AVR-X520BT

5.1ch AV-Receiver with HDMI front-in delivering Denon’s legendary sound quality


- AVR-X520BT

POWERFUL 5.2 AV RECEIVER WITH WIRELESS BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AND HDCP 2.2-CAPABLE, 4K ULTRA HD/60HZ VIDEO PASS-THROUGH

Overview

The perfect combination of high performance and high value, the Denon AVR-X520BT delivers superb sonic fidelity along with a host of advanced features that includes compatibility with the latest HDMI specification, along with the latest HDCP 2.2 specification that’s required for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content. The video section features 5 HDMI inputs, 3 of which feature 4K Ultra HD/60 Hz full frame rate and 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling pass-through for the ultimate home theater experience. Our exclusive Denon Setup Assistant quickly and easily guides you through the setup process, which includes automated speaker configuration and optimization using the supplied measuring microphone. Featuring Bluetooth wireless audio streaming, the AVR-X520BT is also equipped with a convenient USB port on the front panel for streaming your favourite tracks and charging your portable device, and the Denon 500 Series Remote App lets you control the unit via your Bluetooth device.

Built-in Wireless Bluetooth Streaming

The AVR-X520BT features Bluetooth streaming, supporting Bluetooth-equipped devices that support the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Simply select the AVR-X520BT from your device’s Bluetooth menu to turn on the receiver and start playing your music. The AVR-X520BT can remember up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices, so family and friends can listen to their favourite tracks.

4K Ultra HD/60 Hz Video Pass-through; HDCP 2.2

Equipped with 5 HDMI inputs, the AVR-X520BT features support for 4K Ultra HD full frame rate 60 Hz pass-through on 3 inputs along with 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling pass-through, along with 3D compatibility on all HDMI inputs. It’s also equipped with HDCP 2.2 signal handling, a requirement for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content.

Easy To Setup, Easy To Use

With our exclusive Setup Assistant along with the Quick Start Guide, you can connect and configure your home theater system quickly and easily. The AVR-X520BT comes with a setup measuring microphone that adjusts critical system parameters for your speaker system and listening space.

Unique Bluetooth App

Download the 500 Series Denon Remote app and control your AVR-X520BT from your Bluetooth device. Functions include On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute and Source Selection. The app is available now in an Android version, and will soon be offered in an iOS version.

Easy To Use Quick

Select Functions

Featuring a clean front panel design, the AVR-X520BT comes equipped with 4 Quick Select function buttons that let you choose from your most popular input sources, and the ergonomically designed remote also includes Quick Select buttons. With Quick Select, the AVR-X520BT remembers your preferred sources as well as your preferred audio settings for each source so you can enjoy precisely tailored sound with each one. The buttons can also be selected through the Bluetooth App.

Discrete Power Output Stage

All 5 power amplifier stages feature true Class AB amplification, and are configured with discrete high current power transistors that can easily drive lower impedance 6 ohm speakers, and each channel is rated at a maximum of 130 watts of power.

USB Connectivity

In addition to numerous analogue and digital A/V connectors, the AVR-X520BT features a convenient USB port on the front panel that’s compatible with portable USB devices, and can play back a wide range of audio file types including MP3, WMA, FLAC and MPEG-4/AAC tracks.

SPECS - AVR-X520BT

Multichannel Surround

DTS HD Master / DTS:Xo / x

DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:Xx / x

Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmoso / x

Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surroundx / x

Auro 3Dx

Audyssey DSXx

Multichannel Stereoo

Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels5.1

Sound Enhancements

Mono Block Power Amp Constructionx

Discrete Power Amplifiero

D.D.S.C. HD Digitalx

Copper plated chassisx

Power Transformer: Toroidal / EIEI

Current Feedback Topologyx

Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM)x

Pure Directx

High Grade Audio Componentsx

Gold Plated RCA Terminalsx

Clock Jitter Reducerx

Alpha Processingx

Denon Link HDx

Audysseyx

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volumex / x

Audyssey LFCx

Compressed Audio Restorero

Compressed audio Enhancer: MDAX2x

Network

DLNA Certifiedx

Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AACx / x / x

Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAVx / x / x

Lossless Formats: FLAC HD 192/24 /
WAV 192/24 / ALAC 96/24
x / x / x

DSD Audio Streamingx

FLAC HD 192/24x

WAV 192/24x

ALAC 96/24x

Gapless Playbackx

Photo Streaming (JPEG)x

AirPlay Audio Streamingx

Windows PlayTo / Windows8 Certifiedx

Internet Radio (vTuner)x

Spotify*x

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart PhonesAndroid / iOS

Compatible with Remote APP for TabletsAndroid / iOS

Ethernet Portsx

Wi-Fix

Bluetootho

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front5 / x

HDCP 2.2 supporto

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone1 / x

Video Conversion Analog -> HDMIx

Analog to HDMI Scalingx

HDMI to HDMI Scalingx

GUI Overlay on HDMIo

HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevueo / o / x / x / x

3D Signal Pass-througho

4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlayo / x / x

HDMI pass-though in standby modeo

Picture Adjust / Noise Reductionx / x

CECx

DSD Audio Capabilityx

Audio Return Channelx

Auto LipSyncx

Multiroom / CI 

Multi-Room Zones x

Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax /
Network, USB / Analog
x / x / x / x

Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout x / x

Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source x

IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control /
App Control
x / x / x / x

Remote In / Out x / x

IR Flasher In x

Marantz remote bus x

DC Trigger Output x

Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone yes

FL Display 1 line

Graphic User Interface - GUI GUI

ISF Certification x

GUI Languages 3

Setup Assistant o

Quick Select Plus / Quick Select x / o

Smart Select x

Firmware Update by Network / USB x / o

Variable Cross Over o

Optimized Bass Redirection x

Bass Sync x

ECO Mode o

Auto Power Off o

Sleep Timer o

Inputs/Outputs

Composite In / Out 2 / 1

Component In / Out x / x

HDMI In / Out 5+0 / 1

Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI x / x

Analogue In / Out 2 / x

Phono (MM) In x

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 0

Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital x / x

Multichannel Preout o (0.2) / x

Subwoofer Out 2

7.1 Multichannel Input x

Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw /
Regular Screw
x / x

Number of Speaker Terminals 5

Speaker A/B / Bi-amp Drive / Multi-Room
Speaker
x

Speaker A / B x

Bi-amp Drive x

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal x

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB x / x / x / x / o

USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone o / o(for Bluetooth) / o(for Bluetooth)

FM Tuner with RDS o

Specifications

Number of Poweramps 5

Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 70 W

Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) x

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 90 W

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1% 1ch Drive) 130 W

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 140 W

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General

Available Colours: Gold / Silver / Black / Silver-Gold x

Available Colours: Black / Premium Silver o / x

Metal Front Panel x

System Remote Control RC-1196

Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display x / x / x

Power Consumption in W 330

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W x

Standby Consumption in W 0.3

CEC Standby Consumption in W x

Network Standby Consumption in W x

Maximum Dimensions
Antenna:Horizontal: (W x D x H) in mm
Antenna:Vertical: (W x D x H) in mm
W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in mm
434 × 319 × 151
x
x

Weight in kg 7.5

Downloads - AVR-X520BT

pdf file
Online Manual
pdf file
AVR-X520BT Product Information Sheet

1.36 MB
06/15/2015

pdf file
AVR-X520BT Quick Start Guide

0.98 MB
06/15/2015

pdf file
Online Manual
pdf file
AVR-X4500H Owner's Manual

16.23 MB
10/29/2018

pdf file
AVR-X4500H Quick Start Guide

1.88 MB
10/16/2018