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AVR-S920W

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER

Owner’s Manual

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Connections Playback Settings Tips .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 7 8 8 9 9 9 12 13 13 17 19 23 Accessories Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Features High quality sound High performance Easy operation Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Front panel Display Rear panel Appendix Connecting a playback device Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player Connecting a video camcorder or game console Connec
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Contents Connections Playback Playing an iPod Listening to music on an iPod iPod Browse Mode settings Performing repeat playback Performing random playback Playing a USB memory device Playing files stored on USB memory devices Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Playing music from Bluetooth device Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) Changing
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Contents Connections Playback AirPlay function Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Playing iTunes music with this unit Selecting multiple speakers (devices) Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit Spotify Connect function Playing Spotify music with this unit Convenience functions Performing repeat playback Performing random playback Registering to Favorites (Save to Favorites) Playing back content added to “Favorites” Deleting content added to favorites
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Front panel Inputs Input Assign Source Rename Hide Sources Source Level Input Select Speakers Audyssey® Setup Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) Error messages Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings Manual Setup Amp Assign Speaker Config.
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Contents Connections Playback Network Information Connection Wi-Fi Setup Settings Network Control Friendly Name Diagnostics General Language ECO ZONE2 Setup Zone Rename Quick Select Names Front Display Firmware Information Usage Data Setup Lock Limiting the operating zone with the remote control Front panel Display Rear panel Settings Tips Appendix Tips 200 200 200 201 204 206 206 207 208 208 208 211 212 212 213 214 216 218 218 219 221 223 239 Tips Troubleshooting Resetting factory settings Ap
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories . Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Connections Contents Playback Settings Inserting the batteries 1 Tips Appendix NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. 0 Do not use two different types of batteries. 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. 0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance 0 With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides 0 4K 60Hz input/output supported identical quality for all 7-channels (125 Watts x 7-channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV 0 Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD devices (8 inputs, 2 outputs) resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 172) 8 2 4K Up scaling In Out . Up to 1080p Front panel Display Rear panel . This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows SD (Standard Definition) video to be output via HDMI at 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels) resolution.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out 0 The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to easily (v p. 73) . . network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 104) You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 Multi-Room audio (v p. 118) GMAIN ZONEH Tips Appendix Easy operation GZONE2H 0 “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network, etc. 0 Easy to use Graphical User Interface . This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved operability.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel q w e r t u . Q5 For details, see the next page.
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Contents qw Connections e r Playback y t u i o Settings Q0 Tips Appendix C SOURCE SELECT knob This selects the input source. (v p. 63) D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8) Q1 E Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 17) F MASTER VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 64) . G ZONE2 ON/OFF button This turns the power of ZONE2 (separate room) on/off. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix O Headphones jack (PHONES) This is used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER connectors. Q2 Q3 Q4 NOTE 0 To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. . Q5 Q6 Q7 P Information button (INFO) This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p.
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Contents Connections . Q9 W0 Playback Settings Tips W1 S AUX1-HDMI connector This is used to connect HDMI output compatible devices such as video camcorders and game consoles. (v p. 54) T USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the USB cable supplied with iPod. (v p. 55) U SETUP MIC jack This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display w e r A Input mode indicators These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input source. (v p. 179) i o Q1 Q2 G Circle indicator This is displayed when the input source is “Online Music” or “iPod/USB” when you are playing back music. D Audyssey® indicator This lights when “MultEQ®”, “Dynamic EQ” or “Dynamic Volume” has been set up. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips i o . Q0 Q1 Q2 H Volume indicator I MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 64) J Information display The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. K Input signal indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. L ZONE2 indicator This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel . q we r i y o For details, see the next page.
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Contents Connections Playback q C Video connectors (VIDEO) Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors. 0 “Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector” (v p. 50) 0 “Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 52) 0 “Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p. 53) 90° D NETWORK connector Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN network. (v p. 59) 320° .
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Contents Connections t y Playback Settings Tips Appendix F HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors. 0 “Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 48) 0 “Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 49) 0 “Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 52) 0 “Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p.
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Connections Playback Settings Tips Q0 Q1 . Contents J PRE OUT connectors Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 35) K Component video connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO) Used to connect devices equipped with component video connectors. 0 “Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector” (v p. 50) 0 “Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 52) 0 “Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A ZONE SELECT buttons These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through the remote control unit. 0 “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 142) 0 “Menu operations” (v p. 147) q B Input source select buttons These selects the input source. 0 “Selecting the input source” (v p. 63) 0 “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 142) w C Channel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE df) These select radio stations registered to presets or switch pages.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G BACK button This returns to the previous screen. H System buttons These perform playback related operations. Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 79) Q1 Q2 I QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4) These call up settings registered to each button, such as input source, volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 136) J SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. 0 “Turning the power on” (v p. 63) 0 “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 142) N ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 208) Q3 O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjusts the volume level. 0 “Adjusting the volume” (v p. 64) 0 “Adjusting the volume (ZONE2)” (v p. 143) P OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen. Q4 Q5 Q ENTER button This determines the selection.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections Connecting a TV 47 Connecting a playback device 51 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 55 Connecting an FM/AM antenna 57 Connecting to a home network (LAN) 59 Connecting the power cord 61 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Speaker cable . 27 Subwoofer cable . Connecting speakers HDMI cable .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Install speakers and connect them to this unit. (“Speaker installation” (v p. 27), “Speaker connection” (v p. 34)) Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical installation. FL SL SW2 SR SW1 SB SBR .
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Contents Connections TML TFL FHL Playback Settings Appendix Place the FRONT HEIGHT left and right speakers FHL/FHR directly above the front speakers. Mount them as (Front height speaker close to the ceiling as possible and aim them left/right): towards the main listening position. TMR TFR FHR TFL/TFR (Top front speaker left/right): Mount the TOP FRONT left and right speakers on the ceiling slightly in front of your main listening position and aligned with the left and right front speakers.
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Contents Connections FDL Settings Tips FDR SDR Place the FRONT Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker FDL/FDR on the front speaker. For a Dolby Atmos Enabled (Front Dolby speaker integrated with a front speaker, place the Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker instead of the front left/right): speaker. SDL/SDR (Surround Dolby speaker left/right): Front panel Rear panel . Place the SURROUND Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker on the surround speaker.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Height speakers layout 0 This unit is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. 0 Dolby Atmos is not supported in a 5.1ch or less speaker configuration. 0 DTS:X can be selected regardless of the speaker configuration. 0 Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers Tips Appendix o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed FR FL FR FL SW SW C z1 z2 C z1 z2 z3 SL SL SR . SR Listening position z1: SBR 22° - 30° z2: . SBL z1: 22° - 30° z2: 90° - 110° z3: 135° - 150° 0 When using a single surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening position.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Layout including height speakers and ceiling speakers Tips Appendix n Ceiling speaker layout example Combination of 5.1-channel layout and top middle speakers. n Height speaker layout example TML Combination of 5.1-channel layout and front height speakers. TMR FL FHL FHR FL SW FR C FR SW C SR . .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips n Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker layout example Combination of 5.1-channel layout and front Dolby speakers. FDL FL SW FDR C FR SR .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Speaker connection NOTE 1. Press and hold the main unit’s TUNER PRESET CH + and TUNE + at the same time for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:< NTSC>” appears on the display. 2. Press DIMMER on the main unit twice. NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. 0 Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o Connecting the subwoofer o Connecting the speaker cables Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from the respective subwoofer terminals. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o About the cable label (supplied) for channel identification Speaker FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURROUND L SURROUND R SURROUND BACK L SURROUND BACK R FRONT HEIGHT L FRONT HEIGHT R ZONE2 L ZONE2 R TOP FRONT L TOP FRONT R TOP MIDDLE L TOP MIDDLE R FRONT DOLBY L FRONT DOLBY R SURROUND DOLBY L SURROUND DOLBY R SUBWOOFER The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Attach the cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram. Refer to the table and attach the label to each speaker cable. Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal matches that of the cable label. G How to attach the cable label H Speaker .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings This unit has a built-in 7-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 5.1-channel systems and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback. (v p. 190) Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 5.1-channel playback This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. FL FR SW C SL . .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 7.1-channel playback System for 7.1-channel surround playback. n Example connections when using surround back speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround back speakers. FL FR SW C SL SR SBR . . SBL SW FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Back” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Example connections when using front height speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers. FHL FHR FL FR SW C SL . SR Front panel Display Rear panel . 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Height” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Example connections when using top front speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top front speakers. TFL TFR FL FR SW C SR . SL Front panel Display . 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Front” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Example connections when using top middle speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top middle speakers. TML TMR FL FR SW C SR . SL Front panel Display Rear panel . 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Middle” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Example connections when using front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. FDL FL SW C FR SR . SL FDR Front panel Display Rear panel . 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Dolby” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Example connections when using surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. FL SDL FR SW SDR C SR . SL Front panel Display Rear panel . 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Dolby” in the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 5.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) This connection method constructs a 5.1-channel speaker system in the MAIN ZONE and a 2-channel system in ZONE2. MAIN ZONE FL FR SW C SL . SR SW FR FL C SR SL . ZONE2 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “ZONE2” in the menu. (v p. 190) ZONE2 R .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control” to “On” when using a TV that supports the ARC function. (v p. 166) TV . HDMI IN (ARC) 0 When using the ARC function, connect to the HDMI MONITOR 1 connector.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. TV IN OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector Use a component video or a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. TV OUT OPTICAL OUT IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, component video and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio and audio). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Cable TV AUDIO R VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR HDMI OUT L or or L .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player AUDIO OUT R L R DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR L or L .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a video camcorder or game console This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. Video camcorder HDMI OUT MASTER VOLUME TUNE 3 GAME BAND 4 MODE DIMMER STATUS ONLINE K SELECT AUX - HDMI SETUP MIC .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod. For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (v p. 65) or “Playing a USB memory device” (v p. 70). iPod USB memory device . or 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Supported iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connect the antenna, tune in to a broadcast and then move the antenna to the location where there is least noise. Then use tape, etc. to fix the antenna in this location. (“Listening to FM/AM broadcasts” (v p. 78)) AM loop antenna (supplied) 0 If you are unable to receive a good broadcast signal, we recommend installing an outdoor antenna. For details, inquire at the retail store where you purchased the unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o AM loop antenna assembly o Using the AM loop antenna 1 Suspending on a wall Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. 2 Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand. Stand Square hole . Nail, tack, etc. Loop antenna Standing alone Use the procedure shown above to assemble. When assembling, refer to “AM loop antenna assembly”. .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Wireless LAN Tips Appendix 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: When connecting to a wireless LAN network, stand the rod antenna for Bluetooth/wireless LAN connection upright on the rear panel. See “Wi-Fi Setup” on how to connect to a wireless LAN router. (v p. 201) Internet Modem 0 0 To WAN side 0 0 0 Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix Playback network audio/service Basic operation Turning the power on 63 Selecting the input source 63 Adjusting the volume 64 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 64 Selecting a sound mode 119 Listening to Internet Radio 86 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 90 Listening to Pandora® 94 Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 101 AirPlay function 104 Spotify Connect function 107 Convenience functions Playb
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on 1 POWER X Input source select buttons Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to turn on the power. 0 You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit. Selecting the input source VOLUME df 1 MUTE : Press the input source select button to be played back.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the volume 1 Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. 1 2 3 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 4 Press MUTE :. 0 MUTE indicator on the display flashes. Prepare for playback. A Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. B Change the TV input to the input of this unit. Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod 0 You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. 0 For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone models” (v p. 56). 0 See “AirPlay function” (v p. 104) on how to play a music file saved on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes on this unit via the network.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings This can be operated when the “iPod Browse Mode” is set to “From iPod”. (v p. 67) 0 “iPod Browse Mode settings” (v p. 67) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 114) 0 “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 115) 0 “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)” (v p. 116) 0 “Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode)” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings iPod Browse Mode settings Operation buttons 2 3 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track (Press and hold) Fast-reverse/Fast-forward (Press and hold) Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track The option menu screen is displayed. ui Select “iPod Browse Mode”, then press ENTER. (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fastforward Switch to the previous page/next page in the list display The “iPod Browse Mode” screen is displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Operations accessible through the option menu This can be operated when the “iPod Browse Mode” is set to “OnScreen”. (v p. 67) 0 “iPod Browse Mode settings” (v p. 67) 0 “Performing repeat playback” (v p. 69) 0 “Performing random playback” (v p. 69) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 114) 0 “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “OnScreen”. 4 2 3 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. Use o p to select repeat playback mode. Off (Default) : Repeat playback mode is canceled. One: A file being played is played repeatedly. All: All files in the folder currently being played are played repeatedly. Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “OnScreen”. The option menu screen is displayed. The option menu screen is displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device 0 Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. 0 Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. 0 This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format. 0 The audio/video format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. See “Playing back a USB memory devices” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 2 Operation buttons Appendix Function Playback / Pause 1/3 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 89 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port. (v p. 55) (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fastforward Playback / Pause ENTER Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 “Performing repeat playback” (v p. 109) 0 “Performing random playback” (v p. 109) 0 “Searching content with keywords (Text Search)” (v p. 111) 0 “Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow)” (v p. 112) 0 “Setting the Slideshow Interval” (v p. 113) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 32.8 ft/10 m. NOTE 0 To play back music from a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device needs to support the A2DP profile. Bluetooth ui ENTER OPTION BACK 1/3 .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing music from Bluetooth device 3 In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device must first be paired with this unit. Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, it does not need to be paired again. 1 Press Bluetooth to switch the input source to “Bluetooth”. 4 Bluetooth Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device.
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Contents Connections Operation buttons 1/3 Playback Settings Function ENTER 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices. 0 Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, this unit outputs audio that is coupled to the volume setting on the Bluetooth device.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 3 4 5 Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Press OPTION when the input source is “Bluetooth”. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Pairing Mode”, then press ENTER. The device will go into the pairing mode. Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback. 1 2 3 4 If a Bluetooth device is currently connected, deactivate the Bluetooth setting of that device to disconnect it. Activate the Bluetooth setting of the Bluetooth device to be connected.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts You can use the built-in tuner of this unit to listen to FM broadcasts and AM broadcasts. Make sure the FM antenna and AM loop antenna are connected to this unit first. TUNER CH/PAGE df OPTION uio p ENTER BACK .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 2 5 Connect the antenna. (“Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (v p. 57)) 6 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”. G TV screen H STEREO Option . OPTION GDisplay of this unitH 3 4 When listening to an FM broadcast. AM: When listening to an AM broadcast. Press TUNE + or TUNE - to select the station you want listen to. Operation buttons 92.10MHz .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 “Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)” (v p. 80) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. 0 “Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset 1 Memory)” (v p. 81) 0 “Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)” (v p. 82) 2 0 “Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset 0 0 0 0 Name)” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 2 3 A maximum of 56 radio stations can be automatically preset. Press OPTION when the input source is “Tuner”. 1 The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Tune Mode”, then press ENTER. 2 Use o p to select the tune mode, then press ENTER. Auto: Automatically search for and tune to a receivable radio station. Manual: Manually change the frequency one step at a time each time the button is pressed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 2 3 4 Appendix Channel Default settings 1–8 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / 94.10 MHz 9 – 16 94.30 / 94.50 / 94.70 / 94.90 / 95.10 / 95.30 / 95.50 / 95.70 MHz 17 – 24 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. (“Listening to FM/AM broadcasts” (v p. 79)) 98.10 / 98.30 / 98.50 / 98.70 / 98.90 / 99.10 / 100.10 / 100.30 MHz 25 – 32 100.50 / 100.70 / 100.90 / 101.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 5 You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to eight characters can be input. 1 2 3 4 6 Press OPTION when the input source is “Tuner”. The option menu screen is displayed. Tips Use ui to select a name label, then press ENTER. The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed. 0 If you select “Set Defaults”, then the unit returns to displaying the frequency.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 2 3 A Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. B Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip. C Use o p to select “Skip”. The station you selected is not displayed. Press OPTION when the input source is “Tuner”. 4 The option menu screen is displayed. Press OPTION to return to the previous screen. Use ui to select “Preset Skip”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Cancelling Preset Skip 1 2 3 While the “Preset Skip” screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use ui to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use o p to select “On”. The skip is cancelled. NOTE 0 “Preset Skip” cannot be cancelled for groups.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio 0 Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. 0 The Internet radio station list on this unit the database service provided by vTuner radio station. 0 The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. See “Playing back Internet Radio” (v p. 248) for details.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Internet Radio 1 4 Prepare for playback. 0 Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. (“Connecting to a home network (LAN)” (v p. 59)) 2 Press ONLINE MUSIC. 0 You can also press INTERNET RADIO to select the input source “Internet Radio” directly. Use uio p to select “Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.
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Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Operation buttons Function Playback / Stop ENTER (Press and hold) Stop CH/PAGE d f Switch to the previous page/next page in the list display Appendix Playing the last played Internet Radio station Use ui p to select the station, then press ENTER. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”. 1/3 Tips 1 Press INTERNET RADIO. The source switches to “Internet Radio” and the last played radio station plays.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 4 5 There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune into these stations. But finding the radio station you want to hear may be difficult, because there are too many stations. If this is the case, then please use vTuner, an Internet Radio station search website specifically designed for this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 0 This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. 0 The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below. Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service 0 The audio/video format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. To use Windows Media Player as a music server, configure the settings below in advance. To use a music server other than Windows Media Player, consult the help contents of your music server to configure settings. .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 4 5 Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 2 3 Prepare for playback. Appendix Use ui to select the server including the file to be played, then press ENTER. Use iu p to select the file, then press ENTER. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”. A Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. (“Connecting to a home network (LAN)” (v p. 59)) B Prepare the computer.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. 0 When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing. 0 If you use Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, the album art for WMA files can be displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Pandora® Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet Radio service created by the Music Genome Project. To listen to Pandora you will need a free Pandora account. If you do not have a Pandora account, you can create one at www.pandora.com or from the Pandora smartphone application. Playback of Pandora in this unit requires the Pandora account to be linked to the unit. Therefore, access http://www.pandora.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Listening to Pandora® 1 Appendix If you have a Pandora account, use ui to select “I have a Pandora account”, then press ENTER. 0 If you do not have a Pandora account, to select “I am to new to Prepare for playback. Pandora”, then press ENTER. The URL of Pandora and activation code are displayed. Access the Pandora web page from your PC and register the displayed activation code and account information. Then press ENTER.
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Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Tips Input “Email address” and “Password”. 0 For character input, see “Using the keyboard screen” (v p. 149). 0 Press BACK to cancel the input. When “Cancel input?” is displayed, select “Yes”, then press ENTER. After inputting the “Email address” and “Password”, select “OK”, then press ENTER. If the “Email address” and “Password” match, the top menu for Pandora is displayed. My Station [1/4] New Station Shuffle Music1 Radio Sign Out OPTION Option .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Creating a new station Operation buttons You can create up to 100 radio stations. 1 2 Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER. Input a track or artist name, then press “OK”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Listening to an existing station 1 Use ui and select the radio station that you want to listen to, then press ENTER. 0 You can skip up to 6 tracks that are being played back within 1 hour. Listening to created radio stations at random 1 Use ui to select “Shuffle”, then press ENTER. Created radio stations are selected at random, and tracks are streamed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Giving feedback and managing stations Press p while a track is playing. The Pandora menu screen is displayed. I like this track : Press when you like the track that is being played. Playback a favorite track. Display the E (Thumbs up) icon. I don’t like this track : Press when you don’t like the track that is being played. Delete that track from the radio station. Display the D (Thumbs down) icon.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Sign Out Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. 1 2 Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 “Registering to Favorites (Save to Favorites)” (v p. 110) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 114) 0 “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio You can access SiriusXM to enjoy access to a wide range of unique content. An All Access package lets you listen to SiriusXM on your computer, smartphone, tablet or Lynx Portable. For details, see the SiriusXM homepage. http://www.siriusxm.com ONLINE MUSIC CH/PAGE df OPTION uio p ENTER BACK .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 3 Over 155 channels commercial-free music, plus play-by-play sports, exclusive talk, comedy and entertainment. 2 Appendix Use uio p to select “SiriusXM”, then press ENTER. Online Music Prepare for playback. Favorites A Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. (“Connecting to a home network (LAN)” (v p. 59)) B Access the following website from your PC and obtain a SiriusXM account. http://www.
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Contents 7 8 Connections Playback Settings Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER. 1 2 The selected file is displayed. 1/3 ENTER CH/PAGE d f Appendix Sign Out Use ui to select the genre, then press ENTER. Operation buttons Tips Function Playback / Stop Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be played on this unit via the network. Router This unit + is displayed on the menu screen while AirPlay is being operated. Source input will be switched to “Online Music” when AirPlay playback is started. You can stop AirPlay playback by pressing o or choosing other input source. To see song and artist names together, press STATUS on the main unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” directly to this unit. 2 Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Wi-Fi to the same network as this unit. 0 For details, see your device’s manual. 2 Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that is connected to the same network as this unit. Turn this unit ON. Set “Network Control” to “Always On” for this unit. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Selecting multiple speakers (devices) Appendix Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. 1 2 Tips With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. Click the AirPlay icon ' and select “Multiple”. 1 2 3 Check the speakers you want to use.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is the world’s most popular streaming service. If you subscribe to Spotify Premium, you can control your new speaker with your phone or tablet. Because Spotify is built-in to your speaker, you can still take calls or use other apps - the music never stops. For information on how to set up and use Spotify Connect please visit www.spotify.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions 0 This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. 0 These functions can only be set in the MAIN ZONE. MAIN ONLINE MUSIC OPTION .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Performing random playback Performing repeat playback n Supported input sources: USB / Media Server / Bluetooth n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Bluetooth 1 1 2 3 While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. 4 2 3 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. Use o p to select repeat playback mode. Off (Default): Appendix Repeat playback mode is canceled.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Registering to Favorites (Save to Favorites) 1 2 n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server / Pandora / SiriusXM Press ONLINE MUSIC. Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. While content is playing, press OPTION. Online Music The option menu screen is displayed. Favorites Use ui to select “Save to Favorites”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Deleting content added to favorites 1 2 3 Appendix Searching content with keywords (Text Search) Press ONLINE MUSIC. Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. n Supported input sources : USB / Internet Radio / Media Server Use ui to select the content you want to delete from favorites, then press OPTION. 1 The option menu screen is displayed. 4 Tips 2 Use ui to select “Remove from Favorites”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) n Supported input sources : USB n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server 1 1 Play back a still picture. 0 Playing back still pictures stored on USB memory devices. (v p. 70) 2 3 4 2 Play back a music file. (v p. 70) 0 Play back still pictures stored on Media Server. (v p. 90) Play back a music file of Media Server or Internet Radio station.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting the Slideshow Interval Tips 0 The “Slideshow Interval” settings are reflected for all input sources. Set the playback interval when playing back a slideshow of still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device or media server. n Supported input sources: USB / Media Server 1 2 3 4 While the list is displayed, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Slideshow Interval”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust) 2 Press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Channel Level Adjust”, then press ENTER. The “Channel Level Adjust” screen is displayed. 3 4 Use ui to select the channel that you wish to adjust. Use o p to adjust the volume. –12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default : 0.0 dB) 5 Use uio p to select “Exit”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the tone (Tone) 4 Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 1 2 3 Press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. 5 Use ui to select “Tone”, then press ENTER. The “Tone” screen is displayed. Tips Appendix Select “On” in step 3 and press i to select the sound range to be adjusted. Bass: Adjust bass. Treble: Adjust treble. Use o p to adjust the tone, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) 4 5 This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback. You can set this for each input source. n Supported input sources : iPod/USB / CDz / Tuner / Online Music / Bluetooth Tips If you selected “On” in step 3, press i and select “Source”. Use o p to select the input source for video you want to play back, then press ENTER.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) 3 n Supported input sources : CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / Game / AUX1 / AUX2 / Media Player / iPod/USB / Online Music / CDz / TV Audioz z You can set the picture mode when an HDMI is assigned. 1 2 Press OPTION during video playback. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Picture Mode”, then press ENTER. 4 Tips Use o p to select picture mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 You can play back the music being played back in MAIN ZONE simultaneously in ZONE2 (separate room). It is useful when you want to enjoy the same music at the same time in multiple rooms during home party or when you want to play back the same BGM in the entire house. 2 3 Appendix o Stopping the All Zone Stereo mode Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 1 Tips During playback in All Zone Stereo mode, press OPTION.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet-based subscription services. This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio formats.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode 1 Tips 0 Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to display a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode changes. 0 While the list is displayed, you can also use ui to select a sound mode. 0 Try out various sound modes and enjoy sound mode in your favorite mode. GExampleH When MOVIE is pressed Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Pure Direct playback Direct playback This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in Direct playback mode. This mode turns off the main unit display and analog video circuit. Doing so suppresses noise sources that affect sound quality. Sound recorded in source is played as is. 1 Tips Press PURE to select “Direct”. Direct playback begins. 1 Press PURE to select “Pure Direct”. The display goes dark, and Pure Direct playback begins.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback. Perform stereo playback when the input signal is PCM. When the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the music is played back according to the respective channel number. 1 Press PURE to select “Auto”. Auto surround playback begins.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Dolby Surround This mode uses Dolby Surround Upmixer to extend various sources to natural and realistic multi channels for playback. Use ceiling speakers such as top middle speakers to realize a three-dimensional sound field. Dolby Digital This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS Surround This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS. DTS ES Dscrt6.1z This mode is suitable for playing discs recorded in DTS-ES. The surround back channel added using the discrete method is played as an independent channel. Since all channels are independent, the 360-degree spacial expressiveness and sound localization are enhanced. DTS ES Mtrx6.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Original sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch Stereo This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Rock Arena This mode simulates the expansive sound of a live concert in an arena. Jazz Club This mode simulates the experience of being in an intimate jazz club. Mono Movie This mode works with monaural audio sources and delivers a surround sound effect.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type Stereo Description This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. 0 Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. 0 When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 0 The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME buttons. . 0 Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. (v p.
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Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents Input signal DTS-HD / DTS Express DTS:X PCM multi-channel Multi-channel z3 MOVIE button MUSIC button DTS-HD HI RES Sound mode S S GAME button S DTS-HD MSTR S S S DTS Express S S S DTS-HD + Neural:X S S S DTS:X S S S DTS:X MSTR S S S Multi Ch In S S S Multi Ch In 7.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Views on the display . + S DVD q w A Shows a decoder to be used. 0 In the case of the Dolby Digital Plus decoder, “H” is displayed. B Shows a decoder that creates sound output. 0 “k” indicates that the Dolby Surround decoder is being used.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Setting procedure 1 2 3 5 Enable the HDMI control function of this unit. Set “HDMI Control” to “On”. (v p. 166) Turn the power on for all the devices connected by HDMI cable.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Smart Menu function This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select an input source and set Tuner and Internet Radio stations using the TV remote control. 2 3 Enjoy content from the input source currently selected on this unit. o Source Enable the HDMI control function of this unit and the TV. (v p. 166) Switch the input of this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Setup Menu Displays a setup menu for configuring the settings of this unit. o Quick Select Calls up the QUICK SELECT items registered to this unit. NOTE 0 If the “HDMI Control” or “Smart Menu” settings have been changed, always reset the power to connected devices after the change. 0 The Smart Menu function may not work properly depending on the specifications of your TV. In this case, set “Smart Menu” to “Off”. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. The sleep timer function can be set for each zone. MAIN SLEEP .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. o To cancel the sleep timer The button for the selected zone is lit. 2 Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer 1 Tips Press SLEEP to select “Off”. The SLEEP indicator on the display turns off. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select plus function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch. By saving frequently used settings at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons, you will always be able to easily call up the same playback environment.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Calling up the settings 1 2 Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Press QUICK SELECT. The Quick Select settings registered to the button you pressed are called up. 0 The default settings for the input source and volume are as shown below.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Changing the settings 1 2 Tips Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Set the items below to the settings you want to register. 3 The following settings from A to I can be memorized for MAIN ZONE, and settings A and B can be memorized for ZONE2. A Input source (v p. 63) B Volume (v p. 64) C Sound mode (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. PC Controlling the unit from a web control Router 1 This unit 2 Switch the “Network Control” setting to “Always On”. (v p. 206) Check the IP address of this unit with “Information”. (v p. 200) Network/Information Friendly Name DHCP Connection IP Address MAC Address Denon AVR-S920W On Wired (Ethernet) 192.168.100.
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Contents Playback Settings 5 Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, enter “http://192.168.100.19”. Tips When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu item you want to operate. Setup Menu MAIN ZONE CBL/SAT Audio http://192.168.100.19 File Edit View Appendix Video Favorites Tools Help ZONE2 CBL/SAT Inputs . Speakers Network General Save Load .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. Connecting ZONE2 When “Assign Mode” is set to “ZONE2” in the menu, ZONE2 audio is output from the SURROUND BACK speaker terminal. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Playback in ZONE2 1 Tips Appendix Press ZONE2 to set the operating zone to ZONE2 with the remote control. The ZONE2 button lights. 2 POWER X ZONE2 Input source select buttons 3 Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 power. The ( indicator on the display lights. 0 Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/OFF on the main unit. Press the input source select button to select the input source to be played.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Adjusting the volume (ZONE2) Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. ”. 0 At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” is set to “70（–10 dB） (v p. 211) 0 Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the volume. o Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) (ZONE2) Press MUTE :. The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” in the menu. (v p. 212) 0 To cancel mute, either adjust the sound volume or press MUTE : again.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu map When using menu operations, connect this unit to a TV and operate this unit while viewing the TV. The recommended settings are configured for this unit by default. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Detailed items Description Page Dialog Level Adjust This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel.
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Contents . Setting items Inputs Connections Playback Settings Detailed items Tips Appendix Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. 176 Source Rename Changes the display name for input source. 178 Hide Sources Removes from the display input sources that are not used. 179 Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input. 179 Input Select Sets the audio input mode.
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Contents Connections . Setting items General Playback Settings Detailed items Tips Description Page Language Changes the language of the display on the TV screen. 208 ECO Configures the ECO Mode and Auto Standby energy-saving functions. 208 ZONE2 Setup Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2. 211 Zone Rename Changes the display title of each zone to one you prefer. 212 Quick Select Names Changes the Quick Select Name display title to one you prefer.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations 1 MAIN Press MAIN on the remote control unit to set the operating zone to the MAIN ZONE. The MAIN button lights. 2 3 4 5 uio p ENTER SETUP Use ui p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use o p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting. 0 To return to the previous item, press BACK. 0 Exiting the menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The menu display disappears. .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. 0 Preset Name (v p. 83) 0 Text Search (v p. 111) 0 Source Rename (v p. 178) 0 Friendly Name (v p. 206) 0 Zone Rename (v p. 212) 0 Quick Select Names (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the keyboard screen 1 3 Display the screen for inputting characters. GExampleH “Source Rename” screen Inputs/Source Rename CBL/SAT Insert Delete A B C D E F G H N O P Q R S I J K L M T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! $ % & < = > a/A 4 CBL/SAT Clear ‘ ( ) * + Space , Cancel ; “ 5 6 # O K Select a character to be input with uio p then press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to change the name.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Adjust Subwoofer Level Adjust This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel. This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. o Subwoofer Level Adjust o Dialog Level Adjust Set whether to adjust the subwoofer level. Set whether to adjust the dialog level or not. On: Enables the adjustment of the dialog level.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Loudness Management Surround Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Compression” or output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio recorded in the disc. You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set sound mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Low Frequency Effects o Dynamic Compression Adjust the low frequency effects level (LFE). Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Auto: Automatic dynamic range compression on/off control according to source. Low / Medium / High: These set the compression level. Off: Dynamic range compression is always off.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Center Spread Tips o Delay Time Center spread expands the center channel signal to left and right front speakers to create a wider frontal audio image for the listener. It is optimized and designed primary for playback of stereo music content. On: Use “Center Spread”. Off (Default): Do not use “Center Spread”. Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field image.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Room Size Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Determine size of acoustic environment. Turn subwoofer output on and off. Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room. On (Default): The subwoofer is used. Medium small: Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. Off: The subwoofer is not used. Medium (Default): Simulate acoustics of a medium room. Medium large: Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room. Large: Simulate acoustics of a large room.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Restorer 0 This item can be set with analog signals or PCM signal (Sample Rate = 44.1/48 kHz) is input. 0 This item default setting for “Online Music”, “iPod/USB” and “Bluetooth” is “Low”. All others are set to “Off”. 0 This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct” or “Pure Direct”. 0 “Restorer” settings are stored for each input source.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Audio Delay Tips Appendix Volume Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. o Scale 0 “Audio Delay” settings are stored for each input source. Set how volume is displayed. o Auto Lip Sync Automatically adjusts the audio processing time to compensate for delays in audio/video timing from TV compatible with Auto Lip Sync. On (Default): Correct automatically.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Power On Level Use the memorized setting from the last session. Mute: Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on. 1 – 98 (–79 dB – 18 dB) : The volume is adjusted to the set level. Set Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see “Explanation of terms” (v p. 256).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Dynamic EQ o MultEQ® Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ®. MultEQ® compensates for both time and frequency characteristics of the listening area based on “Audyssey® Setup” measurement results. Selection is done from three types of compensation curves. We recommend the “Reference” setting.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Reference Level Offset Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. Audyssey Dynamic is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Speaker Selection Graphic EQ Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all speakers. Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. 0 Speakers for which “Graphic EQ” can be set differ according to the sound mode. 0 This can be set when the “MultEQ®” setting is “Off”. (v p. 158) 0 This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Adjust EQ Tips Appendix o Curve Copy Adjust tonal balance for each frequency band. Copy the Flat correction curve created in the Audyssey® Setup. 1. Select the speaker. 2. Select the adjustment frequency band. 63 Hz / 125 Hz / 250 Hz / 500 Hz / 1 kHz / 2 kHz / 4 kHz / 8 kHz / 16 kHz 3. Adjust the level. –20.0 dB – +6.0 dB (Default : 0.0 dB) 0 “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. o Picture Mode Picture Adjust Select the desired picture mode according to the video content and your viewing environment. Picture quality can be adjusted. 0 Can be set when “HDMI” is assigned for each input source. (v p. 177) 0 “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Saturation”, “Noise Reduction” and “Enhancer” can be set when “Picture Mode” is set to “Custom”. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Contrast Adjust picture contrast. 0 These settings can also be configured using “Picture Mode” in the option menu. (v p. 117) 0 The default settings are as follows. 0 For “Online Music” and “iPod/USB” input sources: Streaming 0 For input sources other than “Online Music” and “iPod/USB”: Off -50 – +50 (Default : 0) o Brightness Adjust picture brightness. -50 – +50 (Default : 0) o Saturation Adjust picture chroma level (color saturation).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Noise Reduction Tips Appendix HDMI Setup Reduce overall video noise. Make settings for HDMI audio output, HDMI Pass Through and HDMI Control settings. Low / Medium / High / Off (Default : Off) NOTE o Enhancer 0 When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power. (“HDMI Pass Through” (v p. 165), “HDMI Control” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o HDMI Pass Through Tips Appendix o Pass Through Source Selects how this unit will transmit HDMI signals to the HDMI output in standby power mode. On (Default): Transmits the selected HDMI input through the AV receiver’s HDMI output when this unit is in standby power mode. Off: No HDMI signals are transmitted through this unit’s HDMI output in standby power mode. Sets the HDMI connector that inputs HDMI signals when in standby.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o RC Source Select Tips Appendix o HDMI Control Set whether to allow this unit to be turned on by the input source select button on the remote control when this unit is on standby. You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible with HDMI Control. Power On + Source (Default): The power of this unit is turned on and the input source changes. On: Use HDMI control function. Do not use HDMI control function.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o ARC Tips Appendix o TV Audio Switching On the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR 1 connector, set whether to receive sound from the TV via HDMI. Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected via HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to the AVR. On: Use ARC function. Off (Default): Do not use ARC function. On (Default): Select the “TV Audio” input automatically when receiving a command from the TV.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Power Off Control Appendix o Power Saving Links the power standby of this unit to external devices. All (Default): If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input source, power to this unit is automatically set to standby. Video: With an input source being selected that is assigned either “HDMI”, “COMP” or “VIDEO”, when you turn the power of the TV off, power to this unit is automatically set to standby. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Smart Menu This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select an input source and set Tuner and Internet Radio stations using the TV remote control. On: Use Smart Menu function. Off: Do not use Smart Menu function. 0 “Smart Menu” can be set when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. (v p. 166) NOTE 0 If the “Smart Menu” settings have been changed, always reset the power to connected devices after the change.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Video Output Output Settings Select the HDMI monitor connector to be used. Makes settings for video output. 0 “Output Settings” cannot be set when 4K signals are input. 0 “i/p Scaler”, “Resolution”, “Progressive Mode” and “Aspect Ratio” settings are stored for each input source. (“i/p Scaler” (v p. 171), “Resolution” (v p. 172), “Progressive Mode” (v p. 172), “Aspect Ratio” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Video Mode Tips o i/p Scaler Configure the video processing method to match the type of video content. Auto (Default): Process video automatically based on the HDMI content information. Game: Always process video for game content. Minimize the video delay when the video is delayed compared to the button operations on the controller of the game console. Movie: Perform image processing that is suitable for contents other than games.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o Progressive Mode o Resolution Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video signal. Set the output resolution. Auto (Default): The resolution supported by the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR OUT connector is detected automatically and the appropriate output resolution is set. 480p/576p / 1080i / 720p / 1080p / 1080p:24Hz / 4K : Set the output resolution.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio for the video signals output to the HDMI. 16:9 (Default): Output at 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 : Output at 4:3 aspect ratio with black bars on the sides of a 16:9 TV screen. (except for 480p/576p output) 0 This item can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to “On”. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Now Playing On Screen Display Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Sets the display time for the playback display when the input source is “Online Music”, “iPod/USB”, “Bluetooth” or “Tuner”. o Volume Always On (Default): Show display continuously. Auto Off: Show display for 30 seconds after operation. Sets where to display the volume level. Bottom (Default): Top: Off: Display at the bottom. Display at the top.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips TV Format Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. o Format NTSC (Default): Select NTSC output. PAL: Select PAL output. 0 “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. Following the display content to make the setting. 1. Press and hold the main unit’s TUNER PRESET CH + and TUNE + at the same time for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:” appears on the display. 2.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign 0 By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the audio/video input connectors of this unit, you can just press one of the input source select buttons to easily play back audio or video from a connected device.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o HDMI Tips Appendix o ANALOG Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. Set this to change the analog audio input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/ Front: Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4: –: Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o VIDEO –: Appendix Source Rename Set this to change the composite video input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1 / 2: Tips Change the display name for input source. This is convenient when the name of your device and the input source name of this unit are different. You can change the name to suit your needs. When the renaming is completed, the name is displayed on this unit’s display and on the menu screen.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Hide Sources Tips Appendix Input Select Remove from the display input sources that are not used. Show (Default): Use this source. Hide: Do not use this source. Set the audio input mode of each input source. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. 0 “Input Select” settings are stored for each input source. o Input Mode 0 The “Bluetooth” function can be disabled by setting Bluetooth to “Hide”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey® Setup”. You do not have to perform Audyssey® Setup when you have already performed “Speaker Calibration” in “Setup Assistant”. To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup” on the menu. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o About the main listening position Display Appendix NOTE The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening environment. Before starting Audyssey® Setup, place the Sound calibration microphone in the main listening position.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 1 Tips Appendix Attach the Sound calibration microphone to the supplied microphone stand or own tripod and install it at the main listening position. When installing the Sound calibration microphone, point the tip of the microphone toward the ceiling and adjust the height to match the height of the ears of a listener in a seated position.
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Contents Playback Settings 4 Connect the Sound calibration microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. When the Sound calibration microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed. . Audyssey Setup Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speakers using the included microphone and microphone stand. Set the following items if necessary. 5 Amp Assign Channel Select Dolby Speaker Setup Tips Select “Start”, then press ENTER.
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Contents Playback Settings 7 When the following screen is displayed, select “Begin Test” and then press ENTER. Start the measurement of the first position. Tips Appendix When the detected speaker is displayed, select “Next” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Audyssey Setup Select “Begin Test” to start the calibration. NOTE: You will hear a series of loud chirps starting and stopping during the tests. Front Center Subwoofer Surround Surr.
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Contents Playback Settings 9 Move the Sound calibration microphone to position 2, select “Continue”, then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to six positions. Tips Appendix Repeat step 8, measuring positions 3 to 6. 0 To skip measuring the fourth and subsequent listening position, press o to select “Complete” and press ENTER to proceed to step 11.
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Contents 11 Connections Playback Settings 12 Perform the settings for Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. The following screen is displayed during the analysis. Configure the settings as preferred. Tips Appendix When the analysis and storage ends, unplug the Sound calibration microphone from the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit and then press “Next”. Audyssey Setup Now Analyzing and correcting the your room data. Please disconnect the microphone from your AV receiver.
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Contents 13 Connections Playback Settings Tips Select “Details” and press ENTER to verify the measurement results. 0 Subwoofers may measure a greater reported distance than the actual distance due to added electrical delay common in subwoofers. NOTE 0 Do not change the speaker connection or subwoofer volume after Audyssey® Setup. If these are changed, run Audyssey® Setup again in order to configure the optimum equalizer settings.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Error messages An error message is displayed if Audyssey® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, check the relevant items and perform the necessary measures. Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details No speakers found.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey® Setup measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ®) even when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speakers using the included microphone and microphone stand. Set the following items if necessary.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Manual Setup Appendix Amp Assign Select the power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. See “Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings” (v p. 38) regarding the speaker configuration and connection. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center Speaker Config. Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low bass frequencies and speaker size. o Front Set the front speaker size. Large (Default): Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small: Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Surr. Back o Surround Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small (Default): Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Top Front o Front Height Set the presence and size of the top front speakers. Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small (Default): Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front Dolby o Top Middle Set the presence and size of the front Dolby speakers. Set the presence and size of the top middle speakers. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Large: Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small (Default): Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Surround Dolby Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small (Default): Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies. None: Select when the surround Dolby speakers are not connected. Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. o Unit Set the unit of distance.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Set the distance Tips Appendix o Dolby Speaker Setup Set the distance between the Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker and the ceiling. 0.0 ft – 60.0 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m 3.0 ft - 11.0 ft / 0.90 m - 3.30 m (Default : 6.0 ft) 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign” and “Speaker Config.” settings. (“Amp Assign” (v p. 190), “Speaker Config.” (v p. 191)) 0 Default settings: Front L / Front R / F. Height L / F.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Levels Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position when it is output from each speaker. o Test Tone Start A test tone is output from the selected speaker. While listening to the test tone, adjust the volume output from the selected speaker. –12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default : 0.0 dB) 0 The set “Levels” are reflected in all sound modes.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default : 80 Hz) Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies that can be played back through each speaker. See the speaker manual for information concerning speaker crossover frequency.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. o Subwoofer Mode 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default : 120 Hz) Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On”. (Use the default setting.) This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Connect Using Appendix Wi-Fi Setup Select the method for connecting to the home network (LAN). Wired (Ethernet): Wireless (Wi-Fi) (Default): Tips Connect to a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router. The router can be connected in the following ways. Select the connection method to suit your home environment. Use a LAN cable to connect to a network. Use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to connect to a network.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o WPS Router n When connecting using Wi-Fi Use a WPS-compatible router to connect. There are two ways to connect, using the push button method or the PIN code method. Select the connection method to match your router. 1. Select “Wireless connection” on the TV screen. 2. Check that your iOS device is connected to the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router and select “Denon AVR-S920W” from “SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Manual Enter the name (SSID) and password of the network you wish to connect to. 0 The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) settings of this unit can also be configured from a PC or tablet that supports wireless LAN connection. When using a device that has a firmware version of iOS 7 or later, “When connecting using Wi-Fi” (v p. 202) in “Use iOS Device”. 1. Set the following items. SSID: Input the name of the wireless network (SSID).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o DHCP Settings Selects how to connect to the network. Configure the proxy settings and IP address. 0 If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), the information required for network connection such as the IP address will be automatically configured since the DHCP function is set to “On” in the default settings of this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Default Gateway Tips o Port When connected to a gateway (router), input its IP address. Enter port number. o Primary DNS, Secondary DNS 0 If you cannot connect to the Internet, recheck the connections and settings. (v p. 59) 0 If you do not understand about Internet connection, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or the store from which you purchased your computer.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Network Control Tips Appendix Friendly Name Enables network communication in standby power mode. Off In Standby: Suspend network function during standby. Always On (Default): Network is on during standby. Main unit operable with a network compatible controller. The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. You can change the Friendly Name according to your preferences. o Friendly Name Selects Friendly Name from the list.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Checks whether this unit has access to the Internet (WAN). Used to check the network connection. OK o Physical Connection Error: Checks the physical LAN port connection. OK Failed to connect to the Internet. Check the Internet connection environment or router settings. The LAN cable is not connected. Check the connection. 0 When connected using a wireless LAN, “Connection be displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language ECO Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Configure the settings of the ECO Mode and auto standby mode. English / Français / Español (Default : English) o ECO Mode This mode can reduce the power consumption when the power of the unit is on. 0 “Language” can also be set up by the following operation. However, the menu screen is not displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Power On Default Appendix o On Screen Display Set the mode to ECO when the power is on. Last (Default): The ECO Mode will be set to the previous setting before the power was switched off. On: When power is turned on, the mode will always be switched to the ECO Mode in “On”. Auto: When power is turned on, the mode will always be switched to the ECO Mode in “Auto”. Off: When power is turned on, the mode will always be switched to the ECO Mode in “Off”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Auto Standby Tips Appendix n ZONE2 When there are no operations for a certain period of time as set here, the power is automatically shut off even if there is audio or video input. Set so the unit power automatically switches to standby. n MAIN ZONE Sets the time for switching to auto standby when there are no audio or video signals input into this unit. Before the unit enters standby mode, “Auto Standby” is displayed on the unit display and the menu screen.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Volume Level ZONE2 Setup Set the volume output level. Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2. 0 Values set for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are displayed according to the setting specified for the volume “Scale”. (v p. 156) 0 This can be set when “Assign Mode” is set to “ZONE2”. (v p. 190) Variable (Default): Volume can be adjusted. 1 – 98 (–79.5 dB – 18.0 dB): Volume is fixed at the desired level.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Power On Volume Use the memorized setting from the last session. Mute: Always mute when power is turned on. 1 – 98 (–79.5 dB – 18.0 dB): The volume is adjusted to the set level. Appendix Zone Rename Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Last (Default): Tips Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 Set Defaults: The default setting is restored for the edited zone name.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Front Display Makes settings related to the display on this unit. o Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of this unit. Bright (Default): Normal display brightness. Dim: Reduced display brightness. Dark: Very low display brightness. Off: Turns the display off. 0 You can also adjust the display by pressing DIMMER on the main unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Firmware Display Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for updates and upgrades. o Update Updates the firmware of this unit. Update: Execute the update process. When the update starts, the menu screen is shut down. During the update, the progress is shown on the display. 0 This unit automatically retries updating if updating fails.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Notifications Appendix o Add New Feature When the latest firmware is available, a notification message is displayed on the TV screen at power on. The notification message is displayed for about 40 seconds when the power is turned on. Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an upgrade. Update On (Default): Display update message. Off: Do not display update message. Upgrade Package: Display the items to be upgraded.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Show information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. requirements and settings for an Internet connection. (v p. 59) 0 Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrading is completed. o Audio 0 Approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE. to be completed. 0 Once updating/upgrade starts, normal operations on this unit cannot be performed until updating/upgrading is completed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Video Tips Appendix o Notifications Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for MAIN ZONE. Displays and sets notifications. Also, sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is turned on. HDMI Signal Info. Notification Alerts Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth HDMI Monitor 1 / HDMI Monitor 2 On (Default): Notification messages are displayed.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Usage Data Tips Appendix Setup Lock To help us improve our products and customer service, Denon collects anonymous information about how you use your AV receiver (such as frequently used input sources and sound modes and speaker settings). Denon will never provide any information we collect to third parties. Yes: Provide information on the operating status of this unit. No: Do not provide information on the operating status of this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Limiting the operating zone with the remote control ZONE2 operations can be disabled using the remote control. 1 ZONE2 Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. The MAIN and ZONE2 buttons blink. o Canceling the settings 1 Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP while configuring the setting. The MAIN and ZONE2 buttons blink and the setting is canceled. .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix Troubleshooting Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake 221 I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on 221 I want to have the subwoofer always output audio 221 I want to make human voices in the movies clearer 221 I want to keep bass and clarity during playback at a lower volume level 221 I want to automatically adjust the volume level difference in content such as TV and movies 221
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake 0 Set the volume upper limit for “Volume Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake. You can set this for each zone. (“Volume” (v p. 156), “Volume Limit” (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to set the optimized listening environment after changing the configuration/position of the speakers or changing a speaker to a new one. 0 Perform Audyssey® Setup. This automatically makes the optimized speaker settings for the new listening environment. (v p. 180) I want to combine a desired video with the current music 0 Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power does not turn on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 61 Power automatically turns off. 0 The sleep timer is set. Turn on the power again. 134 0 “Auto Standby” is set. “Auto Standby” is triggered when there is no operation for a set amount of time. To 210 Power turns off and the power indicator flashes in red approx.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause / Solution Page 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 8 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 8 30°. 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom No sound comes out of speakers. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check the connections for all devices. 27 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. － 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. － 0 Check cables for damage. － 0 Check that speaker cables are properly connected. Check that cable core wires come in contact with the 34 0 Securely tighten the speaker terminals.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Desired sound does not come out Symptom The volume does not increase. Cause / Solution Page 0 The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. 0 Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, so the volume may not reach the upper limit. No sound comes out with the HDMI connection. 0 Check the connection of the HDMI connectors.
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Contents Connections Playback Symptom Settings Tips Cause / Solution Appendix Page DTS Neural:X mode cannot 0 DTS Neural:X cannot be selected when using the headphones. be selected. － Dolby Surround mode cannot be selected. 0 Dolby Surround cannot be selected when using the headphones. Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® cannot be selected. 0 These cannot be selected when you have not performed Audyssey® Setup.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom During playback from the Internet radio or USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. Cause / Solution Page 0 When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. － 0 The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy. － When making a call on iPhone, noise occurs in audio output on this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No video is shown on the TV Symptom No picture appears. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check the connections for all devices. 48 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. － 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. － 0 Check cables for damage. － 0 Match the input settings to the input connector of the TV connected to this unit. 176 0 Check that the proper input source is selected.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom The menu screen or status information screen is not displayed on the TV. Cause / Solution Page 0 The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected with an HDMI cable. If this unit is connected to a TV using a different video output connector, operate while watching the display on this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page iPod cannot be connected. 0 When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. 0 When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be － 0 This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom “No connection” is displayed. Cause / Solution Page 0 This unit cannot recognize the USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. 55 0 Mass storage class compatible USB memory devices are supported. － 0 This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB memory device directly to － 0 The USB memory device must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom The file names are not displayed properly (“...”, etc.). Cause / Solution Page 0 Characters that cannot be displayed have been used. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “. (period)”. － o Bluetooth cannot be played back Symptom Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. The sound is cut off.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed. 0 The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. Internet Radio cannot be played. 0 The selected radio station is broadcasting in a format that is not supported by this unit. Formats that can 0 Perform the network diagnostic mode.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Files stored on a computer cannot be played. Cause / Solution Page 0 Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. 247 0 Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. － 0 The set’s USB port cannot be used for connection to a computer. － 0 Media sharing settings are not correct.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The HDMI control function does not work Symptom The HDMI control function does not work. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. 166 0 You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, 131 0 Check that the HDMI control function setting is enabled on all devices connected to this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Symptom Cannot connect to the network. Cause / Solution Page 0 The network name (SSID), password and encryption setting have not been set up correctly. Configure the 203 0 Shorten the distance from the wireless LAN access point and remove any obstructions to improve access － network settings according to the setting details of this unit. first before re-connecting again.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. X 1 2 TUNER PRESET CH – . 3 Front panel Rear panel Press X while simultaneously pressing TUNER PRESET CH + and TUNER PRESET CH -. Remove your fingers from the two buttons when “Initialized” appears on the display.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio formats adopted by Blu-ray Disc players (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio) can be transmitted, which is not possible with the analog video transmission.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 Auto Lip Sync 0 ARC (Audio Return Channel) This function can automatically correct delay between the audio and video. Use a TV that is compatible with the Auto Lip Sync function. Even when the power to this unit is set to standby, signals input from the HDMI input connector are output to a TV or other device that is connected to the HDMI output connector.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Supported audio formats 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-channel Linear PCM 7.1-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD video or DVD video via HDMI connection, both this unit and the TV or player must to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System).
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Connections Contents Playback Settings Tips Relationship between video signals and monitor output This unit Video device HDMI-compatible TV Output (MONITOR OUT) Input (IN) Output HDMI signal HDMI signal HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI-incompatible TV Component video signal Component video connectors Component video signal Component video connectors Component video connectors Video connector Video connector Video signal Video signal Video connector .
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” in the menu before outputting them to the TV. (v p.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices 0 This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 0 This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. 0 This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. 0 If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. Media Memory capacity USB memory device 8 levels Number of folders 500 filesz2 5000 Number of This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. 0 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): When a Bluetooth device that supports this standard is connected, monaural and stereo sound data can be streamed at a high quality.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 0 This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 0 This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. 0 This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. 0 If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function o Playable broadcast station specifications The most recently used settings (input mode, HDMI output mode, sound mode, tone control, channel level, MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source. WMA Sampling frequency 32/44.1/48 kHz MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate 48 – 192 kbps 32 – 320 kbps MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output . S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.”. (v p.
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Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 Connections Playback Settings Tips This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Atmos signal is played. This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or DTS signal is played. This item can be selected when a DTS:X signal that is compatible with the Dialog Control function is input. This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes . F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Sound mode NOTE Analog / PCM Dolby Digital (+/HD) Multi-channel signal DTS (-HD) PCM Multi DTS Surround DTS:X MSTR / DTS:X DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS ES Dscrt6.1 DTS ES Mtrx6.
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Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents 2-channel signal Sound mode Multi Ch In Multi Ch In Multi Ch In + Dolby Surround Multi Ch In 7.1 Multi Ch In + Neural:X Direct Direct Pure Direct Pure Direct Original sound mode Multi Ch Stereo Rock Arena Jazz Club Mono Movie Video Game Matrix Virtual Stereo Stereo z2, z8 NOTE Analog / PCM Dolby Digital (+/HD) Multi-channel signal DTS (-HD) PCM Multi DTS:X DTS-HD DTS Express DTS ES Dscrt6.1 DTS ES Mtrx6.
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Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 z10 Connections Playback Settings Tips This item can be selected when using any of the Surround Back, Front Height, Top Front, Top Middle, Front Dolby or Surround Dolby speaker. This item can be selected when surround back speakers are used. This item can be selected when the input signal is DTS-HD Master Audio. This item can be selected when the input signal is DTS-HD Hi Resolution. This item can be selected when the input signal is DTS 96/24.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ® Audyssey MultEQ® is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ® calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Atmos Stream Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos content will be delivered to your Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver via Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD on Blu-ray Disc, downloadable files and streaming media. A Dolby Atmos stream contains special metadata that describes the positioning of sounds within the room.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DTS Dolby Speaker Technology (Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers) A convenient alternative to speakers built into the ceiling, Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers employ the ceiling above you as a reflective surface for reproducing audio in the height plane above the listener. These speakers feature a unique upward firing driver and special signal processing. These features can be built into a conventional speaker or standalone speaker module.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Audio This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by Apple Inc. This codec can be played back on iTunes, iPod or iPhone. Data compressed to approximately 60 – 70 % can be decompressed to exactly the same original data. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss in quality. The FLAC license is as shown below.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Speaker impedance These are the names for digital compression format standards used for the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 Video”, “MPEG-2 Video”, “MPEG-4 Visual”, “MPEG-4 AVC”. Audio standards include “MPEG-1 Audio”, “MPEG-2 Audio”, “MPEG-4 AAC”. This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video o Network Progressive (sequential scanning) AirPlay This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video as one image. Compared to the interlace system, this system provides images with less flickering and jagged edges. AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to a compatible device via the network.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix WEP Key (network key) WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) This is key information used for encrypting data when conducting data transfer. On this unit, the same WEP key is used for data encryption and decryption, so the same WEP key must be set on both devices in order for communications to be established between them.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings o Others Tips Appendix Pairing MAIN ZONE Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices authenticate each other and can connect without mistaken connections occurring. When using Bluetooth connection for the first time, you need to pair this unit and the Bluetooth device to be connected. The room where this unit is placed is called the MAIN ZONE.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information . . Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® are registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. .
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Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTSX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. . . The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications o Audio section 0 Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround back: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Video section 0 Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB 0 Color component video connector Input/output level and impedance: Y signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PR / CR signal — 0.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Security: Conforming to IEEE 802.11a Conforming to IEEE 802.11b Conforming to IEEE 802.11g Conforming to IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi® compliant)z1 WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz No. of channels: 2.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class 2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 32.8 ft/10 m in line of sightz2 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 3/4 (19) 2 1/4 (54) 6 1/2 (165) 13 3/8 (339) 11 3/8 (288) 2 3/4 (69) 1 3/8 (32) o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 2 3/8 (60) 13 5/8 (344) 9 3/8 (235) 6 5/8 (167) 1 7/8 (45) . 1 7/8 (45) 5/8 (15) 6 (152) 17 1/8 (434) o Weight: 20 lbs 12 oz (9.
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Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vB v Numerics 3D ................................................................ 240 4K ................................................................ 240 5.1-channel .............................................. 31, 39 7.1-channel .............................................. 31, 40 AirPlay .......................................................... 104 All Zone Stereo ............................................ 118 Audio formats ....................
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Contents Connections vM Playback Settings vR Tips Appendix vT Menu map .................................................... 144 Random playback .................................. 69, 109 Text Search .................................................. 111 Muting ............................................................ 64 Rear panel ...................................................... 19 Tips .............................................................. 221 vN NAS ........................
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips vW Web control .................................................. 139 Wi-Fi settings ............................................... 201 Wired LAN .............................................. 59, 201 vZ ZONE2 ...................................................
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Definitions. “Articles” means, collectively, all articles written by Author which describes how the Source Code and Executable Files for the Work may be used by a user. “Author” means the individual or entity that offers the Work under the terms of this License. “Derivative Work” means a work based upon the Work or upon the Work and other pre-existing works.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings You may distribute the Executable Files and Source Code only under the terms of this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier for, this License with every copy of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that the terms of this License apply to such Executable Files and/or Source Code.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings http://www.xiph.org/vorbis/ Copyright (c) 2002-2004 Xiph.org Foundation Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 0 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 0 Neither the name of the Xiph.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings http://curl.haxx.se COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright (c) 1996 – 2011, Daniel Stenberg, . All rights reserved. Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o License information for the software used in the unit About GPL (GNU-General Public License), LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) License This product uses GPL/LGPL software and software made by other companies. After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/LGPL software that is used in the product.
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Welcome Before You Begin Required for Setup Thank you for choosing a Denon AV receiver. This guide provides step-bystep instructions for setting up your AV receiver. TV Speaker cables HDMI cable Subwoofer cable Speakers Optional or LAN cable Wi-Fi router • When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K and ARC functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” that displays the HDMI logo.
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What’s In the Box Quick Start Guide FM indoor antenna Safety Instructions AM loop antenna Notes on radio Sound calibration microphone Warranty (for North America model only) Cable labels Sound calibration microphone stand Receiver R03/AAA batteries Remote control unit The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use when performing Speaker Calibration.
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Setup There are three steps to the setup process.
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2 Connecting the receiver 1) Place the receiver near your TV and connect the power cord TV Receiver Power cord Connect to household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) 4
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2) Connect the receiver to your home network Wired LAN Wireless LAN Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your receiver and your network router. To LAN port Router 5 Rotate the two antennas located on the back of the receiver upwards for maximum performance.
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3) Connect the receiver to your TV with an HDMI cable 4) Turn on the TV HDMI IN $5& HDMI cable HDMI OUT MONITOR $5& TV remote control unit 5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on your TV HDMI Receiver (Rear panel) INPUT or TV/ VIDEO ARC (Audio Return Channel) : If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the AV receiver when you are using your TV’s built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV streaming services, etc…) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on your TV.
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6) Turn on the receiver • Press X to turn on the receiver. 7) Verify the connection • Verify that you can see this screen on your TV. AV Reciever Setup Assistant Please select a language... English Français Español If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry the steps again in the recommended sequence.
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3 Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and conﬁguring your speakers and components to your Denon receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions. AV Reciever Setup Assistant Please select a language...
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Owner’s Manual • For more information, visit www.denon.com • Refer to the Online Manual for other functions information and operation procedure details. manuals.denon.com/AVRS920W/NA/EN/ Online Manual English Overview Connections Playback WEB Manual INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER AVR-S920W Settings Tips Appendix PDF PDF Download INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Copyright © 2016 D&M Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Product Information AVR-S920W AVR-S920W 7.2CH NETWORK A/V RECEIVER 3D SURROUND SOUND, BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH® AND WI-FI, AND HDCP 2.2-CAPABLE 4K ULTRA HD ADVANCED VIDEO PROCESSING Immerse yourself in incredible surround sound with the AVR-S920W processing and signal handling system, including the latest HDMI 2.0a 7.
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Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay® and DLNA® Featuring Bluetooth & dual band Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the AVR-S920W is equipped with an advanced dual antenna RF transceiver system, for robust and error-free streaming even in congested urban environments. Connect to the internet through your home Wi-Fi network (or with a hard-wired connection via the RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port) and enjoy your favorite tracks from streaming music services such as Pandora®, Spotify Connect® and SiriusXM™.
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DE NON® Thank you for your Denon AV receiver purchase! Your receiver is DTS:X ready. To enable DTS:X in your receiver, a firmware update is necessary. Please visit http://www.denon.com/dtsx to learn more. FRAN<;AIS Merci pour votre confiance et l'achat de cet ampli-tuner AV Denon ! Pour beneficier de Ia performance DTS:X sur cet ampli-tuner, il vous suffit d' installer Ia derniere mise a jour logicielle. Pour plus d' informations: http://www.denon.
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ENGLISH Please Read Please keep this for future reference We at Denon appreciate your business. Please accept our thanks for purchasing our product. Your satisfaction with our product is our main concern. (A) Information about firmware update This unit has the ability to update its firmware over the internet. If an update is interrupted or fails, a message (See below) may appear on the receiver front panel.
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The Denon Extended Protection Plan Today's highly technical products are mechanically and electronically complex, and even the best equipment may need periodic attention that can result in costly repair bills. With the Denon Extended Protection Plan, there are no deductibles or hidden charges. Best of all, if your Denon product is unrepairable, we will replace it, absolutely free with a unit that has similar features and functionality.
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Features & Benefits • • • • • • 1 00°/o coverage on parts & labor If unrepairable, we'll replace it! No deductibles or hidden charges Power surge protection Unlimited service calls Nationwide authorized service center network • Service representatives available to assist you 24 hours a day • No Lemon guarantee • Fully insured • Fully transferable
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To start your Extended Protection Plan coverage: 1. Call us toll-free at (855) 720-0823 (US Residents Only) Have your model number, serial number, and purchase receipt available when calling. 2. Log on to http://servicecontracts.denon.com Copyright © 2011 D&M Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Instructions DE NON (Read these safety instructions before operating the unit .) 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION To completely disconnect this product from the mains. disconnect the plug from the wall socket out let. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be w1thin easy access by the user. For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space. such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • Amphf1er: 0.
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CAUTION (FOR AMPLIFIER) : CAUTIONS ON USING BATTERIES AVISOS SOBRE DE LAS PILAS HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH . The top surface over the internal heat sink may become hot when operating th is product continuously. Do not touch hot areas, especial ly around the "Hot suriace mark" and the top panel. • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control unit. • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to t he unit .
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Notes on radio DENON IC Information (For Canadian customers) FCC Information (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION • Product Name: Integrated Network AV Receiver 1. PRODUCT CONTAINS TRANSMITIER MODULE IC: 2581A-CV920C • Model Number: AVR· S720W I AVR· X1300W I AVR-$920W I AVR-X2300W J AVR-X3300W This product complies w 1th RSS-247 of Industry Canada. Operat1on rs subject to the fo llow1ng two cond1t ions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference.
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