Denon 3808CI Owners Manual

Denon 3808CI - AV Network Receiver Manual

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  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 1
    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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    triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
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    AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-3808CI instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES avec l'appareil. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug
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    Control 34 d Source Delete 34 f GUI 34 g Quick Select Name 34 h Trigger Out 1 35 j Trigger Out 2 35 k Remote ID 35 l 2Way Remote 35 A0 Dimmer 35 A1 Setup Lock 35 A2 Maintenance Mode 35 A3 Firmware Update 36 Language 36 Source Select Input Source Selection 36, 37 Settings Related
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    the Zone for Which the Sub Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode 67 Setting the Remote ID 67 Resetting the Settings 67 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner's manual carefully before using the product. After
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    for explanation purposes. About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-3808CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 59 ~ 61) • By
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    (ON/STANDBY 46) w Power indicator 46) e Power switch (hON jOFF 46) r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators 57) t MASTER VOLUME control knob 46) y Master volume indicator u Display i Remote control sensor 3) o SOURCE SELECT knob 36) Q0 SOURCE button 36) Q1 TUNING PRESET button 48) Q2 ZONE2
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    jacks 21) r FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA 19) t DOCK CONTROL jack 13) y Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS 9) u AC OUTLETS 22) i AC inlet (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
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    Test tone button (TEST 29) W1 Surround speaker select button (SPKR)···· (29) W2 POWER buttons 46) W3 Channel select (CH SEL) / ENTER button 23, 56) W4 Return button (RTN 23) W5 Master volume control buttons (VOL 46) W6 Muting button (MUTE 46, 71) W7 Main remote control unit setup "Setting the
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    equipment you are connecting. 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. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections
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    Setup Playback Remote 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 the AVR-3808CI to a monitor. • The AVR-3808CI
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    w qw q (L) (R) w qw q Surround speakers A Surround speakers B ZONE2 speakers ZONE2 When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). NOTE By default, the AVR-3808CI's "Amp Assign" setting is set to "ZONE2". To use as the surround back speaker for the main zone
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    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 speakers being connected to the AVR-3808CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and
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    be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc. • By default, the HDMI audio 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" - "HDMI Setup" - "Audio" - "TV" (vpage 30). 11
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    Troubleshooting Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 "Video Conversion Function"). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu "Manual Setup
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    065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR or LR iPod® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-3808CI. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod's operating instructions. Example : iPod "4%3 RL RL • When connecting
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner 7*%&0 7*%&0 065 47*%&0 065 $0.10/&/57*%&0 065 : 1# 13 "6%*0 "6%*0 065 -3 $0"9*"065 LR LR Satellite Receiver connection, make the settings at GUI menu "Source
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting CD Recorder AVR-3808CI's OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "Assign" - "Digital" - "DENON
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    control unit and select "EXT. IN" or make the settings at GUI menu "Source Select" - "(input source)" - "Input Mode" - "Input Mode" - "EXT. IN" (vpage 37). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808CI
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting USB Port n Front panel USB memory device n Rear panel USB memory device XM connector • The AVR-3808CI is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied
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    be displayed, but they cannot be played on the AVR-3808CI. n Others • If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network settings are made manually, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Network Setup" (vpage 32). • With the AVR-3808CI, it is possible to use the DHCP and
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    of the respective devices. • When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "2Way Remote" - "Used" (vpage 35). "69 065 Infrared retransmitter Input Output Infrared sensor Extension jack for
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Power cord (included) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connection to the AC
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-3808CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen. The GUI cannot be
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    Control · Volume Limit · Power On Level · Mute Level • Source Delete • GUI · Screensaver · Wall Paper · Format · Text · 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
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    calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer. To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 28, 29. When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure: • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if
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    distance may be set for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers, etc.). This is because filters add electrical delay to the signal that should be compensated. STEP5: Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-3808CI. NOTE Do not turn the power off while the settings are being
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker turn the power off before checking the speaker connections. s Option Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc. Room EQ Select room EQ setting method. [
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    Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Speaker Setup a Speaker Configuration s Subwoofer Mode d Distance f Channel
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Mode Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto Manual Surround Select surround speaker from which test tone is
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. d Progressive Mode Select optimum progressive mode for video material. k Audio Select HDMI audio output device. F Menu tree F Manual Setup HDMI Setup
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting s 2ch Direct/Stereo Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Setting To change the settings, select "Custom". [Selectable items] Basic z Custom z: Use the same settings as in "Speaker Setup". Front Select front speaker
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting a Network Setup Make settings for LAN. Turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. s Other Make setting for amp power save mode and computer language environment. Power Saving Make setting for power saving when
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    -40dB -20dB Option Setup Make various other settings. 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
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    Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting s Volume Control Set the main zone volume setting. Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF -20dB -10dB 0dB Power On Level This sets the volume set when the main zone's power is
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    way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately), set this to "Used". A0 Dimmer Adjust display brightness of the receiver. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operating from the main unit Press the DIMMER button. Bright Dim OFF Dark A1 Setup Lock Protect settings from
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    operations on the AVR-3808CI cannot be performed until updating is completed. Furthermore, updating the firmware may reset the backup data for the parameters, etc., set for the AVR-3808CI. Language This sets the language used on the display screens. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Language [Selectable
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    [Selectable items] Start If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually. d Preset Skip Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when tuning. A ~ G Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display
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    MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the main remote control unit. Auto z1 HDMI z2 Digital EXT. IN Analog z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu "Assign" setting is set to "HDMI" (vpage 39). Excluding CD. z2: This can be selected for input sources for
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    video signal. To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned, set GUI menu "Input Mode" to "Digital" (vpage 37, 38). • When the AVR-3808CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the
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    "DTS 96/24". neural : It is possible to play analog input signals and PCM (2-channel, 48 kHz or less) in the surround mode. This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 74). For details, see page 77. 0 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage
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    when "Surround Back" is set to "2spkrs" or "1spkr" at the GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Speaker Setup" -"Speaker Configuration" setting. z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal. SB
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    response of all speakers to flat response. Manual : Apply frequency response set with "Manual EQ". OFF : Turn equalizer off. Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit Press the ROOM EQ button on the main unit or the EQ button on the main remote control. Audyssey Audyssey Byp
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting g Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night listening. Picture Adjust Adjust the picture quality. [Selectable items] OFF Low Middle High Operating from the main remote control unit Press the NGT
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals. F Menu tree F Information Audio Input Signal [Items to be checked] HDMI Information Shows information about HDMI input/output signals and
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    remote control unit To operate the AVR-3808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 59 "Remote Control Unit Operations"). Playing Video and Audio Equipment Basic Operation Turning the Power Off qPress or [POWER OFF]. The power is set
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    continuously. • The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "GUI" - "Tuner" (vpage 34). About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the
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    >, then turn to select the preset radio station. Operation on the Main Remote Control Unit 1 Press [A ~ G] to select the memory block. 2 Press [CHANNEL] or [1 ~ 8] to select the desired preset channel. n Default settings Auto tuner presets A1 ~ A8 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90
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    is being updated. • "XM - - -" is displayed if the selected channel cannot be used. Radio ID The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at GUI menu "Source Select" - "XM" - "Antenna Aiming" (vpage 40). Searching Categories 1 Press o p. (Sub remote control unit
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    Setup" - "GUI" - "iPod" (vpage 34). Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. (Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions.) 1 Press and hold [SEARCH] to set the Remote mode. "Remote iPod" is displayed on the AVR-3808CI
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    DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a computer. b The function is managed for individual users, so you must provide your MAC or e-mail address. Exclusive URL: http://www.radiodenon.com b The radio station database service may be suspended without notice. • The AVR-3808CI's Internet
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    on the main unit and remote control unit Basic Operation 1 Make the necessary preparations. q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVR-3808CI's power. (vpage 20 "Network Audio") w If settings are required, make the network settings. (vpage 31, 32 "Network Setup") e Prepare the computer
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    NOTE If registered at a number that has already been preset, the previously registered setting is cleared. Listening to Preset Internet Radio Stations With the input source set to "NET/USB", press [A ~ G], then press [1 ~ 8]. The AVR-3808CI automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins
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    the USB memory device connected to the AVR-3808CI. • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard disk of the type for which power can be supplied by connecting an
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    (vpage 39), select the input source for which "DENON LINK" or "HDMI" is assigned. The " " or " " indicator lights on the display. To use the web control function, set the GUI menu "Manual Setup"- "Network Setup" - "Other" - "Power Saving" setting to "OFF" (vpage 32). 2 Use INPUT MODE to
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    (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 output from ZONE2 as well. • In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting QUICK SELECT QUICK SELECT Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. 1 Turn off the power
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    AMP, TUNER, NET/DTU and iPod modes, when the remote ID is set, the AVR-3808CI can be used independently even in an environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. [ AMP] Signal transmission indicator [MODE SELECTOR] Operating DENON Audio Components 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to
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    / fast-forward) Manual search (fast-reverse/ fast-forward) Pause Pause Pause Pause Stop Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Stop Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Stop Stop - - - - Buttons - - - - - - SETUP/SEARCH Set up Set up - - RETURN
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    Punch through Power on Power off Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up Display Switch channels Channel selection Switch inputs q, e Power on Power off Buttons Menu/guide Cursor Enter setting Set up Display Switch channels Channel selection Switch inputs q, e Satellite Receiver / Cable TV
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    your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in the AVR-3808CI's main remote control unit. 1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to set. 2 Press and hold in [RC SETUP
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Signal transmission indicator [ AMP] [MODE SELECTOR] [SYSTEM CALL] [POWER ON] [CHANNEL +/-] [NUMBER] [RC SETUP transmission indicator flashes twice and the punch through setting mode is set. 4 Press the button you want to punch
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    indicator flashes twice. 2 Press [CHANNEL +] or [CHANNEL -]. The display gets one step brighter when [+] is pressed. The display gets one step darker when [-] is pressed. 3 Press [RC SETUP] to complete the setting. Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit Learning Function GResetting button by
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    the AVR-3808CI from other rooms. • T he operations listed below can be performed with the sub remote control unit. • Switching the input source • Adjusting the volume • Tuner (AM/FM), XM and iPod operations • NET/USB direct play • GUI menu and ZONE2 on-screen display operations • Zone power
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Device operated Zone selection ZONE SELECT ZONE OFF ZONE ON SOURCE SELECT CHANNEL Power turned off (b1) Power turned on (b1) Input source selection (b2) Preset channel selection Preset channel setting (vpage 39). 66
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    operated. The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights. Setting the Remote ID When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired one operates. 1 While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP] with the tip of a pen. The multi
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    for the different channels built into the AVR-3808CI to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among "Setting 1" to "Setting 4", then set the corresponding "Amp Assign" mode at GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "Amp Assign" (vpage
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Setting 2 : F 7.1-channel playback Main zone FL SW C FR 7.1ch SL SR A A B B SBL SBR Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL. n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the
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    '- 48 DVD player $ AVR-3808CI Input 4- Remote 4# 4# control unit - 3 '3 ZONE2 video output ZONE2 audio output 43 ZONE3 audio output Power amplifier ZONE3 Power amplifier : Multi-zone video cable : Multi-zone audio cable • When only using one speaker for ZONE2 or ZONE3, set to "Mono". In
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    adjust. GOperation on the remote control unitH In the zone mode whose volume you want to adjust, press [VOLUME]. [Variable range] - - - -70dB ~ -40dB ~ +18dB The volume can be adjusted when GUI menu "Manual Setup" - "Zone Setup" - "(select the zone)" - "Volume Level" is set to "Variable". The volume
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Number of surround back speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. Placement
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    Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting G2HWhen not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers GAs seen from aboveH Surround speaker Front speaker 2 to 3 feet / 60 to 90 cm GAs seen from the sideH Surround The AVR-3808CI
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video. Manufactured under license
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu "Parameter" - "Audio" - "Surround Parameters" - "Mode" is set to "Cinema" (vpage
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting A A A DTS NEO:6 S (Cinema) A A A A DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A DTS SURROUND A A Mode" setting. Signals only NEO:6 MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Subwoofer Att. A A A A
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    Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Surround Mode Note ANALOG WMA LINEAR PCM / WAV (Windows Media Audio) / MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC / FLAC DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS DTS ES
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    MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC / FLAC DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 Input signals DOLBY speaker setup is set to "None". z2: 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
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting About Networks usage fees are included in upgrade costs. For inquiries about this service, visit the vTuner site this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (Secure Content Owners) may request that Microsoft revoke
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n Main zone Video Convert ON With HDMI monitor Without HDMI monitor or with HDMI monitor off HDMI A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S S S
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Video Convert OFF HDMI A A A A A A A A S S S S S S S S SIGNAL IN COMPONENT S-VIDEO A A A A A S A S S A S A S S S S A A A A A S A S S A S A S S S S S : Signal present
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    Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner's manual? 3. Are the other components
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    instructions. • DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-3808CI's "Decode • Set to the "Auto" or DTS mode. Mode" setting is set to "PCM". HDMI audio • The "Manual Setup" - "HDMI • Set to "Amp". signals are not Setup" - "Audio" setting
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting port set at "USB port do not match. Select". • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON the set cannot recognize is does not guarantee that all USB connected. memory devices will operate or receive power
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    Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting GXM Satellite RadioH Symptom "CHECK ANTENNA" is displayed in the XM mode. "NO SIGNAL" is displayed in the XM mode. "OFF AIR" is displayed in the XM mode. Receiving only XM channels 0 and 1. Cause Countermeasure • AVR-3808CI
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    ~ 1710 kHz 18 µV n General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Weight: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 7.2 A 0.3 W (Standby) 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 420 (D) mm (17-3/32" x 6-47/64" x 16-17/32") 17.8 kg (39 lbs 3.9 oz) n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) Batteries: LR6
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    List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés Denon Amp D Denon 81001, 82001, 83001, 84001 Denon Tuner D Denon (Analog) Denon (XM Radio) 52863, 52795, 52800, 52805 52864, 52812, 52813, 52814 Denon Digital Tuner D Denon (NET/USB) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839 Denon iPod D Denon 72815, 72816,
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    40490, 40868, 40032, 40036 40000 CD Recorder D Denon J JVC R RCA S Sony T Teac Thomson 40766 01272, 01329 01126 01272 01805 01272 Satellite Receiver A @sat 01300 @Sky 01334 A-Mark , 01609, 01392, 01640 Discovery 00710 Dish Network System 01505, 01005, 00775, 01775 Dishpro PRESET CODE 
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    01099, 01100  PRESET CODE Hauppauge HB HDT Hills Hirschmann Hisense Hitachi Homecast Hornet Houston HTS Hughes Network Systems Humax Huth Regal RFT Roadstar Rollmaster Rover Rownsonic S SAB Saba Sabre Sagem Samsung Sat Control Sat Team SAT+ Satec Satelco Satplus 01142, 00749, 01749, 00775, 00724
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    01412, 01413 00856, 01856 00200 01801 Satellite Receiver/ PVR Combination b1, b3 b1 A @ , 01442, 01570, 01609 Sat Control 01300 Schneider 01206 Schwaiger 01075, 01412 TPS X Xtreme Z Zehnder b3 H Hughes Network Systems P Philips S Samsung 01848 01412 01075 10035, 10009 PRESET CODE 
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    Aolinpike Apex Digital AR Arc En Ciel Arcam Ardem CGE Changcheng Changfei Changfeng Changhai  PRESET CODE 10218 10036, 10170, 10195, Degraff Deitron Dell Denko Denon Denver Desmet Diamant Diamond Digatron Domeos Domland Dongda Donghai Dream Vision DSE DTS Dual Dual Tec Dumont Durabrand Dux
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    10109, 10073, 10037, 10036, 10009, 10001 Gooding Goodmans Gorenje GPM Gradiente Graetz Gran Prix Granada Grandin Gronic Grundig Grundy Grunkel Grunpy H H&B Haaz Haier Haihong Haiyan Halifax Hallmark , 10821, 11011 10443, 10499, 10556, 10634 10876 10712 10455 10556 10264, 10817 10030 PRESET CODE 
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    10343, 10346, 10374, 10480, 10512, 10634, 10661, 10714 10037 11498 10054, 10163 10073 10054, 10000, 10156, 10093, 10030, 10092, 10109  PRESET CODE Magnavox Magnum Majestic Mandor Manesth Manhattan Marantz Mark Master's Mastro Masuda Matsui Matsushita Maxdorf Maxent Maxim MCE Meck Mediator Medion
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    10370 Sonneclair 10037 Sonoko 10009, 10037, 10217, 10264 Sonolor 10163, 10208, 10361, 10548 Sontec Sony Sound & Vision 10009, 10037, 10370 10017, 10154, 11100, 10000, 10150, 10053, 10011, 10036, Stenway 10218 Stern 10163, 10264 Stevison 11982 Strato 10009, 10037, 10264 PRESET CODE 
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 98
    , 10668, 10512, 10455, 10418, 10264, 10217, 10170, 10037, 10009 10009, 10037, 10163, 10217, 10335 10037, 10668, 11163 10218 11982  PRESET CODE Technics TechniSat Technisson Technosonic Technovox Techview Techwood Tecnimagen Teco Tedelex Teiron Tek Teknika Tele System Electronic Teleavia Telecolor
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 99
    , 21479 30551 TV/VCR/DVD Combination b2, b3, b4 b2 A Akai 11903 B Broksonic 11938 E Emerson 11944 ESA 11944 M Magnavox 11944 P Panasonic 11946, 11947 R RCA 11953 PRESET CODE 10
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 100
    Graaf Decca Degraff Deitron Dell Denon Derwent Diamant Diamond Digitor DirecTV ESA ESC EuroLine F Ferguson Fidelity Finlandia Finlux 11 PRESET CODE 20035, 20081, 20000 20037, 20278, 20480 20081 Howard Computers 21972 HP 21972 Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush Hypson Hytek I iBUYPOWER
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 101
    , 20000, 20278 20209, 20348, 20479, 20642 20278 20000, 20002 20060, 20067, 20041, 20278, 20320 20037, 20104, 20041, 20320 20278 20618, 20636, 20739, 21996 20240, 20000 PRESET CODE 12
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 102
    Hewlett Packard Howard Computers HP Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush I iBUYPOWER L 21996 21972 21972 21972 21972 DVD Player 1 3D LAB 4Kus A A-Trend Acoustic Solutions AEG Dayton DCE Decca Denon Denver Denzel Desay Ellion Elta Eltax Emerson Enterprise 13 PRESET CODE 30490, 30784, 30705, 30714
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 103
    Link Global Solutions Global Sphere Go Video GoldStar Goodmans GP Audio GPX Gradiente Graetz Gran Prix Grandin Greenhill Grundig Grunkel H H&B Haaz Haier Hanseatic Harman/Kardon HCM HDT HE Henss 30872 30558, 30623 30717, 30759, 30872, 31004 30789 30651, 3055 30798 30759, 30831, 31367 PRESET CODE 14
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 104
    Art SM Electronic Smart Sonai Sonashi Sonic Blue Sony Sound Color Soundmaster 30741 30752, 31321, 31347 30490, , 31769, 31981, 32043 31233 30768 15 PRESET CODE Soundmax Soundwave Spectra Standard Star Clusters Starlogic 31129, 31502 Cytron 31347 D Denon 30490 Denver 31056 Digitrex 31056
  • Denon 3808CI | Owners Manual - Page 105
    DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) 30490 DENON Model No. / Modéle 2500 DVD-3000 DVD-3300 [ ]z : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. : Les codes préréglés différent en fonctiom des livraison de l'usine. b1 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/
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    www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4649 103
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3808CI
Owner’s Manual
G
raphical
U
ser
I
nterface
Use this manual in combination with the operating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (
v
page 23)
GUI Menu Map (
v
page 24)