Denon AVR-S660 User manual

Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 10
Easy operation 14
Part names and functions 15
Front panel 15
Display 18
Rear panel 20
Remote control unit 23
Connections
Speaker installation 27
Connecting speakers 29
Before connecting speakers 29
Standard connection 32
Connecting a TV 33
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 34
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 35
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 36
Connecting a playback device 37
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 38
Connecting a media player 39
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player 40
Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the
8K 41
Connecting a turntable 42
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 43
Connecting FM/AM antennas 44
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 46
Wired LAN 46
Wireless LAN 47
Connecting the power cord 48
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Playback
Basic operation 50
Turning the power on 50
Selecting the input source 50
Adjusting the volume 51
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 51
Playback a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 51
Playing a USB memory device 52
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 53
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 56
Playing music from Bluetooth device 57
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 58
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 59
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 60
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 61
Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones 62
Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones 62
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 63
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 64
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 66
RDS Search 66
PTY Search 67
TP Search 68
Radio text 68
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 69
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 69
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 70
Listening to preset stations 70
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 71
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 72
Cancelling Preset Skip 73
Listening to Internet Radio 74
Listening to Internet Radio 75
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 76
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 77
Getting the HEOS App 80
HEOS Account 81
Playing from streaming music services 82
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 85
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AirPlay function 89
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 90
Playing iTunes music with this unit 90
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 91
Spotify Connect function 92
Playing Spotify music with this unit 92
Convenience functions 93
Adding to HEOS Favorites 94
Playing back HEOS Favorites 94
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 95
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 95
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 96
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 97
Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay) 98
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 99
Selecting a sound mode 100
Selecting a sound mode 101
Direct playback 102
Auto surround playback 102
Description of sound mode types 103
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 106
HDMI Control function 109
Setting procedure 109
Sleep timer function 110
Using the sleep timer 111
Quick select plus function 112
Calling up the settings 113
Changing the settings 114
Panel lock function 115
Disabling all key button operations 115
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 115
Canceling the Panel lock function 116
Remote lock function 117
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 117
Enabling the remote sensor function 117
Web control function 118
Controlling the unit from a web control 118
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Settings
Menu map 120
Menu operations 124
Audio 125
Subwoofer Level 125
Surr.Parameter 125
Restorer 130
Volume 131
Audyssey®132
Manual EQ 134
Video 137
HDMI Setup 137
HDMI Upscaler 141
On Screen Disp. 142
Screensaver 143
4K/8K Signal Format 143
HDCP Setup 145
TV Format 145
Inputs 146
Input Assign 146
Source Rename 149
Hide Sources 149
Source Level 149
Speakers 150
Audyssey® Setup 150
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 152
Error messages 158
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 159
Manual Setup 160
Speaker Config. 160
Distances 162
Levels 163
Crossovers 164
Bass 165
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Network 166
Information 166
Connection 166
Wi-Fi Setup 167
Settings 168
Network Control 170
Friendly Name 170
Diagnostics 171
AirPlay 171
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 172
HEOS Account 173
You have not signed in 173
You have already signed in 173
General 174
Language 174
ECO 174
Bluetooth Transmitter 177
Quick Sel.Names 178
Front Display 178
Firmware 179
Information 182
Usage Data 184
Save & Load 184
Setup Lock 185
Reset 185
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Tips
Tips 187
Troubleshooting 189
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 190
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 191
Display on this unit shows nothing 191
No sound comes out 192
Desired sound does not come out 193
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 196
No video is shown on the TV 197
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 198
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 198
AirPlay cannot be played back 199
USB memory devices cannot be played back 200
Bluetooth cannot be played back 201
The Internet radio cannot be played back 203
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 204
Various online services cannot be played 205
The HDMI Control function does not work 205
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 206
Update/upgrade error messages 207
Resetting factory settings 208
Resetting network settings 209
Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults 210
Appendix
About HDMI 211
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 215
Playing back a USB memory devices 217
Playing back a Bluetooth device 218
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 219
Playing back Internet Radio 220
Personal memory plus function 220
Last function memory 220
Sound modes and channel output 221
Sound modes and surround parameters 222
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 225
Explanation of terms 228
Trademark information 235
Specifications 237
Index 243
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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 Cautions on Using Batteries Notes on radio Cable labels
Power cord FM indoor antenna Sound calibration
microphone
AM loop antenna
Remote control unit
(RC-1243)
R03/AAA batteries
Sound calibration
microphone stand
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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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.
.
30° 30°
Approx. 7 m
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 5-channels (100 Watts x 5-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.
High performance
08K 60Hz input/output supported
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8K,
4K 120Hz
8K,
4K 120Hz
When 8K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 8K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy
the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even
when viewing fast-moving video.
This unit supports a wide range of HDR content, delivering even higher
definition video.
0HDCP 2.3
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.3 copyright protection standard.
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0Digital video processor upscales HD (1080p) / 4K to 8K
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8K Ultra HD
8K 8K
1080p/4K
8K
up scaling
This unit is equipped with a 8K video upscaling function that allows HD
(High Definition) 1080p/4K video to be output via HDMI at 8K (7680 ×
4320 pixels) resolution. This function enables the device to be
connected to a TV using a single HDMI cable, and produces high
definition images for any video source.
0eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function compatibility
The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function-
compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and other audio formats a conventional
ARC function cannot transmit.
Additionally, connecting to an eARC function-compatible television
enables enjoyment of higher-quality surround playback of the audio
content played from your television.
0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV
devices (6 inputs, 1 output)
.
61
OutIn
This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling
connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc
players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.
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0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 89)
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You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
0Supports AirPlay 2® wireless audio
Sync multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices/speakers for simultaneous
playback.
This unit supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.
0Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks
This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (5.6 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality
playback of high resolution files.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily (v p. 56)
.
You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
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0Connect Bluetooth headphones
This unit can transmit Bluetooth so you can enjoy audio wirelessly
through your Bluetooth headphones.
Playback can be performed using connected speakers and Bluetooth
headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones.
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0Energy-saving design
This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to
enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during
use, and also an auto-standby function that automatically turns off the
power supply when the unit is not in use. This helps reduce
unnecessary power use.
0Compatible with the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” Appz for
performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or
Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)
.
Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have
been completely overhauled. The new app gives you full control of this
unit as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from
your phones or tablets. “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App also gives you
quick access to the receiver's status display, option menus, Denon Blu-
ray Disc player control, and online owner's manual for your
convenience.
zDownload the appropriate “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for your iOS or
Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi
(wireless LAN) network that the iPad, iPhone or Android™ is connected to.
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0HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music
sources
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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 (available for iOS,
Android and Amazon devices), you can explore, browse, and play
music from your own music library or from many online streaming music
services.
When multiple products with HEOS Built-in are connected to the same
network, they can be grouped to play the same music on all products
simultaneously, or different music can be played on each one.
Easy operation
0“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions
First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network,
etc.
0Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved
operability.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
Used to turn the power on/off (standby). (v p. 50)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Green: Power on
0Off: Normal standby
0Red:
0When “HDMI PassThrough” is set to “On” (v p. 138)
0When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 139)
0When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 170)
CSOURCE SELECT knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 50)
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9)
EDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 18)
FMASTER VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 51)
GTuner preset channel buttons
(TUNER PRESET CH +, –)
These select preset broadcast stations. (v p. 70)
HTuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
Select either FM broadcast or AM broadcast. (v p. 64)
IReception band select button (BAND)
This switches the reception band. (v p. 64)
JTune mode select button (MODE)
This switches the tuning mode. (v p. 69)
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Q11 Q2 Q3 Q4
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9
Q
5
Q
6
Q
7
Q
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KInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p. 183)
LSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 110)
MDIMMER button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 178)
NSTATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display.
OHeadphones jack (PHONES)
This is used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER
connectors.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
PSETUP MIC jack
This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 153)
QQUICK SELECT buttons
With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 112)
RSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode. (v p. 100)
SUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices).
(v p. 43)
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Display
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AInput mode indicators
These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 148)
BDecoder indicators
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
CAudyssey® indicator
This lights when “MultEQ®”, “Dynamic EQ” or “Dynamic Volume” has
been set up. (v p. 132)
DTuner reception mode indicators
These light up according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to “Tuner”.
TUNED: Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
STEREO: Lights up when receiving FM stereo broadcasts.
RDS: Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
ESleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 110)
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FVolume indicator
GMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 51)
HInformation display
The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
IInput signal indicators
The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
(v p. 148)
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Rear panel
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