Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AVR-S900W 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
Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Connecting a playback device Inserting the batteries Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Features Connecting a video camcorder or game console High quality sound Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port High performance...
Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod Listening to Internet Radio Listening to music on an iPod Listening to Internet Radio iPod Browse Mode settings Playing the last played Internet Radio station Performing repeat playback Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites Performing random playback Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Playing a USB memory device...
Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Selecting a sound mode Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Selecting a sound mode Playing iTunes music with this unit Direct playback Selecting multiple speakers (devices) Pure Direct playback Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit Auto surround playback of this unit...
Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Inputs Input Assign Menu map Source Rename Menu operations Hide Sources Inputting characters Source Level Using the keyboard screen Input Select Audio Speakers Dialog Level Adjust Audyssey ® Setup Subwoofer Level Adjust Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey ®...
Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Network Information Tips Connection Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Setup Resetting factory settings Settings Appendix IP Control Friendly Name About HDMI Diagnostics Video conversion function General Playing back a USB memory devices Language Playing back a Bluetooth device Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS ZONE2 Setup Playing back Internet Radio...
Page 7: Accessories
Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Page 8: Inserting The Batteries
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
Page 9: Features
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides 4K 60Hz input/output supported identical quality for all 7-channels (125 Watts x 7-channels) For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 222) devices (8 inputs, 2 outputs) 4K 60p 4K 60p 4:4:4 4:4:4 This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows...
Page 11 Download the appropriate “Denon Remote App” for your iOS or Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network that the iPhone or iPod touch is connected to.
Page 12: Easy Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Multi-Room audio (v p. 111) Easy operation GMAIN ZONEH GZONE2H “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network, etc.
Page 13: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel MASTER VOLUME SOURCE SELECT TUNER ZONE2 ON/OFF ZONE2 SOURCE TUNE BAND MODE DIMMER STATUS PRESET CH CBL/SAT Blu-ray GAME ONLINE QUICK SELECT PHONES INFO MOVIE MUSIC GAME PURE AUX 1 - HDMI SETUP MIC SOUND MODE...
Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C SOURCE SELECT knob This selects the input source. (v p. 52) MASTER VOLUME D Remote control sensor SOURCE SELECT u i o Q0 Q1 This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8) E Display TUNER ZONE2 ON/OFF...
Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix O Headphones jack (PHONES) This is used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER MASTER VOLUME connectors.
Page 16: Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Q1 Q2 A Input mode indicators E Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input These light up according to the reception conditions when the input source.
Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H Volume indicator I MUTE indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 53, 134) J Information display The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. K Input signal indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
Page 18: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL HDMI NETWORK (ASSIGNABLE) MEDIA CBL/ Blu-ray GAME AUX2 MONITOR1 MONITOR2 AUDIO PLAYER CBL/SAT COAXIAL AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD CBL/ CBL/SAT MONITOR VIDEO PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The antenna clip can be removed from the rear panel. A Rotate the antenna clip 90 degrees to the left. B Pull the antenna clip out towards yourself. 0 The antenna clip is needed when transporting this unit. Keep it in a safe place. HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL...
Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL NETWORK (ASSIGNABLE) HDMI CBL/ Blu-ray GAME MEDIA AUX2 MONITOR1 MONITOR2 AUDIO PLAYER CBL/SAT COAXIAL AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD CBL/ CBL/SAT MONITOR VIDEO PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) Blu-ray...
Page 21: Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A ZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, ZONE2) These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through the remote control unit. (v p. 133, 138) B Input source select buttons These selects the input source. (v p. 52, 133) C Channel/page select buttons (CH/PAGE df) These select radio stations registered to presets or switch pages.
Page 22: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H System buttons These perform playback related operations. (v p. 56) Skip buttons (8, 9) Play/pause button (1/3) Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 68) I QUICK SELECT buttons (1 –...
Page 23: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M POWER button (X) This turns the power on/off. (v p. 52, 133) N ECO Mode button (G) This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 191) O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 53, 134) P OPTION button This displays the option menu on the TV screen.
Page 24: Connections
Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Connecting speakers connect. Connecting a TV Connecting a playback device Speaker cable Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connecting to a home network (LAN) Subwoofer cable...
Page 25: Connecting Speakers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Install speakers and connect them to this unit. (v p. 25, 28) Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you Place the FRONT left and right speakers an are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (v p. 240) which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation. When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers. 0 Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed.
Page 27: Surround Back Speakers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using o When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers front height speakers SW C Listening position 1:22° - 30° 2:22° - 45° 3:90° - 110° o When 5.1-channel speakers are installed 1:22°...
Page 28: Speaker Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection NOTE 0 Carry out the following settings when using a speaker with an impedance of 4 – 6 Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Ω/ohms. This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. Press and hold the main unit’s TUNER PRESET CH + and TUNE + for at least 3 seconds.
Page 29: Connecting The Speaker Cables
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Connecting the speaker cables o Connecting the subwoofer Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be be connected to this unit.
Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the speaker cable label (supplied) for G How to attach the speaker cable label H 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.
Page 31: Speaker Configuration And Amp Assign Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker configuration and Amp Assign settings This unit has a built-in 7-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changing the “Amp Assign” (v p. 178) settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback.
Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Standard configuration and connection 5.1-channel This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system. Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic g are supported. AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD CBL/ CBL/SAT MONITOR...
Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 7.1-channel (surround back) This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround back speakers. Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic gx are supported. AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT...
Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 7.1-channel (front height) This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers. Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic gz are supported. AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT...
Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (ZONE2) This connection method constructs a 5.1-channel speaker system in the MAIN ZONE and a 2-channel system in ZONE2. MAIN ZONE AUDIO (ASSIGNABLE) COMPONENT VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) SUBWOOFER 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD CBL/ CBL/SAT...
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 (Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
Page 37: Connection 1 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
Page 38: Connection 2 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Incompatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO...
Page 39: Connection 3 : Tv Equipped Without An Hdmi Connector
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector Use a component video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO...
Page 40: Connecting A Playback Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, component video and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio and audio). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
Page 41: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Blu-Ray Disc Player
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD player or Blu-ray disc player as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player/ DVD player/...
Page 42: Connecting A Set-Top Box (Satellite Tuner/Cable Tv)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Satellite tuner/...
Page 43: Connecting A Video Camcorder Or Game Console
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or game console This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Connect a playback device to this unit, such as a video camcorder or game console. Video camcorder HDMI...
Page 44: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port
AUX - HDMI SETUP MIC 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.
Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 46: Connecting An Fm/Am Antenna
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna Connect the antenna, tune in to a broadcast and then move the antenna to AM loop antenna the location where there is least noise. Then use tape, etc. to fix the (supplied) antenna in this location.
Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o AM loop antenna assembly o Using the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand.
Page 48: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. Wired LAN You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
Page 49: Wireless Lan
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following When connecting to a wireless LAN network, stand the rod antenna for functions: wireless LAN/Bluetooth connection upright on the rear panel. 0 Built-in DHCP server See “Wi-Fi Setup”...
Page 50: 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 (ASSIGNABLE) HDMI Blu-ray GAME MEDIA AUX2 MONITOR1 MONITOR2 PLAYER IMPEDANCE : 4 16 CLASS 2 WIRING Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Page 51: Playback
Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback network audio/service Basic operation Listening to Internet Radio Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Turning the power on Viewing photographs on the Flickr site Selecting the input source Listening to Pandora ®...
Page 52: Basic Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Input source select buttons 0 You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to turn on the power.
Page 53: Adjusting The Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. 0 The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. Prepare for playback.
Page 54: 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 with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone models”...
Page 55: Listening To Music On An Ipod
0 Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. 0 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 56: Ipod Browse Mode Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix iPod Browse Mode settings Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are Skip to previous track / Skip to next track displayed on the TV screen. (Press and hold) Fast-reverse/Fast-forward This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in “On-Screen”.
Page 57 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu This can be operated when the “iPod Browse Mode” is set to “On- Screen”. (v p. 56) “iPod Browse Mode settings” (v p. 56) “Performing repeat playback” (v p. 58) “Performing random playback”...
Page 58: Performing Repeat Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback Performing random playback Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On- Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On- Screen”. Screen”. The option menu screen is displayed. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER.
Page 59: 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 memory device. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16”...
Page 60: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Devices
OPTION NOTE Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the Use ui p to select the file to be played, then press data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.
Page 61 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu “Performing repeat playback” (v p. 102) “Performing random playback” (v p. 102) “Searching content with keywords (Text Search)” (v p. 104) “Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow)”...
Page 62: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 32.8 ft/10 m.
Page 63: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with a Bluetooth device Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device.
Page 64: Playing A Bluetooth Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a Bluetooth device Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Check the following before you play back music. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device must be turned on (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Pairing must be completed Playback / Pause...
Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices. 0 Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, this unit outputs audio that is coupled to the volume setting on the Bluetooth device.
Page 66: Pairing With The Pairing Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with the Pairing Mode 0 When a number appears on the display of this unit, check that it is the same Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. number as that shown on the screen of the Bluetooth device and then select “Pair” for both the Bluetooth device and the unit.
Page 67: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts You can use the built-in tuner of this unit to listen to FM broadcasts and AM broadcasts. Make sure the FM antenna and AM loop antenna are connected to this unit first.
Page 68: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Use o p to select “FM” or “AM”, then press ENTER. When listening to an FM broadcast. Connect the antenna. (“Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (v p. 46)) When listening to an AM broadcast. Press TUNER to switch the input source to “Tuner”.
Page 69: Tuning In By Entering The Frequency (Direct Tune)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option Tuning in by entering the frequency menu (Direct Tune) “Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)” (v p. 69) “Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)” (v p. 70) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in.
Page 70: Changing The Tune Mode (Tune Mode)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset You can change the mode for tuning into FM and AM broadcasts. If you Memory) cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, change the mode to “Manual”...
Page 71: Presetting The Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast Channel Default settings 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / 94.10 station (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 94.30 / 94.50 / 94.70 / 94.90 / 95.10 / 95.30 / 95.50 / 95.70 Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
Page 72: Specify A Name For The Preset Broadcast Station (Preset Name)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specify a name for the preset Use ui to select a name label, then press ENTER. broadcast station (Preset Name) The screen that lets you edit the Preset Name is displayed. If you select “Set Defaults”, then the unit returns to displaying the You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.
Page 73: Skipping Preset Broadcast Stations (Preset Skip)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n To set the stations you want to skip by Skipping preset broadcast stations stations (Preset Skip) A Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. Perform auto preset memory to save all the broadcasting stations that can B Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip.
Page 74: Cancelling Preset Skip
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cancelling Preset Skip While the Preset Skip screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. Use ui to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for.
Page 75: Listening To Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. The Internet radio station list on this unit the database service provided by vTuner radio station.
Page 76: Listening To Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Use ui to select the search method for the radio station that you wish to playback and then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. Select the various regions.
Page 77: Playing The Last Played Internet Radio Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing the last played Internet Radio Use ui p to select the station, then press ENTER. station Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”. Operation buttons Function Press INTERNET RADIO. Playback / Stop The source switches to “Internet Radio” and the last played radio ENTER (Press and hold) Stop station plays.
Page 78: Using Vtuner To Add Internet Radio Stations To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using vTuner to add Internet Radio Enter your E-mail address and a password of your stations to favorites choice. Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune etc.) of your choice.
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 NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.
Page 80: Applying Media Sharing Settings
Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. Select “Media Sharing” in the “Library”. Select “More streaming options...” in the “Stream”. Click the “Share my media” check box, select “Denon AVR-S900W”, and then click “Allow”. Select “Allowed” in the “Denon AVR-S900W” drop- down list.
Page 81: 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 iu p 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 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option menu 0 The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. “Performing repeat playback” (v p. 102) 0 When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album “Performing random playback”...
Page 83: Viewing Photographs On The Flickr Site
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site Flickr is an online photo sharing service. You can use this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to the Flickr server.
Page 84: 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. Enter the screen name that you wish to add to Prepare for playback. “Contact” (Screen Name: User name you wish to view). Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power.
Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the folder, then press ENTER. Use ui p to select the photograph, then press ENTER. The selected photograph is displayed. Displays the favorite photographs of the Favorites : specified user. Operation buttons Function Photostream :...
Page 86: Viewing All Photographs On Flickr
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations accessible through the option Viewing all photographs on Flickr menu “Setting the Slideshow Interval” (v p. 106) Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER. “Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)”...
Page 87: Listening To Pandora
If you do not have a Pandora account, you can create one at www.pandora.com or from the Pandora smartphone application. Playback of Pandora in this unit requires the Pandora account to be linked to the unit. Therefore, access http://www.pandora.com/denon from your personal computer and perform the linkage. ONLINE MUSIC...
Page 88: Listening To Pandora
Use uio p to select “Pandora”, then press ENTER. Pandora I have a Pandora account I am to new to Pandora Online Music Please go to http://www.pandora.com/denon and follow the instructions there to create a new account. Favorites Internet Radio zzzzzz...
Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input “Email address” and “Password”. For character input, see “Using the keyboard screen” (v p. 140). Press BACK to cancel the input. When “Cancel input?” is displayed, select “Yes”, then press ENTER. After inputting the “Email address” and “Password”, select “OK”, then press ENTER.
Page 90: Creating A New Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Creating a new station Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause You can create up to 100 radio stations. Skip to next track Use ui to select “New Station”, then press ENTER. Playback / Pause ENTER (Press and hold) Stop Input a track or artist name, then press “OK”.
Page 91: Listening To An Existing Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to an existing station Use ui and select the radio station that you want to listen to, then press ENTER. You can skip up to 6 tracks that are being played back within 1 hour. Listening to created radio stations at random Use ui to select “Shuffle”, then press ENTER.
Page 92: Giving Feedback And Managing Stations
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Giving feedback and managing Bookmarks the artist currently being played. Bookmark this You can check on a computer or iPhone etc. stations track : For details, see the Pandora web page. Press when you don’t like the track that is being You can personalize your stations by providing feedback.
Page 93: Sign Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sign Out Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. o Operations accessible through the option menu “Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel Level Adjust)”...
Page 94: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio You can access SiriusXM to enjoy access to a wide range of unique content. An All Access package lets you listen to SiriusXM on your computer, smartphone, tablet or Lynx Portable. For details, see the SiriusXM homepage.
Page 95: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Use uio p to select “SiriusXM”, then press ENTER. Over 155 channels commercial-free music, plus play-by-play sports, exclusive talk, comedy and entertainment. Online Music Prepare for playback. Favorites Internet Radio A Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power.
Page 96: Sign Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sign Out Use ui to select the genre, then press ENTER. Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER. The selected file is displayed. Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER. Operation buttons Function When the popup menu appears, use o p to select...
Page 97: Airplay Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be played on this unit via the network. This unit 0 + is displayed on the menu screen while AirPlay is being operated. 0 Source input will be switched to “Online Music”...
Page 98: Playing Songs From Your Iphone, Ipod Touch Or Ipad
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing iTunes music with this unit touch or iPad Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.
Page 99: Selecting Multiple Speakers (Devices)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting multiple speakers (devices) Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
Page 100: Spotify Connect Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is the world’s most popular streaming service. If you subscribe to Playing Spotify music with this unit Spotify Premium, you can control your new speaker with your phone or tablet. Because Spotify is built-in to your speaker, you can still take calls or Download the “Spotify App”...
Page 101: Convenience Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. MAIN ONLINE MUSIC OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 102: Performing Random Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback Performing random playback n Supported input sources : n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Bluetooth USB / Media Server / Bluetooth While content is playing, press OPTION. While content is playing, press OPTION.
Page 103: Registering To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Registering to Favorites Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorites” You can register a total of 100 favorites. n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Press ONLINE MUSIC. Media Server / Pandora / SiriusXM Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Page 104: Deleting Content Added To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting content added to favorites Searching content with keywords (Text Search) Press ONLINE MUSIC. n Supported input sources : Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. USB / Internet Radio / Media Server Use ui to select the content you want to delete from While the content is playing, press OPTION.
Page 105 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. Playing back still pictures stored on USB memory devices. Play back a still picture.
Page 106: Setting The Slideshow Interval
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Slideshow Interval The “Slideshow Interval” settings are reflected for all input sources. Set the playback interval when playing back a slideshow of still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device or media server, or on the Flickr website.
Page 107 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source (Channel 0 Select “Reset” and press ENTER if you want to restore the adjustment values of the various channels to “0 dB” (default). Level Adjust) 0 Headphone volume can be adjusted when a headphone is connected.
Page 108: Adjusting The Tone (Tone Control)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) Select “On” in step 3 and press i to select the sound range to be adjusted. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Bass: Adjust bass. Press OPTION. Treble: Adjust treble.
Page 109: Displaying Your Desired Video During Audio Playback (Video Select)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during If you selected “On” in step 3, press i and select audio playback (Video Select) “Source”. Use o p to select the input source for video you want This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio to play back, then press ENTER.
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. The standard mode suited for most living room Supported input sources : Standard: viewing environments.
Page 111: Playing The Same Music In All Zones (All Zone Stereo)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Stopping the All Zone Stereo mode Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) During playback in All Zone Stereo mode, press OPTION. You can play back the music being played back in MAIN ZONE The option menu screen is displayed.
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. Disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet-based subscription services.
Page 113: Selecting A Sound Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode Press and hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to display a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode. 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 playback mode. Press PURE to select “Direct”. This mode turns off the main unit display and analog video circuit. Doing so suppresses noise sources that affect sound quality.
Page 115: Auto Surround Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback. Perform stereo playback when the input signal is PCM. When the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the music is played back according to the respective channel number.
Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description This mode can be selected when the Dolby PLgx decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 6.1/7.1-channel Dolby PLgx surround sound including the surround back channel(s).
Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description DTS Neo:6 This mode can be selected when the DTS Neo:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround back channel(s). There are two playback modes: “Cinema”...
Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Original sound mode Sound mode type Description Multi Ch Stereo This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Stereo audio (2-channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers, the surround speakers and surround back speakers (if connected).
Page 119 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-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME buttons. Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” (v p. 142) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button...
Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button Stereo Multi-channel Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Dolby Digital + PLgx Cinema Dolby Digital + PLgx Music Dolby Digital + PLgz Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD + EX Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD + PLgx Cinema...
Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input signal Sound mode MOVIE button MUSIC button GAME button DTS-HD Hi Res DTS-HD Mstr DTS Express DTS-HD/ DTS-HD + PLgx Cinema DTS Express DTS-HD + PLgx Music DTS-HD + PLgz DTS-HD + Neo:6 Multi Ch In Multi Ch In 7.1 Multi In + Dolby EX...
Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Views on the display + PL z DVD A Shows a decoder to be used. A Dolby Digital Plus decoder is displayed as “H”. B Shows a decoder that creates sound output. “+ PLgz” indicates that the PLgz decoder is being used, and that front height channel sound is being created.
Page 124: 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. Setting procedure Enable the HDMI control function of this unit.
Page 125: 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 to sleep. The sleep timer function can be set for each zone. MAIN SLEEP ZONE2...
Page 126: Using The Sleep Timer
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the remaining time Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation. The remaining time appears on the display. Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with o To cancel the sleep timer the remote control.
Page 127: Quick Select Plus Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Quick select plus function Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons. You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
Page 128: Calling Up The Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Calling up the settings Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Press QUICK SELECT. The Quick Select settings registered to the button you pressed are called up.
Page 129: Changing The Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the settings Press MAIN or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with the remote control. The button for the selected zone is lit. Set the items below to the settings you want to register.
Page 130: Web Control Function
Switch the “IP Control” setting to “Always On”. This unit (v p. 189) Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (v p. 185). Router Network/Information Friendly name Denon AVR-S900W DHCP Connection Wired (Ethernet) IP Address 192.168.100.19 MAC Address 0005cd-000000 Checking the IP address.
Page 131 Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu box. item you want to operate. For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, enter “http://192.168.100.19”. AVR-S900W Setup Menu MAIN ZONE Audio CBL/SAT http://192.168.100.19...
Page 132: Connecting Zone2
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) You can operate this unit to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) 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 and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.
Page 133: Playback In Zone2
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback in ZONE2 Press ZONE2 to set the operating zone to ZONE2 with the remote control. The ZONE2 button lights. POWER Press POWER X to turn on the ZONE2 power. ZONE2 The ( indicator on the display lights. Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 Input source ON/OFF on the main unit.
Page 134: Adjusting The Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adjusting the volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. At time of purchase, “Volume Limit” is set to “70 （–10 dB） ”. (v p. 193) Turn MASTER VOLUME after pressing ZONE2 SOURCE on the main unit to adjust the sound volume.
Page 135: Menu Map
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Menu map When using menu operations, connect this unit to a TV and operate this unit while viewing the TV. The recommended settings are configured for this unit by default. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Detailed items Description...
Page 136: Audyssey ® Setup
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description Page Input Assign Changes input connector assignment. Source Rename Changes the display name for input source. Hide Sources Removes from the display input sources that are not used. Source Level Adjusts the playback level of the audio input.
Page 137 Information Shows information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Denon. Firmware Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display.
Page 138 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operations MAIN Press MAIN on the remote control unit to set the operating zone to the MAIN ZONE. The MAIN button lights. Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use ui p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER.
Page 139: 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 (v p. 72) Text Search (v p. 104) Source Rename (v p. 166) Friendly Name (v p.
Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the keyboard screen Display the screen for inputting characters. Press ENTER to move the cursor to the character that you wish to change. GExampleH “Source Rename” screen Each time ENTER is pressed, the cursor moves by one character.
Page 141: Subwoofer Level
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Adjust Subwoofer Level Adjust This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. center channel. o Subwoofer Level Adjust o Dialog Level Adjust Set whether to adjust the subwoofer level.
Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Loudness Management Surround Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Compression” or You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio preferences.
Page 143: Center Image
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Compression o Center Image Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to the front left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. Automatic dynamic range compression Auto: on/off control according to source.
Page 144: Delay Time
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimension o Delay Time Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field image. 0 – 6 (Default : 3) 0 ms –...
Page 145 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Room Size o Subwoofer Determine size of acoustic environment. Turn subwoofer output on and off. Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room. The subwoofer is used. (Default): Simulate acoustics of a medium-small Medium small: room.
Page 146 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Restorer 0 This item can be set with analog signals or PCM signal (Sample Rate = Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) 44.1/48 kHz) is input. and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal 0 This item default setting for “Online Music”, “iPod/USB”...
Page 147 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Limit Audio Delay Make a setting for maximum volume. Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. 60 (–20 dB) / 70 (–10 dB) / 80 (0 dB) 0 ms – 200 ms (Default : 0 ms) Off (Default) o Power On Level 0 Audio Delay for game mode can be set when “Video Mode”...
Page 148 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o MultEQ ® Audyssey MultEQ ® compensates for both time and frequency characteristics of Set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic the listening area based on “Audyssey ® Setup” measurement results. Volume ®...
Page 149 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic EQ o 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 150: Dynamic Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dynamic Volume Graphic EQ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting.
Page 151: Speaker Selection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Speaker Selection o Curve Copy Select whether to adjust tones for individual speakers or for all Copy the flat correction curve created in the Audyssey ® Setup. speakers. All: Adjust all speaker tones together. “Curve Copy”...
Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. o Picture Mode Picture Adjust Select the desired picture mode according to the video content and Picture quality can be adjusted. your viewing environment. The standard mode suited for most living room viewing Standard: environments.
Page 153 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contrast Adjust picture contrast. 0 These settings can also be configured using “Picture Mode” in the option menu. (v p. 110) -50 – +50 (Default : 0) 0 The default settings are as follows. 0 For “Online Music”...
Page 154: Noise Reduction
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Noise Reduction HDMI Setup Reduce overall video noise. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Low / Medium / High / Off (Default : Off) NOTE o Enhancer When “HDMI Pass Through” and “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power.
Page 155: Hdmi Audio Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Audio Out o Video Output Select HDMI audio output device. Select the HDMI monitor connector to be used. Play back through speakers connected to The presence of a TV connected to the (Default): the unit.
Page 156: Hdmi Control
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI Pass Through o HDMI Control Selects how this unit will transmit HDMI signals to the HDMI output in You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and standby power mode. compatible with HDMI Control. Transmits the selected HDMI input Use HDMI control function.
Page 157 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Pass Through Source o TV Audio Switching Sets the HDMI connector that inputs HDMI signals when in standby. Sets automatic switching to the “TV Audio” input when a TV connected via HDMI sends an appropriate CEC control command to the AVR. The most recently used input source will Last: go into standby mode.
Page 158: Bass
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Mode Output Settings Configure the video processing method to match the type of video Makes settings for video output. content. Auto Process video automatically based on (Default): the HDMI content information. 0 Can be set when “HDMI”, “COMP” or “VIDEO” (v p. 165) is assigned for each Always process video for game content.
Page 159: Video Conversion
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video Conversion o i/p Scaler The input video signal is converted automatically in conjunction with Set the video input signal to be subjected to i/p scaler processing. the connected TV. (“Video conversion function” (v p. 225)) i/p Scaler will convert the resolution of the input video signal to the value set in “Resolution”...
Page 160 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Resolution n When the input source is set to “iPod/USB” and “Online Music” Set the output resolution. You can set “Resolution” separately for HDMI output of the analog video input and HDMI input. Use i/p scaler function.
Page 161: Progressive Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Progressive Mode o Aspect Ratio Set an appropriate progressive conversion mode for the source video Set the aspect ratio for the video signals output to the HDMI. signal. 16:9 Output at 16:9 aspect ratio. The video signal is automatically (Default): Auto...
Page 162 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Now Playing On Screen Display Sets the display time for the playback display when the input source is Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. “Online Music”, “iPod/USB”, “Bluetooth” or “Tuner”. Always On o Volume Show display continuously.
Page 163 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Format Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. o Format NTSC Select NTSC output. (Default): PAL: Select PAL output. “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed.
Page 164 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 connector audio/video input connectors of this unit, you can just press one of the...
Page 165 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o HDMI o ANALOG Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input Set this to change the analog audio input connectors assigned to the sources. input sources. Assign a analog audio input connector to the selected 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected 1 / 2 / 3 / 4:...
Page 166 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Source Level Change the display name for input source. This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. This is convenient when the name of your device and the input source name of this unit are different.
Page 167: Input Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. It is normally recommended to set the audio input mode to “Auto”. But The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input we recommend changing it to “PCM”...
Page 168 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”. ®...
Page 169: Crossovers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o About the main listening position NOTE The main listening position is the position where listeners would 0 Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows and turn off the power on electronic devices normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening (radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, etc.).
Page 170 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings Attach the Sound calibration microphone to the supplied 3-legged stand or enclosed stand and install it (Audyssey ® Setup) at the main listening position. When installing the Sound calibration microphone, point the tip of Preparation the microphone toward the ceiling and adjust the height to match the height of the ears of a listener in a seated position.
Page 171 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Sound calibration microphone to the Select “Start”, then press ENTER. SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Audyssey ® Setup can also make the following settings. Amp Assign The signals output from the SURROUND BACK speaker terminals can be switched in accordance with your speaker environment.
Page 172 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the following screen is displayed, select “Begin When the detected speaker is displayed, select “Next” Test” and then press ENTER. and then press ENTER. Start the measurement of the first position. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Speaker Calibration Select “Begin Test”...
Page 173 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Move the Sound calibration microphone to position 2, Repeat step 8, measuring positions 3 to 6. select “Continue”, then press ENTER. Select “Complete”, then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to six positions. Audyssey Setup Measurements complete.
Page 174 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the analysis and storage ends, unplug the Sound Perform the settings for Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® calibration microphone from the SETUP MIC jack on the Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® main unit and then press “Next”. The following screen is displayed during the analysis.
Page 175 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select “Details” and press ENTER to verify the measurement results. Subwoofers may measure a greater reported distance than the actual distance due to added electrical delay common in subwoofers. NOTE Do not change the speaker connection or subwoofer volume after Audyssey ®...
Page 176 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 177 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey Setup ® measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ ) even when ® you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speakers using the included...
Page 178: Manual Setup
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup Amp Assign Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Select power amplifier usage method to match your speaker system. made in Audyssey ® Setup. See “Speaker configuration andAmp Assignsettings” (v p. 31) regarding the speaker configuration and connection.
Page 179 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Subwoofer Speaker Config. Set the presence of a subwoofer. Select whether or not speakers are present, playback capacity for low bass frequencies and speaker size. Use a subwoofer. (Default): o Front Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
Page 180 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Surr. Back o Front Height Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Use a large speaker that can adequately Use a large speaker that can adequately Large: Large: play back very low bass frequencies.
Page 181 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the distance Distances 0.0 ft – 60.0 ft / 0.00 m – 18.00 m Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. 0 The speakers that can be selected differ depending on the “Amp Assign”...
Page 182 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Levels Set the volume of the test tone to be the same at the listening position when it is output from each speaker. o Test Tone Start A test tone is output from the selected speaker. While listening to the test tone, adjust the volume output from the selected speaker.
Page 183 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40 Hz / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies 200 Hz / 250 Hz (Default : 80 Hz) that can be played back through each speaker.
Page 184 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. 80 Hz / 90 Hz / 100 Hz / 110 Hz / 120 Hz / 150 Hz / 200 Hz / 250 Hz o Subwoofer Mode (Default : 120 Hz)
Page 185: Tips
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On”. (Use the default setting.) This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN). When assigning an IP address to each device manually, you need to assign an IP address to this unit using the “IP Address”...
Page 186 2. Check that your iOS device is connected to the wireless LAN The router can be connected in the following ways. Select the connection (Wi-Fi) router and select “Denon AVR-S900W” from “SET UP method to suit your home environment. NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...” at the bottom of the Wi-Fi configuration screen of your iOS device.
Page 187 1. Press and hold the TUNE + and TUNE － buttons on the main unit for at least 3 seconds when the power of the unit is on. 2. Connect the wireless LAN of the PC or tablet used to “Denon AVR-S900W” when the message “Connect your Wi-Fi device to Wi-Fi network called “Denon AVR- S900W””...
Page 188: Subnet Mask
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o IP Address Settings Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Configure the proxy settings and IP address. The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), the information are set.
Page 189: Appendix
On(Name): Select when inputting by domain name. Disables the proxy server. (Default): When using the web control function or Denon Remote App, use with the “IP Control” o Port setting set to “Always On”. Enter port number. NOTE When “IP Control” is set to “Always On”, it consumes more standby power.
Page 190: Physical Connection
0 Up to 63 characters can be input. For character input, see “Using the keyboard screen” (v p. 140). 0 The default Friendly Name on first use is “Denon AVR-S900W”. Failed to communicate with the router. Check the router o Set Defaults Error: settings.
Page 191: Eco Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Configure the settings of the ECO Mode and auto standby mode. English / Français / Español (Default : English) o ECO Mode This can reduce the power consumption when the power of the unit is “Language”...
Page 192: Auto Standby
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power On Default o Auto Standby Set the mode to ECO when the power is on. Set so the unit power automatically switches to standby. n MAIN ZONE Last The ECO Mode will be set to the previous (Default) : setting before the power was switched off.
Page 193: Volume Level
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Volume Limit ZONE2 Setup Make a setting for maximum volume. Configure the settings for audio playback on ZONE2. 60 (-20 dB) / 70 (-10 dB) / 80 (0 dB) (Default : 70 (-10 dB)) Off: Do not set a maximum volume.
Page 194 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Mute Level Zone Rename Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on. Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer. Full The sound is muted entirely. MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 (Default): Set Defaults: The default setting is restored for the edited zone name.
Page 195 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Front Display Information Makes settings related to the display on this unit. Show information about this unit settings, input signals, etc. o Dimmer o Audio Adjust the display brightness of this unit. Show the audio information for MAIN ZONE. Bright Sound Mode: The currently set sound mode.
Page 196 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video o Notifications Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information for Displays and sets notifications. MAIN ZONE. Also, sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is turned on. HDMI Signal Info.
Page 197 Tips Appendix Usage Data To help us improve our products and customer service, Denon collects anonymous information about how you use your AV receiver (such as frequently used input sources and sound modes and speaker settings). Denon will never provide any information we collect to third parties.
Page 198 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Notifications Firmware When the latest firmware is available, a notification message is Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, displayed on the TV screen at power on. updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for The notification message is displayed for about 40 seconds when the updates and upgrades.
Page 199 Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be procedure. announced on the Denon website each time related plans are defined. The ID number can also be displayed by pressing and holding the main unit’s ZONE2 SOURCE and TUNE + for at least 3 seconds.
Page 200 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. o Lock Turn protection on. Turn protection off. (Default): 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 201: Limiting The Operating Zone With The Remote Control
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Limiting the operating zone with the remote control ZONE2 operations can be disabled using the remote control. Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP. ZONE2 The MAIN and ZONE2 buttons blink. o Canceling the settings Press and hold ZONE2 and SETUP while configuring the setting.
Page 202 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake Display on this unit shows nothing I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on No sound comes out...
Page 203 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. You can set this for each zone.
Page 204 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to set the optimized listening environment after changing the configuration/position of the speakers or changing a speaker to a new one. Perform Audyssey ® Setup. This automatically makes the optimized speaker settings for the new listening environment. (v p. 168) I want to combine a desired video with the current music Set “Video Select”...
Page 205 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section.
Page 206: Power Does Not Turn On / Power Is Turned Off
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. Power automatically turns The sleep timer is set.
Page 207: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within remote control unit.
Page 208: No Sound Comes Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of Check the connections for all devices. speakers. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
Page 209: Desired Sound Does Not Come Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page The volume does not The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit” on the menu. increase. Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, －...
Page 210 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause / Solution Page Dolby PLg mode or DTS It cannot be selected when “Speaker Config.” - “Center” or “Surround” is set for “None”. Neo:6 mode cannot be Dolby PLg or DTS Neo:6 cannot be selected when using headphones. －...
Page 211: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page During playback from the When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. － Internet radio or USB The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.
Page 212: No Video Is Shown On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page No picture appears. Check the connections for all devices. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
Page 213: The Menu Screen Is Not Displayed On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page The menu screen or status The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected with an HDMI cable. If this unit is －...
Page 214: Ipod Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o 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 215: Usb Memory Devices Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No connection” is This unit cannot recognize the USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. displayed. Mass storage class compatible USB memory devices are supported. －...
Page 216: Bluetooth Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause / Solution Page The file names are not Characters that cannot be displayed have been used. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed －...
Page 217: The Internet Radio Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page A list of broadcasting The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. stations is not displayed. Perform the network diagnostic mode.
Page 218: Music Files On Pc Or Nas Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Files stored on a computer Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. cannot be played. Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit.
Page 219: The Hdmi Control Function Does Not Work
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The HDMI control function does not work Symptom Cause / Solution Page The HDMI control function Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. does not work. You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work.
Page 220: Cannot Connect To A Wireless Lan Network
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot connect to the The network name (SSID), password and encryption setting have not been set up correctly. Configure the network. network settings according to the setting details of this unit.
Page 221: Resetting Factory Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. Turn off the power using X. TUNER PRESET CH –...
Page 222: About Hdmi
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier. This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals With the HDMI connection, high definition video and high quality audio of HDMI.
Page 223 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Lip Sync ARC (Audio Return Channel) This function can automatically correct delay between the audio and This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through video. the HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit Use a TV that is compatible with the Auto Lip Sync function.
Page 224 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported audio formats Copyright protection system 2-channel Linear PCM 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD video or DVD video via HDMI connection, both this unit and the TV or player must to Multi-channel Linear 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
Page 225: 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 before outputting them to the TV. This unit HDMI-compatible TV Video device Output Input (IN) (MONITOR OUT) Output HDMI signal HDMI signal HDMI connector...
Page 226 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix This unit can convert the input video signals to the resolution that is set for “Resolution” (v p. 160) in the menu before outputting them to the TV. HDMI Output signal Input signal 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p 1080i...
Page 227: Playing Back A Usb Memory Devices
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 ×...
Page 228: Playing Back A Bluetooth Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Maximum number of playable files and folder Playing back a Bluetooth device The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. Media A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): USB memory device...
Page 229: Playing Back A File Saved On A Pc Or Nas
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3-Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags.
Page 230: Playing Back Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function The most recently used settings (input mode, HDMI output mode, sound o Playable broadcast station specifications mode, tone control, channel level, MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Restorer and audio delay, etc.) are saved for each input source.
Page 231: 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. DThis indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (v p. 179). Channel output Sound mode (v p.
Page 232: Sound Modes And Surround Parameters
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surround Parameter (v p. 142) Dialog Level Subwoofer Cinema EQ Loudness Dynamic Delay Effect Room Height Sound mode (v p. 112) Adjust Level Adjust (v p. Frequency Time Level Size Management Compression...
Page 233: Playback Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surround Parameter (v p. 142) Neo: 6 Audyssey (v p. 148) Pro Logicg/gx Music mode only Music Restorer Tone Control modes only Sound mode (v p. 112) (v p. 108) (v p. 146) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center...
Page 234 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played. z2 This item can be selected when Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital or DTS signal is played. z3 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played. z4 This setting is available when the set sound mode name contains “+PLgz”.
Page 235: 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 Analog /PCM Dolby Digital DTS-HD DTS Express DTS Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Sound mode (v p.
Page 236 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Analog /PCM Dolby Digital DTS-HD DTS Express DTS Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Sound mode (v p. 112) NOTE (+/HD)/DTS (-HD) Multi DSCRT MTRIX Multi Ch In Multi Ch In Multi Ch In + Dolby EX Multi Ch In + PLgx...
Page 237 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 238: Explanation Of Terms
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audyssey Audyssey MultEQ ® Audyssey MultEQ ® is a room equalization solution that calibrates any Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area.
Page 239 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also Laboratories.
Page 240 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o DTS Dolby Pro Logic gz Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels. This supports various sources such as 2-channel sources and 7.1/5.1 multi-channel This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital audio sources.
Page 241 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital...
Page 242 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Page 243 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Sampling frequency These are the names for digital compression format standards used for Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at the encoding of video and audio. Video standards include “MPEG-1 regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in Video”, “MPEG-2 Video”, “MPEG-4 Visual”, “MPEG-4 AVC”.
Page 244 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video o Network Progressive (sequential scanning) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) This is a scanning system of the video signal that displays 1 frame of video This is a next generation standard encryption method replacing the current as one image.
Page 245 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DLNA TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of This is a network key used for WPA. The encryption algorithm is RC4, the Digital Living Network Alliance. Some contents may not be compatible same as for WEP, but the security level is increased by changing the network key used for encryption for each packet.
Page 246 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network Names (SSID: Security Set Identifier) Wi-Fi ® When forming wireless LAN networks, groups are formed to prevent Wi-Fi Certification assures tested and proven interoperability by the Wi-Fi interference, data theft, etc. These groups are based on “SSID (network Alliance, a group certifying interoperability among wireless LAN devices.
Page 247: Media Player
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Media player o Others iTunes App Store iTunes is the name of the multimedia player provided by Apple Inc. App Store is a site that sells application software for such devices as the iPhone or iPod Touch, and is operated by Apple Inc.
Page 248 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices authenticate each other and can connect without mistaken connections occurring.
Page 249: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ®...
Page 250 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & Alliance.
Page 251: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
Page 252: Video Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Video section Color component video connector Input/output level and impedance: Y signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz – 60 MHz — 0, –3 dB o Tuner section [FM] [AM]...
Page 253 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to Wi-Fi ®z Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz No. of channels: 1 – 11 ch z1 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED On-Product Logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Page 254: Bluetooth Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class 2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 32.8 ft/10 m in line of sight Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles:...
Page 255 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17 3/32 (434) 2 23/64 (60) 1 49/64 (45) 13 35/64 (344) 1 49/64 (45) o Weight : 21 lbs 6 oz (9.7 kg) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 256 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Cables ............24 Direct sound mode ........119 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player ....41 Display ............16 v Numerics Connecting a cable TV ........42 DLNA ............245 3D ..............222 Connecting a DVD player ....... 41 Dolby sound mode .......
Page 257 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input Assign ..........164 Original sound mode ........118 Quick select plus .......... 127 Input signal ........... 235 Input source settings ......136, 164 Pairing a Bluetooth device ......63, 66 Random playback ........58, 102 Inputting characters ........
Page 258 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Text Search ..........104 Tips .............. 203 Tone Control ..........108 Troubleshooting ........... 205 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) ..53 Turning the power on ........52 Video Conversion ......... 159, 225 Video Select ..........109 Video settings ........
Page 259 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this Boost software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge,...
Page 260 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Definitions. “Articles” means, collectively, all articles written by Author which You may otherwise modify Your copy of this Work (excluding the Articles) in any way describes how the Source Code and Executable Files for the Work may be used by a to create a Derivative Work, provided that You insert a prominent notice in each user.
Page 261 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix You may distribute the Executable Files and Source Code only under the terms of This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically upon any this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier for, breach by You of any term of this License.
Page 262 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix libvorbis No term or provision of this License shall be deemed waived and no breach consented to unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the http://www.xiph.org/vorbis/ party to be charged with such waiver or consent. Copyright (c) 2002-2004 Xiph.org Foundation This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Work licensed herein.
Page 263 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND conditions and the following disclaimer. CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 0 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE...
Page 264 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix cURL THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, http://curl.haxx.se INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE DISCLAIMED.
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Denon AVR-S900W Owner's Manual

Avr-S900W Owner's Manual

Accessories

Features

Part Names and Functions

Connections

Connecting Speakers

Connecting a TV

Connecting a Playback Device

Connecting an Ipod or USB Memory Device to the USB Port

Connecting an FM/AM Antenna

Connecting to a Home Network (LAN)

Playing an Ipod

Playing a USB Memory Device

Listening to Music on a Bluetooth Device

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing Back Files Stored on a PC and NAS

Viewing Photographs on the Flickr Site

Listening to Pandora

Listening to Siriusxm Internet Radio

Airplay Function

Spotify Connect Function

Convenience Functions

Selecting a Sound Mode

HDMI Control Function

Sleep Timer Function

Quick Select Plus Function

Web Control Function

Playback in Zone2 (Separate Room)

Appendix

Troubleshooting Tips

Quick Links

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