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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) 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.
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...DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 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 Once Connections are Completed 22 GUI Menu Operations Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title 23 Example of Display... 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 ...
...DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors 17 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 Once Connections are Completed 22 GUI Menu Operations Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title 23 Example of Display... 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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... line of the type with which you have an Internet provider contract for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • The AVR-3808CI is required to connect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the computer to connect to the...functions to use a shielded type Ethernet cable. n Others • If you use the AVR-3808CI's Internet radio function and firmware update. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be necessary to the Internet. • The types of 100 Mbps or ...
... line of the type with which you have an Internet provider contract for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • The AVR-3808CI is required to connect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the computer to connect to the...functions to use a shielded type Ethernet cable. n Others • If you use the AVR-3808CI's Internet radio function and firmware update. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be necessary to the Internet. • The types of 100 Mbps or ...
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... */ "6%*0 */ -3 LR RS-232C connector This connector is in the standby mode. • When using in which case "TRIGGER PROTECT" appears on the display. "Option Setup" - "2Way Remote" - "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for future use high quality pin-plug cords so... separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If this happens, turn off the AVR-3808CI's power from an external controller using an S-Video cable or a video cable for...
... */ "6%*0 */ -3 LR RS-232C connector This connector is in the standby mode. • When using in which case "TRIGGER PROTECT" appears on the display. "Option Setup" - "2Way Remote" - "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for future use high quality pin-plug cords so... separately sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If this happens, turn off the AVR-3808CI's power from an external controller using an S-Video cable or a video cable for...
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...item n List Selected item Assign Input Mode Rename Other Switch to set or operated. Example of Display of Default Values In lists of GUI Screen Displays Some typical examples are input. Example: Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) Auto Setup Optimize settings for... about 3 minutes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings...
...item n List Selected item Assign Input Mode Rename Other Switch to set or operated. Example of Display of Default Values In lists of GUI Screen Displays Some typical examples are input. Example: Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) Auto Setup Optimize settings for... about 3 minutes. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings...
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...Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set . Large : Select this for a large speaker with weaker bass reproduction. Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. z2: Display when "Meters" is set . To use as the surround back speaker... distance from listening position to the measured distance. [Variable range] / 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft z1 0.00m ~ 18.00m z2 z1: Display when "Feet" is set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - Set the value closest to speakers. Step Select step. (smallest distance) / / / [Selectable items] 1ft ...
...Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set . Large : Select this for a large speaker with weaker bass reproduction. Feet / Meters Select unit for various parameters. z2: Display when "Meters" is set . To use as the surround back speaker... distance from listening position to the measured distance. [Variable range] / 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft z1 0.00m ~ 18.00m z2 z1: Display when "Feet" is set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - Set the value closest to speakers. Step Select step. (smallest distance) / / / [Selectable items] 1ft ...
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... from the sound output. Advanced : Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers. • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - The cut from the various speakers. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are used (vpage 28). • When using... A and B If "Small" is set to "Surround Back". • Speakers set to "None" in the "Speaker Configuration" settings are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set when there are automatically stored in the STANDARD mode. GAdjusting using the test tones is output. [Selectable items]...
... from the sound output. Advanced : Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers. • The "Crossover Frequency" can be set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - The cut from the various speakers. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are used (vpage 28). • When using... A and B If "Small" is set to "Surround Back". • Speakers set to "None" in the "Speaker Configuration" settings are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set when there are automatically stored in the STANDARD mode. GAdjusting using the test tones is output. [Selectable items]...
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... enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS. At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - For details, consult a network administrator. [Items to network. [Selectable items] ON OFF To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function To enter...3808CI's power. To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy servers. PC Language Select computer environment language. [Selectable items] ara chi (smpl) chi (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...
... enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS. At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - For details, consult a network administrator. [Items to network. [Selectable items] ON OFF To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function To enter...3808CI's power. To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy servers. PC Language Select computer environment language. [Selectable items] ara chi (smpl) chi (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...
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...Setup" - The places where the surround back amplifier are used . Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is on . [Selectable items] Last - - - -70dB ~ +18dB Mute Level Set the amount of the bass sound can be ..."Channel" setting is performed (multi-zone playback) or play low frequencies, distortion of attenuation when muting is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage 33) is set freely according to "Mono". This makes it possible to output sound to ...
...Setup" - The places where the surround back amplifier are used . Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is on . [Selectable items] Last - - - -70dB ~ +18dB Mute Level Set the amount of the bass sound can be ..."Channel" setting is performed (multi-zone playback) or play low frequencies, distortion of attenuation when muting is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage 33) is set freely according to "Mono". This makes it possible to output sound to ...
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...Up to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will not be displayed properly. Screensaver Make screensaver settings. Operating from GUI menu "Source Select" or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on the... display. When set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for at least 3 seconds. Use the procedure described below to make the setting. w Use the o p button to change the video format. f GUI Make GUI related settings. "Video Format" ...
...Up to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will not be displayed properly. Screensaver Make screensaver settings. Operating from GUI menu "Source Select" or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on the... display. When set to "ON", the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for at least 3 seconds. Use the procedure described below to make the setting. w Use the o p button to change the video format. f GUI Make GUI related settings. "Video Format" ...
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...the DIMMER button. NOTE Only use only.) This function allows a DENON serviceperson or installer to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. l 2Way Remote Make...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 Mode ⋅ Parameter ⋅...Out 1 Select the conditions to turn on . • Associated with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from inadvertent change. [Selectable items] ON OFF ...
...the DIMMER button. NOTE Only use only.) This function allows a DENON serviceperson or installer to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. l 2Way Remote Make...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 Mode ⋅ Parameter ⋅...Out 1 Select the conditions to turn on . • Associated with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from inadvertent change. [Selectable items] ON OFF ...
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... the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function will be announced on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to update the firmware. "Updating zzz" is only used on the display. b If the display reads as ... hour is completed. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ⋅ A broadband connection to the Internet is displayed. e Use the o p button to make the settings related to be completed. Display Updating failed Description Updating failed. Login failed Failure to complete...
... the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function will be announced on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to update the firmware. "Updating zzz" is only used on the display. b If the display reads as ... hour is completed. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ⋅ A broadband connection to the Internet is displayed. e Use the o p button to make the settings related to be completed. Display Updating failed Description Updating failed. Login failed Failure to complete...
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...input. Excluding CD. z2: This can be set to "HDMI" (vpage 39). If this source. Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the GUI menu "Assign" setting is set separately. 38 Video Select Switch video input source while listening to "Digital" (vpage 39). j Other Make various other... from the main unit Press the VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the main unit's SOURCE SELECT knob and select "Source". h Rename Change the display name for which the GUI menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI" or "Digital" (vpage 39). • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing ...
...input. Excluding CD. z2: This can be set to "HDMI" (vpage 39). If this source. Decode Mode Set the decode mode for which the GUI menu "Assign" setting is set separately. 38 Video Select Switch video input source while listening to "Digital" (vpage 39). j Other Make various other... from the main unit Press the VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the main unit's SOURCE SELECT knob and select "Source". h Rename Change the display name for which the GUI menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI" or "Digital" (vpage 39). • Only set "PCM" and "DTS" when playing ...
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...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 suited for music sources. For details, see page 77. 0 Getting Started Connections ...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting The mode switches each time the button is for games. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "...
...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 suited for music sources. For details, see page 77. 0 Getting Started Connections ...Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting The mode switches each time the button is for games. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "...
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... z: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes. The mode switches each time the button is also effective for movie sources including a lot of stereo music. The "Music"...is pressed. • Depending on the program source being played, it may not be selected in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off balance with surround sound. Sound is output from all speakers. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT...
... z: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes. The mode switches each time the button is also effective for movie sources including a lot of stereo music. The "Music"...is pressed. • Depending on the program source being played, it may not be selected in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off balance with surround sound. Sound is output from all speakers. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT...
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...flags. "Speaker Setup" - z4: This can be selected when "Surround Back" is set to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Room Size Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] Small Medium small Medium Medium large Large NOTE...selected when "Surround Back" is set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is automatically set to the DOLBY D ...Selectable items] OFF Low Middle High When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible software.
...flags. "Speaker Setup" - z4: This can be selected when "Surround Back" is set to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Room Size Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] Small Medium small Medium Medium large Large NOTE...selected when "Surround Back" is set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is automatically set to the DOLBY D ...Selectable items] OFF Low Middle High When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible software.
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..." if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD. Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "Room EQ" is displayed. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the GUI menu and can be set to "OFF". s Tone Adjust the tonal quality of speakers except front L and R speakers. Tone Defeat Turn tone...
..." if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD. Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "Room EQ" is displayed. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the GUI menu and can be set to "OFF". s Tone Adjust the tonal quality of speakers except front L and R speakers. Tone Defeat Turn tone...
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...desired broadcast station. Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can be preset automatically at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [ TU] (DEVICE1 mode) [A ~ G] ...[TUNER] (AMP mode) , [SHIFT] [ TU] (DEVICE2 mode) [df] Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Basic Operation 1 Either turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use [df] to select the station you want to select the preset number. qTo tune in easily. Up to 56 ...
...desired broadcast station. Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can be preset automatically at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting [ TU] (DEVICE1 mode) [A ~ G] ...[TUNER] (AMP mode) , [SHIFT] [ TU] (DEVICE2 mode) [df] Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Basic Operation 1 Either turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use [df] to select the station you want to select the preset number. qTo tune in easily. Up to 56 ...
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...For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is broadcast in the following eight squares for which the GUI menus are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. All other trademarks are indicated with frequent explicit language are the property of the XM ...Satellite Radio service in sports, news, talk and entertainment. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you are displayed. • The channel switches continuously when [df] is matched by its passion for every music fan. n Default settings Auto tuner presets...
...For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is broadcast in the following eight squares for which the GUI menus are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. All other trademarks are indicated with frequent explicit language are the property of the XM ...Satellite Radio service in sports, news, talk and entertainment. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you are displayed. • The channel switches continuously when [df] is matched by its passion for every music fan. n Default settings Auto tuner presets...
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... set that station. Example: Accessing station "XM123": [1] → [2] → [3] b If no button is displayed if the selected channel cannot be checked at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Antenna Aiming" (vpage 40). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... [NUMBER] then input the station's channel. Reception switches to the selected station. • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encoding code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is pressed within several seconds, ...
... set that station. Example: Accessing station "XM123": [1] → [2] → [3] b If no button is displayed if the selected channel cannot be checked at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Antenna Aiming" (vpage 40). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ... [NUMBER] then input the station's channel. Reception switches to the selected station. • "LOADING" is displayed while stations or data are being received. • "UPDATING" is displayed while the encoding code is being updated. • "XM - - -" is pressed within several seconds, ...