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...as a bookcase or similar enclosure. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1908, the included main remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be in noise. e... battery together with an old one. • Do not use for explanation purposes. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the ...light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before ...
...as a bookcase or similar enclosure. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-1908, the included main remote control unit (RC-1077) can also be in noise. e... battery together with an old one. • Do not use for explanation purposes. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 48 ~ 50) Inserting the ...light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before ...
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... connection items below. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1908. Please select the types of connections suited for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer... to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are ...
... connection items below. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-1908. Please select the types of connections suited for all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer... to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment you are ...
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... format used to the AVR-1908 can be checked at menu "Information" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1908 into analog signals. &#... display are not displayed over the picture. • The on-screen display signals are not outputted from the AVR-1908 to a monitor. • The AVR-1908's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the same type of connector as the video input connector. •...
... format used to the AVR-1908 can be checked at menu "Information" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-1908 into analog signals. &#... display are not displayed over the picture. • The on-screen display signals are not outputted from the AVR-1908 to a monitor. • The AVR-1908's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the same type of connector as the video input connector. •...
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... possible. S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-1908. 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 CENTER S SURROUND L R SS...a monitor. SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 only S S - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows...
... possible. S - - - Subwoofer Center speaker Surround back speakers Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-1908. 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 CENTER S SURROUND L R SS...a monitor. SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER L R 1 only S S - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows...
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...then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect ...in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1908, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about ... Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems in electric shock. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection ...
...then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect ...in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-1908, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about ... Ω/ohms speakers) are no problems in electric shock. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection ...
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... when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to Deep Color compatible devices. and 36-bit Deep Color. The AVR-1908 is possible using , refer to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. When connecting... monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is HDCP-compatible. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-1908 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI...
... when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - When connecting to Deep Color compatible devices. and 36-bit Deep Color. The AVR-1908 is possible using , refer to all components equipped with an HDMI connector. When connecting... monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is HDCP-compatible. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-1908 is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI...
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...065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-1908. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. ... 065 "4%3 LR RL LR RL When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to which iPod dock assigned)" - "Assign" - "...
...065 -3 LR LR iPod® TV/CABLE Tuner Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-1908. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. ... 065 "4%3 LR RL LR RL When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Player Connect the cables to which iPod dock assigned)" - "Assign" - "...
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...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 connectors on the types of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1908... Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */...
...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 connectors on the types of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-1908... Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 */ 065 47*%&0 065 */ "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 */...
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...800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908's EXT. IN button on the main unit or INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). • The video... signal can be sure to the EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the...
...800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-1908's EXT. IN button on the main unit or INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select "EXT. IN" (vpage 32). • The video... signal can be sure to the EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the...
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...-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of... name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Return the lever. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-1908 is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead ...
...-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of... name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Return the lever. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector • The AVR-1908 is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure the AM loop antenna lead ...
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... at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. When MENU is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
... at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. When MENU is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [Front] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] MENU uiop MENU ui ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-1908, settings and operations for most functions can be sure to set the [MODE SELECTOR...
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...a Start Menu The settings are displayed. This is complete, a measuring result checking screen appears. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are different from front speakers A and B. The following attributes are being made. The time required for speakers with the ...time required for speakers in the AVR-1908. This is recommended to "Amp Assign" (vpage 28). The higher the number of time here. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for analysis. F Menu...
...a Start Menu The settings are displayed. This is complete, a measuring result checking screen appears. Step 5 : Store The auto setup measurement results are different from front speakers A and B. The following attributes are being made. The time required for speakers with the ...time required for speakers in the AVR-1908. This is recommended to "Amp Assign" (vpage 28). The higher the number of time here. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for analysis. F Menu...
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... channel (SBL). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1908's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using just...from the listening position to the default values. 24 F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front Speaker Select...
... channel (SBL). To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-1908's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to "None". • When using just...from the listening position to the default values. 24 F Menu screen F MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) Front Speaker Select...
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... When using the AVR-1908 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1077), there is off . Dark : Very low display brightness. Operating from inadvertent change the setting to make settings. Bright Dim OFF Dark ENGLISH 30 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi... Dim : Reduced display brightness. g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. j Display Adjust display brightness of the receiver. • When "Setup Lock" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ Menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night Mode ⋅...
... When using the AVR-1908 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1077), there is off . Dark : Very low display brightness. Operating from inadvertent change the setting to make settings. Bright Dim OFF Dark ENGLISH 30 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi... Dim : Reduced display brightness. g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. j Display Adjust display brightness of the receiver. • When "Setup Lock" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ Menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night Mode ⋅...
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...33). [Input source] TUNER Operating from EXT. IN input. • Only set menu "Input Mode" to "AUTO". • When the AVR-1908 and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously. IN : Play only... [Selectable items] AUTO : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. IN : Play only signals from EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Set the input mode for this source. n Selecting the EXT.IN mode Press...
...33). [Input source] TUNER Operating from EXT. IN input. • Only set menu "Input Mode" to "AUTO". • When the AVR-1908 and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously. IN : Play only... [Selectable items] AUTO : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. IN : Play only signals from EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Set the input mode for this source. n Selecting the EXT.IN mode Press...
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...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-1908's "AFDM" setting is suited for enjoying surround sound according to their format and playing surround sound. Source Level Corrects the playback level ...HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX [Selectable items] ON : Enable conversion. "Surround Parameter" - "MODE" (vpage 36). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz...
...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-1908's "AFDM" setting is suited for enjoying surround sound according to their format and playing surround sound. Source Level Corrects the playback level ...HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX [Selectable items] ON : Enable conversion. "Surround Parameter" - "MODE" (vpage 36). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz...
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...or remote control unit while watching the menus. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-1908's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to ... for iPod's input. The strength of iPod and the software version, some functions may only be checked at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [iPod] ...
...or remote control unit while watching the menus. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. The default setting is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-1908's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to ... for iPod's input. The strength of iPod and the software version, some functions may only be checked at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [iPod] ...
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... can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-1908, folder and file names can be viewed on the iPod can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. About the button names in order to view is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop...
... can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-1908, folder and file names can be viewed on the iPod can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. About the button names in order to view is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop...
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...the same time. Tuning + / - Sub Remote Control Unit The sub remote control unit (RC-1085) included with the AVR-1908 can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit. b T he following describes operation for iPod (ASD-1R), ...set . 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME + / - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [RETURN] Punch...
...the same time. Tuning + / - Sub Remote Control Unit The sub remote control unit (RC-1085) included with the AVR-1908 can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control unit. b T he following describes operation for iPod (ASD-1R), ...set . 1 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on SOURCE SELECT Switching the input source VOLUME + / - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [RETURN] Punch...
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...to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 52 "Amp Assign" (vpage 28). "Option Setup" - BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode ZONE2 R L R L R L FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L "Setting 3" is compatible with ...for the different channels built into the AVR-1908 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-1908 is possible to the various speaker terminals...
...to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel mode without changing the speaker connections. 52 "Amp Assign" (vpage 28). "Option Setup" - BACK / AMP ASSIGN Amp Assign mode ZONE2 R L R L R L FR FL C SR SL Z2R Z2L "Setting 3" is compatible with ...for the different channels built into the AVR-1908 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-1908 is possible to the various speaker terminals...
