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Denon AVR-E300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR-E300 INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended approved by Denon may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at to alert the user to the presence of important operating the product.
  • Page 3 n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. 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. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 Information ······················································73 ···········································································111...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Audio Return Channel, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color and “x.v.Color”, and HDMI CEC control functions. “Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB volume, and switching the source.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    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.

  • Page 7: Basic Instructions

    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.

  • Page 8: Connections

    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.
  • Page 9 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”...

  • Page 10: Connecting Hdmi Devices

    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.
  • Page 11 Connecting HDMI devices Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections n About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 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.
  • Page 12 Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections NOTE • 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 required in addition to the HDMI cable.
  • Page 13 Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Video camcorder Cables used for connections HDMI Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc Set-top Game player player console HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI GFront panelH • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable”...

  • Page 14: Hdmi Function

    Connecting HDMI devices HDMI function n About Content Type 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting Other Devices

    Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to Cables used for connections Changing the source assigned to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices (vpage 7 “Connecting HDMI devices”). connectors This section describes alternate connection methods when your Video cable (sold separately)

  • Page 16: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting other devices Connecting a TV n Audio connection 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”...
  • Page 17 Connecting other devices Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) n Audio connection 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.
  • Page 18 Connecting other devices Connecting a media player n Audio connection 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”...
  • Page 19 • iPod nano • iPod touch Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE • iPhone...
  • Page 20 Connecting other devices Connecting an FM/AM antenna Direction of broadcasting station • 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)

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    • The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact your ISP or a computer shop for details. • Denon assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from the customer’s network environment or connected devices.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. However, when the “Setup Assistant”...

  • Page 23: Setup

    Setup Here, we explain “Audyssey ® Setup”, which allows you to automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers, and “Network”, which Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) allows you to connect this unit to a home network (LAN). This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet Radio.
  • Page 24 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Prepare the included Setup and Set up the subwoofer Preparation measurement microphone If using a subwoofer capable of the following Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. a tripod or stand and place it in the main listening Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to For details, see your subwoofer’s manual.
  • Page 25 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Preparation (Continued) Detection & Measurement (Main) This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker NOTE Select “Start” and then press size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: ENTER frequency.
  • Page 26 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Measurement (2nd – 6th) Calculation • In this step, you will perform measurements at multiple positions Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6. ENTER Select “Calculation” and then press (one to five additional positions) other than the main listening When measurement position...
  • Page 27 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Check Store Finish ENTER Unplug the Setup and measurement microphone to select the item you Select “Store” and then press Save the measurement results. from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. want to check, and then press ENTER Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ®...

  • Page 28: Error Messages

    Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, check the relevant items and perform the necessary measures.

  • Page 29: Making The Network Settings (Network)

    Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Making the network settings Check Results (Network) This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey ® This unit can be connected to a home network (LAN) to listen to Internet Radio or play back music files and Setup.

  • Page 30: Playback (Basic Operation)

    Playback (Basic operation) Important information Setup (vpage 20) Before starting playback, make the connections between the different Selecting the input source devices and the settings on the unit. n Turning the power on (vpage 27) NOTE Press the input source select button n Selecting the input source (vpage 27) CBL/SAT Blu-ray...

  • Page 31: Playing A Blu-Ray Disc Player/Dvd Player

    Important information Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Adjusting the master volume player VOLUME df to adjust the The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ volume. DVD player. • The volume display method varies Prepare for playback. depending “Scale” setting Turn on the power of the TV, (vpage 89).

  • Page 32: Playing An Ipod

    Playing an iPod You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod Listening to music on an iPod Operations available through the OPTION button with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this OPTION Press the...
  • Page 33 • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some Playback starts. functions may not operate. • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
  • Page 34 Playing an iPod n Performing repeat playback (Repeat) n Performing random playback (Random) The random playback randomly selects a track to play back from all OPTION OPTION Press with “iPod Browse Mode” set to Press with “iPod Browse Mode” set to the available tracks every time a track ends.

  • Page 35: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. Important information • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) GCompatible formatsH standards can be played on this unit. Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension...
  • Page 36 • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. Playback starts. • Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or be supplied power. When using a USB portable hard disk that can draw power from an AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.
  • Page 37 Playing a USB memory device n USB memory device operation buttons Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode name etc. Text Search / Repeat playback / Random playback / OPTION Slideshow Time / Video Select...

  • Page 38: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” Listening to FM/AM broadcasts ENTER (vpage 17). to select “FM” or “AM”, then press TUNER Press to switch the input GTV ScreenH How to tune in source to “TUNER”. GTV ScreenH FM/AM The modes for receiving FM broadcasts consists of “Auto”...
  • Page 39 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the screen display duration Operations available through the OPTION button Make this setting at “Now Playing” OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be (vpage  93) in the menu. The default used on the TV screen.
  • Page 40 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in by entering the radio frequency to select a number and press (Direct Tune) The screen that lets you enter the frequency is displayed. You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. GTV ScreenH TUNER Press...
  • Page 41 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings to select the channel you want to preset, then (Preset Memory) 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / ENTER press 1 –...
  • Page 42 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) ENTER to select tuning mode, then press You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, then change the GTV ScreenH mode to “Manual”...
  • Page 43 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them ENTER Press automatically (Auto Preset) The unit starts to tune in to radio stations automatically and Up to 56 stations can be preset. preset them. If “Auto Preset” is performed after performing “Preset Memory”, GTV ScreenH the “Preset Memory”...
  • Page 44 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Specify a name for the preset broadcast station ENTER to select the group of the broadcast station to select a name label, then press (Preset Name) ENTER you want to name then press The screen that lets you edit the preset name is displayed. You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.
  • Page 45 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Skipping preset broadcast stations GTo set the stations you want to skip by stationsH GTo set the stations you want to skip by groupsH (Preset Skip) q Use to select the group of broadcast q Use to select the group of broadcast You can set in advance, the stations you do not want to be stations you want to skip.
  • Page 46 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Cancelling preset skip n Tuner operation buttons Operation buttons Function While the Preset Skip screen is displayed, use CHANNEL +, – Preset channel selection to select a group containing a broadcast station to Display of information such as the cancel the skip for.

  • Page 47: Network Content

    Network content Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Listening to Internet Radio to select the item you want to play, then Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. ENTER press Important information Prepare for playback.
  • Page 48 Listening to Internet Radio n Adjusting the sound quality (Restorer) Operations available through the OPTION button n Playing the last played Internet Radio station Make this setting at “Restorer” (vpage 88) in the menu. This unit memorizes the last played Internet Radio station. If you OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be...
  • Page 49 Listening to Internet Radio n Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to n Internet Radio operation buttons Select the radio station of your choice from the list, favorites and then click the Add to Favorites icon. Operation buttons Function There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit The screen that lets you create a favorite group is displayed.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. Important information • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below. GSpecifications of supported filesH • Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service Sampling frequency...
  • Page 51 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Applying media sharing settings When using Windows Media Player 12 When using Windows Media Player 11 (Windows 7 / Windows 8) Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and Start up Windows Media Player 11 on the PC.
  • Page 52 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS n Adjusting the sound quality (Restorer) Make this setting at “Restorer” (vpage 88) in the menu. • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists.
  • Page 53 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Operations available through the OPTION button n Media Server operation buttons OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be Operation buttons Function used on the TV screen. Select the function you want to use from this PAGE df Page search menu.

  • Page 54: Using Online Services

    Genome Project. Introduce your Denon to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to To listen to Pandora you will need a free Pandora account. If you do not have a Pandora account, you millions of songs.
  • Page 55 Using online services Viewing photographs on the Flickr site n Going back to the previous screen In “Contact”, add the screen name (user name you BACK Press want to view) you want to add. You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared on Flickr.
  • Page 56 Using online services n Viewing all photographs on Flickr n Flickr operation buttons Operation buttons Function ENTER to select “All Content”, then press PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode Flickr [1/2] name...
  • Page 57 When “Cancel Input?” is displayed, Media Server I am new to Pandora ENTER select “Yes”, then press Please go to Spotify http://www.pandora.com/denon and follow the instructions there to create a new account. v See overleaf Your activation code is : zzzzzz Cancel...
  • Page 58 Using online services Operations available through the OPTION button n Creating a new station Press , select a file (e.g. D&M2) from the list, and You can create up to 100 radio stations. OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be ENTER press used on the TV screen.
  • Page 59 Using online services NOTE n Listening to an existing station n Giving Feedback and Managing Stations • You can Skip up to 6 Tracks that are being played back within 1 hour. You can personalize your stations by providing feedback. and select the radio station • You can create up to 100 Stations (radio stations).
  • Page 60 Using online services n Pandora operation buttons Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode name Video Select OPTION Cursor operation / Skips the current track, uio p subject to skip limit (i) ENTER Enter...
  • Page 61 Using online services Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio n Going back to the previous screen ENTER Select “Sign in”, then press BACK Press Over 120 channels of the SiriusXM programming you love, including commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment. Operations available through the OPTION button Listen anywhere on your computer or smartphone.
  • Page 62 Using online services n Sign out n SiriusXM operation buttons Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search While the SiriusXM top menu is displayed, press BACK Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode When the popup menu appears, use to select...
  • Page 63 If you have a Spotify account, then press ENTER “Log In”, then press Introduce your Denon to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, If the username and password match, the top menu for Spotify you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs.
  • Page 64 Using online services Operations available through the OPTION button n Spotify operation buttons Press while a track is playing. OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be The Spotify menu screen is displayed. Operation buttons Function used on the TV screen.

  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Here, we explain how to use convenient functions for NETWORK Searching content with keywords Performing repeat playback (Repeat) sources and USB sources. The source names under the titles of each (Text Search) function’s description are sources that allow use of these functions. Media Server Spotify Internet Radio...
  • Page 66 Convenient functions Performing random playback (Random) The random playback randomly selects a track to play back from all Media Server Spotify tracks every time a track ends. Therefore, it's possible that you may hear a track played back more than once during random playback. OPTION While content is playing, press The option menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 67 Convenient functions Favorites function Playing back content added in “Save to Favorite” FAVORITE STATION Contents that can be added to the button differ There are two ways to add content to favorites: NETWORK Press depending on the input source. q Add to favorites from the Option menu FAVORITE STATION w Add to the button...
  • Page 68 Convenient functions n Deleting content added to favorites Playing back music and a favorite picture Playing back still images in sequential (Remove from Fav.) at the same time (Slideshow) order (Slideshow Time) NETWORK Press You can play back still image (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory Internet Radio Media Server device or Media Server and pictures on Flickr website as a slide show.
  • Page 69 Convenient functions Displaying your desired video on the If you selected “On” in step 3, press and select monitor during audio playback (Video “Source”. Select) Press to select the input source for video you ENTER want to play back, and press This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio Playback starts.

  • Page 70: Airplay Function

    My Computer displayed the window and select this unit from the list. • For details, see your device’s manual. Denon AVR-E300 Startup iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad music or iPod app. v See overleaf is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen.
  • Page 71 AirPlay function n Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit • is displayed on the menu screen while With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song AirPlay is being operated. play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. • Source input will...

  • Page 72: Selecting A Listening Mode (Sound Mode)

    Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo Selecting a listening mode playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music Play the selected device (vpage 28 – 60). Direct playback disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from...
  • Page 73 Selecting a listening mode n Listening mode MOVIE MUSIC GAME PURE • The following listening modes can be selected using the , and buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 86) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. z1 2-channel also includes analog input.
  • Page 74 Selecting a listening mode z1 2-channel also includes analog input. Views on the TV screen or display Operation Input signal Listening mode z2 This mode plays back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel playback. button It cannot be selected when headphones are used, or when only STEREO front speakers are used.
  • Page 75 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode Original listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description DOLBY PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.

  • Page 76: Advanced Instructions

    Advanced instructions Advanced instructions Here we explain functions and operations in more detail so that you can maximize your enjoyment with this unit. F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) vpage 74 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 78 F How to make detailed settings vpage 81...

  • Page 77: Installation/Connection/Setup Of Speakers (Advanced)

    Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) Speaker installation Procedure for speaker settings • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers When 5.1-channel speakers are installed Speaker installation you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. • The speaker impedance should be from 6 to 16 Ω/ohms.

  • Page 78: Speaker Connection

    Speaker connection Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Connecting the speaker cables This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
  • Page 79 Speaker connection n About the speaker cable label (supplied) for channel identification Connecting 5.1-channel speakers The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Speaker terminals Color FRONT L White FRONT R CENTER Green...
  • Page 80 Speaker connection Connecting 2.1-channel speakers NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 75. • For speaker impedance, see page 75.

  • Page 81: Playback (Advanced Operation)

    Playback (Advanced operation) HDMI control function Setup (vpage 20) A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC, which allows control n Setting procedure signals from one device to communicate with another device via the Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 27) HDMI cable connection. Not all HDMI-equipped devices allow . Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) n Operations possible by HDMI control...

  • Page 82: Sleep Timer Function

    HDMI control function Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the going to sleep.

  • Page 83: Quick Select Function

    Quick select function Various memory functions You can save settings such as the input source selection, volume n Changing the settings Personal memory plus function level, and sound mode at the QUICK SELECT 1 – 4 buttons. QUICK SELECT You can simply press one of the set buttons for Set the items below to the settings you want to save.

  • Page 84: How To Make Detailed Settings

    Video Usage Data TV Format Set the video output signal format for the TV you Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Denon. are using. Firmware Input Assign Set whether or not to check for firmware update, Changes input connector assignment.

  • Page 85: Examples Of Menu Screen Displays

    Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 2H GExample 1H Audyssey ® Setup screen (with illustration) Menu selection screen (Top menu) Audyssey Setup Setup Menu Audio Y our AV R c an a utomatic all y mea s ure t he Video ac ous ti c s of you r room and th e op timi ze Inputs...

  • Page 86: Examples Of Menu And Front Display

    Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display q Press SETUP to display the menu screen. Setup Menu w TV screen: Displays the selected line.

  • Page 87: Inputting Characters

    Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following Keyboard screen n Input method screens to the names that you prefer. • Text Search (vpage 62) Display the screen for inputting Select a character on the TV screen to input characters. • Preset Name (vpage 41) characters (vpage ...

  • Page 88: Audio

    Audio Make audio-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Audio” procedure Menu operation Dialog Level (vpage 86) SETUP Press Subwoofer Level (vpage 86) The menu is displayed on the TV screen. to select the menu to be set or operated. Surr.Parameter (vpage 86) ENTER Tone (vpage 88)
  • Page 89 Audio Dialog Level Surr.Parameter Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Adjusts and enhances the frequency band corresponding to the human voice at the center channel to You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. make the voice clearer.
  • Page 90 Audio Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Low Frequency –10dB – 0dB Delay Time 0ms – 300ms (30ms) Adjust the low-frequency Adjust the audio delay time For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting effects level (LFE). against video to extend the to the values below.
  • Page 91 Audio Tone Restorer Default settings are underlined. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The “Restorer” Setting items Setting details function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those...
  • Page 92 Audio Audyssey Volume Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected Set the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located) volume setting. after Audyssey ®...
  • Page 93 Audio Manual EQ Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Dynamic EQ On : Use Dynamic EQ. Use the 9 band graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. Off : Do not use Dynamic EQ. Solves the problem of “Manual EQ”...

  • Page 94: Video

    Video Make video-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Video” procedure Menu operation HDMI Setup (vpage 92) SETUP Press The menu is displayed on the TV screen. On Screen Disp. (vpage 93) to select the menu to be set or operated. TV Format (vpage 93) ENTER Press...

  • Page 95: Hdmi Setup

    Video HDMI Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. HDMI Control On : Use HDMI control function. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Off : Do not use HDMI control function. You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI Setting items Setting details and compatible with HDMI...
  • Page 96 Video On Screen Disp. TV Format Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Volume Bottom : Display at the bottom.

  • Page 97: Inputs

    Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “Inputs” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation Input Assign (vpage 95) SETUP Press Source Rename (vpage 97) The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 98 Inputs Input Assign Setting items Setting details HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Front : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input This unit has certain input sources such as “CBL/SAT” assigned to audio and video connectors by default. Set this to change the HDMI source.
  • Page 99 Inputs Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details DIGITAL Coax (Coaxial) / Opt (Optical) : Assign a digital input connector to the VIDEO 1 / 2 : Assign the video input connector to the selected input source. – : Do not assign a video input connector to the selected input source. Set this to change the digital selected input source.

  • Page 100: Input Select

    Inputs Source Rename Source Level Default settings are underlined. Change the display name of the selected input source. • This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the input source name of this unit are • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources.

  • Page 101: Speakers

    Speakers Set when changing Audyssey ® Setup settings. Items that can be set with the “Speakers” procedure • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ® Setup, it will not be possible to set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® (vpage 89, 90).
  • Page 102 Speakers Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Distances Unit : Set the unit of distance. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Setup. • Feet / Meters Set distance from listening • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ®...
  • Page 103 Speakers Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Levels Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Crossovers Speaker Select. : Selects how to set the crossover frequency. See the • Front L / Center / Front R / Surround R / Surround L / Subwoofer : A Set the volume of the test Set the maximum frequency speaker manual for information concerning speaker crossover frequency.
  • Page 104 Speakers Setting items Setting details Bass Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer. signal range playback. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer.

  • Page 105: Network

    Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. Items that can be set with the “Network” procedure If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On” (use the default setting). This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN).
  • Page 106 Setting details Friendly Name / DHCP On or Off / IP Address / MAC Address Edit Name • The default Friendly Name on first use is “Denon AVR-E300”. MAC Address is required to make a vTuner account. Edits Friendly Name. • Up to 63 characters can be input.
  • Page 107 Network Settings Setting details ENTER u Use to select “Proxy” and press Make settings for wired LAN. • Proxy : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Only set “Settings” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Make the proxy settings only when you connect to the Internet via a proxy server that is on your internal network or provided by your provider, etc.
  • Page 108 Network Diagnostics Used to check the network connection. Setting items Setting details Physical Connection OK : Connected. Error : The LAN cable is not connected. Check the connection. Checks the physical LAN port connection. Router Access OK : Accessed. Checks the connection from Error : Failed to communicate with the router.

  • Page 109: General

    General Make various other settings. Items that can be set with the “General” procedure Menu operation Language (vpage 107) SETUP Press The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Quick Sel.Names (vpage 107) to select the menu to be set or operated. Auto Standby (vpage 107) ENTER Press...
  • Page 110 General Language Auto Standby Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
  • Page 111 Firmware Version : Displays information for the current firmware. Notifications Notification Alerts Selects notification message • On : Displays notification messages from Denon in the popup menu. preferences. • Off : Does not display notification messages from Denon in the popup menu.
  • Page 112 Display a notification ENTER • When you press during display of the No : Do not provide Denon with information about how you use this unit via the network. message on this unit’s notification message, the “Check for Update” menu screen when screen is displayed (Refer to page 109...
  • Page 113 Add New Feature Upgrade Package : Display the items to be upgraded. • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Denon Upgrade Status : Display a list of the additional functions provided by the Display new features that web site each time related plans are defined.

  • Page 114: Information

    Information Information Here we list other information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 112 F Other information vpage 117 F Troubleshooting vpage 124 F Specifications vpage 128 F Index vpage 129...

  • Page 115: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 Q3 Power operation button (X) ··················································· (27) Headphones jack (PHONES) MASTER VOLUME knob ························································· (28) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no Display ····················································································...

  • Page 116: Display

    Display Information display Sleep timer indicator Decoder indicator The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 79). These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby information are displayed here.

  • Page 117: Rear Panel

    Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ············································· (76) Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) ···················· (13, 14) NOTE Power cord ··············································································· (19) PRE OUT connector ································································· (76) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

  • Page 118: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). SLEEP button ··········································································· (79) Input source select buttons ···················································· (27) SOUND MODE buttons ··························································· (69) SLEEP POWER • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button CBL/SAT Blu-ray • PURE button Information button (INFO) ····················································...
  • Page 119 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. q Remove the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in the remove it.

  • Page 120: Other Information

    Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 117) n Surround (vpage 118) This product uses the following technologies (Random order): n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 121) n Explanation of terms (vpage 122) Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and “Made for iPod”...

  • Page 121: Surround

    Surround This unit is equipped with a sophisticated digital signal processing circuit that lets you play your favorite movie and music sources and listen to them with a wide range of surround sound mode choices. Sound modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each sound mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each sound mode.
  • Page 122 Surround Surr.Parameter (vpage 86) Audyssey (vpage 89) NEO:6 Music mode PRO LOGIC g Music mode only Tone Restorer only Sound Mode (vpage 69) MultEQ ® Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume (vpage 88) (vpage 88) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image (vpage 87) (vpage 87) (vpage 87) (vpage 87) (vpage 89) (vpage 90) (vpage 90) DIRECT (2-channel) DIRECT (Multi-channel)
  • Page 123 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each sound mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the sound mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default sound mode.

  • Page 124: Relationship Between Video Signals And Monitor Output

    Relationship between video signals and monitor output Output HDMI output Video output Input HDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video Menu Only the menu is displayed S <VIDEO> S <HDMI> S (HDMI) S <VIDEO> S Video signal input present S < > The input signal between the < > marks is output. A No video signal input No video signal output S ( ) Superimposed on the picture indicated in ( ).

  • Page 125: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Auto Lip Sync Dolby Pro Logic g DTS Express If you connect the unit to a TV that supports the Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color Auto Lip Sync function, it can automatically correct developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 126 Explanation of terms FLAC HDCP Progressive (sequential scanning) Windows Media DRM FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a When transmitting digital signals between devices, This is a scanning system of the video signal that This is a copyright protection technology developed lossless free audio file format.

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    After turning on the • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and – power, the power please contact the Denon service adviser. indicator is blinking red in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds. Set does not operate • Reset the microprocessor.
  • Page 128 GAudioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Dolby PLg mode or • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Center” or “Surround” is set to Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. 9, 10, 13,  other than “None”. If the speaker system is 2.0/2.1-channel, this DTS NEO:6 mode 14, 15, 16, ...
  • Page 129 – • If connection is restricted, set audio equipment as the connection – This is not a malfunction. Denon does not guarantee that all USB target. memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is connected via USB hub. Connect the USB –...
  • Page 130 Pandora has been properly entered. Re-enter the “Password”. to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed address” or (Password is not displayed.) to strong light. “Password” is http://www.pandora.com/denon displayed.) GAirPlayH Symptom Cause/Solution Page The AirPlay icon • This unit and the computer or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad are not...

  • Page 131: Resetting The Microprocessor

    Resetting the microprocessor Specifications Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. n Audio section SOURCE SELECT 0 • Power amplifier Rated output: Front:...
  • Page 132 Index Connection Dynamic Comp. ·················································· 86 Input Assign ······················································· 95 Blu-ray Disc player ··········································· 10 Dynamic EQ ······················································· 90 Input Mode ························································· 97 v Numerics Cable TV··························································· 14 Dynamic range ················································· 122 Inputs ································································· 94 DVD player ················································· 10, 15 Dynamic Volume ················································...
  • Page 133 Pandora® ······················································· 51, 54 Random ························································ 31, 63 Text Search ························································ 62 Panorama ··························································· 87 Rear panel ························································ 114 Tone ··································································· 88 Pass Through Source ········································· 92 Reference Level Offset ······································ 90 Tone Control ······················································· 88 Physical Connection ········································· 105 Remote control unit ·········································...
  • Page 134 License THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT 3. License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of e. You may distribute the Executable Files and Source WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, this License, the Author hereby grants You a worldwide, Code only under the terms of this License, and You must This section describes software license used for INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES...
  • Page 135 n libogg n Tremor 9. Termination. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY http://www.xiph.org/ogg/ http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor terminate automatically upon any breach by You of any EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, term of this License.
  • Page 136 COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby Denon provides the source code based on the GPL and FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this...
  • Page 137 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 3/32 (434.0) 2 23/64 (60.0) 1 49/64 1 49/64 13 35/64 (344.0) (45.0) (45.0) Weight : 18 lbs 1 oz (8.2 kg)
  • Page 138 D&M Holdings Inc. 3520 10208 00AD...

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