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... 41 h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main Zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ... Connections 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 HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...
... 41 h Audio Delay 41 Information Status 41 a Main Zone 41 s ZONE2 41 Audio Input Signal 41 HDMI Information 42 a HDMI Signal Information 42 s HDMI Monitor Information 42 Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ... Connections 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 HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player 12 ...
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...turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained ... "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 selected. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1...
...turned counterclockwise, as the CURSOR p button when turned clockwise. • The control functions in parentheses ( ). Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained ... "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 selected. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1...
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... (AC IN 20) i AC OUTLETS 20) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q1 XM connector (SAT TU 17) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q5 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 18) Q6 ZONE2 connectors 19...
... (AC IN 20) i AC OUTLETS 20) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 15) Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q1 XM connector (SAT TU 17) Q2 HDMI connectors 11) Q3 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q4 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q5 FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 18) Q6 ZONE2 connectors 19...
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...) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Select the cables according to... connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.
...) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB) (PR/CR) Audio signal: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Select the cables according to... connections (monaural, for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI.
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...format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other source is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2308CI can be checked at menu "Information" - Component video connectors S-Video connector Component video connectors Monitor S-Video connector... When 480i/576i signals are input in the main 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...
...format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other source is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2308CI can be checked at menu "Information" - Component video connectors S-Video connector Component video connectors Monitor S-Video connector... When 480i/576i signals are input in the main 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...
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...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to its operating instructions. In ... 11 and 36-bit Deep Color. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using devices that are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution...
...Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with an HDMI connector. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to its operating instructions. In ... 11 and 36-bit Deep Color. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using devices that are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution...
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... Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with... a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • No audio signals are not included in the audio...
... Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with... a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • No audio signals are not included in the audio...
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... 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode · Aspect · Color Space ·... Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation...
... 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode · Aspect · Color Space ·... Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information (vpage 41, 42) n Status • Main Zone • ZONE2 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station When "Screensaver" is set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if no operation...
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... 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. No : S elect this when a subwoofer is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - Default ... (vpage 30). 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 front...
... 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. No : S elect this when a subwoofer is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - Default ... (vpage 30). 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 front...
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...Speaker Configuration" - Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Default Resets the settings to receiver for all speakers. GAdjusting using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "Small" at "Speaker Configuration" can be...Press the TEST button. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the ...
...Speaker Configuration" - Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Default Resets the settings to receiver for all speakers. GAdjusting using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "Small" at "Speaker Configuration" can be...Press the TEST button. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the ...
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...Space Make settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in use. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to anything other than "OFF". .... RGB Range Make settings for analog video signal. Aspect This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. NOTE • It is not possible to H : Use i/p scaler ...
...Space Make settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in use. [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB : Select according to anything other than "OFF". .... RGB Range Make settings for analog video signal. Aspect This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. NOTE • It is not possible to H : Use i/p scaler ...
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...the amplifier for audio playback in units of attenuation when muting 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 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev... back amplifier are used . This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other settings. 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 Name 6....
...the amplifier for audio playback in units of attenuation when muting 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 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev... back amplifier are used . This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other settings. 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 Name 6....
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...characters can be input. [Characters that can be set to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal. EXT. EXT. Auto HDMI EXT. HDMI2 : A ssign HDMI2 input connector. IN : P lay only signals from EXT... and play automatically. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None None None • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are output to "HDMI" or "Digital In" (vpage 35). • Only set if the input mode is properly input, the " " or...
...characters can be input. [Characters that can be set to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal. EXT. EXT. Auto HDMI EXT. HDMI2 : A ssign HDMI2 input connector. IN : P lay only signals from EXT... and play automatically. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None None None • With HDMI, the video and audio signals are output to "HDMI" or "Digital In" (vpage 35). • Only set if the input mode is properly input, the " " or...
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... video input source to select "Source". NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "iPod dock" is selected at the "iPod... OPT1 COAX1 COAX2 None DVR V.AUX OPT2 OPT3 NOTE This cannot be set for input sources for iPod can be set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be used as the normal input source. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. Source : The video and audio...
... video input source to select "Source". NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "iPod dock" is selected at the "iPod... OPT1 COAX1 COAX2 None DVR V.AUX OPT2 OPT3 NOTE This cannot be set for input sources for iPod can be set to "Assign", if the AVR-2308CI is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be used as the normal input source. OFF : Cancel repeat mode. Source : The video and audio...
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...the surround mode. Surround Playback of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set the conversion mode to the program source. Pro Logic : T his is pressed. This is the optimum mode for ...+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 music sources. "Surround Parameter" - Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source] XM Satellite...
...the surround mode. Surround Playback of the selected input source's audio input. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB For input sources for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set the conversion mode to the program source. Pro Logic : T his is pressed. This is the optimum mode for ...+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 music sources. "Surround Parameter" - Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source] XM Satellite...
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Sound is for achieving surround sound with video games. ROCK ARENA : This mode is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to your tastes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...speakers and subwoofer. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for playing in a jazz club. The tone can be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the surround back output's play mode. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby ...
Sound is for achieving surround sound with video games. ROCK ARENA : This mode is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to your tastes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control...speakers and subwoofer. Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO : This is for playing in a jazz club. The tone can be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for enjoying surround effects using the buttons on the surround back output's play mode. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby ...
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...Select Video Select Source Level Room EQ Night Mode RESTORER etc. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs ... Middle setting. Operating from the main remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG 1/4 h...
...Select Video Select Source Level Room EQ Night Mode RESTORER etc. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-2.Audio Input Signal Surround Mode: DOLBY DIGITAL EX SIGNAL:Dolby Digital fs ... Middle setting. Operating from the main remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG 1/4 h...
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... ch Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Quick Select Shows information about preset stations. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-6.Preset Station A1FM 87.50MHz A2FM 89.10MHz A3FM 98.10MHz A4FM107.90MHz A5FM 90...Quick Select 1 to 3, see page 49. 42 F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used for the different input signal types ...
... ch Digital 2CH Digital 5.1CH Quick Select Shows information about preset stations. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-6.Preset Station A1FM 87.50MHz A2FM 89.10MHz A3FM 98.10MHz A4FM107.90MHz A5FM 90...Quick Select 1 to 3, see page 49. 42 F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used for the different input signal types ...
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...data collected from Neural Audio Corporation. It is manufactured under US and National Patent Applications 20030235318 and 10/700,220. HDMI is also compatible with stereo. Enables increased contrast ratio. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of gray...format for use the NA SURROUND Technology and other broadcast format. For a detailed description, see page 24. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is a technology designed to provide the optimum listening environment for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between black ...
...data collected from Neural Audio Corporation. It is manufactured under US and National Patent Applications 20030235318 and 10/700,220. HDMI is also compatible with stereo. Enables increased contrast ratio. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of gray...format for use the NA SURROUND Technology and other broadcast format. For a detailed description, see page 24. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is a technology designed to provide the optimum listening environment for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between black ...
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... S-VIDEO A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A : Not output z1 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output. COMPONENT or HDMI: On-screen display only displayed for MENU button and the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button. :Video signals are not output when the analog to...format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60. • When SECAM signals of video input are up -converted to HDMI is output with the resolution at which they are output in PAL format from the S-Video connector. • When the input signal is a component 1080i...
... S-VIDEO A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A : Not output z1 : On-screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output. COMPONENT or HDMI: On-screen display only displayed for MENU button and the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button. :Video signals are not output when the analog to...format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60. • When SECAM signals of video input are up -converted to HDMI is output with the resolution at which they are output in PAL format from the S-Video connector. • When the input signal is a component 1080i...