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...the chassis. s On Screen Display The AVR-1905 lets you make system settings via diaplays on the signal and enable more clearly defined sound localization at low impedance, they are not required. s DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction • Power Transformer for High Power...of your chair. 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 formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to reproduce the exceptionally high sound quality with 3 sets of assignable, component video inputs and ...
...the chassis. s On Screen Display The AVR-1905 lets you make system settings via diaplays on the signal and enable more clearly defined sound localization at low impedance, they are not required. s DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction • Power Transformer for High Power...of your chair. 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 formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to reproduce the exceptionally high sound quality with 3 sets of assignable, component video inputs and ...
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... sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free 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 Tuning frequency range......... 87.5 - 107.9 MHz...Chapin Road, Suite 205 Pine Brook, N.J. 07058-9385 USA TEL: 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com DENON CANADA INC. 505 APPLE CREEK BLVD. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1905 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250 Hz. s Support ...
... sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free 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 Tuning frequency range......... 87.5 - 107.9 MHz...Chapin Road, Suite 205 Pine Brook, N.J. 07058-9385 USA TEL: 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com DENON CANADA INC. 505 APPLE CREEK BLVD. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1905 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250 Hz. s Support ...
Owners Manual
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As this manual before you begin hookup and operation that 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 Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Connections 7 ~ 15 n Part Names ... Specifications 70 List of Preset Codes 138 ~ 142 2 ACCESSORIES Check that the following parts are included in addition to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of your favorite music sources. ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this product is provided with...
As this manual before you begin hookup and operation that 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 Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Connections 7 ~ 15 n Part Names ... Specifications 70 List of Preset Codes 138 ~ 142 2 ACCESSORIES Check that the following parts are included in addition to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of your favorite music sources. ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this product is provided with...
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... of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless 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 provided with 5.1 channel (five main channels, plus one set of wide-... Capability via Eight Channel Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-1905/785 is equipped with high sound quality of component video outputs to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-1905/785 also offers a Game mode optimum for listening Different sources can be...
... of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless 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 provided with 5.1 channel (five main channels, plus one set of wide-... Capability via Eight Channel Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-1905/785 is equipped with high sound quality of component video outputs to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-1905/785 also offers a Game mode optimum for listening Different sources can be...
Owners Manual
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... power to these for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. Route the connection cords, etc., in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit's tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using...
... power to these for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. Route the connection cords, etc., in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit's tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using...
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... Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to this unit's V. Connecting the video component equipped with V.AUX jacks • To connect the video signal...
... Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to this unit's V. Connecting the video component equipped with V.AUX jacks • To connect the video signal...
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... in an extreme temperature rise. Protector circuit • This unit is very hot. Note on . 14 Doing so could result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of front speakers (A + B) at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower... than 4 Ω/ohms) are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. •...
... in an extreme temperature rise. Protector circuit • This unit is very hot. Note on . 14 Doing so could result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of front speakers (A + B) at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower... than 4 Ω/ohms) are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. •...
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...the listening position. A setting to switch the display. ENGLISH 8 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the ... appears on -screen display function. This selects the subwoofer speaker for Zone 2. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on the display. Default settings Surround Sp. CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP OPTICAL 1 AUTO Auto Surround Mode = ON TV/DBS OPTICAL 2 Ext...
...the listening position. A setting to switch the display. ENGLISH 8 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the ... appears on -screen display function. This selects the subwoofer speaker for Zone 2. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on the display. Default settings Surround Sp. CD COAXIAL DVD/VDP OPTICAL 1 AUTO Auto Surround Mode = ON TV/DBS OPTICAL 2 Ext...
Owners Manual
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...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 Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a ...settings and switch 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 front, center and surround speakers. 22 ENGLISH Setting the type of speakers • Set ...
...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 Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a ...settings and switch 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 front, center and surround speakers. 22 ENGLISH Setting the type of speakers • Set ...
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...of the channel selected with "Large" from that provides bass reproduction with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. The low frequency signal range of channels set to a high frequency may result in ...mode. Crossover Frequency - • When "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be selected. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the speaker system being...
...of the channel selected with "Large" from that provides bass reproduction with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. The low frequency signal range of channels set to a high frequency may result in ...mode. Crossover Frequency - • When "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be selected. 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the speaker system being...
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Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). The sound is off. Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on and the display lights. Press the ...
Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). The sound is off. Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be changed with the SPEAKER button on and the display lights. Press the ...
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...) 4 Start playback on the input signal. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND...
...) 4 Start playback on the input signal. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume is adjusted to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Press the SURROUND...
Owners Manual
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...signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is selected, the input signals connected to achieve good quality 2- To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode to the desired input mode. (See page 37.)... input mode is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. channel sound while watching images. surround parameter to high, set the "SW ATT." Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is set for music. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. DIRECT ...
...signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is selected, the input signals connected to achieve good quality 2- To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode to the desired input mode. (See page 37.)... input mode is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. channel sound while watching images. surround parameter to high, set the "SW ATT." Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is set for music. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. DIRECT ...
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...to the component connected to turn on the display. (Main unit) 1 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. [3] Turning the sound off when headphones are connected. Connect the headphones to monitor a video source VIDEO SELECT other than the audio source. TONE DEFEAT The signals do not... pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. (Main unit) NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not want the bass and treble to be decreased to up or down. [4]...
...to the component connected to turn on the display. (Main unit) 1 Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE" using headphones. [3] Turning the sound off when headphones are connected. Connect the headphones to monitor a video source VIDEO SELECT other than the audio source. TONE DEFEAT The signals do not... pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. (Main unit) NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not want the bass and treble to be decreased to up or down. [4]...
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SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 8 When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on separation performance to the sound field. The settings are played directly so there is no video), and is optional for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust ... 7. The control can be set in 7 steps from all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is optimum for auto sound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the left/right speakers as original Pro Logic in case the source contents...
SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 8 When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on separation performance to the sound field. The settings are played directly so there is no video), and is optional for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust ... 7. The control can be set in 7 steps from all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is optimum for auto sound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the left/right speakers as original Pro Logic in case the source contents...
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...operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). "ES MTRX" .........When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for correct DTS playback. NOTE: This operation... (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the input signal. "ES DSCRT"........When a signal identifying the source as ...
...operating modes.) D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). "ES MTRX" .........When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for correct DTS playback. NOTE: This operation... (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the input signal. "ES DSCRT"........When a signal identifying the source as ...
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...in an arena with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism. Select this mode to enjoy stereo sound. If you have a source component with only one channel (left or right), so input signals to achieve a more realistic, powerful... audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to synthetically recreate the sound field. Use this to your tastes. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are automatically recalled. ...
...in an arena with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism. Select this mode to enjoy stereo sound. If you have a source component with only one channel (left or right), so input signals to achieve a more realistic, powerful... audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adapter cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to synthetically recreate the sound field. Use this to your tastes. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are automatically recalled. ...
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Surround parameters e ROOM SIZE: This sets the size of the surround effect. "small" recreates a small sound field, "large" a large sound field. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. Press and hold in 15 steps from the main unit's panel. 1 Turn the SELECT knob to the regular condition ... after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to select the surround mode. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. The level can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 57.) SURROUND ...
Surround parameters e ROOM SIZE: This sets the size of the surround effect. "small" recreates a small sound field, "large" a large sound field. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. Press and hold in 15 steps from the main unit's panel. 1 Turn the SELECT knob to the regular condition ... after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to select the surround mode. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. The level can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 57.) SURROUND ...
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...system) • Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field using three to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. The AVR-1905/785 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be played in movie ...theaters equipped with bipolar or dipolar properties are used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for the surround speakers,...
...system) • Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field using three to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. The AVR-1905/785 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be played in movie ...theaters equipped with bipolar or dipolar properties are used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for the surround speakers,...
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... these effects, we recommend using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of this set, speaker(s) for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listener, something that was previously ...difficult with dipolar characteristics in space. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 54) are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). When using speakers with sources ...
... these effects, we recommend using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of this set, speaker(s) for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listener, something that was previously ...difficult with dipolar characteristics in space. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 54) are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). When using speakers with sources ...