Denon AVR-S740H User manual

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AVR-S740H
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 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 34
Before connecting speakers 34
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 38
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 39
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 40
Connecting multi-zone speakers 46
Connecting a TV 47
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 48
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 49
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 50
Connecting a playback device 51
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 52
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 53
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 54
Connecting a turntable 55
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 56
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 57
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 59
Wired LAN 59
Wireless LAN 60
Connecting the power cord 61
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Playback
Basic operation 63
Turning the power on 63
Selecting the input source 63
Adjusting the volume 64
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 64
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 64
Playing a USB memory device 65
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 66
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 69
Playing music from Bluetooth device 70
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 71
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 72
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 73
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 74
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 75
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 76
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 76
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 77
Listening to preset stations 77
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 78
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 79
Cancelling Preset Skip 80
Listening to Internet Radio 81
Listening to Internet Radio 82
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 83
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 84
Getting the HEOS App 87
HEOS Account 88
Playing from streaming music services 89
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 92
AirPlay function 96
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 97
Playing iTunes music with this unit 97
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 98
Spotify Connect function 99
Playing Spotify music with this unit 99
Convenience functions 100
Adding to HEOS Favorites 101
Playing back HEOS Favorites 101
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 102
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 103
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 104
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 105
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 106
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Selecting a sound mode 107
Selecting a sound mode 108
Direct playback 109
Auto surround playback 110
Description of sound mode types 111
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 115
HDMI Control function 119
Setting procedure 119
Smart Menu function 120
Sleep timer function 122
Using the sleep timer 123
Quick select plus function 124
Calling up the settings 125
Changing the settings 126
Panel lock function 127
Disabling all key button operations 127
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 127
Canceling the Panel lock function 128
Remote lock function 129
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 129
Enabling the remote sensor function 129
Web control function 130
Controlling the unit from a web control 130
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 132
Connecting ZONE2 132
Playback in ZONE2 133
Settings
Menu map 135
Menu operations 139
Audio 140
Center Level 140
Subwoofer Level 140
Surr.Parameter 141
Restorer 145
Audio Delay 146
Volume 147
Audyssey®148
Manual EQ 150
Video 153
HDMI Setup 153
On Screen Disp. 158
4K Signal Format 159
TV Format 161
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Inputs 162
Input Assign 162
Source Rename 164
Hide Sources 164
Source Level 164
Input Select 165
Speakers 166
Audyssey® Setup 166
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 168
Error messages 174
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 175
Manual Setup 176
Amp Assign 176
Speaker Config. 177
Distances 181
Levels 182
Crossovers 183
Bass 184
Network 185
Information 185
Connection 185
Wi-Fi Setup 186
Settings 187
Network Control 189
Friendly Name 189
Diagnostics 190
HEOS Account 191
You have not signed in 191
You have already signed in 191
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General 192
Language 192
ECO 192
ZONE2 Setup 195
Zone Rename 196
Quick Sel.Names 196
Front Display 196
Firmware 197
Information 200
Usage Data 201
Save & Load 202
Setup Lock 202
Reset 203
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 204
Tips
Tips 206
Troubleshooting 208
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 209
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 210
Display on this unit shows nothing 210
No sound comes out 211
Desired sound does not come out 212
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 214
No video is shown on the TV 215
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 216
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 216
AirPlay cannot be played back 217
USB memory devices cannot be played back 218
Bluetooth cannot be played back 219
The Internet radio cannot be played back 220
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 221
Various online services cannot be played 222
The HDMI Control function does not work 222
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 223
Update/upgrade error messages 224
Resetting factory settings 225
Resetting network settings 226
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Appendix
About HDMI 227
Playing back a USB memory devices 230
Playing back a Bluetooth device 231
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 232
Playing back Internet Radio 233
Personal memory plus function 233
Last function memory 233
Sound modes and channel output 234
Sound modes and surround parameters 236
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 239
Explanation of terms 242
Trademark information 251
Specifications 253
Index 258
License 261
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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
Remote control unit
(RC-1227)
FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
R03/AAA batteries
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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.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (110 Watts x 7-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. 242)
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. 245)
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. 246)
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.
zDTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
High performance
04K 60Hz input/output supported
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4K 60p
4:4:4
4K 60p
4:4:4
When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 4K 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 also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit
videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets
you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.
This unit also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and BT.2020 wide
color gamut.
0HDCP 2.2
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.
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