Playing Files Stored on a Computer

Use this procedure to play music files or playlists.

1Use ui to select the host name of the computer on which the music file you want to play is located, then press ENTER or p.

2Use uito select the search item or folder, then press

ENTER or p.

3Use uito select the file, then press ENTER or p. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.

Selecting tracks

During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track).

•Connections to the required system and specific settings must be made in order to play music files (vpage 20).

•Before starting, you must launch the computer’s server software and set the files as server contents. For details, see the operating instructions of your server software.

Playing files that have been Preset or Registered in Your Favorites

Files can be preset, registered in your favorites and played using the same operations as for Internet radio stations.

NOTE

•Presettings are erased by overwriting them.

•When the operation described below is performed, the music server’s database is updated and it may no longer be possible to play preset or favorite music files.

•When you quit the music server and then restart it.

•When music files are deleted or added on the music server.

•When using an ESCIENT server, place “ESCIENT” before the server name.

Playing Files Stored on USB Memory Devices

Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the AVR-3808CI.

Basic Operation

1Make the necessary preparations. Set the USB port to be used.

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select” (vpage 39)

• Connect the USB memory device to the set USB port.

2Use uito select “USB”, then press ENTER or p.

3Use uito select the search item or folder, then press

ENTER or p.

4Use uito select the file, then press ENTER or p. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.

By default, the front panel’s USB port will be used.

Playing repeatedly

Press [REPEAT] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] All One OFF

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” –

“Repeat” (vpage 39)

Playing in random order

Press [RANDOM] on the sub remote control unit.

[Selectable items] ON OFF

: “Source Select” – “NET/USB” – “Playback Mode” – “Random” (vpage 39)

Selecting tracks

During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track).

•If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top partition can be selected.

•The AVR-3808CI is compatible with MP3 files conforming to “MPEG- 1 Audio Layer-3” standards.

•If [USB] on the sub remote control unit is pressed when the USB memory device or folder is selected, all the tracks on the USB memory device or in the folder are played.

NOTE

•The AVR-3808CI is equipped with two USB ports, one each on the front and rear panels. It is not possible to use the set with USB memory devices connected to both the ports at the same time. Select the USB port you want to use at the “Source Select” – “NET/ USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select” menu.

•DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to data on USB memory devices when using the USB memory device connected to the AVR-3808CI.

•USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

•DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard disk of the type for which power can be supplied by connecting an AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.

•It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVR-3808CI’s USB port using a USB cable.

•The AVR-3808CI is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

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