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...ease-of-use of the six main channels. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to operate other manufacturers. The adjustments are then stored, for selected DENON models, along with Glow-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of the original sound.... fluorescent display on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1804 lets you adjust delay times and other musical instruments. • Large Aluminum Extruded Heatsink DENON uses large heatsink made of surround sources. s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with discrete power output...
...ease-of-use of the six main channels. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to operate other manufacturers. The adjustments are then stored, for selected DENON models, along with Glow-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of the original sound.... fluorescent display on all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1804 lets you adjust delay times and other musical instruments. • Large Aluminum Extruded Heatsink DENON uses large heatsink made of surround sources. s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with discrete power output...
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... fidelity reproduction of features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-939 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 4 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you begin hookup and operation that the... to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of your favorite music sources. As this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver.
... fidelity reproduction of features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-939 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 4 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you begin hookup and operation that the... to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of your favorite music sources. As this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver.
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... @5 PRESET STATION select buttons 54, 56) @6 BAND button 55) @7 OUTPUT indicator 41) @8 SIGNAL indicator 37) @9 INPUT MODE indicator 37) #0 INPUT MODE button 36, 38, 48) #1 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 19) #2 Power operation indicator 35) #3 FUNCTION knob 36, 40) #4 MAIN button 36) 7
... @5 PRESET STATION select buttons 54, 56) @6 BAND button 55) @7 OUTPUT indicator 41) @8 SIGNAL indicator 37) @9 INPUT MODE indicator 37) #0 INPUT MODE button 36, 38, 48) #1 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 19) #2 Power operation indicator 35) #3 FUNCTION knob 36, 40) #4 MAIN button 36) 7
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LED (indicator 31, 34) MULTI ZONE buttons 34, 41, 42) SURROUND buttons 37, 43, 51) Remote control signal transmitter 19) POWER buttons 21, 31~33, 35) MAIN ZONE buttons 34, 42) Input source selector buttons 31~34, 36, 45) System buttons ..., 45) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 20, 32, 44, 46) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 32, 41, 48) SPEAKER button 35) DIMMER button 40) 8 ENGLISH Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
LED (indicator 31, 34) MULTI ZONE buttons 34, 41, 42) SURROUND buttons 37, 43, 51) Remote control signal transmitter 19) POWER buttons 21, 31~33, 35) MAIN ZONE buttons 34, 42) Input source selector buttons 31~34, 36, 45) System buttons ..., 45) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 20, 32, 44, 46) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 32, 41, 48) SPEAKER button 35) DIMMER button 40) 8 ENGLISH Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
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... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Step 2 (page 19) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
... a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these steps. Step 2 (page 19) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
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... - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. NOTES: • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables for optical connections, removing...: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this terminal. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1804/884's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming...
... - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. NOTES: • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables for optical connections, removing...: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this terminal. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-1804/884's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming...
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...devices as possible. e Close the lid. Inserting the batteries q Press as shown on the diagram at the left. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. • Have replacement batteries on hand so that the ...or operation will become difficult if there are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for verifying operation. Replace it come in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from an ...
...devices as possible. e Close the lid. Inserting the batteries q Press as shown on the diagram at the left. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. • Have replacement batteries on hand so that the ...or operation will become difficult if there are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for verifying operation. Replace it come in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from an ...
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CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this change what appears on the display. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the remote control unit or main unit are operated. Center Sp. Input source Digital Inputs CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP TV/DBS OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 VCR-1 OFF VCR-2 OFF ...
CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this change what appears on the display. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the remote control unit or main unit are operated. Center Sp. Input source Digital Inputs CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP TV/DBS OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 VCR-1 OFF VCR-2 OFF ...
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... all the components 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 "... of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to read small characters on -screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be finished at any time. ENGLISH NOTES: • The AVR-1804/884's on TVs with small...
... all the components 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 "... of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to read small characters on -screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be finished at any time. ENGLISH NOTES: • The AVR-1804/884's on TVs with small...
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Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 43.) 1 Select "Yes". 15 T.TONE
Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 43.) 1 Select "Yes". 15 T.TONE
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...and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 30 ENGLISH 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 3 1 2...before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO". 2 Set mode switch 2 to the position for CD changers only) 3. While this remote control. 1. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2.
...and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 30 ENGLISH 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) 3 1 2...before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO". 2 Set mode switch 2 to the position for CD changers only) 3. While this remote control. 1. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2.
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ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot ...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) 31 This remote control unit can be set for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store ...
ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot ...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) 31 This remote control unit can be set for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store ...
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... details, refer to the component's operating instructions. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD Power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause ... SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto...
... details, refer to the component's operating instructions. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD Power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause ... SETUP : Setup D, H, F, G : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto...
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...Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the "ON" position until sound is output. ENGLISH 3 4 35 Several seconds are correct. 2 Set the remote control unit's slide switch to the AUDIO position. (only when operating with the ...SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to the built-in muting circuit that all ...
...Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the "ON" position until sound is output. ENGLISH 3 4 35 Several seconds are correct. 2 Set the remote control unit's slide switch to the AUDIO position. (only when operating with the ...SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to the built-in muting circuit that all ...
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... being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are stored in the memory. If so, play in the AVR-1804/884's surround decoder is pressed. q AUTO (auto mode) In this mode, the types of signals being input to the external decoder input... recorded in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. IN to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are...
... being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are stored in the memory. If so, play in the AVR-1804/884's surround decoder is pressed. q AUTO (auto mode) In this mode, the types of signals being input to the external decoder input... recorded in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. IN to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are...
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...ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then ...operate the selector. (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be adjusted within the range of channel level)".) Input mode when playing DTS sources • Noise will be...
...ANALOG The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then ...operate the selector. (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be adjusted within the range of channel level)".) Input mode when playing DTS sources • Noise will be...
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...left and right), center, surround (left ), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- Select the mode to suit ...8226; If the subwoofer output level seems to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching 1 images. (Main unit) 1, 2 2 (Remote control unit) 38 ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. Press the EXT. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source ...
...left and right), center, surround (left ), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- Select the mode to suit ...8226; If the subwoofer output level seems to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching 1 images. (Main unit) 1, 2 2 (Remote control unit) 38 ENGLISH Playback using the external input (EXT. Press the EXT. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source ...
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... CONTROL button is adjusted up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39
... CONTROL button is adjusted up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39
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...check the unit's operating status while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) 21 1 2 Multi-source recording Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the ZONE2/REC button. ...of that operation appears on the front panel display. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Such information as follows each time the button is performed, a description of the...
...check the unit's operating status while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) 21 1 2 Multi-source recording Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the ZONE2/REC button. ...of that operation appears on the front panel display. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Such information as follows each time the button is performed, a description of the...
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...with ZONE2 mode : SPEAKER cable RC-617 AVR-1804/884 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR (Light) (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) 41 ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode : AUDIO signal... the devices' operating instructions. • When the main unit is set 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 such a way that there is no humming or noise. • ...
...with ZONE2 mode : SPEAKER cable RC-617 AVR-1804/884 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR (Light) (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) 41 ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode : AUDIO signal... the devices' operating instructions. • When the main unit is set 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 such a way that there is no humming or noise. • ...