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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI... using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this happens, let the unit sit for explanation purposes. Cautions on . 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 ...
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the illustrations in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI... using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this happens, let the unit sit for explanation purposes. Cautions on . 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 ...
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... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. 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 to... connection items below. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.
... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in these operating instructions. 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 to... connection items below. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.
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... into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats...
... into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output circuitry is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats...
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... SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS 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). NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel...
... SURROUND CENTER L R S SS S SS S SS S SS 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). NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel...
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... 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 into the speaker terminal. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting When the protection circuit is activated... if the + and - Doing so could result in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to cool off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker terminals. Connecting the Speaker ...
... 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 into the speaker terminal. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting When the protection circuit is activated... if the + and - Doing so could result in the connections, the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to cool off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker terminals. Connecting the Speaker ...
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... device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is HDCP-compatible. NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play the digital video and audio signals of the...components equipped with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Audio Setup" - HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ...
... device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is HDCP-compatible. NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play the digital video and audio signals of the...components equipped with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Audio Setup" - HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are theoretically compatible with the DVI format. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ...
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... In" (vpage 35). 13 "Assign" - If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect.... • With some record players, noise may be used. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -
... In" (vpage 35). 13 "Assign" - If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is not a safety ground terminal. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect.... • With some record players, noise may be used. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" -
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..." - Example 1: iPod Example 2: iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "(input source to the Control 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...
..." - Example 1: iPod Example 2: iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "(input source to the Control 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...
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...make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2308CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be...used . "Assign" - 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 sure to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Component In" (vpage...
...make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2308CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be...used . "Assign" - 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 sure to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Component In" (vpage...
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...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can receive... #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. 17 IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - For details, see "Listening to the operating instructions of XM Satellite...
...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can receive... #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. 17 IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - For details, see "Listening to the operating instructions of XM Satellite...
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... the AVR-2308CI. "Option Setup" - Check the trigger input conditions of the respective devices. • When used in combination with operations on and off the AVR-2308CI's power from an external controller using in association with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make...to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - w Turn off in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with a trigger input...
... the AVR-2308CI. "Option Setup" - Check the trigger input conditions of the respective devices. • When used in combination with operations on and off the AVR-2308CI's power from an external controller using in association with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make...to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - w Turn off in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with a trigger input...
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... 20 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. Once Connections are entered and the settings menu screen turns off ...looking at the menus displayed on the main unit or remote control unit. 1 Press MENU. 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.
... 20 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. Once Connections are entered and the settings menu screen turns off ...looking at the menus displayed on the main unit or remote control unit. 1 Press MENU. 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.
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...it to "ZONE2". 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 ...zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set . Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. Default Resets the settings to the different speakers. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI...
...it to "ZONE2". 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 ...zone, change the settings made with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. "Subwoofer" is set . Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. Default Resets the settings to the different speakers. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI...
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... trigger out function, see page 19. Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. is set if the "MAIN ZONE" is selected at "Selecting the Zone". • Associated when an input source for which the trigger out is...". j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using a separately sold separately), set to make settings. Selecting the Zone Select the zone for 2-way remote control unit. [Selectable items] Used : U se 2-way remote control. When using the AVR-2308CI with respect to "...
... trigger out function, see page 19. Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. is set if the "MAIN ZONE" is selected at "Selecting the Zone". • Associated when an input source for which the trigger out is...". j Remote ID Setup Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 NOTE When using a separately sold separately), set to make settings. Selecting the Zone Select the zone for 2-way remote control unit. [Selectable items] Used : U se 2-way remote control. When using the AVR-2308CI with respect to "...
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...lay only signals from the analog, digital and EXT. n Selecting the EXT.IN mode Press the EXT.IN 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 ...Decode and play only DTS input signals. • This can be set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set to this source. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously.
...lay only signals from the analog, digital and EXT. n Selecting the EXT.IN mode Press the EXT.IN 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 ...Decode and play only DTS input signals. • This can be set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is set to this source. IN connectors are transferred simultaneously.
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...Control Dock for repeat mode. [Selectable items] All : Repeat all songs. Operating from current album only. 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/...Source Delete" cannot be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is assigned at the "iPod dock" setting. Albums : Shuffle songs from the main unit or main remote control unit Press the VIDEO SELECT ...
...Control Dock for repeat mode. [Selectable items] All : Repeat all songs. Operating from current album only. 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/...Source Delete" cannot be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if "iPod dock" is set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is assigned at the "iPod dock" setting. Albums : Shuffle songs from the main unit or main remote control unit Press the VIDEO SELECT ...
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... sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in XM HD Surround (vpage 60). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are set the conversion mode to... MULTI 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 suited for games. Game : This mode is suited for music sources.
... sound according to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in XM HD Surround (vpage 60). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are set the conversion mode to... MULTI 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 suited for games. Game : This mode is suited for music sources.
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... 2 Use o p to select the category, then use as shown below, depending on the display. 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] to select the input...DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for iPod's input. The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for your private use ui to select the desired station. The radio ID is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI...
... 2 Use o p to select the category, then use as shown below, depending on the display. 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] to select the input...DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for iPod's input. The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for your private use ui to select the desired station. The radio ID is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI...
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... • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, folder and file names can be set at the iPod's "Slideshow Settings" or "Video Settings" must be viewed on the ...be displayed are displayed can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press [ENTER] or [1]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui , op CHANNEL [2] [ENTER], [CH SELECT]...
... • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback. • On the AVR-2308CI, folder and file names can be set at the iPod's "Slideshow Settings" or "Video Settings" must be viewed on the ...be displayed are displayed can be played. 2 Press [ENTER] or [p]. Stopping playback temporarily During playback, press [ENTER] or [1]. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui , op CHANNEL [2] [ENTER], [CH SELECT]...
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... connections. 54 Select the desired playback environment from the speaker terminals. 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 various speaker terminals. Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Main...
... connections. 54 Select the desired playback environment from the speaker terminals. 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 various speaker terminals. Setting 1 : F Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Main...