Denon AVR-3808CI: An Overview - Page 8

dany · 04-02-2008, 10:35 AM

Just ordered my 3808 from electronic Expo for a great price. Got a great price on a plasma also. Call Steve @848-248-3498.

SteveMs · 04-02-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty4ut

It will also send everthing component & below out the component connection. I have the same issue. My tv only has component, no HDMI. I only have one component cable running to it, and everything I have is passed thru to the tv. No more changing inputs on the TV. Makes life a little more simple. Even though I am using a Harmony, I still can't get my wife to understand how to make it work. I also found out something that might help you. I am using a PS3 for my Blu-Ray. It can be set to component for the Video, & HDMI for the Audio. That way you can get Dolby TrueHD to the Denon as a PCM multi in and still get the Video to the TV with an HDMI on your TV. Hope this helps. Great Receiver so far.

Thats a nice little tip about the HDMI. Will it do the same for my Directv receiver (Hr20-700)?

Stavs

Kelly Payne · 04-02-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMs

Thats a nice little tip about the HDMI. Will it do the same for my Directv receiver (Hr20-700)?

Stavs

I'm not sure, but since nobody is broadcasting Dolby TrueHD, I wouldn't worry about it. Just use component for video and optical for your audio.

highliner · 04-08-2008, 07:22 AM

A little 'IFy' question re: Audissey, in partcular, about equalizer curve of the front speakers: do you think the curve would be the same, if the auto set up is run (1) with front speakers only and (2) with all the speakers and the sub?

the reason I am asking is in that 90% of the time I listen to music in a stereo mode and, if the set up will be more accurate for stereo with the front speakers only, I would go for this set up...

my feeling is that the result might be different, since the set up of 7 speakers might also take into account the 'interaction' amongst all the speakers...

eventually, I will experiment, but no time to do it now so far...

dany · 04-14-2008, 09:01 AM

Running a HDMI from my HR21 to my 3808, does the Denon have to be on for the signal to go through? I'm having a hard time on how to connect because most of the time we are just watching the TV without eeverything else in use. I'm thinking HDMI to the Denon and for use by my wife just use the component and coaxial to the TV.

TonyTone · 04-14-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dany

Running a HDMI from my HR21 to my 3808, does the Denon have to be on for the signal to go through? I'm having a hard time on how to connect because most of the time we are just watching the TV without eeverything else in use. I'm thinking HDMI to the Denon and for use by my wife just use the component and coaxial to the TV.

Yes the 3808 has to be on...and just like what you're thinking, I have the component outs connected directly to my display.

TonyD · 04-18-2008, 05:55 PM

i've been getting audio and video drops not together.
maye once an hour the video will go black for about 2-3 seconds.
it isn't the dvr or the tv. it started when i hooked the denon to the tv and dvr using hdmi.

i also get an occasional audio drop that can only be remedied by either turning denon off and on or switching tuners on the 2 tuner dvr.

it happens when i fast forward or rewind then try to play at normal speed.

dany · 04-19-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyTone

Yes the 3808 has to be on...and just like what you're thinking, I have the component outs connected directly to my display.

Components work fine as i did that last night. Only problem is the Denon won't come on. Plugged in to a hot outlet and plugged in to the back of the receiver and no power. The on/off isn't lit even.

Lituoklis · 04-25-2008, 02:02 PM

hey, can anyone say how to reset denon avr-3803 ?

Rob Grim · 04-29-2008, 10:23 AM

For those that didn't know, there is another firmware updated for the 3808CI. Here is some info on the update from the AVS forum thread:

Firmware version 1.69 - 3808 owners report (firmware update released April 24, 2008):

BUGS/UPGRADE ISSUES

1. When starting Internet Radio station play and song track information broadcast sometimes the Radio station information appears briefly in song track location, is replaced by current song information, and does not display in station information location. When this happens song track information does not update when song changes. You can press the left arrow, wait a few seconds, and it will then show the current song track and Radio station playing (song track information will then update when song changes).

2. When stopping a radio station stream it does not return to the station menu.

3. When a song is paused, browsing music server or USB folders behaves erratically. Should either browse correctly or not allow browsing when song is paused. Do not pause a song and browse music server or USB folders.

4. Web page control after selecting 'save' under 'setup' menu the top of the page says "Save Configration"

5. Internet radio continu