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AVR-E300
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Product Name: Integrated Network AV Receiver 1. Read these instructions. Model Number: AVR-E300 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2. Keep these instructions. This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 3. Heed all warnings. DO NOT OPEN to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful 4. Follow all instructions. interference, and (
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE n WARNINGS z • Avoid high temperatures. z z Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. z • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Wall • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in co
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Getting started Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Contents Advanced instructions ······················································73 Information ···········································································111 Getting started ··············································································1
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Accessories Features Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. With discrete circuit technology, the power New easy setup q Getting Started ........................................................................ 1 New, easy to connect speaker connectors with horizontal layout amplifier provides identical quality for all 5 w CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) .................................................... 1 and new push-type speaker terminals. channels (120 Watts x 5 channels)
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Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • About condensation If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of the unit and the surroundings, co
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Basic instructions Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Setup vpage 20 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 27 F Network content vpage 44 F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) vpage 69 For speaker connections, see page 75. 4
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Connections Important information Make connections before using this unit. NOTE To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected capabilities of this unit and your video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices with to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display HDMI cables. on thi
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Important information Relationship between video signals and monitor output Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at “Video” – This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and two type of video output connector (HDMI and “HDMI Monitor” (vpage 108). composite video). NOTE GFlow of video signalsH • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected to this unit via other video This unit HDMI-
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Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to six HDMI-compatible devices (5-inputs/1-output) to the unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI n Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections (vpage 8) connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with other connection methods. n Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections (vpage 9) • High quality playback by tra
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Connecting HDMI devices n About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections This function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via the HDMI cable. There are 2 methods to connect an HDMI-compatible TV to this unit. If a TV without the ARC function is connected via HDMI connections, video signals of the playback Use the connection method that suits your TV. device connected to this unit are transmitted to the TV, bu
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Connecting HDMI devices NOTE Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections • The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. Cables used for connections • When connecting a TV that does not support the ARC function, an audio cable connection is Audio and video cable (sold separately) required in addition to the HDMI cable. In this case, refer
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Connecting HDMI devices Video Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections camcorder Cables used for connections HDMI OUT Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Set-top DVD Disc Game box player player console HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI OUT OUT OUT OUT GFront panelH • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match
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Connecting HDMI devices n About Content Type HDMI function This function was added with the HDMI standard. It automatically makes settings suitable for the video- This unit supports the following HDMI functions: output type (content information). n About 3D function n Deep Color (vpage 122) This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. When a device supporting Deep Color is connected (such as an HD camcorder), use a cable compatible To play back 3D video, you
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Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices Cables used for connections Changing the source assigned to (vpage 7 “Connecting HDMI devices”). connectors This section describes alternate connection methods when your Video cable (sold separately) device does not support HDMI connections. This unit can change the source that is assigned to the HDMI IN, Video cable DIGITAL AUDI
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Connecting other devices n Audio connection Connecting a TV The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support ARC (Audio Return Channel). a DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL connector For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections” When a multichannel audio (digital bit stream audio) is input, this unit decodes the audio to play (vpage 9). back surround sound. • To listen to T
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Connecting other devices n Audio connection Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. Use either of the methods to make This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI a connection. connections. The numbers prefixed with connectors indicate the recommendation order. The smaller the number is, For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting HDMI devices” (vpage 7).
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Connecting other devices n Audio connection Connecting a media player The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. This section describes how to connect when your media player does not support HDMI connections. a AUDIO IN (DVD) connector For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting HDMI devices” (vpage 7). This makes an analog audio connection. Media player AUDIO VIDEO n Video connection AUDIO VIDEO The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. OUT
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Connecting other devices Supported iPod models Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port • You can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device. • iPod classic • For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (vpage 29) or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 32). Cables used for connections To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod. iPod USB memory device • iPod nano or • iPod touch Denon does not guarantee that all USB m
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Connecting other devices Direction of broadcasting station Connecting an FM/AM antenna • Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. FM outdoor AM loop antenna • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 35 “Listening to FM/AM antenna (supplied) broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. n AM loop antenna assembly 75 Ω/ohms Put the stand section through the bottom of the St
