Overview

Inserting the batteries

Operating range of the remote control unit

Part names and functions

Remote control unit

Connections

Connecting an amplifier

Connecting the subwoofer

Connecting a playback device

Connecting a TV

Connecting this unit to the HDMI ARC terminal on a TV

Connecting this unit to the Optical or Coaxial terminal on a TV

Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

Connecting a PC or Mac

Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port

Connecting to a home network (LAN)

Connecting an external control device

FLASHER IN jack

REMOTE CONTROL connectors

Connecting the power cord

Playback

Basic operation

Turning the power on

Switching the power to standby

Selecting the input source

Adjusting the volume

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)

Listening to Internet Radio

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing back files stored on PC or NAS

Playing back files stored on PC or NAS

Playing a USB flash drive

Playing files stored on USB flash drives

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones

Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones

Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones

Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones

Getting the HEOS app

Setting up the HEOS app for the first time with a HEOS Built-in device

Adding the registration of HEOS Built-in devices in the HEOS app

Playing from streaming music services

Listening to the same music in multiple rooms

Playing digital input

Connecting and playing back from a TV or digital device (HDMI/Coaxial/Optical 1/Optical 2)

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)

Playing analog input

AirPlay function

Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac

Playing songs from Windows PC

Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac on multiple synced devices (AirPlay 2)

Spotify Connect function

Playing Spotify music with this unit

Convenience functions

Playing back HEOS Favorites

Adding to HEOS Favorites

Deleting a HEOS Favorites

Adjusting the tone and balance

Playback in source direct mode

Switching the display’s brightness

Turning the illumination and display on/off

Using the sleep timer

Displaying the volume at all times (When “Preamp Out” is set to “On”)

Smart select function

Settings

HP Amplifier Gain

Low Pass Filter

HDMI Power Off Control

Network Information

Network Control

Connecting to the network by using the WPS button on the router

Disabling amplifier/SACD player operating mode on remote control

Disabling amplifier operating mode

Disabling SACD player operating mode

Setting the device to be operated by the volume buttons on the remote control

Setting the device to be operated by the volume buttons in streaming preamplifier operating mode

Setting the device to be operated by the volume buttons in SACD player operating mode

Tips

Troubleshooting

Power does not turn on / Power is turned off

Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit

Display on this unit shows nothing

No sound comes out

Sound is interrupted or noise occurs

Desired sound does not come out

AirPlay cannot be played back

USB flash drives cannot be played back

Bluetooth cannot be played back

The Internet radio cannot be played back

Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server)

Various online services cannot be played

Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network

Music files on PC or Mac cannot be played back (USB-DAC)

Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (HDMI ARC/Coaxial/Optical 1/2)

The input source switches to “HDMI”, “Optical 1”, “Optical 2” or “Coaxial”

The HDMI control function does not work

Update/upgrade error messages

Resetting network settings

Factory Restore

Appendix

Playing back a USB flash drives

Playing back a Bluetooth device

Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS

Playing back Internet Radio

Last function memory

Explanation of terms

Trademark information

Dimensions / Weight

Menu map

For menu operations, see the following page.
By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences.

Setting items	Detailed items	Description	Page
Audio	Filter	This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality.	link
	Dither	This function adds audio data to minimize quantization error. Audio data to be added can be set on this unit. The sound quality changes. Set as desired.	link
	Noise Shaper	Improves linearity and noise characteristics in the audible range using digital feedback. The measurements are the same but the sound quality changes. Set as desired.	link
	Preamp Out	Switches on/off the audio signal output from the PREAMP OUT connectors.	link
	Volume Scale	Set how the volume is displayed.	link
	Volume Limit	Make a setting for maximum volume. The volume cannot be increased above this setting.	link
	Digital Out	Stopping digital audio output reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback.	link
	HP Amplifier Gain	Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. By setting according to the impedance of your headphone, you can enjoy playing headphones at an appropriate volume.	link
	Phono	Sets the phono equalizer of this unit according to the type or impedance of the turntable cartridge to be connected.	link
	Low Pass Filter	Sets the low pass filter for the subwoofer output. Set this according to your speakers and subwoofer.	link

Setting items	Detailed items	Description	Page
TV	TV Input	Set this when playing audio from a TV on this unit.	link
TV	HDMI Power Off Control	Set the “HDMI Power Off Control” function that is keyed to the power off operation of your TV to turn the device’s power to standby.	link
General	Illumination	You can adjust the brightness of the illumination and display. You can also link the illumination to the brightness of the display. When the brightness is turned “Off”, the noise source affecting the sound quality is suppressed, and high-quality sound playback is possible.	link
	Language	Sets the language for display the menu.	link
	Auto-Standby	Sets the unit power to standby when the unit is not in use.	link
	Reset	Various settings are reset to the factory default values.	link
Network	Network Information	Displays various information about the network.	link
	Wi-Fi	The Wi-Fi function can be stopped to prevent noise that affects the sound quality.	link
	Bluetooth	Stopping Bluetooth function reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. It also sets the Bluetooth transmitter settings.	link
	Network Control	Performs the on/off settings for the network function when in standby mode.	link
	AirPlay Setup	Set this unit to WAC mode. Perform this setup when connecting to a network using an iOS device.	link

Remote control unit illustration

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