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

Front panel

Name Front small LINK10n 1

Power ( ) button/indicator

This turns the power on/off (standby). link

This is lit as follows according to the power status:

Power on : White

Standby : Off

When the protection circuit is activated : Orange (blinking)

Illumination

This illuminates when the power is turned on. Brightness can be changed and lighting turned off.

Turning the illumination and display on/offlink

Illuminationlink

INPUT selector knob

This selects the input source. link

Information button ( )

This switches the contents information shown in the display during playback.

System buttons

These perform playback related operations.

Play/Pause button ( Button_PlayPause Mz )

Press this button to pause during playback. If pressed while paused or stopped, resumes playback.

Forward-skip button ( Button_Skip Right Mz )

Press this button during playback to play the next track.

Reverse-skip button ( Button_Skip Left Mz )

Press this button during playback to restart the current track or play the previous track.

Depending on the input source and online service, the operation cannot be performed.

Display

This displays various pieces of information.

NOTE

The display used in this unit is made with highly advanced technology, however, there may be some dots that do not light up or light up constantly. Please note that this is not a malfunction.

Name Front small LINK10n 2

ENTER button

This determines the selection.

Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control unit. link

Cursor buttons

These select items.

VOLUME knob

These adjust the volume level. link

Favorites button ( )

This allows you to call “HEOS Favorites” registered content. link

Headphones jack

Used to connect headphones.

When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the PREAMP OUT connectors.

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.