Literature/Product Sheet
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...for Multi Zone Configurations The AVR-1803 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that source. ■ Multi-function Remote Controller • Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with terminal cover. (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode... the sound source. 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 frequencies: 80, 100, and 120. The AVR-1803's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the Surround Back (SB A/B) amplifier channels to instead...
...for Multi Zone Configurations The AVR-1803 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that source. ■ Multi-function Remote Controller • Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with terminal cover. (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode... the sound source. 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 frequencies: 80, 100, and 120. The AVR-1803's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the Surround Back (SB A/B) amplifier channels to instead...
Owners Manual
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... instructions may differ from the actual set the power switch to the following before proceeding. Always set for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-916 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 i FM antenna adapter 1 r t y u i 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the standby position ... AMP ASSIGN switch on Handling 5 v Features ...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this manual before using this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver.
... instructions may differ from the actual set the power switch to the following before proceeding. Always set for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-916 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 i FM antenna adapter 1 r t y u i 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the standby position ... AMP ASSIGN switch on Handling 5 v Features ...5 b Part Names and Functions 6, 7 n Read this manual before using this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver.
Owners Manual
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... 34) @4 Display @5 Preset station select buttons 53, 55) @6 BAND button 54) @7 INPUT MODE indicator 34) @8 SIGNAL indicator 34) @9 INPUT MODE button 33, 35, 45) #0 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 18) #1 Power operation indicator 32) #2 FUNCTION knob 33, 37, 42, 43, 45, 54) #3 MAIN button 33) 6 ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel...
... 34) @4 Display @5 Preset station select buttons 53, 55) @6 BAND button 54) @7 INPUT MODE indicator 34) @8 SIGNAL indicator 34) @9 INPUT MODE button 33, 35, 45) #0 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 18) #1 Power operation indicator 32) #2 FUNCTION knob 33, 37, 42, 43, 45, 54) #3 MAIN button 33) 6 ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel...
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LED (indicator 28, 31) MULTI ZONE buttons 31, 38) SURROUND buttons 34, 40, 42, 44, 45, 49) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 20, 28~30, 32) MAIN ZONE buttons 31, 38) Input source selector buttons 28~31, 33, 42, 43, 45) ...~26, 29, 30, 41, 43) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 29, 30, 45) DIMMER button 36) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-1803/883. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 7 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
LED (indicator 28, 31) MULTI ZONE buttons 31, 38) SURROUND buttons 34, 40, 42, 44, 45, 49) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 20, 28~30, 32) MAIN ZONE buttons 31, 38) Input source selector buttons 28~31, 33, 42, 43, 45) ...~26, 29, 30, 41, 43) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 29, 30, 45) DIMMER button 36) NOTE: • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-1803/883. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 7 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
Owners Manual
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... speaker systems Set these steps. Step 3 (page 19 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 18) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as...
... speaker systems Set these steps. Step 3 (page 19 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 18) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Following these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as...
Owners Manual
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...Tape deck B NOTE: If humming noise is switched between on the power of the this happens, turn on and standby from the remote control unit. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other component equipped with digital output ...A.). 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 the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. NOTE: Only use them near a power transformer will result...
...Tape deck B NOTE: If humming noise is switched between on the power of the this happens, turn on and standby from the remote control unit. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other component equipped with digital output ...A.). 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 the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. NOTE: Only use them near a power transformer will result...
Owners Manual
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... for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult ...• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from an angle. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby ...
... for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult ...• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from an angle. • Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby ...
Owners Manual
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... 1 Check that point are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the ..."AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker ...
... 1 Check that point are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the ..."AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker ...
Owners Manual
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... BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - While this remote control. 1. 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 Operate the...
... BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - While this remote control. 1. 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 Operate the...
Owners Manual
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...store in the memory. 5 To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of the component as follows upon shipment from the... factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 28 The preset codes are as shown on the List of remote control code. This remote control unit can be set for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR...
...store in the memory. 5 To store the codes of another component in the memory, repeat steps 1 to 4. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of the component as follows upon shipment from the... factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 28 The preset codes are as shown on the List of remote control code. This remote control unit can be set for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR...
Owners Manual
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... 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position. 3 2 Set mode switch 2 to the component you want to operate.... 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO".
... 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for the DVD/VDP, DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position. 3 2 Set mode switch 2 to the component you want to operate.... 1 3 ENGLISH 3 2 3 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO".
Owners Manual
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...main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn on the 3 power. 3 ON/STANDBY Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is turned on and off . 2 Several seconds are correct. 2 Set the remote control unit's slide switch to the AUDIO ...position. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 Turn on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. This is due to the built...
...main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn on the 3 power. 3 ON/STANDBY Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • ON/STANDBY When the button is turned on and off . 2 Several seconds are correct. 2 Set the remote control unit's slide switch to the AUDIO ...position. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 Turn on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. This is due to the built...
Owners Manual
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...The signals input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be generated when using this mode to the digital input jacks are... 3 5 1 Select the input source to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-1803/883's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN to play signals other than PCM signals. This mode can...
...The signals input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be generated when using this mode to the digital input jacks are... 3 5 1 Select the input source to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-1803/883's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN to play signals other than PCM signals. This mode can...
Owners Manual
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...unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playback on page 41, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume... are correct and whether the component's power is displayed on . The volume level is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are being input properly. Input mode display • In the AUTO mode...
...unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playback on page 41, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume... are correct and whether the component's power is displayed on . The volume level is turned on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are being input properly. Input mode display • In the AUTO mode...
Owners Manual
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...jacks. • The external input mode can be decreased to up to be set this mode. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set for any input source. IN jacks are output directly to the FL (front left), FR (front right.... IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 With the name of the EXT. ENGLISH Playback using the external input...
...jacks. • The external input mode can be decreased to up to be set this mode. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is connected, then set for any input source. IN jacks are output directly to the FL (front left), FR (front right.... IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 33.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 With the name of the EXT. ENGLISH Playback using the external input...
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...again. • Muting will also be 1 switched to check the unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 while playing a source by pressing the main (Main unit) (Remote control unit) unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. ... The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Press the MUTING button. ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug into the jack...
...again. • Muting will also be 1 switched to check the unit's operating status (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 while playing a source by pressing the main (Main unit) (Remote control unit) unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. ... The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Press the MUTING button. ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug into the jack...
Owners Manual
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...can be selected using the VOLUME + and - buttons on the remote control unit. (This is set to "AUDIO" and "ZONE2". 2 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. 3 To cancel the ZONE2 mode. ENGLISH [2] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) ...- dB (MINIMUM) 5 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is only possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode.) (Remote control unit) 38 Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button. (Remote control unit) 1 3 Press the input source button • The ZONE2 source switches directly. 4 The output level of...
...can be selected using the VOLUME + and - buttons on the remote control unit. (This is set to "AUDIO" and "ZONE2". 2 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. 3 To cancel the ZONE2 mode. ENGLISH [2] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) ...- dB (MINIMUM) 5 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is only possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode.) (Remote control unit) 38 Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button. (Remote control unit) 1 3 Press the input source button • The ZONE2 source switches directly. 4 The output level of...
Owners Manual
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...; The ZONE2 OUT terminal's output level cannot be adjusted with ZONE2 mode RC-617 AVR-1803/883 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR (Main unit's rear panel) (Light) (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) 39 In this case, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot used for the ...8226; For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the main zone and zone2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from zone2 using the surround back...
...; The ZONE2 OUT terminal's output level cannot be adjusted with ZONE2 mode RC-617 AVR-1803/883 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR (Main unit's rear panel) (Light) (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) 39 In this case, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot used for the ...8226; For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the main zone and zone2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from zone2 using the surround back...
Owners Manual
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... that the volume of the test tones is only effective in the memory of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. (Remote control unit) 1 1 2 2 2, 3 40 Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from ...each surround modes. 1 Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the TEST TONE button. ENGLISH 14 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the test tones is...
... that the volume of the test tones is only effective in the memory of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 After completing the adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again. (Remote control unit) 1 1 2 2 2, 3 40 Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from ...each surround modes. 1 Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Digital or DTS) modes. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Press the TEST TONE button. ENGLISH 14 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the test tones is...
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...2 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Main unit) Only adjustable when the channel is selected with the CH VOL buttons on the main unit. (Remote control unit) Default setting of +12 to -12 dB using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to... suit your tastes, as (described) below. 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The channel switches as shown below each time the button is SURR. SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step...
...2 Adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Main unit) Only adjustable when the channel is selected with the CH VOL buttons on the main unit. (Remote control unit) Default setting of +12 to -12 dB using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to... suit your tastes, as (described) below. 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The channel switches as shown below each time the button is SURR. SW channel level can be turned off by decreasing one step...