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AVR-E400
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-E400 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 ······················································76 Information ···········································································129 Getting started ··············································································1
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Accessories Features Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Digital video processor upscales analog video “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup q Getting Started ........................................................................ 1 signals (SD resolution) to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K instructions w CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) .................................................... 1 This unit features a sophisticated video processor that can upscale First select th
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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 21 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 28 F Network content vpage 45 F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) vpage 71 For speaker connections, see page 79. 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 • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. However, when the capabilities of this unit and your video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices with “Setup Assistant” is running, follow the instructions in the “Setup Assistant” (C page 7) screen HDMI cables. for making c
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Important information Make Settings as Necessary Converting input video signals for HD output (Video conversion function) • If you do not want this unit to convert video signals automatically, This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, component video and composite video) and one type of video output use the following setting item to disable this function. connector (HDMI). “Video Conversion” (vpage 108) This function automatically converts various formats of video
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Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-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 t
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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 HDMI Cables used for connections OUT Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Set-top DVD Disc Game Media box player player console player HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT GFront panelH • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color or 4K, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signals are not output if the input
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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 NOTE This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. To enable the Content Type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” (vpage 108). To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HD
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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, DIGITAL AUDIO IN, COMPON
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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 DVD player The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. This section describes how to connect a DVD player that 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. This type of connection converts digital audio to analog audio, so the output audio may be degraded compared to connections a. DVD
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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 30) or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 33). 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 n Audio connection Connecting a CD player The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. You can enjoy CD sound with the player connected by digital or analog cables. a AUDIO IN (CD) connector This makes an analog audio connection. CD player AUDIO AUDIO The sections in the connection diagram are also available for connections. To connect devices OUT L R to these connectors, you must set up input connectors. For details, see “Input Assign” (vpage 112).
