Denon AVR 5308CI User Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-5308CI

Owner’s Manual

 GraphicalUserInterface

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

GUI Menu Operation (vpage 25) GUI Menu Map (vpage 26) Language (vpage 44) Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 78)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

WARNING:

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

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20. Ser vicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

FCC Information (For US customers)

1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: AV Surround Receiver Model Number: AVR-5308CI This product contains FCC ID: BV2- MPGBR052.

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Denon Electronics (USA), LLC 100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2041 Tel. 201-762-6500 (Main)

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcation not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. CAUTION

• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, 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.

4. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

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

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

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

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

• Eviter des températures élevées.

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur

sufﬁsante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

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

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

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

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

IC Information (For Canadian customers)

1. PRODUCT This product contains IC 6963A-MPGBR052. This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

APPAREIL

Cet appareil contiens IC 6963A- MPGBR052.

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada. L

aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

2. CAUTION

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the

equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

ATTENTION Aﬁn de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de façon à

ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au niveau requis pour l’obtention d’une communication satisfaisante.

’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement

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

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du

cordon.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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

Contents

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

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

Inserting the Batteries ·······························································3, 4 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································4

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

Front Panel ·················································································4, 5 Display ···························································································5 Rear Panel ······················································································6 Remote Control Unit ······································································ 7

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

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

Speaker Installation ·····································································10

Speaker Layout ············································································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 ·····························································17 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································17

Connections to Other Devices ·····················································18

Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector ·············· 18 Video Camera / Game Console ···················································· 18 Component with Multi-channel Output connectors ·····················18 External Power Ampliﬁer ·····························································19 USB Port ······················································································19 XM connector ··············································································20 Antenna terminals ·······································································21 Network Audio ············································································· 22 Multi Zone ····················································································23 External Controller ·······································································24

Connecting the Power Cord ························································24 Once Connections are Completed ··············································24

GUI Menu Operations Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title ····················25

Example of Display of Default Values ········································25 Examples of GUI Screen Displays ···············································25

Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu) ··········································· 25 Example: Menus with Illustrations (Auto Setup) ··························25 Cursor Position Display ································································ 25

Operations ·····················································································25 GUI Menu Map ··············································································26

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

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

a Auto Setup ········································································ 27, 28 Error Messages·······································································29

s Option ·····················································································29 d Parameter Check ····································································29

Manual Setup Speaker Setup ··············································································30

a Speaker Conﬁguration····························································· 30 s Subwoofer Setup ···································································· 30 d Distance ·················································································· 31 f Channel Level ·········································································31 g Crossover Frequency ························································ 31, 32 h THX Audio Setup····································································· 32 j Surround Speaker ···································································32

HDMI Setup ···················································································33

a Color Space ·············································································33 s RGB Range ·············································································33 d Auto Lip Sync ··········································································33 f Audio ·······················································································33 g Monitor Out ············································································33 h HDMI Control ··········································································33

Audio Setup ··················································································34

a EXT. IN Setup·········································································· 34 s 2ch Direct/Stereo ···································································· 34 d Downmix Option ·····································································34 f Auto Surround Mode ······························································34 g Manual EQ ··············································································35

Network Setup ·············································································35

a Network Setup ································································35 ~ 38 s Other ·······················································································38 d Network Information ·······························································38

Zone Setup ····················································································39

a ZONE2 ····················································································39 s ZONE3 ····················································································39 d OSD ························································································39

Option Setup ·················································································39

a Amp Assign············································································· 40 s Volume Control ·······································································40

d Source Delete ·········································································40 f GUI ··························································································40 g Quick Select Name ·································································40 h Trigger Out 1 ···········································································41 j Trigger Out 2 ···········································································41 k Trigger Out 3 ···········································································41 l Trigger Out 4 ···········································································41 A0 Transducer Setup ····································································41 A1 Digital Out ··············································································· 41 A2 Remote ID··············································································· 41 A3 2Way Remote ········································································· 41 A4 Dimmer ··················································································· 42 A5 Setup Lock ·············································································· 42 A6 Maintenance Mode ·································································42 A7 Firmware Update ····································································42 A8 Add New Feature ····································································42

Language ·······················································································43

Source Select Input Source Selection ·································································43

Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ································44

a Play ·························································································44 s Auto Preset ············································································· 44 d Preset Skip ··············································································44 f Preset Name ··········································································· 44 g Video ······················································································· 45 h Input Mode ·······································································45, 46 j Rename··················································································· 46 k Source Level ···········································································46 l Playback Mode (iPod)······························································ 46 A0 Assign ···············································································46, 47 A1 Playback Mode········································································ 47 A2 Still Picture ·············································································· 47 A3 Antenna Aiming ······································································47

Surround Mode HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································48

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································48 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 48

Standard Playback ········································································48

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································48 Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 49 Dolby Headphone ········································································49

DSP Simulation Playback ····························································49 Stereo Playback ············································································ 49 Direct Playback ·············································································50

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode ···········································50

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a Surround Parameters ······················································50 ~ 52 s Tone ························································································ 52 d Room EQ ················································································53 f Dynamic EQ ············································································ 53 g RESTORER ·············································································53 h Night Mode ············································································· 53 j Audio Delay ·············································································54

Picture Adjust ···············································································54

a Contrast ··················································································54 s Brightness ···············································································54 d Chroma Level ··········································································54 f Hue ·························································································54 g DNR ························································································54 h Enhancer ················································································· 54 j Sharpness ···············································································54

Information Status ····························································································54

a MAIN ZONE ············································································ 54 s ZONE2/3/4 ··············································································54

Audio Input Signal ········································································55 HDMI Information ·········································································55

a Signal Information ··································································· 55 s Monitor1 ·················································································55 d Monitor2 ·················································································55

Auto Surround Mode ···································································55 Quick Select ··················································································55 Preset Station ···············································································55

Playback Preparations ··················································································56

Turning the Power On ··································································56 Operations During Playback ·························································56

Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································56

Basic Operation ············································································56

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································57

Basic Operation ············································································57 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory) ·································57 Listening to Preset Stations ·························································58 RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································58 RDS Search ··················································································58 PTY Search ···················································································59 TP Search ·····················································································59 RT (Radio Text) ·············································································59

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ·································60

Basic Operation ············································································60 Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID ···························60 Searching Categories ··································································· 61 Accessing XM Radio Stations Directly ·········································61

Listening to HD Radio Stations ···················································61

Basic Operation ············································································62 Selecting Audio Programs ····························································62 Check the HD Radio Reception Information ································ 62

iPod® Playback ·············································································63

Basic Operation ············································································63 Listening to Music ·································································63, 64 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod ································64

Playing Network Audio, USB Memory Devices or Rhapsody ······································64, 65

Basic Operation ······································································65, 66 Listening to Internet Radio ···························································66 Playing Files Stored on a Computer ·············································67 Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices ······················ 67, 68 Listening to Rhapsody ···························································68, 69 Operating the AVR-5308CI Using a Browser (Web control) ··69, 70

Other Operations and Functions Other Operations ··········································································71

Playing Super Audio CD ······························································· 71 Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode) ··············71, 72

Convenient Functions ··································································73

HDMI Control Function ································································ 73 Channel Level ··············································································74 Fader Function ·············································································74 Quick Select Function ·································································· 74 Personal Memory Plus Function ·················································· 75 Last Function Memory ·································································75 Backup Memory ···········································································75 Resetting the Microprocessor ·····················································75

Remote Control Unit Operations Main Remote Control Unit ··························································76

Operating DENON Audio Components ········································76 Presetting ·····················································································76 Operating Preset Components ············································76 ~ 78 Setting the Remote ID ································································· 79 Learning Function ········································································79 System Call Function ···································································80 Punch Through Function ······························································ 80 Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit ······································81 Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness ···········································81 Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit ····································81

Sub Remote Control Unit Operations ··································82, 83

Switching Zones ··········································································84 Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode) ·······················································84 Setting the Remote ID ································································· 84 Resetting the Settings ·································································84

Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function ········85 ~ 88

Multi-Zone Settings and Operations ·········································· 89 Multi-Zone Operations ·································································90

Turning the Power On and Off ·····················································90 Selecting the Input Source ···························································90 Adjusting the Volume ···································································90 Turning off the Sound Temporarily ··············································90

Other Information ······························································91 ~ 105

Troubleshooting ······························································106 ~ 110

Speciﬁcations ····································································· 110, 111

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 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 Warranty (for North America model only) ................................ 1

e Service station list ...................................................................1

r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 5 ft /1.5 m) ........................ 1

t Main remote control (RC-1067) ............................................... 1

y LR6/AA batteries (for RC-1067) ............................................... 2

u Sub remote control (RC-1070) ................................................. 1

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

o FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

Q0 AM loop antenna (small, for AM broadcasts) .......................... 1

Q1 AM loop antenna (large, for HD Radio broadcasts) .................1

Q2 Dipole antenna (for HD Radio broadcasts) .............................. 1

Q3 Rod antenna for wireless LAN connection .............................. 1

Q4 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m) .......... 1

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-5308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1067) 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 76 ~ 78)

• By using the learn function (vpage 79)

Inserting the Batteries

q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid.

(RC-1067) (RC-1070)

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

battery compartment.

(RC-1067) (RC-1070)

R03/AAA

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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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• 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.

Part Names and Functions

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

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30°

Approx. 23 feet / 7 m

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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 light.

q Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ·······································································(56)

w Power indicator ·······································································(56) e Power switch (hON jOFF) ·················································· (56) r Door ···························································································· (5) t QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators ······································ (74) y MASTER VOLUME control knob ············································(56) u Master volume indicator

i Display ························································································(5) o Remote control sensor ·····························································(4) Q0 SOURCE SELECT knob ···························································(43) Q1 SOURCE button ·······································································(43) Q2 TUNING PRESET button ·························································(57) Q3 ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT button ····································(71, 90) Q4 VIDEO SELECT button ····························································(45)

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q DIRECT/STEREO button ····························(49) w Headphones jack (PHONES) ················ (56, 72) e CINEMA button ·········································· (48) r RESTORER button ······································ (53) t MUSIC button ············································· (48) y NIGHT button ············································· (53) u MENU button ·············································· (25) i CH SEL / ENTER button ························(25, 74) o RETURN button ·········································· (25) Q0 V.AUX INPUT connectors ·························· (18) Q1 ROOM EQ button ······································· (53) Q2 SETUP MIC jack ·········································· (27) Q3 DYNAMIC EQ button ·································· (53) Q4 STATUS button ··········································(55) Q5 DIMMER button ·········································· (42)

Q6 SCALE button ·············································(45) Q7 USB port ······················································ (19) Q8 ZONE4 ON/OFF button ······························ (90) Q9 ZONE3 ON/OFF button ······························ (90) W0 ZONE2 ON/OFF button ······························ (90) W1 AUDIO DELAY button ································(54) W2 Cursor buttons (uio p) ·························· (25) W3 GAME button ········································ (14, 48) W4 INPUT MODE button ·································· (45) W5 7CH STEREO button ··································· (49) W6 DSP SIMULATION button ·························· (49) W7 HOME THX CINEMA button ······················ (48) W8 STANDARD button ····································· (48) W9 PURE DIRECT button ································· (50)

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 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 DYNAMIC EQ indicator

This lights when the Dynamic EQ is selected.

o AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator

This lights when the room equalizer is selected.

Q0 Recording output source indicator

This lights when the REC OUT mode is

selected.

Q1 NIGHT indicator

This lights when the night mode is selected.

Q2 Multi zone indicators

These light when the power for the respective

zone is turned on.

Q3 RESTORER indicator

This lights when the RESTORER mode is

selected.

Q4 ADVANCED AL24 indicator

This lights when Advanced AL24 Processing is

activated (vpage 95).

Q5 D.LINK indicator

This lights when playing using DENON LINK

connections.

Q6 Input mode indicators Q7 HDMI indicator

This lights when playing using HDMI

connections.

Q8 Decoder indicators

These light when the respective decoders are

operating.

Q9 Tuner reception mode indicators

These light according to the reception conditions

when the input source is set to “TUNER” or “HD Radio”.

• AUTO

This lights when in the auto tuning mode.

• RDS

These light 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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Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

q RS-232C connector ····································· (24) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ··········· (13) e PRE OUT connectors ···························· (19, 23) r EXT. IN connectors ····································· (18) t AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (24) y AC OUTLETS ··············································· (24)

u Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ················ (10) i HD Radio antenna terminals

(DTU ANTENNA) ········································

o COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ·············· (13) Q0 Digital audio connectors

(OPTICAL / COAXIAL / BNC) ··············· (13, 23)

Q1 HDMI connectors ········································ (12)

(21)

Q2 ETHERNET connector ································ (22) Q3 USB port ······················································ (19) Q4 XM connector (SAT TU) ····························· (20) Q5 WLAN ANTENNA terminal ························ (22) Q6 FM/AM antenna terminals

(TUNER ANTENNA) ···································· (21)

Q7 DENON LINK connector ····························· (18)

Q8 TRIGGER OUT jacks ···································(24) Q9 REMOTE CONTROL jacks ··························(23) W0 DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (14) W1 SIGNAL GND terminal ·······························(14) W2 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ···················· (13)

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n Main remote control unit (RC-1067) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070)

Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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q Signal transmission indicator ··················· (76) w Mode select buttons ·································· (76) e Quick select / System call buttons ······(74, 80) r Surround mode buttons ····················(48 ~ 50) t System buttons ····································· (77, 78) y Audio delay button (A. DL) ························ (54) u Tuner system buttons ································ (57) i Input mode button (INPUT) ······················· (45) o MENU button ·············································· (25) Q0 Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (25) Q1 Parameter / Search button

(PARA / SRCH) ·························· (50, 58, 61, 64)

Q2 Monitor select (M. SEL) /

HOME button ········································ (33, 76)

Q3 Channel buttons (CH) ································· (57) Q4 Input source select /

Number buttons ··································· (43, 56)

Q5 Remote control signal transmitter ·············(4) Q6 Device select indicators (DEV1 / DEV2) ··· (76) Q7 ZONE3 / ZONE4 select indicators

(Z3 / Z4) ······················································· (90)

Q8 RESTORER button (RSTR) ························· (53) Q9 Night button (NGT) ···································· (53) W0 Test tone button (TEST) ····························(31) W1 Surround speaker select button (SPKR) ···· (32) W2 POWER buttons ·········································· (56) W3 Channel select (CH SEL) /

ENTER button ········································(25, 74)

W4 Return button (RTN) ·································· (25) W5 Master volume control buttons (VOL) ·····(56) W6 Muting button (MUTE) ························ (56, 90) W7 Main remote control unit setup button

(RC SETUP) ················································· (76)

The time for which the backlight stays on can be changed (vpage 81 “Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit”).

NOTE

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

RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround

mode buttons cannot be used.

q ZONE indicators ········································· (84) w Advanced setup button ·····························(84) e Input source select buttons ······················· (43) r CHANNEL buttons ······································ (57) t SHIFT button ··············································· (57) y MENU button ·············································· (25) u Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (25) i SEARCH button ······························(58, 61, 64) o REPEAT button ··········································· (63) Q0 RANDOM button ········································(64) Q1 Remote control signal transmitter ·············(4) Q2 ZONE SELECT button ································ (84) Q3 Zone power on/off buttons

(ZONE ON / ZONE OFF) ····························· (90)

Q4 Master volume control buttons

(VOLUME) ··················································(56)

Q5 Muting button (MUTE) ························ (56, 90) Q6 ENTER button ············································· (25) Q7 RETURN button ·········································· (25) Q8 System buttons ······························· (57, 82, 83) Q9 ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES

(DIRECT PLAY) button ······························ (82)

W0 USB (DIRECT PLAY) button ·······················(82)

NOTE

The AUX-1, AUX-2, AUX-3 and OPTION buttons cannot be used.

Preparations

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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-5308CI. 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

BNC digital connections

BNC (75 Ω/ohms) 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

Speaker connections

Component video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

S-Video connections

Video connections

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

(Yellow)

Component video cable

BNC (75 Ω/ohms) cable

S-Video cable

75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable

Audio and video cables

HDMI connections

19-pin HDMI cable

Signal direction

Connections

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

(Y)

(PB/CB)

(PR/CR)

Speaker cables

Network connections (wired LAN)

Ethernet cable

Audio signal: Video signal:

Output

Input

Output

Input

Output

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Video Conversion Function

• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-5308CI into the format used to output the video signals from the AVR-5308CI to a monitor.

• The AVR-5308CI’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video

Connections

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

GFlow of video signals inside the AVR-5308CIH

MAIN ZONE

ZONE3

High picture

quality playback

GFlow of video signals for ZONE3H

ZONE3

monitor

S-Video connector

Video connector Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

High picture

quality playback

ZONE2

High picture

quality playback

HDMI connector

Component video

connectors

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

: When 480i/576i signals are input

GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H

Component video

connectors

HDMI connector

Component video

S-Video connector

Video connector

Component video

connectors

Monitor

ZONE2

monitor

• 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-5308CI can be checked at GUI menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” – “Monitor1” or “Monitor2” (vpage 55).

NOTE

• For optimum video performance, THX recommends that you set the conversion mode to “OFF” to use video signals pass through system without up conversion.

Example: The video input signals from the component video can be enjoyed through the video output

signals from the component video.

• 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.

S-Video connector

Video connector

Video inputs Video outputs

S-Video connector

Video connector

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Speaker Layout

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

Speaker Connections

Example: 9.3-channels and ZONE2 use

Front speaker (R) Center speaker Subwoofer 1

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Front speaker (L)

Connections

Subwoofer with built-in ampliﬁer

Front speakers

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

Surround speakers

as ﬂush with the screen surface as possible.

Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema,THX Music mode and THX Games mode. Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening position is the same for both the left and right speakers. It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm).

The table below shows a typical speaker conﬁguration for the AVR-5308CI.

SURROUND ASURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SUBWOOFER

–

– –

– – – –

– – – – –

S S

–

S S

– – – – – – –

– – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – –

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S S S

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7.1-channels

6.1-channels

5.1-channels

3.1-channels

2.1-channels

2-channels

FRONT

CENTER

L R L R L R L R 1 only

S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

b The AVR-5308CI can be connected to a maximum of 3 subwoofers.

Subwoofer with built-in ampliﬁer

Surround

speaker-

A (R)

Surround speaker-

B (R)

Surround

back

speaker

(R)

Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2

Surround

back

speaker

(L)

Surround speaker-

B (L)

Surround speaker-

A (L)

ZONE2 speakers

ZONE2

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

NOTE

By default, the AVR-5308CI’s “Amp Assign” setting is set to “ZONE2”, so sound is not output simply by connecting a speaker to the surround back terminal. To use as the surround back speaker for the MAIN ZONE, either turn the ZONE2 power off or change the “Amp Assign” setting (vpage 85 ~ 88).

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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-5308CI, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Connections

Peel off about 0.03 ft/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.

When using a banana plug

Tighten the speaker terminal ﬁrmly before inserting the banana plug.

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.

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.

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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

• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-5308CI.

• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” – “TV” (vpage 33).

b The AVR-5308CI is supported to the feature of HDMI listed below.

• 30 and 36 bit Deep Color

• xvYCC

• Auto Lipsync Correction

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

Discs

(examples)

CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio

SACD

HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc

In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a DVD- Video 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” (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data encoding and mutual identiﬁcation of the devices. The AVR-5308CI is HDCP-compatible. For details on the DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating instructions.

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.

NOTE

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

• 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 33) 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.

• The AVR-5308CI is compatible with the HDMI’s CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. Please note the following.

• It may not work depending on the device it is connected to and its

setup.

• It does not operate with televisions or players that are not

compatible with HDMI’s CEC.

• When the AVR-5308CI and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-5308CI 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.

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Connections

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• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 9 “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 GUI menu “Manual Setup”

Connections

– “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” to “TV” (vpage 33).

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

• 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.

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• When using an optical cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI

menu “Source Select” – “DVD” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46).

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

Select” – “DVD” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 47).

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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-5308CI. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

Connections

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-5308CI’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 or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “CD” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46).

• 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 47).

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Satellite Receiver

Connect the cables to be used.

Connections

TV tuner

Connect the cables to be used.

DBS / BS tuner

• When using a coaxial digital cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at

GUI menu “Source Select” – “TV/CBL” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46).

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

Select” – “TV/CBL” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 47).

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• When using an optical cable or a BNC cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI

menu “Source Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 46).

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Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 47).

Connecting the Recording Components

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Digital Video Recorder

Connect the cables to be used.

Digital video recorder

Connections

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

• When recording to a digital video recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-5308CI DVR-1 OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR-1 OUT → S-Video cable TV IN → Video cable : DVR-1 OUT → Video cable

• Connect a DVR-2 in the same way.

• When using a component video cable or a BNC cable for the component video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “DVR-1” or “DVR-2” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 47).

NOTE

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR5308CI’s OPTICAL2 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL2.

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR5308CI’s OPTICAL3 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL3.

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CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Connect the cables to be used.

Video cassette recorder

Connections

Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used.

CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck

• When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-5308CI 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 or a BNC cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “VCR” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 47).

NOTE

Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-5308CI’s OPTICAL4 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL4.

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Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-5308CI’s OPTICAL4 output connector to any input connector other than OPTICAL4.

Connections to Other Devices

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Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector

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

DVD player

Video Camera / Game Console

Video camera / Game console

Component with Multi-channel Output connectors

DVD player / Super Audio CD player / External decoder

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Connections

To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign” – “Digital” – “DENON LINK” (vpage 46).

• 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 45).

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

(vpage 13).

• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-5308CI’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

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Connections

Power ampliﬁer

n Front panel n Rear panel

USB memory device USB memory device

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

• 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 47.

• For instructions on playing the ﬁles on a USB memory device, see page 67, 68.

NOTE

• Set to the USB port you want to use.

• The AVR-5308CI 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”.

• Do not use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory deveice to the AVR-5308CI’s USB port.

Use of the extension cable may cause harmful interference.

XM connector

• The AVR-5308CI is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

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

• Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.

For details, see “Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage

60, 61).

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of

the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.

XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

NOTE

Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connection have been completed.

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Antenna terminals

An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

AM/FM

Connections

Direction of broadcasting station

AM loop antenna (small, supplied)

FM antenna

HD Radio™ broadcast

HD Radio broadcast is a service that is only available within the United States.

Direction of broadcasting station

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

(large, for HD Radio broadcasting, supplied)

• To prevent interference, install at least 3.3 feet/ 1 m away from the antenna connected to the AVR-5308CI’s other AM tuner terminal.

(White)

AM outdoor antenna

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Ground

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

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM indoor

antenna

(supplied)

75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable

FM indoor antenna (dipole, for HD Radio broadcasting, supplied)

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.

(White)

(Black)

Ground

AM outdoor antenna

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the

lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the

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.

lever.

Network Audio

[Wired LAN]

Internet

Router

[Wireless LAN]

Internet

Router with access point

Modem

To WAN side

Modem

To WAN side

To LAN port

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-5308CI’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-5308CI, 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-5308CI does not come with an Ethernet cable.

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

We recommend using a normal type cable.

• If the sound is broken in an environment in which there is much power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded type Ethernet cable.

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-5308CI.

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 35 ~ 38).

• With the AVR-5308CI, 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-5308CI

sets the IP address, etc., automatically.

When using the AVR-5308CI connected to a network with no

DHCP function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 35 ~ 38).

• The AVR-5308CI 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-5308CI 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 85 ~ 90).

• When using a component video cable to connect the AVR-5308CI and input device, connect the ZONE2 monitor output to the component video connectors. When using an S-Video cable, connect the cable to the S-Video or the video connectors. When using a video cable, connect the cable to the video connectors.

• The ZONE2 (ZONE3) video out is only for ZONE2 (ZONE3).

ZONE2

Power amplier

Monitor

ZONE3

Monitor

Power amplier

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 85 ~ 90).

ZONE2 or ZONE4 Optical Connections

The AVR-5308CI is equipped with Optical output connectors for ZONE2 and ZONE4. If a bit-stream amp is rigged-up, these zones can also be used to enjoy home theater.

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AV amplier (ZONE4)

Input

Infrared retransmitter

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Output

Infrared sensor

Extension jack for future use.

• Connect the monitor for ZONE2 the same as the “ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connectors”. (vSee left column).

• If the signal inputted to ZONE2 is analog, change to PCM(2-channel) signal, and output it from ZONE2 optical output connectors.

External Controller

Connecting the Power Cord

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

RS-232C connector

This connector is used for an external controller.

b If you wish to control the AVR-5308CI from

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

q Turn on the AVR-5308CI’s power. w Turn off the AVR-5308CI’s power from the

external controller.

e Check that the AVR-5308CI is in the standby

mode.

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

The AVR-5308CI’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 and RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 41).

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

• If GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote”is set to “Used”, you cannot use port 1 of the RS-232C connector for the external controller.

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-5308CI. For details, see GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Trigger Out 1”, “Trigger Out 2”, “Trigger Out 3” or “Trigger Out 4” (vpage 41).

• Output level: 250 mA/12 V Check the trigger input conditions of the connected device.

To household

power outlet

Power cord

(included)

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Connection to the AC outlets

• These outlets 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 120 W (1 A) can be connected.

NOTE

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

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

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 56)

Connections

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AUTO S ETUP

1 2 3 4 5

Start

RETURN

Amp As sign

Config . 9.1 SW 1SP

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

Start Auto Setup

Enter Cancel

Assign

Input Mode

Video

Rename

GUI Menu Operations

With the AVR-5308CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the GUI menus displayed on the monitor screen.

Examples of GUI Screen Displays

Some typical examples are described below.

Example: Browse Menu (Top Menu)

Cursor Position Display

n Icon

Switch the selected item

Switch to the next item

Setup

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

Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title

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

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

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

Example of Display of Default Values

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

[Selectable items]

9.1 7.1 5.1

Selected item

name

List of subsequent items

Guidance text for item at

cursor position

Example: Menus with Illustrations

(Auto Setup)

Operation guidance text

Guidance text for item at cursor

position

Operation step indicators

Illustration

Operation

button guidance

Selected item

Switch the selected item

n List

Selected item

Switch to the next item

b Switch the selected item using

ui.

Operations

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

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.

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GUI Menu Map

Information

(vpage 54, 55)

n Status

• MAIN ZONE

• ZONE2/3/4

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

Parameter

(vpage 50~ 54)

n Audio

• Surround Parameters

· Mode

· Decoder

· 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

· Front

· Center

· Surround

· Surround Back

· Subwoofer

• Room EQ

• Dynamic EQ

• RESTORER

• Night Mode

• Audio Delay

n Picture Adjust

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Chroma Level

• Hue

• DNR

• Enhancer

• Sharpness

Source Select

n TUNER (FM/AM)

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

• Preset Name

• Video

· Video Select

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

(vpage 43 ~ 47)

n PHONO

• Video

· Video Select

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Surround Mode

(vpage 48 ~ 50)

n STEREO n DIRECT n STANDARD n DOLBY HEADPHONE

(When using headphones)

n DOLBY PLIIx, DOLBY PLII or

DOLBY PL

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

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

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

• Play (iPod)

• Playback Mode (iPod)

• Assign

• Video

· Video Select

· Video Convert (Excluding CD)

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

· Progressive Mode (Excluding CD)

· Aspect (Excluding CD)

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

Auto Setup

n Auto Setup

• STEP1: Speaker Detection

• STEP2: Measurement

• STEP3: Calculation

• STEP4: Check

• STEP5: Store

Manual Setup

n Speaker Setup (vpage 30 ~ 32)

• Speaker Conﬁ guration

• Subwoofer Setup

• Distance

• Channel Level

• Crossover Frequency

• THX Audio Setup

• Surround Speaker

n HDMI Setup (vpage 33)

• Color Space

• RGB Range

• Auto Lip Sync

• Audio

• Monitor Out

• HDMI Control

n Audio Setup (vpage 34, 35)

• EXT. IN Setup

· Surround Speaker

· Subwoofer Level

• 2ch Direct/Stereo

• Downmix Option

• Auto Surround Mode

• Manual EQ

(vpage 27 ~ 29)

(vpage 30 ~ 43)

n NET/USB

• Play

• Playback Mode

• Still Picture

• Video

· Video Select

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n Option

• Room EQ

• Direct Mode

• Mic Select

n Network Setup (vpage 35 ~ 38)

• Network Setup

• Other

· Power Saving

· Character

· PC Language

· Rhapsody Account

• Network Information

n Zone Setup (vpage 39)

• ZONE2, ZONE3

· Bass

· Treble

· HPF

· Lch Level

· Rch Level

· Channel

· Volume Level

· Volume Limit

· Power On Level

· Mute Level

• OSD

n XM

• Play

• Preset Skip

• Antenna Aiming

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

n HD Radio

• Play

• Auto Preset

• Preset Skip

· Video Select

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

n Parameter Check

• Speaker Conﬁ guration Check

• Distance Check

• Channel Level Check

• Crossover Check

• EQ Check

• Restore

n Option Setup (vpage 40 ~ 42)

• 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

• Trigger Out 3

• Trigger Out 4

• Transducer Setup

• Digital Out

• Remote ID

• 2Way Remote

• Dimmer

• Setup Lock

• Maintenance Mode

• Firmware Update

• Add New Feature

n Language (vpage 43)

• Preset Name

• Video

• Input Mode

• Rename

• Source Level

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· Video Select

· i/p Scaler

· Resolution

Setup

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Auto Setup

• 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

Setup

seated.

Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone

(DM-A505Z) 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.

Preparations

Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to

the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The “Auto setup” screen appears automatically.

Sound receptor

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

with the microphone pointing directly up towards the ceiling.

Auto Setup

Optimize settings for speakers in use.

F Menu tree F

Auto Setup

a Auto Setup

s Option

d Parameter Check

a Auto Setup

The settings are performed automatically.

GAuto setup ﬂ owH

STEP1: Speaker Detection

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 30 ~ 32.

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 reﬂ ections 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 ﬁ lter: “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.

STEP2: Measurement (2 to 8 positions)

STEP3: Calculation

STEP4: Check

STEP5: Store

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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.

If an error message appears during the measurements, check “Error Messages” (vpage 29), take the advised action, then start the measurements again.

Conﬁ guration

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

[Selectable items]

z1: This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “1SP”. z2: This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “2SP L/R” or “2SP

MIX”.

z3: This can be set when “Subwoofer” is set to “3SP L/R/LFE” or

“3SP MIX”.

Setting the correct speaker conﬁ guration can reduce the time required to measure during the auto setup procedure as the system will not have to look for speakers that are not connected.

9.1

9.2

9.3

Subwoofer

The conﬁ guration of the measuring subwoofer can be selected beforehand.

[Selectable items]

1SP 2SP L/R 2SP MIX

3SP L/R/LFE 3SP MIX

7.1

7.2

7.3

5.1

5.2

5.3

Amp Assign

Advanced setting : changes power ampliﬁ er assignment.

NOTE

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

STEP1 : 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 “STEP1”.

STEP2: Measurement

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

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).

STEP3: Calculation

When “Calculate” is selected at “STEP2”, 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.

STEP4: 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.

STEP5: Store

The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-5308CI.

NOTE

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

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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.

Setup

Ambient noise is too high or Level is too low

None • Displayed speaker could not be detected.

Phase • Displayed speaker connected with the polarities

• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually.

• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually.

• Please note that any THX main speakers should be set to Small (80 Hz). If you set up your speakers using Auto Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to Small with 80 Hz crossover.

• Not all speakers could be detected.

• The front L speaker was not properly 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.

· The front R speaker was 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.

· When the subwoofer conﬁ guration is set at

“2SP L/R”, “2SP MIX”, “3SP L/R” or “3SP MIX”, the subwoofer could not be detected.

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”.

s Option

Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc.

Room EQ

Select room EQ setting method.

[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]

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

Mic V.AUX L

d Parameter Check

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

[Selectable items]

Spkr Conﬁ g Check

Crossover Check

Distance Check Ch. Level Check

EQ Check Restore

Select “Retry” to make the measurements again.

NOTE

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

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

Manual Setup

Make detail settings for various parameters.

Speaker Setup

Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings made with the auto setup procedure.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Speaker Setup

a Speaker Conﬁ guration

s Subwoofer Setup

d Distance

f Channel Level

g Crossover Frequency

h THX Audio Setup

j Surround Speaker

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

Surround A

Select surround speakers A use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small None

Surround B

Select surround speakers B use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

None

Surround Back

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

: Select this for a large speaker with strong bass

Large

Small

reproduction.

: Select this for a smaller speaker with weaker bass

reproduction.

Large Small None

2spkrs 1spkr

s Subwoofer Setup

Select subwoofer output conﬁ guration and bass signal for

playback.

Conﬁ guration

Select number of subwoofers and conﬁ guration.

[Selectable items]

1SP 2SP L/R 2SP MIX 3SP L/R/LFE 3SP MIX

Subwoofer Conﬁ guration Subwoofer Connector

1SP SW1

2SP L/R

2SP MIX

3SP L/R/LFE

3SP MIX

When “2SP MIX” or “3SP MIX” is selected, “Subwoofer 1”, “Subwoofer 2” and “Subwoofer 3” are each displayed.

L SW1 R SW2 1 SW1 2 SW2 L SW1 R SW2

LFE SW3

1 SW1 2 SW2 3 SW3

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Setup

a Speaker Conﬁ guration

Select speaker conﬁ guration and size. (bass reproduction capability)

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Center

Select center speaker use and size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Large Small None

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage 31,

32).

• When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”.

• If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically set to “Large”.

• If “Surround A” is set to “None”, “Surround B” and “Surround Back” are automatically set to “None”.

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

• To take full advantage of the performance of the Home THX certiﬁ ed speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size parameters to “Small” and the subwoofer to “Yes”.

Mode

Select bass signal for playing with the subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

• THX recommends LFE–THX– mode so that bass interference is less likely to occur in the room.

• This can be set when the GUI menu “Speaker Conﬁ guration” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.

• Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass.

• Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be produced from the subwoofer.

LFE–THX– LFE+Main

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d Distance

Set distance from listening position to speakers. Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers.

Feet / Meters

Select unit for distance.

Step

Setup

Select step. (smallest distance)

[Selectable items]

1ft 0.1ft

0.1m 0.01m

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Distance measurement

Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Set the value closest to the measured distance.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

0.00m ~ 18.00m

Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music mode and THX Games mode. Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening position is the same for both the left and right speakers. It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR) is less than 2 ft (60 cm).

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters).

: Can be selected when “Feet” is set.

: Can be selected when “Meters” is set.

: Display when “Feet” is set.

: Display when “Meters” is set.

f Channel Level

Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all speakers.

Mode

Select test tone playback method.

[Selectable items]

Surround

Select surround speaker from which test tone is output.

[Selectable items]

Start

Output test tone.

[Variable range]

z: “OFF” can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer’s volume is

set to –12 dB.

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Operating from the main remote control unit

Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) and HOME THX CINEMA modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.

GAdjusting using test tonesH

q Press the TEST button. Test tones are output from the various speakers. w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all

speakers.

e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button

again.

Auto Manual

–12dB

OFF

0dB

A+B

+12dB

• The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (Cweighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difﬁcult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance.

• When the GUI menu “Speaker Conﬁguration” – “Surround Back” setting (vpage 30) is set to “1spkr”, the surround back speaker display is set to “Surround Back”.

• Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” settings are not displayed.

• “Surround” can be set when GUI menu “Speaker Conﬁguration” –“Surround B” is set to “Large” or “Small” (vpage 30).

• When using surround speakers, be sure to adjust the volume of the different speakers.

• When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for the different surround modes, use the operation see page 74.

g Crossover Frequency

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal.

[Selectable items]

FIXED–THX–

Set to the THX rated 80 Hz crossover frequency.

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz

200Hz 250Hz

Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output. Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you are using.

Advanced

Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers.

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Surround A Surround B

Surround A+B

• Please set all THX Certiﬁed speakers, set the “Speaker Conﬁguration” for all speakers to “Small”. We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to “FIXED–THX–”, but depending on the speaker, setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.

• The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers that have been set to “Small” at GUI menu “Speaker Conﬁguration” – “Speaker Conﬁguration” or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 30).

• At the “Advanced” settings, if the GUI menu “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 30) setting is set to “LFE–THX–”, speakers for which “Speaker Conﬁguration” is set to “Small” can be set. If set to “LFE+Main”, the setting can be made regardless of the speaker size.

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or front speakers.

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation)

Adjust the bass volume when it feels too strong.

[Selectable items]

• If the bass sound seems too strong: Set “BGC” to “ON”. This activates a ﬁlter that gently reduces very

deep bass below 55 Hz to provide the ﬂattest overall deep bass response. Select “ON” or “OFF” according to how strong you prefer the deep bass response to be.

• This can be set when the “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”.

ON OFF

SB Speaker Position

Set the distance between the left and right surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

Under 1ft 1ft – 4ft Over 4ft

THX/DOLBY Game

[Selectable items]

WIDE SCREEN

[Selectable items]

7CH STEREO

[Selectable items]

DSP SIMULATION

[Selectable items]

MULTI CH MODE

[Selectable items]

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A+B

Setup

h THX Audio Setup

Set the speaker to play the optimal THX surround mode.

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer

Set when using a subwoofer compatible with THX Ultra2 standards or a subwoofer that can be properly played at low range.

[Selectable items]

Make these settings when “Yes” is selected for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” settings. This option is not available when “No” is selected (vpage 30).

Yes No

• When two surround back speakers have been set in “Speaker Conﬁguration” (vpage 30), set the distance of the speakers. This option is not available when “1spkr” is selected.

• This setting is necessar y to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music mode and THX Games mode.

j Surround Speaker

Select surround speakers to use for each surround mode.

THX/DOLBY/DTS Cinema

[Selectable items]

THX/DOLBY/DTS Music

[Selectable items]

A+B

Operating from the main remote control unit

Press the SPKR button.

• This can be set when GUI menu “Speaker Conﬁguration” – “Surround

A” and “Surround B” are used (vpage 30).

• When using the pre-out connectors, select and use either “Surround A” or “Surround B”.

• Make the surround speaker settings when the input mode is set to “EXT. IN” at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Audio Setup” – “EXT. IN Setup” (vpage 34).

About Speaker Type Setting when Using Both Surround speakers A and B

If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when “Small” is set for both A and B.

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Auto (Dual) Monitor 1

Monitor 2

HDMI Setup

Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.

f Audio

Select HDMI audio output device.

h HDMI Control

Make settings for HDMI control function.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

HDMI Setup

a Color Space

Setup

s RGB Range

d Auto Lip Sync

f Audio

g Monitor Out

h HDMI Control

a Color Space

Make settings for output color space.

[Selectable items]

When connected to a monitor with a DVI-D connector (HDCP compatible) using an HDMI/DVI converter cable, the signals are output in RGB format, regardless of this setting.

YCbCr RGB

s RGB Range

Make settings for RGB output range.

[Selectable items]

When “YCbCr” is selected under “Color Space”, “RGB Range” will have no effect.

Normal Enhanced

[Selectable items]

GUI menu “HDMI Control” – “Control” is “ON”, the “Amp” and “TV” will switch with the operation of any television not related to this setting.

Amp TV

g Monitor Out

Make settings for HDMI monitor output.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main remote control unit

Press the M.SEL button.

• When “Monitor Out” is set to “Auto (Dual)”, connections with the MONITOR 1 or MONITOR 2 connectors are recognized automatically.

• If both the MONITOR 1 and 2 connectors are connected and “Resolution” is set to “Auto”(vpage 45), the signals are output with a resolution compatible with both monitors.

• If “Resolution” is set to something other than “Auto”, check the resolutions with which your monitor is compatible at GUI menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” – “Monitor 1” and “Monitor 2” and set accordingly (vpage 55).

Auto (Dual) Monitor 1 Monitor 2

Control

Set HDMI control function ON/OFF.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Control Monitor

Select the interlocking monitor with the HDMI control.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “Control“ is set to “ON“.

Monitor1 Monitor2

Power Off Control

Interlock power OFF with HDMI control.

[Selectable items]

• This can be set when “Control“ is set to “ON“.

• Please consult the operating instructions for each connected device to check the settings.

NOTE

• When the “Control” setting has been changed, always turn off the power to the connecting devices afterwards and then turn back on.

• The HDMI control function does not work when the power to the equipment is off.

• For details, see “HDMI Control Function” (vpage 73).

ON OFF

d Auto Lip Sync

Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output.

[Selectable items]

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ON OFF

Audio Setup

Make settings for audio playback.

s 2ch Direct/Stereo

Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback.

d Downmix Option

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Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital sources.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Audio Setup

a EXT.IN Setup

s 2ch Direct/Stereo

d Downmix Option

f Auto Surround Mode

g Manual EQ

a EXT. IN Setup

Make speaker settings for EXT. IN mode playback.

Surround Speaker

Select the surround speakers to use.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when GUI menu “Speaker Setup“ – “Speaker Conﬁ guration“ – “Surround A“ and “Surround B“ are used (vpage

30).

Subwoofer Level

Set the subwoofer level for playback. Select according to the player in use.

[Selectable items]

We recommend setting to “+15 dB”.

A+B

0dB +5dB +10dB +15dB

Setting

To change the settings, select “Custom”.

[Selectable items]

z: Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.

Basic

Custom

Front

Select front speaker size.

[Selectable items]

Large Small

Subwoofer

Select subwoofer use.

[Selectable items]

Yes No

Subwoofer Mode

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

LFE–THX– LFE+Main

Crossover

Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal.

[Selectable items]

THX 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

150Hz 200Hz 250Hz

Distance FL

Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

[Selectable items]

• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems distorted.

• When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.

ON OFF

f Auto Surround Mode

Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type.

[Selectable items]

• The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals listed below.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM,

DSD, etc.)

• When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed.

ON OFF

Setup

Distance FR

Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft

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g Manual EQ

Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer.

Network Setup

Make network settings.

a Network Setup

Make settings for wired or wireless LAN.

Adjust CH

Select speaker adjustment method.

[Selectable items]

Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.

Setup

[Selectable items]

63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz

16kHz

[Variable range]

–20dB

0dB

Each L/R All

+6dB

Curve Copy

Copy the Room EQ’s “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.

[Selectable items]

“Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been performed.

Yes No

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Network Setup

a Network Setup

s Other

d Network Information

• If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), there is no need to make the settings at “Setting the IP Address” and “Setting the Proxy”, since the DHCP function is set to “ON” in the AVR-5308CI’s default settings.

• If the AVR-5308CI is being used connected to a network without the DHCP function, the network settings must be made. In this case, some knowledge of networks is required. For details, consult a network administrator.

• If you cannot connect to the Internet, recheck the connections and settings (vpage 22).

• If you do not understand about Internet connection, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or the store from which you purchased your computer.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁ guration Protocol) :

These are systems by which the IP address and other network

settings are automatically set for the AVR-5308CI, computer, broadband router and network devices.

• DNS (Domain Name System) :

This is a system for converting the domain names used when

browsing Internet sites (for example, “www.denon.jp”) into the IP addresses actually used for communications (for example, “202.221.192.106”).

Wired LAN settings

Use this procedure to conﬁ gure the Wired LAN settings.

Connect the LAN cable (vpage 22).

Turn on the AVR-5308CI (vpage 56).

AVR-5308CI performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP

function.

When connecting to a network that has no DHCP function,

perform the setting in step 3.

Set the IP address at the GUI menu “Manual Setup”

“Network Setup” – “Network Setup”.

q Select “Detail”.

e Input the address.

w Set “OFF”.

r Select “Exit”.

q Select “Detail” and press ENTER. w Use o p to set “DHCP” to “OFF”, then press i.

The DHCP function is disabled.

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e Use ui p to input the address and press ENTER.

IP Address

Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. The Network

Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses are set. CLASS A: 10.0.0.0 ~ 10.255.255.255 CLASS B: 172.16.0.0 ~ 172.31.255.255 CLASS C: 192.168.0.0 ~ 192.168.255.255

Subnet Mask

When connecting an xDSL modem or terminal adapter directly

to the AVR-5308CI, input the subnet mask indicated in the

documentation supplied by your provider. Normally input

255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway

When connected to a gateway (router), input its IP address.

Primary DNS Secondary DNS

If there is only one DNS address indicated in the documentation

supplied by your provider, input it at “Primary DNS”. If there are

two or more DNS addresses, input the ﬁrst one at “Secondary

DNS”.

Use i to select “Exit” and press ENTER. Setup is complete.

b When connecting to the network via a Proxy server, select “Proxy”

and press ENTER (vpage 38 “Proxy settings”).

Wireless LAN settings

Use this procedure to conﬁgure the Wireless LAN settings.

Fitting a rod antenna (vpage 22).

b If a LAN cable is connected, remove it.

Turn on the AVR-5308CI (vpage 56).

Set the access point at the GUI menu “Manual Setup”

– “Network Setup” – “Network Setup”.

When searching access points to connect automatically, refer to

“Automatic settings”.

When searching access points to connect manually, refer to

“Manual settings”.

n Automatic settings

q Select “Search”.

w Select the access point.

Example) DENON

b If the access points are not detected automatically, use i to

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select the “Manual” and press ENTER.

Setting becomes manual. For details, see “Manual settings”

(vpage 37, 38).

Select when access points cannot be searched automatically.

b If the access points are repeat search, use i to select the

“Search” and press ENTER.

Select when searching access points again.

e If there is an encryption setting for the access point you selected

in step w, enter same encryption key as used for the access point. (If there is no encryption setting, proceed to step t.

q Select “Search” and press ENTER. The access point you have set is displayed.

Use ui to select the access point, and then press ENTER.

e Enter

encryption key.

r Set only during

“WEP” in step w.

t Select “Connection”.

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Use uio p to input the “Key” (encryption key) and press

Enter the same encryption key as used for the access point.

[Characters that can be input]

When no security settings have been used in the Internet

Select the same default key as used for the access point. This

Network connection starts. When connection is established with the access point,

AVR-5308CI performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP

When connecting to a network that has no DHCP function,

ENTER.

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

connection settings, this step is not necessary.

When encryption is by “WEP”, select the “Default Key” using

i, and then press o p.

[Selectable items]

should normally be set to “1”.

Use i to select “Connection” and press ENTER.

“Connection completed.” is displayed.

function.

perform the setting in step 4.

n Manual settings

q Select “Detail”.

w Select the communication mode.

Example) Infrastructure

r Select the

encryption method.

Example) WEP

u Select “Connection”.

q Select “Detail” and press ENTER. w

Use o p to select the Mode and press i.

[Selectable items]

Infrastructure

Ad-hoc

Use uio p to input the name of the wireless network (SSID) and press ENTER.

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

Select when communication is via an access

point.

Select during direct communication, when an

access point is not used.

e Input the SSID.

t Enter encryption key.

y Set only

during “WEP” in step r.

r Use ui to select the Security and press i.

[Selectable items]

None

Select if not encrypted.

Can also be used even without encryption, through we

Select the encryption method according to the encryption setting

recommend encryption for improved security.

WEP WPA-PSK(TKIP) WPA-PSK(AES) WPA2-PSK(TKIP)

WPA2-PSK(AES)

of the access point you are using.

Use uio p to input the “Key” (encryption key) and press

ENTER.

Enter the same encryption key as used for the access point.

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

When no security settings have been used in the Internet

connection settings, this step is not necessary.

When encryption is by “WEP”, select the “Default Key” using i, and then press o p.

[Selectable items]

Select the same default key as used for the access point. This

should normally be set to “1”.

Use i to select “Connection” and press ENTER.

Network connection starts. When connection is established with the access point,

“Connection completed.” is displayed.

AVR-5308CI performs automatic network setup due to the DHCP

function.

When connecting to a network that has no DHCP function,

perform the setting in step 4.

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Set the IP address.

b For details, see page 35, 36 “Wired LAN settings” in step 3.

If you are using a router with no DHCP function to automatically assign the IP address, set the IP address manually.

n Proxy settings

Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server.

q Select “Detail”.

r Use o p to select the proxy server input method, and then press

[Selectable items]

Address

Name

Use ui p to input the proxy server address or domain name and

press ENTER.

When “Address” is selected in step r : Input the address When“Name” is selected in step r :

Input the domain name

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

Use uio p to input the proxy server port number and press

Select when inputting by address.

Select when inputting by domain name.

ENTER.

Use i to select “Exit” and press ENTER.

Setup is complete.

PC Language

Select computer environment language.

[Selectable items]

ara chi (smpl) chi (trad) cze dan dut eng ﬁn

fre ger gre heb hun ita jpn kor nor pol

por por (BR) rus spa swe tur

Rhapsody Account

Set or change Username and Password. “Listening to Rhapsody“ (vpage 68)

n Enter username :

[Input characters]

a ~ z A ~ Z 0 ~ 9

! “ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

Username

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w Select “Proxy”.

r Selecting the input method.

Example) Address

t Input the

address or domain name.

y Input the port

number.

q On the GUI menu, select “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup”

– “Network Setup” – “Detail” and press ENTER.

Use ui to set “Proxy” and press ENTER

e Use o p to set “Proxy” to “ON” and press i. The proxy server is enabled.

u Select “Exit”.

e Set “ON”.

s Other

Make setting for amp power save mode and computer language environment.

Power Saving

Make setting for power saving when not connected to network.

[Selectable items]

To use the web control function, set this setting to “OFF”.

Character

Set the character code type of the MP3 ID3-Tag played by USB.

[Selectable items]

If the characters are not properly displayed when set to “Auto”, set to “Latin” or “Japanese”.

ON OFF

Auto Latin Japanese

n Enter password :

Password

[Input characters]

a ~ z A ~ Z 0 ~ 9

! “ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ˜ (space)

n Clear Rhapsody account :

[Selectable items]

The Account Number received is displayed during the 30-day free trial.

Clear

Yes No

d Network Information

Display network information.

[Items to be checked]

Wired or Wireless SSID DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address

MAC Address

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Zone Setup

Make settings for audio playback in a multi-zone system.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Setup

a ZONE2

Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system.

s ZONE3

Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system.

Zone Setup

a ZONE2

s ZONE3

d OSD

Rch Level

Adjust the right channel output level.

[Variable range]

–12dB

0dB

+12dB

Channel

Switch between stereo and mono output.

[Selectable items]

When GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE (MONO)”, “Bi & ZONE (MONO)” or “ZONE2/3 (MONO)”, the “Channel” setting is automatically set to “Mono”.

Stereo Mono

Volume Level

Adjust the main volume level.

[Selectable items]

Variable –40dB 0dB

d OSD

Set ZONE2 monitor as onscreen display Zone.

[Selectable items]

ZONE2

ZONE2/ZONE3

: Display only ZONE2 operations.

: Display ZONE2 and ZONE3 operations.

NOTE

• When connected to the component video output connectors, the on-screen display is not displayed.

• On-screen display appears only on the ZONE2 monitor.It does not appear on the ZONE3 monitor.

Option Setup

Make various other settings.

Bass

Adjust low frequency range (bass).

[Variable range]

–10dB

0dB

+10dB

Treble

Adjust high frequency range (treble).

[Variable range]

–10dB

0dB

+10dB

HPF

When using speakers that cannot satisfactorily play low frequencies, distortion of the bass sound can be reduced by setting “HPF” to “ON”.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Lch Level

Adjust the left channel output level.

[Variable range]

The “Lch Level“ and “Rch Level“ can be set when “Channel“ is set to “Stereo“.

–12dB

0dB

+12dB

“Variable” is set when a power ampliﬁ er is assigned to the ZONE2/ ZONE3 output channel at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”.

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “Volume Level“ is set to “Variable“.

OFF –20dB –10dB 0dB

Power On Level

Deﬁ ne the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “Volume Level“ is set to “Variable“.

Last – – – –70dB ~ 18dB

Mute Level

Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.

[Selectable items]

Full –40dB –20dB

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Option Setup

a Amp Assign s Volume Control d Source Delete f GUI g Quick Select Name h Trigger Out 1 j Trigger Out 2 k Trigger Out 3 l Trigger Out 4 A0 Transducer Setup A1 Digital Out A2 Remote ID A3 2Way Remote A4 Dimmer A5 Setup Lock A6 Maintenance Mode A7 Firmware Update A8 Add New Feature

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a Amp Assign

Deﬁne how the ampliﬁer for the surround and/or surround back speaker channels is used.

The places where the surround ampliﬁer and surround back ampliﬁer are used can be set freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to output sound to rooms other than the room (the MAIN ZONE) where surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound with high quality using the front speakers (bi-wiring/bi-amp connections).

[Selectable items]

Normal ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE(MONO) Bi-Wiring

Bi & ZONE2 Bi & ZONE3 Bi & ZONE(MONO) Bi-Amp

ZONE2/ZONE3 ZONE2/3(MONO) 2CH Bi-Wiring

2CH Bi-Amp Free Assign

For details, see “Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations” (vpage 85 ~ 88).

Source Delete

Remove input sources that are not used from the display.

[Selectable items]

ON Delete

NOTE

• Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.

• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected from GUI menu

“Source Select” or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit or SOURCE SELECT button on the remote control unit.

f GUI

Make GUI related settings.

Screensaver

Make screensaver settings. Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen. When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity for about 3 minutes.

Operating from the main unit

b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting.

q Press and hold the AUDIO DELAY and RETURN buttons for at least 3

seconds.

“Video Format” appears on the display.

w Use the o p button to make the setting. e Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to complete the

setting.

Text

Text information display.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Master Volume

Master volume display during adjustment.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Setup

s Volume Control

Set the MAIN ZONE volume setting.

Volume Limit

Make a setting for maximum volume.

[Selectable items]

Power On Level

This sets the volume set when the MAIN ZONE’s power is turned on.

[Selectable items]

Mute Level

This sets the amount of attenuation of the volume when the mute mode is set in the MAIN ZONE.

[Selectable items]

OFF –20dB –10dB 0dB

Last – – –

–80dB ~ 18dB

Full –40dB –20dB

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Wall Paper

Change the GUI background.

[Selectable items]

Picture Black Gray Blue

Format

Select the video output signal format to match the monitor.

[Selectable items]

NOTE

When a format other than the video format of the connected monitor is set, the picture will not be displayed properly. Use the procedure described below to change the video format.

NTSC PAL

NET/USB / iPod / Tuner

This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation is performed.

[Selectable items]

Always

30s 10s OFF

g Quick Select Name

Change the Quick Select name. Up to 16 characters can be input.

[Input characters]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

h Trigger Out 1

Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI monitor, etc. For details about the trigger out function, see page 24.

j Trigger Out 2

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 2, in the same way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

Setup

k Trigger Out 3

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 3, in the same way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

l Trigger Out 4

This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 4, in the same way as “Trigger Out 1” above.

[Selectable items]

Setting with Respect to the Zone

When the power of the zone turned on/off, the trigger out turns on.

Setting with Respect to the Input Source

When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on.

Associated with respect to the input source for zones set to “ON” at “Setting with Respect to the Zone”.

Setting with Respect to the Surround Mode

When the surround mode set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on.

This is effective when the “MAIN ZONE” has been set to “ON” for the “Setting with Respect to the Zone” and the input source which is set to “ON” has been selected for the “Setting with Respect to the Input Source”.

ON – – –

Setting with Respect to the Monitor

When the HDMI monitor set to on is selected, the trigger out turns on.

A0 Transducer Setup

Settings when using transducer.

The Transducer Setup can be accessed through GUI menu “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer Setup” is “1SP”, “2SP L/R” or “2SP MIX”. The transducer signal is outputted from “SW3”.

Level

[Variable range]

–12dB

Set the transducer level.

OFF

Turn the transducer output off.

When you adjust “Level”, the adjusted value is set for all surround modes. To adjust the level for individual surround modes, use “Channel Level” (vpage 74).

0dB

LPF

Set the upper limit for the bass signal frequency outputted from the transducer.

[Selectable items]

40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

150Hz 200Hz 250Hz

+12dB

A1 Digital Out

Set usage of OPT4 OUT.

[Selectable items]

ZONE4 Select Rec Select

NOTE

The ZONE4 operations cannot be performed when set to “Rec Select”.

A2 Remote ID

Set remote control ID. Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the receiver.

[Selectable items]

• When changing the remote ID, also change the AMP, iPod, TU and NET/DTU modes of the main remote control unit at the same time (vpage 79).

• When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote control unit at the same time (vpage 84).

A3 2Way Remote

Set when using the 2-way remote control unit.

[Selectable items]

When using a 2-way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI, sold separately), set this to “Used”.

NOTE

• When using the 2-way remote control unit, connect to the Port 1 RS232C connector.

• If GUI menu “Manual Setup” - “Option Setup” - “2Way Remote”is set to “Used”, you cannot use port 1 of the RS-232C terminal for the external controller.

Used Not Used

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A4 Dimmer

Bright Dim

DarkOFF

Adjust display brightness of the receiver.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit

Press the DIMMER button.

Bright Dim Dark OFF

A5 Setup Lock

Protect settings from inadvertent change.

[Selectable items]

• When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you attempt to operate related buttons.

⋅ GUI menu operations ⋅ RESTORER ⋅ Night Mode ⋅ Parameter ⋅ Room EQ ⋅ Channel Level ⋅ Audio Delay

• To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the “Setup Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”.

ON OFF

A6 Maintenance Mode

This sets the function for maintenance by a DENON serviceperson or installer. (For professional use only.)

This function allows a DENON serviceperson or installer to check the AVR-5308CI’s status and make settings via the Internet.

NOTE

Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or installer.

A7 Firmware Update

Update the ﬁrmware of the receiver.

Check for Update

You can check for ﬁrmware updates. You can also check approximately how long it will take to complete an update.

Start

Execute the update process. When updating starts, the power indicator becomes red and the GUI screen is shut down. The amount of update time which has elapsed is displayed during the update process. When updating is complete the power indicator becomes green and normal status is resumed.

If the display reads as shown below, check the settings and network

environment, then update again.

Display Description

Updating failed Updating failed. Login failed Failure to log into server. Server is busy Server is busy. Wait a while then try again. Connection fail Failure connecting to server.

A8 Add New Feature

Display the new functions which can be purchased for downloading to the AVR-5308CI and upgrade.

When you purchase a new function and register your user information, “Registerd” is displayed on this menu and you can proceed with the upgrade. Upon completion of the upgrade, you can start using the new function.

Upgrade

Execute the upgrade process. When upgrading starts, the power indicator becomes red and the GUI screen is shut down. The amount of upgrade time which has elapsed is displayed during the upgrade process. When upgrading is complete the power indicator becomes green and normal status is resumed.

If the upgrade is not successful, an error message identical to those

in “Firmware Update” will appear on the display.

Notes concerning use of “Firmware Update” and

“Add New Feature”

• In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection. For

details, see pages 35 ~ 38.

• Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrating is completed.

• Normally there is no need to use this function, aside from the cases described below. ⋅ Firmware Update : In the case of applying the latest ﬁrmware

updates (free)

⋅ Add New Feature : In the case of future upgrades to add new

functions to the receiver (payment required)

⋅ Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add

New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each time related plans are deﬁned.

• Even with a broadband connection to the Internet, approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure to be completed. Once updating/upgrading starts, normal operations on the AVR-5308CI cannot be performed until updating/upgrading is completed.

Furthermore, updating/upgrading the ﬁrmware may reset the

backup data for the parameters, etc., set for the AVR-5308CI.

• When updating/upgrading the ﬁrmware, we recommend using wired connections (Ethernet cable).

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Setup

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

DVD HDP

VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

Language

This sets the language used on the display screens.

F Menu tree F

Manual Setup

Language

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit

b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting.

q Press and hold the AUDIO DELAY and RETURN buttons for at least

3 seconds.

“Video Format” appears on the display.

w Use the ui button to set “GUI Language”. e Use the o p button to make the setting. r Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to complete the

setting.

English Français

Source Select

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

Input Source Selection

F Menu tree F

Source Select

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

HDP

TV/CBL

SAT

VCR

DVR-1

DVR-2

V.AUX

NET/USB

HD Radio

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

GOperation on the main unitH

Turn the SOURCE SELECT knob. b If “Rec Select” or “Video Select” is selected, press the SOURCE

button before turning the SOURCE SELECT knob.

GOperation on the main remote control unitH

Press the SOURCE SELECT button. The desired input source can be selected directly.

(Main unit) (Main remote control unit)

• To operate the AVR-5308CI using the main remote control unit, set

the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 76 “Remote

Control Unit Operations”).

• Pressing the DVD/HDP button and the VCR/DVR button on the main

remote control will switch between the following.

DVD/HDP :

VCR/DVR :

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Settings Related to Playing Input Sources

F Menu tree F

Source Select

TUNER

a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

PHONO

g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

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

a Play l Playback Mode (iPod) A0 Assign g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

NET/USB

a Play A1 Playback Mode A2 Still Picture g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

Source Select

a Play d Preset Skip A3 Antenna Aiming g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

HD Radio

a Play s Auto Preset d Preset Skip f Preset Name g Video h Input Mode j Rename k Source Level

z : “Play” and “Playback Mode (iPod)” are displayed for input sources

for which “iPod dock” is assigned.

a Play

The playback screen is displayed.

[Input source]

TUNER NET/USB XM HD Radio (iPod

)

s Auto Preset

Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

TUNER HD Radio

Start

Preset Skip

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

A ~ G

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

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

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

TUNER HD Radio XM

All 1

2 3 4 5 6 7

ON Skip

f Preset Name

Assign name to a preset memory. Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

A1 ~ G8

Select the preset memory number.

[Input source]

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

TUNER HD Radio

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

Auto

480p / 576p 1080i

1080p 720p

Auto HDMI Digital

AnalogEXT. IN

g Video

Setting the video source.

Video Select

Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.

[Selectable items]

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

SOURCE

Operating from the main unit

Press the VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the SOURCE SELECT knob until the desired picture appears. b To cancel, press the main unit’s VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the

main unit’s SOURCE SELECT knob and select “SOURCE”.

NOTE

• It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.

• When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.

• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete” cannot be selected.

i/p Scaler

Make settings for i/p scaler function.

[Selectable items]

• This can not be set when “Video Convert“ is set to “OFF”.

• The “A to H & H to H” can be set to the input source assigned to the HDMI input connector.

• “A to H & H to H” setting:

• Deep color (10 bit/12 bit) signals are converted into 8-bit signals.

• The i/p scaler function does not work if xvYCC or computer’s

resolution signals are input.

A to H A to H & H to H OFF

Resolution

Make settings for resolution of HDMI video output signal.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit

Press the SCALE button.

Auto 480p/576p 1080i 720p 1080p

h Input Mode

Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign” setting (vpage 46, 47).

Input Mode

Set the input mode for this source.

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

[Input source]

[Selectable items]

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

Auto

HDMI Digital Analog EXT. IN

TUNER PHONO

Analog

EXT. IN

iPod

(

NET/USB XM HD Radio

Auto

EXT. IN

)

Video Convert

Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.

[Input source]

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

[Selectable items]

NOTE

• For optimum video performance, THX recommends that you set the conversion mode to “OFF” to use video signals pass through system without up conversion.

Example: The video input signals from the component video can

be enjoyed through the video output signals from the component video.

• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video conversion function might not operate. If this happens, please set the conversion mode to “OFF”.

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OFF

• This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.

• When the “i/p Scaler” is set to “A to H & H to H”, the resolutions can be setup to the analog video input signal and HDMI input signal.

Progressive Mode

Select optimum progressive mode for video material.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.

Auto Video1 Video2

Aspect

This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector.

[Selectable items]

This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.

Full Normal

• When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital input connector assignment and the connections.

• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT. IN”.

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

Press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on the main remote control unit.

z1: This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu

“Assign” setting is set to “HDMI” (vpage 46). Excluding CD.

z2: This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu

“Assign” setting is set to “Digital” (vpage 46).

Decode Mode

Set the decode mode for this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

• This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu “Assign” setting is set to “HDMI” or “Digital”.

• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.

Auto PCM DTS

j Rename

Change the display name for this source. Names containing up to 8 characters can be input.

[Characters that can be input]

A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space)

k Source Level

Corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input.

[Variable range]

–12dB

0dB

+12dB

l Playback Mode (iPod)

Make settings for“iPod”playback.

Repeat

Make settings for repeat mode.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

All One OFF

Shufﬂe

Make settings for shufﬂe mode.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned at the “iPod dock” setting.

Songs Albums OFF

A0 Assign

Assign input sources to input connectors.

• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. To play the video signal assigned at “HDMI” combined with the audio signal assigned at “Digital”, select “Digital” at the GUI menu “Source Select“ – “Input Mode” (vpage 45).

• When the AVR-5308CI and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.

• The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors are not output to the monitor.

NOTE

This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is assigned.

Digital

Select digital input connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

Coaxial1 ~ 4 Optical1 ~ 5 DENON LINK

z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been

connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK”.

Input source CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT Default setting

Input source VCR DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX Default setting Optical 4 Optical 2 Optical 3 Optical 5

Coaxial 4 Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2

BNC1/2 None

Optical 1

Coaxial 3

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

For input sources for which “HDMI” or “Digital” are set at the GUI menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level can be set separately.

HDMI

Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.

[Input source]

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

[Selectable items]

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3

Input source VCR DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX Default setting HDMI4 HDMI5 HDMI6 None

1 2 3 4 5 6 None

NOTE

This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is assigned.

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

Component

Select component video input to assign to this source.

[Input source]

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

A1 Playback Mode

Make settings for “NET/USB” playback.

[Input source]

NET/USB

A2 Still Picture

Make settings for still picture (JPEG) playback.

[Input source]

NET/USB

[Selectable items]

Input source DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT Default setting

Input source VCR DVR-1 DVR-2 V.AUX Default setting None

1 ~ 5 – RCA 6 – BNC None

1 – RCA 2 – RCA 3 – RCA 4 – RCA

5 – RCA

None None

NOTE

This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is assigned.

iPod dock

Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source.

[Input source]

CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR-1 DVR-2

V.AUX

[Selectable items]

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

• Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”, if the set is not connected to a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal input source.

Assign None

USB Select

Select USB port to use.

[Selectable items]

Match the port to be used and the setting.

Front Rear

Repeat

Make settings for repeat mode.

[Selectable items]

All One OFF

Random

Make random mode settings.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Direct Play

Set the folder to be played using the DIRECT PLAY button on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items]

Favorites All Music

Slide Show

Make slideshow settings.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Interval

Set the playback time per image.

[Variable range]

60s

A3 Antenna Aiming

Adjust the XM radio reception sensitivity.

[Input source]

Satellite

Indicate satellite signal strength.

Terrestrial

Indicate terrestrial signal strength.

Display Condition

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Signal strength is strong Signal strength is good Signal strength is marginal Signal strength is weak No signal

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Surround Mode

HOME THX CINEMA

THX surround mode to recreate authentic movie soundtracks.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

[Selectable items]

PLgx CINEMA PLg CINEMA

Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

HOME THX CINEMA

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing THX surround sound. The display when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected depends

on the input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Pro Logic NEO:6 CINEMA

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital

Source

DTS

Surround

Source

DVDAudio, SACD

z1: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and

the AVR-5308CI’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.

z2: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.

For details, see page 98.

(other than 2ch) /

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY TrueHD

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /

DTS 96/24 /

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

PCM (multi ch) /

DSD (multi ch)

Operating from the main unit or main remote

THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode THX Games Mode

Plus

THX Cinema PLgx C + THX ES MTRX6.1 + THX (z1) ES DSCRT6.1 + THX (z2) THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode THX Games Mode THX Cinema PLgx C + THX THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode THX Games Mode PLgx C + THX M CH 5.1 + THX M CH 7.1 + THX

control unit

Press the HOME THX CINEMA button on the main unit or the THX button on the main remote control unit.

Standard Playback

This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according to the program source.

To select these surround modes pressing the STANDARD button on the main unit or press the STD button on the main remote control unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

n When using a surround back speaker

[Selectable items]

n When not using a surround back speaker

[Selectable items]

DOLBY PLgx

or DOLBY PLg

Cinema

Music

Game

Pro Logic

Operating from the main unit

The “Cinema”, “Music”, or “Game” modes can be directly selected with the CINEMA, MUSIC or GAME button on the main unit.

DTS NEO:6

Cinema

Music

Operating from the main unit

The “Cinema” or “Music” modes can be directly selected with the

DOLBY PLgx

DOLBY PLg

: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or

DOLBY PLg for playback.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

: This mode is suited for games.

: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can

be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY PL” is displayed.

: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for

playback.

: This mode is suited for movie sources.

: This mode is suited for music sources.

CINEMA or MUSIC button on the main unit.

neural

This is the optimum mode for playing sources

: It is possible to play analog input signals and

PCM (2-channel, 48kHz or less) in the surround mode.

recorded in XM HD Surround (vpage 95).

DTS NEO:6 neural

Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at GUI menu “Parameter” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” (vpage 50).

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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingSetup

Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

[Selectable items]

STANDARD

This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format and playing surround sound. The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the

input signal and surround back output playback mode.

Dolby

Digital

Source

DTS

Surround

Source

DVD-

Audio,

SACD

z1: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” and

the AVR-5308CI’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.

z2: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”. z3: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.

For details, see page 98, 99.

Input signal Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

(other than 2ch) /

DOLBY DIGITAL

Plus

DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD

DTS (5.1ch) /

DTS-ES Discrete

6.1 /

DTS-ES Matrix

6.1 /

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master

Audio

PCM (multi ch) /

DSD (multi ch)

DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC

DOLBY DIGITAL +

DTS SURROUND DTS+PLgx CINEMA DTS+PLgx MUSIC DTS+NEO:6 DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1) DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2) DTS 96/24 (z3)

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD MSTR

MULTI CH IN MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC MULTI CH IN 7.1

Dolby Headphone

The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack while in the STANDARD (DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND) mode.

[Selectable items]

When RECOUT mode is set to “SOURCE”, with this ampliﬁer signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode can be output from the recording output terminals and recorded on another recorder (vpage

72).

DOLBY HEADPHONE

DSP Simulation Playback

The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 9 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 96, 97) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound ﬁeld.

[Selectable items]

7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

z1: Can also be set by pressing the 7CH STEREO button on the main

unit. However, the GUI menu is not displayed.

z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE

mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input to both channels.

: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from

all speakers.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of

viewing a movie on a large screen.

: This mode is suited for viewing sports

programs.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in an arena.

: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a

live concert in a jazz club.

: This mode is for appreciating classical concert

programs.

: This mode is for playing monaural movie

sources with surround sound.

: This mode is suited for achieving surround

sound with video games.

: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion

to stereo music sources.

• Press the DSP SIMULATION button on the main unit or SIMU button

on the main remote control unit to switch the surround mode. The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modes to achieve a sound ﬁeld suited to your tastes.

Stereo Playback

[Selectable items]

STEREO

This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

When the main unit's DIRECT/STEREO button or the main remote control unit’s D/ST button is pressed, DIRECT mode can be switched to STEREO mode.

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Direct Playback

[Selectable items]

DIRECT

In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high quality sound. The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input signal. For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back output’s play mode.

z: When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the

Input signal

Analog signal /

PCM (2ch) /

Dolby Digital source /

DTS source /

Other 2-channel digital signals

DSD (2ch) DSD DIRECT (z)

PCM (multi ch)

DSD (multi ch) DSD MULTI DIRECT (z)

audio parameters and speaker settings, “DIRECT” or “MULTI CH DIRECT” is displayed.

DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7.1

Display

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode

This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.

Press the PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the

PURE button on the main remote control unit.

• To cancel, press the PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the

PURE button on the main remote control unit.

• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off.

• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in the PURE DIRECT mode.

• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.

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Parameter

Parameters can be called out directly by pressing the PARA button on the main remote control unit.

Audio

Adjust various audio parameters.

F Menu tree F

Parameter

Audio

a Surround Parameters s Tone d Room EQ f Dynamic EQ g RESTORER h Night Mode j Audio Delay

For details, see page 99.

a Surround Parameters

Adjust surround sound parameters. The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround modes (vpage 96, 97).

Mode

Select the mode according to the playback source.

n In the PLgx or PLg mode

[Selectable items]

z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.

n In the DTS NEO:6 mode

[Selectable items]

The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of stereo music.

Cinema Music Game Pro Logic

Cinema Music

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n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

Surround Back ON Surround Back OFF THX Games Mode

n In the THX mode (for Multi-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

THX Surr. EX ES DSCRT ES MTRX 7.1+THX

PLIIx Cinema + THX

THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Music Mode

THX Games Mode Surround Back OFF

Decoder

Select this when playing analog, PCM or other 2 channel sources. The signals are converted into multichannel signals using the decoders shown below and played in the Dolby Headphone mode.

n In the THX mode (for 2-channel sources)

[Selectable items]

PLIIx CINEMA PLII CINEMA

n In the DOLBY HEADPHONE mode

Pro Logic NEO:6 CINEMA

[Selectable items]

PLII CINEMA PLII MUSIC

NEO:6 CINEMA NEO:6 MUSIC

OFF

Cinema EQ

Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better understanding.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

DRC

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.

Auto Low Middle High OFF

D.COMP

Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).

[Selectable items]

When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible software.

OFF Low Middle High

LFE

Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).

[Variable range]

For proper playback of the different program sources, we recommend setting to the values below.

• Dolby Digital sources: “0 dB”

• DTS movie sources: “0 dB”

• DTS music sources: “–10 dB”

–10dB

0dB

Center Image

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound.

[Variable range]

0.0

0.3

1.0

Panorama

Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for wider sound.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Dimension

Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playback balance.

[Variable range]

Center Width

Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound.

[Variable range]

Delay Time

Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.

[Variable range]

0 ms

30 ms

300 ms

Effect

Switch effect signal for multi-surround speakers on and off.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Effect Level

Adjust effect signal level.

[Variable range]

Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround signals seems unnatural.

Room Size

Determine size of acoustic environment.

[Selectable items]

Small Medium small Medium Medium large Large

NOTE

“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played.

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AFDM

Auto-select surround mode by source. This function only works for software containing a special identiﬁcation signal. If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX ﬂag)

• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically

set to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode.

• To play in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON”.

Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX ﬂags. If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to “ON”, set “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON” or “PLgx CINEMA”.

SB CH Out (for Multi-channel sources)

Select playback mode for surround back channels.

[Selectable items]

NON MTRX MTRX ON PLIIx CINEMA

ES MTRX

z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”

z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”

z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a

ES DSCRT

at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker Conﬁguration” setting (vpage 30).

or “1spkr” at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” –“Speaker Conﬁguration” setting.

discrete 6.1-channel signal identiﬁcation signal.

DSCRT ON OFF

PLIIx MUSIC

SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources)

Determine whether to use surround back speakers.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Subwoofer Att.

Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.

[Selectable items]

Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when playing Super Audio CD.

ON OFF

Subwoofer

Turn subwoofer output on and off.

[Selectable items]

ON OFF

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

s Tone

Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.

Tone Defeat

Turn tone adjustments off.

[Selectable items]

The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT, PURE DIRECT and HOME THX CINEMA mode.

Bass

Adjust bass for all channels together.

[Variable range]

Treble

Adjust treble for all channels together.

ON OFF

–6dB ~ +6dB

Front

Adjust each front channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Center

Adjust each center channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Surround

Adjust each surround channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Surround Back

Adjust each surround back channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

Bass Treble

–6dB ~ +6dB

Subwoofer

Adjust each subwoofer channel tone.

[Selectable items]

[Variable range]

This can be set individually for the separate surround mode other than PURE DIRECT, DIRECT and Home THX Cinema mode.

Bass

–6dB ~ +6dB

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[Variable range]

“Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Defeat” is set to “OFF”.

–6dB ~ +6dB

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Mode 1

(RESTORER 64)

Mode 2

(RESTORER 96)

Mode 3

(RESTORER HQ)

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

OFF Low Middle

High

d Room EQ

Select room equalizer for current environment.

[Selectable items]

Audyssey

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

Manual

OFF

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

Press the ROOM EQ button on the main unit or the EQ button on the main remote control.

OFF

When “Audyssey” is selected, “ ” lights.

When “Audyssey Byp. L/R” or “Audyssey Flat” is selected, or when the auto setup measuring results have changed, “ ” lights.

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of speakers

except front L and R speakers.

: Optimize frequency response of all speakers to

ﬂat response.

: Apply frequency response set with “Manual

EQ” (vpage 35).

: Turn equalizer off.

Audyssey

Manual

Audyssey Byp. L/R

Audyssey Flat

f Dynamic EQ

Make Dynamic EQ settings.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit

Press the DYNAMIC EQ button.

• “Dynamic EQ” is displayed when selecting “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Flat” or “Audyssey Byp.L/R” in the “Room EQ” setup. When set to “ON”, the “ ” indicator is lit.

• When the audio setup measuring results have changed, “ lights.

ON OFF

g RESTORER

This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound.

[Selectable items]

OFF

(RESTORER 64)

Mode1

About the RESTORER function

• Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio

signals.

• This is displayed on the GUI menu and can be set when the input source is set to “XM”, “HD Radio” or “NET/USB”, or when analog signals (including AM/FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input.

“

h Night Mode

Optimized setting for late-night listening.

[Selectable items]

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

Press the NIGHT button on the main unit or the NGT button on the main remote control unit.

The “ ” indicator lights when “Low”, “Middle” or “High” is selected.

OFF Low Middle High

• “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed.

• If the settings of the speakers for which “None” has been determined at “Auto Setup” are changed, “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” cannot be selected and measurements have to be taken again to include the newly-added speakers.

• When using headphones, “Room EQ” is always set to “OFF”.

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(RESTORER 96)

Mode2

(RESTORER HQ)

Mode3

The default setting for “NET/USB” and “iPod” is “Mode3”. All others are set to “OFF”.

Operating from the main unit or main remote control unit

During playback, press the RESTORER button on the main unit or the

RSTR button on the main remote control unit.

When set to something other than “OFF”, “ ” is displayed.

OFF

j Audio Delay

Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio.

s Brightness

Adjust picture brightness.

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Delay audio. This sets the delay time for audio signals.

[Variable range]

Operating from the main unit or the main

0 ms

200 ms

remote control unit

b The GUI menu is not displayed when carrying out this setting.

q Press the AUDIO DELAY button on the main unit or A. DL button on

the main remote control unit.

w Use the o p button to set.

• This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or STEREO mode (with “Crossover Frequency” set to “FIXED–THX–”, “Front” set to “Large”, “Tone Defeat” to “ON” and “Room EQ” to “OFF”).

• The adjustment range is 0 to 100 ms when the Auto Lipsync Correction function is activated.

Picture Adjust

Adjust the picture quality.

F Menu tree F

Parameter

Picture Adjust

a Contrast s Brightness d Chroma Level f Hue g DNR h Enhancer j Sharpness

a Contrast

Adjust picture contrast.

[Variable range]

–6

[Variable range]

+12

d Chroma Level

Adjust picture chroma level (saturation).

[Variable range]

–6

f Hue

Adjust color hue.

[Variable range]

–6

g DNR

Reduces the overall level of noise on the picture.

[Selectable items]

OFF

Low Middle High

h Enhancer

Enhances picture.

[Variable range]

+12

j Sharpness

Adjusts picture sharpness.

[Variable range]

• When the input signal is 1080p the “Picture Adjust” setting will be ineffective.

• Adjusting the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Chroma Level” and “Hue” settings does not affect the HDMI input signal.

• “Hue” can be adjusted for composite video and S-Video signals.

• The adjustment values are stored for the individual input sources.

• “DNR”, “Enhancer”, and “Sharpness” are each effective with HDMI output. However, they are ineffective with 480i/576i output.

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Information

Status

Shows information about current settings.

F Menu tree F

Information

Status

a MAIN ZONE s ZONE2/3/4

a MAIN ZONE

Shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. The items displayed differ according to the input source.

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode Room EQ

Dynamic EQ Video Select i/p Scaler Source Level

Rec Select Night Mode RESTORER

etc.

s ZONE2/3/4

Shows information about settings for multi-zone.

[Items to be checked]

Power Select Source Volume Level

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Audio Input Signal

Shows information about audio input signals.

F Menu tree F

Information

[Items to be checked]

Surround Mode

Signal

Format

Offset

Flag

Audio Input Signal

: The currently set surround mode is displayed.

: The input signal type is displayed.

: The input signal’s sampling frequency is

displayed.

: The number of channels in the input signal (front,

surround, LFE) is displayed.

: The dialogue normalization correction value is

displayed.

: “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has

undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the input signal has undergone discrete processing.

HDMI Information

Shows information about HDMI input/output signals and monitor.

F Menu tree F

Information

HDMI Information

a Signal Information s Monitor1 d Monitor2

a Signal Information

The HDMI input/output signal information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

s Monitor1

The HDMI monitor 1 information is displayed.

Resolution Color Space Pixel Depth

Quick Select

Shows information about quick select settings.

F Menu tree F

Information

Quick Select

Quick Select 1

Quick Select 2

Quick Select 3

[Items to be checked]

Select Source Input Mode Room EQ

Auto Surround Mode setting Volume Level

For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3, see page

74.

Dialogue normalization function

Dialogue Normalization (Dial Norm) is a feature of Dolby Digital, which is used to keep the programs at the same average listening level so the user does not have to change the volume control between Dolby Digital programs. When playing back software which has been encoded in Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel display which will read “Dial. Norm X dB” (X being a numeric value). The display is showing how the program level relates with THX calibration level. If you want to play the program at calibrated theatrical levels, you may wish to adjust the volume. For example, if you see the following message: “Dial. Norm + 4 dB” in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level at THX calibrated loudness, just turn down the volume control by 4 dB. However, unlike a movie theater where the playback loudness is preset, you can choose your preferred volume setting for best enjoyment.

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d Monitor2

The HDMI monitor 2 information is displayed.

[Items to be checked]

Interface Supported resol.

Auto Surround Mode

Shows information about auto surround mode settings. The surround mode for which the last memory function was used for the different input signal types is displayed.

F Menu tree F

Information

Auto Surround Mode

[Items to be checked]

Analog/PCM 2ch Digital 2ch Digital 5.1ch Multi ch

Preset Station

Shows information about preset stations.

F Menu tree F

Information

Preset Station

[Input source]

[Items to be checked]

When the STATUS button on the main unit is pressed, the set’s status can be checked on the display.

TUNER XM HD Radio NET/USB

A1 ~ G8

<POWER>

SOURCE SELECT MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECT

[POWER ON]

[MUTE]

[ AMP]

MASTER VOLUME

[POWER OFF]

Playback

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting)

Press [MUTE].

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Preparations

Turning the Power On

Press <POWER>.

The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby

mode.

Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER ON].

The power indicator ﬂ ashes green and the power turns on.

To operate the AVR-5308CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 76 “Remote Control

Unit Operations”).

Turning the Power Off

q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER OFF].

The power is set to the standby mode.

w Press <POWER>.

The power indicator turns off, and so does the power.

NOTE

Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

To cancel, press [MUTE] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume.

Listening with Headphones

Plug the headphones into <PHONES>.

The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut.

NOTE

Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

Playing Video and Audio Equipment

Basic Operation

Prepare the equipment.

q Load the DVD, CD or other software in the player. (vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.) w To play a video device, switch the monitor input. (vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the AMP mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

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

Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

About the button names in these explanations

Operations During Playback

Adjusting the Master Volume

Either turn <MASTER VOLUME> or press [MASTER

VOLUME].

Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.

: “Source Select” (vpage 43, 44)

Start playback.

(vSee the operating instructions of the respective devices.)

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(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

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[A ~ G]

[MEMO]

[d f]

[1 ~ 8]

[ TU]

[BAND]

[MODE]

[CHANNEL]

[SEARCH]

[TUNER],

[SHIFT]

(

(AMP mode)

mode)

Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]

(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

: ”Source Select” (vpage 43, 44)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Tune in the desired broadcast station.

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use [d f] to select the station you want to hear.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

Press [MODE] to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use

[d f] to select the station you want to hear.

• It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing

[TUNER].

• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually.

• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold [d f] to change frequencies continuously.

• The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “Tuner” (vpage

40).

Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset.

Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset.

Press [MEMO].

Press [A ~ G] to select the block in which the station is

to be preset, then press [CHANNEL] or [1 ~ 8] to select the preset number.

b The memory block can also be selected by pressing [SHIFT].

Press [MEMO] again to complete the setting.

• To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 4.

• Stations can be preset automatically at GUI menu “Source Select”

– “TUNER” – “Auto Preset” (vpage 44).

NOTE

Preset stations are erased by overwriting them.

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

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Listening to Preset Stations

Operation on the Main Unit

Press <TUNING PRESET>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> to select the preset radio station.

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received with this unit:

RDS Search

Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service.

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]

(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

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Operation on the Main Remote Control Unit n Recalling preset stations from the remote control

unit

Press [A ~ G] to select the memory block.

Press [CHANNEL] or [1 ~ 8] to select the desired preset

channel.

n Default settings

Auto tuner presets

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8

E1 ~ E8

F1 ~ F8

G1 ~ G8

87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /

90.1 MHz

520 / 600 / 1000 / 1400 / 1500 / 1710 kHz,

90.1 / 90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

Program Type (PTY)

PTY identiﬁes the type of RDS program. The program types and their displays are as follows:

NEWS News INFOM Information SPORTS Sports TALK Talk ROCK Rock CLS ROCK Classic rock ADLT HIT Adult hits SOFT RCK Soft rock TOP 40 Top 40 COUNTRY Country OLDIES Oldies SOFT Soft

NOSTALGA Nostalgia JAZZ Jazz CLASSICL Classical R & B R & B SOFT R&B Soft R&B LANGUAGE Language REL MUSC Religious music REL TALK Religious talk PERSNLTY Personality PUBLIC Public COLLEGE College WEATHER Weather

Trafﬁc Program (TP)

TP identiﬁes programs that carry trafﬁc announcements. This allows you to easily ﬁnd out the latest trafﬁc conditions in your area before leaving home.

Radio Text (RT)

RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display.

NOTE

The operations described below using [SEARCH] will not function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [SEARCH] to select “RDS”.

Press [CHANNEL].

The search for RDS stations begins automatically.

b If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the

reception bands are searched.

b When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on

the display.

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.

b If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been

searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

[ TU]

[CHANNEL]

[SEARCH]

[TUNER]

[d f]

[SAT TU]

[ TU]

(

mode)

PTY Search

Use this function to ﬁ nd RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”.

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]

(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [SEARCH] to select “PTY”.

Watching the display, press ui to call out the desired

program type.

Press [CHANNEL].

PTY search begins automatically.

(

mode)

b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type

with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.

b The station name is displayed on the display after searching

stops.

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 4.

TP Search

Use this function to ﬁ nd RDS stations broadcasting trafﬁ c programs (TP stations).

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]

(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [SEARCH] to select “TP”.

Press [CHANNEL].

TP search begins automatically.

b If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception

bands are searched.

b The station name is displayed on the display after searching

stops.

To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.

b If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have been

searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.

b If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found

when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.

RT (Radio Text)

“RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received.

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(AMP mode)

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

(AMP mode)

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]

(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [SEARCH] to select “RT”.

b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast

from the station is displayed.

b To turn the display off, press o p. b If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.

(AMP mode) to select “XM”.

Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs

ABOUT XM RADIO

XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. For U.S. customers, information about XM Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

XM READY® LEGAL

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a onetime activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800- XMRADIO (US residents) and 1-877-GETXMSR (Canadian residents). For a full listing of the XM commercial- free channels and advertisingsupported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (US residents) and xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

XM READY® SUBSCRIPTIONS

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to ﬁ nd your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM MiniTuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference.

Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http:// activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-

2346). Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at

https:// activate.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done.

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU]

(AMP mode) to select “XM”.

: ”Source Select” (vpage 43, 44)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Use [d f] to select the station.

When the station is tuned in, the name of the track and artist

are displayed.

• The channel switches continuously when [d f] is pressed and held.

• XM Radio stations can be preset using the same procedure as for FM/AM stations (vpage 57, 58 “Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)” and “Listening to Preset Stations”).

• The artist name, track name, category and reception level can be checked by pressing <STATUS>.

• The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “Tuner” (vpage

40).

Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU]

(AMP mode) to select “XM”.

Press <STATUS> until “SIGNAL” appears on the

display.

The display will switch as shown below, depending on the reception conditions.

Display GUI Status GOOD Signal strength is good MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal WEAK Signal strength is weak NO No signal

Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL:

GOOD” is shown on the display.

Press <STATUS> until the station you want to check

(example: “XM001”) is displayed.

Press [d f] and select channel 0 (XM000).

The radio ID is shown on the display.

Radio ID

The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be checked at GUI menu “Source Select” – “XM” – “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 47).

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

ENTER

uio p

[ TU]

[SEARCH]

uiop

[SAT TU]

[NUMBER]

ENTER

[DTU]

[SEARCH]

[BAND]

[MODE]

[d f]

[ NET/DTU]

Searching Categories

Press o p.

Listening to HD Radio™ Stations

HD Radio stations offer higher sound quality than conventional FM/AM broadcasts. It is also possible to receive data services and select broadcasts from among up to eight multicast programs.

Channel category

Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select

the desired station.

Accessing XM Radio Stations Directly

Press [SEARCH].

Press [NUMBER] then input the station’s channel.

Using the HD Radio Receiver

HD Radio technology provides higher quality sound than conventional broadcasts and allows reception of data services.

• FM sounds as sensational as CDs

• AM sounds as rich as analog FM stereo

• A variety of “data services”, including text-based information, song title, artist name, album name, genre, etc. can be received.

Furthermore, in addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast programs. For detailed information on HD Radio technology, please go to “www. ibiquity.com”.

Example: Accessing station “XM123”: [1] → [2] → [3]

(

mode)

(

mode)

b If no button is pressed within several seconds, the station

automatically switches to the one whose number has been input.

Press ENTER to set that station.

Reception switches to the selected station.

• “LOADING” is displayed while stations or data are being received.

• “UPDATING” is displayed while the encoding code is being updated.

• “XM - - -” is displayed if the selected channel cannot be used.

HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

(AMP mode)

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

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(AMP mode)

mode) to select “HD Radio”.

Basic Operation

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [DTU] (AMP

mode) to select “HD Radio”.

: “Source Select” (vpage 43, 44)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the NET/DTU ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Tune in the desired broadcast station.

q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning)

Press [MODE] to select “HD Auto” or “Auto”, then use [d f] to select the station you want to hear.

• The “ ” indicator lights on the display when an HD Radio station is tuned in.

• When “HD Auto” (tuning mode) is selected, only HD Radio stations are tuned in.

• If “Auto” (tuning mode) is selected, both HD Radio and analog stations are tuned in.

w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning)

Press [MODE] to select “Manual”, then use [d f].

• It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” at step 1 by pressing

[DTU].

• If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in

manually.

• When tuning in stations manually, press and hold [d f] to change

frequencies continuously.

• HD Radio stations can be preset using the same procedure as for

FM/AM stations (vpage 57, 58 “Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)” and “Listening to Preset Stations”). In addition, with HD Radio technology, multicasts can also be preset.

• The time for which the GUI menu is displayed can be set at GUI menu

“Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “Tuner” (vpage 40).

Selecting Audio Programs

An HD Radio broadcast includes up to 8 audio programs (HD1 to HD8 and Analog). The different audio programs also have data programs.

Press [SEARCH] or ui to select the audio program.

If the station you are listening to has multiple audio programs, “HD1” is indicated on the display. If it only has one audio program, “HD” is indicated.

If an audio program from HD2 to HD8 has been interrupted, HD1 is automatically selected after about 20 seconds.

Check the HD Radio Reception Information

Press <STATUS> while an HD Radio broadcast is being received.

The current reception information is shown on the display.

q Normal

↓

w Frequency / Signal strength

↓

e Long station name / Program and Program type

↓

r Title name / Artist name

↓

t Album name / Genre name

NOTE

If the station signal weakens while receiving a digital broadcast (while “ ” and text is displayed), the mode automatically switches to the analog reception mode (the reception frequency is displayed). Because of this, the “ ” indicator and text may ﬂ icker if the station signal level is weak and unstable.

n Default settings

Tuner presets

A1 ~ A8 87.5 / 87.9 / 89.1 / 93.3 / 97.9 / 98.1 / 98.9 /100.1 MHz

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8 530 / 600 / 930 / 1000 / 1120 / 1210 / 1400 / 1710 kHz

D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz

E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz

G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz

101.9 / 102.7 / 107.9 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

ENTER

uio p

[POWER OFF]

[ iPod]

[8],[9], [6],[7], [1],[2]

[SEARCH]

uiop

[iPod]

[CHANNEL

+/–

]

ENTER

[REPEAT]

[8]

[2]

[9]

[1/3]

[RANDOM]

(AMP mode)

(Main remote control unit)

(Sub remote control unit)

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

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iPod® Playback

The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main unit or remote control unit while watching the GUI menus.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not

copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation.

Basic Operation

Make the necessary preparations.

q Set the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.

: ”Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Assign”–

”iPod dock” (vpage 47)

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] (AMP

mode) to select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.

OK to disconnect

(iPod screen)

b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be

properly connected. Try connecting again.

: ”Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Play”

(vpage 44)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the iPod mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

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

• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio ﬁ les and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is “Mode3”.

• Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER OFF] and set the AVR-5308CI’s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source to one to which the GUI menu “iPod dock” is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod.

NOTE

• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.

• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.

Listening to Music

Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p

to select the music ﬁ le to be played.

Press ENTER or p.

Playback starts.

To pause

During playback, press ENTER or [1]. Press again to resume playback.

Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing

During playback, either press and hold u (to fast-reverse) or i (to fast-forward), or press [6] or [7].

To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, either press u (to cue to the previous track) or i (to cue to the next track), or press [8] or [9].

To stop

During playback, either press and hold ENTER or press [2].

Playing repeatedly

Press [CHANNEL –] or [REPEAT] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] All One OFF

: ”Source Select” – “(input source)” –

”Playback Mode (iPod)” – “Repeat” (vpage 46)

Shufﬂ ing playback

Press [CHANNEL +] or [RANDOM] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] Albums

: ”Source Select” – “(input source)” –

”Playback Mode (iPod)” – “Shufﬂ e” (vpage 46)

Songs OFF

Searching up or down pages

Press [SEARCH], then press o (down) or p (up). To cancel, press ui or [SEARCH].

To switch between the Browse and Remote modes

Either press and hold [SEARCH].

• The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by

pressing <STATUS> during playback.

• On the AVR-5308CI, folder and ﬁ le names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.

• The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “iPod” (vpage

40).

Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod

Photo and video data on the iPod can be viewed on the monitor. (Only for iPod equipped with slideshow or video functions.)

Press and hold [SEARCH] to set the Remote mode.

“Remote iPod” is displayed on the AVR-5308CI’s display.

Watching the iPod’s screen, use ui to select

“Photos” or “Videos”.

Press ENTER until the image you want to view is

displayed.

“TV Out” at the iPod’s “Slideshow Settings” or “Video Settings” must be set to “On” in order to display the iPod’s photo data or videos on the monitor. For details, see the iPod’s operating instructions.

Playing Network Audio, USB Memory Devices or Rhapsody

This procedure can be used to play Internet radio stations or music or still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les stored on a computer or USB memory device or Rhapsody.

n About the Internet radio function

• Internet radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet radio stations from around the world can be tuned in.

The AVR-5308CI is equipped with the following Internet radio

functions:

· Stations can be selected by genre and region.

· Up to 56 Internet radio stations can be preset.

· Internet radio stations in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio)

format can be listened to.

· Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an

exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a computer.

b The function is managed for individual users, so you must

provide your MAC or e-mail address.

Exclusive URL: http://www.radiodenon.com b The radio station database service may be suspended without

notice.

• The AVR-5308CI’s Internet radio station list is created using a radio station database service (vTuner). This database service provides a list edited and created for the AVR-5308CI.

n Media server

This function lets you play music ﬁ les and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a computer (media server) connected to the AVR-5308CI via a network. With the AVR-5308CI’s network audio playback function, connection to the server is possible using one of the technologies below.

· Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service

· Windows Media DRM10

GAlbum art functionH

When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC ﬁ le includes album art data, the album art can be displayed while the music ﬁ les are playing.

For music ﬁ les in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format, the album art is only played when using Windows Media Player ver. 11.

GSlide show functionH

Still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les stored in folders on a media server can be played as slide shows. The time for which each picture is displayed can be set.

When still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les are played on the AVR-5308CI, they are played in the direction in which they are stored in the folder, so store in them in the direction in which you want them to play.

Installing Windows Media Player ver. 11

q If Windows XP Service Pack 2 has not yet been installed, either

download it free of charge from Microsoft or install it via a Windows update installer.

w Download the latest version of Windows Media Player ver.

11, either directly from Microsoft or using a Windows update installer.

b When using Windows Vista, there is no need to download a new

version of Windows Media Player.

n USB memory devices

A USB memory device can be connected to the AVR-5308CI’s USB port to play music and still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les stored on the USB memory device.

· Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-5308CI.

· The AVR-5308CI is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format.

GAlbum art functionH

When an MP3 music ﬁ le includes album art data, the album art can be displayed while playing the ﬁ le.

GSlide show functionH

Still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les stored on USB memory devices can be played as slide shows. The time for which each picture is displayed can be set.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

(AMP mode) to select “NET/USB”.

ENTER

uio p

uiop

[1 ~ 8]

ENTER

[MEMO]

[SEARCH]

[NET/USB]

[A ~ G]

[ NET/DTU]

[REPEAT]

[RANDOM]

WMA (Windows

Media Audio)

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)

WAV

MPEG-4 AAC

FLAC (Free

Lossless Audio

Codec)

JPEG –

A server or server software compatible with distribution in the corresponding formats is required to play music ﬁ les via a network.

z: Only ﬁ les that are not protected by copyright can be played on the

AVR-5308CI.

Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright

protected. Also, ﬁ les encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc., on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings.

b Music server and USB

• The AVR-5308CI is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standards.

• The AVR-5308CI is compatible with WMA META tags.

WMA (Windows

Media Audio)

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)

WAV 32/44.1/48 kHz – .wav

MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16~320 kbps .aac/.m4a/.mp4

FLAC (Free

Lossless Audio

Codec)

WAV format Quantization bit rate: 16 bits.

[Compatible formats]

Internet

radio

S S S

– –

–

[Playable formats]

Sampling

frequency

32/44.1/48 kHz 48~192 kbps .wma

32/44.1/48 kHz 32~320 kbps .mp3

32/44.1/48 kHz – .ﬂ ac

Music server

Bit rate Extension

S S

n Rhapsody

Rhapsody is a paid music broadcast service of RealNetworks. When you ﬁ rst listen to Rhapsody, take advantage of the “30-day free trial”. When the free trial period has expired, it is necessar y to subscribe to a Rhapsody account at the Rhapsody homepage and register this machine. See the Rhapsody homepage for details. www.rhapsody.com/denon/signup

USB

(

mode)

Basic Operation

Make the necessary preparations.

q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVR-5308CI’s

power. (vpage 22 “Network Audio”)

w If settings are required, make the network settings.

(vpage 35 ~ 38 “Network Setup”)

e Prepare the computer. (vComputer’s operating instructions)

Install “Windows Media Player ver. 11”.

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [NET/USB]

(AMP mode) to select “NET/USB”.

: “Source Select” –“NET/USB” –“Play”

(vpage 44)

To operate using the main remote control unit, set the

remote control unit to the NET/DTU ( ) mode.

(vpage 76 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)

Use ui to select the menu, then press ENTER or p

to select the ﬁ le you want to play.

Press ENTER or p.

Playback starts.

Playing repeatedly

Press [REPEAT] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] All One OFF

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” –

(AMP mode)

(Main remote control unit)

“Repeat” (vpage 47)

Playing in random order

Press [RANDOM] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] ON OFF

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” –

“Random” (vpage 47)

(Sub remote control unit)

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

The repeat mode and random mode can only be used when playing tracks recorded in USB/Media Server/Rhapsody.

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To pause

During playback, press ENTER. Press again to resume playback.

To stop

During the play or pause mode, press and hold ENTER.

Searching up or down pages

Press [SEARCH], then press o (down) or p (up). To cancel, press ui or [SEARCH].

Searching by ﬁrst letter (Character search)

This operation is convenient for choosing items from the menu screens for Internet radio stations or ﬁles stored on the computer.

q When the menu screen is displayed, press [SEARCH] twice. w Use o p to select the ﬁrst letter you want to search for.

If there are multiple items starting with the selected letter, they are displayed in alphabetical order. If it is not possible to search the list, “unsorted list.” is displayed. To cancel, press or ui or [SEARCH].

• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency components of compressed audio ﬁles and achieve a richer sound. The default setting is “Mode3”.

• The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “NET/USB” (vpage 40).

• Use <STATUS> to switch between displaying the title name, artist name or album name.

Listening to Internet Radio

Use ui to select “Internet Radio”, then press ENTER

or p.

Use ui to select the item you want to play, then

press ENTER or p.

The station list is displayed.

Use ui to select the station, then press ENTER or

Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.

• There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the tracks varies widely.

Generally, the higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but

depending on the communication lines and server trafﬁc, the music or audio signals being streamed may be interrupted.

Inversely, lower bit rates mean a lower sound quality but less

tendency for the sound to be interrupted.

• “Server Full” or “Connection Down” is displayed if the station is busy or not broadcasting.

• On the AVR-5308CI, folder and ﬁle names can be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.

n Recently Played Internet Radio Stations

Recently played internet radio stations can be selected from “Recently Played” in top menu.

Use ui to select “Recently Played”, then press

ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the item you want to play, then

press ENTER or p.

NOTE

Up to 20 stations stored in “Recently Played”.

Presetting Internet Radio Stations

Preset Internet radio stations can be selected directly.

While the Internet radio station you want to preset is

playing, press [MEMO].

Use ui to select “Preset”, then press ENTER.

Press [A ~ G], then press [1 ~ 8] to select the desired

preset number.

The Internet radio station is now preset.

NOTE

If registered at a number that has already been preset, the previously registered setting is cleared.

n Listening to Preset Internet Radio Stations

Press [A ~ G], then press [1 ~ 8].

The AVR-5308CI automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins.

Registering Internet Radio Stations as Your Favorites

Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a station is registered as a favorite it can be tuned in easily.

Press [MEMO] while the Internet radio station you

want to register is playing.

Use ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.

Press o to select “Yes”.

The Internet radio station is registered.

If you do not want to register it, press p.

n Listening to Internet Radio Stations Registered in

Your Favorites

Use ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER or

Use ui to select the Internet radio station, then

press ENTER or p.

The AVR-5308CI automatically connects to the Internet and playback begins.

n Clearing Internet Radio Stations from Your Favorites

Use ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER or

Use ui to select the Internet radio station you want

to clear, then press [MEMO].

Press o to select “Delete”.

The selected Internet radio station is cleared.

To cancel the operation without clearing the station, press p.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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Set the USB port to be used.

ENTER

uio p

ENTER

[df]

[ NET/DTU]

[USB]

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Playing Files Stored on a Computer

Use this procedure to play music ﬁ les, image ﬁ les or playlists.

Use ui to select “Media Server”, then press ENTER

or p.

Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices

Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-5308CI.

(

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Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

mode)

(Main remote control unit)

(Sub remote control unit)

About the button names in these explanations

Use ui to select the host name of the computer on

which the music ﬁ le you want to play is located, then press ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the search item or folder, then press

ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the ﬁ le, then press ENTER or p.

Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.

Selecting tracks

During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track).

• When playing still picture (JPEG) ﬁ les, ﬁ les can also be selected using the operation described below.

During playback, either press [d] (previous ﬁ le) or [f] (next ﬁ le).

• Connections to the required system and speciﬁ c settings must be made in order to play music ﬁ les (vpage 22).

• Before starting, you must launch the computer’s server software and set the ﬁ les as server contents. For details, see the operating instructions of your server software.

• Depending on the size of the still picture (JPEG) ﬁ le, some time may be required for the ﬁ le to be displayed.

Playing ﬁ les that have been Preset or Registered in Your Favorites

Files can be preset, registered in your favorites and played using the same operations as for Internet radio stations.

NOTE

• Presettings are erased by overwriting them.

• When the operation described below is performed, the music server’s database is updated and it may no longer be possible to play preset or favorite music ﬁ les.

• When you quit the music server and then restart it.

• When music ﬁ les are deleted or added on the music server.

• When using an ESCIENT server, place “ESCIENT” before the server name.

Basic Operation

Make the necessary preparations.

• Set the USB port to be used.

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” –

“USB Select” (vpage 47)

• Connect the USB memory device to the set USB port.

Use ui to select “USB”, then press ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the search item or folder, then press

ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the ﬁ le, then press ENTER or p.

Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.

• By default, the front panel’s USB port will be used.

• Depending on the size of the still picture (JPEG) ﬁ le, some time may be required for the ﬁ le to be displayed.

Selecting tracks

During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track).



• When playing still picture (JPEG) ﬁles, tracks can also be selected using the operation described below. During playback, either press [d] (previous ﬁle) or [f] (next ﬁle).

• If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top partition can be selected.

• The AVR-5308CI is compatible with MP3 ﬁles conforming to “MPEG1 Audio Layer-3” standards.

• When [USB] is pressed, playback starts from the ﬁrst track on the USB memory device.

NOTE

• The AVR-5308CI 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 “Source Select” – “NET/ USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select” menu.

• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to data on USB memory devices when using the USB memory device connected to the AVR-5308CI.

• USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

• DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard disk of the type for which power can be supplied by connecting an AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.

• It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVR-5308CI’s USB port using a USB cable.

• The AVR-5308CI is not compatible with the iPod shufﬂe.

Listening to Rhapsody

Preparations

Use ui to select “Rhapsody”, then press ENTER or

Use ui to select “I have a Rhapsody account” or

“Start 30-day free trial”, then press ENTER or p.

q When selecting “I have a Rhapsody account”

Enter Username and Password.

Select “OK”, then press ENTER.

w When selecting “Start 30-day free trial”

Select “Accept” then press ENTER.

b To cancel, select “Reject”, then press ENTER.

n Username :

[Input characters]

a ~ z A ~ Z 0 ~ 9

! “ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

n Password :

[Input characters]

a ~ z A ~ Z 0 ~ 9

! “ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ˜ (space)

Search From Rhapsody Latest Information

Use ui to select “Rhapsody Music Guide”, then

press ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the information for track selection,

then press ENTER or p.

After selecting, the information is displayed.

Use ui to select the track, then press ENTER or p.

Enter a Character Search For the Track You Want to Listen to

Use ui to select “Search”, then press ENTER or p.

Use ui to select the search item, then press ENTER

or p.

The search display appears.

b You can search by artist name, album name or track name.

Enter the characters, then press ENTER.

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NOTE

• The password should be no longer than 99 characters.

• The password may not contain underscores ( _ ).



ENTER

uio p

ENTER

[ NET/DTU]

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Search From the Rhapsody Internet Radio Station

Use ui to select “Rhapsody Channels”, then press

ENTER or p.

Use ui to select radio station, then press ENTER or

Registering Tracks in My Library

Press p while the track you wish to register is

playing.

Use ui to select “Add to My Library”, then press

ENTER.

The track is entered in the Library.

n Listening to Tracks Registered In My Library

Use ui to select “My Library”, then press ENTER

(

mode)

or p.

Use ui to select the information or track, then press

ENTER.

After selecting, the information is displayed.

Displaying the Track Menu During Play

Press p during playback.

Operating the AVR-5308CI Using a Browser (Web control)

This function lets you operate the AVR-5308CI using Internet Explorer.

Switch “OFF” the “Power Saving” setting under

“Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” – “Other” on the GUI menu (vpage 38).

Check the AVR-5308CI’s IP address with “Manual

Setup” – “Network Setup” – “Network Information” on the GUI menu (vpage 38).

Checking the IP address.

Enter the AVR-5308CI IP address in Internet

Explorer’s address box.

For example, if the IP address of AVR-5308CI is “192.168.000.003”, enter “http://192.168.0.3”.

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Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit



About the button names in these explanations

Use ui to select the search item, then press ENTER

or p.

Entering the IP address.

When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu

you want to operate.

Click when you operate the setup menu. (vExample 2)

Click when you operate a small screen such as a PDA screen, etc. (vExample 4)

Click when you operate each zone.

(vExample 1)

Click to change zone name.

(vExample 3)

Operate.

Click to add a setting to the “Favorites” in your browser. (*3)

*1 : Normally, there is a change to the latest information each time

you operate. When operated from the main unit, click because

the screen is not updated.

*2 : Displayed when setting “Top Menu Link Setup” to “ON” in

[Example 3].

*3 : To avoid mistakenly performing menu operations of a zone you

are not operating, we recommend that you register the setting contents for each zone under Favorites in your browser.

[Example 1] Main zone control screen

Click when you update to the latest information. (*1)

Click to perform each operation.

Changes to each operation screen. (vExample 5)

Click to return to the top menu. (*2)

[Example 2] Setup menu screen

Click to determine a setting.

Click the menu from which you want to make settings.

The display on the right becomes each setting screen.

Click “SAVE” when you want to save settings, and click “LOAD” when you want to call settings.

Becomes each operation screen.

[Example 3] Zone name change screen

Click “ON” when performing Top Menu Link Setup.

When set up, return to the top menu from each operation screen. (Default setting : “OFF”)

Click when changing the background color of each operation screen.

Click “v” and select from the displayed items.

After entering characters, click “Set” to set, or click “Def” to return to initial setting.

Enter ﬁgures or click “<” or “>” to make the setting, and then click “Set”.

Enter zone name.

Click to set zone name.

Click to return to the top menu.

[Example 4] PDA menu screen

Select to operate each zone.

NOTE

You cannot change setup menu operations and zone name on the PDA menu screen.

[Example 5] Net Audio operating screen

Click to move up/down the menu pages.

Click the menu from which you want to make settings.

Click when selecting menu.

Click to stop play.

Click to repeat play.

Click to random play.

When registering presets, click “v” to select the channel you want to register, and then click “MEMORY”.

Click “v” to select the preset channel you want to play.

When searching using an acronym, click “v” and select from the displayed characters.

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NOTE

• To perform web control, you must connect a web control device such as a PC to the same network as the AVR-5308CI.

• With web control, some network settings, etc., cannot be set.

• When updating ﬁrmware, settings made by the web controller may be reset.

0

ZONE3 SOURCE ZONE3 TUNER ZONE3 HD Radio····

RECOUT HD Radio RECOUT XM RECOUT SOURCE····

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<SOURCE SELECT> INPUT MODE

ENTER

uio p

INPUT MODE

Surround mode

[ AMP]

SOURCE

SELECT

Surround mode

Other Operations and Functions

Other Operations

Playing Super Audio CD

Assign “DENON LINK” or “HDMI” at the “Digital”

or “HDMI” setting (vpage 46).

Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE

SELECT] to select the input source assigned in step 1.

The “ ” or “ ” indicator lights on the display.

Select “AUTO” for the INPUT MODE (vpage 45).

Select the surround mode (vpage 48 ~ 50).

We recommend playing in the DIRECT mode.

Start playing the Super Audio CD.

The “ ” indicator lights on the display.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s operating instructions.

Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)

You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source.

Press <ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT>.

“ZONE3 SOURCE” is shown on the display.

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> until “RECOUT SOURCE”

is displayed.

The “ ” indicator lights.

Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source

to be recorded.

Play the program source.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s

operating instructions. To record FM or AM broadcasts, select the broadcast (vpage

57).

Start recording.

For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s

operating instructions.

About the button names in these explanations

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Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit



• When playing DSD signals in the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode, the DSD signals are converted as such into analog signals. When playing in other surround modes, the DSD signals are ﬁrst converted into PCM format, then into analog signals.

• “DSD DIRECT” is shown on the display when playing DSD 2-channel signals in the DIRECT mode. “DSD MULTI DIRECT” is shown on the display when playing DSD multi--channel signals in the DIRECT mode.

• The DSD signal may not be output depending on the equipment that is connected.For further details, refer to the user manual for the equipment being used.

• To cancel, press <ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE

SELECT> until “ZONE3 SOURCE” is displayed.

• Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.

• Signals are only output to the analog REC OUT connectors when the digital signals input to the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are PCM (2-channel) signals.

• Digital audio signals input to the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors are not output to the REC OUT connectors, so connect using the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors.

• Sources selected with the REC OUT mode are output from ZONE3 as well.

• In the REC OUT mode, the remote control unit’s ZONE3 mode buttons cannot be operated.

• When the “Digital Out” setting is set to “ZONE4 Select”, the OPTICAL4 output connector becomes the ZONE4 output. When using for recording, set to “Rec Select”.

• The “XM” and “HD Radio” digital audio output signals are not output from the OPTICAL2, OPTICAL3 or OPTICAL4 output connectors. Also, network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB, Rhapsody) are not output if they are copyright-protected.

NOTE

• Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright holder.

• When “DENON LINK” is assigned at the GUI menu “Assign” setting, the PCM signals, network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB and Rhapsody), XM signals and HD Radio signals input from the digital input connectors cannot be output from the analog REC OUT connectors.

• Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete” cannot be selected.

Dolby Headphone recording

When REC OUT mode is set to “SOURCE”, with the AVR-5308CI it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them on a separate recorder.

The Dolby Headphone play mode is set when

headphones are connected to <PHONES> during playback in the STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS Surround) mode.

When this is done, signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode are automatically output from the recording output terminals (analog and digital) and can be recorded.

Select the parameters and set the desired mode.

Start recording.

Refer to the “Dolby Headphone” (vpage 49).

NOTE

Do not disconnect the headphones during recording.

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Convenient Functions

HDMI Control Function

When connecting the AVR-5308CI to a television or player compatible with the HDMI control function, the following operations are possible.

• Turn power ON/OFF (Synchronize with television)

• Switch to sound output equipment (TV and AVR-5308CI)

• Adjust volume

• Switch input source

When using these functions set as follows: GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control” (vpage 33).

NOTE

Connections

When using the HDMI control function, do not assign HDMI input to “TV/CBL” by setting “Source Select” – “(input source)”

– “Assign” in the GUI menu.

Player compatible

with HDMI control

function

Television compatible with HDMI control function

Operations

Connect the HDMI to the AVR-5308CI with equipment

compatible with the HDMI control function.

Put the power on for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI.

Check the settings for all the equipment connected to

the HDMI and make HDMI available to them.

b Please consult the operating instructions for the connected

equipment to check the settings.

b Operations 1-3 do not have to be repeated once started. b Carryout Operations 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be

plugged out.

Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to

the AVR-5308CI.

Switch the AVR-5308CI input to the HDMI input

source and check if the picture from the player is ok.

Put the television power on standby and check if the

AVR-5308CI goes into standby.

If the AVR-5308CI does not work please check the following.

• Is the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”

– “Control” (vpage 33) set to “ON”?

• Is the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”

– “Control Monitor” (vpage 33) set for the monitor output connected to television?

• Is the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “HDMI Control”

– “Power Off Control” (vpage 33) set to “ON”?

• Is the control function used for the television HDMI properly set? (Check the television operating instructions for details.)

• Should any of the operations below be performed, the interlocking function may be reset, in which case, repeat Operation's 2 and 3.

• GUI menu “Source Select” – “Assign” – “HDMI” (vpage 46)

setting has changed

• There is a change to the connection between the equipment and

the HDMI, or an increase in equipment.

• AVR-5308CI GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Monitor

Out” (vpage 33) is changed.



Channel Level

CH SELECT

QUICK SELECT

uio p

CH SELECT

QUICK SELECT

You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below.

Press CH SELECT.

Use ui or CH SELECT to select the speaker.

The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the

buttons is pressed.

Use o p to adjust the volume.

b ”OFF” can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer’s volume

is set to -12dB.

Fader Function

This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or rear speakers at once.

Press CH SELECT.

Press ui or CH SELECT to select “Fader”.

Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.

(o: front, p: rear)

Quick Select Function

With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in the memory.

Set the input source, input mode, surround mode,

room EQ settings and volume to the conditions you want to store.

Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT.

Keep pressing the button until the quick select indicator lights.

[Quick Select Defaults]

Quick Select 1 DVD –40 dB Quick Select 2 TV/CBL –40 dB Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB

• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired settings were stored.

• The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 40).

NOTE

Input sources stored with the quick select function cannot be selected if they have been deleted at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Source Delete” (vpage 40). In this case, store them again.

Input Source Volume

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Button name only:

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

About the button names in these explanations

• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer.

• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted to the lowest value is –12 dB.



<POWER>

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Personal Memory Plus Function

This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, Picture Adjust, Audio Delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. When you switch to an input source, the settings are automatically set to the ones that were set the last time that input source was used.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. All settings are reset when the microcomputer is reset. However, the information in the Rhapsody account is not reset.

Turn off the power using <POWER>.

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

The surround parameters, tone control, room EQ settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.

Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby mode was set. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.

Backup Memory

The various settings are backed up for about 1 week, even if the power is turned off or the power cord is disconnected.

Press <POWER> while simultaneously pressing

<STANDARD> and <HOME THX CINEMA>.

Once the display starts ashing at intervals of about 1

second, release the two buttons.

If in step 3 the display does not ﬂash at intervals of about 1 second, start over from step 1.



Remote Control Unit Operations

[NUMBER]

[MODE SELECTOR]

[RC SETUP]

[HOME]

[ AMP]

Main Remote Control Unit

• On the main remote control unit, the display switches according to the device being operated and the mode.

• In modes other than iPod, the mode switches between“ ” and “ ” each time the [MODE SELECTOR] is pressed.

• In the AMP, TUNER, NET/DTU and iPod modes, when the remote ID is set, the AVR-5308CI can be used independently even in an environment containing multiple DENON ampliﬁers.

Signal transmission indicator

Operating DENON Audio Components

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to be

operated.

The indicator for the component to be operated ﬂashes.

: AMP / ZONE2 / ZONE3 / ZONE4 /

SYSTEM CALL

: TUNER (FM/AM) / XM

: NETWORK/USB /

DIGITAL TUNER (HD Radio)

: Satellite Receiver / Cable TV

b The mode switches each time [AMP] is pressed.

AMP modeH GZONE2 modeH GZONE3 modeH

: iPod

: DVD player (recorder) /

CD player (recorder)

: VCR / TAPE

: TV

Presetting

The included main remote control unit can be preset to operate devices of various brands.

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

preset.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [NUMBER] and input the 5-digit number of the

brand of the component to be preset. The numbers are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this manual).

When the code is registered, the signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice. When the preset code is transmitted, the mode indicator for the component to which that code belongs ﬂashes.

b The input mode is canceled if no button is operated for 10

seconds.

Some brands have more than one preset code. If the component does not operate, try inputting a different code.

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Depending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, some buttons may not operate.

The device mode (“ ” or “ ”) cannot be changed while the setting is being made.

NOTE

GSYSTEM CALL modeH GZONE4 modeH

Operate the component.

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

[HOME] is used to return to the AMP mode (AMP, ZONE2, ZONE3,

ZONE4 or SYSTEM CALL) when in any mode other than AMP.

Operating Preset Components

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to be

operated.

The mode indicator of the device to be operated ﬂashes.

Operate the component.

b For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.



[MENU]

[MODE

SELECTOR]

[CH + /

SHUFFLE],

[CH – /

REPEAT]

[SETUP/

SEARCH]

[ENTER]

[RETURN]

[0 ~ 9, +10]

[uiop]

[1], [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF]

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Functions of Buttons by Component

EL Display



Buttons

EL Display

MODE SELECTOR DVD VCR iPod

Device Mode

Device operated

8 9

6 7

3 2

SOURCE ON Power on Power on – – Power on – –

SOURCE OFF Power off Power off – – Power off – –

MENU Menu/guide Menu/guide – – Menu/guide – Menu

u i o p

ENTER Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting – Enter

SETUP/SEARCH Set up Set up – – Set up –

RETURN Return Return – – Cancel – Return

CH + / SHUFFLE – – – – Switch channels –

CH - / REPEAT – – – – Switch channels –

0 ~ 9, +10 Select track Select track Select track Select track – – –

Special Remarks

GSpecial RemarksH

q Only one component can be preset for each mode. If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared. w The names of the functions for the DVD remote control buttons differ from brand to brand. Check beforehand.

DVD

(Default setting)

Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/ fast-forward)

Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause –

Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

Cursor Cursor – – Cursor – Cursor

DVD Recorder

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/

fast-forward)

q, w q q q

(Default setting)

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/ fast-forward)

CD Recorder VCR TAPE iPod

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/

fast-forward)

Buttons

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/

fast-forward)

Auto search

(cue)

Manual search

(fast-reverse/ fast-forward)

Page forward

screen / Browse/

Remote mode

switching (Press

and hold)

1-track/album

shufﬂe play

1-track/all-track

repeat play

NOTE

• Preset a DVD player or DVD recorder for the “DVD” ( ) mode. Preset a CD player or CD recorder for the “DVD” ( ) mode.

• Preset a VCR for the “VCR” ( ) mode. Preset a tape deck for the “VCR” ( ) mode.

–

[MENU]

[CH +/–]

[TV/VCR]

[ENTER]

[DISPLAY]

[0 ~ 9, +10]

[uiop]

[SETUP]

[1], [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF]

[MODE

SELECTOR]

EL Display

[CH +/–]

[SEARCH]

[SHIFT]

[A ~ G], [d f], [BAND], [MODE], [MEMO]

[ENTER]

[0 ~ 9]

[uiop]

[MODE

SELECTOR]

Buttons

EL Display

MODE SELECTOR TV Satellite Receiver / Cable TV

Device Mode

Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) SAT SAT

8 9

6 7

3 2

SOURCE ON Power on Power on Power on Power on

SOURCE OFF Power off Power off Power off Power off

MENU Menu/guide Menu/guide Menu/guide Menu/guide

u i o p

ENTER Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting SETUP Set up Set up Set up Set up

DISPLAY Display Display Display Display

CH + / – Switch channels Switch channels Switch channels Switch channels

0 ~ 9, +10 Channel selection Channel selection Channel selection Channel selection

TV/VCR Switch inputs Switch inputs – –

Special Remarks

GSpecial RemarksH

q Only one component can be preset for each mode. If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared. e The CD, VCR or DVD buttons (one only set) can be assigned to the TV, satellite receiver and cable TV mode (vpage 80 “Punch Through

Function”).

Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through

Buttons

Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor

q, e q, e q, e q, e

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Buttons

EL Display

MODE SELECTOR TU NET / DTU

Device Mode

Device operated Analog tuner XM NET / USB HD Radio

A ~ G Preset memory block selection Preset memory block selection Preset memory block selection Preset memory block selection

d f

BAND AM/FM switching – – AM/FM switching MODE Switch search modes – – Switch search modes

MEMO Preset memory registration Preset memory registration Preset memory registration Preset memory registration

u i o p

ENTER – – Enter, Playback/Pause –

SEARCH RDS search Direct search Search Multicast switching

CH + / – Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection Preset channel selection

0 ~ 9

SHIFT Switch memory block Switch memory block – Switch memory block

Tuning + / – Channel selection – Tuning + / –

Buttons

– Category search Cursor

Preset channel selection

(1 ~ 8)

Preset channel selection

(1 ~ 8) /

Direct channel search

(0 ~ 9)

Preset channel selection

(1 ~ 8)

Multicast switching (ui)

Preset channel selection

(1 ~ 8)

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

[NUMBER]

[MODE SELECTOR]

[RC SETUP]

[CHANNEL+/–]

[SYSTEM CALL]

[ AMP]

[POWER ON]

[ NET/DTU]

[ TU]

[8], [9], [1], [6], [7], [3], [2]

Signal transmission

indicator

Setting the Remote ID

When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that only the desired AV receiver operates.

Press [AMP] to set the main remote control unit to the

AMP mode.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Refer to the table at the right, and use [NUMBER] to

input the 5-digit number corresponding to the remote ID to be changed.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [TU], [iPod] or [NET/DTU] to select the mode to

be set.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set the remote IDs for all modes.

MODE

SELECTOR

AMP

(MAIN)

Remote ID

(Default)

2 82001 52795 52812 72816 62837 62841

3 83001 52800 52813 72817 62838 62842

4 84001 52805 52814 72818 62839 62843

NOTE

• When changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as the

AVR-5308CI’s (vpage 41).

• When changing the AMP mode’s remote ID, also change the “TUNER”, “iPod” and “NET/DTU” remote ID at the same time.

• Set the remote ID of an analog tuner for “TUNER” ( ), the XM remote ID for “ ”.

81001 52863 52864 72815 62865 62840

(Analog

TUNER)

TUNER

(XM)

iPod

NET/DTU

(Net

Audio)

(HD

Radio)

Learning Function

If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in the AVR5308CI’s main remote control unit.

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

set.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [7] and [5], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the learning

mode is set.

Press the button to be set.

The main remote control unit’s display turns off.

b If a button that cannot be learned is pressed, the signal transmission

indicator lights but the signal is not learned.

Point the main remote control units directly at each

other and press and hold the button on the other device’s remote control unit that you want to learn.

Once learning is completed normally, the display lights and the signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Other device’s remote control unit

AVR-5308CI’s main remote control unit (RC-1067)

b If you want to learn other buttons, repeat steps 4 and 5. b The mode can be switched by pressing [MODE SELECTOR]. b The signal transmission indicator lights once for a long time if

learning was not possible

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the setting

is completed.

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• With some remote control units, the signals cannot be learned or the device will not operate properly even when the signals have been learned. In this case, use the device’s own remote control unit.

• Learned buttons have priority over the preset memory. If you no longer need the learned setting, reset the learning function (vpage

81).

NOTE

• [HOME] cannot be learned.

• Do not learn any remote control signals at [RC SETUP].

• The AMP, ZONE2, ZONE3, ZONE4 and SYSTEM CALL modes cannot be learned.

System Call Function

This function lets you register a series of operations at a single button. For example, the ampliﬁer can be turned on, the input source selected, the monitor’s power turned on, the source device’s power turned on and the play mode set all by pressing a single button. Up to 32 signals each can be registered at [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3).

Registering

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Calling out

Press [AMP], to select “SYSTEM CALL”.

Press [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3) at which the signals

were registered.

The registered signals are transmitted in the registered sequence.

Punch Through Function

CD, DVD or VCR mode buttons can be stored at unused TV or SAT/CBL mode buttons. For example, when DVD mode buttons are assigned to the TV mode, the DVD mode operations can be performed while in the TV mode.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Press [9], [7] and [8], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the system

call registration mode is set.

Press [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3) at which you want to

Press the buttons you want to register in the same

sequence as the operations you want to perform.

The signal transmission indicator lights when a button is pressed. Example : Press [POWER ON].

↓

Press [MODE SELECTOR] – [DVD].

↓

Press [1].

b The mode can be switched by pressing [MODE SELECTOR]. b Perform the registration procedure for all the buttons you want to

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the setting

is completed.

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

punch through (CD, DVD or VCR).

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [8] and [4], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the punch

through setting mode is set.

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

punch through (CD, DVD or VCR).

Press the button you want to punch through (1, 2,

6, 7, 8, 9 or 3).

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the equipment (TV or

SAT/CBL) you want to set to punch-through.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the setting

is completed.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

[NUMBER]

[MODE SELECTOR]

[RC SETUP]

[CHANNEL+/–]

[SYSTEM CALL]

[ AMP]

Signal transmission

indicator

Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness

The display’s brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps. (Default: Step 3)

System call function

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [7] and [3], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice and the backlight

on time setting mode is set.

Set the light on time.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

[Settable times] : [1] : 5 sec. [2] : 10 sec. (Default) [3] : 15 sec. [4] : 20 sec. [5] : 25 sec.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [CHANNEL +] or [CHANNEL –].

The display gets one step brighter when [+] is pressed.

The display gets one step darker when [–] is pressed.

Press [RC SETUP] to complete the setting.

Resetting the Main Remote Control Unit

Learning Function

GResetting button by buttonH

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

reset.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [7] and [6], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press the button you want to reset twice.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

GResetting by device modeH

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

reset.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [7] and [6], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

reset twice.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [7] and [8], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3) you want to reset.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Punch-through function

Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to

reset (TV or SAT/CBL).

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [8] and [4], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

All settings

Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes twice.

Press [9], [8] and [1], in that order.

The signal transmission indicator ﬂashes 4 times.

All the settings are restored to their defaults.

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Sub Remote Control Unit Operations

[USB]

[ALL MUSIC], [FAVORITES]

[8 9], [2], [1/3], [TUNING d f]

[ZONE SELECT] [ZONE ON]

[ZONE OFF]

[MENU]

[SEARCH]

[MUTE]

[CHANNEL +/–]

[RANDOM]

[REPEAT]

[SOURCE SELECT]

[VOLUME +/–] [SHIFT]

[ENTER] [RETURN]

[uiop]

• The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used

buttons, so it can be used for simple remote control unit operations.

• The sub remote control unit can also be used for multi-zone, so

you can use it to control the AVR-5308CI from other rooms.

• The operations listed below can be performed with the sub

remote control unit.

•

Switching the input source

•

Adjusting the volume

•

Tuner (AM/FM), XM, HD Radio and iPod operations

•

NET/USB direct play

•

GUI menu and ZONE2 on-screen display operations

•

Zone power on/off

• It is not possible to operate devices other than the ampliﬁer.

Functions of Buttons by Component

Device operated

Zone selection M Z2 Z3 Z4 M Z2 Z3 Z4 M Z2 Z3 Z4

ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection

ZONE OFF ZONE ON

SOURCE SELECT

CHANNEL + / – – Preset channel selection – Preset channel selection –

SHIFT –

VOLUME + / –

MUTE

MENU Selected zone menu – Selected zone menu – Selected zone menu –

u i o p

SEARCH – RDS search Multicast switching –

8 9,

TUNING d f

USB

ALL MUSIC *

(Music server only)

FAVORITES *

b1: Affects the currently selected zone. b2: In ZONE4, it is not possible to select “XM”, “HD Radio”, or sources with no digital input signals (“TUNER”, “PHONO”, “iPod”, etc.).

Network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB) can be played as long as they are not copyright-protected.

b3: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the ﬁles on the USB memory device are played. b4: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the ﬁles in “All Music” on the music server are played. b5: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the ﬁles in “Favorites” are played.

*: Whether “All Music” or “Favorites” is selected depends on the “Direct Play” setting (vpage 47).

DVD, HDP, TV / CBL, DVR-1, DVR-2, VCR,

V.AUX, SAT, CD, PHONO

Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1) Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1)

Input source selection (b2)

Adjustment of volume (b1)

Muting (b1)

– –

– Tuning – Tuning –

– –

–

Input source selection – Input source selection –

Preset channel memory

block selection

Adjustment of volume (b1)

TUNER

(AM/FM)

Muting (b1)

Preset channel memory

–

– –

–

block selection

Adjustment of volume (b1)

Muting (b1)

Multicast switching (u i)

DTU

(HD Radio)

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

–

– –

–

DIRECT PLAY button

• Playback is possible in the mode selected at GUI menu “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” – “Direct Play”.

FAVORITES: Playback starts from the ﬁrst track registered in the favorites. ALL MUSIC: Playback starts from the ﬁrst track registered in the “All Music” folder.

• When [USB] is pressed, playback starts from the ﬁrst track on the USB memory device.

NOTE

When the music server is stopped or restarted, it may no longer be possible to play tracks stored in the favorites.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

[USB]

[ALL MUSIC], [FAVORITES]

[8 9], [2], [1/3], [TUNING d f]

[ZONE SELECT] [ZONE ON]

[ZONE OFF]

[MENU]

[SEARCH]

[MUTE]

[CHANNEL +/–]

[RANDOM]

[REPEAT]

[SOURCE SELECT]

[VOLUME +/–] [SHIFT]

[ENTER] [RETURN]

[uiop]

Device operated

Zone selection M Z2 Z3 Z4 M Z2 Z3 Z4 M Z2 Z3 Z4

ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection

ZONE OFF ZONE ON

SOURCE SELECT Input source selection –

CHANNEL + / – Preset channel selection – Preset channel selection –

SHIFT

VOLUME + / –

MUTE

MENU Selected zone menu – Selected zone menu – Selected zone menu –

u i o p

ENTER – File operations – File operations –

SEARCH Direct access of channel

RETURN – File operations – File operations –

8 9,

TUNING d f

1/3

REPEAT –

RANDOM – Random play (USB / Media server) Song/album shufﬂe play –

USB

ALL MUSIC *

(Music server only)

FAVORITES *

b1: Affects the currently selected zone. b2: In ZONE4, it is not possible to select “XM”, “HD Radio”, or sources with no digital input signals (“TUNER”, “PHONO”, “iPod”, etc.).

Network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB) can be played as long as they are not copyright-protected.

*: Whether “All Music” or “Favorites” is selected depends on the “Direct Play” setting (vpage 47).

Preset channel memory

block selection

Adjustment of volume (b1)

Category search – File operations – File operations –

Channel selection – Track search Track search –

SAT TU

(XM)

Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1) Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1)

Input source selection (b2)

– – –

–

Adjustment of volume (b1)

Muting (b1)

– Stop Stop – – Play/pause Play/pause –

–

NET / USB iPod

–

Adjustment of volume (b1)

Muting (b1)

Page forward screen /

Character search

1-track/all-track repeat play

(USB / Media server)

–

switching (press and hold)

1-track/all-track repeat play –

Input source selection

Muting (b1)

Page forward screen / Browse/Remote mode

–

– –

–

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[USB]

[ALL MUSIC/ FAVORITES]

[ZONE SELECT]

[ZONE OFF]

[MENU]

[RANDOM]

[REPEAT]

[ADVANCED SETUP]

Multi-zone indicator

Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE SELECT LOCK Mode)

We recommend always using the sub remote control unit for the same room. When this is done, the unit can be set so that the zone does not switch when buttons are operated.

Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].

All the multi-zone indicators light.

Select the multi-zone to be set.

The selected multi-zone indicator lights.

q To set to “MAIN ZONE” : Press [REPEAT]. w To set to “ZONE2” : Press [RANDOM]. e To set to “ZONE3” : Press [USB]. r To set to “ZONE4” : Press [ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES].

Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].

The multi-zone indicator turns off.

Setting the Remote ID

When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than the desired one operates.

While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]

with the tip of a pen.

The multi-zone indicator corresponding to the currently selected remote ID ﬂashes.

Select the remote ID to be set.

q To set to 1 : Press [REPEAT].

The “M” indicator ﬂashes.

w To set to 2 : Press [RANDOM]. The “Z2” indicator ﬂashes. e To set to 3 : Press [USB]. The “Z3” indicator ﬂashes. r To set to 4 : Press [ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES]. The “Z4” indicator ﬂashes.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

1 2

Switching Zones

Use this procedure to select the zone to be operated by the sub remote control unit.

Press [ZONE SELECT].

The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.

While the multi-zone indicator is light, press [ZONE

SELECT] to select the zone to be operated.

The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.

To Cancel

Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].

The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.

Press [ZONE SELECT].

All the multi-zone indicators light.

Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].

The multi-zone indicator turns off.

While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]

with the tip of a pen.

The multi-zone indicator turns off.

NOTE

When changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as the AVR-5308CI’s (vpage 41).

Resetting the Settings

While pressing [ZONE OFF], press [ADVANCED SETUP] with the tip of a pen.

All the multi-zone indicators ﬂash 4 times, then all the settings are restored to their defaults.

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SBL SBR

SW C FR

Z2L+Z2R

Z2 Z3

Z3L Z3R

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Amp Assign / Multi Zone Connections and Operations

The AVR-5308CI is compatible with the following types of playback:

• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3)

• Bi-amp playback (front speaker)

• Bi-wiring playback (front speaker)

NOTE

• For bi-amp and bi-wiring playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection.

• When conducting bi-amp or bi-wiring playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals.

Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function

The amp assign function lets you assign the ampliﬁers for the different channels built into the AVR-5308CI to the speaker outputs for the different zones. Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 8”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign” mode at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 40). Connect the speakers as described at “Speaker connections”.

With “Setting 1”, “Setting 2”, “Setting 5”, it is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 9.1 /

7.1-channel mode and the multi-zone mode without changing the speaker connections.

Setting 1: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 9.1-channel playback F Multi-zone playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback

• 7.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback

Switching ················ZONE2 ON/OFF button, ZONE3 ON/OFF button

MAIN ZONE

ZONE2 & 3

POWER

9.1ch

“ON”

“OFF”

Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL.

n Speaker connections

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B

FRONT

R L R L R L R L R L

CENTER

MAIN ZONE

7.1ch

SURR-A

ZONE2 ZONE3

Stereo

Mono Mono

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

Amp Assign mode:

ZONE2

ZONE3

ZONE (MONO)

AMP

ASSIGN-2

Z2R Z3R

(MONO)

(Default)

Z2L Z3L

(MONO)

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n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

Status FRONT

ZONE2 &

ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L

SURR-A

CENTER

ZONE2

ZONE3 Z3R Z3L

FR FL C

SR-A

ZONE (MONO)

ZONE2

OFF

FR FL C

SR-A

ZONE (MONO)

SURR.

BACK

SL-A – –

SL-A SBR SBL

SURR-B /

AMP ASSIGN

SR-B

SL-B

SR-B

SL-B – –ZONE3

AMP

ASSIGN-2

Z2R Z2L

(MONO)

SBL SBR

SL-A SR-A

SW C FR

Z2L+Z2R

Z2 Z3

Z3L Z3R

Setting 2: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

SW C FR

SBL SBR

C FR

F 7.1-channel playback F Multi-zone playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 stereo playback + ZONE3 stereo playback

• 3.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback

Switching ················ZONE2 ON/OFF button, ZONE3 ON/OFF button

MAIN ZONE

7.1ch

ZONE2 & 3

POWER

“ON”

“OFF”

MAIN ZONE

3.1ch

ZONE2 ZONE3

Stereo

Mono Mono

Stereo

Amp Assign mode:

ZONE2/ZONE3

ZONE2/3 (MONO)

Setting 3:

F Making bi-amp connections for

the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 7.1channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

MAIN ZONE

7.1ch

FL/FR

Bi-Amp

Amp Assign mode: Amp Assign mode:

Bi-Amp

Setting 4:

F Making bi-wiring connections

for the FL and FR channels in the MAIN ZONE and conducting 9.1channel playback

(switching with other modes not possible)

MAIN ZONE

9.1ch

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

• When the ZONE2 ON/OFF button is set to “ON” and the ZONE3 ON/OFF button is set to “OFF”, the MAIN ZONE is set to 5.1-channel playback.

• When the ZONE3 ON/OFF button is set to “ON”, the MAIN ZONE is set to 3.1-channel playback.

n Speaker connections

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL

n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Amp Assign mode

ZONE2/3 (MONO) Z3 (MONO) Z2 (MONO)

ZONE2/3 (MONO)

Speaker terminal

ZONE2/3

ZONE2 &

ZONE3

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

R L R L R L R L R L

Z3R Z3L Z2R Z2L

Z3 (MONO) Z2 (MONO)

Status FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B /

AMP ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

R L R L R L R L R L

Z3R Z3L Z2R Z2L

OFF

FR FL C – – – –

FR FL C

SR-A

SL-A SBR SBL – – – –

Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL.

n Speaker connections

Amp Assign

mode

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

SURR.

BACK

R L R L R L R L R L

Bi-Amp

FR FL C SR-A SL-A – – SR-B SL-B

Speaker to

connect

Bi-Wiring FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

FRONT

CENTER

R L R L R L R L R L

SURR-A

Bi-Amp FR FL C SR-A SL-A – – SR-B SL-B

Bi-Wiring FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

ASSIGN-2

FR FL

connection

FR FL

connection

ASSIGN-2

FR FL

connection

FR FL

connection

AMP

FL/FR

Bi-Amp

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

AMP

FL/FR

Bi-Amp

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

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SBL SBR

CL R FR

SL-A SR-A

SBL

SBR

C FR

SL-A SR-A

L R

SBL SBR

SL-A SR-A

SW C FR

SL-A SR-A

Z2L+Z2R

Z2 Z3

Z3L Z3R

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Setting 5: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 7.1-channel playback F Multi-zone playback

• 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback with bi-wiring connections

• 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 monaural playback + ZONE3 monaural playback with bi-wiring connections

Switching ················ZONE2 ON/OFF button, ZONE3 ON/OFF button

MAIN ZONE

ZONE2 ZONE3

Amp Assign mode:

Bi &

7.1ch

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

ZONE2 & 3

POWER

“ON”

“OFF”

5.1ch

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

Stereo

ZONE2

ZONE3

Bi &

Bi & ZONE

Mono Mono

(MONO)

Setting 6: With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.

F 7.1-channel playback F Switching between bi-amp and bi-wiring playback using speakers

exclusively for 2-channel playback

Switching ················Surround Mode switching

MAIN ZONE

Surround Mode

7.1ch

DIRECT / STEREO

Multi Channel /

n Speaker connections

Surround

MAIN ZONE

2ch

Bi-Amp

2ch

Bi-Wiring

For 2-channel bi-amp playback

For 2-channel bi-wiring playback

Amp Assign mode:

2CH Bi-Amp

2CH Bi-Wiring

Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL.

n Speaker connections

Speaker terminal

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL

n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Amp Assign mode

Bi & ZONE (MONO)

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FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

R L R L R L R L R L

FR FL Z2R

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

connection

Speaker

terminal

Status FRONT

ZONE2 &

ZONE3

R L R L R L R L R L

SURR-A

CENTER

Bi & ZONE2

Bi & ZONE3 Z3R Z3L

FR FL C

SR-A

SURR.

BACK

SL-A – –

SURR-B /

AMP ASSIGN

FR FL

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

connection

Bi & ZONE2

OFF

FR FL C

SR-A

SL-A SBR SBL

FR FL

FL/FR

Bi-Wiring

Z3R

(MONO)

Z2R Z2L

(MONO)

AMP

ASSIGN-2

(MONO)

– –Bi & ZONE3

Z2L Z3L

connection

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL

n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Speaker

terminal

Amp Assign mode

2CH Bi-Amp

2CH Bi-Wiring

2CH Bi-Amp

2CH Bi-Wiring

Status

Surround Mode

DIRECT / STEREO

Multi Channel /

Surround

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

R L R L R L R L R L

– – – – – – –

FR FL C

SR-A

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

ASSIGN-2

AMP

R L R L

2ch L/R Bi-Amp connection

2ch L/R Bi-Wiring connection

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B /

AMP ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

R L R L

2ch L/R Bi-Amp connection

R L R L

2ch L/R Bi-Wiring connection

SL-A SBR SBL – – – –

SBL SBR

C FR

Setting 7:

F 9.1-channel playback

Setting 8:

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F Free assign

MAIN ZONE

Amp Assign mode:

9.1ch

Normal

n Speaker connections

SURR.

BACK

Speaker terminal

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

R L R L R L R L R L

Speaker to connect FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B

SURR-B / AMP

ASSIGN

n Channels outputting to the various speaker terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A

R L R L R L R L R L

Normal FR FL C SR-A SL-A SBR SBL SR-B SL-B – –

SURR.

BACK

SURR-B/

AMP ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

–

)

AMP ASSIGN-2

n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker

terminals

Speaker terminal

Amp Assign mode

FRONT

CENTER

SURR-A SURR.BACK

R L R L R L R L R L

FL FL FL FL FL FL FL – – – –

FR FR FR FR FR FR FR – – – –

C C C C C C C – – – –

SL-A SL-A SL-A SL-A SL-A SL-A SL-A – – – –

SR-A SR-A SR-A SR-A SR-A SR-A SR-A – – – –

SL-B SL-B SL-B SL-B SL-B SL-B SL-B – – – –

Free Assign

SR-B SR-B SR-B SR-B SR-B SR-B SR-B – – – –

SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL SBL – – – –

–

)

SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR – – – –

Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L Z2L – – – –

Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R Z2R – – – –

Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L Z3L – – – –

Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R Z3R – – – –

The above is an example of the selectable channels when “Stereo“ is set for the ZONE2 and ZONE3

channel setting.

If “Mono” is selected, “Z2 (MONO)” and “Z3 (MONO)” are displayed.

SURR-B /

AMP ASSIGN

AMP

ASSIGN-2

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Multi-Zone Settings and Operations

• For ZONE2, it is necessary to set in sequence with the signal connected to either the power ampliﬁer or bit stream amps.

The amp should be the power ampliﬁer in the case of ZONE3, and the bit-stream for ZONE4.

• If the signal inputted to ZONE2 is analog, change to PCM(2-channel) signal, and output it from ZONE2 optical output connectors.

Connectors for audio output Audio signals Connectors for video output

ZONE2

ZONE2 PRE OUT Stereo

ZONE2 OPTICAL OUT Bit-stream

ZONE3 ZONE3 PRE OUT Stereo ZONE3 VIDEO OUT

ZONE4 ZONE4 OPTICAL4 OUT Bit-stream –

ZONE2

Monitor

ZONE2 VIDEO OUT,

ZONE2 S-VIDEO OUT,

ZONE2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MAIN ZONE (7.1-channel system)

ZONE4

Monitor

AV ampliﬁer

ZONE4 digital output

Power ampliﬁer

DVD player

AVR-5308CI

Input

ZONE2 video output

ZONE3 video

ZONE2 audio output

output

Remote control unit

ZONE3 audio output

ZONE2 digital output

ZONE3

Monitor

Power ampliﬁer

• When only using one speaker for ZONE2 or ZONE3, set to “Mono”. In this case, the ZONE2 (ZONE3) monaural output is output from the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre-out L and R connectors, so connect as desired.

• Separate power ampliﬁers are needed for ZONE2 and ZONE3.

: Video cable : Audio cable

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Multi-Zone Operations

SOURCE SELECT

VOLUME

[Z2 ON]

[OFF]

[MUTE]

VOLUME

[ AMP]

SOURCE SELECT

ZONE2 MENU

INPUT :DVD SIGNAL:ANALOG VOL. :-40dB

>Bass 0dB

HPF OFF

Treble 0dB

Lch Lev. 0dB Rch Lev. 0dB

ZONE2 MENU

>Channel STEREO

Vol.Lev. VAR

P.On Lev. LAST

Vol.Limit OFF

Mute Lev. FULL

(ZONE3 or ZONE4 mode)

[OFF]

[ON]

[MENU]

[ZONE SELECT]

[OFF]

[MUTE]

Multi-zone

indicator

[ON]

VOLUME

[MENU]

SOURCE SELECT

Turning the Power On and Off

GOperation on the main unitH

Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF>, <ZONE3 ON/OFF> or <ZONE4 ON/OFF> for the zone to be operated. When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator lights on the display.

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Turning off the Sound Temporarily

In the zone mode for which you want to mute the sound, press

[MUTE].

The sound is reduced to the level set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Zone Setup” – “(select the zone)” – “Mute Level” (vpage 39). To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTE] again. The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.

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

(Main remote control unit)

(Sub remote control unit)

GOperation on the remote control unitH

In the zone mode you want to operate, press [ON] or [OFF].

Selecting the Input Source

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. w Turn <SOURCE SELECT>.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

In the zone mode you want to operate, press [SOURCE SELECT].

Adjusting the Volume

GOperation on the main unitH

q Press <ZONE2/3/4 / REC SELECT> and select the zone to be adjusted. w Turn <VOLUME> to adjust.

GOperation on the remote control unitH

In the zone mode whose volume you want to adjust, press [VOLUME].

[Variable range]

• The volume can be adjusted when GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Zone Setup” – “(select the zone)” – “Volume Level” is set to “Variable”. The volume can be increased up to the value set at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Zone Setup” – “(select the zone)” – “Volume Limit” (vpage 39).

• The volume for ZONE2 and ZONE3 can be adjusted with the remote control unit.

– – – –70dB

–40dB

18dB

• The source selected for ZONE3 is also output from the recording output connectors.

• When the [MENU] is selected, it is possible to carryout “Zone Setup” looking at the on-screen display in ZONE2. Also, when the “OSD” is set as “ZONE2/ZONE3”, the on-screen display comes on the ZONE2 monitor when ZONE3 has been operated so it is possible to operate it looking at this.

NOTE

• When connected to the component video output connectors, the on-screen display is not displayed.

• The digital signal from the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) are output to the analog audio connectors in ZONE2 and ZONE3 in the case of PCM (2-channel) signals only.

• Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors cannot be played in multi-zone.

• “XM” or “HD Radio” cannot be selected with digital output (OPTICAL) in ZONE2. Copyright-protected Network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB, Rhapsody) cannot be output.

• In ZONE4, it is not possible to select “XM”, “HD Radio”, or sources with no digital input signals (“TUNER”, “PHONO”, “iPod”, etc.). Network audio signals (Internet radio, music server, USB, Rhapsody) can be played as long as they are not copyright-protected.

• When certain digital signals are being input, noise may be output from the ZONE2 and ZONE3 audio output connectors.

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Other Information

About Speaker Installation

Surround back speakers

The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1 channel system. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difﬁcult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel systems

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL

In addition to sources recorded in 6.1-channels, the surround effect of conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources can also be enhanced.

Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-5308CI. Adding these, however, allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX Surround EX, but also with conventional 2- to 5.1 channel sources. The WIDE SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS Surround 5.1 channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes (vpage 49) are compatible with 7.1 channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1 channel sound with any signal source.

Number of surround back speakers

With THX Surround EX, the surround back channel consists of one channel of playback signals, but we recommend using two speakers. The modes that use the new ASA technology from THX (vpage 94) are most effective when using two monopole type surround back speakers placed close together. Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center.

Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers

Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were ﬂoating in space. To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1 channel sources in the THX Surround EX mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

Examples of speaker layouts

Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them.

G1H For THX surround EX systems (Using surround back speakers)

q When mainly playing movies

Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way speakers.

Front speakers Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

Surround speakers

60°

Surround speaker

Front speaker

60°

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly downwards

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Surround back speakers

As seen from above

H G

As seen from the side

w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type

speakers for the surround speakers

For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar (THX) types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level.

Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position

Surround speakers

60°

Surround back speakers

As seen from above

Front speaker

H G

Surround speaker

As seen from the side

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly downwards

e When playing movies and music

To activate the appropriate speakers for movies and music, we suggest that during setup, choose Dolby Digital/DTS with THX and Surround Speakers A (the bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at the sides of the listening position). Choose Dolby Digital/DTS without THX and Surround Speakers B (the direct radiating speakers mounted at the rear corners of the listening room). Then, by simply activating the THX function (used during movie playback, the Surround A speakers are automatically activated. For multi-channel music listening (Dolby Digital or DTS music programs), turn off the THX enhancements by touching the THX button on the remote control, and the Surround B speakers will be automatically activated. Example: Movie sources (Dolby, DTS Surround, etc.) “THX” or “THX Cinema” mode … Speakers A Music sources (DVD video, DTS CD, etc.) “Dolby/DTS Surround” … Speakers B The speakers can be switched at the touch of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing movies and off when playing multi-channel music.

Front speakers

Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

45° ~ 60°

Surround speaker A

120°

Surround back

speaker

Surround speaker B

As seen from above

Surround speaker A

Front speaker

H G

60 to 90 cm

As seen from the side

Surround back

2 to 3 feet /

G2H When not using surround back speakers

Front speakers Center speaker

Monitor

Subwoofer

60°

Surround speaker

120°

Surround speakers

As seen from above

Front speaker

H G

As seen from the side

2 to 3 feet /

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Point slightly downwards

Surround speaker B

Surround

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The AVR-5308CI is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and “C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for low frequencies. Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound ﬁeld with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well.

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers greater ﬂexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions of the playback equipment.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a high deﬁnition audio technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce the sound of the studio master. This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and up to 7.1-channels, so it is used for applications particularly prioritizing sound quality.

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Dolby Pro Logic g

Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5-channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of presence for all stereo sources.

Dolby Pro Logic gx

Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology.

Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural sound with up to 7.1-channels. There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing games.

Dolby Headphone

This is a three-dimensional sound technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology Ltd. of Australia for achieving surround sound using regular headphones. Previously, when using headphones all the sounds resonated inside the head and it was uncomfortable to listen with headphones for long periods of time. Dolby Headphone simulates speaker playback in a room and places the sound at the front or the sides, outside the head, to achieve a powerful sound like the sound of movie or home theaters. This technology is mainly for multichannel audio/video equipment with Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding functions and works with a high performance digital signal processing (DSP) chip. Dolby Headphone is effective not only for multichannel sources but also for stereo programs. On the AVR-5308CI, it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them on a separate recorder.

b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following logo marks. Dolby Surround support mark :

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up to 5.1-channels of digital discrete surround sound.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an improved version of the conventional DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 signals formats, compatible with sampling frequencies of 96 or 48 kHz and up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound. High data bit rate performance provides high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is DTS, Inc’s lossless audio format compatible with up to 96 kHz/7.1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1

DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.

DTS NEO:6™ Surround

DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS NEO:6 CINEMA” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 MUSIC” suited for playing music.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization on DVD-Video.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Home THX Cinema Surround

THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned ﬁlm production company, Lucasﬁlm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the ﬁlm soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home theater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions. The soundtrack created for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theater environment. THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the AVR5308CI, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX post-processing is automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS decoder:

Re-EQ™ (Re-Equalization)

The tonal balance of a ﬁlm soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because ﬁlm soundtracks are designed to be played back in large movie theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for listening to a movie soundtrack in a normal home environment.

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Timbre Matching™

The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theater, there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In a home theater, only two speakers located to the side of your head are used. The Timbre Matching feature ﬁlters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers.

Adaptive Decorrelation™

In a movie theater, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, while in a home theater there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel’s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This expands the listening position and creates—with only two speakers—the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theater.

THX Ultra2™

Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certiﬁed, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including power ampliﬁer performance, pre-ampliﬁer performance and operation, as well as hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain. In addition to improvements to the power ampliﬁer with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, three surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode, THX Music Mode and THX Games Mode.

THX Ultra2 Cinema

THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode, new THX processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds. DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Ultra2 Cinema mode if the appropriate ﬂag has been encoded. Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital ﬂag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Ultra2 Cinema mode will apply processing to provide optimum replay.

THX Music Mode

For the replay of 5.1 multi-channel music the THX Music Mode should be selected. In this mode new THX processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS and Dolby Digital to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.

THX Games Mode

For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360 degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround ﬁeld.

ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)

ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and Subwoofer) placing the two Surround Back speakers close together facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the largest sweet spot. If for practical reasons you have to place the Surround Back speakers apart, you will need to go THX Audio Set-up screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds to the speaker spacing, which will re-optimize the surround sound-ﬁeld. ASA is used in three new modes; THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music Mode and THX Games Mode.

Boundary Gain Compensation

If your chosen listening room layout (for practical or aesthetic reasons) results in the most of the listeners being close to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be sufﬁciently reinforced by the boundary that the overall sound quality becomes “boomy”. THX Ultra2 receivers and controllers contain the BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) feature to provide an improved bass balance. BGC can be selected by choosing “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer–Yes” from the “Boundary Gain Compensation” section of the THX Audio setup menu.

THX™ Surround EX™

In 1999, a new surround system was launched simultaneously with the release of the movie “Star Wars Episode I”. “Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a new movie sound track that greatly enhances the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the surround channel sound. The result is 360 degrees of movement and moving sound effects that seem to pass right over the listener’s head. This system was developed jointly by THX and Dolby Laboratories, fusing THX’s idea of improving spatial expression and achieving a uniform 360 degree sound positioning with Dolby Laboratories’ matrix encoding technology. Emphasis was placed on compatibility with the existing system Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, and the new “surround back (SB) channel” was added to achieve improvements over the conventional

5.1 channel system in terms of the positioning of the sound at the

rear, the acoustic image of sound moving from the two sides to the back as well as sound moving from the front to the center rear with the multi surround speaker systems used in movie theaters, thereby enabling various types of surround sound. The surround back channel signal is a matrix-encoded signal inserted into both the Dolby Digital SL (surround left) and SR (surround right) channels. Upon playback, the signals are decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital decoder into the SL, SR and SB channels and output as 6.1 channels of signals. With the AVR-5308CI, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system. Even without the proper environment for playing the SB channel, Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are 100% compatible with existing 5.1 channel playback systems, so they can be played as such. In this case, the SB channel signal is produced as a monaural signal from both the SL and SR channels, so none of the signal components are missing. The effects speciﬁc to THX Surround EX (the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the sound), however, are the same as with conventional 5.1 channel surround systems.

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Neural Surround

Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround™ draws the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other playback systems. This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before. As the chosen format for XM Satellite Radio’s new XM HD surround programming, Neural Surround will help deliver more surround music to more listeners than any other broadcast format. XM Satellite Radio will be the ﬁrst radio company to broadcast surround sound on the radio 24 hours a day and will offer three channels fully dedicated to Neural Surround™ music. This alone will amount to more than 25,000 hours of Neural Surround™ music each year.

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. D&M Holdings Inc. hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, nontransferable, limited license right exercisable to use the NA SURROUND Technology and other US and World Wide Patents Pending technology. “Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Audyssey

Audyssey MultEQ® XT

Audyssey MultEQ® XT is the ﬁrst technology to properly measure sound information throughout a listening area, then combine this information to accurately represent the acoustical problems in the room. Based on these measurements, MultEQ XT calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in every seat. Audyssey MultEQ XT not only corrects frequency response problem in a large listening area but also performs a fully automated surround system setup. For a detailed description, see page 27.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the best possible frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment as volume is changed. The result is bass response, tonal balance and surround impression that remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the ﬁrst technology to combine information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a loudness correction solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Dynamic EQ™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

For more information, visit www.audyssey.com.

HDCD

(High Deﬁnition Compatible Digital®)

HDCD® is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reduces the distortion that occurs upon digital recording while maintaining compatibility with the conventional CD format, thus expanding the dynamic range and achieving a high resolution. Conventional CDs and HDCD compatible CDs are identiﬁed automatically to select the optimum digital processing.

, HDCD®, High Deﬁnition Compatible Digital® and Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

DENON LINK

DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of digital audio data with low signal loss. It can be used together with DENON DVD players equipped with a special DENON LINK connector using a single cable to enable playback with high sound quality. It allows digital transfer of the 192 kHz/24 bit 2-channel digital signals of DVD-Audio discs, PCM multi-channel signals, etc. Full-spec digital transfer of the audio contents of Super Audio CD is possible by connecting a player equipped for DENON LINK 3rd Edition.

Advanced AL24 Processing Multi channel

Equipped with “Advanced AL24 Processing” time axis region information volume expansion

In addition to the existing “AL24 Processing Plus” bit expansion technology, DENON has also developed “Advanced AL24 Processing” that dramatically improves information volume in the time axis region using high-speed signal detection and processing technology. In addition to expanding original 16-bit digital data to 24 bits, “Advanced AL24 Processing” uses data interpolation along the time axis or upconverted sampling to achieve natural interpolation without losing the original data. A digital ﬁlter is used to further expand adaptability and perform optimum ﬁltering calculations for ringing-free pulse response, pulsive music data and attack sounds. This results in the reproduction of such spatial information as the delicate nuances in the music, the positions of the performers, and the breadth, height, and depth of the concert hall. “Advanced AL24 Processing” is conducted for all channels and modes other than DSD DIRECT.

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HDMI (High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in consumer equipment. Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are transmitted with a single connection. HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the same was as with DVI.

Deep Color

Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors. Enables increased contrast ratio. Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white. At 30-bit pixel depth, a four times improvement would be the minimum, and the typical improvement would be eight times or more.

xvYCC

Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals. Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.

Lip Sync

Because consumer electronics devices are using increasingly complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex enduser adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically with total accuracy.

“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Surround Modes and Parameters

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Surround Mode

Front L/R Center

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT

DSD DIRECT

DSD MULTI DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

EXT. IN

MULTI CH IN

WIDE SCREEN

HOME THX CINEMA (2ch)

HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch)

DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) A A S S (NOTE1) DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) S (Auto) A A S S (NOTE2)

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS SURROUND

neural

7CH STEREO

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

DOLBY HEADPHONE

S A A A D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A A A S A A A A A A A A A A S D D D D A A S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D A A S (0 dB) S (ON) S A S A A A D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A A A S D D D D A A A A A A S D D D D A A S (0 dB) S (ON) S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S S (OFF)

S D D D D A A A A S A

S D D D D A A S (0 dB) S (ON) S A

S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) A A S S (NOTE1) S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) S (ON) S S (OFF) S D D D D A A A A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S D D D D S (OFF) S (Auto) S (0 dB) A S A S A A A A A A A A A A

S : Signal / Adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable D : Turned on or off by speaker conﬁguration setting

NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameter” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema”

(vpage 50).

NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameter” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to “Cinema”

or “Pro Logic” (vpage 50).

NOTE:

1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

2 : When playing Dolby True HD signal.

3 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

Surround

L/R

Surround

Back L/R

Subwoofer

D. COMP

DRC

LFE

AFDM

SB CH

Out

Cinema

EQ.

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting

Surround Mode

Mode Decoder Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT

DSD DIRECT

DSD MULTI DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

EXT. IN

MULTI CH IN

WIDE SCREEN

HOME THX CINEMA (2ch)

HOME THX CINEMA (5.1ch)

DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (Cinema) A A A A A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (Cinema) A A A A A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS SURROUND

neural

7CH STEREO

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO MOVIE

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

DOLBY HEADPHONE

A A A A A S A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) S A A A A A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S (NOTE5) A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A A A A A A A A A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A A A A S (ON, 10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S (PLIIx C)

A A A A A A A A A A A A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A

S (Cinema) A A A A A A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) A A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (NOTE4) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A A A A S (30 ms) A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S A S A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

S : Signal / Adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable

NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB NOTE4 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB NOTE5 : Can be used according to the “Direct Mode” setting.

z : Can be set when GUI menu “Parameter” – “Audio” – “Room EQ” (vpage 53) is set to “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Flat”, “Audyssey Byp.L/R”.

S A A A A A A A A A A S (OFF) S (OFF) S (OFF) S

Signals and adjustability in the different modes

Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)

NEO:6

PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only

Panorama Dimension

Center

Width

MUSIC

mode only

Center

Image

EXT. IN only

Tone Night Mode Room EQ

Subwoofer

Att.

Dynamic

RESTORER

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