Denon AVR-S920W User manual

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AVR-S920W
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 17
Rear panel 19
Remote control unit 23
Connections
Connecting speakers 27
Speaker installation 27
Speaker connection 34
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 38
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 an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 55
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 57
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 59
Wired LAN 59
Wireless LAN 60
Connecting the power cord 61
Playback
Basic operation 63
Turning the power on 63
Selecting the input source 63
Adjusting the volume 64
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 64
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 64
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Playing an iPod 65
Listening to music on an iPod 66
iPod Browse Mode settings 67
Performing repeat playback 69
Performing random playback 69
Playing a USB memory device 70
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 71
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73
Playing music from Bluetooth device 74
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 76
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 79
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 80
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 81
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 81
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 82
Listening to preset stations 82
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 83
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 84
Cancelling Preset Skip 85
Listening to Internet Radio 86
Listening to Internet Radio 87
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 88
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 89
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 90
Applying media sharing settings 91
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 92
Listening to Pandora®94
Listening to Pandora®95
Creating a new station 97
Listening to an existing station 98
Listening to created radio stations at random 98
Giving feedback and managing stations 99
Sign Out 100
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 101
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 102
Sign Out 103
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AirPlay function 104
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 105
Playing iTunes music with this unit 105
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 106
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 106
Spotify Connect function 107
Playing Spotify music with this unit 107
Convenience functions 108
Performing repeat playback 109
Performing random playback 109
Registering to Favorites (Save to Favorites) 110
Playing back content added to “Favorites” 110
Deleting content added to favorites 111
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 111
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow) 112
Setting the Slideshow Interval 113
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 114
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 115
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 116
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 117
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 118
Selecting a sound mode 119
Selecting a sound mode 120
Direct playback 121
Pure Direct playback 121
Auto surround playback 122
HDMI control function 131
Setting procedure 131
Smart Menu function 132
Sleep timer function 134
Using the sleep timer 135
Quick select plus function 136
Calling up the settings 137
Changing the settings 138
Web control function 139
Controlling the unit from a web control 139
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 141
Connecting ZONE2 141
Playback in ZONE2 142
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Settings
Menu map 144
Menu operations 147
Inputting characters 148
Using the keyboard screen 149
Audio 150
Dialog Level Adjust 150
Subwoofer Level Adjust 150
Surround Parameter 151
Restorer 155
Audio Delay 156
Volume 156
Audyssey®157
Graphic EQ 160
Video 162
Picture Adjust 162
HDMI Setup 164
Output Settings 170
On Screen Display 174
TV Format 175
Inputs 176
Input Assign 176
Source Rename 178
Hide Sources 179
Source Level 179
Input Select 179
Speakers 180
Audyssey® Setup 180
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 182
Error messages 188
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 189
Manual Setup 190
Amp Assign 190
Speaker Config. 191
Distances 195
Levels 197
Crossovers 198
Bass 199
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Network 200
Information 200
Connection 200
Wi-Fi Setup 201
Settings 204
Network Control 206
Friendly Name 206
Diagnostics 207
General 208
Language 208
ECO 208
ZONE2 Setup 211
Zone Rename 212
Quick Select Names 212
Front Display 213
Firmware 214
Information 216
Usage Data 218
Setup Lock 218
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 219
Tips
Tips 221
Troubleshooting 223
Resetting factory settings 239
Appendix
About HDMI 240
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 243
Playing back a USB memory devices 245
Playing back a Bluetooth device 246
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 247
Playing back Internet Radio 248
Personal memory plus function 248
Last function memory 248
Sound modes and channel output 249
Sound modes and surround parameters 250
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 253
Explanation of terms 256
Trademark information 265
Specifications 267
Index 272
License 275
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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
Sound calibration
microphone stand
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 (125 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. 256)
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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0Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD
resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 172)
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4K
Up scaling
Up to 1080p
This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows SD
(Standard Definition) video to be output via HDMI at 4K (3840 × 2160
pixels) resolution. This function enables the device to be connected to a
TV using a single HDMI cable, and produces high definition images for
any video source.
0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (8 inputs, 2 outputs)
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OutIn
This unit is equipped with 8 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs enabling
connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc
players, game consoles and HD video camcorders. This unit is
equipped with 2 monitor outputs, enabling you to project the same
image at the same time using this unit.
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0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 104)
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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.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily (v p. 73)
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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. 118)
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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. 63)
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. 166)
0When “HDMI Pass Through” is set to “On” (v p. 165)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 206)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 63)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 17)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 64)
GZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 (separate room) on/off. (v p. 142)
HZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2. (v p. 142)
ITuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 82)
JTuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 79)
KReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band. (v p. 79)
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LTune mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 81)
MDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 213)
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.
PInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p. 217)
QSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode. (v p. 119)
RQUICK 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. 136)
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SAUX1-HDMI connector
This is used to connect HDMI output compatible devices such as video
camcorders and game consoles. (v p. 54)
TUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices)
and the USB cable supplied with iPod. (v p. 55)
USETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 183)
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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. 179)
BSurround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers. (v p. 192)
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. 157)
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. 134)
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. 64)
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. 142)
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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. 60)
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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.
0“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 52)
0“Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p. 53)
CVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors.
0“Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI
connector” (v p. 50)
0“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 52)
0“Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player” (v p. 53)
DNETWORK connector
Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN
network. (v p. 59)
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