Denon AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5308CI User manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-5308CI
AV SURROUND PRE-AMPLIFIER
AVP-A1HDCI
The owner’s manual is organized in the following two volumes.
•GOriginal versionH
•GUpgrade versionH·······························This version
NOTE
• Products that have been upgraded cannot be returned to the previous state.
• This model has been upgraded previously. This manual contains details of all of
the upgrades. Therefore, you do not need any manuals other than the “Original
version” and “Upgrade version” (this version).
Owner’s Manual GUpgrade versionHOwner’s Manual GUpgrade versionHnSymbols used in this manual
AVR-5308CI This symbol indicates contents for AVR-5308CI.
AVP-A1HDCI This symbol indicates contents for AVP-A1HDCI.
CThis symbol indicates items described in the
“Original version”.

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Getting Started Connections Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsPlayback
Accessories······················································································2
Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade ······2, 3
Changes to the Panel Display························································4
Front Panel ·····················································································4
Rear Panel ······················································································4
Part Names and Functions·····························································5
Front Panel ·····················································································5
Display ···························································································5
Remote Control Unit ······································································6
Getting Started
Speaker Installation ·······································································6
Speaker Layout ·············································································6
Speaker Connections ··································································7, 8
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors···························9
Connections to Other Devices·······················································9
External Power Amplifier································································9
Connections
Auto Setup ·············································································· 12, 13
aAuto Setup ······································································14 ~ 21
sOption ·····················································································22
dParameter Check·····································································22
Auto Setup
Contents Surround Mode
GUI Menu Map··········································································10,11
GUI Menu Operations
Option Setup·················································································28
aAmp Assign ( AVR-5308CI only) ············································28
aPre-out Assign ( AVP-A1HDCI only) ·······································29
sXLR Out Polarity ( AVP-A1HDCI only) ····································30
dPOA Setting ( AVP-A1HDCI only)···········································30
sVolume Control ( AVP-A1HDCI : f)······································· 30
dSource Delete ( AVP-A1HDCI : g)·········································30
fGUI ( AVP-A1HDCI : h) ·························································31
gQuick Select Name ( AVP-A1HDCI : j)································· 31
hTrigger Out 1 ( AVP-A1HDCI : k)···········································32
jTrigger Out 2 ( AVP-A1HDCI : l)···········································32
kTrigger Out 3 ( AVP-A1HDCI : A0)···········································32
lTrigger Out 4 ( AVP-A1HDCI : A1)···········································32
A0 Transducer Setup ( AVP-A1HDCI : A2)····································32
A1 Digital Out ( AVP-A1HDCI : A3) ·············································· 33
A2 Remote (SIRIUS/XM) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A4)······························33
A3 Remote ID ( AVP-A1HDCI : A5) ··············································33
A4 232C Port (1) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A6)···········································33
A5 Dimmer ( AVP-A1HDCI : A7) ··················································33
A6 Setup Lock ( AVP-A1HDCI : A8)··············································33
A7 Maintenance Mode ( AVP-A1HDCI : A9) ································33
A8 Firmware Update ( AVP-A1HDCI : S0)····································34
A9 Add New Feature ( AVP-A1HDCI : S1)····································34
HOME THX CINEMA ·····································································43
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································43
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 43
Standard Playback········································································44
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources ·····································44
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) ············· 45
Audio······························································································46
aSurround Parameters ······················································46 ~ 48
sTone ························································································ 48
dAudyssey Settings·····························································49, 50
fA-DSX Soundstage ···························································50, 51
gRESTORER··············································································51
hAudio Delay·············································································51
Parameters
Status ····························································································52
aMAIN ZONE············································································52
sZONE2/3/4 ··············································································52
Quick Select ··················································································52
Information
Other Operations and Functions················································58
Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations
( AVR-5308CI only) ·····························································59 ~ 74
Other Information······························································· 75 ~ 82
Troubleshooting·····································································83, 84
Specifications···············································································85
Source Select
Input Source Selection·································································35
Settings Related to Playing Input Sources···························36, 37
aPlay ·························································································37
sAuto Preset ·············································································37
dPreset Skip··············································································37
fPreset Name ···········································································37
gVideo·······················································································38
hInput Mode ·············································································39
jRename···················································································39
kSource Level ···········································································39
lInput Att. ( AVP-A1HDCI only)················································39
lPlayback Mode (iPod) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A0) ·····························40
A0 Parental Lock (SIRIUS) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A1)···························· 40
A1 Antenna Aiming (SIRIUS) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A2) ·······················40
A2 Assign ( AVP-A1HDCI : A3)···············································41, 42
A3 Playback Mode ( AVP-A1HDCI : A4) ·······································42
A4 Still Picture ( AVP-A1HDCI : A5) ·············································42
A5 Antenna Aiming (XM) ( AVP-A1HDCI : A6) ·····························42
Speaker Setup···············································································23
aSpeaker Configuration·····························································23
sSubwoofer Setup ····································································24
dDistance··················································································24
fChannel Level····································································24, 25
gCrossover Frequency ······························································25
hTHX Audio Setup·····································································25
Audio Setup ··················································································26
aEXT. IN Setup ··········································································26
s2ch Direct/Stereo ······························································ 26, 27
dAuto Surround Mode ······························································27
fManual EQ ··············································································27
Manual Setup
Playback
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs ···························53
SIRIUS Connector ··································································53, 54
Basic Operation············································································55
Checking the SIRIUS Signal Strength and Radio ID ·····················55
Presetting Radio Channels (Preset Memory) ······························· 56
Listening to Preset Channels ·······················································56
Searching Categories ···································································56
Accessing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels Directly····················57
Parental Lock················································································ 57
Sub Remote Control Unit Operations ··········································57

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Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
qCD-ROM (Owner’s manual)..................................................... 1
wSetup microphone
(DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 19.7 ft/6.0 m)....................... 1
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.
Getting Started
Accessories
w
Note that the illustrations in this instructions are for explanation
purposes and may differ from the actual unit.
Functions that are added/changed/deleted by this upgrade
Additional functions
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®is technology that solves the problem
of large variations in volume level between television programs,
commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies.
DENON LINK 4th (Jitter-free playback)
DENON LINK 4th adds high-quality playback of HD audio in addition to
the outstanding performance of DENON LINK 3rd, high quality audio
signal transmission technology developed by DENON.
By connecting an AV amplifier and Blu-ray Disc player that both
support DENON LINK 4th with a DENON LINK cable (supplied with
the Blu-ray Disc player) and HDMI cable (sold separately), you can
control the Blu-ray Disc player using the master clock signal sent from
the AV amplifier.
As D/A conversion is performed by the AV amplifier master clock,
there are no effects of clock jitter from the HDMI transfer, enabling
jitter free playback.
Sound localization becomes clearer, producing the clear sense of
space in the sound images that can only be achieved from HD audio.
Audyssey DSX™
By connecting front height speakers to this unit and playing back
through Audyssey DSX™, you can experience a more powerful
playback expression in the height audio range. By connecting front
wide speakers, you can experience a more powerful playback
expression in the wide audio range.
When this product is upgraded, all settings return to the
default settings. Reconfigure settings as required.
Dolby Pro Logic gz
Dolby Pro Logic gz introduces a new dimension to Home
Entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height channels.
Compatible with stereo, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel content, Dolby
Pro Logic gz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and dimension
to movies, concert video and video game playback while maintaining
the full integrity of the source mix.
Dolby Pro Logic gz identifies and decodes spatial cues that occur
naturally in all content, directing this information to the front height
channels, complementing the performance of left and right surround
sound speakers. Content that is encoded Explanation of terms with
Dolby Pro Logic gz height channel information can be even more
revealing, with perceptually discrete height channel information
bringing an exciting new dimension to home entertainment.
Dolby Pro Logic gz, with front height channels is also an ideal
alternative for households that cannot support the placement of
back surround speakers of a typical 7.1-channel system but may have
bookshelf space available to support the addition of height speakers.
HDMI (Ver. 1.4a with 3D)
This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player
to a TV that supports a 3D system.
DTS Neo:X
This technology enables the playback of 2-channel source audio or
7.1/5.1 multi-channel source audio through a maximum 9.1 channel
speakers, achieving an even broader sound field.
Addition of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready
When you subscribe to the SIRIUS service, you can receive SIRIUS
Satellite Radio broadcasts.
Simply The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite entertainment
including 100 % commercial-free music, plus superior sports
coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment,
news, weather and more for your car, home or office.

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Deleted Functions
Surround B speakers unsupported
As front height speakers and front wide speakers are now supported
by this upgrade, surround B speakers can no longer be used.
Audyssey MultEQ®XT
As Audyssey MultEQ®XT 32 is supported by this upgrade, Audyssey
MultEQ®XT is deleted.
DTS Neo:6
As DTS Neo:X is supported by this upgrade, DTS Neo:6 is deleted.
Night Mode function
In this upgrade, the night mode in which the volume can be set to
low level for listening at nighttime is deleted. The same effect can be
obtained from setting “Dynamic EQ®” and “Dynamic Volume®” in
the GUI menu (vpage 49, 50) to “ON”.
Mic Select function
The Mic Select function is deleted when the product is upgraded.
Only the supplied setup microphone (DM-A409) can be used.
Neural Surround function
The Neural Surround function is deleted when the product is
upgraded.
For details on the items that are added/changed/deleted
from the GUI menu, see “GUI Menu Map” (vpage 10, 11).
Changed Functions
Support for front height speakers and front wide speakers
Front height or front wide channels can be played back through the
FH/FW/AMP ASSIGN-2 speaker terminals and the PRE OUT FH/FW
terminals. This enables you to enjoy a maximum 9.3 channel surround
playback.
Audyssey MultEQ®XT 32
Audyssey MultEQ®corrects both time and frequency response
problems in the listening area so that every listener can enjoy music
and movie with the optimum sounds. It performs a fully automated
surround system setup. The unit is equipped Audyssey MultEQ®XT
32 that can correct much higher details, particularly in the bass range
of the speakers. The high resolution correction reproduces much
clearer surround sound.
Direct Mode function (Multi-channel)
When multi-channel signals are input, the signals are output directly
without being mixed-down to 2 channels.
Surround Back function
When surround back speakers are used and a surround back signal
is recorded in the input signal, audio is output automatically from the
surround back speakers.
Web Control function
When this product is upgraded, previously saved contents cannot be
called.
After completing the upgrade, reconfigure the settings.
For details on the web control operating procedures, see C page
69 AVR-5308CI , C page 71 AVP-A1HDCI .

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Changes to the Panel Display
After completing the upgrade, labels are attached to the changed parts of the panel. For details of the changed parts, see the illustration below.
Front Panel Rear Panel
AVP-A1HDCIAVR-5308CI AVR-5308CI
GWith the door openHAVP-A1HDCI

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Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NIGHT
button is pressed.
qHDMI video direct button
(HDMI VIDEO DIRECT)
When this button is pressed, video signals
recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.
Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal
are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.
GWith the door openH
tSurround speaker indicators
These light according to the settings of the
surround A and B speakers.
Q1 NIGHT indicator
This lights when the night mode is selected.
Display
q
When the upgrade is performed, the sections highlighted in the illustration
below do not light.
t
uQ4Q8Q9 o iQ1Q0Q6 Q2 Q3Q5Q7 y
wq e r
NOTE
The NEO:6 indicator does not light after the upgrade because DTS NEO:X is supported.
wq e
qInput signal channel indicators
When there is 1 extension channel in the input
signal, the indicator lights. If there are two
or more extension channels, the and
indicators light.
wFront height speaker indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output
from the front height speakers.
eFront wide speaker indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output
from the front wide speakers.
When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

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Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsPlaybackGetting Started Connections
qHDMI video direct button (NGT)
When this button is pressed, video signals
recorded on the BD or DVD are output directly.
Video signals input from the HDMI IN terminal
are output directly from the HDMI OUT terminal
without being processed by this unit.
nMain remote control unit (RC-1067)
Remote Control Unit
NOTE
When using 3D video devices that transmit radio
communication signals (such as infrared signals etc)
between the various units (such as the monitor, 3D
glasses, 3D transmitter unit etc), the remote control
unit may not operate due to interference from those
radio communication signals. If this occurs, adjust
the direction and distance of the 3D communication
for each unit, and check that the remote control unit
operation is not affected by these signals.
q
When this unit is upgraded, the night mode cannot be set when the NGT
button is pressed.
Connections
Speaker Installation
Speaker Layout
When this unit is upgraded, the speaker configurations supported by this
unit change.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the unit.
Speaker
Configuration
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK FRONT
HEIGHT
FRONT
WIDE SUBWOOFER
(b2)
L R L R L R 1 only L R L R
9.1-channels (b1) S S S S S S S –S S – – S
– – S S
7.1-channels S S S S S
S S
–
– – – – S
– – S S
– – S S
6.1-channels S S S S S – – S– – – – S
5.1-channels S S S S S – – – – – – – S
3.1-channels S S S – – – – – – – – – S
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – – – – – S
2-channels S S – – – – – – – – – – –
b1To perform the 9.1 channel playback using front height speakers or front wide speakers, a separate
power amplifier (sold separately) is required.
b2The unit can be connected to a maximum of 3 subwoofers.
When the video direct function is on, temporary
display in the GUI menu cannot be used.

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Speaker Connections
• When using just one surround back speaker,
connect it to the left channel (SBL).
• When using Subwoofer 2 or 3, set GUI menu
“Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Subwoofer
Setup” (vpage 24).
When this unit is upgraded, the
terminal names and connection
methods change.
NOTE
It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.
AVR-5308CI
(R) (L)
(L)
(R) (L) (R) (R) (L)
*/
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w q
w q w q w q w q
w q
*/ */
RL
RL
*/
Front
speaker (R)
Center
speaker Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier
Surround
speaker
(R)
bL : Left
R : Right
Front
speaker (L)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1
Front height
speaker
(R)
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front height
speaker
(L)
Front wide
speaker
(L)
or or
Front height
speaker
(L/R)
Front wide
speaker
(L/R)
or
Power amplifier
NOTE
It is not possible to use the front height speakers
and front wide speakers simultaneously.

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AVP-A1HDCI
nConnecting the RCA pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels)
nConnecting the XLR pre-out terminal (Example : 9.3-channels)
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
SPEAKERS
XLR
RCA
*/
(R) (L)(L) (L)
(R)
*/ */
(L)
(R) (R)
w q
w qw q
w q
w q
w qw qw q
w q
This unit
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
SPEAKERS
XLR
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Subwoofer with
built-in amplifier
NOTE
The default AVP-A1HDCI balance model XLR pre-out terminal pin alignment is as shown.
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POA-A1HDCI
This unit
POA-A1HDCI
bL : Left
R : Right
Front
speaker
(R)
Center
speaker
Subwoofer
with built-in
amplifier
Surround
speaker
(R)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Subwoofer 3Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(L)
Subwoofer 1Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 3
Front
speaker
(R)
Center
speaker
Surround
speaker
(R)
Surround
back
speaker
(R)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
back
speaker
(L)
Front height/
Front wide
speaker
(L)

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Getting Started Setup Other Operations Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsPlaybackConnections
NOTE
• When playing back 3D video, refer to the instructions provided in the manual of your playback device
together with this manual.
• If you operate the menu while playing back 3D video content, the playback video is replaced by the menu
screen. The playback video is not displayed behind the menu screen.
• This unit does not show the status display while playing back 3D video content.
• If 3D video with no 3D information is input, the menu screen and status display on this unit are displayed
over the playback video.
• If 2D video is converted to 3D video on the television, the menu screen and status display on this unit
are not displayed correctly. To view the menu screen and status display on this unit correctly, turn the
television setting that converts 2D video to 3D video off.
• When computer resolution (e.g. VGA) video or 3D video contents are being played back, the status display
cannot be displayed.
• When the menu is operated during playback of a computer resolution video (e.g. VGA) or 3D video
contents, the playback video switches to the video in the menu screen.
• When a 3D compatible television and 3D incompatible television are connected at the same time, when
you want to playback 3D video, switch the “Monitor Out” (vC page 33 AVR-5308CI , C page 32
AVP-A1HDCI ) setting to the terminals that the 3D compatible television is connected to before playing
the content on the player.
Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors Connections to Other Devices
External Power Amplifier
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).
When this unit is upgraded, 3D video can be played back.
When this unit is upgraded, the terminal names and connection methods
will change.
This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a.
To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and a
pair of 3D glasses.
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