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...bit DSP "MELODY 32" from percussion or other manufacturers and some DENON products. s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glow-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to accurately decode and reproduce the superior quality of extruded aluminum....Matrix6.1, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to a theater's front speakers being placed behind the movie screen. The AVR-1804 also provides you with remote control codes from movie sources recorded in your TV scren from 10...
...bit DSP "MELODY 32" from percussion or other manufacturers and some DENON products. s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glow-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote control codes to accurately decode and reproduce the superior quality of extruded aluminum....Matrix6.1, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to a theater's front speakers being placed behind the movie screen. The AVR-1804 also provides you with remote control codes from movie sources recorded in your TV scren from 10...
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... outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. 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 review the contents of this manual ... are included in addition to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of features, we recommend that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver.
... outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. 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 review the contents of this manual ... are included in addition to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of features, we recommend that 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 30, ..., 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 30, ..., 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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... the system. Surround speaker systems 9 Step 3 (page 20 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 19) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system...
... the system. Surround speaker systems 9 Step 3 (page 20 to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 19) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system...
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...that binding pin plug cords together with digital output jacks R LRL INPUT OUTPUT If humming noise is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until ... COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other noise. • Noise or humming may be turned on when recording via the AVR-1804/884. OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to these...
...that binding pin plug cords together with digital output jacks R LRL INPUT OUTPUT If humming noise is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is at standby. ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until ... COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other noise. • Noise or humming may be turned on when recording via the AVR-1804/884. OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to these...
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...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 leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor ... on the diagram at the left. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it with clothing, etc. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. • Have replacement batteries on the diagram. ...
...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 leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor ... on the diagram at the left. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it with clothing, etc. ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing new batteries. • Have replacement batteries on the diagram. ...
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... full-range) to display the system setup on the display. Component Inputs VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OFF OFF OFF - Set the frequency (Hz) below on the remote control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit. • Use the following buttons to...setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the display. In SW Level = +15 dB Power AMP Assignment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Set this to switch the surround ...
... full-range) to display the system setup on the display. Component Inputs VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OFF OFF OFF - Set the frequency (Hz) below on the remote control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the this unit. • Use the following buttons to...setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the display. In SW Level = +15 dB Power AMP Assignment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Set this to switch the surround ...
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The changes to the settings made up . ENGLISH NOTES: • The AVR-1804/884's on-screen display function is selected. NOTE: Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET ... setup menu is not displayed when headphones are entered. 21 Before setting up . System set up can be difficult to read small characters on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up the system 1 Check that all the components are correct, then...
The changes to the settings made up . ENGLISH NOTES: • The AVR-1804/884's on-screen display function is selected. NOTE: Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET ... setup menu is not displayed when headphones are entered. 21 Before setting up . System set up can be difficult to read small characters on the remote control unit. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up the system 1 Check that all the components are correct, then...
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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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...: Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with this remote control. 1. up /down BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : ... recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - While 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...
...: Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated with this remote control. 1. up /down BAND : Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between decks A and B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : ... recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons 2. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - While 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...
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...included list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use the number buttons to input the preset code (a 3digit number) for one type of remote control code. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO side for the .../CABLE. NOTES: • The signals for some models, even if they are emitted while setting the preset memory. ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. Operation is not possible for the pressed buttons are of makes...
...included list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use the number buttons to input the preset code (a 3digit number) for one type of remote control code. This remote control unit can be used for some models. 1 Set mode switch 1 to "AUDIO" or "VIDEO". 3 Set the AUDIO side for the .../CABLE. NOTES: • The signals for some models, even if they are emitted while setting the preset memory. ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers without using the learning function by setting the preset memory. Operation is not possible for the pressed buttons are of makes...
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...player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. 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 ...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 component's operating instructions. ENGLISH Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to "...
...player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 2. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. 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 ...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 component's operating instructions. ENGLISH Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to "...
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... turns on the power. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the AUDIO position. (only when operating with the SPEAKER button on the power. Several seconds are correct. 2 Set ...the remote control unit's slide switch to turn the speaker on. 3 4 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the remote control unit) 3 Turn on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. ENGLISH...
... turns on the power. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to the AUDIO position. (only when operating with the SPEAKER button on the power. Several seconds are correct. 2 Set ...the remote control unit's slide switch to turn the speaker on. 3 4 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be changed with the remote control unit) 3 Turn on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. ENGLISH...
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... jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-1804/884's surround decoder is pressed. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. IN (external ... 11 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to the analog input jacks are decoded and played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is selected, press the MAIN button then operate the input function selector. (Main unit) 2 ...
... jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-1804/884's surround decoder is pressed. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. IN (external ... 11 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to the analog input jacks are decoded and played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is selected, press the MAIN button then operate the input function selector. (Main unit) 2 ...
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...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. 37 If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page...manual. 5 Adjust the volume. 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 ...
...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. 37 If the DIGITAL indicator does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page...manual. 5 Adjust the volume. 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 ...
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... external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is output to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without...the desired input mode. (See page 36.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is set for music. In addition, signals cannot be ...
... external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is output to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems without...the desired input mode. (See page 36.) (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is set for music. In addition, signals cannot be ...
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...Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will not work in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback... the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Connect the headphones to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39 Press the MUTING button. ENGLISH After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone...
...Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will not work in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback... the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Connect the headphones to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39 Press the MUTING button. ENGLISH After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone...
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... NOTES: • Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Front panel display • Descriptions of the component on which you want to the DIGITAL OUT ...'s operating status can be checked during playback 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. ...
... NOTES: • Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Front panel display • Descriptions of the component on which you want to the DIGITAL OUT ...'s operating status can be checked during playback 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. ...
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...and speaker out ON/OFF.(remote control unit) 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 NOTES: ...way that there is no humming or noise. • For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is possible in the MAIN ZONE. • To use the surround back speaker, turn on...
...and speaker out ON/OFF.(remote control unit) 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 NOTES: ...way that there is no humming or noise. • For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is possible in the MAIN ZONE. • To use the surround back speaker, turn on...