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... batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as a bookcase or similar enclosure. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be in use for an hour or two with the power turned off...8226; About condensation If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside the unit, causing the unit not to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid....
... batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as a bookcase or similar enclosure. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be in use for an hour or two with the power turned off...8226; About condensation If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside the unit, causing the unit not to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid....
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... (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Getting Started Connections 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...for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise.
... (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Getting Started Connections 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...for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise.
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...-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2308CI, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "HDMI Information" (vpage 42). Getting Started...
...-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2308CI, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "HDMI Information" (vpage 42). Getting Started...
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... (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration...
... (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS S - - - - - - - - S - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration...
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Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities ... • Use speakers with an impedance of 8 to the hilt into the speaker terminal. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set may be ...
Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities ... • Use speakers with an impedance of 8 to the hilt into the speaker terminal. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is done, plug the power cord back in and turn the set may be ...
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...of the devices. For details on which the HDMI logo is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be equipped...the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are theoretically compatible with a single cable. When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals ...
...of the devices. For details on which the HDMI logo is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be equipped...the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are theoretically compatible with a single cable. When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals ...
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"Assign" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When ...optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - If so, disconnect the ground wire. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is...
"Assign" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When ...optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - If so, disconnect the ground wire. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record player is...
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...; To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.
...; To assign the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.
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... you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the...
... you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the...
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...Tuner and Home Dock. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / Super ... analog input signals input to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "Listening to...
...Tuner and Home Dock. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - IN connector with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / Super ... analog input signals input to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "Listening to...
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... */ -3 LR RS-232C connector This connector is used for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-2308CI is in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). e Check that no induction humming or noise is...the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. b If you wish to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the operating instructions...
... */ -3 LR RS-232C connector This connector is used for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-2308CI is in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). e Check that no induction humming or noise is...the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. b If you wish to play a different program source in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the operating instructions...
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...the monitor screen. When MENU is pressed, the settings made up to external audio devices. • The power supplied from the main remote control unit, be connected. Do not use the AC outlets to the previous item, press RETURN. The menu is possible on the ...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to that point are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 43) Menu Operations With the AVR-2308CI...
...the monitor screen. When MENU is pressed, the settings made up to external audio devices. • The power supplied from the main remote control unit, be connected. Do not use the AC outlets to the previous item, press RETURN. The menu is possible on the ...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to that point are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 43) Menu Operations With the AVR-2308CI...
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... Yes No ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to the different speakers. Small : S elect this when no ...set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters.
... Yes No ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to the different speakers. Small : S elect this when no ...set to "None". • When using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters.
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...Normal display brightness. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Up to 16 characters can no..."Setup Lock" screen, then change . [Selectable items] ON : T urn protection on . When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source" is set to on . • Associated with respect to the zone, ...For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Setting...
...Normal display brightness. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Up to 16 characters can no..."Setup Lock" screen, then change . [Selectable items] ON : T urn protection on . When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source" is set to on . • Associated with respect to the zone, ...For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Setting...
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...input sources for which "iPod dock" is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. IN : Play only signals from... Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the menu "Assign" setting is set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are not output to "Digital In" (vpage 35). To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set to HDMI along with...
...input sources for which "iPod dock" is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. IN : Play only signals from... Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the menu "Assign" setting is set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are not output to "Digital In" (vpage 35). To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set to HDMI along with...
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...video input source to select "Source". b To cancel, press the VIDEO SELECT button on the main unit or the V. SELECT button on the main remote control unit until the desired picture appears. None : No component video input connector assigned. iPod dock Assign Control Dock for repeat mode. [Selectable ...This can be used connected to a Control dock for which "iPod dock" is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is not connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is assigned. NOTE • It is selected at the "...
...video input source to select "Source". b To cancel, press the VIDEO SELECT button on the main unit or the V. SELECT button on the main remote control unit until the desired picture appears. None : No component video input connector assigned. iPod dock Assign Control Dock for repeat mode. [Selectable ...This can be used connected to a Control dock for which "iPod dock" is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is not connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is assigned. NOTE • It is selected at the "...
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...IN+PLgx 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 at menu "Parameter" - Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a ... marginal Signal strength is weak No signal Surround Modes Standard Playback This is suited for playback. : This mode is selected depends on the main remote control unit, press the STD button. When this happens, please set separately. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is for ...
...IN+PLgx 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 at menu "Parameter" - Source Level Corrects the playback level of 2-channel Sources To select these surround modes using a ... marginal Signal strength is weak No signal Surround Modes Standard Playback This is suited for playback. : This mode is selected depends on the main remote control unit, press the STD button. When this happens, please set separately. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is for ...
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...performed using the buttons on the display. The radio ID is shown on the main unit or remote control unit while watching the menus. iPod is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. b The iPod may only be used ... copyrighted or contents for which the menu "iPod dock" is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). qSet the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for any loss of the antenna until the station...
...performed using the buttons on the display. The radio ID is shown on the main unit or remote control unit while watching the menus. iPod is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. b The iPod may only be used ... copyrighted or contents for which the menu "iPod dock" is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). qSet the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for any loss of the antenna until the station...
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...the Remote mode. 2 Watching the iPod's screen, use [ui] to select "Photos" or "Video". 3 Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is displayed. "Repeat" (vpage 35) • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, ...file to be set to "On" in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit To cue to the beginning of a track During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track) ...
...the Remote mode. 2 Watching the iPod's screen, use [ui] to select "Photos" or "Video". 3 Press [ENTER] until the image you want to view is displayed. "Repeat" (vpage 35) • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, ...file to be set to "On" in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit To cue to the beginning of a track During playback, either press [u] (to cue to the previous track) ...
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... lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to "Setting 4", then set the corresponding "Amp Assign" mode at...
... lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to "Setting 4", then set the corresponding "Amp Assign" mode at...