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Denon AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5308CI Owner's Manual

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AVR-5308CI
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Use this manual in combination with the operating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 25)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 26)
Language (vpage 44)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 78)

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5308CI Owner’s Manual raphical ser nterface Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen. GUI Menu Operation (vpage 25) GUI Menu Map (vpage 26) Language (vpage 44) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 78)

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Video Cassette Recorder ·····························································17 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································17 Connections to Other Devices ·····················································18 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ··············18 Video Camera / Game Console ····················································18 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ·····················18 External Power Amplifier ·····························································19 USB Port ······················································································19...
  • Page 5 Last Function Memory ·································································75 Backup Memory ···········································································75 Resetting the Microprocessor ·····················································75 Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit ··························································76 Operating DENON Audio Components ········································76 Presetting ·····················································································76 Operating Preset Components ············································76 ~ 78 Setting the Remote ID ·································································79 Learning Function ········································································79 System Call Function ···································································80...

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

  • Page 7: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation. • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “q”...

  • Page 8: Display

    RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected. ADVANCED AL24 indicator This lights when Advanced AL24 Processing is activated (vpage 95). D.LINK indicator This lights when playing using DENON LINK connections. Input mode indicators HDMI indicator This lights when playing connections.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    XM connector (SAT TU) · ···························· (20) WLAN ANTENNA terminal ························ (22) FM/AM antenna terminals (TUNER ANTENNA) · ··································· (21) DENON LINK connector · ···························· (18) TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (24) REMOTE CONTROL jacks ·························· (23) DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (14)

  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) Signal transmission indicator ··················· (76) Mode select buttons ·································· (76) Quick select / System call buttons ······(74, 80) Surround mode buttons ····················(48 ~ 50) System buttons ·····································(77 , 78) Audio delay button (A. DL) ························ (54) Tuner system buttons ································...

  • Page 11: Connections

    BNC (75 Ω/ohms) cable Analog connections (stereo) (White) (Red) Stereo pin-plug cable Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer) (Black) Pin-plug cable DENON LINK connections DENON LINK cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Network connections (wired LAN) Ethernet cable Video cables Component video connections...

  • Page 12: Video Conversion Function

    Video Conversion Function • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-5308CI into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-5308CI to a monitor. • The AVR-5308CI’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video...

  • Page 13: Speaker Installation

    Speaker Installation Speaker Layout The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speaker Cables

    If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON service center.

  • Page 15: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. DVD player Monitor • By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-5308CI. • To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup”...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu “Manual Setup” –...

  • Page 17: Record Player

    – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46). iPod ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-5308CI. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 18: Tv/Cable Tuner

    TV/CABLE Tuner Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner • When using a coaxial digital cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “TV/CBL” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46). •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Recording Components

    Connecting the Recording Components Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. Digital video recorder • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. •...

  • Page 20: Video Cassette Recorder

    Video Cassette Recorder Connect the cables to be used. Video cassette recorder • When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-5308CI VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN →...

  • Page 21: Connections To Other Devices

    Multi-channel playback is possible with DVD-Audio discs, Super Audio CD, etc. DVD player To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” – “Digital” – “DENON LINK” (vpage 46). Video Camera / Game Console...

  • Page 22: External Power Amplifier

    External Power Amplifier Power amplifier When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL). USB Port n Front panel USB memory device • In the initial status, USB memory devices can be used by connecting them to the USB port on the front panel. • To change the port to be used, see “USB Select” on page 47 . • For instructions on playing the files on a USB memory device, see page 67 , 68. NOTE • Set to the USB port you want to use. • The AVR-5308CI is equipped with two USB ports, one each on the front and rear panels. It is not possible to use the set with USB memory devices connected to both the ports at the same time. Select the USB port you want to use at the GUI menu “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select” . • Do not use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to the AVR-5308CI’s USB port. Use of the extension cable may cause harmful interference. n Rear panel USB memory device...

  • Page 23: Xm Connector

    XM connector ® • The AVR-5308CI is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 24: Antenna Terminals

    Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. AM/FM AM loop antenna (small, supplied) (Black) (White) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground...

  • Page 25: Network Audio

    Network Audio [Wired LAN] Computer Modem Internet To WAN side To LAN port LAN port/Ethernet To LAN port connector Router [Wireless LAN] Computer Modem Internet To WAN side Rod antenna (supplied) Turn clockwise. Router with access point Required system n Broadband Internet connection A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use the AVR-5308CI’s Internet radio function and firmware update.

  • Page 26: Multi Zone

    Multi Zone ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 or ZONE3 pre-out (variable or fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 85 ~ 90).

  • Page 27: External Controller

    External Controller This connector is used for an external controller. b If you wish to control the AVR-5308CI from an external controller using the RS-232C connector, perform the operation below beforehand. q Turn on the AVR-5308CI’s power. w Turn off the AVR-5308CI’s power from the external controller.

  • Page 28: Gui Menu Operations

    GUI Menu Operations With the AVR-5308CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen. The GUI cannot be superimposed when xvYCC signals and component 1080p signal, computer’s resolution (e.g.VGA) are input. Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title Items for which this mark is indicated at the title can be operated...

  • Page 29: Gui Menu Map

    GUI Menu Map Information (vpage 54, 55) n Status • MAIN ZONE • ZONE2/3/4 n Audio Input Signal n HDMI Information n Auto Surround Mode n Quick Select n Preset Station Parameter (vpage 50~ 54) n Audio • Surround Parameters ·...

  • Page 30: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup ® • Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater. • It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are seated. Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone (DM-A505Z) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening area as shown in Example q.
  • Page 31 Start Start Auto Setup. The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and optimal settings for each speaker and subwoofer. Audyssey MultEQ XT corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area. Before starting, connect and position all your speakers. Once started, MultEQ XT will play a series of test tones through each speaker.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Error Messages If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.

  • Page 33: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Speaker Setup Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Speaker Setup a Speaker Confi guration s Subwoofer Setup d Distance...

  • Page 34: Distance

    d Distance Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers. Feet / Meters Select unit for distance. Step Select step. (smallest distance) [Selectable items] 0.1ft : Can be selected when “Feet” is set. 0.1m 0.01m : Can be selected when “Meters”...

  • Page 35: Thx Audio Setup

    • Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the “Speaker Configuration” for all speakers to “Small”. We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to “FIXED–THX–”, but depending on the speaker, setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.

  • Page 36: Hdmi Setup

    HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. F Menu tree F Manual Setup HDMI Setup a Color Space s RGB Range d Auto Lip Sync f Audio g Monitor Out h HDMI Control a Color Space Make settings for output color space. [Selectable items] YCbCr When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output...

  • Page 37: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Audio Setup a EXT.IN Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option f Auto Surround Mode g Manual EQ a EXT. IN Setup Make speaker settings for EXT. IN mode playback. Surround Speaker Select the surround speakers to use.

  • Page 38: Manual

    • DNS (Domain Name System) : This is a system for converting the domain names used when browsing Internet sites (for example, “www.denon.jp”) into the IP addresses actually used for communications (for example, “202.221.192.106”). a Network Setup Make settings for wired or wireless LAN.

  • Page 39: Wireless Lan Settings

    When searching access points to connect manually, refer to “Manual settings”. n Automatic settings q Select “Search”. w S elect the access point. Example) DENON ENTER q S elect “Search” and press The access point you have set is displayed. ENTER...
  • Page 40 U se uio p to input the “Key” (encryption key) and press ENTER Enter the same encryption key as used for the access point. [Characters that can be input] A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space) When no security settings have been used in the Internet connection settings, this step is not necessary.

  • Page 41: Other

    Set the IP address. For details, see page 35, 36 “Wired LAN settings” in step 3. If you are using a router with no DHCP function to automatically assign the IP address, set the IP address manually. n Proxy settings Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server.

  • Page 42: Zone Setup

    Zone Setup Make settings for audio playback in a multi-zone system. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Zone Setup a ZONE2 s ZONE3 d OSD a ZONE2 Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. s ZONE3 Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass).

  • Page 43: Amp Assign

    Amp Assign Define how the amplifier for the surround and/or surround back speaker channels is used. The places where the surround amplifier and surround back amplifier are used can be set freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room (the MAIN ZONE) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-wiring/bi-amp connections).

  • Page 44: Trigger Out 1

    h Trigger Out 1 Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc. For details about the trigger out function, see page 24. j Trigger Out 2 This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 2, in the same way as “Trigger Out 1”...

  • Page 45: A4 Dimmer

    This function allows a DENON serviceperson or installer to check the AVR-5308CI’s status and make settings via the Internet. NOTE Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer. A7 Firmware Update Update the firmware of the receiver.

  • Page 46: Language

    Language This sets the language used on the display screens. F Menu tree F Manual Setup Language [Selectable items] English Français Operating from the main unit b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting. AUDIO DELAY RETURN q Press and hold the buttons for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 47: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    Settings Related to Playing Input Sources F Menu tree F Source Select TUNER a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level PHONO g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level CD, DVD, HDP , TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX...

  • Page 48: Control Unit

    g Video Setting the video source. Video Select Switch video input source while listening to audio signal. [Selectable items] DVD HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX SOURCE Operating from the main unit VIDEO SELECT SOURCE SELECT Press the button, then turn the until the desired picture appears.

  • Page 49: Rename

    Coaxial1 ~ 4 Optical1 ~ 5 DENON LINK BNC1/2 None z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” . Input source TV/CBL Default setting Coaxial 4 Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Coaxial 3...

  • Page 50: A1 Playback Mode

    Component Select component video input to assign to this source. [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX [Selectable items] 1 ~ 5 – RCA 6 – BNC None Input source TV/CBL Default setting 1 – RCA 2 – RCA 3 –...

  • Page 51: Surround Mode

    Surround Mode HOME THX CINEMA THX surround mode to recreate authentic movie soundtracks. Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources [Selectable items] PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA Pro Logic NEO:6 CINEMA Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) [Selectable items] HOME THX CINEMA This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing THX surround sound.

  • Page 52: Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.)

    72). DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 9 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 96, 97) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

  • Page 53: Direct Playback

    Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high quality sound. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal. For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back output’s play mode.
  • Page 54 n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources) [Selectable items] Surround Back ON Surround Back OFF THX Games Mode n In the THX mode (for Multi-channel sources) [Selectable items] THX Surr. EX ES DSCRT ES MTRX 7.1+THX x Cinema + THX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode THX Games Mode...

  • Page 55: Tone

    AFDM Auto-select surround mode by source. This function only works for software containing a special identification signal. If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels. [Selectable items] Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag) •...

  • Page 56: Room

    d Room EQ Select room equalizer for current environment. [Selectable items] Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers. Audyssey Byp. L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers except front L and R speakers. Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to flat response.

  • Page 57: Audio Delay

    j Audio Delay Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. Delay audio. This sets the delay time for audio signals. [Variable range] ~ 200 ms 0 ms Operating from the main unit or the main remote control unit b The GUI menu is not displayed when carrying out this setting. AUDIO DELAY A.

  • Page 58: Audio Input Signal

    Audio Input Signal Shows information about audio input signals. F Menu tree F Information Audio Input Signal [Items to be checked] Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed. Signal : The input signal type is displayed. : The input signal’s sampling...

  • Page 59: Playback

    SOURCE SELECT <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME <ON/STANDBY> <POWER> AMP] [POWER ON] [POWER OFF] MASTER VOLUME [MUTE] SOURCE SELECT About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Playback Preparations...

  • Page 60: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    <SOURCE SELECT> <TUNING PRESET> mode) [A ~ G] [d f] [BAND] [MEMO] [MODE] [SEARCH] [CHANNEL] [1 ~ 8] [TUNER], (AMP mode) [SHIFT] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts...

  • Page 61: Listening To Preset Stations

    Listening to Preset Stations Operation on the Main Unit <TUNING PRESET> <SOURCE SELECT> Press , then turn to select the preset radio station. Operation on the Main Remote Control Unit n Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit [A ~ G] Press to select the memory block.

  • Page 62: Pty Search

    <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> mode) [d f] [SEARCH] [CHANNEL] [SAT TU] (AMP mode) [TUNER] (AMP mode) About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit PTY Search Use this function to fi nd RDS stations broadcasting a designated...

  • Page 63: Listening To Xm Satellite Radio Programs

    Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ABOUT XM RADIO XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.

  • Page 64: Searching Categories

    <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> ENTER uio p NET/DTU] mode) [d f] [MODE] [BAND] ENTER uiop [SEARCH] [SEARCH] [SAT TU] [DTU] [NUMBER] (AMP mode) (AMP mode) About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Searching Categories...

  • Page 65: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation <SOURCE SELECT> [DTU] Either turn or press (AMP mode) to select “HD Radio”. mode) to select “HD Radio”. “Source Select” (vpage 43, 44) To operate using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the NET/DTU ( ) mode.

  • Page 66: Ipod ® Playback

    Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input. w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.

  • Page 67: Viewing Still Pictures Or Videos On The Ipod

    · Internet radio stations in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) format can be listened to. · Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a computer. b The function is managed for individual users, so you must provide your MAC or e-mail address.

  • Page 68: Basic Operation

    . When the free trial period has expired, it is necessary to subscribe to a Rhapsody account at the Rhapsody homepage and register this machine. See the Rhapsody homepage for details. www.rhapsody.com/denon/signup ENTER uio p <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS>...

  • Page 69: Listening To Internet Radio

    To pause ENTER During playback, press Press again to resume playback. To stop ENTER During the play or pause mode, press and hold Searching up or down pages [SEARCH] Press , then press (down) or (up). [SEARCH] To cancel, press Searching by first letter (Character search) This operation is convenient for choosing items from the menu screens...

  • Page 70: Playing Files Stored On A Computer

    ENTER uio p NET/DTU] mode) [df] ENTER uio p (Main remote control unit) [USB] (Sub remote control unit) About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Playing Files Stored on a Computer...

  • Page 71: Listening To Rhapsody

    AVR-5308CI. • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard disk of the type for which power can be supplied by connecting an AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.

  • Page 72: Operating The Avr-5308Ci Using A Browser (Web Control)

    ENTER uio p NET/DTU] mode) ENTER uio p About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Search From the Rhapsody Internet Radio Station to select “Rhapsody Channels”, then press ENTER...
  • Page 73 When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu you want to operate. Click when Click when you you operate operate the setup each zone. menu. (vExample 2) (vExample 1) Click to change Click when you zone name. operate a small screen (vExample 3) such as a PDA screen, etc.

  • Page 74: Other Operations And Functions

    Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Playing Super Audio CD Assign “DENON LINK” or “HDMI” at the “Digital” or “HDMI” setting (vpage 46). <SOURCE SELECT> [SOURCE Either turn or press SELECT] to select the input source assigned in step 1.

  • Page 75: Dolby Headphone Recording

    (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals. • Digital audio signals input to the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors are not output to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors.

  • Page 76: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions HDMI Control Function When connecting the AVR-5308CI to a television or player compatible with the HDMI control function, the following operations are possible. Turn power ON/OFF (Synchronize with television) • Switch to sound output equipment (TV and AVR-5308CI) •...

  • Page 77: Channel Level

    QUICK SELECT CH SELECT uio p QUICK SELECT uio p CH SELECT About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

  • Page 78: Personal Memory Plus Function

    <STANDARD> <HOME THX CINEMA> <POWER> About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Personal Memory Plus Function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, Picture Adjust, Audio Delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.

  • Page 79: Remote Control Unit Operations

    ” each time the [MODE SELECTOR] is pressed. • In the AMP , TUNER, NET/DTU and iPod modes, when the remote ID is set, the AVR-5308CI can be used independently even in an environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. Signal transmission indicator...
  • Page 80 Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display [MODE [1], SELECTOR] [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] [MENU] [ENTER] [uiop] [SETUP/ [RETURN] SEARCH] [CH + / SHUFFLE], [CH – / [0 ~ 9, +10] REPEAT] Buttons MODE SELECTOR Device Mode Device operated DVD Recorder...
  • Page 81 EL Display [MODE [1], SELECTOR] [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] [MENU] [ENTER] [uiop] [SETUP] [DISPLAY] [CH +/–] [0 ~ 9, +10] [TV/VCR] Buttons EL Display [MODE SELECTOR] [A ~ G], [d f], [BAND], [MODE], [MEMO] [ENTER] [uiop] [SEARCH]...

  • Page 82: Setting The Remote

    ID for “ ” . Learning Function If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in the AVR- 5308CI’s main remote control unit.

  • Page 83: System Call Function

    • With some remote control units, the signals cannot be learned or the device will not operate properly even when the signals have been learned. In this case, use the device’s own remote control unit. • Learned buttons have priority over the preset memory. If you no longer need the learned setting, reset the learning function (vpage 81).

  • Page 84: Setting The Time The Backlight Stays Lit

    Signal transmission indicator AMP] [MODE SELECTOR] [SYSTEM CALL] [CHANNEL+/–] [NUMBER] [RC SETUP] Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. Press , in that order. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the backlight on time setting mode is set.

  • Page 85: Sub Remote Control Unit Operations

    Sub Remote Control Unit Operations • The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit operations. • The sub remote control unit can also be used for multi-zone, so you can use it to control the AVR-5308CI from other rooms.
  • Page 86 [ZONE SELECT] [ZONE OFF] [ZONE ON] [SOURCE SELECT] [CHANNEL +/–] [VOLUME +/–] [MUTE] [SHIFT] [ENTER] [MENU] [uiop] [RETURN] [SEARCH] [8 9], [2], [1/3], [TUNING d f] [REPEAT] [ALL MUSIC], [FAVORITES] [RANDOM] [USB] SAT TU Device operated (XM) Zone selection ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection ZONE OFF Power turned off ( b 1)

  • Page 87: Switching Zones

    Use the tip of a pen to press The multi-zone indicator turns off. Setting the Remote ID When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired one operates.

  • Page 88: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations The AVR-5308CI is compatible with the following types of playback: • Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3) • Bi-amp playback (front speaker) • Bi-wiring playback (front speaker) NOTE • For bi-amp and bi-wiring playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. •...
  • Page 89 Setting 2: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback Multi-zone playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback • 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback ZONE2 ON/OFF ZONE3 ON/OFF Switching ················...
  • Page 90 Setting 5: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback with bi-wiring connections • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback with bi-wiring connections ZONE2 ON/OFF ZONE3 ON/OFF...
  • Page 91 Setting 7: 9.1-channel playback MAIN ZONE FL SW Amp Assign mode: 9.1ch Normal n Speaker connections SURR. FRONT SURR-A BACK Speaker terminal CENTER Speaker to connect SR-A SL-A SBR SBL n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT SURR-A CENTER...

  • Page 92: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations

    Multi-Zone Settings and Operations • For ZONE2, it is necessary to set in sequence with the signal connected to either the power amplifier or bit stream amps. The amp should be the power amplifier in the case of ZONE3, and the bit-stream for ZONE4. •...

  • Page 93: Multi-Zone Operations

    COAXIAL) are output to the analog audio connectors in ZONE2 and ZONE3 in the case of PCM (2-channel) signals only. • Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi-zone. • “XM” or “HD Radio” cannot be selected with digital output (OPTICAL) in ZONE2.

  • Page 94: Other Information

    Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS Surround 5.1 channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes (vpage 49) are compatible with 7 .1 channel playback, so you can enjoy 7 .1 channel sound with any signal source.

  • Page 95: Dolby Surround

    w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar (THX) types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar).

  • Page 96: Dts Surround

    Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create a “three-dimensional”...

  • Page 97: Thx™ Surround Ex

    Timbre Matching™ The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theater, there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In a home theater, only two speakers located to the side of your head are used.

  • Page 98: Denon Link

    DENON LINK DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of digital audio data with low signal loss. It can be used together with DENON DVD players equipped with a special DENON LINK connector using a single cable to enable playback with high sound quality.

  • Page 99: Surround Modes And Parameters

    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in consumer equipment. Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are transmitted with a single connection. HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the same was as with DVI.
  • Page 100 Surround Mode Mode Decoder Room Size Effect Level PURE DIRECT, DIRECT DSD DIRECT DSD MULTI DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN WIDE SCREEN S (ON, 10) HOME THX CINEMA S (PL x C) (2ch) HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch) DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (Cinema)
  • Page 101 Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode ANALOG HOME THX CINEMA ES DSCRT6.1 + THX ES MTRX6.1 + THX THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode THX Games Mode THX Cinema PLgx C + THX PLg C + THX DOLBY PL + THX...
  • Page 102 Button Note Surround mode ANALOG STANDARD DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL + PLgx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC...
  • Page 103 Button LINEAR Note Surround mode ANALOG PCM / PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT DSD PURE DIRECT DSD MULTI PURE MULTI CH PURE DIRECT M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC M CH PURE DIRECT 7 .1 DSP SIMULATION 7CH STEREO WIDE SCREEN...

  • Page 104: Windows Media Drm

    About Networks Windows Media Player Ver.11 This is a media player distributed free of charge by Microsoft Corporation. It can be used to play playlists created with Windows Media Player Ver. 11 as well as files in such formats as WMA, DRM WMA, MP3 and WAV.
  • Page 105 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In addition to the conventional SSID (network name) and WEP key (network key), it also uses a user identification function and encrypting protocol for stronger security. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a new version of the WPA established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, compatible with more secure AES encryption.

  • Page 106: Relationship Between Video Signals And Monitor Output

    Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n MAIN ZONE Input signal Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i/576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i/576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i/576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i/576i)
  • Page 107 Input signal Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO S : Signal present A : No signal To display the GUI menu on an HDMI monitor, output with a resolution of 480p/576p. n ZONE2 / ZONE3 Input signal COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S : Signal present A : No signal Monitor output (Normally)
  • Page 108 Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Speaker Output STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode Status Setting Surround mode SURROUND A SURROUND BACK STEREO/DIRECT – – 2CH Bi-Wiring Other SLA/SRA SBL/SBR STEREO/DIRECT – – 2CH Bi-Amp Other SLA/SRA SBL/SBR Multi-Zone Power On/Off Status Setting SURROUND...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Cause Countermeasure • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. • You are operating outside of the •...
  • Page 110 GAudioH Symptom Cause No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD” (Dolby/ center speaker. etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround) or “HOME THX DTS Surround) or “HOME THX CINEMA”...
  • Page 111 • Connect to the port set at “USB port do not match. Select” . • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON the set cannot recognize is does not guarantee that all USB connected. memory devices will operate or receive power.
  • Page 112 • Trial period has expired. • Get a full account. www.rhapsody.com/denon/signup Cannnot play. • When the trial period has finished, • Get a full account. there is a limit to the playing time www.rhapsody.com/denon/signup...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    GXM Satellite RadioH Symptom Cause “LOADING” is • The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring • This message should disappear displayed in the audio or program information in a few seconds in good signal XM mode. from the XM satellite signal. This conditions.

  • Page 114: Video Section

    Video section • Standard video connectors 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”) • S-Video connectors Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal —...

  • Page 115: List Of Preset Codes

    81001, 82001, 83001, 84001 Galaxi Denon Tuner Gehua General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003 Denon (Analog) 52863, 52795, 52800, 52805 Gibralter Denon (XM Radio) 52864, 52812, 52813, 52814 GoldStar Denon Digital Tuner Hitachi Denon (NET) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839 Hongtian Jiangsu...
  • Page 116 40000, 40032, 40157, 40053, Wards Sanyo 40087, 40179 Yamaha 40490, 40868, 40032, 40036 Sharp Yorx 40000 Sherwood Sonic CD Recorder Sony TaeKwang Denon 40766, 42868 Tandberg 40072 40053, 40420 Teac Sony 40000, 40100, 41364 Technics Teac 40420 Technovox Thomson 40053...
  • Page 117 Eurocrypt 00455 Hauppauge EuroLine 01251 Europa 00863 Europhon 00299 Hills Eurosky 00262, 00299 Hirschmann Eurostar 00818 Eutelsat 00713 Hisense Expressvu 00775, 01775 Hitachi Fenner 00713 Homecast Ferguson 00455, 01291, 01743 Hornet Finlandia 00455 Houston Finlux 00455 Flair Mate 00713 Hughes Network 01251, 01413, 01457 Systems Force...
  • Page 118 Satstation 01083 Tantec Schaub Lorenz 01214 Tarbs Schneider 00710, 01206, 01251 Tatung 00394, 00504, 00863, 01075, TBoston Schwaiger 01083, 01111, 01317, 01334, Teac 01412, 01457 Tecatel 00299 Sedea Electronique 00125, 01206, 01283, 01626 TechniSat 01075, 01087, 01251, 01626 Technomate Seleco 00871 Technosonic Septimo...
  • Page 119 10163, 10208 10037, 10070, 10418 Deitron 10374 10030, 10092, 10499 Dell 11080, 11178 10009, 10037, 10217, 10218, Denko 10264 10264, 10370, 10371, 10714 Denon 10145, 10511 11037 Denver 10037, 10587 10217 Desmet 10009, 10037 10047, 10054, 10017, 10060, 10178, 10030 Diamant...
  • Page 120 Easy Living 11248 Finlux Eaton 10060 Ecco 10773 Firstar 10037 Edison-Minerva 10487 Firstline 10037, 10217, 10218, 10362, Elbe 10610 Elcit 10163 Fisher Electroband 10000 Electrograph 11755 Flint 10154, 10000, 10463, 10150, Electrohome Force 10178, 10030, 10073 Formenti Elekta 10009, 10264 Fortress Elfunk 11037, 11208...
  • Page 121 10054, 10093, 10463, 10053, Kyoshu 10030, 10070, 10036, 10218, Kyoto 10371, 10418, 10508, 10606, 10650, 10653, 10683, 10731, L&S Electronic 11253, 11923 Lark Kaige 10009, 10264, 10817 LaSAT 10009, 10037, 10217, 10218, Kaisui Lavis 10455 Kambrook 10217 Leader Kamp 10017, 10180, 10217 Lecson 10001, 10009, 10264, 10374, Legend...
  • Page 122 10054, 10000, 10156, 10250, Profex 10051, 10236, 10030, 11947, Profi 11946, 11941, 11480, 11310, Panasonic 11291, 11271, 10853, 10650, Profilo 10548, 10508, 10367, 10361, Profitronic 10226, 10208, 10163, 10108, 10037, 10035 Proline Panavision 10037 Proscan 10051, 10706, 10009, 10208, Panda 10226, 10264, 10508, 10698, Prosco 10780, 10817, 10821...
  • Page 123 Strong 11149, 11163 Technics Studio Experience 10843 TechniSat Stylandia 10217 Technisson 10218, 10455, 10487, 10610, Sunkai Technosonic 10865 Sunstar 10009, 10037, 10264, 10371 Technovox Sunwatt 10455 Techview Sunwood 10037 Techwood Superla 10217 Tecnimagen Superscan 10093, 10864, 11944 Teco Supersonic 10009, 10208, 10455, 10805 SuperTech 10009, 10037, 10218, 10556 Tedelex...

  • Page 124: Tv/Vcr/Dvd Combination

    Elfunk 11037 DMTech Ferguson 11037 Elfunk Finlux 11556 Emerson Goodmans 10587, 11037, 11900 Hitachi 11960 Ferguson 11982 Funai Jensen 11933 Goodmans 11962 Grandin Lenco 10587 Grundig Logik 11037 Hitachi Luker 11982 Insignia Luxor 11037 Matsui 11037 Maxim 11982 Konka Medion 11900 Logik Mirror...
  • Page 125 20162, 20081, 20226 Degraff 20048, 20081, 20042, 20104 20037, 20209, 20278, 20348, Deitron 20278 20352, 20480, 20642, 20742, 21137 Dell 21972 20046 Denon 20081, 20042 20041, 20320 Derwent 20041 Diamant 20037 20209, 20348 Diamond 20348 20184, 20121, 20209, 20002, Digitor...
  • Page 126 20048, 20047, 20104, 20043, Nebula Electronics Luxor 20046, 20106, 20315 20037, 20000, 20042, 20067 M Electronic 20037, 20240, 20000, 20038 Neckermann Magnadyne 20081 Nesco 20037, 20240, 20000, 20278, Magnasonic 21278 Neufunk 20035, 20037, 20048, 20039, Newave Magnavox 20081, 20240, 20000, 20226, Nikkai 20618, 20642, 21593, 21781 Magnin...

  • Page 127: Dvd Player

    Daytek Brandt 30503, 30651, 30551 Dayton Broksonic 30695 30672, 30717, 30690, 30699, 30713, 30723, 30730, 30831, Decca Bush 30833, 30884, 31051, 31140, Denon 31483, 31695, 31832 Byd:sign 30872 Denver C-Tech 30798, 31152 Denzel California Audio Labs 30490 Desay Cambridge Audio...
  • Page 128 Entivo 30503, 30539 Home Electronics Enzer 30784, 30770, 31228 Home Tech Industries 31224 30821, 31268 Hoyo EuroLine 30675, 30788, 31115, 31233 Humax Fenner 30651 Hyundai 30651, 30695, 30713, 30884, Ferguson 30898, 31695, 31730 Ingelen 30672, 30591, 30741, 30751, Finlux Ingersol 30770, 30783 30651, 30713, 30843, 30869, Initial...

  • Page 129: Dvd Recorder

    Urban Concepts 30503, 30539 Commax US Logic 30839 Conia Venturer 30790 CyberHome Vestel 30713, 30884, 31530 Cytron Victor 31597 Denon Vieta 30705 Denver Viewmaster 30862, 31224 Digitrex Voxson 30690, 30730, 30774, 30831 Vtrek 31228 Durabrand Waitec 31151, 31224, 31233 E:max...
  • Page 130 DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD 32134 (default / défaut) Model No. / DVD-555 DVD-2910 Modéle numéro DVD-755 DVD-2930CI DVD-900 DVD-3800 DVD-910 DVD-3910 DVD-955 DVD-3930CI DVD-1000 DVD-5900 DVD-1200 DVD-5910 DVD-1500 DVD-9000 DVD-1710 DVM-715 DVD-1910 DVM-1800 DVD-1930CI DVM-1805 DVD-2200 DVM-1815 DVD-2800 DVM-2815 DVD-2800g...
  • Page 132 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4613 100...

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