Denon AVR-X8500H User manual

AVR-X8500H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 13
Easy operation 17
Part names and functions 18
Front panel 18
Display 22
Rear panel 24
Remote control unit 28
Connections
Speaker installation 33
Connecting speakers 42
Before connecting speakers 42
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 46
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 48
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 49
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers 54
Connecting 13.1-channel speakers 63
Connecting 15.1-channel speakers 68
Bi-amp connection 74
Connecting 11.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers 76
Connecting multi-zone speakers 77
Connecting a TV 82
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 83
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 84
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 85
Connecting a playback device 86
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 87
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 88
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 89
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 90
Connecting a turntable 91
Connecting a device with a multi-channel output connector 92
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 93
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 94
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 96
Wired LAN 96
Wireless LAN 97
Connecting an external control device 98
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 98
TRIGGER OUT jacks 99
Connecting the power cord 100
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Playback
Basic operation 102
Turning the power on 102
Selecting the input source 102
Adjusting the volume 103
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 103
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 103
Playing a USB memory device 104
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 105
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 108
Playing music from Bluetooth device 109
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 111
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 112
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 113
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 114
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 115
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 116
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 116
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 117
Listening to preset stations 117
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 118
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 119
Cancelling Preset Skip 120
Listening to Internet Radio 121
Listening to Internet Radio 122
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 123
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 124
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Getting the HEOS App 127
HEOS Account 128
Playing from streaming music services 129
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 132
AirPlay function 136
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 137
Playing iTunes music with this unit 137
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 138
Spotify Connect function 139
Playing Spotify music with this unit 139
Convenience functions 140
Adding to HEOS Favorites 141
Playing back HEOS Favorites 141
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 142
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 142
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 143
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 144
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 145
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 146
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 147
Selecting a sound mode 148
Selecting a sound mode 149
Direct playback 150
Pure Direct playback 151
Auto surround playback 151
Description of sound mode types 152
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 156
HDMI Control function 160
Setting procedure 160
Smart Menu function 161
Sleep timer function 163
Using the sleep timer 164
Quick select plus function 165
Calling up the settings 166
Changing the settings 167
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) 168
Connecting ZONE 168
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 173
Settings
Menu map 175
Menu operations 179
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Audio 180
Subwoofer Level Adjust 180
Bass Sync 180
Surround Parameter 181
Restorer 186
Audio Delay 187
Volume 188
Audyssey®189
Graphic EQ 192
Video 194
Picture Adjust 194
HDMI Setup 196
Output Settings 201
Analog Video Out 204
On Screen Display 205
4K Signal Format 206
TV Format 207
Inputs 208
Input Assign 208
Source Rename 210
Hide Sources 211
Source Level 211
Input Select 212
Speakers 213
Audyssey® Setup 213
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 215
Error messages 221
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 223
Manual Setup 224
Amp Assign 224
Speaker Config. 234
Distances 240
Levels 241
Crossovers 242
Bass 243
Front Speaker 244
2ch Playback 244
Network 247
Information 247
Connection 247
Wi-Fi Setup 248
Settings 250
Network Control 252
Friendly Name 252
Diagnostics 253
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HEOS Account 254
You have not signed in 254
You have already signed in 254
General 255
Language 255
ECO 255
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 258
Zone Rename 260
Quick Select Names 260
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 261
Front Display 261
Firmware 262
Information 265
Remote ID 266
Usage Data 267
Save & Load 267
Setup Lock 268
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 269
Registering preset codes 270
Operating devices 273
Operating learning function 276
Operating macro function 279
Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit 283
Setting the Remote ID 284
Setting the display time length of the remote control unit display 284
Setting the back light 285
Restoring all settings of the remote control unit to default 285
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Tips
Tips 287
Troubleshooting 289
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 290
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 291
Display on this unit shows nothing 291
No sound comes out 292
Desired sound does not come out 293
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 295
No video is shown on the TV 296
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 298
AirPlay cannot be played back 299
USB memory devices cannot be played back 300
Bluetooth cannot be played back 301
The Internet radio cannot be played back 302
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 303
Various online services cannot be played 304
The HDMI Control function does not work 304
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 305
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 306
Update/upgrade error messages 307
Resetting factory settings 308
Resetting network settings 309
Appendix
About HDMI 310
Video conversion function 313
Playing back a USB memory devices 315
Playing back a Bluetooth device 316
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 317
Playing back Internet Radio 318
Personal memory plus function 318
Last function memory 318
Sound modes and channel output 319
Sound modes and surround parameters 321
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 324
Explanation of terms 327
Trademark information 337
Specifications 340
Index 346
License 349
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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 Notes on radio Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Cable labels
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna
External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC-1221)
LR6/AA batteries
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Inserting the batteries
1Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the
arrow direction.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
Batteries
3Put the rear cover 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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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 13-channels (190 Watts x 13-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 328)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0DTS:X (v p. 331)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X
brings the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive
object based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels.
The flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small
and moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before
leading to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 331)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
0Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) (v p. 191)
Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds
disturbing people in neighboring rooms or apartments. Audyssey
LFC™ dynamically monitors the audio content and removes the low
frequencies that pass through walls, floors and ceilings. It then applies
psychoacoustic processing to restore the perception of low bass for
listeners in the room. The result is great sound that no longer disturbs
the neighbors.
0Discrete subwoofers and Audyssey Sub EQ HT™ (v p. 214)
The unit has two subwoofer output capability and can adjust the level
and delay for each subwoofer individually.
Audyssey Sub EQ HT™ makes the integration seamless by first
compensating for any level and delay differences between the two
subwoofers and then applying Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 to both
subwoofers together for improved deep bass response and detail.
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