Denon AVR-S950H Series User manual

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AVR-S950H
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 11
Easy operation 15
Part names and functions 16
Front panel 16
Display 20
Rear panel 22
Remote control unit 26
Connections
Speaker installation 30
Connecting speakers 37
Before connecting speakers 37
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 41
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 42
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 43
Connecting multi-zone speakers 49
Connecting a TV 50
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 51
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 53
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 54
Connecting a playback device 55
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 56
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 57
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 58
Connecting a turntable 59
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 60
Connecting FM/AM antennas 61
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 63
Wired LAN 63
Wireless LAN 64
Connecting the power cord 65
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Playback
Basic operation 67
Turning the power on 67
Selecting the input source 67
Adjusting the volume 68
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 68
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 68
Playing a USB memory device 69
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 70
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73
Playing music from Bluetooth device 74
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 75
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 76
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 79
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 80
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 80
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 81
Listening to preset stations 81
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 82
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 83
Cancelling Preset Skip 84
Listening to Internet Radio 85
Listening to Internet Radio 86
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 87
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 88
Getting the HEOS App 91
HEOS Account 92
Playing from streaming music services 93
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 96
AirPlay function 100
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 101
Playing iTunes music with this unit 101
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 102
Spotify Connect function 103
Playing Spotify music with this unit 103
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Convenience functions 104
Adding to HEOS Favorites 105
Playing back HEOS Favorites 105
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 106
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 107
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 108
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 109
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 110
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 111
Selecting a sound mode 112
Selecting a sound mode 113
Direct playback 114
Pure Direct playback 115
Auto surround playback 115
Description of sound mode types 116
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 120
HDMI Control function 124
Setting procedure 124
Smart Menu function 125
Sleep timer function 127
Using the sleep timer 128
Quick select plus function 129
Calling up the settings 130
Changing the settings 131
Panel lock function 132
Disabling all key button operations 132
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 132
Canceling the Panel lock function 133
Remote lock function 134
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 134
Enabling the remote sensor function 134
Web control function 135
Controlling the unit from a web control 135
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 137
Connecting ZONE2 137
Playback in ZONE2 138
Settings
Menu map 140
Menu operations 144
Audio 145
Center Level Adjust 145
Subwoofer Level Adjust 145
Surround Parameter 146
Restorer 150
Audio Delay 151
Volume 152
Audyssey®153
Graphic EQ 155
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Video 157
Picture Adjust 157
HDMI Setup 158
Output Settings 164
On Screen Display 167
4K Signal Format 168
TV Format 169
Inputs 170
Input Assign 170
Source Rename 173
Hide Sources 173
Source Level 173
Speakers 174
Audyssey® Setup 174
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 176
Error messages 182
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 183
Manual Setup 184
Amp Assign 184
Speaker Config. 185
Distances 189
Levels 191
Crossovers 192
Bass 193
Network 194
Information 194
Connection 194
Wi-Fi Setup 195
Settings 197
Network Control 199
Friendly Name 199
Diagnostics 200
AirPlay 200
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HEOS Account 201
You have not signed in 201
You have already signed in 201
General 202
Language 202
ECO 202
ZONE2 Setup 206
Zone Rename 207
Quick Select Names 207
Front Display 208
Firmware 209
Information 212
Usage Data 213
Save & Load 214
Setup Lock 214
Reset 215
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 216
Tips
Tips 218
Troubleshooting 220
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 221
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 222
Display on this unit shows nothing 222
No sound comes out 223
Desired sound does not come out 224
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 227
No video is shown on the TV 228
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 229
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 229
AirPlay cannot be played back 230
USB memory devices cannot be played back 231
Bluetooth cannot be played back 232
The Internet radio cannot be played back 233
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 234
Various online services cannot be played 235
The HDMI Control function does not work 235
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 236
Update/upgrade error messages 237
Resetting factory settings 238
Resetting network settings 239
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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 251
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 254
Explanation of terms 257
Trademark information 266
Specifications 268
Index 273
License 276
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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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External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
R03/AAA batteries
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
AM loop antenna
FM indoor antenna
Cable labels
Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Notes on radio
Safety Instructions
Quick Start Guide
Remote control unit
(RC-1228)
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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. 258)
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.
0Speaker Virtualizer z (v p. 148)
Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive
entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker
layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height
virtualization and surround virtualization.
0Speaker Virtualizer is not for use when both height speakers and surround
speakers are connected.
0Height Virtualization may be applied when surround speakers are connected.
zThis feature will be supported via firmware update.
0DTS:X (v p. 261)
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. 261)
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.
0DTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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High performance
04K 60Hz input/output supported
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4K 60p
4:4:4
4K 60p
4:4:4
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 2.3
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.3 copyright protection standard.
0Digital video processor upscales video signals (SD resolution) to
HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 244)
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4K
Up scaling
Up to 1080p
4K 4K
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.
0eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function compatibility
The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function-
compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby
TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X and other audio
formats a conventional ARC function cannot transmit.
Additionally, connecting to an eARC function-compatible television
enables enjoyment of higher-quality surround playback of the audio
content played from your television.
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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.
0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 100)
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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®.
0Supports AirPlay 2® wireless audio
Sync multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices/speakers for simultaneous
playback.
This unit supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.
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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.
0Multi-Room audio (v p. 111)
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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 this
unit 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 iPad, iPhone or Android™ 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
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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. 67)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI Pass Through” is set to “On” (v p. 159)
0When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 160)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 199)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 67)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 20)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 68)
GZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 (another room) on/off. (v p. 138)
HZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2. (v p. 138)
ITuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 81)
JTuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 78)
KReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band. (v p. 78)
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Q5 Q6 Q7
LTune mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 80)
MDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 208)
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.
PSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 177)
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. 129)
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RSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode. (v p. 112)
SAUX1-HDMI connector
This is used to connect HDMI output compatible devices such as video
camcorders and game consoles. (v p. 58)
TUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices).
(v p. 60)
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 172)
BSurround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers. (v p. 186)
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. 153)
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. 127)
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