DVD/Receiver Features
Speaker Features
Input and Output Notes

DVD/Receiver Features

System Components: The Denon S-301 DVD Home Theater System consists of the three main components: ADV-S301 DVD Player/Receiver, the DSW-S301 Powered Subwoofer, and two SC-S301 Speakers.

iPod Input: The ADV-S301 features a front panel iPod/iPod Photo input, allowing you to play music files from your iPod on the S-301 or view a slideshow of images from your iPod Photo on a TV connected to the S-301. When connected via the supplied iPod cable, the unit's on-screen display shows a menu that looks and operates like the iPod's screen. You can control the iPod using the unit's front panel controls or the supplied remote control. You can also charge your iPod when it's connected to the S-301. Note: This input is not compatible with iPod Shuffle.

Portable Aux Input: If you don't own an iPod, you can use the front panel portable auxiliary input to play music from your portable audio player. An optional stereo mini cable is required to connect your portable unit to the DVD Player/Receiver.

USB Input: A mass storage device can be connected to the front panel USB input to play MP3, WMA, and WAV files. The S-301 is compatible with mass storage devices in the FAT16 and FAT32 formats.

DVD Playback: The built-in DVD player is compatible with DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs (NTSC and PAL); DVD-Audio, SACD, Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW; MP3, WMA and JPEG files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW; Kodak Picture CDs; and Video CD. Some playback functions include:

• Repeat: Chapter, Title (DVD); Track, Disc (CD, VCD); Track, Group (DVD-Audio)
• Program: Up to 20 tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, and VCD) can be programmed to play in a desired order
• Random: Track (SACD, CD, VCD only); DVD-Audio will play randomly within a group
• Zoom: 1.5x, 2x, 4x (DVD, VCD)

SACD: Unlike PCM based technology (CD/MiniDisc/DVD/Audio DVD, etc.), Super Audio CD is based on Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding, which does not require decimation and interpolation filters. DSD is much simpler and enables a 1-bit signal to be recorded directly. DSD encodes music at 2,822,400 samples per second (64 times that of standard CD) allowing you to hear sound with incredible detail and clarity. DSD combines the advantages of digital recording with the best characteristics of analog sound.

HDCD Decoder: This unit is equipped with an HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) decoder which allows 20-bit data to be converted into the 16-bit data of current CDs with no loss of sound quality. HDCD-compatible discs are automatically recognized, and playback is optimized by Denon's digital technology to provide a superior high-definition, low distortion sound quality.

MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback: The ADV-S301 can play MP3, WMA, and JPEG files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs in ISO 9660 format. MP3 files should be recorded between 32 and 320 kbps (128 kbps recommended), and WMA files at 64 to 160 kbps. Folder and file names of up to 31 characters can be displayed. Discs with up to 99 files per folder or up to 999 total files and folders can be played. JPEG files up to 2048 x 1536 can be displayed. When playing JPEG files, a slide show can run automatically with the interval adjustable from 5 seconds to 15 seconds in 1 second intervals.

Dual Discrete Video Circuit (DDVC): Isolated video circuits for interlaced and progressive signals improve video precision.

DCDi By Faroudja: The S-301's Progressive Scan technology is powered by the latest DCDi by Faroudja FLI-2310 decoding engine for the finest processing of film, video, graphics, or mixed-mode content.

Aspect Ratio Selection: You can select the aspect ratio of the DVD video output according to the type of TV being connected: Wide (16:9), LB (4:3 letterbox), and PS (4:3 Pan & Scan). A three-way switch is provided on the back of the unit.

Video Conversion: The DVD player/receiver can up-convert incoming composite video signals to S-Video or component video and incoming S-Video signals can be up-converted to component video or down-converted to composite video signals. This conveniently allows you to connect the unit to your TV with only one type of video connection, no matter what the input signal is.

Dolby Virtual Speaker: The ADV-S301 uses Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to create a virtual surround sound field using only two speakers for the front channels, allowing you to experience sound as if surround speakers were actually being used. The virtual surround speakers are accurately positioned at 105? to the left and right of the listener. Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel programs are played according to the producer's intentions with sound from the center, rear left, and rear right channels directed to the center, left, and right "virtual" speakers. Two listening modes are available: Reference and Wide.

Cinema EQ: The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly bright movie soundtracks. Select this function if the sound is too bright.

Speaker Setup: The setup menu has several speaker adjustments to optimize your sound. The distance from the listening position and output level is adjustable for each of the three speakers. The room damping has three settings; low (hard walls and floor), high (thick curtains and rug), and mid (neither extreme). The location of the front speakers is set to on wall, on shelf, or free standing (on floor stand).

Dolby Headphone: Dolby Headphone is a 3D sound technology for achieving surround sound using regular headphones. Dolby Headphone simulates speaker playback in a room and positions the sound sources to the front or the sides, outside of the head, achieving a sound similar to that of a movie theater or home theater. The Dolby Headphone mode can be used with multi-channel sources (Dolby Digital and DTS), as well as stereo programs. When playing a 2-channel source you can choose Cinema or Music mode. You can also bypass the Dolby Headphone circuit for normal stereo playback.

Night Mode: When listening at lower volumes, turning on the Night Mode improves dialog intelligibility.

AL24: Like most of Denon's home theater receivers, the ADV-S301 uses AL24 Processing to further reduce quantization distortion and senses the nature of the digital data being input and interpolates the data to faithfully replicate the original analog waveform. AL24 operates when PCM, MP3 or WMA data is input.

Picture Quality Setting: There are five memory positions for programming picture settings. Each preset holds settings for contrast, brightness, sharpness, tint, cross color separation, white level, color density, chroma delay, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), and gamma correction.

Audio Delay Setting: When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound, in this case the audio delay can be adjusted to synchronize with the video.

Personal Memory Plus: The unit automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for each source. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.

Direct Mode: The receiver has a Direct Mode which plays back analog input signals without DSP processing. When turned off, the analog input signals are converted to digital to undergo DSP processing.

AM/FM Tuner: This system's AM/FM tuner allows you store up to 60 AM or FM station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune them manually each time. A name of up to 8 characters can be entered for each preset station. Features that can be received from FM stations broadcasting RDS signals include: Program Type (PTY), Traffic Program (TP), Radio Text (RT), and Clock Time (CT).

Auto Power Off: When the receiver is in the DVD mode and the DVD is stopped, the power will automatically turn off if no operation is performed for 30 minutes. This feature can be turned off.

Auto Power On: When the power is off and you press the play button, the power turns on the the disc plays.

Timer Section: The ADV-S301 has a built-in clock with three separate timer functions:

• Every: The Every timer can be set to turn the power on and off at the same time every day.
• Once: The Once timer allows you to turn the power on and off one time.
• Sleep: The Sleep timer can be set to turn the power off after a preset amount of time, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Tone Controls: The unit has +/-10dB bass and treble adjustments in increments of 2dB. The Super Dynamic Bass function provides a bass boost when activated. You can also defeat the tone controls if desired.

Display Sensor/Dimmer: When activated, the illumination sensor can detect the amount of brightness in the room and automatically adjust the brightness of the display. When deactivated, you can change the brightness of the display manually from the remote control to one of three brightness settings, or turn the display off.

Remote Control: The system is controlled by the supplied RC-1005 wireless remote control. In addition, the remote can control multiple brands of TVs, DBS satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote has a unique design with a streamlined top panel with frequently used buttons such as power, play, and volume controls. Additional buttons are located on the back of the remote behind a flip-open panel. Dimensions: L=9.171", W=2.085", H=0.813".

Help Mode: When the "Help" button on the remote is pressed, an on-screen display tells you what your options are based on which components are plugged in, and what kind of disc is in the DVD player. Easy-to-understand options such as "Watch DVD", "Listen to radio" and "Listen to iPod" let you choose what you want.

Speaker Features

Satellite Speakers: The video-shielded SC-S301 satellite speakers feature two 3.15" (8 cm) cone mid-bass driver and a 0.8" (2 cm) tweeter in an acoustic suspension enclosure. Each speaker includes a wall-mount bracket and an easel-type table-top stand. The wall-mount bracket has two "keyhole" slots, and mounts the speakers approximately 5/16" from the wall. With the table-top stand attached the speakers have the following dimensions: Width=5.241", Height=15.930", Depth=5.615". If you prefer, the satellites can be wall or ceiling mounted using aftermarket brackets. There are three threaded inserts (M5) on the back of the speaker in a horizontal line, one in the center and one 1-3/16" (30mm) to each side.

Speaker Terminals: The supplied speaker wires have proprietary terminals on each end. The terminals can be removed and placed on other speaker wires if desired. A 2mm Allen wrench is provided for loosening and tightening the set screws on the terminals.

Subwoofer: The DSW-S301 subwoofer has a down-firing 8" cone driver in a bass reflex enclosure, powered by a 140 watt amplifier. The subwoofer provides the power for the entire system, including 70 watts to each of the satellite speakers, and AC power to the DVD player/receiver via the system cable.

Input and Output Notes

ADV-S301 DVD Player/Receiver:

• Headphone Jack: There is a 3.5mm stereo mini headphone jack on the front of this unit. When headphones are plugged in, there is no output from the speakers.
• iPod Input: Using the supplied iPod cable, you can connect your iPod or iPod Photo digital music player for control and playback through the S-301 system.
• USB: The USB port on the front panel enables you to connect a mass storage device and play digital files.
• Auxiliary Inputs: There are four auxiliary inputs for connecting external source units:
  • Auxiliary 1 and 2: These can be used to connect an A/V device, such as a VCR, DVD player, or game console. They include stereo RCA audio jacks, plus composite and S-Video inputs.
  • Auxiliary 3: This is an audio-only auxiliary input. It includes stereo RCA jacks, plus an RCA line output for connecting an external tape deck or MD recorder.
  • Portable: This front-panel 3.5mm mini jack allows you to connect a portable audio player.
• Digital Inputs/Outputs: The receiver has two coaxial digital inputs (Aux 1 and 2) and one Toslink optical digital input (Aux 3) for connecting external digital audio devices (satellite receiver, MD player, DVD or CD changer, etc). There is also a Toslink optical digital output for connecting the unit to a CD or MD recorder or an external surround decoder. This Toslink jack can output Dolby Digital or DTS bitstreams or PCM (for non-copy-protected material).
• System Connector: A D-Sub25 connector is provided to connect the DVD Player/Receiver to the subwoofer. (The subwoofer provides power to the receiver along the system cable)
• Video Outputs (Monitor): For connecting a TV, the unit provides composite, S-Video, and component video jacks. The component video jacks can output interlaced or progressive signals.
• HDMI: The HDMI digital A/V output connects to a compatible TV. The format is selectable, 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
• RS232: External home automation controllers (such as Crestron) can be interfaced through the RS-232C port.
• 12V Trigger: The 12 volt DC mini-jack output is triggered by switching to the DVD, Aux 1, or Aux 2 sources (set each in the setup menu, any or all of them can turn on the circuit)
• Antenna: Connect the included antennas to the AM (spring clip) and FM (threaded coax) terminals.

DSW-S301 Powered Subwoofer:

• AC In: The 2-conductor female AC connector for providing power to the entire S-301 system.
• System Connector: A D-Sub25 connector is provided to connect the subwoofer to the DVD Player/Receiver. The supplied 10' system cable carries power to the DVD Player/Receiver, and carries audio signals from the receiver to the amplifiers built into the subwoofer.
• Speaker Systems: Two proprietary speaker terminals are provided for connecting the SC-S301 speakers.