Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips AVR-X8500H INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel 1 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings 8 9 9 10 10 13 17 18 18 22 24 28 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 TV Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incom
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playback Front panel Display Rear panel Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset Memory) Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) Listening to preset stations Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Sk
Contents Connections Playback Getting the HEOS App HEOS Account Playing from streaming music services Listening to the same music in multiple rooms AirPlay function Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Playing iTunes music with this unit Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit Spotify Connect function Playing Spotify music with this unit Convenience functions Adding to HEOS Favorites Playing back HEOS Favorites Deleting a HEOS Favorites Adjusting the aud
Contents Connections Playback 180 180 180 181 186 187 188 189 192 194 194 196 201 204 205 206 207 208 208 210 211 211 212 Audio Subwoofer Level Adjust Bass Sync Surround Parameter Restorer Audio Delay Volume Audyssey® Graphic EQ Video Picture Adjust HDMI Setup Output Settings Analog Video Out On Screen Display 4K Signal Format TV Format Inputs Input Assign Source Rename Hide Sources Source Level Input Select Front panel Settings Display Rear panel Tips Speakers Audyssey® Setup Procedure for speaker
Contents Connections Playback 254 254 254 255 255 255 258 260 260 261 261 262 265 266 267 267 268 HEOS Account You have not signed in You have already signed in General Language ECO ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup Zone Rename Quick Select Names Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 Front Display Firmware Information Remote ID Usage Data Save & Load Setup Lock Front panel Display Settings Rear panel Tips Appendix Operating external devices with the remote control unit Registering preset codes Operating devices O
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Appendix Tips Tips Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Display on this unit shows nothing No sound comes out Desired sound does not come out Sound is interrupted or noise occurs No video is shown on the TV The menu screen is not displayed on the TV AirPlay cannot be played back USB memory devices cannot be played back Bluetooth cannot be played back The Internet radio
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.
Contents Connections 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features 0 DTS Virtual:X (v p. 331) High quality sound DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker configuration. 0 Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) (v p. 191) Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds disturbing people in neighboring rooms or apartments.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 0 Denon’s unique high quality playback technology “Denon Link HD” (v p. 336) This unit is equipped with our exclusive “Denon Link HD” technology. When connected to a Denon disc player that has Denon Link HD, the sound localization becomes more precise, with increased detail and definition.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Auro-3D This unit is equipped with an Auro-3D decoder. With Auro-3D, Front Height (FHL + FHR), Surround Height (SHL + SHR), Center Height (CH/optional) and Top Surround (TS/optional) are added to a conventional 5.1-channel system to achieve a natural and realistic sound field that is three-dimensional and fully immersive. You will be able to fully enjoy Auro-3D playback if you properly place the speakers for Auro-3D.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD High performance resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 203) 0 4K 60Hz input/output supported 4K Up scaling Up to 1080p This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows analog video or SD (Standard Definition) video to be output via HDMI at 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels) resolution.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV Tips Appendix 0 The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to devices (8 inputs, 3 outputs) network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 136) 8 3 In Out You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out Tips Appendix 0 Multi-Room audio (v p. 147) easily (v p. 108) 【MAIN ZONE】 【ZONE2】/【ZONE3】 You can select and play back the respective inputs in MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3. In addition, when the All Zone Stereo function is used, the music being played back in MAIN ZONE can be enjoyed in all the zones at the same time.
Contents Connections Playback Settings sources performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire) Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have been completely overhauled. The new app gives you full control of the AVR as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from your phones or tablets.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Easy operation 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel q w e r t y u For details, see the next page.
Contents qw e r Connections Playback t Settings y Tips Appendix C SOURCE SELECT knob This selects the input source. (v p. 102) D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9) E Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 22) F MASTER VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 103) G Door When you are using buttons and/or connectors behind the door, press the bottom of the door to open it.
Contents Connections Playback Settings r t y u i o Appendix E STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display. With the door open q w e Tips Q0 F Information button (INFO) This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p. 266) G Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items. H OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen. I DIMMER button Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M BACK button This returns to the previous screen. N ENTER button This determines the selection. O SETUP button This displays the menu on the TV screen. (v p. 179) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 P SETUP MIC jack This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone. (v p. 216) Q7 Q Headphones jack (PHONES) This is used to connect headphones.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display q w e r t y Q0 Q1 A Input signal indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. (v p. 212) E Monitor output indicator These light according to the HDMI monitor output setting. When set to “Auto(Dual)”, the indicators light according to connection status. C Audyssey® indicator This lights when “MultEQ® XT32”, “Dynamic EQ”, “Dynamic Volume” or “Audyssey LFCTM” has been set up. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings When playing HD Audio sources, the A indicator lights when a signal from an extension channel (a channel other than the front, center, surround, surround back, front height, front wide or LFE channel) is input. Q1 Q2 G Sleep timer indicator This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 163) H MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel q w e r t y NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD u 5 MEDIA PLAYER 4 GAME 3 Blu-ray i o 6 AUX2 7 CD Q0 ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
Contents Connections rq wert Playback Settings NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT Bluetooth/Wi-Fi ANTENNA 5 MEDIA PLAYER 4 GAME 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
Contents Connections u i NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER Playback o 6 AUX2 7 CD Q0 ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.5A Bluetooth/Wi-Fi ANTENNA Denon Link HD FRONT 4 GAME FRONT SURROUND BACK CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 1 CBL/SAT 4 GAME 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD Bluetooth/Wi-Fi ANTENNA MONITOR 3 Blu-ray AC IN Y 2 DVD 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER HEIGHT3 HEIGHT1 2 DVD MONITOR/ZONE3 AM 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Bluetooth/Wi-Fi ANTENNA 4 GAME 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.5A Denon Link HD MONITOR2 ARC Bluetooth/Wi-Fi ANTENNA 1 CBL/SAT FRONT 4 GAME FRONT SURROUND BACK CENTER 1 FM SUBWOOFER 2 1 CBL/SAT 4 GAME 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD 3 Blu-ray MONITOR AC IN Y 2 DVD 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER HEIGHT3 HEIGHT1 2 DVD MONITOR/ZONE3 3 Blu-ray ZONE2 AM PB/ CB 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A p indicator This is lit when signals are sent from the remote control unit. q w e r q w B AVR operation button When preset codes are registered to the remote control unit, press this button and then operate the menu on the unit. C Zone select button (ZONE SELECT) These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2, ZONE3) that is operated through the remote control unit. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G 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. 165) H Channel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE df) These select radio stations registered to presets or switch pages. (v p. 117) I MUTE button (:) This mutes the output audio. 0 “Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)” (v p. 103) 0 “Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) (ZONE2/ ZONE3)” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips N Number / Character buttons These enter letters or numbers into the unit. 0 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts” (v p. 114) 0 “Operating external devices with the remote control unit” (v p. 269) Q5 Q6 O Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9) P POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. 0 “Turning the power on” (v p. 102) 0 “Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix V SETUP button This displays the menu on the TV screen. (v p. 179) W SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode. (v p. 148) X SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 163) Y RC SETUP button This used to set up the remote control unit. (v p. 269 – 285) Z MACRO buttons (A – D) These are used to turn on a TV or player, and consecutive series of operations can be registered to each button. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections Speaker installation Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. SL FWL FL FWR SW2 SR SW1 SBL Front panel SB Display SBR Rear panel Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position.
Contents RHL Connections TRL TML TFL FHL TRR TMR TFR Playback Settings Tips 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings TS SHL CH SHR Tips Appendix SHL/SHR (Surround height speaker left/right): Place the SURROUND HEIGHT left and right speakers directly above the surround speakers. CH (Center height speaker): Place the CENTER HEIGHT speaker directly above the center speaker. Mount them as close to the ceiling as possible and aim them towards the main listening position.
Contents Connections FDL Playback Settings Tips About Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers reflect the sound off the ceiling to allow the sound to come from over your head by using a special upwardpointing speaker that is placed on the floor. You can enjoy the Dolby Atmos 3D sound even in an environment where speakers cannot be installed on the ceiling. FDR SDL SDR BDL BDR Place the FRONT Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker FDL/FDR on the front speaker.
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 5.1-channel or less speaker configuration. 0 DTS:X can be selected regardless of the speaker configuration. 0 Auro-3D recommends adding FRONT HEIGHT and SURROUND HEIGHT speakers to a 5.1 speaker configuration.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers Listening position C SW z2 FWL z3 SL FR FL SW C z1 z2 Appendix o When 9.1-channel speakers are installed using front wide speakers FR FL SBL Tips z1 z3 SR SL SR SBR SBL SBR z1 22° - 30° z2 90° - 110° z3 135° - 150° z1 22° - 30° z2 50° - 70° z3 90° - 110° 0 When using a single surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed SW C Appendix o Layout including height speakers and ceiling speakers n Height speaker layout example FR FL Tips Combination of 5.1-channel layout and front height/rear height/center height speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Combination of 7.1-channel layout and front Dolby/surround Dolby/ back Dolby speakers. Combination of 5.1-channel layout and top front/top middle/top rear speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips n Auro-3D layout example Combination of 5.1-channel speakers with front height/surround height/ center height/top surround speakers. TS FHL SHL FHR CH FL SL SHR FR SW C SR 0 For the best Auro-3D experience Surround Height speakers are recommended, however you may substitute Rear Height speakers from a Dolby Atmos speaker setup in place of Surround Height speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Before connecting speakers NOTE 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. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Connecting the speaker cables Appendix o Connecting the subwoofer 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. 1 Tips Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. To use two subwoofers, set “Subwoofer” to “2 spkrs” in the “Speaker Config.” setting. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the cable labels (supplied) for channel identification The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Attach the cable label corresponding to each speaker to each speaker cable. This makes it easy to connect the correct cable to the speaker terminals on the rear panel.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings This unit has a built-in 13-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 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Refer to the example connection for “Example connection for the Auro-3D 9.1-channel system” (v p. 61) when playing Auro-3D with a 9.1channel system using the basic 5.1-channel system and the front height and surround height speakers. Also refer to the connection example for “Example connection for the Auro-3D 13.1-channel system” (v p. 67) when playing Auro-3D with a 13.1-channel system by adding the Surround Back, Top Surround and Center Height speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 5.1-channel speakers This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN FL 3 Blu-ray FR AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 7.1-channel speakers o 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. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using front wide speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front wide speakers. FWR FWL 1 CBL/SAT FL FR 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER CENTER FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using ceiling speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with ceiling speakers. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD TML SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER TMR FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using height speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers. FHL 1 CBL/SAT FHR 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front Dolby speakers. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER CENTER FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 9.1-channel speakers o Example connection when using surround back and front wide speakers FWR FWL 1 CBL/SAT FL FR 2 DVD 5 MEDIA SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using one set of ceiling speakers 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD TML SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER TMR FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using two sets of ceiling speakers 1 CBL/SAT TRL 2 DVD TRR TFL SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN TFR 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using one set of height speakers 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD FHL SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER CENTER FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN FHR 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using two sets of height speakers 1 CBL/SAT RHL FHL FHR RHR 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using one set of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using two sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection for the Auro-3D 9.1-channel system This speaker configuration is optimized for Auro-3D playback. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER CENTER FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN FHL FHR 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Channels output from the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker systems being used. Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 13.1-channel speakers This system, which is based on a 5.1-channel system, plays back up to 13.1-channels at the same time. o Example connection when using three sets of ceiling speakers TRL TRR TML HEIGHT 3z TMR TFL TMR TML TFR 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using two sets of height speakers and one set of ceiling speakers RHL TML TMR FHL FHR HEIGHT 3z RHR TMR TML 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using two sets of height speakers and one set of front wide speakers FWR FWL RHL FHL RHR FHR 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD 5 MEDIA SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.1CH IN 3 Blu-ray FWL SL FL FR SW AUDIO FWR C 6 CD 1 ZONE2 ZONE3 PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) STRAIGHT CABLE DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection when using three sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers HEIGHT 3z 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SDR SDL SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connection for the Auro-3D 13.1-channel system This speaker configuration is optimized for Auro-3D playback. HEIGHT 3z1 TS FHL FHR CH 1 CBL/SAT SHL SHR FL 5 MEDIA 3 Blu-ray AUDIO C PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER CH TS HEIGHT3 HEIGHT3 SUBWOOFER 2 1 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 15.1-channel speakers This system can connect with up to 15.1-channel speakers and simultaneously play up to 13.1-channels for Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D playback. Use the Front Height, Top Middle or Rear Height speakers for Dolby Atmos playback. Use the Front Height, Rear Height, Center Height or Top Surround speakers for Auro-3D playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The combination of the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2, HEIGHT3 and HEIGHT4 channels can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker system being used. Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Front Dolby & Top Rear 2ch 4ch 4ch None Front panel None 4ch Display Appendix Connected speaker terminals Combinations of height speakers to be used Number of Number of Combination pattern height / ceiling Dolby speakers Speakers 2ch Tips HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDEz1 Front Dolby Top Rear - - Front Dolby & Rear Height Front Dolby Rear Height - - Front Height & Surr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 5ch Front panel None Display Appendix Connected speaker terminals Combinations of height speakers to be used Number of Number of Combination pattern height / ceiling Dolby speakers Speakers 5ch Tips HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDEz1 Front Height & Rear Height & Top Surroundz3 Front Height Rear Height L: Top Surround - Front Height & Surr. Height & Top Surround Front Height Surr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 6ch 4ch 2ch None Front panel None 2ch 4ch 6ch Display Appendix Connected speaker terminals Combinations of height speakers to be used Number of Number of Combination pattern height / ceiling Dolby speakers Speakers 6ch Tips HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDEz1 Front Height & Surr. Height & Rear Heightz4 Front Height Rear Height Surr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings None 7ch Appendix Connected speaker terminals Combinations of height speakers to be used Number of Number of Combination pattern height / ceiling Dolby speakers Speakers 7ch Tips HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDEz1 Front Height & Top Middle & Rear Height & Top Surroundz3 Front Height Rear Height Top Middle L: Top Surround Front Height & Top Middle & Rear Height & Center Heightz3 Front Height Rear Height Top Middle R: Center Height
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bi-amp connection o 11.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers) This system plays back 11.1-channels. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers. Bi-amp connection is a method to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplification.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 5.1-channel playback : Bi-amp connection of front, center and surround speakers This system plays back 5.1-channels. You can use the bi-amp connection for all front, center and surround speakers. 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER CENTER FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 11.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired. RHL FHL FHR FR (B) RHR 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD FL FL (B) (A) FR FR (A) (B) PLAYER SURROUND SW 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 1 C CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting multi-zone speakers o 11.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2 or ZONE3) This type of configuration plays back 11.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2. (Speakers can output audio from ZONE3 instead of ZONE2 (Assign Mode: 11.1ch + ZONE3)).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers: MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) This type of configuration plays back 9.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers in MAIN ZONE.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 9.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) + 2-channel playback (ZONE3) This type of configuration plays back 9.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2 and ZONE3. MAIN ZONE ZONE3 R 1 CBL/SAT FHL FHR FL FR 2 DVD SURROUND BACK FRONT 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER SURROUND CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER ZONE3 L 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 11.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 1-channel playback (ZONE2) + 1-channel playback (ZONE3) This type of configuration plays back 11.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 1-channel (monaural) in ZONE2 and ZONE3. MAIN ZONE ZONE3 Mono 1 CBL/SAT RHL FHL FHR FL FR RHR 2 DVD PLAYER SURROUND 3 Blu-ray AUDIO 1 SW CENTER FRONT CENTER 1 SUBWOOFER 2 SURROUND HEIGHT1 HEIGHT3 SURROUND BACK HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting an external power amplifier You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting an external power amplifier to the PRE OUT connectors. By adding a power amplifier to each channel, the realness of the sound can be further enhanced. Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
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.
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. 198) TV HDMI IN (ARC) NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 4 GAME 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
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 NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT OUT IN OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
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 IN OPTICAL OUT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR or NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link HD function By making a Denon Link HD connection to a player compatible with the Denon Link HD function, you can enjoy higher quality playback compared with when only the HDMI connector connection is made. Blu-ray Disc player Denon Link HD HDMI OUT NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a turntable This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect to a turntable with a low output moving coil (MC) cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step-up transformer. If you set this unit’s input source to “Phono” and you accidentally increase the volume without having a turntable connected, you may hear a hum noise from the speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device with a multi-channel output connector You can connect this unit to an external device fitted with multi-channel sound audio output connectors to enjoy music and video. To play analog signals input from 7.1CH IN connectors, set “Input Mode” to “7.1CH IN”. (v p. 212) Devices with a multi-channel output connector (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, External decoder etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port Connect to the USB port on the front panel of this device to play music files saved to a USB memory device. For operating instructions see “Playing a USB memory device” (v p. 104). USB memory device 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.
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. 113)) 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.
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”.
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.
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 the network via wireless LAN, connect the external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity connection to the rear panel and stand them upright. See “Wi-Fi Setup” on how to connect to a wireless LAN router. (v p. 248) 0 Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks When this unit is installed in a location where the remote control signals cannot reach (installation in a cabinet etc.), it can still be controlled by the remote control by connecting a remote control receiver unit (sold separately). You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2 and ZONE3 (another rooms).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TRIGGER OUT jacks When a device with TRIGGER IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation to this unit. The TRIGGER OUT jack outputs a maximum 12 V DC/150 mA electrical signal. 12 V DC/150 mA trigger-compatible device NETWORK 1 CBL/SAT 4 GAME 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 7 CD ZONE2 MONITOR1 POWER SUPPLY 5V/1.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix Playback network audio/service Basic operation Turning the power on 102 Selecting the input source 102 Adjusting the volume 103 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 103 Selecting a sound mode 148 103 Playing a USB memory device 104 Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 108 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 113 121 Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 123 Getting the HEOS App 127 AirPlay function 136 Spot
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER X Input source select buttons 1 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. USB Selecting the input source VOLUME df MUTE : Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. 1 Press the input source select button to be played back.
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) Press MUTE :. 4 0 MUTE indicator on the display flashes. 0 : appears on the TV screen. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device 0 Playing back music 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 format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. See “Playing back a USB memory devices” (v p. 315) for details.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 2 3 Insert a USB memory device into the USB port. Tips Appendix Browse the music on your USB memory device and select something to play. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music. Press USB to switch the input source to “USB”. Select the name of this unit.
Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Operation buttons Use ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now & Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. Playback starts. NOW PLAYING Nature Appendix Function 1 Playback 3 Pause 2 Stop 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track CH/PAGE d f Switch to the previous page/next page in the list display 0 When an MP3 music file includes album art data, the album art can be displayed while playing the file.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 “Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer)” (v p. 142) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 143) 0 “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 144) 0 “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)” (v p. 145) 0 “Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo)” (v p.
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 98.4 ft/30 m. POWER X NOTE 0 To play back music from a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device needs to support the A2DP profile.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 3 4 Playing music from Bluetooth device 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 2 Appendix Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device.
Contents Connections Operation buttons Playback Settings Tips Function 1 Playback 3 Pause 2 Stop 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 0 Press STATUS on this unit during playback to switch the display between Title name, Artist name, Album name, etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices NOTE Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Press and hold Bluetooth on the remote control unit for at least 3 seconds. o Operations accessible through the option menu This unit will go into the pairing mode. 3 Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. 0 “Pairing with other Bluetooth devices” (v p.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 5 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 2 Connect the antenna. (“Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (v p. 94)) 6 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”. G TV screen H STEREO OPTION FM: 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Operations accessible through the option menu You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. 0 “Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)” (v p. 116) 0 “Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset 1 Memory)” (v p. 116) 0 “Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)” (v p. 117) 2 0 “Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset 0 0 0 0 0 Name)” (v p.
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.
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. 114)) 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 5 Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to 8 characters can be input. 1 2 3 4 6 7 Press OPTION when the input source is “Tuner”. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Preset Name”, then press ENTER. Tips Use ui to select a name label, then press ENTER. The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed.
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.
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.
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 TuneIn Radio service. 0 The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. See “Playing back Internet Radio” (v p. 318) for details.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Internet Radio 1 0 You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “TuneIn NOTE Internet Radio”, then press ENTER. o Operations accessible through the option menu Function Playback 1 3 0 The radio station database service may be suspended or be otherwise unavailable without notice. Select the station you want to play. Operation buttons z Appendix 0 The display switches between track title and radio station name etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 0 This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network. 0 Supported file formats: For details, see “Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS” (v p. 317).
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files servers on your local network. 1 2 Tips Appendix Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select something to play. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music. Press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “Music Servers”, then press ENTER.
Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Use ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now & Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. Tips Appendix 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 “Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer)” (v p. 142) 0 “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 143) 0 “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 144) 0 “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)” (v p. 145) 0 “Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo)” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the HEOS App You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS App. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. For more information about which services are available in your area please visit http://www.HEOSbyDenon.com Download the HEOS App for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Changing your HEOS Account HEOS Account 1 2 HEOS Accounts can be registered in “HEOS Account” (v p. 254) in the menu of this unit or by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon a in the HEOS App. o What is a HEOS Account? 3 4 A HEOS Account is master account or “keychain” for managing all of your HEOS music services with one single username and password. o Why do I need a HEOS Account? Tap the “Music” tab.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Playing from streaming music services Rooms Drag one room into another to group them A music service is an online music company that provides access to vast music collections via free and/or paid subscriptions. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. For more information about which services are available in your area please visit http://www.HEOSbyDenon.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Selecting the music track or station from music sources 1 Appendix Music Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source. 0 All music services displayed may not be available in your location.
Contents 2 Connections Playback Settings Tips Browse the music to play. Now Playing Album After selecting a music track or radio station the app will automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen. Artist Album 10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014 Track 01 Rooms 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music. Play Now: Inserts the item into the queue after the currently playing track and plays the selected item immediately.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to the same music in multiple rooms Tips Appendix Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining Song Name 1 The HEOS system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices so that the audio coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing! You can easily add up to 32 HEOS devices to your HEOS syste
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Ungrouping rooms 1 2 Press and hold your finger on room that you want to remove from the group. Appendix Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining Song Name 1 Drag it out of the group and lift your finger. Song Name 1 Living Living Song Name 2 NOTE Song Name 2 Living 0 You can not remove the first room that started playing the music before grouping.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Grouping all rooms (party mode) Rooms You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a "pinch" gesture. 1 2 3 Tips Drag one room into another to group them Dining 1 Appendix Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Place two fingers on the screen over the list of rooms. Song Name 1 Living Dining Song Name 2 Quickly pinch your two fingers together and release.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Ungrouping all rooms You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using a "spread" gesture. 1 2 3 Tips Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Song Name 1 Place two fingers close together on the screen over list of rooms. 2 Dining Song Name 1 Living Song Name 2 Living 3 Kitchen Song Name 3 Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom All of your rooms will be ungrouped.
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. 0 0 0 0 0 PC Router Source input will be switched to “HEOS Music” when AirPlay playback is started. You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source. To see song and artist names together, press STATUS on the main unit. For information about how to use iTunes, also see the Help for iTunes.
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 3 3 Tap the AirPlay icon. Set “Network Control” to “Always On” for this unit. (v p. 252) Start iTunes and click the AirPlay icon to select the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit NOTE 0 In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes volume setting level. You should turn down the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes volume prior to playback and then adjust it to a suitable level. With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 2 Appendix Playing back HEOS Favorites Adding to HEOS Favorites 1 Tips 1 2 While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Add to HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER. Press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER. MUSIC TuneIn Internet Radio HEOS Favorites Music Servers USB Music 3 Front panel Display Rear panel 141 Browse the content and select something to play.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Deleting a HEOS Favorites 1 2 Tips Appendix Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) While the HEOS Favorites content list is displayed, use ui to select the item you want to remove from HEOS Favorites, then press OPTION. This function adjusts the center channel frequency band to enhance the dialog in the movies and vocals in music for easier listening. 1 Use ui to select “Remove from HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust) 2 Use o p to adjust the volume. 5 Press OPTION. Use uio p to select “Exit”, then press ENTER. 0 Select “Reset” and press ENTER if you want to restore the adjustment values of the various channels to “0.0 dB” (Default). 0 Headphone volume can be adjusted when a headphone is connected. 0 “Channel Level Adjust” settings are stored for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Adjusting the tone (Tone) Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 1 2 3 Press OPTION. An option menu screen is displayed. 0 When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press ENTER. 5 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) 5 This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback. You can set this for each input source. 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. n Supported input sources: CDz / Tuner / HEOS Music / Phono 0 “Video Select” settings are stored for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) Use o p to select the picture mode. No picture quality adjustment is done with this unit. Standard: The standard mode suited for most living room viewing environments. Movie: A mode suited for watching movies in a dark room such as a theater room. Vivid: A mode that makes graphic images for games, etc. brighter and more vivid. An option menu screen is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 You can play back the music being played back in MAIN ZONE simultaneously in ZONE2 and ZONE3 (another rooms). 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 2 3 An option menu screen is displayed. 0 When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press ENTER.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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. Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode. MOVIE : Switches to the sound mode suitable for enjoying movies and TV programs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings GExampleH When MOVIE is pressed Tips Appendix Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. 1 MOVIE SOUND Stereo Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X Press PURE to select “Direct”. Direct playback begins. Auro-3D Auro-2D Surround Multi Ch Stereo 0 While DSD signals are played back, “DSD Direct” is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Pure Direct 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. Press PURE to select “Pure Direct”. 1 The display goes dark, and Pure Direct playback begins. Press PURE to select “Auto”. Auto surround playback begins.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Dolby Atmosz Please select this mode to play back the contents encoded with Dolby Atmos. If you have selected a different sound mode previously, please select again this mode for Dolby Atmos content play back.
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 Dscrt6.1z1 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auro-3D sound mode Sound mode type Description Auro-3D This mode uses an Auro-3D decoder to create three-dimensional audio output using the Height Channel. It is ideal for playback of signals encoded as Auro-3D with a Height Channel. If signals not encoded as Auro-3D are input, an Upmixer called the Auro-Matic is used to create highly realistic three-dimensional audio output.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto sound mode Sound mode type Auto Description In this mode, the type of digital signal input, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS-ES, PCM (multi-channel) is detected, and the playback mode switches automatically to the corresponding mode. If the input signal is analog or PCM (2-channel), stereo playback is used.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
Contents Connections Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos DTS Settings Tips Appendix MOVIE button MUSIC button Stereo S S S Dolby Digital S S S Input signal Multi-channel z8 Playback Sound mode GAME button Dolby Digital + Dolby Surround z9 S S S Dolby Digital + Neural:X z9 S S S Dolby Digital Plus S S S Dolby Digital Plus + Dolby Surround z9z10 S S S Dolby Digital Plus + Neural:X z9 S S S Dolby Atmos z9z11 S S S Dolby TrueHD S S S Dolby
Contents Connections Input signal DTS-HD / DTS Express DTS:X PCM multi-channel Multi-channel z8 Playback Settings Sound mode Tips Appendix GAME button MOVIE button MUSIC button DTS-HD HI RES S S S DTS-HD MSTR S S S DTS Express S S S DTS-HD + Dolby Surround z9 S S S DTS-HD + Neural:X z9 S S S DTS-HD + Virtual:X z4 S S S DTS:X S S S DTS:X MSTR S S S DTS:X + Virtual:X z4 S S S Multi Ch In S S S Multi Ch In 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Views on the display Blu-ray Dolby D + S q w A Shows a decoder to be used. 0 In the case of the Dolby Digital Plus decoder, “y” is displayed. B Shows a decoder that creates sound output. 0 “k” indicates that the Dolby Surround decoder is being used.
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. 198) Turn the power on for all the devices connected by HDMI cable.
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. 1 2 3 o Now Playing 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. 198) Switch the input of this unit.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press ZONE SELECT to select the operating zone with the remote control. o To cancel the sleep timer The J, K or L indicator lights. 2 Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer 1 Tips Press SLEEP to select “Off”. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The B indicator on the display turns off.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Calling up the settings 1 2 Press ZONE SELECT to select the operating zone with the remote control. The J, K or L indicator lights. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 2 Changing the settings 1 Tips Press ZONE SELECT to select the operating zone with the remote control. The J, K or L indicator lights. 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 and ZONE3. Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until “Quickz Memory”, “Z2 Quickz Memory” or “Z3 Quickz Memory” appears on the display.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy video and audio in a room (ZONE2 and ZONE3) 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, ZONE2 and ZONE3. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connection 2 : Connection through the video output connector and speaker output connector When “Assign Mode” in the menu is set to any of the following audio is output from speakers in ZONE2 or ZONE3. (v p. 224) n Assign Mode: 11.1ch + ZONE2 n Assign Mode: 11.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Assign Mode: 11.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connection 3 : Connection through the video output connector and external power amplifiers The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 and ZONE3 audio output connectors are played on the ZONE2 and ZONE3 power amplifiers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 The analog audio signal and the 2-channel PCM signal input from HDMI connector or digital connectors (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) can be played back in ZONE2. 0 If you want to play back HDMI signals other than 2-channel PCM in ZONE2, set “HDMI Audio” to “PCM”. (v p. 259) 2-channel PCM signals are output from a device connected to the input source selected for ZONE2 and can be played back in ZONE2.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 Input source select buttons 3 USB Display Rear panel Appendix Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode. The K or L indicator lights. Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 or ZONE3 power. The j indicator on the display lights. 0 Power in ZONE2 or ZONE3 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/OFF or ZONE3 ON/OFF on the main unit. Press the input source select button to select the input source to be played.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Adjusting the volume (ZONE2/ZONE3) Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. 0 At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” is set to “70 (–10 dB)”. (v p. 259) 0 Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE or ZONE3 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the volume. o Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) (ZONE2/ZONE3) Press MUTE :. The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” in the menu. (v p.
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. Setting items Audio Video Front panel Detailed items Description Page Subwoofer Level Adjust Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume for all input sources.
Contents Setting items Inputs Connections Playback Settings Detailed items Tips Appendix Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. 208 Source Rename Changes the display name for input source. 210 Hide Sources Removes from the display input sources that are not used. 211 Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input. 211 Input Select Sets the audio input mode.
Contents Setting items Connections Playback Settings Detailed items Tips Appendix Description Page 【When the user is signed out the HEOS Account】 HEOS Account I have a HEOS Account Selects to sign in. 254 Create Account Creates new HEOS Account. 254 Forgot Password If you forgot your password, we'll send you an email with instructions about how to reset it. 254 【When the user is signed in the HEOS Account】 Front panel Signed in As Displays your HEOS Account.
Contents Connections Setting items General Playback Settings Detailed items Tips Description Page Language Changes the language of the display on the TV screen. 255 ECO Configures the ECO Mode and Auto Standby energy-saving functions. 255 ZONE2 Setup/ ZONE3 Setup Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2 and ZONE3. 258 Zone Rename Changes the display title of each zone to one you prefer. 260 Quick Select Names Changes the Quick Select Name display title to one you prefer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations ZONE SELECT 1 Press ZONE SELECT on the remote control unit to set the operating zone to the MAIN ZONE. The J indicator lights. 2 USB 3 uio p ENTER SETUP BACK Front panel 4 5 Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Bass Sync Subwoofer Level Adjust For contents recorded in multi-channel such as Blu-ray discs, the recorded low frequency effects (LFE) may be out of synch and delayed. This function corrects such a delay of low frequency effects (LFE). Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume for all input sources.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Dynamic Compression Tips Appendix o Dialog Control 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. Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these can be heard more easily.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Center Spread Appendix o Auro-Matic 3D Preset 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”. Selects the Auro-Matic 3D Preset for fine tuning the Auro-3D experience to specific audio material.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Auro-Matic 3D Strength Tips Appendix o Delay Time Changes the level of the up-mixed channels in relation to the original input signal. The value ranges from 1 (no up-mixing) to 16 (Maximum level, providing maximum effect). Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field image. 0 ms – 300 ms (Default: 30 ms) 1 - 16 (Default:10) 0 You can set this when the sound mode is “Matrix”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Room Size Tips Appendix o Speaker Select Determine size of acoustic environment. Makes settings for the speakers outputting sound. Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room. Floor: Plays back without height speakers. Medium small: Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. Floor & Height (Default): Plays back with height speakers. Medium (Default): Simulate acoustics of a medium room. Medium large: Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.
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 “HEOS Music” 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 This cannot be set when the input mode is set to “7.1CH IN”. 0 “Restorer” settings are stored for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adjust Audio Delay The timing mismatch between the picture and sound needs to be corrected manually. Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. 0 ms – 500 ms (Default : 0 ms) 0 Audio Delay for game mode can be set when “Video Mode” is set to “Auto” or “Game”. (v p. 202) 0 “Audio Delay” settings are stored for each input source. 0 This cannot be set when the input mode is set to “7.1CH IN”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Level Volume Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Last (Default): Use the memorized setting from the last session. Set how volume is displayed. Mute: 0 - 98 (Default): Always use the muting on condition when power is turned on. Display in the range 0 (Min) to 98. 1 – 98 (–79 dB – 18 dB) : The volume is adjusted to the set level.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o MultEQ® XT32 Audyssey® MultEQ® XT32 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. Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey LFC™. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been performed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Dynamic EQ Tips Appendix o Reference Level Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ® XT32. On (Default): Use “Dynamic EQ”. Off: Do not use “Dynamic EQ”. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Dynamic Volume Tips Appendix o Audyssey LFC™ 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. Works with MultEQ® XT32. Heavy: Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Medium: Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. Light: Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix 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 “MultEQ® XT32” setting is “Off”. (v p. 189) 0 This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Curve Copy Copy the Flat correction curve created in Audyssey® Setup. 0 “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. 0 “Curve Copy” cannot be used when using headphones. o Set Defaults The “Graphic EQ” settings are returned to the default settings.
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 This can be set when the “Video Conversion” setting is “On”. (v p. 202) 0 This can be set when “HDMI”, “COMP” or “VIDEO” is assigned for each input source. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Contrast Adjust picture contrast. 0 The two special adjustment modes, “ISF Day” and “ISF Night”, should be used by a certified technician to adjust the color calibration to match the installation conditions. We recommend that the settings and adjustments be carried out by an ISFcertified technician. 0 These settings can also be configured using “Picture Mode” in the option menu. (v p. 194) -50 – +50 (Default : 0) o Brightness Adjust picture brightness.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Vertical Stretch HDMI Setup Sets whether video signals are vertically stretched or not. Make settings for HDMI Audio Out, HDMI Pass Through and HDMI Control settings. NOTE 0 When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power. (“HDMI Pass Through” (v p. 196), “HDMI Control” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Pass Through Source Last: The most recently used input source will go into standby mode. CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / Game / Media Player / CDz / AUX1 / AUX2 (Default : CBL/SAT): Pass through the selected input source. 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. Power On + Source (Default): The power of this unit is turned on and the input source changes.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o HDMI Control Tips Appendix o ARC You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible with HDMI Control. On the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR 1 connector, set whether to receive sound from the TV via HDMI. On: Use HDMI Control function. On: Use ARC function. Do not use HDMI Control function. Off (Default): Do not use ARC function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o TV Audio Switching Tips Appendix o Power Off Control Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected via HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to this unit. On (Default): Select the “TV Audio” input automatically when receiving a command from the TV. Off: Do not select the “TV Audio” input automatically when receiving a command from the TV. Links the power standby of this unit to external devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Smart Menu o Power Saving 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. If “TV Speaker” is set as the audio output setting of your TV, this unit is automatically set to standby mode to reduce power consumption. This function is activated in the following cases.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o HDMI Video Output Output Settings Select the HDMI monitor connector to be used. Makes settings for video output. 0 This can be set when “HDMI”, “COMP” or “VIDEO” is assigned for each input source. (v p. 209) 0 “Resolution”, “Progressive Mode” and “Aspect Ratio” can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “Off”. (“Resolution” (v p. 203), “Progressive Mode” (v p. 203), “Aspect Ratio” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Video Mode Tips Appendix o Video Conversion Configure the video processing method to match the type of video content. The input video signal is converted automatically in conjunction with the connected TV. (v p. 313) Auto (Default): Process video automatically based on the HDMI content information. On (Default): The input video signal is converted. Off: The input video signal is not converted. Game: Always process video for game content.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Resolution 480p/576p / 1080i / 720p / 1080p / 1080p:24Hz / 4K / 4K (60/50) : Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video signal. The resolution supported by the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR OUT connector is detected automatically and the appropriate output resolution is set. Set the output resolution. Display Rear panel Auto (Default): The video signal is automatically detected and the appropriate mode is set.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Aspect Ratio 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) Appendix Analog Video Out Set the aspect ratio for the video signals output to the HDMI. 16:9 (Default): Tips Selects the zone that uses component video output and video output. o Component Selects the zone that uses component video output.
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 “HEOS Music” 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. Turn display off.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix GRelation between the “4K Signal Format” setting and supported resolutionsH 4K Signal Format Set the 4K signal format to be played back by this unit when the TV or playback device connected to this unit is HDMI 4K (60Hz/50Hz) signal compatible. Support Resolution o 4K Signal Format 4K 24p, 4K 30p, 4K 25p Set the format of the 4K signal played back by this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Format 0 When setting this to “Enhanced”, we recommend using a “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable” or “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet” that has an “HDMI Premium Certified Cable” label attached to the product package. 0 When this setting is “Enhanced”, configure the television or playback device settings to match this setting.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o ANALOG o HDMI 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 / 5 / 6: –: Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o VIDEO –: 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. Assign the video input connector to the selected input source. Do not assign a video input connector to the selected input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Hide Sources Tips Appendix Source Level Remove from the display input sources that are not used. Show (Default): Use this source. Hide: Do not use this source. This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Select Set the audio input mode of each input source. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. 0 When digital signals are properly input, the ~ indicator lights on the display. If the ~ indicator does not light, check “Input Assign” and the connections. (v p.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o About the main listening position 0 Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows and turn off the power on electronic devices (radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, etc.). The measurements could be affected by the sounds emitted by such devices. 0 During the measurement process, place cell phones outside the listening room. Cell phone signals could disrupt the measurements.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 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.
Contents 3 Connections 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.
Contents 6 Connections 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.
Contents 8 Connections 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 eight positions. Tips Appendix Repeat step 8, measuring positions 3 to 8. 0 To skip measuring the fourth and subsequent listening position, press o to select “Complete” and press ENTER to proceed to step 11.
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 your room data. Please disconnect the microphone from your AV receiver.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Subwoofer level error message and how to adjust 1 2 The optimal level of each subwoofer channel for Audyssey® Setup measurement is 75 dB. During subwoofer level measurement, an error message is displayed when one level of subwoofers is outside the 72 – 78 dB range. When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), adjust the subwoofer volume so that the subwoofer level is within the 72 to 78 dB range.
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® XT32) 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Manual Setup Tips Appendix Amp Assign Select the power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup. 0 If you add or remove a speaker after performing Audyssey® Setup, you will no longer be able to select Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® or Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. (v p. 189) 0 “Manual Setup” can be used without changing the settings.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 0 Setting to assign the power amplifiers in 11.1ch + ZONE3: 9.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2: within this unit for ZONE2 and ZONE3 each to two different channel. 0 You can connect speakers for up to 9.1channels for MAIN ZONE. 5.1ch Full Bi-Amp: this unit for ZONE2 and ZONE3 each to a different channel. 0 You can connect speakers for up to 11.1channels for MAIN ZONE. Front panel 11.1ch + Front B: this unit for front speaker bi-amp connection to 2-channels.
Contents Connections Playback Settings an external power amplifier and this unit is used as an integrated amplifier. 0 You can connect speakers for up to 15.1channels for MAIN ZONE. The pre-out output automatically switches for playing back up to 13.1-channels in accordance with the input signals and sound mode when 15.1-channel speakers are installed. When “Assign Mode” is set to “11.1ch + ZONE2”, “11.1ch + ZONE3”, “11.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO”, “9.1ch + ZONE2/3”, “11.1ch (Bi-Amp)” or “11.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Floor Tips Appendix o Height n Layout n Height Sp Select the floor speakers location. 5ch & SB & FW: This layout combines a surround back or front wide speaker with the basic 5channel layout. 5ch & SB (Default): This layout combines a surround back speaker with the basic 5-channel layout. 5ch & FW: This layout combines a front wide speaker with the basic 5-channel layout.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips n Dolby Sp Select the number of the Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers used in MAIN ZONE. None (Default): Uses no Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. 2ch: Uses a set of (two) Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. 4ch: Uses two sets of (four) Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. 6ch: Uses three sets of (six) Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Layout Set the speaker layout when installing 1 set (2-channels) of Height, Ceiling or Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. The layouts that can be selected differ depending on the combinations of “Assign Mode” and “Floor” - “Layout” in the menu. (“Assign Mode” (v p. 224), “Floor” - “Layout” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Front Layout / Middle Layout / Rear Layout Set the speaker layout when installing 2 sets (4-channels) or more of Height, Ceiling or Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. The layouts that can be selected differ depending on the combinations of “Assign Mode” and “Floor” - “Layout” in the menu. (“Assign Mode” (v p. 224), “Floor” - “Layout” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Height Sp Dolby Sp None 4ch 5ch None NOTE z3 Rear Layout HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDE Front Dolby - Surround Dolby Front Dolby Surround Dolby - - Front Dolby - Back Dolbyz1 Front Dolby Back Dolby - - Front Height Top Surround Rear Heightz2 Front Height Rear Height L: Top Surround Front Height Surr. Height & Top Surround None Front Height Surr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Height Sp Dolby Sp 4ch 2ch None 7ch 5ch Front panel 2ch 4ch 6ch None 2ch NOTE AUDIO OUT connectors Front Layout Rear Layout HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 HEIGHT 3 HEIGHT 4/ FRONT WIDE Front Height Surround Dolby Rear Height Front Height Rear Height Surround Dolby - Top Front Surround Dolby Top Rear Top Front Top Rear Surround Dolby - Front Height Surround Dolby Back Dolbyz1 Front Height Back Dolby Surround Dolby - Front Dolby
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Height Sp Dolby Sp 8ch 6ch None 2ch Tips Appendix AUDIO OUT connectors NOTE Front Layout Middle Layout z3 z6 Front Height & Center Height Top Middle & Top Surround z3 z6 Front Height & Center Height Surr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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. 0 When speakers for which you assigned Height1 in “Amp Assign” are set to “None”, “None” is automatically set for Height2, Height3 and Height4.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Front Wide Tips Appendix o Front Dolby Set the presence and size of the front wide speakers. Set the presence and size of the front Dolby 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Top Middle Tips Appendix o Top Rear Set the presence and size of the top middle speakers. Set the presence and size of the top rear 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Back Dolby o Rear Height Set the presence and size of the rear height speakers. Set the presence and size of the back Dolby 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Top Surround o Center Height Set the presence and size of the top surround speaker. Set the presence and size of the center height speaker. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Set the distance Distances 0.0 ft – 60.0 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign” and “Speaker Config.” settings. (“Amp Assign” (v p. 224), “Speaker Config.” (v p. 234)) 0 Default settings: Front L / Front R / Center / Subwoofer 1 / Subwoofer 2 / F. Wide L / F. Wide R / F.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Dolby Speaker Setup Tips Appendix Levels Set the distance between the Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker and the ceiling. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position when it is output from each speaker. 3.0 ft - 11.0 ft / 0.90 m - 3.30 m (Default: 6.0 ft / 1.80 m) 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.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Front Speaker Tips Appendix 2ch Playback Set the front speaker A/B to use for every sound mode. A (Default): Front speaker A is used. B: Front speaker B is used. A+B : Both front speakers A and B are used. Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes. o Setting Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Subwoofer Tips Appendix o SW Mode Set the presence of a subwoofer. Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. Yes (Default): Use a subwoofer. No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected. 0 When “Speaker Config.” - “Subwoofer” in the menu is set to “None”, No is automatically set. (v p. 234) If the “Front” setting is “Small”, the setting is automatically “Yes”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Crossover Tips o Level FL / Level FR Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Adjust the level of each channel. -12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB) 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 80 Hz) 0 This can be set when “2ch Playback” - “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.
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).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix o Use iOS Device Wi-Fi Setup Use your iOS device (iPhone/iPod/iPad) to connect to the network. By connecting your iOS device to this unit using Wi-Fi, the unit can be automatically connected to the same network as your device. 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. 1. Select “Use iOS Device” on the TV screen. 2.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o WPS Router Tips o Manual Use a WPS-compatible router to connect using the push button method. 1. Select “Push Button” on the TV screen. 2. Switch to the WPS mode by pressing the WPS button of the router you wish to connect to. 0 The time for pressing the button varies depending on the router. 3. Select “Connect” on the TV screen within 2 minutes. Enter the name (SSID) and password of the network you wish to connect to. 1. Set the following items.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Settings 0 The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) settings of this unit can also be configured from a PC or tablet that supports wireless LAN connection. Configure the 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o DHCP Tips o Default Gateway Selects how to connect to the network. When connected to a gateway (router), input its IP address. On (Default): Configure the network settings automatically from your router. Off: Configure the network settings manually. o DNS Enter the DNS address indicated in the documentation supplied by your provider. o IP Address Set the IP address within the ranges shown below.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HEOS Account Make HEOS Account-related settings. HEOS Account is needed in order to use HEOS Favorites. The menu displayed differs depending on the status of the HEOS Account. You have not signed in You have already signed in o I have a HEOS Account o Signed in As If you already have a HEOS Account, enter the current account name and password to sign in. The currently signed in HEOS Account is displayed.
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.
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”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Auto Standby Tips Appendix n ZONE2 / ZONE3 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Lch Level ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup Adjust the left channel output level. Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2 and ZONE3. -12 dB – +12 dB (Default : 0 dB) o Rch Level 0 Values set for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are displayed according to the setting specified for the volume “Scale”. (v p. 188) Adjust the right channel output level. o Bass -12 dB – +12 dB (Default : 0 dB) Adjust bass.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o HDMI Audio (ZONE2 only) Tips Appendix o Volume Limit Selects the audio signal format for playing an HDMI source in ZONE2. Make a setting for maximum volume. Through (Default): The HDMI audio signal is passed through this unit to the device in ZONE2. 60 (-20 dB) / 70 (-10 dB) / 80 (0 dB) (Default : 70 (-10 dB)) The HDMI audio signal input into this unit is converted to a PCM signal that can be output from the ZONE2 PRE OUT connectors or speaker terminals.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Mute Level Tips Appendix Zone Rename Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Full (Default): The sound is muted entirely. MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 / ZONE3 -40 dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down. Set Defaults: -20 dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB down. The default setting is restored for the edited zone name. 0 Up to 10 characters can be input.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 Makes settings related to the display on this unit. o Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of this unit. n When setting for zone (MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 / ZONE3) Trigger out is activated through linkage to the power of the zone set to “On”. n When setting for input source Activate trigger out when the input source set to “On” is selected. n When setting for HDMI monitor On: Activate trigger on this mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Channel Indicators Uses the input signal display for the channel indication on the display. Output (Default): Uses the output signal display for the channel indication on the display. Appendix Firmware Sets whether to use the input signal display or output signal display for the channel indication on the display.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Allow Update o Auto-Update Enable or disable updates and upgrades for this unit. Turns on Automatic Updates so that futures updates are automatically downloaded and installed when this unit is in standby mode. n Auto-Update This unit will automatically update to the newest firmware when in standby mode. On: Turns on Automatic Updates. Off (Default): Turns off Automatic Updates.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Add New Feature Notes concerning use of “Update” and “Add New Feature” Upgrade Package: Display the items to be upgraded. Upgrade Status: Display a list of the additional functions provided by the upgrade. requirements and settings for an Internet connection. (v p. 96) 0 Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrading is completed. 0 Approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure to be completed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Information Show information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for MAIN ZONE. o Audio HDMI Signal Info. Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE. Sound Mode: The currently set sound mode. Input Signal: The input signal type. Format: The number of input signal channels (presence of front, surround, LFE).
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Notifications Set when you operate another Denon AV amplifier with the remote control unit of this unit. Match the remote control unit you are using with the remote ID of this unit. o Settings Notification Alerts On (Default): Notification messages are displayed. Off: Notification messages are not displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Usage Data Tips Appendix Save & Load To help us improve our products and customer service, Denon collects anonymous information about how you use this unit (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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. o Lock On: Turn protection on. Off (Default): Turn protection off. 0 When cancelling the setting, set “Lock” to “Off”. NOTE 0 When “Lock” is set to “On”, no setting items are displayed except for “Setup Lock”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating external devices with the remote control unit When preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit, it can then be used to operate any devices you have, such as DVD players or TVs made by different manufacturers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips n Registering DVD players Registering preset codes 1 There are two methods for registering preset codes; the simple method for registering preset codes of Denon players, and the method for registering the preset numbers of other manufacturers’ devices. 0 “Registering Denon players” (v p. 270) 0 “Registering by entering preset numbers” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n Registering multiple players at the same time 1 Blu-ray Disc DVD player CD player player P The following table shows the device groups that can be registered for each of the input source select buttons. Check the preset number of the device you want to register beforehand in the “Remote Control Preset Codes” file. http://manuals.denon.com/AVRX8500H/preset/ AVRX8500HPresetCodes.
Contents 1 2 3 4 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. 0 Some manufacturers use more than one type of preset code. Preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. 0 To unregister the device from a button and reset to the default setting, set the AVR code “73347” to the button. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. When “PRSET” appears on the remote control unit, press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n CBL/SAT group (Set top box for satellite (SAT)/cable TV (CBL)/ Media player/IP TV) operation Operating devices To operate an external device, press the input source button registered with the preset code, followed by one of the buttons in the following tables. Operation buttons 0 The input source name is displayed on the remote control unit when an external device is being operated.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n TV group (TV) operation Appendix n VCR/PVR group (Video cassette recorder (VCR)/personal video recorder (PVR)) operation Operation buttons USB Tips Function TV X TV power on/off TV INPUT Switch TV input TV MENU TV menu CH/PAGE df Switch channels (up/down) INFO Information OPTION Sub menu, Option uiop Cursor operation ENTER(Cursor) Enter BACK Back SETUP Setup Operation buttons USB 89 Skip chapter 1 Playback 67 Fast-reverse / Fast-
Contents Connections Playback Settings USB Appendix n Audio group (CD player/CD recorder) operation n BD/DVD group (Blu-ray Disc player/HD-DVD player/DVD player/DVD recorder) operation Operation buttons Tips Operation buttons Function Function DEVICE X Power on/off DEVICE X Power on/off DEVICE MENU (Popup) Menu INFO Information CH/PAGE df Switch channels (up/down) uiop Cursor operation INFO Information USB ENTER Enter Skip track OPTION Top menu 89 uiop Cursor operation 1 P
Contents Connections Playback Settings 4 Operating learning function If the device does not operate even when the preset code is registered, use the learning function. Remote codes for different devices can be remembered for use by the Denon remote control included with this device. 5 o Remembering remote control codes from other devices 1 2 3 Tips Appendix When “KEY” appears on the remote control unit, press the button that you want to store.
Contents 6 7 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix To store another button, repeat steps 4 and 5. 0 There are some remote control units that cannot be programmed, or even if they can be programmed, they may not operate correctly. If this happens, use the remote control unit supplied with the AV equipment to operate it. 0 The operations of the programmed buttons override the preset memory.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Erasing stored remote control codes n Erasing the code by each equipment input source n Erasing the code by each button 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. 2 Use ui to display “RESET” on the remote control unit and press ENTER. 3 When “LEARN” appears on the remote control unit, press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings You can automatically set the macro for your scene. 0 When the macro function is used, operations that usually require a 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. complicated series of multiple button operations can be performed easily just by pressing the MACRO button. 0 This device can remember up to 4 macro functions. 0 Each macro can record a maximum of 18 steps.
Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Connections Playback Settings Remote control unit display Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. MOVIE Tips Appendix Auto MACRO Automatically turns on the devices and starts playback when you watch movies. Use ui to display “MACRO” on the remote control unit and press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Recording custom macro operations 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. 6 When “MCNo” appears on the remote control unit, press the MACRO A – D button that you want to set. Rear panel Press the buttons to be stored one by one. The step number for the storing procedure and mode are alternately displayed on the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Adjusting the interval time of macro operations transmitting 5 6 The macro operation transmission interval can be adjusted. 0 The default setting is “0.50”. 1 2 3 4 “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. Use ui to display “MACRO” on the remote control unit and press ENTER. Press RC SETUP. Use ui to set the macro operation transmission interval and press ENTER. Remote control unit display Time values that you can set 0.25 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Using the macro function When the ZONE SELECT button is pressed, only the set zone can be operated with the remote control unit. 0 The default setting is “M23”. o Resetting the macro function 2 3 4 Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. 1 Use ui to display “RESET” on the remote control unit and press ENTER. 2 Use ui to display “MACRO” on the remote control unit and press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting the Remote ID 2 3 Use the following procedure to set the length of time for which to display data such as zone and mode on the display panel of the remote control unit. 0 The default setting is “05SEC”. Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. 1 Use ui to display “RC-ID” on the remote control unit and press ENTER. 2 Use ui to set the remote ID and press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting the back light 2 3 All the settings are restored to their defaults. 1 Press and hold RC SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “SETUP” and p indicator flashes twice on the remote control unit. 2 Use ui to display “LIGHT” on the remote control unit and press ENTER. 3 Use ui to set the back light and press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix Troubleshooting Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake 287 I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on 287 I want to have the subwoofer always output audio 287 I want to make human voices in the movies clearer 287 I want to keep bass and clarity during playback at a lower volume level 287 I want to automatically adjust the volume level difference in content such as TV and movies 287
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. 188), “Volume Limit” (v p.
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. 213) I want to combine a desired video with the current music 0 Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”.
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? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem. Continue pressing the X button on the unit until “Restart” appears in the display, or remove and re-insert the power cord of the unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 100) Power automatically turns off. 0 The sleep timer is set. Turn on the power again. (v p. 163) 0 “Auto Standby” is set. “Auto Standby” is triggered when there is no operation for a set amount of time. To disable “Auto Standby”, set “Auto Standby” on the menu to “Off”. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 9) 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 9) 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. 0 Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 42) 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 metal part on speaker terminals. (v p. 42) 0 Securely tighten the speaker terminals.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Desired sound does not come out The volume does not increase. 0 The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. (v p. 188) 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. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output. 0 Make HDMI connections. (v p. 87) 0 Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some devices, “PCM” is set by default. DTS Neural:X mode cannot be selected. 0 DTS Neural:X cannot be selected when using the headphones. Dolby Surround mode cannot be selected. 0 Dolby Surround cannot be selected when using the headphones.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs During playback from the Internet radio or USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. 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. 0 When making a call, keep a distance of 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No video is shown on the TV No picture appears. 0 Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 83) 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. (v p. 208) 0 Check that the proper input source is selected. (v p. 102) 0 Check the video input connector setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No video from an input source such as a game console is shown on the TV. 0 When special video signals are input from a game console, etc., the Video Conversion function may not function. Connect the input connector to the monitor output connector of the same type. While the menu is being displayed, no video is shown on the TV.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The menu screen is not displayed on the TV The menu screen or status information screen is not displayed on the TV. 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. 0 The status information will not appear on the TV when the following video signals are being played.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay cannot be played back The AirPlay icon is not displayed on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad. 0 This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN). Connect it to the same LAN as this unit. (v p. 96) 0 The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is not compatible with AirPlay. Update the firmware to the latest version. Audio is not output.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB memory devices cannot be played back USB memory device is not recognized. 0 Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. (v p. 93) 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 the USB port. 0 The USB memory device must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32. 0 Not all USB memory devices are guaranteed to work.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth cannot be played back Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. 0 The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. 0 Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. 0 The Bluetooth device cannot connect with this unit if it is not compatible with the A2DP profile.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back 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. (v p. 96) 0 Perform the network diagnostic mode. 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 be played back in this unit are MP3, WMA and AAC. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Files stored on a computer cannot be played. 0 Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. (v p. 317) 0 Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. 0 The USB port of this unit cannot be used for connection to a computer. 0 Media sharing settings on the server or NAS do not allow this unit. Change the settings to allow this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Various online services cannot be played Various online services cannot be played. 0 The online service may have been discontinued. The HDMI Control function does not work The HDMI Control function does not work. 0 Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. (v p. 198) 0 You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI Control function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Cannot connect to the network. 0 The network name (SSID), password and encryption setting have not been set up correctly. Configure the network settings according to the setting details of this unit. (v p. 249) 0 Shorten the distance from the wireless LAN access point and remove any obstructions to improve access first before re-connecting again.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly When using MAIN ZONE, video output is interrupted in HDMI ZONE2. 0 With the same input source selected for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, when you operate MAIN ZONE, video may be interrupted in HDMI ZONE2. When using HDMI ZONE2, no video or audio is output from the TV in ZONE2. 0 Check that the power is on for ZONE2. (v p. 173) 0 Check the input source for ZONE2. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update/upgrade error messages If an update/upgrade is interrupted or fails, an error message appears. Display Description Connection failed. Please check your network, then try The network connection is unstable. again. Connection to the server failed. Check your network environment and try the update again. Update failed. Please check your network, then try again. The download of the firmware failed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings If the indicators are incorrect or the unit cannot be operated, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 289) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. X 1 2 INFO 3 Turn off the power using X.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting network settings If network contents cannot be played or the unit cannot connect to the network, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 289) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below. Network settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again.
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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Supported audio formats Copyright protection system 7.1-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital / DTS / Dolby Atmos / Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Digital Plus / DTS:X / DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS-HD High Resolution Audio / DTS Express DSD 2-channel – 5.1-channel, 2.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video conversion function This unit automatically converts the input video signals as shown in the diagram before outputting them to the TV.
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.
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/Apple Lossless/DSD) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
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.
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/Apple Lossless/DSD) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
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® XT32, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source. Sampling frequency WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.
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. 234) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Channel output Sound mode Multi Ch Stereo Rock Arena Jazz Club Mono Movie Video Game Matrix Virtual z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 z10 z11 z12 z13 Front L/R S S S S S S S Surround Center L/R D D D D D D D D D D D D Surround Back L/R Front Wide L/R Front Height L/R Top Front L/R Top Middle L/R Top Rear L/R Rear Height L/R Surround Height L/R Center Height Top Surround Front Surround Back Dolby Dolby Dolby Atmos Subwoofer Atmos Atmos Enabl
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter Sound mode Direct/Pure Direct (2-channel) z1 Direct/Pure Direct (Multi-channel) z1 DSD Direct (2-channel) DSD Direct (Multi-channel) Stereo Dolby Atmos Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Surround DTS:X DTS-HD DTS Express DTS 96/24 DTS Surround DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X Auro-3D Auro-2D Surround Multi Ch In Multi Ch Stereo Rock Arena Jazz Club Mono Movie Video Game Matrix Virtua
Contents Connections Playback Settings Surround Parameter Sound mode Direct/Pure Direct (2-channel) z1 Direct/Pure Direct (Multi-channel) z1 DSD Direct (2-channel) DSD Direct (Multi-channel) Stereo Dolby Atmos Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Surround DTS:X DTS-HD DTS Express DTS 96/24 DTS Surround DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X Auro-3D Auro-2D Surround Multi Ch In Multi Ch Stereo Rock Arena Jazz Club Mono Movie Video Game Matrix Virtual Auro-Matic 3D Preset Auro-Matic 3D Strength Subw
Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 Connections Playback Settings Tips During playback in Pure Direct mode, the surround parameters are the same as in Direct mode. 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.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Multi-channel signal 2-channel signal Sound mode DTS Surround DTS:X MSTR / DTS:X DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS Express DTS ES Dscrt 6.1 DTS ES Mtrx 6.1 DTS 96/24 DTS Surround DTS (-HD) + Dolby Surround DTS (-HD) + Neural:X DTS (-HD) / DTS:X + Virtual:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X Auro-3D Auro-3D Auro-2D Surround Multi Ch In Multi Ch In Multi Ch In 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when using any of the Surround Back, Front Height, Top Front, Top Middle, Top Rear, Rear Height, Front Dolby, Surround Dolby or Back Dolby speaker. z2 The default sound mode for the AirPlay playback is “Direct”. z3 This can be selected when the Dolby Atmos signal contains the Dolby TrueHD signal. z4 This item can be selected if the Auro-3D signal contains Dolby TrueHD.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds disturbing people in neighboring rooms or apartments. Audyssey LFC™ dynamically monitors the audio content and removes the low frequencies that pass through walls, floors and ceilings. It then applies psychoacoustic processing to restore the perception of low bass for listeners in the room.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Auro-3D o Dolby Auro-3D® Dolby Atmos The technology suite is a groundbreaking new audio technology that combines height-based listening formats with powerful creative tools to deliver an unrivaled three-dimensional sound experience. Auro-3D® is the general format name for Sound in 3D and its related speaker lay-outs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Dolby Speaker Technology (Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers) Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL”, “FR” and “C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for low frequency effects.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o DTS Appendix DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 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. Dialog Control Gives you control of the listening experience. You can lift the dialog out from the background sounds when clarity and intelligibility are desired.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS Neural:X DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Audio Appendix 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 o Video Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller. ISF ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) is an organization that certifies video technicians who are then qualified to carry out calibration and adjustment to match the installation conditions. It also sets quality standards for the optimization of device video performance.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Network Tips WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and client. AirPlay AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to a compatible device via the network.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Others Denon Link HD Denon Link HD uses the clock of the AV amplifier connected by Denon Link HD to achieve HDMI signal transfer with low jitter. HDCP When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization. MAIN ZONE The room where this unit is placed is called the MAIN ZONE.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey LFC™ are registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
Contents Connections Playback Settings The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Display Rear panel Appendix For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Certification provides assurance that the device has passed the interoperability test conducted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a group that certifies interoperability among wireless LAN devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications o Audio section 0 Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 190 W + 190 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 190 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 150 W + 150 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 190 W + 190 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 0 Analog Input sensitivity: 200 mV Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode) S/N: 102 dB (IHF–A weighted, Direct mode) Distortion: 0.005 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz) (Direct mode) Rated output: 1.2 V 0 Digital D/A output: Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback) Total harmonic distortion — 0.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi® compliant) z1 Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz z1 The Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED Logo and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED On-Product Logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Specification Version 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Transmission power: Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range: Approx. 98.4 ft/30 m in line of sight z2 Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 11 1/4 (285) 2 3/8 2 7/8 (59) (73) 7 1/4 (482) 3/4 (18) 17 (431) 2 7/8 (73) 1 (23) 1 3/8 (33) o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 2 3/8 (60) 1 7/8 (45) 13 5/8 (344) 7 3/4 (195) 10 1/4 (259) 3/4 (18) 7 (177) 17 1/8 (434) 1 7/8 (45) o Weight: 51 lbs 6 oz (23.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vB v Numerics 11.1-channel ...................................... 74, 76, 77 13.1-channel .................................................. 63 15.1-channel .................................................. 68 3D ................................................................ 310 4K ................................................................ 310 5.1-channel .............................................. 39, 48 7.1-channel ............................
Contents Connections vI Playback Settings vN Tips Appendix vR Input Assign ................................................. 208 NAS ............................................................. 123 Rear panel ...................................................... 24 Input settings ........................................ 176, 208 Network settings .......................................... 247 Remote control unit ........................................ 28 Input signal .......................
Contents Connections vT Playback Settings Tips vW Tips .............................................................. 287 Wi-Fi settings ............................................... 248 Troubleshooting ........................................... 289 Wired LAN .............................................. 96, 247 TV ....................................................... 83, 84, 85 Wireless LAN ......................................... 97, 248 vU vZ USB memory device ......................
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License o License information for the software used in the unit n GPL Open Source Used bridge-utils busybox ebtables Linux kernel mtd-utils ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs ntpclient u-boot wireless-tools 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n LGPL Appendix n e2fsprogs-libs-1.40.8/lib/uuid Open Source Used ffmpeg glibc libmms Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Version 0.8.3 2.9 0.6.2 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, and the entire permission notice in its entirety, including the disclaimer of warranties. 2.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n expat-2.0.1 Tips Appendix n getopt Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/stdlib/ Copyright (c) 1987, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n jQuery Appendix n libpcap-1.4.0 Copyright 2014 jQuery Foundation and other contributors http://jquery.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n libtar-1.2.11 Appendix n mDNS 320.10.80 The majority of the source code in the mDNSResponder project is licensed under the terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0, available from:
Contents Connections Playback Settings n mongoose Appendix n openssl-1.0.0d https://github.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n portmap-6.0 THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix n rl78flash 2000.3.1 n pstdint.h-0.1.12 0 BSD License: License ======= The MIT License (MIT) Copyright (c) 2012 Maxim Salov 0 Copyright (c) 2005-2011 Paul Hsieh 0 All rights reserved.
Contents Connections Playback Settings n sqlite 2003.5.7 Appendix n strlcpy.c , v1.11 0 Copyright (c) 1998 Todd C. Miller SQLite Copyright SQLite is in the Public Domain 0 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix n Tremor n tinyxml 2002.4.3 www.sourceforge.net/projects/tinyxml This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor Copyright (c) 2002, Xiph.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips n zlib http://www.zlib.net/ zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 Copyright (C) 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is provided ‘as-is’, without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
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