Denon avr-s720w User manual

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AVR-S720W
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 7
Inserting the batteries 8
Operating range of the remote control unit 8
Features 9
High quality sound 9
High performance 9
Easy operation 12
Part names and functions 13
Front panel 13
Display 16
Rear panel 18
Remote control unit 21
Connections
Connecting speakers 25
Speaker installation 25
Speaker connection 32
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 36
Connecting a TV 45
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 46
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 47
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 48
Connecting a playback device 49
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 50
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 51
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 52
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 53
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 55
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 57
Wired LAN 57
Wireless LAN 58
Connecting the power cord 59
Playback
Basic operation 61
Turning the power on 61
Selecting the input source 61
Adjusting the volume 62
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 62
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 62
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Playing an iPod 63
Listening to music on an iPod 64
iPod Browse Mode settings 65
Performing repeat playback 67
Performing random playback 67
Playing a USB memory device 68
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 69
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 71
Playing music from Bluetooth device 72
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 74
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 75
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 76
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 77
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 78
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 79
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 79
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 80
Listening to preset stations 80
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 81
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 82
Cancelling Preset Skip 83
Listening to Internet Radio 84
Listening to Internet Radio 85
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 86
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 87
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 88
Applying media sharing settings 89
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 90
Listening to Pandora®92
Listening to Pandora®93
Creating a new station 95
Listening to an existing station 96
Listening to created radio stations at random 96
Giving feedback and managing stations 97
Sign Out 98
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 99
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 100
Sign Out 101
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AirPlay function 102
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 103
Playing iTunes music with this unit 103
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 104
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 104
Spotify Connect function 105
Playing Spotify music with this unit 105
Convenience functions 106
Performing repeat playback 107
Performing random playback 107
Registering to Favorites (Save to Favorite) 108
Playing back content added to “Favorites” 108
Deleting content added to favorites 109
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 109
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow) 110
Setting the Slideshow Interval 111
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 112
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 113
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 114
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 115
Selecting a sound mode 116
Selecting a sound mode 117
Direct playback 118
Auto surround playback 118
HDMI control function 127
Setting procedure 127
Smart Menu function 128
Sleep timer function 130
Using the sleep timer 131
Quick select plus function 132
Calling up the settings 133
Changing the settings 134
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 135
Connecting ZONE2 135
Playback in ZONE2 136
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Settings
Menu map 138
Menu operations 141
Inputting characters 142
Using the keyboard screen 143
Audio 144
Dialog Level 144
Subwoofer Level 144
Surr.Parameter 145
Restorer 149
Audio Delay 150
Volume 150
Audyssey®151
Manual EQ 154
Video 156
HDMI Setup 156
On Screen Disp. 161
TV Format 162
Inputs 163
Input Assign 163
Source Rename 165
Hide Sources 165
Source Level 165
Input Select 166
Speakers 167
Audyssey® Setup 167
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 169
Error messages 176
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 177
Manual Setup 178
Amp Assign 178
Speaker Config. 179
Distances 183
Levels 185
Crossovers 186
Bass 187
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Network 188
Information 188
Connection 188
Wi-Fi Setup 189
Settings 192
Network Control 194
Friendly Name 194
Diagnostics 195
General 196
Language 196
ECO 196
ZONE2 Setup 199
Zone Rename 200
Quick Sel.Names 200
Front Display 200
Firmware 201
Information 203
Usage Data 205
Setup Lock 205
Tips
Tips 207
Troubleshooting 209
Resetting factory settings 225
Appendix
About HDMI 226
Playing back a USB memory devices 229
Playing back a Bluetooth device 230
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 231
Playing back Internet Radio 232
Personal memory plus function 232
Last function memory 232
Sound modes and channel output 233
Sound modes and surround parameters 234
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 237
Explanation of terms 240
Trademark information 249
Specifications 251
Index 256
License 259
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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.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Notes on radio Cable labels
FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Warranty
(for North America
model only)
R03/AAA batteries
Remote control unit
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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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.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (110 Watts x 7-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. 240)
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
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.
High performance
04K 60Hz input/output supported
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When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 4K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy
the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even
when viewing fast-moving video.
This unit also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit
videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets
you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.
0HDCP 2.2
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.
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0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (6 inputs, 1 output)
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OutIn
This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling
connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc
players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.
0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 102)
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You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC, and displaying
photographs stored on your PC on our television.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
0Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks
This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (5.6 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality
playback of high resolution files.
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0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily (v p. 71)
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You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
0Compatible with the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote App”z for
performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or
Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)
“Denon 2016 AVR Remote App” is application software that allows you
to perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone
or Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the
volume, and switching the source.
zDownload the appropriate “Denon 2016 AVR 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.
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0Multi-Room audio (v p. 115)
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GMAIN ZONEHGZONE2H
You can select and play back the respective inputs in MAIN ZONE and
ZONE2.
In addition, when the All Zone Stereo function is used, the music being
played back in MAIN ZONE can be enjoyed in all the zones at the same
time. This is useful when you want to let the BGM propagate throughout
the whole house.
0Energy-saving design
This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to
enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during
use, and also an auto-standby function that automatically turns off the
power supply when the unit is not in use. This helps reduce
unnecessary power use.
Easy operation
0“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.
0Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved
operability.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
Used to turn the power of the MAIN ZONE (room where this unit is
located) on/off (standby). (v p. 61)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 158)
0When “HDMI PassThrough” is set to “On” (v p. 157)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 194)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 61)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 16)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 62)
GZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 (separate room) on/off. (v p. 136)
HZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2. (v p. 136)
ITuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 80)
JTuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
Select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 77)
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KReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band. (v p. 77)
LTune mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 79)
MDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 200)
NSTATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display.
OHeadphones 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
connectors.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
PSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode. (v p. 116)
QQUICK SELECT buttons
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 132)
RAUX-HDMI connector
This is used to connect HDMI output compatible devices such as video
camcorders and game consoles. (v p. 52)
SUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices)
and the USB cable supplied with iPod. (v p. 53)
TSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 170)
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 166)
BSurround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers. (v p. 180)
CDecoder indicators
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
DAudyssey® indicator
This lights when “MultEQ®”, “Dynamic EQ” or “Dynamic Volume” has
been set up. (v p. 151)
ETuner reception mode indicators
These light up according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “Tuner”.
TUNED: Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
STEREO: Lights up when receiving FM stereo broadcasts.
FSleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 130)
GCircle indicator
This is displayed when the input source is “Online Music” or “iPod/USB”
when you are playing back music.
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IMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 62)
JInformation display
The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
KInput signal indicators
The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
LZONE2 indicator
This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on.
(v p. 136)
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Rear panel
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ARod antennas for Bluetooth/wireless LAN
Stand this antenna upright when connecting to a network via wireless
LAN, or when connecting to a handheld device via Bluetooth.
(v p. 58)
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320°
90°
0The antenna clip can be removed from the rear panel.
ARotate the antenna clip 90 degrees to the left.
BPull the antenna clip out towards yourself.
0The antenna clip is needed when transporting this unit. Keep it in a
safe place.
0Attach the antenna clip by following the steps for removing it in
reverse.
BAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 50)
CPRE OUT connectors
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 33)
DDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.
0“Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 47)
0“Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI
connector” (v p. 48)
0“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 50)
ENETWORK connector
Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN
network. (v p. 57)
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FHDMI connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors.
0“Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 46)
0“Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 47)
0“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 50)
0“Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p. 51)
GVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors.
(v p. 50)
HPower cord (v p. 59)
IFM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 55)
JSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 32)
NOTE
0Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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