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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2808 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur English Deutsch Français PRESET CODE Book 1 Book 2 Italiano Español Nederlands Svenska...
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: the plug from the wall socket outlet.
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
ENGLISH 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...
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 this owner’s manual carefully before using the Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts ·················································44...
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even • Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-2808, the included main remote control unit when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
ENGLISH 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).
ENGLISH 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”).
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections on the AVR-2808. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Orange) respective connection items below.
S-Video connector the MENU button or the main remote control unit´s PARA button is operated. • When only HDMI or component video signals are input to the AVR-2808, the characters of the on-screen display are not displayed over the picture.
Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-2808. FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK b L : Left...
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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.
PCM 16/20/24 bits Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video 2/5.1ch • When the AVR-2808 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-2808 and 2.8224 MHz SACD monitor using an HDMI cable. 1 bit • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
ENGLISH 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.
• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire. NOTE The AVR-2808’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.
TV/CABLE Tuner ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-2808. Connect the cables to be used. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating TV tuner instructions.
– “Assign” – “Component In” (vpage 35). • Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. • When recording via the AVR-2808, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-2808´s DVR OUT connector.
Video cassette recorder CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck • When recording via the AVR-2808, the playback device´s cable must be of the same type as the cable NOTE used to connect the AVR-2808´s VCR OUT connector. Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-2808’s OPTICAL3 output connector to Example: TV IN →...
“Input Setup” – “Input Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 34). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 12). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-2808’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.
ENGLISH Antenna terminals An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station AM loop antenna FM antenna (supplied) 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM 1.
(vpage 57 ~ 60). This connector is used for an external controller. • When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-2808 and an input device, connect to the video connectors. b If you wish to control the AVR-2808 from •...
Menu Operations Connection to the AC outlet • These outlets supply power to external audio With the AVR-2808, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while devices. looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen.
ENGLISH 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 1.Auto Setup...
ENGLISH Menu Map Auto Setup MENU (vpage 23 ~ 25) n Start Menu n Option n Parameter Check 1.Auto Setup • Step 1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Confi guration Check 2.Manual Setup • Step 2: Measurement • Direct Mode Setup •...
ENGLISH Preparations Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Auto Setup The auto setup screen appears automatically. • Audyssey MultEQ ® XT automatically measures the acoustical problems in the listening environment to create the best audio Sound receptor experience for your home theater.
XT corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area. Before starting, connect and position all your speakers. Step 2 : Measurement The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-2808. Once started, MultEQ XT will play a series of test tones through each speaker.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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”...
ENGLISH 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”...
ENGLISH Aspect Audio Setup s HDMI Video Setup This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p Make settings for audio playback. Make settings for HDMI video output. input signals from the HDMI output connector. F Menu screen F [Selectable items] i/p Scaler 2.Manual Setup...
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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”...
Component In Setup” – “Input Mode” (vpage 34). Make settings for repeat mode. • When the AVR-2808 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, Select component video input to assign to this source. [Selectable items] if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback, [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL only the video signals are output to the monitor.
ENGLISH 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.
: This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” MULTI CH DIRECT and the AVR-2808’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON” . M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA • Press the DSP SIMULATION button on the main unit or SIMU button on PCM (multi ch) z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete...
ENGLISH Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully, The MUSIC mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot of providing extremely high quality sound. stereo music. Parameter PURE DIRECT Press the button on the main unit or the CINEMA EQ...
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ENGLISH 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”...
ENGLISH 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 back channel signal is played. Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers.
ENGLISH 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 and treble to obtain richer playback sound. : Turn night mode off.
ENGLISH Audio Input Signal HDMI Information Quick Select Shows information about audio input signals. Shows information about HDMI input signal 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...
Playback The desired input source can be selected directly. <SOURCE> SPEAKER Preparations To operate the AVR-2808 using the main remote control unit, set the remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 51 “Remote Control Unit Operations”). Turning the Power On <POWER>...
ENGLISH Playing Video and Audio Equipment SOURCE SELECT • It is also possible to switch to “FM” or “AM” in step 1 by pressing [TUNER]. Basic Operation • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in manually.
ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS Search Listening to Preset Stations RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that Operation on the Main Unit which allows a station to send additional information along provide the RDS service.
ENGLISH PTY Search TP Search <SOURCE SELECT> uiop Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program <SOURCE SELECT>...
(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. • Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-2808’s power to the standby and other countries. mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source...
INPUT MODE setting (vpage 35). pressing <STATUS> during playback. <ZONE2/3 / REC SELECT> CH SELECT • On the AVR-2808, folder and fi le names can be displayed as titles. Any <SOURCE SELECT> [SOURCE Either turn or press characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .
ENGLISH NOTE Recording on an External Device Fader Function • Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should (REC OUT mode) This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the front or not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright rear speakers at once.
ENGLISH Quick Select Function Last Function Memory <STANDARD> <DSP SIMULATION> 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.
) mode is not are shown in the Preset Code Table (vEnd of this containing multiple DENON amplifiers. used on the AVR-2808, so use the learn function to store the signals manual). (vpage 54). When the code is registered, the signal transmission indicator Signal transmission flashes twice.
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ENGLISH Functions of Buttons by Component EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR iPod [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] [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],...
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ENGLISH EL Display EL Display MODE SELECTOR Satellite Receiver / Cable TV [MODE Device Mode [1], SELECTOR] 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...
[6], [7], device will not operate properly even when the signals have been If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if they learned. In this case, use the device’s own remote control unit. [1], [3], [2] cannot be operated with the preset memory function, their •...
ENGLISH Calling out Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit System Call Function [AMP] Press , to select “SYSTEM CALL”. This function lets you register a series of operations at a single [RC SETUP] Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. button.
ENGLISH All Settings GResetting by device modeH Signal transmission [MODE SELECTOR] [RC SETUP] indicator Press for the device you want to Press and hold in for at least 3 seconds. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. reset. [MODE SELECTOR] Press , in that order.
[TUNING+ / –] Multi-zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function [SHIFT] The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-2808 to the speaker outputs for the different zones. [REPEAT] Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 4” , then set the corresponding [RANDOM] “Amp Assign”...
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ENGLISH Setting 1 : Setting 3 : 7.1-channel playback Multi-zone playback • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback Main zone • 5.1-channel playback + ZONE2 + ZONE3 monaural playback FL SW Main zone ZONE2 ZONE3 Amp Assign mode: FL SW Amp Assign mode: ZONE2...
Main zone (7.1-channel system) ZONE2 Bi-Amp Monitor Monitor Front B Bi-Amp Power amplifier ZONE2 AVR-2808 n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker DVD player video output terminals Input ZONE2 Speaker terminal SURR. BACK / AMP...
ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT <ZONE3 ON/OFF> VOLUME Multi-zone Operations Turning off the Sound Temporarily 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”...
ENGLISH 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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96 kHz/7 .1-channels. The lossless audio coding technology g matrix decoding technology. The AVR-2808 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that faithfully reproduces the sound of the studio master. It is fully Audio signals recorded in 2-channels are decoded to achieve a natural...
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5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 complex digital signal processing to enhance the clarity and detail of DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an bit quantization on DVD-Video. the content, synchronization of video and audio in user devices has...
ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode Surround D. COMP AFDM Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer SB CH OUT CINEMA EQ. MODE ROOM SIZE LEVEL DELAY TIME Subwoofer...
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ENGLISH 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 Tone Control Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER CENTER CENTER PANORAMA DIMENSION SW ATT WIDTH...
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ENGLISH 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- Surround mode ANALOG DIGITAL EX DVD-Audio DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL...
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ENGLISH Button Input signals 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 Audio Audio DSD (2ch) (5.1ch) 96/24 (With no (multi ch)
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ENGLISH 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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ENGLISH 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...
• 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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• This is not a malfunction. Most – with DTS sound playback. copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy – • The AVR-2808’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or “DTS” prevention signals and cannot be setting is set to “PCM” . mode. copied.
ENGLISH Specifications Audio section Video section • Power amplifier • Standard video connectors Rated output: Front (A, B): Input / output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms 110 W + 110 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz —...
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List of preset codes / Liste von voreingestellten Codes / Liste de codes préréglés / Lista dei codici pre-regolati / Lista de códigos pre-ajustados / Lijst van vooringestelde codes / Förteckning över förinställda koder Denon Amp General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003...
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Beko 00455 Viewsonic 01272, 01329 DigiSat 01232 21313 TaeKwang 20439 Bell ExpressVu 00775 Vizio 01126 Digisky 01457 Denon 40766, 42868 Tandberg 20109 Big Sat 01457 Voodoo 01272 DigitAll World 01227 40072 20280, 20283, 20289, 20308, Black Diamond 01284 Xbox 01805...
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b1 : These preset codes can be recorded in the SAT/CBL mode. DVD preset codes : Diese voreingestellten Codes können im SAT/CBL -Modus aufgenommen werden. DVD-Voreinstellungscodes : Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode SAT/CBL. Codes préréglés DVD : I codici preimpostati possono essere registrati nel modo SAT/CBL.
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