Literature/Product Sheet
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... the Multi-room Zone powered speaker outputs, with terminal cover. (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is playing in addition to multiple zones. NEW MODEL I N F O R M A T I O N AVR-1803 ■ Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1803 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with Easy Recognition Layout • Pre-Memory Function for all speakers, as...
... the Multi-room Zone powered speaker outputs, with terminal cover. (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is playing in addition to multiple zones. NEW MODEL I N F O R M A T I O N AVR-1803 ■ Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1803 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with Easy Recognition Layout • Pre-Memory Function for all speakers, as...
Owners Manual
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... system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps.
... system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps.
Owners Manual
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...in conjunction with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Ground wire Turntable (MM cartridge) L R R L RL RL Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 17.) OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped R LR... this unit's tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is connected...
...in conjunction with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Ground wire Turntable (MM cartridge) L R R L RL RL Subwoofer jack Connect the internal amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 17.) OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped R LR... this unit's tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is connected...
Owners Manual
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... of the other components. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using the external input (EXT. ENGLISH Connecting the external input (EXT. R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound...
... of the other components. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using the external input (EXT. ENGLISH Connecting the external input (EXT. R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound...
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... NOTES: • To use this effect. 17 If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this speaker for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to the operating instructions of the other components. Connections • When making connections, also refer to SURR.
... NOTES: • To use this effect. 17 If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this speaker for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to the operating instructions of the other components. Connections • When making connections, also refer to SURR.
Owners Manual
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... CDR/TAPE - Ext. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this change what appears on the display. Surround Back Sp. Input source Component Inputs Front & Subwoofer 12 ft (3.6 m) Center 12 ft (3.6 m) CD DVD/VDP TV/DBS COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 DVD/VDP TV/DBS VCR-1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OFF Surround ... buttons to set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Small Small Normal Small Subwoofer Yes Crossover Frequency Delay Time Digital In Assignment Video In Assignment Auto Surround Mode Set the frequency (Hz) below which...
... CDR/TAPE - Ext. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this change what appears on the display. Surround Back Sp. Input source Component Inputs Front & Subwoofer 12 ft (3.6 m) Center 12 ft (3.6 m) CD DVD/VDP TV/DBS COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 DVD/VDP TV/DBS VCR-1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OFF Surround ... buttons to set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Small Small Normal Small Subwoofer Yes Crossover Frequency Delay Time Digital In Assignment Video In Assignment Auto Surround Mode Set the frequency (Hz) below which...
Owners Manual
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...installed, "No" when it's not installed. When this when no speakers are assigned to the SUBWOOFER MODE • Parameters Large...... Yes/No.... ENGLISH 4 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. (Initial) 5 S.WOOFER YES YES NO (left ) button (right) button Press the ...ENTER or (down ) button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer. Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is divided to "Large", at 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the best setting, try comparing the sound when set to "Small...
...installed, "No" when it's not installed. When this when no speakers are assigned to the SUBWOOFER MODE • Parameters Large...... Yes/No.... ENGLISH 4 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. (Initial) 5 S.WOOFER YES YES NO (left ) button (right) button Press the ...ENTER or (down ) button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer. Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is divided to "Large", at 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the best setting, try comparing the sound when set to "Small...
Owners Manual
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...button Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting. Crossover Frequency - • When "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set to "Small", sound with a frequency below which the bass sound of the...frequencies near the crossover frequency. - In this playback mode there tends to be output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to...
...button Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting. Crossover Frequency - • When "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set to "Small", sound with a frequency below which the bass sound of the...frequencies near the crossover frequency. - In this playback mode there tends to be output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to...
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...L3 L4 SR SB 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 - Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting. Press ...setting when "None" has been selected for the surround speakers. 23 L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers/subwoofer and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between 0 and 60 feet in steps of the buttons is 5 ...
...L3 L4 SR SB 1 Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 - Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the surround back speaker setting. Press ...setting when "None" has been selected for the surround speakers. 23 L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers/subwoofer and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between 0 and 60 feet in steps of the buttons is 5 ...
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... (left ) button (right) button (down ) button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning. • Select according to select the Ext. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 19 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 (left ) and (right) buttons to or the speaker layout is stored in...
... (left ) button (right) button (down ) button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning. • Select according to select the Ext. In Subwoofer channel Level playback. (Initial) 19 EXT.IN SW +15 +00 +05 +10 +15 (left ) and (right) buttons to or the speaker layout is stored in...
Owners Manual
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... (surround right) channels of 2 dB.) 3 21 3 If you do not pass through the surround circuitry. IN) mode. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is pressed. IN), the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the PRE OUT... SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will ...
... (surround right) channels of 2 dB.) 3 21 3 If you do not pass through the surround circuitry. IN) mode. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is pressed. IN), the play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the PRE OUT... SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will ...
Owners Manual
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... range: 1. SB CH OUT (Surround Back): (1) Dolby Digital/DTS source "OFF Playback is too bright. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is conducted using the surround back speaker... is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to -10 dB for all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and...
... range: 1. SB CH OUT (Surround Back): (1) Dolby Digital/DTS source "OFF Playback is too bright. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is conducted using the surround back speaker... is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to -10 dB for all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and...
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... C DTS NEO:6 C DOLBY DIGITAL C DTS SURROUND C 5CH/6CH STEREO C ROCK ARENA C JAZZ CLUB C VIDEO GAME C MONO MOVIE C MATRIX C VIRTUAL C Channel output CENTER E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND L/R E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND BACK E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SUBWOOFER B B B B B B B B B B B B B B When playing Dolby Digital signals C C E C * E C E E E E E E E C C : Signal E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable When playing DTS signals C C E E C E C E E E E E E C When playing PCM...
... C DTS NEO:6 C DOLBY DIGITAL C DTS SURROUND C 5CH/6CH STEREO C ROCK ARENA C JAZZ CLUB C VIDEO GAME C MONO MOVIE C MATRIX C VIRTUAL C Channel output CENTER E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND L/R E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND BACK E E B B B B B B B B B B B E SUBWOOFER B B B B B B B B B B B B B B When playing Dolby Digital signals C C E C * E C E E E E E E E C C : Signal E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable When playing DTS signals C C E E C E C E E E E E E C When playing PCM...
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... Surround speaker Front speaker 60 to the type of speaker settings for advice on placing Front speaker speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place 60 to 3 feet) ...back speaker installation method (1). When not using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1 spkr or 2 spkrs) As seen from the listening position than the ...
... Surround speaker Front speaker 60 to the type of speaker settings for advice on placing Front speaker speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place 60 to 3 feet) ...back speaker installation method (1). When not using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1 spkr or 2 spkrs) As seen from the listening position than the ...