Denon AVR-X1600H User manual

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AVR-X1600H
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 60
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 62
Wired LAN 62
Wireless LAN 63
Connecting an external control device 64
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 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 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 79
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 80
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset) 80
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 81
Listening to preset stations 81
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 82
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 83
Cancelling Preset Skip 84
Listening to Internet Radio 85
Listening to Internet Radio 86
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 87
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 88
Getting the HEOS App 91
HEOS Account 92
Playing from streaming music services 93
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 96
AirPlay function 100
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 101
Playing iTunes music with this unit 101
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 102
Spotify Connect function 103
Playing Spotify music with this unit 103
Convenience functions 104
Adding to HEOS Favorites 105
Playing back HEOS Favorites 105
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 106
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Ch Level Adjust) 107
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 108
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 109
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 110
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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 138
Settings
Menu map 140
Menu operations 144
Audio 145
Center Level 145
Subwoofer Level 145
Surr.Parameter 146
Restorer 150
Audio Delay 151
Volume 152
Audyssey®153
Manual EQ 155
Video 158
HDMI Setup 158
On Screen Disp. 163
4K Signal Format 164
TV Format 165
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Inputs 166
Input Assign 166
Source Rename 169
Hide Sources 169
Source Level 169
Speakers 170
Audyssey® Setup 170
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 172
Error messages 178
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 179
Manual Setup 180
Amp Assign 180
Speaker Config. 181
Distances 186
Levels 187
Crossovers 188
Bass 189
Front Speaker 190
Network 191
Information 191
Connection 191
Wi-Fi Setup 192
Settings 193
Network Control 195
Friendly Name 195
Diagnostics 196
AirPlay 196
HEOS Account 197
You have not signed in 197
You have already signed in 197
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General 198
Language 198
ECO 198
ZONE2 Setup 202
Zone Rename 203
Quick Sel.Names 203
Front Display 203
Firmware 204
Information 207
Usage Data 208
Save & Load 209
Setup Lock 209
Reset 210
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 211
Tips
Tips 213
Troubleshooting 215
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 216
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 217
Display on this unit shows nothing 217
No sound comes out 218
Desired sound does not come out 219
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 222
No video is shown on the TV 223
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 224
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 224
AirPlay cannot be played back 225
USB memory devices cannot be played back 226
Bluetooth cannot be played back 227
The Internet radio cannot be played back 228
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 229
Various online services cannot be played 230
The HDMI Control function does not work 230
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 231
Update/upgrade error messages 232
Resetting factory settings 233
Resetting network settings 234
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Appendix
About HDMI 235
Playing back a USB memory devices 238
Playing back a Bluetooth device 239
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 240
Playing back Internet Radio 241
Personal memory plus function 241
Last function memory 241
Sound modes and channel output 242
Sound modes and surround parameters 244
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 247
Explanation of terms 250
Trademark information 259
Specifications 261
Index 266
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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 Sound calibration
microphone stand
R03/AAA batteries
Sound calibration
microphone
Remote control unit
(RC-1227)
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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 (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. 250)
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. 148)
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. 254)
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. 254)
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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