Denon AVR-4311CI Connect, Blu-rayDisc player and TV

Connect

Audio cable (sold separately)

	FL SW	FR
		C
	Subwoofer with	Speaker cables
	Subwoofer with	(sold separately)
	built-in amplifier	(sold separately)
	built-in amplifier
	SL	SR

SBL SBR

Blu-ray Disc player and TV

Use only an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (a genuine HDMI product). Using a cable without the HDMI logo (a non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback.

When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recommend you use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”for enhanced high-quality playback.

		TV
	If your TV does not support the ARC function
Blu-ray Disc player	(vpage 16), make	the audio connection
	referring to “Connecting a TV” (vpage 18).
	TV sound can be played on this unit.
HDMI		HDMI
OUT		IN
HDMI cable		HDMI cable
(sold separately)		(sold separately)

To household power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)	Power cord
	Power cord
	(supplied)

NOTE

•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

•Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.

6	The “Simple version” section provides the speaker installation, connection, and setup methods for the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers.
	For the installing, connecting, and setup methods of speakers other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers), see page 54 .

Contents

Owner’s Manual nSAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION CAUTION: WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTION: FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) nNOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION Getting started nOperation buttons nSymbols nIllustrations Page Install Turn on Set up Play back power 1 Install 2 Connect Connect Blu-rayDisc player and TV 3Turn on power 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up speakers Set up speakers (Audyssey® Auto Setup) About setup microphone placement Set up the remote control unit Press ZONE SELECT About the main listening position (*M) Detection & Measurement When performing Audyssey Auto Setup over again When measuring has stopped Setting up the speakers again Finish Error messages Parameter Check 5 Play back disc Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit FConnections vpage FPlayback (Basic operation) vpage FSelecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) vpage Connections Examples of screen display About HDMI cables HDMI control function (vpage 65) HDMI function About 3D function Cables used for connections Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-Dconnector nnSettings related to HDMI connections Input Assign (vpage 82) HDMI Setup (vpage 98) Page Page Page Page Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Connecting a SIRIUS connector nnPositioning the antenna Connecting an HD Radio receiver nnAM loop antenna assembly nnUsing the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Standing alone Component with Multi-channelOutput connectors Connecting to a home network (LAN) Required system nnBroadband internet connection nnModem nnRouter REMOTE CONTROL jacks RS-232Cconnector TRIGGER OUT jacks Playback (Basic operation) Turning off the sound temporarily MUTE Playing a Blu-rayDisc player compatible with DENON LINK 4th Playing Super Audio CD qUse a DENON control dock for iPod to play back nListening to music on an iPod® nnViewing videos on an iPod® in the Browse mode nnViewing photos and videos on an iPod® in the Remote mode nniPod operation wConnect an iPod directly to the USB port to play back niPod operation iPod play function Press iPod PLAY nnAbout SIRIUS XM radio nnSIRIUS XM radio legal nnUsing the HD Radio™ receiver nnChecking the SIRIUS signal strength and radio 4 Press TUNING d or TUNING f nnPresetting radio channels (Preset memory) CH + CH – nnParental Lock nnSIRIUS operation Listening to HD Radio stations TUNER/DTU BAND nnSelecting audio programs nnPresetting radio stations (Manual preset) Default settings Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) (vpage 81) nnListening to preset stations nnTuner (HD Radio reception) operation nnAbout the internet radio function nnMedia player Album art function Slide show function nnAbout Flickr nnAbout Napster nnAbout Pandora nnAbout Rhapsody Listening to internet radio nSearching stations by keyword (Alphabetic strings) nPresetting internet radio stations nListening to preset internet radio stations nRegistering internet radio stations as your favorites nClearing 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 nMedia server operation Viewing photographs on the Flickr site nViewing photographs shared by particular users nViewing all photographs on Flickr nFlickr operation Listening to Napster nnSearching from Napster menu nnEntering a character search for the track you want to listen to nnRegistering tracks in my Napster library nnNapster operation Listening to Pandora nCreating an original radio station nListening to a created radio station Listening to a created radio station (e.g. D&M2 Radio) nArranging tracks within radio stations nSign out Listening to created radio stations at random Listening to Rhapsody nSelect the search mode qSearch from Rhapsody latest information wEnter a character search for the track you want to listen to eSearch from the Rhapsody internet radio station nTrack menu qSearch from the similar music wRegistering tracks in my library eRating function nRhapsody operation nUSB memory devices Playing files stored on USB memory devices nnUSB operation Selecting a listening mode (Surround Mode) nnSurround playback of multi-channelsources (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.) Displaying the currently playing surround mode q w DENON original surround playback SIMULATION D/ST PURE Advanced version FOperating the connected devices by remote control unit vpage Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection) When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When 5.1ch installed When Front A/B speakers installed nnFor connecting two subwoofers 6.1-channel(Surround back speaker) connection Front A/B connection 2.1-channelconnection Multi-channel+ 2-channelconnection Multi-channel+ 2-channelwith Bi-Ampconnection 11.2-channel(Surround back / Front height / Front wide speaker) connection PRE AMP mode Set up “Amp Assign” Set up “Channel Select” 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 3 Press CH LEVEL Quick select function nnSaving the settings nnRecalling the settings Naming quick select settings REC OUT mode Party mode function nnStarting the party mode as the organizer PARTY Canceling the party mode PARTY Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures Web control function Various memory functions nPersonal memory plus function nLast function memory Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily Page How to make detailed settings Examples of menu screen displays Top menu display Display when inputting characters Display when resetting Method for inputting characters Normal screen nDisplay of a normal input screen Using the number buttons Using the cursor buttons Keyboard screen nDisplay of a keyboard input screen Items that can be set with the “SOURCE SELECT” procedure Menu operation nAbout the display of input sources Play Auto Preset Preset Skip Parental Lock Antenna Aiming Preset Name Input Assign Examples of input assign menu screen displays Input assignments menu operations Video Input Mode (Audio) Rename Source Level (Audio) Playback Mode nnInput source : “DOCK” nnInput source : “NET/USB” Audio Adjust nSurround Parameters Items that can be set with the “AUDIO ADJUST” procedure Page nnTone nnAudyssey Settings nnA-DSXSoundstage nManual EQ nnDolby Volume nRESTORER nAudio Delay Picture Adjust Items that can be set with the “MANUAL SETUP” procedure Speaker Setup Examples of Amp Assign menu screen displays nnSteps for setting “Amp Assign” Page Page Page HDMI Setup Audio Setup Page Network Setup Page Zone Setup OPTION Option Setup Page Language Page Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Operating the main remote control unit nDefault settings for preset codes SAT/CBL DVR V.AUX GAME Operating components nnBlu-rayDisc player / HD-DVDplayer DVD player / DVD recorder operation nnCD player / CD recorder operation nnTV operation Operating learning function nnRemembering remote control codes from other devices nnErasing stored remote control codes Erasing the code by each button Operating macro function nnRecording macro operations QUICK SELECT MACRO nnAdjusting the interval time of macro operations transmitting nnUsing the macro function nnResetting the macro function Specifying the zone used with the main remote control unit Setting the Remote ID Restoring all settings of the remote control unit to default Page nnNET/USB operation nnSAT TU (SIRIUS) operation M.ZONE CALL Setting the zone for which the sub remote control unit is used (Zone select lock mode) 1 ADVANCED SETUP ADVANCED SETUP Information FPart names and functions vpage 120 FOther information vpage FTroubleshooting vpage FSpecifications vpage 139 FIndex vpage Part names and functions Page Page Main remote control unit (RC-1145) Sub remote control unit (RC-1148) Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Other information Surround modes and parameters Symbols in the table Page Page nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page ON/STANDBY STANDARD DSP SIMULATION Specifications Index