Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2 Channel 4k Ultra HD AV Receiver
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Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2 Channel 4k Ultra HD AV Receiver
AVRS540BT
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The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision™, HDR, HLG and 4K video upscaling for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly, or stream music via Bluetooth® with your smart devices. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.
High-Performance 5 Channel Discrete Amplifier
Featuring discrete power output devices on all channels, the AVR-S540BT delivers a maximum of 140 watts per channel. It’s equipped with low impedance drive capability for operational stability within a wide range of speakers.
GEARED UP FOR 4K ULTRA HD.
The advanced HDMI video section of the AVR-S540BT lets you enjoy your favorite movies and shows with the best picture quality available.
BREATH NEW LIFE INTO LEGACY SOURCES.
All five HDMI inputs support 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, HDR, BT.2020 pass-through, Dolby Vision compatibility and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma); full 4K Ultra HD with 60Hz pass-through and HDCP 2.2 processing is available on three HDMI ports to support copy-protected content.
NEXT GENERATION VIDEO FORMATS.
The AVR-S540BT supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) video format. It is even ready for Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms the viewing experiences with astonishing brightness, contrast, and color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
SET-UP AND CONNECT WITH EASE.
The included AVR-S540BT Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AVR-S540BT via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step by step. A row of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.
BLUETOOTH BUILT-IN
Your favorite tracks, at your fingertips. Stream music from your computer or smart devices with the AVR-S540BT and built-in Bluetooth. It can remember up to eight paired Bluetooth devices, so invite family and friends to share their music and enjoy the audio quality of the AVR-S540BT. To stream via Bluetooth, simply select the Denon AVR-S540BT from the Bluetooth menu on your smart device.
DENON 500 SERIES REMOTE APP FOR SEAMLESS CONTROL
Better control in your back pocket. The Denon 500 Series Remote app for iOS and Android makes using the AVR-S540BT even easier — adjust volume, turn it on or off, mute the music, and select a source. Download the Denon 500 Series Remote app today.
QUICK SELECTS FOR USER-FRIENDLY AUDIO TUNING
The Denon AVR-S540BT front panel features four Quick Select buttons that store your preferred audio settings for each source. Switch between TV audio, Blu-Ray, media players and more–and the AVR-S540BT adjusts the EQ settings to your preferences for that media source. Use the buttons on the front panel or opt for the same Quick Selects on the AVR remote for faster control.
FRONT USB PORT FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
In addition to numerous analog and digital AV connectors, the AVR-S540BT features a USB port on the front panel for convenient audio playback. It’s compatible with a wide range of portable USB devices and supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and MPEG-4/AAC tracks. Whether you want to listen to your latest MP3 download or soak in the fidelity of audiophile-quality FLAC recordings, you have quick access to your favorite songs.
COMPATIBLE WITH DENON HEOS LINK
Connect the AVR-S540BT to the Denon HEOS Link (sold separately) for wireless music streaming and the ultimate in sound quality. The HEOS Link enables the AVR-S540BT to play back nearly unlimited online streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. With the HEOS Link you can add HEOS multi-room audio to your home theater audio system, and you can play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room. Also available is is ability to control your HEOS experience with Amazon Alexa voice commands. Once connected, use the HEOS app to control the AVR remotely. Enjoy more music and flexibility with the same great Denon quality.
| Multichannel Surround | |
|---|---|
| DTS HD Master / DTS:X | Yes / No |
| DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X | No / No |
| Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos | Yes / No |
| Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround | No / No |
| Auro 3D | No |
| Audyssey DSX | No |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 5.1 |
| Sound Enhancements | |
| Mono Block Power Amp Construction | No |
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| D.D.S.C. HD Digital | No |
| Pure Direct | No |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | No |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | No |
| Alpha Processing | No |
| Denon Link HD | No |
| Audyssey | No |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | No / No |
| Audyssey LFC | No |
| Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
| Network | |
| DLNA Certified | - |
| Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | No / No / No |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV | No / No / No |
| DSD Audio Streaming | No |
| Gapless playback | No |
| Photo Streaming (JPEG) | No |
| Windows PlayTo / Windows8 Certified | No |
| Internet Radio | No |
| Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones | Denon 500 Series Remote |
| Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets | Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle |
| Ethernet Ports | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Media Server | No |
| HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology | No |
| Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 | No |
| FLAC HD 192/24 | No |
| WAV 192/24 | No |
| ALAC 192/24 | No |
| Spotify* | No |
| Pandora* | No |
| SiriusXM* | No |
| Other Streaming Services * | No |
| HEOS App Control | No |
| AirPlay / Airplay2 Audio Streaming | No / No |
| HDMI | |
| HDMI Inputs: Back / Front | 5 / No |
| HDCP 2.2 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 1 / No |
| Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI | No |
| Analog to HDMI Scaling | No |
| HDMI to HDMI Scaling | No |
| GUI Overlay on HDMI | Yes |
| 3D Signal Pass-through | Yes |
| 4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / No / Yes |
| HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode | Yes |
| Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction | No / No |
| CEC | Yes |
| DSD Audio Capability | No |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto LipSync | No |
| HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue | No / Yes / Yes / Yes / No |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | No |
| HLG / Dolby Vision | - |
| HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Multi-room / CI | |
| Multi-Room Zones | No |
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog | No / No / No / No |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout | No / No |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | No |
| IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control | No / No / No / No |
| Remote In / Out | No / No |
| DC Trigger Output | No |
| HDMI Diagnostics | No |
| Others | |
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | - |
| FL Display | 1 Line |
| Graphic User Interface - GUI | SUI |
| ISF Certification | No |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus / Quick Select | No / Yes |
| Firmware Update by: Network / USB | No / Yes |
| Variable Cross Over | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | No |
| Bass Sync | No |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| Composite In / Out | 2 / 1 |
| Component In / Out | No / No |
| HDMI In / Out | 5 / 1 |
| Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI | No / No |
| Analog In / Out | 2 / No |
| Phono (MM) In | No |
| Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 1 |
| Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital | No / No |
| Multichannel Preout | Yes (2.0ch) / No |
| Subwoofer Out | 2 |
| 7.1 Multichannel Input | No |
| Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw | No / No |
| Number of Speaker Terminals | 5 |
| Speaker A / B | No |
| Bi-amp Drive | No |
| Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | No |
| Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB | No / No / No / No / Yes |
| USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | Yes / No / No |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
| Specifications | |
| Number of Power Amps | 5 |
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) | 70W |
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) | - |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) | 90W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) | 140 W |
| General | |
| Metal Front Panel | No |
| System Remote Control | RC-1216 |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | No / No / No |
| Power Consumption in W | 310 W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W | 26W/35W |
| Standby Consumption in W | 0.1 W |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 W |
| Network Control On Consumption in W | - |
| Maximum Dimensions | 17.1 x 12.6 x 6 |
| Weight in LBS | 16.8 |
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