Denon AVR-E400

AVR-E400
INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
Basic instructions
Advanced instructions
Information
DVD

Denon AVR-E400 Specifications

General

HDMI Inputs	6
HDMI Outputs	1
3D Pass-through	Yes
4K Pass-through	Yes
Dolby TrueHD	Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio	Yes
Audyssey MultEQ	Yes
Network Connectivity	Yes
AirPlay	Yes
DLNA	Yes
Input Impedance	47 kOhms
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	100 dB
Response Bandwidth	10 Hz - 100 kHz
THD	0.08%
Tuner Presets	56
Tuner Bands	AM/FM
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Video Upscaling	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Wi-Fi	No
Surround Sound Effects	DTS Neo:6
Audio D/A Converter	192kHz/24-bit
Inputs	HDMI, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial, Analog
Outputs	HDMI, Headphones

Summary

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Read, keep, heed, and follow all instructions for safe operation.

Cautions on Installation

Notes on Use

Avoid high temperatures, handle cords carefully, keep unit dry, and unplug when unused.

Cautions on Handling

Before Turning the Power On

Check all connections, ensure no problems with cables before powering on.

Basic Instructions

Connections

HDMI Devices

Details connecting devices using HDMI cables for high-quality playback.

Other Devices

Describes alternate connection methods for devices without HDMI.

Important Information

Converting Input Video Signals for HD Output (Video Conversion Function)

Explains how the unit converts various video signals for HD output.

Connecting HDMI Devices

High Quality Playback by Transmitting Audio and Video via Digital Signals

HDMI connections transmit high-definition video and audio via a single cable.

Before Connecting This Unit to TV via HDMI Connections

Guides on connecting the unit to a TV via HDMI, considering ARC function.

Connecting This Unit to a TV via HDMI Connections

Details the cable and interface for connecting the unit to a TV via HDMI.

Connecting This Unit to Video Devices via HDMI Connections

Illustrates connecting various video devices to the unit via HDMI.

Transmission of Audio and Video Signals with a Single HDMI Cable

HDMI uses a single cable for audio and video, simplifying wiring.

Mutual Control Through the HDMI Control Function

Enables operations like power control and volume adjustment between HDMI devices.

About ARC (Audio Return Channel) Function

Explains how ARC transmits TV audio back to the unit via HDMI cable.

Settings Required When Using a TV That Supports the ARC Function

Specifies settings needed for TVs supporting the ARC function.

Other Video and Audio Functions, such as 3 D Video Playback, Content Type, the ARC Function, are Supported

Lists supported advanced HDMI functions like 3D, ARC, and Content Type.

ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Details the ARC function for returning audio signals from TV to receiver.

Settings Related to HDMI Connections

How to make various settings related to HDMI connections.

Connecting Other Devices

Connecting a TV

How to connect a TV that does not support ARC via HDMI or optical connection.

Connecting a Set-top Box (Satellite TunerCable TV)

How to connect a set-top box without HDMI.

Connecting a DVD Player

How to connect a DVD player without HDMI.

Connecting an iPod or USB Memory Device to the USB Port

How to connect iPod and USB memory devices to the unit's USB port.

Connecting a CD Player

How to connect a CD player using digital or analog cables.

Connecting an FMAM Antenna

Instructions for connecting FM and AM antennas for radio reception.

Audio Connection

Available methods for connecting audio to the unit.

Connecting to a Home Network (LAN)

Required System

Lists the necessary system components for network connection.

Broadband Internet Connection

Requirements for a broadband internet connection.

Connecting the Power Cord

Setup

Speaker Connection

Instructions for connecting speakers to the unit.

Set Up Speakers (Audyssey Setup)

Guides through Audyssey Setup for automatic speaker optimization.

Set Up Speakers (Audyssey Setup)

Preparation

Steps to prepare for Audyssey Setup, including microphone placement.

Preparation (Continued)

Continues preparation steps for Audyssey Setup.

Check Results

How to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics.

Making the Network Settings (Network)

Steps for connecting to a home network and automatic setup.

Set Up the Subwoofer

Specific settings for setting up the subwoofer for Audyssey.

Detection & Measurement (Main)

Details the automatic detection and measurement phase of Audyssey Setup.

Playback (Basic Operation)

Adjusting the Master Volume

How to adjust the master volume level.

Playing a Blu-ray Disc PlayerDVD Player

Procedure for playing back content from a Blu-ray or DVD player.

Playing an iPod

How to play music from an iPod connected via USB.

Playing a USB Memory Device

How to play music and view photos from a USB memory device.

Playing Back Files Stored on a PC and NAS

How to play music files stored on a PC or NAS.

AirPlay Function

How to stream music from Apple devices using AirPlay.

Important Information

Selecting the Input Source

How to select the desired input source for playback.

Playing a Blu-ray Disc PlayerDVD Player

Playing a CD Player

Procedure for playing back content from a CD player.

Playing an iPod

Listening to Music on an iPod

How to listen to music stored on an iPod.

Setting Operation Mode (iPod Browse Mode)

How to switch between iPod browse modes for TV display.

Playing a USB Memory Device

Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices

Steps for playing music files and viewing image files from USB.

Listening to FMAM Broadcasts

How to Tune In

Explains modes for receiving FM broadcasts: Auto, Manual, and Direct Tune.

Presetting the Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)

How to preset and save favorite radio stations.

Tuning in to Radio Stations and Presetting Them Automatically (Auto Preset Memory)

How to automatically tune and preset radio stations.

Listening to FMAM Broadcasts

Step-by-step guide for tuning into FM/AM radio stations.

Network Content

Listening to Internet Radio

How to listen to Internet Radio stations from around the world.

Listening to Internet Radio

Using vTuner to Add Internet Radio Stations to Favorites

How to use vTuner to search for stations and add them to favorites.

Playing Back Files Stored on a PC and NAS

Applying Media Sharing Settings

How to apply settings to share music files from PC and NAS.

Sharing Media Stored in PC

Steps to share media files stored on a PC.

When Using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 Windows 8)

Instructions for sharing media using Windows Media Player 12.

When Using Windows Media Player 11

Instructions for sharing media using Windows Media Player 11.

Sharing Media Stored in NAS

How to change NAS settings to allow access from other devices.

Using Online Services

Viewing Photographs on the Flickr Site

How to view photographs shared by users or all content on Flickr.

Viewing All Photographs on Flickr

How to view all photographs shared on the Flickr site.

Listening to Pandora

Guide to setting up and listening to Pandora.

Listening to an Existing Station

Listening to Spotify

Guide to setting up and listening to Spotify, requires Premium subscription.

About Flickr

Information on viewing Flickr photographs shared by users.

Viewing Photographs Shared by Particular Users

Steps to view photographs shared by specific Flickr users.

Pandora Account Setup

Steps to obtain a Pandora account and associate it with the unit.

Creating a New Station

Spotify Account Setup

Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio

How to listen to SiriusXM radio, requires an account.

About Pandora

How to listen to Pandora, requires an account and machine association.

Giving Feedback and Managing Stations

SiriusXM Account Setup

About SiriusXM

How to access SiriusXM programming, requires an account.

About Spotify

How to enjoy Spotify music, requires a Premium subscription.

Convenient Functions

Favorites Function

Ways to add content to favorites.

All Zone Stereo Function

Add to Favorites from the Option Menu (Save to Favorites)

Searching Content with Keywords (Text Search)

AirPlay Function

Perform iTunes Playback Operations with the Remote Control Unit of This Unit

Streaming Music Stored in iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad Directly to the Unit

Streaming music from iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad directly to the unit.

Playing iTunes Music with This Unit

How to play iTunes music stored on a computer.

Selecting a Listening Mode (Sound Mode)

Press and Hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to Select a Listening Mode.

How to select listening modes by pressing MOVIE, MUSIC, or GAME buttons.

Direct Playback

Pure Direct Playback

Selecting a Listening Mode

Listening Mode

Explains various surround sound modes available.

Description of Listening Mode Types

Explains various Dolby listening modes and their features.

Original Listening Mode

Describes modes like MULTI CH STEREO, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, etc.

Surround Parameter

DTS Listening Mode

Explains various DTS listening modes and their features.

STEREO Listening Mode

PCM Multi-Channel Listening Mode

Direct Listening Mode

Advanced Instructions

InstallationConnectionSetup of Speakers (Advanced)

Guides through advanced speaker installation, connection, and setup.

Playback (Advanced Operation)

Explains advanced playback functionalities.

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate Room)

InstallationConnectionSetup of Speakers (Advanced)

Procedure for Speaker Settings

Speaker Installation

Explains how to install speakers based on system configuration.

Speaker Connection

Guides on connecting speakers to the unit.

Set Up Speakers

How to set up speakers, including Audyssey Setup.

Speaker Installation

When 7.1-Channel Speakers Are Installed Using Front Height Speakers

Speaker Connection

Connecting 7.1-Channel Speakers Using Surround Back Speakers

Connecting 7.1-Channel Speakers Using Front Height Speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Detailed steps for connecting speaker cables correctly.

Connecting the Subwoofer

Set Up Speakers

Set Up Channel Select

How to select channels to be used in speaker setup.

Set Up Subwoofer

Connect the Setup and Measurement Microphone

How to connect the measurement microphone for setup.

Set Up Surround Back Speakers

Set Up Amp Assign

How to assign power amplifiers to different speaker configurations.

Playback (Advanced Operation)

HDMI Control Function

Explains how HDMI control (CEC) links device operations.

Sleep Timer Function

How to set the unit to automatically switch to standby after a set time.

Quick Select Function

How to save and recall custom settings for input, volume, and sound mode.

Web Control Function

HDMI Control Function

Setting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to setting up HDMI control function.

Operations Possible by HDMI Control

Lists operations controllable via HDMI control.

Sleep Timer Function

Quick Select Function

Changing the Settings

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate Room)

Zone Playback by Speaker Output

Connecting and Setting the Speakers

Audio

Tone

Dynamic EQ

Adjusts sound quality based on volume level and room acoustics.

Items That Can Be Set with the Audio Procedure

Restorer

Reference Level Offset

Dynamic Volume

Solves volume variations between programs by automatic adjustment.

Graphic EQ

Dialog Level

Surround Parameter

How to adjust surround sound field effects.

Subwoofer Level

Audyssey

MultEQ

Compensates for room acoustics based on measurements for optimized sound.

Video

HDMI Control

Links operations with devices connected to HDMI and supporting HDMI Control.

ip Scaler

Picture Adjust

Adjusts picture quality like contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue.

Pass Through Source

Resolution

HDMI Setup

Makes settings for HDMI video/audio output.

Power Off Control

Output Settings

Makes screen-related settings for video output.

Video Mode

Video Conversion

Converts input video signals for HD output.

Inputs

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Items That Can Be Set with the Inputs Procedure

COMP (Component Video)

Input Assign

Changes input connector assignments for sources.

VIDEO

Speakers

Set when changing Audyssey Setup settings.

Adjusts speaker settings, including Audyssey setup.

Levels

Sets the volume of the test tone to be the same when output from each speaker.

Crossovers

Sets the maximum frequency of bass signal output to the subwoofer.

Bass

Items That Can Be Set with the Speakers Procedure

Subwoofer Mode

Audyssey Setup

Guides through Audyssey Setup for automatic speaker optimization.

Manual Setup

Allows manual setup or adjustment of settings made in Audyssey Setup.

Manual Setup

Amp Assign

Selects power amplifier usage method to match speaker system.

Speaker Config.

Indicates speaker presence and selects speaker size categories.

Surround

Surr. Back

Front Height

Network

Items That Can Be Set with the Network Procedure

Information

Part Names and Functions

Troubleshooting

Helps identify and resolve common problems.

Front Panel

SETUP MIC Jack

Microphone jack for setup procedures.

MASTER VOLUME Knob

QUICK SELECT Buttons

Buttons for recalling saved settings.

Rear Panel

Speaker Terminals

Terminals for connecting speakers.

HDMI Connectors

Connectors for HDMI signals.

Network Connector (NETWORK)

Connector for home network (LAN) connection.

Remote Control Unit

SLEEP Button

Button to set the sleep timer function.

VOLUME Buttons (df)

Surround

Sound Modes and Surround Parameters

Table showing speakers used and parameters adjustable per sound mode.

Types of Input Signals, and Corresponding Sound Modes

Table showing input signal types and corresponding sound modes.

Surround Parameter (page 101)

Explanation of Terms

Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Improves sound quality at low volumes by considering human perception.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Solves volume variations by automatic adjustment.

Audyssey MultEQ

Room equalization solution for optimal system performance.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Dolby TrueHD

High definition audio technology for faithful reproduction of studio masters.

DTS

DTS 9624

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface for AV digital connections.

DTS-HD

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

Lossless audio format providing faithful reproduction of studio masters.

DTS NEO:6 Surround

Troubleshooting

If a Problem Should Arise, First Check the Following:

Basic checks before troubleshooting: connections, operation, and other devices.

General

Troubleshooting for common general issues.

HDMI

Troubleshooting specific to HDMI connections.

Audio

Audio is Not Output.

Troubleshooting steps when no audio is produced.

The Volume Does Not Increase.

No Sound is Produced from Surround Speakers.

Troubleshooting steps when no sound from surround speakers.

No Sound is Produced from Surround Back Speakers.

Troubleshooting steps when no sound from surround back speakers.

No Sound is Produced from Front Height Speakers.

Troubleshooting steps when no sound from front height speakers.

No Sound is Produced from Subwoofer.

Troubleshooting steps when no sound from the subwoofer.

DTS Sound is Not Output.

Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output.

Dolby PLII Mode or DTS NEO:6 Mode Cannot Be Selected.

Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume Cannot Be Selected.

Troubleshooting when Audyssey features cannot be selected.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume Cannot Be Selected.

Troubleshooting when Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Volume cannot be selected.

Restorer Cannot Be Selected.

FMAM

Reception Fails, or There is a Lot of Noise or Distortion.

Troubleshooting reception issues like noise or distortion.

iPod USB Memory Device Internet Radio Media Server Flickr Pandora SiriusXM Spotify

iPod Cannot Be Played.

Troubleshooting when iPod cannot be played via USB.

When a USB Memory Device Is Connected, No Connection Is Displayed.

Troubleshooting USB device recognition issues.

Files on a USB Memory Device Cannot Be Played.

Troubleshooting when files on USB device cannot be played.

Internet Radio Cannot Be Played.

Troubleshooting Internet Radio connection or playback issues.

Files Stored on a Computer Cannot Be Played.

Troubleshooting playback issues for files stored on a computer.

Music Stored on a NAS Cannot Be Played.

Troubleshooting playback issues for music stored on a NAS.

Server is Not Found, or It Is Not Possible to Connect to the Server.

Troubleshooting server connection issues.

Cannot Connect to Preset or Favorite Radio Stations.

Troubleshooting connection issues with preset or favorite radio stations.

AirPlay

A List of Broadcasting Stations Is Not Displayed.

Troubleshooting when a list of broadcasting stations is not displayed.

For Some Radio Stations, Radio Station Server Full or Connection Down Is Displayed and Station Cannot Be Connected To.

Troubleshooting connection issues with specific radio stations.

Sound is Broken During Playback.

Sound Quality is Poor or Noise is Heard During Play.

Cannot Login to Pandora. (Email Address or Password Is Displayed.)

Troubleshooting Pandora login issues.

The AirPlay Icon Is Not Displayed in iTunes or on the iPhoneiPod touchiPad.

No Sound.

When Using AirPlay with the iPhoneiPod touchiPad, the Sound Suffers from Intermittent Breaks or AirPlay Does Not Function.

Remote Control Unit

The Set Cannot Be Operated with the Remote Control Unit.

Troubleshooting when the set is unresponsive to the remote control.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Specifications

Provides technical specifications of the unit.

Specifications

Audio Section

Details specifications for the audio section, including power amplifier and output connectors.

Tuner Section

General