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Denon AVR-2309CI Owner's Manual

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Manuel de l'Utilisateur

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2309CI Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories ·····················································································2 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Installation ·································································3 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3 Inserting the Batteries ···································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3 Part Names and Functions ····························································4 Front Panel ·····················································································4 Display ···························································································5 Rear Panel ······················································································6 Remote Control Unit ······································································7...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    List of preset codes ··························· End of this manual 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 reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    Note Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2309CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1099) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components •...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 r t y Power operation button SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (25) (ON/STANDBY) ·········································· (54) MENU button ·············································· (22) Power indicator ··········································...

  • Page 8: Display

    ENGLISH Display Input signal indicators Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. Output signal channel indicators Front speaker indicator These light according to the settings of the front A and B speakers.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel RS-232C connector ····································· (20) AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (21) REMOTE CONTROL jack ···························· (20) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (21) TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (20) Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·················· (13 ~ 16, 18) DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ····...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099) [ Front ] NOTE If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (65) Power buttons ············································...

  • Page 11: Connections

    Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2309CI. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...

  • Page 12: Video Conversion Function

    • When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2309CI, the on-screen display appears MENU when the on the main unit or the • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2309CI, the characters of the on- screen display are not displayed over the picture. HDMI connector Monitor...

  • Page 13: Speaker Connections

    – – • By default, the AVR-2309CI’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back speaker for the MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 35). • When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).
  • Page 14 AVR-2309CI has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good. Even if there are no problems with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of the protection circuit becoming activat- ed, due to thinking that the AVR-2309CI has failed, please contact DENON Service center after switching off.

  • Page 15: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    It does not operate with televisions or players that are not compatible with HDMI’s CEC. • • When the AVR-2309CI and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2309CI and monitor using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “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 menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”...

  • Page 17: Record Player

    42). iPod ® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2309CI. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 18: Tv/Cable Tuner

    Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-2309CI, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2309CI’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 19: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck...

  • Page 20: Component With Multi-Channel Output Connectors

    • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player (vpage 13). XM connector • The AVR-2309CI is an XM Ready XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

  • Page 21: Sirius Connector

    SIRIUS connector ® • The AVR-2309CI is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can receive SIRIUS connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service. • Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel. • Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.

  • Page 22: Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna FM antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

  • Page 23: Multi-Zone

    Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible. The AVR-2309CI’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. • These outlets supply power to external audio equipment. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch. •...

  • Page 25: Menu Operations

    [A. MENU] ENTER uiop RETURN With the AVR-2309CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Operations The same operation is possible on the main unit or main remote control unit.

  • Page 26: Examples Of On-Screen Display And Front Display

    ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH *MENU Auto Setup *Start Menu Start• *Assign Digital :•OPT1 – Press op to change the setting *Rename:DVD •DV¡– Use op to change the character input position.

  • Page 27: Menu Map

    Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information Parameter (vpage 52, 53) (vpage 46 ~ 51) n Status n Surround Parameter • MAIN ZONE • Mode • ZONE2 • Cinema EQ n Audio Input Signal • DRC n HDMI Information •...

  • Page 28: Preparations

    ENGLISH Auto Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit MASTER VOLUME ui RETURN <SPEAKERS>...

  • Page 29: Auto Setup

    • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re- measurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-2309CI off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement F Menu screen F Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Audyssey MultEQ Please place microphone Step2:Measurement at ear height at Now measuring 2nd 2nd listening position. listening position. Next Calculate Front L Cancel Cancel Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Step2:Measurement...

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    Please wait... Store Cancel The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2309CI. to select “Store 0”, then press q Press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display while the results are being stored.

  • Page 32: Parameter Check

    ENGLISH s Parameter Check Check auto setup measurement results. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed. [Selectable items] Distance Check Speaker Config. Check Channel Level Check Crossover Freq. Check EQ Check The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected. For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations”...

  • Page 33: Subwoofer Setup

    None 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-2309CI’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”. To use as the surround back speaker for the MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 35). Large : Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities.

  • Page 34: Channel Level

    ENGLISH f Channel Level Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. Test Tone Select test tone playback method. [Selectable items] Auto : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is output. Manual : Manually switch speaker from which test tone is output. Test Tone Start Output test tone.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Setup

    HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup Color Space 3.Audio Setup YCbCr 4.ZONE2 Setup 5.Option Setup RGB Range Normal Auto Lipsync : OFF 2-2.HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out HDMI Control : OFF Power Off Control...

  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 3.Audio Setup 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 4.ZONE2 Setup 3.Dolby Digital Setup 5.Option Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.EQ Preset a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for playback.

  • Page 37: Eq Preset

    g EQ Preset Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. EQ Customize ® When MultEQ and Manual EQ you are not using are preset, MultiEQ can be skipped when selected on the main unit or remote control unit. Before running Auto Setup [Selectable items] Used Not Used...

  • Page 38: Volume Limit

    ENGLISH d Volume Limit Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] : Do not set a maximum volume. –20dB : Set the maximum volume to –20 dB. –10dB : Set the maximum volume to –10 dB. : Set the maximum volume to 0 dB. f Power On Level Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned [Selectable items]...

  • Page 39: Source Delete

    d Source Delete Remove input sources that are not used from the display. [Selectable items] : Use this source. Delete : Do not use this source. Default Resets the settings to the default values. NOTE • Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted. SOURCE •...

  • Page 40: Remote Id Setup

    Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-2309CI with only the included remote control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1” (default). When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.

  • Page 41: Input Setup

    Input Setup Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit VIDEO SELECT <INPUT MODE>...

  • Page 42: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    ENGLISH Changing the input source within Input Setup 3.Input Setup 1.Assign 2.Video 3.Input Mode 4.Rename 5.Source Level The input source currently selected in the MAIN ZONE is not changed even when the input source within Input Setup is changed. Settings Related to Playing Input Sources a Auto Preset Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
  • Page 43 i/p Scaler Make settings for i/p scaler function. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Selectable items] A to H : Use i/p scaler function for analog video signal. : Do not use i/p scaler function. NOTE When the “Convert” setting is “OFF” , you cannot set “i/p scaler” . Resolution Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal.

  • Page 44: Input Mode

    ENGLISH g Input Mode Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign” setting (vpage 42). Input Mode Set the input mode for this source. [Input source] TUNER PHONO [Selectable items] Analog...

  • Page 45: Assign

    • With the default settings, the control dock for iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-2309CI and control dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.

  • Page 46: A0 Antenna Aiming

    ENGLISH Shuffle Make settings for shuffle mode. When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R is connected [Selectable items] Songs : Shuffle all songs. Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only. : Cancel shuffle mode. When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W is...

  • Page 47: Surround Modes

    Surround Modes Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SELECT/ENTER> [Rear] [PURE] [STD] [D/ST]...

  • Page 48: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    MULTI CH IN 7 .1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-2309CI’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.

  • Page 49: Playback In The Pure Direct Mode

    Operating from the main unit <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx (DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) neural z 7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6 (5CH STEREO) ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIRTUAL...

  • Page 50: Surround Parameter

    ENGLISH Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ depending upon the following conditions. • Whether an input signal is present (when playing) or not (when stopped, etc.). • The type of input signal •...
  • Page 51 When using surround back speakers, adopt the following settings. q A dopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting. ・ The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-2309CI is “ZONE2” . w A dopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting of “Surround Parameter”...

  • Page 52: Tone

    ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] : The surround back channel signal is played. : The surround back channel signal is not played. A5 SW ATT (SUBWOOFER ATT.) Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. [Selectable items] : The input from the subwoofer channel is attenuated.
  • Page 53 S2 Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

  • Page 54: Restorer

    ENGLISH RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] Do not use RESTORER. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.

  • Page 55: Status

    Information Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <STATUS> <STATUS> Information can be called out directly by pressing Status Shows information about current settings.

  • Page 56: Hdmi Information

    ENGLISH HDMI Information Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. F Menu screen F 5.Information 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal Resolution 3.HDMI Information 480p 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Quick Select Color Space 6.Preset Station RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Depth 8bits 5-3.HDMI Monitor Info.

  • Page 57: Playback

    Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <MASTER VOLUME> <SOURCE>...

  • Page 58: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT <PRESET> BAND TUNING [Front] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER]...

  • Page 59: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. [MEMORY] Press SHIFT Press to select the block (A to G) in which the station is to be preset.

  • Page 60: Basic Operation

    ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT PRESET <STATUS> TUNING [Front] [SAT TU1/2]...

  • Page 61: Listening To Preset Stations

    Listening to Preset Stations SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). <PRESET> [CHANNEL +/–] Press to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). Searching Categories Press Channel category to select the category, then use to select the desired station.

  • Page 62: Searching Categories

    Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input. The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by default.

  • Page 63: Listening To Music

    • When viewing an iPod video file, select “iPod” - “Video” in browse mode. (When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W) NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, somefunctions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. ENGLISH to select...

  • Page 64: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <ZONE2/REC SELECT>...

  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    When playing the player, the AVR-2309CI input function switches to • the function of that player. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-2309CI, connect optical digital or analog. If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.

  • Page 66: Channel Level

    Put the television power on standby and check if the AVR-2309CI goes into standby. If the AVR-2309CI does not work please check the following. • Is the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 32) set to “ON”? •...

  • Page 67: Quick Select Function

    Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, MultEQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory. Set the input source, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Front Speaker settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • Operation is not possible for some models.
  • Page 69 Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] [1], [2], [SHIFT], [3], [0], [SKIP + / FAVORITE], [TUNING], [6 7], [SETUP], [uiop], [8 9], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [CH +/–] [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU/GUIDE] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 1] CONTROL 2] Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player...
  • Page 70 – – Switching the Switching Switching – – display the display the display Return – – Return Return b2 DENON HITACHI – – (121) (108) (007) q, w q, e (Monitor) Channels q TV Volume d w TV Volume f...

  • Page 71: Punch Through Function

    [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6 7], [8 9] [SOURCE [SOURCE CONTROL 2] CONTROL 1] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [RETURN] Punch Through Function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode.

  • Page 72: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2309CI to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
  • Page 73 Setting 2 : 7.1-channel playback MAIN ZONE FL SW Amp Assign mode: 7.1ch 7 .1ch n Speaker connections and channels outputting to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT CENTER Amp Assign mode 7 .1CH The surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

  • Page 74: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations With Zone Output

    Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone control unit Output Prepare pre-main amplifiers for ZONE2. Connectors for audio output ZONE2 ZONE2 OUT MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system) Monitor Blu-ray Disc player AVR-2309CI / DVD player ZONE2 Input audio output Remote control unit Audio signals Stereo ZONE2...

  • Page 75: Multi-Zone Operations

    Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> <VOLUME> <ZONE2 ON/OFF> <ZONE2/REC SELECT>...

  • Page 76: Other Information

    ENGLISH Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

  • Page 77: Dolby Surround

    G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-2309CI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
  • Page 78 ENGLISH 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 under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
  • Page 79 Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Surround Surround Front L/R Center Back L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24...
  • Page 80 ENGLISH Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only Panorama Dimension C. Width PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DTS NEO:6...
  • Page 81 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode ANALOG (multi ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS (–HD) + PLgx CINEMA DTS (–HD) + PLgx MUSIC DTS (–HD) + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
  • Page 82 ENGLISH Button Note Surround mode ANALOG STANDARD neural MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MULTI IN + PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN + PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7 .1 DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 .1 PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT...
  • Page 83 Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p)
  • Page 84 ENGLISH S-VIDEO Input signals Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used S : Signal input A : No signal Monitor output S-VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    • Please re-install AVR-2309CI in a place having good ventilation. • Use speakers having impedance • Please use speakers which have less than that specified.
  • Page 86 • Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is • Use a DTS-compatible player. not compatible with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2309CI’s “Decode • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” Mode” setting is set to “PCM” . mode. • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI •...
  • Page 87 Symptom Cause No picture • The connections between the • Check the connections. appears. AVR-2309CI and monitor are faulty. • The monitor’s input setting is • Set properly. wrong. • PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Cancel the PURE DIRECT mode.
  • Page 88 XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM Mini-Tuner dock is not connected to the AVR-2309CI. ”CHECK • AVR-2309CI’s XM connector and ANTENNA” is the XM Mini-Tuner and Home displayed. Dock is not properly connected. ”NO SIGNAL ” is •...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
  • Page 90 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Player/Bul-Ray Disc Player Curtis Mathes Cybernex Aiwa Denon 014, [111] , 121 Daewoo Hitachi Daytron 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Dumont Magnavox Dynatech Mitsubishi Electrohome Panasonic Electrophonic Philips 005, 015, 016, 017...
  • Page 91 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 002, 003, 022 Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Burmster Carvery 003, 035 014, 023 [111]*, 044 Denon 004, 024, 025 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 018, 019 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017...
  • Page 92 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10068 008D...

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