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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 and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • ...8226; iPod Audio/Photo and Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for zone 2 • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Processing up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound...
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 and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from analog sources • ...8226; iPod Audio/Photo and Video playback (optional ASD-1R/3N/3W) • XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for zone 2 • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Processing up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. • Audyssey MultEQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. All rights reserved. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode ...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 Remote In/Out Specifications Power Amplifier Section 1 Rated output *THD figures are...
... of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. • Audyssey MultEQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. All rights reserved. www.usa.denon.com 16940707 A Other Features • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode ...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 Remote In/Out Specifications Power Amplifier Section 1 Rated output *THD figures are...
Owners Manual - English
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...Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu Operations Operations 20 Example of Display of Default...Parameter 38, 39 s Tone Control 40 d Room EQ 40 f RESTORER 40 g Night Mode 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 ...
...Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 XM connector 17 Antenna terminals 18 Multi-zone 19 External Controller 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 Once Connections are Completed 20 Menu Operations Operations 20 Example of Display of Default...Parameter 38, 39 s Tone Control 40 d Room EQ 40 f RESTORER 40 g Night Mode 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 ...
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... Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 50 Operating DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 Getting Started Connections... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing ...
... Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 50 Operating DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 Getting Started Connections... Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing ...
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About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080)...cord from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. If this unit when it . q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries q ...m (RC-1080) NOTE The set to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections...
About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080)...cord from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light. If this unit when it . q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting the Batteries q ...m (RC-1080) NOTE The set to the standby mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . ... terminals when you want 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 properly tuned in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in the same way as the CURSOR o and p buttons on . ... terminals when you want 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 properly tuned in the same way as the ENTER button when pressed the knob...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT ...
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...w y u e i o q ZONE2 power buttons 57) w Source select buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Test tone button (TEST 27) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 57) y Surround mode buttons 36, 37) u Amp menu button (A. u The FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button is for ZONE2 (RC-1084) q q ...Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 20) Q0 r Q1 n Sub remote control unit for future use. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1080) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 50) w...
...w y u e i o q ZONE2 power buttons 57) w Source select buttons 43) e Tuner system buttons 44) r Test tone button (TEST 27) t Main zone power buttons (MAIN 57) y Surround mode buttons 36, 37) u Amp menu button (A. u The FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button is for ZONE2 (RC-1084) q q ...Q1 Cursor buttons (uio p 20) Q0 r Q1 n Sub remote control unit for future use. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1080) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 50) w...
Owners Manual - English
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...items below. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. 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... not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video ...
...items below. NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. 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... not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. With some types of connections suited for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video ...
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... 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-standard video signal from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output... outputs : 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...
... 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-standard video signal from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video input/output... outputs : 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...
Owners Manual - English
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... - - - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical... Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined 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...
... - - - S - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The illustration below shows a typical... Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined 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...
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...DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off and improve ventilation around the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI.... 1 Peel off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is connected. Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for...
...DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off and improve ventilation around the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI.... 1 Peel off and the power indicator flashes red. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is connected. Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for...
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...HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is equipped for connection to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) ...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be output. • When connecting using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. and 36-bit Deep Color. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI...
...HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with a DVI-D connector, connection is equipped for connection to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) ...Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be output. • When connecting using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted. • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for HDMI version 1.3a. and 36-bit Deep Color. DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-2308CI...
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... left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be indicated differently on your monitor. "Assign" - Getting Started 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...
... left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be indicated differently on your monitor. "Assign" - Getting Started 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...
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...In" (vpage 35). 13 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - 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 • ... no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. 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 a record...
...In" (vpage 35). 13 When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - 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 $0"9*"065 LR LR • ... no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to reduce noise when a record...
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... the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14... RL LR RL ENGLISH When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the AVR-2308CI.
... the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14... RL LR RL ENGLISH When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to the AVR-2308CI.
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...*/ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Video Cassette ... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to connect the AVR-2308CI's VCR OUT connector.
...*/ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Video Cassette ... Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to connect the AVR-2308CI's VCR OUT connector.
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... sure to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you...
... sure to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you...
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...The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. All rights reserved. 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "Listening to receive the.... "Input Mode" - All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "EXT. NOTE Keep...
...The AVR-2308CI is a registered trademark of the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. All rights reserved. 17 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. For details, see "Listening to receive the.... "Input Mode" - All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. IN" or make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "EXT. NOTE Keep...
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... sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. ENGLISH 18 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of any stable surface. With the antenna on wall, etc. Return the lever. Connect to a wall. b. Push...
... sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. ENGLISH 18 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of any stable surface. With the antenna on wall, etc. Return the lever. Connect to a wall. b. Push...