Denon AVC-X6500H User Manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION

DENON AVC-X6500H

11.2 CH 4K AV AMPLIFIER WITH 3D AUDIO A ND AMAZON A LEXA VOICE CONTROL

CUTTING-EDGE HOME THEATER

The 11.2 channel AVC-X6500H supports Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X for an enhanced home theater experience. It features 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs that support
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and 4K Ultra HD. Stream Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and more with HEOS built-in and control it with your voice through Amazon Alexa.

HIGHLIGHTS YOUR BENEFITS

11.2 channel AV Amplifi er with 205W per channel 11 powerful amplifi ers in a monolithic design for ultimate clarity and power

Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and DTS Virtual:X Enjoy a truly immersive, three-dimensional audio experience

Monolithic Amplifi er Design with Denon Custom Made Transistors Ultimate build-quality for reference-class audio experience

Amazon Alexa voice control compatibility Hands-free control of your home theater and wireless music services

8 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front) and 3 HDMI outputs with full HDCP 2.2 support Connect to eight media devices and output to three displays

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) (via future fi rmware update) Supports the latest 3D audio such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from your TV

4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, Dolby Vision compatibility, HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Provides the greatest picture quality for brightness, clarity and contrast

Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ, LFC, Sub EQ HT Delivering ultimate equalization for your individual room including subwoofer EQ

Award-winning Denon guided setup assistant and graphical user interface Easy and intuitive out-of-box and setup experience

HEOS wireless music streaming technology and the HEOS app Listen from any room of your home

AirPlay, Bluetooth, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, Network Audio Streaming Access to a wide array of unlimited online music sources

Front panel USB input Convenient audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) fi les

“ihiji Invision” and “Domotz Pro” remote system monitoring and management
technology, RS232 Control

Lets custom integrators monitor and troubleshoot remotely, drastically
reducing downtime

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Powerful 11-channel Amplifier with t he Latest Home Cinema Sp ecs

Featuring a sophisticated power amplifier design, the AVC­X6500H delivers high-power performance at 205 watts per
channel (6 Ohms, 1kHz, 1%, 1ch Drive). Low impedance drivers
provide operational stability for a wide range of speakers and
create balanced, tonal sound. The AVC-X6500H features three­dimensional sound formats Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
and Auro-3D, plus an HDMI section with HDCP 2.2 support and
advanced video processing with 4K scaling for HDMI sources and
two 12V trigger outputs to connect external devices.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and Aur o-3D

Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio with Dolby Atmos,
DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and Auro-3D. Set up Dolby Atmos with a 5.2.4 or

7.2.4 surround sound speaker system using Dolby Atmos elevation
speakers, or dedicated overhead speakers, for the ultimate home
theater experience. DTS:X and Neural:X™ give your movies, games
and music a realism unmatched by traditional 5.1 surround sound.
DTS Virtual:X provides immersive audio without height channels,
creating virtual height effects in a 5.1, 7.1 or 2.1 speaker arrangement.
Auro-3D® elevates the home theater experience to amazing new
levels by delivering the excitement of three-dimensional sound for
music, games, broadcast and films while enhancing your existing
audio-visual collection through the Auromatic upmixing engine.

Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Control the AVC hands-free with Amazon Alexa and your voice. Adjust
the volume, skip to the next track, switch inputs for your different
media players and more — “Just Ask.” Download the HEOS Home
Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice commands for
your AVC-X6500H, HEOS devices and other select Denon products.

Advanced HDMI Video Section with eARC

The latest HDMI specs for the best home theater experience. All
eight HDMI inputs — and three HDMI outputs — feature HDCP

2.2 Support that lets you enjoy copy-protected content uninhibited.
Watch movies and shows with 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure
Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range (HDR10),
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), eARC (enabled via firmware update) 21:9
video, 3D and BT.2020 passthrough support for exceptional color,
clarity and contrast. Certified by the Imaging Science Foundation, the
AVC-X6500H features a full suite of video calibration controls (for use
by an ISF technician), along with ISF Day and ISF Night video modes.

Multi-source, Multi-room

With the Denon AVC-X6500H, it’s possible to enjoy 5.1 channel
surround sound in one room and a separate source or music
stream in up-to two others for a total of 3 sources and 3 zones.
Watch a movie in one room while another family member listens to
music in a different zone without interruption.

Brilliant Picture Quality

The AVC-X6500H supports High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video format,
Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms
the viewing experiences with astonishing brightness, contrast, and
color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

Remote Monitoring Capability

In today’s custom install environment, it’s critical for integrators to
provide quick, reliable assistance and service to their clients, even after
the install is complete. To support this effort, the Denon AVC-X6500H
AV receiver features “ihiji Invision” and “Domotz Pro” remote system
monitoring and management technology.

Easy Setup Experience

The included AVC-X6500H Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear
instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the
AVC-X6500H via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears
on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step-by-step. A row
of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making
organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.

Built-in Bluetooth

®

, Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 Capability

The heart of your wireless network. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
wireless streaming connectivity, the Denon AVC-X6500H is equipped
with an advanced dual antenna transceiver system for robust
streaming even in congested urban environments. Enjoy listening to
your favourite audio content wirelessly from your smart devices.

HEOS Multi-room Streaming

Enjoy your favourite music in any room of your home wirelessly
with built-in HEOS technology. Play the same song in every room,
or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is
yours. Also works with Amazon Alexa providing cutting-edge voice
control and incredible sound for all of your home entertainment.

Audyssey Audio Optimization

The AVC-X6500H easily guides you through the set-up process
to ensure the most accurate configuration. Optimize all settings
for the best possible sound and video quality with your system
from the get-go. The most advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room
measurement system provides the best sound in every room —
and with the optional MultEQ Editor app, go under the hood and set
to your exact specifications.

Quick Selects for User-friendly Audio Tuning

The Denon AVC-X6500H front panel features four Quick Select
buttons that store your preferred audio settings for each source.
Switch between TV audio, Blu-ray, media players and more. Use
the buttons on the front panel or opt for the same Quick Selects on
the AVC remote for faster control.

Denon AVC Remote App for Seamless Control

Better control in your back pocket. The free Denon AVR Remote for
iOS and Android makes using the AVC-X6500H even easier
— adjust volume, turn it on or off, mute the music, select a source
or switch to HEOS. Download the free Denon AVR Remote app to
your smartphone or tablet today.

DSP Power Processing

Incredible power for your music and movie needs. The AVC-X6500H
includes an advanced DSP (Digital Sound Processor) chip for
tremendous power processing. With four 300MHz DSP cores that are
capable of processing over one billion computations per second, the
AVC-X6500H supports the latest video, sound and processing needs.

100+ Years of Firsts in Audio Technology

Founded in 1910, Denon has a deep heritage of “ firsts” in audio
technology — from Japan’s first audio electronics manufacturer,
to producing the world’s fir st commercial CDs. This focused
investment in audio R& D ensures you get the latest technology and
highest quality with every listening experience.

Technical information

Number of
power amps

11 (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,
Surround Back L/R, Height 1 (Front
wide) L/R, Height 2 L/R)

Power output 205 watts per channel

(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%, 1ch driven)

175 watts per channel
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%, 2ch driven)

140 watts per channel (8 ohms,
20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08%, 2ch driven)

Speaker impedance 4 - 16Ω/ohms

Preamplifier section

Input sensitivity/

200 mV

impedance

Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB

(Direct mode)

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The Netherlands

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Ports

S/N Ratio 100 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)

General

Power supply AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 750 W

(Standby 0.1 W, CEC standby 0.5 W)

Power consumption
No-Sound

65 W (ECO Mode on),
110 W (ECO Mode off)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 167 x 379 mm

Weight 14.6 kg

IN HDMI (Front 1) x 8

Component (video) x 2

Composite (video) x 4

Phono x 1

Analog Audio x 6

Digital Optical / Coaxial x 2 / x 2

USB (front) x 1

OUT HDMI Monitor / Zone 2 x 2 / x 1

Component (video) x 1

Composite (video) x 1

EAN AVCX6500HBKE2 4951035065877 Black

AVCX6500HSPE2 4951035065884 Silver

UK AVCX6500HBKE2GB 4951035066447 Black

AVRX6500HSPE2GB 4951035066454 Silver

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the
DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. • The Spotify software is subject to third party
licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses • Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Denon is a trademark or registered trademark of D&M Holdings, Inc.

* All specs can be subject to change

Audio Pre-out 11.2 ch

Zone 2 / Zone 3 Pre-out 2.0 ch

Phones x 1

RS232 /12 V Trigger out x 1 / x 2

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