Denon® 5.2 Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver

Product Overview

The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision™, HDR, HLG and 4K video pass-thru for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly, or stream music via Bluetooth® with your smart devices. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.

Geared Up For 4K Ultra HD

The advanced HDMI video section of the AVR-S540BT lets you enjoy your favorite movies and shows with the best picture quality available.

Breath New Life Into Legacy Sources

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

Next Generation Video Formats

The AVR-S540BT supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) video format. It is even ready for Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms the viewing experiences with astonishing brightness, contrast, and color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

Set-Up and Connect With Ease

The included AVR-S540BT Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AVR-S540BT via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step by step. A row of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.

Bluetooth Built-In

Your favorite tracks, at your fingertips. Stream music from your computer or smart devices with the AVR-S540BT and built-in Bluetooth. It can remember up to eight paired Bluetooth devices, so invite family and friends to share their music and enjoy the audio quality of the AVR-S540BT. To stream via Bluetooth, simply select the Denon AVR-S540BT from the Bluetooth menu on your smart device.

Denon 500 Series Remote App For Seamless Control

Better control in your back pocket. The Denon 500 Series Remote app for iOS and Android makes using the AVR-S540BT even easier — adjust volume, turn it on or off, mute the music, and select a source. Download the Denon 500 Series Remote app today.

Quick Selects For User-Friendly Audio Tuning

The Denon AVR-S540BT 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 AVR-S540BT 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 AVR remote for faster control.

Front USB Port For High-Resolution Audio

In addition to numerous analog and digital AV connectors, the AVR-S540BT features a USB port on the front panel for convenient audio playback. It’s compatible with a wide range of portable USB devices and supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and MPEG-4/AAC tracks. Whether you want to listen to your latest MP3 download or soak in the fidelity of audiophile-quality FLAC recordings, you have quick access to your favorite songs.

Compatible With Denon HEOS Link

Connect the AVR-S540BT to the Denon HEOS Link (sold separately) for wireless music streaming and the ultimate in sound quality. The HEOS Link enables the AVR-S540BT to play back nearly unlimited online streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. With the HEOS Link you can add HEOS multi-room audio to your home theater audio system, and you can play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room. Also available is is ability to control your HEOS experience with Amazon Alexa voice commands. Once connected, use the HEOS app to control the AVR remotely. Enjoy more music and flexibility with the same great Denon quality.