Denon AVR-X1200W User manual

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AVR-X1200W
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 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 an external control device 61
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 61
Connecting the power cord 62
Playback
Basic operation 64
Turning the power on 64
Selecting the input source 64
Adjusting the volume 65
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 65
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 65
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Playing an iPod 66
Listening to music on an iPod 67
iPod Browse Mode settings 68
Performing repeat playback 70
Performing random playback 70
Playing a USB memory device 71
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 72
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 74
Playing music from Bluetooth device 75
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 77
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 78
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 79
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 80
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 81
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 82
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 82
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 83
Listening to preset stations 83
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 84
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 85
Cancelling Preset Skip 86
Listening to Internet Radio 87
Listening to Internet Radio 88
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 89
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 90
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 91
Applying media sharing settings 92
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 93
Listening to Pandora®95
Listening to Pandora®96
Creating a new station 98
Listening to an existing station 99
Listening to created radio stations at random 99
Giving feedback and managing stations 100
Sign Out 101
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 102
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 103
Sign Out 104
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AirPlay function 105
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 106
Playing iTunes music with this unit 106
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 107
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 107
Spotify Connect function 108
Playing Spotify music with this unit 108
Convenience functions 109
Performing repeat playback 110
Performing random playback 110
Registering to Favorites 111
Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorite” 111
Deleting content added to favorites 112
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 112
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow) 113
Setting the Slideshow Interval 114
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 115
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 116
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 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 143
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Settings
Menu map 145
Menu operations 148
Inputting characters 149
Using the keyboard screen 150
Audio 151
Dialog Level 151
Subwoofer Level 151
Surr.Parameter 152
Restorer 156
Audio Delay 157
Volume 157
Audyssey®158
Manual EQ 161
Video 164
HDMI Setup 164
On Screen Disp. 169
TV Format 170
Inputs 171
Input Assign 171
Source Rename 173
Hide Sources 173
Source Level 173
Input Select 174
Speakers 175
Audyssey® Setup 175
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 177
Error messages 184
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 185
Manual Setup 186
Amp Assign 186
Speaker Config. 187
Distances 192
Levels 193
Crossovers 194
Bass 195
Front Speaker 196
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Network 197
Information 197
Connection 197
Wi-Fi Setup 198
Settings 201
Network Control 203
Friendly Name 203
Diagnostics 204
Maintenance Mode 205
General 206
Language 206
ECO 206
ZONE2 Setup 209
Zone Rename 210
Quick Sel.Names 210
Front Display 210
Firmware 211
Information 213
Usage Data 214
Setup Lock 215
Tips
Tips 217
Troubleshooting 219
Resetting factory settings 235
Appendix
About HDMI 236
Playing back a USB memory devices 239
Playing back a Bluetooth device 240
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 241
Playing back Internet Radio 242
Personal memory plus function 242
Last function memory 242
Sound modes and channel output 243
Sound modes and surround parameters 244
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 247
Explanation of terms 250
Trademark information 259
Specifications 261
Index 266
License 269
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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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Remote control unit
(RC-1189)
R03/AAA batteries
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
(ACM1HB)
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Cable labelsWarranty
(for North America
model only)
Notes on radioSafety InstructionsQuick Start Guide
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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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R03/AAA 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 (120 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. 250)
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 HDCP2.2 copyright protection standard.
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0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (6 inputs, 1 output)
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Out
In
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. 105)
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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 (2.8 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality
playback of high resolution files.
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