Denon AVR-3300 User Manual

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12ENGLISHConnecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks• These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 fo

13ENGLISHSpeaker system connections• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that likepolarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √

14ENGLISH• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers undercircumstances such

15ENGLISH6PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).q•Power operat

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AABBAABBAABB18ENGLISH• Speaker system layoutBasic system layout• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speake

19ENGLISHBefore setting up the system12Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.TITLESYSTEMSETUPDisplay the Syst

22SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QU

20ENGLISH4ENTEREnter the setting.a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B):The System Setup Menu reappears.b) If both su

L1L2L321ENGLISH234ENTERENTERSwitch to the Bass Output screen.Select the bass signal playback mode.Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.NO

22ENGLISH23456ENTERSwitch to the Delay Time screen.Select the desired unit, meters or feet.Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”.Once

23ENGLISH7ENTEREnter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.The AVR-3300 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening roo

24ENGLISH678Select “Test Tone Start”.Select “Yes”.a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.

25ENGLISHSetting the digital inputs• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3300 for the different input sources.1234ENTERENTERAt the

26ENGLISH234ENTERENTERSwitch to the On Screen Display screen.Select “ON” or “OFF”.Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.EXT. IN & MULT

27ENGLISH4567ENTERENTEREnter the setting.When “8CH IN” is selected, the “System Setup Menu” screen reappears.Select “Vol. Level”.Enter the setting.The

28ENGLISHENTER23Press the ENTER button.The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears.Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.“Search” flashes on the screen an

29ENGLISH8REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-860) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3300 but other remote control compati

32NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION• Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heat dispersion wheninstalled on a rack.• Eviter

30ENGLISHOperating DENON audio components• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.123Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC

DENON A31ENGLISHPreset memory• DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Oper

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33ENGLISHOperating a video component stored in the preset memory1Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.AVR/AVC VIDEOAUDIO2Set the slide switch to the compon

34ENGLISHLearning function• If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the

35ENGLISHSystem call function• The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signa

36ENGLISH(3) Storing signals (4) Clearing system call settingsDVDSTART LEARNED/TXSPEAKERTUNINGBANDTITLEMENU/GUIDEMODEMEMORYUSE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI DVDS

37ENGLISHClearing “learned” remote control signals and resetting the preset memory1Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen,etc., to

38ENGLISHPlaying the input source1Select the input source to be played.FUNCTIONExample: CDCD8(Main unit) (Remote control unit)*When the tape input (MD

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4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Instruct

40ENGLISHAfter starting playback[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)The tone control function will not work in the direct mode.1The tone switches as

41ENGLISHMulti-source recording/playback[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the REC/MULTI button.The display switches

The remote control unit’s MULTI buttoncanbe operated at positions other than“MULTI”.The multi source switches in order eachtime the multi button is pr

RC-617AVR-3300RC-61643ENGLISHMulti-source and multi-zone playbackMULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM• When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT

44ENGLISH10SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the p

45ENGLISHFader function• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL and SR) tog

46ENGLISHDolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input)1Select the input source.Playback with a digital

Surround parameters qCINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for

48ENGLISH11DSP SURROUND SIMULATION• The AVR-3300 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processi

49ENGLISHDSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote

5ENGLISH2INTRODUCTION2ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3300 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been enginee

50ENGLISH• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel.1Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.• When tur

51ENGLISHTone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• To operate the tone control from the remote con

52ENGLISHSurround parameters wROOM SIZE:This sets the size of the sound field.There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small), “medium”, “med

53ENGLISHIf tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manualtuning” operation.1Set the input function to “TUNER”.2Watching the display,

54ENGLISHChecking the preset stations1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the M

55ENGLISHRecalling preset stations• To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit.1Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to selec

56ENGLISH15TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver accor

57ENGLISH16ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).2 Types o

58ENGLISHSpeaker setting examplesHere we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your sys

59ENGLISHSurroundThe AVR-3300 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve

6ENGLISH3CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4FEATURES• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input f

60ENGLISH(2) Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded i

61ENGLISHSystem setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)Surround modes and parametersC: Signal/adjustableD: Selected by spe

62ENGLISH17SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)140 W + 140 W

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