Denon DHT-S217 User manual

DHT-S217
Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
Owner’s Manual
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About manuals 4
About descriptions of this manual 4
Accessories 5
Inserting the batteries 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 6
Part names and functions 7
Sound bar 7
Remote control unit 11
Connections
Positioning 13
Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV 13
Hanging the sound bar on a wall 14
Connecting a TV 16
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the
eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return
Channel) 17
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the
eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector 18
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the
eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector 19
Connecting an external subwoofer 20
Connecting a playback device 21
Connecting an HDMI device 21
Connecting the power cords 22
Playback
Playing TV, movies and music 23
Adjusting the volume 24
Adjusting the subwoofer volume 24
Turning off the sound temporarily 24
Playing music on a Bluetooth device 25
Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time 25
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 26
Playing music with a paired Bluetooth device 26
Settings
Settings 27
Selecting a sound mode 27
Automatically setting to standby (Auto standby function) 28
Reducing the standby power consumption (Deep standby
function) 28
Switching the standby linking via HDMI control function on or off 29
Automatically turning on the power according to the playback of
the playback device (Auto on control function) 29
Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV 31
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Tips
Troubleshooting 33
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 34
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 35
Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands 35
No sound comes out 36
Bluetooth playback does not work 37
The HDMI control function does not work 37
Audio can be heard coming from the TV’s speakers 37
Resetting factory settings 38
Appendix
About HDMI 39
Trademark information 40
Specifications 41
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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.
About manuals
The following manuals are included on this unit.
0Safety Instructions (supplied)/Cautions on Using Batteries (supplied)：Describes careful considerations that you should note in order to use this unit
correctly and safety. Please read carefully before using this unit.
0Quick Start Guide (supplied)：Describes the basics about how to use this unit. Please read when you use this unit for the first time.
0Owner’s Manual (this manual)：Describes details about how to use this unit. Also, describes troubleshooting.
About descriptions of this manual
0DHT-S217 is described as this unit in this manual.
0In this manual, when you can operate either the sound bar or remote control, the operations for remote control are mainly described.
0The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
Information such as the precautions on the use and the function restrictions.
Information such as supplementary notes that are useful for you to know.
0Contents of this unit may be updated without notice.
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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Wall mount template
Wall mount spacers
Optical digital cable
Power cord
(Australian model only)
Power cord
(European model only)
2× R03/AAA batteries
HDMI cable (4K)
Cautions on Using Batteries
Remote control unit
(RC-1251)
or
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Inserting the batteries
1Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the
arrow direction.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
Batteries
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.
30°
30°
Approx. 7 m
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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. 23)
BInput source button (d)
This selects the input source. (v p. 23)
Switches the input source each time the button is pressed.
CBluetooth button (g)
0Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 25)
0Used to pair with Bluetooth devices. (v p. 25)
DVolume buttons (+, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 24)
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oFront panel
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ARemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
BStatus LED
The status, such as for the power, input source, audio format, or sound
mode is displayed. (v p. 9)
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oStatus LED
TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)
TV (OPTICAL)
AUX
Input
source
Off (Standby)
On
Power
Bluetooth
Dolby Atmos＊
Audio format
[Ex.] Input source:
TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)
Dolby
(other than Atmos)
Unsupported
audio format
PCM
(or No Signal)
Pure mode
Sound mode
[Ex.] Input source:
TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)
Blink
once
HDMI
Movie mode
Music mode
Night mode
Blink
once
Blink
twice
Blink
three times
Dialog
enhancer
low
Blink
once
Blink
twice
Blink
three times
Dialog
enhancer
medium
Dialog
enhancer
high
zWhen pure mode is set for the sound mode, Dolby Atmos playback is not supported on this unit. If a Dolby Atmos signal is input when in pure mode, the status LED displays
the signal input as Dolby (other than Atmos).
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oRear panel
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AWall hook hole
Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 14)
BAC inlet
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 22)
CUSB port
Service terminal. This port does not support playback of music from
USB flash drives.
DAnalog audio input connector (AUX IN)
Use a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect a
TV with an AUX audio output connector. (v p. 19)
EOptical digital input connector (OPTICAL IN)
Use the included optical digital cable to connect a TV with an optical
digital terminal. (v p. 18)
FHDMI IN connector
Used to connect to the HDMI equipment with an HDMI cable.
(v p. 21)
GHDMI connector (TV (HDMI eARC/ARC))
Use the included HDMI cable to connect an eARC or ARC function-
compatible TV. (v p. 17)
HSubwoofer output connector (SUBWOOFER OUT)
Use a commercially available subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer
with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 20)
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Remote control unit
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APower button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 23)
BInput source buttons (TV, HDMI, OPT, AUX, g)
This selects the input source. (v p. 23)
CVolume buttons (VOL +, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 24)
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. 27)
EMovie mode button (MOVIE)
Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound. (v p. 27)
FRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
GMute button (h)
This mutes the output audio. Press again to unmute. (v p. 24)
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HPure mode button (PURE)
Enjoy high quality sound that is faithful to the original source.
(v p. 27)
IButton to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -)
Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 24)
JMusic mode button (MUSIC)
Enjoy the full presence of a wide, encompassing acoustic field.
(v p. 27)
KDialog enhancer buttons
(DIALOG ENHANCER LOW, MED, HIGH)
Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these
can be heard more easily. (v p. 27)
Can be set to 3 levels. Set this to the desired value.
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Positioning
Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV
Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface.
NOTE
0When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc.
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Hanging the sound bar on a wall
The sound bar can be mounted on a wall using the two keyholes provided
on the back of the bar for this purpose. When hanging bar on a wall,
position it in a flat, vertical position.
To ensure safety, it is best to employ a contractor to mount the sound bar
on the wall.
NOTE
0In order to use the unit safely, do not place items on or hang items from the unit.
0Do not attempt to install the sound bar onto a wall made of material that may
crumble easily, such as mortar or decorative plywood. Doing so may result in the
screw pulling out and the sound bar falling, causing injury or damage to the sound
bar.
0The included HDMI cable have ferrite cores. When hanging the sound bar on a
wall, make sure not to put the ferrite core between the sound bar and the wall.
0Be sure to fix connection cables to the wall to ensure that the cables cannot be
pulled or tripped over, which may cause the unit to fall. Check that the unit is
mounted safely after the mounting work is complete.
0Also, periodically check that the unit is mounted solidly and that there is no
possibility that the unit could fall.
0Denon cannot accept any responsibility for damage, injury or accidents caused by
problems with the mounting location or mounting method.
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0When hanging the sound bar on a wall, use the included wall mount template.
How to use the wall mount template
ATape the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar.
BScrew in the wall mount screws by following the template.
Screw in one self-tapping screw (commercially available, 5 mm to 6 mm diameter) into a wall that has sufficient strength to support the weight of the sound bar, or into
reinforcing material on the wall.
10.9 mm
More than 20 mm
CRemove the template from the wall.
DMount the included wall mount spacers on the back of the sound bar.
The wall mount spacers create a space for cords to pass through between the sound bar and the wall.
EHang the sound bar on the screws.
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Connecting a TV
How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV.
0Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this unit to your TV. (See the TV owner’s manual for details.)
0Turn off the TV’s speaker or minimize the volume when using this unit.
0HDMI cable connection is recommended, but connection can be performed without an HDMI cable.
NOTE
0Make sure all devices are off when connecting.
0Do not plug device power cords into an outlet until all devices have been connected.
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TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the eARC (Enhanced
Audio Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Use the included HDMI cable to connect this unit to an eARC or ARC function-compatible TV.
HDMI INPUT
(eARC/ARC)
TV
HDMI cable (included)
Sound bar
(Rear panel)
0The TV also needs to be compatible with the eARC or ARC function.
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TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV
equipped with an optical digital connector
Use the included HDMI and optical cables to connect this unit to your TV.
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
HDMI
INPUT
TV
Sound bar
(Rear panel)
Optical digital cable (included)
HDMI cable (included)
0Line up the optical digital cable with the shape of the terminal to insert.
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TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV
equipped with an analog connector
Use the included HDMI cable and a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect this unit to your TV.
AUX
AUDIO OUT
HDMI
INPUT
TV
Sound bar
(Rear panel)
HDMI cable (included)
3.5 mm stereo audio cable
(not included)
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Connecting an external subwoofer
While this device contains a subwoofer of its own, you can achieve even deeper bass by connecting a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.
Use a commercially available subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier to this unit.
SUBWOOFER
IN
Subwoofer cable
(RCA cable/not included)
Subwoofer
with built-in amplifier
(not included)
Sound bar
(Rear panel)
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