Denon AVR-X4400H User manual

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AVR-X4400H
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 13
Easy operation 17
Part names and functions 18
Front panel 18
Display 22
Rear panel 24
Remote control unit 28
Connections
Speaker installation 32
Connecting speakers 40
Before connecting speakers 40
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 44
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 46
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 47
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers 51
Connecting 11.1-channel speakers 59
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speakers 65
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers 66
Connecting multi-zone speakers 67
Connecting a TV 72
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 73
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 74
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 75
Connecting a playback device 76
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 77
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 78
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 79
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 80
Connecting a turntable 81
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 82
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 83
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 85
Wired LAN 85
Wireless LAN 86
Connecting an external control device 87
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 87
TRIGGER OUT jacks 88
Connecting the power cord 89
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Playback
Basic operation 91
Turning the power on 91
Selecting the input source 91
Adjusting the volume 92
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 92
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 92
Playing a USB memory device 93
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 94
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 97
Playing music from Bluetooth device 98
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 100
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 101
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 102
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 103
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 104
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 105
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 105
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 106
Listening to preset stations 106
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 107
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 108
Cancelling Preset Skip 109
Listening to Internet Radio 110
Listening to Internet Radio 111
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 112
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 113
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Getting the HEOS App 116
HEOS Account 117
Playing from streaming music services 118
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 121
AirPlay function 125
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 126
Playing iTunes music with this unit 126
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 127
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 127
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 128
Spotify Connect function 129
Playing Spotify music with this unit 129
Convenience functions 130
Adding to HEOS Favorites 131
Playing back HEOS Favorites 131
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 132
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 133
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 134
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 135
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 136
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 137
Selecting a sound mode 138
Selecting a sound mode 139
Direct playback 140
Pure Direct playback 140
Auto surround playback 141
Description of sound mode types 142
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 146
HDMI Control function 150
Setting procedure 150
Smart Menu function 151
Sleep timer function 153
Using the sleep timer 154
Quick select plus function 155
Calling up the settings 156
Changing the settings 157
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) 158
Connecting ZONE 158
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 164
Settings
Menu map 166
Menu operations 170
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Audio 171
Dialog Level Adjust 171
Subwoofer Level Adjust 171
Bass Sync 172
Surround Parameter 172
Restorer 178
Audio Delay 179
Volume 180
Audyssey®181
Graphic EQ 184
Video 186
Picture Adjust 186
HDMI Setup 188
Output Settings 193
Component Video Out 196
On Screen Display 197
4K Signal Format 198
TV Format 199
Inputs 200
Input Assign 200
Source Rename 202
Hide Sources 203
Source Level 203
Input Select 204
Speakers 205
Audyssey® Setup 205
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 207
Error messages 213
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 215
Manual Setup 216
Amp Assign 216
Speaker Config. 224
Distances 229
Levels 230
Crossovers 231
Bass 232
Front Speaker 233
2ch Playback 233
Network 236
Information 236
Connection 236
Wi-Fi Setup 237
Settings 239
Network Control 241
Friendly Name 241
Diagnostics 242
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HEOS Account 243
You have not signed in 243
You have already signed in 243
General 244
Language 244
ECO 244
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 247
Zone Rename 249
Quick Select Names 249
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 250
Front Display 250
Firmware 251
Information 254
Usage Data 255
Save & Load 256
Setup Lock 256
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 257
Registering preset codes 258
Operating devices 261
Initializing registered preset codes 264
Specifying the operating zone with the remote control 264
Resetting the remote control unit 264
Tips
Tips 266
Troubleshooting 268
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 269
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 270
Display on this unit shows nothing 270
No sound comes out 271
Desired sound does not come out 272
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 274
No video is shown on the TV 275
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 277
AirPlay cannot be played back 278
USB memory devices cannot be played back 279
Bluetooth cannot be played back 280
The Internet radio cannot be played back 281
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 282
Various online services cannot be played 283
The HDMI Control function does not work 283
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 284
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 285
Update/upgrade error messages 286
Resetting factory settings 287
Resetting network settings 288
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Appendix
About HDMI 289
Video conversion function 292
Playing back a USB memory devices 294
Playing back a Bluetooth device 295
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 296
Playing back Internet Radio 297
Personal memory plus function 297
Last function memory 297
Sound modes and channel output 298
Sound modes and surround parameters 300
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 303
Explanation of terms 306
Trademark information 315
Specifications 318
Index 324
License 327
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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
R6P/AA batteries External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC-1219)
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Inserting the batteries
1Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the
arrow direction.
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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°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 9-channels (165 Watts x 9-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. 307)
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. 310)
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. 310)
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.
0Audyssey LFC™ (Low Frequency Containment) (v p. 183)
Audyssey LFC™ solves the problem of low frequency sounds
disturbing people in neighboring rooms or apartments. Audyssey
LFC™ dynamically monitors the audio content and removes the low
frequencies that pass through walls, floors and ceilings. It then applies
psychoacoustic processing to restore the perception of low bass for
listeners in the room. The result is great sound that no longer disturbs
the neighbors.
0Discrete subwoofers and Audyssey Sub EQ HT™ (v p. 206)
The unit has two subwoofer output capability and can adjust the level
and delay for each subwoofer individually.
Audyssey Sub EQ HT™ makes the integration seamless by first
compensating for any level and delay differences between the two
subwoofers and then applying Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 to both
subwoofers together for improved deep bass response and detail.
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