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...setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ultimate performance in /out • + 12V, 150 mA Trigger output • RS-232C control • Optional RC-7000CI/7001RCI 2way control ready *Optional RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver... compressed audio formats 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 ...
...setup and Room EQ • New tower type microphone for ultimate performance in /out • + 12V, 150 mA Trigger output • RS-232C control • Optional RC-7000CI/7001RCI 2way control ready *Optional RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI Ease-of entertainment enjoyment. New model information AVR-2308CI AV Surround Receiver A/V Surround Receiver... compressed audio formats 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 ...
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... Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player ...Display and Front Display 21 Menu Map 22 Auto Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 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...
... Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 8 On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI Output 8 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Installation 9 Speaker Connections 9, 10 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting the Monitor 12 Connecting the Playback Components 12 DVD Player ...Display and Front Display 21 Menu Map 22 Auto Setup Preparations 23 Auto Setup 24 a Start Menu 24 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...
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... when the night mode is selected. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to the settings of the front A and B speakers. 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... This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same ...
... when the night mode is selected. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the terminals when you want to the settings of the front A and B speakers. 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... This lights when the power for the ZONE2 is properly tuned in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is turned on the remote control unit. • The control functions in the same ...
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...) Q8 PRE OUT connector 9) 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 CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK CONTROL jack 14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9) y SIGNAL GND terminal 13) u AC inlet...
...) Q8 PRE OUT connector 9) 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 CONTROL jack 19) e TRIGGER OUT jacks 19) r DOCK CONTROL jack 14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9) y SIGNAL GND terminal 13) u AC inlet...
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... NOTE • Do not plug in these operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections... together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video... certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Doing so can result in humming or noise.
... NOTE • Do not plug in these operating instructions. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections... together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video... certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308CI. Doing so can result in humming or noise.
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... screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. S - - - S S S - S - - - - S S - - - S - - - To use Front speakers A Front speakers B Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels...
... screen and as flush with 8 speakers and a monitor. S - - - S S S - S - - - - S S - - - S - - - To use Front speakers A Front speakers B Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ wq Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the amplifier combined with the screen surface as the surround back speaker for the AVR-2308CI. 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels...
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...again even though there are used for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off and the ...may be sure to tighten it . ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is extremely hot, wait for... If speakers with an impedance of 12 to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is...
...again even though there are used for it to cool off , then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off and the ...may be sure to tighten it . ENGLISH 10 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting If the protection circuit is extremely hot, wait for... If speakers with an impedance of 12 to the AVR-2308CI, and be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is...
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... interrupted when the monitor's power is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit .... In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with 30- "HDMI Setup" - When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only...
... interrupted when the monitor's power is compatible. • If the menu "Manual Setup" - When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2308CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit .... In this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to a resolution with 30- "HDMI Setup" - When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308CI and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only...
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...use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. When using an...Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 This is not a safety ground terminal. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 ...
...use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. • Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. • With some record players, noise may be used. When using an...Digital In" (vpage 35). 13 This is not a safety ground terminal. NOTE The AVR-2308CI's SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to be generated when the ground wire is connected. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 ...
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...Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values In lists of...below. Front Sp. Use op to select "Default Yes". 21 GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Clear When highlighted, press i...
...Cancel 3-1.Assign Digital In : OPT1 iPod dock : None 2-1-3.Distance Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters? / In Feet? Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values In lists of...below. Front Sp. Use op to select "Default Yes". 21 GOn-screen displayH MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Clear When highlighted, press i...
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...; Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode ·...
...; Step 5: Store n Option • Room EQ • Direct Mode Setup Manual Setup (vpage 26 ~ 32) n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27) • Speaker Configuration • Subwoofer Setup • Distance • Channel Level • Crossover Frequency n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28) • HDMI Audio Setup · HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Video Setup · i/p Scaler · Resolution · Progressive Mode ·...
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...on the main unit. Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is not recommended to hold it in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. When using headphones... area as shown in Example q. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. For best ...
...on the main unit. Be sure that the measurements have the proper spatial weighting. MultEQ uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is not recommended to hold it in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. When using headphones... area as shown in Example q. To make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible • If this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for your hand. For best ...
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... measure 6 for best results. [Selectable items] A : O utput test tone from talking. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection and polarity are being made. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. NOTE Do not turn the power off air conditioning units or other surrounding...
... measure 6 for best results. [Selectable items] A : O utput test tone from talking. Step 1 : Speaker Detection The speaker connection and polarity are being made. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2308CI. NOTE Do not turn the power off air conditioning units or other surrounding...
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... channels set . Speaker Setup Use this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. d Distance Set distance from the listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to the different speakers. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp...
... channels set . Speaker Setup Use this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities. d Distance Set distance from the listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from listening position to the different speakers. To use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2308CI's "Amp...
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...a higher frequency. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Set the value closest to receiver for all speakers. Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range... button. w Use the o p button to "Small" at menu "Speaker Configuration" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 26). • If in the "Advanced" settings, "Subwoofer Setup" (vpage 26) in the memory. Advanced : Set the crossover frequency ...
...a higher frequency. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Set the value closest to receiver for all speakers. Test Tone Start Output test tone. [Variable range... button. w Use the o p button to "Small" at menu "Speaker Configuration" or when "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" (vpage 26). • If in the "Advanced" settings, "Subwoofer Setup" (vpage 26) in the memory. Advanced : Set the crossover frequency ...
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F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ Resolution Make settings for 2-channel mode playback. When "YCbCr" is set to "A to H". s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for resolution of this setting to 255 (white). Custom : Make separate...
F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 3.Dolby Digital Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ Resolution Make settings for 2-channel mode playback. When "YCbCr" is set to "A to H". s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for resolution of this setting to 255 (white). Custom : Make separate...
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... settings for audio playback in units of attenuation when muting is on in a ZONE2 system. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -...
... settings for audio playback in units of attenuation when muting is on in a ZONE2 system. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone2 Setup Level Lch : 0dB Rch : 0dB Vol.Limit : OFF Power On Lev.: Last Mute Lev. : Full a Lch Level Adjust the left channel output level. [Variable range] -...
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... The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the subwoofer channel is used . "Speaker Setup" - SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuate) Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. Set this mode. z1: This can be selected when "Surround ...Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - z2: This can be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. OFF : The surround back channel...
... The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the subwoofer channel is used . "Speaker Setup" - SW ATT (Subwoofer Attenuate) Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. Set this mode. z1: This can be selected when "Surround ...Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the menu "Manual Setup" - z2: This can be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is set to "2spkrs" at the menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. OFF : The surround back channel...
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... This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "1spkr" or "None". F ...A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NOTE: z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Differences in initial status D : Mode fixed when "AFDM" is "ON" S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode DOLBY DIGITAL (...
... This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "1spkr" or "None". F ...A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A NOTE: z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Differences in initial status D : Mode fixed when "AFDM" is "ON" S : Selectable mode A : Non-selectable mode DOLBY DIGITAL (...
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...A S S S S S S S S S S A A A A A A A A A A z2 A A A A A A A A A A z1 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A z3 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S F F S S S S S S S S NOTE : z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "1spkr" or "None". z3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to "None", then "5CH STEREO" is displayed.
...A S S S S S S S S S S A A A A A A A A A A z2 A A A A A A A A A A z1 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A z3 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S F F S S S S S S S S NOTE : z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to "1spkr" or "None". z3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to "None", then "5CH STEREO" is displayed.