DENON AVR-2309CI User Manual

DENON

AV

SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2309CI

Owner's Manuel

Manual

de

l'Utilisateur

ENGLISH FRANCAIS

oSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISKOFELECTRIC

DO NOTOPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO COVER (OR BACK). REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash triangle, uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point Within to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructionsinthe literature accompanying the appliance.

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

with

IS

intendedtoalert the user10the presence

arrowhead symbol, withinanequilateral

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREORELECTRIC SHOCK, DO EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAINORMOISTURE.

SHOCK

A.

~

NOT

an

equilateral triangle is intended

REMOVE

NOT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read

Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be

2.

retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and

3

instructions should Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should

4.

Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

5.

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Attachments -

6

manufacturer Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example,

7.

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink.orlaundry tub;ina or near a

of

8

9

10.

11.

12.

swimming Accessories - Do not place this product on brac et. or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult. and serious damagetothe product. Use only With a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation - Slots and openingsinthe cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation overheating, and these openings openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not Installation such or

the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the ype of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped With a polarized

alternating-current line plug This plug will fit Into the power outlet only one way. This If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit. contact your electriciantoreplace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

EXAMPLEOFANTENNA GROUNDING

is

operated.

in

be

adhered to.

Do

not use attachments not recommended by the product

as

they may cause hazards.

pool; and the like.

as

a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationisprovided

For

products intended to operate from battery power, or other

(a

plug having one blade wider than the other).

FIGURE A

AS

PER

NATIONAL

elECTRICAL CODE

elECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT~---J

NEe·

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INEG ART 250. PART H)

n-

I

__

an

unstable cart, stand, tripod,

he

manufacturer, or sold

of

the product and to protectitfrom

must

not be blocked or covered. The

of

ANTENNA

LEAD

IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEG SECTION 610·20}

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

the operating

be

wet

be

placedina built-in

is

a safety feature.

the polarized plug.

followed.

basement;

with

13.

Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely them, paying particular atten ion to cordsat plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

15.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Ifanoutside antenna or cable system connected to the product,besure the antenna or cable systemisgrounded soasto provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regardtoproper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to

of

grounding conductors, locationofantenna-discharge unit. connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure

16.

Lightning -

whenitis

or from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

the

prevent damage

17.

Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be locatedinthe vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or where it antenna system, extreme care should be taken power lines or circuits

18.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or Integral convenience receptacles

19.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings parts that could result on the product.

20. Servicing - Do not attempt removing covers may expose you Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet

and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a)

When

b)

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

cl

If the product

d)

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructionsasan damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)

If the product has been droppedordamagedinany way, and

f)

When indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics substitutions may result

23. Safety Check - Upon completion ask the service technician to perform safety checks product is

24.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be ceiling onlyasrecommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

an

antenna discharge unit. size

A.

For

added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

left unattended and unused for long periodsoftime, unplug it

to

the product duetolightning and power-line surges.

can

fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

as

contact

with

them mightbefatal.

as

this

can

resultina risk of fire or electric shock.

as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

in

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

to

service this product yourselfasopening or

to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

has

been exposed to rain or water,

improper adjustment of other controls may result

the product exhibits a distinct changeinperformance - this

as

in

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

in

proper operating condition.

be

situated away from heat sources such

the original part. Unauthorized

of

any service or repairstothis product,

power

to

keep from touching such

to

determine that the

mountedtoa wall

is

circuits, or

in

or

as

FRANCAIS ENGLISH

FCC

INFORMATION (For

1.

PRODUCT

This product complies with Part product may not cause harmful interference, and interference that may cause undesired operation.

2.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the

3. NOTE

This product has been tested of the

FCC residential installation. This product generates, uses with that interference will not occur television reception, which correct the interference

• Reorient

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product

help.

Rules. These limits

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, thereisno

or

relocate the receiving antenna.

15

of the

FCC

Rules. Operationissubject to the following

(2)

this product must accept

as

indicatedinthe instructions containedinthis manual, meets

and

found to comply with the limits for a

are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceina

and

can

radiate radio frequency energy

in

aparticular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or

canbedetermined by turning the product

by

one or moreofthe following measures:

an

outletona circuit different from that to which the receiverisconnected.

US

customers)

Class

and,

OFF

and

oranexperienced radioffV technician for

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de

la

classe

Best

conforme

ala

norme NMB-003duCanada.

two

any

conditions:

interference received, including

FCC

FCC,

to use the product.

(1)

this

requirements.

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

if not installed and usedinaccordance

guarantee

ON,

the userisencouraged to try to

oNOTE ON USE I OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION

•Donot let foreign objects into the unit.

•

Ne

pas

laisser des objets etrangers dans

I'appareil.

•Donot let insecticides, benzene, thinner comeincontact with the unit. Ne

pas

mettreencontact des insecticides,

du

benzene etundiluant avec I'appareil.

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when

inarack.

installed

• Eviter des temperatures elevees. Tenir compte d'une dispersion suffisante lors etagere.

de

I'installation sur une

Keep

the unit free from moisture, water,

• and

dust.

• Proteger I'appareil contre I'humidite, I'eau et

la

poussiere.

chaleur

• Unplug the power cord when not using the • unit for long periods of time.

• Debrancher lorsque I'appareil n'est de

Ie

longues periodes.

cordon d'alimentation

pas

utilise pendant

and

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

Ie

• Manipuler precaution. Tenir cordon.

cordon d'alimentation avec

la

prise lorsdudebranchement

*

(For

du

apparatuses with ventilation holes)

•

Do

not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Ne

pas

obstruer

•

les

trous d'aeration

• Never disassemble or modify the unit any way.

•

Ne

jamais demonteroumodifier I'appareil

d'une maniere

ou

d'une autre.

in

II

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Contents

Getting

Accessories····. Cautions Cautions About the Remote Control Unit· .

Inserting the Batteries····· Operating Range

Part Names and Functions···································

Front Panel . Display

Rear Remote Control Unit

on on

Panel·

Started

Handling··· Installation··

of

the Remote Control Unit··

..

.

..

·····3

.....

.

····5

·····7

Connections

Preparations··

Cables Used for Connections . Video Conversion Function On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMIOutput

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation· ........

Speaker Connections....

Connecting Equipment Connecting the Monitor.. .

Connecting the Playback Components·

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player . Record Player ·

CD Player . 14 iPod®· TV/CABLE Tuner ·

Connecting the Recording Components ·15

Video Cassette Recorder CD

Recorder /MDRecorder

Connections to Other Devices.. ..·16

Video Camera / Game Console ..16 Component

XM connector SIRIUS connector· ··18

Antenna terminals Multi-zone 20 External Controller..

Connecting the Power Cord.. . Once Connections are Completed.. .

...

with

HDMI connectors.. ..·12

..

!Tape

with

Multi-channel Output connectors · ··17

..

Deck

·······9

·· ..·..

....

....·14

..

··21

Menu

Operations · Example of Display of Default Values·

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

·2

Menu

3

Operations

Map·

.. ··

· ····

3

Auto

3

Preparations

-4

Auto Setup

·4

6

Speaker Setup

8 8

9

10 10

HDMI Setup .

10

13

·13 13

·14

Audio Setup

15

15 16

ZONE2 Setup

17

19

20

21

Setup

..

o Auto Setup .

Error

Messages

fJ Parameter Check

Manual

Setup

o Speaker Configuration

fJ

Subwoofer

II

Distance ·

B Channel Level ·

Setup

..

·

..

III Crossover Frequency

III Front Speaker Setup ....

o Color Space

fJ RGB Range

II

Auto Lipsync

B

HDMI

III

HDMI

III

Power

o

EXT.INSubwoofer

fJ 2ch Direct/Stereo .

II

Dolby Digital Setup

B

Auto

III

EO

Preset

o Level Lch

fJ Level Rch

II

Volume Limit

B

Power

III

Mute

Audio Control·

Off

Control

··

Surround

..

On Level

Level..·

..

Out

..

Mode

..

Level..·

..

.

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·46

·51

35 35

36

36 36

37

39 39

43 43

45

47

51

Option Setup

o

Amp

..

·22

··..22

..

......

fJ Volume Control

II

B On-Screen Display

23

III Ouick Select

24

III Trigger II II

Assign

Source Delete

Name·

Out· RemoteIDSetup· 232C Port··..·

mDisplay

1m

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·

..

·29 ..

29

·30

31

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34

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35 35

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·35

25 26 26

28

29

Setup Lock

Input

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources

Setup

o Auto Preset

..

·

fJ Preset Skip

II

Preset Name

B Video .

III Input

Mode

III Rename II

Source Level ..........··..

II

Assign

..

·

miPod .

1m

Antenna Aiming

mParenral Lock ·

Surround

CD

Standard Playback

Surround Playbackof2-channel Sources Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital. DTS.

(1)

DSP Simulation

Q)

Direct

® Stereo Playback -45

Playback

Parameter

Adjusting the parameters·· Surround Parameter ·

Surround Parameter Tone Audyssey Settings RESTORER······················· Night Audio Delay

Playback·

in

Mode

..

Modes

the

PURE

..

Playback·

DIRECT

..

Mode

..

.

....

etc)

..

1

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Information

Status

o MAIN

fJ ZONE2 .

Audio Input Signal·· HDMllnformation·········,·

o HDMI Signal Information

fJ

Auto Surround Quick Select,..·

Preset Station ·

ZONE

HDMI Monitor Information

Mode·

.

..

·

..

··,·····

·······52

·..53

..

....·53

..

Playback

Preparations

Turning the Power Selecting the Input Source ·54 Operations During Playback ·54

Playing Video and Audio Equipment

Basic Operation· . ·55

Listening

Basic Operation Presetting

Listening to Preset Stations........ · · ·56

Listening

Basic Operation.. Checking the XM Signal Strength and Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) Listening to Preset Stations ·58 Searching Categories

Listening

Basic Operation............

Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio Searching Categories Parental Lock· ·59

iPod@

Basic Operation.. . Listening to Music 60

Viewing Still Pictures or Videos

to

toXMSatellite Radio Programs

to

Playback

On

FM/AM

Radio

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs· 58

Broadcasts·

Stations (Preset Memory)

Radio

on

the iPod .

ID

..

ID

··59

.. ..

..

..·

....

..

··52

·53

··53

·54

..

·55

·57

·60

Remote

Main Remote Control Unit (RC-1099)

·52

53

·53

Operating DENON Audio Components ·................ ..·65

Presetti Operating Preset Components · Punch Through Function· 68

Sub Remote Control Unit

Amp

Control

ng

AssignIMulti-zone

Unit

Operations

· ·65

(RC-11

07)

Connections

Operations

Multi·zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 69 Multi-zone Settings and Operations

54

Multi-zone Operations ..·72

55 55 56

56

Turning the PowerOnand Selecting the Input Source· ..·72

Adjusting the Volume........

Turning off the Sound Temporarily.... ,72

Other

Information

Off..

with

Zone Output

Troubleshooting

58

Specifications

58 58

Listofpreset

59 59

codes

EndofthiS

·· .. ··

· 65

..

65

..

68

and

71

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·72

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72

73

82

86

manual

Getting

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product.Toensure proper operation, please read this owner's manual carefully before using the

product.

After reading them,

Started

be

sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

CD

Owner's manual......................

@ Getting Started ,.............

..

1

..

1

mWarranty (for North America model only) 1

@)

Service station list 1

® Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.2

® Main remote control (RC-l 099)....

(j)

R6/M

batteries (for RC-l 099).

®

Sub

remote control

®

@

(jJ)

R03/AM FM

AM

batteries Ifor indoor antenna

loop antenna ,.................

@ Setup microphone

(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx.

@

(RC-ll

RC-ll

07)...

07)

25ft/ 7.6m).

ft

/1.9

m)

..

1

.,

1

..

2

.1

..

2

..

1

..

1

..

1

®

I

Other

Other Operations

Recordingonan

Convenient Functions

HDMI Control Function Channel Level..· . Fader Function

Quick Select Function· Personal Memory Plus Function Last Function Memory

Backup Memory......·

Resetting the Microprocessor ........

Operations

External Equipment

and

..

Functions

..

IREC

..

OUT mode)

··

.. ·· ..·· ..

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.. ·· ..

·····

..

··64

·,,··········64

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....

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·61 62 62 63

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I

Cautions

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that no

problems with the connection cables.

• Powerissupplied to someofthe circuitry even when the unit set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long

periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• About condensation

If thereisa major differenceintemperature between the inside of the unit the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly. If this happens, let the unit sit foranhour or turned off before using the unit.

• Cautionsonusing mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may resultInnoise. If the mobile phone away from this unit when itisin

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power outlet. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before moving the unit.

• Note that the illustrationsinthese instructions may differ from the

actual unit for explanation purposes.

I Cautions

Note: For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit space,

and

suchasa bookcase or similar enclosure,

on

Handling

all

connections

the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form

and

wait until thereislittle differenceintemperature

and

unplug the power cord from the power

on

Installation

are

correct

and

that there

two

with the power

use.

in

a confined

so,

are

on

move

I*Note

* O!ol_==TiO

00'=

0"

Q

••••

-

~:O:

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About the Remote Control Unit

In

addition to the AVR-2309CI, the included main remote control unit

(RC-l099)

G) @ Non-DENON system components

is

G)

@

® Put the rear cover back on.

can

DENON system components

•Bysetting the preset memory

also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

the Batteries

Lift the clasp

Load battery compartment.

the

and

remove the rear lid.

two

batteries properlyasindicated by the marksinthe

(&page

65 -

67)

(RC-ll07)

R03/AM

-N,Ua

• Replace the batteries with even when the remote control unitisoperated closetothe unit.

• The supplied batteries

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to dosoin

following the

• To prevent damageorleakage of battery fluid:

•Donot use a

•Donot use

•Donot attempt to charge dry batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or disposeofbatteries

flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside

of the battery compartment and insert

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be use for long periods.

• When replacing the batteries,

insert themasquicklyaspossible.

II

uloerating Range of the Remote Co

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating

"EF>"

and

new

two

different types of batteries.

~/

o ,~

-<~/

Approx. 23 feet / 7 m

~

new

ones if the set does not operate

are

only for verifying operation.

"8"

marksinthe battery compartment.

battery together withanold one.

new

have

the

the proper direction,

batteries.

new

batteries ready

()

,f):

~

300

(RC-l099)

and

-Ntha

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not

operate if the remote control sensorisexposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light fromaninverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared light.

in

It.

3

Part Names and Functions

For

buttons not explained here, see the page indicatedinparentheses (

II

Front Panel

~

oPower operation button

···..

~

(17,

·(72)

..

(54)

64)

(64)

(ON/STANDBY)

8 Power indicator ·

..

Power switch

• Headphones jack (PHONES) (54)

o

INPUT

(.-.ON

MODE button··················

oSPEAKERS button

8Z0NE2

ON/OFF

..

· (54)

.OFF)

..·..

· · (25, 54)

button·..·

8 QUICK SELECT buttons· · ·

o

v.

AUX

INPUT connectors

Remove the

you want to use them.

000

cap

covering the terminals when

000

0)

~

(

!J

:0:

)

SETUP MIC jack..· (25)

41

MENU

~

RETURN button........

Q)

SELECT/ENTER knob ·..· ·(22)

,

•

The

operates buttonsonthe remote control unit.

• The control functionsinthe same wayasthe cursor as

the cursor [> button when turned clockwise.

• The control functions

ENTER

).

button..·..· (22)

SELECT/ENTER

in

the same wayasthe cursor<]and [>

<]

button when turned counterclockwise,

button when pressed the knob.

knob

on

the main unit

SELECTI ENTER

in

the same wayasthe

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4E)

Cursor buttons (.6\7) (22)

4DMASTER VOLUME control

«9

AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME indicator ·

4B

HD

AUDIO indicator.. . (45)

4D

Master volume indicator

41)

Display

~

Remote control sensor ·..·..·..·(3)

tD

ZONE2/REC SELECT button (72)

~

SOURCE SELECT knob ·..........

@)

SOURCE button

~STATUS

~

DIMMER button·..· · (37)

~RESTORER

~

BAND button ·..· · · ·..· (55)

@)

SHIFT button..· ·..· · (56)

@)

PRESET buttons ·..· ·(56)

G)TUNING

~

MUL

..

(22)

button (52,57)

button······································

buttons

TEQ button ·..· · · ·(49)

knob

· (54)

..

· · · (50)

.. ..

·..· ·..· ·(55)

~

DYNAMIC VOLUME button

*About Dynamic Volume

Audyssey Dynamic Volume of large variations television programs, commercials,

and

the soft Audyssey Dynamic Dynamic Volume is

adjusted automatically, the perceived response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same.

*About Dynamic

(54) (54)

(51)

Audyssey DynamicEOsolves the problem of deterioratingsound quality by

taking into account human perception

room acoustics. Audyssey DynamicEOworks

tandem with Audyssey MultEO® to provide well-

balanced sound for every listener at level.

@)

VIDEO SELECT button..·........·..·..........·..·

....

·........·..·...... (50)

™ solves the problem

in

volume level between

loud passages of movies.

EOTMisintegrated into

so

thatasthe playback volume

EQ

as

and

volumeisdecreased

between

any

bass

and

volume

..

(39)

I

in

4

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Display

:.::::=:..===================

0<

..

'

oInput signal indicators

:-f..

f)

Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals

•

Information The input source name, surround mode, setting values

here.

• Output signal channel indicators

display

and

other information

oFront speaker indicator

These light according to the settings of the front A

and

B speakers.

oZONE2 output indicator

This lights when the power for the ZONE2 turned

on.

eMaster volume indicator

oAUDYSSEY MULTEQ indicator

This lights when the MultEQisselected.

01nput

ai)

mode indicators

Recording output source indicator

This lights when the selected.

...............

.....

...............

.....

.

REC

.....

..... .....

.....

are

input.

are

displayed

OUT mode

....~.........

4D

NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night modeisselected.

4B

RESTORER indicator

This lights when the selected.

~

HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HOMI connections.

~

Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders operating.

Q.9

Tuner reception mode indicators

This lights according to the reception conditions

is

when the input source

-AUTO

This lights wheninthe auto tuning mode.

-STEREO

In analog stereo broadcasts.

-TUNED

This lights when the broadcastisproperly tuned

is

in.

. .

~HH

HH~

HH;

..

...

::::: ::::: :::::

the

FM

mode, this lights when receiving

HH~

RESTORER

is

set to "TUNER".

mode

is

are

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..

TRIGGER OUT jacks

eDOCK CONTROL jack·································

oSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS) (10)

0SIGNAL .SIRIUS

connector·..· ········ ·····......··(20)

··..· (20)

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·..· ·

(20)

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(14) (18)

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OUTLETS

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audio connectors (AUDIO)

connector (SAT TU2)..........·..·..·

VIDEO connectors..·..·

SPEAKERS

(13

- 16.

..

(14,

(13.15)

(21) (21

18)

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(17)

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ZONE2 connectors· · · · ·

connectors··..

PRE

OUT

connector

connectors·..

..

· · · (19)

· · ·..(17)

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·

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(12. (13,

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13,

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Remote Control Unit

o Main Remote Control

Front]

[

DENON

Unit

(RC-1099)

0 Indicator..

•

Power

.QUICK

.. ..

buttons··

SELECT buttons (64)

(65)

.

(54)

oSource select buttons·· (54)

*: To select "SIRIUS",

source, use the

oSystem buttons··

(l)AUDIO .Cursor

DELAY button .

buttons

IE:.

eDYNAMIC VOLUME button

o

RESTORER 4DSOURCE CONTROL switches tDRemote

4B

Master volume control buttons

~

MUTING button (54)

~

NIGHT

~

MUL (9Channel

ENTER

button

control signal transmitter·.. .

button···················

TEQ

button·

select

(CH

button··

SAT

\7<1

SEL)

"XM"

TU1/2

1»

/

as

button.

the input

(601

..

(511 (221

(50)

(51)

(651

(541

(51)

(49)

(22, 61)

[

Rear]

(3)

o Sub remote control unit for ZONE2

(RC-1107)

O---~

oZONE2 power buttons

8 Source select buttons.. . .

*: To select "SIRIUS",

source, use the

SAT

"XM"

TU1/2

as

button.

oTuner system buttons·· oTest tone button (TEST)·· oMAIN ZONE power buttons (MAIN)

(72)

..

(541

the input

(551 (311

.....

(721

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8 Amp menu button IA.

oInput mode button (INPUT) oEnter button (ENT)··

«!>

RETURN button·· .

4D

Cursor buttons

oRemote control signal transmitter (3)

8 Zone power off button (OFF)· (68)

(E:.

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MENU)·

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(17.

(22,

(221

64)

61)

(22)

oCHANNEL buttons (68)

oTUNING buttons (68)

oSystem buttons·· o

REPEAT

button·· (68)

8 RANDOM button·· (68)

oZone power

on

button (ON) (68)

oSource select buttons··

*1:To

select "SIRIUS"asthe input source, use

the

SAT

TU1

*2:

To select

the

SAT

«!>

Volume control buttons (VOLUME) (68)

4D

Muting button (MUTE) .

~

SHIFT

button····

til

FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button (68)

button.

"XM"asthe input source, use

TU2

button.

..

·

..

(68)

..

(68)

..

(68)

..

(68)

-~['iia

If buttonsonthe front or rear

7

are

pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side willbeactivated too.

-N·na

The

DTU

buttons cannot be used.

The

FAVORITES

"

when the control dock for iPod ASD-3N/3W used.

DIRECT

PLAY

button

can

function

is

Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are describedinthis owner's manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-2309CI. For details, refer respective connection items below.

-Nina

• Do not pluginthe power cord until completed.

•

When

making connections, also refer to the operating instructions

the other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left right

with

right).

• Do

not

bundle

power

so can result

in

cords together

humming or noise.

to

the instructions for the

all

connections have been

with

connection cables. Doing

with

left.

Preparations

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables

Coaxial digital connections

of

(Orange)~

Optical digital connections

~

Coaxial digital

~

~~-------(JP

(75

O/ohms pin-plug) cable

Optical cable

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Video cables

Component video connections

~

(Green)

S-Video connections

(Blue)

(Red)

~

Component video cable

~(Y)

~

(Ps/Cs)

~

(PR/CR)

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

~

~~

(Red)

~

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(Black)

~

e::tJ][J::::------::D1J='

Pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

+

)~Iiiiiiiiiiiiiii(

Speaker cables

~

+

Video connections

(Yellow)

HOMI connections

Audio signal:

~

(§J

AOutput

flnput

S-Video cable

e::tJ][J::::------::DIlP

75

O/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

rL)l-------CD

19-pin HDMI cable

Signal direction

Video signal:

j

Input

Youtput

Output

Input

~

(§J

J

Input

TOutput

8

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2309CI into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2309CI to a monitor.

• The AVR-2309CI's video input/output circuitry signals: Digital video signals: HOMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video

[Flow of video signals inside

High picture

quality playback

I~

"=-,-------.:==-'

I"

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HOMI connector

Y

PB/C8

GGG

Component video

connectors

~

S·V;d"

G

Video connector

Video input

terminals

- - - - : When 480i/576i signals are input

is

compatible

and

Video

PRiCR

/ /

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V"~,"~

---.~

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with

the

AVR-2309CI]

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/ ·

/

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the following four types of video

HOMI connector

Y

PB/C8

GGG

Component video Monitor

connectors

o . !

S-Video connector

G

Video connector Monitor output

terminals

PRiCR

.0'.1

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and VULJJut

• When viewing HOMI or component video signals when the

• When only HOMI or component video signals screen display

'

...

MENU

are

on

the main unit or the

not displayed over the picture.

A.MENU

are

HDMI

via

the AVR-2309CI, the on-screen display appears

buttononthe main remote control unitisoperated.

input to the AVR-2309CI, the characters of the

on-

• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector input connector.

• The resolution of the HOMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-2309CI menu "Information" -

"HOMllnformation"

(I(ff'page

53).

canbechecked at

IN,U.

• HOMI signals cannotbeconverted into analog signals.

• 1080p component input video signals cannot connectors.

• 480p/576p, 1080i and format.

• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source conversion function might not operate.

nop

component video input signals cannotbeconverted into S-Video or Video

be

output to anything other than component video

is

input. the video

9

as

the video

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

The illustration a monitor.

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as

flush

possible.

below

with

the screen surface

shows

a basic exampleofinstallationofthe amplifier combined

Subwoofer

as

---------

Center speaker

_-----

Surround speakers

with

8 speakers and

Surround back speakers

II

Speaker Connections

Example: 5.1-channels

Front speakers

A

DO

e

Subwoofer

~IN

Subwoofer with

built-in

amplifier

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Center speaker

o

e

(±)

b[d

"C"

leoHr

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The table

below

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7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels 2-channels

shows

a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-2309CI.

FRONT SURROUND

L

R

CENTER

L

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

-

- -

-

SURROUND BACK

R

L

-

- -

-

1 speaker

R

0 0

-

- -

-

0

-

SUBWOOFER

0 0

0 0 0 0

-

*L : Left

R : Right

o0

e

(±)

e

(±)

Surround speakers I

-N'U-

For surround back speakers:

• By default, the AVR-2309CI's speaker for the MAIN ZONE, change

• When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

For ZONE2 speakers:

• For multi-zone connection and operation, (ll25"page 69 - 72).

"Amp

Assign" the"

Amp

see"

settingisset to

Assign" setting (ll25"page 35).

Amp

Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations"

"ZONE2".

To useasthe surround back

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Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (Ll (black)

polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2309CI,

andbesure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peeloffabout0.03ftJI0 mmofsheathing from the tip

1

either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.

Turn the speaker terminal

2

counterclockwise to loosen it. Insert the speaker cable's core wire to

the hilt into the speaker terminal.

3

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

4

tighten it.

When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug.

-Nei

••

• Use speakers withanimpedance of 6 to16O/ohms. When using front A

impedanceof12

• Connect the speaker cablesinsuch a way that they do not stick out

of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit maybeactivated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + other

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is

connected. Doing so could resultinelectric shock.

and

B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with

to 16 O/ohms.

(Gf'

"Protection circuit").

and

right

(R)

channels

of

the speaker cable, then

and

+ (red)

,

._-------

~~

and

~

~""

~J\

- sides touch each

and

"3;

;>

an

Protection circuit

-

If the core wires touch the rear panel sides touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated the power indicator will flash red at inteNals of 0.5 secs. If the protection circuitisactivated, the speaker outputisisolated, and

the power supply goes to the standby state. If the power supplyisturned off, after the power supply cordiswithdrawn, please confirm that speaker cable

Also, if replaying large sound levels by using a speaker having

impedance less than that specified

will rise, supply will go into the standby state, and the power indicator will flash red at 2 second intervals.

In

AVR-2309CI has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation good. Even if there connections,inthe event of the protection circuit becoming activated, due to thinking that the AVR-2309CI has failed, please contact DENON Service center after switching off.

and

the protection circuit might be activated. The power

this case, please switch off the power supply,

arenoproblems

and

the screws etc., or the ±

input cable

with

are

connected.

(eg,

4 O/ohms!. the temperature

and

the surrounding ventilation

wait until the

and

an

is

and

11

Connecting Equipment

With

HDMI connections, the video

Blu-ray

player

l

DVD

player

HOMI

OUT

~

Disc

/

and

J

audio signals

[J

~

with

can

Monitor

HOMI

IN

~

HDMI connectors

be transferred with a single cable.

-nln-

• The AVR-2309CI cannot be controlled from another device

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted by the connected device.

• Video signals are not output properly when using devices that are not HDCP-compatible.

• Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor's resolution. case, switch the Blu-ray Disc player / compatible.

·If

the menu "Manual Setup" -

"AMP",

the sound maybeinterrupted when the monitor's poweristurned off.

• Use a cable connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one logo

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / is

not possible.

• If the monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / possible.

• If the monitor does not

• The AVR-2309CI note the following.

• It may not work depending

• It does not operate

on

which the HDMI logoisindicated(acertified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI

is

indicated(anon-HDMI-certified product).

support"

is

compatible with the HDMI's

on

with

televisions or players that are not compatible with

DVD

player's resolution to a resolution with which the monitor

"HDMI

Setup" -

DVD

player does not support Deep Color, deep color signal transfer

DVD

player does not support xvYCC,

Auto Lipsync Correction" function, this function will not work.

the device itisconnected to

CEC

via

the HDMI cable.

"HDMI

Audio

Out"

setting

(Gr'page

xvYCC

(Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please

and

its setup.

HDMl's

32)isset to

on

which the HDMI

signal transferisnot

CEC.

In

this

is

I

f.

-.

*The AVR-2309CI

version 1.3a. This version with

other versions, allowing connection

to

all

components equipped withanHDMI

connector.

*The AVR-2309CI

36-bit Deep Color.

is

equipped for HDMI

is

compatible with 30- and

::Jt;.

• By default, the HDMI audio signals

• To output the sound from the Audio

Out"-"TV"

(Gr'page

TV,

32).

compatible

are

output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2309CI.

make the settings at menu "Manual Setup" -

Compatible

audio

format

2-channel linear PCM

Multi-channel linear PCM 16/20/24 bits

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

DolbyTrueHD, Bitstream

DTS-HD

DTS

Plus,

Details

2ch

32-192 kHz

16/20/24 bits

8ch

32-192 kHz

Bitstream

"HDMI

Discs

(examples)

CD,

DVD-Video,

DVD-Audio DVD-Audio,

Blu-ray DVD-Video

Blu-ray

Setup" -

"HDMI

• When the AVR-2309CI connect the AVR-2309CI

• If the connected monitor or Blu-ray Disc player / converter cable.

• Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.

When connecting

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection HDMI/DVI converter cable, but dependingonthe combinationofcomponentsinsome cases the video signals will not be output.

• When connecting using due to poor connections

In

order to play the digital video

DVI

connections, both the connected Blu-ray Disc player / a copyright protection system HDCP

is

devices.

The AVR-2309CI are using, refer to its operating instructions.

a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identificationofthe

and

Blu-ray Disc player /

and

monitor usinganHDMI cable.

When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

withanHDMI/DVI

an

HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may notbeoutput properly

with

the connected cable, etc.

Copyright protection system (HDCP)

and

audio signals of a Blu-ray, DVD- Video or DVD-Audio disc using

called"

HDCP" (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

is

HDCP-compatible.

For

DVD

player are connected usinganHDMI cable, also

DVD

player only

detailsonthe Blu-ray Disc player /

has

a DVI-D connector, useanHDMI/DVI

converter cable (adapter)

DVI

format.

DVD

player

and

monitor

is

possible using

must

be equipped for

DVD

player or monitor you

an

HDMI/

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Connecting the Monitor

• Select the terminal to use

• With HDMI connections, the video

•Tooutput the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu "Manual Setup" Setup" -

"HDMI

Audio Out" to "TV"

and

Monitor

HDMI

IN

connect the device

and

audio signals

(&page

-----VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

(&page

32).

9 "Video Conversion Function").

canbetransferred with a single cable.

-----

IN

YP8PR

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1~1"1

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...

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Carefully check the left (L) and right correctly.

II

Blu-ray Disc player I DVD player

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player

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HOM!

OUT

r - ..

I~I

~~~+=i~~~~""'i-:.,...=-

VIDEO

Olir

the

Playback Components

(R)

channels and the inputs and outputs, andbesure to interconnect

S VIDEO

OUT

-----

COMPONENT

OUT

YPBPR

--AUDIO--

VIDEO

eee

""""i-......

Q mOO-8

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~

'"(j"

~ ~

~

(®)

AUDIO COAXIAL

OUT OUT

L R

ee

(®)

e

(@)

* When connected to a Blu-ray

Disc player, TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital PlusHDAUDIO, connect the HDMI.

-1-

SMIAlXM_

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and

playing Dolby

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• The component video connectors maybeindicated differentlyonyour monitor. For details, see the monitor's operating instructions.

• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

13

When usinganoptical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup"

- "Assign" -

"Digitalin"

(&page

42).

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Record Player

Turntable

(MM

cartridge)

Sl.M<>.OI\C9ITtI\/

S1JlR.BllQ(,MA$SIGIf

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CD Player

CD

player

--AUDIO-AUDIO COAXIAL

OUT OUT

L R

GG

G

(®)@(@)@~@@

@(@)@@(@)@(@)

II

iPod®

Use a DENON control dock for separately) to connect the

the control dock for

operating instructions.

iPod

ASD-3N/3W

iPod

settings, refer to the control dock for iPod's

(ASD-lR,ASD-3N or ASD-3W sold

to the AVR-2309CI. For instructions

on

I

r:1

.1

~.,

~bJ

N;12OY5OHI:

SllIImHOTDTALI2QW(lA,J1MX.

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• When connecting a record player withanMC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer.

(a

• Induction humming speakers if the volume

• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground

is

connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.

wire

booming sound) maybeproduced from the

is

raised with no record player connected.

-N·n.

The AVR-2309CI's SIGNAL when a record player terminal.

GND

is

terminalismeant to reduce noise

connected. Thisisnot a safety ground

I

When usinganoptical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup" - "Assign" - "Digital In"

42).

I

(~page

• With the default settings, the iPod VCR

(iPod)

connector.

To

assign the iPod to a connector other than

• settings at menu "Input Setup" - "(input source to which assigned)" - "Assign" - "iPod dock" ((W'page 42).

can

be used connected to the

VCR

(iPod),

make the

iPod

dock

14

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TV

Select the terminal to use

-----VIDEO

~

'------=------,--------,--,--------:-.../

I

; l

ICABLE Tuner

TV

tuner

S VIDEO COMPOI'll'NT VIDEO

VIDEO

-----

ovr ovr

;

and

connect the device.

y-

l'8

PR

eGG

--AUDIO-AUDIO OPTICAL

OUT OUT

L A

GG

bJbJ

1oI;1"",1OttI:

IW!It>8l11'L'tl~

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Connecting the Recording Components

Carefully check the left (L)

correctly.

Video

Select the terminal to use

--

OPTICAL AUDIO

Cassette Recorder

Video cassette recorder

AUOIO-~

OUT OUT

L A

~~

and

right

and

connect the device.

--VIOEO--

SVIDEO

ovr

VIDEO

ovr

(R)

HOMt

OUT

channels

and

the inputs

--VIDEO-

VIDEO S VIDEO

IN

and

outputs, and be sure to interconnect

--AUDIO--

AUDIO OPTICAL

IN IN

L A

~~

~

'C

When using a coaxial cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup"

-

"Assign"-"Digitalin"

15

(D2!rpage 42).

• When recording used to connect the AVR-2309CI's

Example:

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu "Input Setup"

-

"Assign"

via

the AVR-2309CI, the playback device's cable mustbeof the same typeasthe cable

TV

IN~S-Video cable.

TV

IN~Video cable:

- "Component In" (D2!rpage

VCR

OUT connector.

OUT~S-Video cable

OUT~Video cable

42)

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Do

not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2309CI's OPTICAL2 output connector

to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

II

CD Recorder I

Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending

MD

Recorder I Tape Deck

on

the types of connectorsonthe components being used.

CD recorder / MD Tape deck

--AUDIO--

~~

recorder /

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

L R L R

IN

GG

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EJEJllB-

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Connections

Carefully check the left correctly.

Video Camera I Game Console

q

to

Other Devices

{Ll

and

right

(R)

channels

I.-~

--,,-

and

the inputs and outputs,

Video camera / Game console

--

VIDEO

--

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VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

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Component with Multi-channel Output connectors

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connector

• The AVR-2309CIisan XM Mini-Tuner service.

•

Plug

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on the rear panel.

• Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing

For details, When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Mini-Tuner Dock.

see"

XM

Mini-Tuner and

XM Ready® receiver.

and

Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs"

Home

Dock

You

can

receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the

window

to receive the best signal.

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56 -

58).

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• To play the analog input signals input to the main unit or menu "Input Setup" -

• The video signal canbeconnectedinthe same wayasa Blu-ray Disc player /

INPUT

buttononthe main remote control unit and select "EXT.

"Input

Mode"

EXT.INconnectors, press the

- "Input

Mode"

- "EXT. IN" (GT'page 41).

17

INPUT

MODE

IN"

or make the settings at

DVD

button on the

player (GT'page

13).

-N,lI.

Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner completed .

• The XM name reserved.

and

related logo

are

registered trademarksofXM Satellite

"0

and

Home Dock connection have been

Radio

Inc. All rights

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II

SIRIUS connector

• The AVR-2309CIisa SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.

•

Plug

the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.

• Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing For

details, see "Listening to SIRIUS Satellite

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.

SiriusConnect Home Tuner

Radio

'*

When connecting digital audio

window

Programs"

You

can

receive SIRIUS® Satellite

to receive the best signal.

(&page

58,59).

Radio

oPositioning the Antenna

For

a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the following map to

determine which

by

Area 1 : Point the antenna toward the skyinthe east, northeast,orsoutheast, either through a window

or outside.

Area 2 : Point the antenna toward the skyinthe northornortheast, either through a Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the skyinthe northornorthwest, either through a

outside.

Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the skyinthe west, northwest,orsouthwest, either through awindow

or outside.

Area 5 : Put the antenna outside and point it straight

area

you

WEST

areinand

position the antenna accordingly.

SOUTH

up.

The antenna cannot be used indoors.

"

HORIZON

EAST

window

or outside.

window

I

or

:"'1~~~~~~~~-,g~l,i·

When connecting digitalofthe SiriusConnect Home

- "Digital In" from the menu.

•

Nei

••

Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection

SIRIUS

trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

Satellite

(&page

Radio

42)

.

Inc. "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo,

Tuner,

perform the setting "Input Setup" - "Assign"

and

channel names

--om>c-

~1:.~=7:::

.........

...,

have

been completed.

and

logos

are

18

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I

II

Antenna terminals

An

F-typeFMantenna cable plug

Direction of broadcasting station

FM

",,,,,

1

can

be connected directly.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

750/0hms Coaxial

FM

indoor antenna I

(suppliedI

AM

loop antenna assembly

cable

D.

~

CD~

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!

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rA\

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~

any

stable surface.

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and

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Connection ofAMantennas

1.

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the

Ground

Connect to the AM

@ antenna terminals.

AM

outdoor antenna

lever.

-N·n.

take

@)

•Donot connect Evenifan

Bend

in

the reverse direction.

b.

With the antenna attached to

a wall.

~~~~J

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

• disconnect the

• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder installer's attention to Article which provides guidelines for proper grounding in connected to the grounding systemofthe building, as

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall

close to the point of cable entryaspractical.

two

external

AM

is

2.

Insert the

conductor.

FM antennas simultaneously.

AM

antennaisused, do not

loop antenna.

provided to

3.

Return the lever.

call

the

CATV

820-40 of the

system

NEC and,

be

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Multi-zone

ZONE2 out Connections

If another pre-main (integrated) amplifierisconnected, the different program source

Pre-main amplifier

(ZONE2)

-AUDIOAUDIO

IN

L A

in

ZONE2atthe same time

(&page69-

~~

ZONE2

out connectors

72).

canbeused to playa

External Controller

RS-232C connector

This connectorisused foranexternal controller.

:>.::

If

you

wish to control the AVR-2309CI from

an

external controller using the connector, perform the operation below beforehand.

CD

l!i!'i~~~~~@~~~@~

• When usingincombination withanRF Receiver

possible. The Controller's display.

• When used

menu "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "232C Port" - "2Way Remote" ((W'page

•

On cannot

(RC-7001

AVR-2309CI's status informationaswellasiPod

the menu, when setting "Manual Setup" - "Option Setup" - "232C Port" to "2Way Remote",

use

RCI,

For

in

combination withanRF

the

RS-232C

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~~o~~~o~~~.~~(g)~.~""'@

sold separately) two-way communication withanRF

details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

portasan

Remote Controller

Remote ControllerorRF

external controller ((W'page

Turnonthe AVR-2309CI's power. Turn

off the AVR-2309CI's power from the

external controller.

@ Check that the

mode.

(RC-7000CI,

canbebrowsed watching theRFRemote

37).

AVR-2309CIisin

sold separately)orRF

Remote Controller

Remote Receiver, make the settings

37)

RS-232C

the standby

Remote

.

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is

at

you

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the audio output,

instructionsoninstalling

conduct multi-zone playback,

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I±l [±l

use

high quality pin-plug cordssothatnoinduction hummingornoiseisproduced.

and

Infrared sensor

EQ)

operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices'

see"

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections

(Connect devices corresponding with room to room function to this

jack

for future use.

jack)

and

Operations" ((W'page

Trigger output jack

The power ofanexternal device equipped with a trigger input jack association with operationsonthe AVR-2309CI. For

details, see menu "Manual Setup" - "Option

Setup" - "Trigger Out" ((W'page

•

OutputDC12V150 Check the trigger input conditions of the connected device.

canbeturnedonand

36,

37)

mA MAX.

off

20

in

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Connecting the Power Cord

Wait until

-Nln

• Insert theACplugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• Only

all

connections

have

been completed before connecting the power cord.

•

use

anything other than audio equipment.

theACoutlets to pluginaudio equipment.Donot use themaspower supplies for hairdryers or

ConnectiontotheACoutlets

• These outlets supply power to external audio equipment.

• The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set's power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power consumption

of 120 W

Power cord

(1A)canbeconnected.

(supplied)

Once Connections are Completed

II

Turning

the

Power

On

(sar-page

54)

To

household

power outlet

lAC 120

V,60Hz)

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Menu

II

Symbols usedtoindicate buttons in this manual

Button locatedonboth the main unit unit Button onlyonthe main unit Button onlyonthe remote control unit

Operations

and

the remote control

~

BUTTON

~

<BUn-ON>

~

[BUTTON]

<MENU>

t:. V

With the AVR-2309CI, settings be

performedbyoperating while looking at the menus displayed

the monitor screen.

Operations

The

same operationISpossibleonthe main unitormain remote

control unit

Press

<MENU>or[A.MENU].

The

1

2

menuisdisplayed.

'*

To

operate from the main remote control unit.besure to set the

[SOURCE

CONTROl1j

Press t:. V to select the item you want to set, then press

ENTER.

'--r-------T----Fcl=l;:

Press t:. V again to select the item you want to set, then press

3

To change the setting: Press t:.V to select the item you wanttochange, then

4

press <][>to

'*

To

return to the previous item, press

'*

Select "Default Yes", then press<lto reset to the default setting.

[Front]

[SOURCE

CONTROL

1]

~

RETURN

ENTER,

<][>

and

to "AUDIO"

ENTER.

change the setting.

operations for most functions

RETURN.

can

on

Example of Display of Default

Values

In

lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item

surrounded

[Selectable items] 0 B A+B

by

a borderisthe default value.

I

[Rear]

[A.

MENU]

t:.V <][> I

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.:..'"

l:

.-:

.:.'

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I

Gj

ENTER

RETURN

5Press

6Press

#

When point

ENTER

<MENU>

<MENU>or[A.MENU]

are

entered

to enter the setting.

or

[A.

MENU]

is

and

the settings menu screen turns off.

to finish.

pressed, the settings madeupto that

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Examples

of

On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

[Front display]

Screen title

Submenu title

Press <] to execute

Currently selected line

Current setting

Press <][> to change the setting

[On~screen

IT

1.(

Aut0Set

.

ManuaISetup

Input

Parameter

Information

3-1.Assign

ITD

i g

ita

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display]

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liI'.~

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'---------------1

Use <][> to change the character input ---, position.

L-

The

selected setup menu numberisshowninthe master volume indicator section of the display.

--1 When highlighted. press

..

Default Yes".

\l

to select

23

3-4.

Rename

ITDVD

De

f

au

I t

~~

3-4

Rename

..I

Default

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.

~~

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3.

~:

ITl.

2.

3.

4.

5.

•• •• •• ••

•

a

Status

•

MAIN

ZONE

• ZONE2

a

Audio

Input

Signal

Information

a HOMI a

Auto

Surround a Quick Select a Preset

When "Screensaver"isset to

"ON". the screensaver

if

no

operationisperformed for about 3 minutes. When

you screen saver screen before that screen saver

started

is

Station

press

is

cancelled

displayed.

Mode

6.

is

V'

<l

activated

l>,

the

and

the

Auto Manua

Input

Parameter

Setup

I

Setup

•••••••••

•••••••

••••••••

•••••••

Information

• •

•

• •

•

• •

a

Surround

Mode

•

• Cinema

·DRC

·D.Comp

•

LFE

• Center Image

• Panorama

• Dimension

• Center

• Delay

• Effect

• Room Size

• AFDM SBCHOut

•

SWATT

•

Subwoofer

• Default

aTone

• Tone

• Bass

• Treble

a Audyssey

•

MultEQ

• Dynamic

•

Setting

a

RESTORER

[J

Night

a

Audio

•• •• •• • •

•

Parameter

EQ

Width

Time

Control

Settings

EQ Volume

Mode

Delay

•

..........

•• ••••

••

•••

aTUNER

(FM/AM)

•

Auto

Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

•

Input

Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Auto

a

Start

~

Menu

•

Step':

• Step 2: Measurement 3:

• Step

4: 5:

• Step

Manual Setup

a Speaker Setup

• Speaker Configuration

Subwoofer

•

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• Front Speaker Setup

a HDMI Setup

• Color Space

•

RGB

Range

Auto

Lipsync

•

• HDMI Audio

• HDMI Control

• Power

OPHONO

• Video Input

Mode

•

• Rename

• Source Level

Setup

Off Control

((Fpage25-

Speaker Detection

Calculation Check Store

((Fpage

!&page29-

Setup

(&page

32)

Out

a

CD,

CDR/TAPE, DVD,

VCR, V.AUX

• Assign

• Video Input

•

• Rename

• Source Level

• iPod

311

Mode

29)

a Parameter Check

• Speaker Configuration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Frequency Check

•

EQ

Check

• Restore

29 -

37)

a Audio Setup (l2Fpage

• EXT. IN

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

•

•EQPreset

a ZONE2 Setup

• Level Lch

• Level

•

Dolby Auto

Volume Power Mute

HOP,

Subwoofer

Digital

Surround

Rch

Limit

On Level

Level

TV/CBL,

Setup

Mode

I&page

OXM

33,

341

Level

34,

35)

• Preset Skip

• Antenna

•

• Rename

• Source Level

Video Input

Aiming

Mode

Option

a

Setup (l2Fpage 35 -

•

Amp

Assign

Volume

232C

Control

Out

Port

a SIRIUS

• Preset Skip

• Parental Lock

• Antenna

• Assign

• Video Input

•

• Rename

• Source Level

•

• Source Delete

• On-Screen Display

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger

• Remote10Setup

•

• Display

• Setup Lock

Aiming

Mode

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I

37)

s.

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I

Auto

&Symbols used

Button locatedonboth the main unit and the remote control unit .. Button onlyonthe main unit • Button only on the remote control unit ..

Setup

to

indicate buttons in this manual

MASTER

BUTTON

[BUTTON)

VOLUME

/:::,.

to

L.,------,.-j-Fci=i::

[Front)

RETURN

ENTER,

<I

• Audyssey MultEO® automatically measures the acoustical problems in

the listening environment to create the best audio experience for

your home theater.

• Audyssey MultEO optimizes a large listening more listeners Measurements (DM-A409) successively at multiple positions throughout the listening areaasshowninExample U). recommended to measure 6 positionssothat the measurements

\l

have the proper spatial weighting. Even

if the listening environmentissmallasshowninExample measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment results in more effective correction.

(-:Measuring positions)

~""lEJ!G]'

~.

are

Example

OM

__

.-

seated.

performed by placing the calibrated microphone

U)

......

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..

~

...

i.

area

where one or

For

best results, itisstrongly

Example

.........

:,.

: J];ll :

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Preparations

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

1

0,

2

SETUP

the

The

auto setup screen appears automatically.

Sound

--====:::!:f1

receptor

Placethe microphoneat earheighton a tripod orstand with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling.

MIC

jack on the main unit.

o

000

!-----4;,.....----,,...J

..

-~--..."

I

=--====

[Rear)

25

About the main listening position

The main listening position refers to the most central position where one would normally sit within the listening environment.

MultEO uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity,

for the subwoofer.

To

make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 29 -

and

the optimum crossover value

(*Ml

31.

*Do not hold the microphone

Be

sure that the path from microphone to the speakers is not blocked by objects. Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat backorwallassound reflections may give inaccurate results.

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting the auto setup procedure:

• Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible

•

If

thisisnot possible then set

· Volume: "12 o'clock" position

· Crossover frequency: "Maximum/Highest Frequency"

·

Low

pass filter:

· Standby mode:

"Off"

in

your hand during measurements.

'N·O.

•Donot disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup procedure

• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the auto setup procedure.

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakersinuse.

o

The settings found at this stage are applied automatically.

( Step

is

completed.

Auto

Setup

1:

Speaker Detection

[Auto setup flow]

)

t

2:

( Step

Measurement

)

t

3:

( Step

Calculation

4:

Check

5:

Store

)

t

)

t

)

'Nti

••

• Loud test sounds maybeplayed during Audyssey MultEO automatic speaker setup. This noise

in

room, these test signals will increaseinvolume.

Do

not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow

• obstacles will cause inaccurate readings.

• Make the room the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices be Cell the measurement process may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phoneisnot use).

• Operating the measurements

in

affected by these sounds.

phones shouldbeplaced away from

MASTER

is

part of normal operation. If thereisbackground

the path while the measurements are being made. This

as

quietaspossible. Background noise

as

measurements may

all

as

VOLUME

Radio Frequency Interference

during the measurements will cancel

audio electronics during

can

disrupt

(RFI)

About the Auto Setup

The Audyssey MultEO auto setup function detects the presence of

and

each speaker level, distance, MultEO corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.

Before starting, connect Once started, MultEO will speaker.

If

an

error message appears during the measurements, Messages", take the advised action, then start the measurements again

(D:2Fpage

Front Speaker

The front speaker tobemeasured

here.

[Selectable items]

o :Output test tone from front speakers

B : Output test tone from front speakers

A+B

:Output test tone from front speakers A and

automatically calculates the speaker

and

optimal crossover frequency setting. Audyssey

and

position

all

playa

28).

of your speakers.

series of test tones through

canbeselected ahead of time

A.

B.

size,

check"

channel

each

Error

( Step 1 : Speaker Detection

• Menu screen •

CD

Auto

Setup

AudysseyMuI

Fro

n t Sp.

Center Su

[fNext~

<I.

bwo0fer

Sur

r 0 u n d S

S.

Ba c k Sp .

Ret

r y

Retry

~

.....

Front

Sp.~A

Amp

Assign

[fStart~

Cancel

~

in

The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the first measurement position (main listening position). The following attributes are also determined at this time: "Speaker Size", "Speaker Distance", "Channel Level", "Crossover Frequency".

CD

Press

6.

(1)

• If the result differs from the actual connection status oranerror message appears, use press

• If the result still differs from the actual connection status after measurement or the error message still appears, itispossible that the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-2309CI off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the beginning.

V to select "Start

Press6.to

•Tocancel the measurements, press

select "Next

<I

to repeat the measurement.

~

.....

", then press

\l

to on-screen

", then press

<I.

display"

'n·O.

Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after "Step 1".

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tEQ

Sp.

p.

1spkr

"

and

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

then

re-

)

I

DAmp

Advanced For details, refer to

Assign

setting:

changes power amplifier assignment.

"Amp

Assign"

(D:2Fpage

35).

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C'-S_t_e:..p_2_:_M_e_a_s_u_re_m_en_t

• Menu screen • •

o 0

J

)

(Step

Menu

3 : Calculation

screen •

)

(Step

•

Menu

4 : Check

screen •

)

o

I]'Next~

Calculate.

Cancel~

ITNext~

Calculate. Ret

r y

~

Cancel.

CD

Press

Do.

to select

• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.

® Move the microphone

• The measurementofthe 3rd position starts.

Q)

Perform @ repeatedly for the 4th, 5th, and 6th measurments.

• "All the measurements were finished." is displayed screen display. When you have completed measurements positions.

you

want to stop after measuring just five or fewer positions,

• If

\l

press

After completing a measurement position, move the microphone to the next position.

Measure at 6 positions: the main listening position surrounding positions. Although it positions, it

is

"Next

<OIl",

then press

to

the 3rd position and press

to select "Cancel

recommended to measure 6 for best results.

<011",

is

.a.,.•"

ITCancel.

<l.

on

the on-

in

then press

allowable to measure less than 6

<l.

and

5 other

ITCaleuIate

Ret Cancel

The values obtained from the measurements are automatically analyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers area

are determined.

CD

Press

Do.

• Analysis begins.

• Analysis takes several minutes to complete.

• The time required for this analysis depends speakers connected. The greater the numberof speakers connected, the longer analysis will take.

to select "Calculate

r y •

~

<011",

..

!---------_

then press

__

_-

in

<l.

on

the number of

the listening

-N·Ua

•Donot change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume, or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes are

6

necessary, make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEO auto setup once again for

•

For

instance, if the location or direction of a speakerisaltered, the Auto Setup should solution for the

an

updatedEOsolution.

be

performed again to ensure the correct

new

room configuration.

ITSpeaker

Distance Channel Crossover

When analysisiscomplete, check the analysis results for the following four items.

CD

Make your selection using

• Presence and size of speaker "Speaker Config. Check"

• Distance "Distance Check"

• Speaker channel level "Channel Level Check"

• Crossover Frequency "Crossover

@ Use

oTo switch

Press This returns you to analysis results items,sorepeat step

OTo

Press

EO

Distance values that

be

may Thisisbecause these filters add electrical delay (distance) to the signal

is

that

of

speaker from listening position

Freq.

Do.

\l

to

RETURN

Check"

change which speakerisdisplayed.

to

another analysis result item

.

proceedto"Step5:Store"

Do.

to select "Next

accurate for speakers with built-in filters (subwoofers,

compensated forbythe Auto Setup process.

are

Config.

Level

N

ext

£::,.

\l

<OIl",

then press

greater than the actual distance of a speaker

Check

Freq.

~

and

Check

press

ENTER.

<l.

CD.

etc)

27

DENON AVR-2309CI User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Front Panel

Connections

Video Conversion Function

Turntable

iPod

Power cord

Menu Map

Preparations