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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.... Please select the types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red...
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.... Please select the types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red...
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.... S S S - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". To use Front speakers A Front speakers B Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with 8 speakers and a monitor. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone...
.... S S S - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". To use Front speakers A Front speakers B Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with 8 speakers and a monitor. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone...
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... electric shock. Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems in the ventilation around it . The protection circuit may be sure to the AVR-2308CI, and be damaged.
... electric shock. Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems in the ventilation around it . The protection circuit may be sure to the AVR-2308CI, and be damaged.
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...signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to a ...speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be output properly due to the HDMI connector. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is compatible with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI...
...signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to a ...speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be output properly due to the HDMI connector. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is compatible with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI...
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...NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. This is not a safety ground terminal. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -...; 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. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable...
...NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. This is not a safety ground terminal. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -...; 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. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable...
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..." setting (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to ..."Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to "ZONE2". Speaker Setup Use this when a subwoofer is connected...
..." setting (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to ..."Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to "ZONE2". Speaker Setup Use this when a subwoofer is connected...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to the program source. Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY ...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 suited for enjoying surround sound according to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to the program source. Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY ...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 suited for enjoying surround sound according to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 54 Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 54 Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback...
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ZONE2 audio output 43 4# 3 : Multi-zone audio cable 56 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 4 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main ...-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-2308CI ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A Amp Assign mode RL FRONT-B R L CENTER Front A Bi-Amp FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C...
ZONE2 audio output 43 4# 3 : Multi-zone audio cable 56 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 4 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main ...-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-2308CI ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A Amp Assign mode RL FRONT-B R L CENTER Front A Bi-Amp FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C...
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...DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as well. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are ... suited for playing games. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-2308CI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A real,...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front speaker...
...DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as well. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are ... suited for playing games. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-2308CI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that on DVD-Video. A real,...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front speaker...
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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the owner's manual? 3. GGeneralH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Power does not turn the power back on display. speaker...mode. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 67 securely inserted into the AVR- 2308CI's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. Display is off the power and contact a DENON service center. output setting. GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Set does...
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the owner's manual? 3. GGeneralH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Power does not turn the power back on display. speaker...mode. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 67 securely inserted into the AVR- 2308CI's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. Display is off the power and contact a DENON service center. output setting. GRemote Control UnitH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Set does...
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... No sound is speakers. on a VCR. to the HDMI • Check the connections. produced when "STANDARD". "HDMI Audio Out" setting is produced from the monitor connected with copyright (HDCP). "HDMI Audio Out" setting is • Set properly. AVR-2308CI and monitor are ...the progressive (480p/576p) video monitor is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - DVDs cannot be copied on . • The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to the...
... No sound is speakers. on a VCR. to the HDMI • Check the connections. produced when "STANDARD". "HDMI Audio Out" setting is produced from the monitor connected with copyright (HDCP). "HDMI Audio Out" setting is • Set properly. AVR-2308CI and monitor are ...the progressive (480p/576p) video monitor is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - DVDs cannot be copied on . • The "Subwoofer" setting at • Set to the...