Denon AVR-X4200W User manual

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AVR-X4200W
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Upgrade 8
Accessories 9
Inserting the batteries 10
Operating range of the remote control unit 10
Features 11
High quality sound 11
High performance 14
Easy operation 17
Part names and functions 18
Front panel 18
Display 22
Rear panel 24
Remote control unit 28
Connections
Connecting speakers 32
Speaker installation 32
Speaker connection 42
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 46
Connecting a TV 70
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 71
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 72
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 73
Connecting a playback device 74
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 75
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 76
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 77
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 78
Connecting a turntable 79
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 80
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 82
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 84
Wired LAN 84
Wireless LAN 85
Connecting an external control device 86
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 86
TRIGGER OUT jacks 87
Connecting the power cord 88
Playback
Basic operation 90
Turning the power on 90
Selecting the input source 90
Adjusting the volume 91
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 91
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 91
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Playing an iPod 92
Listening to music on an iPod 93
iPod Browse Mode settings 94
Performing repeat playback 96
Performing random playback 96
Playing a USB memory device 97
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 98
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 100
Playing music from Bluetooth device 101
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 103
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 104
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 105
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 106
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 107
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 108
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 108
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 109
Listening to preset stations 109
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 110
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 111
Cancelling Preset Skip 112
Listening to Internet Radio 113
Listening to Internet Radio 114
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 115
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 116
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 117
Applying media sharing settings 118
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 119
Listening to Pandora®121
Listening to Pandora®122
Creating a new station 124
Listening to an existing station 125
Listening to created radio stations at random 125
Giving feedback and managing stations 126
Sign Out 127
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 128
Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 129
Sign Out 130
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AirPlay function 131
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 132
Playing iTunes music with this unit 132
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 133
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 133
Spotify Connect function 134
Playing Spotify music with this unit 134
Convenience functions 135
Performing repeat playback 136
Performing random playback 136
Registering to Favorites 137
Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorites” 137
Deleting content added to favorites 138
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 138
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow) 139
Setting the Slideshow Interval 140
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 141
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 142
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 143
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 144
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 145
Selecting a sound mode 146
Selecting a sound mode 147
Direct playback 148
Pure Direct playback 148
Auto surround playback 149
HDMI control function 161
Setting procedure 161
Smart Menu function 162
Sleep timer function 164
Using the sleep timer 165
Quick select plus function 166
Calling up the settings 167
Changing the settings 168
Web control function 169
Controlling the unit from a web control 169
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) 171
Connecting ZONE 171
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 176
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Settings
Menu map 178
Menu operations 181
Inputting characters 182
Using the keyboard screen 183
Using the number buttons 184
Audio 185
Dialog Level Adjust 185
Subwoofer Level Adjust 185
Surround Parameter 186
Restorer 192
Audio Delay 193
Volume 193
Audyssey®194
Graphic EQ 198
Video 201
Picture Adjust 201
HDMI Setup 203
Output Settings 209
Component Video Out 213
On Screen Display 213
TV Format 214
Inputs 215
Input Assign 215
Source Rename 217
Hide Sources 218
Source Level 218
Input Select 219
Speakers 220
Audyssey® Setup 220
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 222
Error messages 228
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 230
Manual Setup 231
Amp Assign 231
Speaker Config. 237
Distances 242
Levels 243
Crossovers 244
Bass 245
Front Speaker 246
2ch Playback 246
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Network 249
Information 249
Connection 249
Wi-Fi Setup 250
Settings 253
Network Control 255
Friendly Name 255
Diagnostics 256
Maintenance Mode 257
General 258
Language 258
ECO 258
ZONE2 Setup/ZONE3 Setup 261
Zone Rename 263
Quick Select Names 263
Trigger Out 1/Trigger Out 2 264
Front Display 264
Firmware 266
Information 268
Usage Data 269
Setup Lock 270
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 271
Registering preset codes 272
Operating devices 275
Initializing registered preset codes 278
Specifying the operating zone with the remote control 278
Resetting the remote control unit 278
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Tips
Tips 280
Troubleshooting 282
Resetting factory settings 300
Appendix
About HDMI 301
Video conversion function 304
Playing back a USB memory devices 306
Playing back a Bluetooth device 307
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 308
Playing back Internet Radio 309
Personal memory plus function 309
Last function memory 309
Sound modes and channel output 310
Sound modes and surround parameters 312
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 316
Explanation of terms 320
Trademark information 330
Specifications 333
Index 339
License 342
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Upgrade
Upgrade (Auro-3D)
oAuro-3D
Features
High quality sound 13
Connecting speakers
Speaker installation 34, 37
Layout including height speakers and top speakers 41
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 47
Auro-3D 9.1-channel system 61
Selecting a sound mode
Description of sound mode types Auro-3D sound mode 152
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 159
Audio
Auro-Matic 3D Preset 189
Auro-Matic 3D Strength 189
Inputs
Decode Mode 219
Manual Setup
Amp Assign 235
Speaker Config. 241
Appendix
Sound modes and channel output 311
Sound mode and surround parameters 314
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 318
Explanation of terms 321
Trademark information 332
Upgrade (Auro-3D)
The text marked with this symbol that will enable after the upgrade of the Auro-3D.
You can experience the best performance of Auro-3D if you install front height and surround height in addition to standard 5.1-channel. The “Setup
Assistant” will lead you to this setting.
AVR also can play Auro-3D using standard 5.1-channel and front height speakers. If you install any height speakers instead of surround height
speakers, you can set the speaker configuration in setup menu.
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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
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
(ACM1HB)
Remote control unit
(RC-1193)
External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Sound calibration
microphone stand
R6P/AA batteries
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Inserting the batteries
1Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the
arrow direction.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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R6P/AA 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. 23 ft/7 m
30°
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