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...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 more 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 ...
...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 more 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 ...
Owners Manual - English
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...can result in humming or noise. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable .... • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment ...
...can result in humming or noise. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable .... • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment ...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Owners Manual - English
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...turn the set is connected. If the protection circuit 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 AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + ...result in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is activated again even though there are used for it . The...
...turn the set is connected. If the protection circuit 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 AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + ...result in such a way that they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is activated again even though there are used for it . The...
Owners Manual - English
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... is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the speakers connected to Deep Color compatible devices. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual...the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - The AVR-2308CI is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). When connecting with an HDMI/DVI...
... is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the speakers connected to Deep Color compatible devices. "TV" (vpage 27). 11 b The AVR-2308CI is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual...the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - The AVR-2308CI is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP" (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection). When connecting with an HDMI/DVI...
Owners Manual - English
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..." (vpage 35). 13 NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting... 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.
..." (vpage 35). 13 NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting... 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.
Owners Manual - English
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... automatically. Front Sp. Step 4 : Check Once the auto setup procedure is part of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. If an error message appears during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. A + B : O utput test tone from front speakers B. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at the...
... automatically. Front Sp. Step 4 : Check Once the auto setup procedure is part of speakers, the longer the time required for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. If an error message appears during Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup. A + B : O utput test tone from front speakers B. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at the...
Owners Manual - English
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...reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Surround Back 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. 2spkrs ...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 size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker...
...reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Surround Back 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. 2spkrs ...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 size. [Selectable items] Large Small Center Speaker Select center speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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...mode switches each time the button is "DTS 96/24". n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using the buttons on the...This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to... 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. neural : It is possible to monitor output ...
...mode switches each time the button is "DTS 96/24". n When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural n When not using the buttons on the...This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Convert Automatically convert video input signal to... 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. neural : It is possible to monitor output ...
Owners Manual - English
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... lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURR SURR. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel...
... lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308CI to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER SURR SURR. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations The AVR-2308CI is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 4 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel ...-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-2308CI ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A Amp Assign mode RL FRONT-B R L CENTER Front A Bi-Amp FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C Front B Bi-Amp...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 4 : F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone and conducting 5.1-channel ...-main amplifiers for audio output ZONE2 OUT Audio signals Stereo Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor '- 48 '3 $ DVD player AVR-2308CI ZONE2 Pre-main amplifier y n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT-A Amp Assign mode RL FRONT-B R L CENTER Front A Bi-Amp FR-A FL-A FR-B FL-B C Front B Bi-Amp...
Owners Manual - English
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... circuit that on DVD-Video. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-2308CI is a matrix decoding technology for low frequencies. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front speaker...6.1 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in the surround mode...
... circuit that on DVD-Video. Manufactured under license under license from the sideH Surround The AVR-2308CI is a matrix decoding technology for low frequencies. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH G2H When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front speaker...6.1 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in AV rooms as that lets you play program sources in the surround mode...
Owners Manual - English
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... • Operate within the specified remote control specified range. speaker cables is faulty. • Device you want to fully ...temperature. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 67 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem ...main unit and • Remove the obstacle. securely inserted into the AVR- 2308CI's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. the digital input setting has...Check the connections. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. No sound is set. • Set a surround...
... • Operate within the specified remote control specified range. speaker cables is faulty. • Device you want to fully ...temperature. Page 3 3 3 3 3 32 67 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem ...main unit and • Remove the obstacle. securely inserted into the AVR- 2308CI's AC inlet and the wall power outlet. the digital input setting has...Check the connections. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. No sound is set. • Set a surround...
Owners Manual - English
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...• Match the HDMI format of the and monitor do not match. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be recorded. speakers. "HDMI • Set to "AMP". "HDMI Audio Out" setting is set to the DVD player's operating instructions. •... is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2308CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure No sound...
...• Match the HDMI format of the and monitor do not match. movie software includes copy prevention signals and cannot be recorded. speakers. "HDMI • Set to "AMP". "HDMI Audio Out" setting is set to the DVD player's operating instructions. •... is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2308CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure No sound...