Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2 Ch Receiver with 4K Ultra HD & Bluetooth

Q: How many watts per channel for 8ohm speakers if only using front two , center speaker with sub woofer and no surround sound?
A: The Denon AVR-S540BT receiver delivers 140W per channel, which is suitable for driving power to your front two speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer.

Q: Are the hook up's for the subwoofer for a powered subwoofer speaker or a passive?
A: The connections are preamp outputs that are intended for use with a powered subwoofer. A passive sub will not work with this receiver.

Q: If I plug in an antenna that goes to my outside wireless speakers in the headphone jack, will it turn off my inside connected speakers?
A: It is not recommended to use the headphone jack for your wireless speakers as it may remove sound from your hooked up speakers. If your speakers are wireless, try using the Bluetooth or WiFi feature on the Denon receiver to pair them.

Q: Do you need a TV to set up Pandora or a wireless connection?
A: You need a TV or monitor that is capable of HDMI to use the on-screen setup. However, you can also set up music without a TV using the Denon AVR app.

Q: How do I connect bookshelf, center, tweeter, and sub speakers to this receiver and then all that to a projector?
A: Denon provides a tutorial on connecting your surround sound speakers. To have video playing from your projector and sound to your surround sound system, you can run an HDMI cable from the DVD or video player to the projector, and another HDMI cable from the projector to the receiver. Alternatively, you can run a video cable from the receiver or DVD/video player to the projector.

Q: Can I add an amplifier to this device?
A: The Denon AVR-S540BT is already a receiver/amplifier with a 5-channel, 700-watt amplifier built-in. It is not designed to pair with any additional amplifiers.

Q: Is it compatible with Nintendo Switch for 5.1, taking into account that the Switch outputs PCM for surround sound?
A: Yes, the AVR-S540BT is compatible with PCM and digital audio signals, and it also has Dolby ProLogic II, which can be selected when playing back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound.

Q: Why does the screen turn pinkish after 2 hours of casting Amazon videos when Chromecast is connected to media player HDMI in?
A: A pink screen can be caused by a number of things, including an issue with the AVR's HDMI board or a faulty HDMI cable. It is recommended to replace the HDMI input cable and contact Denon support if the issue persists.

Q: Did anyone else have trouble setting this up with a Sony Bravia TV?
A: Some users have reported issues with setting up the Denon AVR-S540BT with a Sony Bravia TV. It is recommended to ensure that both devices are updated to their latest firmware versions and try using the Denon remote app for easier setup.