Denon AVR-S900W User manual

AVR-S900W

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER

Owner’s Manual

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Accessories 7

Inserting the batteries 8

Operating range of the remote control unit 8

Features 9

High quality sound 9

High performance 9

Easy operation 12

Part names and functions 13

Front panel 13

Display 16

Rear panel 18

Remote control unit 21

Connections

Connecting speakers 25

Speaker installation 25

Speaker connection 28

Speaker configuration and Amp Assign settings 31

Connecting a TV 36

Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 37

Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 38

Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 39

Connecting a playback device 40

Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 41

Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 42

Connecting a video camcorder or game console 43

Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 44

Connecting an FM/AM antenna 46

Connecting to a home network (LAN) 48

Wired LAN 48

Wireless LAN 49

Connecting the power cord 50

Playback

Basic operation 52

Turning the power on 52

Selecting the input source 52

Adjusting the volume 53

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 53

Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 53

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Playing an iPod 54

Listening to music on an iPod 55

iPod Browse Mode settings 56

Performing repeat playback 58

Performing random playback 58

Playing a USB memory device 59

Playing files stored on USB memory devices 60

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 62

Pairing with a Bluetooth device 63

Playing a Bluetooth device 64

Pairing with the Pairing Mode 66

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 67

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 68

Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 69

Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 70

Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto

Preset Memory) 70

Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 71

Listening to preset stations 71

Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 72

Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 73

Cancelling Preset Skip 74

Listening to Internet Radio 75

Listening to Internet Radio 76

Playing the last played Internet Radio station 77

Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 78

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 79

Applying media sharing settings 80

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 81

Viewing photographs on the Flickr site 83

Viewing photographs shared by particular users 84

Viewing all photographs on Flickr 86

Listening to Pandora®87

Listening to Pandora®88

Creating a new station 90

Listening to an existing station 91

Listening to created radio stations at random 91

Giving feedback and managing stations 92

Sign Out 93

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 94

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 95

Sign Out 96

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AirPlay function 97

Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 98

Playing iTunes music with this unit 98

Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 99

Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit

of this unit 99

Spotify Connect function 100

Playing Spotify music with this unit 100

Convenience functions 101

Performing repeat playback 102

Performing random playback 102

Registering to Favorites 103

Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorites” 103

Deleting content added to favorites 104

Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 104

Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time

(Slideshow) 105

Setting the Slideshow Interval 106

Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

(Channel Level Adjust) 107

Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) 108

Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

Select) 109

Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture

Mode) 110

Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 111

Selecting a sound mode 112

Selecting a sound mode 113

Direct playback 114

Pure Direct playback 114

Auto surround playback 115

HDMI control function 124

Setting procedure 124

Sleep timer function 125

Using the sleep timer 126

Quick select plus function 127

Calling up the settings 128

Changing the settings 129

Web control function 130

Controlling the unit from a web control 130

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 132

Connecting ZONE2 132

Playback in ZONE2 133

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Settings

Menu map 135

Menu operations 138

Inputting characters 139

Using the keyboard screen 140

Audio 141

Dialog Level Adjust 141

Subwoofer Level Adjust 141

Surround Parameter 142

Restorer 146

Audio Delay 147

Volume 147

Audyssey 148

Graphic EQ 150

Video 152

Picture Adjust 152

HDMI Setup 154

Output Settings 158

On Screen Display 162

TV Format 163

Inputs 164

Input Assign 164

Source Rename 166

Hide Sources 166

Source Level 166

Input Select 167

Speakers 168

Audyssey® Setup 168

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 170

Error messages 176

Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 177

Manual Setup 178

Amp Assign 178

Speaker Config. 179

Distances 181

Levels 182

Crossovers 183

Bass 184

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Network 185

Information 185

Connection 185

Wi-Fi Setup 186

Settings 188

IP Control 189

Friendly Name 190

Diagnostics 190

General 191

Language 191

ECO 191

ZONE2 Setup 193

Zone Rename 194

Quick Select Names 194

Front Display 195

Information 195

Usage Data 197

Firmware 198

Setup Lock 200

Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 201

Tips

Tips 203

Troubleshooting 205

Resetting factory settings 221

Appendix

About HDMI 222

Video conversion function 225

Playing back a USB memory devices 227

Playing back a Bluetooth device 228

Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 229

Playing back Internet Radio 230

Personal memory plus function 230

Last function memory 230

Sound modes and channel output 231

Sound modes and surround parameters 232

Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 235

Explanation of terms 238

Trademark information 249

Specifications 251

Index 256

License 259

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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.

. . . .

Quick Start Guide CD-ROM

(Owner’s Manual)

Safety Instructions Notes on radio Warranty

(for North America model

only)

. . . . .

Cable labels FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration

microphone

(ACM1HB)

Microphone stand

Remote control unit

(RC-1192)

R03/AAA batteries

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Inserting the batteries

1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and

remove it.

2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery

compartment as indicated.

R03/AAA 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.

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 (125 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.

High performance

04K 60Hz input/output supported

4K 60p

4:4:4

4K 60p

4:4:4

When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60

frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected

to 4K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy

the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even

when viewing fast-moving video.

This unit also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit

videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets

you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.

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0Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD

resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (v p. 222)

4K 60p

4:4:4

4K 60p

4:4:4

This unit is equipped with a 4K video upscaling function that allows

analog video or SD (Standard Definition) video to be output via HDMI at

4K (3840 × 2160 pixels) resolution. This function enables the device to

be connected to a TV using a single HDMI cable, and produces high

definition images for any video source.

0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV

devices (8 inputs, 2 outputs)

In Out

This unit is equipped with 8 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs enabling

connection to various HDMI compatible devices such as Blu-ray Disc

players, game consoles and HD video camcorders. This unit is

equipped with 2 monitor outputs, enabling you to project the same

image at the same time using this unit.

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