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Denon AVR-X1200W User Manual

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AVR-X1200W
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix
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Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index

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Denon AVR-X1200W Specifications

General IconGeneral
HDMI in6
AC (power) inYes
Composite video in2
USB ports quantity1
Digital audio coaxial in0
Receiver type-
Audio output channels7.2 channels
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1 %
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)145 W
FM band range87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Internet radio services supportedSpotify
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDTS-HD Master Audio
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPod
AC input voltage230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)430 W
Connectivity technologyWired
Optical drive includedNo
Audio formats supportedAIFF, ALAC, FLAC
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth339 mm
Width434 mm
Height151 mm
Weight8500 g

Summary

Inserting the batteries

Operating range of the remote control unit

Details on the optimal distance and angle for remote control operation.

Features

High quality sound

Describes the discrete circuit technology and power amplifier capabilities.

High performance

Highlights 4K 60Hz input/output support and HDCP 2.2 compatibility.

Easy operation

Setup Assistant instructions

Provides easy-to-follow setup guidance via TV screen.

Graphical User Interface

Highlights the unit's GUI for improved operability.

Part names and functions

Front panel

Identifies and describes components on the front panel of the unit.

Display

Input mode indicators

Lights indicating audio input mode settings for each input source.

Decoder indicators

Lights for Dolby or DTS signals input or decoding.

Rear panel

Remote control unit

ZONE2 ON/OFF button

Controls the power for ZONE2 (separate room).

Input source select buttons

Buttons used to select the desired input source.

Connecting speakers

Speaker installation

Guidance on determining speaker system and installing speakers in a room.

Speaker connection

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

Connecting a TV

Connecting a playback device

Connecting an FM/AM antenna

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

Wired LAN

Instructions for connecting to a network using a LAN cable.

Wireless LAN

Connecting an external control device

REMOTE CONTROL jacks

Details on connecting external remote control receiver units.

Connecting the power cord

Basic operation

Turning the power on

Procedure for turning the unit's power on and off.

Selecting the input source

How to select the desired input source for playback.

Adjusting the volume

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)

Instructions on how to mute the audio output.

Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player

Playing an iPod

Listening to music on an iPod

Operations accessible through the option menu

Lists operations available via the option menu when in 'From iPod' mode.

iPod Browse Mode settings

Performing repeat playback

Performing random playback

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 FM/AM broadcasts

Operations accessible through the option menu

Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)

Procedure for directly entering radio frequencies to tune in.

Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode)

Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset)

Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)

Listening to preset stations

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

Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip)

Cancelling Preset Skip

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing the last played Internet Radio station

Operations accessible through the option menu

Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS

Applying media sharing settings

Listening to Pandora®

Creating a new station

Listening to an existing station

Listening to created radio stations at random

Giving feedback and managing stations

Sign Out

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio

Sign Out

AirPlay function

Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

Playing iTunes music with this unit

Selecting multiple speakers (devices)

Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit

Spotify Connect function

Playing Spotify music with this unit

Convenience functions

Performing repeat playback

Performing random playback

Registering to Favorites

Playing back content added to the “Save to Favorite”

Deleting content added to favorites

Searching content with keywords (Text Search)

Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow)

Setting the Slideshow Interval

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

Adjusting the tone (Tone)

Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)

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

Stopping the All Zone Stereo mode

Selecting a sound mode

Switching the sound mode

Direct playback

Pure Direct playback

Auto surround playback

Description of sound mode types

Dolby sound mode

Details on Dolby sound modes like Surround, Digital, TrueHD, Atmos.

DTS sound mode

PCM multi-channel sound mode

Describes the Multi Ch In sound mode for PCM sources.

Original sound mode

Auto sound mode

Stereo sound mode

Direct sound mode

Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal

HDMI control function

Setting procedure

Steps to enable and configure HDMI control functions.

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Details on enabling and using the ARC function for TV audio.

Smart Menu function

Now Playing

Enjoy content from the currently selected input source.

Source

Switch the input of the unit.

Sound Mode

Change the sound mode of this unit from selected options.

Setup Menu

Quick Select

Sleep timer function

Using the sleep timer

Checking the remaining time

How to check the remaining time of the sleep timer.

To cancel the sleep timer

Instructions on how to cancel the active sleep timer.

Quick select plus function

Calling up the settings

Changing the settings

Changing the Quick Select Name

Procedure to change the displayed name for Quick Select items.

Web control function

Controlling the unit from a web control

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room)

Connecting ZONE2

Describes two methods for playing back audio in ZONE2.

Connection 1: Connecting using a speaker output terminal

Details on connecting ZONE2 via speaker output terminals.

Connection 2 : Connection using an external amplifier

Playback in ZONE2

Adjusting the volume

Menu map

Audio

Lists audio-related settings and their corresponding page numbers.

Video

Lists video-related settings and their corresponding page numbers.

Inputs

Input Assign

Configure assignments for HDMI, Digital, Analog, and Video input connectors.

Speakers

Settings for speaker presence, size, and bass capacity.

Manual Setup

Manually set speakers or change Audyssey Setup settings.

Network

Settings for network connection and configuration.

General

Language

Change the display language for the menu on the TV screen.

ECO

Configure ECO Mode and auto standby settings for energy saving.

ZONE2 Setup

Makes settings for audio playback with ZONE2.

Zone Rename

Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer.

Quick Sel.Names

Change the quick select name that appears on the TV screen.

Front Display

Makes settings related to the display on this unit.

Firmware

Check for firmware updates and set notification display.

Information

Shows information about unit settings and input signals.

Usage Data

Select whether to send anonymous usage data to Denon.

Setup Lock

Protects settings from inadvertent changes.

Setup Assistant

Performs basic installation and settings via TV guidance.

Menu operations

Inputting characters

Using the keyboard screen

Audio

Dialog Level

Adjusts the output level to clarify dialogue from the center channel.

Subwoofer Level

Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer.

Surr.Parameter

Cinema EQ

Softens treble in movie soundtracks to reduce harshness.

Loudness Mngmt

Sets whether to output with or without dynamic range compression.

Dynamic Comp.

Dialog Control

Adjusts dialogue volume for movies and music.

Low Frequency

Adjusts the low frequency effects level (LFE).

Center Spread

DTS Neural:X

Delay Time

Effect Level

Room Size

Subwoofer

Set Defaults

Restorer

Mode

Optimizes compressed audio sources with specific settings for highs/bass.

Audio Delay

Volume

Scale

Sets how the volume level is displayed.

Limit

Makes a setting for the maximum volume.

Power On Level

Defines the volume setting active when power is turned on.

Mute Level

Audyssey®

MultEQ® XT

Dynamic EQ

Ref.Lev.Offset

Dynamic Volume

Manual EQ

When using headphones

Settings for using the graphic equalizer for headphones.

Headphone EQ

Set whether to use the graphic equalizer for headphones or not.

Speaker Select

Adjust EQ

Curve Copy

Set Defaults

Video

HDMI Setup

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.

Auto Lip Sync

Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output.

HDMI Audio Out

Select the HDMI audio output device.

HDMI Control

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI PassThrough

Pass Source

TV Audio Switching

Pow.Off Control

Power Saving

Smart Menu

On Screen Disp.

Volume

Sets where to display the volume level on screen.

Info

Displays status of operation when sound mode or input source changes.

Now Playing

Sets display time for playback information.

TV Format

Inputs

Input Assign

Assigns HDMI, Digital, Analog, and Video input connectors to sources.

TV set top box/satellite users please note

Notes for digital audio output from TV/satellite boxes.

HDMI

DIGITAL

Changes digital audio input connectors assigned to input sources.

ANALOG

Changes analog audio input connectors assigned to input sources.

VIDEO

Changes composite video input connectors assigned to input sources.

Set Defaults

Resets Input Assign settings to default values.

Source Rename

Hide Sources

Source Level

Input Select

Input Mode

Sets audio input modes for different input sources.

Decode Mode

Sets the audio decode mode for input source.

Speakers

Audyssey® Setup

Measures acoustic characteristics for automatic speaker setup.

About the main listening position

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup)

When using a subwoofer with a direct mode

Settings for subwoofer direct mode.

When using a subwoofer without a direct mode

Settings for subwoofer without direct mode.

Error messages

Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings

Manual Setup

Amp Assign

Selects power amplifier usage method to match speaker system.

Assign Mode

Selects how to use the power amp for different speaker configurations.

Speaker Config.

Front

Sets the front speaker size (Large/Small).

Center

Subwoofer

Surround

Surround Back

Front Height

Top Front

Top Middle

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

Distances

Unit

Sets the unit of distance measurement (Feet or Meters).

Step

Sets the minimum variable width for distance measurement.

Set the distance

Specifies the range for setting speaker distances.

Dolby Sp.Setup

Levels

Test Tone Start

Outputs a test tone from selected speaker for volume adjustment.

Set Defaults

Returns the 'Levels' settings to the default values.

Crossovers

Speaker Select

Selects how to set the crossover frequency for speakers.

Set the crossover frequency

Sets the crossover frequency based on speaker capabilities.

Bass

Subwoofer Mode

Selects low range signals to be reproduced by the subwoofer.

LPF for LFE

Sets the LFE signal playback range for the subwoofer.

Front Speaker

Network

Information

Displays network information like SSID and IP Address.

Connection

Choose between wireless LAN or wired LAN connection.

Wi-Fi

Stops or enables the Wi-Fi function when using wired LAN.

Connect Using

Wired(Ethernet)

Use a LAN cable to connect to a network.

Wireless(Wi-Fi)

Use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to connect to a network.

Wi-Fi Setup

Connect to a wireless LAN router using scan or iOS device methods.

When connecting using Wi-Fi

When using a USB cable

When connecting using the PIN code method

WPS Router

Manual

Settings

DHCP

Selects how to connect to the network (automatic or manual).

IP Address

Sets the IP address within the allowed ranges.

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask for network connection.

Default Gateway

Primary DNS, Secondary DNS

Proxy

Port

Network Control

Friendly Name

Name

Selects a friendly name for the unit from a list or custom input.

Set Defaults

Restores the Friendly Name to its default setting.

Diagnostics

Physical Connection

Checks the physical LAN port connection status.

Router Access

Checks the connection from the unit to the router.

Internet Access

Checks if the unit has access to the Internet (WAN).

Maintenance Mode

General

Language

Sets the display language for the menu on the TV screen.

ECO

Configures ECO Mode and auto standby for energy saving.

ECO Mode

Reduces power consumption when the unit is on.

Pow.On Default

On Screen Disp.

Always On

Always displays the power consumption meter on the TV screen.

Auto

Displays meter when changing mode or volume.

Off

Does not display the meter.

Auto Standby

MAIN ZONE

Sets auto standby time for MAIN ZONE when no signals are input.

ZONE2

Automatically shuts off power in ZONE2 after a set period.

ZONE2 Setup

Volume Level

Sets the output volume level for ZONE2.

Volume Limit

Makes a setting for the maximum volume in ZONE2.

Pow.On Volume

Defines the volume setting active when power is turned on for ZONE2.

Zone Rename

Quick Sel.Names

Front Display

Dimmer

Adjusts the display brightness of the unit.

Firmware

Update

Executes the firmware update process.

Notifications

Sets display of notification messages for firmware updates.

Add New Feature

Information

Audio

Shows audio information for MAIN ZONE.

Video

Shows HDMI signal information for MAIN ZONE.

ZONE

Shows information about current settings for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.

Firmware

Displays information for the current firmware and DTS version.

Notifications

Notif.Alerts

Sets whether notification messages are displayed.

Usage Data

Setup Lock

Tips

Troubleshooting

Lists common problems and their solutions.

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

DTS Neural:X mode cannot be selected

Dolby Surround mode cannot be selected

Audyssey MultEQ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® cannot be selected

“Restorer” cannot be selected

No sound is output when using ZONE2

Sound is interrupted or noise occurs

No video is shown on the TV

The menu screen is not displayed on the TV

iPod cannot be played back

USB memory devices cannot be played back

File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly

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

Resetting factory settings

About HDMI

Auto Lip Sync

HDMI Pass Through

HDMI Control

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Supported audio formats

Supported video signals

Copyright protection system

Playing back a USB memory devices

Compatible formats

Lists WMA, MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, AIFF compatible formats.

Maximum number of playable files and folder

Playing back a Bluetooth device

About Bluetooth communications

Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS

Specifications of supported files

Lists WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC, ALAC, DSD, AIFF specs.

Playing back Internet Radio

Personal memory plus function

Last function memory

Sound modes and channel output

Sound modes and surround parameters

Sound mode

Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes

Explanation of terms

Audyssey

Explains Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, and MultEQ XT.

Dolby

Explains Dolby Atmos, detailing its dimension and immersion.

Dolby Atmos Stream

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Surround

Dolby Speaker Technology (Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers)

Dialog Control

Controls listening experience by lifting dialogue from background sounds.

DTS

Explains DTS abbreviation and its surround sound experience.

DTS 96/24

Describes the DTS 96/24 digital audio format.

DTS Digital Surround

Explains the standard DTS digital surround format.

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

DTS Express

DTS-HD

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS:X

DTS Neural:X

Audio

ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec)

Explains ALAC codec for lossless audio compression.

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)

Explains FLAC, a lossless free audio file format.

LFE

Abbreviation for Low Frequency Effect channel.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)

Describes the standardized MP3 audio data compression scheme.

MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Describes WMA audio compression technology by Microsoft.

Sampling frequency

Explains sampling frequency and its effect on sound reproduction.

Speaker impedance

Definition of AC resistance value for speakers.

Dialog normalization function

Corrects signal level automatically for individual program sources.

Dynamic range

Difference between max undistorted sound level and min discernible level.

Downmix

Converts surround audio channels to a lower number for playback.

Video

Progressive (sequential scanning)

Describes video signal scanning system for smoother images.

Network

AirPlay

Sends contents from iTunes/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad via network.

DLNA

Trademarks for Digital Living Network Alliance.

vTuner

Free online content server for Internet Radio.

WEP Key (network key)

Wi-Fi®

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key)

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Network Names (SSID: Service Set Identifier)

Others

HDCP

Copyright protection technology for digital signals.

MAIN ZONE

Defines the room where the unit is placed.

Pairing

Operation required to connect a Bluetooth device.

Protection circuit

Prevents damage to devices within the power supply.

Trademark information

Specifications

Audio section

Details power amplifier rated output and analog input specifications.

Power amplifier

Specifies rated output power for different channels.

Output connectors

Lists output connector impedance requirements.

Analog

Specifies analog input sensitivity and impedance.

Video section

Tuner section

Wireless LAN section

Bluetooth section

General

Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm))

Weight : 18 lbs 12 oz (8.5 kg)

Index

License

libogg

libvorbis

Tremolo

zlib

cURL

c-ares

License information for the software used in the unit

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