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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2308 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur English Deutsch Français PRESET CODE Book 1 Book 2 Italiano Español Nederlands Svenska...
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA 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”...
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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub •...
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
Contents Getting Started Accessories ······················································································2 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Installation ·································································3 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3 Inserting the Batteries ····································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3 Part Names and Functions ·····························································4 Front Panel ·····················································································4 Display ···························································································4 Rear Panel ······················································································5 Remote Control Unit ······································································6 Connections...
Specifications ··············································································· 70 List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Note Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-2308, the included remote control unit (RC- 1081) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components •...
ENGLISH Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (43) Power indicator ··········································· (43) • The SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit operates Power switch (hON jOFF) ·····················...
Rear Panel RS-232C connector ····································· (18) Power cord ·················································· (19) REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (18) Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12, 15) TRIGGER OUT jack ····································· (18) COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (12) DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) HDMI connectors ·········································(11) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··················...
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] NOTE If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too. Indicator ······················································ (51) Power buttons············································· (43) Tuner system buttons ································ (45) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (50) Source select buttons ································...
Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2308. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...
S-Video connector the MENU button or the remote control unit’s DISPLAY button is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2308, the characters of the on-screen display are not displayed over the picture. Video connector...
Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-2308. FRONT SURROUND CENTER 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B) 7.1-channels...
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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.
16/20/24 bits DVD-Video • When the AVR-2308 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2308 and monitor using an HDMI cable. • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”...
• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2308’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. CD Player Connect the cables to be used.
ENGLISH iPod ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2308. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions. iPod • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
Digital video recorder • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2308, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2308’s DVR OUT connector.
Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 34). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2308’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.
Antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction.
Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is possible. The AVR-2308’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.
Turning the Power On (vpage 43) Menu Operations To household With the AVR-2308, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while power outlet looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)
ENGLISH Example of Display of Default Values In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item surrounded by a border is the default value. B A + B [Selectable items] Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH *MENU Auto Setup...
Menu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 3.Input Setup 4.Parameter 5.Information Information Parameter (vpage 41, 42) (vpage 38 ~ 41) n Status n Surround Parameter • Main Zone • MODE • ZONE2 • CINEMA EQ n Audio Input Signal • D.COMP n HDMI Information •...
ENGLISH Auto Setup • This procedure lets you measure the acoustic properties of your speakers and listening room and make the optimum settings automatically. • This function provides the optimum listening environment for all listening positions in a home theater where several people view or listen to the video or audio source simultaneously.
Auto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use. F Menu screen F 1-1.Start Menu Step1:Speaker Detection Please place microphone at ear height at main listening position. Front Sp. Amp Assign Start Cancel a Start Menu The settings are performed automatically. Start Start auto setup and output the test tone.
ENGLISH 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.
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 screen F MENU 2.Manual Setup 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup 1.Speaker Setup 3.Input Setup...
ENGLISH Distance measurement Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Set the value closest to the measured distance. [Variable range] 0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set. 0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set. NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).
HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-2.HDMI Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 3.Audio Setup 1.HDMI Audio Setup 4.Zone2 Setup 2.HDMI Video Setup 5.Option Setup a HDMI Audio Setup Select HDMI audio output device. HDMI Audio Out Select test tone playback method.
ENGLISH Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.HDMI Setup 1.EXT.IN SW Level 3.Audio Setup 2.2ch Direct/Stereo 4.Zone2 Setup 3.Dolby Digital Setup 5.Option Setup 4.Auto Surround Mode 5.Manual EQ a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Set the subwoofer level for playback.
g Manual EQ Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Base Curve Copy Copy the Room EQ´s “Audyssey Flat” correction curve. [Selectable items] “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed. Adjust CH Select speaker adjustment method.
ENGLISH Option Setup Make various other settings. F Menu screen F 2.Manual Setup 2-5.Option Setup 1.Speaker Setup 1.Amp Assign 2.HDMI Setup 2.Vol.Control 3.Audio Setup 3.Source Delete 4.Zone2 Setup 4.On-Screen Display 5.Option Setup 5.Quick Select Name 6.Trigger Out 7.Remote ID Setup 8.2Way Remote 9.Display 10.Setup Lock...
f On-Screen Display Make on-screen display related settings. Screensaver Make screensaver settings. Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen. When set to “ON” , the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for about 3 minutes. [Selectable items] : Activate the screensaver if there is no activity for about 3 minutes.
Set remote control ID. [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-2308 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1081), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.
Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. n TUNER (AM/FM) This menu is for “TUNER” . F Menu screen F 3.Input Setup TUNE R 1.Auto Setup 2.Preset Skip 3.Preset Name 4.Input Mode 5.Rename...
“Input Mode” to “Digital” . • When the AVR-2308 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.
OPT3 connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign” , if the AVR-2308 is not connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal input source.
MULTI CH IN 7 .1 z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and the AVR-2308’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”...
DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 62, 63) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
ENGLISH Parameter F Menu screen F 4.Parameter 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone Control 3.Room EQ 4.RESTORER 5.Night Mode 6.Audio Delay a Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes (vpage 62, 63). MODE Select the mode according to the playback source. n In the PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC GAME z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.
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ROOM SIZE Determine size of acoustic environment. [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of a small room. med. s medium med. l large : Simulate acoustics of a large room. NOTE “ROOM SIZE” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played.
ENGLISH s Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Tone Defeat Turn tone adjustments off. [Selectable items] : Playback without tone adjustment. : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode. Bass Adjust low frequency range (bass).
g Night Mode Optimized setting for late-night listening. [Selectable items] : Turn night mode off. : Low setting. : Middle setting. HIGH : High setting. Operating from the remote control unit Press the NIGHT button. The “ ” indicator lights when “LOW” , “MID” or “HIGH” is selected.
ENGLISH HDMI Information Shows information about HDMI input/output signals and monitor. F Menu screen F 5.Information 5-3.HDMI Signal Info. 1.Status 2.Audio Input Signal Resolution 3.HDMI Information 480i 4.Auto Surround Mode 1080p 5.Quick Select Color Space 6.Preset Station YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4 Pixel Depth 8bits 10bits...
SOURCE SELECT <SOURCE> <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME <POWER> <SPEAKER> <ON/STANDBY> [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] 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...
ENGLISH TUNING SOURCE SELECT SHIFT <PTY> <RT> BAND <RDS> PRESET CHANNEL [Front] PRESET SHIFT CHANNEL SOURCE SELECT [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [TUNER] SOURCE SELECT TUNING [MODE] BAND [MEMORY] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only:...
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. [MEMORY] Press SHIFT Press to select the block (A to G) in which the station is to be preset.
ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> <PTY> <RT> <ON/STANDBY> <RDS> PRESET CHANNEL [Front] PRESET CHANNEL [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [TUNER] [iPod] 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 RDS Search...
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. MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod dock”...
[ENTER] pressing [STATUS] during playback. • On the AVR-2308, folder and fi le names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” . • The time for which the on-screen display are displayed can be set at menu “Manual Setup”...
Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source. <ZONE2 / REC SELECT> Press “ZONE2 SOURCE” is shown on the display. ZONE2 SOURCE ZONE2 TUNER ····...
ENGLISH <SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B> <POWER> QUICK SELECT [Front] QUICK 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 Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in...
Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components...
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] [SHIFT] [CHANNEL +/–] [1], [2], [3], [A/B], [0], [DISC SKIP +/ FAVORITE], [6 7], [SETUP], [uiop], [8 9], [AUDIO], [ENTER], [VCR CH +/–], [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] Device CD Player...
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SUBTITLE DISPLAY – – – – RETURN – – – – Default DENON DENON setting – – (111) (151) (Preset code) Special – Remarks GSpecial RemarksH q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.
ENGLISH [Front] [1], [2], [3], [6], [7], [8], [9] [RETURN] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [RETURN] Punch Through Function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV 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-2308 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 4” , then set the corresponding “Amp Assign”...
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ENGLISH Setting 2 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching Main zone Surround Mode DIRECT / STEREO 5.1ch Multi Channel / Surround n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal FRONT...
ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT VOLUME <ZONE2 ON/OFF> [Front] SOURCE SELECT VOLUME [MUTING] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [ZONE2 ON] [MAIN OFF] [ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] 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...
Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround back speakers Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-2308 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ is a technology designed to provide the optimum listening environment for multiple listeners within the listening area. Test data collected from multiple listening points is analyzed comprehensively and equalization that improves the sound quality for the entire listening area is performed. Audyssey MultEQ not only corrects frequency response problems in large listening areas, it also fully automates the surround system setup.
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Front L/R Center Surround L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB...
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Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION WIDTH PURE DIRECT, DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3)
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Note Surround mode STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS + PLgx CINEMA DTS + PLgx MUSIC DTS + NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL EX...
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Button Note Surround mode ANALOG DIRECT DIRECT MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 .1 PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT MULTI CH PURE DIRECT M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC M CH PURE DIRECT 7 .1 DSP SIMULATION 7CH STEREO...
ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p) S (480i / 576i) S (1080p) S (480p ~ 720p)
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S-VIDEO Input signals Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used — — — Used Not used S : Signal input A : No signal MONITOR OUT VIDEO HDMI...
• 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 •...
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• DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. with DTS sound playback. • The AVR-2308’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” setting is set to “PCM” . mode. HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI •...
ENGLISH Specifications Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 100 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
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List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati / Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder DVD Player Curtis Mathes Cybernex Aiwa Denon 014, [111] Daewoo Hitachi Daytron 006, 011...
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