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...zone Operations 57 Turning the Power On and Off 57 Selecting the Input Source 57 Adjusting the Volume 57 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 57 Other Information 58 ~ 66 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product.... To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting ...
...zone Operations 57 Turning the Power On and Off 57 Selecting the Input Source 57 Adjusting the Volume 57 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 57 Other Information 58 ~ 66 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this owner's manual carefully before using the product.... To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting ...
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...and monitor must be equipped for connection to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to "AMP", the sound may be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to a resolution with the DVI format. and 36-bit Deep ... and monitor using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly due to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be interrupted when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use ...
...and monitor must be equipped for connection to its operating instructions. "HDMI Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is equipped for connection to "AMP", the sound may be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to a resolution with the DVI format. and 36-bit Deep ... and monitor using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly due to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be interrupted when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use ...
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... the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be indicated differently on your monitor. To play the sound by monitor, make analog or digital audio output connections to monitor's audio input connectors. • The audio signals output from the HDMI monitor output connector...
... the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be indicated differently on your monitor. To play the sound by monitor, make analog or digital audio output connections to monitor's audio input connectors. • The audio signals output from the HDMI monitor output connector...
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This is not a safety ground terminal. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 "Assign" - If so, disconnect the ... LR LR • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used...
This is not a safety ground terminal. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 "Assign" - If so, disconnect the ... LR LR • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used...
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... measure the acoustic properties of the ears when listening. This position is completed. • When using a subwoofer with the sound receptor pointing towards the ceiling. To set it is only used as the basis when measuring the distance of the setup microphone... positions in more positions. The "Auto Setup" screen appears automatically. • This procedure lets you would sit to watch or listen when alone. Sound receptor 2 Mount the setup microphone on the main unit. Example q Example w ( :Measuring positions) Setup microphone b Adjust the height of the speakers...
... measure the acoustic properties of the ears when listening. This position is completed. • When using a subwoofer with the sound receptor pointing towards the ceiling. To set it is only used as the basis when measuring the distance of the setup microphone... positions in more positions. The "Auto Setup" screen appears automatically. • This procedure lets you would sit to watch or listen when alone. Sound receptor 2 Mount the setup microphone on the main unit. Example q Example w ( :Measuring positions) Setup microphone b Adjust the height of the speakers...
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... setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Start Start auto setup and output the test tone. Once the measurements are completed, the results of speakers connected. Loud sounds in the area will make it impossible to "Amp Assign" (vpage 30). Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is measured automatically at the main listening position. For...
... setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Start Start auto setup and output the test tone. Once the measurements are completed, the results of speakers connected. Loud sounds in the area will make it impossible to "Amp Assign" (vpage 30). Step 3 : Calculation When "Calculate" is measured automatically at the main listening position. For...
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...Caution! Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! Front R :None Retry Cancel Skip Auto Setup Caution! the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON ...· The front L and front R speakers were not properly detected. · Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. · The surround back, but the surround speaker was not detected....
...Caution! Retry Cancel Auto Setup Caution! Front R :None Retry Cancel Skip Auto Setup Caution! the speakers are quiet. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] ON ...· The front L and front R speakers were not properly detected. · Only one channel of the surround speakers was detected. · Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected. · The surround back, but the surround speaker was not detected....
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.... HDMI Audio Out Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. 27 Manual : M anually switch speaker from the sound output. GAdjusting using . e When the adjustments are output from the main remote control unit Adjusting with the...audio output device. The adjusted levels for the different modes are speakers that has a frequency below the frequency set to "Small", sound below the crossover frequency is equal for the different speakers. • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when there are ...
.... HDMI Audio Out Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. 27 Manual : M anually switch speaker from the sound output. GAdjusting using . e When the adjustments are output from the main remote control unit Adjusting with the...audio output device. The adjusted levels for the different modes are speakers that has a frequency below the frequency set to "Small", sound below the crossover frequency is equal for the different speakers. • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when there are ...
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... When not using graphic equalizer. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is used. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range ... low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. • Set this if sound from the front speakers. "Base Curve Copy" is changed. [Variable range] 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz -20dB ~ +6dB Default Resets the settings to...
... When not using graphic equalizer. ALL CH : A djust tonal quality for each speaker using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from front speakers is used. Subwoofer Select subwoofer use. [Selectable items] d Dolby Digital Setup Set dynamic range ... low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. • Set this if sound from the front speakers. "Base Curve Copy" is changed. [Variable range] 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz -20dB ~ +6dB Default Resets the settings to...
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...dB. Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp 2ch For details... Mute Level Set the amount of 1 dB. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . This makes it possible to output sound to 0 dB. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in units of ...
...dB. Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections). [Selectable items] 7.1ch ZONE2 FrontA Bi-Amp FrontB Bi-Amp 2ch For details... Mute Level Set the amount of 1 dB. The places where the surround back amplifier are used . This makes it possible to output sound to 0 dB. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in units of ...
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... : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to prevent burn-in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off . f On-Screen Display Make on the monitor screen. OFF : T urn the screensaver function off . OFF : T urn display off . OFF...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. OFF : T urn display off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. When set when the main zone's power is performed. [Selectable items] Always : Show display continuously. 30sec : ...
... : Set the maximum volume to -10 dB. 0dB : Set the maximum volume to prevent burn-in the main zone. [Selectable items] Full : The sound is cut off . f On-Screen Display Make on the monitor screen. OFF : T urn the screensaver function off . OFF : T urn display off . OFF...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. OFF : T urn display off entirely. -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. When set when the main zone's power is performed. [Selectable items] Always : Show display continuously. 30sec : ...
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... 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 displayed. If this mode is selected, "DOLBY PL" is set the conversion mode to "ON". Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM... signal Surround Modes Standard Playback This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for enjoying surround sound according to their format and playing surround sound. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is suited for music...
... 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 displayed. If this mode is selected, "DOLBY PL" is set the conversion mode to "ON". Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM... signal Surround Modes Standard Playback This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for enjoying surround sound according to their format and playing surround sound. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback. : This mode is suited for music...
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... DIRECT Mode This is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The tone can be adjusted (vpage 61, 62) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is for achieving surround sound with surround sound. VIRTUAL : This mode is for playing ... output to the same channels as in stereo. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT : In this case, try other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the main unit is suited for enjoying surround effects using...
... DIRECT Mode This is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The tone can be adjusted (vpage 61, 62) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE : This mode is for achieving surround sound with surround sound. VIRTUAL : This mode is for playing ... output to the same channels as in stereo. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT : In this case, try other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the main unit is suited for enjoying surround effects using...
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... Can be selected in the PLg mode. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes (vpage 61, 62). understanding. CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels... for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of stereo music. [Variable...
... Can be selected in the PLg mode. n In the DTS NEO:6 mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC PL z CINEMA : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes (vpage 61, 62). understanding. CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels... for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of stereo music. [Variable...
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...: Optimize frequency response of speakers except front speakers to match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of the bass to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all speakers to flat ...Auto Setup" are set to "OFF". When "Audyssey Byp. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for the human ear to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . The default setting for current environment. [Selectable items] Audyssey Audyssey Byp....
...: Optimize frequency response of speakers except front speakers to match room acoustics. : Optimize frequency response of the bass to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not use RESTORER. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all speakers to flat ...Auto Setup" are set to "OFF". When "Audyssey Byp. Mode3 (RESTORER HQ): Optimized mode for the human ear to obtain richer sound with very weak highs. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off . The default setting for current environment. [Selectable items] Audyssey Audyssey Byp....
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... name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit If "Rec Select" is set to turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. TUNING [MODE] [MEMORY] BAND About the button names in the standby mode.... Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The sound from the power outlet. The desired input source can also be selected directly. When leaving home for the input source, press before turning . ...
... name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit If "Rec Select" is set to turn or press [MASTER VOLUME]. Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. To cancel, press [MUTING] again. TUNING [MODE] [MEMORY] BAND About the button names in the standby mode.... Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Either turn off , and so does the power. The sound from the power outlet. The desired input source can also be selected directly. When leaving home for the input source, press before turning . ...
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...-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately). The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. "Antenna Aiming" (vpage 36). Searching Categories 1 Press o p. The operation can be used to check (example: "XM001") is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and...not copyrighted or 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 DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for ...
...-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately). The display will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound. "Antenna Aiming" (vpage 36). Searching Categories 1 Press o p. The operation can be used to check (example: "XM001") is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and...not copyrighted or 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 DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions.) wAssign the Control Dock for ...
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... Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on the display. NOTE • Recordings you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or rear speakers at once. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. 2 Press ui, or [CH SELECT] to select "Fader". 3 Use o p to suit your...
... Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on the display. NOTE • Recordings you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or rear speakers at once. 1 Press or [CH SELECT]. 2 Press ui, or [CH SELECT] to select "Fader". 3 Use o p to suit your...
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...[ZONE2 ON] NOTE Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL connectors cannot be adjusted only when "ZONE2" is turned off the Sound Temporarily Press [MUTING]. To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again. SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] (Sub remote control unit... Selecting the Input Source GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit 57 Press [SOURCE SELECT]. "Zone2 Setup" - The sound is possible to the value set at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH...
...[ZONE2 ON] NOTE Digital audio signals input from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL connectors cannot be adjusted only when "ZONE2" is turned off the Sound Temporarily Press [MUTING]. To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTING] again. SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] (Sub remote control unit... Selecting the Input Source GOperation on the main unit and remote control unit 57 Press [SOURCE SELECT]. "Zone2 Setup" - The sound is possible to the value set at menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH...
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...90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH 4-DI 43DI Movement of acoustic image from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly to use 2 speakers. w Setting for primarily watching movies using 2 speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between ... rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to these speakers ...
...90 cm Point slightly downwards GAs seen from the sideH 4-DI 43DI Movement of acoustic image from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly to use 2 speakers. w Setting for primarily watching movies using 2 speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between ... rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to these speakers ...