Description: Denon's S-301 packs high-resolution DVD playback and room-filling sound into a smart, user-friendly design. This stylish system uses Dolby® Virtual Speaker technology to produce surround-like audio effects with just two speakers and a subwo.... Read More

Description: Denon's S-301 packs high-resolution DVD playback and room-filling sound into a smart, user-friendly design. This stylish system uses Dolby® Virtual Speaker technology to produce surround-like audio effects with just two speakers and a subwoofer. You get remarkably simple setup and operation, along with some special conveniences — like a front-panel connection that enables the '301 to play and control your iPod. This four-piece system is simple to hook up. Since there are no rear speakers, you don't have to run wire to the back of your room. Color-coded speaker jacks make for goof-proof connections. Plus, the speakers come with table stands, or you can wall-mount them for an elegant, space-saving setup — a perfect complement to current flat-panel TVs. The '301 can upgrade or "upconvert" all your DVDs into gorgeous, near-high-definition video. It sends these pure, all-digital signals to any TV with a digital video input. You'll love the results — vivid, natural-looking images from all your favorite films. You can also enjoy high-resolution music from Super Audio CDs (SACDs) and DVD-Audio discs. These discs provide lots of sonic detail and depth, for sound that's even better than regular CDs. This system also has handy features for people who own a portable MP3 player. The control center includes front-panel inputs that are compatible with most players (see "Details" below). It even has an input specially designed to work with an iPod. Simply connect your iPod to the control center using the included cable. The '301 automatically displays a menu on your TV that looks and works like your iPod's screen. Control your player using the system's remote, listen to your tunes through the system's speakers, or view a slideshow from your iPod photo on your TV. And since the '301 can also charge your iPod, you don't have to worry about its battery running low. The '301's remote control is exceptionally easy to use. In addition to the DVD player/control center, it can control your TV, satellite receiver, cable box, VCR, and more. On its top panel, you'll find the buttons that you'll use most often, including power, play, and volume control. Flip open a panel on the back of the remote access additional buttons that you'll use less frequently. One particularly handy feature is the remote's "Help" button. Press it to bring up an on-screen menu that tells you what your choices are based on what type of disc is in the DVD player and which components are plugged in. Then, simply scroll through straightforward, intuitive options — "Watch TV," "Watch DVD," Listen to radio," "Listen to iPod" — and select the one you want. It's that easy. Minimize