Denon AVR-X6400H User manual

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AVR-X6400H
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
Bi-amp connection 65
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers 67
Connecting multi-zone speakers 68
Connecting a TV 73
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 74
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 75
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 76
Connecting a playback device 77
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 78
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 79
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 80
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 81
Connecting a turntable 82
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 83
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 84
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 86
Wired LAN 86
Wireless LAN 87
Connecting an external control device 88
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 88
TRIGGER OUT jacks 89
Connecting the power cord 90
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Playback
Basic operation 92
Turning the power on 92
Selecting the input source 92
Adjusting the volume 93
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 93
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 93
Playing a USB memory device 94
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 95
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 98
Playing music from Bluetooth device 99
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 101
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 102
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 103
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 104
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 105
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 106
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 106
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 107
Listening to preset stations 107
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 108
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 109
Cancelling Preset Skip 110
Listening to Internet Radio 111
Listening to Internet Radio 112
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 113
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 114
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Getting the HEOS App 117
HEOS Account 118
Playing from streaming music services 119
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 122
AirPlay function 126
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 127
Playing iTunes music with this unit 127
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 128
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 128
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 129
Spotify Connect function 130
Playing Spotify music with this unit 130
Convenience functions 131
Adding to HEOS Favorites 132
Playing back HEOS Favorites 132
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 133
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 133
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 134
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 135
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 136
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 137
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 138
Selecting a sound mode 139
Selecting a sound mode 140
Direct playback 141
Pure Direct playback 141
Auto surround playback 142
Description of sound mode types 143
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 147
HDMI Control function 151
Setting procedure 151
Smart Menu function 152
Sleep timer function 154
Using the sleep timer 155
Quick select plus function 156
Calling up the settings 157
Changing the settings 158
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) 159
Connecting ZONE 159
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 164
Settings
Menu map 166
Menu operations 170
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Audio 171
Subwoofer Level Adjust 171
Bass Sync 171
Surround Parameter 172
Restorer 177
Audio Delay 178
Volume 179
Audyssey®180
Graphic EQ 183
Video 185
Picture Adjust 185
HDMI Setup 187
Output Settings 192
Component Video Out 195
On Screen Display 196
4K Signal Format 197
TV Format 198
Inputs 199
Input Assign 199
Source Rename 201
Hide Sources 202
Source Level 202
Input Select 203
Speakers 204
Audyssey® Setup 204
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 206
Error messages 212
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 214
Manual Setup 215
Amp Assign 215
Speaker Config. 222
Distances 227
Levels 228
Crossovers 229
Bass 230
Front Speaker 231
2ch Playback 231
Network 234
Information 234
Connection 234
Wi-Fi Setup 235
Settings 237
Network Control 239
Friendly Name 239
Diagnostics 240
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HEOS Account 241
You have not signed in 241
You have already signed in 241
General 242
Language 242
ECO 242
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 245
Zone Rename 247
Quick Select Names 247
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 248
Front Display 248
Firmware 249
Information 252
Usage Data 253
Save & Load 254
Setup Lock 254
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 255
Registering preset codes 256
Operating devices 259
Initializing registered preset codes 262
Specifying the operating zone with the remote control 262
Resetting the remote control unit 262
Tips
Tips 264
Troubleshooting 266
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 267
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 268
Display on this unit shows nothing 268
No sound comes out 269
Desired sound does not come out 270
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 272
No video is shown on the TV 273
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 275
AirPlay cannot be played back 276
USB memory devices cannot be played back 277
Bluetooth cannot be played back 278
The Internet radio cannot be played back 279
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 280
Various online services cannot be played 281
The HDMI Control function does not work 281
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 282
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 283
Update/upgrade error messages 284
Resetting factory settings 285
Resetting network settings 286
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Appendix
About HDMI 287
Video conversion function 290
Playing back a USB memory devices 292
Playing back a Bluetooth device 293
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 294
Playing back Internet Radio 295
Personal memory plus function 295
Last function memory 295
Sound modes and channel output 296
Sound modes and surround parameters 298
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 301
Explanation of terms 304
Trademark information 313
Specifications 316
Index 322
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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 11-channels (175 Watts x 11-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. 305)
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. 308)
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. 308)
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. 182)
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. 205)
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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