Literature/Product Sheet
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... diodes in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are converted up to the chassis. s Acclaimed Customization Feature As with all of DENON's high-grade A/V receivers, the AVR-1905 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that you can display component video images. • 3 Sets of Component ... for that you do not need to do is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including two for the Surround Back channel speakers to give you more clearly defined sound localization at low impedance, they are able to supply ample current to the demands of extruded aluminum...
... diodes in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are converted up to the chassis. s Acclaimed Customization Feature As with all of DENON's high-grade A/V receivers, the AVR-1905 lets you adjust delay times and other parameters so that you can display component video images. • 3 Sets of Component ... for that you do not need to do is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including two for the Surround Back channel speakers to give you more clearly defined sound localization at low impedance, they are able to supply ample current to the demands of extruded aluminum...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...speakers. The most frequently used buttons are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS is not configured for some products of DTS Technology. UNIT 5 MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R5B1, CANADA TEL : 905-475-4085 www.denon.ca *Design and specifications are power amp stage values. s Multi Zone Power Amplifier Assign The AVR-1905...'s Power Amplifier Assign function lets you output different surces to the main speaker system.
...speakers. The most frequently used buttons are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS is not configured for some products of DTS Technology. UNIT 5 MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R5B1, CANADA TEL : 905-475-4085 www.denon.ca *Design and specifications are power amp stage values. s Multi Zone Power Amplifier Assign The AVR-1905...'s Power Amplifier Assign function lets you output different surces to the main speaker system.
Owners Manual
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AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is equipped with the warranty in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between the top, ... down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you leave home for several seconds after the muting circuit...
AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is equipped with the warranty in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between the top, ... down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you leave home for several seconds after the muting circuit...
Owners Manual
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... deck away. Connections for hair driers, etc. • Note that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Do not use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with the POWER operation switch on the power of noise. • Use...
... deck away. Connections for hair driers, etc. • Note that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Do not use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with the POWER operation switch on the power of noise. • Use...
Owners Manual
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...main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 output terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. • ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be changed to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 44) Extension jacks for future use. In this... INPUT + AUX OUT 13 RL ZONE2 Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT [2] ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assign".
...main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 output terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. • ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be changed to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 44) Extension jacks for future use. In this... INPUT + AUX OUT 13 RL ZONE2 Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT [2] ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assign".
Owners Manual
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...; with ≈ , √ with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Connecting the speaker cords 2. Improve the ventilation condition around the set, then turn the power back on . Mismatching of polarities will result in contact... with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with an impedance of 6 to cool down , improve the ventilation around the unit and switch the power back on...
...; with ≈ , √ with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Connecting the speaker cords 2. Improve the ventilation condition around the set, then turn the power back on . Mismatching of polarities will result in contact... with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with an impedance of 6 to cool down , improve the ventilation around the unit and switch the power back on...
Owners Manual
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Connection jack for ZONE2. See page 29. (L) (R) ENGLISH (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be changed to use Surround back with built-in amplifier (super woofer), ...
Connection jack for ZONE2. See page 29. (L) (R) ENGLISH (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be changed to use Surround back with built-in amplifier (super woofer), ...
Owners Manual
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... ( ). #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 r u o !1 !3 q w e ty i !0 !2 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 q Power ON/STANDBY switch 21, 36, 58) w Power indicator 21, 36) e Power switch 21, 36) r Headphones jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 37, 39) y SPEAKER A/B buttons 36, 61) u SURROUND BACK button 51) i EXT. AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48...
... ( ). #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 r u o !1 !3 q w e ty i !0 !2 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 q Power ON/STANDBY switch 21, 36, 58) w Power indicator 21, 36) e Power switch 21, 36) r Headphones jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 37, 39) y SPEAKER A/B buttons 36, 61) u SURROUND BACK button 51) i EXT. AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48...
Owners Manual
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...) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 33, 34, 51) SPEAKER button 36) DIMMER button 41) 17 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
...) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 33, 34, 51) SPEAKER button 36) DIMMER button 41) 17 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
Owners Manual
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...following buttons to be output from the monitor output terminal. This parameter is to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. In SW Level = +15 dB Power AMP Assignment On Screen Display Set this to display the system setup on the remote ... settings are operated. Front Sp. ENGLISH 8 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for playing deep bass signals. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Also use for fullsize, full...
...following buttons to be output from the monitor output terminal. This parameter is to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. In SW Level = +15 dB Power AMP Assignment On Screen Display Set this to display the system setup on the remote ... settings are operated. Front Sp. ENGLISH 8 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for playing deep bass signals. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Also use for fullsize, full...
Owners Manual
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...(For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on -screen display signals are being used. 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following ...is connected to both the AVR-1905/785's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are received automatically and stored in the memory....
...(For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on -screen display signals are being used. 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following ...is connected to both the AVR-1905/785's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are received automatically and stored in the memory....
Owners Manual
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...: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Speaker Configuration set up can be turned on and off . Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be finished at any time. The...
...: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Speaker Configuration set up can be turned on and off . Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be finished at any time. The...
Owners Manual
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... of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the SPEAKER DISTANCE • Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. Front...set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent to be achieved even when "Small" is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set the number of speakers to the subwoofer. Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set for ...
... of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the SPEAKER DISTANCE • Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. Front...set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent to be achieved even when "Small" is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set the number of speakers to the subwoofer. Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set for ...
Owners Manual
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... the delay time • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to L5) on the diagram at the right). Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to set the delay time for the surround mode. FL Center FR Subwoofer ... SL L3 SBL L4 SR SBR NOTES: • No setting when "None" has been selected for every speaker should be set with the POWER AMP ASSIGN setting. 1 Select the speaker to enter the setting and switch the SUBWOOFER MODE setting. 23 Select the value closest to the measured distance....
... the delay time • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to L5) on the diagram at the right). Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to set the delay time for the surround mode. FL Center FR Subwoofer ... SL L3 SBL L4 SR SBR NOTES: • No setting when "None" has been selected for every speaker should be set with the POWER AMP ASSIGN setting. 1 Select the speaker to enter the setting and switch the SUBWOOFER MODE setting. 23 Select the value closest to the measured distance....
Owners Manual
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... with "Large" from those channels. - ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the "LFE " play mode will ...of the actual volume of the low frequency range. • Selection of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings (see page 22). • When the "LFE+MAIN" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set...
... with "Large" from those channels. - ENGLISH Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the "LFE " play mode will ...of the actual volume of the low frequency range. • Selection of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings (see page 22). • When the "LFE+MAIN" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set...
Owners Manual
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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 45.) 1 • Use the (left) button to the Test Tone. • Press the ENTER or Assignment. (down) button to switch to the Digital In 17 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 45.) 1 • Use the (left) button to the Test Tone. • Press the ENTER or Assignment. (down) button to switch to the Digital In 17 T.TONE
Owners Manual
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NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR button to screen. 29 PRESET The display automatically switches to select "Yes". ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to 8. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins....
NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR button to screen. 29 PRESET The display automatically switches to select "Yes". ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to 8. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins....
Owners Manual
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...) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be turned on and off from the included remote control unit. &#.... Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is off . 3 Select the front...light. In this position to turn the power on . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on and off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on the remote control unit. 36 ON OFF (Main ...
...) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be turned on and off from the included remote control unit. &#.... Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on the power. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is off . 3 Select the front...light. In this position to turn the power on . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on and off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on the remote control unit. 36 ON OFF (Main ...
Owners Manual
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... output to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems as well as the tone circuit and are output directly to EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is selected, the input signals connected to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the...
... output to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left and right) speaker systems as well as the tone circuit and are output directly to EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is selected, the input signals connected to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the...
Owners Manual
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... want the bass and treble to be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off the audio output temporarily. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is adjusted up to -12 dB in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. Press...
... want the bass and treble to be cancelled when MASTER VOL is automatically turned off the audio output temporarily. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is adjusted up to -12 dB in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. Press...
