Denon AVR-S540BT Quick Start Guide

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Before You Begin

Required for Setup

TV

Speaker cables

HDMI cable

Subwoofer cable

Speakers

• When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K and ARC functions, use a "High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet" that displays the HDMI logo.
• These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).

What's In the Box

Quick Start Guide

Safety Instructions

Notes on radio

Warranty (for North America model only)

Receiver

FM indoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Sound calibration microphone

Remote control unit (RC-1216)

R03/AAA batteries

• Using your own tripod enables settings to be automatically configured to the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally high performance.

Setup

There are four steps to the setup process.

1. Installing batteries in the remote control unit
2. Connecting the receiver
3. Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
4. Enjoying music using Bluetooth

1. Installing batteries in the remote control unit
   
2. Connecting the receiver
   1. Place the receiver near your TV and connect the power cord
      
   2. Connect the receiver to your TV with an HDMI cable
      
      ARC (Audio Return Channel):
      If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the AV receiver when you are using your TV's built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV streaming services, etc...) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on your TV. Please refer to your TV's Owner's Manual for instructions on how to setup HDMI CEC. Note that some TV manufacturers use other names for the HDMI CEC function.
   3. Turn on the TV
      
   4. Select the appropriate HDMI input on your TV
      
   5. Turn on the receiver
      
      • Press to turn on the receiver.
        
   6. Verify the connection
      • Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
        
        If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry the steps again in the recommended sequence.
3. Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
   The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and configuring your speakers and components to your Denon receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.
   
4. Enjoying music using Bluetooth
   1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds to go into pairing mode.
      
   2. Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device.
      
   3. Select "Denon AVR-S540BT" from the Bluetooth device list on your mobile device.
      
   4. Play music using any App on your device.
      To reconnect a previously paired Bluetooth device, Start at step 2.

Owner's Manual

• For more information, visit www.denon.com
• Refer to the Online Manual for other functions information and operation procedure details.
  manuals.denon.com/AVRS540BT/NA/EN/

Online Manual

Compatible with the "Denon 500 Series Remote" App

The "Denon 500 Series Remote" App allows you to remotely control the AVR-S540BT from your mobile device when connected via Bluetooth. It is available for free in the Apple App Store, Google Play or the Amazon Appstore.

Make sure you search for "DENON 500 SERIES".

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