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Bill Sutton
March 4, 2025
How do I take “Panel Lock” off?
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Mr. Anderson
March 4, 2025
To disable the Panel Lock on a Denon AVR-2808, follow these steps:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the setup menu. 2. Navigate to the "Setup Lock" option. 3. Change the setting from "ON" to "OFF". 4. Exit the menu.
This will allow changes to the settings that were previously locked.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they before the product is operated. are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against CAUTION Retain Instructions –...
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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. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 •...
Contents Menu Operations Input Setup Operations ·····················································································20 Settings Related to Playing Input Sources ·································34 Example of Display of Default Values ·········································21 Auto Preset ··················································································34 Getting Started Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display ····················21 Preset Skip ···················································································34 Accessories ······················································································2 Menu Map ·····················································································22 Preset Name ················································································34 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 Input Mode ··················································································34...
Operating Preset Components ············································51 ~ 53 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ···········································44 Setting the Remote ID ·································································54 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Basic Operation ············································································44 Learning Function ·········································································54 operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································44...
(RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation. no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, w Non-DENON system components •...
Part Names and Functions Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel Input signal indicators AL24 indicator Q0 Q1 Q2 This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is Input signal channel indicators activated (vpage 63). These light when digital signals are input.
Remote Control Unit n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1071) Signal transmission indicator ··················· (51) Mode select buttons ·································· (51) The time for which the backlight stays on can Quick select / System call buttons ····· (50, 55) be changed (vpage 55 “Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit”).
Preparations Connections Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are described in these operating instructions. Please select the types Audio cables Video cables of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections...
Video Conversion Function • When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video • This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2808CI into the input connector. format used to output the video signals from the AVR-2808CI to a monitor.
Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Speaker Installation Front speakers Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and a monitor. Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer with built-in...
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If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no counterclockwise to loosen it. problems in the ventilation around the set nor in the connections, the set may be damaged. Turn the power off, then contact a DENON Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to service center.
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors NOTE • Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM. With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • The AVR-2808CI cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable. •...
Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Playback Components • Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect • With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.
Record Player CD Player Connect the cables to be used. Turntable (MM cartridge) CD player • When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. the settings at menu “Input Setup”...
TV/CABLE Tuner ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately) to connect the iPod to Connect the cables to be used. the AVR-2808CI. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s TV tuner operating instructions.
Connecting the Recording Components Satellite Receiver Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Connect the cables to be used. correctly. DBS / BS tuner Digital Video Recorder Connect the cables to be used. Digital video recorder •...
Video Cassette Recorder CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. 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. Video cassette recorder CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck...
Connections to Other Devices Component with Multi-channel Output External Power Amplifier connectors Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and Power amplifier outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly. DVD player / Video Camera / Game Console Super Audio CD player / External decoder Video camera / Game console When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left...
XM connector Antenna terminals ® ® • The AVR-2808CI is an XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM Direction of broadcasting station service.
Multi-zone External Controller ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 or ZONE3 pre-out RS-232C connector (variable or fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3 the same time (vpage 57 ~ 60).
Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Menu Operations Connection to the AC outlets • These outlets supply power to external audio With the AVR-2808CI, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while devices.
Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display Example of Display of Default Values Some typical examples are described below. GFront displayH GOn-screen displayH In lists of selectable items or adjustable ranges, the item Screen title surrounded by a border is the default value. MENU Menu number *MENU...
Preparations SETUP Connect the included setup microphone to the jack on the main unit Auto Setup The auto setup screen appears automatically. • This procedure lets you measure the acoustic properties of your speakers and listening room and make the optimum settings Sound receptor automatically.
Auto Setup Step 1 : Speaker Detection Step 3 : Calculation Optimize settings for speakers in use. The speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are detected at When “Calculate” is selected at “Step 2” , the speaker system is the main listening position.
Error Messages s Option If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message is Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc. displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the auto setup procedure over again.
Surround Speaker s Subwoofer Setup Select surround speakers use and size. Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. [Selectable items] Large Small None Manual Setup [Selectable items] Surround Back Speaker : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”...
Distance measurement HDMI Setup Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. • When the menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround Back Speaker” Set the value closest to the measured distance. setting (vpage 26) is set to “1spkr” , the surround back speaker F Menu screen F display is set to “Surround Back Sp.
Aspect Audio Setup s HDMI Video Setup This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p Make settings for audio playback. Select HDMI video output device. input signals from the HDMI output connector. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] i/p Scaler 2.Manual Setup FULL...
Front d Dolby Digital Setup g Manual EQ Select front speaker size. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer. sources. [Selectable items] Base Curve Copy Large Small [Selectable items] : Select front speaker size.
Lch Level Volume Limit Zone Setup Make settings for audio playback in a multi-zone system. Adjust the left channel output level. Make a setting for maximum volume. F Menu screen F –12dB ~ ~ +12dB [Selectable items] [Variable range] 2.Manual Setup : Do not set a maximum volume.
Option Setup s Volume Control d Source Delete Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. Remove input sources that are not used from the display. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] Volume Limit 2.Manual Setup : Use this source. 2-5.Option Setup Make a setting for maximum volume.
Tuner Information h Trigger Out j Remote ID Setup This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out with respect to the Set remote control ID. is performed. zone, input source, surround mode.
Settings Related to Playing Input Operating from the main unit or main remote Input Mode control unit Sources Make input mode and decode mode settings for this source. The selectable input modes depend on the input source and Press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on “Assign”...
Digital In Input Assign TV/CBL V.AUX source Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Assign input sources to input connectors. Default Component Component Component None None None None setting [Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL HDMI V.AUX Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock”...
Shuffle Video Convert Make settings for shuffle mode. Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format. [Selectable items] [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL Surround Modes Songs : Shuffle all songs. V.AUX Albums : Shuffle songs from current album only. [Selectable items] Standard Playback : Cancel shuffle mode.
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing [Selectable items] “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 38). situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround STEREO modes. This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
CINEMA EQ Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, Soften treble range movie soundtracks better understanding. providing extremely high quality sound. Parameter [Selectable items] PURE DIRECT Press the button on the main unit. : CINEMA EQ is used.
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EFFECT Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Switch effect signal for multi-surround speakers on and off. Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback When “EFFECT” is set to “ON” , a surround effect with a strong sense mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM”...
SB CH OUT (for 2-channel sources) s Tone Control d Room EQ Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Select room equalizer for current environment. [Selectable items] [Selectable items] Tone Defeat : The surround channel signal is played. Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers Turn tone adjustments off.
f RESTORER g Night Mode This function restores compressed audio signals to how they Optimized setting for late-night listening. were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of Information [Selectable items] the bass to obtain richer playback sound. : Turn night mode off. [Selectable items] : Turn late night mode on (Low setting).
Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select Shows information about audio input signals. Shows information about HDMI input/output signals and monitor. Shows information about quick select settings. F Menu screen F F Menu screen F F Menu screen F 5.Information 5.Information 5.Information 5-2.Audio Input Signal...
Operation on the main remote control unit [SOURCE SELECT] SOURCE SELECT Press Playback The desired input source can be selected directly. <SOURCE> <TUNING PRESET> MASTER VOLUME Preparations To operate the AVR-2808CI using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 51 “Remote Control Unit Operations”).
Playing Video and Audio Equipment Listening to Preset Stations • It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing [TUNER]. Operation on the Main Unit Basic Operation • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in <TUNING PRESET>...
Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I” , “O” , “S” or Listening to XM Satellite Radio “F” . Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at <SOURCE SELECT> <STATUS> Programs http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967- 2346).
Checking the XM Signal Strength and Searching Categories Radio ID Press <SOURCE SELECT> [SAT TU] Either turn or press (AMP mode) to select “XM”. Channel category <STATUS> Press until “SIGNAL” appears on the to select the category, then use to select display.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod with applicable copyright legislation. data.
Shuffl ing playback Press [CHANNEL +]. Other Operations and [Selectable items] Albums Songs Functions MENU : ”Input Setup” – ”iPod” – “Shuffl e” (vpage 36) Searching up or down pages Press [SEARCH], then press o (down) or p (up). To cancel, press ui or [SEARCH]. Other Operations To switch between the Browse and Remote modes Either press and hold [SEARCH].
Recording on an External Device <ZONE2/3 / RECSELECT> • To cancel, press <ZONE2/3 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> (REC OUT mode) until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed. <STANDARD> <DSP SIMULATION> You can listen to one program source while recording a different •...
Convenient Functions Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can be stored in mode was set.
AVR-2808CI can be used independently even in an z The AVR-2808CI cannot be used in the ZONE4 and NET/DTU are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this environment containing multiple DENON amplifiers. modes. manual). When the code is registered, the signal transmission indicator b The mode switches each time [AMP] is pressed.
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Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod Device Mode [1], [8 9], Device operated DVD Recorder CD Recorder TAPE iPod (Default setting) (Default setting) [6 7], [3], Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause [2], Auto search Auto search Auto search...
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EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV Device Mode [1], Device operated TV (HITACHI) TV (SONY) [8 9], [6 7], [3], [2], Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through [SOURCE ON], [SOURCE OFF] SOURCE ON Power on Power on Power on...
Learning Function [RC SETUP] The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they is completed. cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in the AVR- 2808CI’s main remote control unit.
Registering Punch Through Function Signal [MODE SELECTOR] transmission Press for the device you want to CD, DVD or VCR mode buttons can be stored at unused TV indicator register. or SAT/CBL mode buttons. AMP] For example, when DVD mode buttons are assigned to [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds.
System call function About the zone remote control Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. unit (RC-1071) The display’s brightness can be adjusted in 5 steps. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. (Default: Step 3) The sub remote control unit (RC-1071) included with the AVR- 2808CI can be used as the exclusive multi-zone remote control...
Setting 1 : Multi-zone playback Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 + ZONE3 monaural playback Operations Main zone ZONE2 ZONE3 Amp Assign mode: FL SW The AVR-2808CI is compatible with the following types of playback: ZONE2 (Default) •...
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Setting 2 : Setting 3 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes. 7.1-channel playback 5.1-channel playback 2-channel playback Main zone Switching ················Surround Mode switching FL SW Main zone Main zone Amp Assign mode: 7 .1ch 7 .1ch Surround Mode...
Remote Multi-zone Settings and Operations with Zone Pre-out Setting 4 : control unit Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone Output and conducting 5.1-channel playback Prepare power amplifiers for ZONE2 and ZONE3. (switching with other modes not possible) Connectors for audio output Audio signals Connectors for video output...
<ZONE2/3 / RECSELECT> Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily <ZONE3 ON/OFF> VOLUME In the zone mode for which you want to mute the sound, press Turning the Power On and Off [MUTE]. The sound is reduced to the level set at menu “Manual Setup” – “Zone GOperation on the main unitH Setup”...
Number of surround back speakers w Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating Placement of the surround left and right channels...
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Dolby TrueHD G2H When not using surround back speakers DTS Surround Front speakers Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby Center speaker Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce DTS Digital Surround the sound of the studio master. This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS, Monitor...
As the chosen format for XM colors as existing HDTV signals. DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an Satellite Radio’s new XM HD surround programming, Neural Surround Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround Surround D. COMP AFDM CINEMA Front L/R Center Subwoofer SB CH OUT Back L/R PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) DSD DIRECT...
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Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER CENTER...
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Input signals Button DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD DOLBY Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- DVD- Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL...
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Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD DOLBY DVD- Note LINEAR DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX Audio DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio (multi (5.1ch) 96/24 (With no (multi (2ch) (With Flag)
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Relationship Between Video Signals and Monitor Output Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S (1080p) COMPONENT S (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT S (480i / 576i)
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S-VIDEO Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert MONITOR OUT HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO — — VIDEO — S-VIDEO Used S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used — VIDEO — COMPONENT — COMPONENT VIDEO — COMPONENT S-VIDEO Used COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Not used COMPONENT...
• Turn off the power and contact a – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center. Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plugs are turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVR-...
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GAudioH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV” . output from Setup” – “HDMI Audio Setup” No sound is • Monaural source (monitor, AM • The mode is set to something the monitor –...
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GiPodH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source played. “iPod dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod dock” . • Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. • Control Dock for iPod’s AC •...
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How do I take “Panel Lock” off?
To disable the Panel Lock on a Denon AVR-2808, follow these steps:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the setup menu.
2. Navigate to the "Setup Lock" option.
3. Change the setting from "ON" to "OFF".
4. Exit the menu.
This will allow changes to the settings that were previously locked.
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