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... antenna or cable system. Slots and openings in damage and will often require extensive work by following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to replace your obsolete outlet. Power Sources - If you are not likely to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that the product is grounded so as opening or removing...
... antenna or cable system. Slots and openings in damage and will often require extensive work by following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to replace your obsolete outlet. Power Sources - If you are not likely to dangerous voltage or other products (including amplifiers) that the product is grounded so as opening or removing...
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... 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu Operations Operations 20 Example of Display of Default Values 21 Examples of 2-channel Sources 36 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 36 DSP Simulation Playback 37 Stereo Playback 37 Direct...
... 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu Operations Operations 20 Example of Display of Default Values 21 Examples of 2-channel Sources 36 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc 36 DSP Simulation Playback 37 Stereo Playback 37 Direct...
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... DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
... DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs...
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... power for the ZONE2 is properly tuned in. r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light according to use them. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions...
... power for the ZONE2 is properly tuned in. r Output signal channel indicators t Front speaker indicator These light according to use them. Q5 Tuner reception mode indicators This lights according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions...
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...as flush 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 - - - - - - - - S S - - - S - - - 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, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30...
...as flush 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 - - - - - - - - S S - - - S - - - 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, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30...
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.... Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Doing so could result in and turn the set is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an...
.... Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Doing so could result in and turn the set is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an...
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... is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. "HDMI Audio Setup" setting (vpage 27) is set to "AMP", the sound may not be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. 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 interrupted when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use a cable on which the...
... is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. "HDMI Audio Setup" setting (vpage 27) is set to "AMP", the sound may not be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. 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 interrupted when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use a cable on which the...
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... to input characters. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some...
... to input characters. A Amp Assign Start Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod Dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. [Selectable items] A B A + B Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some...
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... surround mode separately. Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. If this case, select "Skip". s Option Select settings for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! In this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is not connected. • Not all surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error...
... surround mode separately. Check Channel Level Check EQ Check Distance Check Crossover Freq. If this case, select "Skip". s Option Select settings for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON : Use room EQ. Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! In this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is not connected. • Not all surround modes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Error...
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... the bass signals to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Yes : S elect this procedure to set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to always be produced from the subwoofer. To use and size. [Selectable...
... the bass signals to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for the main zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Yes : S elect this procedure to set to "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to always be produced from the subwoofer. To use and size. [Selectable...
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... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. OFF : Do not use . Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to input signal. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources...
... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. OFF : Do not use . Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker separately. f Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to input signal. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources...
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... use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -70dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on . [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is on in a ZONE2 system. 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...
... use the muting on condition when power is turned on. -70dB ~ +18dB : Set the volume level when the power is turned on . [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is on in a ZONE2 system. 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...
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... menu "Assign" setting is properly input, the " " or " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 34, 35). IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. GOperation on the main unitH n Selecting the "Auto", "HDMI" or "Digital" mode Press the INPUT MODE button. When HDMI is assigned. 34 HDMI z1: Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and AUX) Digital z2 : P lay only signals from analog input. EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode...
... menu "Assign" setting is properly input, the " " or " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 34, 35). IN : Play only signals from EXT. IN input. GOperation on the main unitH n Selecting the "Auto", "HDMI" or "Digital" mode Press the INPUT MODE button. When HDMI is assigned. 34 HDMI z1: Play only signals from HDMI input. (Excluding CD and AUX) Digital z2 : P lay only signals from analog input. EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode...
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... buttons on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. Cinema : This mode is the standard mode for music sources. When this happens, please set to "OFF". neural : It is the optimum mode for decoding the input signals according to the program source. This is possible to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items] ON : Enable conversion. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is selected depends on the main remote control...
... buttons on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. Cinema : This mode is the standard mode for music sources. When this happens, please set to "OFF". neural : It is the optimum mode for decoding the input signals according to the program source. This is possible to monitor output format. [Input source] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items] ON : Enable conversion. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is selected depends on the main remote control...
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the bass to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. L/R Audyssey Flat Manual OFF : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of speakers except front speakers to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be selected. • When using headphones, "Room EQ" is set to "OFF". When the surround mode is set to...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the bass to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. L/R Audyssey Flat Manual OFF : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of speakers except front speakers to "neural", the "RESTORER" can be selected. • When using headphones, "Room EQ" is set to "OFF". When the surround mode is set to...
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... by adjusting the master volume. Selecting the input source Operation on the main remote control unit Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT BAND SHIFT MASTER VOLUME Playback Operation on the main unit Turn . Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Listening with Headphones Plug the headphones into . NOTE Be careful not to set to "AUDIO" then press [SOURCE SELECT]. The power indicator flashes green...
... by adjusting the master volume. Selecting the input source Operation on the main remote control unit Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to the standby mode. 2 Press or [ON/SOURCE]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT BAND SHIFT MASTER VOLUME Playback Operation on the main unit Turn . Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Listening with Headphones Plug the headphones into . NOTE Be careful not to set to "AUDIO" then press [SOURCE SELECT]. The power indicator flashes green...
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... manual). • Operation is compatible with a wide range of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. • The preset memory can be used for some models, even if they are emitted while setting the preset memory. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE...
... manual). • Operation is compatible with a wide range of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and verify correct operation. • The preset memory can be used for some models, even if they are emitted while setting the preset memory. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit [Front] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [ZONE2 OFF] [NUMBER] [MAIN ON] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Set [MODE...
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... Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - Calling out Calling out Calling out the menus the menus the menus - - - - - w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING+/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / DVD MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY...
... Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - Calling out Calling out Calling out the menus the menus the menus - - - - - w For some brands, the DVD remote control buttons may have different function names. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting n Rear [NUMBER] (0~9, +10) [TUNING+/-], [TV VOL +/-], [MODE / DVD MENU], [BAND / PICTURE ADJUST], [MEMORY...
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... the power and contact a DENON service center. used. • Set is exposed to rise of purchase. range. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. For details, read appear on . • Connection of the speakers. the DVD player's operating instructions. compartment. • The set's remote control sensor • Move the set . • Set a surround mode other than specified are being impedance. No sound is turned too • Adjust the master volume to...
... the power and contact a DENON service center. used. • Set is exposed to rise of purchase. range. unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. For details, read appear on . • Connection of the speakers. the DVD player's operating instructions. compartment. • The set's remote control sensor • Move the set . • Set a surround mode other than specified are being impedance. No sound is turned too • Adjust the master volume to...
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... "AMP". connected. • The subwoofer's volume is not output. • DVD player's audio output setting • Set the DVD player. produced when "STANDARD". DTS sound is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. with HDMI connections. "HDMI • Set to "Yes". "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2308CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "PCM". Picture cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power...
... "AMP". connected. • The subwoofer's volume is not output. • DVD player's audio output setting • Set the DVD player. produced when "STANDARD". DTS sound is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. with HDMI connections. "HDMI • Set to "Yes". "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". Cause Countermeasure • The "Manual Setup" - No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2308CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "PCM". Picture cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power...