Contents of this article
- Factory reset
- Firmware update via USB and Network
- Idle current adjustment
DENON AVR-X2100W
DENON AVR-S900W
Initializing This Unit
Initialize this unit if you have replaced the microcomputer, one of the parts around the microcomputer, or the digital PCB.
1. Press the power button to turn off the power.
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "DIMMER" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons TUNER PRESET CH + and "TUNE -" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
3. Release the buttons after confirming that the display flashes in intervals of approximately 1 second.
Initialize this unit if you have replaced the microcomputer, one of the parts around the microcomputer, or the digital PCB.
1. Press the power button to turn off the power.
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "DIMMER" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons TUNER PRESET CH + and "TUNE -" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
3. Release the buttons after confirming that the display flashes in intervals of approximately 1 second.
The unit is initialized.
Protection History Display Mode
Actions
This mode records and displays an event in which the THERMAL, ASO or DC protection was activated. If protections have been activated multiple times, the latest protection operation is recorded.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "2. PROTECTION" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
This mode records and displays an event in which the THERMAL, ASO or DC protection was activated. If protections have been activated multiple times, the latest protection operation is recorded.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "2. PROTECTION" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Protection information and
displays
Press the "STATUS" button in Protection History Display Mode.
The protection history can be checked.
Press the "STATUS" button in Protection History Display Mode.
The protection history can be checked.
Peration Info Mode
Actions
This mode displays the accumulated operating time, power on count and each protection count.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "4. OP INFO" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Operations
Press the "STATUS" button after starting this device in Operation Info mode.
Actions
This mode displays the accumulated operating time, power on count and each protection count.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "4. OP INFO" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Operations
Press the "STATUS" button after starting this device in Operation Info mode.
TUNER STEP mode (AVR-X2100WE2/E3
only)
Actions
This is a special mode for enabling reception STEP of the ANALOG TUNER to be changed.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "5. TUNER FRQ SER" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Displays
Start this unit in TUNER STEP mode, select using button "TUNER PRESET CH+/-" and enter using button "STATUS".
Actions
This is a special mode for enabling reception STEP of the ANALOG TUNER to be changed.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "PRESET +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "5. TUNER FRQ SER" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Displays
Start this unit in TUNER STEP mode, select using button "TUNER PRESET CH+/-" and enter using button "STATUS".
Remote ID Setup Mode
Actions
This function allows only the desired AV receiver to be operated if multiple DENON AV receivers are used in the same room.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "6. REMOTE ID" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Actions
This function allows only the desired AV receiver to be operated if multiple DENON AV receivers are used in the same room.
Starting up
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "DIMMER" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH+", "TUNE -" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Select the "6. REMOTE ID" using the button "TUNER PRESET CH+ / -", and press the button "STATUS" to commit the selection.
Setting the Remote coutrol units
(1) Press and hold "DEVICE MENU" button for at least 3 seconds "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash time.
(2) Press the "MAIN" button.
The "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash twice.
(3) Press the "1", "2", "3" or "4" button.
The "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash twice.
NOTE:
If the ID of the unit and remote control do not match, "AVAMPz" appears on the display of the unit when the remote control is used (*: own remote control ID).
(1) Press and hold "DEVICE MENU" button for at least 3 seconds "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash time.
(2) Press the "MAIN" button.
The "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash twice.
(3) Press the "1", "2", "3" or "4" button.
The "DEV.", "TU" and "AVR" indicators flash twice.
NOTE:
If the ID of the unit and remote control do not match, "AVAMPz" appears on the display of the unit when the remote control is used (*: own remote control ID).
Protection Pass Mode
Actions
This mode allows the power to be turned on without activating protections.
This is the same as normal power-on, except that protections are not activated.
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +", "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Actions
This mode allows the power to be turned on without activating protections.
This is the same as normal power-on, except that protections are not activated.
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +", "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE", "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
CX870 / CY920 Reboot mode
Actions
The CX870 / CY920 is restarted after CX870 / CY920 hangup.
The CX870 / CY920 can be restarted even in the network standby setting ("Setup menu" – "Network" – "Network" – "Always On").
Operations
1. Turn on the button "MAIN ZONE" and set NETWORK as the input source.
2. Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNER PRESET CH -" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
Actions
The CX870 / CY920 is restarted after CX870 / CY920 hangup.
The CX870 / CY920 can be restarted even in the network standby setting ("Setup menu" – "Network" – "Network" – "Always On").
Operations
1. Turn on the button "MAIN ZONE" and set NETWORK as the input source.
2. Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNER PRESET CH -" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
CX870 / CY920 Initialization mode
Actions
The following items are initialized.
(1) Favorites
(2) Quick Select
(3) Presets
(4) Internet Radio Recently Played
(5) Flickr contacts
(6) User ID
(7) Resume Playback station
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "DIMMER" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNE -" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
Actions
The following items are initialized.
(1) Favorites
(2) Quick Select
(3) Presets
(4) Internet Radio Recently Played
(5) Flickr contacts
(6) User ID
(7) Resume Playback station
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "DIMMER" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "TUNE -" for at least 3 seconds while the power is on.
FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE
Updating by USB
The latest firmware can be downloaded to a USB memory for updates.
Connecting to the USB Memory
(1) Preparation
# USB format: Prepare a USB memory formatted in FAT16 or FAT32.
# Do not run the USB memory through a hub.
# Do not connect a computer to the USB port of this unit using a USB cable.
# Do not use an extension cable when connecting the USB unit.
Updating by USB
The latest firmware can be downloaded to a USB memory for updates.
Connecting to the USB Memory
(1) Preparation
# USB format: Prepare a USB memory formatted in FAT16 or FAT32.
# Do not run the USB memory through a hub.
# Do not connect a computer to the USB port of this unit using a USB cable.
# Do not use an extension cable when connecting the USB unit.
Unzip Download File
Unzip the downloaded file on your computer
Unzip the downloaded file on your computer
You can find "firmwares"
folder after unzipped.
Copy that folder to USB flash drive.
You have to put "firmwares" folder on root directly on USB flash drive(memory).
Copy that folder to USB flash drive.
You have to put "firmwares" folder on root directly on USB flash drive(memory).
Insert the USB memory in the USB
port.
NOTE：Remove the LAN cable from this unit when performing updates.
NOTE：Remove the LAN cable from this unit when performing updates.
Start the update.
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-X2100W
Hold down buttons "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "STATUS" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
AVR-S900W
Hold down buttons "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "TUNE +" at the same time and press the power button to turn on the power.
Press the "ENTER" key
on the remote control unit or this unit.
Precautions for Updates
# Never remove the USB memory before the update is finished.
# Never turn off the power before an update is completed.
# It takes around 1 hour to complete the update.
Once an update is started, normal operations cannot be performed until it is completed. The GUI menu settings and image adjustment settings of this unit may be initialized. Take note of your settings beforehand and reconfigure them after the update.
# Never remove the USB memory before the update is finished.
# Never turn off the power before an update is completed.
# It takes around 1 hour to complete the update.
Once an update is started, normal operations cannot be performed until it is completed. The GUI menu settings and image adjustment settings of this unit may be initialized. Take note of your settings beforehand and reconfigure them after the update.
Forced USB All Device Write Mode
Actions
Mode used when this unit cannot be recovered.
Forcibly switches this unit to USB update mode.
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Press the "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "STATUS" buttons simultaneously while inserting the AC plug to turn the power on.
AVR-S900W
Press the "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "TUNE +" buttons simultaneously while inserting the AC plug to turn the power on.
The firmware update finishes.
The update after the restart, all devices will be updated.
Actions
Mode used when this unit cannot be recovered.
Forcibly switches this unit to USB update mode.
Operations
AVR-X2100W
Press the "TUNER PRESET CH +" and "STATUS" buttons simultaneously while inserting the AC plug to turn the power on.
AVR-S900W
Press the "ZONE2 SOURCE" and "TUNE +" buttons simultaneously while inserting the AC plug to turn the power on.
The firmware update finishes.
The update after the restart, all devices will be updated.
Updating by DPMS
Download the latest firmware from the internet and update the firmware.
Network Connection
(1) System Requirements
# A broadband internet connection
# Modem
# Router
# Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
Download the latest firmware from the internet and update the firmware.
Network Connection
(1) System Requirements
# A broadband internet connection
# Modem
# Router
# Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)
Check and update the firmware
Check whether new firmware is available. It is also possible to check approximately how long the update will take.
(1) Press the button "SETUP" on the remote control to display the GUI menu.
(2) Press the cursor button to select "General" > "Firmware" > "Update" > "Check Update".
(3) Press the button "ENTER".
# The latest firmware version uploaded to our website is displayed.
# Proceed to (4) if new firmware is available on our website.
# If the latest firmware is already installed, press the button "SETUP" to exit the menu.
(4) Select "Start" using the cursor buttons and then press "ENTER".
# The power display lights in red and the GUI screen display disappears during the update.
The remaining time of the update is shown on the display of the unit.
# The normal status resumes after the update is completed.
Precautions for Updates
# The environment and settings must allow connection to broadband Internet for updates.
# Never turn off the power before an update is completed.
# It takes around 1 hour to complete the update.
Once an update is started, normal operations cannot be performed until it is completed. The GUI menu settings and image adjustment settings of this unit may be initialized. Take note of your settings beforehand and reconfigure them after the update.
Check whether new firmware is available. It is also possible to check approximately how long the update will take.
(1) Press the button "SETUP" on the remote control to display the GUI menu.
(2) Press the cursor button to select "General" > "Firmware" > "Update" > "Check Update".
(3) Press the button "ENTER".
# The latest firmware version uploaded to our website is displayed.
# Proceed to (4) if new firmware is available on our website.
# If the latest firmware is already installed, press the button "SETUP" to exit the menu.
(4) Select "Start" using the cursor buttons and then press "ENTER".
# The power display lights in red and the GUI screen display disappears during the update.
The remaining time of the update is shown on the display of the unit.
# The normal status resumes after the update is completed.
Precautions for Updates
# The environment and settings must allow connection to broadband Internet for updates.
# Never turn off the power before an update is completed.
# It takes around 1 hour to complete the update.
Once an update is started, normal operations cannot be performed until it is completed. The GUI menu settings and image adjustment settings of this unit may be initialized. Take note of your settings beforehand and reconfigure them after the update.
ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting Idling Current
Preparation
(1) Prepare a DV voltmeter.
(2) Place the unit in normal usage conditions, away from highly ventilated areas such as next to an air conditioning machine or electric fan.
The set requires an ambient temperature of 15℃ to 30℃ and standard humidity.
(3) Settings of This Unit
# POWER (Power source switch) STANDBY
# SPEAKER (Speaker terminal) No load
( Do not connect equipment such as speakers or dummy resistors. )
Adjustment Procedure
(1) Remove the top cover and turn VR401, VR402, VR403, VR404, VR405, VR406 and VR407 of the 7CH AMP UNIT as far anticlockwise(c) as possible.
(2) Connect the DC Voltmeter test points.
FRONT-Lch ：TP401
FRONT-Rch ：TP402
CENTER ch ：TP403
SURROUND-Lch ：TP404
SURROUND-Rch ：TP405
SURROUND-BACK Lch ：TP406
SURROUND-BACK Rch ：TP407
(3) Connect the power cord to an outlet. Next, press the power button to turn on the power.
(4) Set this unit as follows.
MASTER VOLUME : "---" anticlockwise (c min.)
SPEAKER (Speaker terminal) ：No load
( Do not connect equipment such as speakers or dummy resistors. )
Adjusting Idling Current
Preparation
(1) Prepare a DV voltmeter.
(2) Place the unit in normal usage conditions, away from highly ventilated areas such as next to an air conditioning machine or electric fan.
The set requires an ambient temperature of 15℃ to 30℃ and standard humidity.
(3) Settings of This Unit
# POWER (Power source switch) STANDBY
# SPEAKER (Speaker terminal) No load
( Do not connect equipment such as speakers or dummy resistors. )
Adjustment Procedure
(1) Remove the top cover and turn VR401, VR402, VR403, VR404, VR405, VR406 and VR407 of the 7CH AMP UNIT as far anticlockwise(c) as possible.
(2) Connect the DC Voltmeter test points.
FRONT-Lch ：TP401
FRONT-Rch ：TP402
CENTER ch ：TP403
SURROUND-Lch ：TP404
SURROUND-Rch ：TP405
SURROUND-BACK Lch ：TP406
SURROUND-BACK Rch ：TP407
(3) Connect the power cord to an outlet. Next, press the power button to turn on the power.
(4) Set this unit as follows.
MASTER VOLUME : "---" anticlockwise (c min.)
SPEAKER (Speaker terminal) ：No load
( Do not connect equipment such as speakers or dummy resistors. )
MODE ：MCH STEREO
FUNCTION ：DVD
(5) Turn VR401 clockwise (x) and adjust the voltage of the test point to "6.0mV ± 0.5mV DC" within 2 minutes.
(6) 10 minutes after the preliminary adjustment, turn VR401 and set the voltage as "8.0mV ± 0.5mV DC".
(7) Adjust the variable resistance of each channel using the same method.
FUNCTION ：DVD
(5) Turn VR401 clockwise (x) and adjust the voltage of the test point to "6.0mV ± 0.5mV DC" within 2 minutes.
(6) 10 minutes after the preliminary adjustment, turn VR401 and set the voltage as "8.0mV ± 0.5mV DC".
(7) Adjust the variable resistance of each channel using the same method.
DENON AVR-X2100W - DENON AVR-S900W POWER AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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