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...V, 60 Hz Power consumption 4.5 A Dimensions 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm 17.1" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 16.4" (D) Weight 11.7 kg, 25.8 lbs DENON ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. 19 CHAPIN ROAD, P.O. Input FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER 4 Digital (Optical) Input OPTICAL x 4 1 Digital (Coaxial) Input COAXIAL x 1... ■ Support 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 a choice of the subwoofer to further customize...
...V, 60 Hz Power consumption 4.5 A Dimensions 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm 17.1" (W) x 6.7" (H) x 16.4" (D) Weight 11.7 kg, 25.8 lbs DENON ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. 19 CHAPIN ROAD, P.O. Input FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER 4 Digital (Optical) Input OPTICAL x 4 1 Digital (Coaxial) Input COAXIAL x 1... ■ Support 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 a choice of the subwoofer to further customize...
Owners Manual
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... • Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 18 ⁄0 Setting up the System 19~26 ⁄1 Remote Control Unit 27~31 ⁄2 Operation 32~37 ⁄3 Multi Zone 37~... recommend that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty (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...
... • Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 18 ⁄0 Setting up the System 19~26 ⁄1 Remote Control Unit 27~31 ⁄2 Operation 32~37 ⁄3 Multi Zone 37~... recommend that there are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty (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...
Owners Manual
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... indicator 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
... indicator 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
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...~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 ( ).
...~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 ( ).
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.... 8 Surround speaker systems ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 2 (page 18) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
.... 8 Surround speaker systems ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Step 2 (page 18) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
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...ground wire. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other electrical appliances. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect ...TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with AC cords or placing them for connections to page 17.) OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT...
...ground wire. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other electrical appliances. No power is supplied from the remote control unit. ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect ...TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1803/883's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with AC cords or placing them for connections to page 17.) OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT...
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... illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries...that the old batteries can be used for verifying operation. e Close the lid. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as far away from a straight distance of them immediately. Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30...
... illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is only for an extended period of time. • If batteries...that the old batteries can be used for verifying operation. e Close the lid. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as far away from a straight distance of them immediately. Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30...
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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 finish system set up . System set up . The changes to the settings made up ...
... 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 finish system set up . System set up . The changes to the settings made up ...
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... play A/B : Switch between auto and mono MEMORY : Preset memory NOTE: • TUNER can be operated when the switch is compatible with this remote control. 1. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 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...
... play A/B : Switch between auto and mono MEMORY : Preset memory NOTE: • TUNER can be operated when the switch is compatible with this remote control. 1. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 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...
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... 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 ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to...
... 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 ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to...
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Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward ... changer only) DISPLAY : Switch display MENU : Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting POWER : Power on remote control for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the component's operating instructions. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the...
Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward ... changer only) DISPLAY : Switch display MENU : Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting POWER : Power on remote control for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the component's operating instructions. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the...
Owners Manual
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...the "ON" position until sound 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. When pressed again, the power turns off,... off . 32 Press the ON/STANDBY button on the 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 pressed, the power turns on the power. ENGLISH...
...the "ON" position until sound 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. When pressed again, the power turns off,... off . 32 Press the ON/STANDBY button on the 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 pressed, the power turns on the power. ENGLISH...
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...playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. t EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the separate input sources are selected. The selected input modes for all...signals. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are performed automatically in the AVR-1803/883's surround decoder is pressed. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to play Dolby Digital signals. NOTE: ...
...playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. t EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT. AUTO PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the separate input sources are selected. The selected input modes for all...signals. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are performed automatically in the AVR-1803/883's surround decoder is pressed. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to play Dolby Digital signals. NOTE: ...
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...mode. Example: Stereo (Main 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 . If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital ... if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in steps of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be heard. 34 ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob...
...mode. Example: Stereo (Main 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 . If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital ... if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in steps of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be heard. 34 ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob...
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..., 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 connected, then set this is pressed. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN jacks are output ...dB in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is selected, the input signals connected to be played. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected...
..., 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 connected, then set this is pressed. ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. IN jacks are output ...dB in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is selected, the input signals connected to be played. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected...
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..., the display can be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Press the MUTING button. Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. 1 [3]... the program source to the component connected 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. ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
..., the display can be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off when headphones are also displayed on (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 the display. Press the MUTING button. Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. 1 [3]... the program source to the component connected 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. ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
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... and off with the "MAIN ON/OFF" button. 5 4 (Remote control unit) DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - The main zone output can be controlled using the CHANNEL + and - buttons on the remote control unit. dB (MINIMUM) 5 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is only... possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode.) (Remote control unit) 38 ENGLISH [2] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (...
... and off with the "MAIN ON/OFF" button. 5 4 (Remote control unit) DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - The main zone output can be controlled using the CHANNEL + and - buttons on the remote control unit. dB (MINIMUM) 5 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is only... possible when the main unit in the ZONE2 mode.) (Remote control unit) 38 ENGLISH [2] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (...
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... 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. •...remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE : SPEAKER cable REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 ZONE2 MAIN ZONE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode RC-617 AVR-1803/883 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL...
... 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. •...remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE : SPEAKER cable REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 ZONE2 MAIN ZONE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode RC-617 AVR-1803/883 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL...
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...tones is the same for the different surround modes are output from the different speakers. The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of each speakers. Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback ...performed 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. This adjustment can be sure to use the test tones to adjust so that the volume of the...
...tones is the same for the different surround modes are output from the different speakers. The adjusted playback levels for all the speakers. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of each speakers. Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback ...performed 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. This adjustment can be sure to use the test tones to adjust so that the volume of the...
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...SB" appears only when "POWER AMP ASSIGN" switch is 0 dB. NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 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 adjust. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The channel switches as (described) below. 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to -12 dB using ...
...SB" appears only when "POWER AMP ASSIGN" switch is 0 dB. NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 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 adjust. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The channel switches as (described) below. 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to -12 dB using ...