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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your stereo receiver. Please do not return this unit to the store – call for assistance. If you need help… : If you need additional help in solving problems, contact Denon customer service in your area. www.denon.com...
Before you begin Required for setup Optional Speakers Subwoofer cable Speaker cables HDMI® cable Ethernet cable Subwoofer Wi-Fi® router • 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”...
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Setup What’s in the box Quick Start Power cord Guide Page 4 Setup by connecting to TV Safety DAB/FM indoor instructions antenna Page 9 Cautions on Remote control Setup without connecting to TV using batteries (RC-1259) 2× R03/AAA Notes on radio batteries Receiver...
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Setup by connecting to TV Optional If you are connecting the receiver to a wired network, connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between the receiver and your Rotate the antennas router. Do not connect the Ethernet cable if you are connecting the receiver to a wireless network.
Connect the power cord Connect the receiver to your TV Place the receiver near your TV and connect the power HDMI IN cord. HDMI OUT (ARC) (ARC) HDMI cable Receiver (Rear panel) Using a high quality HDMI cable*, connect one end to the HDMI port labeled “ARC”...
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Install batteries in the receiver Turn on the TV remote control TV remote control Select the appropriate HDMI input on your TV HDMI INPUT VIDEO • Batteries can be taken out in reversed order. TV remote control...
• In case the unit was already setup back in time the Setup Assistant won't start automatically and you only see the Denon logo on screen. In such case you can access the Setup Assistant by pressing SETUP on the remote control and...
The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and Update Now to make sure your new receiver is up to date with configuring your speakers and components to your Denon the latest firmware and features. receiver. Use the remote control and follow the instructions on the TV screen to complete the receiver settings using the Setup Assistant.
Setup without connecting Connect your source device to TV Ex.) Connect to CD player Connect your speakers 10 mm CD player Subwoofer...
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Connect to antenna of tuner Rotate the antennas DAB/FM indoor Rotate the antenna upwards for the best possible reception. (included) • The antennas are required for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions.
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Connect the power cord Optional If you are connecting the receiver to a wired network, connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between the receiver and your router. Do not connect the Ethernet cable if you are connecting the receiver to a wireless network. LAN port Router Receiver...
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Install batteries in the receiver Turn on the receiver remote control Press X on the remote control. • Batteries can be taken out in reversed order.
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Cancell on-screen Setup Assistant On the display of “Setup on TV”, use o p to select “No”, Connect the receiver to the home Page 14 then press ENTER. network via wireless LAN. Setup on TV: No When the Ethernet cable is connected Page 20 and the wireless LAN is not used.
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Start “Wi-Fi Setup” Use ui to select “Network”, then press ENTER. Press SETUP on the remote control. Use ui to select “Connection”, then press ENTER. Connection Select “Connect: Wi-Fi”. Connect:Wi-Fi You can see the following on the display. Audio • If “Connect: Wired” is displayed, press ENTER, use o p to select “Wi-Fi”...
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Connect wireless LAN Choose one of the following wireless setup options. Scan network Use ui to select “Scan Networks”, then press ENTER. Select the network from the network list. Scan Networks Wi-Fi router Use iOS device (iOS version 10.0.2 or later) Use ui to select “Use iOS Device”, then press ENTER.
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Use ui to select the network, then press ENTER. (Use i to select “Rescan” if your network name is not listed.) Make sure your iOS device is connected to your Wi-Fi Network. Select the network named “Denon DRA-900H” from the Settings/Wi-Fi screen on your device. Denon DRA-900H Switch to the WPS mode by pressing the WPS button of the router you wish to connect to.
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Use iOS device display and press SETUP on the remote to exit the Follow the instructions and tap Next. menu. Denon DRA-900H Success WPS router Use o p to select “Connect”, then press ENTER within 2 minutes. Wi-Fi connected !
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The display of inputting characters and how to input The display is showed as below when the input of SSID or password is required. 1: Shows a current selected character. [a]:Abc 2: Shows current input text. 2 How to input The characters are arranged as shown in the below tables.
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Network Control setting Use ui to select “Network Control”, then press ENTER. Setting the Network Control to on enabled to control your receiver using smartphone apps, home automation system, Apple AirPlay or Amazon Alexa voice service. Press ENTER, then use o p to set the Network Control setting, after that press ENTER again.
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Download the mobile apps Download both the “HEOS” app and the “Denon AVR Remote” app for the full home entertainment experience. The HEOS app is required to access online music through your stereo receiver. HEOS app Denon AVR Remote The HEOS app allows you to explore, browse, and play music...
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