Page 2 - Required for Setup; Printing Color : Black
1 Thank you for choosing a Denon AV receiver.This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your AV receiver. 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 i...
Page 3 - What’s In the Box
2 What’s In the Box Quick Start Guide FM indoor antenna Safety Instructions AM loop antenna Notes on radio Sound calibration microphone Warranty (for North America model only) Sound calibration microphone stand Cable labels Remote control unit (RC-1221) Receiver LR6/AA batteries Power cord External ...
Page 4 - Important: External Antennas; For each of the two antennas:
3 Important: External Antennas The removable external antennas are required for both Bluetooth and Wireless network connectivity. Please make sure to connect the antennas before attempting to use the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features of the AVR-X8500HA. n Connecting the external antennas for Bluetooth / W...
Page 5 - Batteries; Installing batteries in the remote control unit; Setup
4 1 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 1. AVR-X8500HAE3_QSG_ENG_00A_200819.indd ...
Page 6 - Connecting the receiver; ) Place the receiver near your TV and; TV
5 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 120 V, 60 Hz) 1. AVR-X8500HAE3_QSG_ENG_00A_200819.indd 5 1. AVR-X8500HAE3_QSG_ENG_00A_200819.indd 5 2020/09/10 18:53:34 2020/09/10 18:53:3...
Page 7 - ) Connect the receiver to your home network; Wired LAN; Router
6 2) Connect the receiver to your home network Wired LAN Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your receiver and your network router. 1 CBL/SAT PHONO 2 DVD 1 CBL/SAT 2 CD 1 TV AUDIO 6 CD 2 DVD 1 2 3 Blu-ray 5 MEDIA PLAYER 4 GAME 1 CBL/SAT 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD 2 DVD 3 Blu-ray 4 GAME RS-232C 7.1...
Page 8 - HDMI cable; ) Select the appropriate HDMI input on; TV remote control unit
7 3) Connect the receiver to your TV with an HDMI cable 1 CBL/SAT PHONO 2 DVD 1 CBL/SAT 2 CD 1 TV AUDIO 6 CD 2 DVD 1 2 3 Blu-ray 5 MEDIA PLAYER 4 GAME 1 CBL/SAT 1 CBL/SAT 2 DVD 2 DVD 3 Blu-ray 4 GAME RS-232C 7.1CH IN REMOTE CONTROL TRIGGER OUT PRE OUT (ASSIGNABLE) VIDEO VIDEO (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABL...
Page 9 - ) Turn on the receiver; • Press; ) Verify the connection; • Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
8 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. AV Receiver Setup Assistant P l e a s e s e l e c t a l a n g u a g e . . . Español Français English If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry the s...
Page 10 - Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
9 3 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. AV Receiver Setup Assistant ...
Page 11 - Downloading the Mobile Apps; HEOS
10 4 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 s...
Page 12 - Owner’s Manual; • For more information, visit
11 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/AVRX8500HA/NA/EN/ Online Manual 1. AVR-X8500HAE3_QSG_ENG_00A_200819.indd 11 1. AVR-X8500HAE3_QSG_ENG_00A_200819.indd 11 2020/0...
