Denon DHT-S216 User manual

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DHT-S216
SOUND BAR
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Features 6
Part names and functions 7
Sound bar 7
Remote control unit 10
Connections
Positioning 12
Positioning the sound bar 12
Connecting a TV 14
Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 15
Connection 2: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital
connector 16
Connection 3: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC / TV equipped with an analog
connector 17
Connecting the subwoofer 18
Connecting an HDMI device 19
Connecting the power cords 20
Playback
Enjoying television, movies and music 21
Status LED table 22
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 23
Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time 23
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 24
Listening to music with a paired Bluetooth device 24
Settings
Settings 25
Adjusting the volume 25
Adjusting the subwoofer volume 25
Selecting a listening mode 26
Turning off the sound temporarily 27
Quick Start modes 27
Auto standby function 28
Volume limiter function 28
Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV 28
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Tips
Troubleshooting 31
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 32
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 32
No sound comes out 33
Bluetooth playback does not work 34
The HDMI Control function does not work 34
Resetting factory settings 35
Appendix
About HDMI 36
Trademark information 37
Specifications 38
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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 Cautions on Using Batteries Wall mount template Power cord
HDMI cable Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit
(RC-1236)
R03/AAA battery
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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 1 battery into the battery compartment as
indicated.
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Battery
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
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°
30°
Approx. 7 m
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Features
0Theater-quality Sound
Immerse yourself in Denon theater-quality sound with the Denon DHT-
S216 sound bar. With two built-in down firing subwoofers, Dual mid-
range drivers, detailed crisp tweeters, elevate your sound from a low-
profile design.
0Performance-Tuned Surround Sound
With Dolby Digital decoding, create incredible room-filling surround
sound that takes your entertainment to the next level. Also, with DTS
Virtual:X technology, the Denon DHT-S216 provides immersive audio
with height channels, creating a virtual height effect for your favorite
entertainment.
0Universal Compatibility with HDMI support ARC (Audio Return
Channel)
Send audio from apps built into your Smart TV and other sources via the
ARC (Audio Return Channel) on the DHT-S216 and a single HDMI
cable (included). Also enables control of the Denon DHT-S216 via your
TV’s remote control.
0Wireless Music Streaming
Easily enjoy your favorite music by streaming directly from your smart
device to your sound bar with Bluetooth.
0Denon Dialog Enhancer
Never miss a word of your favorite TV show or movie. Denon Dialog
Enhancer improves dialog intelligibility — ideal for movies and TV
shows. Turn up the dialog without having to adjust overall volume.
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Part names and functions
Sound bar
oTop panel
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APower operation button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 21)
BInput source button (d)
This selects the input source. (v p. 21)
Switches the input source each time the button is pressed.
CBluetooth button (g)
0Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 23)
0Used to pair with Bluetooth devices. (v p. 23)
DVolume buttons (+, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 25)
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oFront panel
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ARemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BStatus LED
Displays the status of input source / input signal / volume level, etc.
(v p. 22)
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oRear panel
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AWall hook hole
Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 13)
BAC inlet
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 20)
CUSB port
Service terminal. This port does not support playback of music from
USB memory devices.
DAUX audio input connector (AUX IN)
Use a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect an
audio device. (v p. 17)
EOptical digital input connector (OPTICAL IN)
Use the included optical digital cable to connect a TV with an optical
digital connector. (v p. 16)
FHDMI input connector (HDMI IN)
Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect an HDMI
compatible device. (v p. 19)
GHDMI output connector (HDMI OUT (ARC) TO TV)
Use the included HDMI cable to connect an ARC function-compatible
TV. (v p. 15)
HSubwoofer output connector (SUBWOOFER OUT)
Use a commercially available subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer
with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 18)
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Remote control unit
This section mainly explains remote control operations.
APower button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off. (v p. 21)
BInput source buttons (TV, HDMI, g, AUX)
This selects the input source. (v p. 21)
CButton to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -)
Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 25)
DNight mode button (NIGHT)
Compresses the dynamic range (difference between loud and soft
sounds) to make audio easier to hear at low volumes. (v p. 26)
EMovie mode button (MOVIE)
Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound. (v p. 26)
FRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
GMute button (h)
This mutes the output audio. Press again to unmute. (v p. 27)
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