HDMI Specifications Guide
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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 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (fps) 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, 1080p/24, 30 1080p/...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08
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 1.3a Switcher Max Video Resolution/Frame Rate Support (fps) 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, 30 1080p/24, 1080p/24, 30 1080p/...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *AVP-A1HDCI is same as AVR-5803CI in capabilities **With Firmware Update Spring '08 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Updated 4/4/08
Literature/Product Sheet
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...• XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to analog conversion for ultimate HD video performance in low frequency band. HD Video Circuit • Discrete devices for multi-zone output •...RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2808CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD Video that handle HD audio and video signals Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit, D.D.S.C.-HD • Discrete Devices for ultimate...
...• XM Ready *Shown ASD-3W Compressed Audio Restorer Denon's new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC compressed audio formats to analog conversion for ultimate HD video performance in low frequency band. HD Video Circuit • Discrete devices for multi-zone output •...RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2808CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio and HD Video that handle HD audio and video signals Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit, D.D.S.C.-HD • Discrete Devices for ultimate...
Owners Manual - English
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...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 Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB...other components. • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2808CI. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
...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 Video connections (Yellow) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable Audio and video cables HDMI connections 19-pin HDMI cable (Y) (PB/CB...other components. • Be sure to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2808CI. For details, refer to the equipment being connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
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..." - Video connector Video inputs Video connector Video outputs NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-2808CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2808CI's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-2808CIH...
..." - Video connector Video inputs Video connector Video outputs NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-2808CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2808CI's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-2808CIH...
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...- In this function will not be output properly due to the AVR-2808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using devices that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate...when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use a cable on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-2808CI and DVD player are using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be transferred with a single cable...
...- In this function will not be output properly due to the AVR-2808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - When using devices that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate...when the monitor's power is turned off. • Use a cable on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-2808CI and DVD player are using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be transferred with a single cable...
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...be of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15 Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. "Assign" - "Assign" - Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 ...video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver...
...be of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. 15 Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. "Assign" - "Assign" - Digital video recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 ...video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Digital In" (vpage 35). • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Satellite Receiver...
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...8226; When recording via the AVR-2808CI, the playback device´s cable must be used . "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at... . NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to be of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to connect the AVR-2808CI´s VCR OUT connector.
...8226; When recording via the AVR-2808CI, the playback device´s cable must be used . "Assign" - Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at... . NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to be of the component connected to the AVR-2808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to connect the AVR-2808CI´s VCR OUT connector.
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..." - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output ...'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2808CI's EXT. "EXT. IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT.
..." - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left channel (SBL). 17 Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game console 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 7*%&0 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output ...'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2808CI's EXT. "EXT. IN" (vpage 34). • The video signal can be sure to the EXT.
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... in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 57 ~ 60). • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-2808CI is only for an external controller. e Check that no induction humming or noise is produced. •... of the respective devices. • When used in association with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - w Turn off in combination with operations on the AVR-2808CI. "2Way Remote" - For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage ...
... in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 57 ~ 60). • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-2808CI is only for an external controller. e Check that no induction humming or noise is produced. •... of the respective devices. • When used in association with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" - w Turn off in combination with operations on the AVR-2808CI. "2Way Remote" - For details, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage ...
Owners Manual - English
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... connector. If you want to play the video signal assigned at "HDMI In" together with the audio signal assigned at "Digital In", set to "Assign", if the AVR-2808CI is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are transferred simultaneously. OPT1 : A ...ssign OPTICAL 1 input connector. None : N o digital input connector assigned. None : No component video input connector assigned. None : No ...
... connector. If you want to play the video signal assigned at "HDMI In" together with the audio signal assigned at "Digital In", set to "Assign", if the AVR-2808CI is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are transferred simultaneously. OPT1 : A ...ssign OPTICAL 1 input connector. None : N o digital input connector assigned. None : No component video input connector assigned. None : No ...
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..."Pro Logic" modes at menu "Parameter" - The tone can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for achieving surround ...sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. For details, see page 67. VIDEO GAME : This mode is displayed. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT : In this case,...7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-2808CI's "AFDM" setting is set by the audio parameters and speaker settings, "DIRECT" or "MULTI...
..."Pro Logic" modes at menu "Parameter" - The tone can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes. In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for achieving surround ...sound with a single channel (left and right speakers and subwoofer. For details, see page 67. VIDEO GAME : This mode is displayed. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT : In this case,...7.1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1" and the AVR-2808CI's "AFDM" setting is set by the audio parameters and speaker settings, "DIRECT" or "MULTI...
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...can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume. To operate the AVR-2808CI using headphones. [SHIFT] Selecting the input source Operation on the main unit and remote control unit If "Rec Select" or "Video Select" is in the standby mode. NOTE Power continues to be ... SPEAKER [POWER ON] [POWER OFF] MASTER VOLUME [MUTE] [TUNER] SOURCE SELECT [ TU] ( mode) [A ~ G] [d f] [MEMO] [MODE] [BAND] [CHANNEL] [1 ~ 8] To operate the AVR-2808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the standby mode. The sound from the power outlet. NOTE Be careful not...
...can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume. To operate the AVR-2808CI using headphones. [SHIFT] Selecting the input source Operation on the main unit and remote control unit If "Rec Select" or "Video Select" is in the standby mode. NOTE Power continues to be ... SPEAKER [POWER ON] [POWER OFF] MASTER VOLUME [MUTE] [TUNER] SOURCE SELECT [ TU] ( mode) [A ~ G] [d f] [MEMO] [MODE] [BAND] [CHANNEL] [1 ~ 8] To operate the AVR-2808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the standby mode. The sound from the power outlet. NOTE Be careful not...
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... DIRECT mode. 5 Start playing the Super Audio CD. Select the input mode according to the program source to display the iPod's photo data or videos on the AVR-2808CI's display. 1 Assign the HDMI input connector at the "HDMI In" setting (vpage 35). 2 Either turn or press [SOURCE SELECT] to set... at the iPod's "Slideshow Settings" or "Video Settings" must be set to "On" in order to be viewed on the display when playing DSD multi--...
... DIRECT mode. 5 Start playing the Super Audio CD. Select the input mode according to the program source to display the iPod's photo data or videos on the AVR-2808CI's display. 1 Assign the HDMI input connector at the "HDMI In" setting (vpage 35). 2 Either turn or press [SOURCE SELECT] to set... at the iPod's "Slideshow Settings" or "Video Settings" must be set to "On" in order to be viewed on the display when playing DSD multi--...
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... / AMP ASSIGN R L FR FL FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp connection FR FL FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp connection '- 48 DVD player $ AVR-2808CI Input 4- Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor ZONE2 Monitor n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to "Mono". Getting Started Connections Setup ... ZONE2 audio output 43 ZONE3 audio output Power amplifier ZONE3 Power amplifier : Multi-zone video cable : Multi-zone audio cable • When only using one speaker for video output ZONE2 VIDEO OUT - In this case, the ZONE2 (ZONE3) monaural output is output from the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre-out L and R...
... / AMP ASSIGN R L FR FL FL-A/FR-A Bi-Amp connection FR FL FL-B/FR-B Bi-Amp connection '- 48 DVD player $ AVR-2808CI Input 4- Main zone (7.1-channel system) Monitor ZONE2 Monitor n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to "Mono". Getting Started Connections Setup ... ZONE2 audio output 43 ZONE3 audio output Power amplifier ZONE3 Power amplifier : Multi-zone video cable : Multi-zone audio cable • When only using one speaker for video output ZONE2 VIDEO OUT - In this case, the ZONE2 (ZONE3) monaural output is output from the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre-out L and R...
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... S-Video). Page 37 36, 37 31 26 36, 37 - 26 9 50 37 - - 34 27 Symptom No sound is output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. No picture appears with HDMI connections. AVR-2808CI and monitor are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is pressed. protection (... input setting. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor that is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2808CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "PCM". with copyright (HDCP). Setup" - wrong. ...
... S-Video). Page 37 36, 37 31 26 36, 37 - 26 9 50 37 - - 34 27 Symptom No sound is output from the monitor connected with HDMI connections. No picture appears with HDMI connections. AVR-2808CI and monitor are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is pressed. protection (... input setting. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor that is with copyright protection compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2808CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or "DTS" Mode" setting is set to "PCM". with copyright (HDCP). Setup" - wrong. ...
Serial Protocol
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...:HDMI>>DIGITAL>>ANALOG) set force HDMI INPUT mode set force DIGITAL INPUT (Optical,Coaxial)mode set force ANALOG INPUT mode ---Set EXT.IN mode at AVR-2808 Return SD Status set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode set DIGITAL INPUT force DTS mode Return DC Status... VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source VIDEO SELECT mode cancel Return SV Status Select SURROUND mode (North America model Only) - 7 - COMMAND SD DC SV MS PARAMETER AUTO HDMI DIGITAL...
...:HDMI>>DIGITAL>>ANALOG) set force HDMI INPUT mode set force DIGITAL INPUT (Optical,Coaxial)mode set force ANALOG INPUT mode ---Set EXT.IN mode at AVR-2808 Return SD Status set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode set DIGITAL INPUT force DTS mode Return DC Status... VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source VIDEO SELECT mode cancel Return SV Status Select SURROUND mode (North America model Only) - 7 - COMMAND SD DC SV MS PARAMETER AUTO HDMI DIGITAL...