Denon AVC-S660H User guide

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AVC-S660H

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV AMPLIFIER

Owner’s Manual

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Accessories

Inserting the batteries
Operating range of the remote control unit

Features

High quality sound
High performance
Easy operation

Part names and functions

Front panel
Display
Rear panel
Remote control unit

Connections

Speaker installation
Connecting speakers

Before connecting speakers
Standard connection

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Connecting a TV

Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

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compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC

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(Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector

Connecting a playback device

Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)
Connecting a media player
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player
Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the

8K
Connecting a turntable

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port
Connecting to a home network (LAN)

Wired LAN
Wireless LAN

Connecting the power cord

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Playback

Basic operation

Turning the power on
Selecting the input source
Adjusting the volume
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)
Playback a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player

Playing a USB memory device

Playing files stored on USB memory devices

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

Playing music from Bluetooth device
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones
Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones
Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones

Listening to Internet Radio

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS

Getting the HEOS App

HEOS Account
Playing from streaming music services
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms

AirPlay function

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Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
Playing iTunes music with this unit
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple

synced devices (AirPlay 2)

Spotify Connect function

Playing Spotify music with this unit

Convenience functions

Adding to HEOS Favorites
Playing back HEOS Favorites
Deleting a HEOS Favorites
Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog Enhancer)
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

(Channel Level Adjust)
Adjusting the tone (Tone)
Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

Select)

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Selecting a sound mode

Selecting a sound mode
Direct playback
Auto surround playback
Description of sound mode types
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal

HDMI Control function

Setting procedure

Sleep timer function

Using the sleep timer

Quick select plus function

Calling up the settings
Changing the settings

Panel lock function

Disabling all key button operations
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME
Canceling the Panel lock function

Remote lock function

Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit
Enabling the remote sensor function

Web control function

Controlling the unit from a web control

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Settings

Menu map

Menu operations

Audio

Subwoofer Level
Surr.Parameter
Restorer
Volume
Audyssey
Manual EQ

Video

HDMI Setup
HDMI Upscaler
On Screen Disp.
Screensaver
4K/8K Signal Format
HDCP Setup
TV Format

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Inputs

Input Assign
Source Rename
Hide Sources
Source Level

Speakers
Audyssey® Setup

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup)
Error messages
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings

Manual Setup

Speaker Config.
Distances
Levels
Crossovers
Bass

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Network

Information
Connection
Wi-Fi Setup
Settings
Network Control
Friendly Name
Diagnostics
AirPlay
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

HEOS Account

You have not signed in
You have already signed in

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General

Language
ECO
Bluetooth Transmitter
Quick Sel.Names
Front Display
Firmware
Information
Usage Data
Save & Load
Setup Lock
Reset

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Tips

Tips
Troubleshooting

Power does not turn on / Power is turned off
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit
Display on this unit shows nothing
No sound comes out
Desired sound does not come out
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs
No video is shown on the TV
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed

on the television is different from normal
AirPlay cannot be played back
USB memory devices cannot be played back
Bluetooth cannot be played back
The Internet radio cannot be played back
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back
Various online services cannot be played
The HDMI Control function does not work
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network
Update/upgrade error messages

Resetting factory settings
Resetting network settings
Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults

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Appendix

About HDMI
Relationship between video signals and monitor output
Playing back a USB memory devices
Playing back a Bluetooth device
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS
Playing back Internet Radio
Personal memory plus function
Last function memory
Sound modes and channel output
Sound modes and surround parameters
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes
Explanation of terms
Trademark information
Specifications
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Quick Start Guide

Safety Instructions

Cautions on Using Batteries

Notes on radio

Cable labels

Power cord

Sound calibration

microphone

Remote control unit

(RC-1243)

Sound calibration

microphone stand

R03/AAA batteries

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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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Batteries

30° 30°

Approx. 7 m

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Inserting the batteries

Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and

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remove it.

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Insert two batteries correctly into the battery

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compartment as indicated.

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Put the rear cover back on.

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NOTE

To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

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Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

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Do not use two different types of batteries.

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Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long

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periods.
If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery

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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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8K,

4K 120Hz

8K,

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Features

High quality sound

With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides

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identical quality for all 5-channels (100 Watts x 5-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

8K 60Hz input/output supported

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When 8K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 8K 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 supports a wide range of HDR content, delivering even higher
definition video.

HDCP 2.3

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This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.3 copyright protection standard.

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8K Ultra HD

8K 8K

1080p/4K

8K

up scaling

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Digital video processor upscales HD (1080p) / 4K to 8K

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This unit is equipped with a 8K video upscaling function that allows HD
(High Definition) 1080p/4K video to be output via HDMI at 8K (7680 ×
4320 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.

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function compatibility

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The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function­compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and other audio formats a conventional
ARC function cannot transmit.
Additionally, connecting to an eARC function-compatible television
enables enjoyment of higher-quality surround playback of the audio
content played from your television.

HDMI connections enable connection to various digital AV

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devices (6 inputs, 1 output)

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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.

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Playback of DSD and FLAC files via USB and networks

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The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to
network functions such as Internet radio etc. (

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v p. 76)

You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.

This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.

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Supports AirPlay 2® wireless audio

Sync multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices/speakers for simultaneous
playback.

This unit supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.

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This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (5.6 MHz) and FLAC 192 kHz files. It provides high quality
playback of high resolution files.

Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out

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easily (

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You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.

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Connect Bluetooth headphones

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This unit can transmit Bluetooth so you can enjoy audio wirelessly
through your Bluetooth headphones.

Playback can be performed using connected speakers and Bluetooth
headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones.

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Energy-saving design

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This unit is equipped with an ECO Mode function that allows you to
enjoy music and movies while reducing the power consumption during
use, and also an auto-standby function that automatically turns off the
power supply when the unit is not in use. This helps reduce
unnecessary power use.

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Compatible with the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App

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for
performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or
Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)

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Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have
been completely overhauled. The new app gives you full control of this
unit as well as access to its setup menu for detailed adjustments from
your phones or tablets. “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App also gives you
quick access to the receiver's status display, option menus, Denon Blu­ray Disc player control, and online owner's manual for your
convenience.

Download the appropriate “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for your iOS or

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Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi
(wireless LAN) network that the iPad, iPhone or Android™ is connected to.

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HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music

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sources

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HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your
favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing
your existing home network and the HEOS App (available for iOS,
Android and Amazon devices), you can explore, browse, and play
music from your own music library or from many online streaming music
services.

When multiple products with HEOS Built-in are connected to the same
network, they can be grouped to play the same music on all products
simultaneously, or different music can be played on each one.

Easy operation

“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions

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First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network,
etc.

Easy to use Graphical User Interface

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This unit is equipped with a Graphical User Interface for improved
operability.

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Part names and functions

Front panel

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SOURCE SELECT knob

C

This selects the input source. (v p. 48)

Remote control sensor

D

This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9)

Display

E

This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 18)

MASTER VOLUME knob

F

This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 49)

INTERNET RADIO button

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Power operation button (

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X)

Used to turn the power on/off (standby). (v p. 48)

Power indicator

B

This is lit as follows according to the power status:

Green: Power on

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Off: Normal standby

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Red:

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When “HDMI PassThrough” is set to “On” (v p. 125)

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When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (v p. 126)

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When “Network Control” is set to “Always On” (v p. 157)

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This switches the input source to “HEOS Music” – “Internet Radio”.
(v p. 61)

Cursor buttons (CURSOR UP, CURSOR DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT)

H

These select items.

ENTER button

I

This determines the selection.

BACK button

J

This returns to the previous screen.

SETUP button

K

This displays the menu on the TV screen. (v p. 111)

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Headphones jack (PHONES)

N

This is used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers or from the SUBWOOFER
connectors.

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using

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headphones.

SETUP MIC jack

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DIMMER button

L

Each press of this switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 165)

STATUS button

M

Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display.

This is used to connect the supplied Sound calibration microphone.
(v p. 140)

QUICK SELECT buttons

P

With a single press of any of these buttons, you can call up various
settings you’ve registered to each button such as the input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 99)

SOUND MODE buttons

Q

These select the sound mode. (v p. 87)

R

USB port (

This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices).
(v p. 43)

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Display

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Input mode indicators

A

These light according to the audio input mode settings of each input
source. (v p. 135)

Decoder indicators

B

These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.

C

Audyssey® indicator

This lights when “MultEQ®”, “Dynamic EQ” or “Dynamic Volume” has
been set up. (v p. 119)

Sleep timer indicator

D

This lights when the sleep mode is selected. (v p. 97)

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Volume indicator

E

MUTE indicator

F

This blinks while the sound is muted. (v p. 49)

Information display

G

The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.

Input signal indicators

H

The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.
(v p. 135)

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Rear panel

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For details, see the next page.

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The antenna clip can be removed from the rear panel.

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Rotate the antenna clip 90 degrees to the left.

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Pull the antenna clip out towards yourself.

B

The antenna clip is needed when transporting this unit. Keep it in a

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safe place.
Attach the antenna clip by following the steps for removing it in

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reverse.

Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)

B

Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.

“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 38)

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Rod antennas for Bluetooth/wireless LAN

A

Stand this antenna upright when connecting to a network via wireless
LAN, or when connecting to a handheld device via Bluetooth.
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“Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player” (v p. 40)

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“Connecting a turntable” (v p. 42)

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PRE OUT connectors

C

Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 30)

Video connectors (VIDEO)

D

Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors.

“Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI

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connector” (v p. 36)
“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 38)

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HDMI connectors

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Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors.

“Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

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compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced
Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 34)

“Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

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incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 35)

“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 38)

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“Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player” (v p. 40)

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“Connecting a media player” (v p. 39)

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“Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the

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Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)

E

Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.

“Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

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incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel)” (v p. 35)

“Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI

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connector” (v p. 36)
“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 38)

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NETWORK connector

F

Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN
network. (v p. 44)

8K” (v p. 41)

AC inlet (AC IN)

H

Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 46)

SIGNAL GND terminal

I

Used to connect a ground wire for the turntable. (v p. 42)

Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)

J

Used to connect speakers. (v p. 29)

NOTE

Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic

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discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

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Remote control unit

Input source select buttons

A

These selects the input source. (v p. 48)

Channel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE

B

These switch pages. (v p. 62)

MUTE button (

C

This mutes the output audio. (v p. 49)

Information button (INFO)

D

This displays the status information on the TV screen. (v p. 170)

Cursor buttons (

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These select items.

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BACK button

F

This returns to the previous screen.

System buttons

G

These perform playback related operations.

QUICK SELECT buttons (1 – 4)

H

These call up settings registered to each button, such as input source,
volume level and sound mode settings. (v p. 99)

SOUND MODE buttons

I

These select the sound mode. (v p. 87)

Remote control signal transmitter

J

This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 9)

SLEEP button

K

This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 97)

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POWER button (

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This turns the power on/off. (v p. 48)

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ECO Mode button (

This switches to ECO Mode. (v p. 161)

VOLUME buttons (

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These adjusts the volume level. (v p. 49)

OPTION button

O

This displays the option menu on the TV screen.

ENTER button

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This determines the selection.

SETUP button

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This displays the menu on the TV screen. (v p. 111)

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Speaker installation 27

Connecting speakers 29

Connecting a TV 33

Connecting a playback device 37

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 43

Connecting to a home network (LAN) 44

Connecting the power cord 46

NOTE

Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

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However, when the “Setup Assistant” is running, follow the instructions in the
“Setup Assistant” (page 8 in the separate “Quick Start Guide”) screen for making
connections. (During “Setup Assistant” operation, the input/output connectors do
not conduct current.)

Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in

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noise.

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Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.

Speaker cable

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Subwoofer cable

HDMI cable

Video cable

Optical cable

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Audio cable

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LAN cable

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Speaker installation

Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you
are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical
installation.

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FL/FR

(Front speaker left/
right):

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(Center speaker):

SL/SR

(Surround speaker left/
right):

SW 1/2

(Subwoofer):

Place the FRONT left and right speakers an
equal distance from the main listening position.
The distance between each speaker and your TV
should also be the same.

Place the CENTER speaker in between the front
speakers and above or below your TV.

Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an
equal distance to the left and right sides of the
main listening position.

Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location
near the front speakers. If you have two
subwoofers, place them asymmetrically across
the front of your room.

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installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same.

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Connecting speakers

Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit.

Before connecting speakers

NOTE

Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the

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speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer.
Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker

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terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. (“Protection circuit” (v p. 221))

Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so

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could result in electric shock. When the “Setup Assistant” (page 8 in the separate
“Quick Start Guide”) is running, follow the instructions in the “Setup Assistant”
screen for making connections. (Power is not supplied to the speaker terminals
while the “Setup Assistant” is running.)

Use speakers with an impedance of 4 – 16 Ω/ohms.

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Carry out the following settings when using a speaker with an impedance of 4 – 6

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Ω/ohms.

1. Press and hold the main unit’s ENTER and RIGHT at the same time for at least

3 seconds.

“V.Format:< PAL>” appears on the display.

2. Press CURSOR DOWN on the main unit three times.

“Sp.Imp.:<8ohms>” appears on the display.

3. Press LEFT or RIGHT on the main unit to select the impedance.

8ohms
(Default):

6ohms:

4ohms:

4. Press the main unit’s ENTER to complete the setting.

Select when the impedance for all of the
connected speakers is 8 Ω/ohms or over.

Select when the impedance for any of the
connected speakers is 6 Ω/ohms.

Select when the impedance for any of the
connected speakers is 4 Ω/ohms.

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Connecting the speaker cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the

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speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or
terminate it.

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Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.

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Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the

3

speaker terminal.

.

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.

4

o

Connecting the subwoofer

Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Two subwoofers can
be connected to this unit.

The same signal is output from the respective subwoofer terminals.

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Speaker

This unit

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o

About the cable labels (supplied) for channel
identification

The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is
color-coded for each channel to be identifiable.

Attach the cable label corresponding to each speaker to each speaker
cable.
This makes it easy to connect the correct cable to the speaker
terminals on the rear panel.

Speaker Color

FRONT L White
FRONT R
CENTER Green
SURROUND L Light Blue
SURROUND R Blue
SUBWOOFER 1 Black
SUBWOOFER 2 Black

Red

Attach the cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown
in the diagram.

Refer to the table and attach the label to each speaker cable.
Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal

matches that of the cable label.

G How to attach the cable labels H

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FL

SW C

SL

FR

SR

SW C SR SLFLFR

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Standard connection

This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.

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No

Yes

Is the TV equipped with an HDMI connector?

Yes No

Is the TV compatible with the ARC / eARC?

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit.
How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via

HDMI cable.

.

“Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI
connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio
Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio
Return Channel)” (

v p. 34)

“Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI
connector and incompatible with the ARC (Audio
Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return
Channel)” (v p. 35)

“Connection 3 : TV equipped without
an HDMI connector” (

v p. 36)

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(ARC / eARC)

IN

HDMI

TV

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Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC
(Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC / eARC function to this unit.
Set “HDMI Control” to “On” or “ARC” to “On” when using a TV that supports the ARC function. (v p. 126)
Using an eARC function-compatible television enables audio playback from the speaker connected to this unit, regardless of “HDMI Control” and “ARC”

settings in the menu.

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eARC function settings may be required depending on the eARC

0

function-compatible television you are using. Make sure eARC is set to
on if this setting exists on your television. For more information, check
your television’s owner’s manual.

When an ARC and eARC function-compatible television is connected,

0

the eARC function is prioritized.
Use a “High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet” when using an ARC /

0

eARC function-compatible television.
Use a certified “Ultra High Speed HDMI cable” to enjoy 8K or 4K

0

120Hz video.
Set “4K/8K Signal Format” to “8K Enhanced” in the menu to enjoy 8K

0

video. (v p. 130)

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT IN

IN

HDMI

TV

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC
(Audio Return Channel) / eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit.
To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit.

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OUT

OPTICAL

OUTIN

IN

VIDEO

TV

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Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector

Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit.
To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit.

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Connecting a playback device

This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and three types of audio input connectors (HDMI, digital audio
and audio).

Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect.
If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
In the HDMI connection, audio and video signals can be transmitted through a single HDMI cable.

“Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)” (v p. 38)

0

“Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player” (v p. 40)

0

“Connecting a media player” (v p. 39)

0

“Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the 8K” (v p. 41)

0

“Connecting a turntable” (v p. 42)

0

Connect devices to this unit as indicated by the input sources printed on the audio/video input connectors of this unit.

0

The source that is assigned to the HDMI IN, DIGITAL AUDIO IN, VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors can be changed. See “Input Assign” on how to change the input source

0

assigned to the input connectors. (v p. 133)
To play back audio signals that are input to this unit on a TV connected via HDMI, set in the menu “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV”. (v p. 124)

0

To enjoy content that is copyright protected by HDCP 2.2 or HDCP 2.3, use a playback device and TV compatible with HDCP 2.2 or HDCP 2.3.

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R

L

R

L

OUT

HDMI

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO

RL

OUT

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

Satellite tuner /

Cable TV

or

(HDMI incompatible device)

Satellite tuner /

Cable TV

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

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

This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example.
Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to.

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R

L

R

L

OUT

HDMI

Media player

AUDIO

AUDIO

RL

OUT

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

(HDMI incompatible device)

Media player

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Connecting a media player

This explanation uses the connection with a media player as an example.
Select the input connectors on this unit to match the connectors on the device that you want to connect to.

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OUT

HDMI

Blu-ray Disc player /

DVD player

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player

This explanation uses the connection with a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player as an example.

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OUT

HDMI

Game console

OUT

HDMI

8K player

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting a game console or player device compatible with the 8K

This unit supports 8K HDMI video signals.
If your game console or player device supports 8K, connect it to the HDMI 4, HDMI 5 or HDMI 6 connector on your device.

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To enjoy 8K or 4K 120Hz video, connect an 8K-compatible TV with a

0

certified “Ultra High Speed HDMI cable”.
Set “4K/8K Signal Format” to “8K Enhanced” in the menu to enjoy 8K

0

video. (v p. 130)

GND

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

(MM cartridge)

Turntable

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting a turntable

This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect to a turntable with a low output moving
coil (MC) cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step-up transformer.

If you set this unit’s input source to “Phono” and you accidentally increase the volume without having a turntable connected, you may hear a hum noise
from the speakers.

NOTE

The earth terminal (SIGNAL GND) of this unit is not for safety grounding

0

purposes. If this terminal is connected when there is a lot of noise, the
noise can be reduced. Note that depending on the turntable,
connecting the ground line may have the reverse effect of increasing
noise. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the ground line.

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USB memory

device

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

For operating instructions see “Playing a USB memory device” (v p. 50).

.

Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter,

0

use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

NOTE

USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

0

It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable.

0

Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

0

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Internet

Modem

PC

NAS

(Network Attached Storage)

Router

To WAN side

To LAN port

To LAN port

LAN port / Ethernet

connector

LAN port / Ethernet

connector

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN.
You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various

types of playback and operations as described below.

Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media

0

server(s)
Playback of streaming music services

0

Using the Apple AirPlay function

0

Operation on this unit via the network

0

Operation with the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system

0

Firmware Update

0

For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) or a computer shop.

Wired LAN

To make connections via wired LAN, use a LAN cable to connect the
router to this unit as shown in the figure below.

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Internet

Modem

To WAN side

Router with access point

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Wireless LAN

When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following

When connecting to a wireless LAN network, stand the rod antenna for
Bluetooth/wireless LAN connection upright on the rear panel.

See “Wi-Fi Setup” on how to connect to a wireless LAN router.
(v p. 154)

.

0

functions:

Built-in DHCP server

0

This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
Built-in 100BASE-TX switch

0

When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a
speed of 100 Mbps or greater.

Only use a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable (readily available at electronics

0

stores). (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
The normal shielded-type LAN cable is recommended.

0

If a flat-type cable or unshielded-type cable is used, other devices could be
affected by noise.

When using this unit connected to a network with no DHCP function, configure the

0

IP address, etc. in “Network”. (v p. 153)

NOTE

The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact your ISP or a

0

computer shop for details.
This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE compatible router is required if

0

your contracted line is not set using PPPoE.
Do not connect a NETWORK connector directly to the LAN port / Ethernet

0

connector on your computer.
Various online services may be discontinued without prior notice.

0

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Power cord (supplied)

To household power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Connecting the power cord

After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.

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o

Contents

Basic operation

Turning the power on 48

Selecting the input source 48

Adjusting the volume 49

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 49

Selecting a sound mode 87

Playback a device

Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player 49

Playing a USB memory device 50

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 54

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 58

Playback network audio/service

Listening to Internet Radio 61

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 63

Getting the HEOS App 67

AirPlay function 76

Spotify Connect function 79

Convenience functions

Convenience functions 80

HDMI Control function 96

Sleep timer function 97

Quick select plus function 99

Panel lock function 102

Remote lock function 104

Other functions

Web control function 105

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MUTE

POWER

VOLUME

X

df

:

Input source

select

buttons

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Basic operation

Turning the power on

X to turn on power to the unit.

Press POWER

1

You can press the input source select button when the unit is in standby mode to

0

turn on the power.
You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit.

0

Selecting the input source

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Press the input source select button to be played back.

1

The desired input source can be selected directly.

You can also select the input source by turning SOURCE SELECT on the main

0

unit.

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Adjusting the volume

Use VOLUME

1

The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting.

0

You can also adjust the master volume by turning MASTER VOLUME on the main

0

unit.

df to adjust the volume.

Turning off the sound temporarily
(Muting)

Press MUTE

1

MUTE indicator on the display flashes.

0

: appears on the TV screen.

0

The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” in the menu. (v p. 118)

0

To cancel mute, either adjust the sound volume or press MUTE : again.

0

If : is displayed on the TV screen for more than 5 minutes when the

0

“Screensaver” is set to “On”, the : symbol moves randomly over the TV screen.
(v p. 130)

:.

Playback a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD
player

The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/DVD
player.

Prepare for playback.

1

Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player.

A

Change the TV input to the input of this unit.

B

Press POWER

2

Press Blu-ray to switch an input source for a player

3

used for playback.

Play the Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player.

4

o

Surround playback (

X to turn on power to the unit.

v p. 87)

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1/3
8 9

USB

uio p

ENTER

CH/PAGE

df

BACK

OPTION

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Playing a USB memory device

Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device.

0

Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards

0

can be played on this unit.
This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT32” or “NTFS”

0

format.
The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for

0

playback are as follows.
See “Playing back a USB memory devices” (v p. 204) for details.

WMA

0

MP3

0

WAV

0

MPEG-4 AAC

0

FLAC

0

Apple Lossless

0

DSD

0

.

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Nature 01

Nature 02

Nature 03

Nature 04

Various Artists

Various Artists

Various Artists

Various Artists

Nature 05

Various Artists

USB Music -

Naure 01

Play Now

Play Next

Add to End of Queue

Play Now & Replace Queue

Nature

Cancel

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Playing files stored on USB memory
devices

Insert a “FAT32” or “NTFS” formatted USB memory

1

device into the USB port.

Press USB to switch the input source to “USB”.

2

Select the name of this unit.

3

Browse the music on your USB memory device and

4

select something to play.

When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to

0

queue up your music.

Play Now:

Play Now & Replace
Queue:

Play Next:

Add to End of Queue: Adds the item to the end of the queue.

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Inserts the item into the queue after the
currently playing track and plays the
selected item immediately.

Clears the queue and plays the
selected item immediately.

Inserts the item into the queue after the
current song and plays it when the
current song ends.

Nature 01 - Various Artists

NOW PLAYING

-2:212:45

Nature

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

5

ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now &

Use
Replace Queue”, then press ENTER.

Playback starts.

.

Operation buttons Function

1/3
8 9

CH/PAGE

When an MP3 music file includes album art data, the album art can be displayed

0

while playing the file.

d f

Playback / Pause

Skip to previous track / Skip to next track

Switch to the previous page/next page in
the list display

NOTE

Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with

0

the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB
memory device.

When a USB memory device is connected to this unit, the unit loads all of the files

0

on the USB memory device. Loading may take a while if the USB memory device
contains a large number of folders and/or files.

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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

o

Operations accessible through the option
menu

“Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog

0

Enhancer)” (v p. 82)
“Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

0

(Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 83)
“Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 84)

0

“Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)” (v p. 85)

0

“Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

0

Select)” (v p. 86)

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1/3

8 9

OPTION

Bluetooth

BACK

POWER

X

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital
music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting
this unit with the Bluetooth device.

Communication is possible up to a range of about 30 m.

NOTE

To play back music from a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device needs to

0

support the A2DP profile.

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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Playing music from Bluetooth device

In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth
device must first be paired with this unit.

Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, it does not need to be paired
again.

Press POWER

1

Press Bluetooth.

2

When using for the first time, the unit will go into the pairing mode
automatically and “Pairing...” will appear on the display of the unit.

Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device.

3

X to turn on power to the unit.

Select this unit when its name appears in the list of

4

devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth
device.

Connect to the Bluetooth device while “Pairing” is being displayed
on the display of the unit.
Perform the connection with the Bluetooth device close to the unit
(about 1 m).

Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device.

5

The Bluetooth device can also be operated with the remote

0

control of this unit.
The next time the Bluetooth button is pressed on the remote

0

control unit, this unit automatically connects to the last Bluetooth
device that was connected.

Operation buttons Function

1/3
8 9

Press STATUS on this unit during playback to switch the display between Title

0

name, Artist name, Album name, etc.

Playback / Pause

Skip to previous track / Skip to next track

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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit.

Activate the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device.

1

Press and hold Bluetooth on the remote control unit for

2

at least 3 seconds.

This unit will go into the pairing mode.

Select this unit when its name appears in the list of

3

devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth
device.

This unit can be paired with a maximum of 8 Bluetooth devices. When a 9th

0

Bluetooth device is paired, it will be registered in place of the oldest registered
device.

You can also enter pairing mode by pressing the OPTION button when the

0

Bluetooth playback screen is displayed and selecting “Pairing Mode” from the
displayed option menu.

NOTE

To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth

0

device needs to support the AVRCP profile.
The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.

0

Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, this unit outputs audio that is coupled

0

to the volume setting on the Bluetooth device.

o

Operations accessible through the option
menu

“Pairing with other Bluetooth devices” (v p. 56)

0

“Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog

0

Enhancer)” (v p. 82)
“Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

0

(Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 83)
“Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 84)

0

“Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)” (v p. 85)

0

“Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

0

Select)” (v p. 86)

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Reconnecting to this unit from a
Bluetooth device

After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without
performing any operations on this unit.

This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth
device for playback.

If a Bluetooth device is currently connected, deactivate

1

the Bluetooth setting of that device to disconnect it.

Activate the Bluetooth setting of the Bluetooth device

2

to be connected.

Select this unit from the Bluetooth device list on your

3

Bluetooth device.

Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device.

4

The screen automatically switches to the “Bluetooth” playback screen if a

0

Bluetooth device is connected while the power of this unit is on.
When the “Network Control” setting of this unit is set to “Always On” and a

0

Bluetooth device is connected with the unit in the standby state, the power of the
unit will be turned on automatically. (v p. 157)

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(Output Mode: Bluetooth Only)(Output Mode: Bluetooth + Speakers)

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones

You can listen to audio playing through the MAIN ZONE of this unit on Bluetooth headphones.
Output audio from connected speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones.

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Listening to audio on Bluetooth

“Output Mode” can also be set from “Bluetooth Transmitter” in the option menu.

headphones

Set “Transmitter” to “On” from the “General” -

1

“Bluetooth Transmitter” setting in the menu.
(

v p. 164)

Select “Output Mode”, and set audio output method.

2

Audio is output to Bluetooth

Bluetooth + Speakers
(Default):

Bluetooth Only:

headphones and main zone speakers.
This simultaneous output is suitable for

family movie night and other group
activities.

Audio is output to Bluetooth
headphones only.

This is suitable for listening to music or
watching movies by yourself at night
when you need to keep quiet.

0

A2DP profile-compatible Bluetooth speakers can be connected following the same

0

steps used to connect Bluetooth headphones.

NOTE

Bluetooth headphones volume cannot be adjusted from this unit. Adjust volume of

0

your Bluetooth headphones.
Stereo mode is fixed as the sound mode when using Bluetooth headphones. Any

0

sound modes and other audio settings are not reflected in audio output on
Bluetooth headphones.
Audio settings, sound modes and All Zone Stereo mode are not available while
using Bluetooth headphones and “Output Mode” is set to “Bluetooth Only”.

Audio may be delayed when sent over Bluetooth.

0

Bluetooth headphones cannot be connected when use a Bluetooth input source in

0

any zone.
Furthermore, selecting a Bluetooth input source in any zone will terminate the
connection between this unit and Bluetooth headphones.

Bluetooth headphones cannot be connected when this unit is grouped in the

0

HEOS App.

Enter pairing mode on the Bluetooth headphones you

3

want to connect to this unit.

Select “Device List” and select the name of the

4

Bluetooth headphones from the device list.

Adjust the volume of connected Bluetooth headphones

5

after the connection is completed.

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Using Bluetooth headphones without a volume adjustment
function

In order to avoid hearing loss, do not connect Bluetooth headphones

0

that lack volume adjustment functionality.
Bluetooth headphone volume may be unexpectedly loud when this

0

unit connects to Bluetooth headphones.
Bluetooth headphone volume cannot be adjusted from this unit.

0

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Reconnecting to a Bluetooth
headphones

Follow any of the steps below to reconnect the most recently used
Bluetooth headphones:

Reconnect to this unit with Bluetooth headphone's reconnect function.

0

Go to “Bluetooth Transmitter” and then select “Reconnect” within the

0

options menu.
If “Output Mode” is set to “Bluetooth + Speakers”, this unit will

0

automatically connect to the most recently used Bluetooth headphones
when power is turned on.

Select the device you wish to connect from the “Device List” under

0

“Bluetooth Transmitter” in the menu. (v p. 164)

Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones

Complete any of the following steps to disconnect your Bluetooth
headphones:

Turn off your Bluetooth headphones.

0

Go to “Bluetooth Transmitter” and then select “Disconnect” within the

0

options menu.
In the setup menu, go to “General” - “Bluetooth Transmitter”, and set

0

“Transmitter” to Off. (v p. 164)

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uio p

ENTER

CH/PAGE

df

BACK

OPTION

INTERNET
RADIO

(HEOS Music)

8 9

1/3

Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Listening to Internet Radio

Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet.

0

Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received.
The Internet Radio station list on this unit the database service provided

0

by TuneIn Radio service.
The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for

0

playback are as follows.
See “Playing back Internet Radio” (v p. 207) for details.

WMA

0

MP3

0

MPEG-4 AAC

0

.

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Listening to Internet Radio

The display switches between track title and radio station name etc. each time the

0

Press INTERNET RADIO.

1

You can also operate by pressing INTERNET RADIO on the main

0

unit.
You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “TuneIn

0

Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.

main unit’s STATUS is pressed.

NOTE

The radio station database service may be suspended or be otherwise unavailable

0

without notice.

Select the station you want to play.

2

Operation buttons Function

z

1/3
8 9

CH/PAGE

z Enabled when playing Podcasts.

z

d f

Playback / Pause

Skip to previous track / Skip to next track

Switch to the previous page/next page in
the list display

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Operations accessible through the option
menu

0

“Adding to HEOS Favorites” (v p. 81)
“Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog

0

Enhancer)” (v p. 82)
“Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

0

(Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 83)
“Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 84)

0

“Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)” (v p. 85)

0

“Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

0

Select)” (v p. 86)

62

uio p

8 9

ENTER

OPTION

CH/PAGE

df

1/3

BACK

(HEOS Music)

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Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS

This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA

0

compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network.
Supported file formats:

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For details, see “Playing back a file saved on a PC or
NAS” (v p. 206).

WMA

0

MP3

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WAV

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MPEG-4 AAC

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FLAC

0

Apple Lossless

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DSD

0

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MUSIC

USB Music

Music Servers

HEOS Favorites

TuneIn Internet Radio

Live 01

Live 02

Live 03

Live 04

Various Artists

Various Artists

Various Artists

Various Artists

Live 05

Various Artists

Music Servers -

Live 01

Play Now

Play Next

Add to End of Queue

Play Now & Replace Queue

Live

Cancel

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Playing back files stored on a PC or
NAS

Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select

4

something to play.

Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files

When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to

servers on your local network.

R (HEOS Music).

Press

1

ui to select “Music Servers”, then press ENTER.

Use

2

0

queue up your music.

Play Now:

Play Now & Replace
Queue:

Play Next:

Add to End of Queue: Adds the item to the end of the queue.

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Select the name of your networked PC or NAS

3

(Network Attached Storage) server.

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Inserts the item into the queue after the
currently playing track and plays the
selected item immediately.

Clears the queue and plays the
selected item immediately.

Inserts the item into the queue after the
current song and plays it when the
current song ends.

Live 01 - Various Artists

NOW PLAYING

-2:212:45

Live

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ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now &

Use

5

Replace Queue”, then press ENTER.

Playback starts.

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Operation buttons Function

1/3
8 9

CH/PAGE

d f

Playback / Pause

Skip to previous track / Skip to next track

Switch to the previous page/next page in
the list display

The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the

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main unit’s STATUS is pressed.
When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album

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art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing.
If you use Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, the album art for WMA files

0

can be displayed.

NOTE

When playing back music files with your PC or NAS connected through wireless

0

LAN, audio may be interrupted depending on your wireless LAN environment. In
this case, connect using a wired LAN.

The order in which the tracks/files are displayed depends on the server

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specifications. If the tracks/files are not displayed in alphabetical order due to the
server specifications, searching by the first letter may not work properly.

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Operations accessible through the option
menu

“Adjusting the audibility of dialog and vocals (Dialog

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Enhancer)” (v p. 82)
“Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

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(Channel Level Adjust)” (v p. 83)
“Adjusting the tone (Tone)” (v p. 84)

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“Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)” (v p. 85)

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“Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

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Select)” (v p. 86)

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Getting the HEOS App

You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS App. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose
from.

Download the HEOS App for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”.

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HEOS Account

HEOS Accounts can be registered in “HEOS Account” (v p. 160) in the
menu of this unit or by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon
HEOS App.

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What is a HEOS Account?

A HEOS Account is master account or “keychain” for managing all of
your HEOS music services with one single username and password.

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Why do I need a HEOS Account?

With the HEOS Account you just have to enter your music services
login names and passwords one time. This allows you to easily and
quickly use multiple controller apps on different devices.

You just log into your HEOS Account on any device and you will have
access to all of your associated music services, play history and
custom playlists, even if you are at a friend’s house listening to music
on their HEOS system.

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Signing up for a HEOS Account

You will be instructed to signup for a HEOS Account the first time you
try to access any music service from the main “Music” menu of the
HEOS App.

in the

Changing your HEOS Account

Tap the “Music” tab.

1

Select the Settings icon

2

the screen.

Select “HEOS Account”.

3

Change your location, change your password, delete

4

your account or sign out of your account.

in the upper left corner of

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Drag one room into another to group them

Song Name 1

Dining L + Dining R

Song Name 2

Kitchen

Rooms

Song Name 3

Denon AVC-S660H

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

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Playing from streaming music services

A music service is an online music company that provides access to vast
music collections via free and/or paid subscriptions. Depending upon your
geographical location, there are several options to choose from.

NOTE

The HEOS App and brand is not affiliated with any manufacturer of any mobile

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device. Availability of music services may vary by region. Not all services may be
available at time of purchase. Some services may be added or discontinued from
time to time based on decisions of the music service providers or others.

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Selecting a room/device

Tap the “Rooms” tab, and select “Denon AVC-S660H” if

1

there are multiple products with HEOS Built-in.

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Tap the Pencil icon
displayed name.

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Music

Rooms Now Playing

Music

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Selecting the music track or station from
music sources

Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source.

1

All music services displayed may not be available in your location.

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1 Track 1

2 Track 2

0:50

0:20

Now Playing

Track 01

Artist

2:51

-

1:40

Album

Play Now

HEOS 3 Now PlayingMusic

Cancel

Play Now & Replace Queue

Play Next

Add to End of Queue

Track 01

Rooms

Album

Album

10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014

Artist

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

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Browse the music to play.

2

After selecting a music track or radio station the app will
automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen.

When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to

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queue up your music.

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Play Now:

currently playing track and plays the
selected item immediately.

Inserts the item into the queue after the

Play Now & Replace
Queue:

Clears the queue and plays the
selected item immediately.

Inserts the item into the queue after the

Play Next:

current song and plays it when the
current song ends.

Add to End of Queue: Adds the item to the end of the queue.

When you select a radio station the following items are displayed.

Play Now: Plays the selected item immediately.

Add to HEOS Favorites: Adds to HEOS Favorites.

.

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Drag one room into another to group them

Song Name 1

Dining

Rooms

Drag one room into another to group them

Song Name 1

Dining

Rooms

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Song Name 3

Bedroom

Living

Song Name 2

Kitchen

Song Name 3

Bedroom

Living+Kitchen

Living

Kitchen

Song Name 2

Drag a room out of this group to ungroup it

2

1

3

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Listening to the same music in multiple
rooms

This system is a true multi-room audio system. You can create one or
more HEOS groups to automatically synchronize audio playback between
multiple products with HEOS Built-in so that the music playing different
rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing! You can easily
add up to 32 products to your system in total. You can group up to 16
individual products to have them play the same song fully synchronized.

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Grouping rooms

Press and hold your finger on room that is not playing

1

music.

Drag it into the room that is playing music and lift your

2

finger.

The two rooms will be grouped together into a single

3

device group and both rooms will be playing the same
music in perfect sync.

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Rooms

Song Name 4

Kitchen

Drag one room into another to group them

Song Name 1

Dining

Rooms

Song Name 3

Bedroom

Living

Song Name 2

Kitchen

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Song Name 3

Bedroom

Song Name 2

Living

Song Name 1

Dining

Drag one room into another to group them

Living

2

1

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Ungrouping rooms

Press and hold your finger on room that you want to

1

remove from the group.

Drag it out of the group and lift your finger.

2

NOTE

You can not remove the first room that started playing the music before grouping.

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Drag one room into another to group them

Rooms

Bedroom

Kitchen

Living

Dining

Drag a room out of this group to ungroup it

Song Name 1

Dining+Living+...

Drag one room into another to group them

Song Name 2

Living

Rooms

Song Name 3

Kitchen

Song Name 4

Bedroom

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Song Name 1

Dining

1

2

3

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Grouping all rooms (party mode)

You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a
"pinch" gesture.

Place two fingers on the screen over the list of rooms.

1

Quickly pinch your two fingers together and release.

2

All of your rooms will be joined together and begin

3

playing the same music in perfect sync.

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Rooms

Drag one room into another to group them

Rooms

Bedroom

Kitchen

Living

Dining

Drag a room out of this group to ungroup it

Song Name 1

Dining

Rooms Now PlayingMusic Rooms Now PlayingMusic

Song Name 3

Kitchen

Song Name 4

Bedroom

Song Name 2

Living

Song Name 1

Dining

Drag one room into another to group them

1

2

3

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Ungrouping all rooms

You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using
a "spread" gesture.

Place two fingers close together on the screen over list

1

of rooms.

Quickly spread your two fingers apart from each other

2

and release.

All of your rooms will be ungrouped.

3

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PC

Router

This unit

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AirPlay function

Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be
played on this unit via the network.

Source input will be switched to “HEOS Music” when AirPlay playback is started.

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You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source.

0

To see song and artist names together, press STATUS on the main unit.

0

For information about how to use iTunes, also see the Help for iTunes.

0

The screen may differ depending on the OS and software versions.

0

This unit supports AirPlay 2.

Sync multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices/speakers for simultaneous
playback.

This unit supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later.

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AirPlay

AirPlay

rop:

ryone

ryone

[Example] iOS 12

[Example] iOS 10

[Example] iTunes

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Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod
touch or iPad

If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 10.0.2 or later, you can
stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” directly to this unit.

Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Wi-Fi to the

1

same network as this unit.

For details, see your device’s manual.

0

Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

2

AirPlay icon is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen.

Tap the AirPlay icon and select this unit.

3

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Playing iTunes music with this unit

Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that

1

is connected to the same network as this unit.

Turn this unit ON.

2

Set “Network Control” to “Always On” for this unit. (v p. 157)

NOTE

When “Network Control” is set to “Always On”, the unit consumes more

0

standby power.

Start iTunes and click the AirPlay icon to select this

3

unit.

.

Choose a song and click play in iTunes.

4

The music will stream to this unit.

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Speakers

Denon xxxxxxxx

iPhone

iPhone

Speakers

Denon xxxxxxxx

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NOTE

In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod

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touch, iPad or iTunes volume setting level.
You should turn down the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes volume prior to
playback and then adjust it to a suitable level.

Play a song from your iPhone, iPod
touch or iPad on multiple synced
devices (AirPlay 2)

Songs from an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad operating iOS 11.4 or later can
be synced with multiple AirPlay 2 supported devices for simultaneous
playback.

Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

1

AirPlay icon is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen.

.

Tap the AirPlay icon.

2

Displays a list of devices/speakers that can be played back on the
same network.

A circle is displayed to the right of AirPlay 2 compatible devices.

0

.

Tap the devices/speakers you want to use.

3

Multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices can be selected.

0

Volume can be adjusted for each device individually or for all

0

synced devices simultaneously.

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Spotify server

Control

This unit

Spotify App

Audio

streaming /

control

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Spotify Connect function

Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available
instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you
something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home
speakers. So you’ll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever
you’re doing. Now you can enjoy Spotify with your free account as well as
Premium account.
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify.

Go to www.spotify.com/connect to learn how.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here:

www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

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Playing Spotify music with this unit

Download the “Spotify App” onto your Android or iOS device beforehand.

Connect the Wi-Fi settings of the iOS or Android device

1

in the same network as this unit.

Launch the Spotify App.

2

Play back the Spotify track.

3

Tap the Spotify icon

4

The music will stream to this unit.

F to select the unit.

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uio p

ENTER

OPTION

(HEOS Music)

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Convenience functions

This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used

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for each input source.

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MUSIC

USB Music

Music Servers

HEOS Favorites

TuneIn Internet Radio

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Adding to HEOS Favorites

While content is playing, press OPTION.

1

The option menu screen is displayed.

ui to select “Add to HEOS Favorites”, then press

Use

2

ENTER.

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Playing back HEOS Favorites

R (HEOS Music).

Press

1

ui to select “HEOS Favorites”, then press ENTER.

Use

2

.

Browse the content and select something to play.

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Deleting a HEOS Favorites

While the HEOS Favorites content list is displayed, use

1

ui to select the item you want to remove from HEOS
Favorites, then press OPTION.

ui to select “Remove from HEOS Favorites”, then

Use

2

press ENTER.

Adjusting the audibility of dialog and
vocals (Dialog Enhancer)

This function adjusts the center channel frequency band to enhance the
dialog in the movies and vocals in music for easier listening.

Press OPTION.

1

An option menu screen is displayed.

When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for

0

online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press
ENTER.

Use

2

3

4

“Dialog Enhancer” settings are stored for each source.

0

This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct” or “Virtual”.

0

ui to select “Dialog Enhancer”, then press

ENTER.

The “Dialog Enhancer” screen is displayed.

o p to select your favorite enhancement effect.

Use

Low / Medium / High: Enhances the dialog and vocals.

Off
(Default):

Press ENTER.

Does not enhance the dialog or vocals.

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Adjusting the volume of each channel
to match the input source (Channel
Level Adjust)

The volume of each channel can be changed while listening to music. You
can set this for each input source.

Press OPTION.

1

An option menu screen is displayed.

When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for

0

online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press
ENTER.

Use

2

3

ui to select “Channel Level Adjust”, then press

ENTER.

The “Channel Level Adjust” screen is displayed.

ui to select the channel that you wish to adjust.

Use

Use

4

5

Select “Reset” and press ENTER if you want to restore the adjustment values of

0

the various channels to “0.0 dB” (Default).
Headphone volume can be adjusted when a headphone is connected.

0

“Channel Level Adjust” settings are stored for each input source.

0

You can only set this for speakers that output audio. In addition, you cannot set

0

this when in the menu “HDMI Audio Out” is set to “TV”. (v p. 124)

o p to adjust the volume.

–12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB)

Use

uio p to select “Exit”, then press ENTER.

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Adjusting the tone (Tone)

Adjusts the tonal quality of the front speakers.

Press OPTION.

1

An option menu screen is displayed.

When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for

0

online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press
ENTER.

ui to select “Tone”, then press ENTER.

Use

2

The “Tone” screen is displayed.

Use

3

o p to set the tone control function to on/off.

On: Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble).

Off

(Default):

Playback without tone adjustment.

Select “On” in step 3 and press

4

range to be adjusted.

Bass: Adjust bass.

Treble: Adjust treble.

Use

5

“Tone” settings are stored for each input source.

0

This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct”.

0

This item cannot be set when “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On”. (v p. 120)

0

You cannot set this when no audio signal is input or in the menu “HDMI Audio Out”

0

is set to “TV”. (v p. 124)

o p to adjust the tone, then press ENTER.

-6 dB – +6 dB (Default : 0 dB)

i to select the sound

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Adjusting audio delay (Audio Delay)

Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio.

Press OPTION.

1

An option menu screen is displayed.

When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for

0

online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press
ENTER.

ui to select “Audio Delay”, then press ENTER.

Use

2

The “Audio Delay” screen is displayed.

Use

3

o p to set the auto lip sync function to on/off.

On
(Default):

Off: Do not adjust automatically.

Automatically adjusts the audio
processing time to compensate for
delays in audio/video timing from TV
compatible with Auto Lip Sync.

i to select “Adjust” if the timing mismatch

Press

4

between the picture and sound need to be corrected
manually, then use

0 ms – 500 ms (Default : 0 ms)

“Audio Delay” settings are stored for each input source.

0

Automatic correction may not be performed depending on the specifications of

0

your TV even when “Auto Lip Sync” is set to “On”.
You can also finely adjust the delay correction value set by “Auto Lip Sync”.

0

o p to adjust the timing.

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Displaying your desired video during
audio playback (Video Select)

This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio
playback. You can set this for each input source.

n

Supported input sources:
Tuner / HEOS Music / Phono

Press OPTION.

1

An option menu screen is displayed.

When the input source is “HEOS Music”, an option menu for

0

online music is displayed. Select “AVR Options…”, then press
ENTER.

ui to select “Video Select”, then press ENTER.

Use

2

The “Video Select” screen is displayed.

Use

3

o p to select the Video Select mode.

Off
(Default):

On: Enable Video Select mode.

Disable Video Select mode.

If you selected “On” in step 3, press

4

“Source”.

Use

5

“Video Select” settings are stored for each input source.

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o p to select the input source for video you want

to play back, then press ENTER.

i and select

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PUREMOVIE

MUSIC GAME

o p

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Selecting a sound mode

This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo
playback modes.
Disc formats such as Blu-ray Disc and DVD, as well as being supported by
digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from
internet-based subscription services.
This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio
formats. It also supports surround playback of audio formats other than
multi-channel audio such as 2-channel stereo audio.

For audio formats recorded on a disc, see the disc jacket or label.

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MOVIE SOUND

Dolby Audio - DSur

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Selecting a sound mode

Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode.

1

MOVIE :

MUSIC :

GAME :

The MOVIE, MUSIC, or GAME button memorizes the last sound mode selected for

0

its button. Pressing MOVIE, MUSIC, or GAME recalls the same sound mode as
the one selected at the previous playback.

If the content played back does not support the previously selected sound mode,

0

the most appropriate sound mode for the content is automatically selected.
You can also select the sound mode by pressing SOUND MODE on the main unit.

0

Switches to the sound mode suitable for
enjoying movies and TV programs.

Switches to the sound mode suitable for
enjoying music.

Switches to the sound mode suitable for
enjoying games.

Switching the sound mode

Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode

0

changes.

0

While the sound mode is displayed, you can also use o p to select a
sound mode.

Try out various sound modes and enjoy sound mode in your favorite

0

mode.

GExampleH When MOVIE is pressed

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This unit provides not only sound modes that conform to the formats
recorded on discs such as Dolby and DTS, but also extended types of
modes that match your speaker configuration and “original sound modes”
that create atmosphere of Rock Arena and Jazz Club, etc.

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Direct playback

Sound recorded in source is played as is.

Press PURE to select “Direct”.

1

Direct playback begins.

In Direct sound mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.

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Tone (v p. 84)

0

Restorer (v p. 117)

0

0

MultEQ® (v p. 119)
Dynamic EQ (v p. 120)

0

Dynamic Volume (v p. 121)

0

Manual EQ (v p. 121)

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Auto surround playback

This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically
selects the corresponding mode for playback.
Perform stereo playback when the input signal is PCM. When the input
signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the music is played back according to the
respective channel number.

Press PURE to select “Auto”.

1

Auto surround playback begins.

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Description of sound mode types

Dolby sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Dolby PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby PLg decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround

Dolby Digital This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital.

Dolby TrueHD This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.

Dolby Digital Plus This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Plus.

DTS sound mode

Sound mode type Description

DTS Neo:6 This mode can be selected when the DTS Neo:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround

DTS Surround This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS.

DTS 96/24 This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.

DTS-HD This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD.

DTS Express This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS Express.

sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.

sound.
There are two playback modes: “Cinema” mode that is optimized for movie playback, “Music” mode that is optimized for
music playback.

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PCM multi-channel sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Multi Ch In This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources.

Original sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Multi Ch Stereo This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.

Rock Arena This mode simulates the expansive sound of a live concert in an arena.

Jazz Club This mode simulates the experience of being in an intimate jazz club.

Mono Movie This mode works with monaural audio sources and delivers a surround sound effect. For optimum channel balance and

Video Game This mode provides an exciting, dynamic surround sound effect with your favorite action video games.

Matrix This mode adds a spacious surround sound effect with stereo music sources.

Virtual This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect when playing back through just the front (L/R)

Auto sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Auto In this mode, the type of digital signal input, such as Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD, PCM

surround sound effects, connect the monaural source to both of the front (L/R) audio inputs.

speakers only, and when listening with stereo headphones.

(multi-channel) is detected, and the playback mode switches automatically to the corresponding mode.
If the input signal is analog or PCM (2-channel), stereo playback is used. For Dolby Digital or DTS, the music is played
back according to the respective channel number.

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Stereo sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Stereo This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing.

Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected.

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When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no

0

additional surround sound processing.

Direct sound mode

Sound mode type Description

Direct This mode plays back audio as recorded in the source.

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Stereo

SSS

Dolby PLg Movie z2 S
Dolby PLg Music z2 S
Dolby PLg Game z2 S
DTS Neo:6 Cinema z2 S
DTS Neo:6 Music z2 S

Multi Ch Stereo

SSS

Mono Movie

S

Rock Arena

S

Jazz Club

S

Matrix

S

Video Game

S

Virtual

SSS

2-channel z1

GAME button

MUSIC button

MOVIE buttonSound mode

Input signal

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Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal

The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME buttons.

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Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. (v p. 112)

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z2

2-channel also includes analog input.
This mode plays back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel playback. It cannot be selected when headphones are used or when the speaker configuration is front speakers

only.

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Stereo

SSS

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital

SSS

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD

SSS

Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus

SSS

DTS

DTS Surround

SSS

DTS 96/24

SSS

DTS-HD /
DTS Express

DTS-HD HI RES

SSS

DTS-HD MSTR

SSS

DTS Express

SSS

PCM multi-channel Multi Ch In

SSS

Multi Ch Stereo

SSS

Mono Movie

S

Rock Arena

S

Jazz Club

S

Matrix

S

Video Game

S

Virtual

SSS

Multi-channel z3

GAME button

MUSIC button

MOVIE button

Sound mode

Input signal

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The sound mode that can be selected differs depending on the audio format of the input signal and the number of channels. For details, see “Types of input signals, and

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corresponding sound modes” (v p. 212).

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Views on the display

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Shows a decoder to be used.

A

A Dolby Digital Plus decoder is displayed as “X”.

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Shows the name of the input source being played back.

B

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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

HDMI Control function

A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with
another device via the HDMI cable connection.

Setting procedure

Enable the HDMI Control function of this unit.

1

Set “HDMI Control” to “On”. (v p. 126)

Turn the power on for all the devices connected by

2

HDMI cable.

Set the HDMI Control function for all devices connected

3

by HDMI cable.

Please consult the operating instructions for the connected

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devices to check the settings.
Carry out steps 2 and 3 should any of the devices be unplugged.

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Switch the television input to the HDMI input connected

4

to this unit.

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Switch the input source of this unit to check that video

5

from the player connected by HDMI is played back
correctly.

When you turn the TV’s power to standby, check that

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the power of this unit also goes to standby.

NOTE

Some functions may not operate depending on the connected TV or player. Check

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the owner’s manual of each device for details beforehand.

SLEEP

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Sleep timer function

You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time
has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to
sleep.

The sleep timer can be set by pressing SLEEP on the main unit.

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Using the sleep timer

Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set.

1

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display and the sleep timer

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starts.
You can set the sleep timer in the range from 10 to 120 minutes in

0

steps of 10 minutes.

Checking the remaining time

Press SLEEP when the sleep timer is in operation.
The remaining time appears on the display.

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To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP to select “Off”.
The SLEEP indicator on the display turns off.

The sleep timer setting is canceled when the unit switches to standby mode.

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NOTE

The sleep timer function cannot turn off the power of devices connected to this

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unit. To turn off the power of those connected devices, set up sleep timers on the
connected devices themselves.

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QUICK
SELECT
1 – 4

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Quick select plus function

Settings such as the input source, volume level and sound mode can be
registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 4 buttons.
You can simply press one of the registered QUICK SELECT buttons in
subsequent playbacks to switch to the group of saved settings in a batch.
By saving frequently used settings at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons,
you will always be able to easily call up the same playback environment.

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Calling up the settings

Press QUICK SELECT.

1

The Quick Select settings registered to the button you pressed are
called up.

The default settings for the input source are as shown below.

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Button Input source

QUICK SELECT 1 CBL/SAT

QUICK SELECT 2 Blu-ray

QUICK SELECT 3 Game

QUICK SELECT 4 HEOS Music

Volume is not registered to Quick Select Plus in the factory default settings.

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See “Changing the settings” to register volume to Quick Select Plus. (v p. 101)

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