Denon AVR-4308CI User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-4308CIOwner’s Manual GraphicalUserInterfaceUse this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI scr

Audio cables Video cablesCoaxial digital connections(Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cableOptical digital connectionsOptical cableAnalog

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PRESET CODE8Panasonic 10054, 10000, 10156, 10250, 10051, 10236, 10030, 11947, 11946, 11941, 11480, 11310, 11291, 11271, 10853, 10650, 10548, 10508, 10

PRESET CODE9Strong 11149, 11163Studio Experience 10843Stylandia 10217Sunkai10218, 10455, 10487, 10610, 10865Sunstar 10009, 10037, 10264, 10371Sunwatt

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GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-4308CI into the format used

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Speaker Connectionsw qw qw qw q w q w q w q w q w qw q*/w q (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (R) (L)The illustration below shows a basic example o

Connecting the Speaker CablesCarefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers bein

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingWith HDMI connections, the video and audio signals c

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conv

Record Player• When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transforme

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Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.Connecting the Recording Compone

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n SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-S

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XMNOTEKeep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed.XM connector• The AVR-4308CI is an XM

Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.AM/FMDirection of broadcasting stationAM loop antenna (small, supplied)F

Network Audio[Wired LAN][Wireless LAN]To WAN sideInternetRouterComputerTo LAN portTo LAN portTo WAN sideInternetModemRouter with access pointComputerL

Multi ZoneZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 or ZONE3 pre-out (va

NOTE• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.• Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as po

Auto SetupOptimize settings for speakers in use.Some typical examples are described below.AUTO SETUP1 2 3 4 5StartRETURNAmp AssignConfig.

GUI Menu MapParameter(vpage 42 ~ 45)Information(vpage 45, 46)n Status• MAIN ZONE• ZONE2/3/4n Audio Input Signaln HDMI Informationn Auto Surround Mod

*M*MExample q Example w( :Measuring positions)Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting• Audy

STEP1 : Speaker DetectionAuto Setup Optimize settings for speakers in use.F Menu tree FAuto Setupa Auto Setups Optiond Parameter[Selectable items]

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’u

Error MessagesIf the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is dis

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 w

ModeSelect test tone playback method.f Channel LevelAdjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.[Selectable items] Auto Man

a i/p ScalerMake settings for i/p scaler function.[Selectable items] A to H A to H & H to H OFFHDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio outpu

a EXT. IN SetupMake speaker settings for EXT. IN mode playback.Audio Setup Make settings for audio playback.F Menu tree FManual SetupAudio Setupa EXT

g Manual EQAdjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.Adjust CHSelect speaker adjustment method.[Selectable items]Each L/R A

z: This is the fl ow for infrastructure type communications. For ad-hoc communications, set “Mode” at the “Detail” settings to “Ad-hoc”.Wireless LAN

s OtherMake setting for amp power save mode and computer language environment.Power SavingMake setting for power saving when not connected to

Option Setup Make various other settings.F Menu tree FManual SetupOption Setupa Amp Assigns Volume Controld Source Deletef GUIg Quick Select Name

h Trigger Out 1Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc.F

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Language This sets the language used on the display screens.F Menu tree FManual SetupLanguage[Selectable items]English Français Operating from the ma

a PlayThe playback screen is displayed.[Input source][Selectable items]StartTUNER NET/USB XM HD Radio (iPod)s Auto PresetUse the auto preset function

h RenameChange the display name for this source.Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.[Characters that can be input]A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ #

Front RearAll One OFF ON OFF Assign NoneNET/USBiPod dockAssign Control Dock for iPod to this source.CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX[Input source][

Input signal DisplayDolby Digital SourceDOLBY DIGITAL (other than 2ch) /DOLBY DIGITAL EXDOLBY DIGITALDOLBY DIGITAL EXDOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMADOLBY DI

Playback in the Pure Direct ModeThis is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.• W

0 ~ 3 ~ 6DimensionShift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.[Variable range]0 ~ 3 ~ 70 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms1 ~ 10 ~ 15Small

d Room EQSelect room equalizer for current environment.[Selectable items]44Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Inform

–6 ~ 0 ~ +60 ~ +12Picture Adjust Adjust the picture quality.F Menu tree FParameterPicture Adjusta Contrasts Brightnessd Chroma Levelf Hue[Variable

46Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingResolution Color Space Pixel DepthHDMI Information S

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.q Owner’s manual ...1w

47Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting<ON/STANDBY><POWER><PHONES>SOURCE

48Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingPresetting Radio Stations(Preset Memory)Your favorit

49Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingNote: The XM Radio ID does not use the lette

50Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingHD Radio™ technology manufactured under license from

51Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingCheck the HD Radio Reception InformationPress <ST

52Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingShuffl ing playbackPress [CHANNEL +] or [RANDOM] on t

53Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshootingn USB memory devicesA USB memory device can be conne

54Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingStopping playback temporarilyDuring playback, press

55Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingPresetting Internet Radio StationsPreset Internet ra

56Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingPlaying Files Stored on USB Memory Devices Only

In addition to the AVR-4308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.q DENON system c

57Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingOperating the AVR-4308CI Using a Browser (Web co

58Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingOther Operations and FunctionsOther OperationsPlayin

59Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting1Press CH SELECT.2Press ui or CH SELECT to select

60Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingResetting the MicroprocessorPerform this procedure

61Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingRemote Control Unit OperationsMain Remote Control Un

62Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting[MENU][CH + /SHUFFLE],[CH – /REPEAT][SETUP/SEARCH][E

63Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting[MENU][CH +/–][TV/VCR][ENTER][DISPLAY][0 ~ 9, +10][u

64Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingMODE SELECTORRemote IDAMP (MAIN)TUNERiPodNET/DTUDEVI

65Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSystem Call FunctionThis function lets you register

66Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting1Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to r

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).w eto i u yq rQ3Q2Q1Q0q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ···········

67Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingRemote ControlDevice operatedDVD, HDP, TV / CBL, DVR1, VCR, V.AUX,

68Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingRemote ControlDevice operatedSAT TU (XM)NET / USB iPodZone selecti

69Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Information Troubleshooting[USB][ALL MUSIC/FAVORITE][ZONE OFF]Multi-zoneindicator[MENU][RANDOM][REPEAT][A

70Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingMulti-ZoneSpeaker terminalAmp Assign mode FRONTCENTERSURR-ASURR

71Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingMulti-ZoneZONE2 & 3 POWER“ON”“OFF”SBL SBRSL-A SR-AFLSW C F

72Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting$'- 48 48'34-434#34#-$'- '34-43ZONE3 audio

73Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingMulti-Zone OperationsTurning the Power On and OffGOperation on

74Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingSurround back speakersSound positioning directly to the rear can

75Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingG2H When not using surround back speakersSubwooferSurround speak

76Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingManufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,9

W0W1W0Q9 Q9teiQ0Q1Q2Q3Q4Q7oQ5Q6qy urwW2W0W1W0Q9Q8Q9q RS-232C connector ····································· (21)w TRIGGER OUT jacks ·················

77Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingHDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)HDMI is a digital i

Surround ModeSignals and adjustability in the different modesParameter (default values are shown in parentheses)Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Tim

ButtonNoteInput signalsANALOG LINEAR PCM / WAVWMA (Windows Media Audio) / MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC / FLACDTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CDSurround mo

ButtonNoteInput signalsANALOGLINEAR PCM / WAVWMA (Windows Media Audio) / MP3 / MPEG-4 AAC / FLACDTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CDSurround mod

Windows Media Player Ver.11vTunerThis is a free online contents server for Internet radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade costs.For inqu

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

Video ConvertInput signal Monitor output Monitor output (when GUI menu displayed)HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPON

Video ConvertSIGNAL IN MONITOR OUT (Normally) MONITOR OUT (when GUI menu displayed)HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMP

SettingStatus Speaker terminalZONE2 ZONE3 SURROUND ASURROUND BACKSURROUND B/ASSIGNASSIGN-2ZONE2ONON SLA/SRA – SLB/SRB Z2 L/ROFF SLA/SRA – SLB/SRB Z2 L

If a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?3

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Symptom Cause Countermeasure PageNo sound is produced from center speaker.• You are playing a monaural source (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in

Symptom Cause Countermeasure PageWhen a USB memory device is connected, “USB” is not displayed on the GUI menu.• The set cannot recognize a USB memory

Symptom Cause Countermeasure PageCannot connect to network.• The settings of the SSID and network key (WEP) are incorrect.• The reception is

n Video section • Standard video connectors Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 d

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