Denon HEOS HS2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
HEOS HomeCinema HS2
WIRELESS TV SOUND SYSTEM
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Contents Setup Use Troubleshooting Status LED Appendix
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Introduction 6
Before your begin 7
System requirements 7
Network requirements 7
Controller requirements 8
Getting to know your HEOS HomeCinema 9
Front panel of soundbar 11
Control of soundbar 12
Back panel 13
Subwoofer 15
Placing your HEOS speaker 16
Placing your HEOS HomeCinema 16
Wall-Mounting 18
Powering your HEOS speaker 19
Getting the HEOS app 19
Setting up your first HEOS HomeCinema 20
Adding more HEOS devices 21
Adding wired speakers 21
Adding wireless HEOS devices 21
Using your HEOS HomeCinema for TV 22
Connecting to your TV 22
HDMI connection 22
Setting the HDMI control function 22
Disable your television’s speakers 23
1) Playing HDMI (ARC) - Best choice 24
2) Playing HDMI (without ARC) - Better choice 25
3) Playing digital optical input - Good choice 26
4) Playing digital coaxial input - Good choice 27
Connecting HEOS HomeCinema to your HDMI equipment 28
Listening to TV Audio 29
Adjusting the dialog sound 29
Listening at night 29
Adjusting sound mode 29
Checking the audio status 29
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Using your HEOS HomeCinema for music 30
Selecting a room/speaker 30
Listening to radio 31
Playing music stored on your mobile device 31
Playing music from your networked PC or NAS 32
Playing music from a USB device 33
Playing music from Bluetooth device 34
Pairing the HEOS device with your Bluetooth devices 34
Playing music from the AUX input 35
Managing AUX inputs 36
Changing the name of the AUX inputs 36
Hiding an AUX input 36
Managing your phone 37
HEOS account 38
What is a HEOS account? 38
Why do I need a HEOS account? 38
Signing up for a HEOS account 38
Changing your HEOS account 38
Playing from streaming music services 39
Adding a music service 39
Changing music service settings 39
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 40
Grouping rooms 40
Ungrouping rooms 41
Grouping all rooms (party mode) 42
Ungrouping all rooms 43
Using the now playing queue 44
Play Now 44
Play Now & Replace Queue 44
Play Next 44
Add to End of Queue 44
Rearranging the now playing queue 45
Deleting songs from the play queue 45
Deleting all songs from the play queue 46
Saving playlists 46
Performing repeat and shuffle playback 46
Using the favorites 47
Adding to HEOS Favorites 47
Deleting station from the HEOS favorites 47
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AirPlay function 48
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 49
Playing iTunes music with this unit 49
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 50
Making speaker adjustments 51
Changing the name 51
Changing the wireless network connection 51
Changing the equalizer and subwoofer level 52
Adjusting the audio quality 52
Adjusting the status light brightness 53
Locating the Soundbar 53
Changing the TV connection 53
Setting the TV Input and Auto-Play 53
Controlling your HEOS HomeCinema 54
TV Sound Grouping 54
Advanced settings 55
Network settings 55
About wireless power saving 55
Firmware upgrade 56
About 56
Updating your system 57
Advanced features 58
Wireless performance 58
Pairing the soundbar and subwoofer 59
Power management 60
Power modes 60
Quick Start Mode 60
Deep Standby 61
Off 61
Basic troubleshooting 62
No sound 62
No subwoofer sound, sound interrupted, or noise occurring 62
Distorted sound from the HEOS HomeCinema 63
Trouble teaching HEOS HomeCinema remote control commands 63
Television speakers keep getting turned back up 63
My speaker won’t connect to my network using the audio cable 64
Music cuts out or delays sometimes 64
I hear a delay when using the external input with my TV 65
Connecting to a network using an iOS device 65
Connecting to a WPS network 66
Resetting your speaker 66
Restoring the speaker to factory defaults 67
HEOS HomeCinema takes long time to turn on 67
Contact Denon 68
Status LED table 69
Supported file types and codecs 77
Supported audio formats (Coaxial/Optical) 77
Specifications 78
Speaker specifications 78
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Soundbar 78
Subwoofer 80
Information 81
Trademarks 81
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Thank you for purchasing this HEOS product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
NOTE
0THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For latest information, please visit http://www.HEOSbyDenon.com
Introduction
The HEOS HomeCinema is part of the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your favorite music anywhere and everywhere
around your home. By utilizing your existing home network and the HEOS app on your iOS or Android™ device, you can explore, browse, and play music
from your own music library or from many online streaming music services.
0True multi-room audio - play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room
0Utilizes your existing home wireless network for quick and easy setup
0Industry leading microsecond audio synchronization between HEOS device
0Legendary Denon audio quality
0If you are in a hurry, you can be enjoying great sounding music in no time by following the steps outlined in the HEOS Quick Start Guide (packaged with
your HEOS device).
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HEOS HomeCinema QUICK START GUIDE HS2
Please continue reading this Owner’s Manual for more detailed information about the features and benefits of your HEOS HomeCinema.
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Before your begin
NOTE
0If you have already installed at least one HEOS device, please skip to the section “Adding more HEOS devices”.
System requirements
Before you begin installing your first HEOS device, please make sure you understand and meet a few basic requirements.
oNetwork requirements
Wireless Router - In order to use your HEOS music system, you must have a working wireless (Wi-Fi) or ethernet network in your home. Even when
connected to an Ethernet network, a Wi-Fi connection to the router is required to control the system using the HEOS Control app. If you do not have a
wireless network, please contact your local Denon dealer or electronics retailer to assist you with purchasing and installing a wireless network in your
home.
High Speed Internet Connection - HEOS accesses the Internet to stream music to your home from many popular online music services. HEOS is
also designed to provide you with software updates, which are delivered via your home Internet connection. DSL, Cable, and Fiber services will
provide the best experience and reliability. You may experience performance issues with slower Internet connections like satellite based services.
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oController requirements
You can control your HEOS wireless multi-room sound system using the free HEOS app on any iOS or Android mobile device that meets these
minimum requirements:
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iOS Minimum Requirements
0iOS version 8.0 or later
0iPhone® 4S or newer
0iPad® 2 or newer
0iPod touch® (5th generation) or newer
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Android Minimum Requirements
0Android OS version 4.0 or later
0All resolutions
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Getting to know your HEOS HomeCinema
Unpack your speaker from the box and verify that the following items are included:
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HEOS HomeCinema Soundbar
(Soundbar)
HEOS HomeCinema Subwoofer
(Subwoofer)
Quick Start Guide Warranty
(North America model only)
Extended Protection Plan
(North America model only)
3.5 mm stereo cable HDMI cable Digital optical cable Ethernet cable
QUICK STRT GUIDE
Safety Instructions
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IR blaster Feet Power cords
Non-skid adhesive
pads for Soundbar Non-skid adhesive
pads for Subwoofer Wall mount Template
NOTE
0Please use the power supply and power cord included in the box for your device.
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