Denon AVR-A1H User manual

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AVR-X8500H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 13
Easy operation 17
Part names and functions 18
Front panel 18
Display 22
Rear panel 24
Remote control unit 28
Connections
Speaker installation 33
Connecting speakers 42
Before connecting speakers 42
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 46
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 48
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 49
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers 54
Connecting 13.1-channel speakers 63
Connecting 15.1-channel speakers 68
Bi-amp connection 74
Connecting 11.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers 76
Connecting multi-zone speakers 77
Connecting a TV 82
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 83
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 85
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 86
Connecting a playback device 87
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 88
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 89
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 90
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 91
Connecting a turntable 92
Connecting a device with a multi-channel output connector 93
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 94
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 95
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 97
Wired LAN 97
Wireless LAN 98
Connecting an external control device 99
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 99
TRIGGER OUT jacks 100
Connecting the power cord 101
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Playback
Basic operation 103
Turning the power on 103
Selecting the input source 103
Adjusting the volume 104
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 104
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 104
Playing a USB memory device 105
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 106
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 109
Playing music from Bluetooth device 110
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 112
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 113
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 114
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 115
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 116
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 117
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 117
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 118
Listening to preset stations 118
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 119
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 120
Cancelling Preset Skip 121
Listening to Internet Radio 122
Listening to Internet Radio 123
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 124
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 125
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Getting the HEOS App 128
HEOS Account 129
Playing from streaming music services 130
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 133
AirPlay function 137
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 138
Playing iTunes music with this unit 138
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 139
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 140
Spotify Connect function 141
Playing Spotify music with this unit 141
Convenience functions 142
Adding to HEOS Favorites 143
Playing back HEOS Favorites 143
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 144
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 144
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 145
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 146
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 147
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 148
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 149
Selecting a sound mode 150
Selecting a sound mode 151
Direct playback 152
Pure Direct playback 153
Auto surround playback 153
Description of sound mode types 154
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 159
HDMI Control function 165
Setting procedure 165
Smart Menu function 166
Sleep timer function 168
Using the sleep timer 169
Quick select plus function 170
Calling up the settings 171
Changing the settings 172
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) 173
Connecting ZONE 173
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 178
Settings
Menu map 180
Menu operations 184
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Audio 185
Subwoofer Level Adjust 185
Bass Sync 185
Surround Parameter 186
Restorer 193
Audio Delay 194
Volume 195
Audyssey®196
Graphic EQ 199
Video 201
Picture Adjust 201
HDMI Setup 203
Output Settings 208
Analog Video Out 212
On Screen Display 212
4K Signal Format 213
TV Format 215
Inputs 216
Input Assign 216
Source Rename 218
Hide Sources 219
Source Level 219
Input Select 220
Speakers 221
Audyssey® Setup 221
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 223
Error messages 229
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 231
Manual Setup 232
Amp Assign 232
Speaker Config. 242
Distances 248
Levels 249
Crossovers 250
Bass 251
Front Speaker 252
2ch Playback 252
Network 255
Information 255
Connection 255
Wi-Fi Setup 256
Settings 258
Network Control 260
Friendly Name 260
Diagnostics 261
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HEOS Account 262
You have not signed in 262
You have already signed in 262
General 263
Language 263
ECO 263
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 267
Zone Rename 269
Quick Select Names 269
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 270
Front Display 270
Firmware 271
Information 274
Remote ID 275
Usage Data 276
Save & Load 276
Setup Lock 277
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 278
Registering preset codes 279
Operating devices 282
Operating learning function 285
Operating macro function 288
Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit 292
Setting the Remote ID 293
Setting the display time length of the remote control unit display 293
Setting the back light 294
Restoring all settings of the remote control unit to default 294
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Tips
Tips 296
Troubleshooting 298
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 299
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 300
Display on this unit shows nothing 300
No sound comes out 301
Desired sound does not come out 302
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 305
No video is shown on the TV 306
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 308
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 308
AirPlay cannot be played back 309
USB memory devices cannot be played back 310
Bluetooth cannot be played back 311
The Internet radio cannot be played back 312
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 313
Various online services cannot be played 314
The HDMI Control function does not work 314
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 315
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 316
Update/upgrade error messages 317
Resetting factory settings 318
Resetting network settings 319
Appendix
About HDMI 320
Video conversion function 323
Playing back a USB memory devices 325
Playing back a Bluetooth device 326
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 327
Playing back Internet Radio 328
Personal memory plus function 328
Last function memory 328
Sound modes and channel output 329
Sound modes and surround parameters 331
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 334
Explanation of terms 338
Trademark information 348
Specifications 351
Index 357
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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 Notes on radio Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Cable labels
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna
External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC-1221)
LR6/AA batteries
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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 two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
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°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 13-channels (190 Watts x 13-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 339)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0DTS:X (v p. 342)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings
the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object
based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The
flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and
moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading
to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 342)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
0IMAX Enhanced (v p. 342)
This IMAX Enhanced product have met stringent performance
standards established by IMAX and DTS in order to create a consistent
and higher bar for sound performance. DTS has developed a special
method for reproducing an IMAX signature sound experience in the
consumer’s home. This method combines a unique conversion process
for IMAX theatrical audio mixes utilizing an enhanced DTS codec
technology. The IMAX theatrical audio format with point source
surround speakers closely matches the speaker configuration most
consumers have in their homes today. Coupled with DTS audio
technology, IMAX Enhanced audio products will ensure the best and
most accurate audio reproduction over 5.1 or more speaker channels.
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