Denon AVR-X1200W User manual

AVR-X1200W

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 32

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 36

Connecting a TV 47

Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 48

Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 49

Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 50

Connecting a playback device 51

Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 52

Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 53

Connecting a video camcorder or game console 54

Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 55

Connecting an FM/AM antenna 57

Connecting to a home network (LAN) 59

Wired LAN 59

Wireless LAN 60

Connecting an external control device 61

REMOTE CONTROL jacks 61

Connecting the power cord 62

Playback

Basic operation 64

Turning the power on 64

Selecting the input source 64

Adjusting the volume 65

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 65

Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 65

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Playing an iPod 66

Listening to music on an iPod 67

iPod Browse Mode settings 68

Performing repeat playback 70

Performing random playback 70

Playing a USB memory device 71

Playing files stored on USB memory devices 72

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 74

Playing music from Bluetooth device 75

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 77

Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 78

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 79

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 80

Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 81

Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 82

Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto

Preset) 82

Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 83

Listening to preset stations 83

Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 84

Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 85

Cancelling Preset Skip 86

Listening to Internet Radio 87

Listening to Internet Radio 88

Playing the last played Internet Radio station 89

Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 90

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 91

Applying media sharing settings 92

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 93

Listening to Pandora®95

Listening to Pandora®96

Creating a new station 98

Listening to an existing station 99

Listening to created radio stations at random 99

Giving feedback and managing stations 100

Sign Out 101

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 102

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio 103

Sign Out 104

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AirPlay function 105

Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 106

Playing iTunes music with this unit 106

Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 107

Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit

of this unit 107

Spotify Connect function 108

Playing Spotify music with this unit 108

Convenience functions 109

Performing repeat playback 110

Performing random playback 110

Registering to Favorites 111

Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorite” 111

Deleting content added to favorites 112

Searching content with keywords (Text Search) 112

Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time

(Slideshow) 113

Setting the Slideshow Interval 114

Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

(Ch Level Adjust) 115

Adjusting the tone (Tone) 116

Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

Select) 117

Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 118

Selecting a sound mode 119

Selecting a sound mode 120

Direct playback 121

Pure Direct playback 121

Auto surround playback 122

HDMI control function 131

Setting procedure 131

Smart Menu function 132

Sleep timer function 134

Using the sleep timer 135

Quick select plus function 136

Calling up the settings 137

Changing the settings 138

Web control function 139

Controlling the unit from a web control 139

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 141

Connecting ZONE2 141

Playback in ZONE2 143

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Settings

Menu map 145

Menu operations 148

Inputting characters 149

Using the keyboard screen 150

Audio 151

Dialog Level 151

Subwoofer Level 151

Surr.Parameter 152

Restorer 156

Audio Delay 157

Volume 157

Audyssey®158

Manual EQ 161

Video 164

HDMI Setup 164

On Screen Disp. 169

TV Format 170

Inputs 171

Input Assign 171

Source Rename 173

Hide Sources 173

Source Level 173

Input Select 174

Speakers 175

Audyssey® Setup 175

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 177

Error messages 184

Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 185

Manual Setup 186

Amp Assign 186

Speaker Config. 187

Distances 192

Levels 193

Crossovers 194

Bass 195

Front Speaker 196

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Network 197

Information 197

Connection 197

Wi-Fi Setup 198

Settings 201

Network Control 203

Friendly Name 203

Diagnostics 204

Maintenance Mode 205

General 206

Language 206

ECO 206

ZONE2 Setup 209

Zone Rename 210

Quick Sel.Names 210

Front Display 210

Firmware 211

Information 213

Usage Data 214

Setup Lock 215

Tips

Tips 217

Troubleshooting 219

Resetting factory settings 235

Appendix

About HDMI 236

Playing back a USB memory devices 239

Playing back a Bluetooth device 240

Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 241

Playing back Internet Radio 242

Personal memory plus function 242

Last function memory 242

Sound modes and channel output 243

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

License 269

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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.

Remote control unit

(RC-1189)

R03/AAA batteries

Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration

microphone

(ACM1HB)

Sound calibration

microphone stand

Cable labelsWarranty

(for North America

model only)

Notes on radioSafety InstructionsQuick Start Guide

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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 (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.

0DTS:X

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.

High performance

04K 60Hz input/output supported

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.

0HDCP 2.2

This unit is compatible with HDCP2.2 copyright protection standard.

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0HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV

devices (6 inputs, 1 output)

Out

This unit is equipped with 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output enabling

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

players, game consoles and HD video camcorders.

0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to

network functions such as Internet radio etc. (v p. 105)

You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet

Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC, and displaying

photographs stored on your PC on our television.

This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music

library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.

0Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as

DSD (2.8 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality

playback of high resolution files.

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