Owners Manual
Page 2
...free from that to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is connected. • Consult the local retailer... no guarantee that interference will not occur in any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in...
...free from that to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is connected. • Consult the local retailer... no guarantee that interference will not occur in any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in...
Owners Manual
Page 4
... favorite music sources. As this product is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote... 61 ⁄7 Additional Information 62 ~ 68 ⁄8 Troubleshooting 69 ⁄9 Specifications 70 List of Preset Codes 138 ~ 142 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
... favorite music sources. As this product is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote... 61 ⁄7 Additional Information 62 ~ 68 ⁄8 Troubleshooting 69 ⁄9 Specifications 70 List of Preset Codes 138 ~ 142 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
Owners Manual
Page 25
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
Page 30
... to select "Yes". 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 8. The display automatically switches to screen. 29 PRESET "Search" flashes on...
... to select "Yes". 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 8. The display automatically switches to screen. 29 PRESET "Search" flashes on...
Owners Manual
Page 31
.... • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated when the switch is compatible with...B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control. 1. While this remote control is at...
.... • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated when the switch is compatible with...B SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control. 1. While this remote control is at...
Owners Manual
Page 33
... preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 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 /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 0 ~ 9, +10 :...
... preset memory 1 Set mode switch 1 to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 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 /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 0 ~ 9, +10 :...
Owners Manual
Page 34
... TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player TV VOL : Volume up /down +, - Monitor TV (TV) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons... can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 31). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 34 ENGLISH 3.
... TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player TV VOL : Volume up /down +, - Monitor TV (TV) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons... can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 31). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position. 34 ENGLISH 3.
Owners Manual
Page 35
...) button and the ON (MAIN) button at the same time. 4 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. CD...
...) button and the ON (MAIN) button at the same time. 4 1 2 • Indicator flash. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input the number of the component you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. CD...
Owners Manual
Page 38
... control unit) SURROUND MODE (Main unit) 4 Start playback on page 45, if the volume for any channel is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be...
... control unit) SURROUND MODE (Main unit) 4 Start playback on page 45, if the volume for any channel is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be...
Owners Manual
Page 41
... "SOURCE". Such information as follows each time the button is pressed. FUNCTION 2, 4 1 2 (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback...
... "SOURCE". Such information as follows each time the button is pressed. FUNCTION 2, 4 1 2 (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback...
Owners Manual
Page 44
ZONE 2 / REC SELECT (Main unit) 2, 4 1 2 2 With "ZONE2 SOURCE" displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to the manuals of the respective components. 4 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Start playing the source to be turned on and ...
ZONE 2 / REC SELECT (Main unit) 2, 4 1 2 2 With "ZONE2 SOURCE" displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to the manuals of the respective components. 4 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Start playing the source to be turned on and ...
Owners Manual
Page 47
... unit) 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIx mode. Display Light LOGICII 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 SURROUND PARAMETER Select the surround parameter mode. To play is set "S.
... unit) 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIx mode. Display Light LOGICII 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 SURROUND PARAMETER Select the surround parameter mode. To play is set "S.
Owners Manual
Page 58
...8226; (+) button the unit automatically begins searching for a maximum of 56 stations. 3 Channel A1 is tuned in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ ...memory operation is stored in the preset memory. The "Auto tuner preset" operation can also be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to G8 for FM broadcast stations. ON / STANDBY ª PRESET • 1 2 When the first FM broadcast station is...
...8226; (+) button the unit automatically begins searching for a maximum of 56 stations. 3 Channel A1 is tuned in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. • To interrupt this function, press the power operation button. 2 DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ ...memory operation is stored in the preset memory. The "Auto tuner preset" operation can also be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to G8 for FM broadcast stations. ON / STANDBY ª PRESET • 1 2 When the first FM broadcast station is...
Owners Manual
Page 59
Lit (Remote control unit) Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE ... tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is held in . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. FUNCTION 3 2 4 Press the TUNING • (+) or ª (-) button. ª TUNING • (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press...
Lit (Remote control unit) Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE ... tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is held in . NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set the manual tuning mode. FUNCTION 3 2 4 Press the TUNING • (+) or ª (-) button. ª TUNING • (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press...
Owners Manual
Page 60
ENGLISH Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset -8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G. A total of the slide switch on the ...
ENGLISH Preset stations 23 3 1, 4 2 Preparations: Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset -8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G. A total of the slide switch on the ...
Owners Manual
Page 64
...the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using two surround back speakers, place them...Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards 2 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers. Use these speakers at a slightly downward facing angle. Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60...
...the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using two surround back speakers, place them...Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards 2 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers. Use these speakers at a slightly downward facing angle. Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60...
Owners Manual
Page 65
... the source. The following are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream... a wider band range (20 Hz to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. Dolby Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S (SW - ENGLISH Surround The AVR-1905/785 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve optimum decoding (see page 57...
... the source. The following are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream... a wider band range (20 Hz to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. Dolby Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S (SW - ENGLISH Surround The AVR-1905/785 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve optimum decoding (see page 57...
Owners Manual
Page 66
... playing DTS signals for PCM) 3 Playback method (reference page) Set the input mode to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - q 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals... provided at a very high volume, it operates with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). consult the player's owner's manual for information on the AVR-1905/785 (see page 38) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Because of this , be played on ordinary...
... playing DTS signals for PCM) 3 Playback method (reference page) Set the input mode to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - q 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals... provided at a very high volume, it operates with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). consult the player's owner's manual for information on the AVR-1905/785 (see page 38) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Because of this , be played on ordinary...
Owners Manual
Page 67
... SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This format has been used at the time of recording can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with conventional 5.1- Upon playback they are decoded to further expanded surround signals. Of course it is possible to...
... SYSTEMS, INC. © 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This format has been used at the time of recording can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with conventional 5.1- Upon playback they are decoded to further expanded surround signals. Of course it is possible to...