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... 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 ...
... 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 ...
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...when the room equalizer is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is selected. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the ...i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 43) w Power indicator 43) e Power switch (hON jOFF 43) r Headphones jack (PHONES 43) t SPEAKER buttons 43) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 57) u QUICK SELECT buttons 49) i V. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are...
...when the room equalizer is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is selected. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the ...i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 43) w Power indicator 43) e Power switch (hON jOFF 43) r Headphones jack (PHONES 43) t SPEAKER buttons 43) y ZONE2 ON/OFF button 57) u QUICK SELECT buttons 49) i V. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are...
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... Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK CONTROL jack 14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9) y SIGNAL GND terminal 13) u AC inlet (AC IN 20) i AC OUTLETS 20) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q1...
... Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK CONTROL jack 14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9) y SIGNAL GND terminal 13) u AC inlet (AC IN 20) i AC OUTLETS 20) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q1...
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..., also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
..., also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections...
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S - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels...
S - - b L : Left R : Right (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers (L) (R) w qw q ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels...
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If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If this is ...connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature...
If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If this is ...connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. When using front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature...
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...to "AMP", the sound may not be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the speakers connected to a resolution with which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-... "HDMI Audio Setup" - This version is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for HDMI version 1.3a. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to play DVD-Audio discs that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the HDMI connector (sampling...
...to "AMP", the sound may not be restricted by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the speakers connected to a resolution with which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-... "HDMI Audio Setup" - This version is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for HDMI version 1.3a. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to play DVD-Audio discs that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the HDMI connector (sampling...
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...MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. If so, disconnect the ground wire... Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is connected. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. This is connected.
...MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. If so, disconnect the ground wire... Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is connected. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. This is connected.
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... to select "Default Yes". GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Front Sp. Clear When highlighted, press i to input characters. GFront ...EQ *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Meters : Feet 3-3.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-3.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes Use op ...
... to select "Default Yes". GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Front Sp. Clear When highlighted, press i to input characters. GFront ...EQ *Assign Digital :•OPT1 - A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Meters : Feet 3-3.Rename DVD : DV Default Yes 3-3.Rename DVD : DVD-3930 Default Yes Use op ...
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...8226; Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurements • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct ... Other · Video Select · Video Convert (Excluding CD and AUX) · Source Level • iPod ENGLISH n Parameter Check • Speaker Configuration Check • Distance Check • Channel Level Check • Crossover Frequency Check • EQ Check • Restore n Option Setup (vpage...
...8226; Bass • Treble n Room EQ n RESTORER n Night Mode n Audio Delay Auto Setup (vpage 23 ~ 25) n Start Menu • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Step 2: Measurements • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct ... Other · Video Select · Video Convert (Excluding CD and AUX) · Source Level • iPod ENGLISH n Parameter Check • Speaker Configuration Check • Distance Check • Channel Level Check • Crossover Frequency Check • EQ Check • Restore n Option Setup (vpage...
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...:Measuring positions) Setup microphone b Adjust the height of the setup microphone's sound receptor so *M *M that it at the height of the speakers. When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. 23 To set it is completed. • When using a ...the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a camera tripod, etc., and set the listening environment manually to suit your speakers and listening room and make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Volume: "Center" • Crossover frequency...
...:Measuring positions) Setup microphone b Adjust the height of the setup microphone's sound receptor so *M *M that it at the height of the speakers. When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure. 23 To set it is completed. • When using a ...the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on a camera tripod, etc., and set the listening environment manually to suit your speakers and listening room and make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Volume: "Center" • Crossover frequency...
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...main listening position. Front Sp. A + B : Output test tone from front speakers B. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are different from front speakers A. At this analysis depends on the remote control unit during measurements. Select any ... to "Amp Assign" (vpage 30). Set as possible during the measurements will make it impossible to the main listening position ("Speaker size check", "Distance correction", "Channel level adjustment", "Crossover frequency check" and "Room EQ correction") is completed, a measuring result...
...main listening position. Front Sp. A + B : Output test tone from front speakers B. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are different from front speakers A. At this analysis depends on the remote control unit during measurements. Select any ... to "Amp Assign" (vpage 30). Set as possible during the measurements will make it impossible to the main listening position ("Speaker size check", "Distance correction", "Channel level adjustment", "Crossover frequency check" and "Room EQ correction") is completed, a measuring result...
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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is selected. s Option Select settings for each surround mode separately. Front... Room EQ Select room EQ setting method. [Selectable items] All : A pply settings to make the measurements again. the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all surround modes. If this case, select "Skip". Retry Cancel Auto...
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is selected. s Option Select settings for each surround mode separately. Front... Room EQ Select room EQ setting method. [Selectable items] All : A pply settings to make the measurements again. the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all surround modes. If this case, select "Skip". Retry Cancel Auto...
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... and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Small : S elect this when... (vpage 30). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set when menu...
... and LFE signal of all channels. • This can be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use as the surround back speaker for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Small : S elect this when... (vpage 30). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set when menu...
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... the memory. TV : U se speakers of the speakers you want to a higher frequency. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to the default values. If set to "LFE+Main", this according to receiver for all speakers. HDMI Setup Make settings for audio ...playback. 27 HDMI Audio Out Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of monitor for ...
... the memory. TV : U se speakers of the speakers you want to a higher frequency. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to the default values. If set to "LFE+Main", this according to receiver for all speakers. HDMI Setup Make settings for audio ...playback. 27 HDMI Audio Out Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of monitor for ...
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...and automatically set to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using RGB format. a EXT. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto... Make separate settings for 2-channel mode playback. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A to the player in "Speaker Setup". Color Space Make settings for analog video signal. Select according to the player in use. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select...
...and automatically set to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using RGB format. a EXT. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto... Make separate settings for 2-channel mode playback. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A to the player in "Speaker Setup". Color Space Make settings for analog video signal. Select according to the player in use. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select...
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... [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. • Set this if sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. L/R CH : A djust tonal quality for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON :...playback of input signals listed below. Most recently stored surround mode is distorted. Select this to "ON" if the sound from front speakers is automatically selected. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-...
... [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. • Set this if sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. L/R CH : A djust tonal quality for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON :...playback of input signals listed below. Most recently stored surround mode is distorted. Select this to "ON" if the sound from front speakers is automatically selected. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-...
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...Bi-Amp 2ch For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 54 ~ 56). 30 F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.:...Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name 6....
...Bi-Amp 2ch For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 54 ~ 56). 30 F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.:...Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-5.Option Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.Vol.Control 3.Source Delete 4.On-Screen Display 5.Quick Select Name 6....
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... : T his is suited for playback. Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLg DTS NEO:6 neural DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg : T he signals are decoded in the surround mode. Antenna Aiming ... CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-2308CI's "AFDM" setting is set the conversion mode to "ON". Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. This can be selected when playing with a...
... : T his is suited for playback. Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLg DTS NEO:6 neural DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg : T he signals are decoded in the surround mode. Antenna Aiming ... CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-2308CI's "AFDM" setting is set the conversion mode to "ON". Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. This can be selected when playing with a...
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...PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 For details, see page 64. • When in the DIRECT mode. 37 Sound is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z : This mode is pressed. • Depending on the surround back output's play mode. VIRTUAL : This mode is output to the ...selected from the front left or right), so input to both channels. • To select these surround modes using only the front speakers or headphones. The surround parameters can be adjusted. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for playing monaural movie ...
...PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 For details, see page 64. • When in the DIRECT mode. 37 Sound is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. z : This mode is pressed. • Depending on the surround back output's play mode. VIRTUAL : This mode is output to the ...selected from the front left or right), so input to both channels. • To select these surround modes using only the front speakers or headphones. The surround parameters can be adjusted. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for playing monaural movie ...