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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-4308
Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
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Use this manual in combination with the operating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 24)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 25)
Language (vpage 38)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 64)
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Verwenden Sie dieses Handbuch zusammen
mit den Bedienungsanweisungen auf dem GUI-
Bildschirm.
GUI/OSD-Menübedienung (vSeite 24)
GUI/OSD-Menüplan (vSeite 25)
Sprache (vpage 38)
Bedienung mit der Fernbedienung (vpage 64)
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Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide
d'utilisation affi ché sur l'écran GUI (Interface
graphique).
Fonctionnement du menu de l'interface graphique GUI
(vpage 24)
Plan du menu de l'interface graphique GUI
(vpage 25)
Langue (vpage 38)
Fonctionnement de la télécommande (vpage 64)
PRESET CODE
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  • Page 1 GUI Menu Map (vpage 25) Language (vpage 38) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 64) Deutsch Verwenden Sie dieses Handbuch zusammen mit den Bedienungsanweisungen auf dem GUI- Bildschirm. GUI/OSD-Menübedienung (vSeite 24) AV SURROUND RECEIVER GUI/OSD-Menüplan (vSeite 25) Sprache (vpage 38) Bedienung mit der Fernbedienung (vpage 64) AVR-4308 Français Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide d’utilisation affi ché sur l’écran GUI (Interface graphique). Fonctionnement du menu de l’interface graphique GUI Owner’s Manual (vpage 24) Plan du menu de l’interface graphique GUI (vpage 25) Bedienungsanleitung Langue (vpage 38) Fonctionnement de la télécommande (vpage 64)
  • Page 2 Con la presente D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company dichiara REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und che questo AVR-4308 è con-forme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre einfach zu erreichen sein. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. •...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets R&TTE directive This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials requirements.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Out ············································································31 Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 17 A4 DRC Value ···············································································42 Audio Setup ··················································································32 Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ·············· 17 a EXT. IN Setup ·········································································· 32 Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 18 s 2ch Direct/Stereo ···································································· 32 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ·····················...
  • Page 6 Turning the Power On and Off······················································77 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices ······················60, 61 Information Selecting the Input Source ···························································77 Operating the AVR-4308 Using a Browser (Web control) ············61 Status ····························································································47 Adjusting the Volume ···································································77 a MAIN ZONE ············································································47 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ················································77...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long b Note operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using...

  • Page 8: About The Remote Control Unit

    • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even Unit In addition to the AVR-4308, the included main remote control unit when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. (RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    This lights when Advanced AL24 Processing is Input signal channel indicators activated (vpage 80). These light when digital signals are input. D.LINK indicator Information display This lights when playing using DENON LINK The input source name, surround mode, setting connections. values and other information are displayed here. Input mode indicators Output signal channel indicators GWith the door openH SOURCE button ··········································...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    (TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (20) REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (22) WLAN ANTENNA terminal ························· (21) DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (13) ETHERNET connector ································· (21) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ················ (10) PRE OUT connectors ···························· (18, 22) USB port ······················································ (19) AC OUTLET ················································· (23) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (18) DENON LINK connector ····························· (17) AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (23) SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (14)

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070) System buttons ···································· (65, 66) ZONE indicators·········································· (72) Audio delay button (A. DL) ························ (47) Advanced setup button ······························ (72) Tuner system buttons ································ (50) Input source select buttons ······················· (38) Input mode button (INPUT) ······················· (40) CHANNEL buttons ······································ (50) MENU button ·············································· (24) SHIFT button ··············································· (50) Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (24) MENU button ·············································· (24) Parameter / Search button Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types Audio cables Video cables of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVR-4308. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Orange) respective connection items below. (Blue) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable NOTE (Red) • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been...

  • Page 13: Video Conversion Function

    AVR-4308 to a monitor. • The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-4308 can be checked at GUI • The AVR-4308’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: menu “Information”...

  • Page 14: Speaker Connections

    Front speakers Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers 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-4308. SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND FRONT BACK b L : Left...
  • Page 15 If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to service center.

  • Page 16: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    PCM 16/20/24 bits Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video 2/5.1ch • When the AVR-4308 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-4308 and 2.8224 MHz SACD monitor using an HDMI cable. 1 bit • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor

    ENGLISH Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.

  • Page 18: Record Player

    Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to Turntable (MM cartridge) connect the iPod to the AVR-4308. For instructions on the Control CD player Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 19: Tv/Cable Tuner

    ENGLISH TV/CABLE Tuner Satellite Receiver Connect the cables to be used. Connect the cables to be used. TV tuner DBS / BS tuner When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source • When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select”...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Recording Components

    Connect the cables to be used. Digital video recorder • When recording via the AVR-4308, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-4308’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 21: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    DVD player NOTE Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-4308’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3. To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “Assign” –...

  • Page 22: Video Camera / Game Console

    Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 40). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 13). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-4308’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 23: Usb Port

    • Set to the USB port you want to use. • The AVR-4308 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” –...

  • Page 24: Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Antenna terminals Connecting an DAB outdoor antenna An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. If good reception cannot be achieved with the included DAB indoor antenna, use an DAB outdoor antenna. Connect an F male type connector to the coaxial cable and connect the antenna to the DAB COAX 75 AM/FM Ω/ohms terminal.

  • Page 25: Network Audio

    100 Mbps or greater. “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 33 ~ 35). • With the AVR-4308, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP • When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router with functions to make the network settings automatically.

  • Page 26: Multi Zone

    RS-232C connector the same time (vpage 73 ~ 77). • When using a component video cable to connect the AVR-4308 and input device, connect the ZONE2 This connector is used for an external controller. monitor output to the component video connectors. When using an S-Video cable or a video cable, please connect the cable to the video connectors.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet Power cord (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) (included) Connection to the AC outlet • This outlet supply power to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch.

  • Page 28: Gui Menu Operations

    Examples of GUI Screen Displays Some typical examples are described below. GUI Menu Operations Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu) Cursor Position Display With the AVR-4308, settings and operations for most functions can be n Icon performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen. Switch the selected item...

  • Page 29: Gui Menu Map

    ENGLISH GUI Menu Map Information Source Select (vpage 38 ~ 42) (vpage 47 , 48) n TUNER (FM/AM) n PHONO n CD, DVD, HDP , TV/CBL, n NET/USB n DAB n Status • Play • Input Mode SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX • Play • Play • MAIN ZONE • Auto Preset • Rename • Play (iPod) • Playback Mode • Auto Tune • ZONE2/3/4 • Preset Skip • Other...

  • Page 30: Preparations

    ENGLISH Preparations Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The auto setup screen appears automatically. ® • Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically measures the acoustical Sound problems in the listening environment to create the best audio receptor experience for your home theater.

  • Page 31: Auto Setup

    • Quiet the listening environment before beginning measurements and refrain from talking. Turn off air conditioning units or other devices STEP5: Store The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-4308. that emit noise if at all possible as measurements may be affected NOTE by these sounds.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    ENGLISH Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc. 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

    ENGLISH Surround A d Distance Select surround speakers A use and size. Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup the listening position to the different speakers. Surround B Meters / Feet Make detail settings for various parameters.

  • Page 34: Channel Level

    ENGLISH f Channel Level g Crossover Frequency h Surround Speaker Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles Select surround speakers to use for each surround mode. speakers. low range signal. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Mode Operating from the main remote control unit 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz...

  • Page 35: Hdmi Setup

    ENGLISH HDMI Setup d Progressive Mode j Auto Lip Sync Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. [Selectable items] Auto Video1 Video2 F Menu tree F [Selectable items] Manual Setup HDMI Setup This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF” . k Audio a i/p Scaler Select HDMI audio output device.

  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    ENGLISH Audio Setup s 2ch Direct/Stereo d Downmix Option Make settings for audio playback. Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. Setting F Menu tree F [Selectable items] Manual Setup To change the settings, select “Custom” . Audio Setup [Selectable items] Basic...

  • Page 37: Manual

    Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic Make settings for wired or wireless LAN. equalizer. Wired LAN Adjust CH Make settings for wired LAN. Select speaker adjustment method. Turn on the AVR-4308’s power. Each [Selectable items] If a Ethernet cable is connected Manual EQ The mode automatically switches to “Wired” . Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.
  • Page 38 ENGLISH Wireless LAN settings Make settings for wireless LAN. Turn on the AVR-4308’s power. Connection If no Ethernet cable is connected The mode automatically switches to “Wireless” . To enter the IP address manually To acquire the IP address automatically using the DHCP function Display GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” . Access point settings At the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” – “Detail” setting, set “DHCP” to “OFF” To search for the network automatically To set manually and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS. Search “Detail” setting q Input the SSID. w If there is security, select the encryption method. If searching is possible, the e Input the encryption key. If searching is not possible To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy server access points are displayed. r If “WEP” was selected in...

  • Page 39: Other

    ENGLISH Rch Level s Other Zone Setup Adjust the right channel output level. Make setting for amp power save mode and computer Make settings for audio playback in a multi- language environment. zone system. –12dB ~ ~ +12dB [Variable range] F Menu tree F Power Saving Channel Manual Setup...

  • Page 40: Option Setup

    ENGLISH Format Option Setup s Volume Control Select the video output signal format to match the monitor. Set the main zone volume setting. Make various other settings. [Selectable items] NTSC Volume Limit F Menu tree F NOTE Manual Setup Make a setting for maximum volume. When a format other than the video format of the connected monitor Option Setup is set, the picture will not be displayed properly.

  • Page 41: Trigger Out 1

    Make setting for 2-way remote control unit. • Associated with respect to surround modes that are set to “ON” . Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or • This can be set if the “MAIN ZONE” setting at “Setting with Respect installer.

  • Page 42: A4 Firmware Update

    ⋅ The Firmware Update function is only used for updating the fi rmware (free or for a charge) via the Internet, for example for the Operating from the main unit or main remote purpose of adding functions to the AVR-4308 in the future. control unit ⋅ Information regarding the Firmware Update function will be...

  • Page 43: Settings Related To Playing Input Sources

    ENGLISH d Preset Skip Source Select To operate the AVR-4308 using the main remote control unit, set the Set the preset memories that you do not want to display remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 64 “Remote Control when tuning.

  • Page 44: Input Mode

    ENGLISH Decode Mode Video Convert g Input Mode Set the decode mode for this source. Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. CD DVD HDP TV/CBL DVD HDP TV/CBL [Input source] [Input source] The selectable input modes depend on the input source V.AUX V.AUX...

  • Page 45: Assign

    • With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used [Selectable items] 4 None TV/CBL V.AUX source connected to the VCR (iPod) connector. • Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign” , if the AVR-4308 is not connected Default Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Optical Optical...

  • Page 46: A1 Still Picture

    ENGLISH A1 Still Picture A3 Tuning Aid Make settings for still picture (JPEG) playback. Adjust antenna angle and position while checking signal strength indication. [Input source] NET/USB The reception sensitivity of the currently tuned in frequency is displayed. Slide Show [Input source] Make slideshow settings. After selecting “Tuning Aid”...

  • Page 47: Surround Modes

    SIMU button. The mode switches each DTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for and the AVR-4308’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . time the button is pressed. playback. z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete •...

  • Page 48: Stereo Playback

    ENGLISH Stereo Playback Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most [Selectable items] faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound. Parameter STEREO PURE DIRECT Press the button on the main unit or the PURE This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. button on the main remote control unit.
  • Page 49 ENGLISH Cinema EQ Dimension AFDM Soften treble range movie soundtracks better Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance. Auto-select surround mode by source. understanding. This function only works for software containing a special identification 0 ~ 3 ~ 6 [Variable range] signal.

  • Page 50: Tone

    ENGLISH Subwoofer Att. d Room EQ f RESTORER Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select room equalizer for current environment. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of [Selectable items] [Selectable items] volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

  • Page 51: Night Mode

    ENGLISH g Night Mode Picture Adjust Optimized setting for late-night listening. Adjust the picture quality. Information [Selectable items] Middle High F Menu tree F Parameter Operating from the main remote control unit Picture Adjust Status Press the NGT button. a Contrast The “ ” indicator lights when “Low” , “Middle” or “High” is Shows information about current settings.

  • Page 52: Audio Input Signal

    ENGLISH Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select Shows information about audio input Shows information about HDMI input/output Shows information about quick select signals. signals and monitor. settings. F Menu tree F F Menu tree F F Menu tree F Information Information Information Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select a Signal Information [Items to be checked] s Monitor1 d Monitor2...

  • Page 53: Playback

    Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones. The power indicator fl ashes green and the power turns on. AMP] Playing Video and Audio Equipment To operate the AVR-4308 using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 64 “Remote Control Basic Operation Unit Operations”).

  • Page 54: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    ENGLISH Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations <SOURCE SELECT> (Preset Memory) Basic Operation Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. (AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

  • Page 55: Listening To Preset Stations

    ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search Listening to Preset Stations RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that Operation on the Main Unit which allows a station to send additional information along provide the RDS service. with the regular radio program signal. <TUNING PRESET>...

  • Page 56: Pty Search

    ENGLISH PTY Search TP Search <SOURCE SELECT> Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program <SOURCE SELECT>...

  • Page 57: Rt (Radio Text)

    ENGLISH Listening to DAB broadcasts RT (Radio Text) “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is About DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) received. • Since the DAB system is broadcasted in digital format, DAB system can supply crystal-clear audio and stable reception even in mobile objects. <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press...

  • Page 58: Basic Operation

    ENGLISH Basic Operation Station Order Selection <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> <DIMMER> <SOURCE SELECT> [DTU] [SEARCH] Either turn or press (AMP Press The Station Order selection mode is set. mode) to select “DAB”. mode) to select “DAB”. : ”Source Select” (vpage 38, 39) to select the desired mode. To operate using the main remote control unit, set the Alphanumeric remote control unit to the NET/DTU (...

  • Page 59: Check The Dab Reception Information

    The default setting is “Mode3” . menus. pressed. • Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER OFF] and set the AVR-4308’s power q DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) : to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 60: Listening To Music

    <STATUS> during playback. [ iPod] • On the AVR-4308, folder and fi le names can be displayed as titles. Any During playback, either press u (to cue to the previous track) or i (to cue to the next track), or press [8] or [9].

  • Page 61: Playing Network Audio Or Usb Memory Devices

    (JPEG) files stored on a computer or USB memory device. MP3 (MPEG-1 When still picture (JPEG) files are played on the AVR-4308, they are Audio Layer-3) n About the Internet radio function played in the direction in which they are stored in the folder, so store –...

  • Page 62: Basic Operation

    Press again to resume playback. Make the necessary preparations. To stop q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVR-4308’s During the play or pause mode, press and hold ENTER. power. (vpage 21 “Network Audio”) Searching up or down pages w If settings are required, make the network settings.

  • Page 63: Listening To Internet Radio

    ENTER press or p. • On the AVR-4308, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any The AVR-4308 automatically connects to the Internet and characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” . playback begins.

  • Page 64: Playing Files Stored On A Computer

    Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be to select the host name of the computer on played on the AVR-4308. which the music fi le you want to play is located, then ENTER press or p.

  • Page 65: Operating The Avr-4308 Using A Browser (Web Control)

    AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter. • It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVR-4308’s USB port using a USB cable.

  • Page 66: Recording On An External Device (Rec Out Mode)

    Press COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals. “ZONE2 SOURCE” is shown on the display. • Digital audio signals input to the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors are not output to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the ZONE2 SOURCE ZONE2 TUNER ····...

  • Page 67: Convenient Functions

    ENGLISH Convenient Functions Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input This stores the settings as they were directly before the mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can standby mode was set. Channel Level be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are You can adjust the channel level either according to the restored to as they were directly before the standby mode...

  • Page 68: Remote Control Unit Operations

    On the AVR-4308, the TUNER ( ) mode is not used. are shown in the Preset Code Table (v End of this remote ID is set, the AVR-4308 can be used independently manual). even in an environment containing multiple DENON b The mode switches each time [AMP] is pressed.
  • Page 69 ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] [8 9], Device operated DVD Recorder CD Recorder TAPE iPod (Default setting) (Default setting) [6 7], [3], Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause [2], Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search...
  • Page 70 ENGLISH EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] SOURCE ON Power on Power on...

  • Page 71: Setting The Remote

    Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, is completed.

  • Page 72: System Call Function

    ENGLISH Signal Registering Punch Through Function transmission [MODE SELECTOR] Press for the device you want to indicator CD, DVD or VCR mode buttons can be stored at unused TV register. or SAT/CBL mode buttons. AMP] For example, when DVD mode buttons are assigned to [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 73: Setting The Time The Backlight Stays Lit

    ENGLISH System call function Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. Learning Function The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. GResetting button by buttonH Press , in that order.

  • Page 74: Sub Remote Control Unit Operations

    Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) zone, so you can use it to control the AVR-4308 from other ZONE ON Power turned on ( b 1) Power turned on ( b 1) Power turned on ( b 1) rooms.
  • Page 75 ENGLISH Device operated NET / USB iPod Zone selection ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection ZONE OFF Power turned off ( b 1) Power turned off ( b 1) ZONE ON Power turned on ( b 1) Power turned on ( b 1) SOURCE SELECT Input source selection ( b 2)

  • Page 76: Switching Zones

    ENGLISH Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Setting the Remote ID Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same [ZONE SELECT] Multi-zone indicator room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than SELECT LOCK Mode) [ADVANCED SETUP] the desired one operates.

  • Page 77: Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections And Operations

    BACK AMP ASSIGN CENTER The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-4308 to Amp Assign mode the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 2” to “Setting 7” , then set the corresponding 7 .1CH...
  • Page 78 ENGLISH Setting 2: Setting 3: Setting 4: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7 .1-channel playback M aking bi-amp connections for M aking bi-wiring connections S witching between bi-amp and bi-wiring playback using speakers the FL and FR channels in the for the FL and FR channels in the exclusively for 2-channel playback main zone and conducting 5.1- main zone and conducting 7.1- Switching ················Surround Mode switching channel playback channel playback (switching with other modes not possible) (switching with other modes not possible) Main zone Main zone...
  • Page 79 ENGLISH Setting 5: Setting 6: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7 .1-channel playback 7 .1-channel playback M ulti-zone playback M ulti-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback with bi-wiring connections •...

  • Page 80: Multi-Zone Settings And Operations With Zone Pre-Out Output

    Power amplifier AV amplifier DVD player ZONE2 video AVR-4308 • When the ZONE2 ON/OFF button is set to “ON” and the ZONE3 ON/OFF button is set to “OFF” , the main zone output is set to 5.1-channel playback. • When the ZONE3 ON/OFF button is set to “ON” , the main zone is set to 3.1-channel playback.

  • Page 81: Multi-Zone Operations

    – – – –70dB ~ –40dB ~ +18dB (2-channel) format. [VOLUME] • Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi-zone. [MUTE] • The volume can be adjusted when GUI menu “Manual Setup”...

  • Page 82: Other Information

    ENGLISH Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating Placement of the surround left and right channels speaker (monopolar).
  • Page 83 96 kHz/7 .1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology g matrix decoding technology. The AVR-4308 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural...
  • Page 84 DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface system setup. developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of For a detailed description, see page 26. 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 85 ENGLISH HDMI Surround Modes and Parameters (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Signals and adjustability in the different modes HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in Surround Surround D.
  • Page 86 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround Mode NEO:6 MUSIC PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer Tone Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER Panorama...
  • Page 87 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DOLBY Note Media Audio) DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM / DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio / MP3 / DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 88 ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD (Windows LINEAR DOLBY DVD- Note Media Audio) DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- Surround mode ANALOG PCM / DIGITAL EX Audio / MP3 / DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 89 IEEE 802.11b This is key information used for encrypting data when conducting data transfer. On the AVR-4308, the same WEP key is used for data This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 working group encryption and decryption, so the same WEP key must be set on...
  • Page 90 ENGLISH WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) DAB frequency table This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In addition to the conventional SSID (network name) and WEP key (network key), L-Band (1452 to 1490 MHz) Band (174 to 240 MHz) it also uses a user identification function and encrypting protocol for Frequency Label Frequency...
  • Page 91 ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output n Main zone Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO b VIDEO b VIDEO b S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO b S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO b S-VIDEO...
  • Page 92 ENGLISH SIGNAL IN MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT (Normally) (when GUI menu displayed) Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO S (VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (COMPONENT) S (VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO)
  • Page 93 ENGLISH Relationship Between Amp Assign Setting and Speaker Output STEREO or DIRECT (2ch) Mode Status Speaker terminal Setting SURROUND B/ Surround mode SURROUND A SURROUND BACK ASSIGN-2 ASSIGN STEREO/DIRECT – – FL/FR FL/FR 2ch Bi-Wiring Other SLA/SRA SBL/SBR – – STEREO/DIRECT – – FL/FR FL/FR 2ch Bi-Amp Other SLA/SRA SBL/SBR –...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    • Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plugs are turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVR-...
  • Page 95 DTS sound playback. DVDs cannot be • This is not a malfunction. Most – • The AVR-4308’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy – setting is set to “PCM” .
  • Page 96 USB cable. be used for connection to a port do not match. Select” . computer. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Total harmonic distortion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB) outlet on a circuit different from S/N ratio — 102 dB that to which the AVR-4308 is Dynamic range — 100 dB connected. Digital input: Format — Digital audio interface • Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT)
  • Page 98 ENGLISH Video section General • Standard video connectors Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 580 W Input / output level and impedance: Power consumption: Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB 0.3 W (Standby) • S-Video connectors Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 195 (H) x 455 (D) mm Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal —...

  • Page 99: List Of Preset Codes

    StarHub 00276 Cambridge 40157 40000, 40721 01466 Sumitomo 01500, 01504 Cambridge Audio 40157 Naim 40157 GoldStar 00144 Denon Digital Tuner Cambridge Supercable 00276 40157 40157 Hitachi 00003, 00008 Soundworks Taihan 00778 Onkyo 40868, 40101 Denon (NET) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839...
  • Page 100 Viewsonic 01272, 01329 Beko 00455 DigiSat 01232 21313 TaeKwang 20439 Vizio 01126 Bell ExpressVu 00775 Digisky 01457 Denon 40766, 42868 Tandberg 20109 Voodoo 01272 Big Sat 01457 DigitAll World 01227 40072 20280, 20283, 20289, 20308, Black Diamond 01284 Xbox 01805...
  • Page 101 01142, 00749, 01749, 00775, Eurocrypt 00455 Hauppauge 01672 Kreiselmeyer 00173 Multibroadcast 00642, 00879 00724, 00819, 01076, 00722, 00642, 00879, 01333, 01433, EuroLine 01251 01214, 01801 Kross 01695 Multichoice 00099, 00710, 00455, 00818, 01559, 01560 Philips 00200, 00847, 00853, 00173, Europa 00863 01159 L&S Electronic...
  • Page 102 01377, 00392, 00639, 01142, Satstation 01083 Tantec 00455 Variosat 00173 SKY Italia 01848 DirecTV 01076, 00099, 01392, 01442, Schaub Lorenz 01214 Tarbs 01225 Ventana 00200 Sky XL 01412 01640 Schneider 00710, 01206, 01251 Tatung 00455 Vestel 01251 Skymaster 01075 Dish Network System 01505, 00775 00394, 00504, 00863, 01075, TBoston 01659...
  • Page 103 10037, 10163, 10218, 10264, Denko 10264 Baird Clatronic Amstrad 10037, 10036, 10009 10217, 10343, 11196 10264, 10370, 10371, 10714 10362, 10371, 10433, 10648, Denon 10145, 10511 Caihong 10009, 10817 Bang & Olufsen 10565 Clayton 11037 11037, 11982 Denver 10037, 10587...
  • Page 104 10037, 10070, 10163, 10217, Easy Living 11248 Gooding 10487 Hema 10009, 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 Finlux 10346, 10480, 10556, 10631, 10000, 11909, 11900, 11163, Eaton 10060 Hewlett Packard 11494, 11502 Imperial 10037, 10074, 10370, 10418 10714, 10715, 10808, 11556 11037, 10880, 10808, 10714, 10001, 10009, 10264, 10374, Ecco 10773...
  • Page 105 10054, 10093, 10463, 10053, 10047, 11454, 10054, 10154, Kyoshu 10418 Minato 10037, 10556 Nishi 10030 10030, 10070, 10036, 10218, 10000, 10250, 10051, 10180, Kyoto 10163, 10217 Minerva 10070, 10108, 10195, 10487 Nobliko 10070 10371, 10418, 10508, 10606, 10060, 10030, 10171, 10092, Magnavox 10650, 10653, 10683, 10731, 10706, 11944, 11904, 11755,...
  • Page 106 10054, 10000, 10156, 10250, 10250, 10093, 10145, 10171, Profex 10009, 10163, 10361 10037, 10556 Simpson 10178, 10030, 10011 Remotec 10051, 10236, 10030, 11947, 10037 10060, 10092, 10009, 10037, Profi 10009 Sceptre 11217 11946, 11941, 11480, 11310, Singer Reoc 10714 10335, 10371, 10433, 11537 10361, 10374, 10486, 10548, Panasonic 11291, 11271, 10853, 10650,...
  • Page 107 10054, 10250, 10051, 10226, 10865, 10877, 10880, 11217, Strong 11149, 11163 Tiane 10093, 10817 Univox 10037, 10163 Technics World-of-Vision 10556, 10650 11298 Studio Experience 10843 Tiny 11269 10864, 10885, 11755, 11756 TechniSat 10556, 11267 Worldview 10455 Stylandia 10217 10236, 10180, 10178 V2max 10865 Technisson...
  • Page 108 Elfunk 11037 DMTech 31271 Broksonic 10463, 11911 Akai 20352 Palsonic 20000 20035, 20162, 21035, 21162, Ferguson 11037 Elfunk 30713, 30884 Bush 11556 Alba 20352 Panasonic 21262 Finlux 11556 Emerson 30675, 31268 Curtis Mathes 10051 America Action 20278 20035, 20037, 20240, 21035, Penney Goodmans 10587, 11037, 11900...
  • Page 109 20045 ITT Nokia 20240, 20104, 20041, 20106 21137 Dell 21972 Toshiba 31045 General Technic 20348 20037, 20278 20046 Denon 20081, 20042 Genexxa 20037, 20000, 20104, 20278 Janeil 20240 Brandt 20041, 20320 Derwent 20041 Go Video 20240, 20432, 20614, 21137 20278...
  • Page 110 20048, 20047, 20104, 20043, 20035, 20162, 20048, 20081, Nebula Electronics 20033 Sampo 20037, 20048 Soundmaster 20000 Luxor 20046, 20106, 20315 20045, 20000, 20209, 20226, 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104, 20060, 20240, 20045, 20000, Philips Soundwave 20037, 20209, 20348 20616, 20618, 20739, 21081, Samsung 20037, 20000, 20042, 20067 20067, 20041, 20278, 20038,...
  • Page 111 30713, 30723, 30730, 30831, Decca 30770, 31115 Bush Totevision 20037, 20240 Hewlett Packard 21972 30884, 31140, 31530, 31695 30833, 30884, 31051, 31140, 30490, 30634, 31634, Denon 31483, 31695, 31832 Touch 21972 Howard Computers 21972 Alco 30790 [32134] Byd:sign 30872 Alize...
  • Page 112 30591, 30741, 30790, 30869, Entivo 30503, 30539 Home Electronics 30730, 30770 Mitsubishi 31521, 30521, 30713, 31403 Philo 31345 31906 Enzer 30784, 30770, 31228 Home Tech Industries 31224 Mizuda 30770, 31451 Phonotrend 30699 Lifetec 30651, 30831, 31347 30821, 31268 Hoyo 30665 Monyka 30665 PianoDisc...
  • Page 113 Vestel 30713, 30884, 31530 Scientific Labs 30768 Cytron 31347 Samsung 30490, 31635 Sylvania 30630, 30675, 30821, 31268 Victor 31597 30672, 30651, 31005, 31036, Denon 30490 ScanMagic 31730 Scott Symphonic 30675, 30821, 31268 31233, 31423 Vieta 30705 Denver 31056 Schneider 30646...
  • Page 114 b1 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/CBL mode. DVD preset codes : Diese voreingestellten Codes können im SAT/CBL -Modus aufgenommen werden. DVD-Voreinstellungscodes : Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode SAT/CBL. Codes préréglés DVD : I codici preimpostati possono essere registrati nel modo SAT/CBL.
  • Page 115 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4731 105...

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