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...ère. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to use the product. 3. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO...product or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by DENON may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. NOTE This product has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...ère. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to use the product. 3. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO...product or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by DENON may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. NOTE This product has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Limit 30 f Power On Level 30 g Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp ... and Front Display 21 Menu Map 22 Auto 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 a HDMI Audio Setup...
IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone2 Setup 30 a Lch Level 30 s Rch Level 30 d Volume Limit 30 f Power On Level 30 g Mute Level 30 Option Setup 30 a Amp ... and Front Display 21 Menu Map 22 Auto 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 a HDMI Audio Setup...
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... Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 54 ~ 56 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 7-31/64 ft /1.9 m 1 ... 57 Other Information 58 ~ 66 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Troubleshooting 67 ~ 69 Specifications 70 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi...
... Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 54 ~ 56 Multi-zone Settings and Operations with the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 7-31/64 ft /1.9 m 1 ... 57 Other Information 58 ~ 66 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. Troubleshooting 67 ~ 69 Specifications 70 List of preset codes End of this owner's manual carefully before using the product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi...
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... a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI ...• Video signals are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - Normal playback may be transferred with a single cable. ...
... a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI ...• Video signals are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - Normal playback may be transferred with a single cable. ...
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... cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • No audio signals are output from the HDMI connectors are not included in the audio signals...
... cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • No audio signals are output from the HDMI connectors are not included in the audio signals...
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...trigger input jack can be turned on the AVR-2308CI's power. q Turn on and off the AVR-2308CI's power from an external controller using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to ...the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - "...
...trigger input jack can be turned on the AVR-2308CI's power. q Turn on and off the AVR-2308CI's power from an external controller using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to ...the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - "...
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Use ui 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. GFront displayH Q *MENU Auto Setup ...
Use ui 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. GFront displayH Q *MENU Auto Setup ...
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... 2: Measurements • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level... Video Select · Source Level Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input ...
... 2: Measurements • Step 3: Calculation • Step 4: Check • Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level... Video Select · Source Level Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input ...
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... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect 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. 23 When using headphones, unplug the headphones...
... Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect 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. 23 When using headphones, unplug the headphones...
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... subwoofer. No : S elect this procedure to set to "Small". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Speaker Setup Use this when no speaker is set to "None". • When using large ...items] Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Large : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie ...
... subwoofer. No : S elect this procedure to set to "Small". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Speaker Setup Use this when no speaker is set to "None". • When using large ...items] Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Large : S elect this when a subwoofer is set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie ...
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...effective in the memory. When using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to the default values. Set the value closest to receiver for audio playback. 27 Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Default Resets the settings to a... Select the speaker you are using. Test tones are completed, press the TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - Manual : M anually switch speaker from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz ...
...effective in the memory. When using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to the default values. Set the value closest to receiver for audio playback. 27 Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Default Resets the settings to a... Select the speaker you are using. Test tones are completed, press the TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - Manual : M anually switch speaker from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz ...
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... 255 (white). Use this setting. Custom : Make separate settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. 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 Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ Resolution Make settings for analog video signal. Setting To change the settings, select "Custom". [Selectable items] z Basic : To change the ...
... 255 (white). Use this setting. Custom : Make separate settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. 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 Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ Resolution Make settings for analog video signal. Setting To change the settings, select "Custom". [Selectable items] z Basic : To change the ...
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Select this to the default values. 16kHz 29 g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front ... use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of input signals listed below. L/R CH : A djust tonal quality for all speakers together. Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable items] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz Distance FL Set distance from listening position...
Select this to the default values. 16kHz 29 g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front ... use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range for downmix playback of input signals listed below. L/R CH : A djust tonal quality for all speakers together. Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable items] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz Distance FL Set distance from listening position...
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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.: Last ... range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. 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...
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.: Last ... range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB d Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to the usage environment. 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...
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...the settings related to display when tuning. F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup PHONO 1.Input Mode 2.Rename 3.Other The input source currently selected in manually, then preset it in the main zone is for "XM". A ~ G Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to playing input... sources. Preset Name Assign name to 8 characters can be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it manually. n PHONO This menu is not changed . Names containing up to a preset memory. F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup XM 1.Preset Skip 2....
...the settings related to display when tuning. F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup PHONO 1.Input Mode 2.Rename 3.Other The input source currently selected in manually, then preset it in the main zone is for "XM". A ~ G Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to playing input... sources. Preset Name Assign name to 8 characters can be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it manually. n PHONO This menu is not changed . Names containing up to a preset memory. F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup XM 1.Preset Skip 2....
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... included in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH OUT" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - z1: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. z4: This can be selected when "Surround... : The surround back channel signal is played from the surround back channels. Set this mode. Determine whether to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not played. This function only works for surround back channels. "Speaker Configuration" ...
... included in the Dolby Digital EX mode, set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH OUT" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - z1: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. z4: This can be selected when "Surround... : The surround back channel signal is played from the surround back channels. Set this mode. Determine whether to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - OFF : The input from the subwoofer channel is not played. This function only works for surround back channels. "Speaker Configuration" ...
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...be set to "OFF". d Room EQ Select room equalizer for compressed sources with "Manual EQ" (vpage 29). : Turn equalizer off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. L/R OFF Manual Audyssey Flat When "Audyssey" is selected, or when the auto setup measuring results have...match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of the bass to obtain richer sound with normal highs. L/R Audyssey Flat Manual OFF : Optimize frequency response of all compressed sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...
...be set to "OFF". d Room EQ Select room equalizer for compressed sources with "Manual EQ" (vpage 29). : Turn equalizer off . [Selectable items] ON : Playback without tone adjustment. L/R OFF Manual Audyssey Flat When "Audyssey" is selected, or when the auto setup measuring results have...match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of the bass to obtain richer sound with normal highs. L/R Audyssey Flat Manual OFF : Optimize frequency response of all compressed sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...
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... setting. 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to select "FM" or "AM". 4 Tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the on-screen display are... erased by pressing [TUNER]. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in easily. "Auto Preset" (vpage 33). "On-Screen Display" (vpage 31). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...
... setting. 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 50 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Press BAND to select "FM" or "AM". 4 Tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press [MODE] to turn or press [TUNER] to select "TUNER". 3 Press SHIFT to select the block (A to G) in which the on-screen display are... erased by pressing [TUNER]. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually. • When tuning in easily. "Auto Preset" (vpage 33). "On-Screen Display" (vpage 31). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...
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...same procedure as for FM/AM stations (vpage 44 "Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)" and "Listening to change. Subscriptions subject to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Only available in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name... lineup on your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada, visit XM on -screen display are ready to Customer Agreement available at menu "Manual Setup" - For more . From rock to reggae, from the satellites to coast. Channels with frequent explicit language are the property of...
...same procedure as for FM/AM stations (vpage 44 "Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)" and "Listening to change. Subscriptions subject to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Only available in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name... lineup on your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada, visit XM on -screen display are ready to Customer Agreement available at menu "Manual Setup" - For more . From rock to reggae, from the satellites to coast. Channels with frequent explicit language are the property of...
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...be played by using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock for iPod, refer to the respective manual to operate. Be sure to select the desired station. MENU : "Input Setup" - Try... displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. "Assign" - The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod (ASD-...1 Make the necessary preparations. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to check (example: "XM001") is a trademark of iPod and the software version...
...be played by using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock for iPod, refer to the respective manual to operate. Be sure to select the desired station. MENU : "Input Setup" - Try... displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. "Assign" - The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for iPod (ASD-...1 Make the necessary preparations. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to check (example: "XM001") is a trademark of iPod and the software version...