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 •...
n Contents Menu Operations Input Setup Operations ·····················································································20 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································36 Getting Started Example of Display of Default Values ········································21 a Auto Preset ·············································································36 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················21 s Preset Skip ··············································································36 Accessories ·····················································································2 Menu Map ·····················································································22 d Preset Name ···········································································36 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3...
Operating DENON Audio Components ········································61 Selecting the Input Source ···························································50 Presetting ·····················································································61 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Operations During Playback ·························································50 Operating Preset Components ····················································61 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2809CI, the included main remote control unit • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are (RC-1102) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel Cursor buttons (uio p) ······················································· (20) CH SEL / ENTER button ···················································· (20, 59) RETURN button ······································································· (20) V.AUX INPUT connectors ························································(16) SETUP MIC jack ·······································································...
Display Q4 Q3 Input signal indicators RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. Input signal channel indicators These light when digital signals are input. AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is activated (vpage 72). Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other HDMI indicator information are displayed here.
Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1102) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1106) Signal transmission indicator ··················· (61) Mode select buttons ·································· (61) The time for which the backlight stays on can Quick select / System call buttons ····· (60, 64) be changed (vpage 65 “Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit”).
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-2809CI. 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-2809CI into the The method of onscreen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-2809CI.
4 Ω/ohms), the temperature will rise, and the protection circuit might be activated. The power supply • Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2809CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround will go into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals.
Dolby TrueHD, Bitstream Blu-ray • When the AVR-2809CI and Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also DTS-HD connect the AVR-2809CI and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/ DVI converter cable.
Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • Select the terminal to use and connect the device (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). •...
Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or Turntable (MM cartridge) CD player ASD-3W sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2809CI. For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.
TV/CABLE Tuner Satellite Receiver Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Select the terminal to use and connect the device. TV tuner DBS / BS tuner When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup” •...
Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Digital video recorder • When recording via the AVR-2809CI, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2809CI’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...
• When recording via the AVR-2809CI, the playback device´s cable on the main remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR- settings at menu “Input Setup”...
External Power Amplifier Antenna Terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. n AM loop antenna assembly Power amplifier Remove the vinyl tie and take out Direction of broadcasting station the connection line. AM loop antenna (supplied) Bend in the reverse direction.
® ® • The AVR-2809CI is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM • The AVR-2809CI is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready receiver. You can ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock receive SIRIUS...
(vpage 67 ~ 69). an external controller using the RS-232C • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-2809CI and an input connector, perform the operation below device, connect to the video connectors.
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. With the AVR-2809CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Connection to the AC outlets the monitor screen.
Example of Display of Default Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Values Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item Screen title surrounded by a border is the default value. MENU *MENU 1.Auto Setup...
Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically measures the acoustical Preparations problems in the listening environment to create the best audio Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual experience for your home theater. Button located on both the main unit Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to •...
• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ XT • Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2809CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, automatic speaker setup. This is part of normal operation. If there procedure is completed.
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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 XT Audyssey MultEQ XT Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup Step2:Measurement Step3:Calculation Step4:Check...
• The front L speaker was not properly Cancel Speaker :None detected. The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2809CI. Retry Cancel q Select “Store 0”, then press • “Storing Please wait ... ” is displayed on the on-screen display •...
5.Information 4.Zone Setup 5.Option Setup Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-2809CI is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign” setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 32).
d Distance f Channel Level • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the Set distance from listening position to speakers. Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers. speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities Before making the settings, measure the distance from the based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency”...
h Front Speaker Setup a Color Space • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Select front speakers to use for each surround mode. Make settings for output color space. Speaker” setting (vpage 27) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back speaker display is set to “SB”.
Subwoofer Audio Setup f HDMI Audio Out Select subwoofer use. Select HDMI audio output device. Make settings for audio playback. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] F Menu screen F : Select subwoofer use. : Use speakers connected to receiver for audio playback. 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup Subwoofer Mode...
Adjust CH d Dolby Digital Setup g EQ Preset q S elect speaker adjustment method. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Set MultEQ XT related settings and Manual EQ beforehand. [Selectable items] sources. Each CH : Adjust tonal quality for each speaker separately. EQ Customize [Selectable items] L/R CH...
Option Setup When using speakers that cannot satisfactorily play low frequencies, “VAR” is fixed when a power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 or Make various other settings. distortion of the bass sound can be reduced by setting “HPF” to ZONE3 output channel at menu “Manual Setup”...
Master Volume d Source Delete Master volume display during adjustment. For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” Remove input sources that are not used from the display. (vpage 67, 68). [Selectable items] [Selectable items] : Turn display on. : Use this source.
Default g Quick Select Name A0 Setup Lock Reset the settings to the default values. Change the Quick Select name. Protect settings from inadvertent change. Up to 16 characters can be input. [Selectable items] [Input characters] j Remote ID Setup : Turn protection on.
Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings n PHONO related to playing input sources. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual This menu is for “PHONO”. Button located on both the main unit n TUNER (AM/FM) F Menu screen F BUTTON...
Changing the input source within Input Setup NOTE • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals. If you set “Block Presets” to “Skip”, you can skip the preset memory 3.Input Setup Press u to align the • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal blocks (A to G).
Resolution Aspect [Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal. This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p V.AUX SIRIUS input signals from the HDMI output connector. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL [Selectable items] [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL V.AUX...
Mode” to “Digital”. j Source Level [Selectable items] • When the AVR-2809CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio 1-RCA cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal : Assign component video 1 input connector.
[Selectable items] connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. Check the XM and SIRIUS radio reception sensitivity. • Even if “iPod Dock” is set to “Assign”, if AVR-2809CI and control Unlock : Do not lock selected channel(s). dock for iPod are not connected, the input is used as the normal input source.
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 Button located on both the main unit This is the mode for enjoying surround sound according to the menu “Parameter”...
Can also be selected by pressing z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-2809CI’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”. z3: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete...
Stereo Playback Parameter Selecting the mode DIRECT/STEREO Select by press Adjusting the parameters Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual [Selectable items] Button located on both the main unit MENU Press BUTTON STEREO and the remote control unit The menu is displayed. <BUTTON>...
F Menu screen F Dynamic Range Control Surround Parameter 4.Parameter Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Adjust surround sound parameters. 1.Surround Parameter [Selectable items] Auto High 2.Tone The parameters (items) which can be adjusted differ 3.Audyssey Settings 4.RESTORER depending upon the following conditions.
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A dopt “7.1ch” for the “Amp Assign” setting. The default setting for the Amp Assign mode of AVR-2809CI • is “ZONE2” . w A dopt a setting other than “OFF” for the “SB CH Out” setting of “Surround Parameter”.
A5 SB CH Out Tone Audyssey Settings (Selectable displays during 2-channel source playback.) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] A8 Tone Control S1 MultEQ XT : The surround back channel signal is played.
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S2 Dynamic EQ S3 Dynamic Volume S4 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 volume level between television programs, commercials, and between Set Dynamic Volume effect.
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.
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 BUTTON and the remote control unit F Menu screen F <BUTTON>...
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.
Playback Operations During Playback Preparations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit Adjusting the Master Volume BUTTON and the remote control unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit <MASTER VOLUME>...
Playing Video and Audio Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in Equipment Button located on both the main unit manually. BUTTON and the remote control unit •...
XM Ready ® Subscription Listening to Preset Stations Listening to XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the Programs Operation on the Main Unit XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready®...
Presetting Radio Channels Checking the XM Signal Strength and Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (Preset Memory) Radio ID Button located on both the main unit BUTTON Your favorite broadcast channels can be preset so that you can and the remote control unit <SOURCE SELECT>...
Searching Categories Basic Operation The strength of both the SIRIUS satellite and terrestrial signals can be <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU 1] Press Either turn or press checked at menu “Input Setup” – “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 39). (AMP mode) to select “SIRIUS”. Presetting Radio Channels When using the main remote control unit to operate, Channel category...
[6], [7], Make the necessary preparations. [1], [2] • “UPDATING” is displayed while the encording code is being q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. [SEARCH] updated. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) •...
• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Repeat” (vpage 40) • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod VCR (iPod) connector. Shuffl ing playback data.
Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on an External Equipment Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual (REC OUT mode) Button located on both the main unit BUTTON You can listen to one program source while recording a different and the remote control unit Playing Super Audio CD program source.
<SOURCE • To cancel, press , then turn • When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR-2809CI, connect optical CBL” by setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “HDMI In” in the menu. SELECT> until “ZONE2 Source” is displayed.
HDMI, or an increase in equipment. (o: front, p: rear) NOTE When you power off AVR-2809CI, the HDMI control function does not operate. Either power on or set to standby. • The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.
Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, surround This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode, MultEQ XT settings and volume can be stored in the mode was set. memory.
• In the AMP, TUNER and iPod modes, when the remote ID is : Blu-ray Disc player / Presetting : SIRIUS / XM set, the AVR-2809CI can be used independently even in an DVD player (Recorder) / CD player (Recorder) environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers.
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Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod Device Mode [MODE [1], DVD player Blu-ray Disc CD player SELECTOR] Device operated DVD recorder CD recorder Video deck TAPE iPod [8 9], (Default setting) player (Default setting) [6 7], [3], Playback Playback...
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EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV Device Mode [MODE [1], Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) SELECTOR] [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] SOURCE ON Power on Power on...
Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. [RC SETUP] If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their is completed.
Signal transmission [MODE SELECTOR] Press the buttons you want to register in the same Press for the device you want to indicator AMP] sequence as the operations you want to perform. punch through (DVD or VCR). [ DVD] The signal transmission indicator lights when a button is [MODE pressed.
System Call Function Sub Remote Control Unit Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. The display’s brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps. (RC-1106) The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. (Default: Step 3) The sub remote control unit (RC-1106) included with the AVR- [RC SETUP] Press...
ZONE2 Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ZONE3 ZONE2/3-MONO The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2809CI (MONO) (MONO) 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”...
Monitor terminals. Power amplifier Setting 3 : Blu-ray Disc player / ZONE2 AVR-2809CI Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE DVD player video output and conducting 5.1-channel playback Input (switching with other modes not possible)
Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit In the zone mode for which you want to mute the sound, press BUTTON [MUTE] and the remote control unit Turning the Power On and Off <BUTTON>...
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-2809CI 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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SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents AL24 Processing for All Channels Pending technology. DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an “Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation.
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 Level Delay time Subwoofer Back L/R...
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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 XT Volume RESTORER (NOTE6) (NOTE6) (NOTE7) (NOTE8)
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL SACD Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master...
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Button Input signals DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL SACD Linear DTS-HD DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Note Linear DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG High DSCRT MTRX DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL Master DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (multi (multi Resolution (With (With (5.1ch)
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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Video Input signals Monitor output Video S-VIDEO Input signals Monitor output convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
Set does not • External noise or interference is • Reset the microprocessor. power indicator • Please re-install AVR-2809CI 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 • Use a DTS-compatible player. – is not compatible with DTS sound playback. GAudioH • The AVR-2809CI’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. 11 ~ 16, 19 HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp”. appears. AVR-2809CI and monitor are signals are not Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” faulty. output from setting is set to “TV”.
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XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is displayed. Mini-Tuner dock is not connected connected to the AVR-2809CI. ”ANTENNA • The antenna is not connected. • Check that the connections are to the AVR-2809CI. ERROR” is correct.
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b1 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/CBL mode. Philips 30646, 31158, 31340 DVD preset codes : Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode SAT/CBL. 32134 30490 Pioneer 30631 Codes préréglés DVD Polaroid 31086 b2 : These preset codes can be recorded in the TV mode. ProVision 31321 : Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode TV.
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