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BLU-RAY DISC / DVD VIDEO TRANSPORT

DVD-2500BTCI

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE DEMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
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ENGLISH

FRANAIS

ESPAOL

Introduction

Safety Precautions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

1. PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note on use / Observations relatives a lutilisation / Notas sobre el uso
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. Eviter des tempratures leves Tenir compte dune dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de linstallation sur une tagre. Evite altas temperaturas Permite la suficiente dispersin del calor cuando est instalado en la consola.
Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. Protger lappareil contre lhumidit, leau et lapoussire. Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo.
Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus. Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans lappareil. No deje objetos extraos dentro del equipo.

Important

Use only discs marked with logos listed on page 4.

Power Supply

The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 120V, 60Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press <ON/STANDBY> to turn on the unit.

Warning

To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS. For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
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Before Using

10 cm or more

Supplied Accessories

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton. remote control (RC-1090) AA (R6P) batteries x2
Pay attention to the following before using this unit: Moving the unit. To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables, always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection cables between all other audio components when moving the unit.

ON / STANDBY

SD CARD

HDMI RESOLUTION

BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

Caution on Handling

Cautions on using mobile phones. Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use. Before turning the power operation button on. Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power operation button to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables. Sufficiently ventilate the place of installation. If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup could get dirty, in which case it will not be able to read the signals properly.
Store the operating instructions in a safe place. After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe place as they could come in handy in the future. Whenever <ON/STANDBY> is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

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About the Remote Control Loading the Batteries
A Open the battery compartment cover. B Insert two AA (R6P) batteries, with each one oriented correctly.

Using a Remote Control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and infrared sensor window on the unit. Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on infrared sensor window of the unit. Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the unit. Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows. - Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m) - Either side of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30
Changing the Signal Code of a Remote Control
To avoid the other DENONs BD players responding the remote signal of this unit, you can change the signal code of the remote control. If the signal code of the remote control does not match to the signal code of the unit, you cannot control the unit with the remote control.
Change the signal code of the unit
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Use [ / ] to select , then press [ENTER]. 3) Use [ / ] to select , then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [ / ] to select Remote Control Setting. 5) Press [ENTER] to select DENON1 or DENON2.

C Close the cover.

Cautions on Batteries
Use AA (R6P) batteries in this remote control. Replace the batteries with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the frequency with which the remote control is used. If the remote control does not operate within a close proximity of the main unit, replace the batteries with new ones, even if less than a year has passed. The included batteries serve only for verifying operation. Replace them with new batteries as soon as possible. When inserting the batteries, be careful to do so in the proper direction, following the and marks in the remote controls battery compartment. To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage: - Do not mix a new battery with an old one. - Do not mix two different types of batteries such as alkaline and manganese. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames. Remove the batteries when not planning to use the remote control for a long period of time. If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off the fluid from the inside of the battery compartment, then insert new batteries.

23 feet (7m) 30

Remote Control Setting DENON1 Media Select Disc

23 feet (7m)

Setting this Unit not React to Other DENON's DVD Player's Remote Control
If you have other DENON's DVD players around this unit, this unit reacts to the commands you made for DVD players through its remote control. To avoid this situation, you can set this unit not react to other DENON's DVD player's remote control. 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Press [7],[8],[9],[2]. 3) Press [SETUP]. Only Attached Remocon will be displayed on the upper right corner of the screen and this unit only react to the commands from this unit's remote control. To set back to default, press [7],[8],[9],[1] at step 2. Normal Remocon will be displayed on the upper right corner of the screen and this unit react to both the commands from this unit's remote control and the other DENON's DVD players' remote control.
6) Press [SETUP] to exit. At this point the new signal code of the unit is effective. Please change the signal code of the remote control to match to the signal code of the unit with following procedure.
Change the signal code of the remote control
Set to DENON1: Press and hold [RETURN], and press [3], [2], [1]. Set to DENON2: Press and hold [RETURN], and press [1], [2], [3]. If the signal code does not match, the signal code of the remote control will be displayed on the front panel display. The default setting and the setting after you change the batteries is DENON1.
The setting remains after you turn off this unit or unplug the AC cord. If you try to operate this unit with the other DENON's DVD players' remote control, some of the operation may not be available depending on the manufactured year or type of the remote control.
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Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel

HDMI OUT

RS-232C
STRAIGHT CABLE OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM REMOTE CONTROL
9. C (STOP) button Press to stop playback. 10. H / G (SKIP DOWN/UP) button Press to skip down/up titles/chapters/tracks/ file. 11. h / g (FAST FORWARD/REVERSE) button During playback, press to fast forward / fast reverse the playback. When playback is in pause, press to slow forward the playback. 12. F (STILL/PAUSE) button Press to pause playback. 13. HDMI RESOLUTION button Press to set the HDMI jacks video signal output mode. 1. HDMI OUT jack Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an HDMI jack. 2. CONTROL CONNECTOR (RS-232C) Control terminal for system extension. 3. ROOM TO ROOM OUT / IN jacks Connecting the DENON Satellite Remote Control to these jacks enables you to operate more than one DENON components with one remote control. 4. AC IN Terminal Use the AC cord to connect to the AC outlet.

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

amplifier

HDMI IN

HDMI cable
Subwoofer Surround Surround back (For back (For 7.1-channel) 7.1-channel) (left) (right) Surround Speaker (left) Surround Speaker (right)
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Connections Connections

Audio Setting
When using HDMI connections make the HDMI Audio Out settings in the Audio menu on the setup menu according to the specifications of the device or monitor to be connected. HDMI Audio Out setting Output HDMI audio signal HDMI Multi(Normal) Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, or DTS-HD bitstream are output from HDMI OUT. Make the speaker settings on the connected AV amplifier, etc. HDMI Multi(LPCM) Device compatible with 3 or Multi-channel audio signals are more channels of audio inputs output from the HDMI terminal. (not DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Make the speaker settings with the Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby speaker setting items appear after TrueHD compatible) you select HDMI Multi(LPCM). Refer to page 30. HDMI 2ch Down-mixed 2-channel audio Device compatible with 2signals are output from HDMI channel audio input or device OUT. not compatible with audio input Device to be connected Device compatible with DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD decoding
If the connected device is not compatible with the HDMI BITSTREAM, audio will be output as Multi LPCM or 2ch Downmix LPCM depending of the capability of the connected device, even if you select HDMI Multi(Normal) in HDMI Audio Out setting. Refer to page 30. Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a BD/DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the unit and the display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device or AV amplifier) for more information. * HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface

When using HDCP-incompatible display device, the image will not be viewed properly. Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI jack, this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI jack. The audio signals from the HDMI jack (including the sampling frequency, the number of channels and bit length) maybe limited by the device that is connected. Among the monitors that support HDMI, some do not support audio output (e.g, projectors). In connections with device such as this unit, audio signals are not output from the HDMI output jack.
Audio signals output from HDMI OUT
Disc type Audio recording format Dolby Digital HDMI Audio Out setting HDMI Multi(Normal) HDMI Multi(LPCM) HDMI 2ch Multi LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM Dolby Digital*1 Multi LPCM*2 Multi LPCM* Multi LPCM

Connecting the AC Cord

After you made all necessary connections, connect the AC cord to the AC IN. Then connect the AC cord to the AC outlet. AC outlet
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus*1 Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD*1 DTS DTS-HD DTS*1 DTS-HD*1 Multi LPCM Dolby Digital DTS Multi LPCM Dolby Digital 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM DTS
2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM
LPCM Dolby Digital DVD-video DTS LPCM Dolby Digital DivX MP3/MP2 audio CD/ MP3/Windows Media Audio DTS-CD
Multi LPCM*4 Multi LPCM Multi LPCM Multi LPCM Multi LPCM Multi LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM Multi LPCM

AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC cord

STRAIGHT CABLE
OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM REMOTE CONTROL
Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: AC cord x 1
*1If BD Audio Mode is set to Mix Audio Output audio will be output as multi LPCM. Refer to page 22. *2Outputs audio signals decoded from independent substream. *3Outputs audio signals decoded from Dolby Digital stream. *4Outputs audio signals decoded from DTS core stream. Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
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Direct Playback

BD-V DVD-V DVD-VR
may appear at the top-right on the screen when the operation is prohibited by the disc or this unit. During the playback of 2-layered disc, pictures may stop for a moment. This happens when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction. The operation may vary when you play back BD/DVD with disc menu. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details.

C h B g F If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen. Contents of menus and corresponding menu operations may vary among discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc for details.
1) During playback, press F. Playback will be paused.
2) Press B to return to normal playback.
About the button names in this explanation < >: Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control For BD, DVD and DivX, set Still Mode to Field in the Video menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred (refer to page 29).
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Resume Playback

1) During playback, press C. Resume message will appear on the screen.

Resume ON

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback

Step by Step Playback

BD-V DVD-V DVD-VR DivX

h Button

1) During playback, press F. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. The disc advances frame by frame each time F is pressed.
1) During playback, press h or g repeatedly to select a desired forward or reverse speed.
Press 'PLAY' to play from here. To play the beginning, press 'STOP' first and then 'PLAY'.
<Example: BD> 2) Press B. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last. To cancel the resume playback and start playing back the disc from the beginning, press C again while the playback is stopped.

g Button

For MP3, JPEG or Windows Media Audio, playback will resume from the beginning of the current file. The resume information will be saved even when the power is turned off. If you unplug the AC cord, open the disc tray or press C again in stop mode, the resume information will be cleared. Resume playback may not be available for the BD that supports Java applications (BD-J).
2) Press B to return to normal playback. For BD and DVD, speed changes in 5 different levels. For audio CD, MP3, Windows Media Audio, and DivX, speed changes in 3 different levels. For audio CD, MP3 and Windows Media Audio, sound will be output at any speed of fast forward and reverse search.
Set Still Mode to Field in the Video menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred (refer to page 29). Only step by step forward is available.

18 MP3 MUSIC
21. HDMI video format 22. Resolution of the HDMI output image 23. HDMI audio format 24. Maximum numbers of audio channels that can be accepted by the connected device
For VR mode DVD-RW/-R with MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound) system, you can switch between 1.Main (main audio), 1. Sub (sub audio), and 1.Main/Sub (main and sub audio). The sound mode cannot be changed during playback of discs not recorded in multiple sound. Some discs allow to change audio language setting on the disc menu. (Operation varies between discs. Refer to the manual accompanying the disc.) Pressing [AUDIO] may not work on some discs with multiple audio Streams/Channels (e.g. DVD which allow to change audio setting on the disc menu). If you choose a language that has a 3-letter-language code, the code will be displayed every time you change the Audio Language setting. If you choose any other Languages, --- will be displayed instead (refer to page 35). Audio Language selection cannot be made during dialog speed (refer to page 15). If the disc has no audio language, Not Available will be displayed. For discs with DivX files, only MP3, MP2 or Dolby Digital audio is displayed. Other audio will be displayed with ---. For DTS-CD(5.1 music disc), selecting audio streams or channels is not available.
Selecting the Format of Audio and Video
18. Media icon and File name : MP3 file : JPEG file : Windows Media Audio file : DivX file
Selecting Audio Streams/Channels

Tag information

Some BD and DVD contain multiple audio streams. Those are often in different audio languages or audio formats. For BD available audio varies depending on the BD Audio Mode setting. Refer to page 22 for more information.

19 TITLE

1) During playback, press [AUDIO]. 2) Use [ / ] to select Primary or Secondary audio to set, then press [ENTER].

Primary

1 ENG Dolby D Multi-ch /3

Secondary

2 ENG Dolby D + Multi-ch /3

20 ARTIST NAME

Primary : Sets the audio for the main picture. Secondary : Sets the audio for the sub-picture. In order to listen to the secondary audio, the BD Audio Mode must be set to Mix Audio Output. Refer to page 22. 3) Use [ / ] to select your desire audio stream/channel. 4) Press [AUDIO] to exit.

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Function Setup Function Setup
Setting items HDMI RGB Setting Sets the digital RGB image range (data range) output from the HDMI OUT.
Options Normal*: Output as 16 (black) to 235 (white). Enhanced: Output as 0 (black) to 246 (white). Depending on the TV you are using, the black colors may seem to stand out when using HDMI connections. If so, set to Enhanced. Max*: The maximum resolution that can be input to the connected HDMI device is detected and the HDMI output resolution is selected automatically. Panel: The number of pixels of the connected HDMI devices panel is detected and the HDMI output resolution is selected automatically. Auto*: HDMI video resolution will be selected automatically depending on the connected HDMI device. 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080p24: Gives a natural and high quality film reproduction of 24frame film material. The connected display device has to be compatible with 1080p24 frame input. Auto*: The picture through the HDMI will be output with Deep Color if the connecting device supports deep color. Off: The picture through the HDMI will be output without Deep Color. Auto*: The progressive mode will detect 24-frame film material (movies) and automatically select appropriate progressive mode. Video: Suited for playing video material discs (TV shows or animation).
Setting items Still Mode Adjusts picture resolution and quality in still mode.
HDMI Auto Format Make the setting of the Auto for HDMI Video Resolution.
HDMI Video Resolution Sets the HDMI video resolution.
Wallpaper Sets the picture to be displayed on the screen for stop mode or audio playback mode.
Options Auto*: Automatically selects the best resolution setting (Frame or Field) based on the data characteristics of the pictures. Field: Stabilizes the pictures, although the picture quality may become coarse due to the limited amount of data. Select Field when the pictures are still unstable even if Auto is selected. Frame: Displays relatively motionless pictures in higher resolution. Frame improves the picture quality, although it may unstabilize the pictures due to alternate output of two field data. Picture* Blue Black Gray
HDMI Deep Color Sets whether output the picture from HDMI with the Deep Color or not.
Settings with (*) are the default. Quick menu consists of the setting menus frequently used, and they are accompanied with mark. For HDMI RGB Setting, select Enhanced if the black-white contrast is not clear. The setting is effective only for HDMI RGB output. If you set to 1080p24 for the HDMI Video Resolution, and the contents of the disc is not compatible for 1080p24 frame, 1080p60 frame will be output. An individual picture on the screen is called as Frame , which consists of two separate images called as Field. Some pictures may be blurred at the auto setting in Still Mode due to their data characteristics. If the picture is not output properly to the display device because of the HDMI Video Resolution setting, press and hold B on the front panel for more than 5 seconds. The HDMI Video Resolution setting will be switched to Auto automatically. For TV Aspect, 4:3 squeeze function is not available during BD playback.

Progressive Mode Sets the optimum progressive mode for the image material.
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Setting items Virtual Surround Sets to create a surround effect in a system with 2 speakers connected.
Options Off*: Virtual surround is set to off. 1: A natural surround effect in a system with 2 speakers connected. 2: A stronger surround effect in a system with 2 speakers connected than "1".
BD Audio Mode HDMI Audio Out DRC Virtual Surround
Mix Audio Output HDMI Multi (Normal) Off Off
For how to select the setting items and options, refer to the Custom on page 27. Setting items BD Audio Mode For BD, select whether to output the secondary and interactive audio with primary audio if it is available (audio will be output in a multi LPCM format.) or only the primary audio (audio will be output in bitstream.). HDMI Audio Out Sets the audio format for the audio output from the HDMI OUT. Options Mix Audio Output*: Output the secondary and interactive audio with primary audio if it is available (audio will be output in a multi LPCM format.). HD Audio Output: Output only the primary audio (audio will be output in bitstream.). HDMI Multi(Normal)*: The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT with a bitstream or LPCM. HDMI Multi(LPCM): The multi-channel audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT with a LPCM. Refer to page 11 for setting options. HDMI 2ch: The audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT with a downmixed to 2-channels. DRC Sets whether to compress the range of sound volume (Dynamic Range Control) when Dolby Digital audio is played back. On Off*
Settings with (*) are the default. Quick menu consists of the setting menus frequently used, and they are accompanied with mark. The default of the BD Audio Mode is Mix Audio Output. If you want to output only the high quality primary audio, set BD Audio Mode to HD Audio Output.
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Speaker Setting

This unit allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound such as 5.1-channel / 7.1-channel surround. <Example of basic layout with 7.1ch surround system>
Menu Speaker Configuration Select the desired speaker to set. Then change the setting appropriately by referring to the descriptions.

Setting items Front

Options Large* Small

Center

Large* Small
Front speaker (left) Center speaker Subwoofer

Front speaker (right)

Subwoofer Surround

On* Large* Small

Surround Back
Descriptions Large: For the large speakers with strong low frequency reproduction capabilities. Small: For the small speakers which do not provide strong bass sound You cannot change the setting of Subwoofer. If connected device is not compatible with subwoofer, Subwoofer will be displayed in gray. Select Off to deactivate the Test Tone feature. Select Manual, then press [ENTER] to manually set the volume for the desired speaker. Select Auto,then press [ENTER] to automatically output the test tone from each speakers. If you have selected Manual in Test Tone, select the desired speaker to set and adjust the volume for the selected speaker. If you have selected Auto in Test Tone, adjust the volume while the desired speaker is outputting the test tone.

Surround speaker (left)

Surround speaker (right)
Channel Level Test or set the volume for each speakers.
Surround back speaker (left)
Surround back speaker (right)
Test Tone: Test Tone is the test tone which can be out put from the speakers so that you can adjust the volume for each speaker.

Manual

To make the most of its feature, set up your speakers appropriately by referring to the table below. Speaker setting options are available in Setup A Quick A HDMI Audio Out A HDMI Multi(LPCM) or Setup A Custom A Audio A HDMI Audio Out A HDMI Multi(LPCM). How to navigate through the HDMI Multi(LPCM) setting 1) Use [ / ] to select the menu item. 2) Use [ / ] to select setting items. Use [RETURN] to go back to the previous screen. 3) Use [ / ] to select desired options.(Except for Test Tone and Default.) For Test Tone: Use [ / ] to select Manual or Auto, then press [ENTER]. The test tone will be output. If you select Manual, use [ / ] to select desired speaker, then use [ / ] to adjust the volume. If you select Auto, use [ / ] to adjust the volume of the speaker that output the test tone. If you want to stop the test tone, press [RETURN]. For Default: Press [ENTER] to reset the Delay Time setting to the default. 4) Press [SETUP] to exit.
Front Lch Center Front Rch Surround Rch Surround Back Rch Surround Back Lch Surround Lch Subwoofer
0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*) 0 dB to -12 dB (0 dB*)
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Menu Delay Time This is a parameter for optimizing the timing at which the sound is output from the speakers according to their distance from the listening position.

Picture freezes momentarily during playback Disc cannot be played back
- Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge. - Clean the disc. Clean the disc. Ensure the disc label is facing up. Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. Cancel the ratings control or change the control level. Insert a correct disc that can be played back on this unit.
SD Memory Card cannot be read. No return to start-up screen when disc is removed The unit does not respond to the remote control
- The format of the card does not match to this unit or the card is not compatible. - Reset this unit by turning it off, then on again. - Aim the remote control directly at infrared sensor window on the front of the unit. - Reduce the distance to infrared sensor window. - Replace the batteries in the remote control. - Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated. - Make the signal code of the remote control match to the signal code of the unit. - To completely reset the unit, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
Buttons do not work or the unit stops responding
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New model information

DVD-2500BTCI

Blu-ray Disc Transport

New-generation HD Bitstream Output Support. New Blu-ray Disc Transport.
Bullet points Advanced Features
BD Transport for faithful transmission of Full HD video and HD audio signal 1080/24p output, to bring out the full quality of film HDMI output for HD video and audio signal transmission (Ver.1.3a with Deep Color, High Bit-Rate Audio Output) High-grade I/P conversion and scaling up to 1080p.

User Friendly

Plays a wealth of media formats Supports DivX file playback (Ver. 6) Supported memory cards and playback files Supports extended functions for BD-Video(*3) Includes easy-to-use remote control unit

Construction

Separate blocks to suppress interference between circuits Precision Drive Mechanism, a Denon original

Advanced Features

BD Transport for faithful transmission of Full HD video and HD audio signals
The DVD-2500BTCI is a Blu-ray disc transport that outputs video and digital audio signals (*1) via an HDMI port. When connected to a Denon A/V surround amp such as the recently-released AVR-4308CI equipped with an HD-format decoder, the DVD-2500BTCI's transport features can be used on their own to enjoy high-quality video and audio.
*1) Dolby TrueHD bitstream, Dolby Digital Plus bitstream, Dolby Digital bitstream, DTS-HD bitstream, DTS bitstream, LPCM (2-ch)
Precision Drive Mechanism, a Denon original
The DVD-2500BTCI features a unique drive mechanism that Denon newly developed for use with Blu-ray discs. To further protect the internal disc space from magnetic influences, dust, and external noise, Denon improved its mechanism unit from previous DVD players by adding a shield to the bottom and top of the unit to create an ideal playback environment inside. In addition, Denon incorporated its critically-acclaimed Suppress Vibration Hybrid (S.V.H.) loader constructed with a combination of different materials to ensure stable disc rotation and greater accuracy in reading the disc.
Supported memory cards and playback files
Plays MP3, WMA, and JPEG files on SD, SDHC, miniSD and microSD(*2) cards.
*2: A dedicated adaptor (sold separately) is required for miniSD and microSD cards.
Supports extended functions for BD-Video(*3)
Sub-video data (director's comments, etc.) recorded with movies on BD-Video discs can be enjoyed in a sub-screen along with the main screen.
*3: As of October 2007, there were no BD-Video discs that supported extended functions.
1080/24p output, to bring out the full quality of film
The DVD-2500BTCI includes 1080/24p HDMI output to faithfully reproduce video images recorded on the Blu-ray disc. When connected to a 1080/24p display, movie buffs c a n e n j o y t h e r e m a r k a ble video performance of Blu-ray that brings out the full character of film material.
Includes easy-to-use remote control unit
Video & Audio HDMI output Control RS-232C Remote control x1 x1 IN x 1, OUT x 1
HDMI output for HD video and audio signal transmission (Ver.1.3a with Deep Color, High Bit-Rate Audio Output) High-grade I/P conversion and scaling up to 1080p.

Main Specifications

Signal system Power supply Power consumption NTSC 120V, 60 Hz 30W (Standby: 0.8W) Dimensions W x H x D (incl. protrusions) 17-2/16" x 5-8/16" x 15-7/16" 434 x 139 x 391 mm
Plays a wealth of media formats
BD-ROM (BD Video), DVD-Video, DVD+R/RW , DVD-R, DVD-RW (VR mode supported), CD, CD-R/RW, and PC formats such as MP3, WMA, and JPEG written onto CD-R/RW discs.
Separate blocks to suppress interference between circuits

The video and power circuits have been separated into two independent blocks within the chassis, and to thoroughly eliminate signal degradation caused by interference between circuits, each circuit has been mounted on its own board. In addition, the top cover features a two-layered construction and the chassis bottom is constructed of three layers to protect the circuits from vibration.

Weight

20.3 lbs 9.2 kg

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Note: Some discs may not be playable if content has been poorly written.
Supports DivX file playback (Ver. 6)
Files recorded in the DivX moving picture compression format on DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW or other media can be played.

HD Video decoder

HDMI Amplier

HD Audio decoder

9.1 or 7.1 AV Receiver
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *"Dolby" and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Technology. *HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. *DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. *"Blu-ray Disc" and Blu-ray Disc logo are trademarks. *Java and all other trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. *Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. *"KODAK" is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
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