Literature/Product Sheet
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... Dolby Digital EX 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 Video Inputs The AVR-1905 is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including two for the Surround Back channel speakers to give you...
... Dolby Digital EX 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 Video Inputs The AVR-1905 is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including two for the Surround Back channel speakers to give you...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... 13530704 A s Support for Multi-Zone Configurations The AVR-1905 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you assign the Surround Back amplifier channels when the system is registered trademarks of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz s FM Section...
... 13530704 A s Support for Multi-Zone Configurations The AVR-1905 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you assign the Surround Back amplifier channels when the system is registered trademarks of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz s FM Section...
Owners Manual
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.... Remote Control Unit 31 ~ 35 ⁄0 Operation 36 ~ 41 ⁄1 Multi Zone 42 ~ 44 ⁄2 Surround 45 ~ 53 ⁄3 DSP Surround Simulation 54 ~ 57 ⁄4 Listening to the Radio 58 ~ 61 ⁄5 Last Function Memory 61 ⁄6 Initialization... features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on...
.... Remote Control Unit 31 ~ 35 ⁄0 Operation 36 ~ 41 ⁄1 Multi Zone 42 ~ 44 ⁄2 Surround 45 ~ 53 ⁄3 DSP Surround Simulation 54 ~ 57 ⁄4 Listening to the Radio 58 ~ 61 ⁄5 Last Function Memory 61 ⁄6 Initialization... features, we recommend that before proceeding. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on...
Owners Manual
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...up during this time, the output will be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is changed. For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between all...If the volume is equipped with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are not problems with the connection cords. AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is turned up is used near a tuner or TV. After reading, store this instructions along with a V. ENGLISH 1 BEFORE USING ...
...up during this time, the output will be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is changed. For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between all...If the volume is equipped with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are not problems with the connection cords. AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is turned up is used near a tuner or TV. After reading, store this instructions along with a V. ENGLISH 1 BEFORE USING ...
Owners Manual
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... with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-1905/785 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of component video outputs to be decoded with sources recorded... on two channels into up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other equipment. 10.Video Conversion Function The AVR-1905/785 is the default digital audio delivery system for any future multi-channel sound...
... with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-1905/785 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of component video outputs to be decoded with sources recorded... on two channels into up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other equipment. 10.Video Conversion Function The AVR-1905/785 is the default digital audio delivery system for any future multi-channel sound...
Owners Manual
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...SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets when this unit's power is supplied from the remote control unit. Never use Surround back with digital output. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. B INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL MD recorder, CD recorder or other electrical ...noise. • Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is turned on the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to audio equipment with one speaker, connect the speaker to "Setting the Digital in the generation of the ...
...SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these outlets when this unit's power is supplied from the remote control unit. Never use Surround back with digital output. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. B INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL MD recorder, CD recorder or other electrical ...noise. • Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is turned on the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to audio equipment with one speaker, connect the speaker to "Setting the Digital in the generation of the ...
Owners Manual
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R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with V.AUX jacks • To connect the video signal, connect using the external input (EXT. LR LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT ...
R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with V.AUX jacks • To connect the video signal, connect using the external input (EXT. LR LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT ...
Owners Manual
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... amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT 13 See page 29. (L) (R) L R Extension jacks for MAIN ZONE. (See page 29) SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTE: • The settings must be used when "ZONE2" is connected, the ZONE2 Fixed-out (variable/fixed level) jacks can...
... amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT 13 See page 29. (L) (R) L R Extension jacks for MAIN ZONE. (See page 29) SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTE: • The settings must be used when "ZONE2" is connected, the ZONE2 Fixed-out (variable/fixed level) jacks can...
Owners Manual
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... connected for use as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is very hot. Speaker Impedance • When speaker systems A and B are...an impedance of 6 to switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Tighten by turning counterclockwise. Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be activated if...
... connected for use as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is very hot. Speaker Impedance • When speaker systems A and B are...an impedance of 6 to switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Tighten by turning counterclockwise. Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be activated if...
Owners Manual
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... by the speaker's magnetism. 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 ... (super woofer), etc. If this should happen, move the speaker away to the operating instructions of the other components. SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTES: • To use this speaker for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to...
... by the speaker's magnetism. 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 ... (super woofer), etc. If this should happen, move the speaker away to the operating instructions of the other components. SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTES: • To use this speaker for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to...
Owners Manual
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...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. IN button 37, 39) o BAND button 59) !0 STANDARD button 45, 47, 49, 51) !1 5CH/7CH STEREO button 55) !2... button 39) !3 Preset station buttons 60) !4 TUNING • (up) / ª (down) buttons 59) !5 V. AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48, 56) !9 TONE DEFEAT button 40) @0 TONE CONTROL button 40) @1 MASTER VOLUME control 38) @2 ...
...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. IN button 37, 39) o BAND button 59) !0 STANDARD button 45, 47, 49, 51) !1 5CH/7CH STEREO button 55) !2... button 39) !3 Preset station buttons 60) !4 TUNING • (up) / ª (down) buttons 59) !5 V. AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48, 56) !9 TONE DEFEAT button 40) @0 TONE CONTROL button 40) @1 MASTER VOLUME control 38) @2 ...
Owners Manual
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... control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 32, 35) ZONE2 buttons 44) SURROUND buttons 38, 45, 55) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 21, 32~34, 36) MAIN buttons 44) Input source selector buttons 32~35... buttons 37, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 31, 33, 34, 59) Mode selector switches 31~33, 35) Master volume control buttons 38) MUTING button 40) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48...
... control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 32, 35) ZONE2 buttons 44) SURROUND buttons 38, 45, 55) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 21, 32~34, 36) MAIN buttons 44) Input source selector buttons 32~35... buttons 37, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 31, 33, 34, 59) Mode selector switches 31~33, 35) Master volume control buttons 38) MUTING button 40) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48...
Owners Manual
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...AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. This adjusts the volume of speakers in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 7 to automatically set up the system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to obtain optimum effects. Front Sp. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Surround Back On Screen Display ... signals. Ext. CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP OPTICAL 1 AUTO Auto Surround Mode = ON TV/DBS OPTICAL 2 Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on the display. Also use for fullsize, full-range...
...AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. This adjusts the volume of speakers in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 7 to automatically set up the system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to obtain optimum effects. Front Sp. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Surround Back On Screen Display ... signals. Ext. CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP OPTICAL 1 AUTO Auto Surround Mode = ON TV/DBS OPTICAL 2 Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on the display. Also use for fullsize, full-range...
Owners Manual
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... speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the screen as possible. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on...
... speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the screen as possible. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on...
Owners Manual
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... button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer. Front Sp. • To select the speaker Subwoofer Listening position Surround Sp. Small Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the... installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set the number of speakers actually being used for the front, center and surround speakers. 22 Center Sp. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used . 1 Set whether or not speakers...
... button to enter the settings and switch to the subwoofer. Front Sp. • To select the speaker Subwoofer Listening position Surround Sp. Small Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the... installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set the number of speakers actually being used for the front, center and surround speakers. 22 Center Sp. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used . 1 Set whether or not speakers...
Owners Manual
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...L3 SBL L4 SR SBR NOTES: • No setting when "None" has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting. • Surround back is not displayed when ZONE 2 is pressed. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the different speakers to ... between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position CAUTION: Please note that the ...
...L3 SBL L4 SR SBR NOTES: • No setting when "None" has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting. • Surround back is not displayed when ZONE 2 is pressed. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the different speakers to ... between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position CAUTION: Please note that the ...
Owners Manual
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...; Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. 1 Select the "Subwoofer Mode". For details, refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the front speakers and "YES" is set ...is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may result in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS. • In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to "Small", sound with a frequency below which...
...; Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. 1 Select the "Subwoofer Mode". For details, refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the front speakers and "YES" is set ...is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may result in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS. • In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to "Small", sound with a frequency below which...
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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... the channel levels for each of the AVR-1905/785 for the different input sources. 1 Select the digital input jack to be selected. 26 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5/7 CH STEREO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA...
... the channel levels for each of the AVR-1905/785 for the different input sources. 1 Select the digital input jack to be selected. 26 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND), 5/7 CH STEREO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA...
Owners Manual
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... converted and output from the S-Video and component monitor output terminals. 27 Video conversion is not conducted, so no input signal to switch the Auto Surround Mode setting. AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal to be set. 21 DVD AUTO ENGLISH...
... converted and output from the S-Video and component monitor output terminals. 27 Video conversion is not conducted, so no input signal to switch the Auto Surround Mode setting. AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal to be set. 21 DVD AUTO ENGLISH...