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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: • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: the plug from the wall socket outlet.
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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.
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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.
ENGLISH Contents Menu Operations Input Setup Operations ····················································································· 19 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································33 Example of Display of Default Values ·········································20 Auto Preset ··················································································33 Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ····················20 Preset Skip ···················································································33 Accessories ······················································································2 Menu Map ·····················································································21 Preset Name ················································································33 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3...
Turning the Power On and Off······················································58 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································44 Selecting the Input Source ···························································58 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Basic Operation ············································································44 Adjusting the Volume ···································································58 operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································44...
Unit • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-2308, the included remote control unit (RC- Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are 1081) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit [ Front ] [ Rear ] Indicator ······················································ (51) ZONE2 power buttons ······························· (58) Power buttons············································· (43) Source select buttons ································ (43) Tuner system buttons ································ (45) Tuner system buttons ·························· (44, 45) QUICK SELECT buttons ····························· (50) Test tone button (TEST) ·····························...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVR-2308. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Orange) respective connection items below.
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...
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-2308. FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK b L : Left...
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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.
Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream 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 Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “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.
• 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.
TV/CABLE Tuner ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2308. Connect the cables to be used. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating TV tuner instructions.
Connect the cables to be used. Digital video recorder • 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 VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...
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.
ENGLISH External Power Amplifier Antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Power amplifier Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna FM antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM 1.
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.
Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Menu Operations To household With the AVR-2308, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while Power cord power outlet looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen.
ENGLISH Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Example of Display of Default Values Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item Screen title surrounded by a border is the default value. MENU *MENU 1.Auto Setup...
ENGLISH Menu Map Auto Setup MENU (vpage 22 ~ 24) n Start Menu n Option n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Confi guration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Direct Mode Setup •...
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 ® automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for your home theater.
Before starting, connect and position all your speakers. Step 2 : Measurement The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2308. Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through each speaker.
ENGLISH Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Make various other settings. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.
ENGLISH Surround Speaker s Subwoofer Setup Select surround speakers use and size. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”...
ENGLISH Distance measurement Default g Crossover Frequency Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Resets the settings to the default values. Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low Set the value closest to the measured distance. range signal.
ENGLISH Resolution Aspect HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal. This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] [Selectable items] 2.Manual Setup...
ENGLISH Front Audio Setup d Dolby Digital Setup Make settings for audio playback. Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] 2.Manual Setup Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size. 2-3.Audio Setup 1.Speaker Setup : Compression is used.
ENGLISH Zone2 Setup g Manual EQ f Power On Level Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned F Menu screen F Base Curve Copy 2.Manual Setup...
ENGLISH Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Volume Limit 2.Manual Setup : Use this source. 2-5.Option Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
ENGLISH Tuner Information f On-Screen Display g Quick Select Name This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation Make on-screen display related settings. Change the Quick Select name. is performed. Up to 16 characters can be input. [Selectable items] Screensaver [Input characters]...
Bright : Normal display brightness. NOTE : Reduced display brightness. When using the AVR-2308 with only the included remote control unit Dark : Very low display brightness. (RC-1081), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), : Display is off unless controls are operated.
ENGLISH n CD, AUX, DVD/HDP , TV/CBL, VCR, DVR, V.AUX Settings Related to Playing Input This menu is for “CD” , “AUX” , “DVD/HDP” , “TV/CBL ”, “VCR” , “DVR” , Sources “V.AUX” . Input Setup F Menu screen F Auto Preset 3.Input Setup Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
“Assign” setting is set to “Digital In” (vpage 35). Mode” to “Digital” . • When the AVR-2308 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, • This can be selected for input sources for which the menu “Assign” if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, •...
ENGLISH Digital In iPod dock Shuffle Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. Make settings for shuffle mode. [Selectable items] [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL [Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL Songs...
Pro Logic : This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can and the AVR-2308’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete decoder.
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, The desired mode according to the program source and viewing [Selectable items] providing extremely high quality sound. situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround STEREO modes. PURE Press the button on the remote control unit.
ENGLISH CINEMA EQ PANORAMA Soften treble range movie soundtracks better Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound. understanding. If the surround effect seems weak, set “PANORAMA” to “ON” . Parameter [Selectable items] [Selectable items] : CINEMA EQ is used. DIMENSION : CINEMA EQ is not used.
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ENGLISH ROOM SIZE SB CH OUT SB CH OUT (for Multi-channel sources (for 2-channel sources) Determine size of acoustic environment. Select playback mode for surround back channels. Determine whether to use surround back speakers. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] [Selectable items] small : Simulate acoustics of a small room.
ENGLISH s Tone Control d Room EQ f RESTORER Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.
ENGLISH Audio Input Signal g Night Mode Shows information about audio input signals. Optimized setting for late-night listening. Information F Menu screen F [Selectable items] 5.Information : Turn night mode off. 5-2.Audio Input Signal 1.Status Information can be called out directly by pressing the DISPLAY button 2.Audio Input Signal : Low setting.
ENGLISH HDMI Information Auto Surround Mode Preset Station Shows information about HDMI input signals and monitor. Shows information about auto surround mode settings. Shows information about preset stations. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used F Menu screen F F Menu screen F for the different input signal types is displayed.
ENGLISH Operation on the remote control unit SOURCE SELECT [MODE SELECTOR 1] <SOURCE> <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME to “AUDIO” then press Playback [SOURCE SELECT] The desired input source can be selected directly. Preparations Operations During Playback Turning the Power On Adjusting the Master Volume <POWER>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Equipment Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts TUNING SOURCE SELECT SHIFT <PTY> <RT> Basic Operation Basic Operation Prepare the equipment. <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press select “TUNER”. q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
ENGLISH Presetting Radio Stations RDS (Radio Data System) Listening to Preset Stations (Preset Memory) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service SHIFT Press to select the memory block (A to G). which allows a station to send additional information along Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune with the regular radio program signal.
ENGLISH <PTY> RDS Search Watching the display, press to call out the <SOURCE SELECT> <PTY> <RT> desired program type. Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service. PRESET CHANNEL Press <SOURCE SELECT> [TUNER] Either turn or press PTY search begins automatically.
The default setting is “Mode3” . select “TUNER”. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. • Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-2308’s power to the standby and other countries. mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”.
[STATUS] during playback. to select the music fi le to be played. • On the AVR-2308, folder and fi le names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .
ENGLISH Fader Function • To cancel, press <ZONE2 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or Other Operations and until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed. rear speakers at once. •...
ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory <SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B> With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in mode was set.
VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , SAT/CABLE, VCR or TV Presetting position. [Rear] • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want setting the preset memory. [ZONE2 OFF] [MAIN ON] to operate.
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component n Front Video disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tape Deck DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Recorder Recorder player Receiver (Monitor) MODE AUDIO VIDEO SELECTOR 1 [ON/SOURCE] [OFF] iPod/ MODE TAPE / CD-R / MD DVD / VDP SAT / CABLE [SHIFT]...
ENGLISH Punch Through Function [Front] “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 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. By default, nothing is set. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.
Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function Speaker terminal SURR. BACK / FRONT SURR The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2308 to AMP ASSIGN CENTER the speaker outputs for the different zones. Amp Assign mode Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1”...
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ENGLISH Setting 2 : Setting 3 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Multi-zone playback Switching ················Surround Mode switching • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback Main zone Main zone Main zone...
Monitor 5.1ch Amp Assign mode: Pre-main amplifier FL/FR Front A Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Front B Bi-Amp AVR-2308 DVD player ZONE2 Input audio output n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker terminals Speaker terminal SURR. BACK / AMP...
ENGLISH Multi-zone Operations SOURCE SELECT VOLUME Adjusting the Volume GOperation on the main unitH Turning the Power On and Off q Press <ZONE2/REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust. GOperation on the main unitH GOperation on the remote control unitH Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>.
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...
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Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following DTS NEO:6™ Surround logo marks. The AVR-2308 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that Dolby Surround support mark : lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the DTS NEO:6™...
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ENGLISH ® Audyssey MultEQ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ® Audyssey MultEQ is the first technology to properly measure sound information throughout a listening area, then combine this information HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based to accurately represent the acoustical problems in the room. Based on on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in these measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that consumer equipment.
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround D. COMP AFDM Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER CENTER CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT WIDTH...
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ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (With no (multi ch) (2ch) (With Flag) (With Flag)
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ENGLISH Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) COMPONENT S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT S (480i / 576i)
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ENGLISH S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — — VIDEO — S-VIDEO Used S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used — VIDEO — COMPONENT — COMPONENT VIDEO — COMPONENT S-VIDEO Used COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used...
• Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check the insertion of the power turn on, or turns faulty. cord plug.
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DTS sound playback. DVDs cannot be • This is not a malfunction. Most – • The AVR-2308’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy – setting is set to “PCM” .