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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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...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...External Power Amplifier 17 USB Port 18 XM connector 18 Antenna terminals 19 Network Audio 20 Multi Zone 21 External Controller 21 Connecting the Power Cord 22 ...Displays 23 Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu 23 Example: Menus 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...
...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...External Power Amplifier 17 USB Port 18 XM connector 18 Antenna terminals 19 Network Audio 20 Multi Zone 21 External Controller 21 Connecting the Power Cord 22 ...Displays 23 Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu 23 Example: Menus 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...
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...46) r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators 57) t MASTER VOLUME control knob 46) y Master volume indicator u Display i Remote control sensor 3) o SOURCE SELECT knob 36) Q0 SOURCE button 36) Q1 TUNING PRESET button 48) ...in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, these light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses...on. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
...46) r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators 57) t MASTER VOLUME control knob 46) y Master volume indicator u Display i Remote control sensor 3) o SOURCE SELECT knob 36) Q0 SOURCE button 36) Q1 TUNING PRESET button 48) ...in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, these light when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses...on. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
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... ISP. n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with the Internet. When using the AVR-3808CI connected to a network with PPPoE. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • The AVR-3808CI is not compatible with no DHCP function, make proxy server settings to use the...settings for details. • Depending on the server, video files may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the AVR-3808CI. If you use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to use the AVR-3808CI's Internet radio function and firmware update. Format MP3 / WMA MPEG-4 AAC ...
... ISP. n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with the Internet. When using the AVR-3808CI connected to a network with PPPoE. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • The AVR-3808CI is not compatible with no DHCP function, make proxy server settings to use the...settings for details. • Depending on the server, video files may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the AVR-3808CI. If you use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to use the AVR-3808CI's Internet radio function and firmware update. Format MP3 / WMA MPEG-4 AAC ...
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...8226; For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...V and depending on the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-3808CI's protection circuit may be activated, in which case "TRIGGER PROTECT" appears on the display. "Option Setup" - b If you wish to control the AVR-3808CI from the external controller. e Check that no induction humming...
...8226; For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ...V and depending on the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-3808CI's protection circuit may be activated, in which case "TRIGGER PROTECT" appears on the display. "Option Setup" - b If you wish to control the AVR-3808CI from the external controller. e Check that no induction humming...
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... speakers in use. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for most functions can be operated from the GUI. Operation guidance text Operation step indicators AUTO SETUP...Items for which this mark is indicated at cursor position RETURN Cancel Operation button guidance [Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1 Cursor Position Display n Icon Switch the selected item Switch to the next item Selected item Switch the selected item n List Selected item Assign Input ...
... speakers in use. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for most functions can be operated from the GUI. Operation guidance text Operation step indicators AUTO SETUP...Items for which this mark is indicated at cursor position RETURN Cancel Operation button guidance [Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1 Cursor Position Display n Icon Switch the selected item Switch to the next item Selected item Switch the selected item n List Selected item Assign Input ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-3808CI. The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for ... following attributes are being made. Turn off while the settings are also determined at "STEP2", the measurements taken are displayed. Measure at least 6 positions (main listening position and at "Config." Configuration The speaker system to be selected.
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-3808CI. The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for ... following attributes are being made. Turn off while the settings are also determined at "STEP2", the measurements taken are displayed. Measure at least 6 positions (main listening position and at "Config." Configuration The speaker system to be selected.
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... Select Select the microphone type if not using supplied mic. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is correct, select "Skip". None • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. · The front L and front R speakers were not ...Selectable items] All Assign Direct Mode Select room EQ use for room EQ, mic, etc. If this error message may be displayed even if the speaker is displayed. the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all speakers could be detected....
... Select Select the microphone type if not using supplied mic. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is correct, select "Skip". None • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker. · The front L and front R speakers were not ...Selectable items] All Assign Direct Mode Select room EQ use for room EQ, mic, etc. If this error message may be displayed even if the speaker is displayed. the speakers are quieter. • Speaker or subwoofer sound is not connected. • Not all speakers could be detected....
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... it to set, then set the distance. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set the speakers manually or if you wish to the measured distance. [Variable range] / 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft z1 0.00m ~ 18...mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you want the bass signals to always be selected when "Feet" is set . z2: Display when "Meters" is set to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE LFE+Main Select surround speakers A use and size. [Selectable items] Large ...
... it to set, then set the distance. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set the speakers manually or if you wish to the measured distance. [Variable range] / 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft z1 0.00m ~ 18...mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you want the bass signals to always be selected when "Feet" is set . z2: Display when "Meters" is set to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] LFE LFE+Main Select surround speakers A use and size. [Selectable items] Large ...
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...crossover frequency is cut bass sound is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set to use either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when "Small" is set regardless ...8226; Speakers set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Surround Back" setting (vpage 28) is set to "1spkr", the surround back speaker display is set for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 56. 29 To adjust the channel level separately for either "Surround A" or "Surround...
...crossover frequency is cut bass sound is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set to use either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when "Small" is set regardless ...8226; Speakers set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Surround Back" setting (vpage 28) is set to "1spkr", the surround back speaker display is set for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 56. 29 To adjust the channel level separately for either "Surround A" or "Surround...
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... is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. Distance FL Set distance from listening position to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information... lets you store in "Speaker Setup". Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Network Setup Make network settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals...
... is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. Distance FL Set distance from listening position to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information... lets you store in "Speaker Setup". Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Network Setup Make network settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals...
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...the IP address manually At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy server This setting is required when the network is required to make the IP address and proxy settings. PC Language Select computer environment ... (trad) cze dan dut eng fin fre ger gre heb hun ita jpn kor nor pol por por (BR) rus spa swe tur d Network Information Display network information. This completes the setting. Recheck the connections and settings if you cannot connect to be checked] DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address MAC Address...
...the IP address manually At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy server This setting is required when the network is required to make the IP address and proxy settings. PC Language Select computer environment ... (trad) cze dan dut eng fin fre ger gre heb hun ita jpn kor nor pol por por (BR) rus spa swe tur d Network Information Display network information. This completes the setting. Recheck the connections and settings if you cannot connect to be checked] DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address MAC Address...
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...". This makes it possible to output sound to the usage environment. Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is automatically set freely according to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is on. [Selectable items] Full...
...". This makes it possible to output sound to the usage environment. Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is automatically set freely according to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is on. [Selectable items] Full...
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... the o p button to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will not be selected from the display. [Selectable items] ON Delete NOTE • Input sources being used from GUI menu "Source Select" or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit...is set to complete the setting. Use the screensaver to make the setting. e Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to "Delete" cannot be displayed properly. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the...
... the o p button to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will not be selected from the display. [Selectable items] ON Delete NOTE • Input sources being used from GUI menu "Source Select" or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit...is set to complete the setting. Use the screensaver to make the setting. e Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to "Delete" cannot be displayed properly. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the...
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... input source for which "Setting with Respect to the Input Source" is set to "ON" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ GUI menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night...separately), set if the "MAIN ZONE" setting at "Setting with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from the main unit Press the DIMMER button....no longer be set this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. (For professional use this to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. is selected....
... input source for which "Setting with Respect to the Input Source" is set to "ON" is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons. ⋅ GUI menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night...separately), set if the "MAIN ZONE" setting at "Setting with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from the main unit Press the DIMMER button....no longer be set this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. (For professional use this to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. is selected....
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...displayed. Connection failed Failure connecting to log into server. Language This sets the language used for updating the firmware (free or for a charge) via the Internet, for example for the purpose of the receiver...only used on the display screens. b If the display reads as shown below . ⋅ The Firmware Update function is selected for the AVR-3808CI. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are...adding functions to the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function will be announced on the DENON web site each time related...
...displayed. Connection failed Failure connecting to log into server. Language This sets the language used for updating the firmware (free or for a charge) via the Internet, for example for the purpose of the receiver...only used on the display screens. b If the display reads as shown below . ⋅ The Firmware Update function is selected for the AVR-3808CI. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are...adding functions to the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function will be announced on the DENON web site each time related...
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... Skip A1 Antenna Aiming g Input Mode h Rename j Other z : "Play" and "Playback Mode (iPod)" are displayed for input sources for this source. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to program radio stations...
... Skip A1 Antenna Aiming g Input Mode h Rename j Other z : "Play" and "Playback Mode (iPod)" are displayed for input sources for this source. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to program radio stations...
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... remote control unit Press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the main remote control unit. h Rename Change the display name for "iPod" playback. Video Select Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. [Selectable items] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX...
... remote control unit Press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the main remote control unit. h Rename Change the display name for "iPod" playback. Video Select Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. [Selectable items] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX...
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... decoded in DTS NEO:6 for music sources. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "Parameter" - The display when the STANDARD mode is suited for games. For details, see page 77. 0 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Music...MSTR MULTI CH IN MULTI IN+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-3808CI's "AFDM" setting is possible to "ON". A1 Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source...
... decoded in DTS NEO:6 for music sources. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "Parameter" - The display when the STANDARD mode is suited for games. For details, see page 77. 0 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Music...MSTR MULTI CH IN MULTI IN+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-3808CI's "AFDM" setting is possible to "ON". A1 Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source...
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... the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for the different surround modes (vpage 75, 76). Sound is output from among 10 DENON original surround modes. Audio Adjust various audio parameters. The display when the DIRECT mode is suited for playing in a jazz club. Mode Select the mode according to stereo music sources...
... the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for the different surround modes (vpage 75, 76). Sound is output from among 10 DENON original surround modes. Audio Adjust various audio parameters. The display when the DIRECT mode is suited for playing in a jazz club. Mode Select the mode according to stereo music sources...