Denon AVR-2808 Owner Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2808

Owner’s Manual
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Manuel de l’Utilisateur

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this

declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC

Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das

sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC und

93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se

réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC et 93/68/

EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la

nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC e

93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al

que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes

estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC y

93/68/EEC.

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt,

waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de

volgende normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC en

93/68/EEC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg

avser, uppfyller följande standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC, 89/336/EEC och 93/68/EEC.

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

VORSICHT:

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und
einfach zu erreichen sein.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
facilement.

ATTENZIONE:

Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.
La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
all’utente.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.
El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

WAARSCHUWING:

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk
bereikbaar zijn.

FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten
från nätet.
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till
apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.

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CAUTION:

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

ACHTUNG:

• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Kerzen aufgestellt werden.

• Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Umweltbestimmungen.

• Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
aufgestellt werden.

ATTENTION:

• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.

• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.

• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.

• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.

ATTENZIONE:

• Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.

• Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.

• Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
batterie.

• L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.

• Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.

PRECAUCIÓN:

• La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.

• No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
encendidas.

• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
ambiente.

• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.

• No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.

WAARSCHUWING:

• De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.

• Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.

• Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.

• Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.

• Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.

OBSERVERA:

• Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.

• Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.

• Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.

• Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.

• Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet
wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées.

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de

l’installation sur une étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature elevate.
Assicuratevi che vi sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas.

Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está

instalado en la consola.

• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.

Zorg er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door

het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden
afgevoerd.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.

Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid

montering i ett rack.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.

Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker

herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione.
Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.

Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de

energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.

Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet

worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.

Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub
fern.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla
polvere.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo.

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat
binnendringen.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

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

• Wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll,
trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est
pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo
por mucho tiempo.
Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het

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apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

• Koppla loss nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att
användas i lång tid.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen.

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• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in
contact with the unit.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et
un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
benzolo o solventi.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes
con el equipo.

• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit
toestel in contact komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och
thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
oder zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou
d’une autre.

• Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden.

• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den.

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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials
in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations concerning battery disposal.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE­Direktive.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van elk
afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende
chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.

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Contents

Getting Started
Accessories ······················································································2

Cautions on Handling ·····································································3
Cautions on Installation ································································· 3
About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 3

Inserting the Batteries ····································································3
Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3

Part Names and Functions ·····························································4

Front Panel ····················································································· 4
Display ···························································································4
Rear Panel ······················································································5
Remote Control Unit ······································································ 6

Connections
Preparations ···················································································· 7

Cables Used for Connections ························································7
Video Conversion Function ·····························································8
On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and
HDMI Output ·················································································8

Speaker Connections ·····································································9

Speaker Installation ········································································9
Speaker Connections ······························································· 9, 10

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 11
Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 12
Connecting the Playback Components ······································12

DVD Player ··················································································· 12
Record Player ···············································································13
CD Player ·····················································································13
iPod® ···························································································· 14
TV/CABLE Tuner ··········································································· 14
Satellite Receiver ········································································· 15

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 15

Digital Video Recorder ··································································15
Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 16
CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 16

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 17

Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 17
Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 17
External Power Amplifier ······························································ 17
Antenna terminals ·······································································18
Multi-zone ····················································································19
External Controller ·······································································19

Connecting the Power Cord·························································20
Once Connections are Completed ··············································20

Menu Operations
Operations ·····················································································20

Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 21
Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ···················· 21
Menu Map ·····················································································22

Auto Setup
Preparations ·················································································· 23

Auto Setup ····················································································24

a Start Menu ·············································································· 24
Error Messages ·······································································25
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Option ····················································································· 25

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Parameter Check ·····································································25

Manual Setup
Speaker Setup···············································································26

a Speaker Configuration ····························································· 26
s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 26
d Distance ············································································ 26, 27
f Channel Level··········································································27
g Crossover Frequency ······························································ 27

HDMI Setup ··················································································· 27

a HDMI Audio Setup ··································································27
s HDMI Video Setup ·································································· 28

Audio Setup ··················································································28

a EXT. IN Subwoofer Level ·························································28
s 2ch Direct/Stereo ······························································ 28, 29
d Dolby Digital Setup ·································································29
f Auto Surround Mode ······························································29
g Manual EQ ··············································································29

Zone Setup ···················································································· 30

a ZONE2 Setup ·········································································· 30
s ZONE3 Setup ·········································································· 30

Option Setup ·················································································31

a Amp Assign ············································································· 31
s Volume Control ·······································································31
d Source Delete ·········································································31
f On-Screen Display ····························································31, 32
g Quick Select Name ·································································32
h Trigger Out ··············································································32
j Remote ID Setup ····································································32
k 2Way Remote ········································································· 32
l Display ····················································································32
A0 Setup Lock ·············································································· 33

Input Setup
Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································34

Auto Preset ·················································································· 34
Preset Skip ···················································································34
Preset Name ················································································ 34
Input Mode ··················································································34
Rename ························································································34
Assign ··························································································35
iPod ························································································ 35, 36
Other ····························································································36

Surround Modes
Standard Playback ········································································36

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································36
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············37

DSP Simulation Playback·····························································37
Stereo Playback ············································································37
Direct Playback ·············································································37

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ···········································38

Parameter

a Surround Parameter ··························································38 ~ 40
s Tone Control ·············································································· 40
d Room EQ ··················································································· 40
f RESTORER ················································································ 41
g Night Mode ···············································································41
h Audio Delay ···············································································41

Information
Status ····························································································41

a Main Zone ··············································································· 41
s ZONE2 / ZONE3 ······································································41

Audio Input Signal ········································································42
HDMI Information ········································································· 42

a HDMI Signal Information ························································42
s HDMI Monitor Information ·····················································42

Auto Surround Mode ····································································42
Quick Select ··················································································42
Preset Station ···············································································42

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Playback
Preparations ·················································································· 43

Turning the Power On ··································································43
Selecting the Input Source ···························································43
Operations During Playback ·························································43

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································44

Basic Operation ············································································44

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································44

Basic Operation ············································································44
Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································44
Listening to Preset Stations ·························································45
RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································45
RDS Search ··················································································45
PTY Search ···················································································46
TP Search ·····················································································46
RT (Radio Text) ··············································································47

iPod® Playback ············································································· 47

Basic Operation ············································································47
Listening to Music ··································································47, 48
Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ·································48

Other Operations and Functions
Other Operations ·········································································· 48

Playing Super Audio CD ······························································· 48
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ····················· 49

Convenient Functions ··································································49

Channel Level ···············································································49
Fader Function ·············································································49
Quick Select Function ··································································50
Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 50
Last Function Memory ·································································50
Backup Memory ···········································································50
Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································50

Remote Control Unit Operations
Main Remote Control Unit···························································51

Operating DENON Audio Components ········································51
Presetting ·····················································································51
Operating Preset Components ············································51 ~ 53
Setting the Remote ID ································································· 54
Learning Function ·········································································54
System Call Function ····································································55
Punch Through Function ······························································· 55
Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit ·······································55
Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness ············································55
Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit ····································· 56

Sub Remote Control Unit ····························································57

Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations
Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ·········57 ~ 59

Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Pre-out Output ····59
Multi-zone Operations ·································································60

Turning the Power On and Off······················································60
Selecting the Input Source ···························································60
Adjusting the Volume ···································································60
Turning off the Sound Temporarily ················································ 60

Other Information ································································61 ~ 69

Troubleshooting ····································································· 70, 71

Specifications ··············································································· 72

List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the
product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Service station list ...................................................................1

e Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m) ................................. 1

r Main remote control (RC-1068) ............................................... 1

t LR6/AA batteries (for RC-1068) ................................................ 2

y Sub remote control (RC-1071) ................................................. 1

u R03/AAA batteries (for RC-1071) .............................................2

i FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

o AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

Q0 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m) ...................... 1

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Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

•

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
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 there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.

• Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

• Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.

About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-2808, the included main remote control unit
(RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.

q DENON system components
w Non-DENON system components

• By setting the preset memory (vpage 51 ~ 53)

• By using the learn function (vpage 54)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.

(RC-1068) (RC-1071)

w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the

battery compartment.

(RC-1068) (RC-1071)

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NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in

flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

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

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.

Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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Cautions on Installation

Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

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NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
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Part Names and Functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Display

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Front Panel

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q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (43)

w Power indicator ··········································· (43)
e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·····················(43)
r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ········· (50)
t MASTER VOLUME control knob ················ (43)
y Master volume indicator
u Display
i Remote control sensor ································· (3)
o SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (43)
Q0 SOURCE button ·········································· (43)
Q1 TUNING PRESET button ···························· (45)
Q2 ZONE2/3 / REC SELECT button ··········(49, 60)
Q3 VIDEO SELECT button ·······························(36)

Q4 Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (43)
Q5 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························ (60)
Q6 ZONE3 ON/OFF button ······························ (60)
Q7 INPUT MODE button ·································· (34)
Q8 MENU button ·············································· (20)
Q9 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························· (20)
W0 CH SEL / ENTER button ······················· (20, 49)
W1 RETURN button ·········································· (20)
W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors ··························· (17)
W3 SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (23)
W4 ROOM EQ button ········································ (40)
W5 DIMMER button ·········································· (32)
W6 SPEAKER button ········································· (43)
W7 SURROUND BACK button ························· (40)
W8 STATUS button ···········································(42)
W9 AUDIO DELAY button ································· (41)
E0 RESTORER button ······································ (41)
E1 DIRECT/STEREO button·····························(37)
E2 PURE DIRECT button ·································· (38)
E3 DSP SIMULATION button ·························· (37)
E4 STANDARD button ·····································(36)

q Input signal indicators
w Input signal channel indicators

These light when digital signals are input.

e Information display

The input source name, surround mode, setting

values and other information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators
t Front speaker indicator

These light according to the settings of the front

A and B speakers.

y HDMI monitor indicator

This lights when an HDMI monitor is detected.

u Master volume indicator
i AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator

This lights when the room equalizer is selected.

o Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is

selected.

Q0 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q1 Multi-zone indicators

These light when the power for the respective

zone is turned on.

Q2 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is

selected.

Q3 AL24 indicator

This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is

activated (vpage 63).

Q4 Input mode indicators
Q5 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI

connections.

Q6 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are

operating.

Q7 Tuner reception mode indicators

These light according to the reception conditions

when the input source is set to “TUNER”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• RDS

This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.

• STEREO

In the FM mode, this lights when receiving
analog stereo broadcasts.

• TUNED

This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned
in.

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q RS-232C connector ····································· (19)
w REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (19)
e TRIGGER OUT jacks ··································· (19)
r DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14)
t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··················(9)
y SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (13)

u AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (20)
i AC OUTLET ·················································(20)
o Digital audio connectors

(OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (12, 15)

Q0 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (12)
Q1 HDMI connectors ·········································(11)

Q2 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (12)
Q3 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (12)
Q4 FM/AM antenna terminals

(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (18)

Q5 PRE OUT connectors ····························· (17, 19)
Q6 EXT. IN connectors ····································· (17)

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q Signal transmission indicator ···················(51)
w Mode select buttons ··································(51)
e Quick select / System call buttons ·····(50, 55)
r Surround mode buttons ····················(36 ~ 38)
t System buttons ···································· (52, 53)
y Audio delay button (A. DL) ························(41)
u Tuner system buttons ································(44)
i Input mode button (INPUT) ······················· (34)
o MENU button ·············································· (20)
Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························(20)
Q1 Parameter / Search button

(PARA / SRCH) ······································(38, 48)

Q2 HOME button ·············································· (51)
Q3 Channel buttons (CH) ································· (44)
Q4 Input source select / Number buttons ·· (43, 44)
Q5 Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (3)
Q6 Device select indicators (DEV1 / DEV2) ···(51)
Q7 ZONE3 select indicators (Z3) ····················· (51)
Q8 RESTORER button (RSTR) ·························· (41)
Q9 Night button (NGT) ···································· (41)
W0 Test tone button (TEST) ····························· (27)
W1 Front speaker select button (SPKR) ·········· (43)
W2 POWER buttons ·········································· (43)
W3 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (20, 49)

W4 Return button (RTN) ··································· (20)
W5 Master volume control buttons (VOL) ······ (43)
W6 Muting button (MUTE) ························· (43, 60)
W7 Main remote control unit setup button

(RC SETUP) ·················································(51)

The time for which the backlight stays on can
be changed (vpage 55 “Setting the Time the
Backlight Stays Lit”).

NOTE

• The M. SEL, SAT TU, DTU, NET/USB buttons
cannot be used.

• The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A. DL,

RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround

mode buttons cannot be used.

• The ZONE4 mode cannot be used.

q Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (3)
w Zone power off button (OFF) ····················· (60)
e CHANNEL buttons ······································ (57)
r TUNING buttons ········································· (57)
t System buttons ·········································· (57)
y REPEAT button ············································ (57)
u RANDOM button ········································(57)
i ZONE2/ZONE3 select switch ····················· (57)
o Zone power on button (ON) ······················ (60)
Q0 Input source select buttons ······················· (60)
Q1 Volume control buttons (VOLUME) ··········(60)
Q2 Muting button (MUTE) ······························· (60)
Q3 SHIFT button ··············································· (57)

The FAVORITES DIRECT PLAY button is for future
use.

NOTE

The SAT TU and DTU buttons cannot be used.

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Connections

Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are
described in these operating instructions. 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-2808. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
right with right).

• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in humming or noise.

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables Video cables

Coaxial digital connections

(Orange)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable

Optical digital connections

Optical cable

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

(Red)

Stereo pin-plug cable

Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer)

(Black)

Pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Yellow)

Component video cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

Connections

(Y)
(PB/CB)
(PR/CR)

Speaker cables

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Signal direction

Input

Output

Output

Input

Input

Output

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2808 into the
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2808 to a monitor.

• The AVR-2808’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:

Connections

Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-2808H

Main zone

High picture

quality playback

HDMI connector

HDMI connector

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

• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-2808 can be checked at
menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 42).

NOTE

• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.

• 1080p component input video signals cannot be output to anything other than component video
connectors.

• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.

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

ZONE2

High picture

quality playback

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

: When 480i/576i signals are input in the main zone

GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H

S-Video connector

Video connector Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Monitor

ZONE2

monitor

On-Screen Display for Component Video Outputs and HDMI
Output

• When viewing HDMI or component video signals via the AVR-2808, the on-screen display appears when
the MENU button or the main remote control unit´s PARA button is operated.

• When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2808, the characters of the on-screen
display are not displayed over the picture.

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Speaker Installation

The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
a monitor.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

Front speakers

Place the front speakers to the
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.

The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-2808.

Surround speakers

Speaker Connections

Example: 7.1-channels (FRONT A+B)

Front speakers

A

Front speakers

B

Center speaker Subwoofer

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Connections

Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier

7.1-channels

(FRONT A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels
2-channels

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S S S
S S
S S

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– – – – – –
– – – – – – –

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S

S
S
S

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R : Right

Surround speakers Surround back speakers

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

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Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-2808,
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Connections

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tighten it.

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using
front A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an
impedance of 8 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out
of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if
the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is
connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.

Protection circuit

If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example
4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with
the volume turned up high, the temperature may rise, activating the
protection circuit.
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is shut
off and the power indicator flashes red. If this happens, unplug
the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable
connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and
improve ventilation around it. Once this is done, plug the power cord
back in and turn the set’s power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no
problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections,
the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON
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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

MonitorDVD player

b The AVR-2808 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This

version is compatible with other versions, allowing
connection to all components equipped with an HDMI
connector.

b The AVR-2808 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep

Color.

Compatible

audio format

2-channel linear
PCM

Multi-channel
linear PCM

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video

DSD

Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD

Details

2ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

8ch 32-192 kHz
16/20/24 bits

2/5.1ch

2.8224 MHz
1 bit

Bitstream

CD, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio

SACD

HD DVD,
Blu-ray Disc

Copyright protection system (HDCP)

In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a DVD­Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/DVI connections, both
the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped
for a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High­bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data
encoding and mutual identification of the devices.
The AVR-2808 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the
DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating
instructions.

Discs

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NOTE

• Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM.

• The AVR-2808 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.

• 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. In this case,
switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.

• If the menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” setting
(vpage 27) is set to “AMP”, the sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.

• Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.

• If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.

• If the monitor does not support “Auto Lipsync Correction” function, this function will not work.

• When the AVR-2808 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2808 and
monitor using an HDMI cable.

• If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.

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

When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)

• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an

HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
signals will not be output.

• When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.

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Connections

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-2808.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI
Audio Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” – “TV” (vpage 27).

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Connecting the Monitor

• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”).

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI

Connections

Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” – “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV” (vpage 27).

Monitor

Connecting the Playback Components

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

DVD Player

• Connect the cables to be used.

• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable.

DVD player

NOTE

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monitor’s operating instructions.

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

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• When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

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CD Player

Turntable (MM cartridge)

Connect the cables to be used.

CD player

Connections

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

• Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the
speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected.

• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground
wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.

NOTE

The AVR-2808’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when
a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make
the settings at menu “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage

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Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2808.
For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating
instructions.

Connections

iPod

Connect the cables to be used.

TV tuner

• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.

• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the settings at menu “Input Setup” –
“(input source to which iPod dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 35).

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Connecting the Recording Components

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

• When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at menu “Input
Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” (vpage 35).

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

Digital Video Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Digital video recorder

or or

Connections

• Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals.

• When recording via the AVR-2808, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-2808´s DVR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : DVR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2808’s OPTICAL2 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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Video Cassette Recorder

CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Connect the cables to be used.

Connections

Video cassette recorder

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record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.

CD recorder /
MD recorder / Tape deck

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• When recording via the AVR-2808, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-2808´s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at menu “Input Setup”
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35).

NOTE

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any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

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

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera / Game console

Component with Multi-channel Output
connectors

DVD player /
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External Power Amplifier

Power amplifier

Connections

• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, press

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

the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button on the
main remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the settings
at menu “Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN”
(vpage 34).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player
(vpage 12).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2808’s EXT.
IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output
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Antenna terminals

An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

Direction of broadcasting station

Connections

FM antenna

75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take
out the connection line.

a. With the antenna on top of

any stable surface.

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Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

b. With the antenna attached

to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

AM outdoor antenna

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the
lever.

2. Insert the
conductor.

3. Return the
lever.

NOTE

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna.

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

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(variable or fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3
the same time (vpage 57 ~ 60).

• When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-2808 and an input device,
connect to the video connectors.

• The ZONE2 video out is only for ZONE2.

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External Controller

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-2808 from

an external controller using the RS-232C
connector, perform the operation below
beforehand.

q Turn on the AVR-2808’s power.
w Turn off the AVR-2808’s power from the

external controller.

e Check that the AVR-2808 is in the standby

mode.

• When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote
Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is
possible.

The AVR-2808’s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller’s

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

• When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at
menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 32).

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Connections

Input

Infrared
retransmitter

Output

Infrared
sensor

Extension jack for future use.

NOTE

• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced.

• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices’
operating instructions.

• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 57
~ 60).

Trigger output jacks

The power of an external device equipped with
a trigger input jack can be turned on and off in
association with operations on the AVR-2808.
For details, see menu “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “Trigger Out” (vpage 32).

• Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX.
Check the trigger input conditions of the
connected device.

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MENU

RETURN

[ AMP]

uiop

ENTER

ENTERMENU

uiop RETURN

Getting Started Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Connecting the Power Cord

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

Connection to the AC outlet

Connections Setup

• These outlets supply power to external audio
devices.

• The power supplied from this outlet turns on and off
together with the set’s power switch.

• Audio equipment with a total power consumption
of 100 W (0.43 A) can be connected.

Power cord

(included)

To household

power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

Menu Operations

With the AVR-2808, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while
looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen.

Operations

The same operation is possible on the main unit
or remote control unit.

Press MENU.

The menu is displayed.

1

b To operate from the main remote control unit,

be sure to set the remote control unit to the
AMP mode.

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or
anything other than audio equipment.

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 43)

About the button names in these explanations

< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control

unit

Press ui to select the item you want

2

to set, then press ENTER.

Press ui again to select the item you

3

want to set, then press ENTER.

To change the setting:

4

Press ui to select the item you want

to change, then press o p to change
the setting.

b To return to the previous item, press RETURN.
b Select “Default Yes”, then press o to reset to

the default setting.

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

5

Press MENU to nish.

6

When MENU is pressed, the settings made up to
that point are entered and the settings menu screen
turns off.

0

MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

* ME N U
A ut o S e t u p

* St a r t M e n u
S ta r t •

* D i s t a n c e
U n i t : M e t e r • – F e e t

Example of Display of Default

1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

3-1.Assign

Digital In : OPT1

iPod dock : None

2-1-3.Distance

Set The Distance To

Meters : Feet

Each Speakers

Do You Prefer
In Meters? / In Feet?

* As s i g n
D ig i t a l : • O P T 1 –

* Re n a m e : D V D
R en a m e • – C l e a r

Default

: DV

3-3.Rename

Yes

DVD

Default

: DVD-3930

3-3.Rename

Yes

DVD

* Re n a m e : D V D

• D V ¡ –

Values

In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item
surrounded by a border is the default value.

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display

Some typical examples are described below.

GOn-screen displayHGFront displayH

Screen title

[Selectable items]

A B A + B

Submenu title

Setup

Press o to execute

Currently selected line

Current setting

Press op to change the setting

Press op to select one or the other

Use ui to input characters.

Use op to change the character input

position.

When highlighted, press i to select

“Default Yes”.

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MENU

1.Auto Setup

2.Manual Setup

3.Input Setup

4.Parameter

5.Information

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Menu Map

Setup

Information

(vpage 41, 42)

n Status

• Main Zone

• ZONE2/ZONE3

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

When “Screensaver” is set to
“ON”, the screensaver is activated
if no operation is performed for
about 3 minutes.
When the uiop, ENTER or
MENU button is pressed, the
screensaver is canceled and
the corresponding operation is
performed.

Parameter

(vpage 38 ~ 41)

n Surround Parameter

• MODE

• CINEMA EQ

• D.COMP

• DRC

• LFE

• CENTER IMAGE

• PANORAMA

• DIMENSION

• CENTER WIDTH

• DELAY TIME

• EFFECT

• LEVEL

• ROOM SIZE

• AFDM

• SB CH OUT

• SW ATT

• Subwoofer

• Default

n Tone Control

• Tone Defeat

• Bass

• Treble

n Room EQ
n RESTORER
n Night Mode
n Audio Delay

Input Setup

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Source Level

Auto Setup

n Start Menu

• Step 1: Speaker Detection

• Step 2: Measurement

• Step 3: Calculation

• Step 4: Check

• Step 5: Store

Manual Setup

n Speaker Setup (vpage 26, 27)

• Speaker Confi guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

n HDMI Setup (vpage 27, 28)

• HDMI Audio Setup

· HDMI Audio Out

· Auto Lipsync

• HDMI Video Setup

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

· Progressive Mode

· Aspect

· Color Space

· RGB Range

n Audio Setup (vpage 28, 29)

• EXT. IN Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Dolby Digital Setup

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

(vpage 33 ~ 36)

(vpage 23 ~ 25)

(vpage 26 ~ 33)

n PHONO

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Source Level

n Option

• Room EQ

• Direct Mode Setup

• Mic Select

n Zone Setup (vpage 30)

• ZONE2 Setup

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• ZONE3 Setup

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Confi guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Frequency Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Option Setup (vpage 31 ~ 33)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• Source Delete

• On-Screen Display

· Screensaver

· Text

· Master Volume

· Tuner Information

· iPod Information

· Display Mode

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out

• Remote ID Setup

• 2Way Remote

• Display

• Setup Lock

n CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL,
SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX

• Assign

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Video Convert (Excluding CDs)

· Source Level

• iPod

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Auto Setup

*

M

*

M

Preparations

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

1

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The auto setup screen appears automatically.

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

• Audyssey MultEQ® XT automatically measures the acoustical
problems in the listening environment to create the best audio
experience for your home theater.

• It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are
seated.

Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone

(DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is
strongly recommended to measure 6 or more positions so that the
measurements have the proper spatial weighting.

Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,

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

Example q Example w

( :Measuring positions)

About the main listening position (*M)

The main listening position refers to the most central position where
one would normally sit within the listening environment.
MultEQ XT uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value
for the subwoofer.

To make manual adjustments to the settings, see pages 26, 27.

Sound
receptor

Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand

2

with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
ceiling.

Setup

microphone

b It is not recommended to hold it in your hand. Be sure that the

path from microphone to the speakers is not blocked by objects.
Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound
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 this is not possible then set

•

Volume: “12 o’clock” position

•

Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

•

Low pass filter: “Off”

•

Standby mode: “Off”

NOTE

• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup
procedure is completed.

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

Setup

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1-1.Start Menu

Step1:Speaker Detection

at ear height at

Front Sp. A
Amp Assign
Start
Cancel

Please place microphone

main listening position.

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

F Menu screen F

Setup

a Start Menu

The settings are performed automatically.

Start

Start Auto Setup.
The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates
the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and
optimal settings for each speaker and subwoofer. Audyssey MultEQ
XT corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
Before starting, connect and position all your speakers.
Once started, MultEQ XT will play a series of test tones through each
speaker.

Step 1 : Speaker Detection

The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the fi rst
measurement position. The following attributes are also determined
at this time: “Speaker Size”, “Speaker Distance”, “Channel Level”,
“Crossover Frequency”.
Once the measurements are completed, the results are displayed.

NOTE

• Loud test tone may be played during Audyssey MultEQ XT Automatic
Speaker Setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background
noise in room, these test tones will increase in volume.

• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow
obstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. This
will cause inaccurate readings.

• Quiet the listening environment before beginning measurements and
refrain from talking. Turn off air conditioning units or other devices
that emit noise if at all possible as measurements may be affected
by these sounds.

• Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or the VOL
+/– buttons on the remote control unit during the measurements will
cancel the measurements.

• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
“Step 1”.

Step 2 : Measurement

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

Step 3 : Calculation

When “Calculate” is selected at “Step 2”, the measurements taken
are analyzed automatically to determine how the speaker system
interacts with the room.

The time required for this analysis depends on the number of speakers
connected. The higher the number of speakers, the longer the time
required for analysis.

Step 4 : Check

Once the auto setup procedure is complete, a measuring result check
screen appears.
Select any item whose results you want to check to review the
results.

Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for
speakers with built-in fi lters (subwoofers, etc.). This is because fi lters
add electrical delay to the signal that should be compensated.

Step 5 : Store

The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2808.

NOTE

Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored.

If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error
Messages”, take the advised action, then start the measurements
again (vpage 25).

Front Speaker

The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time
here.

[Selectable items]

: Output test tone from front speakers A.

A

: Output test tone from front speakers B.

B

: Output test tone from front speakers A and B.

A + B

Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power amplifi er assignment.
For details, refer to “Amp Assign” (vpage 31).

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Measure at least 6 positions (main listening position and at least 5 other
surrounding positions). For best results it is recommend measuring 6

or more positions (with a maximum of 8 positions).

Error Messages

or

Retry
Cancel

Microphone:None

Speaker :None

Auto Setup

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Caution!

too high or

Retry
Cancel

Ambient noise is

Level is too low.

Auto Setup

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Caution!

Retry

R :None

Cancel

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

Retry

L :Phase

Cancel
Skip

Front

Auto Setup

Caution!

Audyssey

MultEQ XT

If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is
displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over
again.

Error messages (examples) Cause Measures

• Included setup microphone is not connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• Too much noise in the room for accurate
measurements to be made.

• Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for
accurate measurements to be made.

• Displayed speaker could not be detected.

· The front L and front R speakers were not

properly detected.

· Only one channel of the surround speakers

was detected.

· Sound was output from the R channel

when only one surround back speaker was
connected.

· The surround back speaker was detected,

but the surround speaker was not detected.

• Displayed speaker connected with the
polarities reversed.

• Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP
MIC jack on the main unit.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Either turn off any device generating noise or move it
away.

• Try again when the surroundings are quieter.

• Check the speaker installation and the direction in
which the speakers are facing.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

• Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.

• For some speakers, this error message may be
displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. If
you are sure that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”.

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s

Option

Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc.

Room EQ

Select room EQ setting method.

[Selectable items]

: Apply settings to all surround modes.

All

Assign

Direct Mode Setup

Select room EQ use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.

[Selectable items]

Mic Select

Select the microphone type if not using supplied mic.
The microphone connected to V.AUX Lch is used.

[Selectable items]

V.AUX L

Only a professionally certified installer should ever connect a
professionally-calibrated microphone to the V.AUX L input on the front
panel.

: Make settings for each surround mode separately.

: Use room EQ.

ON

: Do not use room EQ.

OFF

: Supplied mic is being used.

Mic

: Other mic connected to V.AUX is used.

d

Parameter Check

Check auto setup measurement results.
This is displayed after the auto setup procedure is completed.

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Setup

Select “Retry” to make the measurements again.

NOTE

Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections.

[Items to be checked]

Speaker Config. Check

Channel Level Check

EQ Check

The auto setup results can be reset to what was originally calculated
by MultEQ XT when “Restore” is selected.

Distance Check

Crossover Freq. Check

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