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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