Denon AVR-S730H User manual

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AVR-S730H
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 10
Easy operation 14
Part names and functions 15
Front panel 15
Display 18
Rear panel 20
Remote control unit 23
Connections
Speaker installation 27
Connecting speakers 34
Before connecting speakers 34
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 38
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 39
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 40
Connecting multi-zone speakers 46
Connecting a TV 47
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 48
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 49
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 50
Connecting a playback device 51
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 52
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 53
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 54
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 55
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 56
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 58
Wired LAN 58
Wireless LAN 59
Connecting the power cord 60
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Playback
Basic operation 62
Turning the power on 62
Selecting the input source 62
Adjusting the volume 63
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 63
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 63
Playing a USB memory device 64
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 65
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 68
Playing music from Bluetooth device 69
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 70
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 71
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 72
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 73
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 74
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 75
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 75
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 76
Listening to preset stations 76
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 77
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 78
Cancelling Preset Skip 79
Listening to Internet Radio 80
Listening to Internet Radio 81
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 82
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 83
Getting the HEOS App 86
HEOS Account 87
Playing from streaming music services 88
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 91
AirPlay function 95
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 96
Playing iTunes music with this unit 96
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 97
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 97
Spotify Connect function 98
Playing Spotify music with this unit 98
Convenience functions 99
Adding to HEOS Favorites 100
Playing back HEOS Favorites 100
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 101
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 102
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 103
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 104
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 105
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Selecting a sound mode 106
Selecting a sound mode 107
Direct playback 108
Auto surround playback 108
Description of sound mode types 109
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 113
HDMI Control function 117
Setting procedure 117
Smart Menu function 118
Sleep timer function 120
Using the sleep timer 121
Quick select plus function 122
Calling up the settings 123
Changing the settings 124
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 125
Connecting ZONE2 125
Playback in ZONE2 126
Settings
Menu map 128
Menu operations 132
Audio 133
Dialog Level 133
Subwoofer Level 133
Surr.Parameter 134
Restorer 138
Audio Delay 139
Volume 140
Audyssey®141
Manual EQ 143
Video 146
HDMI Setup 146
On Screen Disp. 151
4K Signal Format 152
TV Format 154
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Inputs 155
Input Assign 155
Source Rename 157
Hide Sources 157
Source Level 157
Input Select 158
Speakers 159
Audyssey® Setup 159
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 161
Error messages 167
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 168
Manual Setup 169
Amp Assign 169
Speaker Config. 170
Distances 174
Levels 175
Crossovers 176
Bass 177
Network 178
Information 178
Connection 178
Wi-Fi Setup 179
Settings 180
Network Control 182
Friendly Name 182
Diagnostics 183
HEOS Account 184
You have not signed in 184
You have already signed in 184
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General 185
Language 185
ECO 185
ZONE2 Setup 188
Zone Rename 189
Quick Sel.Names 189
Front Display 189
Firmware 190
Information 193
Usage Data 194
Save & Load 195
Setup Lock 195
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 196
Tips
Tips 198
Troubleshooting 200
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 201
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 202
Display on this unit shows nothing 202
No sound comes out 203
Desired sound does not come out 204
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 206
No video is shown on the TV 207
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 208
AirPlay cannot be played back 209
USB memory devices cannot be played back 210
Bluetooth cannot be played back 211
The Internet radio cannot be played back 212
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 213
Various online services cannot be played 214
The HDMI Control function does not work 214
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 215
Update/upgrade error messages 216
Resetting factory settings 217
Resetting network settings 218
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Appendix
About HDMI 219
Playing back a USB memory devices 222
Playing back a Bluetooth device 223
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 224
Playing back Internet Radio 225
Personal memory plus function 225
Last function memory 225
Sound modes and channel output 226
Sound modes and surround parameters 228
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 231
Explanation of terms 234
Trademark information 242
Specifications 244
Index 249
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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 Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Cable labels
FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
Remote control unit
(RC-1217)
R03/AAA batteries
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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. 234)
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. 237)
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. 237)
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.
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.
This unit also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and BT.2020 wide
color gamut.
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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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. 95)
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You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
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. 68)
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You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
0Multi-Room audio (v p. 105)
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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.
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0Compatible with the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” Appz for
performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or
Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)
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Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have
been completely overhauled. The new app gives you full control of the
AVR as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from
your phones or tablets. “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App also gives you
quick access to the receiver's status display, option menus, Denon Blu-
ray Disc player control, and online owner's manual for your
convenience.
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.
0HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music
sources
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HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your
favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing
your existing home network and the HEOS App (available for iOS,
Android and Amazon devices), you can explore, browse, and play
music from your own music library or from many online streaming music
services.
When multiple HEOS devices are connected to the same network,
HEOS devices can be grouped to play back the same music on all
devices simultaneously, or different music can be played on each
separate HEOS device.
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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. 62)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI PassThrough” is set to “On” (v p. 147)
0When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 148)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 182)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 62)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 18)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 63)
GZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 (separate room) on/off. (v p. 126)
HZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2. (v p. 126)
ITuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 76)
JTuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
Select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 73)
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KReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band. (v p. 73)
LTune mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 75)
MDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 189)
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. 106)
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. 122)
RAUX-HDMI connector
This is used to connect HDMI output compatible devices such as video
camcorders and game consoles. (v p. 54)
SUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices).
(v p. 55)
TSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 162)
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Display
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 158)
BSurround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers. (v p. 171)
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. 141)
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. 120)
GCircle indicator
This is displayed when the input source is “HEOS Music” when you are
playing back music.
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IMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 63)
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.
(v p. 158)
LZONE2 indicator
This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on.
(v p. 126)
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