How to Play Music on a Denon AVR-S530BT AV Receiver

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Your Denon AVRS530BT system is capable of playing music using Bluetooth, USB, or the built in radio tuner.

This guide will explain how to play or stream music with your AVR.

2. USB Thumbdrive

Connect your USB thumbdrive to the front of your AVR.

3. Play from USB Drive

1. Press USB on your remote.
   

1. Use the arrow keys on your remote to select the file you want to play.
   

4. Connect Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the proper ports.

5. Radio

1. Using the remote, press the FM or AM button.
   

1. Your television display will show the Tuner.
   

1. You can now select the radio station you want to listen to.

6. Enable Bluetooth

1. Use the scroll wheel or the quickselect buttons to select Bluetooth.
   

1. With Bluetooth selected, press Option on your remote.
   

1. The AVR will enter pairing mode.
   

7. Enable Bluetooth

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Then tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
   

8. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

1. Open Settings
   

1. Then Bluetooth.
   

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

9. Enable Bluetooth

1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
   

1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
   

10. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

• Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
• Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
   

1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

11. Enable Bluetooth

1. Click the System Preferences icon.
   

1. Click the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Bluetooth properties will open.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth status reads Bluetooth: On. If it is off, click Turn Bluetooth On to enable it.
   

1. Your computer will automatically begin searching for Bluetooth devices that may be in range.

12. Connect Bluetooth

Depending on the device you are attempting to add, the screens you see may be slightly different than the ones depicted here.

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
2. Click the System Preferences icon.
   

1. Click the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Bluetooth properties will open.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth status reads Bluetooth: On. If it is off, click Turn Bluetooth On to enable it.
   

1. Available Bluetooth devices will begin to appear in the list.
2. Locate the device you wish to pair in the list and click Pair.
   

1. Once connected, the device will display Connected within the device list. It is now available to your Mac to output audio to.
   

13. Enable Bluetooth

1. Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   

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2. Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
   

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2. Then go to Devices.
   

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2. Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right.
   

14. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth devices are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth device documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
2. Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   

1. Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
   

1. Then go to Devices.
   

1. Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right. Your Windows 10 device will become discoverable and start searching for devices.
   

1. Once you see the device you want to pair the system with, select it then tap on Pair.
   

1. If asked to compare the passcode showing up on both devices, do so.
   

1. After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.