Denon AVD-2000 User Manual

Welcomes the user and advises recording the unit's serial number.

Cautions regarding electric shock, open covers, and exposure to moisture.

Guidelines for proper placement, air circulation, and avoiding heat sources.

Instructions for grounding, handling, and when to seek professional service.

List of items provided with the AVD-2000 unit.

Tips on temperature, moisture, dust, and object avoidance during operation.

Steps before operating, moving precautions, and storing instructions.

Advice on noise, ventilation, heat, input switching, and muting.

General rules for connecting audio components, securing plugs, and AC outlet use.

Linking the AVD-2000 to an AV receiver via digital and analog outputs.

Connecting various digital sources like LD, DVD, CD, MD/DAT players.

Proper use of switched AC outlets for audio equipment and power linkage.

Identification and function of front panel displays, buttons, and indicators.

Detailed explanation of buttons on the remote for system control and setup.

Steps to power on and begin the system setup process.

Setting the initial speaker configuration, starting with front speakers.

Configuring speaker size (Small/Large/None) and presence of surround speakers/subwoofer.

Measuring and entering distances from listening position to speakers.

Setting default distances or adjusting invalid entries and specific distance rules.

Setting and resetting the volume level for individual channels.

Adjusting tone settings and speaker volume using test tones in AUTO or MANUAL mode.

Adjusting the Low Frequency Effect (LFE) trim and display brightness.

Setting digital input assignments for various audio sources.

Reviewing default settings for digital inputs and overall system setup.

Steps for playback, selecting digital sources, and adjusting volume.

Temporarily muting audio and checking status on the front panel display.

Introduction to Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround technologies.

Adjusting speaker levels with test tones before surround mode activation.

Selecting Pro Logic mode and using CINEMA EQ for movie audio.

Managing AC-3 RF input modes for automatic or fixed signal detection.

Choosing Dolby surround modes and understanding channel indicators.

Adjusting dynamic range compression and dialog normalization settings.

Managing default parameter settings and confirming setup finalization.

Using Cinema EQ for dialogue clarity and notes on surround mode compatibility.

Detailed descriptions of various DSP surround modes like STEREO, MATRIX, etc.

Choosing appropriate surround modes based on input and source type.

Adjusting the room size parameter for specific surround modes like MONO MOVIE.

Adjusting effect level and delay time parameters for specific modes like MATRIX.

Setting default parameters and handling mode changes during AC-3 playback.

Explains Room Size, Effect Level, and Delay Time parameters.

Table showing parameter control and signal presence for each surround mode.

Visual guide for setting up speaker configuration, distance, and channel levels.

Visual guide for adjusting surround parameters like Dynamic Compression and Room Size.

Instructions for inserting batteries and operating the remote control.

Last function memory and microprocessor initialization procedures.

Table of common symptoms, causes, and measures for unit operation issues.

Key technical details including audio output, input formats, and unit dimensions.