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Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2-Channel A/V Receiver

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Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2-Channel A/V Receiver
Key Features
  • Up to 70W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Mic-Assisted Sound Calibration
  • HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel
  • HDR UHD Pass-Through
Enjoy true surround sound with your favorite speaker system and the Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2-Channel A/V Receiver. It outputs up to 70W per channel at 8 Ohms, or 90W per channel at 6 Ohms. With HDR UHD and 3D pass-through via HDMI, and a total of five HDMI inputs with one HDMI output, you can connect a variety of sources to your display and speakers. The AVR-S540BT features Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a front-panel USB input, which will accept compatible portable USB devices. Calibration of the receiver is simplified with the sound calibration system and included setup microphone.
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Denon AVR-S540BT Overview

  • 1Description
  • 25-Channel Discrete Amplifier
  • 3HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Specifications
  • 4Smart TV Connectivity
  • 5Built-In Bluetooth
  • 6Mobile Control with the Denon AVR Remote App
  • 7Quick Select Functions for Simplified Audio Tuning
  • 8Front-Panel USB Connectivity
  • 9Additional Features

Enjoy true surround sound with your favorite speaker system and the Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2-Channel A/V Receiver. It outputs up to 70W per channel at 8 Ohms, or 90W per channel at 6 Ohms. With HDR UHD and 3D pass-through via HDMI, and a total of five HDMI inputs with one HDMI output, you can connect a variety of sources to your display and speakers. The AVR-S540BT features Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a front-panel USB input, which will accept compatible portable USB devices. Calibration of the receiver is simplified with the sound calibration system and included setup microphone.

5-Channel Discrete Amplifier

Featuring discrete power output devices on all channels, the AVR-S540BT is designed to deliver high power and is rated up to 70 watts per channel. For compatibility with a variety of speakers, the AVR-S540BT is equipped with low-impedance drive capability.

HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Specifications

All five HDMI inputs support 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, BT.2020 pass-through, 3D, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma); full 4K Ultra HD with 60 Hz pass-through and HDCP 2.2 processing is available on three HDMI ports to support copy-protected content.

Smart TV Connectivity

Control the Denon AVR-S540BT with your compatible smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your smart TV. Simply set "HDMI Control" to "On" in the receiver, then set "Smart Menu" to "On" and begin controlling the receiver with your TV remote. The Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode selections, the receiver's setup menu, and four Smart Selects.

Built-In Bluetooth

Thanks to built-in Bluetooth, you can stream your music from any compatible Bluetooth phone, tablet, or computer. Simply select the AVR-S540BT from your device's Bluetooth menu to turn on the receiver and start playing your music. The receiver can remember up to eight paired Bluetooth devices, so family and friends can listen to their favorite tracks.

Mobile Control with the Denon AVR Remote App

The Denon 500 Series Remote app for iOS and Android allows you to adjust volume, turn the receiver on or off, mute the music, and select a source.

Quick Select Functions for Simplified Audio Tuning

The 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 receiver 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 remote for faster control.

Front-Panel USB Connectivity

In addition to numerous analog and digital A/V connectors, the AVR-S540BT features a USB port on the front panel that's compatible with portable USB devices, and can play back a range of audio file types including MP3, WMA, FLAC, and MPEG-4/AAC tracks.

Additional Features

  • Multi-channel stereo
  • Compressed Audio Restorer
  • 3-language GUI overlay on HDMI
  • HDMI pass-through in Standby Mode
  • Auto LipSync
  • Auto speaker setup by microphone
  • 1-line FL display
  • Setup Assistant
  • Firmware update by USB
  • Variable crossover
  • ECO Mode
  • Auto Power Off
  • Sleep Timer
UPC: 883795004466

Denon AVR-S540BT Specs

Amplifier
Channels5.2
Power Output per Channel2-Channel Driven:
70 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.08% THD
90 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.7% THD
1-Channel Driven:
140 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 10% THD
Frequency Response10 Hz to 100 kHz +1/-3 dB (Direct Mode)
Speaker Impedance6 to 16 Ohms
Audio Processing
DTS CompatibilityDTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby CompatibilityDolby TrueHD
Auro 3D SupportNo
Video
Pass-Through Support4K
Upscaling4K UHD
Connectivity
Rear A/V Inputs5 x HDMI
2 x RCA Composite
2 x Stereo RCA
2 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Digital Coaxial
Rear A/V Outputs1 x HDMI
1 x RCA Composite
2 x RCA Subwoofer Pre-Out
Front I/O1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output
1 x USB Type-A
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Setup Mic Input
Other Rear I/O1 x AM Antenna Terminal
1 x FM Antenna Terminal
Speaker Connectors5 x Spring Clip Pairs
HDCP SupportVersion 2.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Yes
HDMI CECYes
Input ImpedanceLine: 47 Kilohms
Input SensitivityLine: 200 mV
Signal to Noise Ratio98 dB (A-Weighted / Direct Mode)
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth3.0 + EDR
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Supported Audio CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Range32.8' / 10 m
Tuner Section
Tuner TypeAM, FM
Radio FrequenciesFM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
AM: 520 to 1710 kHz
SensitivityAM Effective: 18 µV
FM Effective: 1.2 µV / 12.8 dBf
FM Mono at 50 dB: 2.8 µV / 20.2 dBf
Power
AC Input Power120 VAC, 60 Hz
Power ConsumptionStandby: 0.1 W
CEC Standby: 0.5 W
Bluetooth Standby: 1 W
Active: 310 W
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)17.1 x 6.0 x 12.6" / 43.4 x 15.2 x 32.0 cm
Weight16.8 lb / 7.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight20.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21 x 18 x 9"

Denon AVR-S540BT Reviews

Great budget receiver; not the best speaker jacks

By BenM
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-04

This inexpensive receiver has just the features I need at a decent price. I use one streaming device and one DVD player so I don't need tons of plugs and I continue to resist the HD TV trend so I don't care about 4K (though this receiver might support that anyway). I just have front speakers, surrounds, and a subwoofer and it made it super simple to get that set up and it sounds good to my ear. My one complaint is that it has tiny clamp-style speaker jacks so I had to take the banana plugs off my wires and it was hard to get my heavy cables to fit into the cheap clamps. This same exact receiver with better speaker jacks would be a total winner and worth 5 stars!

Stopped working

By Coztaa
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-11

I've had for a little over a year. Setup was kind of a pain, but once that was done it worked as it should. As of a week ago, it turns on but absolutely no output is given. TV is plugged in with HDMI through ARC and has no sound. PS4 is plugged through HDMI with no screen or sound output. Going to try a factory reset but from what I've read that is only a temporary fix. Very disappointed

Defective unit

By Rommel
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-18

The AVR-S540BT that I bought is defective. All of my 5.1 Channel speaker system is working but the subwoofer. I tried replacing a brand new subs and tried different subs too but none of the subs are working. I need a replacement.

Refurbished Good

By OtioseFink
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-15

The refurbished item looked like new. Everything in box except Startup Manual; it and full manual available from download. Automatic setup did not work, but setup easily from setup button on remote which had automatic setup as choice. Early days, but I seem to have received exactly what I purchased.

AVR-S540BT-R best buy for an A/V Receiver

By Jun Guinto Virginia Beach
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-15

Great receiver for the price. Perfect for my Bose acoustimas 16 set up.

The Refurbis Demon Home Theatre Receiver I bought

By Dalen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-10

Everything works very well. But now I’m ready for a better one with more channels, more output wattage and all of the above. But for the price, it works very well.

Denon rocks!!!!

By James Bain
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-23

Very awesome stereo at a great price. Have this in my patio/barbeque area with 2 sets Polk outdoor surround speakers and Polk subwoofer. Sounds amazing.

A hidden gem…. Solid A/V amp, esp. for the $!

By Papa Baer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-19

This amp has done exactly what we hoped for, which is to be “smart” enough to seamlessly work with both our TV and another source, both as inputs, while, of course, sounding great, being easy to set up, and being affordable. We had only one minor hiccup during the auto sound test setup. You may think it is in an infinite loop as it repeats the same test over and over and over, but in fact, it apparently is doing this on purpose. (Be ready for very loud white noise during the setup… yikes!) The “arc” feature works beautifully. We can watch a streaming source from the TV, without ever picking up the amp remote. It (TV remote) automatically turns the amp on/off, and controls the amp volume etc as well…. Pretty cool.

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