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06-27-2008, 09:25 PM
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Paul
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
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Due to the proximity of the U.S. to most Canadians, and more specifically the accessibility of their satellites, we can get quite a lot of HD material from there. Just not legally, LOL, least according to Canadian law, even if you pay for it and pretend you live in the U.S.
The "HD Radio" problem here is that we adopted the same standard to be used in the UK and everywhere else in the world for it, but it is not the standard used in the U.S., thus it will be (is!) doomed to failure in Canada. Some people in some places closer to the U.S. (I'm about 40 miles I think) can get some HD radio stations. I am a big radio guy in general, and definitely would have paid more attention to the 4308 HD radio part if we had it. In fact, there is one station I like that is one of the only DAB stations left in Canada, that format bombed too.
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Heh - well, DAB has been very successful here, mostly because analogue has never been done with much care or attention. We've got the big 'analogue switch off' here in a few years, when all analogue broadcasts will cease - I'm not keen on the idea, but there are good economic as well as technical arguments for it.
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07-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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Ben
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
I just got my 3808 and I noticed that my GUI is no longer output. I have component cables for my monitor out. I looked in the troubleshooting, and my format (NTSC) matches my display. I can get video, just no GUI. I am currently updating my firmware now. If the firmware doesn't fix this, will I have to do a hard reset (and how exactly do you do that? I remember reading about resetting the microprocessor somewhere) And would a hard reset erase all my firmware too?
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07-04-2008, 04:27 PM
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Ben
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
Well, I updated the firmware and now everything's fine. Hooray! Now back to lurking!
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07-08-2008, 07:44 PM
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Rick
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
Thanks for this info as I was racking my brain over different receivers. I almost bought a 2808 this week for the same price I paid for the 3808 at the website you suggested. If you were out in CA. I'd but you a drink.
One quick question for anyone out there, I'm looking into purchasing a 50" Panasonic PZ85U Plasma. Does anyone have a source where I may find a wallmount for a great price?
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07-08-2008, 07:50 PM
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Rick
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
From what I understand you can turn off the extra two side speakers if running a 5.1. I just purchased this amp and am waiting delivery and will do the same, run a 5.1 setup.
I've read that you can run the two speakers into another room which is what I will do. Hope this helps.
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07-16-2008, 01:25 PM
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Jonathan
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
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Originally Posted by mariouzzi
I just got my 3808 and I noticed that my GUI is no longer output. I have component cables for my monitor out. I looked in the troubleshooting, and my format (NTSC) matches my display. I can get video, just no GUI. I am currently updating my firmware now. If the firmware doesn't fix this, will I have to do a hard reset (and how exactly do you do that? I remember reading about resetting the microprocessor somewhere) And would a hard reset erase all my firmware too?
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You may be in "Pure Direct Mode". This disables the menus and front panel.
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08-08-2008, 10:09 AM
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Ben Parmer
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
After lurking for quite some time I finally broke down and ordered mine yesterday. I'm happy to post that Scott is still offering a screaming deal for $1098. Just ask for him at extension 8632. Thanks to everyone for a great forum and a ton of help.
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08-08-2008, 10:18 AM
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Ronald Epstein
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
Ben,
Can you repost the phone number? Trying to recommend this
receiver to other members of this forum -- especially at this
screamin' deal.
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08-11-2008, 12:58 PM
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Re: Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview
For those of you who already haven't done so--firmware version 1.73 was released last month... 
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08-11-2008, 03:46 PM
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