2012/10/19 – Karl Gustafson Sales Training Presentation DN-500AV | AV Surround Sound Preamplifier

What is it? ▪ The DN-500AV is a pro-installation surround sound preamplifier, replacing the DN-A7100 ▪ Decodes various current surround sound Audio formats and outputs the decoded, channel separated audio, on 7.1 ch balanced XLR outputs Audio Switches Audio and Video sources Basically a traditional AVR (Audio Video Receiver) without amplifiers Installations with line arrays, to powered monitors, to permanent installation ceiling and wall cans Video

Where / Applications? ▪ Large Theaters (typically museum and college auditoriums – not normally Cinema theaters) ▪ Theater in the park ▪ Production / Listening Studios ▪ Home theater with high-end monitor systems ▪ Boardrooms ▪ Anywhere audio and video switching is needed and other than home theater (CE) speakers will be utilized

DN-500AV vs. DN-A7100? ▪ 4RU vs. 3RU ▪ DN-500AV has removable rack kit ▪ HDMI 1.4a (3D and ARC) ▪ Front A/V inputs ▪ USB for direct play of iPhone, iPod, and USB Mass Storage Devices ▪ Ethernet capabilities ▪ Nameable and removable inputs / sources ▪ Zone 2 output (audio) ▪ Switching Power Supply ▪ No AM/FM Tuner

DN-500AV Features ▪ New Professional 500-series Tooling »Plexi stripe »Orange Color ▪ Matches 500 series products like DN-500C

DN-500AV Features ▪ HDMI 1.4a »Blu-ray Surround Sound Formats »3D »ARC (Audio Return Channel) »CEC »Front HDMI input for use with Video Camera / PC 3D

DN-500AV Features ▪ USB for iOS devices and Mass Storage »Direct play of iPhone and iPods »Many models (chart in DFU pg. 13), also control is available via Remote mode »Plays audio and images from USB Mass Storage Devices

DN-500AV Features ▪ Ethernet Capabilities »Control via IP »iOS / Android App control »DPMS Firmware Upgrades »Internet Radio Upgrade Feature »DLNA 1.5 compatibilities

DN-500AV Features ▪ Ethernet Capabilities »DLNA allows streaming of music and images from a DLNA library on the network. Could be from a PC, NAS, or even mobile device. »DPMS is the Denon Product Management Server that allows D&M Pro to distribute F/W upgrades over the internet. If there is a F/W update for a product, the unit will prompt the user to download and install via the network. »Internet Radio Upgrade will allow the DN- 500AV to stream internet radio stations over the internet. This is an upgrade that will be made available for purchase by the end user. Details to come on this. DN-500AV DPMS D&M Pro UPGRADE AVAILABLE NOW! Visit for details and to purchase.

DN-500AV Features ▪ Sources »All sources in the device are completely assignable and customizable »Even with Analog Sundown, two assignable YpYbCr source inputs and one output have been made available. Ideal for contractors and jobs not fully HDMI compliant yet »Sources can also be named for appropriate input. No “Video Conference” called Game or “PC” input named DVD »Sources not used can also be removed for ease-of-use and simplicity for the user

DN-500AV Features ▪ Sources »SAT/CBL »GAME 1 »GAME 2 »V.AUX »NET/USB »CD »BD »DVD »TV Sources – SAT/CBL – Vid Conf – PC – REMOVE – NET/USB – REMOVE – BD – REMOVE Sources – SAT/CBL – Vid Conf – PC – NET/USB – BD

DN-500AV Features Std. 5.1 or 7.1 surround L – Stereo – R Set Surround Modes based on input Sources – SAT/CBL – Vid Conf – PC – NET/USB – BD

DN-500AV Features ▪ Other Features »Zone 2 audio output »Allows for BGM distributed to waiting room or lobby, while surround sound presentation is happening simultaneously »Switching Power Supply »NOTE! The unit ships switched to 230V, EVEN IN THE US! »This won’t damage the unit and had to happen like this due to MFR. Basically unit will power up but audio will not output. This will be the problem you face 99% of the time. »No AM/FM Tuner »Suggest they buy the DN-700H or the internet radio upgrade for $99!

DN-500AV ▪ DN-500AV is in stock and shipping now ▪ UAP - $1099

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