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NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N Dolby Digital and DTS A/V Receiver AVR-2801 TENTATIVE Outstanding surround sound and affordable price, with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding s Equal Power Discrete Power Amplifier Front 90 W + 90 W (8 ...for System Upgrading (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Subwoofer) s Video Select Switch s All-channel Level Control s Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels s Icon-based On-Screen Display s Personal Memory Plus s Multi-function Remote Controller s Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset ...
NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N Dolby Digital and DTS A/V Receiver AVR-2801 TENTATIVE Outstanding surround sound and affordable price, with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding s Equal Power Discrete Power Amplifier Front 90 W + 90 W (8 ...for System Upgrading (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Subwoofer) s Video Select Switch s All-channel Level Control s Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels s Icon-based On-Screen Display s Personal Memory Plus s Multi-function Remote Controller s Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset ...
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... Service station list...........1 t R6P/AA batteries............2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 i FM antenna adaptor........1 r Remote control unit (RC-881 1 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the following steps: • Install this instructions in addition to provide ... 6~11 n Part Names and Functions 12, 13 m Setting up the system 14~22 , Remote Control Unit 23~31 2 ACCESSORIES . This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver.
... Service station list...........1 t R6P/AA batteries............2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 i FM antenna adaptor........1 r Remote control unit (RC-881 1 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the following steps: • Install this instructions in addition to provide ... 6~11 n Part Names and Functions 12, 13 m Setting up the system 14~22 , Remote Control Unit 23~31 2 ACCESSORIES . This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver.
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Refer to the right jack. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-2801/981's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with left ) plug to the L jack,...these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch. No power is supplied from these jacks if you wish to connect external... switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. Connections for connections to this unit. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, ...
Refer to the right jack. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-2801/981's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with left ) plug to the L jack,...these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch. No power is supplied from these jacks if you wish to connect external... switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. Connections for connections to this unit. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for hair driers, ...
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... button 34) !2 SURROUND MODE button 37) !3 SURROUND PARAMETER button 42) !4 SELECT knob 33) !5 TONE CONTROL button 33) !6 CH. VOL button 36) !7 MASTER VOLUME control 33) !8 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 33) !9 Display @0 INPUT indicators 33) @1 SIGNAL indicator 33) @2 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 23) @3 Power indicator 31) @4 FUNCTION knob 32) @5 TUNING PRESET button 47) @6 SOURCE...
... button 34) !2 SURROUND MODE button 37) !3 SURROUND PARAMETER button 42) !4 SELECT knob 33) !5 TONE CONTROL button 33) !6 CH. VOL button 36) !7 MASTER VOLUME control 33) !8 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 33) !9 Display @0 INPUT indicators 33) @1 SIGNAL indicator 33) @2 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 23) @3 Power indicator 31) @4 FUNCTION knob 32) @5 TUNING PRESET button 47) @6 SOURCE...
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...parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LEDs (indicators 28) SYSTEM CALL buttons 29) Input source selector buttons 32) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 23) Power button 31) Tuner buttons 45) System buttons 24) SPEAKER select button 31) Surround buttons 24) INPUT MODE selector ...14) Master volume control buttons 33) MUTING button 34) SURROUND PARAMETER button 41) Channel select/enter button 14) Cursor buttons 14) ON SCREEN button 34) DVD SETUP button 27) STATUS button 34) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing ...
...parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LEDs (indicators 28) SYSTEM CALL buttons 29) Input source selector buttons 32) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 23) Power button 31) Tuner buttons 45) System buttons 24) SPEAKER select button 31) Surround buttons 24) INPUT MODE selector ...14) Master volume control buttons 33) MUTING button 34) SURROUND PARAMETER button 41) Channel select/enter button 14) Cursor buttons 14) ON SCREEN button 34) DVD SETUP button 27) STATUS button 34) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing ...
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AUX OFF This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. Large Default settings ... the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see pages 6 to 11), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2801/981's on-screen display function. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in...
AUX OFF This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. Large Default settings ... the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see pages 6 to 11), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2801/981's on-screen display function. ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in...
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... "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level".
... "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level".
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...the batteries, be used to operate not only the AVR-2801/981 but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up...in flames. • Remove the batteries from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Using the remote control unit Approx. 7 m/22 feet 30° 30° • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as possible. 23 Notes on Batteries • ...
...the batteries, be used to operate not only the AVR-2801/981 but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up...in flames. • Remove the batteries from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Using the remote control unit Approx. 7 m/22 feet 30° 30° • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as possible. 23 Notes on Batteries • ...
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... reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to "AUDIO (AVR/AVC)". CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control. 1.
... reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to "AUDIO (AVR/AVC)". CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control. 1.
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...DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER 3 2 DIRECT STEREO EXT.IN (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. Preset memory (Video component) • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for the code in block B. (Refer to Table 1.) The operation is ... steps 3 and 4 5 Holding in the POWER button, press the button for the components you want to store the remote control signals. • For instructions on Table 1. 25 DECK CDR/MD CD completed when the button is AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to "CDR/MD. AUDIO...
...DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER 3 2 DIRECT STEREO EXT.IN (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. Preset memory (Video component) • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for the code in block B. (Refer to Table 1.) The operation is ... steps 3 and 4 5 Holding in the POWER button, press the button for the components you want to store the remote control signals. • For instructions on Table 1. 25 DECK CDR/MD CD completed when the button is AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to "CDR/MD. AUDIO...
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...) SANYO - (VCR/V.AUX) SHARP - GENERAL ELECTRIC B (A/B) NAGNAVOX A - To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Some models and years of manufacture of components of the ... 31. • Some manufacturers use different types of Personal System Codes for their products. ENGLISH "DVD" Table 1: Combinations of remote control codes for Different Manufacturers "VDP" B DIRECT A (DIRECT) q (DVD) DENON A w (VDP) - o (CDR/TAPE) - (VCR/V.AUX) - CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL - (CHANNEL -) - - -...
...) SANYO - (VCR/V.AUX) SHARP - GENERAL ELECTRIC B (A/B) NAGNAVOX A - To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit's transmitting window while setting the preset memory. • Some models and years of manufacture of components of the ... 31. • Some manufacturers use different types of Personal System Codes for their products. ENGLISH "DVD" Table 1: Combinations of remote control codes for Different Manufacturers "VDP" B DIRECT A (DIRECT) q (DVD) DENON A w (VDP) - o (CDR/TAPE) - (VCR/V.AUX) - CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL - (CHANNEL -) - - -...
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... DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP NOTE: Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to be operated with this remote control unit. 1. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE...
... DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP NOTE: Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to be operated with this remote control unit. 1. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE...
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..., to the VIDEO side for the DVD, VCR, VDP and TV. DECK CDR/MD CD Other remote control unit DVD TV VDP VCR 4 Set the remote control units so they are the buttons which can be operated with the DENON system codes for the CD player, tape deck, CD recorder, MD recorder, the buttons which... two LEDs start flashing again. The two LEDs stop flashing and the learning mode is already full, and the code you can "teach" the AVR-2801/981's remote control to 26 codes can also be stored, the LEARNED/TX LED does not light after the START LED lights, this number may be lower if...
..., to the VIDEO side for the DVD, VCR, VDP and TV. DECK CDR/MD CD Other remote control unit DVD TV VDP VCR 4 Set the remote control units so they are the buttons which can be operated with the DENON system codes for the CD player, tape deck, CD recorder, MD recorder, the buttons which... two LEDs start flashing again. The two LEDs stop flashing and the learning mode is already full, and the code you can "teach" the AVR-2801/981's remote control to 26 codes can also be stored, the LEARNED/TX LED does not light after the START LED lights, this number may be lower if...
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..., including the buttons in the shaded section. The signals for the other buttons. System call signals are transmitted from the remote control unit approximately once every second. Stored transmissions operation 1 Stored operation 2 Stored operation 3 Stored operation 4 Stored operation 5 Stored operation 6 Stored ...DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS...
..., including the buttons in the shaded section. The signals for the other buttons. System call signals are transmitted from the remote control unit approximately once every second. Stored transmissions operation 1 Stored operation 2 Stored operation 3 Stored operation 4 Stored operation 5 Stored operation 6 Stored ...DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS...
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...SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. SET NOTES: • The remote control signals for the component whose remote control signals you have pressed or if you want to clear. 3 Press the SET button. • The button is reset to store.... AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY ...
...SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. SET NOTES: • The remote control signals for the component whose remote control signals you have pressed or if you want to clear. 3 Press the SET button. • The button is reset to store.... AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY ...
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... on . Press the POWER switch (button). AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 31 When pressed again, the power turns off . Whenever the ON/...STANDBY button is in for , say, a vacation. 4 Select the front speakers. ENGLISH Clearing "learned" remote control signals 1 Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the remote control unit) AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 3 Turn on the power. Light SET 9 OPERATION Before operating 1 Refer to "CONNECTIONS" (pages 6...
... on . Press the POWER switch (button). AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 31 When pressed again, the power turns off . Whenever the ON/...STANDBY button is in for , say, a vacation. 4 Select the front speakers. ENGLISH Clearing "learned" remote control signals 1 Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the remote control unit) AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 3 Turn on the power. Light SET 9 OPERATION Before operating 1 Refer to "CONNECTIONS" (pages 6...
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... and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2801/981's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Example: CD FUNCTION CD 8 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * When the tape input (CDR/TAPE MON) is selected, the input indicator lights... is being input, the analog input jacks are being input. ANALOG ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. EXT.IN EXT.IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below...
... and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2801/981's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Example: CD FUNCTION CD 8 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * When the tape input (CDR/TAPE MON) is selected, the input indicator lights... is being input, the analog input jacks are being input. ANALOG ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. EXT.IN EXT.IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below...
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...VOLUME MASTER VOL. However, when the channel level is set as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is displayed on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the... ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo SURROUND MODE SELECT STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound...
...VOLUME MASTER VOL. However, when the channel level is set as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is displayed on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * The volume can be decreased to up to 18 dB. (In this case the... ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo SURROUND MODE SELECT STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) * To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound...
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... the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT ON SCREEN jack. DIMMER (Main unit) 34 AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to change... settings is output in sequence. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by RETURN pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN button. (Remote control unit) Such information as the position of the front panel. TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU...
... the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT ON SCREEN jack. DIMMER (Main unit) 34 AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to change... settings is output in sequence. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by RETURN pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN button. (Remote control unit) Such information as the position of the front panel. TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU...
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... (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 32.) INPUT MODE ANALOG INPUT MODE ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is connected, then set to the FL (front left and right) and center speaker systems as well as the... pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT 1 NOTES: • In play...
... (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 32.) INPUT MODE ANALOG INPUT MODE ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is connected, then set to the FL (front left and right) and center speaker systems as well as the... pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT 1 NOTES: • In play...