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Searching Categories
1
Press o p.
2
Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select
the desired station.
Channel category
Checking the XM Signal Strength and
Radio ID
1
Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SAT TU] to
select “XM”.
2
Press STATUS until “SIGNAL” appears on the
display.
The display will switch as shown below, depending on the
reception conditions.
Display Status
GOOD Signal strength is good
MARGINAL Signal strength is marginal
WEAK Signal strength is weak
NO No signal
3
Adjust the position of the antenna until “SIGNAL:
GOOD” is shown on the display.
4
Press STATUS until the station you want to check
(example: “XM001”) is displayed.
5
Press TUNING and select channel 0 (XM000).
The radio ID is shown on the display.
The strength of both the XM satellite and terrestrial signals can be
checked at menu “Input Setup” – “Antenna Aiming” (vpage 36).
Radio ID
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
iPod
®
Playback
The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for
iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-3N or ASD-3W, sold separately).
The operation can also be performed using the buttons on the main
unit or remote control unit while watching the menus.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not
copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply
with applicable copyright legislation.
1
Make the necessary preparations.
q Set the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod.
(vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.)
w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input.
MENU : ”Input Setup” – “Assign” – ”iPod dock”
(vpage 35)
2
Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [iPod] to
select the input source assigned in step 1-w above.
(iPod screen)
b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly connected. Try connecting again.
3
Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” and [MODE
SELECTOR 2] to “iPod/NETWORK”.
(vpage 50 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
OK to disconnect.
Basic Operation
NOTE
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some
functions may not operate.
• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod
data.
• When using an ASD-3N or ASD-3W Control Dock for iPod, refer to
the respective manual to operate.
• With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR
(iPod) connector.
• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
components of compressed audio fi les and achieve a richer sound.
The default setting is “Mode3”.
• Press <ON/STANDBY> and set the AVR-888’s power to the standby
mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch the input source
to one to which the menu “iPod dock” is not assigned before
disconnecting the iPod.
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