Denon AVR-X8500H User Manual

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings
This unit has a built-in 13-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by
changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone
playback. (v
p. 224)
Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. (v
p. 224)
Playback speaker in each zone
“Amp Assign” settings
Connection
page
MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3
5.1-channel playback
2-channel (Pre-out) 2-channel (Pre-out)
Can be set in all “Amp
Assign” modes.
48
7.1-channel playback Can be set in all “Amp
Assign” modes except for
“5.1ch Full Bi-Amp”.
49
9.1-channel playback 54
13.1-channel playback 13.1ch 63
13.1-channel playback (Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D) 13.1ch 68
11.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front
speakers)
11.1ch (Bi-Amp) 74
5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front, center
and surround speakers)
5.1ch Full Bi-Amp 75
Second front speakers 11.1ch + Front B 76
11.1-channel playback 2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel (Pre-out) 11.1ch + ZONE2 (Default) 77
11.1-channel playback 2-channel (Pre-out) 2-channel
(Speaker out)
11.1ch + ZONE3 77
9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front
speakers)
2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel (Pre-out) 9.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2 78
9.1-channel playback 2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel
(Speaker out)
9.1ch + ZONE2/3 79
11.1-channel playback 1-channel
(Speaker out)
1-channel
(Speaker out)
11.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO 80
13.1-channel playback (using this unit as a pre amplifier) Not used Not used Pre Amplifier 81
The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration. See “Sound modes and channel output” (v p. 319) for the sound
modes that are supported.
The following pages provide basic connection examples.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix
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Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index

Denon AVR-X8500H Specifications

General

Channels	13.2
Power Output	150W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD)
Frequency Response	10Hz-100kHz (+1, -3dB)
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	Yes
IMAX Enhanced	Yes
HEOS Multi-room	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice Control	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri
Impedance	4-16 ohms
HDR Compatibility	HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes
Digital Audio Inputs	2 Optical, 2 Coaxial
Analog Audio Inputs	6
Phono Input	Yes
Speaker Connectors	Binding Posts
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD
Surround Sound Support	Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D
Tuner	AM/FM
Input Sensitivity/Impedance	200 mV / 47 kohms
HDCP Support	2.2
Other Connections	USB, Ethernet, RS-232C
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	102 dB
DAC	AKM AK4490EQ (32-bit/192kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05% (20Hz - 20kHz, 150W)