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: Table Of Contents
Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 8 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible Features ······························································································ 9 with the Denon Link HD function ··················································· 43 High quality sound ············································································ 9 Connecting a video camcorder or other device ······························ 44 High performance ·········································································· 10 Connecting a record player ····························································...
Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS ··············································································· 57 ···························· 77 Listening to music on an iPod ························································ 58 Applying media sharing settings ···················································· 78 Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) ································ 59 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS ····································...
Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function HDMI control function ··········································································· 101 ································································ 125 Streaming music stored in iPhone, iPod touch, Setting procedure ········································································· 125 InstaPrevue function or iPad directly to the unit ···························································· 101 ·································································· 126 Playing iTunes music with this unit ·············································· 102 Switching input sources ·······························································...
Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Speakers ······························································································· 150 ························································································· 172 Audyssey ® Setup Dialog Level ·················································································· 150 ········································································ 172 Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey ® Setup) ······················ 174 Subwoofer Level ·········································································· 150 Surround Parameter ····································································· 151 Error messages ············································································ 179 Retrieving Audyssey ®...
Page 6: Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix General ··························································································· 193 Language ······················································································ 193 About HDMI ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup ······················································ 193 ···················································································· 226 Zone Rename ··············································································· 195 Video conversion function ···························································· 229 Quick Select Names ····································································· 195 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 sound • Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) (vpage 158) localization becomes more precise, with increased detail and definition.
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 226) 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 147). Q1 Q0 ENTER button This determines the selection (vpage 147). SETUP button This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage 147). 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 198). STATUS button Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the display (vpage 59). ZONE3 SOURCE button This selects the input source for ZONE3 (vpage 138). ZONE3 ON/OFF button This turns the power of ZONE3 on/off (vpage 138).
Page 16: Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Information display Master volume indicator The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other MUTE indicator information are displayed here. This lights when the audio mute mode is selected (vpage 56). Front speaker indicator Sleep timer indicator This lights according to the setting of the front A and B speakers.
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 “HD Radio”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in. Audyssey ®...
Page 18: Rear Panel
MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 ( ASSIGNABLE ) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO Denon Link HD ( ASSIGNABLE ) PLAYER PLAYER ( ASSIGNABLE ) 1 CBL/SAT MONITOR/ZONE2 CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX.
Page 19 Denon Link HD connector ANTENNA SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 6～16Ω CLASS 2 WIRING Used to connect a Denon Link HD compatible Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 43). REMOTE CONTROL jacks FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Used to connect infrared receivers/transmitters in order to operate this Used to connect FM and AM antennas (vpage 64).
Page 20 MONITOR2 HDMI 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. AC IN SIGNAL STRAIGHT CABLE...
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 138, 147). MAIN Operation mode indicators DEV.
Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix System buttons These perform playback related operations (vpage 57). • Skip buttons (8, 9) • Play button (1) ZONE SELECT POWER • Search buttons (6, 7) MAIN • Pause button (3) • Stop button (2) DEV. Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) DEVICE MENU MENU...
Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix VOLUME buttons (df) These adjust the volume level (vpage 56). OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen (vpage 104). ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN ENTER button This determines the selection (vpage 147). DEV. SETUP button DEVICE MENU MENU...
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 2 Typical speaker layout z1 22˚ – 30˚ • This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX® (vpage 241), Dolby Pro Logic gz z2 22˚ – 45˚ (vpage 243) and DTS Neo:X (vpage 244) which offers an even wider and z3 55˚...
Page 27: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When 5.1-channel speakers are installed z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 120˚ Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 28: Speaker Connection
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 183) 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 using surround back speakers. FRONT WIDE FRONT WIDE ZONE2 ZONE3 FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK FRONT HEIGHT FRONT WIDE SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE FRONT...
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
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 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: And Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
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 38: Connection 2 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector
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 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 record player (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)
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 42: Connecting A Dvd Player
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 43: With 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 Record Player
ZONE2 MONITOR2 CBL/SAT MONITOR1 (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MEDIA MEDIA NETWORK DIGITAL AUDIO (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 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 Hd Radio Receiver
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. STRAIGHT CABLE SIGNAL (ASSIGNABLE)
Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 AM loop antenna assembly 2 Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Suspend directly on a wall without assembling.
Page 50: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)
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. STRAIGHT CABLE SIGNAL MONITOR...
Page 51 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 52: 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 MONITOR/ZONE2 Input CBL/ TRIGGER OUT RS-232C REMOTE CONTROL DC12V 150mA MAX.
Page 53: 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 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 55) Listening to Spotify (vpage 95) Selecting the input source (vpage 55) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 99) AirPlay function (vpage 101) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 56) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 56) Convenience functions (vpage 104) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 56) Selecting a sound mode (vpage 112)
Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Setting Operation Mode (Ipod Browse Mode)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Mode) Playback starts. Operation buttons Function In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are displayed on the TV screen.
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 • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 107) • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 105) • Performing random playback (Random) (vpage 105) • Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 109) Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 64: Listening To Hd Radio™ Stations
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to HD Radio™ stations • HD Radio stations offer higher sound quality than conventional FM/ ZONE SELECT POWER AM broadcasts. It is also possible to receive data services and select MAIN broadcasts from among up to eight multicast programs. DEV.
Page 65: Listening To Hd Radio Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to HD Radio broadcasts • Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These Press TUNER to switch the input source to “HD Radio”. HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre.
Page 66: Adding To The Favorite Station Button
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button Use o p to select “FM” or “AM”, then press ENTER. (vpage 99) FM : When listening to an FM broadcast. 2 Operations available through the OPTION AM : When listening to an AM broadcast. button • Tuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune) (vpage 67) Press TUNE + or TUNE –...
Page 67: Tuning In By Entering The Radio Frequency (Direct Tune)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tuning in by entering the radio Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) frequency (Direct Tune) You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. Press OPTION.
Page 68: Selecting Audio Programs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting audio programs Listening to preset stations HD Radio Technology enables stations to broadcast multiple Audio Use CH/PAGE df or 0 – 9 to select the desired preset Program and data services on HD2 / HD3 / HD4 channels. channel.
Page 69: Presetting The Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 94.10 MHz 94.30 / 94.50 / 94.70 / 94.90 / 95.10 / 95.30 / 95.50 / Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: Check The Hd Radio Reception Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Check the HD Radio reception information • If the station signal weakens while receiving a digital broadcast (while “HD” and text is displayed), the mode automatically switches to the analog reception mode (the reception frequency is displayed). Press STATUS on the main unit while an HD ...
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 50 “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. • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 107) • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album • Performing repeat playback (Repeat) (vpage 105) art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing.
Page 81: 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 82: 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 50 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK.
Page 83 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 84: Viewing All Photographs On Flickr
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE Viewing all photographs on Flickr • Depending on the file format, some photographs may not be viewable. 2 Operations available through the OPTION Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER. button • Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Interval) (vpage 109) Flickr [1/2]...
Page 85: Listening To Pandora
Pandora account, you can create one at www.pandora.com or from the Pandora smartphone application. DEVICE MENU MENU It is necessary to associate this machine with a Pandora account by visiting CBL / INPUT AUDIO http://www.pandora.com/denon from your PC. Blu-ray AUX1 TUNER iPod/ GAME AUX2 PHONO NETWORK...
Page 86: Listening To Pandora
Pandora I have a Pandora account Use uio p to select “Pandora”, then press ENTER. I am new to Pandora Please go to http://www.pandora.com/denon and follow the instructions there to create a new account. Network Your activation code is :...
Page 87: Creating A New Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Creating a new station Input “Email address” and “Password”. You can create up to 100 radio stations. Pandora Account Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER. Email address Password My Station [1/4] New Station Quick Mix Music1 Radio...
Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operation buttons Function Use ui to select “Search by Artist” or “Search by Playback Track”, then press ENTER. Pause You can search and display a list by track or artist. Stop Skips the current track New Station Playback / Pause Track or Artist...
Page 89: Listening To An Existing Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to an existing station Listening to created radio stations at random Use ui and select the radio station (“Music2 Radio”) that you want to listen to, and press ENTER. Use ui to select “Quick Mix”, then press ENTER. Created radio stations are selected at random, and tracks are streamed.
Page 90: Giving Feedback And Managing Stations
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Giving Feedback and Managing Stations Bookmark this artist : • Bookmarks the artist currently being played. You can personalize your stations by providing feedback. • You can check on a computer or iPhone etc. • For details, see the Pandora web page. Press p while a track is playing.
Page 91: Sign Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION Sign Out button Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 109) Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture Mode) (vpage 110) • Playing music in All Zone Stereo (vpage 111)
Page 92: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Enjoy anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Enjoy ZONE SELECT POWER MAIN anywhere access to the unparalleled content of SiriusXM. Whether on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Lynx Portable Radio, DEV.
Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use uio p to select “SiriusXM”, then press ENTER. Input the “Username” and “Password”. SiriusXM Sign in Network Username zzzzz Favorites Internet Radio Password zzzzz Media Server Spotify Sign in Exit Enter BACK Select “Sign in”, then press ENTER. • For character input, see page 148.
Page 94: Sign Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION Operation buttons Function button Playback Stop • Displaying your desired video on the monitor during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 109) Playback • Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture ENTER (Press and hold) Mode) (vpage 110)
Page 95: 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 96 GUpper case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH Spotify ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆÇÐÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÖÒÓÔÕØÜÙÚÛÝÞ Introduce your Denon to a whole new world 0123456789 of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. ! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) z + , ; < = >...
Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix After inputting the username and password, select “Log Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start In”, then press ENTER. playback. If the username and password match, the top menu for Spotify is Playback starts and the following screen appears.
Page 98 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: With The Remote Control Unit 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 104: 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 105: Performing Random Playback (Random)
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 106: 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 107: Deleting Content Added To Favorites (Remove From Favorites)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting content added to favorites Searching content with keywords (Text (Remove from Favorites) 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 108 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 81).
Page 109 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 110 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 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 116 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 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. z This can be selected when a setting other than “None”...
Page 118 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 119: 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 151) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. Sound mode Input signal Sound mode...
Page 120 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 121 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 122 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 123 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 124 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 surround back speakers.
Page 125: 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 NOTE Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with the...
Page 126: 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 127: Switching Input Sources
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Switching input sources Changing the display location of sub screens Switch to the desired input source on this unit while viewing sub screens. Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. You can change the display location of sub screens to a desired location. MAIN lights.
Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: Web Control Function
“Always On”. Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 189). 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 50 IP Address 192.168.100.19 MAC Address 0005cd000000 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function.
Page 133 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 134: 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 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connection 2 : Connection through the video output connector and speaker output connector • When “Assign Mode” (vpage 181) 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 136 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 137 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 138: 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 139: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE :. The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 195) in the menu. • To cancel, either adjust the volume or press MUTE : again. • You can also adjust the volume level to cancel the muting.
Page 140: 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 141: Audyssey Multeq® Xt32
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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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 147: 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 148: 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 70) • Text Search (vpage 107) • Source Rename (vpage 170) • Friendly Name (vpage 189) • Zone Rename (vpage 195) • Quick Select Names (vpage 195) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 74, 81, 85, 92, 95, 190) • There are two methods for inputting characters;...
Page 149: 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 150: 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 151: 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 152 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 153: 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 154: Tone
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 155: 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 156: 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 157 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dynamic EQ 2 Reference Level Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It decreased by taking into account human perception and room makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround acoustics.
Page 158: Dynamic Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dynamic Volume About Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, disturbing people in neighboring rooms or apartments.
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: Graphic Eq
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 110) in the option menu. • The default settings are as follows. • For “NETWORK”...
Page 162: Hdmi Setup
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Noise Reduction HDMI Setup Reduce overall video noise. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Low / Medium / High / Off (Default) NOTE 2 Enhancer • 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 (Default) : Passes the selected HDMI input through the AV 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 : Choose this option to “pass through” the last used HDMI input MAIN ZONE (Default) : Assigns the component video output connector video source.
Page 165: Output Settings
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 On Screen Display TV Format Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. 2 Volume 2 Format Sets where to display the master volume level. NTSC (Default) : Select NTSC output.
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 Set Defaults D.LINK : Assign the Denon Link HD connector when the Denon Link HD connection is established to a player compatible with the The “Input Assign” settings are returned to the default settings.
Page 170: Source Rename
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 Select
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: Audyssey® Setup
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: Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup Settings
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: Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup 5.1ch(Bi-Amp) : Setting to use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings 5.1ch + Front B : Setting to use the second set of front speakers for made in Audyssey®...
Page 182: 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 181) is Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on set to “9.1ch(SB/FH/FW)”.
Page 183 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. 2spkrs : Use two subwoofers. Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 184: 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 185: Levels
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Levels Crossovers Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to each speaker. the subwoofer. Set the Crossover Frequency to suit the bass reproduction capability of the speaker being used.
Page 186: Bass
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Set the crossover frequency Bass 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. / 200Hz / 250Hz 2 Subwoofer Mode Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
Page 187: Front Speaker Setup
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Speaker Setup 2ch Playback Set the front speakers to use for every sound mode. Select the method for setting the speakers used in the 2-channel direct and stereo playback modes. • This can be set when “Assign Mode” (vpage 181) is set to “5.1ch + Front B” and “7.1ch/2ch Front”.
Page 188 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Subwoofer 2 Crossover Set the presence of a subwoofer. Set the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Yes (Default) : Use a subwoofer. 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
Page 189: Network
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 148.
Page 190: Settings
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 191: Diagnostics
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 192: Maintenance Mode
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 193: 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) / Français / Español • The setting values (dB) for “Volume Limit”...
Page 194: Volume Level
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Lch Level 2 Volume Level Adjust the left channel output level. Set the volume output level. –12dB – +12dB (Default : 0dB) Variable (Default) : Volume adjustment is enabled by main unit and remote control unit.
Page 195: Zone Rename
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Mute Level Quick Select Names Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. Change the “Quick Select” display title to one you prefer. Full (Default) : The sound is muted entirely. Quick Select 1 / Quick Select 2 / Quick Select 3 / Quick Select 4 –40dB : The sound is attenuated by 40 dB down.
Page 196: Auto Standby
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Channel Indicators Auto Standby Sets whether to use the input signal display or output signal display for the channel indication on the display. When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Page 197: Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video Information Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for MAIN ZONE. Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. HDMI Signal Info. 2 Audio Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE. Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth Sound Mode : The currently set sound mode.
Page 198: Usage Data
Off : Does not display notification messages from Denon in the popup menu. unit via the network. No : Do not provide Denon with information about how you use this unit via the network. • Press INFO to display current source name, volume, sound mode name, and other information at the bottom of the screen.
Page 199: Firmware
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Notifications Firmware When the latest firmware is available, a notification message is Set whether or not to check for firmware update, update the firmware, displayed on the TV screen at power on. and display update and upgrade notifications. Update 2 Update On (Default) : Display update message.
Page 200 • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be and INFO for at least 3 seconds. announced on the Denon web site each time related plans are defined. • If the upgrade is not successful, an error message identical to those in “Update”...
Page 201: Setup Lock
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. 2 Lock On : Turn protection on. Off (Default) : Turn protection off. • When cancelling the setting, set “Lock” to “Off”. NOTE • When “Lock” is set to “On”, no setting items are displayed except for “Setup Lock”.
Page 202: 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 203: Registering Preset Codes
2 Registering Denon Players DVD player CD player the buttons player Use the following simple method to register the preset codes of Denon FAVORITE Blu-ray Disc players, DVD players and CD players. STATION 1 n Registering Blu-ray Disc Players OPTION...
Page 204 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Registering by entering preset numbers Before starting, confirm the preset number of the device that you want to register and the buttons that can be registered in the Preset Code Table (vpage 263) in the Appendix. Press and hold down the input source button that you want to register the preset code to and SETUP until the DEV, TV and AVR indicators are flashing green.
Page 205: 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 206 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 207: 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 208: 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 209: Contents
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 2 Tips ..............(210) 2 Troubleshooting ..........(212) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake ....(210) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off ........(212) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the Operations cannot be performed through the power on ..................(210) remote control unit .................(213)
Page 210: Tips Appendix
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 211 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to combine a desired video with the current music. • Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”. You can combine the current music with your desired video source from Set-top Box or DVD, etc. while listening to music from Tuner, CD, PHONO or the Internet radio (vpage 109).
Page 212: Troubleshooting
• Turn down the volume and turn on the power again. 55, 56 • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please contact the Denon – service adviser. Front panel...
Page 213: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit
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 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
Page 214: 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, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48, • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 215: 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. 156, 194 • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format –...
Page 216 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 217: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause/Solution Page During playback from the Internet • When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be – radio or USB memory device, sound interrupted.
Page 218: 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, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 219: 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 220: 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 221: 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 222: 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 223: 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 224: 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 225: 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 226: 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 227 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 the player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit based on setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
Page 228 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 229: 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 230 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 231: Playing Back Usb Memory Devices
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices z1 Copyright-protected files can be played on certain portable players compatible with MTP. z2 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected.
Page 232: 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 233: 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 234: 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 182). Channel output Sound mode (vpage 112) Front L/R...
Page 235: Sound Modes And Surround Parameters
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter (vpage 151) Loudness Dynamic Subwoofer Frequency Height Gain Speaker Sound mode (vpage 112) Dialog Level Cinema EQ Management Compression Delay Time Effect Level Room Size Level Effects Select (vpage 1 50) (vpage ...
Page 236 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround Parameter (vpage 151) Audyssey (vpage 156) NEO:X mode PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only Tone Restorer only Sound mode (vpage 112) MultEQ® Dynamic Dynamic EQ Audyssey (vpage 1 54) (vpage 1 55) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Gain XT32 Volume...
Page 237: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround parameters are the same as in DIRECT mode. z2 Audio is output when “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 186) in the menu is set to “LFE+Main”. z3 This setting is unavailable when the set sound mode name contains “+PLg Music” or “+NEO:X Music”. z4 This setting is possible when the sound mode is “Cinema”...
Page 238: 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 112) NOTE Analog /...
Page 239 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby Digital DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 112) NOTE Analog / (Super DOLBY DOLBY (Super (+/HD) / DTS-HD DSCRT MTRIX DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio Multi Express TrueHD DIGITAL Audio Plus (-HD)
Page 240 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 241: 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 242: 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 243: 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 244: 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 245 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 246 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 247 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 248: 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 249 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 250: 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 251: Video Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Digital D/A output: Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback) Total harmonic distortion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB) S/N ratio — 102 dB Dynamic range — 100 dB Digital input: Format —...
Page 252: Tuner Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Tuner section (ANTENNA input – MEDIA PLAYER OUT) [FM] [AM] –15 (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 530 kHz – 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.5 μV (14.8 dBf) 20 μV...
Page 253 Index Cables ···································································· 24 Deep Color ··························································· 226 Connection Denon Link HD ······················································· 43 v Numerics Blu-ray Disc player (Denon Link HD) ··················· 43 Display···································································· 16 3D ········································································ 226 FM/AM ································································ 48 DLNA···································································· 242 4K ········································································· 226 Home network (LAN) ·········································· 50 Dolby iPod (USB) ···························································...
Page 254: Playback Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Firmware update ·················································· 199 LFE ······································································· 246 Pandora® ································································· 86 FLAC ···································································· 245 Listening position ················································· 173 Playback Flickr ······································································· 81 ALAC ····························································· 61, 77 FM indoor antenna ················································· 48 Blu-ray Disc player ··············································· 56 Front height speaker ········································...
Page 255 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Random ·························································· 60, 105 Tips ······································································ 210 Rear panel ······························································ 18 Troubleshooting ··················································· 212 Remote control unit ··············································· 21 Tuner operation menu Inserting the batteries ··········································· 8 Auto Preset Memory ··········································· 70 Repeat ···························································· 60, 105 Direct Tune ··························································...
Page 256: 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 257 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 258 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 259 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 260 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 261 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 262 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 263: 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 264 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 265 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix CBL/SAT group Registrable input source button : CBL/SAT/PVR Combination 00775 01284 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 266 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 267: 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 268 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 269 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV group Registrable input source button : TV/DVD Combination United 11037 Vestel 11037 Black Diamond 11037 Weltstar 11037 Blue Sky 11037 Bush 11037 TV/VCR Combination Centrum 11037 Crown 11037 Ferguson 10625 Dual 11037 Grundig 10556 Elfunk 11037...
Page 270: 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 271: 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 272 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 273: 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 274 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 3/32 (434.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 2 Weight : 27 lbs 2 oz (12.3 kg) 1 27/32 1 27/32 (47.0) (47.0) 13 25/64 (340.0) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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