ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
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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 •...
ENGLISH n Contents Option Setup ·················································································29 Menu Operations a Amp Assign·············································································29 s Volume Control ·······································································29 Operations ····················································································· 17 Getting Started d Source Delete ·········································································29 Example of Display of Default Values ········································ 17 f On-Screen Display ··································································29 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ··················· 18 Accessories ·····················································································2 g Quick Select Name ·································································30 Menu Map ·····················································································...
Recording on an External Equipment (REC OUT mode) ··············54 s ZONE2 ····················································································45 Convenient Functions ··································································55 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Audio Input Signal ········································································45 HDMI Control Function ································································55 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the HDMI Information ·········································································46...
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. In addition to the AVR-2309CI, the included main remote control unit • Before turning the power switch on •...
ENGLISH ENGLISH Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is integrated into STATUS button ···································· (45, 49) Part Names and Functions Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume DIMMER button ·········································· (31) is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass RESTORER button ······································ (44) For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). response, tonal balance, surround impression, BAND button ··············································...
ENGLISH [ Rear ] ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (63) Remote Control Unit Source select buttons ································ (47) b : To select “SIRIUS”, “XM” as the input n Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099) SAT TU1/2 source, use the button. Video select button (V.SEL) ······················ (33) [ Front ] Indicator ······················································...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-2309CI. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Video Conversion Function About onscreen displays due to input signals • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2309CI into the The method of onscreen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-2309CI.
• Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2309CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround Even if there are no problems with the surrounding ventilation and connections, in the event of the back speakers.
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.
When connected to a Blu-ray Disc player, and playing Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, connect the HDMI. • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-2309CI, connect optical digital or analog. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical digital connection.
CD Player iPod TV/CABLE Tuner ® Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD- Select the terminal to use and connect the device. CD player 3N or ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR- TV tuner 2309CI.
Video camera / Game console • 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 →...
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors XM connector ® ® • The AVR-2309CI is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player / XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the XM External decoder service.
SIRIUS connector Antenna terminals ® ® • The AVR-2309CI is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio by An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.
RF Remote Controller is possible. Once Connections are 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 Completed operating instructions of the respective devices.
ENGLISH Menu Operations With the AVR-2309CI, settings and operations for most functions can Example of Display of Default be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual the monitor screen.
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH Screen title MENU *MENU 1.Auto Setup Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup Submenu title 4.Parameter 5.Information Number of the currently selected settings menu.
ENGLISH Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to •...
Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2309CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, • If the result still differs from the actual connection status after re- • Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow audio is not output from the surround back speakers.
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ENGLISH Step 2 : Measurement Step 3 : Calculation Step 4 : Check F Menu screen F F Menu screen F F Menu screen F Auto Setup Auto Setup Auto Setup Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Step3:Calculation Step4:Check Audyssey MultEQ...
• The front L speaker was not properly Cancel Speaker :None detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2309CI. Retry Cancel q Select “Store 0”, then press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display •...
[BUTTON] Button only on the remote control unit NOTE F Menu screen F Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2309CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the SOURCE SELECT <DIMMER> MENU surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign”...
ENGLISH NOTE s Subwoofer Setup Set the distance between the listening position and the various • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters). Speaker”...
ENGLISH h Front Speaker Setup a Color Space f HDMI Audio Out Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. Make settings for output color space. Select HDMI audio output device. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Normal YCbCr : To change the settings, select “Custom”.
ENGLISH Front Audio Setup d Dolby Digital Setup Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Make settings for audio playback. sources. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size. 2.Manual Setup : Compression is used.
ENGLISH Adjust CH g EQ Preset d Volume Limit q S elect speaker adjustment method. Set MultEQ related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. Make a setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately. EQ Customize L/R CH : Do not set a maximum volume.
ENGLISH Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] F Menu screen F Volume Limit : Use this source. 2.Manual Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = “ ? @ [ \ ] (space) NOTE : Turn display off. When using the AVR-2309CI with only the included remote Default Tuner Information control unit (RC-1099), use Remote ID “1”...
ENGLISH l Display Input Setup Adjust display brightness of the receiver. [Selectable items] Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings Bright : Normal display brightness. related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual : Reduced display brightness.
ENGLISH Changing the input source within Input Setup n PHONO s Preset Skip This menu is for “PHONO”. Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when 3.Input Setup Press u to align the tuning. F Menu screen F cursor with the top right 1.Assign of the menu screen, and...
ENGLISH i/p Scaler Progressive Mode f Video Make settings for i/p scaler function. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Setting the video source. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX Video Select [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.
ENGLISH Operating from the main unit or main remote g Input Mode h Rename control unit Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. Change the display name for this source. INPUT MODE The selectable input modes depend on the input source and Press Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.
: Assign HDMI3 input connector. connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. OPT3 : Assign OPTICAL 3 input connector. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-2309CI and control HDMI4 : Assign HDMI4 input connector. None : No digital input connector assigned.
SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Display Condition Change the password. Make settings for shuffle mode. Signal strength is excellent When DENON control dock for iPod ASD-1R or ASD-11R is ENTER q P ress Signal strength is good ENTER connected w I nput old password (4 digits) using...
ENGLISH Surround Modes Select the mode to suit the source q Standard Playback Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the Button located on both the main unit and the remote control menu “Parameter”...
Direct Playback (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.
ENGLISH Operating from the main unit Parameter <SELECT/ENTER> to select the surround mode. During PCM (2ch) / Analog / DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx Adjusting the parameters (DOLBY PRO LOGIC g) Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual neural z 7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6...
ENGLISH F Menu screen F Cinema EQ Surround Parameter 4.Parameter Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding. Adjust surround sound parameters. 1.Surround Parameter [Selectable items] 2.Tone The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ 3.Audyssey Settings depending upon the following conditions. 4.RESTORER : “Cinema EQ”...
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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”...
ENGLISH A4 SB CH Out Tone Audyssey Settings (Selectable displays during 2-channel source playback.) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] A7 Tone Control S0 MultEQ : The surround back channel signal is played.
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ENGLISH S1 Dynamic EQ S2 Dynamic Volume S3 Setting Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Can be set when “Dynamic Volume” is set to “ON” . quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception volume level between television programs, commercials, and between Set Dynamic Volume effect.
ENGLISH RESTORER Night Mode Audio Delay This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Optimized setting for late-night listening. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. Delay audio.
ENGLISH Information Status Audio Input Signal Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Shows information about current settings. Shows information about audio input signals. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit F Menu screen F F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used F Menu screen F F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed.
ENGLISH Playback Operations During Playback Preparations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Adjusting the Master Volume BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit <MASTER VOLUME>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Listening to Preset Stations • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in Equipment SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). manually. TUNING • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold to change frequencies continuously.
ENGLISH Listening to XM Satellite Radio Basic Operation Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Programs <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU 1/2] Either turn or press Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit to select “XM”. <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH TUNING Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Press and select channel 0 (XM000). Listening to Preset Channels The radio ID is shown on the display. Programs SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? Radio ID <PRESET>...
ENGLISH Presetting Radio Channels Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) and Radio ID Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can unit <SOURCE SELECT>...
Make the necessary preparations. messages (vpage 75). ASD-1R or ASD-11R and iPod. q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) Parental Lock • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e Mode” (vpage 36) somefunctions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. [Rear] [TUNING + −]...
ENGLISH Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual <ZONE2/REC SELECT> <SOURCE • To cancel, press , then turn Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed. BUTTON unit •...
<POWER> QUICK SELECT <SELECT/ENTER>, Put the television power on standby and check if the • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-2309CI, connect optical AVR-2309CI goes into standby. digital or analog (vpage 11). QUICK SELECT If the TV you are using has both connection jacks, use the optical [Front] digital connection.
ENGLISH Channel Level Quick Select Function Last Function Memory You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
[SOURCE CONTROL 1] to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side • Operation is not possible for some models.
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] SOURCE iPod/ TUNER DVD / HDP SAT / CABLE CONTROL 2 NETWORK...
ENGLISH Sub Remote Control Unit Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, (RC-1107) 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TUNER, The sub remote control unit (RC-1107) included with the AVR- DVD/HDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV 2309CI can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control mode.
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” mode at menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 29).
ZONE2 FL/FR Front A Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Monitor Pre-main amplifier Front B Bi-Amp Blu-ray Disc player AVR-2309CI / DVD player n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker ZONE2 Input terminals audio output Speaker terminal SURROUND BACK /...
ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations Adjusting the Volume Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control GOperation on the main unitH BUTTON unit <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. q Press Turning the Power On and Off <BUTTON>...
ENGLISH Other Information Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type About Speaker Installation speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide Surround back speakers a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating...
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It is fully The AVR-2309CI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS...
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ENGLISH DTS 96/24 Audyssey HDMI DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 Audyssey MultEQ ® bit quantization on DVD-Video. HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every...
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Surround D. Comp AFDM Front L/R Center Subwoofer SB CH Out Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Delay time Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode NEO:6 MUSIC Dynamic PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only Tone Night Mode Dynamic EQ mode only MultEQ Volume RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5) (NOTE6) (NOTE7)
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL EX Master DSCRT MTRX...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Resolution (5.1ch) 96/24 TrueHD EX (With EX (With...
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals Monitor output Video S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output MONITOR OUT convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-2309CI in a – operate properly. causing the set to malfunction. will flash in red place having good ventilation.
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• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player is • Use a DTS-compatible player. – not compatible with DTS sound GAudioH playback. • The AVR-2309CI’s “Decode • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Mode” setting is set to “PCM” .
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• Check the connections. 10 ~ 13 HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp” appears. AVR-2309CI and monitor are signals are not Setup” – “Audio” setting is set faulty. output from to“TV” • The monitor’s input setting is •...
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XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is ”ACQUIRING • The selected channel is not • Reposition the antenna. – Mini-Tuner dock is not connected connected to the AVR-2309CI. SIGNAL” is currently broadcasting. to the AVR-2309CI. displayed. • Displays while SiriusConnect ”CHECK...