Operating with the AVR control function

If you have an 8K-compatible Denon AV receiver/AV amplifier, you can use the remote control unit for the AV receiver/AV amplifier to switch the HDMI input for this unit.

The 8K, GAME, and MEDIA PLAYER buttons on the remote control unit for the AV receiver/AV amplifier can be used to switch the HDMI input for this unit as follows.

Buttons on remote control unit for AV receiver/AV amplifier	Input selection on this unit
8K	HDMI 1
GAME	HDMI 2
MEDIA PLAYER	HDMI 3

NOTE

This function cannot be used on the AVR-X8500H, AVC-X8500H, AVR-X8500HA, or AVC-X8500HA. It is recommended to use the learning function on the remote control unit for the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

If you want to use the AVR control function, change the settings and connections for the AV receiver/AV amplifier according to the following procedure.

Positioning

Turn the AVR CONTROL switch on the side panel of this unit ON.

Position this unit close to your AV receiver/AV amplifier so that the remote control sensor on this unit can receive remote control signals from the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

Connecting

Connect the source devices connected to the HDMI input connectors for 8K, GAME, and MEDIA PLAYER on the back of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to HDMI input connectors 1 to 3 on this unit.

Connect the HDMI output connector on this unit to an 8K-compatible HDMI input connector on the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

The number of the 8K-compatible HDMI input connector varies depending on the specifications of AV receiver/AV amplifier. Connect after referring to the manual for AV receiver/AV amplifier.

When connecting this unit to devices that are compatible with the 8K and 4K 120Hz video, use certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cables. If you use a different HDMI cable, the video may not be displayed or other problems may occur.

Configuring the settings for an AV receiver/AV amplifier

Open the “Inputs” - “Input Assign” settings screen from the menu for the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

Configure the settings to assign 8K-compatible HDMI connectors (6(8K) or 7(8K))∗ to the HDMI input connectors of the 8K, Game, and Media Player input sources.

The 8K-compatible HDMI connectors vary depending on the specifications of your AV receiver/AV amplifier. Configure the settings according to the specifications of AV receiver/AV amplifier.

Operating

Press the 8K, GAME, or MEDIA PLAYER button on the remote control unit for the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

The inputs for this unit and for the AV receiver/AV amplifier switch simultaneously. The HDMI input for this unit that corresponds to the signal received from the button is selected.