Denon AVP-A1HDCI User Manual

AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER

AVP-A1HDCI

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-5308CI

Owner’s Manual GAdditional functions editionHOwner’s Manual GAdditional functions editionH

The AVP-A1HDCI / AVR-5308CI owner’s manual is organized in the following
two volumes.

•GThe original versionH

•GAdditional functions editionH········This version

This version contains descriptions of additional and changed functions only.

Additional functions are those designated by “ ” in the GUI menu map of this manual.
GUI Menu Map : AVP-A1HDCI (vpage 3), AVR-5308CI (vpage 4)

NOTE

Where the GAdditional functions editionH and GThe original versionH contain items with the
same name, please refer to the GAdditional functions editionH.

n Additional functions

n Contents

1. Corresponding with New DENON control dock for
iPod ASD-11R

When you connect the ASD-11R to AVP-A1HDCI / AVR-

5308CI, you can play your iPod’s music, photos and videos.

2. Addition of Audyssey Dynamic Volume

While constantly monitoring the sound source, Audyssey

Dynamic Volume delivers optimum volume adjustment
without losing dynamic range.

3. Addition of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready

When you subscribe to the SIRIUS service, you can receive

SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts.

Simply The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite

entertainment including 100% commercial-free music, plus
superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy,
world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your
car, home or office.

4. DENON LINK 4th compatible (jitter-free playback)

DENON LINK 4th, in addition to DENON’s proprietary high-

grade audio signal transmission technology, DENON LINK
3rd, achieves high quality playback of HD audio.

When connected to a DENON LINK 4th compatible AV

amplifier and Blu-ray Disc player by DENON LINK cable and
HDMI cable, you can operate the Blu-ray Disc player with
the master clock signal sent from the AV amplifier. Since D/
A conversion is conducted with the master clock of the AV
amplifier, HDMI transmission is not affected by clock jitter,
enabling jitter-free playback. This produces clearer sound
localization, so you can enjoy the clear and three-dimensional
sound imaging that befits HD audio.

GUI Menu Map

For AVP-A1HDCI ··············································································3
For AVR-5308CI ···············································································4

Manual Setup

Option Setup ···················································································5

a GUI ···························································································· 5
s Remote (SIRIUS/XM) ································································5
d 232C Port (1) ·············································································5
f Add New Feature ······································································ 5

Source Select

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ···································6

a Play (iPod) (SIRIUS) ···································································6
s Preset Skip ················································································ 6
d Parental Lock ·············································································6
f Antenna Aiming ········································································6
g Assign ·······················································································7

Parameter

Audio································································································7

a Surround Parameters ································································7
s Audyssey Settings·····································································8

Playback

Preparations ·················································································· 10

Turning the Power On ··································································10

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ···························10

SIRIUS Connector ········································································ 10
Basic Operation ············································································ 12
Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID ····················· 12
Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) ······························· 12
Listening to Preset Channels ·······················································13
Searching Categories ···································································13
Accessing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels Directly ···················· 13
Parental Lock ················································································13
Sub Remote Control Unit Operations ·········································· 13

iPod® Playback ·············································································14

Basic Operation ············································································ 14
Listening to Music ·······································································14
Viewing Videos (Browse mode) ··················································· 15
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos (Remote mode) ·························· 15

Other Operations and Functions

Convenient Functions ·································································· 16

Playing back the HD audio of Blu-ray Disc
by DENON LINK 4th ····································································16
Quick Select Function ·································································· 17

Other Information ··························································· 17

Troubleshooting ·······························································18

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3

Setup Playback Information Troubleshooting

GUI Menu Map

GUI Menu Map

Parameter

(vpage 7, 8, 9)

Information

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode
n Quick Select
n Preset Station

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

• Tone

Manual Setup

(vpage 5)

n Speaker Setup

• Speaker Confi guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• THX Audio Setup

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lip Sync

• Audio

• Monitor Out

• HDMI Control

n Audio Setup

• EXT. IN Setup

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

Auto Setup

n Auto Setup

• STEP1: Speaker Detection

• STEP2: Measurement

• STEP3: Calculation

• STEP4: Check

• STEP5: Store

n Option

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Confi guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Network Setup

• Network Setup

• Other

· Power Saving

· Character

· PC Language

· Rhapsody Account

• Network Information

n Zone Setup

• ZONE2 / ZONE3

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

· Video Convert (ZONE2 only)

• OSD

n Option Setup (vpage 5)

• Pre-out Assign

• XLR Out Polarity

• POA Setting

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• GUI

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out 1

• Trigger Out 2

• Trigger Out 3

• Trigger Out 4

• Transducer Setup

• Digital Out

Source Select

(vpage 6, 7)

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• Input Att.

n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback
Mode

• Still Picture

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n XM

• Play

• Preset Skip

• Antenna
Aiming

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Surround Mode

n STEREO
n DIRECT
n STANDARD
n DOLBY HEADPHONE

(When using headphones)
n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

n DTS NEO:6
n neural
n HOME THX CINEMA
n 7CH STEREO
n WIDE SCREEN
n SUPER STADIUM
n ROCK ARENA
n JAZZ CLUB
n CLASSIC CONCERT
n MONO
n VIDEO GAME
n MATRIX

• Audyssey Settings

· Room EQ

· Dynamic EQ

· Dynamic Volume

· Setting

n HD Radio

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset
Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source
Level

• Remote (SIRIUS/XM)

• 232C Port (1)

• Play (iPod) (SIRIUS)

• Preset Skip (SIRIUS)

• Parental Lock (SIRIUS)

• Antenna Aiming (SIRIUS)

• Assign

For AVP-A1HDCI indicates newly added and changed functions.

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

• DNR

• Enhancer

• Sharpness

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• Input Att.

• Remote ID

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

• Add New Feature

n Language

4

Setup Playback Information TroubleshootingGUI Menu Map

Parameter

(vpage 7, 8, 9)

Information

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

n Audio Input Signal
n HDMI Information
n Auto Surround Mode
n Quick Select
n Preset Station

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

• Tone

n Speaker Setup

• Speaker Confi guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• THX Audio Setup

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lip Sync

• Audio

• Monitor Out

• HDMI Control

n Audio Setup

• EXT. IN Setup

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

Manual Setup

(vpage 5)

Auto Setup

n Auto Setup

• STEP1: Speaker Detection

• STEP2: Measurement

• STEP3: Calculation

• STEP4: Check

• STEP5: Store

n Option

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Confi guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Network Setup

• Network Setup

• Other

· Power Saving

· Character

· PC Language

· Rhapsody Account

• Network Information

n Zone Setup

• ZONE2 / ZONE3

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• OSD

n Option Setup (vpage 5)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

• Source Delete

• GUI

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out 1

• Trigger Out 2

• Trigger Out 3

• Trigger Out 4

• Transducer Setup

• Digital Out

Source Select

(vpage 6, 7)

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n PHONO

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback Mode

• Still Picture

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n XM

• Play

• Preset Skip

• Antenna Aiming

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n HD Radio

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Surround Mode

n STEREO
n DIRECT
n STANDARD
n DOLBY HEADPHONE

(When using headphones)
n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

n DTS NEO:6
n neural
n HOME THX CINEMA
n 7CH STEREO
n WIDE SCREEN
n SUPER STADIUM
n ROCK ARENA
n JAZZ CLUB
n CLASSIC CONCERT
n MONO MOVIE
n VIDEO GAME
n MATRIX

For AVR-5308CI indicates newly added and changed functions.

• Audyssey Settings

· Room EQ

· Dynamic EQ

· Dynamic Volume

· Setting

• Play (iPod) (SIRIUS)

• Remote (SIRIUS/XM)

• 232C Port (1)

• Preset Skip (SIRIUS)

• Parental Lock (SIRIUS)

• Antenna Aiming (SIRIUS)

• Assign

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

• DNR

• Enhancer

• Sharpness

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

• Remote ID

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

• Add New Feature

n Language

5

GUI Menu Map Playback Information Troubleshooting

Manual Setup

ROOM EQ

STANDARD <STATUS>

<DYNAMIC EQ>

ENTER

uio p

STANDARD

ROOM EQ

[ AMP]

[PARA]

ENTER

uio p

Button located on both the main unit
and the remote control unit

BUTTON

Button only on the main unit

<BUTTON>

Button only on the remote control unit

[BUTTON]

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Make detail settings for various parameters.

Setup

Option Setup

Make various other settings.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Option Setup

a GUI
s Remote (SIRIUS/XM)
d 232C Port (1)
f Add New Feature

a

GUI

Make GUI related settings.

Master Volume

Master volume display during adjustment.

[Selectable items]

Bottom Top OFF

If the Master Volume display is superimposed on the fi lm subtitles
making it diffi cult to see, select the “Top” setting.

s

Remote (SIRIUS/XM)

Set when operating SIRIUS from the main remote control unit.
Set the XM TUNER (DEV2) mode on the main remote control unit
to SIRIUS.

[Selectable items] TUNER (DEV2) : XM

TUNER (DEV2) : SIRIUS

NOTE

When set to “TUNER (DEV2) : SIRIUS”, TUNER (DEV2) mode cannot
be used for XM.

d

232C Port (1)

Set when external controller or 2-way remote control unit (RC­7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately) is connected.

[Selectable items]

Serial Control

: Set when using an external controller.

2Way Remote

: Set when using a 2-way remote control unit.

NOTE

• When using the 2-way remote control unit, connect to port 1 of the
RS- 232C connector.

• When using a 2-way remote control unit, set this to “2Way Remote”.
In this case, you can not use port 1 of the RS-232C connector as an
external controller.

f

Add New Feature

Display the new features which can be purchased for downloading
to the AVP-A1HDCI / AVR-5308CI and upgrade.

When you purchase a new feature and register your user information,
“Registered” is displayed on this menu and you can proceed with the
upgrade.

When “Not Registered” is displayed on the Add New Feature screen,
you cannot upgrade.
To use the upgrade function, you should purchase an upgrade package
from the DENON website.
To purchase the package, you will need the ID number shown on this
screen.
To display the ID number on the screen, hold the <p> and <STATUS>
buttons down for 3 seconds or more.

Upgrade Status

A list of the additional functions provided by the Upgrade will be
displayed.

Do not turn off the power or disconnect from the network during an
upgrade.

<Illustration : AVR-5308CI>

6

GUI Menu Map Playback Information Troubleshooting

Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings
related to playing input sources.

Source Select

Setup

Settings Related to Playing
Input Sources

F Menu tree F

Source Select

TUNER

PHONO

CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR-1, DVR-2, V.AUX

a Play (iPod) (SIRIUS)

z

s Preset Skip
d Parental Lock
f Antenna Aiming
g Assign

Input Mode

Rename

Other

NET/USB

XM

HD Radio

z: “Play” is displayed for input sources for which “iPod dock” and

“SIRIUS“ are assigned.

a

Play (iPod) (SIRIUS)

The playback screen is displayed.

[Input source] TUNER NET/USB XM HD Radio

(

iPod SIRIUS

)

d Parental Lock

For any channel, set the radio reception limits.

[Input source]

SIRIUS

Lock Setting

Set the channel radio reception limits.

q Press ENTER.
w Using uio p, input the password (4 digits number) and press

ENTER.

e Select channel by pressing ui, and set the lock by pressing o

p.

[Selectable items]

Unlock

: Do not lock selected channel(s).

Lock

: Lock selected channel(s).

b When a Parental Locked channel is tuned, “Code : [ ]” is

displayed, then input the password.

• The default password is “0000”.

• If the password is wrong, “Lock Code is incorrect” is displayed.
Input the correct password.

• While listening to the channel being played, you can also set parental
lock (vpage 13).

Edit Lock Code

Change the password.

q Press ENTER.
w Select “Current Lock Code” and press ENTER.
e Enter the current Lock Code using uio p.
r Press ENTER to confi rm.
t Select “New Lock Code” and enter a new Lock Code using steps

q to e above.

y Select “Repeat Code” and re-enter the new Lock Code using steps

q to e above.

u Select “Execute” and press ENTER.

• If the old password is incorrectly input, “Current Lock Code is in

correct” is displayed, and proceed again from step q.

• If the password input is 3 digits or less, “Enter 4 digits number” is
displayed, and input again with a 4 digit password.

• If the new password is not correctly input, “New Lock Codes do not
match” is displayed and the password does not change.

f Antenna Aiming

Check the SIRIUS radio reception sensitivity.

Satellite

Indicate satellite signal strength.

[Input source]

SIRIUS

Terrestrial

Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

Display Condition

Signal strength is excellent
Signal strength is good
Signal strength is weak
No signal

n SIRIUS Antenna Aiming

[Selectable items] ON Skip

s

Preset Skip

Set the preset memories that you do not want to display when
tuning.

[Input source] SIRIUS

When set “All” to “Skip”, it is possible to skip entire preset memory
blocks (A to G).

A ~ G

Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.

[Selectable items]

All 1

2 3 4 5 6 7

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