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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port··············································································· 37 Connecting an FM/AM antenna················································· 39 Connecting to a home network (LAN)····································· 41 Connecting an external control device···································· 43 Accessories······························································
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to FM/AM broadcasts················································ 55 Display Rear panel Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio······································· 81 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts······················································ 56 Tuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune)················· 57 Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode)········································ 58 Listening to preset stations·····
Contents Connections Playback Settings Selecting a sound mode····························································· 101 Dialog Level··················································································· 133 Subwoofer Level··········································································· 133 Surround Parameter······································································ 134 Tone························································································
Contents Connections Playback Settings Amp Assign··················································································· 162 Speaker Config.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 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 Tips Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 23 ft/7 m w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the q and w marks in the battery compartment. 30° 30° R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance • With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides identical quality for all 7-channels (135 Watts x 7-channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry). By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings • Compatible with “Denon Remote App” for performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhonez or Android smartphone “Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the volume, and switching the source. zz Download the appropriate “Denon Remote App” for iOS and Android devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Q0 o Q1 q Front panel w Q2 Q3 Q4 e Display u i Q5 Q6 r Rear panel 10 Remote t y Index
Contents Connections o Q0 Playback i Settings Tips Appendix r AUX-HDMI connector u Used to connect devices such as video cameras and game consoles (vpage 36). t USB port Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage 37). Q1 y SETUP MIC jack Used to connect the supplied Setup and measurement microphone (vpage 156). u MASTER VOLUME knob q w e This adjusts the volume level (vpage 47).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Q2 QQ 3 4 Q5 Q6 Q2 ZONE2 ON/OFF button This turns the power of ZONE2 on/off (vpage 122). Q3 ZONE2 SOURCE button This selects the input source for ZONE2 (vpage 122). Q4 DIMMER button Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage 175). Q5 STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display (vpage 50).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u q q Information display This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 116). These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
Contents Q2 Connections Playback Settings Tips Q1 Q0 Q0 Decoder indicator These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or DTS decoder is running. Q1 Surround back indicator This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back speakers (vpage 164). Q2 Input mode indicators Set the audio input modes for the different input sources (vpage 152).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Rear panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o CBL/SAT 1 DVD iu 1 TV AUDIO 2 2 CD HDMI y IN (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER t HDMI 6 CD OUT ZONE2 MONITOR ARC NETWORK COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL (ASSIGNABLE) VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/ SAT TRIGGER OUT RS-232C DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Q1 Q0 Connections y o iu CBL/SAT 1 DVD 1 TV AUDIO 2 2 CD HDMI IN (ASSIGNABLE) Playback 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER Settings y HDMI connectors tr HDMI 6 CD OUT ZONE2 Used to connect devices (vpage 31, 32, 36). MONITOR ARC COAXIAL NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO TRIGGER OUT RS-232C IN OPTICAL (ASSIGNABLE) VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/ SAT DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Q3 Q2 CBL/SAT 1 DVD 1 TV AUDIO 2 2 CD HDMI IN (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/SAT 3 Blu-ray 2 DVD 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER HDMI 6 CD OUT ZONE2 MONITOR ARC NETWORK COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL (ASSIGNABLE) VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/ SAT TRIGGER OUT RS-232C DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit q ZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, ZONE2) These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through the remote control unit (vpage 122, 131). q w Input source select buttons These select the input source (vpage 46). w e FAVORITE STATION buttons (1 – 3) With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations and contents (vpage 88).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Q0 SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode (vpage 101). • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button • PURE button Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage 7). Q2 SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer (vpage 116). Q3 POWER button (X) Q4 This turns the power on/off (vpage 46). Q4 InstaPrevue button Q5 This displays the InstaPrevue screen (vpage 114).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 22Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 21) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 21, 24). Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. FHL FHR FL FWL FL/FR : Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22When 7.1/6.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers % • This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX® (vpage 213), Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 215) and DTS Neo:X (vpage 216) which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. When using Audyssey DSX®, install front wide speakers or front height speakers. When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using front height speakers FHL FHR z1 z2 z3 22When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using front wide speakers 22˚ – 30˚ 22˚ – 45˚ 90˚ – 110˚ z1 z2 z3 FR FL SW FR FL SW Appendix Tips C FWL z2 z1 C z z1 z3 FWR z2 3 SL SL SR SR 22When 5.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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. Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. NOTE • Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from each subwoofer terminal.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22About the speaker cable label (supplied) for channel identification Speaker This unit Color White Red Green Light blue Blue Beige Brown Attach the speaker cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram. Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal matches that of the speaker cable label.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers The illustrations shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 22About the front height, front wide or front B speaker connections The speaker connected to the SURROUND BACK terminal differs depending on the mode selected for “Assign Mode” (vpage 162) in the menu. • For how to connect the front, center, and surround speaker and the subwoofer to this unit, see “Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers” (vpage 27).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22About the Bi-amp connection Some audiophile loudspeakers can be connected to an amplifier with two separate amp-to-speaker connections per each speaker. One amplifier channel’s output is hooked up to the speaker’s bass driver (woofer), while the other amplifier drives the upper range transducers (tweeter, or in some cases midrange and tweeter).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 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 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” (vpage 145) to “On” when using a TV that supports the ARC function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector 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.
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 one type of video output connector (HDMI). 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 input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD players as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a video camcorder or other device 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 an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod. For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (vpage 48) or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 52). USB memory device iPod or % • Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Supported iPod models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel 38 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Connecting an FM/AM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 56 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna q w CBL/SAT 1 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cable e DVD 1 TV AUDIO 2 COAXIAL NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO TRIGGER OUT RS-232C DC12V 150mA MAX.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22AM loop antenna assembly 22Using the AM loop antenna 1 Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. 2 Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand. Suspending on a wall Suspend directly assembling. on a wall without Nail, tack, etc. Standing alone Stand Loop antenna Appendix Tips Use the procedure assemble.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips % • When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. • Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is easily available at electronics stores (CAT-5 or greater recommended).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks TRIGGER OUT jack If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit (such as when installed in a cabinet), you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2 (another room).
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 Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 46) Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio (vpage 81) Selecting the input source (vpage 46) Listening to Spotify (vpage 84) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 47) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 88) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 47) AirPlay function (vpage 90) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 47) Convenience functions (vpage 93) Playing an iPod (vpage 48) Selecting
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on 1 POWER X Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. % Input source select buttons • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit. Selecting the input source 1 VOLUME df MUTE : Press the input source select button to be played back. The desired input source can be selected directly. % • You can also select the input source by turning SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the master volume 1 The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. • The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. % Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE :. • “MUTE” indicator on the display flashes. • : appears on the TV screen. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod • You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port” (vpage 37).
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Operations available through the OPTION button Connect the iPod to the USB port (vpage 37). • Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) (vpage 50) Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”. “Browse From iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. • Nothing is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod screen to play back music. % • The iPod display modes include “From iPod” and “On-Screen”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) 4 1 Press OPTION. 2 Select “iPod Browse Mode”, then press ENTER. 3 Use o p to select “On-Screen”, then press ENTER. Playback starts. 8 9 The option menu screen is displayed. ENTER The “iPod Browse Mode” screen is displayed. ui • English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed. Incompatible characters are displayed as “.” (period).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Performing repeat playback (Repeat) 1 4 Appendix Performing random playback (Random) Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On-Screen”. 1 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. 2 3 Use ui to select “Random”, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. The option menu screen is displayed. 2 3 Tips The option menu screen is displayed. Use o p to select repeat playback mode. Off (Default) : Repeat playback mode is canceled.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format. • This unit can play back the following files.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files stored on USB memory devices Operation buttons 1/3 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port (vpage 37). 8 9 2 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Operations available through the OPTION button • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 96) • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 94) • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 94) • Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 98) Front panel Display Rear panel 54 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (vpage 39).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 5 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. % STEREO AUTO Now Playing FM 92.10MHz Tune CH / Preset OPTION Operation buttons TUNE +, – CH/PAGE df Option GDisplay of this unitH 01 FM Press TUNE + or TUNE – to select the station you want to hear.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 88) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) Tips Listening to preset stations You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, then change the mode to “Manual” and tune in manually. 1 Use CH/PAGE df to select the desired preset channel. % 1 Press OPTION. 2 3 Use ui to select “Tune Mode”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) Channel Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. 9 – 16 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset (vpage 56 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”). 17 – 24 2 Press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. 33 – 40 3 Use ui to select “Preset Memory”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset Memory) Tips Appendix 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 eight characters can be input. Up to 56 stations can be preset. If “Auto Preset Memory” is performed after performing “Preset Memory”, the “Preset Memory” settings will be overwritten. 1 Press OPTION.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) Press OPTION. 2 Use ui to select “Preset Skip”, then press ENTER. 3 nn To set the stations you want to skip by groups q Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. w Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip. e Use o p to select “Skip”. The station you selected is not displayed. r Press BACK. The option menu screen is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio • Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. • The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Internet Radio 1 2 3 4 Prepare for playback. Appendix Tips Use ui to select the item you want to play, then press ENTER. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 41 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Internet Radio Press NETWORK. [1/7] zzzzz • You can also press INTERNET RADIO to select the input source “Internet Radio” directly. Search Stations Search Podcasts Recommended Stations radiodenon.
Contents Connections Playback Settings radiodenon.com : • Displays Internet Radio stations added to favorites in vTuner. For instructions on how to add to favorites in vTuner, see “Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites” (vpage 65). Recently Played : • Displays recently played Internet Radio stations. Up to 20 stations can be stored in “Recently Played”. Search by Keyword : • Displays Internet Radio stations searched by keyword. For character input, see page 132.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 5 Check the MAC address of this unit (vpage 168 “Information”). • The MAC address is necessary when you create an account for vTuner. 2 Use your PC to access the vTuner website (http://www. radiodenon.com). 3 4 Enter the MAC address of this unit, then click “Go”. Display Rear panel Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, etc.) of your choice.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS NETWORK FAVORITE STATION 1–3 CH/PAGE df OPTION uio p ENTER BACK Front panel • This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first. 22When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 / Windows 8) 1 2 3 Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. 4 Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “Media programs on this PC and remote connections...”. 5 Click “OK” to finish.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. 2 3 Press NETWORK. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 41 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w Prepare the computer (vComputer’s operating instructions). Favorites Use ui to select the server including the file to be played, then press ENTER. 5 Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the STATUS button is pressed. • 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. • 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 Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site • Flickr is an online photograph sharing service that started in 2004. You can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to the Flickr server. For details, see the Flickr homepage. http://www.flickr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Viewing photographs shared by particular users 1 2 3 4 Appendix Tips Use ui to select “Add Flickr Contact”, then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. Flickr • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 41 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). [1/2] Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK. Use uio p to select “Flickr”, then press ENTER.
Contents 7 8 Connections Playback Settings Viewing all photographs on Flickr Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER. Favorites : • Displays the favorite photographs of the specified user. Photostream : • Displays a list of shared photographs. PhotoSets : • Displays the folder (photograph album) list. Contacts : • Displays the screen name used by the specified user in Contacts. Remove this Contact : • Deletes a user from Flickr Contact. Add this Contact : • Adds a user from Flickr Contact.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips NOTE • Depending on the file format, some photographs may not be viewable.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Pandora® Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet Radio service created by the Music Genome Project. To listen to Pandora you will need a free Pandora account. If you do not have a Pandora account, you can create one at www.pandora.com or from the Pandora smartphone application. It is necessary to associate this machine with a Pandora account by visiting http://www.pandora.com/denon from your PC.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Pandora® 1 Prepare for playback. 2 3 Press NETWORK. 4 Appendix If you have a Pandora account, use ui to select “I have a Pandora account”, then press ENTER. • If you do not have a Pandora account, press i to select “I am new to Pandora”. The URL of Pandora and activation code are displayed. Access the Pandora web page from your PC and register the displayed activation code and account information. Then press ENTER.
Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Creating a new station Input “Email address” and “Password”. You can create up to 100 radio stations. Pandora Account 1 Email address Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER. Password My Station [1/4] New Station OK Quick Mix D&M1 Radio Exit Enter Email address BACK Sign Out • For character input, see page 132. • Press BACK to cancel the input. When “Cancel Input?” is displayed, select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
Contents 3 Connections Playback Settings 4 Use ui to select “Search by Artist” or “Search by Track”, then press ENTER. You can search and display a list by track or artist. Appendix Tips Press ui, select a file (e.g. D&M2) from the list, and press ENTER. “Radio” is added to the end of a filename, and your new station is created (e.g. D&M2 Radio).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to an existing station 1 Tips Listening to created radio stations at random Use ui and select the radio station (“D&M2 Radio”) that you want to listen to, and press ENTER. 1 D&M2 Radio Use ui to select “Quick Mix”, then press ENTER. Created radio stations are selected at random, and tracks are streamed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Giving Feedback and Managing Stations Press p while a track is playing. The Pandora menu screen is displayed. Menu [1/8] I like this track I don’t like this track Why is this track playing? Create station Bookmark this artist Bookmark this track I’m tired of this track % • You can create up to 100 Stations (radio stations). I like this track : • Press when you like the track that is being played. • It will return to the Play Screen.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 98) • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) (vpage 99) • Playing music in All Zone Stereo (vpage 100) Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. My Station [4/4] New Station Quick Mix Are you sure you want to sign out D&M1 Radio xxxxx_xxxxxxx@dm-holdings.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Enjoy anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Enjoy anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Radio, or compatible Internet-connected device, you don’t need to be in your vehicle to enjoy SiriusXM. For details, see the SiriusXM homepage. http://www.siriusxm.
Contents 3 Connections Playback Settings 5 Use uio p to select “SiriusXM”, then press ENTER. Appendix Tips Input the “Username” and “Password”. SiriusXM Sign in Network Favorites Internet Radio Username zzzzz Password zzzzz Media Server Spotify Sign in BACK 4 Select “Sign in”, then press ENTER. Please set your SiriusXM username and password. You can go to www.siriusxm.com to sign up for an account. Or,select “Start Trial” below to start the one-time free trial.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 98) • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) (vpage 99) • Playing music in All Zone Stereo (vpage 100) Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Listening to Spotify Introduce your Denon to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage. http://www.spotify.com Listening to Spotify NETWORK 1 Prepare for playback. 2 3 Press NETWORK.
Contents 4 Connections Playback Settings If you have a Spotify account, then press ENTER. GUpper case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆÇÐÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÖÒÓÔÕØÜÙÚÛÝÞ 0123456789 !“#$%&’()z+,;<=> GLower case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz äàáâãåæçðèéêëìíîïñöòóôõøüùúûýþÿß 0123456789 .@-_/:˜?[\]^’{|} Introduce your Denon to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. A Spotify Premium subscription is required.
Contents 6 Connections Playback Settings 8 After inputting the username and password, select “Log In”, then press ENTER. If the username and password match, the top menu for Spotify is displayed. 7 Appendix Tips Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start playback. Playback starts and the following screen appears. Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER.
Contents 9 Connections Playback Settings Press p while a track is playing. • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the STATUS button is pressed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations and contents You can add up to three types of content. 1 Press and hold one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons for 3 seconds or longer while playing back a content or listening to a radio station. The content you are playing back or the radio station you are listening to is registered to the pressed button.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button You can easily call up content by pressing the FAVORITE STATION button. 1 Press one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons that you added content to. Playback starts. % • Internet Radio stations are already registered to the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons. However, you may not be able to play the stations due to restrictions imposed by the radio stations.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with high quality sound anywhere in your home. Streaming music stored in iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad directly to the unit PC 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. This unit Router 1 Make the Wi-Fi settings for iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing iTunes music with this unit 1 Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that is connected to the same network as this unit. 2 Turn this unit ON. Selecting multiple speakers (devices) It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. 1 2 Set “IP Control” (vpage 168) to “Always On” for this unit. NOTE Click the AirPlay icon ' and select “Multiple”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit Devices Preferences General With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. 1 2 3 Appendix Tips Playback Sharing Store Parental Devices Advanced Device backups: Select “Edit” – “Preferences...” on the menu. Select “Devices” in the iTunes setting window. Delete Backup ...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions Here, we explain how to use the convenience functions. The source names under the titles of each function’s description are sources that allow use of these functions.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Performing repeat playback (Repeat) Tips Appendix Performing random playback (Random) nn Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify nn Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 2 3 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. 2 3 Use ui to select “Random”, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. 4 The option menu screen is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Add to favorites from the Option menu (Save to Favorites) Playing back content added in “Save to Favorites” You can add up to 100 items as favorites for Internet Radio and Media Server. 1 2 nn Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 2 Use ui to select “Save to Favorites”, then press ENTER. Appendix Tips Press NETWORK. Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Deleting content added to favorites (Remove from Favorites) 1 2 3 Appendix Searching content with keywords (Text Search) Press NETWORK. nn Supported input sources : USB / Internet Radio / Media Server Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. Use ui to select the content you want to delete from favorites, then press OPTION. 2 Use ui to select “Text Search”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) nn Supported input sources : USB nn Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server 1 Play back a still picture. 1 Play back a still picture. 2 3 Play back a music file (vpage 53). 2 Play back a music file of Media Server or Internet Radio station (vpage 63, 68). Press OPTION. 3 Press OPTION. 4 Use ui to select “Slideshow”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back still pictures in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) You can play back still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device or Media Server and pictures on Flickr website as a slide show. The display time can also be set. This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback. You can set this for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) 3 Use o p to select picture mode. 4 Press ENTER. nn Supported input sources : CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / GAME/ AUX / MEDIA PLAYER / USB / NETWORK / CDz / TV AUDIOz zz You can set the picture mode when an HDMI, component video or video connector is assigned. 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 2 Use ui to select “Picture Mode”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings You can play back music in another room (ZONE2) simultaneously that is played back in MAIN ZONE. 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. The All Zone Stereo function can be set for any source. % • Before setting this function, you need to turn on the another room (ZONE2) for which you want to use the All Zone Stereo function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internetbased subscription services. This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio formats.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix 22Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode 1 Tips • Press and hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME displays a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode changes. • While the list is displayed, you can also use ui to select a sound mode. • Try out various surround playback modes and enjoy surround playback in your favorite mode. Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Direct playback Appendix Pure Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. 1 Tips This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in “DIRECT” mode, by turning off the front panel display panel, which can eliminate faint low level noise from creeping into sensitive analog circuitry. Press PURE to select “DIRECT”. Direct playback begins. 1 % • While DSD signals are played back, “DSD DIRECT” is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type DOLBY PLgxz1 DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLgzz2 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EXz1 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus z1 z2 Description This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic gx decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel(s).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type DTS NEO:Xz1 DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1z2 DTS ES MTRX6.1z3 DTS 96/24 DTS-HD DTS Express z1 z2 z3 Description This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to playback 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel. There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing games.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audyssey DSX® sound mode Sound mode type Audyssey DSX® (A-DSX)z Description This mode creates playback for the new channels (front wide or front height) in 5.1-channel systems. By adding front wide or front height channels, the surround sound effects sound become more three dimensional and realistic.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type STEREO Description This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. • When multi-ichannel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 22Sound mode • The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and PURE buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” (vpage 134) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it.
Contents Connections Input signal Multi-channel z5 Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Playback Settings Sound mode NOTE STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Music DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgz DOLBY DIGITAL A-DSX DOLBY DIGITAL + NEO:X Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL + NEO:X Music DOLBY DIGITAL + NEO:X Game DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD + EX DOLBY TrueHD + PLgx Cinema DOLBY TrueHD + PLgx Music DOLBY TrueHD + PLgz DOLBY TrueHD A-DSX DOLBY TrueHD + NEO:X Cinema DOLBY TrueHD + NEO:X M
Contents Connections Input signal Multi-channel z5 DTS Playback Settings Sound mode NOTE DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT 6.1 DTS ES MTRX 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings MOVIE Sound mode MUSIC GAME MULTI CH IN S S S MULTI CH IN 7.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Views on the display + q PL z DVD w q Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “ ”. w Shows a decoder that creates sound output from the surround back speakers. • “+ PLgz” indicates the front height sound from front height speakers.
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. Not all HDMI-equipped devices have this capability. Setting procedure 1 NOTE Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with the HDMI control function. • Some functions may not operate depending on the connected TV or player.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix InstaPrevue function You can display sub screens on the main screen to preview playback video of the HDMI input connected to this unit. You can also display various video inputs in a single screen to switch input sources such as Blu-ray, DVD, and GAME while viewing them on sub screens. MAIN % InstaPrevue • The InstaPrevue function is compatible with the HDMI 1 – 6 connectors. It is not supported for the AUX-HDMI connector on the front panel.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Switching input sources Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. 2 Press InstaPrevue. 3 You can change the display location of sub screens to a desired location. MAIN lights. 1 While sub screens are displayed, press OPTION. The main screen (current input video) and sub screens (other input video) are displayed. 2 Press i to select “Location” and use o p to select the location where you want to display sub screens.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. The sleep timer function can be set for each zone. MAIN SLEEP ZONE2 Using the sleep timer 1 Press MAIN or ZONE2 to switch the zone mode. 2 Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. The button for the selected zone is lit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select function You can save settings such as the input source selection, volume level, and sound mode at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the set QUICK SELECT buttons for subsequent playback to switch to various saved settings all at once. 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 Appendix Tips Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. Controlling the unit from a web control PC Router This unit 1 Switch the “IP Control” (vpage 168) setting to “Always On”. 2 Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 168). Network/Information % Denon AVR-X3000 On 192.168.100.
Contents 4 Connections Playback Settings Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. % 5 http://192.168.100.19/index.asp Edit View Favorites Tools Help INDEX When thehttp://192.168.100.19/index.asp top menu is displayed, click on the menu item Edit View Favorites Tools Help youFile want to operate. Denon AVR-X3000 INDEX Web Controller MAIN ZONE Web Controller Denon AVR-X3000 0.0 CBL/SAT MAIN ZONE CBL/SAT 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy video and audio in a room (ZONE2) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Connection 2 : Connection through the speaker output terminals Tips Appendix 22Connection 3 : Connection using an external amplifier • Set the “Assign Mode” (vpage 162) setting to “ZONE2”, and outputs ZONE2 audio from SURROUND BACK speaker terminals (The default setting is “ZONE2”). • If you set the “Assign Mode” (vpage 162) setting to “ZONE2”, the main zone home theater system can play back up to 5.1-channels. Even if you play back audio recorded in 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playback in ZONE2 1 2 POWER X ZONE2 Tips Appendix Press ZONE2 to switch the zone mode to the ZONE2. Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 power. The ( indicator on the display lights. • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, the power turns on. • When POWER X is pressed, ZONE2 turns off. • Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/ OFF on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE :. The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 173) in the menu. • To cancel, either adjust the volume or press MUTE : again. • You can also adjust the volume level to cancel the muting. % • You can adjust the tone and volume for ZONE2 in “ZONE2 Setup” (vpage 172) in the menu.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. 22Audio Setting items Description Page Dialog Level Sets the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting items Tone Tips Appendix Description Page Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 137 Tone Control Set the tone control function to “On” and “Off”. 137 Bass Adjust bass. 137 Treble Adjust treble. 137 Restorer Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback. 137 Audio Delay Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting items Graphic EQ Tips Description Appendix Page Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. 142 Speaker Selection Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all speakers. 142 Adjust EQ Adjust tonal balance for each frequency band. Adjust the speaker selected in “Speaker Selection”. 142 Curve Copy Copy “Audyssey Flat”curve from MultEQ® XT.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting items Tips Description Appendix Page Video Mode Make settings for video processing. 146 Video Conversion The input video signal is converted automatically in conjunction with the connected TV. 146 i/p Scaler Convert the input source resolution to the resolution set. 146 Resolution Set the output resolution. 147 Progressive Mode Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video signal.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Speakers Setting items Audyssey® Setup Manual Setup Description Page The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. 153 Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup. 162 Amp Assign Select power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. 162 Speaker Config.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22General Setting items Description Page Language Sets the language for display the menu on the TV screen. 172 ZONE2 Setup Makes settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. 172 Bass Adjust bass tones. 172 Treble Adjust treble tones. 172 High Pass Filter Make settings for cutting the low range to reduce distortion in the bass. 172 Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting items Information Tips Appendix Description Page Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. 175 Audio Shows information about audio input signals. 175 Video Shows information about video input signal and HDMI Monitor. 176 ZONE Shows information about each zone. 176 Firmware Displays system information. 176 Notifications Selects notification message preferences.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation MAIN uio p ENTER Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use uio p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. 4 5 Use o p to change to desired setting. MAIN lights. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press BACK. • Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The menu display disappears.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. • Text Search (vpage 96) • Preset Name (vpage 60) • Source Rename (vpage 151) • Friendly Name (vpage 168) • Zone Rename (vpage 174) • Quick Select Names (vpage 174) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 63, 70, 74, 81, 84, 169) Keyboard screen 1 Display the screen for inputting characters.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Sets the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel. This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. 22Level 22Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. On (Default) : The subwoofer is used. Off : The subwoofer is not used. –12.0dB – +12.0dB (Default : 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Loudness 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. On (Default) : Outputs using the settings made in “Dynamic Compression” and “Dialogue normalization function” (vpage 175) are enabled. Off : “Dynamic Compression” settings and “Dialogue Normalization” are disabled, and the signals on the disk are output as is.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Low Frequency Effects Assign front L/R signals to also go to the surround channels for wider sound. On : Set. Off (Default) : Do not set. % • For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources : 0dB • DTS movie sources : 0dB • DTS music sources : –10dB % • You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PLg/gx in the “Music” mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Center Width Appendix 22Room Size Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. 0 – 7 (Default : 3) Determine size of acoustic environment. You can set this when the sound mode is one of the original sound modes. Small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. Medium small : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room. Medium (Default) : Simulate acoustics of a medium room.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tone Appendix Restorer Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The “Restorer” function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Limit Audio Delay Make a setting for maximum volume. 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) Off (Default) While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so that the video and audio are synchronized. 0ms (Default) – 200ms 22Power On Level % Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Last (Default) : Use the memorized setting from the last session.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Dynamic EQ Audyssey Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ® XT. On (Default) : Use Dynamic EQ. Off : Do not use Dynamic EQ. Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 213.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Reference Level Offset Tips 22Dynamic Volume 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. However, film reference level is not always used in music or other non-film content.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Audyssey DSX® Tips 22Stage Width Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new channels. On : Turns on Audyssey DSX® processing for wide or height expansion. Off (Default) : D o not set Audyssey DSX®. Adjust sound stage width when using front wide speakers. –10 – +10 (Default : 0) 22Stage Height % Adjust sound stage height when using front height speakers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Curve Copy Graphic EQ Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from “MultEQ® XT” (vpage 139). Use the 9 band graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. % % • “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. • “Graphic EQ” can be set when “MultEQ® XT” (vpage 139) setting is “Graphic EQ”. • Speakers for which “Graphic EQ” can be set differ according to the sound mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. Picture Adjust % • You can also press OPTION to make these settings from “Picture Mode” (vpage 99) in the option menu. • The default settings are as follows. • For “NETWORK” and “iPod/USB” input sources : Streaming • For input sources other than “Network” and “iPod/USB” : Off Picture quality can be adjusted. % • Can be set when the “Video Conversion” (vpage 146) setting is “On”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Noise Reduction Tips Appendix HDMI Setup Reduce overall video noise. Low / Medium / High / Off (Default) Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. NOTE 22Enhancer • When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power. If you are not using this unit for an extended period, it is recommended that you unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Emphasize picture sharpness.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22HDMI Pass Through The AV receiver will “pass through” the sources HDMI signal when in standby. Last : Choose this option to “pass through” the last used HDMI input video source. CBL/SAT (Default) / DVD / Blu-ray / GAME / AUX / MEDIA PLAYER / CDz : Choose one of these HDMI sources to be passed through when the AV receiver is in standby.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22i/p Scaler Output Settings Convert the input source resolution to the resolution set. Makes screen-related settings. nn When the input source is set other than to “iPod/USB” and “NETWORK” Analog (Default) : Use i/p (interlace-to-progressive) scaler function for analog video signals. HDMI : Use i/p scaler function for HDMI video signals. Off : Do not use i/p scaler function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Resolution Tips Appendix 22Progressive Mode Set the output resolution. You can set “Resolution” separately for HDMI output of the analog video input and HDMI input. Auto (Default) : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR OUT connector supports is detected automatically and the appropriate output resolution is set. 480p/576p / 1080i / 720p / 1080p / 1080p:24Hz / 4K : Set the output resolution.
Contents Connections Playback Settings On Screen Display Tips Appendix TV Format Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. 22Volume 22Format Sets where to display the master volume level. Bottom (Default) : D isplay at the bottom. Top : Display at the top. Off : T urn display off. NTSC (Default) : Select NTSC output. PAL : Select PAL output. % • “Format” can also be set by the following procedure.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 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 % • 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 22HDMI Tips 22COMP (Component video) Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / FRONT : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. – : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1 / 2 : Assign the component video input connector to the selected input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Source Rename Tips Hide Sources Change the display name of the selected input source. This is convenient when the input source 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Auto (Default) : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play automatically. PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals. DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.
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” (vpage 162) on the menu. Audyssey® Setup NOTE • Make the room as quiet as possible.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22About Setup and measurement microphone placement GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FR ( : Measuring positions) SL *M The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening environment. Before starting Audyssey® Setup, place the Setup and measurement microphone in the main listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 1 Tips Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on a tripod or stand and place it in the main listening position. When you set the setup microphone, point the tip of it toward the ceiling, at the height of your ears in your listening position. Preparation 2 Measurement If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below.
Contents 3 Connections Playback Settings Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. When the Setup and measurement 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. Set the following items if necessary. 4 Select “Start” and then press ENTER. 5 6 Select “Next” and then press ENTER.
Contents 7 Connections Playback Settings 9 The detected speakers are displayed. Tips Appendix Move the Setup and measurement microphone to position 2, select “Continue”, and then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to eight positions. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Front Center Subwoofer Surround Surr.
Contents 10 11 Connections Playback Settings 12 Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 8. Tips Appendix Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER. Select “Calculation” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup Check processing results. To proceed, press “Store”. Audyssey Setup Calibration completed! Now calculating...Please wait. Speaker Config.
Contents 13 Connections Playback Settings 15 Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Save the measurement results. Tips Appendix Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. Audyssey Setup Audyssey Setup You can set Dynamic Volume function, which automatically adjust volume level for all content. Check processing results. To proceed, press “Store”. Do you want to enable? Speaker Config.
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 Measures Microphone or Speaker is None • Setup and measurement microphone is not detected.
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® XT) 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. Set the following items if necessary. Amp Assign Channel Select Check Results Restore...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Manual Setup Appendix Amp Assign Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Setup, it will not be possible to select Audyssey MultEQ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (vpage 139, 140). • “Manual Setup” can be used without changing the settings. Please set if necessary.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Subwoofer Speaker Config. Set the presence of a subwoofer. Yes (Default) : Use a subwoofer. No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on bass reproduction capability. 22Front 22Surround Set the front speaker size. Large (Default) : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Surr. Back Tips Appendix 22Front Height Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. 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. Note that this is almost always the best choice. None : Select when the surround back speakers are not connected.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Distances Tips Levels Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. 22Test Tone Start 22Unit Output test tone. A test tone is output from the selected speaker. While listening to the test tone, adjust the volume output from the selected speaker. –12.0dB – +12.0dB (Default : 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix 22Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Set the Crossover Frequency to suit the bass reproduction capability of the speaker being used. % • “Crossovers” can be set when the “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 167) setting is “LFE+Main”, or when you have a speaker that is set to “Small”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Bass Tips Front Speaker Setup Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. Set the front speakers to use for every sound mode. % 22Subwoofer Mode • This can be set when “Assign Mode” (vpage 162) is set to “Front B”. Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. LFE (Default) : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer.
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 Tips 22IP Address Settings Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. • The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses are set. CLASS A: 10.0.0.1 – 10.255.255.254 CLASS B: 172.16.0.1 – 172.31.255.254 CLASS C: 192.168.0.1 – 192.168.255.254 Make settings for wired LAN.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Proxy Used to check the network connection. 22Physical Connection Checks the physical LAN port connection. OK Error : The LAN cable is not connected. Check the connection. 22Router Access Checks the connection from this unit to the router. OK Error : Failed to communicate with the router. Check the router settings. 22Port Enter port number. % • If you cannot connect to the Internet, recheck the connections and settings (vpage 41).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Denon service engineer or custom installer. Ordinarily, this mode isn’t suitable for use by the end user, only by a trained service technician or custom installation professional. NOTE • Only use this function if so instructed by a Denon serviceperson or installer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language ZONE2 Setup Set the language for display on the menu screen. English (Default) / Français / Español Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). % • The setting values (dB) for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are what is displayed when “Scale” (vpage 138) in the menu is set to “–79.5dB – 18.0dB”. % • “Language” can also be set by the following procedure.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Lch Level Tips Appendix 22Volume Level Adjust the left channel output level. –12dB – +12dB (Default : 0dB) Set the volume output level. Variable (Default) : Volume adjustment is enabled by main unit and remote control unit. 1 – 98 (–79dB – 18dB) : The volume is adjusted to the set level. 22Rch Level Adjust the right channel output level. –12dB – +12dB (Default : 0dB) 22Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Zone Rename Tips Appendix Trigger Out Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 Set Defaults : T he input source name is returned to the default setting. Selects when to activate trigger out. For details about how to connect the TRIGGER OUT jacks, see “TRIGGER OUT jack” (vpage 43). % nn When setting for zone (MAIN ZONE / ZONE2) Trigger out is activated through linkage to the power of the zone set to “On”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Auto Standby Tips Appendix Information When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode. Before it enters the standby mode, “Auto Standby” is displayed on the display of this unit and the menu screen. 60 min : T he unit goes into standby after 60 minutes. 30 min : T he unit goes into standby after 30 minutes.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Video Appendix Tips 22Notifications Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for MAIN ZONE. Selects notification message preferences. Notification Alerts HDMI Signal Info. On (Default) : Displays notification messages from Denon in the popup menu. Off : Does not display notification messages from Denon in the popup menu.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Usage Data Tips Appendix Firmware To help us improve our products and customer service, Denon collects anonymous information about how you use your AV receiver (such as frequently used input sources and sound modes and speaker settings). Denon will never provide any information we collect to third parties. Yes (Default) : Provide Denon with information about how you use this unit via the network.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Notifications Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an upgrade. Upgrade Package : Display the items to be upgraded. Upgrade Status : Display a list of the additional functions provided by the upgrade. Upgrade Start : Execute the upgrade process. When the upgrade starts, the menu screen is shut down. During the upgrade, the amount of upgrade time which has elapsed is displayed. Update On (Default) : Display update message.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Setup Lock Notes concerning use of “Update” and “Add New Feature” • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection (vpage 41). • Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrading is completed. • Even with a broadband connection to the Internet, approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure to be completed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit When the ZONE2 button is pressed, only the MAIN ZONE can be operated with the remote control unit. 1 Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. MAIN and ZONE2 button blink. 22To cancel 1 Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. MAIN and ZONE2 button blink.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 22Tips...................................................................(182) 22Troubleshooting.............................................(184) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake...................(182) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off...................................(184) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on.............................................................
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake. • 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 (vpage 138, 173). I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on. • By default, the volume setting when power was previously set to standby is applied at next power on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to combine a desired video with the current music. • Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”. You can combine the current music with your desired video source from Set-top Box or DVD, etc. while listening to music from Tuner, CD or the Internet radio (vpage 98). I want to play back photos from Flickr at the same time while listening to the Internet radio.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause/Solution Page • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22No sound comes out Symptom Cause/Solution Page 24, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41 – • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. – • Check cables for damage. 24 • Check that speaker cables are properly connected. Check that cable core wires come in contact with the metal part on speaker terminals. Also, securely tighten speaker terminals.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Desired sound does not come out Cause/Solution Page The volume does not increase. Symptom • The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit”on the menu. • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, so the volume may not reach the upper limit. 138, 173 – No sound comes out with the HDMI connection. • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Symptom Tips Appendix Cause/Solution Page DTS sound is not output. • Check that the digital audio output setting on the connected device is set to “DTS”. • Set “Decode Mode” on the menu to “Auto” or “DTS”. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output. • Make HDMI connections. • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some devices, “PCM” is set by default.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Symptom No audio is output from PRE OUT or speakers for ZONE2. Tips Appendix Cause/Solution Page • In ZONE2, the audio can be played back when signals input from digital terminals (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are in 2ch PCM format. • In ZONE2, the audio can be played back when signals input from the HDMI terminal are in 2ch PCM format. To play back the audio in ZONE2 irrespective of the input signal format, set the “HDMI Audio” setting in the menu to “PCM”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause/Solution Page 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41 – • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. – • Check cables for damage. 149 • Match the input settings to the input connector of the TV connected to this unit. 46, 122 • Check that the proper input source is selected. 149 • Check the video input connector setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom The menu screen is not displayed on the TV. Cause/Solution Page • No operation detail is displayed for some 3D videos or videos with a computer resolution such as VGA. • When a 2D video is converted to a 3D video on the TV, the menu screen or status indication screen is not properly displayed. • In the pure direct playback mode, the menu screen or operation detail is not displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Symptom Tips Appendix Cause/Solution Page Audio is interrupted during the AirPlay • Quit the application running in the background of the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and then play playback on iPhone / iPod touch / using AirPlay. iPad. • Some external factors may be affecting the wireless connection. Modify the network environment by taking measures such as shortening the distance from the wireless LAN access point.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page • The set cannot recognize a USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. • USB memory devices of a mass storage class or those compatible with MTP are supported. • This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB memory device directly to the USB port. • The USB memory device must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom The file names are not displayed properly (“...”, etc.). Cause/Solution Page • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “.” (period). – 22The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page Files stored on a computer cannot be played. • Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. • You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected. Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. • Set and computer are connected by USB cable. The set’s USB port cannot be used for connection to a computer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22The HDMI control function does not work Symptom The HDMI control function does not work. Cause/Solution Page • Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. • You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work. In this case, operate the external device directly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values and setup will need to be performed again. X TUNER PRESET CH – 1 Turn off the power using X. 2 Press X while simultaneously pressing TUNER PRESET CH – and TUNER PRESET CH +.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI • 3D This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 3D function and a pair of 3D glasses. • 4K This unit supports input and output of 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) video signals of HDMI. • Content Type It automatically makes settings suitable for the video output type (content information).
Contents Connections Playback Settings • HDMI control If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other. • Power off link This unit power off can be linked to the TV power off step. • Audio output destination switching From the TV, you can switch whether to output audio from the TV or the AV amplifier.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Supported audio formats 2-channel Linear PCM Multi-channel Linear PCM Bitstream DSD In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video (Blu-ray Disc) or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both this unit and TV and the player need to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copyright protection technology comprised of data encryption and authentication of the connected AV devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Video conversion function This unit automatically converts the input video signals as shown in the diagram below before outputting them to the TV.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” (vpage 147) in the menu before outputting them to the TV.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices z1 • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. • This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. • If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/ MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back files stored on PC or NAS 22Specifications of supported files • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. • This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. • If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/ MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function 22Playable broadcast station specifications This function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ® XT, Dynamic EQ, audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. WMA (Windows Media Audio) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) MPEG-4 AAC Front panel Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma 32/44.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 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.” (vpage 163).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter (vpage 134) Loudness Dynamic Subwoofer Dialog Level Cinema EQ Management Compression Level (vpage133) (vpage 134) z5 z6 (vpage 133) (vpage 134) (vpage 134) Sound mode (vpage 101) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2-channel)z1 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel)z1 DSD DIRECT (2-channel)z1 DSD DIRECT (Multi-channel)z1 STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DOLBY PRO LOGIC g
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Surround Parameter (vpage 134) PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Sound mode (vpage 101) NEO:X mode only Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Gain (vpage 135) (vpage 135) (vpage 136) (vpage 135) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2-channel)z1 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel)z1 DSD DIRECT (2-channel)z1 DSD DIRECT (Multi-channel)z1 STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gz DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DOLBY PRO LOGIC g A-DSX DTS NEO:X Audyssey DSX® DOLBY DIGIT
Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 z10 z11 z12 z13 Connections Playback Settings Tips During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround parameters are the same as in DIRECT mode. Audio is output when “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 167) in the menu is set to “LFE+Main”. This setting is unavailable when the set sound mode name contains “+PLg Music” or “+NEO:X Music”. This setting is possible when the sound mode is “Cinema” mode. This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Sound mode (vpage 101) NOTE Analog / PCM Dolby Digital (+/HD) / DTS (-HD) Multi-channel signal DSD (Super Audio CD) PCM Multi DTS-HD DTS Express DTS ES DSCRT 6.1 DTS ES MTRIX 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 2-channel signal Sound mode (vpage 101) NOTE Analog / PCM Dolby Digital (+/HD) / DTS (-HD) Appendix Tips Multi-channel signal DSD (Super Audio CD) PCM Multi DTS-HD DTS Express DTS ES DSCRT 6.1 DTS ES MTRIX 6.1 DTS DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Plus EX DSD (Super Audio CD) MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN + DOLBY EX MULTI CH IN + PLgx MULTI CH IN + PLgz MULTI CH IN + NEO:X MULTI CH IN 7.
Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 z10 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix This item can be selected when surround back speakers are used. The Cinema mode or Music mode can be selected. When using a single surround back speaker, the Music mode is used. This item can be selected when front height speakers are used. The Cinema mode, Music mode or Game mode can be selected. This item can be selected when using any of the Surround back, Front height or Front wide speaker.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Explanation of terms Display Rear panel Appendix Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion (A-DSX) Audyssey DSX® is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve surround sound vividness. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX® first adds Wide channels for the biggest impact on envelopment.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Display Rear panel Appendix Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions of the playback device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Display Rear panel Appendix Downmix This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to a lower number of channels and plays back according to the system’s configuration. DTS This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital audio system developed by DTS. DTS delivers a powerful and dynamic surround sound experience, and is found in the world’s finest movie theaters and screening rooms.
Contents Connections Playback Settings DTS Express DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit rates (max. 5.1-channels, 24 to 256 kbps). DTS-HD This audio technology provides higher sound quality and enhanced functionality than the conventional DTS and is adopted as an optional audio for Blu-ray Disc. This technology supports multi-channel, high data transfer speed, high sampling frequency, and lossless audio playback. Maximum 7.1-channels are supported in Blu-ray Disc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings FLAC 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings L LFE This is an abbreviation of Low Frequency Effect, which is an output channel that emphasizes low frequency effect sound. Surround audio is intensified by outputting 20 Hz to 120 Hz deep bass to the system subwoofer(s). Display Rear panel Appendix P Progressive (sequential scanning) This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video as one image.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix V vTuner This is a free online content server for Internet Radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade costs. For inquiries about this service, visit the vTuner site below. vTuner website: http://www.radiodenon.com This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Nothing Else Matters Software and BridgeCo.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535; 6,226,616; 7,212,872; 7,272,567; 7,668,723; 7,392,195; 7,930,184; 7,333,929; 7,548,853; 7,003,467 and 7,283,634. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Neo:X | 7.1 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©2012 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S.
Contents Connections Playback Settings “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone, may affect wireless performance.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications 22Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output connectors: • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Front panel Display Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
Contents Connections Playback 22Tuner section Settings [FM] [AM] (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W) 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) MONO 2.8 μV (20.2 dBf) MONO 70 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) STEREO 67 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) MONO 0.7 % (1 kHz) STEREO 1.
Contents Connections Index Settings vv C vv Numerics 3D········································································· 198 4K·········································································· 198 5.1-channel······························································ 23 6.1-channel······························································ 22 7.
Contents Connections vv H Settings vv N HDCP···························································· 200, 217 HDMI control················································ 113, 145 Headphones···························································· 11 vv I Information···························································· 175 Audio·································································· 175 Firmware···························································· 176 Notifications·····
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips vv T Tips······································································· 182 Troubleshooting···················································· 184 Tuner operation menu Auto Preset Memory············································ 60 Direct Tune··························································· 57 Preset Memory···················································· 59 Preset Name························································ 60 Prese
Contents Connections Playback Settings License nn Expat This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. Expat License. Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd nn Boost http://www.boost.org/ Boost Software License - Version 1.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix nn zlib nn cURL nn c-ares zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. http://www.zlib.net/ http://curl.haxx.se Copyright (C) 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is provided ‘as-is’, without any express or implied warranty.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22License Information for the Software Used in the Unit About GPL (GNU-General Public License), LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) License This product uses GPL/LGPL software and software made by other companies. After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/ LGPL software that is used in the product.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 55/64 (22.0) 22Dimensions Appendix 47/64 (18.5) 9 21/64 (236.8) 2 5/32 (54.7) 14 59/64 (379.0) 13 21/64 (338.5) 1 27/32 (47.0) Unit : in. (mm) 2 23/64 (60.0) 22Weight : 23 lbs 9 oz (10.7 kg) Front panel Display 1 27/32 (47.0) Rear panel 1 27/32 (47.0) 13 25/64 (340.0) 234 Remote 6 37/64 (167.0) 19/32 (15.0) 5 63/64 (152.0) 17 3/32 (434.
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