Enjoy true surround sound with your favorite speaker system and the 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.