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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. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 23) GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
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Cleaning - Unplug this product through openings as they exit from the product. 15. Attachments - Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Accessories - Ventilation - This plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other controls may result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to . 4. See Figure A. 16. Object and Liquid Entry - Adjust only those controls that produce heat. When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. 25. Heat - Upon completion of any kind on the product. 20....
Cleaning - Unplug this product through openings as they exit from the product. 15. Attachments - Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Accessories - Ventilation - This plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other controls may result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to . 4. See Figure A. 16. Object and Liquid Entry - Adjust only those controls that produce heat. When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. 25. Heat - Upon completion of any kind on the product. 20....
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...Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l'appareil d'une manière ou d'une autre. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with ventilation holes) • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aération.... • Never disassemble or modify the unit in accordance with the limits for help. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041 Tel. (800) 497-8921 2. NOTE This product...
...Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l'appareil d'une manière ou d'une autre. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI This product complies with ventilation holes) • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aération.... • Never disassemble or modify the unit in accordance with the limits for help. Denon Electronics (USA), LLC (a D & M Holdings Company) 100 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041 Tel. (800) 497-8921 2. NOTE This product...
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... Maintenance Mode 35 A3 Firmware Update 36 Language 36 Source Select Input 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 17 External Power Amplifier 17 USB Port 18 XM connector 18...
... Maintenance Mode 35 A3 Firmware Update 36 Language 36 Source Select Input 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 17 External Power Amplifier 17 USB Port 18 XM connector 18...
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...please read this 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 Using ... 57 Last Function Memory 57 Backup Memory 57 Resetting the Microprocessor 58 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 59 Operating DENON Audio Components 59 Presetting 59 Operating Preset Components 59 ~ 61 Setting the Remote ID 62 Learning Function 62 System Call Function...
...please read this 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 Using ... 57 Last Function Memory 57 Backup Memory 57 Resetting the Microprocessor 58 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit 59 Operating DENON Audio Components 59 Presetting 59 Operating Preset Components 59 ~ 61 Setting the Remote ID 62 Learning Function 62 System Call Function...
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... periods of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it is set to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit in... by the marks in noise. Next, disconnect the connection cables to operate the equipment listed below. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be sure to do not install this unit may form on .
... periods of the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it is set to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit in... by the marks in noise. Next, disconnect the connection cables to operate the equipment listed below. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be sure to do not install this unit may form on .
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... surround A and B speakers. Q3 D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q2 AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is turned on. y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the...
... surround A and B speakers. Q3 D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q2 AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is turned on. y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the...
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... (AC IN 22) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 14) Q0 ETHERNET connector 20) Q1 USB port 18) Q2 XM connector (SAT TU 18) Q3 DENON LINK connector 16) Q4 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q5 HDMI connectors 11) Q6 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q7 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q8 PRE...
... (AC IN 22) o Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL 12, 14) Q0 ETHERNET connector 20) Q1 USB port 18) Q2 XM connector (SAT TU 18) Q3 DENON LINK connector 16) Q4 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12) Q5 HDMI connectors 11) Q6 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors 12) Q7 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO 12) Q8 PRE...
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NOTE • The M. SEL, DTU buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A.DL, RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround mode buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE4 mode cannot be used . The time for which the backlight stays on /off buttons (ZONE ON / ZONE OFF 71) Q4 Master volume control buttons (VOLUME 65, 66) Q5 Muting button (MUTE 46, 71) Q6 ENTER button 23) Q7 RETURN button 23) Q8 System buttons 47, 65) Q9 ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) NOTE The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3, DTU, DVR-2 and OPTION ...
NOTE • The M. SEL, DTU buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A.DL, RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround mode buttons cannot be used. • The ZONE4 mode cannot be used . The time for which the backlight stays on /off buttons (ZONE ON / ZONE OFF 71) Q4 Master volume control buttons (VOLUME 65, 66) Q5 Muting button (MUTE 46, 71) Q6 ENTER button 23) Q7 RETURN button 23) Q8 System buttons 47, 65) Q9 ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) NOTE The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3, DTU, DVR-2 and OPTION ...
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... right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Network connections Ethernet cable Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI.
... right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Select the cables according to the instructions for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Network connections Ethernet cable Video cables Component video connections (Green) (Blue) (Red) Component video cable S-Video connections S-Video...: Output Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output Please select the types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI.
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... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-3808CI into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. ... - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-3808CI to anything other source is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video,...
... Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-3808CI into the format used to output the video signals from a game machine or some other than component video connectors. ... - NOTE • HDMI signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video format. • When a non-standard video signal from the AVR-3808CI to anything other source is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video,...
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S S SS - - S S SS - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S S ------- S - ------- SS - S - ------- - To use Front speakers Center speaker ... Assign" setting (vpage 68, 69). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (Surround A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-3808CI. 7.1-channels (Surround A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels Front LR SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Surround A Surround B Center LRLR...
S S SS - - S S SS - - - - NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). S S ------- S - ------- SS - S - ------- - To use Front speakers Center speaker ... Assign" setting (vpage 68, 69). Subwoofer Center speaker Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (Surround A+B) and ZONE2 use as the surround back speaker for the AVR-3808CI. 7.1-channels (Surround A+B) 7.1-channels 6.1-channels 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels 2-channels Front LR SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Surround A Surround B Center LRLR...
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Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. The protection ...circuit may be damaged. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-3808CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the...
Once this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable connections. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it . 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal. The protection ...circuit may be damaged. If the set 's power back on the speakers being connected to the AVR-3808CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the...
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...connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with which the monitor is compatible. • If the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-3808CI is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the devices. In this function will not be output. • ... Deep Color. When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be possible when using HDMI/DVI...
...connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with which the monitor is compatible. • If the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - The AVR-3808CI is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identification of the devices. In this function will not be output. • ... Deep Color. When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter) • HDMI video signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may not be possible when using HDMI/DVI...
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For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "DVD" - "Digital" (vpage 39). 12 "Assign" - "Audio" to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting ...
For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals. • Connect an HDP (High-Definition Player) in the same way. • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "DVD" - "Digital" (vpage 39). 12 "Assign" - "Audio" to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - Getting ...
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CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "(input ... instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-3808CI. "Digital" (vpage 39). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "(input ... instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-3808CI. "Digital" (vpage 39). • With the default settings, the iPod can be used . Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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"TV/CBL" - "Assign" - DBS / BS tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 LR LR When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a coaxial digital cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Assign" - "Assign" - "SAT" - "Component" (...
"TV/CBL" - "Assign" - DBS / BS tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 015*$"065 LR LR When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a component video cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a coaxial digital cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Assign" - "Assign" - "SAT" - "Component" (...
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... "Source Select" - "DVR" - "Assign" - "VCR" - "Component" (vpage 39). NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording to a VCR, it is connected to any input connector other than... or or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording to the AVR-3808CI VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR...
... "Source Select" - "DVR" - "Assign" - "VCR" - "Component" (vpage 39). NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2. • When recording to a VCR, it is connected to any input connector other than... or or LR LR or or LR LR • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording to the AVR-3808CI VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR...
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"DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16 "Assign" - CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and ... connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - To use with DVD...
"DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16 "Assign" - CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck "6%*0 "6%*0 065 */ -3 -3 015*$"- 065 */ LR LR Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and ... connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - To use with DVD...
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... LR External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808CI's EXT. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select "EXT...
... LR External Power Amplifier Power amplifier "6%*0 46# 800'&3 '30/5 $&/5&3 463306/% -3 -3 463306/% #"$, -3 LR LR LR LR LR LR • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808CI's EXT. IN connectors, press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the main remote control unit and select "EXT...