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... A1 Setup Lock 35 A2 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 Illustrations (Auto Setup 23 Cursor Position Display 23 Operations 23 GUI...
... A1 Setup Lock 35 A2 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 Illustrations (Auto Setup 23 Cursor Position Display 23 Operations 23 GUI...
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... 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 a Browser (Web control 55 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 55 Playing Super Audio CDs 55 Recording on an External... 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 63 Punch Through Function 63...
... 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 a Browser (Web control 55 Other Operations and Functions Other Operations 55 Playing Super Audio CDs 55 Recording on an External... 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 63 Punch Through Function 63...
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... to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from the remote control unit if it will not be used to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using the learn function (vpage 62) Inserting the Batteries q Lift ... as possible. e Put the rear cover back on using the unit. • Cautions on . About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started...
... to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from the remote control unit if it will not be used to the standby mode. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By using the learn function (vpage 62) Inserting the Batteries q Lift ... as possible. e Put the rear cover back on using the unit. • Cautions on . About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. Getting Started...
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...and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the room equalizer is selected. ... Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses ( ). Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q3 D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Q7 Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the...
...and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in . e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are input. y Master volume indicator u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator This lights when the room equalizer is selected. ... Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in parentheses ( ). Q4 Input mode indicators Q5 HDMI indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Q3 D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using HDMI connections. Q7 Tuner reception mode indicators These light according to the...
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... (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) NOTE The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3, DTU, DVR-2 and OPTION buttons cannot be changed (vpage 63 "Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit"). DL 44) u Tuner system buttons 47) i Input mode button (INPUT 38) o MENU button 23) Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p 23...
... (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button 65) NOTE The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3, DTU, DVR-2 and OPTION buttons cannot be changed (vpage 63 "Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit"). DL 44) u Tuner system buttons 47) i Input mode button (INPUT 38) o MENU button 23) Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p 23...
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... power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections suited 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) ...Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup ...
... power cords together with connection cables. Please select the types of connections suited 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) ...Signal direction Input Video signal: Output Input Input Output Input Output With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-3808CI. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Getting Started Connections Setup ...
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...using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". SS - S S ------- NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Speaker Connections Speaker Installation... The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68, 69). To use Front speakers Center speaker Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq wq Subwoofer Subwoofer...
...using just one surround back speaker, connect it to "ZONE2". SS - S S ------- NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to the left channel (SBL). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Speaker Connections Speaker Installation... The illustration below shows a typical speaker configuration for the main zone, change the "Amp Assign" setting (vpage 68, 69). To use Front speakers Center speaker Surround back speakers (L) wq (R) wq wq Subwoofer Subwoofer...
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... • Connect the speaker cables in the ventilation around it. Doing so could result in the connections, 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 and the power indicator flashes red..., the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in electric shock. 10 NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 8 to the...
... • Connect the speaker cables in the ventilation around it. Doing so could result in the connections, 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 and the power indicator flashes red..., the temperature may rise, activating the protection circuit. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to cool off and improve ventilation around the set nor in electric shock. 10 NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 8 to the...
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... and monitor must be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the HDMI connector. When connecting to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - HDCP is compatible with 30- When using a DVI cable, no audio signals...
... and monitor must be possible when using a cable other versions, allowing connection to the HDMI connector. When connecting to the AVR-3808CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "HDMI Setup" - HDCP is compatible with 30- When using a DVI cable, no audio signals...
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...065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI... (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" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • ...
...065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR NOTE • The component video connectors may be sure to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup" - For details, see the monitor's operating instructions. • The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI... (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" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • ...
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...be used . CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-3808CI. For instructions on the ...
...be used . CD player "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information ...Troubleshooting Record Player Turntable (MM cartridge) "6%*0 065 LR (/% CD Player Connect the cables to the AVR-3808CI. For instructions on the ...
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... GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Assign" - TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065..." - "TV/CBL" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used...
... GUI menu "Source Select" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Assign" - TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065..." - "TV/CBL" - "Digital" (vpage 39). • When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used...
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...; Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording to a digital video recorder, it is connected to the AVR-3808CI DVR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable :...cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "VCR" - "Assign" - "Component" (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
...; Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording to a digital video recorder, it is connected to the AVR-3808CI DVR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable :...cable TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable • When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "VCR" - "Assign" - "Component" (vpage 39). Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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...outputs, and be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Assign" - Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder... used. DVD player "6%*0 %&/0/-*/, LR or LR NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to interconnect correctly. "Digital" -
...outputs, and be sure to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. "Assign" - Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector Multi-channel playback is possible with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "DENON LINK" (vpage 39). 16 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder... used. DVD player "6%*0 %&/0/-*/, LR or LR NOTE Do not connect the output of connectors on the types of the component connected to the AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to interconnect correctly. "Digital" -
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... 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" or make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - IN" (vpage 37). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player...
... 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" or make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - IN" (vpage 37). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player...
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... the "Source Select" - When making connections, also refer to receive the best signal. For details, see page 54. NOTE • Set to the USB port you want to use. • The AVR-3808CI is not possible to use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to XM Satellite Radio Programs... port to be used, see "USB Select" on page 39. • For instructions on playing the files on a USB memory device, see "Listening to the AVR-3808CI's USB port. Use of XM Satellite Radio Inc. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have...
... the "Source Select" - When making connections, also refer to receive the best signal. For details, see page 54. NOTE • Set to the USB port you want to use. • The AVR-3808CI is not possible to use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to XM Satellite Radio Programs... port to be used, see "USB Select" on page 39. • For instructions on playing the files on a USB memory device, see "Listening to the AVR-3808CI's USB port. Use of XM Satellite Radio Inc. NOTE Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have...
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...cable. • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. When using the AVR-3808CI connected to a network with no DHCP function, make the network settings automatically. • When using the AVR-3808CI, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. If you ... in a noisy network environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable. n Router When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVR-3808CI sets the IP address, etc., automatically. n Computer A computer with the router. The following specifications is connected to the broadband line to ...
...cable. • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. When using the AVR-3808CI connected to a network with no DHCP function, make the network settings automatically. • When using the AVR-3808CI, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. If you ... in a noisy network environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable. n Router When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVR-3808CI sets the IP address, etc., automatically. n Computer A computer with the router. The following specifications is connected to the broadband line to ...
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... in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 68 ~ 71). • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-3808CI and an input device, connect to the video connectors. • The ZONE2 video out is only for ZONE2. "Used" (vpage 35). For details...AVR-3808CI's power. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device is used in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings...
... in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 68 ~ 71). • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-3808CI and an input device, connect to the video connectors. • The ZONE2 video out is only for ZONE2. "Used" (vpage 35). For details...AVR-3808CI's power. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device is used in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings...
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... cord. Do not use the AC outlets to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 46) 22...
... cord. Do not use the AC outlets to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set's power switch. • Audio equipment with a total power consumption of 120 W (1 A) can be connected. Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On (vpage 46) 22...
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... finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for item at cursor position RETURN Cancel Operation button guidance [Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1 Cursor Position Display n Icon Switch...TV/CBL Selected item name List of GUI Screen Displays Some typical examples are input. When "Screensaver" is displayed. The GUI menu is set the remote control unit to the AMP mode. 2 Press the u i p button to select the menu to be superimposed when xvYCC ...
... finish. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for item at cursor position RETURN Cancel Operation button guidance [Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1 Cursor Position Display n Icon Switch...TV/CBL Selected item name List of GUI Screen Displays Some typical examples are input. When "Screensaver" is displayed. The GUI menu is set the remote control unit to the AMP mode. 2 Press the u i p button to select the menu to be superimposed when xvYCC ...