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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...ready *Optional RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI 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 ...from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder • Analog to HDMI up to 36-bit and xvYCC broader color space support • Discrete devices for...• 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 ...
...ready *Optional RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI 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 ...from analog sources • 10-bit video encoder and decoder • Analog to HDMI up to 36-bit and xvYCC broader color space support • Discrete devices for...• 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 ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A 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...1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL Dock control for iPod 2 3 5 5 9 7.1ch 3 3 1 OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video REC Monitor Composite REC Monitor Analog audio REC Zone 2 Analog Preout Digital OPTICAL Others Trigger +12V, 150mA RS-232C...
... switching Input / Output terminals IN HDMI Component S-Video Composite Analog audio (Tuner included) Analog EXT. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A 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...1.2 V/10 kohms 1 Rec. Input Digital OPTICAL Digital COAXIAL Dock control for iPod 2 3 5 5 9 7.1ch 3 3 1 OUT HDMI Monitor Component Monitor S-Video REC Monitor Composite REC Monitor Analog audio REC Zone 2 Analog Preout Digital OPTICAL Others Trigger +12V, 150mA RS-232C...
Owners Manual - English
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... Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28 a EXT. ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories 2 Cautions on Handling 3 Cautions...Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for 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 Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17...
... Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28 a EXT. ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories 2 Cautions on Handling 3 Cautions...Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for 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 Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17...
Owners Manual - English
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... NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is selected. Q2 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1 RETURN button 20) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 20) Q4 ...source 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 ...
... NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is selected. Q2 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q3 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1 RETURN button 20) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 20) Q4 ...source 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 ...
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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...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI...
...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 Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are described in humming or noise. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI...
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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 analog signals. • 1080p component input video signals cannot ...
... 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 analog signals. • 1080p component input video signals cannot ...
Owners Manual - English
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...match the monitor's resolution. and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using devices that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are using a cable other ... all components equipped with the DVI format. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep...
...match the monitor's resolution. and 36-bit Deep Color. HDCP is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using devices that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are using a cable other ... all components equipped with the DVI format. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product). • If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep...
Owners Manual - English
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...set menu "Manual Setup" - 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... video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to "TV" (vpage 27). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor •...
...set menu "Manual Setup" - 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... video connectors may be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with a single cable. "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to "TV" (vpage 27). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor •...
Owners Manual - English
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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 ·... 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 ...
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 set to the default values. 26 Large : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup ... back speaker, connect it to speakers. 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 set to the default values. 26 Large : S elect this when using large speakers with the auto setup ... back speaker, connect it to speakers. 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. [...
Owners Manual - English
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...TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - HDMI Setup Make settings for audio playback. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for HDMI video/audio output. f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain ... of monitor 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 the different surround modes, use the operation see page 48...
...TEST button again. • When the menu "Speaker Configuration" - HDMI Setup Make settings for audio playback. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] AMP : U se speakers connected to receiver for HDMI video/audio output. f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain ... of monitor 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 the different surround modes, use the operation see page 48...
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... NORMAL : O utput at 1080p resolution. Color Space Make settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. Enhanced : V ideo range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 16:9 aspect ratio. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A ..."Color Space", "RGB Range" will have no effect. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s HDMI Video Setup Make settings for analog video signal. This can be set output resolution. 480p/576p : O utput at 480p/576p ...
... NORMAL : O utput at 1080p resolution. Color Space Make settings for video and 30-frame film material playback. Enhanced : V ideo range from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] FULL : O utput at 16:9 aspect ratio. i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Selectable items] A ..."Color Space", "RGB Range" will have no effect. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH s HDMI Video Setup Make settings for analog video signal. This can be set output resolution. 480p/576p : O utput at 480p/576p ...
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...Make settings 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 ...maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according 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.Trigger...
...Make settings 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 ...maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according 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.Trigger...
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... ssign HDMI1 input connector. To use 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 connectors are transferred simultaneously. Names containing up to...be selected for input sources for this source. [Input source] XM [Selectable items] AUTO : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items] AUTO : ...
... ssign HDMI1 input connector. To use 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 connectors are transferred simultaneously. Names containing up to...be selected for input sources for this source. [Input source] XM [Selectable items] AUTO : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback. HDMI Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items] AUTO : ...
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... Default setting COAX3 OPT1 COAX1 COAX2 None DVR V.AUX OPT2 OPT3 Component In Select component video input to assign to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected. 35 NOTE • It is assigned... at "Source Delete" cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "Delete" is selected at the "iPod dock" setting. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR...
... Default setting COAX3 OPT1 COAX1 COAX2 None DVR V.AUX OPT2 OPT3 Component In Select component video input to assign to select HDMI input signals. • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected. 35 NOTE • It is assigned... at "Source Delete" cannot be selected for the HDMI video output. • Input sources for which "Delete" is selected at the "iPod dock" setting. Input source DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR...
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... movie sources. neural : It is set separately. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set at menu "Parameter" - OFF : Disable conversion. Pro Logic : T his is "DTS 96/24". Cinema : This mode is...+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 possible to "OFF". DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for decoding the...
... movie sources. neural : It is set separately. Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] STANDARD : This mode is suited for which "HDMI" and "Digital In" are set at menu "Parameter" - OFF : Disable conversion. Pro Logic : T his is "DTS 96/24". Cinema : This mode is...+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 possible to "OFF". DTS NEO:6 Cinema : T he signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg for decoding the...
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...Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for playing in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be selected from all speakers. z : This mode is for...VIDEO GAME : This mode is for high quality sound. ROCK ARENA : This mode is suited for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.
...Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be off . • If the HDMI input connector is for playing in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be selected from all speakers. z : This mode is for...VIDEO GAME : This mode is for high quality sound. ROCK ARENA : This mode is suited for enjoying stereo sound from among 7 DENON original surround modes. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.
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... processing, "DISCRETE" if the input signal has undergone discrete processing. 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...video and audio. LOW : Low setting. MID : Middle setting. 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 :48kHz ...
... processing, "DISCRETE" if the input signal has undergone discrete processing. 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...video and audio. LOW : Low setting. MID : Middle setting. 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 :48kHz ...