Connect a Denon AV Receiver in a Home Theater System
Denon manufactures high-end audio/video receivers for home theater applications. The components are designed with multiple connection options for integrating other audio/video equipment into a system, from basic RCA-type audio jacks to High Definition media Interface (HDMI) ports for connecting an HDTV, digital high-def satellite or cable receivers, Ethernet ports for Internet and computer connections and jacks for personal audio devices such as an iPod or MP3 player. Regardless of the type of cable connection, all are plug-and-play, meaning no technical knowledge or special tools are required.
Instructions
1. Place the receiver in a storage cabinet where it is well-ventilated. Do not place any equipment on top of the receiver.
2. Connect the Denon receiver to an HDTV with an HDMI cable. This hexagonal cable plugs straight into the jack in one direction only. Use RGB composite cables to connect the receiver to standard-definition TVs by following the color code red, green and blue when inserting the plugs straight into the jacks.
3. Hook up audio components one at a time using RCA audio cables to connect the red plug to the right audio channel on the Denon receiver and the white plug to the left audio channel. Take care to match up the component with the correct jack labeled on the back of the Denon so the settings will work correctly on the control panel and remote control. For example, the CD player should be connected to the audio jacks labeled CD.
4. Connect audio video components such as VCRs and DVD players using RGB component video cables and RCA audio cables.
5. Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack for connecting the Denon with a computer or to a DSL line for accessing music over the Internet. The Ethernet plug, which resembles a wide telephone jack plug, inserts straight into the Denon receiver jack.
6. Use the front audio jacks on the Denon receiver to connecting a docking station for an iPod or MP3 player.
7. Plug the speakers into the audio jacks labeled for each, for example, front channel left, center, right; rear channels left and right; side channels left and right; and subwoofer.
8. Use the power outlets on the back of the Denon to plug in the electrical cables for audio/video component, then connect the Denon power plug to a surge protector.
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