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... 3 Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 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 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 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck...
... 3 Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Video Conversion Function 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 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 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck...
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...-1070 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 Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations o Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 68, 69 Multi-Zone Settings and Operations with the product. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with Zone Pre-out Output····70 Multi-Zone Operations 71 Turning the Power On and Off 71 Selecting the Input Source 71 Adjusting the Volume 71 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 71 Q0 Q1...
...-1070 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 Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations o Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 68, 69 Multi-Zone Settings and Operations with the product. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with Zone Pre-out Output····70 Multi-Zone Operations 71 Turning the Power On and Off 71 Selecting the Input Source 71 Adjusting the Volume 71 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 71 Q0 Q1...
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... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the room equalizer is activated (vpage 74). Q2 AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is selected. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators 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...
... Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the room equalizer is activated (vpage 74). Q2 AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is selected. r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators 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...
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... the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. 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 . When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of time with an impedance of 8 to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in the connections, the set 's power...
... the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. 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 . When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is extremely hot, wait for an extended period of time with an impedance of 8 to 16 Ω/ohms. • Connect the speaker cables in the connections, the set 's power...
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... equipped for connection to play DVD-Audio discs that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Normal playback may be interrupted when the monitor's power is not possible. • If the monitor does not support "Auto Lipsync Correction" function, this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to play the digital video and audio signals of...
... equipped for connection to play DVD-Audio discs that are not HDCP-compatible. • Video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Normal playback may be interrupted when the monitor's power is not possible. • If the monitor does not support "Auto Lipsync Correction" function, this case, switch the DVD player's resolution to play the digital video and audio signals of...
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...; Master Volume · NET/USB · iPod · Tuner • Quick Select Name • Trigger Out 1 • Trigger Out 2 • Remote ID • 2Way Remote • Dimmer • Setup Lock • Maintenance Mode • Firmware Update n Language (vpage 36) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Map Information (vpage 44, 45) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2/3 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station Parameter (vpage 41 ~ 44) n Audio • Surround...
...; Master Volume · NET/USB · iPod · Tuner • Quick Select Name • Trigger Out 1 • Trigger Out 2 • Remote ID • 2Way Remote • Dimmer • Setup Lock • Maintenance Mode • Firmware Update n Language (vpage 36) Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Map Information (vpage 44, 45) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2/3 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station Parameter (vpage 41 ~ 44) n Audio • Surround...
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... not change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68 ~ 70). NOTE • Loud test tone may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages" (vpage 27), take the advised action, then start the measurements again. STEP3: Calculation When "Calculate" is background noise in room, these sounds. • Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or the VOL +/- The higher the number of...
... not change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68 ~ 70). NOTE • Loud test tone may be played during the measurements, check "Error Messages" (vpage 27), take the advised action, then start the measurements again. STEP3: Calculation When "Calculate" is background noise in room, these sounds. • Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or the VOL +/- The higher the number of...
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... Mode Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround speaker from the subwoofer that the volume is set to "Surround Back". • Speakers set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - "Audio Setup" - g Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which test tone is output. [Selectable items] A B A+B Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operating from the sound output. e When the adjustments are using test tonesH q Press the TEST button. w Use the o p button to "Small", sound below the frequency set...
... Mode Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround speaker from the subwoofer that the volume is set to "Surround Back". • Speakers set when GUI menu "Speaker Configuration" - "Audio Setup" - g Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which test tone is output. [Selectable items] A B A+B Start Output test tone. [Variable range] -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Operating from the sound output. e When the adjustments are using test tonesH q Press the TEST button. w Use the o p button to "Small", sound below the frequency set...
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... 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. 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 resolution of this setting. g Color Space Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. f Aspect This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] Full Normal This can be set when "i/p Scaler" is set...
... 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. 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 resolution of this setting. g Color Space Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. f Aspect This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Selectable items] Full Normal This can be set when "i/p Scaler" is set...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON OFF • The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] ON OFF • Set this to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft...
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for each input signal type. [Selectable items] ON OFF • The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used for playing the four types of Dolby Digital sources. [Selectable items] ON OFF • Set this to "ON" if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted. • When not using graphic equalizer. Default Resets the settings to front right speaker. [Variable range] 0.0ft...
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... "Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 68, 69). F Menu tree F Manual Setup Option Setup a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Out 2 k Remote ID l 2Way Remote A0 Dimmer A1 Setup Lock A2 Maintenance Mode A3 Firmware Update a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for audio playback in a ZONE3 system. "Option Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone Setup Make settings for the surround back speaker channels is used can be set to...
... "Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations" (vpage 68, 69). F Menu tree F Manual Setup Option Setup a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Out 2 k Remote ID l 2Way Remote A0 Dimmer A1 Setup Lock A2 Maintenance Mode A3 Firmware Update a Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for audio playback in a ZONE3 system. "Option Setup" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Zone Setup Make settings for the surround back speaker channels is used can be set to...
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...; Channel Level ⋅ Audio Delay • To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen, then change . [Selectable items] ON OFF • When "Setup Lock" is selected, the trigger out turns on . • Associated with Respect to the Zone" is set to "ON". • Associated when an input source for maintenance by a DENON serviceperson or installer. 35 l 2Way Remote Make setting for zones set to "ON" at the same time...
...; Channel Level ⋅ Audio Delay • To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the "Setup Lock" screen, then change . [Selectable items] ON OFF • When "Setup Lock" is selected, the trigger out turns on . • Associated with Respect to the Zone" is set to "ON". • Associated when an input source for maintenance by a DENON serviceperson or installer. 35 l 2Way Remote Make setting for zones set to "ON" at the same time...
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... 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 "EXT. Settings Related to Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Input Mode h Rename j Other PHONO g Input Mode h Rename j Other CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX a Playz k Playback Mode (iPod)z l Assign g Input Mode h Rename j Other NET/USB a Play A0 Playback Mode g Input Mode h Rename j Other Source Select XM a Play d Preset Skip A1 Antenna...
... 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 "EXT. Settings Related to Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Input Mode h Rename j Other PHONO g Input Mode h Rename j Other CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX a Playz k Playback Mode (iPod)z l Assign g Input Mode h Rename j Other NET/USB a Play A0 Playback Mode g Input Mode h Rename j Other Source Select XM a Play d Preset Skip A1 Antenna...
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... playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "Parameter" - z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is suited for movie sources. A1 Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source] XM Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. The mode switches each time the button is pressed. • When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural • When not using the buttons on the input signal and surround back output...
... playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Select the "Cinema", "Music", "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at GUI menu "Parameter" - z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is suited for movie sources. A1 Antenna Aiming Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity. [Input source] XM Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength. The mode switches each time the button is pressed. • When using a surround back speaker [Selectable items] DOLBY PLgx DTS NEO:6 neural • When not using the buttons on the input signal and surround back output...
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... mode switches each time the button is displayed. VIDEO GAME : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 10 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DSD (2ch) PCM (multi ch) DSD (multi ch) Display DIRECT DSD DIRECT (z) MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 DSD MULTI DIRECT (z) z : When DSD signals are the same as in the DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] In the PLgx or PLg mode: Cinema Music Game Pro Logic z In the DTS NEO:6 mode: Cinema Music...
... mode switches each time the button is displayed. VIDEO GAME : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from among 10 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DSD (2ch) PCM (multi ch) DSD (multi ch) Display DIRECT DSD DIRECT (z) MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1 DSD MULTI DIRECT (z) z : When DSD signals are the same as in the DIRECT mode. [Selectable items] In the PLgx or PLg mode: Cinema Music Game Pro Logic z In the DTS NEO:6 mode: Cinema Music...
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... sense of volume of all speakers to obtain richer playback sound. IN mode. [Selectable items] ON OFF d Room EQ Select room equalizer for current environment. [Selectable items] f RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to obtain richer sound with "Manual EQ". Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the main remote control. Audyssey Byp. Manual : Apply frequency response set to hear. Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press the ROOM EQ button on the...
... sense of volume of all speakers to obtain richer playback sound. IN mode. [Selectable items] ON OFF d Room EQ Select room equalizer for current environment. [Selectable items] f RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to obtain richer sound with "Manual EQ". Subwoofer Turn subwoofer output on the main remote control. Audyssey Byp. Manual : Apply frequency response set to hear. Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press the ROOM EQ button on the...
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... to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLME Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTE]. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the speakers and pre-out connectors is set to select the input source. : "Source Select" (vpage 36, 37) 4 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of time or when traveling, either press to the standby mode. The power is automatically...
... to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations"). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLME Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTE]. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the speakers and pre-out connectors is set to select the input source. : "Source Select" (vpage 36, 37) 4 Start playback. (vSee the operating instructions of time or when traveling, either press to the standby mode. The power is automatically...
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... turn until "RECOUT SOURCE" is displayed. • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording. • Signals are only output to the analog REC OUT connectors when the digital signals input to the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals. • Digital audio signals input to the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors are not output to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors. • Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are copyright-protected. "ZONE2 SOURCE...
... turn until "RECOUT SOURCE" is displayed. • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording. • Signals are only output to the analog REC OUT connectors when the digital signals input to the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals. • Digital audio signals input to the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors are not output to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors. • Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are copyright-protected. "ZONE2 SOURCE...
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... to an low. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is turned too • Adjust the master volume to strong light. the DVD player's operating instructions. range. digital inputs are not inserted in • Insert the batteries in the the proper direction, as described in a well-ventilated place. • Core wires of two speakers are operating outside of internal temperature. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. unit operated. •...
... to an low. "DOLBY DIGITAL" • DVD player's digital audio output • Check the DVD player's audio indicator does not setting is turned too • Adjust the master volume to strong light. the DVD player's operating instructions. range. digital inputs are not inserted in • Insert the batteries in the the proper direction, as described in a well-ventilated place. • Core wires of two speakers are operating outside of internal temperature. Symptom Power turns off the power and contact a DENON service center. unit operated. •...
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...on the subwoofer's power. DTS sound is set . • Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode. • The player is connected using the signals are not down-converted. HDMI audio • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - "Audio" setting is not output. • DVD player's audio output setting • Set the DVD player. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-3808CI's "Decode • Set to "TV". TV. • The connections between the • Check the connections. wrong. • PURE DIRECT mode is set to "Amp". player and monitor. • Input source does...
...on the subwoofer's power. DTS sound is set . • Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode. • The player is connected using the signals are not down-converted. HDMI audio • The "Manual Setup" - Setup" - "Audio" setting is not output. • DVD player's audio output setting • Set the DVD player. No picture appears with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-3808CI's "Decode • Set to "TV". TV. • The connections between the • Check the connections. wrong. • PURE DIRECT mode is set to "Amp". player and monitor. • Input source does...
