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Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. 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 through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ...accurate 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 •...
Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. 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 through MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ...accurate 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 •...
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... fluorescent lamp or infrared light. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be sure to charge ... Using a mobile phone near this unit in a confined space, such as possible. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries...cables to the standby mode. If this unit when it . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
... fluorescent lamp or infrared light. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be sure to charge ... Using a mobile phone near this unit in a confined space, such as possible. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries...cables to the standby mode. If this unit when it . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning...
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Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. NOTE • Do not... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. 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...
Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. NOTE • Do not... (stereo) (White) L L (Red) R R Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for the respective connection items below. 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...
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... 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. •... 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 of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI into S-Video or Video format. • When a non...
... 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. •... 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 of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI into S-Video or Video format. • When a non...
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... speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer 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...S - - - - - - - - SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER 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...
... speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer 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...S - - - - - - - - SURROUND BACK L R 1 only SUBWOOFER 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...
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...to cool off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the set may be damaged. ... simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be sure to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and -... speakers being connected 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 . 3 Insert the speaker cable's...
...to cool off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the set may be damaged. ... simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be sure to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and -... speakers being connected 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 . 3 Insert the speaker cable's...
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...not be output properly due to the HDMI connector. "HDMI Audio Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the... with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are theoretically compatible with a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is HDCP-compatible. and 36-bit Deep Color. Compatible audio format Details 2-channel linear PCM 2ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 ...
...not be output properly due to the HDMI connector. "HDMI Audio Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the... with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are theoretically compatible with a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - b The AVR-2308CI is HDCP-compatible. and 36-bit Deep Color. Compatible audio format Details 2-channel linear PCM 2ch 32-192 kHz 16/20/24 ...
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When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head ...may be used. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 If so, disconnect the ground wire. "Assign" - This is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when ...
When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head ...may be used. "Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 If so, disconnect the ground wire. "Assign" - This is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when ...
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...). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, ...TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 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 (...
...). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • To assign the iPod to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "(input source to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. "Assign" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, ...TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 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 (...
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...LR or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . "Component In" (vpage 35). Example: TV IN →... using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). 15 Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component ...
...LR or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used . "Component In" (vpage 35). Example: TV IN →... using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Component In" (vpage 35). 15 Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component ...
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...Home Dock. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. When making connections, also refer to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector...-facing window to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 45, 46). All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to receive the best signal. All rights reserved. 17 IN connectors, press the EXT.
...Home Dock. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. When making connections, also refer to the EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector...-facing window to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 45, 46). All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. For details, see "Listening to receive the best signal. All rights reserved. 17 IN connectors, press the EXT.
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...Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - b If you wish to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. w Turn off in ...combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). ...
...Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the respective devices' operating instructions. • To conduct multi-zone playback, see menu "Manual Setup" - b If you wish to control the AVR-2308CI from the external controller. w Turn off in ...combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ~ 57). ...
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...up to change , then press o p 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. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use them as ...120 W (1 A) can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. 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...
...up to change , then press o p 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. Incomplete connections could cause noise. • Only use them as ...120 W (1 A) can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. 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...
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... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. Before starting, connect and position all possible as measurements may be selected ahead of normal operation. The following attributes are also determined at this analysis ...
... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. Before starting, connect and position all possible as measurements may be selected ahead of normal operation. The following attributes are also determined at this analysis ...
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...If "Surround Speaker" is set to the default values. 26 None : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Speaker Setup Use this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Large : S elect this procedure to set the speakers ...is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Yes : S elect this when no speaker is set to be selected when "Meters" is connected. LFE : P...
...If "Surround Speaker" is set to the default values. 26 None : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup procedure. Speaker Setup Use this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. Large : S elect this procedure to set the speakers ...is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Yes : S elect this when no speaker is set to be selected when "Meters" is connected. LFE : P...
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... can be changed. Not Used : D o not use 2-way remote control. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. is no longer be used. Up to make settings. For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Setting with only the included ... selected, the trigger out turns on. • Associated with respect to surround modes that are operated. When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source When the input source set . Bright Dim OFF Dark A0 Setup Lock Protect settings from the main unit Press the DIMMER button.
... can be changed. Not Used : D o not use 2-way remote control. l Display Adjust display brightness of the remote control unit and the receiver. is no longer be used. Up to make settings. For details about the trigger out function, see page 19. Setting with only the included ... selected, the trigger out turns on. • Associated with respect to surround modes that are operated. When using the AVR-2308CI with Respect to the Input Source When the input source set . Bright Dim OFF Dark A0 Setup Lock Protect settings from the main unit Press the DIMMER button.
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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] ... the EXT.IN button. Input Mode • When a digital signal is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal. Rename Change the display name for which...
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] ... the EXT.IN button. Input Mode • When a digital signal is assigned to an input source, the audio signal switches to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with the video signal. Rename Change the display name for which...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". Game : This mode is the Pro Logic playback ... 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 for playback. Display Condition Signal strength is strong Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to "OFF". Game : This mode is the Pro Logic playback ... 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 for playback. Display Condition Signal strength is strong Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal...
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... setting is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID...you want to check (example: "XM001") is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. iPod is shown on the reception conditions... richer sound. Searching Categories 1 Press o p. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. Be sure to select the input source assigned in step 1-w above...
... setting is displayed. 5 Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID...you want to check (example: "XM001") is "Mode3". • Press and set the AVR-2308CI's power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. iPod is shown on the reception conditions... richer sound. Searching Categories 1 Press o p. b The iPod may not operate. • DENON will switch as an individual. Be sure to select the input source assigned in step 1-w above...
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... 35) • 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 viewed on the monitor. "iPod Information" (vpage 31). To switch between the Browse and Remote modes ...-forward), or press [6] or [7]. About the button names in order to display the iPod's photo data or videos on the monitor. 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...
... 35) • 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 viewed on the monitor. "iPod Information" (vpage 31). To switch between the Browse and Remote modes ...-forward), or press [6] or [7]. About the button names in order to display the iPod's photo data or videos on the monitor. 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...