Page 2 - Contents
About manuals 4 About descriptions of this manual 4 Accessories 5 Before using the remote control unit 6 Operating range of the remote control unit 7 Part names and functions 8 Sound bar 8 Subwoofer 12 Remote control unit 13 Connections Positioning 15 Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV 15 Ha...
Page 3 - Tips; Appendix
Tips Troubleshooting 35 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 36 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 37 Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands 37 No sound comes out 38 Bluetooth playback does not work 39 The HDMI control function does not work 40 Audio c...
Page 4 - About manuals; About descriptions of this manual
Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. About manuals The following manuals are included on this unit. 0 Safety Instructions (suppl...
Page 5 - Accessories
Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Warranty Wall mount spacers Remote control unit (RC-1245 / Built-in battery) Optical digital cable HDMI cable (4K) Power cords Wall mount template Cautions on Using Batteries Contents Conn...
Page 6 - Before using the remote control unit; Replacing the battery
Before using the remote control unit The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery.Pull out the insulation sheet before use. o Replacing the battery 1. Lightly slide the catch of the battery case on the back of the remote control in the rightward direction. 2. While pushing the catch lightl...
Page 8 - Part names and functions; Sound bar; Top panel
Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel e q r w A Power operation button ( c ) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). ( v p. 25) Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power on/off (standby). B Input source button ( d ) This selects the input source. ( v p. 25) Switches the inp...
Page 9 - Front panel
o Front panel q w A Status LEDThe status, such as for the power, input source, audio format, or sound mode is displayed. ( v p. 10) B Remote control sensorThis receives signals from the remote control unit. ( v p. 7) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 9
Page 10 - Status LED
o Status LED TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) TV (OPTICAL) AUX Input source Off (Standby) On Power USB Dolby Atmos Audio format [Ex.] Input source: TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) Dolby (other than Atmos) Unsupported audio format PCM (or No Signal) Bluetooth Pure mode Sound mode [Ex.] Input source: TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) Blinkonc...
Page 11 - Rear panel
o Rear panel q q t r y u e w A Wall hook holeUsed to mount the sound bar on a wall. ( v p. 16) B HDMI IN connectorUsed to connect to the HDMI equipment with an HDMI cable. ( v p. 23) C Analog audio input connector (AUX IN)Use a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect a TV with an...
Page 12 - Subwoofer
Subwoofer o Rear panel A Status LEDDisplays subwoofer status. LED indication Status When subwoofer power is standby When the sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected 0 The sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected as the factory default. If no audio is output from the subwoofer, wirel...
Page 13 - Remote control unit
Remote control unit w q e t r y u A Power button ( c ) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). ( v p. 25) Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power on/off (standby). B Input source buttons (TV, HDMI, OPT, AUX, g ) This selects the input source. ( v p. 25) C Volume buttons (VOL +, –)...
Page 15 - Positioning; Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV
Positioning Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface. NOTE 0 When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc. Contents Connections Playback Se...
Page 16 - Hanging the sound bar on a wall
Hanging the sound bar on a wall The sound bar can be mounted on a wall using the two keyholes provided on the back of the bar for this purpose. When hanging bar on a wall, position it in a flat, vertical position.To ensure safety, it is best to employ a contractor to mount the sound bar on the wall....
Page 18 - Positioning the subwoofer
Positioning the subwoofer Position the subwoofer in a flat location near the sound bar. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 18
Page 19 - Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. 0 Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this unit to your TV. (See the TV owner’s manual for details.) 0 Turn off the TV’s speaker or minimize the volume when using thi...
Page 21 - equipped with an optical digital connector
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included HDMI and optical cables to connect this unit to your TV. OPTICAL OUTPUT HDMI INPUT TV Soundbar (Rear panel) Optical digital cable (included) HDMI cable (included)...
Page 22 - equipped with an analog connector
TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector Use the included HDMI cable and a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect this unit to your TV. AUX AUDIO OUT HDMI INPUT TV Soundbar (Rear panel) HDMI cable (included) ...
Page 23 - Connecting a playback device; Connecting an HDMI device
Connecting a playback device Connecting an HDMI device Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect a Blu-ray disc player, game device or similar device to this unit. HDMI OUTPUT HDMI device HDMI cable (sold separately) Soundbar (Rear panel) 0 When connecting this unit to a device that is comp...
Page 24 - Connecting the power cords
Connecting the power cords After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Subwoofer (Rear panel) Soundbar (Rear panel) Power cord (included) Power cord (included) Connect to household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appen...
Page 25 - Playing TV, movies and music; Input source; Turn on the power of the TV and connected devices.
Playing TV, movies and music X Input source buttons VOL +, – BASS +, – MUSIC 1 Turn on the power of the TV and connected devices. 2 Press c to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press the input source button. TV: Switches the input source to TV (HDMI eARC/ ARC). HDMI: Switches the input source to HDMI IN....
Page 26 - Adjusting the volume; Adjusting the subwoofer volume; Use BASS + or BASS – to adjust the subwoofer volume.; Turning off the sound temporarily; Press
Adjusting the volume 1 Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume. When the button is pressed, the status LED lights up to match the current volume. 0 Each time a volume button is pressed, the status LEDs blink and the number of LEDs that are blinking increases or decreases according to the volume that...
Page 27 - Playing music on a Bluetooth device; Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first
Playing music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. X Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time Pair a Bluetooth device with this un...
Page 28 - Pairing with other Bluetooth devices; Playing music with a paired Bluetooth
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 Press c to turn on power to the unit. 2 Press g to switch the input source to “Bluetooth”. 3 Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. 4 Press and hold g for 3 seconds. This unit enters pairing mode, and the status LED repeatedly blinks in blue....
Page 29 - Settings; Sound mode; Selecting a sound mode; Press the sound mode button to select a sound mode.
Settings Perform the below operations and settings as needed. Sound mode buttons VOL +, – BASS +, – Selecting a sound mode 1 Press the sound mode button to select a sound mode. When the button is pressed, the rightmost status LED blinks and the sound mode changes. ( v p. 10) MOVIE: Enjoy movie theat...
Page 30 - Automatically setting to standby (Auto; Press and hold NIGHT for 5 seconds or more.; Reducing the standby power; Press and hold DIALOG ENHANCER HIGH for about 5
Automatically setting to standby (Auto standby function) Switch the auto standby function on or off.When the auto standby function is turned on, the power supply for this unit automatically switches to standby if no operations have been performed for approx. 20 minutes or more and audio is not being...
Page 31 - Switching the standby linking via HDMI; Press and hold MOVIE for 5 seconds or more.
0 When the power button is pressed while the deep standby function is on, all status LEDs blink in white three times and this unit enter deep standby mode. 0 When the power button is pressed while the deep standby function is off, all status LEDs blink in green three times and this unit enter normal...
Page 32 - Switch to the input source you want to set.
Automatically turning on the power according to the playback of the playback device (Auto on control function) If you turn on the auto on control function and playback is started by the playback device while this unit is on standby, the power of this unit is automatically turned on and playback is s...
Page 33 - Using the remote control learning function; Press and hold the main unit’s
Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV There are three ways to operate this unit using the remote control of a TV. 0 HDMI control function Connect this unit to a TV that supports the HDMI control function with an HDMI cable and enable the HDMI control setting on the TV to perform basic...
Page 36 - Power does not turn on / Power is turned off
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. ( v p. 24) 0 If the power of this unit cannot be turned on with the remote control for the TV, press the c button to turn on the power of this unit. ( v p....
Page 37 - Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit; Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Battery is worn out. Replace with new battery. ( v p. 6) 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30...
Page 38 - No sound comes out
No sound comes out No sound comes out. 0 Check the connections for all devices. ( v p. 19) 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. 0 Check cables for damage. 0 Check that a proper input source is selected. ( v p. 25)...
Page 39 - Bluetooth playback does not work
Bluetooth playback does not work Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device. 0 It may be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth device. See the owner’s manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. 0 This unit may be paired with another Bluetooth device. Select this unit from the...
Page 40 - The HDMI control function does not work; Audio can be heard coming from the TV’s speakers
The HDMI control function does not work The HDMI control function does not work. 0 You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work. In this case, operate the exte...
Page 41 - Resetting factory settings
Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. 1 Press c to turn on power to the unit. 2 Press and hold the main unit's c , d and + at the same time for a...
Page 43 - Trademark information
Trademark information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the d...
Page 44 - Specifications; General
Specifications Sound bar o General Operating temperature: 41 °F - 95 °F (5 °C - 35 °C) Power supply: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Power consumption in standby mode: 1.7 W Power consumption in deep standby mode: 0.4 W Max Analog Input: 2 Vrms Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, ...
Page 45 - Wireless section; Bluetooth section
o Wireless section Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz (Wireless subwoofer) o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 5.0 Transmission power: Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Approx. 32.8 ft/10 m in line of sight z Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Fr...
Page 49 - Dolby Atmos Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer; Quick Start Guide; Printing Color : Black
DHT-S517 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar & Wireless Subwoofer Lisez-moi en premier.... / Lea esto primero.... Quick Start Guide Read Me First.... Guide de démarrage rapide / Guía de inicio rápido 1. DHT-S517E3_QSG_ENG_211015.indd 1 1. DHT-S517E3_QSG_ENG_211015.indd 1 2021/10/18 15:02:13 2021/10/18 15:02:1...
Page 50 - Before you begin; What’s in the box
1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Before you begin What’s in the box Sound bar Subwoofer Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Wall mount template Power cords HDMI cable (4K) Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit (RC-1245 / CR2025 battery pre-installed) 1. DHT-S517E3_QSG_ENG_211015.i...
Page 51 - Place the sound bar
2 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL 1 Place the sound bar For the best listening experience, place the sound bar centered under your TV and fl ush with the front edge of your cabinet. • The sound bar can also be mounted on a wall. Refer to the included wall mount template for details. • For additional wall m...
Page 52 - Place the subwoofer; Place the subwoofer on the fl oor near the sound bar.
3 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 2 Place the subwoofer Place the subwoofer on the fl oor near the sound bar. 1. DHT-S517E3_QSG_ENG_211015.indd 3 1. DHT-S517E3_QSG_ENG_211015.indd 3 2021/10/18 15:02:14 2021/10/18 15:02:14 Printing Color : Black
Page 53 - Connect the sound bar to your TV
4 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL 3 Connect the sound bar to your TV 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the port labeled "eARC" or "ARC" on your TV.2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the port marked "TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) on your sound bar. HDMI INPUT (eARC/ARC) HDMI cable...
Page 54 - Connect the power cords to a wall outlet
5 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 4 Connect the power cords to a wall outlet Connect the included power cords to the sound bar and the subwoofer, and insert the plugs into an outlet. Turn on the sound bar. The light on the back of the subwoofer turns solid green, indicating the subwoofer is paired with the...
Page 55 - Setup is now complete!
6 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL Turn on your TV and verify that you hear sound playing from the sound bar. • If you hear an echo or audio coming from the TV's internal speakers, make sure the TV speakers are switched off in the TV settings menu. Refer to the TV user manual for guidance. 5 Setup is no...
Page 56 - About the status lights
7 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL The lights on the sound bar indicate the power state, input source, audio format and other status information. Input source Off (Standby)On Power Dolby Atmos ® Dolby ® (other than Atmos) Audio format PCM (or No Signal) Unsupported audio format HDMITV (OPTICAL)AUX TV (HDMI ...
Page 57 - or; Streaming music via Bluetooth
8 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL Before you can stream music from your Bluetooth device to the sound bar, you must fi rst “pair” the sound bar and your device. q Press the (Bluetooth) button on the sound bar (or remote control unit) until the Bluetooth light blinks blue. The sound bar enters pairing mode....
Page 61 - DEFINING AUDIO EXCELLENCE
Built by the market leader in AV receivers, the Denon DHT-S517 transforms any TV into a home entertainment center. The sleek sound bar with integrated up-firing speakers and the powerful subwoofer offer thrilling 3D audio with Dolby Atmos overhead effects. Quickly connect your TV, Blu-ray, or other ...