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...4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 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 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 13 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 14 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 15 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16 Connections to Playing Input Sources 37...
...4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 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 Record Player 13 CD Player 13 iPod 13 TV/CABLE Tuner 14 Satellite Receiver 14 Connecting the Recording Components 15 Digital Video Recorder 15 Video Cassette Recorder 15 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 16 Connections to Playing Input Sources 37...
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... Audio CDs 55 Recording on the iPod 50 Playing Network Audio or USB Memory Devices 51 Basic Operation 52 Listening to keep them for RC-1070 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations o Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 68, 69 Multi-Zone Settings and Operations with the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 5 ft /1.5 m 1 t Main remote control...
... Audio CDs 55 Recording on the iPod 50 Playing Network Audio or USB Memory Devices 51 Basic Operation 52 Listening to keep them for RC-1070 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations o Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 68, 69 Multi-Zone Settings and Operations with the product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 5 ft /1.5 m 1 t Main remote control...
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...RETURN button 23) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors 17) W3 SETUP MIC jack 25) W4 ROOM EQ button 43) W5 DIMMER button 35) q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are displayed here. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO These light when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, these light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED Lights when the broadcast is set to the settings of the surround A and B speakers. y Master volume indicator...
...RETURN button 23) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors 17) W3 SETUP MIC jack 25) W4 ROOM EQ button 43) W5 DIMMER button 35) q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are displayed here. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO These light when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, these light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED Lights when the broadcast is set to the settings of the surround A and B speakers. y Master volume indicator...
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... stick out of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . If the set may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using surround A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the...
... stick out of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may rise, activating the protection circuit. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . If the set may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using surround A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with the volume turned up high, the...
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..., DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DVD-Video SACD HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc Copyright protection system (HDCP) In order to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - HDCP is HDCP-compatible. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-3808CI and DVD player are connected using...
..., DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DVD-Video SACD HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc Copyright protection system (HDCP) In order to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - HDCP is HDCP-compatible. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not work. • When the AVR-3808CI and DVD player are connected using...
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... position (*M) The main listening position refers to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. MultEQ XT uses the measurements from microphone to the settings, see pages 28, 29. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® XT...
... position (*M) The main listening position refers to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. MultEQ XT uses the measurements from microphone to the settings, see pages 28, 29. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ® XT...
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... turn the power off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use "7.1 (B)" or "7.1", change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "STEP1". Before starting, connect and position all possible as the system will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68 ~ 70). STEP4: Check Once the auto setup procedure is part of time here. [Selectable...
... turn the power off air conditioning units or other surrounding positions). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use "7.1 (B)" or "7.1", change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "STEP1". Before starting, connect and position all possible as the system will cancel the measurements. • Do not change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68 ~ 70). STEP4: Check Once the auto setup procedure is part of time here. [Selectable...
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... the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Select "Retry" to be checked] Spkr Config Check Distance Check Ch. the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it or Level is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error...
... the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Select "Retry" to be checked] Spkr Config Check Distance Check Ch. the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in the room for accurate • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it or Level is displayed. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error...
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..." is set to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are input. Surround Speaker Select the surround speakers to use . [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB We recommend setting to anything other than "OFF". s Resolution Make settings for playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. IN mode playback. h RGB Range Make settings for RGB output range. [Selectable items] Normal Enhanced j Auto Lip Sync Automatic...
..." is set to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are input. Surround Speaker Select the surround speakers to use . [Selectable items] 0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB We recommend setting to anything other than "OFF". s Resolution Make settings for playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. IN mode playback. h RGB Range Make settings for RGB output range. [Selectable items] Normal Enhanced j Auto Lip Sync Automatic...
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... displayed when a power amplifier is used can be set to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - F Menu tree F Manual Setup Option Setup a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Out 2 k Remote ID l 2Way Remote A0 Dimmer A1 Setup Lock A2 Maintenance Mode A3 Firmware Update a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level Define the volume setting that cannot satisfactorily play the sound with high quality using speakers that...
... displayed when a power amplifier is used can be set to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - F Menu tree F Manual Setup Option Setup a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Out 2 k Remote ID l 2Way Remote A0 Dimmer A1 Setup Lock A2 Maintenance Mode A3 Firmware Update a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level Define the volume setting that cannot satisfactorily play the sound with high quality using speakers that...
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... AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. k Remote ID Set remote control ID. l 2Way Remote Make setting for zones set to "OFF". Setting with Respect to the Input Source • When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on the trigger out 1 with Respect to the Input Source" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ GUI menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night Mode ⋅ Parameter ⋅ Room EQ ⋅ Channel Level ⋅ Audio Delay...
... AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. k Remote ID Set remote control ID. l 2Way Remote Make setting for zones set to "OFF". Setting with Respect to the Input Source • When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on the trigger out 1 with Respect to the Input Source" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ GUI menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night Mode ⋅ Parameter ⋅ Room EQ ⋅ Channel Level ⋅ Audio Delay...
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... input mode is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set to "EXT. A ~ G Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display when tuning. IN [Input source] NET/USB XM [Selectable items] Auto EXT. IN • When a digital signal is set the remote control unit to 8 characters can be input. Names containing up to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control...
... input mode is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set to "EXT. A ~ G Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display when tuning. IN [Input source] NET/USB XM [Selectable items] Auto EXT. IN • When a digital signal is set the remote control unit to 8 characters can be input. Names containing up to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control...
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... sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 Delay Time Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms Effect Switch effect signal for surround back channels. [Selectable items] NON MTRX MTRX ON PLIIx CINEMA z1 PLIIx MUSIC z2 ES MTRX z3 ES DSCRT z4 DSCRT ON OFF z1: This can be set to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cinema...
... sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 Delay Time Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms Effect Switch effect signal for surround back channels. [Selectable items] NON MTRX MTRX ON PLIIx CINEMA z1 PLIIx MUSIC z2 ES MTRX z3 ES DSCRT z4 DSCRT ON OFF z1: This can be set to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Cinema...
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.... (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. : "Source Select" (vpage 36, 37) 4 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of the circuitry even when the power is set to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLME Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTE]. Preparations To cancel, press [MUTE] again. qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in the standby mode.
.... (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source. : "Source Select" (vpage 36, 37) 4 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of the circuitry even when the power is set to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLME Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTE]. Preparations To cancel, press [MUTE] again. qLoad the DVD, CD or other software in the standby mode.
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... function, connection to the server is compatible with the following Internet radio functions: · Stations can be selected by copyright can be registered by accessing an exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from Microsoft or using a radio station database service (vTuner). Installing Windows Media Player ver. 11 q If Windows XP Service Pack 2 has not yet been installed, either directly from a Web browser on a computer or USB memory device. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playing Network Audio...
... function, connection to the server is compatible with the following Internet radio functions: · Stations can be selected by copyright can be registered by accessing an exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from Microsoft or using a radio station database service (vTuner). Installing Windows Media Player ver. 11 q If Windows XP Service Pack 2 has not yet been installed, either directly from a Web browser on a computer or USB memory device. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playing Network Audio...
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... Internet browsing. To use the web control function, set the GUI menu "Manual Setup"- Select the input mode according to the program source to be operated in the DIRECT mode. About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the display when playing DSD 2-channel signals in the same way as such into analog signals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Surround mode INPUT MODE uiop CH SELECT INPUT MODE CH SELECT uiop Surround...
... Internet browsing. To use the web control function, set the GUI menu "Manual Setup"- Select the input mode according to the program source to be operated in the DIRECT mode. About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the display when playing DSD 2-channel signals in the same way as such into analog signals. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Surround mode INPUT MODE uiop CH SELECT INPUT MODE CH SELECT uiop Surround...
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... input source • Adjusting the volume • Tuner (AM/FM), XM and iPod operations • NET/USB direct play • GUI menu and ZONE2 on-screen display operations • Zone power on/off • It is not possible to operate devices other rooms. • T he sub remote control unit can also be possible to play tracks stored in "Favorites" are played. *: Whether "All Music" or "Favorites" is selected depends on the "Direct Play" setting (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup...
... input source • Adjusting the volume • Tuner (AM/FM), XM and iPod operations • NET/USB direct play • GUI menu and ZONE2 on-screen display operations • Zone power on/off • It is not possible to operate devices other rooms. • T he sub remote control unit can also be possible to play tracks stored in "Favorites" are played. *: Whether "All Music" or "Favorites" is selected depends on the "Direct Play" setting (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup...
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.... w Setting for primarily watching movies using 2 speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Number of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level. Path of the surround signals for the surround "L" and "R" channels a bit forward. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is possible to obtain from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly...
.... w Setting for primarily watching movies using 2 speakers. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Number of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level. Path of the surround signals for the surround "L" and "R" channels a bit forward. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is possible to obtain from the speakers to the listening position Sound positioning directly...
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...; Master volume is • Connection with the input • Check the connections. Display is off. • The "Dimmer" setting is set 's rear panel, then reconnect. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is • Check that the power plugs are being impedance. Symptom Power turns off the power, wait for the to an low. activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with new batteries. unit operated...
...; Master volume is • Connection with the input • Check the connections. Display is off. • The "Dimmer" setting is set 's rear panel, then reconnect. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is • Check that the power plugs are being impedance. Symptom Power turns off the power, wait for the to an low. activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with new batteries. unit operated...
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... the setting and change it power amplifier is assigned to "PCM". No sound is not set to a as necessary. connected. • The subwoofer's volume is not a malfunction. "HDMI • Set to "TV". No picture appears. Match the input source and recorder connections. • This is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. mode. speakers. player and monitor. • Input source does not match • The video conversion function recorder's video connection does not work for 6.1- For details, is produced from surround DIRECT". "Audio" setting...
... the setting and change it power amplifier is assigned to "PCM". No sound is not set to a as necessary. connected. • The subwoofer's volume is not a malfunction. "HDMI • Set to "TV". No picture appears. Match the input source and recorder connections. • This is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. mode. speakers. player and monitor. • Input source does not match • The video conversion function recorder's video connection does not work for 6.1- For details, is produced from surround DIRECT". "Audio" setting...
