Denon AVR-X2100W User manual

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AVR-X2100W
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 28
Speaker configuration and Amp Assign settings 31
Connecting a TV 38
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 39
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 40
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 41
Connecting a playback device 42
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 43
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 44
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 45
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 46
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 48
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 50
Wired LAN 50
Wireless LAN 51
Connecting the power cord 52
Playback
Basic operation 54
Turning the power on 54
Selecting the input source 54
Adjusting the volume 55
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 55
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 55
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Playing an iPod 56
Listening to music on an iPod 57
iPod Browse Mode settings 58
Performing repeat playback 60
Performing random playback 60
Playing a USB memory device 61
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 62
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 64
Pairing with a Bluetooth device 65
Playing a Bluetooth device 66
Pairing with the Pairing Mode 68
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 69
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 70
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 71
RDS search 72
PTY search 72
TP search 73
Radio Text 74
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 74
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 75
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 75
Listening to preset stations 76
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 76
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 77
Cancelling Preset Skip 78
Listening to Internet Radio 79
Listening to Internet Radio 80
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 81
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 82
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 83
Applying media sharing settings 84
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 85
Viewing photographs on the Flickr site 87
Viewing photographs shared by particular users 88
Viewing all photographs on Flickr 90
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AirPlay function 91
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 92
Playing iTunes music with this unit 92
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 93
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 93
Spotify Connect function 94
Playing Spotify music with this unit 94
Convenience functions 95
Performing repeat playback 96
Performing random playback 96
Registering to Favorites 97
Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorites” 97
Deleting content added to favorites 98
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 98
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow) 99
Setting the Slideshow Interval 100
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 101
Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) 102
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 103
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 104
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 105
Selecting a sound mode 106
Selecting a sound mode 107
Direct playback 108
Pure Direct playback 108
Auto surround playback 109
HDMI control function 118
Setting procedure 118
Sleep timer function 119
Using the sleep timer 120
Quick select plus function 121
Calling up the settings 122
Changing the settings 123
Web control function 124
Controlling the unit from a web control 124
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 126
Connecting ZONE2 126
Playback in ZONE2 128
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Settings
Menu map 130
Menu operations 133
Inputting characters 134
Using the keyboard screen 135
Audio 136
Dialog Level Adjust 136
Subwoofer Level Adjust 136
Surround Parameter 137
Restorer 141
Audio Delay 142
Volume 142
Audyssey 143
Graphic EQ 145
Video 147
Picture Adjust 147
HDMI Setup 149
Output Settings 153
On Screen Display 157
TV Format 158
Inputs 159
Input Assign 159
Source Rename 161
Hide Sources 161
Source Level 161
Input Select 162
Speakers 163
Audyssey® Setup 163
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 165
Error messages 171
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 172
Manual Setup 173
Amp Assign 173
Speaker Config. 174
Distances 176
Levels 177
Crossovers 178
Bass 179
Front Speaker 180
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Network 181
Information 181
Connection 181
Wi-Fi Setup 182
Settings 184
IP Control 185
Friendly Name 186
Diagnostics 186
Maintenance Mode 187
General 188
Language 188
ECO 188
ZONE2 Setup 190
Zone Rename 191
Quick Select Names 191
Front Display 192
Information 192
Usage Data 194
Firmware 195
Setup Lock 197
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 198
Tips
Tips 200
Troubleshooting 202
Resetting factory settings 218
Appendix
About HDMI 219
Video conversion function 222
Playing back a USB memory devices 224
Playing back a Bluetooth device 225
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 226
Playing back Internet Radio 227
Personal memory plus function 227
Last function memory 227
Sound modes and channel output 228
Sound modes and surround parameters 229
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 232
Explanation of terms 235
Trademark information 245
Specifications 247
Index 252
License 255
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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 CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual) Safety Instructions Notes on radio Cable labels
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Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
(ACM1HB)
Microphone stand
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Remote control unit
(RC-1192) 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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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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30°
Approx. 7 m
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.
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.
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0Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD
resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 219)
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4K 4K
Up to 1080p
4K
Up scaling
This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows
analog video or 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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In Out
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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