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Denon AVR-3300 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-3300

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D'EMPLOI
B
PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER
FUNCTION
TUNING
REC/
SOURCE
PRESET
MULTI
MD/TAPE MON
PHONES
FOR ENGLISH READERS
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3300.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3300 has to offer, read these instructions
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carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
Nous vous remercions de l'achat de l'AVR-3300.
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Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu'a à offrir l'AVR-3300, lire avec soin ces
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instructions et bien utiliser l'appareil. Toujours conserver ce mode d'emploi pour s'y référer ultérieurement en
cas de question ou de problème.
AVR-3300
REMOTE
SIGNAL
SENSOR
LOCK
DIGITAL
INPUT
ON / STANDBY
AUTO
PCM
DTS
SURROUND
A
B
SPEAKER
INPUT
AUTO
PCM
DTS
ANALOG
EXT. IN
VIDEO SELECT
DIMMER
STATUS
PAGE
02 ~
PAGE 062
PAGE
2, 3, 63 ~ PAGE 120
SET
DVD
1
TV/DBS
4
VCR-1
7
VCR-2/V.AUX
+10
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKER
VOLUME LEVEL
DSP SIMULATION
INPUT MODE
AUDIO
AVR/AVC
BAND
MODE
SELECT
MEMORY
SURROUND
CH. VOL
MODE
USE/LEARN T.TONE
SURROUND
TONE
PARAMETER
CONTROL
RC-860
START
LEARNED/TX
SYSTEM CALL
POWER
CALL
OFF
ON / SOURCE
VDP
TUNER
SHIFT
2
3
PHONO
5
6
CD
MD / TAPE
CHANNEL
8
9
TV/VCR
0
A / B
VOLUME
DISC SKIP+
DOLBY / DTS
SURROUND
DIRECT
5CH STEREO
STEREO
MASTER VOL.
ANALOG
EXT.IN
DECK
MD
CD
MULTI
MUTING
VIDEO
DVD
TV
VDP VCR
SYSTEM
SURROUND
TUNING
SETUP
PARAMETER
TITLE
MENU/GUIDE
CH SELECT
ENTER
SELECT
STATUS
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
RETURN
MULTI
OUTPUT
SET UP

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3300. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3300 has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. •...
  • Page 4 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3300 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    The DENON AVR-3300 provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your AV theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise.

  • Page 7: Connections

    5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

  • Page 8: Connecting Video Components

    ENGLISH Connecting video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. TV or DBS tuner TV/DBS AUDIO...
  • Page 9 Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA ADAPTER (An Accessory) FM INDOOR 300 Ω/ohms ANTENNA (An Accessory) AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie Bend in the reverse and take out the direction.
  • Page 11 • The AVR-3300’s on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output jacks (MONITOR OUT). • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.
  • Page 12 ENGLISH Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, or future multi-channel sound format, etc. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. When connecting a high definition (MUSE 3-1 format) component, use a separately sold mono/stereo cable if the surround channel output is monaural.

  • Page 13: Speaker System Connections

    Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
  • Page 14 If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are...

  • Page 15: Part Names And Functions

    6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). • Power operation switch (for multiple voltage model) ………(37) • Power ON/STANDBY switch (for North America model) Headphones jack (PHONES) ……………………………………(40) MD/Tape monitor button (MD/TAPE MON) ……………………(38) MD/Tape monitor indicator ………………………………………(38)
  • Page 16 Channel select/enter button ...(17) Cursor buttons ...(17) ON SCREEN button ...(40) DVD SETUP button ...(33) OUTPUT button ...(40) STATUS button ...(41) Multi source button ...(42) do not function with the AVR-3300. (Nothing , however, can be used with the learning function.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The System

    S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 28.) • The AVR-3300’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.
  • Page 18 With the AVR-3300 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.
  • Page 19 Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. Display the System Setup Menu. SYSTEM SETUP TITLE Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears.
  • Page 21 Switch to the Bass Output screen. ENTER Select the bass signal playback mode. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER NOTES: • In the Bass Output screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Switch to the Delay Time screen. ENTER Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”. Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically. Select the speaker to be set. Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position.

  • Page 23: Setting The Channel Level

    The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER The AVR-3300 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 17).
  • Page 24 ENGLISH Select “Test Tone Start”. Select “Yes”. a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2- second intervals the third time around and on: Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume.
  • Page 25 Setting the digital inputs • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3300 for the different input sources. At the System Setup Menu select “Digital Inputs”. Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. ENTER Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.
  • Page 26 ENGLISH Switch to the On Screen Display screen. ENTER Select “ON” or “OFF”. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER EXT. IN & MULTI Set the number of input channels for the EXT. IN input. NOTES: • For multi-source playback, select the 6-channel input. •...
  • Page 27 Enter the setting. When “8CH IN” is selected, the “System Setup Menu” screen reappears. ENTER When “6CH IN & MULTI” is selected, the screen switches to the “Multi Vol. Level” screen. Select “Vol. Level”. Enter the setting. The “System Setup Menu” reappears. ENTER NOTES: •...
  • Page 28 SYSTEM The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. SETUP TITLE • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3300 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) (C: Signal E: No signal) NOTES: • The on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video signal MONITOR OUT jacks.

  • Page 29: Remote Control Unit

    8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-860) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3300 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers, so it can also be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components.

  • Page 30: Operating Denon Audio Components

    ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”. AUDIO AVR/AVC Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. DECK VDP VCR Operate the audio component.

  • Page 31: Preset Memory

    Preset memory • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models, however. In this case use the learning function (see page 34) to store the remote control signals.
  • Page 32 CHANNEL CHANNEL — – (CHANNEL –) NAGNAVOX C (A/B) DIRECT EXT.IN STEREO (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. IN) — — — DENON/HITACHI — — MITSUBISHI A MITSUBISHI B — PANASONIC A PANASONIC B — JVC (VICTOR) — — SONY — — PIONEER —...
  • Page 33 Operating a video component stored in the preset memory Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO Set the slide switch to the component to be registered (VDP, VCR or TV). DECK MULTI VDP VCR Operate the video component. •...
  • Page 34 ENGLISH Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-3300’s remote control to “learn” the codes from the component’s original remote control.

  • Page 35: System Call Function

    System call function • The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function). This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on a source component’s power and start playback, etc., all at the touch of a button.
  • Page 36 ENGLISH (3) Storing signals START LEARNED/TX SYSTEM CALL CALL TUNER TV/DBS PHONO VCR-1 MD / TAPE VCR-2/V.AUX VOLUME DOLBY / DTS SPEAKER SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN DECK AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO VDP VCR SYSTEM TUNING SETUP TITLE...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Clearing “learned” remote control signals and resetting the preset memory Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode. To clear “learned” remote control signals, set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were “learned”. To clear the preset memory settings, set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.
  • Page 38 In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-3300’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all (Remote control unit) input sources other than PHONO, MD/TAPE and TUNER.
  • Page 39 • Selecting the PCM mode Press the PCM button to switch to the PCM signal input. (Main unit) • Selecting the DTS mode Press the DTS button to switch to the DTS signal input. (Main unit) Select the play mode. Example: Stereo SELECT (Main unit)
  • Page 40 ENGLISH After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the direct mode. The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. TONE CONTROL (Main unit) With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level.
  • Page 41 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display. Cancelling simulcast playback. •...
  • Page 42 ENGLISH [2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (MULTI mode) This operation is possible when “6CH IN & MULTI” is selected at the System Setup Menus “EXT. IN & MULTI” setting screen. This operation is not possible in the “8CH IN”...
  • Page 43 ROOM on the diagram below.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the main room and another room, the remote-controllable devices in the main room can be controlled from another room using the remote control unit.

  • Page 44: Surround

    ENGLISH 10 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 23) or from the remote control unit, as described below. •...
  • Page 45 NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC). The AVR-3300 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 19). CH SELECT...
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 25). FUNCTION (Main unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”...
  • Page 47 Display the surround parameter menu. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the reset, “S.Sp” is set to “A” and the tone is set to the default value. •...

  • Page 48: Dsp Surround Simulation

    11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3300 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of six preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
  • Page 49 DSP surround simulation • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA MATRIX...
  • Page 50 ENGLISH • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel. Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. (Main unit) • When turned clockwise DIRECT MATRIX • When turned counterclockwise DIRECT STEREO MATRIX To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.
  • Page 51 Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • To operate the tone control from the remote control unit. Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. The screen for the selected surround mode appears.

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    ENGLISH Surround parameters w ROOM SIZE: This sets the size of the sound field. There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small), “medium”, “med.l” (medium-large) and “large”. “small” recreates a small sound field, “large” a large sound field. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the surround effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15.
  • Page 53 Auto tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. (Main unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). (Remote control unit) Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. “Auto” appears on the display. (Remote control unit) Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button.
  • Page 54 ENGLISH Preset memory Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). (Remote control unit) Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8).

  • Page 55: Last Function Memory

    Recalling preset stations • To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit. Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below.

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    The AVR-3300’s surround speaker selection function makes it possible to change the settings according to the combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources. This means that you can connect a pair of bipolar or dipolar surround speakers (mounted on either side of the prime listening position), as well as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room.
  • Page 58 • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3300 and set all settings on the setup menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting. For details, see page 17.) • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1).
  • Page 59 Surround The AVR-3300 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 60 Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing in Dolby Pro Logic, select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR-3300, in the same way as selecting the stereo signal (see page 25). Set the surround mode to “DOLBY SURROUND” (see page 45) to play in Dolby Pro Logic.

  • Page 61: Surround Modes And Parameters

    System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Speaker corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, Configuration full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    ENGLISH 17 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: (for multiple voltage and Taiwan R.O.C. models) Front: Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output/maximum output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: •...

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