Denon AVR-X6500H User manual

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AVR-X6500H
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) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 74
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 76
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 77
Connecting a playback device 78
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 79
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 80
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player compatible with the Denon Link
HD function 81
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 82
Connecting a turntable 83
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 84
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 85
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 87
Wired LAN 87
Wireless LAN 88
Connecting an external control device 89
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 89
TRIGGER OUT jacks 90
Connecting the power cord 91
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Playback
Basic operation 93
Turning the power on 93
Selecting the input source 93
Adjusting the volume 94
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 94
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 94
Playing a USB memory device 95
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 96
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 99
Playing music from Bluetooth device 100
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 102
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 103
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 104
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 105
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 106
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 107
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 107
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 108
Listening to preset stations 108
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 109
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 110
Cancelling Preset Skip 111
Listening to Internet Radio 112
Listening to Internet Radio 113
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 114
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 115
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Getting the HEOS App 118
HEOS Account 119
Playing from streaming music services 120
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 123
AirPlay function 127
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 128
Playing iTunes music with this unit 128
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 129
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 130
Spotify Connect function 131
Playing Spotify music with this unit 131
Convenience functions 132
Adding to HEOS Favorites 133
Playing back HEOS Favorites 133
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 134
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer) 134
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 135
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 136
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 137
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 138
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 139
Selecting a sound mode 140
Selecting a sound mode 141
Direct playback 142
Pure Direct playback 143
Auto surround playback 143
Description of sound mode types 144
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 148
HDMI Control function 152
Setting procedure 152
Smart Menu function 153
Sleep timer function 155
Using the sleep timer 156
Quick select plus function 157
Calling up the settings 158
Changing the settings 159
Panel lock function 160
Disabling all key button operations 160
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 160
Canceling the Panel lock function 161
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Remote lock function 162
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 162
Enabling the remote sensor function 162
Web control function 163
Controlling the unit from a web control 163
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Another room) 165
Connecting ZONE 165
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 170
Settings
Menu map 172
Menu operations 176
Audio 177
Subwoofer Level Adjust 177
Bass Sync 177
Surround Parameter 178
Restorer 183
Audio Delay 184
Volume 185
Audyssey®186
Graphic EQ 189
Video 191
Picture Adjust 191
HDMI Setup 193
Output Settings 198
Component Video Out 202
On Screen Display 202
4K Signal Format 203
TV Format 205
Inputs 206
Input Assign 206
Source Rename 208
Hide Sources 208
Source Level 209
Input Select 209
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Speakers 210
Audyssey® Setup 210
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 212
Error messages 218
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 220
Manual Setup 221
Amp Assign 221
Speaker Config. 228
Distances 233
Levels 234
Crossovers 235
Bass 236
Front Speaker 237
2ch Playback 237
Network 240
Information 240
Connection 240
Wi-Fi Setup 241
Settings 243
Network Control 245
Friendly Name 245
Diagnostics 246
HEOS Account 247
You have not signed in 247
You have already signed in 247
General 248
Language 248
ECO 248
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 252
Zone Rename 254
Quick Select Names 254
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 255
Front Display 255
Firmware 256
Information 259
Usage Data 260
Save & Load 261
Setup Lock 261
Reset 262
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 263
Registering preset codes 264
Operating devices 267
Initializing registered preset codes 270
Specifying the operating zone with the remote control 270
Resetting the remote control unit 270
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Tips
Tips 272
Troubleshooting 274
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 275
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 276
Display on this unit shows nothing 276
No sound comes out 277
Desired sound does not come out 278
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 281
No video is shown on the TV 282
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 284
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 284
AirPlay cannot be played back 285
USB memory devices cannot be played back 286
Bluetooth cannot be played back 287
The Internet radio cannot be played back 288
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 289
Various online services cannot be played 290
The HDMI Control function does not work 290
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 291
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 292
Update/upgrade error messages 293
Resetting factory settings 294
Resetting network settings 295
Appendix
About HDMI 296
Video conversion function 299
Playing back a USB memory devices 301
Playing back a Bluetooth device 302
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 303
Playing back Internet Radio 304
Personal memory plus function 304
Last function memory 304
Sound modes and channel output 305
Sound modes and surround parameters 307
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 310
Explanation of terms 313
Trademark information 322
Specifications 325
Index 331
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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. 314)
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. 317)
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. 317)
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. 188)
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. 211)
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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