Denon AVR-S970H - User Manual

AVR-S970H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix
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Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index

Denon AVR-S970H Specifications

General

Receiver type	-
Pre-out channels	0.2
Pre-out connectivity	Yes
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)	125 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	85 W
HDMI in	6
Audio (L/R) in	4
USB ports quantity	1
Digital audio coaxial in	0
Digital audio optical in	2
Audio (L/R) out	7
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Optical drive included	No
Display	VFD
HDCP version	2.3
Product color	Black
Audio decoders	DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Volume control	Rotary
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Power consumption (standby)	0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)	500 W
Package weight	11500 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	341 mm
Width	434 mm
Height	167 mm
Weight	9500 g

Summary

Features

High quality sound

Details on amplifier power, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Speaker Virtualizer.

High performance

Part names and functions

Front panel

Overview of the Denon AVR's front panel controls and indicators.

Display

Rear panel

Bluetooth;wireless LAN antenna connectors

Details on connecting antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)

Explains analog audio input connectors for various devices.

Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)

Explains digital audio input connectors for various devices.

NETWORK connector

Details on connecting a LAN cable for wired network.

Remote control unit

ZONE SELECT buttons

Explains buttons to switch operation zones (MAIN/ZONE2).

Input source select buttons

Describes buttons for selecting the input source.

Speaker installation

FL;FR (Front speaker left;right)

Instructions for placing front speakers relative to the listening position.

C (Center speaker)

Instructions for placing the center speaker.

SL;SR (Surround speaker left;right)

Instructions for placing surround speakers.

SBL;SBR (Surround back speaker left;right)

Instructions for placing surround back speakers.

SW 1;2 (Subwoofer)

Instructions for placing the subwoofer.

Connecting speakers

Before connecting speakers

Notes on safety and correct procedure before connecting speakers.

Connecting speakers to the speaker terminals

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

7.1-channel (surround back)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with surround back speakers.

7.1-channel (front height)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with front height speakers.

7.1-channel (top front)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with top front speakers.

7.1-channel (top middle)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with top middle speakers.

7.1-channel (front Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with front Dolby Atmos speakers.

7.1-channel (surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)

Details on 7.1-channel setup with surround Dolby Atmos speakers.

5.1-channel

Details on 5.1-channel setup for ZONE2 playback.

Connecting 5.1-channel speakers

Connecting 7.1-channel speakers

Example layout when using surround back speakers

Shows the layout for a 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers.

Example layout when using height speakers

Example layout when using top front speakers

Example layout when using top middle speakers

Example layout when using front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

Example layout when using surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

Connecting multi-zone speakers

5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (ZONE2) speaker connection

Details the setup for a 5.1 system in MAIN ZONE and 2-channel in ZONE2.

Connecting a TV

Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC; eARC

Explains connecting a TV with HDMI and ARC/eARC support.

Connection 2: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC; eARC

Explains connecting a TV with HDMI but no ARC/eARC support.

Connecting a playback device

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

Instructions for connecting a satellite tuner or cable TV set-top box.

Connecting a media player

Instructions for connecting a media player.

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player

Instructions for connecting a Blu-ray or DVD player.

Connecting a game console or player device compatible with 8 K

Instructions for connecting 8K compatible game consoles or players.

Connecting a turntable

Instructions for connecting a turntable.

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

Connecting FM;AM antennas

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

Wired LAN

Details on connecting the unit to a network via a LAN cable.

Wireless LAN

Details on connecting the unit to a network via Wi-Fi.

Connecting the power cord

Basic operation

Turning the power on

Steps to turn the unit on from standby mode.

Selecting the input source

Guide on how to select the desired input source.

Adjusting the volume

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)

Playing a USB memory device

Playing files stored on USB memory devices

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones

Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones

Steps to reconnect previously paired Bluetooth headphones.

Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones

Listening to FM;AM broadcasts

Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip)

Cancelling Preset Skip

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS

Getting the HEOS App

Playing from streaming music services

Selecting a room;device

Listening to the same music in multiple rooms

Grouping rooms

Steps to group multiple rooms for synchronized music playback.

Ungrouping rooms

Grouping all rooms (party mode)

Ungrouping all rooms

AirPlay function

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

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)

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

Changing the speaker settings to match the listening environment (Speaker Preset)

Selecting a sound mode

Direct playback

Pure Direct playback

Auto surround playback

Description of sound mode types

Dolby sound mode

DTS sound mode

Auto sound mode

Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal

HDMI Control function

Setting procedure

Steps to enable and configure HDMI Control function for linked devices.

Sleep timer function

Using the sleep timer

Quick select plus function

Calling up the settings

Changing the settings

TV Audio sharing 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

Playback in ZONE2 (Another room)

Connecting ZONE2

Playback in ZONE2

Adjusting the volume (ZONE2)

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) (ZONE2)

Menu map

Audio

Subwoofer Level Adjust

Apple Lossless Audio Codec

Surround Parameter

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)

Cinema EQ

LFE

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)

Loudness Management

Dynamic Compression

Dialog Control

Low Frequency Effects

Speaker Virtualizer

DTS Neural:X

Delay Time

Effect Level

Room Size

Subwoofer

Restorer

Volume

Limit

Power On Level

Mute Level

Audyssey

MultEQ

Compensates audio for listening area based on setup measurements.

Dynamic EQ

Reference Level Offset

Dynamic Volume

Graphic EQ

Graphic EQ; Headphone EQ

Speaker Selection

Adjust EQ

Video

HDMI Setup

Make settings for HDMI Audio Out, Pass Through, and Control.

HDMI Audio Out

HDMI Pass Through

Pass Through Source

RC Source Select

HDMI Control

ARC

TV Audio Switching

Power Off Control

Power Saving

Output Settings

HDMI Video Output

Video Mode

HDMI Upscaler

On-Screen Display

Now Playing

Screensaver

4 K;8 K Signal Format

HDCP Setup

TV Format

Inputs

Input Assign

HDMI

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT MODE

Source Rename

Hide Sources

Source Level

Speakers

Audyssey Setup

Measures speaker characteristics and room acoustics for automatic setup.

About the main listening position

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey Setup)

Amp Assign

Speaker Configuration

Front

Center

Subwoofer

Surround

Surround Back

Front Height

Top Front

Top Middle

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

Set the distance

Dolby Speaker Setup

Levels

Test Tone Start

Crossovers

Set the crossover frequency

Bass

Subwoofer Output

LPF for LFE

Speaker Preset

Network

Information

AirPlay

Connection

WEP Key (network key)

Wi-Fi

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

Wi-Fi Setup

Scan Networks

Use iOS Device

WPS Router

Manual

Settings

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DNS

Network Control

Friendly Name

Friendly Name

Diagnostics

Physical Connection

Router Access

Internet Access

AirPlay

Spotify Connect

Playing Spotify music with this unit

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

General

Language

Power consumption in standby modes

ECO

ECO Mode

Auto Standby

MAIN ZONE

ZONE2

Bluetooth Transmitter

Transmitter

Output Mode

Connected device

Device List

ZONE2 Setup

L Ch Level

R Ch Level

Volume Level

Volume Limit

Power On Volume

Mute Level

Zone Rename

Quick Select Names

Front Display

Brightness

Firmware

Check for Update

Auto-Update

Allow Update

Information

Audio

Video

ZONE

Notifications

Save & Load

Setup Lock

Lock

Reset

All Settings

Resets all unit settings to their factory default values.

Network Settings

Resets only network settings to their factory default values.

Limiting the operating zone with the remote control

Canceling the settings

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

No sound is produced from subwoofer

DTS sound is not output

Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output

DTS Neural:X mode cannot be selected

Dolby Surround mode cannot be selected

Sound modes other than “Stereo” or “Direct” cannot be selected

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 sound is cut off.

The sound is cut off or noise occurs when using Bluetooth headphones.

Audio is delayed on my Bluetooth headphones.

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 error messages

Resetting factory settings

Resetting network settings

Restoring the firmware to the factory defaults

About HDMI

Auto Lip Sync

HDMI Pass Through

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)

VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)

QFT (Quick Frame Transport)

FRL (Fixed Rate Link)

Copyright protection system

Relationship between video signals and monitor output

Playing back a USB memory devices

Compatible formats

Maximum number of playable files and folder

Playing back a Bluetooth device

Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS

Specifications of supported files

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

Audyssey

Explains Audyssey technologies like Dynamic EQ, Volume, and MultEQ®.

Dolby

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Stream

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Surround

DTS

Dialog Control

DTS

DTS 96;24

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS Express

DTS-HD

MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Sampling frequency

Speaker impedance

Dialogue normalization function

Dynamic range

Downmix

Video

Progressive (sequential scanning)

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

WPA;WPA2-Personal

Network Names (SSID: Service Set Identifier)

Others

Specifications

Audio section

Details the specifications of the audio section, including power amplifier ratings.

Analog

Digital

Phono equalizer

Tuner section

Wireless LAN section

Bluetooth section

Dimensions (Unit: mm)