Connecting Hdmi Devices - Denon AVR-E300 Owner's Manual

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
connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with
other connection methods.
• High quality playback by transmitting audio and video via digital signals
HDMI connections can transmit high definition video and high quality audio formats adopted by Blu-
ray disc players (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD, dts-HD Master Audio).
HDMI connections also convey information required for playback between devices. The information
is used for copyright protection and TV resolution recognition, the ARC function, the HDMI control
function, etc.
• Transmission of audio and video signals with a single HDMI cable
Previous connections required multiple audio and video cables, but HDMI connections require only a
single HDMI cable to transmit audio and video signals. This allows wires in a home theater system,
which tend to be complicated, to be more easily organized.
• Mutual control through the HDMI control function (vpage 78)
This unit and the HDMI device connected via HDMI can be linked to perform operations such as
power control, volume control, and input source switching.
• Other video and audio functions, such as 3D video playback, Content Type, the ARC function,
are supported (vpage 11).
• There is more than one version of the HDMI standard. The supported functions and the performance
vary according to the version. This unit complies with the HDMI standard that supports the ARC and 3D
playback functions. To enjoy these functions, the HDMI device connected to this unit also needs to use
the same version of the standard. For the version of the HDMI standard on the device connected to this
unit, see the device's manual.
• Some TVs do not support audio input via HDMI connections. For details, see your TV's manual.
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n Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections (vpage 8)
n Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections (vpage 9)
n Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections (vpage 10)
n HDMI function (vpage 11)
n Settings related to HDMI connections (vpage 11)
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