Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsSetting the Remote IDWhen using multiple DENON AV receivers in the sameroom, make this setting so that no AV receiver other thanthe desired one operates.1 While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]with the tip of a pen.The multi-zone indicator corresponding to the currently selectedremote ID flashes.2 Select the remote ID to be set.q To set to 1 : Press [REPEAT].The “M” indicator flashes.w To set to 2 : Press [RANDOM].The “Z2” indicator flashes.e To set to 3 : Press [USB].The “Z3” indicator flashes.r To set to 4 : Press [ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES].The “Z4” indicator flashes.3 While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]with the tip of a pen.The multi-zone indicator turns off.While pressing [ZONE OFF], press [ADVANCED SETUP]with the tip of a pen.All the multi-zone indicators flash 4 times, then all the settings arerestored to their defaults.Resetting the SettingsNOTEWhen changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as theAVR-4308CI’s (vpage 38).Amp Assign / Multi ZoneConnections and OperationsThe AVR-4308CI is compatible with the following types of playback:• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3)• Bi-amp playback (front speaker)• Bi-wiring playback (front speaker)NOTE• For bi-amp and bi-wiring playback, use speakers compatible with thattype of connection.• When conducting bi-amp or bi-wiring playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker terminals.Multi-Zone Settings with the AmpAssign FunctionThe amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the differentchannels built into the AVR-4308CI to the speaker outputs for thedifferent zones.Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting1” to “Setting 6”, then set the corresponding “Amp Assign” modeat GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”(vpage 37).Connect the speakers as described at “Speaker connections”.With “Setting 4” to “Setting 6”, it is possible to switch the Amp Assignmode between the 7.1-channel mode and the multizone mode withoutchanging the speaker connections.Remote Control Multi-ZoneSwitching ZonesUse this procedure to select the zone to be operated bythe sub remote control unit.1 Press [ZONE SELECT].The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.2 While the multi-zone indicator is light, press [ZONESELECT] to select the zone to be operated.The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.Setting the Zone for Which the SubRemote Control Unit is Used (ZONESELECT LOCK Mode)We recommend always using the sub remote control unitfor the same room. When this is done, the unit can beset so that the zone does not switch when buttons areoperated.1 Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].All the multi-zone indicators light.2 Select the multi-zone to be set.The selected multi-zone indicator lights.q To set to “MAIN ZONE” : Press [REPEAT].w To set to “ZONE2” : Press [RANDOM].e To set to “ZONE3” : Press [USB].r To set to “ZONE4” : Press [ALL MUSIC/FAVORITES].3 Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].The multi-zone indicator turns off.To Cancel1 Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.2 Press [ZONE SELECT].All the multi-zone indicators light.3 Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].The multi-zone indicator turns off.