Denon PMA-150H Owner's Manual

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PMA-150H

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Owner’s Manual

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Accessories		7
	Inserting the batteries	8
	Operating range of the remote control unit	8
	Features	9
	High quality sound	9
	High performance	10
Part names and functions		12
	Front panel	12
	Rear panel	14
	Remote control unit	17

Connections

Connecting speakers		22
	Connecting the speaker cables	22
	Connecting the subwoofer	23
	Connecting speakers	23
	Connecting a digital device	24
Connecting an analog device		25
Connecting a PC or Mac		26
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port		27
Connecting an FM/AM antenna		28
Connecting to a home network (LAN)		30
	Wired LAN	30
	Wireless LAN	31
	Connecting to the IR control connector	32
Connecting the power cord		33

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Basic operation		35
	Turning the power on	35
	Switching the power to standby	35
	Selecting the input source	36
	Adjusting the volume	36
	Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)	36
	Listening to Internet Radio	37
	Listening to Internet Radio	38
Playing back files stored on PC or NAS		39
	Playing back files stored on PC or NAS	40
Playing a USB memory device		42
	Playing files stored on USB memory devices	43
	Listening to music on a Bluetooth device	45
	Listening to music on a Bluetooth device	46
	Pairing with other Bluetooth devices	47
	Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device	48
Getting the HEOS App		49
	HEOS Account	50
	Playing from streaming music services	51
	Listening to the same music in multiple rooms	54

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts		58
	Listening to FM/AM broadcasts	58
	Changing the reception mode (Tune Mode)	59
	Presetting FM/AM stations	59
	Automatically presetting FM stations (Auto Preset)	60
	Listening to stations registered in the preset list	60
	Deleting a station from the preset list	61
Using as a D/A converter		62
	Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)	63
	Connect and playback from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical 1/	72
	Optical 2)	72
	Connect and play back from an analog device	74

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AirPlay function		75
	Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad	76
	Playing iTunes music with this unit	76
	Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple	77
	synced devices (AirPlay 2)	77
Spotify Connect function		78
	Playing Spotify music with this unit	78
	Convenience functions	79
	Adding to HEOS Favorites	79
	Playing back HEOS Favorites	80
	Deleting a HEOS Favorites	80
	Adjusting the tone	81
	Switching the display’s brightness	82
	Using the sleep timer	82

Settings

Menu map		83
	Menu operation	88
	Inputting characters	89
	Using the number buttons	89
	Using the cursor buttons	90
Audio		91
	Volume Limit	91
	H/P Amplifier Gain	91

General		92
	TV Input	92
	IR Control	93
	Language	93
	Auto-Standby	93
	Usage Data	94
	Firmware	94
	Information	97
	Reset	97

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Network		98
	Network Information	98
	Wi-Fi	98
	Bluetooth	98
	Network Control	99
	Friendly Name	99
	Connection	100
	Settings	103
	Diagnostics	104
HEOS Account		105
	You have not signed in	105
	You have already signed in	105

Tips

Tips		107
Troubleshooting		109
	Power does not turn on / Power is turned off	110
	LED is flashing	110
	Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit	111
	No sound comes out	112
	Sound is interrupted or noise occurs	113
	Desired sound does not come out	114
	AirPlay cannot be played back	115
	USB memory devices cannot be played back	116
	File names on the USB memory device are not displayed properly	117
	Bluetooth cannot be played back	117

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	The Internet radio cannot be played back	118
	Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server)	119
	Various online services cannot be played	120
	Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network	120
	Music files on PC or Mac cannot be played back (USB-DAC)	121
	Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/	122
	Optical)	122
	The input source switches to “Optical 1”, “Optical 2” or “Coaxial”	122
	Update/upgrade error messages	123
	Resetting network settings	124

Appendix

Playing back a USB memory devices	125
D/A converter	126
Playing back a Bluetooth device	127
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS	128
Playing back Internet Radio	129
Last function memory	129
Explanation of terms	130
Trademark information	134
Specifications	135
Index	140
License	142

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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product.

To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

Quick Start Guide	Safety Instructions	Notes on radio	Warranty
			(for North America model only)

Power cord	Remote control unit	R03/AAA batteries	FM indoor antenna
	(RC-1233)

AM loop antenna	IR control cable	External antennas for
		Bluetooth/wireless
		connectivity

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Inserting the batteries

1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.

Batteries

NOTE

0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

0Do not use two different types of batteries.

0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods.

0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Approx. 23 ft/7 m 30° 30°

3Put the rear lid back on.

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Features

High quality sound

0Equipped with a high-quality class D amplifier

The amplifier incorporates Qualcomm® DDFA TM technology. The output stage circuit utilizes discrete BTL construction that realizes higher S/N and lower distortion than conventional class D amplifiers. Additionally, 70 W+70 W (4 Ω/ohms) output that is more powerful than the size of the housing delivers the “delicate yet powerful sound” of Denon’s ideal audio playback environment.

Qualcomm DDFA is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. DDFA is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.

0High grade headphone circuit

The high-grade headphone circuit incorporates discrete output stage construction for a high-quality listening experience, even when using the headphones to listen to music late at night, etc.

0High Bitrate and High Sampling with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus

A high bitrate and high sampling has been achieved with Denon’s unique data interpolation algorithm. 16 bit audio signals are converted to a high bitrate of 32 bit and 44.1 kHz sampling signals are up-sampled by 16x to achieve smoother recreation of sound waves. Data interpolation is also used, predicting interpolation points from a large number of surrounding points to provide audio as close as possible to the original sound. This elaborate restoration of data lost during digital recording achieves fine, distortion-free rendering, accurate sound localizing, rich bass and recreation that is faithful to the original sound.

0High sound quality electrolytic capacitor

The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade Denon original high sound quality electrolytic capacitor specifically used in top-range models.

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High performance

0Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of highresolution sound sources

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and PCM files up to 384 kHz/32 bits. It provides high quality playback of high resolution files into this unit from a computer via USB-B connection.

0Supports a variety of devices with digital inputs

Equipped with two optical digital inputs and one coaxial digital input to connect televisions and other devices with digital inputs. This unit also has an automatic playback function. When a device connected to this unit by digital connection is turned on, this unit automatically turns on and plays audio from the device.

0Can be operated with the remote control of your TV

By learning the infrared signal of the remote control of your TV, you can operate this unit with the remote control of the TV. (v p. 93)

0The device is equipped with a AirPlay® function in addition to network functions such as Internet radio etc.

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®.

0Supports 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.

0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out easily

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

0Support for Gapless playback

Playback with no gap between music files. (for WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/DSD only)

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0Compatible with the HEOS Appz for performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or Android™ devices (Google, Amazon Kindle Fire)

zDownload the appropriate HEOS App for your iOS or Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to the same LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network that the iPad, iPhone or Android devices are connected to.

0HEOS provides streaming music from your favorite online music sources

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 HEOS devices are connected to the same network, HEOS devices can be grouped to play back the same music on all devices simultaneously, or different music can be played on each separate HEOS device.

0Headphone Amplifier Gain selector function

This unit has a gain control function with three levels that can be switched according to the characteristics of the connected headphones.

0System remote control included

Includes a system remote control that can also be used for Denon’s CD Player DCD-100 operations.

0OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display that can display 3 lines

0Equipped with auto standby mode function that reduces power consumption

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Part names and functions

Front panel

For details, see the next page.

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A Power operation button (X)

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 35)

B Standby indicator

Lights as follows according to unit status:

0Not lit:

0 When powered on

0 During normal standby (When “Auto-Play” is set to “Off” (v p. 92))

0Orange:

0 When “Auto-Play” is set to “On” (v p. 92)

0 When “Network Control” is set to “On” (v p. 99)

C Cursor keys (uio p)

These select items.

D ENTER key

This determines the selection.

EDisplay

This displays various pieces of information.

F Volume control knob

Adjusts the volume.

GUSB port (T)

This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices). (v p. 27)

H Headphones jack

Used to connect headphones.

When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers.

NOTE

0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

I BACK key

Returns to the previous item.

JInput source switching key (q)

This selects the input source.

K Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8)

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y u i o

For details, see the next page.

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A Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna connectors

Used to connect the included external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity when connecting to a network via wireless LAN, or when connecting to a handheld device via Bluetooth. (v p. 31)

A Place the external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity evenly over the screw terminal of rear.

B Turn clockwise until the antennas is fully connected. C Rotate the antenna upwards for best reception.

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B AC inlet (AC IN)

Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 33)

C Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)

Used to connect speakers. (v p. 22)

D ANALOG IN connectors

Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors. (v p. 25)

E DIGITAL IN connectors

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors. (v p. 24)

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F PRE OUT connector

Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 23)

G IR CONTROL jack

Connects to a Denon CD player that is equipped with a IR control jack. (v p. 32)

H Antenna terminals (ANTENNA)

Used to connect FM room antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 28)

I NETWORK connector

Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN network. (v p. 30)

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A Remote control signal transmitter

This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8)

B Input source select buttons

These select the input source. (v p. 36)

C System buttons

These perform playback related operations.

Channel buttons (CH +, –)

These select stations registered to the preset list. (v p. 60)

DRANDOM button (P)

Switches the random playback.

E TONE button

Adjusting the tone. (v p. 81)

F FAVORITES ADD / CALL buttons

This allows you to register content to “HEOS Favorites” and call registered content.

0“Adding toHEOS Favorites” (v p. 79)

0“Playing backHEOS Favorites” (v p. 80)

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		G QUEUE button
		This displays the queue.
		0	“Playing back files stored on PC or NAS” (v p. 39)
		0	“Playing a USB memory device” (v p. 42)
		H ENTER button
		This determines the selection.
		I Cursor buttons (uio p)
		These select items.
		Tuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
		These operate the tuner. (v p. 58)
		J BACK button
		Returns to the previous item.
		K Number/letter buttons (0 – 9, +10)
	u	These enter letters or numbers into the unit. (v p. 89)
	i	L SLEEP button
	o	This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 82)

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Q3 Q4

Q7 Q8

W1 W2

M Power operation button (AMP POWER X)

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 35)

N Remote mode select button

(REMOTE MODE AMP)

Switches the remote control operating mode to this unit.

OREPEAT button (L)

Switches the repeat playback.

P VOLUME buttons (df)

Adjusts the volume. (v p. 36)

Q OPTION button

This displays the option menu on the display.

0 An option menu is not displayed for some input sources.

R MUTE button (:)

This mutes the output audio. (v p. 36)

S SETUP button

The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 83)

T CLEAR button

This cancels the settings.

U Information button (INFO)

This switches the track information shown in the display during playback.

V DIMMER button

Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 82)

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o CD player operations

A Denon CD player can be operated.

A Power button (CD POWER X)

B Remote mode select button

(REMOTE MODE CD) C System buttons

0Skip buttons (8, 9)

0Play/pause button (1/3)

0Stop button (2)

D RANDOM button (P)

E ENTER button

F Cursor buttons (uio p)

G Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)

H SLEEP button

I PROGRAM button

J REPEAT button (L)

K MODE button

L CLEAR button

M Information button (INFO)

N DIMMER button

0 The remote control may not operate some products.

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o Contents

Connecting speakers	22
Connecting a digital device	24
Connecting an analog device	25
Connecting a PC or Mac	26
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port	27
Connecting an FM/AM antenna	28
Connecting to a home network (LAN)	30
Connecting to the IR control connector	32
Connecting the power cord	33

NOTE

0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

0Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.

o Cables used for connections

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

Speaker cable

Subwoofer cable

Optical cable

Coaxial digital cable

Audio cable	L	L
	R	R

USB Cable

LAN cable

IR control cable (supplied)

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Connecting speakers

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

This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.

NOTE

0Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer.

0Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker 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. 133)

0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.

0Use speakers with an impedance of 4 – 16 Ω/ohms.

2Turnit. the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen

3Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal.

Connecting the speaker cables

Connect the speaker cable to the + speaker terminal (red) and the -		4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
speaker terminal (black).
1	Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the
	tip of the speaker cable, then twist the core wire tightly.

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Connecting the subwoofer			Connecting speakers

Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.

wq wq

					(R)	(L)

Subwoofer

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Connecting a digital device

Connect this unit to a device with digital output connectors, such as a TV.

TV/Digital device

0When connecting a TV to this unit, turn off the audio output of the TV’s internal speakers. See the owner’s manual of your TV for details.

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT OUT

o Specifications of supported audio formats

See “D/A converter” (v p. 126).

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Connecting an analog device

You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio output.

Analog

device

AUDIO

OUT

R L

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Connecting a PC or Mac

By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable, this unit can be used as a D/A converter. (v p. 62)

NOTE

0Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 63)

0Download the driver software from the PMA-150H page of the Denon website.

0Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.

Type A

USB 2.0 cable (Sold separately)

	Computer on which the driver software and
Type B	audio player software are installed

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Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

For operating instructions see “Playing a USB memory device”. (v p. 42)

USB memory device

0Denon 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, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

NOTE

0USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

0It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable.

0Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

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Connecting an FM/AM antenna

After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal, fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts” (v p. 58)

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Black

White

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0If you are unable to receive a good broadcast signal, we recommend installing an outdoor antenna. For details, inquire at the retail store where you purchased the unit.

NOTE

0Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

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o Using the AM loop antenna

Suspending on a wall

Suspend directly on a wall without assembling.

Nail, tack, etc.

Standing alone

Use the procedure shown above to assemble.

When assembling, refer to “AM loop antenna assembly”.

o AM loop antenna assembly

1Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop antenna from the rear and bend it forward.

2Insertstand.the projecting part into the square hole in the

Stand

Square hole

Loop antenna

Projecting part

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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.

0Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media server(s)

0Playback of streaming music services

0Using the Apple AirPlay function

0Operation on this unit via the network

0Operation with the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system

0Firmware Update

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.

NAS

(Network Attached

PC Storage)

Modem

Internet

To WAN side

To LAN port

Router

LAN port/	LAN port/
Ethernet	Ethernet
connector	connector

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