How to Use a Denon AVR-S930H Home Theater System

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will take you through basic usage of your Denon AVRS930H.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Basic Setup
  • Connecting Bluetooth devices to your receiver
  • How to play or stream audio to your receiver
  • How to switch input using the remote
  • Connecting to your home network
  • Installing your device's companion app

2. Basic Setup for Your Denon AVR-S930H Home Theater System

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3. Play or Stream Music And Audio on Your Denon AVR-S930H Home Theater System

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4. Choose Input

Press the desired input on your remote.

Denon remote with input buttons circled

5. Enable Bluetooth

  1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote for at least 3 seconds.
Denon remote with bluetooth circled
  1. The AVR will enter pairing mode.
Denon 930 bluetooth connection on screen

6. Enable Bluetooth

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Settings icon.
  1. Then tap Bluetooth.
iOS settings with Bluetooth selected.
  1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
Bluetooth settings with Bluetooth switch in ON position.

7. 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
Settings app icon.
  1. Then Bluetooth.
Settings menu with Bluetooth highlighted.
  1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
Bluetooth settings page.
  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.

8. 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.
Android pull down screen with Bluetooth icon highlighted. Screenshot.
  1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
Android pull down screen with Bluetooth toggle highlighted. Screenshot.

9. 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.
Picture of the Bluetooth B symbol.
  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.
Screenshot of the Android Apps menu.
  1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Screenshot of 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.
Screenshot of the Android Bluetooth menu highlighting the on and off switch at the top and a device from the available devices list.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

10. Install the App for Your Denon AVR-S930H

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11. Connect Your Denon AVR-S930H Home Theater System to Your Home Network

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