Related Manuals for Denon DHT-S216
Summary of Contents for Denon DHT-S216
- Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DHT-S216 SOUND BAR Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Accessories Inserting the batteries Enjoying television, movies and music Operating range of the remote control unit Status LED table Features Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Part names and functions Pairing a Bluetooth device for the first time Sound bar Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Remote control unit...
- Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit No sound comes out Bluetooth playback does not work The HDMI Control function does not work Resetting factory settings Appendix About HDMI...
-
Page 4: Accessories
Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. -
Page 5: Inserting The Batteries
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the 0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery arrow direction. -
Page 6: Features
Denon Dialog Enhancer profile design. Never miss a word of your favorite TV show or movie. Denon Dialog Performance-Tuned Surround Sound Enhancer improves dialog intelligibility — ideal for movies and TV With Dolby Digital decoding, create incredible room-filling surround shows. -
Page 7: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel A Power operation button (c) C Bluetooth button (g) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 21) Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 23) Used to pair with Bluetooth devices. - Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front panel A Remote control sensor B Status LED Displays the status of input source / input signal / volume level, etc. This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) (v p.
- Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Rear panel A Wall hook hole E Optical digital input connector (OPTICAL IN) Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 13) Use the included optical digital cable to connect a TV with an optical digital connector.
-
Page 10: Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit This section mainly explains remote control operations. A Power button (c) Turns the sound bar power on/off. (v p. 21) B Input source buttons (TV, HDMI, g, AUX) This selects the input source. (v p. 21) C Button to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -) Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. -
Page 11: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H DTS Virtual:X button This turns the DTS Virtual:X function on and off. (v p. 26) 0 DTS Virtual:X function is disabled when listening mode is set to “PURE”. I Pure mode button (PURE) Enjoy high quality sound that is faithful to the original source. -
Page 12: Positioning
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning Positioning the sound bar Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface. NOTE 0 When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc. - Page 13 0 Also, periodically check the safety of this unit and whether there is a possibility that the unit may fall. 0 Denon cannot accept any responsibility for damage, injury or accidents caused by problems with the mounting location or mounting method.
-
Page 14: Connecting A Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. 0 Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this device to your TV. (See the TV Owner’s Manual for details.) 0 Turn off the TV’s speaker or minimize the volume when using this device. -
Page 15: Connection 1: Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector And Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use the included HDMI cable to connect this device to an ARC function-compatible TV. HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI cable (included) 0 The TV also needs to be compatible with the ARC function. -
Page 16: Connector
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included HDMI and optical digital cables to connect this device to your TV. HDMI OPTICAL Optical digital cable (included) -
Page 17: Connector
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector Use the included HDMI cable and a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect this device to your TV. HDMI AUDIO OUT 3.5 mm stereo audio cable... -
Page 18: Connecting The Subwoofer
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the subwoofer While this device contains a subwoofer of its own, you can achieve even deeper bass by connecting a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. Use a commercially available subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier to this unit. Subwoofer with built-in amplifier... -
Page 19: Connecting An Hdmi Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an HDMI device Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect a Blu-ray disc player, game device or similar device to this unit. HDMI device HDMI OUT HDMI cable... -
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cords
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cords After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (included) Connect to household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) -
Page 21: Enjoying Television, Movies And Music
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Enjoying television, movies and music Turn on the power of the TV and connected devices. Press c to turn on power to the unit. Press the input source button to change the input source. Input source Play the device connected to this unit. -
Page 22: Status Led Table
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Status LED table The LEDs on the sound bar indicate volume, input source, listening mode and other status information. Off (Standby) Power HDMI TV (ARC) Input TV (OPT) source ANALOG Bluetooth Audio format Dolby [Ex.] Input source: TV (ARC) -
Page 23: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device
Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. Select “DHT-S216” from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status display LED lights up in blue and this device and the Bluetooth device are paired. -
Page 24: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth device connected. If the connection is cut, perform connection again. Select “DHT-S216” from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device. The status display LED lights up in blue and this device and the Bluetooth device are paired. -
Page 25: Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Perform the below operations and settings as needed. Adjusting the volume Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume. The status display LEDs change to the volume display when these buttons are pressed. Each time a volume button is pressed, the volume LEDs blink and the number of LEDs that are blinking increases or decreases according to the volume that is set. -
Page 26: Selecting A Listening Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a listening mode Press DTS Virtual: X to add surround sound with a sense of height to your current listening mode. Press the listening mode button to select a listening When the button is pressed, the rightmost status display LED lights mode. -
Page 27: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning off the sound temporarily Quick Start modes When set to Quick Start mode, the following two functions are enabled in Press h. standby mode. All status display LEDs blink. o Bluetooth standby function The sound bar can be connected to from a Bluetooth device even 0 To cancel, press h again. -
Page 28: Auto Standby Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto standby function Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV If no operations have been performed for 15 minutes or more and audio is not being output, this device automatically switches to standby. There are two ways to operate this unit using the remote control of a TV. - Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Using the remote control learning function Point the remote control of the TV at the remote control sensor of this unit and press the remote control button Press and hold the main unit’s d for 3 seconds until to be learned (e.g.
- Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 To delete all learned data, press and hold d on the sound bar for 10 seconds until the rightmost status display LED blinks white five times. 0 Operations cannot be performed with the remote control learning function during the standby that is set when the Bluetooth standby function or HDMI pass through function is off.
-
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. -
Page 32: Power Does Not Turn On / Power Is Turned Off
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 20) If the power of this unit cannot be turned on with the HDMI control function of the TV, press the c button to turn on the power of this unit. (v p. 36) If the power cannot be turned on through a Bluetooth connection, turn on the Bluetooth standby function. -
Page 33: No Sound Comes Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 12) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage. -
Page 34: Bluetooth Playback Does Not Work
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth playback does not work Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device. It may be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth device. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. This device may be paired with another Bluetooth device. -
Page 35: Resetting Factory Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. Press c to turn on power to the unit. Press and hold the main unit's c, d and + at the same time for at least 5 seconds. -
Page 36: About Hdmi
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this device via HDMI. HDMI control function You can control the TV via this unit and vice versa by connecting a TV that supports the HDMI control function to this unit via HDMI and enabling the HDMI control function on the TV. -
Page 37: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings license from DTS, Inc. -
Page 38: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o General Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.45 W Power consumption in Quick Start modes: 5.0 W Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz... - Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 4.2 Transmission power: Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.6...
- Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit: mm) Weight: 3.5 kg...
- Page 41 3520 10718 00AD Copyright © 2019 D&M Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DHT-S216 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
No sound, only two green lights showing and Bluetooth on
If the Denon DHT-S216 has Bluetooth activated and two green lights on but no sound is coming out, check the following:
1. Connections – Ensure all cables are fully inserted and correctly connected.
2. Input Source – Verify that the correct input source is selected.
3. Volume Settings – Adjust the volume and ensure it is not muted.
4. Bluetooth Pairing – Confirm that the device is properly connected via Bluetooth.
5. Obstructions – Remove any obstacles between the soundbar and the remote control.
6. Strong Light Exposure – Ensure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light sources.
If the issue persists, try disconnecting and reconnecting Bluetooth or restarting the soundbar.
This answer is automatically generated