Denon DHT-S517 User manual

DHT-S517
Dolby Atmos Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer
Owner’s Manual
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About manuals 4
About descriptions of this manual 4
Accessories 5
Before using the remote control unit 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 7
Part names and functions 8
Sound bar 8
Subwoofer 12
Remote control unit 13
Connections
Positioning 15
Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV 15
Hanging the sound bar on a wall 16
Positioning the subwoofer 18
Connecting a TV 19
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the
eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return
Channel) 20
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the
eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector 21
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the
eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector 22
Connecting a playback device 23
Connecting an HDMI device 23
Connecting the power cords 24
Playback
Playing TV, movies and music 25
Adjusting the volume 26
Adjusting the subwoofer volume 26
Turning off the sound temporarily 26
Playing music on a Bluetooth device 27
Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time 27
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 28
Playing music with a paired Bluetooth device 28
Settings
Settings 29
Selecting a sound mode 29
Automatically setting to standby (Auto standby function) 30
Reducing the standby power consumption (Deep standby
function) 30
Switching the standby linking via HDMI control function on or off 31
Automatically turning on the power according to the playback of
the playback device (Auto on control function) 32
Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV 33
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Tips
Troubleshooting 35
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 36
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 37
Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands 37
No sound comes out 38
Bluetooth playback does not work 39
The HDMI control function does not work 40
Audio can be heard coming from the TV’s speakers 40
Resetting factory settings 41
Appendix
About HDMI 42
Trademark information 43
Specifications 44
Sound bar 44
Subwoofer 47
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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-S517 (sound bar and subwoofer) 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 Warranty
Wall mount spacers Remote control unit
(RC-1245 / Built-in battery)
Optical digital cable
HDMI cable (4K)Power cords
Wall mount template
Cautions on Using Batteries
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Before using the remote control unit
The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery.
Pull out the insulation sheet before use.
oReplacing the battery
1. Lightly slide the catch of the battery case on the back of the remote
control in the rightward direction.
2. While pushing the catch lightly to the right, pull out the battery case.
3. Remove the old battery, then insert a new coin-shaped lithium
battery (CR2025) into the battery compartment so that the + symbol
engraved on the battery faces upwards.
4. Replace the battery case in the original position.
CR2025
NOTE
0If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the
battery. In this case, there is a risk of burn when the liquid comes in contact with
skins or clothes, so a great care should be taken. If the liquid accidentally comes in
contact, wash with tap water and consult a doctor.
0Remove the battery from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
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Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°
30°
Approx. 23 ft/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. 25)
Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power on/off
(standby).
BInput source button (d)
This selects the input source. (v p. 25)
Switches the input source each time the button is pressed.
CBluetooth button (g)
0Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 27)
0Used to pair with Bluetooth devices. (v p. 27)
DVolume buttons (+, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 26)
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oFront panel
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AStatus LED
The status, such as for the power, input source, audio format, or sound
mode is displayed. (v p. 10)
BRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7)
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oStatus LED
TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)
TV (OPTICAL)
AUX
Input
source
Off (Standby)
On
Power
USB
Dolby Atmos
Audio format
[Ex.] Input source:
TV (HDMI eARC/ARC)
Dolby
(other than Atmos)
Unsupported
audio format
PCM
(or No Signal)
Bluetooth
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
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oRear panel
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AWall hook hole
Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 16)
BHDMI IN connector
Used to connect to the HDMI equipment with an HDMI cable.
(v p. 23)
CAnalog 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. 22)
DOptical digital input connector (OPTICAL IN)
Use the included optical digital cable to connect a TV with an optical
digital terminal. (v p. 21)
EHDMI connector (TV (HDMI eARC/ARC))
Use the included HDMI cable to connect an eARC or ARC function-
compatible TV. (v p. 20)
FUSB port
USB playback is available. (v p. 25)
GAC inlet
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 24)
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Subwoofer
oRear panel
AStatus LED
Displays subwoofer status.
LED indication Status
When subwoofer power is standby
When the sound bar and subwoofer are
wirelessly connected
0The sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected as the factory default. If
no audio is output from the subwoofer, wirelessly connect the sound bar and
subwoofer again. (v p. 38)
BCONNECT button
Used to wirelessly connect the sound bar and subwoofer. (v p. 38)
CAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 24)
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Remote control unit
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APower button (c)
Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 25)
Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power on/off
(standby).
BInput source buttons (TV, HDMI, OPT, AUX, g)
This selects the input source. (v p. 25)
CVolume buttons (VOL +, –)
These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 26)
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. 29)
EMovie mode button (MOVIE)
Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound. (v p. 29)
FRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7)
GMute button (h)
This mutes the output audio. Press again to unmute. (v p. 26)
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HButton to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -)
Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 26)
IPure mode button (PURE)
Enjoy high quality sound that is faithful to the original source.
(v p. 29)
JMusic mode button (MUSIC)
Enjoy the full presence of a wide, encompassing acoustic field.
(v p. 29)
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. 29)
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.
(A) Depth of the
mounted TV
(B) Required space between the bottom of the
TV and the top of the sound bar
Less than 2.5 in.
(64 mm) More than 2 in. (50 mm)
2.5 in. – 4.5 in. (64
– 102 mm) More than 4 in. (102 mm)
More than 4 in.
(102 mm) More than 7.5 in. (191 mm)
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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.
Leave enough space between the TV and the sound bar so that the sound from the Atmos speakers on the top of the bar, which projects towards the ceiling, is not
blocked by the TV. Refer to the table on the previous page for spacing recommendations. (v p. 16)
BScrew in the wall mount screws by following the template.
Screw in one self-tapping screw (commercially available, 3/16 in./5 mm to 1/4 in./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.
13/32 in./10.5 mm
More than 13/16 in./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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Positioning the subwoofer
Position the subwoofer in a flat location near the sound bar.
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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)
Soundbar
(Rear panel)
0The TV also needs to be compatible with the eARC or ARC function.
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