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Denon AVR-5308CI Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5308CI AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER AVP-A1HDCI Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Upgrade version Upgrade version n Symbols used in this manual The owner’s manual is organized in the following two volumes. This symbol indicates contents for AVR-5308CI. AVR-5308CI • GOriginal versionH • GUpgrade versionH ·······························This version This symbol indicates contents for AVP-A1HDCI. AVP-A1HDCI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Option Setup · ················································································28 Surround Mode a Amp Assign ( only) ············································28 AVR-5308CI HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································43 a Pre-out Assign ( only) ·······································29 AVP-A1HDCI Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································43 Getting Started s XLR Out Polarity ( only) ····································30 AVP-A1HDCI Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············43 Accessories · ·····················································································2 d POA Setting ( only) ···········································30 AVP-A1HDCI Standard Playback · ·······································································44 Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade ······2, 3 s Volume Control ( : f) ·...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Dolby Pro Logic gz Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home default settings. Reconfigure settings as required. Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels. Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Compatible with stereo, 5.1-channel and 7 .1-channel content, Dolby operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the Additional functions Pro Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension product.
  • Page 4 The Mic Select function is deleted when the product is upgraded. Only the supplied setup microphone (DM-A409) can be used. Surround Back function When surround back speakers are used and a surround back signal Neural Surround function is recorded in the input signal, audio is output automatically from the The Neural Surround function is deleted when the product is surround back speakers. upgraded. Web Control function When this product is upgraded, previously saved contents cannot be called. After completing the upgrade, reconfigure the settings. For details on the web control operating procedures, see C  page , C  page 71 AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI...

  • Page 5: Changes To The Panel Display

    Changes to the Panel Display After completing the upgrade, labels are attached to the changed parts of the panel. For details of the changed parts, see the illustration below. Front Panel Rear Panel AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI AVR-5308CI GWith the door openH...

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Display Front Panel When the upgrade is performed, the sections highlighted in the illustration below do not light. NIGHT When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the button is pressed. GWith the door openH Surround speaker indicators NIGHT indicator These light according to the settings of the...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit Connections When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the button is pressed. Speaker Installation n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) HDMI video direct button (NGT) Speaker Layout When this button is pressed, video signals recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.

  • Page 8: Speaker Connections

    Speaker Connections AVR-5308CI When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection methods change. Front Front Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 speaker (R) speaker (L) Center b L : Left Subwoofer speaker R : Right • When using just one surround back speaker, with built-in connect it to the left channel (SBL).
  • Page 9 n Connecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) AVP-A1HDCI n Connecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels) Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer with Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 3 built-in amplifier b L : Left R : Right This unit Subwoofer with built-in amplifier This unit POA-A1HDCI POA-A1HDCI...

  • Page 10: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    • When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device together with this manual. • If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menu screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen. • This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content. • If 3D video with no 3D information is input, the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed over the playback video. • If 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television, the menu screen and status display on this unit are not displayed correctly. To view the menu screen and status display on this unit correctly, turn the television setting that converts 2D video to 3D video off. • When computer resolution (e.g. VGA) video or 3D video contents are being played back, the status display cannot be displayed. • When the menu is operated during playback of a computer resolution video (e.g. VGA) or 3D video contents, the playback video switches to the video in the menu screen. • When a 3D compatible television and 3D incompatible television are connected at the same time, when you want to playback 3D video, switch the “Monitor Out” (vC  page 33 , C  page 32 AVR-5308CI ) setting to the terminals that the 3D compatible television is connected to before playing AVP-A1HDCI the content on the player. When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

  • Page 11: Gui Menu Operations

    • Auto Preset • Input Mode • Play (iPod) (SIRIUS) • Playback Mode • Preset Skip • Auto Preset Information AVR-5308CI • Preset Skip • Rename • Playback Mode (iPod) • Still Picture • Antenna Aiming • Preset Skip (vpage 52) •...
  • Page 12 AVP-A1HDCI Source Select (vC  page 35 ~ 42) n TUNER (FM/AM) n PHONO n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, n NET/USB n XM n HD Radio Information • Play • Video VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX • Play • Play • Play (vpage 52) • Auto Preset •...

  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    About setup microphone placement The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone automatically. This is called “Auto Setup” . successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening To perform measurement, place the setup microphone in multiple Auto Setup area, as shown in GExample qH. For best results, we recommend...
  • Page 14 • Low pass filter : “Off” Sound receptor • Standby mode : “Off” When the setup microphone is connected, the Setup microphone setup screen is displayed. AVR-5308CI GSetup screen AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual.

  • Page 15: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Auto Setup • Configure the following settings as required. Optimize settings for speakers in use. The settings are performed automatically. • To start Auto Setup without configuring the following settings, perform step 4 only, and then proceed to step 2. GAuto Setup flowH F Menu tree F AVR-5308CI n Amp Assign vpage 14, 15 STEP1 Preparation Auto Setup Select the method for using the power amplifier in accordance with a Auto Setup the connected speaker configuration. Choose this when “Amp Assign” in the GUI menu is set to anything s Option STEP2 Detection &...
  • Page 16 Use to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press ENTER ENTER press The menu screen of the selected setting is displayed. Proceed to “STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main)” (vpage 16). AVR-5308CI GSetup screen AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP1 Preparation Connect the speakers and place them according to the recommendations in the manual. Set the following items if necessary.
  • Page 17 STEP2 Detection & Measurement (main) The detected speakers are displayed. ENTER • In STEP 2, the subwoofer volume level and main listening point volume are measured. b The illustration below shows an example of when the front • This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, surround speakers and front size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover height speakers have been detected.
  • Page 18 n Adjusting the subwoofer volume level Adjust the subwoofer volume level of your subwoofer The optimum subwoofer volume level is 75 dB. ENTER so that the level display is within the range of 72 to During “Measuring the subwoofer volume level” (vpage 16), 78 dB. an error message is displayed when one level of subwoofers is outside the 72 to 78 dB range.
  • Page 19 STEP3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) Use to select “Next Calculation” and then press ENTER • I n STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions ENTER ui (two to eight positions) other than the main listening position. Proceed to “STEP4 Calculation” (vpage 18). Measurements can be made in up to eight positions. • You can achieve a more effective correction of distortion within the NOTE listening area by performing measurements at multiple positions. If “Caution ！ ” is displayed on the television screen, see “Error • Move the provided set up microphone to the measurement point.
  • Page 20 STEP5 Check STEP6 Store In STEP 5, the results of the analysis from STEP 4 are confirmed. In STEP 6, the measured results from STEP 2 and STEP 3 are saved. ENTER RETURN Use to select the item you want to check, and ENTER Select “Store” and then press ENTER then press Save the measurement results. AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEP5 Check STEP6 Store Press "Store"...
  • Page 21 Finish ENTER ui Auto Setup is complete. Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . AUTO SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Finish Storing complete. Auto Setup is now finished. Please unplug microphone. Turn on Dynamic Volume ? Exit Turn Dynamic Volume off and exit Auto Setup b This feature adjusts the output volume to the optimal level while constantly monitoring the level of the audio input to the unit.
  • Page 22 Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. Check the related items, and implement the necessary measures. After resolving the error, perform Auto Setup again. • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after remeasurement or the error message still appears, it is possible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn this unit off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning. • Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures • Correct measurement is not possible due to inappropriate subwoofer • When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (active type), use AUTO SETUP volume. “SW Level Matching” to adjust the subwoofer volume (vpage 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 Caution! The subwoofer's level is too high or low. Please select "SW “Adjusting the subwoofer volume level”).

  • Page 23: Parameter Check

    s Option d Parameter Check Make direct mode settings. Check Auto Setup measurement results. This is displayed after the Auto Setup procedure is completed. Direct Mode [Selectable items] Select MultEQ ® XT 32 use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode. Distance Check Ch. Level Check Spkr Config Check [Selectable items] EQ Check Restore Crossover Check • If “EQ Check” is selected, press to select equalizing curve (“Audyssey” or “Audyssey Flat”) to be checked, and then press ENTER or...

  • Page 24: Manual Setup

    Front Wide a Speaker Configuration Select front wide speaker use and size. Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup Front Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low frequencies. Make detailed settings for various parameters. Select front speaker size. Small : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity [Selectable items] Large Small for low frequencies. When this unit is upgraded, the “Speaker Setup” contents are changed.

  • Page 25: Subwoofer Setup

    Mode Distance measurement s Subwoofer Setup Select bass signal for playing with the subwoofer. Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Select subwoofer output configuration and bass signal for Set the value closest to the measured distance. playback. [Selectable items] LFE–THX– LFE+Main [Variable range] Configuration 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set. • THX recommends LFE–THX– mode so that bass interference is less Select number of subwoofers and configuration. 0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. likely to occur in the room. • This can be set when the GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” – [Selectable items] “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”...

  • Page 26: Crossover Frequency

    • This can be set when the “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer” setting is set to that have been set to “Small” at GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for “Yes” . or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 23). the different surround modes, use the operation see C  page 74 • At the “Advanced” settings, if the “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 24) , C  page 75 AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI SB Speaker Position setting is set to “LFE–THX–”, GUI menu speakers for which “Speaker Configuration” is set to “Small” can be set. If set to “LFE+Main”, Set the distance between the left and right surround back speakers. the setting can be made regardless of the speaker size. Under 1ft 1ft –...

  • Page 27: Audio Setup

    Input Att. a EXT. IN Setup When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio Setup” AVR-5308CI Setup when input level is too large and playback volume is distorted. contents are changed. Setup playback method for analog signals inputted from external When configuring the “Audio Setup” settings, input connectors (EXT. IN). [Selectable items] –6dB refer to this version of the Owner's Manual Subwoofer Level instead of the “Original version”.

  • Page 28: Auto Surround Mode

    Crossover f Manual EQ Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. signal. [Selectable items] Adjust CH 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz Select speaker adjustment method. 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz [Selectable items] Each Distance FL Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level. Set distance from listening position to front left speaker. [Selectable items] 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft [Variable range] 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz...

  • Page 29: Option Setup

    Amp Assign AVR-5308CI When this unit is upgraded, the “Option Setup” contents are changed. When configuring the “Option Setup” settings, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of Change the assignment for the power amps. the “Original version”. Assign Mode The places where the surround amplifier and surround back amplifier Option Setup Option Setup...

  • Page 30: Pre-Out Assign ( Avp-A1Hdci Only)

    Extension Channel Pre-out Assign AVP-A1HDCI Set the channel to add to the speaker system. Change the pre-out assignment. [Selectable items] Assign Mode Front Height : Add front height channel to the speaker system. Setting “Free Assign” allows you to freely assign each pre-out to any channel, depending on the environment used. Front Wide : Add front wide channel to the speaker system. Normal Free Assign [Selectable items] Preout terminal FHL/ FHR/ Pre-out Assign Normal Free Assign • Channels that are set up in the GUI menu “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” to “None” can be set up, but will not generate output. • Pre-out terminals in ZONE2 and ZONE3 can not be allocated.

  • Page 31: Xlr Out Polarity ( Avp-A1Hdci Only)

    Volume Control s XLR Out Polarity d POA Setting AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI f Volume Control Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HDCI. AVP-A1HDCI Set to switch the XLR pre-out terminal polarity. Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. [Selectable channels] POA LINK Front L Front R Center Surround L Surround R Volume Limit Set when connecting the receiver to a POA-A1HDCI through a...

  • Page 32: Gui ( Avp-A1Hdci

    Format f GUI g Quick Select Name AVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI Select the video output signal format to match the monitor. h GUI j Quick Select Name AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI [Selectable items] NTSC Make GUI related settings. Change “Quick Select” display name. Up to 16 characters can be input. NOTE Screensaver [Input characters] When a format other than the video format of the connected monitor is set, the picture will not be displayed properly. Use the procedure Make screensaver settings.

  • Page 33: Trigger Out

    Setting with Respect to the Zone h Trigger Out 1 A0 Transducer Setup AVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI When the power of the zone turned on/off, the trigger out turns on. k Trigger Out 1 A2 Transducer Setup AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI Settings when using transducer. Setting with Respect to the Input Source Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc. When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on. For details about the trigger out function, see C  page 24 , C ...

  • Page 34: A2 Remote (Sirius/Xm) (

    TUNER (DEV2) : SIRIUS A7 Maintenance Mode AVR-5308CI [Selectable items] Bright Dark A9 Maintenance Mode NOTE AVP-A1HDCI When set to “TUNER (DEV2) : SIRIUS”, TUNER (DEV2) mode cannot This sets the function for maintenance by a DENON service Operating from the main unit be used for XM. person or installer. (For professional use only.) DIMMER Press the button. This function allows a DENON service person or installer to check the Bright unit’s status and make settings via the Internet.

  • Page 35: A8 Firmware Update ( Avp-A1Hdci : S0 )

    Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and A8 Firmware Update A9 Add New Feature AVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI “Add New Feature” S0 Firmware Update S1 Add New Feature AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system Update the firmware of the receiver. Display the new functions which can be purchased for downloading requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection. For to the unit and upgrade. details, see C  page 35 ~ 38.

  • Page 36: Source Select

    Owner's Manual instead of the “Original version”. DVR-1 (Main unit) (Main remote control unit) DVR-2 V.AUX NET/USB • To operate the unit using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vC  page 76 AVR-5308CI HD Radio C  page 77 “Remote Control Unit Operations”). AVP-A1HDCI DVD/HDP VCR/DVR • Pressing the button and the button on the main remote control will switch between the following.

  • Page 37: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    Settings Related to Playing Source Select Input Sources AVR-5308CI a Play F Menu tree F d Preset Skip Source Select A5 Antenna Aiming (XM) TUNER g Video a Play h Input Mode s Auto Preset j Rename d Preset Skip k Source Level...

  • Page 38: Play

    s Auto Preset Settings Related to Playing Source Select Input Sources Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. AVP-A1HDCI a Play F Menu tree F [Input source] TUNER HD Radio d Preset Skip Source Select A6 Antenna Aiming (XM) [Selectable items] Start TUNER g Video a Play h Input Mode s Auto Preset j Rename...

  • Page 39: Video

    i/p Scaler Progressive Mode g Video Make settings for i/p scaler function. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Setting the video source. [Input source] [Selectable items] A to H A to H & H to H Video Select TV/CBL DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. • This can not be set when “Video Convert“ is set to “OFF” . [Selectable items] Auto Video1 Video2 [Selectable items] DVD TV/CBL DVR-1 • The “A to H & H to H” can be set to the input source assigned to the...

  • Page 40: Input Mode

    Analog Set the input mode for this source. z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu [Input source] TUNER PHONO iPod “Assign” setting is set to “HDMI” (v  page 41). k Source Level Excluding CD : AVR-5308CI [Selectable items] Analog EXT. IN Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio Excluding TUNER : AVP-A1HDCI input. z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu [Input source] NET/USB HD Radio “Assign” setting is set to “Digital” (v ...

  • Page 41: Playback Mode (Ipod) ( Avp-A1Hdci : A0 )

    Playback Mode (iPod) A0 Parental Lock (SIRIUS) AVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI • I f the old password is incorrectly input, “Current Lock Code is in A0 Playback Mode (iPod) A1 Parental Lock (SIRIUS) AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI correct” is displayed, and proceed again from step q. • If the password input is 3 digits or less, “Enter 4 digits number” is Make settings for“iPod”playback.

  • Page 42: A2 Assign ( Avp-A1Hdci : A3 )

    1 – RCA 2 – RCA 3 – RCA 4 – RCA TV/CBL DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been Input source DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” . Default setting None 5 – RCA...

  • Page 43: A3 Playback Mode ( Avp-A1Hdci : A4 )

    A3 Playback Mode A4 Still Picture AVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. A4 Playback Mode A5 Still Picture AVP-A1HDCI AVP-A1HDCI [Input source] Make settings for “NET/USB” playback. Make settings for still picture (JPEG) playback. TV/CBL DVR-1 DVR-2 [Input source] NET/USB [Input source] NET/USB V.AUX USB Select Slide Show...

  • Page 44: Surround Mode

    Input signal Display THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema DOLBY DIGITAL Surround Mode THX Music Mode (other than 2ch) / Dolby Digital Source DOLBY DIGITAL EX / THX Games Mode DOLBY DIGITAL Plus / THX Cinema DOLBY TrueHD PLgx C+THX HOME THX CINEMA PLgz+THX ES MTRX6.1+THX THX surround sound mode to recreate the authentic sound of movie soundtracks. ES DSCRT6.1+THX (z) DTS (5.1ch) / THX Ultra2 Cinema DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources THX Music Mode DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS Surround Source DTS 96/24 / THX Games Mode [Selectable items] DTS-HD High Resolution Audio / THX Cinema PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA...

  • Page 45: Standard Playback

    Standard Playback DOLBY PLgx DOLBY PLg This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source. Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. STANDARD Music : This mode is suited for music sources. To select these surround modes pressing the button on the main unit or press the button on the main remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed. Game : This mode is suited for games. At this point, configure the “Audyssey DSX™” settings. For details, see page 50. :This mode can be selected when a DOLBY Pro Logic decoder is used to play 2- Pro Logic channel source in 4.1-channel surround sound (Left/Center/Right/Surround Mono). This can be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources selected, “DOLBY PL ” is displayed.

  • Page 46: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    Input signal Display Playing Multi-channel Sources MULTI CH IN (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) MULTI IN+Dolby EX MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA [Selectable items] MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC DVD- PCM (multi ch) / STANDARD Audio, MULTI IN+PLgz DSD (multi ch) (z4) This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format SACD MULTI CH IN 7 .1 and playing surround sound. MULTI IN+NEO:X CINEMA The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the MULTI IN+NEO:X MUSIC input signal and surround back output playback mode. MULTI IN+NEO:X GAME Input signal Display z1 : T his is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” DOLBY DIGITAL and the speaker configuration is 6.1 channel.

  • Page 47: Audio

    Decoder a Surround Parameters Select this when playing analog, PCM or other 2 channel sources. Adjust surround sound parameters. The signals are converted into multichannel signals using the decoders The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes shown below and played in the Dolby Headphone mode. Parameters (vpage 77 , 78). n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources) Mode [Selectable items] PARA Parameters can be called out directly by pressing the button on the main remote control unit. x CINEMA CINEMA Pro Logic Select the mode according to the playback source. n In the PLgx or PLg mode n In the DOLBY HEADPHONE mode When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents Cinema Music Game Pro Logic...
  • Page 48 Center Width AFDM Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider Auto-select surround mode by source. sound. This function only works for software containing a special identification [Variable range] –10dB ~ signal. [Variable range] If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX, it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels. Delay Time For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend [Selectable items] setting to the values below. Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. • Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB” Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) • DTS movie sources: “0 dB” [Variable range] 30ms 300ms • When “AFDM” is set to “ON”...

  • Page 49: Tone

    Height Gain Surround s Tone Control the front height channel volume. Adjust each surround channel tone. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. [Selectable items] Low Middle High [Selectable items] Bass Treble Tone Defeat [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB NOTE Turn tone adjustments off. “Height Gain” is displayed for the following settings. Surround Back • When the “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Configuration” – “Front [Selectable items] Height” setting (vpage 23) is set other than to “None”...

  • Page 50: Audyssey Settings

    Reference Level Offset d Audyssey Settings Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It • “Audyssey” , “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be Set Audyssey MultEQ ® XT 32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround selected after the Auto Setup procedure has been performed. Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected after Auto • After performing “Auto Setup”...

  • Page 51: A-Dsx Soundstage

    Dynamic Volume ® Setting f A-DSX Soundstage Set Dynamic Volume ® effect. Solve the problem of large variations in volume level between T V, movies Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters. and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) [Selectable items] by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. Audyssey DSX™ Midnight : Most adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. [Selectable items] Provides more immersive surround sound by adding the new Evening : M edium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. : Use Dynamic Volume ® . channels.

  • Page 52: Restorer

    Stage Height g RESTORER h Audio Delay Adjust sound stage height when using front height speakers. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of [Variable range] –10 Delay audio. the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Selectable items] [Variable range] 0ms 200ms • “Audyssey DSX™” can be set when you are using front height speakers or front wide speakers.

  • Page 53: Information

    Input Mode Status Dynamic Volume ® Auto Surround Mode setting Shows information about current settings. Volume Level Name F Menu tree F For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see C  page Information , C  page 75 AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI Status a MAIN ZONE s ZONE2/3/4 a MAIN ZONE Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The items displayed differ according to the input source. [Items to be checked] Select Source Name...

  • Page 54: Playback

    Playback n Positioning the Antenna Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are in and position the antenna accordingly. What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? Simply The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite entertainment including 100 % commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your car, home or office. For more information visit sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US and is available in Canada NORTH...
  • Page 55 SiriusConnect Home Tuner When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” – “Digital” from the GUI menu. (vpage 41). NOTE • Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed. • Connect to RS-232C connector “2”. You cannot use the SIRIUS function even if you connect to RS-232C connector “1”. ©2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Input the SiriusConnect Home Tuner’s audio output b   When connecting to an audio input terminal not used by this unit. digital audio Assign “SIRIUS” to the audio input terminal source connected to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner. <Illustration : AVR-5308CI>...

  • Page 56: Basic Operation

    Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength Basic Operation Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual and Radio ID There is no SIRIUS-dedicated input terminal for this unit. Button located on both the main unit When using an audio input source not used by this unit, assign BUTTON and the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press to SIRIUS to the source. <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit select “SIRIUS”. [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit Make the necessary preparations. b When operating via the remote control unit, you cannot select [SOURCE SELECT] SIRIUS even by pressing to which SIRIUS has...

  • Page 57: Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory)

    Operation on the Main Remote control Unit Presetting Radio Channels Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual [CHANNEL + –] Press (Preset Memory) Button located on both the main unit A pop-up window appears. BUTTON and the remote control unit Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit tune them in easily. Up to 56 channels can be preset.

  • Page 58: Accessing Sirius Satellite Radio Channels Directly

    Accessing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Sub Remote Control Unit Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Channels Directly Button located on both the main unit BUTTON and the remote control unit [SEARCH] Press <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit [NUMBER (0 ~ 9)] [SIRIUS] Press to input the channel. Example: Accessing channel “SR123”: [1] → [2] → [3] b If no button is pressed within several seconds, the channel automatically switches to the one whose number has been input.

  • Page 59: Other Operations And Functions

    • When the input mode is set to “HDMI” , jitter-free playback cannot be used. Playback is in HDMI. : “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” • When the input mode is set to “Digital”, playback is fixed to the – “Control” –“ON” (vC  page 33 AVR-5308CI DENON LINK 3rd mode and Blu-ray Disc audio cannot be played C  page 32 AVP-A1HDCI back.

  • Page 60: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations AVR-5308CI Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function When the upgrade is performed, “Amp assignment settings” and “Multi- The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the this unit to zone connection method” are returned to the default settings. the speaker outputs for the different zones. When configuring the “Amp Assign/Multi-Zone Connections and Operations”...
  • Page 61 Speaker connections Setting 1: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN SURR. AMP ASSIGN-2 Amp Assign mode : Normal Speaker terminal CENTER MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE Speaker to connect z1 : To connect front height speakers, select “Front Height” in “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – FL SW FL SW “Amp Assign” – “Extension Channel” settings n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals (vpage 28, 29) in the GUI menu.
  • Page 62 Speaker connections Setting 2: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE2 (Settings for upgrade) MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals Pre out terminal FHR/FWR...
  • Page 63 Speaker connections Setting 3: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE3 MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals Pre out terminal FHR/FWR FHL/FWL...
  • Page 64 Speaker connections Setting 4: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback Amp Assign mode : ZONE (MONO) Speaker to connect MONO MONO MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3...
  • Page 65 Speaker connections Setting 5: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Speaker to connect Amp Assign mode : ZONE2/ZONE3 n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE ZONE2...
  • Page 66 Speaker connections Setting 6: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE3 monaural playback • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Speaker to connect MONO MONO MONO MONO Amp Assign mode : ZONE2/3 (MONO) n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE...
  • Page 67 Speaker connections Setting 7: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Making bi-wiring connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN (switching with other modes not possible) AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER Amp Assign mode : Bi-Wiring Speaker to connect...
  • Page 68 Speaker connections Setting 8: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • Bi-wiring connection 7 .1 channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback Amp Assign mode : Bi & ZONE2 Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals FL SW...
  • Page 69 Speaker connections Setting 9: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • Bi-wiring connection 7 .1 channel playback + ZONE3 stereo playback Amp Assign mode : Bi & ZONE3 Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE n Power amps to connect to the pre-out terminals FL SW...
  • Page 70 Speaker connections Setting 10: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Multi-zone playback FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER • 7 .1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback with bi-wiring connections Speaker to connect MONO...
  • Page 71 Speaker connections Setting 11: n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN (switching with other modes not possible) AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER Amp Assign mode : Bi-Amp Speaker to connect...
  • Page 72 Speaker connections Setting 12: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Switching between bi-wiring playback using speakers exclusively for 2- FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching Speaker to connect Bi-Wiring Bi-Wiring Amp Assign mode : 2CH Bi-Wiring...
  • Page 73 Speaker connections Setting 13: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. n Speakers to connect to the speaker terminals 9.1-channel playback FH/FW/ Switching between bi-amp playback using speakers exclusively for 2- FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 Speaker terminal CENTER channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching Speaker to connect Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Amp Assign mode : 2ch Bi-Amp...
  • Page 74 Setting 14: Setting 15: 9.1 channel playback when front height speakers are connected to the 9.1 channel playback when front wide speakers are connected to the speaker terminals of this unit. speaker terminals of this unit. Amp Assign mode : Front Height Amp Assign mode : Front Wide MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE FL SW...
  • Page 75 Setting 16: Free assign n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FH/FW/ FRONT SURR. SURR.BACK AMP ASSIGN AMP ASSIGN-2 CENTER Amp Assign mode Free Assign FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHLz1 FHRz1 FHRz1 FHRz1...

  • Page 76: Other Information

    Other Information About Speaker Installation About DENON LINK 4th When surround back/front height/front wide speakers are installed This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ (vpage 76), Dolby DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to Pro Logic gz (vpage 76) and DTS NEO:X (vpage 76), which the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio signal transmission technology developed by DENON.
  • Page 77 Audyssey MultEQ ® XT 32 Surround DTS Surround MultEQ ® XT 32 is a room equalization solution that calibrates any This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every DTS NEO:X™ Surround you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, sense of presence as in a movie theater. MultEQ ® XT 32 calculates an equalization solution that corrects for This matrix decoding technology uses the DTS NEO:X decoder to both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and playback 2-channel source or 5.1/6.1/7 .1 channel surround sources as...
  • Page 78 Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Front Surround Surround back Front height Front wide D. COMP AFDM Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Decoder Room Size...
  • Page 79 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameters (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode PRO LOGIC II/IIx MUSIC mode only DTS NEO:X EXT. IN mode only Dynamic MultEQ ® XT Dynamic EQ ® RESTORER Volume ® Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer Height Gain...
  • Page 80 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DTS ES MTRX Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 81 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DOLBY High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (multi ch) (2ch) Master Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch)
  • Page 82 Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL Super Audio CD Note DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DTS-HD DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES MTRX DOLBY DOLBY High Resolution DIGITAL DIGITAL EX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL (multi ch) (2ch) Master Audio (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1ch)
  • Page 83 Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Multi-Zone Power On/Off Speaker Output Status Speaker terminal Setting FH/FW/AMP ZONE2 ZONE3 SURR. SURR. BACK AMP ASSIGN STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode ASSIGN-2 SL/SR – – Z2 L/R SL/SR – – Z2 L/R ZONE2 Status Speaker terminal SL/SR...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI Troubleshooting No sound • The settings are not • In the “Amp Assign” – is produced configured to use front settings, set to use front 59 ~ 74 from front height speakers. height speakers. height • The front height speaker • Set the front height speaker. setting is “None”. speakers to something When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio” contents are changed. other than “None”. To check items related to “Audio”, refer to this version of the Owner's • The “Extension Channel”...
  • Page 85 GSIRIUS Satellite RadioH Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI Symptom Cause Countermeasure AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI DTS sound is • DVD player’s audio output • Set the DVD player. – – “CHECK SIRIUS • The SiriusConnect Home • Check that the not output. setting is not set to For details, refer to the TUNER” is Tuner is not connected. connections are correct. bitstream. DVD player’s operating displayed. instructions. • DVD player is not • Use a DTS-compatible – – “ANTENNA • The antenna is not • Check that the...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications AVR-5308CI AVP-A1HDCI No specifications are changed by this upgrade. When this unit is upgraded, the “Audio section” contents are changed. To check items related to “Audio section”, refer to this version of the Owner's Manual instead of the “Original version”. Audio section • Power amplifier...
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