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Denon AVR-X2700H Owner's Manual

Denon AVR-X2700H Owner's Manual

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AVR-X2700H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X2700H INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Connecting a TV Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and Inserting the batteries compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC Operating range of the remote control unit (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) Features Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and High quality sound...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Listening to Internet Radio Listening to Internet Radio Basic operation Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Turning the power on Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Selecting the input source Getting the HEOS App Adjusting the volume HEOS Account...
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions Quick select plus function Adding to HEOS Favorites Calling up the settings Playing back HEOS Favorites Changing the settings Deleting a HEOS Favorites Panel lock function Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source Disabling all key button operations (Channel Level Adjust) Disabling all button operations except VOLUME...
  • Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Manual Setup Picture Adjust Amp Assign HDMI Setup Speaker Config. Output Settings Distances On Screen Display Levels Screen Saver Crossovers 4K/8K Signal Format Bass HDCP Setup Front Speaker TV Format Speaker Preset Inputs Network Input Assign Information...
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips HEOS Account You have not signed in Tips You have already signed in Troubleshooting General Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Language Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Display on this unit shows nothing Bluetooth Transmitter No sound comes out...
  • Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI Relationship between video signals and monitor output Playing back a USB memory devices Playing back a Bluetooth device Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function Last function memory Explanation of terms...
  • Page 8 Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features DTS:X (v p. 267) High quality sound This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object Powerful 7-channel Amplifier with the Latest Home Cinema Specs based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital video processor upscales SD (resolution) or HD (720p/ High performance 1080p) / 4K to 8K Ultimate Home Theater Experience – 8K Ready This unit delivers the ultimate home theater experience with 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz pass-through, as well as support for the latest 8K Ultra HD Up to HDMI specifications.
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV The device is equipped with a AirPlay ® function in addition to devices (6 inputs, 2 outputs) network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 105) You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs enabling Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks Connect Bluetooth headphones This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as This unit can transmit Bluetooth so you can enjoy audio wirelessly DSD (5.6 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files.
  • Page 14 This is useful when you want to let the background music convenience. propagate throughout the whole house. z Download the appropriate “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for your iOS or Energy-saving design Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network that the iPad, iPhone or Android™...
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music Easy operation sources “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network, etc.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C SOURCE SELECT knob This selects the input source. (v p. 69) D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9) E Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 19) i o Q0 Q1 F MASTER VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix N SETUP MIC jack This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone. (v p. 186) O USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices). (v p. 61) Q3 Q4 L QUICK SELECT buttons With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various...
  • Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Q0 Q1 A Input mode indicators E Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input These light up according to the reception conditions when the input source.
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G Volume indicator H MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 70) I Information display The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. J Input signal indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Q0 Q1 For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix B SIGNAL GND terminal Used to connect a ground wire for the turntable. (v p. 60) C RS-232C connector Used to connect home automation controller devices fitted with RS-232C connectors. Consult the owner’s manual of the home automation controller for more information about serial control of this unit.
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G NETWORK connector Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN network. (v p. 64) H HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors. “Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)”...
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M PRE OUT connectors Used to connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or a power amplifier for ZONE2. “Connecting the subwoofer” (v p. 37) “Connection 2 : Connection using an external amplifier (ZONE2)” (v p. 144) N Component video connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO) Used to connect devices equipped with component video connectors.
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A ZONE SELECT buttons These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through the remote control unit. “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 145) “Menu operations” (v p. 151) B Input source select buttons These selects the input source.
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G BACK button This returns to the previous screen. H System buttons These perform playback related operations. Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 83) I QUICK SELECT buttons (1 –...
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. “Turning the power on” (v p. 69) “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 145) N ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 212) O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjusts the volume level.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Speaker installation connect. Connecting speakers Connecting a TV Speaker cable Connecting a playback device Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port Connecting FM/AM antennas Subwoofer cable Connecting to a home network (LAN)
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you Place the FRONT left and right speakers an are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. FL/FR equal distance from the main listening position. Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical (Front speaker left/ The distance between each speaker and your TV...
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Place the FRONT HEIGHT left and right speakers FHL/FHR directly above the front speakers. Mount them as (Front height speaker close to the ceiling as possible and aim them left/right): towards the main listening position. Mount the TOP FRONT left and right speakers on TFL/TFR the ceiling slightly in front of your main listening...
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers reflect the sound off the ceiling to allow the sound to come from over your head by using a special upward- pointing speaker that is placed on the floor. You can enjoy the Dolby Atmos 3D sound even in an environment where speakers cannot be installed on the ceiling.
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Height speakers layout 0 This unit is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. 0 The “Speaker Virtualizer” must be set to “On” for Dolby Atmos playback with 5.1- channel speaker configurations or less.
  • Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed surround back speakers SW C SW C z1 22° - 30° z2 120° Listening position z1 22° - 30° z2 90° - 110° z3 135° - 150° 0 When using a single surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening position.
  • Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Layout including height speakers and ceiling n Ceiling speaker layout example speakers Combination of 5.1-channel layout and top middle speakers. n Height speaker layout example Combination of 5.1-channel layout and front height speakers. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker layout example Combination of 5.1-channel layout and front Dolby speakers. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Before connecting speakers NOTE NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the 0 Carry out the following settings when using a speaker with an impedance of 4 – 6 speakers.
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting the speaker cables o Connecting the subwoofer Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be be connected to this unit.
  • Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the cable labels (supplied) for channel Speaker Color identification FRONT L White FRONT R The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is CENTER Green color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. SURROUND L Light Blue Attach the cable label corresponding to each speaker to each speaker...
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Attach the cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram. Refer to the table and attach the label to each speaker cable. Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal matches that of the cable label.
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings This unit has a built-in 7-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback. (v p.
  • Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 5.1-channel speakers This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 7.1-channel speakers System for 7.1-channel surround playback. o Example connections when using surround back speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround back speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Back” in the menu. (v p. 193) 0 When using a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L terminal.
  • Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using front height speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Height” in the menu. (v p. 193) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using top front speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top front speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Front” in the menu. (v p. 193) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using top middle speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top middle speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Middle” in the menu. (v p. 193) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Dolby” in the menu. (v p. 193) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example connections when using surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Dolby” in the menu. (v p. 193) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front speaker This system plays back 5.1-channels. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers. Bi-amp connection is a method to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplification. This connection enables back EMF (power returned without being output) from the woofer to flow into the tweeter without affecting the sound quality, producing a higher sound quality.
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired. 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Front B” in the menu. (v p. 194) FR (A) FL (A) FR (B)
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting multi-zone speakers o 5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (ZONE2) speaker connection This connection method constructs a 5.1-channel speaker system in the MAIN ZONE and a 2-channel system in ZONE2. MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE2 ZONE2 ZONE2 ZONE2...
  • Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC / eARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
  • Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit.
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector Use a component video or a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, component video and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio and audio). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
  • Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner / Satellite tuner /...
  • Page 57 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player DVD player...
  • Page 58 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a player device compatible with the 8K This unit supports 8K HDMI video signals. If your player supports 8K, connect it to the HDMI 7 (8K) connector on your device. 8K player HDMI 0 To enjoy 8K video, connect an 8K-compatible TV with an “Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable”.
  • Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or game console This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. Video camcorder AUDIO VIDEO...
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a turntable This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect to a turntable with a low output moving coil (MC) cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step-up transformer. If you set this unit’s input source to “Phono”...
  • Page 61 USB memory device 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 62 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting FM/AM antennas Connect the antenna, tune in to a broadcast and then move the antenna to AM loop antenna the location where there is least noise. Then use tape, etc. to fix the (supplied) antenna in this location.
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o AM loop antenna assembly o Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand.
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. Wired LAN You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following When connecting to the network via wireless LAN, connect the external functions: antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity connection to the rear panel 0 Built-in DHCP server and stand them upright.
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks When this unit is installed in a location where the remote control signals cannot reach (installation in a cabinet etc.), it can still be controlled by the remote control by connecting a remote control receiver unit (sold separately).
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 68 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback network audio/service Listening to Internet Radio Basic operation Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Turning the power on Getting the HEOS App Selecting the input source AirPlay function Adjusting the volume Spotify Connect function Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to Input source turn on the power.
  • Page 70 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. 0 The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. Prepare for playback.
  • Page 71 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT32” or “NTFS” format.
  • Page 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB memory Browse the music on your USB memory device and devices select something to play. Insert a “FAT32” or “NTFS” formatted USB memory 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to device into the USB port.
  • Page 73 Nature 01 - Various Artists 2:45 -2:21 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. 0 When a USB memory device is connected to this unit, the unit loads all of the files on the USB memory device.
  • Page 74 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 112) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 113) “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)”...
  • Page 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. POWER X Communication is possible up to a range of about 98.4 ft/30 m.
  • Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing music from Bluetooth device Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 77 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices NOTE 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 78 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback.
  • Page 79 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones You can listen to audio playing through the MAIN ZONE of this unit on Bluetooth headphones. Output audio from connected speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones. (Output Mode: Bluetooth + Speakers) (Output Mode: Bluetooth Only) Front panel...
  • Page 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 0 “Output Mode” can also be set from “Bluetooth Transmitter” in the option menu. 0 A2DP profile-compatible Bluetooth speakers can be connected following the same steps used to connect Bluetooth headphones. Set “Transmitter”...
  • Page 81 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to a Bluetooth Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones headphones Complete any of the following steps to disconnect your Bluetooth headphones: Follow any of the steps below to reconnect the most recently used Turn off your Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones: Go to “Bluetooth Transmitter”...
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts You can use the built-in tuner of this unit to listen to FM broadcasts and AM broadcasts. Make sure the FM antenna and AM loop antenna are connected to this unit first.
  • Page 83 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Use o p to select “FM” or “AM”, then press ENTER. When listening to an FM broadcast. Connect the antenna. (“Connecting FM/AM antennas” (v p. 62)) When listening to an AM broadcast. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”.
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option Tuning in by entering the frequency menu (Direct Tune) “Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)” (v p. 84) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. “Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)”...
  • Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset You can change the mode for tuning into FM and AM broadcasts. If you Memory) cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, change the mode to “Manual”...
  • Page 86 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast Channel Default settings 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / 94.10 station (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 94.30 / 94.50 / 94.70 / 94.90 / 95.10 / 95.30 / 95.50 / 95.70 Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
  • Page 87 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specify a name for the preset Use ui to select a name label, then press ENTER. broadcast station (Preset Name) The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed. If you select “Set Defaults”, then the unit returns to displaying the You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.
  • Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations To set the stations you want to skip by stations (Preset Skip) A Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. Perform auto preset memory to save all the broadcasting stations that can B Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip.
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cancelling Preset Skip While the “Preset Skip” screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use ui to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for.
  • Page 90 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 Internet Radio station list on this unit the database service provided by TuneIn Radio service.
  • Page 91 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio 0 The display switches between track title and radio station name etc. each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. Press INTERNET RADIO. You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “TuneIn NOTE Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 92 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network. Supported file formats: For details, see “Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS”...
  • Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC or Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select something to play. Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files servers on your local network. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music.
  • Page 94 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now & 0 The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. main unit’s STATUS is pressed. Playback starts.
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 112) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 113) “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)”...
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the HEOS App You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS App. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. For more information about which services are available in your area please visit http://www.HEOSbyDenon.com Download the HEOS App for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”.
  • Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Changing your HEOS Account HEOS Account HEOS Accounts can be registered in “HEOS Account” (v p. 211) in the Tap the “Music” tab. menu of this unit or by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon a in the HEOS App.
  • Page 98 Rooms Music Now Playing Tap the “Rooms” tab, and select “Denon AVR-X2700H” if there are multiple products with HEOS Built-in. 0 Tap the Pencil icon e at the top right to switch edit mode. You can change the displayed name.
  • Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Selecting the music track or station from music sources Music Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source. 0 All music services displayed may not be available in your location. This Phone USB Music Music Servers Playlists...
  • Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Browse the music to play. Album Now Playing After selecting a music track or radio station the app will Artist Album automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen. 10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014 Track 01 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to Rooms queue up your music.
  • Page 101 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to the same music in multiple Rooms Rooms rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining This system is a true multi-room audio system. You can create one or Song Name 1 Song Name 1 more HEOS groups to automatically synchronize audio playback between...
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping rooms Rooms Rooms Press and hold your finger on room that you want to Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them remove from the group. Dining Dining Song Name 1...
  • Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Grouping all rooms (party mode) Rooms Rooms You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them "pinch"...
  • Page 104 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping all rooms Rooms Rooms You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them a "spread"...
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be Router played on this unit via the network. This unit 0 Source input will be switched to “HEOS Music” when AirPlay playback is started. 0 You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source.
  • Page 106 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing iTunes music with this unit touch or iPad Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.
  • Page 107 A circle is displayed to the right of AirPlay 2 compatible devices. playback and then adjust it to a suitable level. Play a song from your iPhone, iPod iPhone Denon xxxxxxxx touch or iPad on multiple synced Speakers devices (AirPlay 2) Songs from an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad operating iOS 11.4 or later can...
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available Playing Spotify music with this unit instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great.
  • Page 109 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. These functions can only be set in the MAIN ZONE. MAIN (HEOS Music) OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display...
  • Page 110 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back HEOS Favorites Adding to HEOS Favorites Press R (HEOS Music). While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER. Use ui to select “Add to HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting a HEOS Favorites While the HEOS Favorites content list is displayed, use ui to select the item you want to remove from HEOS Favorites, then press OPTION. Use ui to select “Remove from HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 112 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of each channel Use o p to adjust the volume. to match the input source (Channel –12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB) Level Adjust) Use uio p to select “Exit”, then press ENTER. The volume of each channel can be changed while listening to music.
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone (Tone) Select “On” in step 3 and press i to select the sound range to be adjusted. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Bass: Adjust bass. Press OPTION. Treble: Adjust treble. An option menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 114 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during If you selected “On” in step 3, press i and select audio playback (Video Select) “Source”. Use o p to select the input source for video you want This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio to play back, then press ENTER.
  • Page 115 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the picture quality for your Use o p to select the picture mode. viewing environment (Picture Mode) No picture quality adjustment is done (Default): with this unit. n Supported input sources : The standard mode suited for most CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / Game / AUX / Standard: living room viewing environments.
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Stopping the All Zone Stereo mode Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) During playback in All Zone Stereo mode, press OPTION. You can play back the music being played back in MAIN ZONE An option menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the speaker settings to match the listening environment (Speaker Preset) Two speaker settings can be saved to suit the environments where you use your speakers. Press OPTION. An option menu screen is displayed. When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for online music is displayed.
  • Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet-based subscription services.
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to display a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode.
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix GExampleH When MOVIE is pressed Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. MOVIE SOUND Press PURE to select “Direct”. Stereo Direct playback begins. Dolby Audio - Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X Multi Ch Stereo Mono Movie Virtual This unit provides not only sound modes that conform to the formats...
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pure Direct playback Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in Direct playback selects the corresponding mode for playback. mode.
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Dolby Atmos Please select this mode to play content encoded with Dolby Atmos. If you have selected a different sound mode previously, please select again this mode for Dolby Atmos content play back. It decodes Dolby Atmos content and its positioning data in real time and outputs audio from the appropriate speakers, creating natural audio images regardless of the speaker layout.
  • Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS Surround This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS. This mode is suitable for playing discs recorded in DTS-ES. DTS ES Dscrt6.1 The surround back channel added using the discrete method is played as an independent channel. Since all channels are independent, the 360-degree spacial expressiveness and sound localization are enhanced.
  • Page 124 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch In This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources. Original sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch Stereo This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Rock Arena This mode simulates the expansive sound of a live concert in an arena.
  • Page 125 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type Description Stereo 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-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME buttons. Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. (v p. 153) Input signal Sound mode MUSIC button...
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal GAME button Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button Multi-channel z5 Stereo Dolby Digital Dolby Digital + Dolby Surround z6 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital + Neural:X z6 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus + Dolby Surround z6z7 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus + Neural:X z6 Dolby Atmos z6z8...
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal GAME button Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD MSTR DTS Express DTS-HD / DTS Express DTS-HD + Dolby Surround z6 DTS-HD + Neural:X z6 DTS-HD + Virtual:X z3 DTS:X DTS:X DTS:X MSTR...
  • Page 129 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Views on the display A Shows a decoder to be used. In the case of the Dolby Digital Plus decoder, “W” is displayed. B Shows a decoder that creates sound output. “V” indicates that the Dolby Surround decoder is being used. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 130 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI Control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Setting procedure Enable the HDMI Control function of this unit.
  • Page 131 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Smart Menu function This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select an o Now Playing input source and set Tuner and Internet Radio stations using the TV remote control. Enjoy content from the input source currently selected on this unit.
  • Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Setup Menu Displays a setup menu for configuring the settings of this unit. o Quick Select Calls up the “Quick Select” items registered to this unit. NOTE 0 If the “HDMI Control” or “Smart Menu” settings have been changed, always reset the power to connected devices after the change.
  • Page 133 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 ZONE2 SLEEP...
  • Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control.
  • Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select plus function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in MAIN subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
  • Page 136 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Calling up the settings Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Press QUICK SELECT. The Quick Select settings registered to the button you pressed are called up.
  • Page 137 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the settings Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Set the items below to the settings you want to register.
  • Page 138 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of Disabling all key button operations the buttons on the front panel. TUNER PRESET CH – STATUS Press X while you press and hold TUNER PRESET CH + and ZONE2 SOURCE with the unit in standby mode.
  • Page 139 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Canceling the Panel lock function Press X while you press and hold TUNER PRESET CH + and ZONE2 SOURCE with the unit in standby mode. Press TUNER PRESET CH + or TUNER PRESET CH – to select “FP LOCK zOff”.
  • Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote lock function When connecting an IR receiver, enable the Remote lock function. When Disabling the sensor function of the the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote remote control unit control unit.
  • Page 141 This unit Switch the “Network Control” setting to “Always On”. (v p. 209) Check the IP address of this unit with “Information”. (v p. 204) Network/Information Friendly Name Denon AVR-X2700H DHCP Connection Wired (Ethernet) IP Address 192.168.100.19 zzzzzz-000000 MAC Address (Ethernet)
  • Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, enter “http://192.168.100.19”. http://192.168.100.19 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help When the top menu is displayed on the web browser, click on the menu item you want to operate.
  • Page 143 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) You can operate this unit to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
  • Page 144 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connection 2 : Connection using an external amplifier (ZONE2) The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 audio output connectors are output to the ZONE2 amplifiers and played on these amplifiers. MAIN ZONE ZONE2 This unit Power amplifier AUX IN...
  • Page 145 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 Press ZONE2 to set the operating zone to ZONE2 with the remote control. The ZONE2 button lights. Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 power. POWER ZONE2 The ( indicator on the display lights. Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/OFF on the main unit.
  • Page 146 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adjusting the volume (ZONE2) Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” is set to “70 (–10 dB) ”. (v p. 217) 0 Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the volume.
  • Page 147 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu map When using menu operations, connect this unit to a TV and operate this unit while viewing the TV. The recommended settings are configured for this unit by default. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Detailed items Description...
  • Page 148 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment and the audio input mode. Source Rename Changes the display name for input source. Hide Sources Removes from the display input sources that are not used. Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input.
  • Page 149 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page 【When the user is signed out the HEOS Account】 I have a HEOS Account Selects to sign in. Create Account Creates new HEOS Account. Forgot Password If you forgot your password, we'll send you an email with instructions about how to reset HEOS Account 【When the user is signed in the HEOS Account】...
  • Page 150 Information Shows information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Denon. Save & Load Save and restore device settings by using a USB memory device. Setup Lock Protects settings from inadvertent changes.
  • Page 151 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations MAIN Press MAIN on the remote control unit to set the operating zone to the MAIN ZONE. The MAIN button lights. Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use ui p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER.
  • Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Center Level Adjust Subwoofer Level Adjust Adjusts the center channel volume to clarify the dialog for all sources. Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume for all input sources. o Center o Subwoofer Adjusts the volume output from the center channel.
  • Page 153 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Loudness Management Surround Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Compression” or You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio preferences.
  • Page 154 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Compression o Dialog Control Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these can be heard more easily. Automatic dynamic range compression Auto: on/off control according to source.
  • Page 155 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Virtualizer o Delay Time The Speaker Virtualizer enhances the surround and height speaker Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field channels to create an enveloping virtual surround effect. image.
  • Page 156 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Room Size o Subwoofer Determine size of acoustic environment. Turn subwoofer output on and off. Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room. The subwoofer is used. (Default): Simulate acoustics of a medium-small Medium small: room.
  • Page 157 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Restorer 0 This item can be set with analog signals or PCM signal (Sample Rate = Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) 44.1/48 kHz) is input. and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal 0 This item default setting for “HEOS Music”...
  • Page 158 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adjust Audio Delay The timing mismatch between the picture and sound needs to be Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. corrected manually. 0 ms – 500 ms (Default : 0 ms) 0 Audio Delay for game mode can be set when “Video Mode”...
  • Page 159 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Level Volume Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Last Use the memorized setting from the last o Scale (Default): session.
  • Page 160 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o MultEQ ® Audyssey ® MultEQ ® XT compensates for both time and frequency characteristics Set Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey ® ® of the listening area based on Audyssey ® Setup measurement results.
  • Page 161 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic EQ o Reference Level Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It decreased by taking into account human perception and room makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround acoustics.
  • Page 162 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Volume Graphic EQ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting.
  • Page 163 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Selection o Curve Copy Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all Copy the Flat correction curve created in Audyssey ® Setup. speakers. All: Adjust all speaker tones together. 0 “Curve Copy”...
  • Page 164 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. o Picture Mode Picture Adjust Select the desired picture mode according to the video content and Picture quality can be adjusted. your viewing environment. The standard mode suited for most living Standard: room viewing environments.
  • Page 165 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contrast Adjust picture contrast. 0 The two special adjustment modes, “ISF Day” and “ISF Night”, should be used by a certified technician to adjust the color calibration to match the installation -50 – +50 (Default : 0) conditions.
  • Page 166 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Pass Through HDMI Setup Selects how this unit will transmit HDMI signals to the HDMI output in Make settings for HDMI Audio Out, HDMI Pass Through and HDMI standby power mode. Control settings. Transmits the selected HDMI input NOTE through this unit’s HDMI output when this...
  • Page 167 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pass Through Source o RC Source Select Sets the HDMI connector that inputs HDMI signals when in standby. Set whether to allow this unit to be turned on by the input source select button on the remote control when this unit is on standby.
  • Page 168 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Control o ARC You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and On the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR 1 connector, set whether compatible with HDMI Control. to receive sound from the TV via HDMI. Use HDMI Control function.
  • Page 169 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o TV Audio Switching o Power Off Control Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected Links the power standby of this unit to external devices. via HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to this unit. If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input source, power Select the “TV Audio”...
  • Page 170 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power Saving o Smart Menu If “TV Speaker” is set as the audio output setting of your TV, this unit is This function can be used to configure the settings of this unit, select automatically set to standby mode to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 171 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Video Output Output Settings Select the HDMI monitor connector to be used. Makes settings for video output. The presence of a TV connected to the Auto(Dual) HDMI MONITOR 1 or HDMI MONITOR 2 (Default): connector is detected automatically, and 0 This can be set when “HDMI”...
  • Page 172 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Mode o i/p Scaler Configure the video processing method to match the type of video Set the video input signal to be subjected to i/p Scaler processing. content. i/p Scaler will convert the resolution of the input video signal to the value set in “Resolution”.
  • Page 173 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Resolution o Sharpness Set the output resolution. Enables the sharpness feature which enhances the edges of images when up-scaling video to 4K or 8K. The resolution supported by the TV Auto connected to the HDMI MONITOR OUT Enables the video enhancer sharpness (Default): connector is detected automatically and...
  • Page 174 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Progressive Mode o Aspect Ratio Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video Set the aspect ratio for the video signals output to the HDMI. signal. 16:9 Output at 16:9 aspect ratio. The video signal is automatically (Default): Auto...
  • Page 175 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Now Playing On Screen Display Sets the display time for the playback display when the input source is Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. “HEOS Music” or “Tuner”. o Volume Always On Show display continuously.
  • Page 176 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Screen Saver 4K/8K Signal Format Select the screen saver setting. Set the format of 4K and 8K signal to be played back by this unit when the TV or playback device connected to this unit is HDMI 4K or 8K signal A screen saver is activated if no operation is performed for more than 5 compatible.
  • Page 177 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix GRelation between the “4K/8K Signal Format” setting and supported resolutionsH 0 When setting this to “Enhanced”, we recommend using a “Premium High 4K/8K Signal Format Support Color Pixel Speed HDMI Cable” or “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet” that has an “HDMI Premium Certified Cable”...
  • Page 178 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDCP Setup TV Format Sets the HDCP version for each HDMI input source. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. Video may not be output depending on the HDCP version of your player o Format and the TV.
  • Page 179 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign 0 By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the Input connector INPUT...
  • Page 180 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n TV set top box/satellite users please note o DIGITAL When using the digital audio output on a TV/satellite box: Set this to change the digital audio input connectors assigned to the To play the video signal assigned to “HDMI” combined with the audio input sources.
  • Page 181 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o INPUT MODE o Set Defaults Set the audio input modes for each input source. The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings. It is normally recommended to set the audio input mode to “AUTO”. AUTO Automatically detect input signal and (Default):...
  • Page 182 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Hide Sources Changes the display name of the input source. Remove from the display input sources that are not used. Once changed, the name is displayed on the display and menu screens Show Use this source.
  • Page 183 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”. ®...
  • Page 184 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the main listening position NOTE The main listening position is the position where listeners would 0 Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows and turn off the power on electronic devices normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening (radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, etc.).
  • Page 185 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings Attach the Sound calibration microphone to the supplied microphone stand or own tripod and install it (Audyssey Setup) ® at the main listening position. When installing the Sound calibration microphone, point the tip of Preparation the microphone toward the ceiling and adjust the height to match the height of the ears of a listener in a seated position.
  • Page 186 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Sound calibration microphone to the Select “Start”, then press ENTER. SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Audyssey ® Setup can also make the following settings. Amp Assign The signals output from the SURROUND BACK speaker terminals can be switched in accordance with your speaker environment.
  • Page 187 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the following screen is displayed, select “Begin When the detected speaker is displayed, select “Next” Test” and then press ENTER. and then press ENTER. Start the measurement of the first position. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Audyssey Setup Select "Begin Test"...
  • Page 188: Setup

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Move the Sound calibration microphone to position 2, Repeat step 8, measuring positions 3 to 8. select “Continue”, then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to eight positions. 0 To skip measuring the fourth and subsequent listening position, press o to select “Complete”...
  • Page 189 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the analysis and storage ends, unplug the Sound Perform the settings for Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® calibration microphone from the SETUP MIC jack on the Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® main unit and then press “Next”. The following screen is displayed during the analysis.
  • Page 190 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select “Details” and press ENTER to verify the measurement results. 0 When performing Audyssey ® Setup for the first time, the measurement data is automatically saved to “Preset 1” of “Speaker Preset”. Subwoofers may measure a greater reported distance than the 0 If Audyssey ®...
  • Page 191 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...
  • Page 192 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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...
  • Page 193 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Amp Assign Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Select the power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. made in Audyssey ® Setup. See “Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings” (v p. 40) regarding the speaker configuration and connection.
  • Page 194 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker Config. Setting to assign the unit’s built-in power ZONE2 amplifier for ZONE2 and output the audio (Default): in stereo. Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low bass frequencies and speaker size. Setting to use the front speakers via the Bi-Amp: bi-amp connection.
  • Page 195 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center o Surround Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 196 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Surr. Back o Front Height Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 197 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Top Front o Top Middle Set the presence and size of the top front speakers. Set the presence and size of the top middle speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 198 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front Dolby o Surround Dolby Set the presence and size of the front Dolby speakers. Set the presence and size of the surround Dolby speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 199 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the distance Distances 0.0 ft – 60.0 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign”...
  • Page 200 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dolby Speaker Setup Levels Set the distance between the Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker and the Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position ceiling. when it is output from each speaker. 3.0 ft - 11.0 ft / 0.90 m - 3.30 m (Default: 6.0 ft / 1.80 m) o Test Tone Start A test tone is output from the selected speaker.
  • Page 201 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies 180 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 80 Hz) that can be played back through each speaker.
  • Page 202 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. o Subwoofer Mode 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 180 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 120 Hz)
  • Page 203 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Speaker Speaker Preset Two speaker settings can be saved to suit the environments where you Set the front speaker A/B to use for every sound mode. use your speakers. Front speaker A is used. For example, you can configure two presets easily to switch between (Default): equalizer or speaker settings measured using Audyssey...
  • Page 204 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). When assigning an IP address to each device manually, you need to assign an IP address to this unit using the “IP Address”...
  • Page 205 2. Check that your iOS device is connected to the wireless LAN (Wi- o Scan Networks Fi) router and select “Denon AVR-X2700H” from “SET UP NEW Select the network you wish to connect to from the list of possible AIRPLAY SPEAKER...” at the bottom of the Wi-Fi configuration networks shown on the TV screen.
  • Page 206 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o WPS Router o Manual Use a WPS-compatible router to connect using the push button Enter the name (SSID) and password of the network you wish to method. connect to. 1. Select “Push Button” on the TV screen. 1.
  • Page 207 DHCP function is set to “On” in the 2. Connect the wireless LAN of the PC or tablet used to “Denon AVR-X2700H” default settings of this unit.
  • Page 208 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DHCP o Default Gateway Selects how to connect to the network. When connected to a gateway (router), input its IP address. Configure the network settings o DNS (Default): automatically from your router. Enter the DNS address indicated in the documentation supplied by Off: Configure the network settings manually.
  • Page 209 Home Theater /Living Room / Family Room / Guest Room / 0 When using the web control function, Denon 2016 AVR Remote App or HEOS Kitchen / Dining Room / Master Bedroom / Bedroom / Den / App, use with the “Network Control”...
  • Page 210 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Internet Access Diagnostics Checks whether this unit has access to the Internet (WAN). Used to check the network connection. o Physical Connection Failed to connect to the Internet. Check Error: the Internet connection environment or Checks the physical LAN port connection.
  • Page 211 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HEOS Account Make HEOS Account-related settings. HEOS Account is needed in order to use HEOS Favorites. The menu displayed differs depending on the status of the HEOS Account. You have not signed in You have already signed in o I have a HEOS Account o Signed in As If you already have a HEOS Account, enter the current account name...
  • Page 212 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Configure the ECO Mode and auto standby mode settings. English / Français / Español (Default: English) o ECO Mode This mode can reduce the power consumption and heat generation of this unit when power on.
  • Page 213 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power savings are always active, regardless of volume or input signal. 0 When the unit is switching between the different power saving states in “ECO Mode: Auto”, you may notice a click noise from the inside of this unit, this is Gives you the best balance between normal.
  • Page 214 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Default o On Screen Display Set the mode to ECO when the power is on. Display the power consumption of this unit using a meter on the TV screen. The ECO Mode will be set to the previous Last setting before the power was switched Always display the meter on the TV...
  • Page 215 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto Standby n ZONE2 When there are no operations for a certain period of time as set here, Set so the unit power automatically switches to standby. the power is automatically shut off even if there is audio or video input. n MAIN ZONE Switches ZONE2 the standby state after 8 hours:...
  • Page 216 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Device List Bluetooth Transmitter Available devices are displayed in the list once you start pairing mode Sets this unit's Bluetooth transmitter. on the Bluetooth headphones you want to connect. Select your Set to use Bluetooth headphones to listen to audio playing in the MAIN Bluetooth headphones from the list to pair them.
  • Page 217 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Volume Level ZONE2 Setup Set the volume output level. Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2. Variable Volume can be adjusted. (Default): 0 Values set for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are displayed according to Volume is fixed at the desired level.
  • Page 218 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Volume Zone Rename Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Last Use the memorized setting from the last MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 (Default): session.
  • Page 219 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Display Makes settings related to the display on this unit. o Dimmer Adjust the display brightness of this unit. Bright Normal display brightness. (Default): Dim: Reduced display brightness. Dark: Very low display brightness. Off: Turns the display off.
  • Page 220 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto-Update Firmware Turns on Automatic Updates so that futures updates are automatically Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, downloaded and installed when this unit is in standby mode. updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for upgrades.
  • Page 221 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Allow Update o Upgrade Notification Enable or disable updates and upgrades for this unit. When the latest Upgrade firmware is available, a notification message is displayed on the TV screen at power on. Enables this unit to receive updates and The notification message is displayed for about 40 seconds when the (Default):...
  • Page 222 If the error continues, check the network environment. 0 Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Denon website each time related plans are defined. See the Denon website for details about upgrades.
  • Page 223 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Information Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for Show information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. MAIN ZONE. o Audio HDMI Signal Info. Resolution / HDR / Color Space / Pixel Depth / ALLM / QMS / QFT Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE.
  • Page 224 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Firmware o Notifications Displays and sets notifications. Displays information for the current Version: Also, sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is firmware. turned on. DTS Version: Displays the current DTS version. Notification Alerts Notification messages are displayed.
  • Page 225 Appendix Usage Data Save & Load To help us improve our products and customer service, Denon collects Save and restore device settings by using a USB memory device. anonymous information about how you use this unit (such as frequently used input sources and sound modes and speaker settings).
  • Page 226 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setup Lock Reset Returns settings to the factory default. Protect settings from inadvertent changes. Initialization can be performed for all unit settings or for Network settings o Lock only. Turn protection on. o All Settings Turn protection off.
  • Page 227 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Limiting the operating zone with the remote control ZONE2 operations can be disabled using the remote control. Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. The MAIN and ZONE2 buttons blink. ZONE2 o Canceling the settings Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP while configuring the setting.
  • Page 228 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Tips Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Display on this unit shows nothing I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power No sound comes out...
  • Page 229 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.
  • Page 230 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to set the optimized listening environment after changing the configuration/position of the speakers or changing a speaker to a new Perform Audyssey ® Setup. This automatically makes the optimized speaker settings for the new listening environment. (v p. 183) I want to combine a desired video with the current music Set “Video Select”...
  • Page 231 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem.
  • Page 232 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 67) Power automatically turns off. The sleep timer is set.
  • Page 233 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 9) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 9) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
  • Page 234 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 36) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 235 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Desired sound does not come out The volume does not increase. The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. (v p. 159) Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, so the volume may not reach the upper limit. The volume of Bluetooth headphones does not decrease.
  • Page 236 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound is produced from subwoofer. Check the subwoofer connections. Turn on the subwoofer’s power. Set “Speaker Config.” – “Subwoofer” on the menu to “Yes”. (v p. 195) When “Speaker Config.” - “Front” in the menu is set to “Large”, depending on the input signal and the sound mode, no sound may be output from the subwoofer.
  • Page 237 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audyssey MultEQ ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® cannot be selected. These cannot be selected when you have not performed Audyssey Setup. (v p. 183) ® Switch to a sound mode other than “Direct” or “Pure Direct”. (v p. 120) These cannot be selected when sound mode is “DTS Virtual:X”...
  • Page 238 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs During playback from the Internet radio or USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.
  • Page 239 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No video is shown on the TV No picture appears. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 52) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 240 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix While the menu is being displayed, no video is shown on the TV. The video being played will not appear in the background of the menu when the menu is operated during playback of the following video signals. - Some images of 3D video contents - Computer resolution images (example: VGA) - Video with an aspect ratio other than 16:9 or 4:3...
  • Page 241 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The menu screen is not displayed on the TV The menu screen or status information screen is not displayed on the TV. The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected with an HDMI cable. If this unit is connected to a TV using a different video output connector, operate while watching the display on this unit.
  • Page 242 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay cannot be played back The AirPlay icon is not displayed on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad. This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN). Connect it to the same LAN as this unit. (v p. 64) The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is not compatible with AirPlay.
  • Page 243 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB memory devices cannot be played back USB memory device is not recognized. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. (v p. 61) Mass storage class compatible USB memory devices 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 “FAT32”...
  • Page 244 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth cannot be played back Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit.
  • Page 245 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The sound is cut off. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. Remove obstructions between the Bluetooth device and this unit. To prevent electromagnetic interference, locate this unit away from microwave ovens, wireless LAN devices and other Bluetooth devices. Reconnect the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 246 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed. The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. (v p. 64) Perform the network diagnostic mode.
  • Page 247 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Files stored on a computer cannot be played. Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. (v p. 261) Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. The USB port of this unit cannot be used for connection to a computer.
  • Page 248 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Various online services cannot be played Various online services cannot be played. The online service may have been discontinued. The HDMI Control function does not work The HDMI Control function does not work. Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. (v p. 168) You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI Control function.
  • Page 249 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Cannot connect to the network. The network name (SSID), password and encryption setting have not been set up correctly. Configure the network settings according to the setting details of this unit.
  • Page 250 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update/upgrade error messages If an update/upgrade is interrupted or fails, an error message appears. Display Description Connection failed. Please check your network, then try The network connection is unstable. again. Connection to the server failed. Check your network environment and try the update again.
  • Page 251 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings If the indicators are incorrect or the unit cannot be operated, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 231) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
  • Page 252 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting network settings If network contents cannot be played or the unit cannot connect to the network, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 231) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
  • Page 253 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio of HDMI.
  • Page 254 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Lip Sync ARC (Audio Return Channel) This function can automatically correct delay between the audio and This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through video. the HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit Use a TV that is compatible with the Auto Lip Sync function.
  • Page 255 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported audio formats VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): VRR reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid 2-channel Linear 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit and better detailed gameplay. QMS (Quick Media Switching): Multi-channel 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
  • Page 256 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Copyright protection system In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD video or DVD video via HDMI connection, both this unit and the TV or player must to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection System).
  • Page 257 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Relationship between video signals and monitor output This unit HDMI-compatible TV Video device Output Input (IN) (MONITOR OUT) Output HDMI signal HDMI signal HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI connector HDMI-incompatible TV Component video Component video signal signal...
  • Page 258 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” in the menu before outputting them to the TV. (v p. 173) HDMI Output signal 1080p 1080p 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p 1080i...
  • Page 259 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag 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 ×...
  • Page 260 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a Bluetooth device o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. this unit are as follows.
  • Page 261 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags.
  • Page 262 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function The most recently used settings (input mode, HDMI output mode, sound o Playable broadcast station specifications mode, tone control, channel level, MultEQ ® XT, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source.
  • Page 263 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ ® Audyssey MultEQ ® XT is a room equalization solution that calibrates any Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every Audyssey Dynamic EQ ®...
  • Page 264 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Dolby Atmos Laboratories. Introduced first in the cinema, Dolby Atmos brings a revolutionary sense of A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL”, “FR” and “C”), 2 dimension and immersion to the Home Theater experience.
  • Page 265 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Speaker Technology (Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers) Speaker Virtualizer A convenient alternative to speakers built into the ceiling, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos height virtualization is a digital signal processing solution that Enabled speakers employ the ceiling above you as a reflective surface for leverages Dolby’s deep understanding of human audio perception to reproducing audio in the height plane above the listener.
  • Page 266 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DTS DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format Dialog Control adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. Gives you control of the listening experience. You can lift the dialog out Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible from the background sounds when clarity and intelligibility are desired.
  • Page 267 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS Neural:X DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional Enables an immersive audio experience for older content. DTS Neural:X DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling can upmix your stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 content to take full advantage of all frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital speakers in your surround sound system.
  • Page 268 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED Apple Lossless Audio Codec WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 269 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Speaker impedance These are the names for digital compression format standards used for This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller.
  • Page 270 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video o Network AirPlay ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) is an organization that certifies video AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod technicians who are then qualified to carry out calibration and adjustment touch/iPad to a compatible device via the network.
  • Page 271 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Others WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a HDCP preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright client.
  • Page 272 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned ® by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPhone are trademarks of Inc.
  • Page 273 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi DTS:X, the DTS:X logo, Virtual:X, and the DTS Virtual:X logo are Alliance.
  • Page 274 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 95 W + 95 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 95 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 275 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Analog Input sensitivity: 200 mV Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode) S/N: 100 dB (IHF–A weighted, Direct mode) Phono equalizer Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV RIAA deviation: ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) S/N: 74 dB (IHF-A) Distortion factor:...
  • Page 276 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Tuner section [FM] [AM] (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 –15 Reception frequency range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 520 kHz – 1710 kHz Effective sensitivity: 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) 18 μV 50 dB sensitivity: MONO ―...
  • Page 277 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Transmission power: Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range: Approx. 98.4 ft/30 m in line of sight Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: Receiver function...
  • Page 278 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17.1 (434) (60) 1.8 (45) 13.5 (344) 1.8 (45) Weight: 21 lb (9.5 kg) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 279 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Bi-amp ............48 Firmware Update .......... 220 Bluetooth device ..........76 FM/AM antenna ........62, 83 v Numerics Blu-ray Disc player ........57, 70 Front panel ............. 16 3D ..............253 4K/8K ............253 5.1-channel ..........
  • Page 280 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Assign ..........179 NAS ............... 92 Rear panel ............21 Input settings ........148, 179 Network settings .......... 204 Remote control unit ........25 Input source ........... 69 Resetting factory settings ......251 Internet Radio ..........
  • Page 281 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips .............. 229 Web control ..........141 Troubleshooting ........... 231 Wi-Fi settings ..........205 TV ............52, 53, 54 Wired LAN ..........64, 204 Wireless LAN ......... 65, 205 USB memory device ........ 61, 71 ZONE2 ...........
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  • Page 283 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS AVR-X2700H ESPAÑOL INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Quick Start Guide Guide de démarrage rapide / Guía de inicio rápido Read Me First..Lisez-moi en premier../ Lea esto primero..Check our AVR setup tips online Usa.denon.com/SetupTips Ca.Denon.com/SetupTips Please do not return this unit to the store.
  • Page 284 Welcome Before You Begin Required for Setup Thank you for choosing a Denon AV receiver. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your AV receiver. Speaker cables HDMI cable Subwoofer cable Speakers Optional LAN cable Wi-Fi router • When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K, ARC and eARC functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”...
  • Page 285 What’s In the Box Quick Start Guide FM indoor antenna Safety Instructions AM loop antenna Notes on radio Sound calibration microphone Warranty Sound calibration (for North America microphone stand model only) Cable labels Remote control unit (RC-1239) Receiver R03/AAA batteries Power cord External antennas for Bluetooth /...
  • Page 286 For each of the two antennas: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features of the AVR-X2700H. q Place the antenna evenly over the antenna terminal located at the upper left or right corner of the rear panel.
  • Page 287: Table Of Contents

    Setup Installing batteries in the remote control unit There are four steps to the setup process. Installing batteries in the remote control unit Connecting the receiver Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant Batteries Downloading the Mobile Apps...
  • Page 288: Connecting The Receiver

    Connecting the receiver 1) Place the receiver near your TV and connect the power cord Receiver Power cord (supplied) Connect to household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
  • Page 289 2) Connect the receiver to your home network Wired LAN Wireless LAN Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your When connecting to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), follow the receiver and your network router. instructions in “Connecting the external antennas for Bluetooth / Wireless connectivity”...
  • Page 290 3) Connect the receiver to your TV with 4) Turn on the TV an HDMI cable HDMI IN (ARC/eARC) HDMI cable HDMI OUT MONITOR 1 TV remote control unit (ARC/eARC) 5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on your TV HDMI Receiver (Rear panel) ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio INPUT...
  • Page 291 6) Turn on the receiver 7) Verify the connection • Press X to turn on the receiver. • Verify that you can see this screen on your TV. AV Receiver Setup Assistant P lease select a language.. . English Français Español If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry the steps again in the recommended sequence.
  • Page 292: Following The On-Screen Setup Assistant

    The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and AV Receiver Setup Assistant confi guring your speakers and components to your Denon receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the P l e a se s e l e c t a l a ng uage . ..
  • Page 293: Downloading The Mobile Apps

    Downloading the Mobile Apps Download both the “HEOS” App and the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for the full home entertainment experience. The HEOS App is required to access online music through your AVR. HEOS Denon 2016 AVR Remote The HEOS App allows you to explore,...
  • Page 294 Owner’s Manual • For more information, visit www.denon.com • Refer to the Online Manual for other functions information and operation procedure details. manuals.denon.com/AVRX2700H/NA/EN/ Online Manual...
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  • Page 297 Upgrade to a Superior Home Theater Experience Denon AVR-X2700H 7.2ch 8K AV receiver with 95W per channel fully supports 3D audio formats Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X™. The new AVR-X2700H features the latest HDMI specifications such as 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz pass-through, VRR, ALLM, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR and eARC support.
  • Page 298 X2700H also supports other file types such as MP3 and WMA. Powerful 7-Channel Amplifier with the Latest Home Cinema Specs With the new AVR-X2700H, take your gaming to the next level. Featuring discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels, the AVR-...