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...Denon's new audio technology for zone 2 • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Processing up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver... • Up to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer *Setup mic included Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch ...
...Denon's new audio technology for zone 2 • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Remote in each block • Faroudja DCDi Processing up to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver... • Up to six measurement points • High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer *Setup mic included Denon Design Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • Indentical quality and power for all 7 channels, 100W x 7ch ...
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...Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/... 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select Name 32 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ...
...Error Messages 25 s Option 25 d Parameter Check 25 Manual Setup Speaker Setup 26 a Speaker Configuration 26 s Subwoofer Setup 26 d Distance 26, 27 f Channel Level 27 g Crossover Frequency 27 HDMI Setup 27 a HDMI Audio Setup 27 s HDMI Video Setup 28 Audio Setup 28 a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/... 31 f On-Screen Display 31 g Quick Select Name 32 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 32 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 16 Video Camera / Game Console 16 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ...
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...-1084 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 50 Operating DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through ...Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 7-...
...-1084 2 o FM indoor antenna 1 Q0 AM loop antenna 1 Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 r t u Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 50 Operating DENON Audio Components 50 Presetting 50 Operating Preset Components 50 ~ 52 Punch Through ...Function 53 Sub Remote Control Unit 53 o Q0 Q1 To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Warranty (for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 7-...
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q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting ...the standby mode. e Put the rear cover back on. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the... the equipment listed below. If this unit in a confined space, such as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on...
q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 50 ~ 52) Inserting ...the standby mode. e Put the rear cover back on. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be sure to unplug the power cord from the... the equipment listed below. If this unit in a confined space, such as possible. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on...
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... W6 PRESET buttons 44) W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W7 TUNING buttons 44) W2 ANALOG button 34) W8 VIDEO SELECT button 35) W3 EXT. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1 RETURN button 20) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 20) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob 43) Q5 Master volume...terminals when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. o Input mode indicators Q0 Recording output source indicator This lights ...
... W6 PRESET buttons 44) W1 INPUT MODE button 34) W7 TUNING buttons 44) W2 ANALOG button 34) W8 VIDEO SELECT button 35) W3 EXT. o SETUP MIC jack 23) Q0 MENU button 20) Q1 RETURN button 20) Q3 Cursor buttons (ui 20) Q4 MASTER VOLUME control knob 43) Q5 Master volume...terminals when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in. o Input mode indicators Q0 Recording output source indicator This lights ...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Rear Panel Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o Q7 Q8 Q4 Q4 Q5 Q6 q w e r t y u i q RS-232C connector 19) w REMOTE ...
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... buttons 53) o t System buttons 53) y REPEAT button 53) u RANDOM button 53) Q0 i Zone power on the opposite side will be used. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1080) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 50) w Power buttons 43...
... buttons 53) o t System buttons 53) y REPEAT button 53) u RANDOM button 53) Q0 i Zone power on the opposite side will be used. ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1080) [ Front ] Q1 q w e r t Q2 Q3 q Indicator 50) w Power buttons 43...
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... right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment ...been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog...
... right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Connections for the equipment ...been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Audio cables Coaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable Optical digital connections Optical cable Analog...
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...zone On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2308CI, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button is input, the ...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video ...
...zone On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2308CI, the on-screen display appears when the MENU button or the main remote control unit's DISPLAY button is input, the ...Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-2308CI's video ...
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...- - - Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS...SUBWOOFER S S - S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The...
...- - - Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels FRONT L R SS SS SS SS SS SS SS...SUBWOOFER S S - S S S - NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S - - - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Speaker Installation The...
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... the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. sides ...• Connect the speaker cables in electric shock. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower...be damaged. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about...
... the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to the hilt into the speaker terminal. sides ...• Connect the speaker cables in electric shock. ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Protection circuit If speakers with an impedance lower...be damaged. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about...
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... transfer is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting to poor connections with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 For details on which the monitor is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also... connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection...
... transfer is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting to poor connections with an HDMI connector. "HDMI Setup" - "TV" (vpage 27). 11 For details on which the monitor is not possible. • When the AVR-2308CI and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also... connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using a cable other versions, allowing connection...
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..., the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables...1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to "TV" (vpage 27). "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. Monitor )%.* */ 7*%&0 */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) ...
..., the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" - "Assign" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables...1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to "TV" (vpage 27). "HDMI Setup" - "HDMI Audio Setup" to interconnect correctly. Monitor )%.* */ 7*%&0 */ 7*%&0 47*%&0 */ $0.10/&/57*%&0 */ : 1# 13 Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) ...
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... if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. When... using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables...
... if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. When... using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables...
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"Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 "Digital In" (vpage 35). • With the default settings,... RL LR RL ENGLISH When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input... Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (...
"Assign" - "(input source to the AVR-2308CI. "Assign" - "iPod dock" (vpage 35). 14 "Digital In" (vpage 35). • With the default settings,... RL LR RL ENGLISH When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - iPod TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu "Input... Setup" - For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (...
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...; Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Component In" (vpage 35). Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR...or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to be used. "Component In" (vpage 35...
...; Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Component In" (vpage 35). Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to connect the AVR-2308CI's DVR OUT connector. Video cassette recorder 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 */ 47*%&0 */ 065 "6%*0 "6%*0 */ 065 -3 -3 LR LR...or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308CI, the playback device's cable must be of the same type as the cable used to be used. "Component In" (vpage 35...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, ...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, ...
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...best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 45, 46). IN button on... to the EXT. "EXT. For details, see "Listening to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. "Input Mode" -
...best signal. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308CI's EXT. All rights reserved. • XM Ready is an XM Ready® receiver. When making connections, also refer to XM Satellite Radio Programs" (vpage 45, 46). IN button on... to the EXT. "EXT. For details, see "Listening to the operating instructions of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Component with the DVD player's analog multi-channel output connector. "Input Mode" -
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... ground shall be connected directly. With the antenna attached to the AM antenna terminals. With the antenna on wall, etc. ENGLISH 18 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms...
... ground shall be connected directly. With the antenna attached to the AM antenna terminals. With the antenna on wall, etc. ENGLISH 18 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Mount Ground AM outdoor antenna Connection of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms...
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...For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with operations on the AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2308CI's status information as well as iPod can be turned on the AVR-2308CI's power. "Option Setup" - "Used" (vpage 32). "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor ... Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the operating instructions of an external device equipped with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ...
...For instructions on installing and operating separately sold separately) two-way communication with operations on the AVR-2308CI. The AVR-2308CI's status information as well as iPod can be turned on the AVR-2308CI's power. "Option Setup" - "Used" (vpage 32). "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor ... Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold devices, refer to the operating instructions of an external device equipped with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at the same time (vpage 54 ...