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...Troubleshooting 63 ¤1 Specifications 64 List of Preset Codes 126~130 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. The plug in this product is equipped with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding ...Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Always set . • Before turning the power switch on the rear to the desired position. Remove the cap covering...
...Troubleshooting 63 ¤1 Specifications 64 List of Preset Codes 126~130 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. The plug in this product is equipped with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding ...Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Always set . • Before turning the power switch on the rear to the desired position. Remove the cap covering...
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... on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO IN OUT Video deck 2 Connecting the video decks • Connect the video deck's S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO VCR-1 IN jack and the...
... on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO IN OUT Video deck 2 Connecting the video decks • Connect the video deck's S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO VCR-1 IN jack and the...
Owners Manual
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...decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled...up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3...
...decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with a wide range of infrared controlled...up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3...
Owners Manual
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...deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for that component. 29 Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip...: Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names...
...deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for that component. 29 Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key skip...: Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names...
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... VOL +, - : Volume up /down 5. ENGLISH 3. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 27). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 30 Digital broadcast satellite (DBS...
... VOL +, - : Volume up /down 5. ENGLISH 3. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 27). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 30 Digital broadcast satellite (DBS...
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...) button and the ON (MAIN) button at the same time. 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. CD...
...) button and the ON (MAIN) button at the same time. 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. CD...
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... control unit) The volume can be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob. The volume level is turned on. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. DIGITAL...
... control unit) The volume can be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob. The volume level is turned on. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. DIGITAL...
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... indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you wish to record. • The "MULTI" indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. (Main unit...) 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". • When "SOURCE" is selected, the "MULTI" ...
... indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you wish to record. • The "MULTI" indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. (Main unit...) 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". • When "SOURCE" is selected, the "MULTI" ...
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... unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround parameters according to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display Light 1 2 1 2 4, 6 5, 7 The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly...
... unit, check that the mode selector switch is set to "AUDIO". 5 Select the optimum mode for the source. 6 Set the surround parameters according to the manuals of the respective components. 4 Select the surround parameter mode. Display Light 1 2 1 2 4, 6 5, 7 The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly...
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... channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz 520/600/1000....1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 53 NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to E8, for FM broadcast stations. 1 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8 2 When the...
... channels A2 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz 520/600/1000....1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 53 NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to E8, for FM broadcast stations. 1 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8 2 When the...
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... "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in the desired station. NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM...
... "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in the desired station. NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM...
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Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Recalling preset stations 12 2 1 ENGLISH Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 1 Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SHIFT button and ...
Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Recalling preset stations 12 2 1 ENGLISH Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 1 Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SHIFT button and ...
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...TV or monitor screen as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them ...front at the left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1...
...TV or monitor screen as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them ...front at the left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1...
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...5.1 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding/decoding Dolby Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S (SW - ENGLISH Surround The AVR-1803/883 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Media LD (VDP) Dolby Digital output jacks Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output...analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital's main channels can be played on the AVR-1803/883, switch the DVD player's output mode to 20 kHz or greater). Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded...
...5.1 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding/decoding Dolby Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S (SW - ENGLISH Surround The AVR-1803/883 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Media LD (VDP) Dolby Digital output jacks Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output...analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital's main channels can be played on the AVR-1803/883, switch the DVD player's output mode to 20 kHz or greater). Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded...
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...encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they offer surround playback on the AVR-1803/883 (see page 45) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. consult the player's owner's manual for information on the same disc, so the discs can be recorded simultaneously on ...CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to play DTS DVDs. For DVDs, the DTS signals are two types of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - To avoid this noise is required to two channels on the front panel of DVD Dolby...
...encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they offer surround playback on the AVR-1803/883 (see page 45) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. consult the player's owner's manual for information on the same disc, so the discs can be recorded simultaneously on ...CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to play DTS DVDs. For DVDs, the DTS signals are two types of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - To avoid this noise is required to two channels on the front panel of DVD Dolby...
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... DTS Neo:6 surround mode for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down-mixed to the SL and SR channels...
... DTS Neo:6 surround mode for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down-mixed to the SL and SR channels...