Denon AVR-X1600H User manual

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AVR-X1600H
AVR-X1600H DAB
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 11
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 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speaker 46
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 47
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) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 50
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 52
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 53
Connecting a playback device 54
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 55
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 56
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 57
Connecting a turntable 58
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 59
Connecting FM/AM antennas (for FM/AM model only) 60
Connecting a DAB/FM antenna (for FM/DAB model only) 62
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 63
Wired LAN 63
Wireless LAN 64
Connecting the power cord 65
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Playback
Basic operation 67
Turning the power on 67
Selecting the input source 67
Adjusting the volume 68
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 68
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 68
Playing a USB memory device 69
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 70
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73
Playing music from Bluetooth device 74
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 75
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 76
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts (for FM/AM model only) 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 80
RDS Search 80
PTY Search 81
TP Search 82
Radio text 82
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 83
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 83
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 84
Listening to preset stations 84
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 85
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 86
Cancelling Preset Skip 87
Listening to FM/DAB broadcasts (for FM/DAB model only) 88
Listening to FM broadcasts 89
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 91
RDS Search 91
PTY Search 92
TP Search 93
Radio text 93
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 94
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 94
Listening to DAB broadcasts 95
Auto scanning DAB broadcast stations (Auto Scan) 96
Checking the reception intensity of stations (Tuning Aid) 97
Setting the order of broadcasting station (Station Order) 97
Compressing the dynamic range (DRC) 98
Resetting the DAB settings (DAB Initialize) 98
Checking the current DAB version (DAB Version) 99
Presetting the current FM/DAB broadcast station (Preset Memory) 100
Listening to preset stations 101
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 101
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 102
Cancelling Preset Skip 103
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Listening to Internet Radio 104
Listening to Internet Radio 105
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 106
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 107
Getting the HEOS App 110
HEOS Account 111
Playing from streaming music services 112
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 115
AirPlay function 119
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 120
Playing iTunes music with this unit 120
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 121
Spotify Connect function 122
Playing Spotify music with this unit 122
Convenience functions 123
Adding to HEOS Favorites 124
Playing back HEOS Favorites 124
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 125
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 126
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 127
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 128
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 129
Selecting a sound mode 130
Selecting a sound mode 131
Direct playback 132
Auto surround playback 133
Description of sound mode types 134
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 138
HDMI Control function 142
Setting procedure 142
Smart Menu function 143
Sleep timer function 145
Using the sleep timer 146
Quick select plus function 147
Calling up the settings 148
Changing the settings 149
Panel lock function 150
Disabling all key button operations 150
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 150
Canceling the Panel lock function 151
Remote lock function 152
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 152
Enabling the remote sensor function 152
Web control function 153
Controlling the unit from a web control 153
Playback in ZONE2 (Another room) 155
Connecting ZONE2 155
Playback in ZONE2 156
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Settings
Menu map 158
Menu operations 162
Audio 163
Center Level 163
Subwoofer Level 163
Surr.Parameter 164
Restorer 168
Audio Delay 169
Volume 170
Audyssey®171
Manual EQ 173
Video 176
HDMI Setup 176
On Screen Disp. 181
4K Signal Format 182
TV Format 183
Inputs 184
Input Assign 184
Source Rename 187
Hide Sources 187
Source Level 187
Speakers 188
Audyssey® Setup 188
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 190
Error messages 196
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 197
Manual Setup 198
Amp Assign 198
Speaker Config. 199
Distances 204
Levels 205
Crossovers 206
Bass 207
Front Speaker 208
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Network 209
Information 209
Connection 209
Wi-Fi Setup 210
Settings 211
Network Control 213
Friendly Name 213
Diagnostics 214
AirPlay 214
HEOS Account 215
You have not signed in 215
You have already signed in 215
General 216
Language 216
ECO 216
ZONE2 Setup 220
Zone Rename 221
Quick Sel.Names 221
Front Display 221
Firmware 222
Information 225
Usage Data 226
Save & Load 227
Setup Lock 227
Reset 228
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 229
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Tips
Tips 231
Troubleshooting 233
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 234
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 235
Display on this unit shows nothing 235
No sound comes out 236
Desired sound does not come out 237
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 240
No video is shown on the TV 241
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 242
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 242
AirPlay cannot be played back 243
USB memory devices cannot be played back 244
Bluetooth cannot be played back 245
The Internet radio cannot be played back 246
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 247
Various online services cannot be played 248
The HDMI Control function does not work 248
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 249
Update/upgrade error messages 250
Resetting factory settings 251
Resetting network settings 252
Appendix
About HDMI 253
Playing back a USB memory devices 256
Playing back a Bluetooth device 257
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 258
Playing back Internet Radio 259
Personal memory plus function 259
Last function memory 259
Sound modes and channel output 260
Sound modes and surround parameters 262
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 265
Explanation of terms 268
Trademark information 277
Specifications 279
Index 286
License 289
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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 Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC-1227)
R03/AAA batteries
DAB/FM indoor antenna
(for AVR-X1600H DAB only)
AM loop antenna
(for AVR-X1600H only)
FM indoor antenna
(for AVR-X1600H only)
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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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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 7-channels (120 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. 268)
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.
0Speaker Virtualizer z (v p. 166)
Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive
entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker
layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height
virtualization and surround virtualization.
0Speaker Virtualizer is not for use when both height speakers and surround
speakers are connected.
0Height Virtualization may be applied when surround speakers are connected.
zThis feature will be supported via firmware update.
0DTS:X (v p. 272)
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. 272)
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.
0DTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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