Denon AVR-X2000 Owner's Manual

Denon AVR-X2000 Owner's Manual

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AVR-X2000
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X2000 INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the Accessories ························································································ 6 USB port ··························································································· 36 Inserting the batteries ······································································ 7 Connecting an FM/AM antenna Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 7 ················································...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Listening to Spotify ··············································· 53 ······································································ 82 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts ····················································· 54 Listening to Spotify ········································································ 82 Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button Tuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune) ················ 55 ···························...
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function Video ································································ 110 ······························································································· 136 Setting procedure ········································································· 110 Picture Adjust ··············································································· 136 Sleep timer function HDMI Setup ················································································· 137 ··································································· 111 Output Settings ············································································ 139 Using the sleep timer ··································································· 111 On Screen Display ········································································...
  • Page 5: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix General ··························································································· 165 Language ······················································································ 165 About HDMI ZONE2 Setup ··············································································· 165 ···················································································· 189 Zone Rename ··············································································· 166 Video conversion function ···························································· 192 Quick Select Names ····································································· 166 Playing back USB memory devices ············································...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    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 7: Inserting The Batteries

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx.
  • Page 8: Features

    High quality sound operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone z or Android smartphone “Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform • With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or Android...
  • Page 9: Easy Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Easy operation • Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB (vpage 36) Music data from an iPod or iPhone can be played back if you connect the USB cable supplied with the iPod via the USB port of this unit, and • “Setup Assistant”...
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AUX-HDMI connector Used to connect devices such as video cameras and game consoles (vpage 35). USB port Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage 36). SETUP MIC jack Used to connect the supplied Setup and measurement microphone (vpage 149).
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Q2 Q 3 Q 4 Q 5 ZONE2 ON/OFF button This turns the power of ZONE2 on/off (vpage 117). ZONE2 SOURCE button This selects the input source for ZONE2 (vpage 117). DIMMER button Each press of this switches the brightness of the display (vpage 167). STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display (vpage 48).
  • Page 13: Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Information display Sleep timer indicator The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 111). information are displayed here. Tuner reception mode indicators Input signal indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”.
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Decoder indicator These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or DTS decoder is running. Surround back indicator This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back speakers (vpage 157).
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors (vpage 33, 34). Network connector (NETWORK) Used to connect this unit to the network (vpage 40). PRE OUT connectors Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier or an external power amplifier (vpage 24, 116).
  • Page 17: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit ZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, ZONE2) These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through the remote control unit (vpage 117, 125). Input source select buttons These select the input source (vpage 44). FAVORITE STATION buttons (1 –...
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode (vpage 99). • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button • PURE button Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage 7). SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer (vpage 111). POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off (vpage 44).
  • Page 19: Cables Used For Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 20) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a TV (vpage 29) Speaker cable Connecting a playback device (vpage 32) Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Subwoofer cable port (vpage 36) HDMI cable...
  • Page 20: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 20, 23). Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example.
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When 7.1/6.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers • This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage  205) which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. z1 22˚ – 30˚ When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using 2 When 5.1-channel speakers are installed front height speakers z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 120˚ z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 22˚ – 45˚ z3 90˚ – 110˚ Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 23: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the speaker cables Speaker connection Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Subwoofer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the speaker cable label (supplied) for GHow to attach the speaker cable labelH channel identification Speaker This unit The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Speaker terminals Color FRONT L...
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers The illustrations shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using surround back speakers. • When using this connection, also set “Assign Mode” in the menu to “Surround Back”...
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the front height or front B speaker connections The speaker connected to the SURROUND BACK terminal differs depending on the mode selected for “Assign Mode” (vpage 155) in the menu. • For how to connect the front, center, and surround speaker and the subwoofer to this unit, see “Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers”...
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the Bi-amp connection Some audiophile loudspeakers can be connected to an amplifier with two separate amp-to-speaker connections per each speaker. One amplifier channel’s output is hooked up to the speaker’s bass driver (woofer), while the other amplifier drives the upper range transducers (tweeter, or in some cases midrange and tweeter).
  • Page 29: Channel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
  • Page 30: Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
  • Page 31: Connection 2 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI • To output audio signals that are input from the HDMI input...
  • Page 32: Connecting A Playback Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, component video and composite video) and one type of video output connector (HDMI). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
  • Page 33: Connecting A Set-Top Box (Satellite Tuner/Cable Tv)

    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 input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Satellite tuner/Cable TV...
  • Page 34: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD players as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player...
  • Page 35: Connecting A Video Camcorder Or Other Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or other device Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Video camcorder HDMI...
  • Page 36: Usb Port

    • 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 • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported iPod models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 38: Connecting An Fm/Am Antenna

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna AM loop antenna After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal Direction of broadcasting station (supplied) (vpage  54 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω/ohms...
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 AM loop antenna assembly 2 Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Suspend directly wall without...
  • Page 40: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows. • Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media server(s) (Network Attached • Playback of music content from online Storage)
  • Page 41: Connecting An External Control Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external control device • When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. REMOTE CONTROL jacks • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from...
  • Page 42: Connecting The Power Cord

    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 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 44) Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio (vpage 79) Selecting the input source (vpage 44) Listening to Spotify (vpage 82) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 86) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 45) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 45) AirPlay function (vpage 88) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 45) Convenience functions (vpage 91)
  • Page 44: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Input source select buttons • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing on the main unit. Selecting the input source Press the input source select button to be played back.
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Master Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the master volume Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. player. • The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting.
  • Page 46: Playing An Ipod

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod • You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port”...
  • Page 47: Listening To Music On An Ipod

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
  • Page 48: Setting Operation Mode (Ipod Browse Mode)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Mode) Playback starts. Operation buttons Function In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 49: Performing Repeat Playback (Repeat)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback (Repeat) Performing random playback (Random) Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On-Screen”. “On-Screen”. The option menu screen is displayed. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 50: Alac

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16”...
  • Page 51: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Devices

    OPTION NOTE • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with Playback starts.
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 94) • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 92) • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 92) • Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 96) Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 53: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (vpage 38). TUNER FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 CH/PAGE df OPTION uio p ENTER BACK TUNE +, – Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 54: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Press TUNE + or TUNE – to select the station you want to hear. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. Scanning is performed until it finds an available radio station. When it finds a radio station, it stops the scan automatically and tunes in.
  • Page 55: Tuning In By Entering The Radio Frequency (Direct Tune)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button Tuning in by entering the radio (vpage 86) frequency (Direct Tune) 2 Operations available through the OPTION You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. button Press OPTION.
  • Page 56: Changing The Tuning Mode (Tune Mode)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) Listening to preset stations You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot Use CH/PAGE df to select the desired preset channel. tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, then change the mode to “Manual”...
  • Page 57: Presetting The Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 94.10 MHz 94.30 / 94.50 / 94.70 / 94.90 / 95.10 / 95.30 / 95.50 / Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
  • Page 58: Specify A Name For The Preset Broadcast Station (Preset Name)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tuning in to radio stations and Specify a name for the preset broadcast presetting them automatically station (Preset Name) (Auto Preset Memory) You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to eight characters can be input.
  • Page 59: Skipping Preset Broadcast Stations (Preset Skip)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations n To set the stations you want to skip by (Preset Skip) stations q Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations You can set in advance, the stations you do not want to be displayed when you want to skip.
  • Page 60: Listening To Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio • Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. • The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
  • Page 61: Listening To Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Use ui to select the item you want to play, then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 40 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Internet Radio [1/7] Press NETWORK.
  • Page 62: Playing The Last Played Internet Radio Station

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix radiodenon.com : • Displays Internet Radio stations added to favorites in vTuner. For • The display switches between track title and radio station name etc. each time the instructions on how to add to favorites in vTuner, see “Using STATUS button is pressed.
  • Page 63: Using Vtuner To Add Internet Radio Stations To Favorites

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using vTuner to add Internet Radio Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, etc.) stations to favorites of your choice. • You can also enter a keyword to search for a station you want to There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune hear.
  • Page 64: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS • This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.
  • Page 65: Applying Media Sharing Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first. 2 When using Windows Media Player 12 2 When using Windows Media Player 11 (Windows 7 / Windows 8)
  • Page 66: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and Use ui to select the server including the file to be played, then press ENTER. Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER. Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the STATUS button is pressed. • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 94) • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 92) art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing.
  • Page 68: Viewing Photographs On The Flickr Site

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site • Flickr is an online photograph sharing service that started in 2004. You can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to the Flickr server.
  • Page 69: Viewing Photographs Shared By Particular Users

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs shared by Use ui to select “Add Flickr Contact”, then press particular users ENTER. Prepare for playback. Flickr [1/2] • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 40 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK.
  • Page 70: Viewing All Photographs On Flickr

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing all photographs on Flickr Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER. Favorites : Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER. • Displays the favorite photographs of the specified user. Photostream : • Displays a list of shared photographs.
  • Page 71 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE • Depending on the file format, some photographs may not be viewable. 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 96) • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 96) • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) (vpage 97)
  • Page 72: Listening To Pandora

    To listen to Pandora you will need a free Pandora account. If you do not have a Pandora account, you can create one at www.pandora.com or from the Pandora smartphone application. It is necessary to associate this machine with a Pandora account by visiting http://www.pandora.com/denon from your PC. NETWORK CH/PAGE df OPTION...
  • Page 73: Listening To Pandora

    Pandora I have a Pandora account Use uio p to select “Pandora”, then press ENTER. I am new to Pandora Please go to http://www.pandora.com/denon and follow the instructions there to create a new account. Network Your activation code is :...
  • Page 74: Creating A New Station

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Creating a new station Input “Email address” and “Password”. You can create up to 100 radio stations. Pandora Account Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER. Email address Password My Station [1/4] New Station Quick Mix D&M1 Radio...
  • Page 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select “Search by Artist” or “Search by Press ui, select a file (e.g. D&M2) from the list, and Track”, then press ENTER. press ENTER. You can search and display a list by track or artist. “Radio”...
  • Page 76: Listening To An Existing Station

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to an existing station Listening to created radio stations at random Use ui and select the radio station (“D&M2 Radio”) that you want to listen to, and press ENTER. Use ui to select “Quick Mix”, then press ENTER. Created radio stations are selected at random, and tracks are streamed.
  • Page 77: Giving Feedback And Managing Stations

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Giving Feedback and Managing Stations Bookmark this artist : • Bookmarks the artist currently being played. You can personalize your stations by providing feedback. • You can check on a computer or iPhone etc. • For details, see the Pandora web page. Press p while a track is playing.
  • Page 78: Sign Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION Sign Out button Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 96) Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) (vpage 97) • Playing music in All Zone Stereo (vpage 98)
  • Page 79: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Enjoy anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Enjoy anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Radio, or compatible Internet-connected device, you don’t need to be in your vehicle to enjoy SiriusXM.
  • Page 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use uio p to select “SiriusXM”, then press ENTER. Input the “Username” and “Password”. SiriusXM Sign in Network Username zzzzz Favorites Internet Radio Password zzzzz Media Server Spotify Sign in Exit Enter BACK Select “Sign in”, then press ENTER. • For character input, see page 126.
  • Page 81: Sign Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION Operation buttons Function button Playback / Stop Playback • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 96) ENTER (Press and hold) • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Stop Mode) (vpage 97) CH/PAGE df...
  • Page 82: Listening To Spotify

    Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Spotify Introduce your Denon to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage. http://www.spotify.com...
  • Page 83 GUpper case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH Spotify ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆÇÐÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÖÒÓÔÕØÜÙÚÛÝÞ Introduce your Denon to a whole new world 0123456789 of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. ! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) z + , ; < = >...
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start playback. Playback starts and the following screen appears. Spotify [1/5] Search Spotify What’s New Starred Now Playing Playlists...
  • Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Press p while a track is playing. The Spotify menu screen is displayed. • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the STATUS button is pressed. 2 Operations available through the OPTION Track-Artist [1/3] button...
  • Page 86: Adding To The Favorite Station Button

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations and contents You can add up to three types of content. Press and hold one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons for 3 seconds or longer while playing back a content or listening to a radio station.
  • Page 87: Playing Back Content Added To The Favorite Station Button

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button You can easily call up content by pressing the FAVORITE STATION button. Press one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons that you added content to. Playback starts.
  • Page 88: Airplay Function

    Startup iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad music or iPod app. is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen. Tap the AirPlay icon '. Select the speaker you want to use. Denon AVR-X2000 Cancel Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 89: Playing Itunes Music With This Unit

    Launch iTunes and click the AirPlay icon ' displayed the window and select this unit from the list. My Computer Denon AVR-X2000 NOTE Choose a song and click play in iTunes. • In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod The music will stream to this unit.
  • Page 90: Of This Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Perform iTunes playback operations Devices Preferences with the remote control unit of this unit General Playback Sharing Store Parental Devices Advanced With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, Device backups: pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
  • Page 91: Front Panel Display Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions Here, we explain how to use the convenience functions. The source names under the titles of each function’s description are sources that allow use of these functions. NETWORK OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 92: Performing Random Playback (Random)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback (Repeat) Performing random playback (Random) n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify While content is playing, press OPTION. While content is playing, press OPTION.
  • Page 93: Add To Favorites From The Option Menu (Save To Favorites)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Add to favorites from the Option menu Playing back content added in “Save to (Save to Favorites) Favorites” You can add up to 100 items as favorites for Internet Radio and Media Press NETWORK. Server.
  • Page 94: Deleting Content Added To Favorites (Remove From Favorites)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting content added to favorites Searching content with keywords (Remove from Favorites) (Text Search) Press NETWORK. n Supported input sources : USB / Internet Radio / Media Server While content is playing, press OPTION. Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) n Supported input sources : USB n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server Play back a still picture. Play back a still picture. • Playing back still pictures stored on USB memory devices • Playing back still pictures stored on Flickr (vpage 68).
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back still pictures in sequential Displaying your desired video during order (Slideshow Interval) audio playback (Video Select) You can play back still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio or Media Server and pictures on Flickr website as a slide show.
  • Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the picture quality for your Use o p to select picture mode. viewing environment (Picture Mode) Off : No picture quality adjustment is done with this unit. Standard : The standard mode suited for most living room viewing environments.
  • Page 98: Playing Music In All Zone Stereo

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Stopping the All Zone Stereo function Playing music in All Zone Stereo During playback in All Zone Stereo, press OPTION. You can play back music in another room (ZONE2) simultaneously that is The option menu screen is displayed. played back in MAIN ZONE.
  • Page 99: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet- based subscription services.
  • Page 100: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode • Press and hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME displays a list of the sound Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode. modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode changes.
  • Page 101: Direct Playback

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Direct playback Pure Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in “DIRECT” mode, by turning off the front panel display panel, which can eliminate Press PURE to select “DIRECT”.
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description DOLBY PLgx This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic gx decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel(s).
  • Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS NEO:6 This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel. There is a “Cinema”...
  • Page 104 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Original sound mode Sound mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Stereo audio (2-channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers, the surround speakers and if connected the surround back speakers.
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type Description STEREO This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. • When multi-ichannel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
  • Page 106: Sound Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Sound mode • The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and PURE buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” (vpage 128) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. Sound mode Input signal Sound mode...
  • Page 107 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME Multi-channel z3 STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Music DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgz DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD + EX Dolby TrueHD...
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD MSTR DTS Express DTS-HD / DTS-HD + PLgx Cinema DTS Express DTS-HD + PLgx Music DTS-HD + PLgz DTS-HD + NEO:6 MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN 7.1 MULTI IN + PLgx Cinema...
  • Page 109 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Views on the display + PL z DVD Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “ ”. Shows a decoder that creates sound output from the surround back speakers.
  • Page 110: Hdmi Control Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Not all HDMI-equipped devices have this capability. Setting procedure Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with the Switch this unit input to the HDMI input source and...
  • Page 111: Sleep Timer Function

    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 MAIN to sleep. The sleep timer function can be set for each zone. SLEEP ZONE2 Using the sleep timer...
  • Page 112: Quick Select Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select function You can save settings such as the input source selection, volume level, and sound mode at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the set QUICK SELECT buttons for subsequent playback to switch to various saved settings all at once. By saving frequently used settings at the QUICK SELECT 1 –...
  • Page 113: Web Control Function

    “Always On”. Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 161). Router This unit Network/Information Friendly name Denon AVR-X2000 DHCP • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly (vpage 40 IP Address 192.168.100.19 MAC Address 0005cd000000 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function.
  • Page 114 Tools Help INDEX When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu item http://192.168.100.19 you want to operate. File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Denon AVR-X2000 INDEX Web Controller MAIN ZONE Denon AVR-X2000 Web Controller CBL/SAT MAIN ZONE ZONE2...
  • Page 115: Playback In Zone2 (Separate Room)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy video and audio in a room (ZONE2) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connection 2 : Connection using an external amplifier The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 audio output connectors are output to the ZONE2 amplifiers and played on these amplifiers. MAIN ZONE ZONE2 Power This unit amplifiers AUX IN...
  • Page 117: Playback In Zone2

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 Press ZONE2 to switch the zone mode to the ZONE2. Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 power. POWER ZONE2 indicator on the display lights. • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, the Input source power turns on.
  • Page 118: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE :. The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 166) in the menu. • To cancel, either adjust the volume or press MUTE : again. • You can also adjust the volume level to cancel the muting.
  • Page 119: Menu Map

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. 2 Audio Setting items Description...
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Description Page Tone Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Tone Control Set the tone control function to “On” and “Off”. Bass Adjust bass. Treble Adjust treble. Restorer Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback.
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video Setting items Description Page Picture Adjust Adjusts the video quality. Picture Mode Select the desired picture mode according to the video content and your viewing environment. Contrast Adjust picture contrast. Brightness Adjust picture brightness. Saturation Adjust picture chroma level (color saturation).
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Inputs Setting items Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. Source Rename Changes the display name for this source. Hide Sources Remove from the display input sources that are not used. Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input.
  • Page 123 Settings Make settings for wired LAN. Diagnostics Used to check the network connection. Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Denon service engineer or custom installer. 2 General Setting items Description Page Language Sets the language for display the menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 124 Displays system information. Notifications Selects notification message preferences. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Denon. Firmware Set whether or not to check for firmware update, update the firmware, and display update and upgrade notifications.
  • Page 125: Menu Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation MAIN Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use uio p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER.
  • Page 126: Inputting Characters

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. • Text Search (vpage 94) • Preset Name (vpage 58) • Source Rename (vpage 144) • Friendly Name (vpage 161) • Zone Rename (vpage 166) • Quick Select Names (vpage 166) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 61, 68, 72, 79, 82, 162) Keyboard screen...
  • Page 127: Audio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Sets the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel. This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. 2 Level 2 Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on and off.
  • Page 128: Surround Parameter

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Loudness Management Surround Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Compression” or output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences.
  • Page 129: Center Image

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Low Frequency Effects 2 Panorama Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Assign front L/R signals to also go to the surround channels for wider sound. –10dB – 0dB (Default) On : Set. Off (Default) : Do not set. • For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below.
  • Page 130: Center Width

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Center Width 2 Room Size Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right Determine size of acoustic environment. You can set this when the channels and widens the sound image in the front. sound mode is one of the original sound modes.
  • Page 131: Tone

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tone Restorer Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal 2 Tone Control components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The “Restorer” Set the tone control function to “On”...
  • Page 132: Audio Delay

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Limit Audio Delay Make a setting for maximum volume. While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) that the video and audio are synchronized. Off (Default) 0ms (Default) –...
  • Page 133: Audyssey

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dynamic EQ Audyssey Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey decreased by taking into account human perception and room Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been acoustics.
  • Page 134: Dynamic Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Reference Level Offset 2 Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB.
  • Page 135: Graphic Eq

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Curve Copy Graphic EQ Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from “MultEQ® XT” (vpage 133). Use the 9 band graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. • “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. • “Graphic EQ”...
  • Page 136: Video

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. Picture Adjust • You can also press OPTION to make these settings from “Picture Mode” Picture quality can be adjusted. (vpage 97) in the option menu. • The default settings are as follows. • For “NETWORK”...
  • Page 137: Hdmi Setup

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Noise Reduction HDMI Setup Reduce overall video noise. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Low / Medium / High / Off (Default) NOTE 2 Enhancer • When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power.
  • Page 138: Hdmi Control

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 HDMI Pass Through 2 Pass Through Source Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI The AV receiver will “pass through” the sources HDMI signal when output in standby power mode. in standby.
  • Page 139: Video Conversion

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 i/p Scaler Output Settings Convert the input source resolution to the resolution set. Makes screen-related settings. n When the input source is set other than to “iPod/USB” and “NETWORK” • Can be set when each input source is assigned “HDMI”, “COMP” or “VIDEO” Analog (Default) : Use i/p (interlace-to-progressive) scaler function for (vpage 143).
  • Page 140: Progressive Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Resolution 2 Progressive Mode Set the output resolution. Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video You can set “Resolution” separately for HDMI output of the analog signal. video input and HDMI input. Auto (Default) : The video signal is automatically detected and the Auto (Default) : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI appropriate mode is set.
  • Page 141: On Screen Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix On Screen Display TV Format Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. 2 Volume 2 Format Sets where to display the master volume level. NTSC (Default) : Select NTSC output.
  • Page 142: Inputs

    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 • By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the Input source HDMI...
  • Page 143 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 HDMI 2 COMP (Component video) Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to sources. the input sources. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / FRONT : Assign an HDMI input connector to the COMP : Assign the component video input connector to the selected selected input source.
  • Page 144: Source Rename

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Hide Sources Change the display name of the selected input source. Remove from the display input sources that are not used. This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the Show (Default) : Use this source.
  • Page 145: Input Select

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. Auto (Default) : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input automatically.
  • Page 146: Speakers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey® Setup”. You do not have to perform Audyssey® Setup when you have already performed Speaker Calibration in Setup Assistant. To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup”...
  • Page 147 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About Setup and measurement microphone 2 About the main listening position (*M) placement The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening • Measurements are performed by placing the Setup and measurement environment.
  • Page 148: Procedure For Speaker Settings (Audyssey ® Setup)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on a (Audyssey ® Setup) tripod or stand and place it in the main listening position. When you set the setup microphone, point the tip of it toward the ceiling, at the height of your ears in your listening position.
  • Page 149 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to Select “Start” and then press ENTER. the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Audyssey® Setup can also make the following settings. • Amp Assign The signal output from the SURROUND BACK speaker terminals of this unit can be switched to match your speaker environment.
  • Page 150 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The detected speakers are displayed. Move the Setup and measurement microphone to position 2, select “Continue”, and then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to eight positions. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Front...
  • Page 151 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 8. Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER. Select “Calculation” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup Check processing results. To proceed, press “Store”. Audyssey Setup Calibration completed! Now calculating...Please wait.
  • Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Save the measurement results. Audyssey Setup Audyssey Setup You can set Dynamic Volume function, which automatically Check processing results. To proceed, press “Store”. adjust volume level for all content.
  • Page 153: Error Messages

    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 154: Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey® Setup measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ® XT) even when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speakers using the included...
  • Page 155: Manual Setup

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Amp Assign Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Select power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. made in Audyssey® Setup. 2 Assign Mode • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Setup, it will not be possible to select Audyssey MultEQ®...
  • Page 156: Speaker Config

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Subwoofer Speaker Config. Set the presence of a subwoofer. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on Yes (Default) : Use a subwoofer. bass reproduction capability. No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. 2 Front 2 Surround Set the front speaker size.
  • Page 157 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Surr. Back 2 Front Height Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 158: Distances

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Distances Levels Set distance from listening position to speakers. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each each speaker.
  • Page 159: Crossovers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to / 200Hz / 250Hz the subwoofer.
  • Page 160: Bass

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bass Front Speaker Setup Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. Set the front speakers to use for every sound mode. 2 Subwoofer Mode • This can be set when “Assign Mode” (vpage 155) is set to “Front B”. Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
  • Page 161: Network

    Friendly Name / DHCP On or Off / IP Address / MAC Address 2 Edit Name Edits Friendly Name. • MAC Address is required to make a vTuner account. • The default Friendly Name on first use is “Denon AVR-X2000”. IP Control • Up to 63 characters can be input. • For character input, see page 126.
  • Page 162: Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 IP Address Settings Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Make settings for wired LAN. • The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses • If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), there is no need are set.
  • Page 163: Diagnostics

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Proxy Diagnostics Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Used to check the network connection. Make the proxy settings only when you connect to the Internet via a proxy server that is on your internal network or provided by your 2 Physical Connection provider, etc.
  • Page 164: Maintenance Mode

    Ordinarily, this mode isn’t suitable for use by the end user, only by a trained service technician or custom installation professional. NOTE • Only use this function if so instructed by a Denon serviceperson or installer. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 165: General

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language ZONE2 Setup Set the language for display on the menu screen. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). English (Default) / Français / Español • The setting values (dB) for “Volume Limit” and “Power On Volume” are what is displayed when “Scale”...
  • Page 166: Zone Rename

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Volume Limit Zone Rename Make a setting for maximum volume. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) (Default : 70 (–10dB)) MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 Off : Do not set a maximum volume.
  • Page 167: Auto Standby

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Standby Information When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode. 2 Audio Before it enters the standby mode, “Auto Standby”...
  • Page 168: Hdmi Monitor

    HDMI Signal Info. On (Default) : Displays notification messages from Denon in the popup Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth menu. Off : Does not display notification messages from Denon in the popup HDMI Monitor menu. Interface / Resolutions • Press INFO to display current source name, volume, sound mode name, and other...
  • Page 169: Usage Data

    Check for Update : Check for firmware updates. You can also check No : Do not provide Denon with information about how you use this unit approximately how long it will take to complete via the network.
  • Page 170 Connect to broadband Internet (vpage  40) when using this function. On (Default) : Display upgrade message. • See the Denon website for details about upgrades. • When the procedure is complete, “Registered” is displayed in this menu and Off : Do not display upgrade message.
  • Page 171: Setup Lock

    If the error continues despite this, check the network environment. • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Denon web site each time related plans are defined. Front panel Display...
  • Page 172: Specifying The Zone Used With The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit When the ZONE2 button is pressed, only the MAIN ZONE can be operated with the remote control unit. Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. MAIN and ZONE2 button blink. 2 To cancel Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP.
  • Page 173: Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 2 Tips ..............(174) 2 Troubleshooting ..........(176) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake ....(174) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off ........(176) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the Operations cannot be performed through the power on ..................(174) remote control unit .................(177)
  • Page 174: Tips

    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.
  • Page 175 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to combine a desired video with the current music. • Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”. You can combine the current music with your desired video source from Set-top Box or DVD, etc. while listening to music from Tuner, CD or the Internet radio (vpage 96).
  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

    • Turn down the volume and turn on the power again. 44, 45 • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please contact the Denon – service adviser. Front panel...
  • Page 177: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause/Solution Page Operations cannot be performed • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. through the remote control unit. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
  • Page 178: No Sound Comes Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause/Solution Page No sound comes out of speakers. • Check the connections for all devices. 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
  • Page 179: Desired Sound Does Not Come Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause/Solution Page The volume does not increase. • The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit”on the menu. 132, 166 • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format –...
  • Page 180 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause/Solution Page DTS sound is not output. • Check that the digital audio output setting on the connected device is set to “DTS”. – • Set “Decode Mode” on the menu to “Auto” or “DTS”. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital • Make HDMI connections.
  • Page 181: Cables

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause/Solution Page During playback from the Internet • When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be – radio or USB memory device, sound interrupted.
  • Page 182: The Menu Screen Is Not Displayed On The Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause/Solution Page No video is shown on the TV with the • With the DVI-D connection, on some device combinations, devices may not function properly DVI-D connection. due to the copy guard copyright protection (HDCP). No video from an input source such • When special video signals are input from a game console, etc., the video conversion function –...
  • Page 183: Ipod Cannot Be Played Back

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page iPod cannot be connected. • When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. • When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be –...
  • Page 184: Usb Memory Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page “No Connection” is displayed. • The set cannot recognize a USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. • USB memory devices of a mass storage class or those compatible with MTP are supported. –...
  • Page 185: The Internet Radio Cannot Be Played Back

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause/Solution Page The file names are not displayed • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters –...
  • Page 186: Music Files On Pc Or Nas Cannot Be Played Back

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page Files stored on a computer cannot be • Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. played. • You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected.
  • Page 187: The Hdmi Control Function Does Not Work

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 The HDMI control function does not work Symptom Cause/Solution Page The HDMI control function does not • Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. work. • You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work.
  • Page 188: Resetting Factory Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values and setup will need to be performed again. TUNER PRESET CH –...
  • Page 189: Content Type

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI • 3D This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier.
  • Page 190 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • HDMI control • ARC (Audio Return Channel) If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through the player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit based on setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
  • Page 191 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported audio formats Copyright protection system 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video (Blu-ray 2-channel Linear PCM 16/20/24 bit Disc) or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both this unit and TV and the 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
  • Page 192: Video Conversion Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video conversion function This unit automatically converts the input video signals as shown in the diagram below before outputting them to the TV. This unit HDMI-compatible TV Video device Input Output Output (IN) (MONITOR OUT) Input HDMI signal HDMI signal...
  • Page 193 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” (vpage 140) in the menu before outputting them to the TV. Output signal HDMI 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080p 24Hz 4K 30/25/24Hz Input signal...
  • Page 194: Playing Back Usb Memory Devices

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices z1 Copyright-protected files can be played on certain portable players compatible with MTP. z2 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected.
  • Page 195: Playing Back Files Stored On Pc Or Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or 2 Specifications of supported files Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. (Windows 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma Media Audio) • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3- Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4.
  • Page 196: Playing Back Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI output 2 Playable broadcast station specifications mode, MultEQ® XT, Dynamic EQ, audio delay etc.) last selected for the Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension...
  • Page 197: Sound Modes And Channel Output

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (vpage 156). Channel output Sound mode (vpage 99) Front L/R...
  • Page 198: Sound Modes And Surround Parameters

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter (vpage 128) Loudness Dynamic Subwoofer Frequency Height Gain Sound mode (vpage 99) Dialog Level Cinema EQ Management Compression Delay Time Effect Level Room Size Level Effects (vpage  1 27) (vpage ...
  • Page 199 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround Parameter (vpage 128) Audyssey (vpage 133) NEO:6 Music PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Tone Restorer mode only Sound mode (vpage 99) Dynamic (vpage 131) MultEQ® XT Dynamic EQ (vpage 131) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Volume (vpage 129) (vpage 129) (vpage 130)
  • Page 200: Front Panel Display Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround parameters are the same as in DIRECT mode. z2 Audio is output when “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 160) in the menu is set to “LFE+Main”. z3 This setting is unavailable when the set sound mode name contains “+PLg Music”. z4 This setting is possible when the sound mode is “Cinema”...
  • Page 201: Types Of Input Signals, And Corresponding Sound Modes

    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 DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 99) NOTE Analog / Digital (+/...
  • Page 202 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 99) NOTE Analog / Digital (+/ DOLBY DOLBY DTS-HD DSCRT MTRIX DIGITAL DIGITAL HD) / Multi Express TrueHD DIGITAL Plus DTS (-HD) MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN + DOLBY EX...
  • Page 203 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when surround back speakers are used. z2 The Cinema mode or Music mode can be selected. When using a single surround back speaker, the Music mode is used. z3 This item can be selected when front height speakers are used.
  • Page 204: Dlna

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Audyssey MultEQ® XT MultEQ® XT is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ® XT calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and AirPlay frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a...
  • Page 205: Dolby Digital Ex

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic gz Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home Entertainment that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND through the addition of a pair of front height channels.
  • Page 206: Downmix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Downmix DTS Express This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit rates (max. 5.1-channels, a lower number of channels and plays back according to the system’s 24 to 256 kbps).
  • Page 207 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dynamic range THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device.
  • Page 208 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Progressive (sequential scanning) This is an abbreviation of Low Frequency Effect, which is an output channel This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video that emphasizes low frequency effect sound. Surround audio is intensified as one image.
  • Page 209: Vtuner

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Windows Media Player Ver.11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by Microsoft Corporation. vTuner It can play playlists created with Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, This is a free online content server for Internet Radio. Note that usage fees as well as WMA, DRM WMA, WAV, and other files.
  • Page 210: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
  • Page 211 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 212: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 95 W + 95 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 95 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 213: Tuner Section

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Tuner section [FM] [AM] –15 (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 520 kHz – 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) 18 μV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO...
  • Page 214 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Dolby Dolby Digital ·············································· 102, 204 Cables ···································································· 19 Dolby Digital EX ········································· 102, 205 Connection v Numerics Dolby Digital Plus ······································ 102, 205 FM/AM ································································ 38 Dolby Pro Logic II ······································ 102, 205 3D ········································································...
  • Page 215: Flickr

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDCP ··························································· 191, 207 Network settings·················································· 161 Random ···························································· 49, 92 HDMI control················································ 110, 138 Rear panel ······························································ 15 Headphones ··························································· 11 Remote control unit ··············································· 17 Inserting the batteries ··········································· 7 Pandora® ································································· 73 Repeat ······························································...
  • Page 216 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips ······································································ 174 Troubleshooting ··················································· 176 Tuner operation menu Auto Preset Memory ··········································· 58 Direct Tune ·························································· 55 Preset Memory ··················································· 57 Preset Name ······················································· 58 Preset Skip ·························································· 59 Tune Mode ·························································· 56 Turning off the sound temporarily ··························...
  • Page 217: License

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License n Expat n FastDelegate http://www.jclark.com/xml/expat.html http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cpp/FastDelegate. aspx This section describes software license used for Expat License. Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai this unit. To maintain the correct content, the Open Source Software Center Ltd THE WORK (AS DEFINED BELOW) IS PROVIDED original (English) is used.
  • Page 218 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix g. “Standard Version” refers to such a Work if it has not e. The Articles discussing the Work published in e. You may distribute the Executable Files and Source been modified, or has been modified in accordance any form by the author may not be distributed or Code only under the terms of this License, and You with the consent of the Author, such consent being...
  • Page 219 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 6. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer. THIS 9. Termination. 11. Miscellaneous WORK IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” AND a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will a. This License shall be governed by the laws of the “AS AVAILABLE”, WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS terminate automatically upon any breach by You location of the head office of the Author or if the...
  • Page 220 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the • Redistributions of source code must retain the Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following conditions are met: the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or...
  • Page 221 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Tremor THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY above copyright notice, this list of conditions and http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, the following disclaimer in the documentation and/ BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES or other materials provided with the distribution.
  • Page 222 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n zlib n cURL n c-ares http://www.zlib.net/ http://curl.haxx.se http://c-ares.haxx.se zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 Technology.
  • Page 223 GPL/ LGPL software that is used in the product. Denon provides the source code based on the GPL and LPGL licenses at the actual cost upon your request to our customer service center. However, note that we make no guarantees concerning the source code.
  • Page 224 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 3/32 (434.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 2 Weight : 20 lbs 15 oz (9.5 kg) 1 49/64 1 49/64 (45.0) (45.0) 13 35/64 (344.0) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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