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Denon Dolby Atmos DHT-S217 Owner's Manual

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DHT-S217
Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DHT-S217 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback About manuals About descriptions of this manual Playing TV, movies and music Accessories Adjusting the volume Inserting the batteries Adjusting the subwoofer volume Operating range of the remote control unit Turning off the sound temporarily Part names and functions Playing music on a Bluetooth device Sound bar...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands No sound comes out Bluetooth playback does not work The HDMI control function does not work Audio can be heard coming from the TV’s speakers Resetting factory settings...

  • Page 4: About Manuals

    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. About manuals The following manuals are included on this unit.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Wall mount template HDMI cable (4K) Power cord Power cord Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit (European model only) (Australian model only)

  • Page 6: Inserting The Batteries

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the 0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery arrow direction.

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel A Power operation button (c) C Bluetooth button (g) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 23) Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 25) Used to pair with Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front panel A Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6) B Status LED The status, such as for the power, input source, audio format, or sound mode is displayed.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Status LED Off (Standby) Power Movie mode Blink once TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) Music mode HDMI Blink Input twice TV (OPTICAL) source Night mode Blink three times Bluetooth Dialog Dolby Atmos  ＊ Sound mode enhancer Blink [Ex.] Input source:...
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Rear panel e r t A Wall hook hole E Optical digital input connector (OPTICAL IN) Use the included optical digital cable to connect a TV with an optical Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 14) digital terminal.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Power button (c) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 23) B Input source buttons (TV, HDMI, OPT, AUX, g) This selects the input source. (v p. 23) C Volume buttons (VOL +, –) These adjusts the volume level.
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H Pure mode button (PURE) Enjoy high quality sound that is faithful to the original source. (v p. 27) I Button to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -) Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 24) J Music mode button (MUSIC) Enjoy the full presence of a wide, encompassing acoustic field.

  • Page 13: Positioning

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface. NOTE 0 When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc.

  • Page 14: Hanging The Sound Bar On A Wall

    0 Also, periodically check that the unit is mounted solidly and that there is no possibility that the unit could fall. 0 Denon cannot accept any responsibility for damage, injury or accidents caused by problems with the mounting location or mounting method.
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When hanging the sound bar on a wall, use the included wall mount template. How to use the wall mount template A Tape the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar. B Screw in the wall mount screws by following the template.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. 0 Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this unit to your TV. (See the TV owner’s manual for details.) 0 Turn off the TV’s speaker or minimize the volume when using this unit.

  • Page 17: Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Compatible With The Earc (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) Or Arc (Audio Return Channel)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use the included HDMI cable to connect this unit to an eARC or ARC function-compatible TV. Sound bar (Rear panel) HDMI INPUT...

  • Page 18: Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Incompatible With The Earc Or Arc / Tv Equipped With An Optical Digital Connector

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included HDMI and optical cables to connect this unit to your TV. Sound bar (Rear panel) HDMI...

  • Page 19: Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Incompatible With The Earc Or Arc / Tv Equipped With An Analog Connector

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector Use the included HDMI cable and a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect this unit to your TV. Sound bar (Rear panel) HDMI...

  • Page 20: Connecting An External Subwoofer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external subwoofer While this device contains a subwoofer of its own, you can achieve even deeper bass by connecting a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. Use a commercially available subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier to this unit. Subwoofer with built-in amplifier Sound bar...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Playback Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device Connecting an HDMI device Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect a Blu-ray disc player, game device or similar device to this unit. Sound bar (Rear panel) HDMI device HDMI OUTPUT HDMI cable (not included)

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cords

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cords After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Sound bar (Rear panel) Power cord (included/European model only) Connect to household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (included/Australian model only) Connect to household power outlet...
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing TV, movies and music Turn on the power of the TV and connected devices. Press c to turn on power to the unit. Press the input source button. Switches the input source to TV (HDMI eARC/ Input source ARC).
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Adjusting the subwoofer volume Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume. Use BASS + or BASS – to adjust the subwoofer volume. When the button is pressed, the status LED lights up to match the When the button is pressed, the status LED lights up to match the current volume.
  • Page 25 The status LED blinks in blue when this unit is in pairing mode. Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. Select “Denon DHT-S217” from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status LED lights up in blue and this unit and the Bluetooth...
  • Page 26 If the connection is cut, perform connection in blue. again. Select “Denon DHT-S217” from the list of devices Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device. displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status LED lights up in blue and this unit and the Bluetooth device are paired.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Perform the below operations and settings as needed. Selecting a sound mode Press the sound mode button to select a sound mode. When the button is pressed, the rightmost status LED blinks and the sound mode changes.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Automatically setting to standby (Auto Reducing the standby power standby function) consumption (Deep standby function) Switch the auto standby function on or off. This unit can be placed into deep standby mode, in which its standby power consumption is lower than in normal standby mode.
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Switching the standby linking via HDMI Automatically turning on the power according control function on or off to the playback of the playback device (Auto on control function) In the default settings, the HDMI control automatically puts the unit into standby mode, linked to the TV's power standby operation.
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When the auto on control function is off for the TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) input, the auto on control function for the HDMI IN input also turns off. 0 Even if the auto on control function is off for the TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) input, when this unit is powered on and playback is performed with TV or HDMI playback devices, the input source switches automatically to TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) or HDMI IN.
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Using the remote control learning function Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV Press and hold the main unit’s d for 3 seconds or more. There are three ways to operate this unit using the remote control of a TV. Among the LEDs on the status display, one white LED light moves HDMI control function back and forth from left to right and indicates that the remote control...
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Point the remote control of the TV at the remote control sensor of this unit and press the remote control button 0 To delete all learned data, press and hold d on the sound bar for 10 seconds until all status LEDs blink in purple five times.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    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? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section.

  • Page 34: Power Does Not Turn On / Power Is Turned Off

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 22) If the power of this unit cannot be turned on with the remote control for the TV, press the c button to turn on the power of this unit. (v p. 39) Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this unit to your HDMI control-compatible TV.

  • Page 35: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 6) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 6) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.

  • Page 36: No Sound Comes Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 16) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.

  • Page 37: Bluetooth Playback Does Not Work

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth playback does not work Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device. It may be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth device. See the owner’s manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. This unit may be paired with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 38: 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. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. Press c to turn on power to the unit. Press and hold the main unit's c, d and + at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 39: About Hdmi

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this unit via HDMI. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and other audio formats a conventional ARC function cannot transmit.

  • Page 40: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, Inc.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o General Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C Power supply: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Power consumption in standby mode: 1.7 W Power consumption in deep standby mode: 0.5 W Max Analog Input: 2 Vrms...
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit: mm) Weight: 3.6 kg...
  • Page 43 3520 10856 00AD © 2022 Sound United. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 44 DHT-S217 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Quick Start Guide Guide de démarrage rapide / Guía de inicio rápido Read Me First..Lisez-moi en premier../ Lea esto primero..
  • Page 45 Before you begin What’s in the box Sound bar Quick start guide Safety instructions Cautions on using batteries Warranty Wall mount template Power cord HDMI cable (4K) Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control 2× R03/AAA batteries (RC-1251)
  • Page 46 • The sound bar can also be mounted on a wall. Refer to the of your cabinet. included wall mount template for details. • For additional wall mounting assistance, refer to the online owner's manual or consult with your local Denon dealer or professional installer. Owner’s manual manuals.denon.com/DHTS217/NA/EN/...
  • Page 47 Connect the sound bar to your TV 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the port labeled “eARC” or “ARC” on your TV. 2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the port marked “TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)” on your sound bar. Sound bar (rear panel) HDMI INPUT...
  • Page 48 Connect the power cord Install batteries in the to a wall outlet remote control Connect the included power cord to the sound bar, Slide off the cover on the back of the remote control and insert the plug into an outlet. and insert the batteries in the proper orientation.
  • Page 49 TV speakers are switched off in the TV settings menu. Refer to the TV user manual for guidance. Owner’s manual • Refer to the online manual for other functions, information and operation procedure details. manuals.denon.com/DHTS217/NA/EN/ • For more information, visit www.denon.com...
  • Page 50 About the status lights The sound bar lights indicate the power state, input source, audio format and other status information. Off (Standby) Power TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) HDMI TV (OPTICAL) Input source Bluetooth ® (Blue) (Amber) Dolby Atmos ® (Cyan) Dolby (other than Atmos) ®...
  • Page 51 Streaming music via Bluetooth e Select “Denon DHT-S217”. q Press the (Bluetooth) button on the sound bar The Bluetooth light on the sound bar turns solid blue (or remote control) to switch the input source to when pairing is complete.
  • Page 52 Trademark information Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2021 Dolby Laboratories. 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 53 Printed in China 5411 11980 00AD © 2022 Sound United. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 55 Full-Range Dolby Atmos Sound Bar Denon transforms any TV into a home entertainment center with the DHT-S217. The low-profile, wall-mountable sound bar features two powerful built-in down-firing subwoofers and Dolby Atmos 3D audio technology to create a powerful home theater surround sound experience without a separate subwoofer.
  • Page 56 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) Support Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings Founded in 1910, Denon has a deep heritage of "firsts" in audio HDMI input and output features Enhanced Audio Return Channel extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen. See what technology—from Japan's first audio electronics manufacturer to...

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