How to Play Music on a Denon AVR-S930H AV Receiver

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Your Denon AVRS930H system is capable of playing music using a variety of methods.

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

2. Connect USB

Connect your USB thumbdrive to the front of your AVR.

3. Play from USB

1. Press USB on your remote.
   

1. Select your connected USB.
2. Select what you want to play.
   

4. Heos

1. Press the HEOS button on your remote.
   

1. Using your Up or Down arrow keys to select what you want to listen to.
   

5. Enable Bluetooth

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote for at least 3 seconds.
   

1. The AVR will enter pairing mode.
   

6. 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.
   

7. 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.

8. Enable Bluetooth

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Then tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
   

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Pair Bluetooth Device

1. Set your device to pairing mode. The way you do this may be differ from device to device.
   In many cases, you can place your device in pairing mode by having the device off, then pressing and holding the power button to start it up. Usually, after a few moments, it will indicate it is in paring mode (flashing its indicator light, for example), and you can release the power button.
2. On the menu bar, click the Apple menu (1), then System Preferences (2).
   

1. Select Bluetooth.
   

1. Ensure that it says Bluetooth: On. Turn it on with the button if it isn't.
   

1. Your computer will search for any Bluetooth devices in range.
2. Once your device is located, click Pair.
   

1. Once the pairing process is complete, your Mac will automatically connect to the device whenever it is in range.

12. 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.
   

13. 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.
   

14. Connect Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the proper ports.

15. Radio

1. Press Tuner on your remote.
   

1. Use the Up or Down buttons to select FM or AM.
   

1. Press the Tune buttons to select your stations.