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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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...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... 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 ... Devices 16 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Illustrations (Auto Setup 23 Cursor Position Display 23 Operations 23 GUI Menu Map ...
...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... 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 ... Devices 16 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector 16 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with Illustrations (Auto Setup 23 Cursor Position Display 23 Operations 23 GUI Menu Map ...
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... Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q1 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are displayed here. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other ... "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.
... Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q1 RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Q6 Decoder indicators These light when the respective decoders are displayed here. e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other ... "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.
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... Mbps or greater. n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with the router. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the AVR-3808CI in 100 BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend you have...
... Mbps or greater. n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with the router. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the AVR-3808CI in 100 BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend you have...
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... as well as iPod and Internet audio music files can be turned on the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-3808CI's protection circuit may be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller's display. "Used" (vpage 35). "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35). • Output level... trigger input level of an external device equipped with a trigger input jack can be activated, in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - Monitor (ZONE2) Power amplifier (ZONE2 or ZONE3) 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 */ "6%*0...
... as well as iPod and Internet audio music files can be turned on the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-3808CI's protection circuit may be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller's display. "Used" (vpage 35). "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35). • Output level... trigger input level of an external device equipped with a trigger input jack can be activated, in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - Monitor (ZONE2) Power amplifier (ZONE2 or ZONE3) 7*%&0 "6%*0 7*%&0 */ "6%*0...
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... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for item 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 ... Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) Auto Setup Optimize settings for which this mark is possible on the monitor screen. Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by operating while looking at main listening position....
... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for item 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 ... Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) Auto Setup Optimize settings for which this mark is possible on the monitor screen. Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by operating while looking at main listening position....
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...stored. 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...Setting the correct speaker configuration can be selected ahead of normal operation. differ according to the next position. The following attributes are displayed. NOTE • Loud test tone may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages" (vpage 27), take the ...
...stored. 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...Setting the correct speaker configuration can be selected ahead of normal operation. differ according to the next position. The following attributes are displayed. NOTE • Loud test tone may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages" (vpage 27), take the ...
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... noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in which accurate measurements to be made . This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is used. [Selectable items] Mic V.AUX L Only a professionally certified installer should ever connect a professionally-calibrated...results can be reset to turn off before checking the speaker connections. NOTE Be sure to what was not detected. Phase • Displayed speaker connected with the polarities • Check the polarities of the surround (A) and surround (B) speakers was detected. · Sound ...
... noise in the room for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in which accurate measurements to be made . This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is used. [Selectable items] Mic V.AUX L Only a professionally certified installer should ever connect a professionally-calibrated...results can be reset to turn off before checking the speaker connections. NOTE Be sure to what was not detected. Phase • Displayed speaker connected with the polarities • Check the polarities of the surround (A) and surround (B) speakers was detected. · Sound ...
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... set to "No", "Front" is automatically set to "Large". • If "Surround A" is set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - z2: Display when "Meters" is set to the different speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to the left channel (SBL). Manual Setup... with weaker bass reproduction. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to speakers. Feet / Meters Select...
... set to "No", "Front" is automatically set to "Large". • If "Surround A" is set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - z2: Display when "Meters" is set to the different speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to the left channel (SBL). Manual Setup... with weaker bass reproduction. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None". • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to speakers. Feet / Meters Select...
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... when "Small" is equal for all speakers. "Surround Back" setting (vpage 28) is set to "1spkr", the surround back speaker display is cut bass sound is set to "LFE+Main", this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the different speakers. • When... set when there are output from all the surround modes. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are automatically stored in the "Speaker Configuration" settings are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - IN Setup" (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback...
... when "Small" is equal for all speakers. "Surround Back" setting (vpage 28) is set to "1spkr", the surround back speaker display is cut bass sound is set to "LFE+Main", this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the different speakers. • When... set when there are output from all the surround modes. "Surround A" and "Surround B" are automatically stored in the "Speaker Configuration" settings are not displayed. • "Surround" can be set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - IN Setup" (vpage 30). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback...
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... front left speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Distance FR Set distance from listening position to the default values. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each L/R All Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable.... [Selectable items] Yes No Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to "ON" if the sound from Room EQ. [Selectable items] Yes No "Curve Copy" is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed.
... front left speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Distance FR Set distance from listening position to the default values. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method. [Selectable items] Each L/R All Manual EQ Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. [Selectable.... [Selectable items] Yes No Subwoofer Mode Select low range signal to "ON" if the sound from Room EQ. [Selectable items] Yes No "Curve Copy" is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed.
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...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. Character Set the character code type of the MP3 ID3-Tag played by USB. [Selectable items] Auto Latin Japanese If the characters are not... properly displayed when set to "Auto", set "Proxy" to "ON" and enter the address or domain name and port numbers. NOTE Knowledge about networks is established via proxy servers. Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. "Proxy" setting, set to "OFF" and ...
...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. Character Set the character code type of the MP3 ID3-Tag played by USB. [Selectable items] Auto Latin Japanese If the characters are not... properly displayed when set to "Auto", set "Proxy" to "ON" and enter the address or domain name and port numbers. NOTE Knowledge about networks is established via proxy servers. Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. "Proxy" setting, set to "OFF" and ...
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... surround playback is automatically set freely according to the usage environment. Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is assigned to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Rch...
... surround playback is automatically set freely according to the usage environment. Volume Level Adjust the main volume level. [Selectable items] Variable -40dB 0dB "Variable" is displayed when a power amplifier is assigned to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Rch...
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... items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone's power is turned on -screen display is displayed when an operation is set to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will .... "Video Format" appears on the monitor screen. Use the procedure described below to make the setting. Text Text information display. [Selectable items] ON OFF Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable items] ON OFF NET/USB / iPod / Tuner This sets the time the on . [Selectable items] Last - - - ...
... items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone's power is turned on -screen display is displayed when an operation is set to prevent burn-in the various zones cannot be deleted. • Input sources set , the picture will .... "Video Format" appears on the monitor screen. Use the procedure described below to make the setting. Text Text information display. [Selectable items] ON OFF Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable items] ON OFF NET/USB / iPod / Tuner This sets the time the on . [Selectable items] Last - - - ...
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... "ON" is selected. A0 Dimmer Adjust display brightness of zones set to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen, then change the sub ...trigger out turns on. • Associated with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from inadvertent change. [Selectable ...Surround Mode • When the surround mode set to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. Also, "SETUP LOCKED!"...ON". • Associated when an input source for maintenance by a DENON serviceperson or installer. 35 Bright Dim OFF Dark A1 Setup Lock Protect ...
... "ON" is selected. A0 Dimmer Adjust display brightness of zones set to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen, then change the sub ...trigger out turns on. • Associated with the power supply of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from inadvertent change. [Selectable ...Surround Mode • When the surround mode set to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. Also, "SETUP LOCKED!"...ON". • Associated when an input source for maintenance by a DENON serviceperson or installer. 35 Bright Dim OFF Dark A1 Setup Lock Protect ...
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...• Do not turn off the power until updating is required for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. Language This sets the language used for...Updating complete" is shown on the display during updating. Regist failed Failure registering to update the firmware. "Updating zzz" is displayed. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ...of 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 plans ...
...• Do not turn off the power until updating is required for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. Language This sets the language used for...Updating complete" is shown on the display during updating. Regist failed Failure registering to update the firmware. "Updating zzz" is displayed. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ...of 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 plans ...
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... Other Source Select XM a Play d Preset Skip A1 Antenna Aiming g Input Mode h Rename j Other z : "Play" and "Playback Mode (iPod)" are displayed for input sources for which "iPod dock" is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 39). a Play ...f Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. The selectable input modes depend on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set to "All" to "Skip", it manually. IN...
... Other Source Select XM a Play d Preset Skip A1 Antenna Aiming g Input Mode h Rename j Other z : "Play" and "Playback Mode (iPod)" are displayed for input sources for which "iPod dock" is properly input, the " " indicator lights on the input source and "Assign" setting (vpage 39). a Play ...f Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. The selectable input modes depend on the display. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set to "All" to "Skip", it manually. IN...
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... Troubleshooting Operating 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 "iPod" playback.
... Troubleshooting Operating 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 "iPod" playback.
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...sources recorded in DOLBY PLgx or or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for music sources. This is suited for playback. Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. The display when the STANDARD mode is pressed. • When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural • When ... DTS-HD 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 "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at...
...sources recorded in DOLBY PLgx or or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for music sources. This is suited for playback. Terrestrial Indicate terrestrial signal strength. The display when the STANDARD mode is pressed. • When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural • When ... DTS-HD 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 "DTS-ES Discrete 6.1". Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at...
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... can be adjusted. CLASSIC CONCERT : This mode is for appreciating classical concert programs. MONO MOVIE z: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 10 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off ....left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press the PURE DIRECT button. • When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed and the display on a large screen. The "Music" mode is output to the same channels as in the DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] In the PLgx or...
... can be adjusted. CLASSIC CONCERT : This mode is for appreciating classical concert programs. MONO MOVIE z: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 10 DENON original surround modes. MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of a live concert in the MONO MOVIE mode, the sound will be off ....left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press the PURE DIRECT button. • When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed and the display on a large screen. The "Music" mode is output to the same channels as in the DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] In the PLgx or...