HDMI Specifications Guide
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...Yes No No 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No CEC - 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...Yes Yes** Yes** No No No No No Deep Color Support (36-bit) xvYCC Color Space Support Auto Lip-Sync Support HDMI 1.0/1.1/1.2a Compatibility: Full compatibility, features depends on connected device Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
...Yes No No 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No CEC - 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...Yes Yes** Yes** No No No No No Deep Color Support (36-bit) xvYCC Color Space Support Auto Lip-Sync Support HDMI 1.0/1.1/1.2a Compatibility: Full compatibility, features depends on connected device Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
Literature/Product Sheet
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New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -... 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 ...• Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to HDMI up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder •...
New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring HD Video connectivity, that enhances your level of -... 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 ...• Zone 2 audio output • Power amplifier assign for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to HDMI up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder •...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for ... 200 mV/47 kohms 1 Output level/Load impedance 1 Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. www.usa...
...for setting maximum volume levels • Power-ON Volume Level Memory • Variable subwoofer crossover switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for ... 200 mV/47 kohms 1 Output level/Load impedance 1 Audio outputs 1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Denon Brand Company D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan www.denon.com Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. www.usa...
Owners Manual - English
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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 ...
Owners Manual - English
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... is set to "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 turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same...W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W7 TUNING buttons 44) W2 ANALOG button 34) W8 VIDEO SELECT button 35) W3 EXT. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. IN button 34) ...
... is set to "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 turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same...W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W7 TUNING buttons 44) W2 ANALOG button 34) W8 VIDEO SELECT button 35) W3 EXT. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. IN button 34) ...
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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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...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... all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog...
...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... all compatible audio and video signal formats are connecting. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog...
Owners Manual - English
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... 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 is... operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2308CI, the characters of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-2308CI can be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video...
... 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 is... operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2308CI, the characters of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-2308CI can be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video...
Owners Manual - English
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...AMP", the sound may not be output properly due to poor connections with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to play DVD-Audio discs..., etc., equipped with 30- When connecting to its operating instructions. and 36-bit Deep Color. The AVR-2308CI is compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on which the monitor is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP...
...AMP", the sound may not be output properly due to poor connections with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to play DVD-Audio discs..., etc., equipped with 30- When connecting to its operating instructions. and 36-bit Deep Color. The AVR-2308CI is compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on which the monitor is equipped for a copyright protection system called "HDCP...
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...may be sure to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical ... Connections Setup 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 ...
...may be sure to interconnect correctly. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical ... Connections Setup 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 ...
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... 3.Input 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 ...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 ·...
... 3.Input 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 ...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 ·...
Owners Manual - English
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To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Default Resets the settings to the different speakers. "Subwoofer" is connected. ... when menu "Speaker Configuration" - 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 size....
To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. Default Resets the settings to the different speakers. "Subwoofer" is connected. ... when menu "Speaker Configuration" - 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 size....
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.... • When "Channel Level" is set. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to receiver for audio playback. Manual : M anually switch speaker from which test tone is output from which test tone is equal for...the crossover frequency separately for all speakers. 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 Make settings for audio playback. 27 Operating from which subwoofer handles low range signal....
.... • When "Channel Level" is set. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to receiver for audio playback. Manual : M anually switch speaker from which test tone is output from which test tone is equal for...the crossover frequency separately for all speakers. 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 Make settings for audio playback. 27 Operating from which subwoofer handles low range signal....
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... EQ Resolution Make settings for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr : O utput using RGB format. Video1 : S elect mode suitable for HDMI video output. Custom : Make separate settings for analog video signal. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A to... 255 (white). Video2 : S elect mode suitable for 2-channel mode playback. Enhanced : V ideo range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. a EXT. s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for video and ...
... EQ Resolution Make settings for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr : O utput using RGB format. Video1 : S elect mode suitable for HDMI video output. Custom : Make separate settings for analog video signal. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A to... 255 (white). Video2 : S elect mode suitable for 2-channel mode playback. Enhanced : V ideo range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 4:3 aspect ratio. a EXT. s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for video and ...
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... The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. 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.Trigger Out 7....Remote ID Setup 8.2Way Remote 9.Display 10.Setup Lock g Mute Level Set the amount of 1 dB. 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....
... The sound is attenuated by 40 dB. -20dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. 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.Trigger Out 7....Remote ID Setup 8.2Way Remote 9.Display 10.Setup Lock g Mute Level Set the amount of 1 dB. 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....
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..., the audio signal switches to HDMI along with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are transferred simultaneously. AUTO HDMI Digital Assign Assign input sources to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is ...set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. 34 None : N o HDMI input connector assigned....
..., the audio signal switches to HDMI along with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are transferred simultaneously. AUTO HDMI Digital Assign Assign input sources to "Digital". • When the AVR-2308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is ...set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing the respective signals. 34 None : N o HDMI input connector assigned....
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... input connector assigned. One : Repeat the current song. Shuffle Make settings for which "Assign" is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for shuffle mode. [Selectable items] Songs : Shuffle all songs. OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector. OPT3 :... to audio signal. [Selectable items] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX : Select video input source to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected. 35 OFF : Cancel shuffle mode....
... input connector assigned. One : Repeat the current song. Shuffle Make settings for which "Assign" is assigned at "Source Delete" cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for shuffle mode. [Selectable items] Songs : Shuffle all songs. OPT1 : Assign OPTICAL 1 input connector. OPT3 :... to audio signal. [Selectable items] DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX : Select video input source to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected. 35 OFF : Cancel shuffle mode....
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... on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. Input signal Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other source is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are decoded in the surround mode. For details, see page 63. 36 Source Level Corrects the playback level of...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 "DTS 96/24". Game : This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "MODE" (vpage 38). DTS NEO...
... on the input signal and surround back output playback mode. Input signal Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL (other source is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are decoded in the surround mode. For details, see page 63. 36 Source Level Corrects the playback level of...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 "DTS 96/24". Game : This mode is input, the video conversion function might not operate. "MODE" (vpage 38). DTS NEO...
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Sound is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live concert in a jazz club. Operating from all speakers. Playback in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for high quality sound. Press the PURE button on...
Sound is output from among 7 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live concert in a jazz club. Operating from all speakers. Playback in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for high quality sound. Press the PURE button on...
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...Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Night Mode Optimized setting for main zone. Delay audio. 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... video and audio. SIGNAL : The input signal type is selected. 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 ...
...Troubleshooting ENGLISH g Night Mode Optimized setting for main zone. Delay audio. 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... video and audio. SIGNAL : The input signal type is selected. 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 ...