Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X3800H INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Inserting the batteries Speaker installation Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting speakers Features Before connecting speakers High quality sound Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals High performance Connecting an external power amplifier Easy operation Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign”...
Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Connecting a TV Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC / eARC Basic operation Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and Turning the power on incompatible with the ARC / eARC Selecting the input source Connecting a playback device...
Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts AirPlay function Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) Playing iTunes music with this unit Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) synced devices (AirPlay 2) Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto...
Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode Remote lock function Selecting a sound mode Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit Direct playback Enabling the remote sensor function Pure Direct playback Web control function Auto surround playback Controlling the unit from a web control Description of sound mode types Playback in ZONE2 (Another room)
Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Manual Setup HDMI Setup Amp Assign Output Settings Speaker Configuration On-Screen Display Distances Screensaver Levels 4K/8K Signal Format Crossovers HDCP Setup Bass TV Format Front Speaker Inputs Speaker Connection Input Assign Tactile Transducer Setup Source Rename Speaker Preset Hide Sources...
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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 Owner's Manual Display on this unit shows nothing No sound comes out...
Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Resetting network settings Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults 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...
Page 9 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 10 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 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features Speaker Virtualizer (v p. 165) High quality sound Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker Powerful 9-channel Amplifier with the Latest Home Cinema Specs layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height Featuring discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels, this unit virtualization and surround virtualization.
Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix IMAX Enhanced (v p. 305) Discrete subwoofers and Audyssey Sub EQ HT™ (v p. 194) This IMAX Enhanced product have met stringent performance The unit has four subwoofer output capability and can adjust the level standards established by IMAX and DTS in order to create a consistent and delay for each subwoofer individually.
Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auro-3D This unit is equipped with an Auro-3D decoder. With Auro-3D, Front Height (FHL + FHR), Surround Height (SHL + SHR) and Top Surround (TS/optional) are added to a conventional 5.1-channel system to achieve a natural and realistic sound field that is three-dimensional and fully immersive. You will be able to fully enjoy Auro-3D playback if you properly place the speakers for Auro-3D.
Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital video processor upscales 1080p / 4K to 8K High performance 8K 60Hz input/output supported 8K Ultra HD Up to up scaling 1080p/4K 60Hz 4K 120Hz 4K 120Hz This unit is equipped with a 8K video upscaling function that allows 1080p/4K video to be output via HDMI at 8K (7680 ×...
Page 15 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, 3 outputs) network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 111) For connection to a broad range of digital sources, this unit features 6 You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet HDMI inputs, that lets you quickly and conveniently connect a...
Page 16 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 17 GZONE2H devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire) The Denon AVR Remote app gives you full control of this unit as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from your phones or You can select and play back the respective inputs in MAIN ZONE and tablets.
Page 18 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 19 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 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C SOURCE SELECT knob This selects the input source. (v p. 75) D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 10) E Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 22) i o Q0 Q1 F MASTER VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level.
Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix N SETUP MIC jack This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone. (v p. 196) O USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices). (v p. 66) Q3 Q4 L QUICK SELECT buttons With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various...
Page 22 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 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G Volume indicator H MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 76) 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 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix B TRIGGER OUT jack Used to connect devices equipped with the trigger function. (v p. 72) C Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors. “Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC / eARC”...
Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors. “Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC / eARC” (v p. 58) “Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC / eARC”...
Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors. “Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 61) “Connecting a media player” (v p. 62) “Connecting a turntable” (v p. 65) M Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers.
Page 28 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. “Menu operations” (v p. 161) “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 154) B Input source select buttons These selects the input source.
Page 29 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. 89) I HDMI OUT button This sets the HDMI monitor output.
Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. “Turning the power on” (v p. 75) “Playback in ZONE2” (v p. 154) N ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 238) O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjusts the volume level.
Page 31 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 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. SL/SR equal distance to the left and right sides of the Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical (Surround speaker left/ main listening position.
Page 33 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 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix SHL/SHR Place the SURROUND HEIGHT left and right (Surround height speakers directly above the surround speakers. speaker left/right): Place the CENTER HEIGHT speaker directly above the center speaker. Mount them as close to (Center height the ceiling as possible and aim them towards the speaker): main listening position.
Page 35 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 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Recommended placement of the speakers Floor speakers Layout 0 This unit is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. Use the following illustration as a guide for the installation location of 0 The “Speaker Virtualizer”...
Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Height speakers Layout Use the following illustration as a guide for the installation location of each height speaker. You do not have to match them exactly. Top middle / Top surround speaker Surround height speaker Top front speaker Top rear speaker Front height /...
Page 38 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 39 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. Four subwoofers (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be can be connected to this unit.
Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the cable labels (supplied) for channel identification The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Attach the cable label corresponding to each speaker to each speaker cable. This makes it easy to connect the correct cable to the speaker terminals on the rear panel.
Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The supplied cable labels include labels for the speaker and HDMI cables. Attach a cable label to each cable that matches the speakers and HDMI devices being connected, as shown below. This makes it easy to identify and properly connect the cables between your components.
Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals You can connect 11.4 channel speakers to this unit. The speaker terminals can perform simultaneous playback for up to 9 channels. Use in combination with pre-out terminals if you wish to perform simultaneous playback for 11 channels.
Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external power amplifier You can use this unit as a preamplifier by connecting an external power amplifier to the PRE OUT connectors. By adding a power amplifier to each channel, the realness of the sound can be further enhanced. Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Set “Assign Mode” to “Preamplifier” if connecting all channels to the Pre-out connectors using an external amplifier. (v p. 206) This stops operation of the internal power amplifier of this unit, reducing interference in the preamplifier created by the power amplifier. 0 You can use the “Speaker Connection”...
Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings This unit has a built-in 9-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 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 In addition to the connections described in p. 47 - 56, this unit allows for various speaker connections with the “Amp Assign” setting. Also refer to the menu screen in “View Terminal Config.” on the “Amp Assign” setting screen, which shows how to make connections in your environment.
Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 5.1-channel speakers This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. For each speaker connection, refer to “Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals” (v p. 42) or “Connecting an external power amplifier” (v p. 43). Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 7.1-channel speakers o Example layout when using surround back o Example layout when using height speakers speakers This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers. This 7.1-channel surround system is basic 7.1-channel system.
Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 9.1-channel speakers o Example layout when using surround back o Example layout when using two sets of height and one set of height speakers speakers For each speaker connection, refer to the following. For each speaker connection, refer to the following.
Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 11.1-channel speakers o Example layout when using surround back and two sets of height speakers Power amplifier For each speaker connection, refer to the following. “Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals” (v p. 42) “Connecting an external power amplifier”...
Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example layout when using three sets of height speakers Power amplifier For each speaker connection, refer to the following. “Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals” (v p. 42) “Connecting an external power amplifier” (v p. 43) TMR TML FHL RHR RHL 0 Set “Floor”...
Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Example layout for Auro-3D 11.1 channel system This speaker configuration is optimized for Auro-3D playback. Power amplifier 0 Set “Floor” to “5ch” and “Height Sp” to “6ch” in the menu when connecting in this FHL SHR SHL configuration.
Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 7.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front speakers This system plays back 7.1-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 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting 7.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired. You can connect speakers for up to 9-channels for MAIN ZONE. When you connect speakers for 8 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.
Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting multi-zone speakers o 7.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) This type of configuration plays back 7.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2. You can connect speakers for up to 9-channels for MAIN ZONE. When you connect speakers for 8 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.
Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers: MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) This type of configuration plays back 5.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers in MAIN ZONE.
Page 57 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. Is the TV equipped with an HDMI connector? Is the TV compatible with the ARC / eARC? “Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI...
Page 58 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC / eARC Using a high quality HDMI cable , connect one end to the HDMI port labeled “eARC” or “ARC” on your TV. Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT MONITOR 1 port on this unit.
Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC / eARC 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. OPTICAL HDMI Front panel...
Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with HDMI video input connectors 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 61 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 62 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a media player This explanation uses the connection with a media 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) Media player Media player...
Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player HDMI...
Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a game console or player device compatible with 8K This unit supports 8K HDMI video signals. Game console 8K player HDMI HDMI 0 Use a certified “Ultra High Speed HDMI cable” to enjoy 8K or 4K 120Hz video.
Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TRIGGER OUT jack When a device with TRIGGER IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation to this unit. The TRIGGER OUT jack outputs a maximum 12 V DC/150 mA electrical signal. 12 V DC/150 mA trigger-compatible device NOTE 0 Use a monaural mini-plug cable for connecting the TRIGGER OUT jack.
Page 73 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 74 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 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. POWER X 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to turn on the power.
Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Playback a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player. 0 The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. Prepare for playback.
Page 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer)” (v p. 117) “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 118) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)”...
Page 81 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 98.4 ft/30 m.
Page 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Use cursor Left/Right to select “FM” or “AM”, then press ENTER. Connect the antenna. (“Connecting FM/AM When listening to an FM broadcast. antennas” (v p. 67)) When listening to an AM broadcast. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”.
Page 90 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. 90) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. “Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)”...
Page 91 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 92 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 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specify a name for the preset Use cursor Up/Down to select a name label, then press broadcast station (Preset Name) ENTER. The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed. You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. If you select “Set Defaults”, then the unit returns to displaying the Up to 8 characters can be input.
Page 94 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations To set the stations you want to skip by stations (Preset Skip) A Use cursor Left/Right 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 cursor Up/Down to select the broadcast station you be received in the memory.
Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cancelling Preset Skip While the “Preset Skip” screen is displayed, use cursor Left/Right to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use cursor Up/Down to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for.
Page 96 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 97 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 cursor Up/Down to NOTE select “TuneIn Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.
Page 98 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 99 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 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use cursor Up/Down to select the “Play Now” or “Play 0 The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the Now & Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. main unit’s STATUS is pressed. Playback starts.
Page 101 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer)” (v p. 117) “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 118) “Adjusting the tone (Tone)”...
Page 102 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. Download the HEOS App for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”. Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Changing your HEOS Account HEOS Account HEOS Accounts can be registered in “HEOS Account” (v p. 237) in the Tap the “Music” tab. menu of this unit or by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon in the Select the Settings icon in the upper left corner of...
Page 104 Some services may be added or discontinued from time to time based on decisions of the music service providers or others. o Selecting a room/device Tap the “Rooms” tab, and select “Denon AVR-X3800H” Rooms Music Now Playing if there are multiple products with HEOS Built-in.
Page 105 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. Rooms Music Now Playing Front panel Display...
Page 106 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 1 Track 1 0:20 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to 0:50...
Page 107 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 Song Name 1 This system is a true multi-room audio system. You can create one or Song Name 1 more HEOS groups to automatically synchronize audio playback between Living...
Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping rooms Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Press and hold your finger on room that you want to Dining remove from the group. Dining Song Name 1 Song Name 1...
Page 109 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 110 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 111 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 112 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 10.0.2 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.
Page 113 Speakers & TVs Songs from an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad operating iOS 11.4 or later can Living Room be synced with multiple AirPlay 2 supported devices for simultaneous Denon xxxxxxxx Song - Artist playback. Bedroom Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
Page 114 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 115 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 Cursor Up/Down/ Left/Right ENTER Front panel...
Page 116 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 cursor Up/Down to select “HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER. Use cursor Up/Down to select “Add to HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting a HEOS Favorites Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) While the HEOS Favorites content list is displayed, use cursor Up/Down to select the item you want to remove This function adjusts the center channel frequency band to enhance the from HEOS Favorites, then press OPTION.
Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of each channel Use cursor Left/Right to adjust the volume. to match the input source (Channel –12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB) Level Adjust) Use cursor Up/Down/Left/Right to select “Exit”, then The volume of each channel can be changed while listening to music.
Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone (Tone) Select “On” in step 3 and press cursor Down to select the sound range to be adjusted. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Bass: Adjust bass. Press OPTION. Treble: Adjust treble.
Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay) Press cursor Down to select “Adjust” if the timing mismatch between the picture and sound need to be Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. corrected manually, then use cursor Left/Right to adjust the timing.
Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the strength of Tactile If you selected “On” in step 3, press cursor Down and Transducer according to the input adjust the “Level”. source (Tactile Transducer) Use cursor Left/Right to adjust the tone, then press ENTER.
Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during If you selected “On” in step 3, press cursor Down and audio playback (Video Select) select “Source”. Use cursor Left/Right to select the input source for This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio video you want to play back, then press ENTER.
Page 123 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 124 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 125 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 126 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 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix GExampleH When MOVIE is pressed Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. Press PURE to select “Direct”. Direct playback begins. 0 While DSD signals are played back, “DSD Direct” is displayed. <...
Page 128 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 129 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 130 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS Surround This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS. DTS-HD This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD. DTS:X This mode can be selected when playing back content encoded with DTS:X. It decodes DTS:X 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 131 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode type Description DTS Neural:X This mode uses DTS Neural:X Upmixer to extend various sources to natural and realistic multi channels for playback. Use height speakers such as front height speakers to realize a three-dimensional sound field. This mode uses DTS Virtual:X with virtual height and virtual surround processing to realize a three-dimensional sound field DTS Virtual:X when the height speakers are not used.
Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG-H sound mode Sound mode type Description MPEG-H This mode can be selected when MPEG-H audio is being delivered, such as in TV broadcasts. With MPEG-H, you can enjoy playback of highly realistic sound according to the format it is delivered in, such as music programs with high-quality sound and movies with multi-channel audio.
Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto sound mode Sound mode type Description Auto In this mode, the type of digital signal input, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X, DTS-ES, PCM (multi-channel) is detected, and the playback mode switches automatically to the corresponding mode.
Page 134 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. 163) Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button...
Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button Multi-channel z7 Stereo Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital + Dolby Surround Dolby Digital + Neural:X Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus + Dolby Surround z2 z8 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus + Neural:X Dolby Atmos z2 z9...
Page 136 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button DTS Surround DTS + Dolby Surround DTS + Neural:X z2 z4 DTS + Virtual:X DTS-HD DTS-HD + Dolby Surround DTS-HD DTS-HD + Neural:X DTS-HD + Virtual:X z2 z4 DTS:X DTS:X DTS:X + Virtual:X z2z4...
Page 137 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button Multi Ch In Multi Ch In 7.1 PCM multi-channel Multi In + Dolby Surround Multi Ch In + Neural:X z2 z4 Multi In + Virtual:X MPEG-H MPEG-H Auro-3D z2 z6 z11...
Page 138 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. “5” indicates that the Dolby Surround decoder is being used. Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 139 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 140 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 141 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 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select plus function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
Page 143 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 144 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 145 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o TV Audio sharing settings You can enjoy the same content as the MAIN ZONE in ZONE2 while maintaining surround playback of the content from TV or other playback devices in the MAIN ZONE with the original audio format such as Dolby Atmos.
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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 147 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 148 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 149 The web control screen supports the following functions. Router A Setup Menu This unit B Power ON/OFF for each zone C MAIN ZONE input source switching Web control screen Top menu Denon AVR-X3800H Setup Menu Denon AVR-X3800H Audio MAIN ZONE Video CBL/SAT Inputs...
Page 150 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Network/Information A privacy error message is displayed when the web Friendly Name Denon AVR-X3800H control screen is opened through a web browser. Connection Wireless (Wi-Fi) SSID SSID SSID-01 Follow the following procedure to proceed to the web...
Page 151 When the top menu is displayed on the web browser, click on the menu item you want to operate. Example (Chrome): Click “Advanced” and “Proceed to xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address)” to Denon AVR-X3800H open the web control screen. Setup Menu Denon AVR-X3800H...
Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) You can operate this unit to enjoy video and audio in a room (ZONE2) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
Page 153 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connection 2: Connecting using a speaker o Connection 3 : Connection using an external output terminal amplifier (ZONE2) When “Assign Mode” is set to “ZONE2” in the menu, ZONE2 audio is The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 audio output connectors are output from the HEIGHT2 speaker terminal.
Page 154 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 X The ( indicator on the display lights. ZONE2 Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/OFF on the main unit.
Page 155 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. 244) 0 Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the volume.
Page 156 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 157 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 Selects source inputs to hide on the user interface and front panel displays. Source Level Adjusts the input level for the current source.
Page 158 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page [When the user is signed out of the HEOS account] I have a HEOS Account Select to sign in. Create Account Creates new HEOS account. Forgot Password If you forgot your password, we'll send you an email with instructions to reset it. HEOS Account [When the user is signed in to the HEOS account] Signed in as...
Page 159 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 160 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Begin Setup... Performs basic installation/connections/settings from the beginning according to the Page 9 of guidance indicated on the TV screen. the separate manual Language Select Sets individual setting items according to the guidance displayed on the TV screen. “Quick Start Speaker Setup Guide”...
Page 161 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations Press MAIN on the remote control unit to set the MAIN operating zone to the MAIN ZONE. The MAIN button lights. Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use cursor Up/Down/Right to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER.
Page 162 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Subwoofer Level Adjust Bass Sync For contents recorded in multi-channel such as Blu-ray discs, the Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume for all input sources. recorded low frequency effects (LFE) may be out of synch and delayed. This function corrects such a delay of low frequency effects (LFE).
Page 163 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 164 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 165 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Virtualizer o DTS Neural:X The Speaker Virtualizer enhances the surround and height speaker DTS Neural:X Expands the non-object based audio signals and channels to create an enveloping virtual surround effect. optimizes them for your speaker configuration. Enables “Speaker Virtualizer”.
Page 166 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o IMAX Audio Settings o Low Pass Filter You can configure special IMAX audio settings to recreate the Set the low pass filter cutoff frequency of the LFE signal during IMAX conditions of an IMAX theater. playback.
Page 167 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auro-Matic 3D Preset o Auro-Matic 3D Strength Selects the Auro-Matic 3D Preset for fine tuning the Auro-3D Changes the level of the up-mixed channels in relation to the original experience to specific audio material. input signal.
Page 168 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auro-3D Mode o Delay Time Select how to output sound to all speakers when Auro-3D decoding is Adjusts delay time for surround channels. active. 0 ms – 300 ms (Default: 30 ms) Incoming Auro-3D content is expanded to Channel Expansion additional speakers.
Page 169 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Room Size o Speaker Select Determine size of acoustic environment. Selects which speakers output sound, depending on the current sound mode. Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room. Floor: Plays back without height speakers. Simulate acoustics of a medium-small Medium small: room.
Page 170 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off. The subwoofer is used. (Default): Off: The subwoofer is not used. 0 You can set this when the sound mode is “Direct” or “Stereo” and in the menu “Subwoofer Output”...
Page 171 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 and WMA (Windows Media 44.1/48 kHz) is input. Audio) reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that 0 This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct”...
Page 172 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Level Volume Sets the initial volume level when the power is turned on. Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. Last Sets the power-on level to the last-used o Scale (Default): volume level.
Page 173 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o MultEQ ® XT32 Audyssey ® MultEQ ® XT32 compensates for both time and frequency Set Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ , Audyssey ® ® characteristics of the listening area based on Audyssey ®...
Page 174 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 175 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Volume o Audyssey LFC™ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Adjusts the low frequency band to prevent bass and vibration from movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud being conveyed to neighboring rooms.
Page 176 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Selection Graphic EQ Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. speakers. All: Adjust all speaker tones together. 0 Speakers for which “Graphic EQ”...
Page 177 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Curve Copy Copy the Flat correction curve created in Audyssey ® Setup. 0 “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey ® Setup has been performed. 0 “Curve Copy” cannot be used when using headphones. o Set Defaults The “Graphic EQ”...
Page 178 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. 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.
Page 179 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pass Through Source o RC Source Select Selects the HDMI input to pass through the HDMI output when this unit Set whether to allow this unit to be turned on by the input source select is in standby power mode.
Page 180 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 181 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 182 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power Saving Enables the Power Saving feature of the AVR to reduce energy costs when using the TV's speakers. This function is activated in the following cases. When “TV Audio” is selected as the input source of this unit When playing content from a device connected by HDMI Use Power Saving feature.
Page 183 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Mode Output Settings Configure the video processing method to match the type of video Makes settings for video output. content. o HDMI Video Output Auto Process video automatically based on (Default): the HDMI content information. Select the HDMI monitor connector to be used.
Page 184 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Upscaler On-Screen Display Sets the mode for upscaling 1080p and 4K HDMI content to 8K. Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Upscale 1080p and 4K HDMI video to 8K Auto: o Volume based on the monitor’s capabilities.
Page 185 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Now Playing Screensaver Sets the display time for the playback display when the input source is Select the screen saver setting. “HEOS Music” or “Tuner”. A screen saver is activated if no operation is performed for more than 5 Always On minutes when no video signal is input or when the same screen (e.g.
Page 186 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 4K/8K Signal Format GRelation between the “4K/8K Signal Format” setting and supported resolutionsH Set the format of 4K and 8K signal to be played back by this unit when the 4K/8K Signal Format Support Color Pixel TV or playback device connected to this unit is HDMI 4K or 8K signal...
Page 187 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDCP Setup 0 When setting this to “Enhanced”, we recommend using a “Premium High Sets the HDCP version for each HDMI input source. Speed HDMI Cable” or “Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet” that Video may not be output depending on the HDCP version of your player has an “HDMI Premium Certified Cable”...
Page 188 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Format Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. o Format NTSC Select NTSC output. (Default): PAL: Select PAL output. 0 “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed.
Page 189 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 190 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 191 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 192 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 193 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 194 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 195 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 196 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 HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals can be switched in accordance with your speaker environment.
Page 197 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 Front...
Page 198 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 cursor Left to select “Complete”...
Page 199 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 200 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 “Speaker Preset 1” of “Speaker Preset”. Subwoofers may measure a greater reported distance than the 0 If Audyssey ®...
Page 201 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 202 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer level error message and how to Select “SW Level Matching” and then press ENTER. adjust Adjust the volume control on your subwoofer so that The optimal level of each subwoofer channel for Audyssey ®...
Page 203 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 XT32) even ® when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Speaker Preset 1 Your AVR can automatically measure the acoustics of your...
Page 204 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Amp Assign Select the power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Setup. o Assign Mode If you enable new speakers in the speaker configuration menu after Select how to use the power amp.
Page 205 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings to assign all power amplifier Setting to assign the power amplifiers in within this unit to MAIN ZONE to play this unit for front speaker bi-amp back up to 9.1-channels. connection to 2-channels. You can connect speakers for up to 11.1- You can connect speakers for up to 9.1- 9.1ch:...
Page 206 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Floor Setting to assign the power amplifiers within this unit for connecting the second Select the floor speakers location. set of front speakers. 5ch & SB This layout combines a surround back You can switch between the desired (Default): speaker with the basic 5-channel layout.
Page 207 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Dolby Sp o Height n Height Sp Select the number of the Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers used in MAIN ZONE. Select the number of the height speakers and ceiling speakers used in None MAIN ZONE.
Page 208 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Layout Set the speaker layout when installing 1 set (2-channels) of Height, Ceiling or Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. The layouts that can be selected differ depending on the combinations of “Assign Mode” and “Floor” in the menu. (“Assign Mode” (v p. 204), “Floor”...
Page 209 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Front Layout / Middle Layout / Rear Layout Set the speaker layout when installing 2 sets (4-channels) or more of Height, Ceiling or Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers. The layouts that can be selected differ depending on the combinations of “Assign Mode” and “Floor” in the menu. (“Assign Mode” (v p. 204), “Floor”...
Page 210 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix [5-channel heigh speakes] This setting connects the Top Surround or Center Height Speaker using the Surround Back terminal. This can be set when the “Assign Mode” setting is “11.1ch” and the “Floor” setting is “5ch”. Settings AUDIO OUT connectors SURROUND...
Page 211 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix [6-channel heigh speakes] This setting connects Speakers such as the Top Middle and Top Surround/Center Height using the Surround Back terminal. This can be set when the “Assign Mode” setting is “11.1ch” and the “Floor” setting is “5ch”. Settings AUDIO OUT connectors SURROUND...
Page 212 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bi-Amp o Front B When “Assign Mode” is “7.1ch (Bi-Amp)” and “5.1ch (Bi-Amp) + When “Assign Mode” is “7.1ch + Front B”, the speaker terminal used ZONE2”, the speaker terminal used for the bi-amp connection of front for the second front speakers is displayed.
Page 213 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pre-out o View Terminal Config. When “Assign Mode” is set to “11.1ch”, selects the PRE OUT This shows how to connect the speaker terminals and PRE OUT connector the external power amplifier used in MAIN ZONE. connectors for your “Amp Assign”...
Page 214 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center Speaker Configuration Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low Use a large speaker that can adequately bass frequencies and speaker size. Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 215 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Mode o Subwoofer Layout When you are using multiple subwoofers, set the audio to be output When you are using multiple subwoofers, configure the subwoofer from the subwoofer. layout. The layouts that can be selected differ depending on the configuration of “Subwoofer Mode”.
Page 216 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “4 spkrs”, “3 spkrs” or “2 spkrs”, and “Subwoofer Mode” is set to “Directional”. 0 The name of the Subwoofer that is displayed in the GUI of this unit depends on the setting combination of “Subwoofer”, “Subwoofer Mode”, and “Subwoofer Layout”. Subwoofer name Subwoofer Subwoofer...
Page 217 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix With the “Directional” setting, your room is divided into four areas as shown below so that each subwoofer plays the bass of the speaker set to “Small” which is located within the area. LEFT RIGHT For example, if Subwoofer = 2 spkrs and Subwoofer Layout = Left/Right, Subwoofer Left (Subwoofer 1) plays the bass of the speakers in the Left area which includes FL/SL and Subwoofer Right (Subwoofer 2) plays the bass of the speakers in the Right area which includes FR/SR.
Page 218 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Surround o Surround Back Set the presence and size of the surround speakers. Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 219 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front Height o Top Middle Set the presence and size of the front height 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 220 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Surround Dolby o Rear Height Set the presence and size of the surround Dolby speakers. Set the presence and size of the rear 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 221 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Back Dolby o Center Height Set the presence and size of the back Dolby speakers. Set the presence and size of the center height speaker. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 222 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Distances o Top Surround Set the presence and size of the top surround speaker. Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: speaker.
Page 223 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the distance o Dolby Speaker Setup Set the distance between the Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker and the 0.0 ft – 59.1 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m ceiling. 3.0 ft - 10.8 ft / 0.90 m - 3.30 m (Default: 5.9 ft / 1.80 m) 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign”...
Page 224 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Levels Crossovers Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies when it is output from each speaker. that can be played back through each speaker.
Page 225 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o LPF for LFE Bass Selects the crossover point for the LFE channel. Set this when you Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. want to change the playback LFE signal of the subwoofer. o Subwoofer Output 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 180 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 120 Hz)
Page 226 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Speaker Speaker Connection Selects which speaker and/or pre-out terminals to use for each channel. Set the front speaker A/B to use for every sound mode. o Select the connection Front speaker A is used. (Default): Speaker + Pre-out Front speaker B is used.
Page 227 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Low Pass Filter Tactile Transducer Setup Selects the low pass filter cutoff frequency for the tactile transducer Set the level and low pass filter cutoff frequency when using tactile output. transducers. 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / o Tactile Transducer 180 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 80 Hz) The “Low Pass Filter”...
Page 228 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker Preset Two speaker settings can be saved to suit the environments where you use your speakers. For example, you can configure two presets easily to switch between equalizer or speaker settings measured using Audyssey ®...
Page 229 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 230 2. Check that your iOS device is connected to the wireless LAN (Wi- o Scan Networks Fi) router and select “Denon AVR-X3800H” 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 231 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 232 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DHCP Settings Selects how to connect to the network. Configure the IP address. Configure the network settings If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), the information (Default): automatically from your router. required for network connection such as the IP address will be automatically configured since the DHCP function is set to “On”...
Page 233 0 If you cannot connect to the Internet, recheck the connections and settings. 0 When using the web control function, Denon AVR Remote App or HEOS App, use (v p. 69) with the “Network Control” setting set to “Always On”.
Page 234 Router Access 0 Up to 30 characters can be input. 0 The default Friendly Name on first use is “Denon AVR-X3800H”. Checks the connection from this unit to the router. o Set Defaults Failed to communicate with the router.
Page 235 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Internet Access AirPlay Checks whether this unit has access to the Internet (WAN). Settings for Apple AirPlay. o AirPlay Name Failed to connect to the Internet. Check Error: the Internet connection environment or Displays the name which identifies this unit on Apple devices.
Page 236 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Toggles access to Spotify Connect. Enables/disables the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios. o Wi-Fi Enables Spotify Connect. (Default): The Wi-Fi function can be stopped to prevent noise that affects the Off: Disables Spotify Connect.
Page 237 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 238 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 239 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 240 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 241 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 242 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 243 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o L Ch Level ZONE2 Setup Adjust the left channel output level. Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2. -12 dB – +12 dB (Default : 0 dB) o R Ch Level 0 Values set for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are displayed according to the setting specified for the volume “Scale”.
Page 244 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Audio o Volume Limit Selects the audio signal format for playing an HDMI source in ZONE2. Make a setting for maximum volume. Through The HDMI audio signal is passed through 60 – 80 (–20 dB – 0 dB) (Default): this unit to the device in ZONE2.
Page 245 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Mute Level Zone Rename Set the amount of attenuation when mute is on. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Full Sets the mute level to full mute (no MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 (Default): sound).
Page 246 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trigger Out Front Display Select the conditions for activating trigger out. Makes settings related to the display on this unit. For details about how to connect the TRIGGER OUT jack, see “TRIGGER o Brightness OUT jack”...
Page 247 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto-Update Firmware Turns on Automatic Updates so that feature updates are automatically Checks for the latest firmware information about updates, updates the downloaded and installed when this unit is in standby mode. firmware. n Auto-Update o Check for Update This unit will automatically update to the newest firmware when in...
Page 248 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Allow Update Notes concerning use of “Update” In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system Enable or disable updates for this unit. requirements and settings for an Internet connection. (v p. 69) Enables this unit to receive updates.
Page 249 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 / QFT / FRL Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE.
Page 250 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Firmware SOURCE Blu-ray SOUND Dolby Audio - TrueHD + DSurr SIGNAL Dolby Audio - Dolby TrueHD Displays information for the current Version: firmware. DTS Version: Displays the current DTS version. o Notifications Displays and sets notifications. Also, sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is INPUT ACTIVE...
Page 251 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 252 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 253 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 254 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 255 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 256 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. 193) I want to combine a desired video with the current music Set “Video Select”...
Page 257 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 258 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. 73) Power automatically turns off. The sleep timer is set.
Page 259 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. 10) 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. 10) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Page 260 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 38) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
Page 261 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. 172) 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 262 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound is produced from subwoofer. Check the subwoofer connections. Turn on the subwoofer’s power. Set “Speaker Configuration” - “Subwoofer” in the menu to “1 spkr”, “2 spkrs”, “3 spkrs” or “4 spkrs”. (v p. 214) When “Speaker Configuration”...
Page 263 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audyssey MultEQ ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® and Audyssey LFC™ cannot be selected. These cannot be selected when you have not performed Audyssey Setup. (v p. 193) ® Switch to a sound mode other than “Direct”...
Page 264 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 265 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No video is shown on the TV No picture appears. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 58) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
Page 266 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. When using HDMI ZONE2, the video output in MAIN ZONE is interrupted. When ZONE2 is operated with the same input source selected for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, video in MAIN ZONE may be interrupted.
Page 267 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 status information will not appear on the TV when the following video signals are being played. - Some images of 3D video content - Computer resolution images (example: VGA) - Video with an aspect ratio other than 16:9 or 4:3...
Page 268 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. 69) The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is not compatible with AirPlay.
Page 269 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. 66) 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 270 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 271 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 272 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. 69) Perform the network diagnostic mode.
Page 273 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. 289) 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 274 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. 180) You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI Control function.
Page 275 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 276 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly When using MAIN ZONE, video output is interrupted in HDMI ZONE2. With the same input source selected for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, when you operate MAIN ZONE, video may be interrupted in HDMI ZONE2. When using HDMI ZONE2, no video or audio is output from the TV in ZONE2.
Page 277 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update error messages If an update 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 278 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. 257) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
Page 279 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. 257) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
Page 280 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults When the unit or the network functions do not work properly, operation may be improved by restoring the firmware to the factory defaults. Do this when the unit still does not work properly even after trying the steps for “Resetting factory settings” or “Resetting network settings”. (v p. 278, 279) After the firmware is restored, various settings are reset to the default settings.
Page 281 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 282 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 283 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported audio formats ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) This unit automatically switches to low latency mode depending on 2-channel Linear 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit playback contents when using a combination of television and game console compatible with the ALLM function.
Page 284 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 285 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 NOTE 0 Only HDMI connections are available for the video input/output of this unit. Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 286 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When “HDMI Upscaler” in the menu is set to “Auto”, this unit upscales the input HDMI video signal and then outputs it to the TV. (v p. 184) HDMI Output signal 1080p 1080p 1080p 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p 1080i...
Page 287 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 288 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 289 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 290 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 ® XT32, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source.
Page 291 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Configuration”. (v p. 214) Channel output Front Surround...
Page 292 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Channel output Front Surround Back Surround Front Rear Surround Sound mode Front Surround Center Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Center Back Height Front Middle Rear Height Height Subwoofer Height Surround Enabled Enabled Enabled Multi Ch Stereo Dz10 Dz10...
Page 293 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter Loudness Dynamic Dialog Speaker Speaker High Pass Sound mode Frequency Cinema Delay Effect Room Center IMAX Audio Management Compression Control Select Virtualizer DTS Neural:X Filter IMAX Effects Time Level Size...
Page 294 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround Parameter Audyssey Subwoofer Dialog Tone Restorer Low Pass Subwoofer Dynamic Audyssey Level Adjust Sound mode MultEQ® XT32 Dynamic EQ Auro-Matic Auro-Matic Auro-3D Enhancer Volume LFC™ Filter Output Subwoofer z11z12 z13z14 3D Preset 3D Strength Mode z13z14 z13z14...
Page 295 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 During playback in Pure Direct mode, the surround parameters are the same as in Direct mode. z2 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Atmos signal is played. z3 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD or DTS signal is played.
Page 296 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Dolby Dolby Sound mode NOTE Dolby Dolby Analog / (Super Dolby...
Page 297 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Dolby Dolby Sound mode NOTE Dolby Dolby Analog / (Super Dolby Dolby IMAX IMAX (Super Digital DTS-HD Digital Digital DTS:X DTS-HD Auro-3D multi- MPEG-H TrueHD Digital Audio Atmos TrueHD DTS:X Audio Plus...
Page 298 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Dolby Dolby Sound mode NOTE Dolby Dolby Analog / (Super Dolby Dolby IMAX IMAX (Super Digital DTS-HD Digital Digital DTS:X DTS-HD Auro-3D multi- MPEG-H TrueHD Digital Audio Atmos TrueHD DTS:X Audio Plus...
Page 299 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when using any of the Surround Back, Front Height, Top Front, Top Middle, Top Rear, Rear Height, Front Dolby, Surround Dolby or Back Dolby speaker. It can also be selected when the “Surround Parameter” - “Speaker Virtualizer” setting is turned “On”. z2 The default sound mode for the AirPlay playback is “Direct”.
Page 300 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds disturbing Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® people in neighboring rooms or apartments. Audyssey LFC™ dynamically Audyssey Dynamic EQ ®...
Page 301 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auro-3D o Dolby Dolby Atmos Auro-3D ® Introduced first in the cinema, Dolby Atmos brings a revolutionary sense of The Auro-3D technology suite is a groundbreaking new audio technology ® dimension and immersion to the Home Theater experience. Dolby Atmos that combines height-based listening formats with powerful creative tools is an adaptable and scalable object based format that reproduces audio to deliver an unrivaled three-dimensional sound experience.
Page 302 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Dolby Speaker Technology (Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers) Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby A convenient alternative to speakers built into the ceiling, Dolby Atmos Laboratories. Enabled speakers employ the ceiling above you as a reflective surface for reproducing audio in the height plane above the listener.
Page 303 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DTS Speaker Virtualizer Dolby Atmos height virtualization is a digital signal processing solution that Dialog Control leverages Dolby’s deep understanding of human audio perception to Gives you control of the listening experience. You can lift the dialog out create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.
Page 304 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital...
Page 305 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio DTS Neural:X Enables an immersive audio experience for older content. DTS Neural:X Apple Lossless Audio Codec can upmix your stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 content to take full advantage of all This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by speakers in your surround sound system.
Page 306 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED These are the names for digital compression format standards used for WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED the encoding of video and audio.
Page 307 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix WMA (Windows Media Audio) Speaker impedance This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). Corporation. Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller. WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media ®...
Page 308 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video o Network Progressive (sequential scanning) AirPlay This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod as one image.
Page 309 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Others WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a new version of the WPA established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, HDCP compatible with more secure AES encryption. When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright WPA/WPA2-Personal protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copied without authorization.
Page 310 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPhone are trademarks of foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ®...
Page 311 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned countries.
Page 312 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation. IMAX ® is a The MPEG-H TV Audio system logo is a trademark of Fraunhofer IIS and registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/or is registered in Germany and other countries. other countries.
Page 313 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
Page 314 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) Distortion: 0.008 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz) (Direct mode) Rated output: 1.2 V Digital...
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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 316 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 317 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17.1 (434) (60) 1.9 (47) 13.3 (340) 1.9 (47) Weight: 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 318 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Bi-amp ............53 Firmware Update .......... 247 Bluetooth device ..........82 FM/AM antenna ........67, 89 v Numerics Blu-ray Disc player ........63, 76 Front panel ............. 19 11.1-channel ..........50 3D ..............281 4K/8K ............
Page 319 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Assign ..........189 NAS ............... 98 Rear panel ............24 Input settings ........157, 189 Network settings .......... 229 Remote control unit ........28 Input source ........... 75 Resetting factory settings ......278 Internet Radio ..........
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips .............. 255 Web control ..........149 Troubleshooting ........... 257 Wi-Fi settings ..........230 TV ............58, 59 Wired LAN ..........69, 229 Wireless LAN ......... 70, 230 USB memory device ........ 66, 77 ZONE2 ...........

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