audio playback from the iPod (fifth generation or later), iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (it is not compatible with iPod shuffle). 1 Connect the iPod [...]

24 n iPod operation Operation buttons Function MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) / Manual search (Press and hold, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH (Press and release) Page search z 1 / Character sort z 2 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching RETURN B Return [...]

25 Playing network audio Follow this procedure to play music or still picture (JPEG) files stored on a computer. Important information n Media player This function lets you play music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a computer (media server) connected to this unit via a network. With this unit’s network audio playback function, connect[...]

26 Playing network audio G Compatible formats H Media server z 1 WMA (Windows Media Audio) P MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) P WAV P MPEG-4 AAC P z 2 z 3 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) P z 4 z 5 JPEG P A server or server software compatible with distribution in the corresponding formats is required to play music files via a network. z 1 Media server [...]

27 Playing network audio Playing files stored on a computer Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page15 “Connecting to a network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Network Connect.” ( v page70 ). e [...]

28 Playing network audio n Listening to music file registered in your favorites 1 Press SOURCE SELECT to display the “Source Select” menu, then select “Favorites” ( v page 19 ). 2 Press ui to select a le and press ENTER or p . This unit automatically connects to the media server and starts playback. n Clearing music file from your favo[...]

29 n Media server operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z 1 / Character sort z 2 RETURN B Return 1 Playback / Pause 8 9 Auto search (cue) 3 Pause 2 Stop 1 [...]

30 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) files recorded on a USB memory device. Important information n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music and still picture (JPEG) files stored on the USB memory device. Also, files stored on an iPod can be played whe[...]

31 Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port ( v page 13 “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port”). 2 Press NET/USB to switch the input source to “NET/USB”. DENON:[DN-500AV] Favorites Media Server USB [1/3] CH +/- Preset 3 Use ui to select “USB”, then press ENTER or p . [...]

32 Playing a USB memory device n USB operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui ) ENTER (Press and release) Enter / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop SEARCH Page search z 1 / Character sort z 2 RETURN B Return 1 Playback / Pause 8 9 Auto search (cue[...]

33 Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode. Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to your liking. Selecting a listening mode 1 Play the selected device ( v page 20 – 30 ). 2 Press MOVIE , MUSIC , GAME [...]

34 Selecting a listening mode Operation button Input signal Listening mode 2-channel z 1 STEREO DOLBY PL g x Game z 2 DOLBY PL g Game z 2 DOLBY PL g zHeight z 2 MULTI CH STEREO VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL Multi-channel z 3 STEREO Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL + PL g z Dolby TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD + EX DOLBY TrueH[...]

35 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode Listening mode type Description DOLBY PL g x z 1 This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic g x decoder is used to playback2-channelsourcein6.1/7.1-channelsurroundsoundincludingthe surround back channel. By adding the surroun[...]

36 Selecting a listening mode Other surround mode Listening mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode reproduces stereo sound from all speakers. The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the samelevel fromthe surroundspeakers (L/R)and surround[...]

Advanced version 37 F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) v page38 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page46 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) v page51 F How to make detailed settings v page54 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v page82 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operation[...]

38 Here we describe the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.1-channel speakers. For the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 4 “Setup Wizard”. Procedure for speaker settings Install Connect ( v page40 ) Install This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic g z ( v [...]

39 Install When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed FL FR FHR FHL C SL SR SW z 1 z 2 z 3 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 22˚ – 45˚ z 3 90˚ – 110˚ G Speaker abbreviations H FL Front speaker (L) SL Surround speaker (L) FR Front speaker (R) SR Surround speaker (R) C Center speaker FHL Front height speaker (L) SW Subwoofer FHR Front[...]

40 Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see C page 6 “Connecting a power amplifier”. • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 3 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)”. • Switch the output voltage with the output level selector according to the connected po[...]

41 Connect 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) connection The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front height speakers. If you connect the surround back and front height speakers before you start playback, the audio is played back by automatically switching the speakers in accordance wi[...]

42 SB FL FR C SL SR SW SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA This unit Power amplifier 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to[...]

43 Connect Front A/B connection You can use a second set of front speakers for playback. This unit FL(A) FL(B) FR(B) FR(A) SW SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA Power amplifier • For surround playback of a mul[...]

44 Connect 2.1-channel connection This unit FL(A) FR(A) SW SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA SPEAKERS XLR RCA Power amplifier NOTE For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting a power amplifier”. Basic version Adv [...]

45 Connect Bi-Amp connection You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, whi[...]

46 n HDMI control function ( v page46 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page47 ) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page48 ) n Quick select function ( v page49 ) n Various memory functions ( v page50 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page19 ) Settings ( v page18 ) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page33 ) Pla[...]

47 Convenient functions NOTE • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more standby power. • The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function. Make sure that the TV and HDMI are connected when you perform HDMI control. • Some functions may not operate depending on[...]

48 Convenient functions Adjusting the volume of the speakers You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. n Adjusting the volume of the different speakers 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control[...]

49 Convenient functions Quick select function All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source z ( v page19 ) w Volume ( v page20 ) e Surrou[...]

50 Various memory functions n Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes. n Last function mem[...]

51 Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. Audio output There are two methods to do this, as described below. Choose one of the methods. q Zone playback by balanced output w Zone playback by audio output Us[...]

52 Playback 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to K (ZONE2). Input source select buttons 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press ZONE/DEVICE Z to turn on the ZONE2 power. The indicator on the display lights. • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, the power turns on. • When [...]

53 Quick select function It is also possible to save four settings for ZONE2. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save. q Input source ( v page52 ) w Volume ( v page52 ) NOTE The settings for each content (Media Server, iPod, etc.) cannot bememorizedforthe“NET/USB”sourceofZONE2. 2 P[...]

54 Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Detailed items Description Page Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Adjusts surround sound parameters. 60 Tone Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 62 Manual EQ Usest[...]

55 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. G Example H Menu selection screen (Top menu) Speaker Setup HDMI Setup Audio Setup Network Setup ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Language Amp Assign Speaker Config. Bass Setting Distance Channel Level Crossover Freq. Front Sp Setup System Setup q Currently selected setup item w List [...]

56 Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display Audio Adjust Information Setup Wizard System Setup Input Setup Surr.Parameter Tone Manual EQ RESTORER Audio Delay Menu w Audio Adjust – w q Press MENU to d[...]

57 Inputting characters You can change the names as desired using the “Rename” ( v page 80 ), “Zone Rename” ( v page 74 ), “Quick Sel.Name” ( v page74 ) and character input for the network functions. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below. Method for inputting characters Method Operations Using the ke[...]

58 Using the cursor buttons 1 Display the screen for inputting characters ( v page 54 “Menu map”). 2 Press SEARCH while a keyboard screen is displayed. A 10 Key input screen is displayed. 3 Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change. 4 Use ui to change the character, then press ENTER . • The types of characters that can [...]

59 Audio Adjust The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surround parameters” ( v page117 ). NOTE Some setting items cannot be s[...]

60 Surr.Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal ( v page117 “Surround modes and surround parameters”). NOTE • You cannot set the surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode. • During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround [...]

61 Audio Adjust Setting items Setting details Height Gain Control the front height channel volume. Low : Reduce the front height channel volume. Middle : Front height channel sound is output with standard sound volume. High : Increase the front height channel volume. NOTE “Height Gain” is displayed for the following settings. • When “Amp[...]

62 Audio Adjust Tone Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Setting items Setting details Tone Control Set the tone control function to “ON” and “OFF”. ON : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). OFF : Playback without tone adjustment. NOTE • “Tone Control” settings are not reflected to ZONE2. • The tone cannot be adjusted in [...]

63 Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. n MAIN ZONE This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The information displayed differs according to the input source. Select Source / Name / Surround Mode / Input Mode [...]

64 System Setup When changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • Can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Menu operation 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press MENU . The menu is displa[...]

65 Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Perform when setting the speakers. • “System Setup” can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary. Setting items Setting details Amp Assign The signal output from the surround back terminals of this unit can be switched to match your speaker environment. NORMAL : Select[...]

66 System Setup Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. (Continued) F.Height :Setthepresenceandsizeofthefrontheightspeakers. • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. • Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for low frequencies. • No[...]

67 System Setup Setting items Setting details Channel Level Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. Test Tone Start : Output test tone. • Front L / F.Height L  / Center /  F.Height R  / Front R  / Surround R  / S.Back R z / S.Back L z /  Surround L / Su[...]

68 System Setup HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. MakesettingsforHDMIvideo/audiooutput. Setting items Setting details Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. ON : Compensated. OFF : Not compensated. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. AMP : Play back through output t[...]

69 System Setup Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details 2ch Direct/Stereo Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes. Setting : Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes.[...]

70 Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Make network settings. Setting items Setting details Network Connect. Make settings for wired LAN. Only set “Network Connect.” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Network Connect. DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Exit Detail q Network Connect. DHCP IP Ad[...]

71 System Setup Setting items Setting details Network Connect. (Continued) Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Network Connect. DHCP IP Address OFF 192.168.0.1 [ ] [ENTER] Enter Return Exit Detail q Network Connect. ON 192.168.000.001 255.255.255.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 [...]

72 System Setup Setting items Setting details Other Networkfunctionon/off setting during standby, and PC language setting. Network Standby :Setthenetworkfunctionon/offduringstandby. • ON : Network is on during standby. Main unit operable with a network compatible controller. • OFF : Suspend network functio[...]

73 System Setup Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Make various other settings. Setting items Setting details Volume Control Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Volume Display : Set how volume is displayed. • Relative : Display ---dB (Min), in the range –80.5 dB to 18 dB. • Absolute : Display in[...]

74 System Setup Setting items Setting details GUI Make the settings related to displays on the TV screen. Screensaver : Make screensaver settings. • ON : The screensaver is activated during menu display, NET/USB or iPod screen display if no operation is performed for an approximately 5-minute continuous period. When you[...]

75 System Setup Setting items Setting details Firmware Update Update the firmware of the receiver. NOTE If the unit cannot connect to the network after updating the firmware, setup the network connection again through “Network Setup” ( v page70 ) in the menu. Check for Update : Check for firmware updates. You can also check approximately [...]

76 System Setup Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Español “Language” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. 1. Press and hold the main unit’s QUICK SELECT 1 and SLEEP for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:<[...]

77 Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to J (MAIN ZONE). The J indicator lights. 2 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode. 3 Press MENU . The menu is [...]

78 Input Setup Setting items Setting details HDMI Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME1 GAME2 V.AUX DOCK HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 / HDMI 5 / HDMI 6 None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase[...]

79 Setting items Setting details COMPONENT (Component video) Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME1 GAME2 V.AUX DOCK RCA (Video component) 1, 2 None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected input source. • At time of purchase, the settings of the d[...]

80 Input Setup Rename Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting items Setting details Rename Change the display name of the selected input source. • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page57 . Default The input source name is returned to the default setting. Yes : Reset to the defaults. [...]

81 Playback Mode Default settings are underlined. n Input source : “DOCK” Setting items Setting details Repeat Make settings for repeat mode. DOCK All : All files are played repeatedly. One : A file being played is played repeatedly. OFF : Repeat playback mode is canceled. Shuffle Make settings for shuffle mode. DOCK Songs : Shuffle songs.[...]

82 Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV devices 1 Press ZONE SELECT to select a zone for operation. The zone mode indicator corresponding totheoperatingzonelights. [...]

83 Registering preset codes When preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit, it can then be used to operate any devices you have, such as DVD players or TVs made by different manufacturers. In this menu, you can search and display the preset codes that can be preset in the included remote control unit. n Buttons used for operat[...]

84 6 Pressing ui , select the rst letter of the device brand name. Then press ENTER . 1 A B C D E RemoteSetupGuide [1/4] Please select the first letter of the brand name of the device. DVD [CH+/-]Page+/- • The first character is displayed as 1, A to Z. (Initials for the brand are displayed for each category.) For brand names that start wit[...]

85 Registering preset codes 13 The screen shown below is displayed, and registration of the preset code is completed. Remote Setup Guide is finished. Press [AMP] button. And press [ENTER] button to return MENU. RemoteSetupGuide O K • The menu screen is retrieved. Press AMP then ENTER . 14 Either of the screens below is displayed. q Selected co[...]

86 Operating devices The supplied remote control unit can control a device other than this unit. 1 Press the input source select button to which the preset code for the device you want to operate has been registered ( v page 82 ). 2 Operate the device. • For details, refer to the device’s operating instructions. n CD player / CD recorder ope[...]

87 n DVD recorder (DVR) / Personal video recorder (PVR) / Video cassette recorder (VCR) operation Operation buttons Function CH +, – Switch channels (up/down) MENU Menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter SETUP Setup RETURN B Return 6 7 Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) 1 Playback 8 9 Auto search (cue) 3 Pause 2 Stop 0 – 9, +10 Select ti[...]

88 Specifying the zone used with the main remote control unit When the ZONE SELECT  button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. 1 Press and hold ZONE/DEVICE Z for at least 3 seconds. Thezonemodeindicatorashestwice. 2 Press ZONE SELECT . Thezonemodeindica[...]

89 Serial remote control RS-232C control You will be able to perform the three control functions from the host by connecting an RS-232C straight cable to the RS-232C serial terminal (9-pin D-sub) connector. G Three control functions H q Controlling and operating this unit from the host ( v page92 ). w Sending the status information to the host w[...]

90 IP Control (Ethernet) You will be able to perform the three control functions from the host by connecting an Ethernet cable to theethernetconnector(Connectortype:RJ-45(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). n Communication format • Communication system: A full duplex • Communicationspeed:10Mbps/100Mbps • Communication po[...]

91 Communication protocol The following three data forms are defined. n COMMAND The message sent to a system from a host. A command to a system is given from a host. Refer to the following table for the contents of “Control command code table” ( v page93 ). n RESPONSE The message is sent to a host from a system if the ‘request command’ [...]

92 Communication protocol n q Controlling and operating this unit from the host When this unit receives a control command from the host, the unit executes the command. Handshake flow charts for control command This unit Host Control command • For “Control command code table” ( v page93 ). n w Sending the status information for a status[...]

93 Communication protocol CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS POWER POWER ON PW ON PWON<CR> Only available for operation with IP control STANDBY STANDBY PWSTANDBY<CR> MASTER VOLUME UP MV UP MVUP<CR> DOWN DOWN MVDOWN<CR> 00 – 99 zz MV zz <CR> zz :00 to 99 by ASCII, 80=0dB, 99=---(MIN) CHANNEL VOLUME FRONT[...]

94 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS Select INPUT source CD SI CD SICD<CR> DVD DVD SIDVD<CR> BD BD SIBD<CR> TV TV SITV<CR> SAT/CBL SAT/CBL SISAT/CBL<CR> GAME GAME SIGAME<CR> GAME2 GAME2 SIGAME2<CR> DOCK DOCK SIDOCK<CR> V.AUX V.AUX SIV.AUX<CR> iPOD IPOD SIIPOD<CR> • In t[...]

95 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS Select SURROUND mode MOVIE MS MOVIE MSMOVIE<CR> MUSIC MUSIC MSMUSIC<CR> GAME GAME MSGAME<CR> DIRECT DIRECT MSDIRECT<CR> PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT MSPURE DIRECT<CR> STEREO STEREO MSSTEREO<CR> STANDARD STANDARD MSSTANDARD<CR> DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL MSDOLB[...]

96 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS PARAMETER setting TONE CONTROL ON PS TONE CTRL ON PSTONE CTRL ON<CR> OFF TONE CTRL OFF PSTONE CTRL OFF<CR> SURROUND BACK SP MODE set SB:MTRX ON SB:MTRX ON PSSB:MTRX ON<CR> SB:PL g X CINEMA SB:PL g X CINEMA PSSB:PL g X CINEMA<CR> SB:PL g X MUSIC SB:PL g X MUSIC PSSB:PL g X M[...]

97 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS PARAMETER setting DELAY UP PS DEL UP PSDEL UP<CR> DOWN DEL DOWN PSDEL DOWN<CR> Direct change to zz dB DEL zzz PSDEL zzz <CR> zzz :000 to 999 by ASCII, 000=0ms, 300=300ms (from0to300)0-60ms:3ms/StepOver60ms:10ms/Step AFDM ON AFD ON PSAFD ON<CR> OFF AFD OFF [...]

98 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS ZONE2 Control ZONE2 mode set, and select source CD Z2 CD Z2CD<CR> DVD DVD Z2DVD<CR> BD BD Z2BD<CR> SAT/CBL SAT/CBL Z2SAT/CBL<CR> DOCK DOCK Z2DOCK<CR> V.AUX V.AUX Z2V.AUX<CR> IPOD IPOD Z2IPOD<CR> • In the input source which iPod is assigned, the respon[...]

99 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS NET/USBControl “Cursor Up” Control NS 90 NS90<CR> “Cursor Down” Control 91 NS91<CR> “Cursor Left” Control 92 NS92<CR> “Cursor Right” Control 93 NS93<CR> “Enter(Play/Pause)”Control 94 NS94<CR> “Play” Control 9A NS9A<CR> “Pause?[...]

10 0 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS DOCK Control “Cursor Up” Control IP 90 IP90<CR> “Cursor Down” Control 91 IP91<CR> “Cursor Left” Control 92 IP92<CR> “Cursor Right” Control 93 IP93<CR> “Enter(Play/Pause)”Control 94 IP94<CR> “Play/Pause”Control 9A IP9A<CR> “St[...]

101 CATEGORY CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CODE REMARKS System Control “Cursor Up” Control MN CUP MNCUP<CR> “Cursor Down” Control CDN MNCDN<CR> “Cursor Left” Control CLT MNCLT<CR> “Cursor Right” Control CRT MNCRT<CR> “Enter” Control ENT MNENT<CR> “RETURN” Control RTN MNRTN<CR> GUI Menu ON MEN[...]

10 2 Communication protocol Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command POWER PW Status PW?<CR> POWER ON PWON<CR> Only available for operation with IP control STANDBY PWSTANDBY<CR> MASTER VOLUME MV?<CR> zz dB MV80<CR&g[...]

10 3 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command Select INPUT source SI?<CR> CD SICD<CR> DVD SIDVD<CR> BD SIBD<CR> TV SITV<CR> SAT/CBL SISAT/CBL<CR> GAME SIGAME<CR> GAME2 SIGAME2<CR> DOCK SIDOCK<[...]

10 4 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command Select SURROUND mode MS?<CR> MOVIE MSMOVIE<CR> MUSIC MSMUSIC<CR> GAME MSGAME<CR> DIRECT MSDIRECT<CR> PURE DIRECT MSPURE DIRECT<CR> STEREO MSSTEREO<CR> STA[...]

10 5 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command PARAMETER setting TONE CONTROL PSTONE CTRL ?<CR> ON PSTONE CTRL ON<CR> OFF PSTONE CTRL OFF<CR> SURROUND BACK SP MODE set PSSB: ?<CR> SB:MTRX ON PSSB:MTRX ON<CR> SB:PL[...]

10 6 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command PARAMETER setting AFDM PSAFD ?<CR> ON PSAFD ON<CR> OFF PSAFD OFF<CR> PANORAMA PSPAN ?<CR> ON PSPAN ON<CR> OFF PSPAN OFF<CR> DIMENSION PSDIM ?<CR> Direct c[...]

10 7 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command ZONE2 Control Status Z2?<CR> ZONE2 mode set, and select source CD Z2CD<CR> DVD Z2DVD<CR> BD Z2BD<CR> SAT/CBL Z2SAT/CBL<CR> DOCK Z2DOCK<CR> V.AUX Z2V.AUX<CR&g[...]

10 8 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command Onscreen Display Info List (ASCII) NSA<CR> NSA0<CR> (Return) NSA0 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzz _???(96byte)<CR> NSA1 b (Flag1byte) zzzzzzzzz _???(95byte)<CR> NSA2 b (Flag1byte) [...]

10 9 Status request command (Host ! This unit) Status information command and Status command (This unit ! Host) REMARKS Request. Command CONTENTS Command System Control Remote Status RM?<CR> ON RM ON<CR> OFF RM OFF<CR> HOS (HDMI Setup) status HOS ?<CR> ON SSHOSALS ON<CR> OFF SSHOSALS OFF<CR> GUI setting status OS[...]

Information 11 0 F Part names and functions v page111 F Other information v page116 F Troubleshooting v page125 F Specifications v page129 F Index v page130 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Infor mation BD[...]

111 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). DIMMER KEY LOCK ON/OFF 1 SELECT QUICK SELECT 2 SLEEP AV SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER DN-500AV 3 STATUS 4 iPod SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q1 Q0 i Q2 u o e y t r w q q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ························[...]

11 2 Display u y i o Q0 Q1 Q2 w q e r t q Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are operating. w Input signal indicators e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. r Front speaker indicator This lights according to the setting of the front A and B speake[...]

11 3 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q e w r t y u o i Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q56 Q6 q RS-232C connector ···························································· ( 16 , 89 ) w Analog audio connectors ····································[...]

11 4 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q4 Q6 Q5 W6 W5 W4 W0 Q9 Q8 Q7 W1 W2 W3 Q2 Q3 q ZONE SELECT button ·························· ( 52 , 82 ) w Zone mode indicators ································ ( 82 ) [...]

11 5 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Slide the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R6/AA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new o[...]

11 6 Other information n Trademark information ( v page116 ) n Surround ( v page117 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page121 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page122 ) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic[...]

11 7 Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each s[...]

11 8 Surround Surround mode ( v page33 ) Surr.Parameter ( v page60 ) Tone ( v page62 ) RESTORER z 16 ( v page62 ) Height Gain ( v page61 ) PL g z Height z 13 ( v page61 ) AFDM z 14 ( v page61 ) S.Back ( v page61 ) Subwoofer ( v page61 ) PRO LOGIC g / g x Music mode only NEO:6 Music mode only Panorama ( v page60 ) Dimen[...]

11 9 Surround n 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 F This indicates the default surround mode. D This indicates the surround mode that is fixed when “AFDM[...]

12 0 Surround Surround mode ( v page33 ) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL PCM (multi ch) PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL EX (With Flag) DOLBY DIGI[...]

12 1 Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO A A A A A A A Only the menu is displayed A A A A A S S <VIDEO> A S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) A A (VIDEO) A A S A S <S-VIDEO> A S <S-VIDEO> S (S-VIDEO) A A ([...]

12 2 Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Like “x.v.Color”, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model. Auto Lip Sync If you connect the unit to a TV that supports the Auto Lip Sync function, it can automatically correct delay between the audio and [...]

12 3 F FLAC FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss in quality. The FLAC license is as shown below. Copyright (C) 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,200 6,2007,2008,2009 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or withou[...]

12 4 Explanation of terms X x.v.Color This function lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark. Z ZONE2 This unit can operate in a room other than the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE) (ZONE2 playback). The room for ZONE2 playback is called ZONE2.[...]

12 5 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. If the symptom is not covered on the check list[...]

12 6 G Audio H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. • Check the speaker connections and configurations. • Check whether the audio device power is turned on. • Adjust the master volume. • Cancel the mute mode. • Select a suitable input source. • Select a suitabl[...]

12 7 G Media server / iPod / USB memory device H Symptom Cause/Solution Page Music files are not played correctly. • The size of the album artwork image registered to the music le is toolarge. The supported album artimage size for WMA, MP3, WAV, and FLAC formats is 500[...]

12 8 Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/ST ANDBY QUICK SELECT 1 QUICK SELECT 2 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing QUICK SELEC[...]

12 9 Specifications n Audio section • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: RCAconnectors:200mV/47kΩ XLR connector : +4dBu:400mV/4.3kΩ –10dBV:100mV/4.3kΩ Output level: +4 dBu : 318 mV –10 dBV : 80 mV Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz—+1,–3dB(DIRECTmode) [...]

13 0 v Numerics 2.1-channel ························································· 44 2chDirect/Stereo ··············································· 69 3D ·········································?[...]

13 1 v N Network Setup ············································· 18, 70 Network Connect.············································ 70 Network Info. ··················································· 72 O[...]

13 2 Dimensions Unit : mm (in) 214.5(87/16) 7.0(9/32) 177.0(621/32) 483.0(191/64) 101.7 (4) 10.0 25/64 60.0 (223/64) 465.0(185/16) 434.0(173/32) 7.0(9/32) 145.5(547/64) 60.5 (23/8) 345.0(1337/64) 344.0(1835/64) Weight : 10.2 kg (2 lbs 4 oz) Basic version Adv anced version Infor mation Info[...]

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