Literature/Product Sheet
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... level of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Audio and Video Support • Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoders • Deep Color up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ XT from Audyssey • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Auto Lip Sync (HDMI 1.3a) • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Three Zone multi-source capability • Digital to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. HD Video...
... level of entertainment enjoyment. Bullet points The Latest HD Audio and Video Support • Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoders • Deep Color up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ XT from Audyssey • Includes dedicated zone remote control unit • Auto Lip Sync (HDMI 1.3a) • New back panel layout Multi-Zone Capability • Three Zone multi-source capability • Digital to reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. HD Video...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... for stable high-power output • Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback • 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter for all channels • Pure Direct mode, for the enjoyment of music in high-quality sound • Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume Other Features • 3 Quick Select Buttons • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or...
... for stable high-power output • Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback • 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter for all channels • Pure Direct mode, for the enjoyment of music in high-quality sound • Variable subwoofer crossover switching • Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume Other Features • 3 Quick Select Buttons • Auto Surround Back Channels ON function, for auto-detection of supporting sources • Auto Surround mode • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or...
Owners Manual - English
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... Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone Setup 30 a ZONE2 Setup 30 s ZONE3 Setup 30 Option Setup 31 a Amp Assign 31 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31, 32 g Quick Select Name 32 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 33 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting...
... Auto Surround Mode 42 Quick Select 42 Preset Station 42 IN Subwoofer Level 28 s 2ch Direct/Stereo 28, 29 d Dolby Digital Setup 29 f Auto Surround Mode 29 g Manual EQ 29 Zone Setup 30 a ZONE2 Setup 30 s ZONE3 Setup 30 Option Setup 31 a Amp Assign 31 s Volume Control 31 d Source Delete 31 f On-Screen Display 31, 32 g Quick Select Name 32 h Trigger Out 32 j Remote ID Setup 32 k 2Way Remote 32 l Display 32 A0 Setup Lock 33 Input Setup Settings Related to Other Devices 17 Video Camera / Game Console 17 Component with HDMI connectors 11 Connecting...
Owners Manual - English
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... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 46 Searching Categories 46 Accessing XM Radio Stations Directly...
... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 43 Turning the Power On 43 Selecting the input source 43 Operations During Playback 43 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 44 Basic Operation 44 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 44 Basic Operation 44 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 44 Listening to Preset Stations 44 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 45 Basic Operation 45 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 46 Searching Categories 46 Accessing XM Radio Stations Directly...
Owners Manual - English
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... RETURN button 20) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors 17) W3 SETUP MIC jack 23) W4 ROOM EQ button 40) W5 DIMMER button 32) W6 SPEAKER button 43) W7 SURROUND BACK button 40) W8 STATUS button 42) W9 AUDIO DELAY button 41) E0 RESTORER button 41) E1 DIRECT/STEREO button 37) E2 PURE DIRECT button 38) E3 DSP SIMULATION button 37) E4 STANDARD button 36) q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons...
... RETURN button 20) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors 17) W3 SETUP MIC jack 23) W4 ROOM EQ button 40) W5 DIMMER button 32) W6 SPEAKER button 43) W7 SURROUND BACK button 40) W8 STATUS button 42) W9 AUDIO DELAY button 41) E0 RESTORER button 41) E1 DIRECT/STEREO button 37) E2 PURE DIRECT button 38) E3 DSP SIMULATION button 37) E4 STANDARD button 36) q Input signal indicators w Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons...
Owners Manual - English
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.... If this is extremely hot, wait for it . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Turn the power off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip...
.... If this is extremely hot, wait for it . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities on . The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - Turn the power off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip...
Owners Manual - English
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...; receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-2808CI is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna...
...; receiver. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting XM connector Antenna terminals • The AVR-2808CI is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the reverse direction. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock An F-type FM antenna cable plug can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna...
Owners Manual - English
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Even if the listening environment is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 26, 27. MultEQ XT uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is not recommended to hold it is strongly recommended to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Preparations 1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to create the best audio experience for the subwoofer. Even if the listening environment is completed. • When using a subwoofer, make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 26, 27. MultEQ XT uses the measurements from microphone to the speakers is not recommended to hold it is strongly recommended to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum...
Owners Manual - English
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... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2808CI. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ XT Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at "Step 2", the measurements taken are different from front speakers A and B. The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for each speaker. Turn off while the settings are stored in use. For best...
... Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in the AVR-2808CI. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Audyssey MultEQ XT Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at "Step 2", the measurements taken are different from front speakers A and B. The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for each speaker. Turn off while the settings are stored in use. For best...
Owners Manual - English
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... setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. polarities reversed. • For some speakers, this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to make the measurements again. Ambient noise is too high or Level is properly connected. V.AUX L : Other mic connected to V.AUX is displayed. Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Freq. Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use room EQ. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error Messages If the auto setup...
... setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. polarities reversed. • For some speakers, this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to make the measurements again. Ambient noise is too high or Level is properly connected. V.AUX L : Other mic connected to V.AUX is displayed. Check Distance Check Channel Level Check Crossover Freq. Direct Mode Setup Select room EQ use room EQ. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error Messages If the auto setup...
Owners Manual - English
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... "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to the different speakers. "Subwoofer" is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to be set . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Speaker Setup Use this when no speaker is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - d Distance Set distance from the listening position to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 31).
... "Yes". • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass. • Select "LFE+Main" if you wish to the different speakers. "Subwoofer" is set to "None", "Surround Back Speaker" are automatically set to be set . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Manual Setup Make detail settings for distance. Speaker Setup Use this when no speaker is set when menu "Speaker Configuration" - d Distance Set distance from the listening position to change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 31).
Owners Manual - English
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.... [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. OFF : Do not use . Surround mode does not change according to "ON" if the sound from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable...
.... [Selectable items] ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Front Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small : S elect front speaker size. OFF : Do not use . Surround mode does not change according to "ON" if the sound from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz : Select crossover frequency. g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable...
Owners Manual - English
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... Switch between stereo and mono output. [Selectable items] Stereo : Select stereo output. Power On Level Define the volume setting that cannot satisfactorily play low frequencies, distortion of the bass sound can be reduced by setting "HPF" to "ON". [Selectable items] "VAR" is displayed when a power amplifier is attenuated by remote control. -40dB : Fix the volume to -40 dB. 0dB : Fix the volume to the ZONE2 output channel at menu "Manual Setup" - F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone Setup 1.ZONE2 Setup...
... Switch between stereo and mono output. [Selectable items] Stereo : Select stereo output. Power On Level Define the volume setting that cannot satisfactorily play low frequencies, distortion of the bass sound can be reduced by setting "HPF" to "ON". [Selectable items] "VAR" is displayed when a power amplifier is attenuated by remote control. -40dB : Fix the volume to -40 dB. 0dB : Fix the volume to the ZONE2 output channel at menu "Manual Setup" - F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 4.Zone Setup 5.Option Setup 2-4.Zone Setup 1.ZONE2 Setup...
Owners Manual - English
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... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on . Power On Level This sets the volume set to 0 dB. Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable items] ON : T urn display on -screen display related settings. Delete : Do not use the muting on condition when power is turned on...
... Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Option Setup Make various other than the room (the main zone) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on . Power On Level This sets the volume set to 0 dB. Master Volume Master volume display during adjustment. [Selectable items] ON : T urn display on -screen display related settings. Delete : Do not use the muting on condition when power is turned on...
Owners Manual - English
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... be selected when playing DTS sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time...
... be selected when playing DTS sources. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). [Variable range] -10dB ~ 0dB For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources: "0 dB" • DTS movie sources: "0 dB" • DTS music sources: "-10 dB" CENTER IMAGE Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time...
Owners Manual - English
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... EQ button on and off. [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is not played. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the main remote control. OFF : The surround back channel signal is used . Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of the speakers for which "None" has been determined at "Auto Setup" are changed , " " lights. • "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. Manual : Apply frequency response set to the default values. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). Usually use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] ON : The surround back channel signal is played. OFF...
... EQ button on and off. [Selectable items] ON : The subwoofer is not played. Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the main remote control. OFF : The surround back channel signal is used . Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of the speakers for which "None" has been determined at "Auto Setup" are changed , " " lights. • "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. Manual : Apply frequency response set to the default values. OFF : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). Usually use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] ON : The surround back channel signal is played. OFF...
Owners Manual - English
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... use RESTORER. h Audio Delay Compensate for all compressed sources. q Press the AUDIO DELAY button on the main remote control unit. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be adjusted when playing in the EXT. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for mismatched timing between video and audio. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG 1/4 Operating from...
... use RESTORER. h Audio Delay Compensate for all compressed sources. q Press the AUDIO DELAY button on the main remote control unit. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be adjusted when playing in the EXT. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for mismatched timing between video and audio. F Menu screen F 5.Information 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal 3.HDMI Information 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select 6.Preset Station 5-1.Status Select Source: PHONO Name :Record Surround Mode: STEREO Input Mode :ANALOG 1/4 Operating from...
Owners Manual - English
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... are faulty. "OFF". • The PURE DIRECT mode is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off directly after it was turned on . • Place the set to • Set to play and set . • Set a surround mode other than "OFF". properly when • You are being impedance. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the...
... are faulty. "OFF". • The PURE DIRECT mode is set • Select an appropriate input input source do not match. the DVD player's operating instructions. Symptom Power turns off directly after it was turned on . • Place the set to • Set to play and set . • Set a surround mode other than "OFF". properly when • You are being impedance. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following the...
Owners Manual - English
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...". main remote control unit's TEST TONE button is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. refer to an appropriate level. "HDMI • Set to the HDMI • Check the connections. "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". DVDs cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to "AMP". connectors are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor...
...". main remote control unit's TEST TONE button is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. refer to an appropriate level. "HDMI • Set to the HDMI • Check the connections. "HDMI Audio Setup" output from surround DIRECT". DVDs cannot be copied on the subwoofer's power. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to "AMP". connectors are faulty. • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. • The monitor is not compatible • Connect a monitor...
Owners Manual - English
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... the TV mode. b2 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/ CBL mode. DENON Model No. / Modéle numéro DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) 30490 DVD-555 DVD-755 DVD-900 DVD-910 DVD-955 DVD-1000 DVD-1200 DVD-1500 DVD-1710 DVD-1910 DVD-1930CI DVD-2200 DVD-2800 DVD-2800g DVD-2900 DVD-2910 DVD-2930CI DVD-3800 DVD-3910 DVD-3930CI DVD-5900 DVD-5910 DVD-9000...
... the TV mode. b2 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/ CBL mode. DENON Model No. / Modéle numéro DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) 30490 DVD-555 DVD-755 DVD-900 DVD-910 DVD-955 DVD-1000 DVD-1200 DVD-1500 DVD-1710 DVD-1910 DVD-1930CI DVD-2200 DVD-2800 DVD-2800g DVD-2900 DVD-2910 DVD-2930CI DVD-3800 DVD-3910 DVD-3930CI DVD-5900 DVD-5910 DVD-9000...