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WelcomeBefore You Begin
Thank you for choosing a Denon AV
receiver. This guide provides step-bystep instructions for setting up your AV
receiver.
Required for Setup
TVSpeaker cables
HDMI cableSubwoofer cableSpeakers
Optional
or
LAN cableWi-Fi router
• When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K and ARC
functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” that displays the HDMI logo.
• These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).
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What’s In the Box
Quick Start Guide
Safety InstructionsAM loop antenna
Notes on radioSound calibration
FM indoor antenna
microphone
Warranty
(for North America
Sound calibration
microphone stand
model only)
Cable labelsRemote control unit
(RC-1227)
ReceiverR03/AAA batteries
• The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use
when performing Speaker Calibration. Using your own tripod or the supplied
Sound calibration microphone stand enables settings to be automatically
configured to the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally
high performance.
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Setup
There are four steps to the setup
process.
Installing batteries in the remote control unit
1
Connecting the receiver
2
Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
3
Downloading the Mobile Apps
4
Installing batteries in the
1
remote control unit
Batteries
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Connecting the receiver
1) Place the receiver near your TV and
connect the power cord
TV
Receiver
Power cord
Connect to household
power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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2) Connect the receiver to your home network
Wired LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your
receiver and your network router.
To LAN port
Router
Wireless LAN
Rotate the two antennas located on the back of the receiver
upwards for maximum performance.
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3) Connect the receiver to your TV with
an HDMI cable
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI cable
4) Turn on the TV
HDMI OUT
MONITOR
(ARC)
Receiver (Rear panel)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) :
If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the AV receiver
when you are using your TV’s built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV
streaming services, etc…) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on
your TV. Please refer to your TV’s Owner’s Manual for instructions on how
to setup HDMI CEC. Note that some TV manufacturers use other names
for the HDMI CEC function.
TV remote control unit
5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on
your TV
HDMI
TV/
INPUT
TV remote control unit
or
VIDEO
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6) Turn on the receiver
7) Verify the connection
• Press X to turn on the receiver.
• Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
Setup Assistant
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If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry
the steps again in the recommended sequence.
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Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and
confi guring your speakers and components to your Denon
receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Setup Assistant
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4
Download both the “HEOS” App and the “Denon 2016 AVR Remote” App for the full home entertainment experience.
The HEOS App is required to access online music through your AVR.
Downloading the Mobile Apps
HEOS
The HEOS App allows you to explore,
browse, and play music from many online
streaming services or from your own music
library.
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Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Control your new AVR with the latest
Denon 2016 AVR Remote App. Volume
control, sound mode selection and
advanced settings are always only a tap
away.
Owner’s Manual
• For more information, visit www.denon.com
• Refer to the Online Manual for other functions
information and operation procedure details.
manuals.denon.com/AVRS740H/NA/EN/