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If a problem should arise, first check the following:
1.  Are the connections correct?
2.  Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
3.  Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, 
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Symptom

Cause

Countermeasure

Page

Set does not 
operate properly.

• External noise or interference is 

causing the set to malfunction.

• Reset the microprocessor.

60

Power does not 
turn on, or turns 
off directly after it 
was turned on.

• Connection of the power cord is 

faulty.

• Check that the power plugs are 

securely  inserted  into  the  AVR-
2809CI’s  AC  inlet  and  the  wall 
power outlet.

20

No sound is 
produced from 
speakers.

• Connection  with  the  input 

devices  or  connection  of  the 
speaker cables is faulty.

• Device you want to play and set 

input source do not match.

• Master  volume  is  turned  too 

low.

• Mute mode is set.
• Headphones are connected.
• No  digital  signals  are  being 

input.

• The  connectors  to  which  the 

digital  inputs  are  assigned  and 
the settable input modes do not 
match.

• Check the connections.

• Select  an  appropriate  input 

source.

• Adjust the master volume to an 

appropriate level.

• Cancel the mute mode.
• Disconnect the headphones. 
• Select an input source for which 

the digital input setting has been 
made.

• Set the input mode.

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50

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37

Display is off.

• The  “Dimmer”  setting  is  set  to 

“OFF”.

• The PURE DIRECT mode is set.

• Set  to  something  other  than 

“OFF”.

• Set a surround mode other than 

the PURE DIRECT mode.

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Symptom

Cause

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“DOLBY 
DIGITAL” 
indicator does not 
appear on display.

• Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player’s 

digital audio output setting is not 
proper.

• Check  the  Blu-ray  Disc  player  /  

DVD  player’s  audio  output 
setting. For details, read the Blu-
ray  Disc  player  /  DVD  player’s 
operating instructions.

Power switches 
off suddenly while 
you are using the 
AVR-2809CI, the 
power indicator 
will flash in red 
at intervals of 
approximately 2 
seconds.

• The  protection  circuit  will  be 

activated  depending  upon  the 
temperature  rise  in  the  internal 
parts of the unit.

• Please switch off power at once, 

and  re-apply  the  power  after 
the body temperature has fallen 
sufficiently.

• Please re-install AVR-2809CI in a 

place having good ventilation.

10

Power switches 
off suddenly while 
you are using the 
AVR-2809CI, the 
power indicator 
will flash red 
at intervals of 
approximately 0.5 
seconds.

• Use speakers having impedance 

less than that specified.

• If speaker cable core wires touch 

each  other  or  the  core  wires 
become disconnected from their 
terminals,  the  protection  circuit 
will be activated in the event of 
core  wires  coming  into  contact 
with the AVR-2809CI rear panel.

• Please use speakers which have 

the specified impedance.

• Unplug  the  power  cord,  then 

after  twisting  the  core  wires 
together tightly again, or effecting 
termination  treatments  etc, 
please reconnect once again.

10

10

Even applying 
power, the power 
display flashes 
red at intervals of 
approximately 0.5 
seconds.

• The AVR-2809CI amplifier circuit 

has failed.

• Switch off the power and please 

contact  the  DENON  service 
adviser.

Troubleshooting

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oubleshooting

Summary of Contents for AVR-2809CI

Page 1: ...AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR 2809CI Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 b...

Page 3: ...product must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 teste...

Page 4: ...Setup 29 a Color Space 29 s RGB Range 29 d Auto Lipsync 29 f HDMI Audio Out 30 g HDMI Control 30 h Power Off Control 30 Audio Setup 30 a EXT IN Subwoofer Level 30 s 2ch Direct Stereo 30 d Dolby Digital Setup 31 f Auto Surround Mode 31 g EQ Preset 31 ZONE Setup 31 a ZONE2 Setup 31 s ZONE3 Setup 31 Option Setup 32 a Amp Assign 32 s Volume Control 33 d Source Delete 33 f On Screen Display 33 g Quick ...

Page 5: ...g to Music 56 Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the iPod 56 Playback Remote Control Unit Operations Multi zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function 67 Multi zone Settings and Operations with Zone Output 68 Multi zone Operations 69 Turning the Power On and Off 69 Selecting the Input Source 69 Adjusting the Volume 69 Turning off the Sound Temporarily 69 Other Information 70 Troubleshooting 78 Spe...

Page 6: ... the equipment listed below q DENON system components w Non DENON system components By setting the preset memory vpage 61 63 By using the learning function vpage 64 About the Remote Control Unit Inserting the Batteries NOTE Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit The supplied batteries are only for verifying op...

Page 7: ... W2CH SEL ENTER button 20 59 W3RETURN button 20 W4V AUX INPUT connectors 16 W5SETUP MIC jack 23 W6MULTEQ XT button 45 W7DYNAMIC VOLUME button 46 b About Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs commercials and between the soft and loud passages of movies Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as...

Page 8: ...or This lights when MultEQ XT is selected oInput mode indicators Q0Recording output source indicator This lights when the REC OUT mode is selected Q1NIGHT indicator This lights when the night mode is selected Q2RESTORER indicator This lights when the RESTORER mode is selected Q3AL24 indicator This lights when AL24 Processing Plus is activated vpage 72 Q4HDMI indicator This lights when playing usin...

Page 9: ...k 13 tSpeaker terminals SPEAKERS 10 ySIGNAL GND terminal 13 uAC inlet AC IN 20 iAC OUTLET 20 oDigital audio connectors OPTICAL COAXIAL 12 16 Q0SIRIUS connector SAT TU1 18 Q1COMPONENT VIDEO connectors 12 14 Q2XM connector SAT TU2 18 Q3HDMI connectors 11 12 14 15 Q4VIDEO S VIDEO connectors 12 16 19 Q5Analog audio connectors AUDIO 12 16 Q6FM AM antenna terminals TUNER ANTENNA 17 Q7PRE OUT connectors ...

Page 10: ...the control dock for iPod ASD 3N or ASD 3W is used q Q0 w e t r y u i o Q1 Q3 Q5 Q6 Q4 Q2 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W1 W3 W6 W8 W7 W5 W4 W2 qSignal transmission indicator 61 wMode select buttons 61 eQuick select System call buttons 60 64 rDYNAMIC VOLUME button DYN 46 tMultEQ XT button EQ 45 ySurround mode buttons 40 42 Standard button STD 40 Pure Direct button PURE 42 Direct Stereo button D ST 41 DSP simulation...

Page 11: ...gnal Output Input Input Output Output Input Input Output Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected Preparations 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 righ...

Page 12: ...n function might not operate 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 2809CI can be checked at menu Information HDMI Information vpage 49 Speaker Connections The illustration below shows a basic example 7 1 channel of installation of the amplifier combi...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...e with the DVI format When connecting to a monitor etc equipped with a DVI D connector connection is possible using an HDMI DVI converter cable but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video signals will not be output When connecting using an HDMI DVI converter adapter the video signals may not be output properly due to poor connections with the connected cable etc By defau...

Page 15: ... Monitor Carefully check the left L and right R channels and the inputs and outputs and be sure to interconnect correctly Connecting the Playback Components Blu ray Disc Player DVD Player Select the terminal to use and connect the device Blu ray Disc player DVD player NOTE The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor For details see the monitor s operating instructio...

Page 16: ...zer to OFF Turntable MM cartridge NOTE The AVR 2809CI s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when a record player is connected This is not a safety ground terminal CD Player CD player When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In vpage 38 iPod iPod With the default settings the iPod can be used connected to the VCR iPod...

Page 17: ... audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In vpage 38 Satellite Receiver Select the terminal to use and connect the device R L R L 4 7 0 065 6 0 7 0 7 0 065 065 0 9 6 0 3 065 065 DBS BS tuner When using an optical digital cable for the digital audio connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Digital In vpage 38 When using a component video cable for the vi...

Page 18: ...CI the playback device s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR 2809CI s DVR OUT connector Example TV IN S Video cable DVR OUT S Video cable TV IN Video cable DVR OUT Video cable When using a component video cable for the video connection make the settings at menu Input Setup Assign Component In vpage 38 R L R L R L R L 4 7 0 7 0 3 3 065 6 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 065 6 0 6 0 7 0...

Page 19: ...yer External decoder 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 menu Input Setup Input Mode Input Mode EXT IN vpage 37 The video signal can be connected in the same way as a Blu ray Disc player DVD player vpage 12 CD recorder MD recorder Tape d...

Page 20: ...in the reverse direction a With the antenna on top of any stable surface Mount b With the antenna attached to a wall Installation hole Mount on wall etc Connection of AM antennas 1 Push the lever 2 Insert the conductor 3 Return the lever NOTE Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect the AM loop antenna Make sure the AM loop antenna lead...

Page 21: ...ner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south facing window to receive the best signal For details see Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs vpage 54 55 When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner SiriusConnect Home Tuner 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc S...

Page 22: ...Remote Controller is possible The AVR 2809CI s status information as well as iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote Controller s display For details refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver make the settings at menu Manual Setup Option Setup 232C Port 2Way Remote vpage 34 On the menu when setting M...

Page 23: ...rformed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen 1Press MENU The menu is displayed b To operate from the main remote control unit be sure to set the remote control unit to the AMP mode 2Press ui to select the item you want to set then press ENTER 3Press ui again to select the item you want to set then press ENTER 4To change the setting Press ui to select the item you...

Page 24: ...tart 1 1 Start Menu Step1 Speaker Detection Audyssey MultEQ XT at ear height at Front Sp A Amp Assign Start Cancel Please place microphone main listening position 3 1 Assign Digital In OPT1 iPod Dock None Assign Digital OPT1 Screen title Submenu title Press o to execute Press op to change the setting Current setting Currently selected line Some typical examples are described below Rename DVD Renam...

Page 25: ... Setup vpage 32 34 Amp Assign Volume Control Source Delete On Screen Display Quick Select Name Trigger Out Remote ID Setup 232C Port Display Setup Lock Parameter vpage 42 47 n Surround Parameter Mode Cinema EQ Dynamic Range Control Dynamic Range Compression LFE Center Image Panorama Dimension Center Width Delay Time Effect Effect Level Room Size AFDM SB CH Out SW ATT Subwoofer n Tone Tone Control ...

Page 26: ... see pages 27 29 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 M M Example q Example w Measuring positions 1Connect the included calibrate...

Page 27: ...termined at this time Speaker Size Speaker Distance Channel Level Crossover Frequency q Select Start 0 then press o Starts measuring the main listening position w Select Next 0 then press o If an error message appears during the measurements check Error Messages take the advised action then start the measurements again vpage 26 If the result differs from the actual connection status or an error me...

Page 28: ...again for an updated EQ solution For instance if the location or direction of a speaker is altered the Auto Setup should be performed again to ensure the correct EQ solution for the new room configuration F Menu screen F q w Auto Setup Step2 Measurement Audyssey MultEQ XT Please place microphone Cancel Next Calculate 2nd listening position at ear height at Auto Setup Step2 Measurement Audyssey Mul...

Page 29: ...uld be detected The front L speaker was not properly detected Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit Check the speaker connections too high or Retry Cancel Ambient noise is Level is too low Auto Setup Caution Audyssey MultEQ XT Too much noise in the room for accurate measurements to be made Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for accurate measurements to be ...

Page 30: ... large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities Small Select this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities None Select this when no speaker is connected Yes Select this when a subwoofer is connected No Select this when no subwoofer is connected 2spkrs 1spkr Select the number of surround back speakers Surround Back Speaker Select surround ba...

Page 31: ... 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 mode The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory GAdjusting using test tonesH q Press TEST Test tones are output from the various speakers w Use o p to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speake...

Page 32: ...ge Make settings for RGB output range d Auto Lipsync Automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output Selectable items ON OFF When the menu Speaker Configuration Surround Back Speaker setting vpage 27 is set to 1spkr the surround back speaker display is set to SB Speakers set to None in the Speaker Configuration settings are not displayed When Channel Level is adjusted the adjuste...

Page 33: ...Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz Select crossover frequency Distance FL Set distance from listening position to front left speaker Variable range 0 0ft 60 0ft Distance FR Set distance from listening position to front right speaker Variable range 0 0ft 60 0ft NOTE Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20 0 ft 6 00 meters Selectable items AMP Use speakers...

Page 34: ...s for audio playback in a multi zone system F Menu screen F 2 Manual Setup 2 HDMI Setup 1 Speaker Setup 4 Zone Setup 5 Option Setup 3 Audio Setup 2 4 ZONE2 Setup 1 ZONE2 Setup 2 ZONE3 Setup a ZONE2 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system s ZONE3 Setup Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system Bass Adjust low frequency range bass Variable range 10dB 0dB 10dB Treble Adjust ...

Page 35: ...CK AMP ASSIGN terminal ZONE3 When ZONE3 power is on ZONE3 sound is emitted from the speaker connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN terminal ZONE2 3 MONO ZONE2 monaural sound is emitted from the speaker connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN L speaker and ZONE3 monaural sound is emitted from the speaker connected to the SURR BACK AMP ASSIGN R terminal FrontA Bi Amp The Front A channel for Bi Amp use ...

Page 36: ...nds after operation 10sec Show display for 10 seconds after operation OFF Turn display off Display Mode Select the on screen display s display mode Selectable items Mode1 If there is no video signal flickering of the on screen display is not prevented Mode2 Prevents flickering of the on screen display when there is no video signal Use this mode if the on screen display does not appear in the Mode ...

Page 37: ...ock is set to ON the settings listed below can no longer be changed Also SETUP LOCKED is displayed if you attempt to operate related settings RESTORER Night Mode MultEQ XT Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Channel Level Audio Delay To cancel the setting press MENU to re display the Setup Lock screen then change the setting to OFF Selectable items ON Turn protection on OFF Turn protection off g Quick Selec...

Page 38: ...nput sources Displayed when source name is changed with Rename Input Setup n PHONO This menu is for PHONO F Menu screen F 2 Input Mode 1 Video 3 Rename 4 Source Level 3 Input Setup PHONO n CD DVD HDP TV CBL SAT VCR DVR V AUX This menu is for CD DVD HDP TV CBL SAT VCR DVR V AUX F Menu screen F 1 Assign 3 Input Mode 2 Video 4 Rename 5 Source Level 3 Input Setup CD b The menu settings below can be ma...

Page 39: ...istening to audio signal Input source TUNER PHONO CD DVD HDP TV CBL SAT VCR DVR V AUX XM SIRIUS Selectable items DVD HDP TV CBL SAT VCR DVR V AUX Select video input source to view Source The video and audio for the same input source are played Operating from the main unit Press VIDEO SELECT then turn SOURCE SELECT until the desired picture appears b To cancel press VIDEO SELECT then turn SOURCE SE...

Page 40: ... Assign setting is set to HDMI In z2 This can be selected for input sources for which the menu Assign setting is set to Digital In vpage 38 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 NOTE It is not possi...

Page 41: ...ce DVD HDP TV CBL SAT Default setting HDMI1 HDMI2 None HDMI3 Input source VCR DVR V AUX Default setting None HDMI4 None With HDMI the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously When HDMI is assigned to an input source the audio signal switches to HDMI along with the video signal To use with the digital audio input connectors assigned set menu Input Mode to Digital When the AVR 2809CI a...

Page 42: ...ength is excellent Signal strength is good Signal strength is weak No signal nSIRIUS Antenna Aiming Shuffle Mode Make settings for shuffle mode nWhen DENON control dock for iPod ASD 1R or ASD 11R is connected Selectable items Songs Shuffle all songs Albums Shuffle songs from current album only OFF Cancel shuffle mode A1 Parental Lock For any channel set the radio reception limits Input source SIRI...

Page 43: ...ck speakers are being used DOLBY PLg can be selected when surround back speakers are not being used Select the mode to suit the source Select the Cinema Music Game and Pro Logic modes at menu Parameter Surround Parameter Mode vpage 43 n DOLBY PLgx or DOLBY PLg Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources Music This mode is suited for music sources Game This mode is suited for games Pro Logic This ...

Page 44: ... output to the same channels as the input signal Input signal Display Analog signal PCM 2ch Dolby Digital source DTS source Other 2 channel digital signals DIRECT DSD 2ch DSD DIRECT z PCM multi ch MULTI CH DIRECT M DIRECT PLgx CINEMA M DIRECT PLgx MUSIC M DIRECT 7 1 DSD multi ch DSD MULTI DIRECT z z When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the audio parameters and speaker settings D...

Page 45: ... the front left and right speakers and subwoofer Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully providing extremely high quality sound To cancel press PURE DIRECT again When in the PURE DIRECT mode the on screen display is not displayed and the display on the main unit is turned off If the HDMI input connector is selected video outputs are outpu...

Page 46: ... 0 dB DTS music sources 10 dB f Dynamic Range Compression Compress dynamic range difference between loud and soft sounds Selectable items OFF Turn dynamic range compression off Low Low setting Mid Middle setting High High setting When playing DTS sources this is only displayed for compatible software For details on adjusting individual parameters see Adjusting the parameters vpage 42 Surround Para...

Page 47: ...f a small room Med S Simulate acoustics of a medium small room Medium Simulate acoustics of a medium room Med L Simulate acoustics of a medium large room Large Simulate acoustics of a large room NOTE Room Size does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are played Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags If the playback mode does not switch automatically even when AFDM is ...

Page 48: ...requency have changed without increasing the number of speakers measured only lights Audyssey Audyssey Byp L R and Audyssey Flat can be selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed After performing Auto Setup the MultEQ XT setting automatically becomes Audyssey If the settings of speakers for which None has been determined at Auto Setup are changed Audyssey Audyssey Byp L R and Audys...

Page 49: ...sary Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume level while optimizing the dynamic range Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically the perceived bass response tonal balance surround impression and dialog clarity remain the same whether watching movies flipping between t...

Page 50: ...DTS HD signal is input the Night Mode can not be selected Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio Selectable items OFF Turn night mode off Low Low setting Mid Middle setting High High setting 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 About the RES...

Page 51: ...rrects the standard signal level for individual program sources The correction value can be checked using STATUS The figure is the correction value when the standard level is corrected Items to be checked Surround Mode The currently set surround mode is displayed SIGNAL The input signal type is displayed fs The input signal s sampling frequency is displayed Format The number of channels in the inp...

Page 52: ...PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5 1CH Multi ch Quick Select Shows information about quick select settings For instructions on storing settings at Quick Select 1 to 3 see page 60 Items to be checked Name Input Source Input Mode Volume Level MultEQ XT Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Sp Analog PCM 2CH Digital 2CH Digital 5 1CH Multi ch 5 5 Quick Select 1 2 1 Quick Select 1 2 Quick Select 2 3 Quick Select...

Page 53: ...ss MASTER VOLUME Variable range 80 0dB 18 0dB Operations During Playback Adjusting the Master Volume Press MUTE The sound is reduced to the level set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup Volume control Mute Level To cancel press MUTE again Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the main unit The sound from the speakers and pre out connec...

Page 54: ...d in with auto tuning tune it in manually When tuning in stations manually press and hold to change frequencies continuously The time default 30sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display vpage 33 Press uio p to return to the original screen The main remote control unit can be used to operate external devices See Remote Control Unit O...

Page 55: ...TUS The time default 30sec for which the on screen display are displayed can be set at menu Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display vpage 33 Press uio p to return to the original screen Basic Operation n Default settings Auto tuner presets A1 A8 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 1 MHz B1 B8 520 600 1000 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz C1 C8 90 1 MHz D1 D8 90 1 MHz E1 E8 90 1 MHz F1 F8 90...

Page 56: ...D 1Either turn SOURCE SELECT or press SAT TU2 AMP mode to select XM 2Press STATUS until SIGNAL appears on the display The display will switch as shown below depending on the reception conditions Display Status GOOD Signal strength is good MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal WEAK Signal strength is weak NO No signal 3Adjust the position of the antenna until SIGNAL GOOD is shown on the display 4Pre...

Page 57: ...n SOURCE SELECT or press SAT TU 1 AMP mode to select SIRIUS 2Press STATUS until SIGNAL appears on the display The display will switch as shown below depending on the reception conditions Display Status EXCELLENT Signal strength is excellent GOOD Signal strength is good WEAK Signal strength is weak NO SIGNAL No signal 3Adjust the position of the antenna until SIGNAL EXCELLENT is shown on the displa...

Page 58: ...hile watching the 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 1Make the necessary preparations qSet the iPod in the DENON contro...

Page 59: ...er sound The default setting is Mode3 vpage 47 Press ON STANDBY or POWER OFF and set the AVR 2809CI s power to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod Also switch the input source to one to which the menu iPod Dock is not assigned before disconnecting the iPod When using an ASD 3N or ASD 3W control dock for iPod refer to the respective manual to operate 3To operate using the main remote con...

Page 60: ...MI In setting vpage 38 2Either turn SOURCE SELECT or press SOURCE SELECT to select the input source assigned in step 1 The indicator lights on the display 3Press INPUT MODE to select AUTO vpage 37 Select the input mode according to the program source to be played 4Select the surround mode vpage 40 42 We recommend playing in the DIRECT mode 5Start playing the Super Audio CD The indicator lights on ...

Page 61: ...of each device for details NOTE When using the HDMI control function do not assign HDMI input to TV CBL by setting Input Setup Assign HDMI In in the menu When you want to listen to TV audio by AVR 2809CI connect optical digital or analog If the TV you are using has both connection jacks use the optical digital connection When using these functions set as follows menu Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI C...

Page 62: ...uipment to check the settings b Steps 1 3 do not have to be repeated once started b Carryout steps 2 and 3 should any of the equipment be plugged out 4Switch the television input to the HDMI connected to the AVR 2809CI 5Switch the AVR 2809CI input to the HDMI input source and check if the picture from the player is ok 6Put the television power on standby and check if the AVR 2809CI goes into stand...

Page 63: ...ultEQ XT settings and volume can be stored in the memory 1Set the input source surround mode MultEQ XT Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Front Speaker settings and volume to the conditions you want to store 2Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT until the Quick Select indicator light The current settings will be memorized To call out the settings press QUICK SELECT at which the desired settings were sto...

Page 64: ...d GAMP modeH GZONE2 modeH GZONE3 modeH GSYSTEM CALL modeH GZONE4 modeH b The AVR 2809CI cannot be used in the ZONE4 mode 2Operate 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 In ZONE2 ZONE3 and ZONE4 modes you can switch the main zone power on or off by pressin...

Page 65: ...se Pause 2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop SOURCE ON Power on Power on Power on Power on SOURCE OFF Power off Power off Power off Power off Buttons MENU SEARCH Menu guide Menu guide Popup menu Menu guide Page forward screen Browse Remote mode switching Press and hold u i o p Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor Cursor ENTER Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter setting Enter SETUP RESTORE...

Page 66: ... new code is preset the previous code is automatically cleared t The CD VCR or DVD buttons one only set can be assigned to the TV satellite receiver and cable TV mode vpage 65 Punch Through Function EL Display Buttons CH SEARCH SHIFT A G d f BAND MODE MEMO ENTER NUMBER 0 9 uiop MODE SELECTOR EL Display MODE SELECTOR SAT TU NET TU Device Mode Device operated SIRIUS XM Analog tuner A G Preset memory...

Page 67: ...gnal 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 1Press AMP to set the main remote control unit to the AMP mode 2Press and hold in RC SETUP for at least 3 seconds The signal transmission indicator flashes twice 3Refer to the table at the right and use NUMBER to input the 5 digit...

Page 68: ...the device you want to punch through DVD or VCR 6Press the button you want to punch through 1 2 6 7 8 9 or 3 7Press MODE SELECTOR for the device you want to punch through TV or SAT CBL 8Press and hold in RC SETUP for at least 3 seconds The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting is completed Setting the Time the Backlight Stays Lit 1Press and hold in RC SETUP for at least 3 sec...

Page 69: ...s and hold in RC SETUP for at least 3 seconds The signal transmission indicator flashes twice 2Press 9 8 and 1 in that order The signal transmission indicator flashes 4 times All the settings are restored to their defaults System Call Function Punch Through Function All Settings Sub Remote Control Unit RC 1106 The sub remote control unit RC 1106 included with the AVR 2809CI can be used as the excl...

Page 70: ...BL SBR FL SW C FR SL SR MAIN ZONE 7 1ch Setting 2 F7 1 channel playback 7 1ch Amp Assign mode Z2L Z2R Z2L Z2R Z2 ZONE2 3 MONO FL SW C FR SL SR MAIN ZONE ZONE2 Stereo Mono 5 1ch ZONE2 Setting 1 FMulti zone playback Default Setting 5 1 channel playback ZONE2 or ZONE3 stereo playback 5 1 channel playback ZONE2 ZONE3 monaural playback Amp Assign mode Stereo or Mono depends on the setting at menu Manua...

Page 71: ...sc player DVD player Input Remote control unit ZONE2 audio output ZONE2 video output AVR 2809CI Monitor Power amplifier Power amplifier Multi zone video cable Multi zone audio cable 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 need...

Page 72: ...he ZONE2 and ZONE3 audio output connectors Selecting the Input Source GOperation on the main unitH q Press ZONE2 3 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 REC SELECT and select the zone to be adjusted w Turn VOL...

Page 73: ...youts Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to use them G1H Using surround back speaker s q When mainly playing movies Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2 way speakers Surround back speakers Subwoofer Surround speakers Monitor Center speaker Front speakers 60 60 Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwa...

Page 74: ...ound 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 Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD...

Page 75: ... 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 HDMI HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or ...

Page 76: ... S ON S S OFF A A A A A A DTS 96 24 S D D D D S OFF S 0dB S ON S S OFF A A A A A A DTS HD S D D D D S OFF S 0dB S ON S S OFF A A A A A A neural S D D D D A A A S A A A A A A S Auto 5CH 7CH STEREO S D D D D S OFF S 0dB A S A A A A A A S Auto WIDE SCREEN S D D D D S OFF S 0dB A S S OFF A A S ON 10 A A S Auto SUPER STADIUM S D D D D S OFF S 0dB A S A A S Medium S 10 A A S Auto ROCK ARENA S D D D D S ...

Page 77: ... A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus A A A A A S 0dB A S OFF S OFF S OFF A DOLBY TrueHD A A A A A S 0dB A S OFF S OFF S OFF A DTS SURROUND A A A A A S 0dB S OFF S OFF S OFF S OFF A DTS 96 24 A A A A A S 0dB S OFF S OFF S OFF S OFF A DTS HD A A A A A S 0dB A S OFF S OFF S OFF A neural A A A A A S 0dB S OFF S OFF S OFF S OFF S 5CH 7CH STEREO A A A A A S 0dB S OFF S OFF S OFF S OFF S WIDE SCREEN A A A A A S 0dB S O...

Page 78: ... A A A A S A S DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY TrueHD A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A A DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A A A A A A F A A A A A A A DOLBY DIGITAL EX z1 z3 A A A A A A A A A A A S S S S A A A DOLBY D HD EX z1 z3 A A A A A A A A A S S A A A A A A A DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A A A A A A A S F F F A A A DOLBY D D HD PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A A A A A A A A A S S F D S S S A A A DOLBY D D HD PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A A A A...

Page 79: ... A A A A A A PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT S A S S S S S S S S S S S S S S A S DSD PURE DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S DSD MULTI PURE A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A MULTI CH PURE DIRECT A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A M PURE D PLgx CINEMA z2 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A M PURE D PLgx MUSIC z1 z3 A S A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A M PURE D Dolby EX z1 z3 A S A A A A A A A ...

Page 80: ... Video signals are not output when the analog to HDMI convert function is set to OFF The MAIN ZONE video conversion function is compatible with the following format NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL N PAL M and PAL 60 When SECAM signals of video input are up converted the signals are output in PAL format from the S Video connector When the input signal is a component 1080i or 720p signal the signal upco...

Page 81: ...e Dimmer setting is set to OFF The PURE DIRECT mode is set Set to something other than OFF Set a surround mode other than the PURE DIRECT mode 34 42 GGeneralH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DOLBY DIGITAL indicator does not appear on display Blu ray Disc player DVD player s digital audio output setting is not proper Check the Blu ray Disc player DVD player s audio output setting For details read...

Page 82: ...age No sound is produced from center speaker You are playing a monaural source TV AM radio broadcast etc in the STANDARD Dolby DTS Surround mode The mode is set to something other than STANDARD Dolby DTS Surround 41 No sound is produced from surround speakers The surround mode is set to STEREO DIRECT or PURE DIRECT Set to a surround playback mode 41 42 No sound is produced from surround back speak...

Page 83: ...t to ON Set Manual Setup Option Setup On Screen Display Master Volume to ON Set when Manual Setup On Screen Display Tuner Information is not OFF Set when Manual Setup On Screen Display iPod Information is not OFF 9 9 33 33 33 33 GVideoH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page HDMI audio signals are not output from speakers The Manual Setup HDMI Setup HDMI Audio Out setting is set to TV Set to Amp 29 No ...

Page 84: ...ved XM s signal for an extended period allow the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes and then try to select the channel again CH UNAVAILABLE is displayed Channel is not present Select another channel CH UNAUTHORIZED is displayed You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package Consult the latest channel guide at www xmra...

Page 85: ...l and impedance 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms Frequency response 5 Hz 10 MHz 0 3 dB when video convert set to OFF S Video connectors Input output level and impedance Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms C color signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Ω ohms Frequency response 5 Hz 10 MHz 0 3 dB when video convert set to OFF Color component video connector Input output level and impedance Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms PB C...

Page 86: ...003 00303 U United Cable 00003 00276 US Electronics 00003 00008 00276 V Videoway 00000 Visiopass 00817 Z Zenith 00000 00525 00899 Cable PVR Combination b1 A Americast 00899 D Digeo 01187 F Freebox 01482 M Motorola 01187 01376 P Pace 00237 01877 Pioneer 00877 01877 S Scientific Atlanta 00877 01877 Sony 01006 Supercable 00276 T Time Warner 01877 Z Zenith 00899 CD Player b4 A Acoustic Research 40420 ...

Page 87: ...Group 01272 Satellite Set Top Box b1 A sat 01300 Sky 01334 A Mark 00345 ABsat 00123 00713 ADB 00642 01259 01367 01418 01473 01491 AGS 00710 Aiwa 01514 Akai 00200 Alba 00455 00713 01284 01659 01811 Allsat 00200 01043 Alltech 00713 Allvision 01232 01334 01412 AlphaStar 00772 Amitronica 00713 Amstrad 00345 00713 00795 00847 00863 00882 01113 01175 01693 01801 Anglo 00713 Ankaro 00713 AntSat 01083 Apo...

Page 88: ...os 01284 Logik 01284 Logix 01075 Lorenzen 00299 Luxor 00345 00873 M M Electronic 00818 M vision 01557 Magnavox 00722 00724 Manata 00710 00713 Manhattan 00455 00710 01083 Marantz 00200 Maspro 00173 00713 01530 Master s 00394 Matsui 00173 00710 01284 01743 Maximum 01075 01334 01685 McIntosh 00869 MDS 01225 Mediabox 00853 Mediacom 01206 MediaSat 00853 01339 Medion 00299 00713 01043 01075 01232 01334 ...

Page 89: ...35 V Variosat 00173 Ventana 00200 Vestel 01251 VH Sat 00299 Viasat 01682 ViewSat 01232 Visionic 00125 01283 VisionNet 01557 Visiosat 00142 00710 00713 01413 01457 01718 Viva 00856 Vivid 01162 Voom 00869 VTech 00818 W Wavelength 01232 01413 Wewa 00455 Wharfedale 01284 Winbox 01801 Wintel 00299 Wisi 00173 00299 00455 Worldsat 00123 00710 01214 01251 01543 X Xcom 00123 XMS 01075 Xsat 00123 00713 0084...

Page 90: ... 10109 10287 10335 10560 10625 10714 Brinkmann 10037 10418 10486 10668 Brionvega 10037 10362 Britannia 10217 Brockwood 10030 10178 Broksonic 10180 10236 10463 11911 11938 Brother 10264 BSR 10163 BTC 10218 Bush 10009 10036 10037 10163 10208 10217 10218 10264 10335 10361 10371 10374 10487 10556 10614 10661 10668 10698 10714 10778 11037 11556 11900 11982 C Caihong 10009 10817 Cailing 10748 Candle 100...

Page 91: ...10661 10668 10714 10808 10880 11037 11163 11900 11909 Gorenje 10370 GPM 10218 Gradiente 10037 10053 10170 Graetz 10163 10361 10371 10487 10714 11163 Gran Prix 10648 Granada 10036 10037 10108 10163 10208 10217 10226 10343 10548 10560 Grandin 10009 10037 10163 10218 10374 10455 10610 10668 10714 10715 10865 10880 11037 11298 Gronic 10217 Grundig 10009 10036 10037 10070 10163 10195 10443 10487 10556 ...

Page 92: ...m 10037 10648 10714 10715 Majestic 10017 Mandor 10264 Manesth 10035 10037 10217 10264 Manhattan 10037 10668 10778 10876 11037 11267 Marantz 10030 10037 10054 10556 10704 10855 11454 Mark 10009 10037 10217 10374 10714 10715 Master s 10499 Mastro 10053 10698 10706 10780 11556 Masuda 10009 10037 10217 10218 10264 10371 Matsui 10009 10011 10035 10036 10037 10163 10195 10208 10217 10335 10352 10371 104...

Page 93: ...267 Reality 11267 Recor 10037 10418 Rectiligne 10037 Rediffusion 10036 10163 10346 10361 10548 Redstar 10037 Reflex 10037 10668 11037 Relisys 10865 10876 10877 11207 Remotec 10037 10093 10145 10171 10250 Reoc 10714 Revox 10037 Rex 10163 10264 RFT 10037 10264 Rinex 10773 Roadstar 10009 10037 10218 10264 10418 10668 10714 11037 11900 Rolson 11371 Rover 10036 10877 Rowa 10009 10037 10264 10587 10698 ...

Page 94: ...s 10001 10047 10178 11904 Thomson 10037 10047 10109 10287 10335 10343 10560 10625 11447 Thorn 10035 10036 10037 10073 10074 10109 10163 10264 10335 10343 10361 10499 10512 Thorn Ferguson 10073 10335 10343 10499 Tiane 10093 10817 Tiny 11269 TMK 10178 10180 10236 TML 11756 TNCi 10017 Tobishi 10218 Tobo 10009 10264 10748 Tocom 10156 Tokai 10009 10037 10163 10217 10374 10668 11037 Tokaido 11037 Tokyo ...

Page 95: ... 10236 10463 11909 11911 F Ferguson 10073 10625 Fidelity 10171 Funai 11904 G GE 10047 10051 10093 11917 11922 GoldStar 10037 Goodmans 10374 11909 Grundig 10037 10195 10556 H Harley Davidson 11904 Hinari 10036 Hitachi 11904 I Internal 11909 J JVC 11923 L LG 10178 Lloyd s 11904 M Magnavox 10054 11904 Memorex 10250 Mitsubishi 10093 10556 11917 O Orion 10463 11911 P Palsonic 11904 Panasonic 10051 1025...

Page 96: ...60 20162 20240 20278 20432 21035 Cybernex 20240 CyberPower 21972 Cyrus 20081 D Daewoo 20037 20045 20046 20104 20209 20278 20352 20637 20642 21137 21278 Dansai 20278 Dantax 20352 Daytron 20037 20278 De Graaf 20042 20046 20048 20081 20104 Decca 20000 20041 20067 20081 20209 20352 Degraff 20042 20048 20081 20104 Deitron 20278 Dell 21972 Denon 200842 20081 Derwent 20041 Diamant 20037 Diamond 20348 Dig...

Page 97: ...47 20067 20081 20162 20240 21035 21237 Pentax 20042 Perdio 20000 20209 Philco 20000 20035 20081 20209 20226 20479 Philips 20000 20035 20045 20048 20081 20162 20209 20226 20616 20618 20739 21081 21181 Phoenix 20278 Phonola 20081 Pilot 20037 Pioneer 20042 20067 20081 20162 Polk Audio 20081 Portland 20278 20637 Presidian 21593 Prinz 20000 Profitronic 20081 20240 Proline 20000 20278 20320 20642 Prosca...

Page 98: ... 30690 30695 30705 30770 30788 30790 30839 30884 30898 30899 31115 31205 31233 31695 Akashi 30838 AKI 31005 Akira 30699 31321 Akura 30898 31051 31140 31233 31367 Alba 30539 30672 30695 30699 30713 30717 30730 30783 30884 31140 31530 31695 Alco 30790 Alize 31151 All Tel 31451 Allegro 30869 Altacom 31224 Amitech 30770 30850 Amoi 30852 Amphion Media Works 30872 Amstrad 30713 30770 31151 31367 AMW 308...

Page 99: ... 30774 Lenoir 31228 Lenoxx 30690 30838 Lexia 30699 30768 LG 30591 30741 30790 30869 31906 Lifetec 30651 30831 31347 Limit 30768 31104 LiteOn 31058 31158 Lodos 30713 Loewe 30511 30539 30741 30885 Logik 30713 30884 Logix 30705 30783 Luker 31367 Lumatron 30695 30705 30713 30741 30833 31115 31321 31832 Lunatron 30741 Luxman 30573 Luxor 30713 30717 31004 31695 31730 M Magnasonic 30651 30675 Magnat 3192...

Page 100: ...0690 30768 31004 31228 Telefunken 30789 30790 30833 31483 31832 31923 Teletech 30713 30768 Tensai 30651 30690 30770 Tevion 30651 30768 30798 30833 30898 31036 31227 31347 31382 31483 31730 31923 Theta Digital 30571 Thomson 30511 30522 30551 Tivo 31503 Tokai 30788 30790 30898 Tom Tec 30789 Top Suxess 31224 Toshiba 30503 30539 30573 30695 31045 31154 31503 31510 31769 TRANS continents 30831 30872 31...

Page 101: ...euvent être enregistrés en mode TV b3 These preset codes can be recorded in the VCR mode b1 Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode VCR b4 These preset codes can be recorded in the DVD mode b1 Ces codes de présélection peuvent être enregistrés en mode DVD DVD preset codes Codes préréglés DVD 32134 30490 e Model No Modéle numéro DVD 555 DVD 556 DVD 557 DVD 558 DVD 755 DVD 756 DVD...

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