Denon PMA-900HNE User manual

PMA-900HNE
INTEGRATED NETWORK AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 6
Inserting the batteries 7
Operating range of the remote control unit 7
Part names and functions 8
Front panel 8
Rear panel 11
Remote control unit 14
Connections
Connecting speakers 19
Connecting the speaker cables 19
Connecting the subwoofer 20
Speaker connection 21
Bi-wiring connection 22
Connecting a playback device 23
Connecting a recording device 24
Connecting to a device with digital audio connectors 25
Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port 27
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 28
Wired LAN 28
Wireless LAN 29
Connecting the power cord 30
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Playback
Basic operation 32
Turning the power on 32
Switching the power to standby 32
Selecting the speakers for audio output 33
Selecting the input source 33
Adjusting the volume 34
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 34
Playing CDs 35
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 36
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 37
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 38
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 38
Playing digital input 39
Getting the HEOS App 41
Setting up the HEOS App for the first time with a HEOS built-in
device 42
Adding the registration of HEOS built-in devices in the HEOS App 43
HEOS Account 44
Playing from streaming music services 45
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 48
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Listening to Internet Radio 52
Playing music stored on your mobile 52
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 53
Playing music from a USB flash drive 53
AirPlay function 55
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 56
Playing iTunes music with this unit 56
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 57
Spotify Connect function 58
Playing Spotify music with this unit 58
Convenience functions 59
Adjusting the tone and balance 59
Playback in source direct mode 59
Switching the display’s brightness 60
Using the sleep timer 60
Recording 61
Settings
Menu map 62
Menu operation 63
Audio 64
Volume Limit 64
TV 65
TV Input 65
Auto-Play 65
General 66
Auto-Standby 66
Reset 66
Network 67
Network & USB-A 67
Wi-Fi 67
Bluetooth 67
Network Control 68
Sharing and connecting to the Wi-Fi setting of an iOS device 69
Connecting by using the WPS button on the router 70
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Tips
Tips 72
Troubleshooting 74
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 75
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 77
Display on this unit shows nothing 77
No sound comes out 78
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 79
Desired sound does not come out 81
AirPlay cannot be played back 82
USB flash drives cannot be played back 83
Bluetooth cannot be played back 84
The Internet radio cannot be played back 85
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server) 86
Various online services cannot be played 87
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 87
Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/
Optical) 88
The input source switches to “Optical 1/2/3” or “Coaxial” 88
Update/upgrade error messages 89
Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults 90
Appendix
Playing back a USB flash drives 91
D/A converter 92
Playing back a Bluetooth device 93
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 94
Playing back Internet Radio 95
Last function memory 95
Explanation of terms 96
Trademark information 100
Specifications 101
Index 107
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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.
Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions
Power cord Remote control unit
(RC-1246) 2× R03/AAA batteries
Warranty
(for North America model only)
Notes on radio
External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
Batteries
3Put the rear lid back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30°
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Part names and functions
Front panel
Q4 Q5Q3Q2 Q6
reqw Q1 tyuio Q0
For details, see the next page.
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reqw tyuio
APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 32)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “Network Control” is set to “On” (v p. 68)
0When “Auto-Play” is set to “On” (v p. 65)
0Red (blinking):
0When the protection circuit is activated (v p. 99)
CRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7)
DSPEAKERS button
This selects the speaker for audio output. (v p. 33)
ESPEAKERS indicator
This is lit as follows, according to the speaker output setting.
0SPEAKERS A: Green
0SPEAKERS B: Green
0SPEAKERS A+B: Green
0Speaker output off: Off
FSOURCE DIRECT button
This turns source direct mode on/off. (v p. 59)
GSOURCE DIRECT indicator
This is lit as follows according to the source direct status.
0Source direct mode on: Green
0Source direct mode off: Off
HMC/MM button
Switch between MM or MC to match the type of cartridge used in the
record player connected to this unit.
IMC/MM indicator
This is lit as follows according to the setting of the phono equalizer of
this unit:
0MC: Green
0MM: Off
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Q
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Q
5
Q
3
Q
2
Q
6
Q1Q0
JVOLUME knob
Adjusts the volume. (v p. 34)
KDisplay
This displays various pieces of information.
LHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
Press the SPEAKERS button on the main unit to turn off speaker output
when using headphones. (v p. 33)
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
MBASS control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 59)
NTREBLE control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 59)
OBALANCE control knob
This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right
speakers. (v p. 59)
PINPUT SELECTOR knob
This switches input sources. (v p. 33)
0c, d and e can be adjusted when 7 is off (Source direct mode is off).
(v p. 59)
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Rear panel
iuoQ0
rt yw eq q
For details, see the next page.
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tqw req
ABluetooth/wireless LAN antenna connectors
Used to connect the included external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity when connecting to a network via wireless LAN, or when
connecting to a handheld device via Bluetooth. (v p. 29)
APlace the external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity
evenly over the screw terminal of rear.
BTurn clockwise until the antennas is fully connected.
CRotate the antenna upwards for best reception.
qwe
BDIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors.
(v p. 25)
CUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB flash drives).
(v p. 27)
DNETWORK connector
Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN
network. (v p. 28)
ESpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 19)
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FAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 30)
GSIGNAL GND terminal
Used to connect a ground wire for the turntable. (v p. 23)
HAUDIO IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output
connectors.
0“Connecting a playback device” (v p. 23)
0“Connecting a recording device” (v p. 24)
IAUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 24)
JPRE OUT connector
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 20)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon CD player.
0“CD player operations” (v p. 17)
oOperating this unit
To operate this unit, press REMOTE MODE AMP button to switch the
remote control operating mode to this unit.
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7)
BInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 33)
CSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
0Play/Pause button (1/3)
Press this button to pause during playback. If pressed while paused
or stopped, resumes playback from the last track played.
0Forward-skip button (9)
Press this button during playback to play the next track.
0Reverse-skip button (8)
Press this button during playback to restart the current track or play
the previous track.
0Stop button (2)
Press this button to stop during playback.
0Depending on the input source and online service, the operation cannot be
performed.
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Q2
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Q1
Q0
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DInput source select button (SOURCE)
This switches input sources. (v p. 33)
ECONNECT button
Used for Wi-Fi setup. (v p. 70)
FSOURCE DIRECT button
Switches the source direct mode. (v p. 59)
GENTER button
This determines the selection.
HCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
IBACK button
Returns to the previous item.
JPower operation button (AMP POWER X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 32)
KRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE AMP)
Switches the remote control operating mode to this unit.
LVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 34)
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Q3
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q4
MOPTION button
This displays the option menu on the display.
0An option menu is not displayed for some input sources.
NMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 34)
OSETUP button
The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 63)
PSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 60)
QDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 60)
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oCD player operations
A Denon CD player can be operated.
To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the
remote control to the CD player operation mode.
APower operation button (CD POWER X)
BRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE CD)
CSystem buttons
DSOURCE button
EPURE DIRECT button
FPROGRAM button
GENTER button
HCursor buttons (uio p)
IBACK button
JNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
KRANDOM button
LREPEAT button
MInformation button (INFO)
NOPTION button
OCLEAR button
PDIMMER button
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oContents
Connecting speakers 19
Connecting a playback device 23
Connecting a recording device 24
Connecting to a device with digital audio connectors 25
Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port 27
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 28
Connecting the power cord 30
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Doing so can result in
humming or noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Speaker cable
Subwoofer cable
Optical cable
Coaxial digital cable
Audio cable
R
L
R
L
LAN cable
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Connecting speakers
NOTE
0Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the
speakers.
0Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker
terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. “Protection circuit” (v p. 99)
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with impedances within the ranges shown below to suit how they
are used.
Speaker terminals
used on this unit
No. of connected
speakers
Speaker
Impedance
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS A
(Standard
connection)
2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS B 2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
A and B 4 (two sets) 8 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
A and B
(Bi-wiring
connection)
2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
Connecting the speaker cables
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black)
polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to
connect the channels and polarities correctly.
1
Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the tip of
the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or
terminate it.
2
Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
3Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to all the way into
the speaker terminal.
4Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
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When using a banana plug
Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Connecting the subwoofer
Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.
Subwoofer
0The subwoofer volume is linked to the Speaker A volume.
0When the speaker for audio output is set to “Speakers B”, this unit does not output
to the subwoofer. (v p. 33)
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