Denon AVR X500 Owners Manual

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CI SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A
Do NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, Within an equilateral
mangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point Within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance lservicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 0R ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal heat sink may become hot
H01 When operating this product continuously.
Do not touch hot areas, especially around the "Hot surface
mark" and the top panel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all Warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only With dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance With the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiersl 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 use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Use only With the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold With the apparatus. /
When a cart is used, use caution When moving the cart/ . B

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apparatus combination to avoid injury from tippver.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as powerrsupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug
from the wall socket outlet.

The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit
and must be Within easy access by the user.

' DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Our products folloWing the provisions of EC/EU directives, that as follows:
LV: 2006/95/EC
EMC. 2004/108/EC
RoHS: 201i/65/EU

ErP: EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work directive 2009/125/EC

Denon EUROPE

Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der Kleinbahn 18, Nettetal.
D41334 Germany

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 regulations
concerning battery disposal.

This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the
batteries, constitute the applicable product according to
the WEEE directive.

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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player

This section describes how to connect a BIu-ray Disc player and DVD player that does not support HDMI
connections.
For instructions on HDMI connections, see Connecting HDMI devices" (@Qage 5).

CI Audio connection
The following methods are available for connecting to this 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 quaiity is achieved.

[3 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL 1 connector *
DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL 2 connector >i<
When a multichannel 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 BIu-ray disc players
(such as Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD) can not be transmitted.
* When making this type of connection, you must change the settings on this unit.

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This makes an analog audio connection. This type of connection converts digital audio to analog
audio, so the output audio may be degraded compared to connections El.

CI Video connection
The following methods are available for connecting to this unit.

II VIDEO IN (DVD) connector

This makes an analog video connection.

Input connector setting
When making the following connection, you must change the input connector settings.
Ei DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL 1 connector

Change the default "TV AUDIO" to DVD".

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL 2 connector
Change the default "CBL/SA to "DVD".

For how to change, see "Input Assign" (@page 34).

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Multichannel PCM with this unit, use an HDMI connection (@page 5 Connecting HDMI devices).

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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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