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Playback
Settings
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AVR-X540BT
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-X540BT AV SURROUND RECEIVER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 2: Pairing

    Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Connecting a playback device Inserting the batteries Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player Features Connecting a video camcorder or game console High quality sound Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port High performance...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Sleep timer function Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Using the sleep timer RDS search Quick select plus function PTY search Calling up the settings TP search Changing the settings Radio Text Settings Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset)
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Inputs Input Assign Tips Source Level Troubleshooting Input Select Resetting factory settings Speakers Appendix Auto Setup Procedure for speaker settings (Auto Setup) About HDMI Error messages Playing back a USB memory devices Manual Setup Playing back a Bluetooth device Speaker Config.
  • Page 5 Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
  • Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides 4K 60Hz input/output supported identical quality for all 5-channels (90 Watts x 5-channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out devices (5 inputs, 1 output) easily (v p. 42) This unit is equipped with 5 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.
  • Page 9 Power ON/OFF, volume, mute, and source selection. z Download the appropriate “Denon 500 Series Remote” for your iOS or Android devices. In order to use “Denon 500 Series Remote”, your iOS or Android device needs to be paired with this unit in advance.
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel o Q0 TUNER TUNE DIMMER STATUS CBL/SAT DVD/Blu-ray GAME Bluetooth PRESET CH QUICK SELECT SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME PHONES SETUP MIC For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6) E Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 13) i oQ0 F MASTER VOLUME knob TUNER This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 39) TUNE DIMMER STATUS...
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the USB cable supplied. (v p. 33) N SETUP MIC jack TUNER TUNE DIMMER STATUS CBL/SAT DVD/Blu-ray GAME Bluetooth PRESET CH...
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display A Input mode indicators D Sleep timer indicator These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 66) source. (v p. 85) E Circle indicator B Decoder indicators This is displayed when the input source is “USB”...
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors. “Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 26) “Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)”...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Input source select buttons These select the input source. (v p. 38) B Channel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE df) These select radio stations registered to presets or switch pages. (v p. 53) C MUTE button (:) This mutes the output audio.
  • Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F BACK button This returns to the previous screen. G Channel level button (CH LEVEL) Adjusting the volume of the speakers. (v p. 65) H System buttons These perform playback related operations. Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. (v p. 38) N ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 95) O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjust the volume level. (v p. 39) P OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 19 Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Connecting speakers connect. Connecting a TV Connecting a playback device Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port Speaker cable Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connecting the power cord...
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Install speakers and connect them to this unit. (“Speaker installation” (v p. 20), “Speaker connection” (v p. 22)) Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you Place the FRONT left and right speakers an are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed 0 Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same. Surround speaker Front speaker GViewed from the sideH 1 22°...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 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 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from the respective subwoofer terminals. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Standard speaker configuration and connection This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic g are supported. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI Front panel...
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL VIDEO Front panel...
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio and audio). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Satellite tuner/...
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player as an example. When connecting a 4K / HDCP 2.2 compatible player, connect to either the HDMI 3, HDMI 4 or HDMI 5 input connector. DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player...
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or game console This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. Video camcorder HDMI Front panel...
  • Page 33 PHONES SETUP MIC 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connect the antenna, tune in to a broadcast and then move the antenna to AM loop antenna the location where there is least noise. Then use tape, etc. to fix the (supplied) antenna in this location.
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o AM loop antenna assembly o Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand.
  • Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Convenience functions Convenience functions Basic operation HDMI control function Turning the power on Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Ch Level Adjust) Selecting the input source Sleep timer function Adjusting the volume Quick select plus function...
  • Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Input source 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to select turn on the power.
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. 0 The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. Prepare for playback.
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32”...
  • Page 41 PAGE d f the list display Music NOTE 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB OPTION Option memory device.
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 10 m.
  • Page 43 Turn on Bluetooth from your mobile device’s this unit. settings menu, then select “Denon AVR-X540BT” when it appears in the device list. Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth device can also be operated with the remote Cancel control of this unit.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operation buttons Function NOTE Playback / Pause 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth Skip to previous track / Skip to next track device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 0 This unit can be paired with a maximum of 8 Bluetooth devices. When a 9th Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. Bluetooth device is paired, it will be registered in place of the oldest registered device.
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback.
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts You can use the built-in tuner of this unit to listen to FM broadcasts and AM broadcasts. Make sure the FM antenna and AM loop antenna are connected to this unit first.
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Press MODE to select the tune mode, then press ENTER. Connect the antenna. (“Connecting an FM/AM AUTO Automatically search for and tune to a antenna” (v p. 34)) (Default) : receivable radio station.
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option RDS search menu RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows “RDS search” (v p. 49) a station to send additional information along with the regular radio “PTY search”...
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PTY search Press FM when the input source is “Tuner”. Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program Press OPTION. type (PTY). The option menu screen is displayed. PTY identifies the type of RDS program. The program types and their displays are as follows: Use ui to select “PTY Search”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TP search Radio Text TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area “Radio text”...
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset) A maximum of 56 radio stations can be automatically preset. Press OPTION when the input source is “FM”. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Auto Preset”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast Channel Default settings 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 108.00 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / station (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 90.10 MHz 522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz, Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations Cancelling Preset Skip (Preset Skip) While the “Preset Skip” screen is displayed, use ui to Perform auto preset memory to save all the broadcasting stations that can select a group of a broadcast stations to cancel the be received in the memory.
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 56: Repeat Playback

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback (Repeat) Performing random playback (Random) n Supported input sources : USB / Bluetooth n Supported input sources : USB / Bluetooth While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. While content is playing, press OPTION.
  • Page 57 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone (Tone) Select “On” in step 3 and press i to select the sound range to be adjusted. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Bass: Adjust bass. Press OPTION. Treble: Adjust treble. The option menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 58 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Optimizing the night time listening Use o p to select “Night Mode”, then press ENTER. volume (Night Mode) Low : Set the adjusted value to low. Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Medium : Set the adjusted value to middle.
  • Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback. You can set this for each input source. n Supported input sources : USB / FM / AM / Bluetooth Press OPTION during audio playback.
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies.
  • Page 61 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Dolby PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby PLg decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
  • Page 62 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. Virtual This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect when playing back through just the front (L/R) speakers only, and when listening with stereo headphones.
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Views on the display A Shows a decoder to be used. In the case of the Dolby Digital decoder, “x” is displayed. In the case of the Dolby Digital Plus decoder, “w” is displayed. B Shows the name of the input source being played back.
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Setting procedure Enable the HDMI control function of this unit.
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Ch Level Adjust) The volume of each channel can be changed while listening to music. You can set this for each input source. Press CH LEVEL.
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. SLEEP Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. o To cancel the sleep timer The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display and the sleep timer starts.
  • Page 68 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select plus function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Calling up the settings Changing the settings Press QUICK SELECT. Set the items below to the settings you want to register. The Quick Select settings registered to the button you pressed are called up. A Input source (v p.
  • Page 70 Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Menu map When using menu operations, connect this unit to a TV and operate this unit while viewing the TV. The recommended settings are configured for this unit by default. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Detailed items Description...
  • Page 71 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input. Input Select Sets the audio input mode and decode mode. Inputs Auto Setup The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically.
  • Page 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Language Changes the language of the display on the TV screen. Configures the ECO Mode and Auto Standby energy-saving functions. Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth settings. Front Display Makes settings related to the display on this unit. General Firmware Update the firmware of this unit.
  • Page 73 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use o p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
  • Page 74 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. o Mode Surr.Parameter Set the sound mode according to the input signal. You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your n Dolby PLg Mode preferences. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being Switches to the sound mode suitable for input and the currently set sound mode.
  • Page 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Comp. o Low Frequency Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Adjust the low frequency effects level (LFE). Automatic dynamic range compression Auto: -10 dB – 0 dB (Default : 0 dB) on/off control according to source.
  • Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Panorama o Dimension The front sound field is expanded further towards the back to create a Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. seamlessly inclusive sound impression. 0 – 6 (Default : 3) Use “Panorama”.

  • Page 77: Restorer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Restorer Turn subwoofer output on and off. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal The subwoofer is used. (Default): components that are hard for the human ear to hear.
  • Page 78 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Limit Audio Delay Make a setting for maximum volume. Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. 60 (–20 dB) / 70 (–10 dB) / 80 (0 dB) 0 ms – 200 ms (Default : 0 ms) Off (Default) 0 “Audio Delay”...

  • Page 79: Sound Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Mute Level Room EQ Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. Set whether to use the equalizer or not. Full The sound is muted entirely. Use “Room EQ”. (Default): –40 dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down.
  • Page 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make settings for HDMI Audio Out, HDMI PassThrough and HDMI Control settings. NOTE 0 When “HDMI PassThrough” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power. (“HDMI PassThrough” (v p. 80), “HDMI Control” (v p. 81)) If you are not using this unit for an extended period, it is recommended that you unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 81 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pass Source HDMI Control You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible Sets the HDMI connector that inputs HDMI signals when in standby. with HDMI Control. Last The most recently used input source will go (Default): into standby mode.
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Audio Switching On the TV connected to the HDMI MONITOR connector, set whether to Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected via receive sound from the TV via HDMI. HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to this unit.
  • Page 83 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pow.Off Control Links the power standby of this unit to external devices. If power to a connected TV is turned off independently of the input source, power to (Default): this unit is automatically set to standby. With an input source being selected that is equipped “HDMI”, when you turn the power Video:...
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign 0 By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the DVD/ Input source...
  • Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. It is normally recommended to set the audio input mode to “Auto”. But The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input we recommend changing it to “PCM”...
  • Page 86 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 “Auto Setup”. You do not have to perform “Auto Setup” when you have already performed “Speaker Setup” in “Setup Assistant”. To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup”...
  • Page 87 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE 0 Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows and turn off the power on electronic devices (radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, etc.). The measurements could be affected by the sounds emitted by such devices.

  • Page 88: Speaker Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings (Auto Mount the Sound calibration microphone on a tripod Setup) and place it in the main listening position. When installing the Sound calibration microphone, point the tip of the microphone toward the ceiling and adjust the height to match the Preparation height of the ears of a listener in a seated position.
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Sound calibration microphone to the Select “Next”, then press ENTER. SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Select “Begin Test”, then press ENTER. Measurement requires several minutes. NOTE If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: Go to “Error messages”...
  • Page 90 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Error messages An error message is displayed if “Auto Setup” could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, perform the necessary measures. Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures...
  • Page 91 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Speaker Config. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low made in “Auto Setup”. bass frequencies and speaker size. This unit can be used without changing “Manual Setup”...
  • Page 92 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Center Distances Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Set distance from listening position to speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Levels Crossovers Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies when it is output from each speaker. that can be played back through each speaker.
  • Page 94 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. o Subwoofer Mode 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz/ 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default: 120 Hz)
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Configure the settings of the ECO Mode and auto standby mode. English / Français / Español (Default : English) o ECO Mode This mode can reduce the power consumption when the power of the 0 “Language”...
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pow.On Default o Auto Standby Set the mode to ECO when the power is on. Set so the unit power automatically switches to standby. Sets the time for switching to auto standby when there are no audio or The ECO Mode will be set to the previous Last video signals input into this unit.
  • Page 97 “Off” will prevent unintended actions such as turning on this unit or switching the source input to “Bluetooth”. NOTE 0 When using the “Denon 500 Series Remote” app, use with the “BluetoothStandby” setting set to “On”. Front panel Display...
  • Page 98 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Display Firmware Adjust the display brightness of this unit. When new firmware is supplied, update this unit using the USB port. Use a USB memory device to update the firmware. o Dimmer o Update Start Bright Normal display brightness.
  • Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. o Lock Turn protection on. Turn protection off. (Default): 0 Perform the following operations to set “Lock” to “Off”. 1. Press and hold SETUP for more than 3 seconds. “Setup Lock:0On1”...
  • Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Checking the information Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Press INFO. The information screen is displayed. 0 Press INFO to display current input source name, volume, sound mode, and other information at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 101: Tips

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Tips Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Display on this unit shows nothing I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on No sound comes out...
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Set the volume upper limit for “Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake. (v p.
  • Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem.
  • Page 104 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. Power automatically turns The sleep timer is set.
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. remote control unit.
  • Page 106 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of Check the connections for all devices. speakers. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
  • Page 107 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page The volume does not The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. increase. Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, －...
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Restorer” cannot be Check that an analog signal or PCM signal (Sample Rate = 44.1/48 kHz) is input. For playback of selected. multichannel signals such as Dolby Digital or DTS surround, “Restorer” cannot be used. Switch to a sound mode other than “Direct”.
  • Page 109 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page During playback from the When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. － USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted.
  • Page 110 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page Check the connections for all devices. No picture appears. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page The menu screen or status The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected with an HDMI cable. If this unit is －...
  • Page 112 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No connection” is This unit cannot recognize the USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. displayed. Mass storage class compatible USB memory devices are supported. －...
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o File names on the USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause / Solution Page The file names are not Characters that cannot be displayed have been used. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed －...
  • Page 114 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The HDMI control function does not work Symptom Cause / Solution Page The HDMI control function Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. does not 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 115 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. Turn off the power using X. TUNER PRESET CH + Press X while simultaneously pressing TUNER PRESET CH + and TUNE +.
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio of HDMI.
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI Control ARC (Audio Return Channel) If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function the HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
  • Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported audio formats Copyright protection system In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD video or DVD 2-channel Linear PCM 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit video via HDMI connection, both this unit and the TV or player must to Multi-channel Linear 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 ×...

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    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a Bluetooth device o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. this unit are as follows.
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Personal memory plus function The most recently used settings (input mode, HDMI output mode, sound mode, tone control, channel level, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source. 0 “Surr.Parameter” and “Tone” settings are stored for each sound mode. Last function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the standby mode.
  • Page 122 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.”. (v p. 91) Channel output Sound mode Front L/R...
  • Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surr.Parameter Neo:6 Music Restorer Dynamic Pro Logic g Music mode only Sound mode Tone mode only Mode Comp. Frequency Subwoofer Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Direct (2-channel) Direct (Multi-channel) Stereo Multi Ch In Dolby Pro Logic g...
  • Page 124 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. Type and format of input signals DTS-HD Dolby Dolby Digital Sound mode DTS-HD Dolby Dolby...
  • Page 125 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Dolby Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Dolby Digital Laboratories. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve Laboratories.
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DTS DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital audio frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital system developed by DTS.
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Speaker impedance These are the names for digital compression format standards used for This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller.
  • Page 129 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Others Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a HDCP Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright authenticate each other and can connect without mistaken connections protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being occurring.
  • Page 130 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned ® “Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, is under license.
  • Page 131 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 90 W + 90 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Tuner section [FM] [AM] (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 –15 Reception frequency range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz 522 kHz – 1611 kHz Effective sensitivity: 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) 18 μV 50 dB sensitivity: MONO ―...
  • Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 310 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W Power consumption in CEC standby mode: 2.8 W Power consumption when Bluetooth standby is used: For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : mm) Weight: 7.5 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 136 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Direct sound mode ......... 62 Input Assign ........... 84 Display ............13 Input settings ..........71, 84 v Numerics Dolby sound mode ......... 61, 125 Input signal ........... 124 3D ..............116 DTS sound mode ........61, 126 Input source ...........

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    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing ............43, 45 Tips .............. 102 PCM multi-channel sound mode ....61 Tone Control ..........57 Protection circuit .......... 129 Troubleshooting ........... 103 TV ............26, 27, 28 Random playback .......... 56 Rear panel ............14 USB memory device ........
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