The DN-500AV A/V 7.1 Surround Pre-Amplifier by Denon offers a one-stop solution for routing professional-level AV installations. It can connect a wide variety of audio and video inputs to a balanced 7.1 set of XLRs and an HDMI output.
The front panel is easy to navigate, featuring HDMI, USB, and composite audio/video inputs for quick connections. The rear panel features a wealth of audio and video connection options, both digital and analog. Music and pictures can be accessed from network appliances via DLNA streaming devices.
The DN-500AV is compliant with HDMI version 1.4a which features 4K and 3D video pass-through and is ready to handle the latest audio technologies and surround sound formats. Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby True HD, and DTS HD Master Audio are all supported, as well as HDMI's ARC feature, ideal for smaller applications.
Ethernet offers connection to a network server or an IP-based remote control system. Additionally, the DN-500AV can be controlled via RS-232c, the included remote, or an iOS device utilizing the free Denon control app.
With a bright VFD display, the DN-500AV is easy-to-use and features convenient access to Zone Control, Source Select, and Quick Select buttons.
| Front Panel Connections | |
|---|---|
| Connection Type |
1 x USB type A input 1 x HDMI input - V.Aux 1 x RCA composite video input - V.Aux 2 x RCA phono audio (1 x L/R) - V.Aux 1 x 1/4" headphone output |
| Audio Section | |
|---|---|
| Balanced Input |
Switchable -10 dBV / +4 dBu: 2 x XLR (1 x L/R) |
| Standard Inputs |
2 x RCA phono - DVD (1 x L/R) 2 x RCA phono - Dock (1 x L/R) 2 x RCA phono - BD (1 x L/R) 2 x RCA phono - Sat/Cbl (1 x L/R) |
| Digital Input Connectors |
1 x RCA coaxial - Sat/Cabl 1 x TOSLink optical - TV |
| Input Impedances |
XLR connectors @ -10 dBu: 4.3kΩ XLR connectors @ +4 dBu: 4.3kΩ RCA connectors: 47kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity |
XLR connectors @ -10 dBu: 100 mV XLR connectors @ +4 dBu: 400 mV RCA connectors: 200 mV |
| Outputs |
Globally Switchable -10 dBV / +4 dBu: 1 x XLR balanced - FL 1 x XLR balanced - FR 1 x XLR balanced - C 1 x XLR balanced - SL 1 x XLR balanced - SR 1 x XLR balanced - SBL 1 x XLR balanced - SBR 1 x XLR balanced - SW |
| Preamp Output | 1 x RCA phono - Subwoofer |
| Zone Feature | 2 x RCA phono - Zone 2 Out (1 x L/R) |
| Output Sensitivity |
@ -10 dbV: 80 mV @ +4 dBu: 318 mV |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 100 kHz (+1 /-3 dB) in DIRECT mode |
| S/N | 100 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode) |
| THD | 0.01% |
| Video Section | |
|---|---|
| HDMI Input Connectors |
1 x HDMI - 1 (BD) 1 x HDMI - 2 (DVD) 1 x HDMI - 3 (Sat/Cbl) 1 x HDMI - 4 (Game) 1 x HDMI - 5 (Game2) |
| HDMI Output Connector | 1 x HDMI - Monitor ARC |
| Component (Y/Pb/Pr) |
3 x RCA phono - DVD input (1 x Y/Pb/Pr) 3 x RCA phono - Sat/Cbl input (1 x Y/Pb/Pr) 3 x RCA phono - Monitor output (1 x Y/Pb/Pr) |
| S-Video | 1 x S-Video - Dock input |
| Composite Video |
1 x RCA phono - DVD input 1 x RCA phono - Sat/Cbl input 1 x RCA phono - Monitor output |
| Input / Output Connectors |
Level: 1 Vp-p Impedance: 75Ω |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 10 MHz (0~ /-3 dB) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Other Connectors |
1 x RJ45 - Ethernet 1 x 1/8" TRS - Remote Control input 1 x 1/8" TRS - Remote Control output 1 x 1/8" TRS - iPod Dock Control 1 x RS-232C - Straight Cable |
| Power Supply |
Voltage Selector: AC120V, 60 Hz or AC230V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
35W 0.2W (Standby) 3W (CEC Standby) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17 x 7 x 14.3" (434 x 177 x 364 mm) 19" (483 mm) width with rackmount kit installed |
| Weight | 19 lb (8.6 kg) |