Literature/Product Sheet
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...Enjoy Home Theater The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of DTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on all five speakers. These improvements let you enjoy a wide variety of 2-channel sources with the exciting effects of 5.1channel surround sound. ■ Dolby ...decoding technology that the sound is too strong. This 5 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by sound as you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to . (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes) ■ 5 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's popular 5 Channel ...
...Enjoy Home Theater The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of DTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on all five speakers. These improvements let you enjoy a wide variety of 2-channel sources with the exciting effects of 5.1channel surround sound. ■ Dolby ...decoding technology that the sound is too strong. This 5 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by sound as you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to . (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes) ■ 5 Channel Stereo Mode DENON's popular 5 Channel ...
Owners Manual
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...SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of all the features AVR-1603 has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set the power operation switch... adjust the sound field with a pre-memory function. Remote control unit with pre-memory function This unit comes with a remote control unit equipped with greater precision. 2. The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver.
...SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of all the features AVR-1603 has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set the power operation switch... adjust the sound field with a pre-memory function. Remote control unit with pre-memory function This unit comes with a remote control unit equipped with greater precision. 2. The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver.
Owners Manual
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...back on. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. If the protection circuit is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes.... long periods of time at high output over a long period which results in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being... input cables, and wait for the unit to protect the speakers under 80 Hz. 8 (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor...
...back on. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. If the protection circuit is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes.... long periods of time at high output over a long period which results in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being... input cables, and wait for the unit to protect the speakers under 80 Hz. 8 (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor...
Owners Manual
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... 80 Hz Subwoofer Yes Delay Time This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the bass sound of the various speakers is to 8), make the various settings described below on the display. Front & Subwoofer 3.6 m Center Surround L & R - 3.6 m 3.0 m - In SW Level Set the Ext. COAXIAL CD OPTICAL-1...appears on the display. Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit. 1 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO". 2 Use the following buttons to set up the system:...
... 80 Hz Subwoofer Yes Delay Time This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the bass sound of the various speakers is to 8), make the various settings described below on the display. Front & Subwoofer 3.6 m Center Surround L & R - 3.6 m 3.0 m - In SW Level Set the Ext. COAXIAL CD OPTICAL-1...appears on the display. Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit. 1 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO". 2 Use the following buttons to set up the system:...
Owners Manual
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...settings made up to that point are assigned to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting. Select this when using speakers that can be selected for the surround speakers. 10 Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode. ... low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. Yes/No.... Setting the speaker configuration 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type. (Initial) 1 FRONT LARGE LARGE SMALL Press the ENTER or (left ) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type...
...settings made up to that point are assigned to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting. Select this when using speakers that can be selected for the surround speakers. 10 Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode. ... low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. Yes/No.... Setting the speaker configuration 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type. (Initial) 1 FRONT LARGE LARGE SMALL Press the ENTER or (left ) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type...
Owners Manual
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...channels. Assignment of low frequency signal range - • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are produced simultaneously from the surround speakers to the measured distance. Select the value closest to listening position L1 Listening L2 position L3 SL SR CAUTION: Set the ... a frequency below which the bass sound of the buttons is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set the distance from those channels. - L1) is set the surround delay time. L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position L2: Distance from front speakers to ...
...channels. Assignment of low frequency signal range - • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are produced simultaneously from the surround speakers to the measured distance. Select the value closest to listening position L1 Listening L2 position L3 SL SR CAUTION: Set the ... a frequency below which the bass sound of the buttons is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set the distance from those channels. - L1) is set the surround delay time. L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position L2: Distance from front speakers to ...
Owners Manual
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... analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the AUTO mode. If no sound will be played. ENGLISH Playing the input source 1 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to the analog input jacks are decoded and ... laser disc player. q AUTO (All auto mode) In this case the maximum volume is detected, the signals input to play in the AVR1603's surround decoder is pressed. (Main unit) BASS TREBLE 3 21 IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input properly. Input mode display...
... analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the AUTO mode. If no sound will be played. ENGLISH Playing the input source 1 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to the analog input jacks are decoded and ... laser disc player. q AUTO (All auto mode) In this case the maximum volume is detected, the signals input to play in the AVR1603's surround decoder is pressed. (Main unit) BASS TREBLE 3 21 IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input properly. Input mode display...
Owners Manual
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... be selected. 21 2 1 NOTES: • In play mode (DIRECT,STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be adjusted, turn off ) by pressing the STATUS control unit) treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) be switched to ...the MUTING button again. (Remote control unit) 1 Muting will also be set to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without passing through the 1 Front panel display • Descriptions of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
... be selected. 21 2 1 NOTES: • In play mode (DIRECT,STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be adjusted, turn off ) by pressing the STATUS control unit) treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) be switched to ...the MUTING button again. (Remote control unit) 1 Muting will also be set to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without passing through the 1 Front panel display • Descriptions of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
Owners Manual
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... to switch to set the CINEMA EQ. (Initial) CINEMA EQ OFF OFF ON (left) button (right) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or COMP. Select this function if the sound from -10 to OFF for correct DTS playback. Set to 0 dB. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is... correct Dolby Digital playback. Use the (left ) button (right) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or LFE setting. (down ) button to switch to the Press the ENTER button to -10 dB for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. This function only works in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the...
... to switch to set the CINEMA EQ. (Initial) CINEMA EQ OFF OFF ON (left) button (right) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or COMP. Select this function if the sound from -10 to OFF for correct DTS playback. Set to 0 dB. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is... correct Dolby Digital playback. Use the (left ) button (right) button Press the SURROUND PARAMETER or LFE setting. (down ) button to switch to the Press the ENTER button to -10 dB for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. This function only works in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the...
Owners Manual
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... STEREO mode can be used for the input channel. 1 Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to the L and R inputs. In this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from all speaker surround sound, but without worrying about their features 1 5CH STEREO In... of expansion for the different output channels are automatically recalled. These surround modes can be used when playing PCM signals with reflected sounds coming from the front 2-channel speakers. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for music sources ...
... STEREO mode can be used for the input channel. 1 Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to the L and R inputs. In this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from all speaker surround sound, but without worrying about their features 1 5CH STEREO In... of expansion for the different output channels are automatically recalled. These surround modes can be used when playing PCM signals with reflected sounds coming from the front 2-channel speakers. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for music sources ...
Owners Manual
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... button to select the parameter you want to set. • The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 23.) (Main unit) 3 Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to 15.... In the matrix mode only, the delay time can be set within the range of the sound field. COMP. (Initial) D.COMP. NOTE: • When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. COMP. (Remote control unit) (5) LFE (Remote control unit) (6) DEFAULT ...
... button to select the parameter you want to set. • The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 23.) (Main unit) 3 Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to 15.... In the matrix mode only, the delay time can be set within the range of the sound field. COMP. (Initial) D.COMP. NOTE: • When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. COMP. (Remote control unit) (5) LFE (Remote control unit) (6) DEFAULT ...
Owners Manual
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... side of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between the front left and surround right) to achieve surround sound. • Whereas with the TV or monitor screen as the surround speakers. Decoding these signals is input to the AVR-1603, the surround mode is selected. 27 Front speakers Monitor Center speaker Subwoofer 60° 120°...
... side of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between the front left and surround right) to achieve surround sound. • Whereas with the TV or monitor screen as the surround speakers. Decoding these signals is input to the AVR-1603, the surround mode is selected. 27 Front speakers Monitor Center speaker Subwoofer 60° 120°...
Owners Manual
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...then ventilate it well to cool it well to the speakers. Have you operated the receiver according to the CD, records, tapes, and FM broadcasts, etc. Are the ... 9 - 9 Remote control unit. the pictures and sound can be a malfunction. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTScompatible digital output - NOTE: When a subwoofer has been connected and the virtual surround function is being played from Dolby Laboratories. The signals for...inserted in Dolby Surround are general examples. With LDs and DVDs, there is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-1603, or may ...
...then ventilate it well to cool it well to the speakers. Have you operated the receiver according to the CD, records, tapes, and FM broadcasts, etc. Are the ... 9 - 9 Remote control unit. the pictures and sound can be a malfunction. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTScompatible digital output - NOTE: When a subwoofer has been connected and the virtual surround function is being played from Dolby Laboratories. The signals for...inserted in Dolby Surround are general examples. With LDs and DVDs, there is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-1603, or may ...