HDMI Specifications Guide
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HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON CI AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR 5308CI* 4308CI 3808CI 2808CI 2308CI 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater 1908 1.3a Repeater 1708 1.3a Switcher 1508 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08 Max Channels Supported SACD Support Yes Yes...
HDMI Version Repeater/Switcher DENON CI AVR HDMI Capabilites and Compatibilities AVR 5308CI* 4308CI 3808CI 2808CI 2308CI 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a 1.3a Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater 1908 1.3a Repeater 1708 1.3a Switcher 1508 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08 Max Channels Supported SACD Support Yes Yes...
IR Codes
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AVR-2308CI 12-6-1 FORMAT:SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 64 1 2 3 FUNC.PHONO 4 FUNC.CD 5 FUNC.TUNER 6 ... 18 FUNC.CDR/TAPE 19 20 21 22 23 24 VIDEO SELECT 25 26 27 28 29 CURSOR RIGHT 30 STATUS 31 ON SCREEN Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 32 ENTER 33 POWER ON 34 POWER...
AVR-2308CI 12-6-1 FORMAT:SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 64 1 2 3 FUNC.PHONO 4 FUNC.CD 5 FUNC.TUNER 6 ... 18 FUNC.CDR/TAPE 19 20 21 22 23 24 VIDEO SELECT 25 26 27 28 29 CURSOR RIGHT 30 STATUS 31 ON SCREEN Genre AV AMP System Address(C1~C5 Extension Bit(C12,C13):11 CH Data(C6~C11) FUNCTION 32 ENTER 33 POWER ON 34 POWER...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...dts and multi channel PCM • Deep Color up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up conversion • 1080p video pass... measuring • Up to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer *Setup mic included Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch • Discrete devices...
...dts and multi channel PCM • Deep Color up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -Use • Auto set-up conversion • 1080p video pass... measuring • Up to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer *Setup mic included Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch • Discrete devices...
Owners Manual - English
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...with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form 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 remove the rear lid...operate the equipment listed below. If this unit in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be used to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions...
...with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form 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 remove the rear lid...operate the equipment listed below. If this unit in a confined space, such as possible. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be used to other system units before using the unit. • Cautions...
Owners Manual - English
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...) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise...
...) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Doing so can result in these operating instructions. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 is operated. • When... • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI 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 compatible with the following four types of video signals...
...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 is operated. • When... • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI 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 compatible with the following four types of video signals...
Owners Manual - English
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... S - - - Surround speakers The table below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and 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 - - - - - - - - S - - S S - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use...
... S - - - Surround speakers The table below shows a basic example of installation of the monitor or screen and 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 - - - - - - - - S - - S S - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use...
Owners Manual - English
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If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be damaged. NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before ... done, plug the power cord back in the connections, the set may be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. If the protection circuit is activated...
If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be damaged. NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before ... done, plug the power cord back in the connections, the set may be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. If the protection circuit is activated...
Owners Manual - English
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...Content Protection). When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be possible when using , refer... Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. When using devices that are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu...
...Content Protection). When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be possible when using , refer... Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. When using devices that are copyright-protected by CPPM. • The AVR-2308CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at menu...
Owners Manual - English
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... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - This is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting a record player...
... connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - This is connected. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting a record player...
Owners Manual - English
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..." - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup..." (vpage 35). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-2308CI.
..." - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup..." (vpage 35). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-2308CI.
Owners Manual - English
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...and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 ..."6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable ...
...and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 ..."6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable ...
Owners Manual - English
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...channel output connector. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold... with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "Input Mode" -
...channel output connector. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. IN connectors, press the EXT. IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold... with Multi-channel Output connectors DVD player / External decoder 46# 800'&3 '30/5 "6%*0 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR XM connector • The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. "Input Mode" -
Owners Manual - English
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...to play a different program source in ZONE2 at menu "Manual Setup" - q Turn on the AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2308CI's status information as well as iPod can be used to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. For details, refer to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To... is produced. • For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). "Option Setup" - Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3...
...to play a different program source in ZONE2 at menu "Manual Setup" - q Turn on the AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2308CI's status information as well as iPod can be used to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. For details, refer to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To... is produced. • For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). "Option Setup" - Pre-main amplifier (ZONE2) "6%*0 "6%*0 */ -3...
Owners Manual - English
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.... 1 Press MENU. The menu is pressed, the settings made up 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. When MENU is displayed. MENU ui RETURN ENTER, op [Front] uiop ENTER [MODE SELECTOR...
.... 1 Press MENU. The menu is pressed, the settings made up 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. When MENU is displayed. MENU ui RETURN ENTER, op [Front] uiop ENTER [MODE SELECTOR...
Owners Manual - English
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...). Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Front Sp. This will play a series of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. The Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for speakers with the room. This...
...). Amp Assign Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. Front Sp. This will play a series of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. The Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for speakers with the room. This...
Owners Manual - English
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... use. [Selectable items] Yes No ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters.
... use. [Selectable items] Yes No ENGLISH Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters.
Owners Manual - English
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... set . For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source When the input source set to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen,...set to "ON", the settings listed below can be used. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Up ...
... set . For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Match the ID setting of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright : Normal display brightness. When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source When the input source set to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen,...set to "ON", the settings listed below can be used. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Quick Select Name Change the Quick Select name. Up ...
Owners Manual - English
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... input source, the audio signal switches to HDMI along with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. IN input. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to "Digital...
... input source, the audio signal switches to HDMI along with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set menu "Input Mode" to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are output to the monitor. • The audio signals input from analog input. IN input. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to "Digital...
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... 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 the standard mode for music sources. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for playback. Display...
... 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 the standard mode for music sources. DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for playback. Display...