Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X4000 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: Part Names And Functions
Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 8 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with Features ······························································································ 9 the Denon Link HD function ··························································· 43 High quality sound ············································································ 9 Connecting a video camcorder or other device ······························ 44 High performance ·········································································· 10 Connecting a turntable ···································································...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod Listening to Internet Radio ··············································································· 56 ························································· 73 Listening to music on an iPod ························································ 57 Listening to Internet Radio ····························································· 74 Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) ································ 58 Playing the last played Internet Radio station ································ 75 Performing repeat playback (Repeat) ·············································...
Page 4: Deleting Content Added To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions InstaPrevue function ······························································ 100 ·································································· 123 Performing repeat playback (Repeat) ··········································· 101 Switching input sources ······························································· 124 Performing random playback (Random) ······································· 101 Setting how to display sub screens ············································· 124 Add to favorites from the Option menu (Save to Favorites) ········ 102 Changing the display location of sub screens ······························...
Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audyssey ® Setup Audio ······························································································· 149 ········································································ 172 Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey ® Setup) ······················ 174 Dialog Level ·················································································· 149 Subwoofer Level ·········································································· 149 Error messages ············································································ 179 Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup settings ··········································· 181 Surround Parameter ·····································································...
Page 6: Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix General ··························································································· 195 Language ······················································································ 195 About HDMI ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup ······················································ 195 ···················································································· 229 Zone Rename ··············································································· 197 Video conversion function ···························································· 232 Quick Select Names ····································································· 197 Playing back USB memory devices ············································...
Page 7: 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 8: Inserting The Batteries
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the arrow direction. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx.
Page 9: Features
This unit is equipped with our exclusive Denon Link HD technology. When connected to a Denon disc player that has Denon Link HD, the • Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) (vpage 158) sound localization becomes more precise, with increased detail and Audyssey LFC™...
Page 10: High Performance
Android smartphone This unit features a sophisticated video processor that can upscale “Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform standard definition (SD) analog video content from legacy sources such...
Page 11: Easy Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Supports HDMI (3D, ARC, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync, Easy operation 4K) and HDMI control function (vpage 229) Advanced HDMI features are supported, including 3D passthrough, • “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions Audio Return Channel, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color and “x.v.Color”, and First select the language when prompted.
Page 12: Front Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Door When you are using buttons and/or connectors behind the door, press the bottom of the door to open it. When not using buttons and/ or connectors behind the door, close it. Be careful not to catch your fingers when closing the door.
Page 14: With The Door Open
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix With the door open BACK button This returns to the previous screen (vpage 146). Q1 Q0 ENTER button This determines the selection (vpage 146). SETUP button This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage 146). AUX1 INPUT connector Used to connect analog output compatible devices such as video cameras and game consoles (vpage 44) SETUP MIC jack...
Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Information button (INFO) This displays the status information on the TV screen (vpage 200). STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display (vpage 58). ZONE3 SOURCE button This selects the input source for ZONE3 (vpage 137). ZONE3 ON/OFF button This turns the power of ZONE3 on/off (vpage 137).
Page 16: Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Information display Input/output signal channel indicators The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other The channel for input/output signals is displayed according to the information are displayed here. setting configured for “Channel Indicators” (vpage 199). • When “Channel Indicators”...
Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in. RDS : Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
Page 18: Rear Panel
CBL/SAT MONITOR1 ( ASSIGNABLE ) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO ( ASSIGNABLE ) Denon Link HD PLAYER PLAYER ( ASSIGNABLE ) 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX.
Page 19 SIGNAL GND jacks Used to connect a turntable (vpage 45). Denon Link HD connector FM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Used to connect a Denon Link HD compatible Blu-ray Disc player Used to connect FM antennas (vpage 64). (vpage 43). Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) REMOTE CONTROL jacks Used to connect speakers (vpage 28).
Page 20 COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors...
Page 21: Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit ZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, 2, 3) These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2, ZONE3) that is operated ZONE SELECT POWER through the remote control unit (vpage 137, 146). MAIN Operation mode indicators DEV.
Page 22: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items (vpage 146). BACK button This returns to the previous screen (vpage 146). ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN System buttons These perform playback related operations (vpage 56). DEV. • Skip buttons (8, 9) DEVICE • Play button (1) MENU...
Page 23: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-operation mode button When using a remote control with preset codes registered, press AVR before other operations in order to operate the unit. InstaPrevue button ZONE SELECT POWER This displays the InstaPrevue screen (vpage 123). MAIN VOLUME buttons (df) DEV.
Page 24: Cables Used For Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 25) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a TV (vpage 36) Speaker cable Connecting a playback device (vpage 40) Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Subwoofer cable port (vpage 46) HDMI cable...
Page 25: Speaker Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 25, 28). Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you FL/FR : Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX® (vpage 245), Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 247) and DTS Neo:X (vpage 248) which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. When using Audyssey DSX®, install front wide speakers or front height speakers. When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.
Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Typical speaker layout 2 When 5.1-channel speakers are installed z1 22˚ – 30˚ z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 22˚ – 45˚ z2 120˚ z3 55˚ – 60˚ z4 90˚ – 110˚ z5 135˚ – 150˚ Listening position • When using a single surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening...
Page 28: Connecting The Speaker Cables
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 29: Connecting The Subwoofer
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. To use two subwoofers, set “Subwoofer” to “2 spkrs” using the “Speaker Config.” (vpage 184) setting. The level and distance can be set separately for Subwoofer 1 and Subwoofer 2.
Page 30 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 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting 11.1-channel speakers The illustrations shows a connection example for performing 11.1-channel playback. FRONT WIDE FRONT WIDE ZONE2 ZONE3 FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK FRONT HEIGHT FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE FRONT FRONT CENTER SURROUND...
Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the front B speaker connections • For how to connect the front, center, and surround speaker and the subwoofer to this unit, see “Connecting 11.1-channel speakers” (vpage 31). SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK ASSIGNABLE IMPEDANCE : 6～16Ω FR (B) FL (B) • When using this connection, also set “Assign Mode”...
Page 33 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 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About connecting front speakers exclusively for 2-channel playback You can connect the other from speaker for 2-channel playback using the DIRECT mode or STEREO mode. The speakers used exclusively fro multi-channel playback and the speaker used exclusively for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the sound mode.
Page 35: Connecting An External Power Amplifier
ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO MEDIA MEDIA (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN STRAIGHT CABLE...
Page 36: Connecting A Tv
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 37: Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
6 AUX2 ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN...
Page 38: Connection 2 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector
6 AUX2 ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN...
Page 39: Connection 3 : Tv Equipped Without An Hdmi Connector
ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD PLAYER PLAYER (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN STRAIGHT CABLE...
Page 40: Connecting A Playback Device
In the HDMI connection, audio and video signals can be transmitted through a single HDMI cable. • Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) (vpage 41) • Connecting a DVD player (vpage 42) • Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link HD function (vpage 43) • Connecting a video camcorder or other device (vpage 44) • Connecting a turntable (vpage 45) • Connect devices to this unit as indicated by the input sources printed on the audio/video input connectors of this unit.
Page 41: Connecting A Set-Top Box (Satellite Tuner/Cable Tv)
6 AUX2 ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN...
Page 42: Connecting A Dvd Player
6 AUX2 ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN...
Page 43: The Denon Link Hd Function
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link HD function By making a Denon Link HD connection to a player compatible with the Denon Link HD function, you can enjoy higher quality playback compared with when only the HDMI connector connection is made.
Page 44: Connecting A Video Camcorder Or Other Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or other device This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. (HDMI incompatible device) Video...
Page 45: Connecting A Turntable
ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO MEDIA MEDIA (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD PLAYER PLAYER (ASSIGNABLE) 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. AC IN STRAIGHT CABLE...
Page 46: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The 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 47 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 48: Connecting An Fm Antenna
HDMI 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. FM indoor antenna SIGNAL...
Page 49: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)
6 AUX2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX. SIGNAL STRAIGHT CABLE...
Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
Page 51: Connecting An External Control Device
CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL IN jack COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO MEDIA MEDIA (ASSIGNABLE) Denon Link HD (ASSIGNABLE) PLAYER PLAYER 1 CBL/SAT Output Input MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX.
Page 52: 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. HDMI 3 Blu-ray 4 GAME 5 MEDIA PLAYER 6 AUX2 ZONE2 MONITOR2 MONITOR1 COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) MONITOR/ZONE2 AC IN...
Page 53: Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 54) Listening to Spotify (vpage 90) Selecting the input source (vpage 54) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 95) AirPlay function (vpage 97) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 55) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 55) Convenience functions (vpage 100) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 55) Selecting a sound mode (vpage 108)
Page 54: Basic Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. DEV. DEVICE MENU MENU CBL / INPUT AUDIO • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing on the main unit.
Page 55: 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 56: 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 ZONE SELECT POWER with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. MAIN • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this DEV.
Page 57: 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 58: Setting Operation Mode (Ipod Browse Mode)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Use o p to select “On-Screen”, then press ENTER. Mode) • Operations available for “On-Screen” and “From iPod” are listed below. In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are Display mode From iPod On-Screen...
Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION Operation buttons Function button Playback Pause • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 101) • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 101) Stop Previous / Next (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Playback / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop...
Page 60: 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 61: Playing A Usb Memory Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB ZONE SELECT POWER memory device. MAIN • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP DEV.
Page 62: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Devices
Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. NOTE Playback starts. • 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.
Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 101) • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 101) • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 103) • Playing back still pictures in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 105) Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 64: Listening To Fm Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM antenna” ZONE SELECT POWER (vpage 48). MAIN DEV. DEVICE MENU MENU CBL / INPUT AUDIO TUNER Blu-ray AUX1 TUNER iPod/ GAME AUX2 PHONO FAVORITE MEDIA INTERNET NETWORK...
Page 65: Listening To Fm Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM broadcasts • The modes for receiving FM broadcasts consists of “Auto” mode that automatically Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. searches available broadcast stations and “Manual” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to change the frequency.
Page 66: 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 95) frequency (Direct Tune) 2 Operations available through the OPTION You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. button Press OPTION.
Page 67: Rds Search
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix RDS search PTY search RDS is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program information along with the regular radio program signal. type (PTY).
Page 68: Tp Search
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TP search Press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area Use ui to select “PTY Search”, then press ENTER. before leaving home.
Page 69: Radio Text
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Radio Text Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot “Radio Text”...
Page 70: Presetting The Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 108.00 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 90.10 MHz 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Listening To Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio • Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. ZONE SELECT POWER Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. MAIN • The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for DEV.
Page 74: 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 49 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Internet Radio [1/7] Press NETWORK.
Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 ZONE SELECT POWER and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. MAIN • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server DEV.
Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 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. • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 101) • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 101) art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing.
Page 81: Listening To Last.fm
ZONE SELECT POWER music. MAIN Your new Denon AV receiver is very clever. You can create a free Last. DEV. fm profile when you start using your Denon AV receiver and magically keep track of all the songs you hear.
Page 82: Listening To Last.fm
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Last.fm If you have a Last.fm account, use ui to select “I have a Last.fm account”. Then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 49 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”).
Page 83 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui p to enter your username and password. Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. Popular Stations : • Play popular artists and tags in your area. Last.fm Account Your Recent Stations : • Play your recent stations.
Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start Press p while a track is playing. playback. The Last.fm menu screen is displayed. Playback starts and the following screen appears. Menu [1/3] rock Radio Love this track Ban this track...
Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Log Out Operation buttons Function Playback Disassociate this unit from your Last.fm account. Next ENTER (Press and hold) Use ui to select “Log Out”, then press ENTER. Stop Next Page previous / Page next CH/PAGE df Last.fm [10/10]...
Page 86: 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 ZONE SELECT POWER can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public MAIN by Flickr users.
Page 87: 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 49 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK.
Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER. Use ui to select the file, and then press ENTER. The selected file is displayed. Favorites : • Displays the favorite photographs of the specified user. Operation buttons Function Photostream :...
Page 89: Viewing All Photographs On Flickr
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing all photographs on Flickr Use ui to select the file, and then press ENTER. The selected file is displayed. Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER. NOTE • Depending on the file format, some photographs may not be viewable. Flickr [1/2] 2 Operations available through the OPTION...
Page 90: Listening To Spotify
Connections Playback 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. ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage.
Page 91 Enter BACK If you have a Spotify account, then press ENTER. 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. Just subscribe at spotify.com...
Page 92 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. • For character input, see page 147. The types of characters that can be input are as shown below. GUpper case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH Spotify [1/5] ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆÇÐÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÖÒÓÔÕØÜÙÚÛÝÞ Search What’s New 0123456789 Starred...
Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operation buttons Function Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start Playback playback. Pause Playback starts and the following screen appears. Stop Previous / Next Spotify (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Now Playing Playback / Pause Title...
Page 94 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 95: 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 ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN You can add up to four types of content. DEV.
Page 96: 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 – 4 buttons that you added content to. Playback starts.
Page 97: 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-X4000 Cancel Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 98: Airplay
Launch iTunes and click the AirPlay icon ' displayed the window and select this unit from the list. My Computer Denon AVR-X4000 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 99: 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 100: Convenience Functions
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 ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN MAIN allow use of these functions. DEV.
Page 101: Performing Repeat Playback (Repeat)
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 102: 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 103: Searching Content With Keywords (Text Search)
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 104 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 86).
Page 105 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 106 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 107: 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/ZONE3) simultaneously The option menu screen is displayed. that is played back in MAIN ZONE.
Page 108: 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. ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN 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 DEV.
Page 109: 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 110: 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 111 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 112 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS NEO:X This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to playback 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel. There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing games.
Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel sound mode Sound mode type Description MULTI CH IN This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM/DSD sources. Audyssey DSX ® sound mode Sound mode type Description Audyssey DSX® This mode creates playback for the new channels (front wide or front height) in 5.1-channel systems. By adding front (A-DSX) wide or front height channels, the surround sound effects sound become more three dimensional and realistic.
Page 114 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 115 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 116: 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 150) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. Sound mode Input signal Sound mode...
Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME Multi-channel z4 STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Music DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgz Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL A-DSX DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Cinema A-DSX DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx Music A-DSX...
Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + EX DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgx Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgx Music DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgz Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY DIGITAL Plus A-DSX DOLBY DIGITAL Plus + PLgx Cinema A-DSX...
Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD MSTR A-DSX DTS Express DTS Express A-DSX DTS-HD + PLgx Cinema DTS-HD / DTS Express DTS-HD + PLgx Music DTS-HD + PLgz DTS-HD HI RES A-DSX DTS-HD + NEO:X Cinema...
Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME MULTI CH STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA Multi-channel z4 JAZZ CLUB MATRIX VIDEO GAME VIRTUAL z3 This mode cannot be selected when DSD signals from Super Audio CD are input. z4 Some sound modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal.
Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Views on the display Blu-ray DOLBY D + PL z Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “DOLBY D +”. Shows a decoder that creates sound output from the speakers. • “+ PLgz”...
Page 122: 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 When you turn the TV’s power to standby, check that...
Page 123: Instaprevue Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix InstaPrevue function You can display sub screens on the main screen to preview playback video of the HDMI input connected to this unit. You can also display various MAIN ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN video inputs in a single screen to switch input sources such as Blu-ray, DVD, and GAME while viewing them on sub screens.
Page 124: Switching Input Sources
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Switching input sources Setting how to display sub screens Switch to the desired input source on this unit while viewing sub screens. You can select to display five sub screens or only one sub screen. Press MAIN to switch the zone mode.
Page 125: Changing The Display Location Of Sub Screens
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the display location of sub screens You can change the display location of sub screens to a desired location. While sub screens are displayed, press OPTION. The InstaPrevue setting screen is displayed. Press i to select “Location” and use o p to select the location where you want to display sub screens.
Page 126: 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 ZONE2 ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN to sleep. ZONE3 The sleep timer function can be set for each zone.
Page 127: Using The Sleep Timer
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the sleep timer Press MAIN, ZONE2 or ZONE3 to switch the zone mode. The button for the selected zone is lit. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. • The indicator on the display lights. • You can set the sleep timer in the range from 10 to 120 minutes in steps of 10 minutes.
Page 128: 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 129: Rec Out Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rec out function When using the audio/video recording connectors (MEDIA PLAYER outputs), you can record the audio or video. ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN This unit DEV. Recorder DEVICE MENU MENU CBL / INPUT AUDIO Blu-ray AUX1 TUNER...
Page 130: Recording On An External Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Recording on an External Device Press the input source select button to choose the input source to be recorded. Start recording. • For operating instructions, refer to the respective device’s operating instructions. • Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright holder.
Page 131: Web Control Function
“Always On”. Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 191). Router This unit Network/Information Friendly name Denon AVR-X4000 DHCP • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly (vpage 49 IP Address 192.168.100.19 MAC Address 0005cd000000 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function.
Page 132 Tools Help INDEX When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu item http://192.168.100.19/index.asp you want to operate. File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Denon AVR-X4000 INDEX Web Controller MAIN ZONE Denon AVR-X4000 Web Controller CBL/SAT MAIN ZONE ZONE2...
Page 133: Playback In Zone2/Zone3 (Separate Room)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy video and audio in a room (ZONE2 and ZONE3) that is different from the room where this unit is placed (MAIN ZONE). You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3.
Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connection 2 : Connection through the video output connector and speaker output connector • When “Assign Mode” (vpage 182) in the menu is set to any of the following audio is output from speakers in ZONE2 or ZONE3. n Assign Mode : 5.1ch + ZONE2 n Assign Mode : 5.1ch + ZONE3 MAIN ZONE...
Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Assign Mode : 5.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3 This unit VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA COMPONENT VIDEO PLAYER MONITOR/ZONE2 MONITOR ZONE2 VIDEO SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK FRONT HEIGHT ASSIGNABLE IMPEDANCE : 6～16Ω Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 136 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connection 3 : Connection through the video output connector and external amp The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 and ZONE3 audio output connectors are output to the ZONE2 and ZONE3 amplifiers and played on these amplifiers.
Page 137: Playback In Zone
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE Press ZONE2 or ZONE3 to switch the zone mode. • ZONE2 or ZONE3 lights. ZONE2 POWER X ZONE SELECT POWER Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 or ZONE3 power. MAIN • Also press input source select button when in standby mode, the ZONE3 DEV.
Page 138: Adjusting The Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Adjusting the volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. • At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” (vpage 196) is set to “70 (–10dB)”. • Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE or ZONE3 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the sound volume.
Page 139: 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 140: Audyssey® Setup
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 141 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Description Page Graphic EQ Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. Speaker Selection Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all speakers. Adjust EQ Adjust tonal balance for each frequency band. Adjust the speaker selected in “Speaker Selection”. Curve Copy Copy “Audyssey Flat”curve from MultEQ®...
Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Description Page Output Settings Makes screen-related settings. Video Mode Make settings for video processing. Video Conversion The input video signal is converted automatically in conjunction with the connected TV. i/p Scaler Convert the input source resolution to the resolution set. Resolution Set the output resolution.
Page 143 The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. You can change the Friendly Name according to your preferences. 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. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 144 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 General Setting items Description Page Language Sets the language for display the menu on the TV screen. ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup Makes settings for audio playback with multi-zone (ZONE2, ZONE3). Bass Adjust bass tones. Treble Adjust treble tones.
Page 145 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. Update Update the firmware of the receiver.
Page 146: Menu Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation MAIN ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. DEV. MAIN lights. DEVICE MENU MENU Press SETUP. CBL / INPUT AUDIO The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Blu-ray AUX1 TUNER...
Page 147: 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. • Preset Name (vpage 71) • Text Search (vpage 103) • Source Rename (vpage 170) • Friendly Name (vpage 191) • Zone Rename (vpage 197) • Quick Select Names (vpage 197) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 74, 81, 86, 90, 192) • There are two methods for inputting characters;...
Page 148: Using The Keyboard Screen
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the keyboard screen Using the number buttons Display the screen for inputting characters. When the keyboard screen is displayed, press 0 – 9. The 10 key input screen is displayed. GExampleH Source Rename screen Place the cursor at the character to be changed with o p and press the number button (0 –...
Page 149: 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 150: 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 151 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 152: 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 153: Tone Control
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Speaker Select Tone Makes settings for the speakers outputting sound. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Surround Back : Sound is output from the surround back speakers. Height : Sound is output from the front height speakers. 2 Tone Control Wide : Sound is output from the front wide speakers.
Page 154: Restorer
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Restorer Audio Delay Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal that the video and audio are synchronized.
Page 155: Audyssey
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Limit Audyssey Make a setting for maximum volume. Set Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, Audyssey Dynamic 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) Volume®, Audyssey LFC™ and Audyssey DSX®. These can be selected Off (Default) after Audyssey®...
Page 156 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 MultEQ ® XT32 2 Dynamic EQ MultEQ® XT32 compensates for both time and frequency characteristics Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is of the listening area based on Audyssey® Setup measurement results. decreased by taking into account human perception and room Selection is done from three types of compensation curves.
Page 157: 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 158 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Audyssey LFC™ 2 Containment Amount Adjusts the low frequency band to prevent bass and vibration from Adjusts the amount of low frequency containment. Use higher settings being conveyed to neighboring rooms. if you have close neighbors. On : Use “Audyssey LFC™”.
Page 159: Audyssey Dsx
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Audyssey DSX ® About Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion (A-DSX) Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new channels. Audyssey DSX® is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve surround impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey Wides : Turn on Audyssey DSX®...
Page 160: Speaker Selection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Curve Copy Graphic EQ Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from “MultEQ® XT32” (vpage 156). 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 161: 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 106) in the option menu. • The default settings are as follows. • For “NETWORK”...
Page 162: Noise Reduction
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Hue HDMI Setup Adjust green and red balance. Also called Tint. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. –6 – +6 (Default : 0) NOTE 2 Noise Reduction • When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power.
Page 163: Video Output
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video Output 2 HDMI Pass Through Selects which HDMI outputs to use. Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI output in standby power mode. Auto(Dual) (Default) : The presence of a TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR 1 or HDMI MONITOR 2 connector is On : Passes the selected HDMI input through the AV receiver’s HDMI detected automatically, and that TV connection...
Page 164: Component Video Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Pass Through Source Component Video Out The AV receiver will “pass through” the sources HDMI signal when in standby. Set the zone to which the component video output connector is assigned. Last (Default) : Choose this option to “pass through” the last used MAIN ZONE (Default) : Assigns the component video output connector HDMI input video source.
Page 165: Video Mode
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 169).
Page 166: 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 167: On Screen Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Now Playing On Screen Display Sets how long each menu is displayed when the input source is Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. “NETWORK”, “iPod/USB”, or “TUNER”. Always On (Default) : Show display continuously. 2 Volume Auto Off : Show display for 30 seconds after operation.
Page 168: 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 169 Assign a digital input connector to the selected input source. 2 VIDEO D.LINK : Assign the Denon Link HD connector when the Denon Link HD connection is established to a player compatible with the Set this to change the composite video input connectors assigned to Denon Link HD function (vpage 43).
Page 170: Source Level
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Source Level Change the display name of the selected input source. • This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the audio input.
Page 171: Input Mode
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 172: 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 173 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 174: 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 175 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, FRONT HEIGHT and FRONT WIDE speaker terminals of this unit can be switched to match your speaker environment.
Page 176 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select “Begin Test” and then press ENTER. Select “Next” and then press ENTER. • Measurement requires several minutes. NOTE Move the Setup and measurement microphone to • If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: position 2, select “Continue”, and then press ENTER. Go to “Error messages”...
Page 177 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 178 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 179: 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 180 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Subwoofer level error message and how to Select “SW Level Matching” and then press ENTER. adjust The optimal level of each subwoofer channel for Audyssey Setup ® Adjust the volume control on your subwoofer so that measurement is 75 dB.
Page 181: 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® XT32) even when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speakers using the included...
Page 182: Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup 5.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO : Setting to assign the unit’s built-in power amplifier for ZONE2 and ZONE3 and Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings output the audio in monaural. made in Audyssey®...
Page 183: Speaker Config
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Main Pre-amps Speaker Config. Selects the PRE OUT connector that is connected to the external power amplifier used in MAIN ZONE when “Assign Mode” (vpage 182) is Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on set to “9.1ch(SB/FH/FW)”.
Page 184 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Subwoofer 2 Surr. Back Set the presence of a subwoofer. Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. 2 spkrs : Use two subwoofers. Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 185: Distances
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Front Height Distances Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Set distance from listening position to speakers. Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each bass frequencies.
Page 186: Levels
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Set the distance Levels 0.00m – 18.00m / 0.0ft – 60.0ft Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. • The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign” 2 Test Tone Start (vpage 182) and “Speaker Config.”...
Page 187: 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 188: 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 182) is set to “5.1ch + Front B”. Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
Page 189: Ch Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Subwoofer 2ch Playback Set the presence of a subwoofer. Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct Yes (Default) : Use a subwoofer. and stereo playback modes. No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected. • This can be set when “Assign Mode”...
Page 190 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Crossover Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz • This setting can be set made “2ch Playback”...
Page 191: Edit Name
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-X4000”. IP Control • Up to 63 characters can be input. • For character input, see page 147.
Page 192: Subnet Mask
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 193: Physical Connection
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 194: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
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 195: General
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup Set the language for display on the menu screen. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2, ZONE3). English (Default) / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Nederlands / Svenska / / Polski • The setting values (dB) for “Volume Limit”...
Page 196: Volume Level
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Lch Level 2 HDMI Audio (ZONE2 only) Adjust the left channel output level. Selects the audio signal format for playing an HDMI source in ZONE2. –12dB – +12dB (Default : 0dB) Through (Default) : The HDMI audio signal is passed through the AV receiver to the device in ZONE2.
Page 197: Zone Rename
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Power On Volume Zone Rename Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Last (Default) : Use the memorized setting from the last session. MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 / ZONE3 Mute : Always mute when power is turned on.
Page 198: Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 Auto Standby Selects when to activate trigger out. When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video For details about how to connect the TRIGGER OUT jacks, see “TRIGGER input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Page 199: Front Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Display Information Makes settings related to the display on this unit. Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. 2 Dimmer 2 Audio Adjust the display brightness of this unit. Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE. Bright (Default) : Normal display brightness.
Page 200 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 1 / HDMI Monitor 2 menu. Interface / Resolutions • Press INFO to display current source name, volume, sound mode name, and other...
Page 201: Usage Data
Denon will never provide any information we collect to third parties. Update the firmware of the receiver. Yes : Provide Denon with information about how you use this unit via the network. Check for Update : Check for firmware updates. You can also check...
Page 202 Upgrade 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. upgrades can be carried out. If the procedure has not been carried out, “Not Registered”...
Page 203: 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 204: Operating External Devices With The Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating external devices with the remote control unit When preset codes are registered in the included remote control unit, it can then be used to operate any devices you have, such as DVD players ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN...
Page 205: Registering Preset Codes
2 Registering Denon Players Press and hold down CD and OPTION until the DEV, Use the following simple method to register the preset codes of Denon TV and AVR indicators on the remote are flashing green, Blu-ray Disc players, DVD players and CD players.
Page 206 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Registering multiple players at the same time 2 Registering by entering preset numbers Before starting, confirm the preset number of the device that you want Press and hold down FAVORITE STATION 1 – 4 and to register and the buttons that can be registered in the Preset Code OPTION until the DEV, TV and AVR indicators on the Table (vpage 268) in the Appendix.
Page 207: Operating Devices
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n CBL/SAT group Operating devices (Set top box for satellite (SAT) / cable (CBL) / Media To operate an external device, press the input source button registered player / IP TV) operation with the preset code, followed by one of the buttons in the following Operation tables.
Page 208 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n TV group n VCR/DVR group (TV) operation (DVD recorder (DVR) / Personal video recorder (PVR) / video cassette recorder (VCR)) operation Operation Operation Function Function buttons buttons TV X DEVICE X TV power on/off Power on/off TV INPUT DEVICE MENU...
Page 209: Audio Group
Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Pause Stop Select title, chapter or channel 0 – 9, +10 selection • DEVICE buttons may power some devices on. (Only the power-on operation is available for some Denon model devices as well.) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 210: Initializing Registered Preset Codes
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Initializing registered preset codes Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit Press and hold down AVR and OPTION until the DEV, TV and AVR indicators on the remote are flashing green, To prevent accidental misuse, you can set the zone for which the remote then release.
Page 211: Contents
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 2 Tips ..............(212) 2 Troubleshooting ..........(214) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake ....(212) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off ........(214) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the Operations cannot be performed through the power on ..................(212) remote control unit .................(215)
Page 212: 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 213 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to set the optimized listening environment after changing the configuration/position of the speakers or changing a speaker to a new one. • Perform Audyssey® Setup. This automatically makes the optimized speaker settings for the new listening environment (vpage 172). I want to combine a desired video with the current music.
Page 214: Troubleshooting
• Turn down the volume and turn on the power again. 54, 55 • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please contact the Denon – service adviser. Front panel...
Page 215: Tips Appendix
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 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
Page 216: 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. 28, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 217: 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. 155, 196 • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format –...
Page 218 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 219: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause/Solution Page No audio is output from PRE OUT or • In ZONE2/ZONE3, the audio can be played back when signals input from digital connectors – speakers for ZONE2/ZONE3. (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) are in 2ch PCM format. • In ZONE2, the audio can be played back when signals input from the HDMI connector are in 2ch PCM format.
Page 220: No Video Is Shown On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause/Solution Page No picture appears. • Check the connections for all devices. 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 221: The Menu Screen Is Not Displayed On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom Cause/Solution Page The menu screen or operation details • The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected by HDMI cable. If this unit –...
Page 222: 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 223: Usb Memory Devices Cannot Be Played Back
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 224: 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 225: 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 226: 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 227 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly Symptom Cause/Solution Page When using MAIN ZONE, video • With the same input source selected for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, when you operate MAIN –...
Page 228: 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. INFO Turn off the power using X.
Page 229: Deep Color
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 230 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • HDMI pass through • ARC (Audio Return Channel) Even when the power to this unit is set to standby, signals input from This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through the the HDMI input connector are output to a TV or other device that is HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit based on connected to the HDMI output connector.
Page 231 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 232: 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 233 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” (vpage 166) 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 234: Playing Back Usb Memory Devices
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices 2 Compatible formats Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3- (Windows 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 –...
Page 235 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Maximum Number of Playable Files and Folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. Media USB memory devices Item Memory capacity FAT16 : 2 GB, FAT32 : 2 TB Number of folder directory levels 8 levels...
Page 236: 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 237: 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® XT32, Dynamic EQ, audio delay etc.) last selected for the Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension...
Page 238: 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 183). Channel output Sound mode (vpage 108) Front L/R...
Page 239: Sound Modes And Surround Parameters
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter (vpage 150) Loudness Dynamic Subwoofer Frequency Height Gain Speaker Sound mode (vpage 108) Dialog Level Cinema EQ Management Compression Delay Time Effect Level Room Size Level Effects Select (vpage 1 49) (vpage ...
Page 240 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround Parameter (vpage 150) Audyssey (vpage 155) NEO:X mode PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Tone Restorer only Sound mode (vpage 108) MultEQ® Dynamic Dynamic EQ Audyssey (vpage 1 53) (vpage 1 54) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Gain XT32 Volume...
Page 241: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played. z2 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is played. z3 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played. z4 This setting is available when the set sound mode name contains “+PLgz”.
Page 242: 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 Digital DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 108) NOTE Analog /...
Page 243 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Digital DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 108) NOTE Analog / (Super DOLBY DOLBY (Super (+/HD) / DTS-HD DSCRT MTRIX DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio Multi Express TrueHD DIGITAL Audio Plus (-HD)
Page 244 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 245: Explanation Of Terms
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion (A-DSX) Audyssey DSX® is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve surround sound vividness. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX® first adds Wide channels for AirPlay the biggest impact on envelopment.
Page 246: Dlna
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is DLNA compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance.
Page 247: Dolby Truehd
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Pro Logic gz Downmix Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home Entertainment This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to through the addition of a pair of front height channels. Compatible with a lower number of channels and plays back according to the system’s configuration.
Page 248: Dts Express
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS Express DTS Neo:X DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit rates (max. 5.1-channels, This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to playback 24 to 256 kbps). 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround sources as a maximum DTS-HD of 9.1-channel surround sound.
Page 249 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, FLAC INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE file format.
Page 250 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 251 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 252: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535; 6,226,616; 7,212,872; 7,272,567; 7,668,723; 7,392,195; 7,930,184; 7,333,929; 7,548,853; 7,003,467 and Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and 7,283,634. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are foreign patents pending.
Page 253 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple countries.
Page 254: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 165 W + 165 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 125 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
Page 255 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: 200 mV/47 kΩ/kohms Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode) S/N: 102 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) Distortion: 0.005 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode) Rated output: 1.2 V • Digital...
Page 256: Video Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video section • Standard video connectors Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB • Color component video connector Input/output level and impedance: Y signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms signal —...
Page 257 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 670 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W Power consumption in CEC standby mode: 0.5 W Power consumption in network standby mode: 2.7 W (Default) For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Page 258: Playback Settings
Index Cables ···································································· 24 Deep Color ··························································· 229 Connection Denon Link HD ······················································· 43 v Numerics Blu-ray Disc player (Denon Link HD) ··················· 43 Display···································································· 16 3D ········································································ 229 FM ······································································· 48 DLNA···································································· 246 4K ········································································· 229 Home network (LAN) ·········································· 49 Dolby iPod (USB) ···························································...
Page 259 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Firmware update ·················································· 201 Last.fm ··································································· 81 Playback FLAC ···································································· 249 LFE ······································································· 250 ALAC ····························································· 61, 77 Flickr ······································································· 86 Listening position ················································· 173 Blu-ray Disc player ··············································· 55 FM ·········································································· 64 DVD player ·························································· 55 FM indoor antenna ·················································...
Page 260 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker Connect ······························································· 28 Quick select ························································· 128 Web control·························································· 131 Install ··································································· 25 Windows Media DRM·········································· 251 Set up ································································ 172 Windows Media Player ········································ 251 Speaker impedance·············································· 250 WMA ···································································· 251 Radio Text ······························································ 69 Spotify ····································································...
Page 261: 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 262 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 263 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 264 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 265 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 266 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 267 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 268: List Of Preset Codes
Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix List of preset codes Denon 73347 To unregister the device from a button and reset to the default setting, set the AVR code “73347” to the button. CBL/SAT group Registrable input source button : 01068...
Page 269 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix CBL/SAT group Registrable input source button : Samsung 01877 Dish Network 00775 Scientific Atlanta 01877 Dishpro 00775 Acoustic Solutions 01284 Shaw 01376 01176 Alba 01284 Suddenlink 01376, 01877 DSTV 00879 Amstrad 00847, 01175 Time Warner 01376, 01877 Durabrand 01284...
Page 270 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix CBL/SAT group Registrable input source button : 00775 01284 CBL/SAT/PVR Combination KabelBW 01195, 01915 Shark 01631 Com Hem 01176 Koenig 01631 00856, 00099, 00847, 01175 Foxtel 01356 Lava 01631 SKY Brazil 00856 Humax 01176 Linsar 01284 SKY Mexico...
Page 271 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix CBL/SAT group Registrable input source button : Pace 01175, 01356 Philips 00099 Samsung 01377, 01175 01175 SkyCable 01631 Skyplus 01175 Skyworth 01631 Smart 01631 TechniSat 01195 Telestar 01195 Thomson 01175 Viasat 01195 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
Page 272: Tv Group
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV group Registrable input source button : Dantax 11037 Jubilee 10556 Dual 11037 11601, 11428 A.R. Systems 10556 Durabrand 11037 Kathrein 10556 Acoustic Solutions 11037 Elbe 10556 Kendo 11037 11037 Elfunk 11037 Kennex 11037 Akai 10556 Emerson...
Page 273 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV group Registrable input source button : Multitec 11037 Roadstar 11037 Teletech 11037 Myryad 10556 Saba 10625 Tensai 11037 Neckermann 10556 Saivod 11037 Tesla 10556, 11037 11037 Samsung 12051, 10556 Tevion 10556, 11037 Neufunk 10556 Sanyo 11142, 11037...
Page 274 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV group Registrable input source button : TV/DVD Combination Matsui 11037 TV/VCR Combination Panasonic 12170 Black Diamond 11037 Ferguson 10625 Philips 11454, 10556 Blue Sky 11037 Grundig 10556 Samsung 12051 Bush 11037 Mitsubishi 10556 11037 Centrum 11037...
Page 275: Vcr/Pvr Group
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix VCR/PVR group Registrable input source button : DirecTV 20739 DirecTV 20739 Humax 20739 Humax 20739 Philips 20739 Philips 20739 TiVo 20739 TiVo 20739 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 276: Bd/Dvd Group
Marantz 30539, 32414 Symphonic 30675 Clatronic 30675 Medion 30741 Targa 30741 Dantax 30539 Metz 30571 Tchibo 30741 Denon 30490, 31634, 33698, 32258 Micromedia 30539, 30503 30741 Disney 30675 Micromega 30539 Teac 30675, 30741, 30571 30675 30741 Technics 30490 Durabrand 30675...
Page 277 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix BD/DVD group Registrable input source button : Blu-ray Disc DVD-R HD-DVD Denon 33698, 32258 Accurian 30675 30741 Funai 30675 Denon 30490 Insignia 30675 Emerson 30675 Integra 32147 Funai 30675 30741 Go Video 30741 Magnavox...
Page 278: Audio Group
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio group Registrable input source button : CD-R Denon 42867, 42868 Denon 42868 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 279 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm 434.0 60.0 2 Weight : 12.3 kg 47.0 47.0 340.0 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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