DENON AVR-4308 User Guide

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-4308

Owner’s Manual

 GraphicalUserInterface

English

Use this manual in combination with the operating guide displayed on the GUI screen.

GUI Menu Operation (vpage 24) GUI Menu Map (vpage 25) Language (vpage 38) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 62)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

This product may be operateded in the following countries;

AT BE CZ DK FI FR DE GR HU IE

IT NL PL PT SK

ES SE GB NO CH

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, D&M Holdings Inc., Denon Brand Company declares that this product AVR-4308 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, in conformity with the following standards; EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN300328, EN301489-01, EN301489-17 and EN50385 The declaration of conformity may be consulted to our European representative, DENON EUROPE.

DENON EUROPE Division of D&M Germany GmbH An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, D-41334 Germany

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.

NOTE ON USE

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

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

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.

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

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

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

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

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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 batter y disposal. This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive.

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets R&TTE directive requirements. Modiﬁcation of the product could

result in hazardous Radio and EMC radiation.

2. CAUTION

• Separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this product and all persons.

• This product and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contents

Getting Started Accessories ······················································································3

Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Cautions on Installation ································································· 3 About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 4

Inserting the Batteries ····································································4 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································ 4

Part Names and Functions ·····························································5

Front Panel ····················································································· 5 Display ···························································································5 Rear Panel ······················································································6 Remote Control Unit ······································································ 7

Connections Preparations ···················································································· 8

Cables Used for Connections ························································8 Video Conversion Function ·····························································9

Speaker Connections ··································································· 10

Speaker Installation ······································································ 10 Speaker Connections ······························································10, 11

Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors ························· 12 Connecting the Monitor ······························································· 13 Connecting the Playback Components ······································ 13

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

Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 16

Digital Video Recorder ·································································· 16 Video Cassette Recorder ····························································· 16 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 17

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

Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ·············· 17 Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 18 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ····················· 18 External Power Ampliﬁer ······························································ 18 USB Port ······················································································ 19 Antenna terminals ·······································································20 Network Audio ············································································· 21 Multi Zone ····················································································22 External Controller ·······································································22

Connecting the Power Cord·························································23 Once Connections are Completed ··············································23

GUI Menu Operations Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title····················· 24

Example of Display of Default Values ········································· 24 Examples of GUI Screen Displays ··············································· 24

Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu)············································ 24 Example: Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) ·························· 24 Cursor Position Display ································································ 24

Operations ·····················································································24 GUI Menu Map ··············································································25

Auto Setup Preparations ·················································································· 26

Auto Setup ····················································································27

a Auto Setup ·············································································· 27 Error Messages ·······································································28 s

Option ····················································································· 28

Parameter Check ·····································································28

Manual Setup Speaker Setup···············································································29

Speaker Conﬁguration ·····························································29

Subwoofer Mode ···································································· 29

Distance ·················································································· 29

Channel Level··········································································30

Crossover Frequency ······························································30

Surround Speaker ···································································30

HDMI Setup ··················································································· 31

i/p Scaler ·················································································31

Resolution ···············································································31

Progressive Mode ··································································· 31

Aspect ····················································································· 31

Color Space ············································································· 31

RGB Range ·············································································31

Auto Lip Sync ·········································································· 31

Audio ······················································································· 31

Monitor Out ············································································31

Audio Setup ··················································································32

EXT. IN Setup ··········································································

2ch Direct/Stereo ····································································

Downmix Option ·····································································

Auto Surround Mode ······························································

Manual EQ ·············································································· 33

Network Setup ··············································································33

Network Setup ·································································· 33, 34

Other ······················································································· 35

Network Information ······························································· 35

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Zone Setup ···················································································· 35

ZONE2 ····················································································35

ZONE3 ····················································································35

Option Setup ·················································································36

Amp Assign ·············································································

Volume Control ·······································································

Source Delete ·········································································

GUI ····················································································

Quick Select Name ·································································

Trigger Out 1 ··········································································· 37

Trigger Out 2 ··········································································· 37

Digital Out ··············································································· 37

Remote ID ···············································································37

2Way Remote ········································································· 37

Dimmer ··················································································· 38

Setup Lock ··············································································38

Maintenance Mode ································································· 38

Firmware Update ···································································· 38

Language ······················································································· 38

Source Select Input Source Selection ·································································39

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································39

Play ·························································································

Auto Preset ·············································································

Preset Skip ··············································································

Preset Name ···········································································

Input Mode ·············································································40

Rename ···················································································40

Other ······················································································· 40

Playback Mode (iPod) ······························································41

Assign ··············································································· 41, 42

Playback Mode ········································································42

Still Picture ·············································································· 42

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Surround Modes Standard Playback ········································································43

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································43 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ·············43

DSP Simulation Playback·····························································43 Stereo Playback ············································································44 Direct Playback ·············································································44

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ··········································· 44

Parameter Audio······························································································44

Surround Parameters ······················································44 ~ 46

Tone ························································································46

Room EQ ················································································46

RESTORER ··············································································46

Night Mode ············································································· 47

Audio Delay ············································································· 47

Picture Adjust ················································································ 47

Contrast ··················································································47

Brightness ··············································································· 47

Chroma Level ·········································································· 47

Hue ·························································································47

Information Status ····························································································47

MAIN ZONE ············································································ 47

ZONE2/3/4 ··············································································47

Audio Input Signal ········································································48 HDMI Information ········································································· 48

Signal Information ··································································· 48

Monitor1 ·················································································48

Monitor2 ·················································································48

Auto Surround ·············································································· Quick Select ·················································································· Preset Station ···············································································

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Playback Preparations ·················································································· 49

Turning the Power On ··································································49 Operations During Playback ·························································49

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································49

Basic Operation ············································································ 49

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································50

Basic Operation ············································································ 50 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ································· 50 Listening to Preset Stations ·························································51 RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································51 RDS Search ··················································································51 PTY Search ··················································································· 52 TP Search ·····················································································52 RT (Radio Text) ·············································································· 53

iPod® Playback ············································································· 53

Basic Operation ············································································ 53 Listening to Music ·······································································54 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ································· 54

Playing Network Audio or USB Memory Devices ······················ 55

Basic Operation ············································································ 56 Listening to Internet Radio ··························································· 57 Presetting Internet Radio Stations ··············································· 57 Registering Internet Radio Stations as Your Favorites ·················· 57 Playing Files Stored on a Computer ·············································58 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices ······················ 58, 59 Operating the AVR-4308 Using a Browser (Web control) ············59

Other Operations and Functions Other Operations ·········································································· 59

Playing Super Audio CD ······························································· 59 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ····················· 60

Convenient Functions ··································································61

Channel Level ···············································································61 Fader Function ·············································································61 Quick Select Function ··································································61 Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 61 Last Function Memory ·································································61 Backup Memory ··········································································· 61 Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································61

Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit···························································62

Operating DENON Audio Components ········································ 62 Presetting ····················································································· 62 Operating Preset Components ············································62 ~ 64 Setting the Remote ID ································································· 65 Learning Function ·········································································65 System Call Function ····································································66 Punch Through Function ······························································· 66 Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit ·······································67 Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness ············································67 Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit ····································· 67

Sub Remote Control Unit Operations ··································68, 69

Switching Zones ···········································································70 Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode) ······················································· 70 Setting the Remote ID ································································· 70 Resetting the Settings ·································································· 70

Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ········· 71 ~ 74

Multi-Zone Settings and Operations with Zone Pre-out Output ··· 74 Multi-Zone Operations ································································· 75

Turning the Power On and Off······················································75 Selecting the Input Source ··························································· 75 Adjusting the Volume ··································································· 75 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ················································ 75

Other Information ································································ 76 ~ 87

Troubleshooting ···································································88 ~ 91

Speciﬁcations ········································································· 91, 92

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

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Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these 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-1070) ................................................. 1

u R03/AAA batteries (for RC-1070) .............................................2

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

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

Q0 Rod antenna for wireless LAN connection .............................. 1

Q1 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m) ...................... 1

Cautions on Handling Cautions on Installation

• 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.

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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About the Remote Control Unit

In addition to the AVR-4308, 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

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• By setting the preset memory (vpage 62 ~ 64)

• By using the learn function (vpage 65)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.

(RC-1068) (RC-1070)

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

battery compartment.

(RC-1068) (RC-1070)

LR6/AA

R03/AAA

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.

(RC-1070)

30°

Approx. 7 m

(RC-1068)

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 light.

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

W8 INPUT MODE button ·································· (40) W9 RESTORER button ······································ (46) E0 DIRECT/STEREO button·····························(44)

E1 PURE DIRECT button ·································· (44) E2 DSP SIMULATION button ·························· (43) E3 STANDARD button ·····································(43)

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q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (49)

w Power indicator ··········································· (49) e Power switch (hON jOFF) ····················· (49) r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ········· (61) t MASTER VOLUME control knob ·········· (49, 75) y Master volume indicator u Display i Remote control sensor ································· (4) o SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (39)

Display

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

Q0 SOURCE button ·········································· (39) Q1 TUNING PRESET button ···························· (51) Q2 ZONE 2/3/4 / REC SELECT button ······ (60, 75) Q3 VIDEO SELECT button ·······························(40) Q4 Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (49) Q5 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························ (75) Q6 ZONE3 ON/OFF button ······························ (75) Q7 ZONE4 ON/OFF button ······························ (75) Q8 MENU button ·············································· (24) Q9 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························· (24) W0 CH SEL / ENTER button ······················· (24, 61) W1 RETURN button ·········································· (24) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors ··························· (18) W3 SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (26) W4 ROOM EQ button ········································ (46) W5 DIMMER button ·········································· (38) W6 USB port ······················································ (19) W7 STATUS button ···········································(48)

values and other information are displayed here.

r Output signal channel indicators t Surround speaker indicators

These light according to the settings of the

surround A and B speakers.

y Monitor output indicators

These light according to the HDMI monitor

output setting. When set to “Auto (Dual)”, the indicators light according to the connection status.

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 ADVANCED AL24 indicator

This lights when Advanced AL24 Processing is

activated (vpage 78).

Q4 D.LINK indicator

This lights when playing using DENON LINK

connections.

Q5 Input mode indicators Q6 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI

connections.

Q7 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are

operating.

Q8 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 ····································· (22) w TRIGGER OUT jacks ···································(22) e FM/AM antenna terminals

(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (20)

r DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) t Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ················ (10) y AC OUTLET ·················································(23) u AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (23)

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(OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ·························· (13, 15)

o WLAN ANTENNA terminal ························· (21) Q0 ETHERNET connector ································· (21) Q1 USB port ······················································ (19) Q2 DENON LINK connector ····························· (17) Q3 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (13) Q4 HDMI connectors ········································ (12)

Q5 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (13) Q6 REMOTE CONTROL jacks···························(22) Q7 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ············ (13) Q8 PRE OUT connectors ···························· (18, 22) Q9 EXT. IN connectors ····································· (18) W0 SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (14)

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t System buttons ···································· (63, 64) y Audio delay button (A. DL) ························(47) u Tuner system buttons ································ (50) i Input mode button (INPUT) ······················· (40) o MENU button ·············································· (24) Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (24) Q1 Parameter / Search button

(PARA / SRCH) ································ (44, 51, 54)

q Signal transmission indicator ···················(62) w Mode select buttons ··································(62) e Quick select / System call buttons ·····(61, 66) r Surround mode buttons ······················ (43, 44)

Q2 Monitor select (M. SEL) /

HOME button ········································ (31, 62)

Q3 Channel buttons (CH) ································· (50) Q4 Input source select /

Number buttons ··································· (39, 50)

Q5 Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (4) Q6 Device select indicators (DEV1 / DEV2) ···(62) Q7 ZONE3 / ZONE4 select indicators

(Z3 / Z4) ······················································· (75)

Q8 RESTORER button (RSTR) ·························· (46) Q9 Night button (NGT) ···································· (47) W0 Test tone button (TEST) ····························· (30) W1 Surround speaker select button (SPKR) ··· (30) W2 POWER buttons ·········································· (49) W3 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ······································· (24, 61)

W4 Return button (RTN) ··································· (24) W5 Master volume control buttons

(VOL) ······················································ (49, 75)

W6 Muting button (MUTE) ························· (49, 75) W7 Main remote control unit setup button

(RC SETUP) ················································· (62)

The time for which the backlight stays on can be changed (vpage 67 “Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit”).

NOTE

The SAT TU, DTU, ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT

(1 ~ 3), A. DL, RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and

surround mode buttons cannot be used.

q ZONE indicators·········································· (70) w Advanced setup button ······························ (70) e Input source select buttons ······················· (39) r CHANNEL buttons ······································ (50) t SHIFT button ··············································· (50) y MENU button ·············································· (24) u Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (24) i SEARCH button ····································(51, 54) o REPEAT button ············································ (54) Q0 RANDOM button ········································(54) Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (4) Q2 ZONE SELECT button ································· (70) Q3 Zone power on/off buttons

(ZONE ON / ZONE OFF) ····························· (75)

Q4 Master volume control buttons

(VOLUME) ············································(49, 75)

Q5 Muting button (MUTE) ························· (49, 75) Q6 ENTER button ············································· (24) Q7 RETURN button ·········································· (24) Q8 System buttons ······························ (50, 68, 69) Q9 ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES

(DIRECT PLAY) button ······························· (68)

W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button························(68)

NOTE

The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3, SAT TU, DTU, DVR-2 and OPTION buttons cannot be used.

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Preparations

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-4308. 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

DENON LINK connections

DENON LINK cable

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

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

Speaker connections

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Speaker cables

Network connections (wired LAN)

Ethernet cable

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Signal direction

Input

Output

Input

Output

Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-4308 into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-4308 to a monitor.

• The AVR-4308’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: Digital video signals: HDMI Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-4308H

Main zone

High picture

quality playback

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

Monitor

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• 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-4308 can be checked at GUI menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” – “Monitor1” or “Monitor2” (vpage 48).

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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 using the component video output connectors for connection to the ZONE2 monitor, the ZONE2’s on-screen display is not displayed.

• 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

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

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

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Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

S-Video connector

Video connector

Component video

connectors

Video connector

ZONE2

monitor

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

Connections

a monitor.

Front speakers

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

Speaker Connections

Speaker Installation

Subwoofer Center speaker

Surround back speakers

Surround speakers

Speaker Connections

Example: 7.1-channels (Surround A+B)

Front speakers

Center speaker Subwoofer

Surround back

speakers

Subwoofer with built-in ampliﬁer

The table below shows a typical speaker conﬁguration for the AVR-4308.

SURROUND ASURROUND BSURROUND

– – – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

7.1-channels

(Surround A+B)

7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels 2-channels

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CENTER

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

Surround speakers

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-4308, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from

the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.

Turn the speaker terminal

counterclockwise to loosen it.

Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to

the hilt into the speaker terminal.

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

tighten it.

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using surround 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 service center.

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Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors

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

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MonitorDVD player

b The AVR-4308 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-4308 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep

Color.

Compatible

audio format

2-channel linear PCM

Multi-channel linear PCM

Details

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

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

Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video

2/5.1ch

DSD

2.8224 MHz 1 bit

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

Bitstream

DTS-HD

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-4308 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating instructions.

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio

SACD

HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc

NOTE

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

• The AVR-4308 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 GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” setting (vpage 31) 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-4308 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-4308 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.

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-4308.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”

– “Audio” – “TV” (vpage 31).

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• 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 GUI menu “Manual Setup”

– “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” to “TV” (vpage 31).

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.

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Connections

NOTE

• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the monitor’s operating instructions.

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

Video-converted HDMI signals are not included in the audio signals. To play the sound by monitor, make

analog or digital audio output connections to monitor’s audio input connectors.

• Connect an HDP (High-Deﬁnition Player) in the same way.

• When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source

Select” – “DVD” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 41).

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Record Player

CD Player

iPod

Connections

Turntable (MM cartridge)

Connect the cables to be used.

CD player

Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-4308. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

Example :

iPod

• 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-4308’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.

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When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “CD” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 41).

• 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 GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source to which iPod dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 42).

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Satellite Receiver

Connect the cables to be used.

TV tuner

Connect the cables to be used.

DBS / BS tuner

Connections

When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “TV/CBL” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 41).

• When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source

Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 41).

• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source

Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 42).

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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 Cassette Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Video cassette recorder

Connections

Digital Video Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Digital video recorder

or or

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

• When recording via the AVR-4308, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-4308’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 GUI menu “Source Select” – “DVR” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 42).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-4308’s OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

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• When recording via the AVR-4308, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-4308’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 GUI menu “Source Select” – “VCR” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 42).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-4308’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

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CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck

Connections to Other Devices

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

Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector

Multi-channel playback is possible with DVD-Audio discs, Super Audio CD, etc.

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Connections

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-4308’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “Assign” – “Digital” – “DENON LINK” (vpage 41).

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Connections

Component with Multi-channel Output

External Power Ampliﬁer

connectors

Power ampliﬁer

DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder

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

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

press 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 GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 40).

• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player

(vpage 13).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-4308’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

USB Port

n Front panel n Rear panel

USB memory device USB memory device

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Connections

• In the initial status, USB memory devices can be used by connecting them to the USB port on the front panel.

• To change the port to be used, see “USB Select” on page 42.

• For instructions on playing the ﬁles on a USB memory device, see page 58, 59.

NOTE

• Set to the USB port you want to use.

• The AVR-4308 is equipped with two USB ports, one each on the front and rear panels. It is not possible to use the set with USB memory devices connected to both the ports at the same time. Select the USB port you want to use at the GUI menu “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select”.

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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.

Mount

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Ground

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

1. Push 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.

Connection of AM antennas

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

Network Audio

[Wired LAN]

Internet

Router

[Wireless LAN]

Internet

Router with access point

To WAN side

To LAN port

Modem

To WAN side

Modem

Computer

LAN port/Ethernet

connector

Computer

Rod antenna (supplied)

Turn clockwise.

Required system n Broadband Internet connection

A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use the AVR-4308’s Internet radio function and ﬁrmware update.

n Modem

This is a device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some are integrated with the router.

n Router

• When using the AVR-4308, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions:

· Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol) server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.

· Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching

hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.

• When using with a wireless LAN, prepare a broadband router with built-in access point.

n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)

Use for wired LAN.

• The AVR-4308 does not come with an Ethernet cable.

• Some ﬂat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.

We recommend using a normal type cable.

• For the Ethernet cable, used a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

Do not use an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, as it may exceed

noise standard limits.

n Computer

A computer with the following speciﬁcations is required to use a music server:

• OS

Windows® XP Service Pack2, Windows Vista

• Software (Prepare one of the following.)

· .NET Framework 1.1 and Windows Media Connect (Windows XP)

· Windows Media Player ver.11

· DLNA-compatible server software

• Internet browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later

• LAN port

• 300 MB or more free disk space

b Free disk space is required to store music and video ﬁles. The

following sizes are approximate.

Format Bit rate Per minute Per hour

MP3 / WMA

MPEG-4 AAC

WAV (LPCM)

FLAC

128 kbps Approx. 1 MB Approx. 60 MB 192 kbps Approx. 1.5 MB Approx. 90 MB 256 kbps Approx. 2 MB Approx. 120 MB

392 kbps Approx. 3 MB Approx. 180 MB 1400 kbps Approx. 10 MB Approx. 600 MB 1080 kbps Approx. 7.7 MB Approx. 464 MB

For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a computer shop.

NOTE

• A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet. No additional contract is needed if you already have a broadband

connection to the Internet.

• The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact an ISP or a computer shop for details.

• Depending on the server, video ﬁles may be displayed, but they cannot be played on the AVR-4308.

n Others

• If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network

settings are made manually, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 33 ~ 35).

• With the AVR-4308, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP

functions to make the network settings automatically.

• When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVR-4308

sets the IP address, etc., automatically.

When using the AVR-4308 connected to a network with no DHCP

function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 33 ~ 35).

• The AVR-4308 is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible

router is required if you have a contract for a line of the type with which the PPPoE is set.

• Depending on the ISP with which you have your contract, it may

be necessary to make proxy server settings to use the Internet radio function. If you made proxy server settings on the computer to connect to the Internet, make the proxy server settings on the AVR-4308 in the same way.

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ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections

• If another power ampliﬁer or pre-main (integrated) ampliﬁer is connected, the ZONE2 or ZONE3 pre-out

Connections

(variable or ﬁxed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 71 ~ 75).

• When using a component video cable to connect the AVR-4308 and input device, connect the ZONE2 monitor output to the component video connectors. When using an S-Video cable or a video cable, please connect the cable to the video connectors.

• The ZONE2 video out is only for ZONE2.

Monitor (ZONE2)

Power amplier (ZONE2 or ZONE3)

External Controller

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-4308 from

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

q Turn the AVR-4308’s power. w Turn off the AVR-4308’s power from the

external controller.

e Check that the AVR-4308 is in the standby

mode.

Infrared retransmitter

Input

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 71 ~ 75).

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• 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-4308’s status information as well as iPod and Internet audio music ﬁles 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 GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 37).

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-4308. For details, see GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Trigger Out 1” or “Trigger Out 2” (vpage 37).

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

• If the trigger input level of the connected device is higher than 150 mA/12 V and depending on the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-4308’s protection circuit may be activated, in which case “TRIGGER PROTECT” appears on the display. If this happens, turn off the AVR-4308’s power and disconnect the connected device.

Connecting the Power Cord

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

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To household

Power cord

(included)

power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

Connection to the AC outlet

• This outlet supply power to external audio devices.

• 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 100 W (0.43 A) can be connected.

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 49)

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Some typical examples are described below.

AUTO S ETUP

1 2 3 4 5

Start

RETURN

Amp As sign

Config 7.1(B)

STEP1 Speaker Det ect Please place the microphone at ear height at main li stening position.

Start Auto Setup and output test t one

Enter Cancel

Selected item

name

List of subsequent items

Guidance text for item at

cursor position

Operation step indicators

Illustration

Operation

button guidance

Guidance text for item at cursor

position

Operation guidance text

n Icon

n List

Assign

Input Mode Rename Other

Switch the selected item

Selected item

Switch the selected item

Switch to the next item

Selected item

Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu)

Examples of GUI Screen Displays

Example: Menus with Illustrations

(Auto Setup)

Cursor Position Display

Operations

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

b Switch the selected item using

ui.

Press the MENU button.

The GUI menu is displayed.

b To operate from the main remote control unit, be sure to set the

remote control unit to the AMP mode.

Press the u i p button to select the menu to be set

or operated.

b To return to the previous item, press the o or RETURN button.

Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.

Press the MENU button to ﬁ nish.

Switch to the next item

[Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use. The appropriate settings for the speakers you are using will be performed automatically. Operate as instructed on the GUI.

Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title

GUI Menu Operations

With the AVR-4308, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen.

Example of Display of Default Values

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

Items for which this mark is indicated at the title can be operated from the GUI. We recommend performing such operations from the GUI.

This is the GUI icon for this setting item or for the menu series to which this item belongs.

The GUI cannot be superimposed when xvYCC signals and component 1080p signal, computer’s resolution (e.g. VGA) are input.

Setup

When “Screensaver” is set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if no operation is performed for about 3 minutes.

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GUI Menu Map

Parameter

(vpage 44 ~ 47)

Information

(vpage 47, 48)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

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

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

· Mode

· Cinema EQ

· DRC

· D.COMP

· LFE

· Center Image

· Panorama

· Dimension

· Center Width

· Delay Time

· Effect

· Effect Level

· Room Size

· AFDM

· SB CH Out

· Subwoofer Att.

· Subwoofer

· Default

• Tone

· Tone Defeat

· Bass

· Treble

• Room EQ

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

Manual Setup

(vpage 29 ~ 38)

n Speaker Setup

(vpage 29, 30)

• Speaker Conﬁ guration

• Subwoofer Mode

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup (vpage 31)

• i/p Scaler

• Resolution

• Progressive Mode

• Aspect

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lip Sync

• Audio

• Monitor Out

n Audio Setup (vpage 32, 33)

• EXT. IN Setup

· Surround Speaker

· Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround

• Manual EQ

Auto Setup

(vpage 26 ~ 28)

n Auto Setup

• STEP1: Speaker Detect

• STEP2: Measurements

• STEP3: Calculation

• STEP4: Check

• STEP5: Store

n Option

• Room EQ

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Parameter

• Speaker Conﬁ guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Network Setup (vpage 33 ~ 35)

• Network Setup

• Other

· Power Saving

· Character

· PC Language

• Network Information

n Zone Setup (vpage 35)

• ZONE2

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• ZONE3

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

n Option Setup (vpage 36 ~ 38)

• Amp Assign

• Volume Control

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• Source Delete

• GUI

· Screensaver

· Wall Paper

· Format

· Text

· Master Volume

· NET/USB

· iPod

· Tuner

• Quick Select Name

• Trigger Out 1

• Trigger Out 2

• Digital Out

• Remote ID

• 2Way Remote

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

n Language (vpage 38)

Source Select

(vpage 39 ~ 42)

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Source Level

n PHONO

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Source Level

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

• Play (iPod)

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Assign

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

Video Convert (Excluding CDs)

· Source Level

n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback Mode

• Still Picture

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Other

· Video Select

· Source Level

Surround Mode

(vpage 43, 44)

n STEREO n DIRECT n STANDARD n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

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

Setup

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• This procedure lets you measure the acoustic properties of your speakers and listening room and make the optimum settings automatically.

• This function provides the optimum listening environment for all listening positions in a home theater where several people view or listen to the video or audio source simultaneously.

The measurements are performed by moving the setup microphone

successively to the different positions where the family members sit within the listening area surrounded by the speakers, as shown in Example q. For better results, we recommend making measurements in 6 or more positions.

Even if the home theater is only used by a small number of persons

as shown in Example w, measuring at points around the listening position results in more effective correction.

Preparations

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

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Volume: “Center”

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Crossover frequency: “Maximum”

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Low pass ﬁ lter: “Off”

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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.

Auto Setup

To set the listening environment manually to suit your tastes, see page 29 ~ 31.

Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP

MIC jack on the main unit.

The auto setup screen appears automatically.

Mount the setup microphone on a camera tripod,

etc., and set it at the main listening position, with the sound receptor pointing towards the ceiling.

b Adjust the height of the setup microphone’s sound receptor so

that it is at the height of the ears when listening.

Sound receptor

Setup

microphone

About the main listening position (*M)

The main listening position refers to the center of the listening position, or the place where you would sit to watch or listen when alone. This position is used as the basis when measuring the distance of the speakers.

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( :Measuring positions)

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The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are detected at the main listening position. At this time, the listening environment with respect to the main listening position (“Speaker size check”, “Distance correction”, “Channel level adjustment”, “Crossover frequency check” and “Room EQ correction”) is measured automatically at the main listening position. Once the measurements are completed, the results of the speaker connection are displayed.

STEP1 : Speaker Detect

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

F Menu tree F

Auto Setup

a Auto Setup

s Option

d Parameter

Start

Start auto setup and output the test tone. Set as desired before starting the auto setup procedure.

[Selectable items] 7.1 (B) 7.1 5.1

NOTE

• Loud test tones are output during the measurements. Be careful when measuring at night or when there are small children nearby.

• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allow obstacles between them while the measurements are being made. Obstacles will make it impossible to measure correctly.

• Keep as quiet as possible during measurements. Loud sounds in the area will make it impossible to measure correctly.

• 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 “STEP1”.

a Auto Setup

The settings are performed automatically.

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STEP1: Speaker Detect

STEP2: Measurements (2 to 8 positions)

STEP3: Calculation

STEP4: Check

STEP5: Store

NOTE

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

STEP2: Measurements

The listening environment with respect to the listening position (“Speaker size check”, “Crossover Frequency check” and “Room EQ correction”) is measured automatically at positions 2 to 8. Once a measurement is made, move the setup microphone to the next position.

Measure a total of at least 6 positions (main listening position and at least 5 other surrounding positions). Measurements can be completed even if only taken in 5 positions, but for better results we recommend taking them in 6 or more positions. (Measurements can be taken in a maximum of 8 positions.)

STEP3: Calculation

When “Calculate” is selected at “STEP2”, the speaker system is analyzed automatically.

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

STEP4: Check

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

Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for speakers with built-in ﬁ lters (subwoofers, etc.).

STEP5: Store

The auto setup measurement results are stored.

Conﬁ guration

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

Setting the speaker conﬁ guration reduces the time required to analyze the speakers during the auto setup procedure.

Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power ampliﬁ er assignment.

If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error Messages”, take the necessary countermeasures, then redo the measurements (vpage 28).

NOTE

The items selectable at “Conﬁ guration” differ according to the “Amp Assign” settings.

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Error Messages

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

No microphone or speaker • Included setup microphone is not connected.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC

jack on the main unit.

• Check the speaker connections.

Ambient noise is too high or Level is too low

• 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.

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

• Try again when the surroundings are quiet.

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

• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.

None • Displayed speaker could not be detected.

· The front L and front R speakers were not properly detected.

· Only one channel of the surround (A) and surround (B) speakers was detected.

· Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected.

· The surround back or the surround (B) speaker was detected, but the surround (A) speaker was not detected.

• Check the connections of the displayed speaker.

Phase • Displayed speaker connected with the polarities

reversed.

• Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.

• For some speakers, this error message may be displayed even if the speaker is properly connected. In this case, select “Skip”.

NOTE

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

Room EQ

Select room EQ setting method.

Option

Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc.

[Selectable items] All Assign

Direct Mode

Select room EQ use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.

[Selectable items] ON OFF

Mic Select

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

[Selectable items] Mic V.AUX L

Parameter Check

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

Spkr Conﬁ g Check

Distance Check

Ch. Level Check

Crossover Check

EQ Check

[Items to be checked]

Select “Retry” to make the measurements again.

The auto setup results can be set again when “Restore” is selected.

Setup

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