Denon DSW-1H Wireless Subwoofer User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure correct operation, please read this user manual carefully before use.

? NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

The DSW-1H is part of the HEOS wireless multi-room audio system, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music anywhere in your home. Using your existing home network and the HEOS app on your iOS or Android™ device, you can explore, browse, and play music from your own music library or from many online music streaming services.

True multi-room audio: Play different songs in different rooms or the same song in all rooms.
Utilizes your existing wireless home network for quick and easy setup.
Industry-leading audio synchronization between HEOS devices.
Legendary Denon audio quality.
If you are in a hurry, you can enjoy great-sounding music quickly by following the steps in the supplied Quick Start Guide.

Diagram Description: Image shows the Denon DSW-1H Wireless Subwoofer and its Quick Start Guide.

Continue reading this user manual for more detailed information on the features and benefits of your DSW-1H.

Before You Start

? NOTE: If you have already installed at least one HEOS device, skip to the “Adding More HEOS Devices” section (→ p. 16).

System Requirements

Before starting the setup of your first HEOS device, ensure you are aware of and meet several basic requirements.

Network Requirements

Wireless Router: To use your HEOS music system, you must have a working wireless (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet network in your home. Even when connected to an Ethernet network, a Wi-Fi connection to the router is necessary to control the system using the HEOS control app. If you do not have a wireless network, contact a local Denon dealer or an electronics retailer for assistance with purchasing and installing a home wireless network.
High-Speed Internet Connection: HEOS accesses the Internet to stream music in your home from various popular online music services. HEOS is also designed to provide software updates, which are sent via your home Internet connection. ADSL, cable, and fiber services provide the best experience and reliability. You may experience performance issues with slower Internet connections, such as satellite services.

Hardware Requirements

Use the DSW-1H with existing HEOS devices.

Diagram Description: Images show the DHT-S716H soundbar, HEOS Amp, and HEOS Speaker.

? NOTE: The DSW-1H cannot be used independently.

Controller Requirements

You can control the HEOS wireless multi-room audio system using the free HEOS app on any iOS or Android mobile device that meets these minimum requirements:

Minimum iOS Requirements:
- iOS version 8.0 or later
- iPhone® 4S or later
- iPad® 2 or later
- iPod touch® (5th generation) or later
Minimum Android Requirements:
- Android operating system version 4.0 or later
- All resolutions

Diagram Description: Images show the 'Download on the App Store' and 'Get it on Google Play' badges.

What's in the Box

Diagram Description: Images show the DSW-1H unit, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card (North American model only), Safety Instructions, Power Cable, 3.5mm Setup Cable, Ethernet Cable, and Feet.

? NOTE: Please use the power cable included in the box with your device.

Front Panel

Diagram Description: Image shows the front of the DSW-1H unit.

1 Status LED (?): Refer to the 'LED Status Chart' for the meaning of the LED status and color (→ p. 27).

Controls

Diagram Description: Image shows the top panel of the DSW-1H with controls labeled.

1 Volume Up/Down Buttons (+ and -): Increase or decrease the HEOS device volume level.

2 Mute Button (?): Mute or unmute the HEOS device volume.

Rear Panel

Diagram Description: Image shows the rear panel of the DSW-1H with ports labeled 1 through 7.

1 AUX IN Connector: Used to add the HEOS device to your wireless network (→ p. 15).

2 USB Port: Connect USB storage devices.

3 NETWORK Connector: Connect this unit to a wired Ethernet network (→ p. 15).

4 RESET Button: Resets various options to factory default settings (→ p. 26).

5 AC IN (Power Input): Used to connect the power cable (→ p. 13).

6 CONNECT Button: Configures the Wi-Fi connection.

7 Connection Status LED: Indicates the status of this unit (→ p. 27).

Placement of your DSW-1H

The DSW-1H is designed to add HEOS multi-room audio functionality to an external device, providing audio amplification. Place your DSW-1H in a convenient location near the speakers to which it is connecting.

The DSW-1H must be within range of your wireless network.

Diagram Description: Image shows the DSW-1H placed next to a TV and speakers. Another diagram shows how to attach the feet to the bottom of the unit.

Install the included feet on the four corners of the bottom of the DSW-1H if placing it horizontally.

Powering your DSW-1H

Connect the included power cable to the rear of the DSW-1H and plug the connector into a wall outlet.

Diagram Description: Diagram shows power connection for North America (120 V AC, 60 Hz) and for Europe (220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).

Getting the HEOS App

The HEOS app is the heart of the HEOS experience. Using your mobile device and the HEOS app, you can configure, navigate, explore, and control your HEOS system from the palm of your hand, anywhere in your home.

Download the HEOS app for iOS or Android by searching “HEOS” on the App Store®, Google Play™™ store, or Amazon.

Diagram Description: Images show the 'Get it on Google Play', 'Download on the App Store', and 'amazon appstore' badges.

For the purpose of introducing improvements, specifications and design of the equipment are subject to change without notice.

? NOTE: The HEOS app and brand are not affiliated with any mobile device manufacturer. The availability of music services may vary by region. At the time of purchase, not all services may be available. Some services may be added or suspended periodically based on the decisions of music service providers or others.

Setting up your first DSW-1H

Once you have placed your DSW-1H in the room where you want to listen to music and downloaded the HEOS app, you can set up your DSW-1H for music playback. This involves following a few simple steps to connect the DSW-1H to your existing home network:

⚠️ Caution:

Do NOT connect the Ethernet cable if you are connecting your DSW-1H to a wireless network. If you are connecting the DSW-1H to a wired network, use an Ethernet cable to connect the DSW-1H to your network or router.

Ensure your mobile device is connected to the wireless network (the same network to which you want to connect your DSW-1H). You can check this in the Settings – Wi-Fi menu of your iOS or Android device.
Have the included 3.5mm setup cable (1/8 inch) ready.
Launch the HEOS app on your mobile device.
Tap the “Configure Now” button at the top of the screen.
Follow the instructions to add the DSW-1H to your wireless network. Your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings will be copied to the DSW-1H via the audio cable.

? NOTE: If you have trouble connecting your HEOS device, go to the Troubleshooting section (→ p. 25).

Adding More HEOS Devices

The HEOS wireless multi-room audio system is a true multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS devices, so the audio from different rooms is perfectly synchronized and always sounds spectacular! You can easily add up to 32 devices to your HEOS system.

Adding HEOS Devices with Cable

Simply connect HEOS devices to your home network using an Ethernet cable, and the HEOS devices will appear in your HEOS app as a new room on the “Rooms” screen. For your convenience, you can assign a name to the HEOS devices to indicate the room where you have placed them.

Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable, which can be easily purchased at any electronics store (CAT-5 or higher type is recommended).
Do not connect a network connector directly to the computer’s LAN/Ethernet connector port.

Adding HEOS Wireless Devices

You can add additional HEOS wireless devices to your HEOS system by selecting “Add Device” from the HEOS app settings menu and following the instructions:

Diagram Description: App navigation showing Music -> Settings -> Add Device.

Connecting Devices

Pairing a DSW-1H to a HEOS Device

The DSW-1H needs to be paired with another HEOS device.

Pairing a DSW-1H to a DHT-S716H

Select the Settings icon (gear symbol) located in the top-left corner of the main “Music” menu to view the Settings menu.
Select the DHT-S716H from “My Devices”.
Select the Setup Assistant and add the DSW-1H. Follow the menu instructions to complete the setup.

Diagram Description: App screens showing device selection and setup assistant.

? NOTE:

A DSW-1H cannot play any audio unless it is paired with another HEOS device.
A DSW-1H needs to connect to your wireless network before pairing.

Pairing a DSW-1H to Another HEOS Device

Select the unpaired DSW-1H.
Select the HEOS device you wish to pair with. The DSW-1H will group with it and reproduce the deep bass of the added HEOS device.

Diagram Description: App screens showing how to group HEOS devices in rooms.

The following HEOS devices can be connected this way:

HEOS Amp
HEOS Link
HEOS Speaker

? NOTE:

A DSW-1H cannot play any audio unless it is paired with another HEOS device.
A DSW-1H needs to connect to your wireless network before pairing.

Unpairing a DSW-1H

Tap the pencil icon (edit symbol) located in the top-right corner of the “Rooms” menu.
Tap the HEOS device from which you want to unpair the DSW-1H.
Select “Disconnect Wireless Subwoofers”.

Diagram Description: App screens showing how to edit a group and disconnect wireless subwoofers.

Making Adjustments

You can configure specific settings for each of your HEOS devices in your system:

Select the Settings icon (gear symbol) located in the top-left corner of the main “Music” menu to view the Settings menu.
Select “My Devices” to view a list of your HEOS devices.
Select the HEOS device you wish to adjust.

Level Adjustment

Select “Level”.
Adjust the level up or down to compensate for the subwoofer’s output level.

You can also configure settings by tapping S on the Now Playing screen.

Crossover Filter Adjustment

Select “Crossover Filter”.
Set the crossover frequency.

Setting	Description
Optimized (Recommended)	Select when used with HEOS speakers. The optimized values adjust to each of the speakers.
40Hz - 250Hz (For Experts)	When using with other speakers, configure settings that match the characteristics of the combined speakers.

Making Adjustments

Phase Adjustment

Select “Phase”.
Select Normal (default) or 180°.

For a normal setup, use “Normal”.
Bass volume may increase when changed to “180°” due to the subwoofer’s installation location.

Status Light Brightness Adjustment

Select “Status LED indicator”.
Adjust for higher or lower brightness, or slide the control to Off to completely disable the status light.

System Update

HEOS has the capability to add improvements and updated functionality via its high-speed Internet connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the HEOS device and/or its controller app.

Select the Settings icon (gear symbol) located in the top-left corner of the main “Music” menu to view the Settings menu.
Select “Software Update”.

Check for Updates

Follow the on-screen instructions to install any updates that are available for your HEOS system.

Automatic Update

ON (Default): Valid updates are performed automatically.
OFF: You will receive a notification of valid updates in the HEOS app.

Advanced Functions

There are a few advanced functions of the HEOS system that you may wish to explore once you become familiar with basic operations. You can access the advanced functions of the HEOS system by following these steps:

Select the Settings icon (gear symbol) located in the top-left corner of the main “Music” menu to view the Settings menu.
Select “Advanced Settings” to view a list of available options.

Wireless Performance

You can check the wireless connection status of your HEOS device.

Quality

Excellent / Good / Poor

? NOTE: If your HEOS device’s quality level is “Poor”, ensure your HEOS devices are not located near other electronic devices that may interfere with your wireless connectivity (such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, TVs, etc.).

Signal

Excellent / Good / Poor

? NOTE: If your HEOS device’s signal level is “Poor”, ensure your HEOS devices are within the range of your wireless network.

Power Management

Power Modes

Quick Start Mode

To save energy, the device will automatically enter “Quick Start Mode” whenever there is no network access or playback for 20 minutes, and will automatically resume to maximum power whenever the device is selected and music is played. The status LED dims when the mode changes to Quick Start Mode.

Full Standby Mode

The device also has the capability to automatically enter “Full Standby Mode” whenever wired and wireless network connections are lost for more than 60 minutes in Quick Start Mode. The status LED will turn off during Full Standby Mode. To “activate” a HEOS device from Full Standby Mode, you must press the volume or mute buttons, which will immediately illuminate the front panel LED.

? NOTE: Please note that HEOS cannot be used as intended when in Full Standby Mode when no network connection is available.

Power Off

To completely turn off the device, you must unplug the power supply from the wall outlet.

Basic Troubleshooting

My HEOS Device Does Not Connect to My Network via Audio Cable

Solution	See Page
Ensure your mobile device is connected to your wireless network before configuring your device. Alternatively, you can connect your device to your network router using the included Ethernet cable. Once connected via Ethernet, the HEOS app should recognize the device and you can manually move it to your wireless network using Settings/My Devices/Device_Name/Advanced Configuration/Network Settings.	15 16

My HEOS Device Turns Off and Status LED Blinks Red

Solution	See Page
Due to an increase in temperature inside your HEOS device, the protection circuit has been activated. Power off the unit and wait for an hour or so until this device cools down sufficiently. Then, connect the power again.	—

Basic Troubleshooting

WPS Network Connection

Solution	See Page
If your wireless router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™™) compatible, your HEOS wireless device can optionally connect to your network using the “Push Button” method by following these steps: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. 1. Press the WPS button on your router. 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the CONNECT button on the rear panel of the HEOS device for 3 seconds. 3. The LED on the front of the device will blink green for a few seconds while it connects to your WPS router. 4. When the connection is complete, the LED on the front of the device will turn blue.	5

Solution

See Page

If your wireless router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™™) compatible, your HEOS wireless device can optionally connect to your network using the “Push Button” method by following these steps: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. 1. Press the WPS button on your router. 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the CONNECT button on the rear panel of the HEOS device for 3 seconds. 3. The LED on the front of the device will blink green for a few seconds while it connects to your WPS router. 4. When the connection is complete, the LED on the front of the device will turn blue.