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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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...way. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l'appareil d'une manière ou d'une autre. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause undesired operation. n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION • Keep the unit free from that to which can...8226; Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec précaution. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tenir compte d'...
...way. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l'appareil d'une manière ou d'une autre. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may cause undesired operation. n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION • Keep the unit free from that to which can...8226; Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec précaution. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tenir compte d'...
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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 ...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 connectors...
... 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 ...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 connectors...
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... The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Front Panel oi u y W6 USB port 18) W7 STATUS button 45) W8 AUDIO DELAY button 44) W9 RESTORER button 43) E0 DIRECT/... 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.
... The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Front Panel oi u y W6 USB port 18) W7 STATUS button 45) W8 AUDIO DELAY button 44) W9 RESTORER button 43) E0 DIRECT/... 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.
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... Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . 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 . DBS / BS tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 LR LR When using an optical cable for...
... Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used . 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 . DBS / BS tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 LR LR When using an optical cable for...
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...rear panels. "NET/USB" - Select the USB port you want to use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to receive the best signal. When making connections, also refer to both the ports at the "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote... memory device n Rear panel USB memory device XM connector • The AVR-3808CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. It is equipped with USB memory devices connected to the operating instructions of XM...
...rear panels. "NET/USB" - Select the USB port you want to use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to receive the best signal. When making connections, also refer to both the ports at the "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote... memory device n Rear panel USB memory device XM connector • The AVR-3808CI is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. It is equipped with USB memory devices connected to the operating instructions of XM...
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... connected device is produced. • 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" - "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35). • Output level: 150 mA/12 ... jack for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-3808CI is in the standby mode. • When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the video connectors. • ...
... connected device is produced. • 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" - "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35). • Output level: 150 mA/12 ... jack for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-3808CI is in the standby mode. • When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the video connectors. • ...
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... the same time (vpage 67). Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 • When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote... control unit at "Setting with Respect to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. l 2Way Remote Make setting for which "Setting with Respect... unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately), set this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. (For professional use this to turn on . • Associated with the power...
... the same time (vpage 67). Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver. [Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 • When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote... control unit at "Setting with Respect to check the AVR-3808CI's status and make settings via the Internet. l 2Way Remote Make setting for which "Setting with Respect... unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately), set this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. (For professional use this to turn on . • Associated with the power...
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... and hold the STATUS and RETURN buttons for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. When updating starts...on the display during updating. "Video Format" appears on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to update the ...A3 Firmware Update Update the firmware of adding functions to the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function.... Wait a while then try again. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ⋅ A broadband connection to the Internet...
... and hold the STATUS and RETURN buttons for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. When updating starts...on the display during updating. "Video Format" appears on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to update the ...A3 Firmware Update Update the firmware of adding functions to the AVR-3808CI in the future. ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function.... Wait a while then try again. NOTE • Connection to the network and specific settings are defined. ⋅ A broadband connection to the Internet...
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... more. online at www.xmradio.ca. "Option Setup" - For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available for XM radio receivers by its passion for FM/AM stations (vpage 47 "Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)" and "Listening to subscribe in Canada, visit XM...-RADIO (1-800-9672346). Subscriptions subject to select the station. All rights reserved. "GUI" - XM's dedication to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Only available in the following eight squares for every music fan. There are ready to playing the richest selection of music...
... more. online at www.xmradio.ca. "Option Setup" - For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available for XM radio receivers by its passion for FM/AM stations (vpage 47 "Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)" and "Listening to subscribe in Canada, visit XM...-RADIO (1-800-9672346). Subscriptions subject to select the station. All rights reserved. "GUI" - XM's dedication to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. Only available in the following eight squares for every music fan. There are ready to playing the richest selection of music...
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... antenna until "SIGNAL: GOOD" is shown on the display. 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, the station automatically switches to the one...
... antenna until "SIGNAL: GOOD" is shown on the display. 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, the station automatically switches to the one...
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...the front panel's USB port will not work via a USB hub. • DENON does not guarantee that have been Preset or Registered in your server software. "USB Select" menu. • DENON will operate or receive power. Playing files that all the tracks on the USB memory device or in .... "NET/ USB" - "Random" (vpage 39) Selecting tracks During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track). NOTE • The AVR-3808CI is equipped with MP3 files conforming to "MPEG1 Audio Layer-3" standards. • If [USB] on the sub remote control unit is pressed when the USB...
...the front panel's USB port will not work via a USB hub. • DENON does not guarantee that have been Preset or Registered in your server software. "USB Select" menu. • DENON will operate or receive power. Playing files that all the tracks on the USB memory device or in .... "NET/ USB" - "Random" (vpage 39) Selecting tracks During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track). NOTE • The AVR-3808CI is equipped with MP3 files conforming to "MPEG1 Audio Layer-3" standards. • If [USB] on the sub remote control unit is pressed when the USB...
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...ZONE3 / ZONE4z / SYSTEM CALL : TUNER (FM/AM) / XM : NETWORK/USB / DIGITAL TUNERz : Satellite Receiver / Cable TV : iPod : DVD player (Recorder) / CD player (Recorder) : VCR / TAPE : TV zThe AVR-3808CI cannot be preset. Presetting The included main remote control unit can be used ...details, refer to the component's operating instructions. The numbers are shown in an environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. [ AMP] Signal transmission indicator [MODE SELECTOR] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to be operated flashes. 2 Operate the ...
...ZONE3 / ZONE4z / SYSTEM CALL : TUNER (FM/AM) / XM : NETWORK/USB / DIGITAL TUNERz : Satellite Receiver / Cable TV : iPod : DVD player (Recorder) / CD player (Recorder) : VCR / TAPE : TV zThe AVR-3808CI cannot be preset. Presetting The included main remote control unit can be used ...details, refer to the component's operating instructions. The numbers are shown in an environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. [ AMP] Signal transmission indicator [MODE SELECTOR] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to be operated flashes. 2 Operate the ...
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...selection Preset channel selection (1 ~ 8) Switch memory block q, e GSpecial RemarksH q Only one only set) can be assigned to the monitor, satellite receiver and cable TV (vpage 63 "Punch Through Function"). If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared. AM/FM switching Switch...inputs q, e Power on Power off Buttons Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up Display Switch channels Channel selection Switch inputs q, e Satellite Receiver / Cable TV DEVICE 1 DEVICE 2 SAT SAT Punch through Punch through Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up ...
...selection Preset channel selection (1 ~ 8) Switch memory block q, e GSpecial RemarksH q Only one only set) can be assigned to the monitor, satellite receiver and cable TV (vpage 63 "Punch Through Function"). If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared. AM/FM switching Switch...inputs q, e Power on Power off Buttons Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up Display Switch channels Channel selection Switch inputs q, e Satellite Receiver / Cable TV DEVICE 1 DEVICE 2 SAT SAT Punch through Punch through Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up ...
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... in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds. Other device's remote control unit [NUMBER] [RC SETUP] Setting the Remote ID When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this case, use [NUMBER] to input the 5-digit number corresponding to the remote ID to be set. The signal ... repeat steps 4 and 5. Once learning is completed. • With some remote control units, the signals cannot be transfered to stored in the AVR-3808CI's main remote control unit. 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to learn any remote control signals at [RC SETUP]. • The...
... in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds. Other device's remote control unit [NUMBER] [RC SETUP] Setting the Remote ID When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this case, use [NUMBER] to input the 5-digit number corresponding to the remote ID to be set. The signal ... repeat steps 4 and 5. Once learning is completed. • With some remote control units, the signals cannot be transfered to stored in the AVR-3808CI's main remote control unit. 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to learn any remote control signals at [RC SETUP]. • The...
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... indicator lights. The multi-zone indicator turns off. 2 While the multi-zone indicator is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode) We recommend always using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this is done, the unit can be operated by the sub remote control unit. 1 Press [ZONE SELECT]. The "...is light, press [ZONE SELECT] to select the zone to press [ADVANCED SETUP]. The "M" indicator flashes. rTo set the same remote ID as the AVR-3808CI's (vpage 35). NOTE When changing a setting, be sure to set to ZONE2 : Press [RANDOM]. All the multi-zone indicators flash 4 times, then ...
... indicator lights. The multi-zone indicator turns off. 2 While the multi-zone indicator is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode) We recommend always using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this is done, the unit can be operated by the sub remote control unit. 1 Press [ZONE SELECT]. The "...is light, press [ZONE SELECT] to select the zone to press [ADVANCED SETUP]. The "M" indicator flashes. rTo set the same remote ID as the AVR-3808CI's (vpage 35). NOTE When changing a setting, be sure to set to ZONE2 : Press [RANDOM]. All the multi-zone indicators flash 4 times, then ...
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...malfunction. Select". • A USB memory device that • This is memory device. DENON the set cannot recognize is divided • When divided into multiple into a power outlet...assigned at "USB port do not match. or MTP standards is broadcasting. memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is not a malfunction. partitions, only files stored in •... station is not a malfunction. connected or network is disconnected. • Program is not a malfunction. Sound is broken • Network's signal transfer speed • This is ...
...malfunction. Select". • A USB memory device that • This is memory device. DENON the set cannot recognize is divided • When divided into multiple into a power outlet...assigned at "USB port do not match. or MTP standards is broadcasting. memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is not a malfunction. partitions, only files stored in •... station is not a malfunction. connected or network is disconnected. • Program is not a malfunction. Sound is broken • Network's signal transfer speed • This is ...
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Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. "NO SIGNAL" is displayed in the XM mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GXM Satellite ... displayed in the XM mode. "OFF AIR" is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. Page 18 49 48, 49 48 85 Cause Countermeasure • AVR-3808CI's XM connector and • Check that the connections are the XM Mini-Tuner and Home correct. Dock is not properly connected. • The signal cannot...
Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. "NO SIGNAL" is displayed in the XM mode. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GXM Satellite ... displayed in the XM mode. "OFF AIR" is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. Page 18 49 48, 49 48 85 Cause Countermeasure • AVR-3808CI's XM connector and • Check that the connections are the XM Mini-Tuner and Home correct. Dock is not properly connected. • The signal cannot...
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... / CB signal - 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PR / CR signal - 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 100 MHz - +0, -3 dB (when video convert set to "OFF") n Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): [FM] (note: µV at 0 dB) S/N ratio - 102 dB Dynamic range - 96 dB...
... / CB signal - 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms PR / CR signal - 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 5 Hz ~ 100 MHz - +0, -3 dB (when video convert set to "OFF") n Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): [FM] (note: µV at 0 dB) S/N ratio - 102 dB Dynamic range - 96 dB...
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... 40032, 40157, 40053, 40087, 40179 40490, 40868, 40032, 40036 40000 CD Recorder D Denon J JVC R RCA S Sony T Teac Thomson 40766, 42868 40072 40053, 40420 40000, 40100, 41364 40420... 01324, 01364 01272 01563 01272 01272 01272 01272 01272, 01329 01126 01272 01805 01272 Satellite Receiver A @sat 01300 @Sky 01334 A-Mark 00345 ABsat ADB AGS 00123, 00713 00642, 01259,..., 00819, 01856, 01076, 01108, 00099, 01109, 01414, 01442, 01609, 01392, 01640 Discovery 00710 Dish Network System 01505, 01005, 00775, 01775 Dishpro 01505, 01005, 00775, 01775 Distratel 01283, 01704 DMT 01075 DNT...
... 40032, 40157, 40053, 40087, 40179 40490, 40868, 40032, 40036 40000 CD Recorder D Denon J JVC R RCA S Sony T Teac Thomson 40766, 42868 40072 40053, 40420 40000, 40100, 41364 40420... 01324, 01364 01272 01563 01272 01272 01272 01272 01272, 01329 01126 01272 01805 01272 Satellite Receiver A @sat 01300 @Sky 01334 A-Mark 00345 ABsat ADB AGS 00123, 00713 00642, 01259,..., 00819, 01856, 01076, 01108, 00099, 01109, 01414, 01442, 01609, 01392, 01640 Discovery 00710 Dish Network System 01505, 01005, 00775, 01775 Dishpro 01505, 01005, 00775, 01775 Distratel 01283, 01704 DMT 01075 DNT...