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...time, be sure to operate properly. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be used to charge... some of batteries. • Do not attempt to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries...to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once ...
...time, be sure to operate properly. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be used to charge... some of batteries. • Do not attempt to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries...to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once ...
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... some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have...
... some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for all connections have...
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...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI can be converted into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output ... zone On-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...
...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI can be converted into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output ... zone On-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...
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... */ wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface 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... to "ZONE2". 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 ...
... */ wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface 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... to "ZONE2". 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 ...
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... • Connect the speaker cables in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of ...;/ohms speakers) are no problems in the ventilation around it. If the protection circuit is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt...flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
... • Connect the speaker cables in and turn the set's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of ...;/ohms speakers) are no problems in the ventilation around it. If the protection circuit is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt...flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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... protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). When connecting to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are not output if the input video... player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to poor connections with 30- "HDMI Audio Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI ...
... protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). When connecting to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is compatible with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are not output if the input video... player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to poor connections with 30- "HDMI Audio Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI ...
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... 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 connected. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not...
... 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 connected. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not...
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... Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to be used . Example 1: iPod Example 2: iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-2308CI.
... Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to be used . Example 1: iPod Example 2: iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-2308CI.
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... at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the same type as...or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be sure to be used. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable...
... at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). 15 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be of the same type as...or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be sure to be used. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable...
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...XM Satellite Radio Inc. 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. All rights reserved. 17 You can be connected in the same way as a DVD ... XM connector on the main remote control unit and select "EXT. "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE...
...XM Satellite Radio Inc. 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. All rights reserved. 17 You can be connected in the same way as a DVD ... XM connector on the main remote control unit and select "EXT. "EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE...
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...a 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 ... to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ...
...a 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 ... to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. "Trigger Out" (vpage 32). • Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Multi-zone ...
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...press RETURN. Do not use the AC outlets to that point are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 43) Menu Operations With the AVR-2308CI, settings and operations for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. The menu is possible on and off . 20 When MENU is... [Rear] MENU uiop ENTER RETURN About the button names in audio devices. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. b To operate from the main ...
...press RETURN. Do not use the AC outlets to that point are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 43) Menu Operations With the AVR-2308CI, settings and operations for hairdryers or anything other than audio equipment. The menu is possible on and off . 20 When MENU is... [Rear] MENU uiop ENTER RETURN About the button names in audio devices. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. b To operate from the main ...
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... 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. None : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Before making the settings, measure the distance...S elect this 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 distance.
... 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. None : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Before making the settings, measure the distance...S elect this 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 distance.
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...ON : T urn protection on this mode. - - - : Do not activate trigger on . Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. When using a separately sold separately), set this function can be changed. Dark : .... j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source" is set to "OFF". 32 k 2Way Remote Make setting for which "Setting...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name.
...ON : T urn protection on this mode. - - - : Do not activate trigger on . Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. When using a separately sold separately), set this function can be changed. Dark : .... j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source" is set to "OFF". 32 k 2Way Remote Make setting for which "Setting...Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name.
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...digital and EXT. To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set if the input mode is not compatible with the video signal... Selecting the "Auto", "HDMI" or "Digital" mode Press the INPUT MODE button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. [Input source] XM [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically detect input...
...digital and EXT. To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set if the input mode is not compatible with the video signal... Selecting the "Auto", "HDMI" or "Digital" mode Press the INPUT MODE button. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. [Input source] XM [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically detect input...
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...This can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is not connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal input source. SELECT button on the ...: Assign component video 2 input connector. 3-RCA : Assign component video 3 input connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Digital In Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items...
...This can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is not connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal input source. SELECT button on the ...: Assign component video 2 input connector. 3-RCA : Assign component video 3 input connector. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Digital In Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items...
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...+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 input, the video conversion function might not operate. The mode switches each time the button is suited for...strength. Cinema : This mode is for music sources. "Surround Parameter" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. z2 : This is displayed when ...
...+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 input, the video conversion function might not operate. The mode switches each time the button is suited for...strength. Cinema : This mode is for music sources. "Surround Parameter" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. z2 : This is displayed when ...
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... contents for which the menu "iPod dock" is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to select the input source assigned in the U.S. iPod® Playback The music on ... be used to operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [iPod... mode before disconnecting the iPod. Searching Categories 1 Press o p. qSet the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control...
... contents for which the menu "iPod dock" is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to select the input source assigned in the U.S. iPod® Playback The music on ... be used to operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [iPod... mode before disconnecting the iPod. Searching Categories 1 Press o p. qSet the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control...
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... during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, folder and file names can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. "iPod" - For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. About the button names in order to the next track), or press [8] or [9]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [Rear...
... during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, folder and file names can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. "iPod" - For details, see the iPod's operating instructions. About the button names in order to the next track), or press [8] or [9]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [Rear...
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... the speakers as described at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-... with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 54 BACK...
... the speakers as described at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-... with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 54 BACK...