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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3808CI Owner's Manual Graphical User Interface Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 23) GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3808CI Owner's Manual Graphical User Interface Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 23) GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. All the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. The safety and operating instructions should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or sold with them , paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may be equipped with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to rain or water, d) If the product does not ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. All the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. The safety and operating instructions should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or sold with them , paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may be equipped with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to rain or water, d) If the product does not ...
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...accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use the product. 3. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with Canadian ICES-003. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may...232;re. • Do not let foreign objects into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041 Tel. (800) 497-8921 2. Operation is no...
...accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use the product. 3. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with Canadian ICES-003. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may...232;re. • Do not let foreign objects into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041 Tel. (800) 497-8921 2. Operation is no...
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...2ch Direct/Stereo 31 d Downmix Option 31 f Auto Surround Mode 31 g Manual EQ 31 Network Setup 31 a Network Setup 32 s Other 32 d Network Information 32 Zone Setup 33 a ZONE2 33 s ZONE3 33 Option Setup 33 a Amp Assign...Source Selection 36, 37 Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output ... 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 ...
...2ch Direct/Stereo 31 d Downmix Option 31 f Auto Surround Mode 31 g Manual EQ 31 Network Setup 31 a Network Setup 32 s Other 32 d Network Information 32 Zone Setup 33 a ZONE2 33 s ZONE3 33 Option Setup 33 a Amp Assign...Source Selection 36, 37 Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output ... 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 ...
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... 57 Resetting the Microprocessor 58 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 59 Operating DENON Audio Components 59 Presetting 59 Operating Preset Components 59 ~ 61 Setting the Remote ID ...a Computer 54 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices 54 Operating the AVR-3808CI Using a Browser (Web control 55 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 55 Playing Super 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 ...
... 57 Resetting the Microprocessor 58 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 59 Operating DENON Audio Components 59 Presetting 59 Operating Preset Components 59 ~ 61 Setting the Remote ID ...a Computer 54 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices 54 Operating the AVR-3808CI Using a Browser (Web control 55 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 55 Playing Super 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 ...
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...the unit. • The supplied batteries are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is in use for explanation purposes. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this... unit in noise. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can...
...the unit. • The supplied batteries are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is in use for explanation purposes. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this... unit in noise. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can...
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... tuned in. Q1 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO These light when in parentheses ( ). i ...buttons not explained here, see the page indicated 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.
... tuned in. Q1 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators These light according to "TUNER". • AUTO These light when in parentheses ( ). i ...buttons not explained here, see the page indicated 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.
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... (AC IN 22) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 14) Q0 ETHERNET connector 20) Q1 USB port 18) Q2 XM connector (SAT TU 18) Q3 DENON LINK connector 16) Q4 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q5 HDMI connectors 11) Q6 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q7 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q8 PRE...
... (AC IN 22) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 14) Q0 ETHERNET connector 20) Q1 USB port 18) Q2 XM connector (SAT TU 18) Q3 DENON LINK connector 16) Q4 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q5 HDMI connectors 11) Q6 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q7 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q8 PRE...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) Q5 q w Q6 e Q7 r t Q8 y Q9 u W0 i W1 o W2 Q0 W3 Q1 W4 Q2 Q3 W5 W6 Q4 W7 q Signal transmission indicator 59) w Mode select buttons 59) e Quick select / System call buttons 57, 63) r Surround mode buttons 40, 41) t System buttons 60, 61) y Audio delay button (A. SEL, DTU buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A.DL, RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround mode buttons cannot be used...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) Q5 q w Q6 e Q7 r t Q8 y Q9 u W0 i W1 o W2 Q0 W3 Q1 W4 Q2 Q3 W5 W6 Q4 W7 q Signal transmission indicator 59) w Mode select buttons 59) e Quick select / System call buttons 57, 63) r Surround mode buttons 40, 41) t System buttons 60, 61) y Audio delay button (A. SEL, DTU buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A.DL, RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround mode buttons cannot be used...
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... being connected. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Network connections Ethernet cable Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow...; Do not plug in humming or noise. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI.
... being connected. With some types of the other components. • Be sure to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Network connections Ethernet cable Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video cable Video connections (Yellow...; Do not plug in humming or noise. Select the cables according to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI.
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...45). NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals. • 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to the AVR-3808CI can be converted into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. •...This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-3808CI into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-3808CI to a monitor. • The AVR-3808CI's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of ...
...45). NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals. • 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to the AVR-3808CI can be converted into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. •...This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-3808CI into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-3808CI to a monitor. • The AVR-3808CI's video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of ...
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... set to the left channel (SBL). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (Surround A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-3808CI. 7.1-channels (Surround A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels Front LR SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Surround A Surround B Center LRLR Surround back L R 1 only Subwoofer...
... set to the left channel (SBL). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (Surround A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-3808CI. 7.1-channels (Surround A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels Front LR SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Surround A Surround B Center LRLR Surround back L R 1 only Subwoofer...
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...Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-3808CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set... sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in electric shock. 10 When the ...
...Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-3808CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off and improve ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set... sides touch each other (v "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in electric shock. 10 When the ...
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...Color compatible devices. When using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped for connection to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be controlled from another device ...HDMI audio signals are using a cable other versions, allowing connection to its operating instructions. "Audio" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-3808CI is compatible. • If the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - In this function will not be output. • When connecting using an HDMI/DVI ...
...Color compatible devices. When using HDMI/DVI connections, both the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped for connection to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be controlled from another device ...HDMI audio signals are using a cable other versions, allowing connection to its operating instructions. "Audio" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-3808CI is compatible. • If the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - In this function will not be output. • When connecting using an HDMI/DVI ...
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"HDMI Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with a single cable. "Assign" - "Audio" 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 cable for the digital audio ...
"HDMI Setup" - DVD Player • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with a single cable. "Assign" - "Audio" 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 cable for the digital audio ...
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...8226; With the default settings, the iPod can be used . CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. For instructions on the Control...• To assign the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - When using an optical cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-3808CI. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the...
...8226; With the default settings, the iPod can be used . CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. For instructions on the Control...• To assign the iPod to which iPod dock assigned)" - When using an optical cable for iPod settings, refer to the AVR-3808CI. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the...
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... the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "SAT" - "Assign" - TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used . "TV/CBL" - "Component" (vpage 39). 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE...
... the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "SAT" - "Assign" - TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used . "TV/CBL" - "Component" (vpage 39). 14 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE...
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...be used . "Assign" - "Component" (vpage 39). "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable... be the same type that is connected to be the same type that the type of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to the AVR-3808CI VCR OUT connector. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 */ */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR or...
...be used . "Assign" - "Component" (vpage 39). "Assign" - NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable... be the same type that is connected to be the same type that the type of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL2 output connector to the AVR-3808CI VCR OUT connector. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 47*%&0 065 */ */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR or...
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... connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - To use with DVD-Audio discs, Super Audio... other than OPTICAL3. DVD player "6%*0 %&/0/-*/, LR or LR NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. CD recorder / ...check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. "Digital" - "DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16
... connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - To use with DVD-Audio discs, Super Audio... other than OPTICAL3. DVD player "6%*0 %&/0/-*/, LR or LR NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. CD recorder / ...check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. "Digital" - "DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16
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... External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - "(input source)" - "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game...
... External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808CI's EXT. "Input Mode" - "(input source)" - "Input Mode" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Camera / Game Console Video camera / Game...