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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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...diluant avec l'appareil. • Handle the power cord carefully. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041... in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. II COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with the limits for help. Operation is connected....and, if not installed and used in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. n NOTE ON USE /...
...diluant avec l'appareil. • Handle the power cord carefully. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041... in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. II COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with the limits for help. Operation is connected....and, if not installed and used in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. n NOTE ON USE /...
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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... 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...Player 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... 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...Player 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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...DENON product. After reading them, be sure to Internet Radio 52, 53 Presetting Internet Radio Stations 53 Registering Internet Radio Stations as Your Favorites 53 Playing Files Stored on a Computer 54 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices 54 Operating the AVR-3808CI...Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod 50 Playing Network Audio or USB Memory Devices 51 Basic Operation 52...Information 72 ~ 81 Troubleshooting 82 ~ 85 Specifications 86 List of preset codes End of this manual q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power ...
...DENON product. After reading them, be sure to Internet Radio 52, 53 Presetting Internet Radio Stations 53 Registering Internet Radio Stations as Your Favorites 53 Playing Files Stored on a Computer 54 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices 54 Operating the AVR-3808CI...Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod 50 Playing Network Audio or USB Memory Devices 51 Basic Operation 52...Information 72 ~ 81 Troubleshooting 82 ~ 85 Specifications 86 List of preset codes End of this manual q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power ...
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...with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-3808CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to play the digital video and audio signals of the devices. HDCP is HDCP-... the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-3808CI is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
...with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-3808CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection to play the digital video and audio signals of the devices. HDCP is HDCP-... the HDMI cable. • The audio signals output from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - DVD player )%.* 065 Monitor )%.* */ b The AVR-3808CI is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to Deep Color compatible devices. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote...
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... Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI...
... Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used . • With HDMI...
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... broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to a network with no DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with PPPoE. No additional contract is needed if you... shop for a line of routers that is set. • Depending on the ISP. Some are easily affected by noise. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the ISP with an ISP is required to connect to make...
... broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to a network with no DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) • The AVR-3808CI does not come with PPPoE. No additional contract is needed if you... shop for a line of routers that is set. • Depending on the ISP. Some are easily affected by noise. "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it may be displayed, but they cannot be used depend on the ISP with an ISP is required to connect to make...
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... 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" - "Option Setup" - NOTE • For the audio output, use . "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35)....as iPod and Internet audio music files can be used for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-3808CI is in combination with an RF Remote Controller is LR possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
... 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" - "Option Setup" - NOTE • For the audio output, use . "Trigger Out 1" or "Trigger Out 2" (vpage 35)....as iPod and Internet audio music files can be used for future use high quality pin-plug cords so that the AVR-3808CI is in combination with an RF Remote Controller is LR possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...
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...n Parameter • Speaker Configuration Check • Distance Check • Channel Level Check • Crossover Check • EQ Check • Restore Manual Setup (vpage 28 ~ 36) n Speaker Setup (vpage 28, 29) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode • Distance • Channel...• 2ch Direct/Stereo • Downmix Option • Auto Surround • Manual EQ n Network Setup (vpage 31, 32) • Network Setup • Other · Power Saving · Character · PC Language • Network Information n Zone Setup (vpage 33) • ZONE2 · Bass ·...
...n Parameter • Speaker Configuration Check • Distance Check • Channel Level Check • Crossover Check • EQ Check • Restore Manual Setup (vpage 28 ~ 36) n Speaker Setup (vpage 28, 29) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Mode • Distance • Channel...• 2ch Direct/Stereo • Downmix Option • Auto Surround • Manual EQ n Network Setup (vpage 31, 32) • Network Setup • Other · Power Saving · Character · PC Language • Network Information n Zone Setup (vpage 33) • ZONE2 · Bass ·...
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... calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. Even if the listening environment is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to hold it is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in...
... calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. Even if the listening environment is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to hold it is not blocked by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in...
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...Speaker Setup Use this for various parameters. d Distance Set distance from the listening position to the left channel (SBL). F Menu tree F Manual Setup Speaker Setup a Speaker Configuration s Subwoofer Mode d Distance f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Surround Speaker a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration... surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround B" and "Surround Back" are automatically set the distance. Before making the...
...Speaker Setup Use this for various parameters. d Distance Set distance from the listening position to the left channel (SBL). F Menu tree F Manual Setup Speaker Setup a Speaker Configuration s Subwoofer Mode d Distance f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Surround Speaker a Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration... surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "None", "Surround B" and "Surround Back" are automatically set the distance. Before making the...
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...all the surround modes. Default Resets the settings to a higher frequency. "EXT. Mode Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround speaker from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz Only ... the bass sound of the speakers you are output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - GAdjusting using the pre-out connectors, select and use the operation see page 56. 29 w Use the o p button to adjust...
...all the surround modes. Default Resets the settings to a higher frequency. "EXT. Mode Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround speaker from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz Only ... the bass sound of the speakers you are output from the subwoofer or front speakers. • Always set to "Small" at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - GAdjusting using the pre-out connectors, select and use the operation see page 56. 29 w Use the o p button to adjust...
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... Make settings for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr RGB When connected to anything other than "OFF". IN mode playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup HDMI Setup a i/p Scaler s Resolution d Progressive Mode f Aspect g Color Space h RGB Range j Auto Lip Sync k Audio a i/p Scaler Make settings... for playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. Select according to the player in RGB format, regardless of HDMI video output signal. [...
... Make settings for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr RGB When connected to anything other than "OFF". IN mode playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup HDMI Setup a i/p Scaler s Resolution d Progressive Mode f Aspect g Color Space h RGB Range j Auto Lip Sync k Audio a i/p Scaler Make settings... for playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. Select according to the player in RGB format, regardless of HDMI video output signal. [...
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.... [Selectable items] Yes No "Curve Copy" is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information Setting To change the settings, select "Custom". [Selectable items] Basic z Custom z: Use the same settings as in...Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Network Setup Make network settings. 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 items] 63 125...
.... [Selectable items] Yes No "Curve Copy" is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Network Setup Network Setup Other Network Information Setting To change the settings, select "Custom". [Selectable items] Basic z Custom z: Use the same settings as in...Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft Network Setup Make network settings. 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 items] 63 125...
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... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting a Network Setup Make settings for power saving when not connected to network. [Selectable items] ON OFF To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function To enter the IP address manually At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - s Other Make setting for... is required when the network is required to be checked] DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address MAC Address "Proxy" setting, set to "OFF" and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS. Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. Recheck the ...
... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting a Network Setup Make settings for power saving when not connected to network. [Selectable items] ON OFF To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function To enter the IP address manually At the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - s Other Make setting for... is required when the network is required to be checked] DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address MAC Address "Proxy" setting, set to "OFF" and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS. Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. Recheck the ...
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... to rooms other settings. "Option Setup" - This makes it possible to output sound to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system.... "Amp Assign". The places where the surround back amplifier are used . F Menu tree F Manual Setup Zone Setup a ZONE2 s ZONE3 a ZONE2 Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. "Amp Assign" (vpage 33) is set freely ...
... to rooms other settings. "Option Setup" - This makes it possible to output sound to the ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system.... "Amp Assign". The places where the surround back amplifier are used . F Menu tree F Manual Setup Zone Setup a ZONE2 s ZONE3 a ZONE2 Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. "Amp Assign" (vpage 33) is set freely ...
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...the latest version. "Latest firmware" is displayed when the firmware is selected for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. Wait a while then try again. "Video..., aside from the cases described below , check the settings and network environment, then update again. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Language [Selectable items] English Français Operating from the... 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 ...
...the latest version. "Latest firmware" is displayed when the firmware is selected for the purpose of the receiver. [Selectable items] Start : Execute the update process. Wait a while then try again. "Video..., aside from the cases described below , check the settings and network environment, then update again. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Language [Selectable items] English Français Operating from the... 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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...Input source] TUNER XM [Selectable items] All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [Selectable items] ON Skip f Preset Name Assign name to "Skip", it manually. If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input...mode is set to 8 characters can be input. 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 Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a ...
...Input source] TUNER XM [Selectable items] All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [Selectable items] ON Skip f Preset Name Assign name to "Skip", it manually. If the " " indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections. • The surround mode cannot be set if the input...mode is set to 8 characters can be input. 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 Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a ...
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... played is recorded in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If not, it is only displayed for compatible software. If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is set to "MTRX... between loud and soft sounds). [Selectable items] Auto Low Middle High OFF This can be set "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" -
... played is recorded in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set "AFDM" to "OFF" and "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - If not, it is only displayed for compatible software. If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when "AFDM" is set to "MTRX... between loud and soft sounds). [Selectable items] Auto Low Middle High OFF This can be set "SB CH Out" to "2spkrs" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" -
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... f RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to hear. Set this to "OFF". L/R : Optimize frequency response of the sound. L/R OFF Manual Audyssey Flat When "Audyssey" is set with compressed audio signals. • This is displayed. When "Audyssey Byp. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" ...Audyssey Audyssey Byp. Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "Room EQ" is always set to obtain richer sound with "Manual EQ". The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound...
... f RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to hear. Set this to "OFF". L/R : Optimize frequency response of the sound. L/R OFF Manual Audyssey Flat When "Audyssey" is set with compressed audio signals. • This is displayed. When "Audyssey Byp. L/R" and "Audyssey Flat" ...Audyssey Audyssey Byp. Attenuate subwoofer level when using headphones, "Room EQ" is always set to obtain richer sound with "Manual EQ". The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound...
