Denon AVR-X500 Owner's Manual

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5Connecting HDMI devicesYou can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the this unit.If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMIconnections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved withother connection methods.• High quality playback by transmitting audio and video via digital signalsHDMI connections can transmit high definition video and high quality audio formats adopted by Blu-ray disc players (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio).HDMI connections also convey information required for playback between devices. This informationis used for copyright protection and TV resolution recognition.• Transmission of audio and video signals with a single HDMI cablePrevious connections required multiple audio and video cables, but HDMI connections require only asingle HDMI cable to transmit audio and video signals. This allows wires in a home theater system,which tend to be complicated, to be more easily organized.• Pass Through (vpage 40)Outputs signals received from the HDMI input connector to the TV connected to the HDMI outputconnector even when the unit is in standby mode.• This unit also supports 3D video playback and other functions related to video and audio(vpage 8).• There is more than one version of the HDMI standard. The supported functions and the performancevary according to the version. This unit complies with the HDMI standard that supports the 3D playbackfunctions. To enjoy these functions, the HDMI device connected to this unit also needs to use the sameversion of the standard. For the version of the HDMI standard on the device connected to this unit, seethe device’s manual.• Some TVs do not support audio input via HDMI connections. For details, see your TV’s manual.• When “Pass Through” is set to other than “Off”, more power is consumed than in normal standby mode.n Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections (vpage 6)n Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections (vpage 7)n HDMI function (vpage 8)n Settings related to HDMI connections (vpage 8)Examples of screen display• Setup Menu screen • Status display screenWhen the input source isswitched.When the volume is adjusted.InputsSpeakersGeneralInput AssignSource LevelInput SelectVideo SourceEnter ReturnSetup MenuENTER BACKSOURCE :CBL/SATMODE :MULTI CH STEREO[Auto]Master Volume 29.0Status display: The operating status appears briefly on the screenwhen the input source is switched or the volume ischanged.NOTE• The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connectedto this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the displayon this unit.• If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content or computer’s resolution (e.g. VGA), theplayback video is replaced by the menu screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menuscreen.• This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content or computer’s resolution(e.g. VGA).Important information