Denon AVR-2312CI 5.1-channel+ 2-channelconnection

5.1-channel + 2-channel connection

You can connect the other front speakers for 2-channel playback using the DIRECT mode or STEREO mode.

The speakers used exclusively for 5.1-channel playback and the speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the surround mode.

To set the speakers for automatic switching during playback, select “Amp Assign” and set to “2CH” using steps 3 and 4 of “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 65).

NOTE

•For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”.

•For speaker impedance , see page 59.

Connect

Multi channel playback

(Surround mode)

Switching

FL’ FL SW	FR FR’
	C

		2-channel playback
SL	SR	(Direct/Stereo mode)
SL	SR

version Basic

version Advanced

Information

Contents

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER Owner’s Manual CAUTION Page Getting started Accessories Features Cautions on handling Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit FConnections vpage 5FSettings vpage FPlayback (Basic operation) vpage FSelecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) vpage Connections Examples of screen display Connecting an HDMI-compatibledevice HDMI function About HDMI cables About 3D function About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Cables used for connections Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-Dconnector nnSettings related to HDMI connections Input Assign (vpage 88) HDMI Setup (vpage 106) Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-rayDisc player/DVD player Connecting a set-topbox (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Connecting a digital video recorder Connecting a digital camcorder Connecting a control dock for iPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Connecting an antenna nnAM loop antenna assembly Connecting a CD player nnUsing the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Connecting to a home network (LAN) Connecting an external control device REMOTE CONTROL jacks RS-232Cconnector TRIGGER OUT jacks Settings Set up the subwoofer Set up the remote control unit ZONE SELECT Press ZONE SELECT Press AMP Preparation Detection & Measurement (Main) When performing Audyssey® Auto Setup over again When measuring has stopped Setting up the speakers again Measurement (2nd – 8th) Calculation Check Store Finish Error messages Parameter Check Retrieving Audyssey® Auto Setup settings Making the network settings (Network Setup) Playback (Basic operation) nnUsing the “SOURCE SELECT” menu Adjusting the master volume Turning off the sound temporarily Playing a Blu-rayDisc player/DVD player Playing a CD player Playing an iPod qUse a DENON control dock for iPod to play back nnListening to music on an iPod nnViewing photos and videos on an iPod in the Remote mode nniPod operation wConnect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back iPod play function iPod Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts TUNER BAND nnPresetting radio stations (Manual preset) nnListening to preset stations nnDirect frequency tuning nnTuner (FM/AM) operation Playing a network audio nnAbout the internet radio function nnMedia player Slide show function Album art function nnAbout Flickr nnAbout Napster nnAbout Pandora nnAbout Rhapsody Listening to internet radio nnPlaying the last played Internet radio station Press INTERNET RADIO nnRecently played internet radio stations nnSearching stations by keyword (Alphabetic strings) nnPresetting internet radio stations nnListening to preset internet radio stations Registering Internet radio stations to PRESET CHANNEL buttons PRESET 1 – nnRegistering internet radio stations as your favorites nnListening to internet radio stations registered in your favorites nnClearing internet radio stations from your favorites nnInternet radio operation Playing files stored on a computer nnPlaying files that have been preset or registered in your favorites nnMedia server operation Viewing photographs on the Flickr site nnFlickr operation Listening to Napster nnSearching from Napster menu nnEntering a character sort for the track you want to listen to nnRegistering tracks in my Napster library Listening to tracks registered in my Napster library nnNapster operation Listening to Pandora nnCreating an original radio station nnListening to a created radio station Listening to a created radio station (e.g. D&M2 Radio) Listening to created radio stations at random nnArranging tracks within radio stations nnSign out nnPandora operation Enter a character search for the track you want to listen to Listening to Rhapsody nnSelect the search mode qSearch from Rhapsody latest information eSearch from the Rhapsody internet radio station nnTrack menu qSearch from the similar music wRegistering tracks in my library eRating function nnRhapsody operation Playing a USB memory device nnUSB memory devices Playing files stored on USB memory devices nnUSB operation Selecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) Views on the TV screen or display nnDescription of listening mode types Dolby listening mode DTS listening mode PCM multi-channellistening mode DENON original listening mode STEREO listening mode FPlayback in ZONE2 (Separate room) vpage 79FHow to make detailed settings vpage Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When Front A/B speakers installed Connect 7.1-channel(Surround back speaker) connection 7.1-channel(Front height speaker) connection 6.1-channel(Surround back speaker) connection Front A/B connection 2.1-channel connection nnFor connecting two subwoofers Bi-Ampconnection 5.1-channel+ 2-channelconnection Set up speakers Set up “Amp Assign” Set up “Channel Select” Page Playback (Advanced operation) Sleep timer function To confirm the countdown time before putting the unit to sleep To cancel the sleep timer Adjusting the volume of the speakers nnAdjusting the volume of the different speakers 3 Press CH LEVEL nnAdjusting the volume of groups of speakers (Fader function) Quick select function nnSaving the settings nnRecalling the settings Naming quick select settings REC OUT mode AirPlay nnMultiple Speakers nnStreaming music stored in iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad directly to the unit nnRemote operations Party mode function nnStarting the party mode as the organizer PARTY Canceling the party mode PARTY Zone Management function ENTER or p nnTo end “Device Control” mode Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures nnPlaying content on a computer (Media server) Web control function Various memory functions nnPersonal memory plus function nnLast function memory Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) Playback Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily Quick select function Sleep timer function How to make detailed settings Examples of menu screen displays Examples of menu and front display Top menu display Display when changing settings Display when resetting Inputting characters Method for inputting characters Keyboard screen nnDisplay of a keyboard input screen Using the keyboard screen 10 Key input screen nnDisplay of a 10 Key input screen Using the number buttons Using the cursor buttons SOURCE SELECT Menu operation nnAbout the display of input sources Items that can be set with the “SOURCE SELECT” procedure Input Assign Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays Input assignments menu operations Video Page Input Mode (Audio) Rename Source Level (Audio) Play Playback Mode nnInput source : “DOCK” Still Picture nnInput source : “NET/USB” Auto Preset Preset Skip Preset Name AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Items that can be set with the “AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST” procedure Audio Adjust nnSurround Parameters Page nnTone nnAudyssey Settings RESTORER Picture Adjust SYSTEM SETUP Items that can be set with the “SYSTEM SETUP” procedure Speaker Setup Page Page Page HDMI Setup Audio Setup Network Setup Page Page Page ZONE2 Setup Option Setup Page Page Language INFORMATION Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering preset codes nnButtons used for operating the devices nnDefault settings for preset codes SAT/CBL V.AUX GAME1 GAME2 Operating devices nnBlu-rayDisc player / HD-DVDplayer DVD player operation nnCD player / CD recorder operation nnTV operation nnSet top box for satellite (SAT) / Cable (CBL) IP TV operation 2 Press ZONE SELECT Resetting the remote control unit Information FPart names and functions vpage 125FOther information vpage FTroubleshooting vpage FSpecifications vpage Index Part names and functions Display Rear panel Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Other information Surround Surround modes and surround parameters Symbols in the table Page nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes Page Relationship between video signals and monitor output Video signal resolution conversion table Explanation of terms Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Resetting the microprocessor ON/STANDBY PRESET CHANNEL Specifications Index Page Dimensions