
AVR-X1600H
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
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Quick Start Guide
Read Me First....
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Thank you for choosing a Denon AV
receiver.
This guide provides step-by-step
instructions for setting up your AV
receiver.
Please do not return this unit to the
store – call for assistance.
If you need help… :
If you need additional help in solving
problems, contact Denon customer
service in your area.
www.denon.com
Welcome Before You Begin
Required for Setup
TV Speaker cables
HDMI cable Subwoofer cable Speakers
Optional
LAN cable Wi-Fi router
• When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K, ARC and eARC
functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” that displays the HDMI logo.
• These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).
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What’s In the Box
Quick Start Guide
FM indoor antenna
Safety Instructions AM loop antenna
Cautions on Using
Batteries
Sound calibration
microphone
Notes on radio Sound calibration
microphone stand
Cable labels Remote control unit
(RC-1227)
Receiver R03/AAA batteries
Power cord
• The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use
when performing Speaker Calibration. Using your own tripod or the supplied
Sound calibration microphone stand enables settings to be automatically
configured to the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally
high performance.
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Installing batteries in the
remote control unit
Batteries
There are four steps to the setup
process.
1
Installing batteries in the remote control unit
2
Connecting the receiver
3
Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
4
Downloading the Mobile Apps
Setup
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2
Connecting the receiver
1) Place the receiver near your TV and
connect the power cord
TV
Receiver
Power cord
(supplied)
Connect to household
power outlet
(AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
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2) Connect the receiver to your home network
Wired LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your
receiver and your network router.
Router
To LAN port
Wireless LAN
Rotate the two antennas located on the back of the receiver
upwards for maximum performance.
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3) Connect the receiver to your TV with
an HDMI cable
(ARC/eARC)
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
MONITOR
(
ARC/eARC)
HDMI cable
Receiver (Rear panel)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio
Return Channel) support:
If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the AV receiver
when you are using your TV’s built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV
streaming services, etc.) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on your
TV. Please refer to your TV’s Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to
setup HDMI CEC. In addition, if your TV supports eARC, it can also send
back high bitrate audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,
DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X. Please refer to your TV’s Owner’s
Manual for additional information about enabling the eARC function.
4) Turn on the TV
TV remote control unit
5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on
your TV
HDMI
or
TV/
VIDEO
INPUT
TV remote control unit
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6) Turn on the receiver
• Press X to turn on the receiver.
7) Verify the connection
• Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
Setup Assistant
Please select a language...
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If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry
the steps again in the recommended sequence.
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Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
Now TV is connected to the receiver.
The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and
confi guring your speakers and components to your Denon
receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Setup Assistant
Please select a language...
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Nederlands
Svenska
Pусский
Polski
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Downloading the Mobile Apps
Download both the “HEOS” App and the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for the full home entertainment experience.
The HEOS App is required to access online music through your AVR.
HEOS
The HEOS App allows you to explore,
browse, and play music from many online
streaming services or from your own music
library.
Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Control your new AVR with the latest
Denon 2016 AVR Remote App. Volume
control, sound mode selection and
advanced settings are always only a tap
away.
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Owner’s Manual
• For more information, visit www.denon.com
• Refer to the Online Manual for other functions
information and operation procedure details.
manuals.denon.com/AVRX1600H/EU/EN/
Online Manual
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www.denon.com
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