Denon AVR-S940H User manual

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AVR-S940H
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 19
Rear panel 21
Remote control unit 25
Connections
Speaker installation 29
Connecting speakers 36
Before connecting speakers 36
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 40
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 41
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 42
Connecting multi-zone speakers 48
Connecting a TV 49
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 50
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 51
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 52
Connecting a playback device 53
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 54
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 55
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 56
Connecting a turntable 57
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 58
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 59
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 61
Wired LAN 61
Wireless LAN 62
Connecting the power cord 63
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Playback
Basic operation 65
Turning the power on 65
Selecting the input source 65
Adjusting the volume 66
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 66
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 66
Playing a USB memory device 67
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 68
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 71
Playing music from Bluetooth device 72
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 73
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 74
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 75
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 76
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 77
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 78
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 78
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 79
Listening to preset stations 79
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 80
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 81
Cancelling Preset Skip 82
Listening to Internet Radio 83
Listening to Internet Radio 84
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 85
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 86
Getting the HEOS App 89
HEOS Account 90
Playing from streaming music services 91
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 94
AirPlay function 98
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 99
Playing iTunes music with this unit 99
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 100
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 101
Spotify Connect function 102
Playing Spotify music with this unit 102
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Convenience functions 103
Adding to HEOS Favorites 104
Playing back HEOS Favorites 104
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 105
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 106
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 107
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 108
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 109
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 110
Selecting a sound mode 111
Selecting a sound mode 112
Direct playback 113
Pure Direct playback 114
Auto surround playback 114
Description of sound mode types 115
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 119
HDMI Control function 123
Setting procedure 123
Smart Menu function 124
Sleep timer function 126
Using the sleep timer 127
Quick select plus function 128
Calling up the settings 129
Changing the settings 130
Panel lock function 131
Disabling all key button operations 131
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 131
Canceling the Panel lock function 132
Remote lock function 133
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 133
Enabling the remote sensor function 133
Web control function 134
Controlling the unit from a web control 134
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 136
Connecting ZONE2 136
Playback in ZONE2 137
Settings
Menu map 139
Menu operations 143
Audio 144
Center Level Adjust 144
Subwoofer Level Adjust 144
Surround Parameter 145
Restorer 149
Audio Delay 150
Volume 151
Audyssey®152
Graphic EQ 154
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Video 156
Picture Adjust 156
HDMI Setup 157
Output Settings 163
On Screen Display 166
4K Signal Format 167
TV Format 168
Inputs 169
Input Assign 169
Source Rename 171
Hide Sources 171
Source Level 171
Input Select 172
Speakers 173
Audyssey® Setup 173
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 175
Error messages 181
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 182
Manual Setup 183
Amp Assign 183
Speaker Config. 184
Distances 188
Levels 190
Crossovers 191
Bass 192
Network 193
Information 193
Connection 193
Wi-Fi Setup 194
Settings 196
Network Control 198
Friendly Name 198
Diagnostics 199
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HEOS Account 200
You have not signed in 200
You have already signed in 200
General 201
Language 201
ECO 201
ZONE2 Setup 205
Zone Rename 206
Quick Select Names 206
Front Display 207
Firmware 208
Information 211
Usage Data 212
Save & Load 213
Setup Lock 213
Reset 214
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 215
Tips
Tips 217
Troubleshooting 219
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 220
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 221
Display on this unit shows nothing 221
No sound comes out 222
Desired sound does not come out 223
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 225
No video is shown on the TV 226
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 227
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 227
AirPlay cannot be played back 228
USB memory devices cannot be played back 229
Bluetooth cannot be played back 230
The Internet radio cannot be played back 231
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 232
Various online services cannot be played 233
The HDMI Control function does not work 233
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 234
Update/upgrade error messages 235
Resetting factory settings 236
Resetting network settings 237
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Appendix
About HDMI 238
Relationship between video signals and monitor output 241
Playing back a USB memory devices 243
Playing back a Bluetooth device 244
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 245
Playing back Internet Radio 246
Personal memory plus function 246
Last function memory 246
Sound modes and channel output 247
Sound modes and surround parameters 249
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 252
Explanation of terms 255
Trademark information 264
Specifications 266
Index 271
License 274
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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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External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
R03/AAA batteries
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
AM loop antenna
FM indoor antenna
Cable labels
Warranty
(for North America
model only)
Notes on radio
Safety Instructions
Quick Start Guide
Remote control unit
(RC-1228)
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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 (125 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. 256)
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. 258)
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. 259)
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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