Denon AVR-X8500H User Manual

Connecting 15.1-channel speakers
This system can connect with up to 15.1-channel speakers and simultaneously play up to 13.1-channels for Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D playback.
Use the Front Height, Top Middle or Rear Height speakers for Dolby Atmos playback.
Use the Front Height, Rear Height, Center Height or Top Surround speakers for Auro-3D playback.
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Example connection
TML TMR
C
SW
RSLS
RHL RHR
SBL
SBR
FHL FHR
FL FR
CH
TS
0
Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “8ch” in the menu when
connecting in this configuration. (v
p. 227)
1 CBL/SAT
PHONO
2 DVD 1 CBL/SAT
2 CD 1
TV
AUDIO
6 CD
2 DVD
12
3 Blu-ray
5 MEDIA PLAYER
4 GAME
RS-232C
7.1CH IN
REMOTE CONTROL TRIGGER OUT
PRE OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
STRAIGHT CABLE
IR
DC12V 150mA MAX.
ZONE2 ZONE3
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER
SURROUND BACK
CENTER
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND
HEIGHT2 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE
1
AUDIO
(ASSIGNABLE)
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
(ASSIGNABLE)
2
SUBWOOFER
HEIGHT1
HEIGHT3
ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE
SPEAKERS
FRONT FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND SURROUND
HEIGHT1 HEIGHT1 HEIGHT2 HEIGHT2
ASSIGNABLE
SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK
ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE
HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE HEIGHT3 HEIGHT3 HEIGHT4/FRONT WIDE
HEIGHT 4
SW
FR FL C SR SL
SBR SBL
RHR RHLFHR FHL
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
z
TMR TML
HEIGHT 3
TSCH
z
Use Surround Height speakers for optimal Auro-3D playback. Install Rear Height
speakers instead of Surround Height speakers to enjoy both Auro-3D and Dolby
Atmos with 13.1-channel playback.
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)