Denon AVR-2500 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2500
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Denon AVR-2500 Specifications

General

Type	AV receiver
Channels	5.1
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Video Connections	Composite, S-Video
Tuner Type	AM/FM
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz
Input Sensitivity	200mV
Digital Inputs	Coaxial, Optical
Video Inputs/Outputs	3 inputs, 1 output
Audio Inputs/Outputs	5 inputs
Dimensions	17.1 x 6.6 x 15.4 inches
Weight	12.3kg

Summary

1 Introduction

Safety Precautions

Critical safety warnings and precautions for operating the device to prevent electric shock and hazards.

2 Connections

Connecting Audio Components

How to connect turntables, CD players, and tape decks to the receiver.

Speaker System Connections

Details on connecting speakers, including impedance considerations and proper terminal use.

Video and S-Video Component Connection

Connecting video sources, monitors, and S-video devices for visual playback.

3 Remote Control Unit

Remote Operation and Battery Insertion

Preset Memory Registration

Registering manufacturer components to operate them with the remote's preset memory.

Clearing Preset Memory

Learning Function Operation

Teaching the remote control to operate other components' functions.

4 Operations

Preparations for Playback

Stereo Playback Operation

Surround Function Operation

Using DSP to simulate various sound fields and modes.

Surround Function Setup

Setting up surround modes, center modes, and delay times for optimal audio.

5 Listening to the Radio

Auto Preset Memory

Automatically searches and stores FM broadcast stations into memory.

Auto Tuning

Preset Memory Operation

Recalling Preset Stations

RDS Search Function

PTY Search Function

TP Search Function

6 Easy Operation Functions

On-Screen Display

Personal Memory Function

Setting and recalling input position and surround mode with one button.

System Call (Remote Control Unit)

9 Troubleshooting

10 Specifications