How to Pair Denon AVR-S530BT with Bluetooth Devices

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Pairing Denon AVR-S530BT with Bluetooth Devices

Pairing your Denon AVR-S530BT receiver with Bluetooth devices allows you to stream audio wirelessly. Follow these steps:
  1. Turn on the Receiver:
    • Ensure the Denon AVR-S530BT is powered on.
  2. Activate Bluetooth Pairing Mode:
    • Press the "Bluetooth" button on the remote control or the receiver's front panel.
    • The Bluetooth indicator will flash, indicating the receiver is in pairing mode.
  3. Enable Bluetooth on Your Device:
    • On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, go to the Bluetooth settings and turn on Bluetooth.
  4. Select Denon AVR-S530BT:
    • In the list of available Bluetooth devices, select "Denon AVR-S530BT" to initiate pairing.
  5. Confirm Pairing:
    • If prompted, confirm the pairing request.
    • Once paired, the Bluetooth indicator on the receiver will stop flashing and remain solid.
  6. Test the Connection:
    • Play music or audio from your device to ensure the receiver is working correctly.
  7. Reconnect Automatically:
    • The receiver will automatically reconnect to the last paired device when in Bluetooth mode.
  8. Troubleshooting:
    • If the receiver does not appear in the Bluetooth list, ensure it is in pairing mode and within range.
    • Restart both the receiver and your device and try pairing again.

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1. Introduction

The Denon AVRS530BT allows you to connect wirelessly to devices using Bluetooth. This guide will help you with that process. Once paired, you may stream audio from the device to the home theatre system.

2. Enable Bluetooth

  1. Use the scroll wheel or the quickselect buttons to select Bluetooth.
Denon receiver front panel highlighting the selector knob and the LCD display.
  1. With Bluetooth selected, press Option on your remote.
Denon remote showing bluetooth and option buttons
  1. The AVR will enter pairing mode.
Denon receiver on-screen display for Bluetooth pairing mode.

3. Choose Device for Bluetooth

For the next step we need to know what device you intend to connect to.

4. Pair Bluetooth Devices

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

  • Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
  • Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

  1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
  2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Bluetooth icon.
  1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
  2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
  4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
Android bluetooth menu showing the bluetooth switch in the on position and a list of bluetooth devices currently in range.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

  1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Android apps icon.
  1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Android Settings icon.
  1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
  2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
  4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
Android bluetooth menu showing the bluetooth switch in the on position and a list of bluetooth devices currently in range.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

5. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

  1. Open Settings
Settings app icon.
  1. Then Bluetooth.
Settings menu with Bluetooth highlighted.
  1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
Bluetooth settings page.
  1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
  2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
  3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

6. Pair Bluetooth Device

  1. Set your device to pairing mode. The way you do this may be differ from device to device.
    In many cases, you can place your device in pairing mode by having the device off, then pressing and holding the power button to start it up. Usually, after a few moments, it will indicate it is in paring mode (flashing its indicator light, for example), and you can release the power button.
  2. On the menu bar, click the Apple menu (1), then System Preferences (2).
Screenshot of the Apple menu, with System Preferences selected.
  1. Select Bluetooth.
System Preferences with Bluetooth highlighted.
  1. Ensure that it says Bluetooth: On. Turn it on with the button if it isn't.
Screenshot of the Bluetooth properties box. Annotation that shows how to turn the Bluetooth radio on.
  1. Your computer will search for any Bluetooth devices in range.
  2. Once your device is located, click Pair.
Bluetooth properties box with directions to click the Pair button next to the device you wish to connect to.
  1. Once the pairing process is complete, your Mac will automatically connect to the device whenever it is in range.

7. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth devices are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth device documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

  1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  2. Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Action Center icon highlighted in Windows system tray.
  1. Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
All Settings option highlighted in Action Center panel.
  1. Then go to Devices.
Devices option highlighted in Windows settings.
  1. Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right. Your Windows 10 device will become discoverable and start searching for devices.
Bluetooth switch highlighted in Windows devices settings.
  1. Once you see the device you want to pair the system with, select it then tap on Pair.
Pair option highlighted for discovered Bluetooth device.
  1. If asked to compare the passcode showing up on both devices, do so.
screenshot of a message asking to compair PINs and choose if they match.
  1. After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.
Paired status pointed out for Bluetooth device.

8. Pair Bluetooth

  1. Select the user menu in the bottom-right corner.
Chrome user menu
  1. Select Bluetooth.
Chrome user menu with the bluetooth area highlighted
  1. Turn on Bluetooth.
Chrome Bluetooth settings with the on off switch highlighted
  1. Your Chromebook will start scanning for your Bluetooth device.
Chrome Bluetooth settings stating it is scanning for devices
  1. Place your Bluetooth device in pairing mode. This varies from device to device, but in many cases, you can push and hold the power button to turn on your Bluetooth device for a couple extra seconds.
  2. Your Chromebook will locate your Bluetooth device, and list it for you to connect to. Select your Bluetooth device.
Chrome Bluetooth settings with an unpaired device highlighted
  1. Your Chromebook will attempt to pair to your Bluetooth device. If your device requires a password, you'll be prompted for it at this time.
Chrome Bluetooth settings as it is connecting to a bluetooth device with the connecting message highlighted
  1. Once connected, a small message will display in the corner, letting you know your Bluetooth device is connected and ready to use.
Chrome pop-up message indicating a bluetooth device is now connected