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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.
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... features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the illustrations in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the following parts are not problems with home theater sources such as DVD, as well...
... features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the illustrations in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to the following parts are not problems with home theater sources such as DVD, as well...
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...a new multi-channel format developed by the 8 channel master volume control. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from ...to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is turned on AC line voltage. The result is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 ...
...a new multi-channel format developed by the 8 channel master volume control. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from ...to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is turned on AC line voltage. The result is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 ...
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... placing them for connections to audio equipment with digital output. If humming or other component equipped with one speaker, connect the speaker to the AVR2803/983's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with digital output jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other noise is generated when the...
... placing them for connections to audio equipment with digital output. If humming or other component equipped with one speaker, connect the speaker to the AVR2803/983's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with digital output jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other noise is generated when the...
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..., 35) FRONT SPEAKER button 41) SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector buttons 42, 44) NOTE: • The shaded button do not function with the AVR-2803/983. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 15
..., 35) FRONT SPEAKER button 41) SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector buttons 42, 44) NOTE: • The shaded button do not function with the AVR-2803/983. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) 15
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... Press this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power amplifier for use this to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are produced from the speakers and... 2 Control Power AMP Set this to the left and right on -screen display function. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983's on the screen. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 TAPE OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OFF OFF OFF OPT4 DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX ON ON ON ON...
... Press this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power amplifier for use this to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are produced from the speakers and... 2 Control Power AMP Set this to the left and right on -screen display function. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983's on the screen. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 TAPE OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OFF OFF OFF OPT4 DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX ON ON ON ON...
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...example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-2803/983's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2803/983 from the System Setup Menu screen. If you can be changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with the monitor TV and turn on ...connecting the monitor TV, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983's on-screen display function is not...
...example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-2803/983's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2803/983 from the System Setup Menu screen. If you can be changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with the monitor TV and turn on ...connecting the monitor TV, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983's on-screen display function is not...
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... the listening room. The distance changes in highlighted line. 7 Enter the setting. If you set , the settings are automatically reset to the measured distance. The AVR-2803/983 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 16, 17...
... the listening room. The distance changes in highlighted line. 7 Enter the setting. If you set , the settings are automatically reset to the measured distance. The AVR-2803/983 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 16, 17...
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...Menu reappears. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be selected on the AVR-2803/983's rear panel are automatically reset to the default values. 4 Enter the setting. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL ...mode will affect all surround modes. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for "Default", the settings are equipped with an optical digital output jack for adjusting channel levels within each of the component ...
...Menu reappears. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be selected on the AVR-2803/983's rear panel are automatically reset to the default values. 4 Enter the setting. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL ...mode will affect all surround modes. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for "Default", the settings are equipped with an optical digital output jack for adjusting channel levels within each of the component ...
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... use the Compression, "OFF" if you do not want to use it. When the default, "Yes", is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". The System Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: When not using a center speaker or surround speakers. OFF: The dynamic...
... use the Compression, "OFF" if you do not want to use it. When the default, "Yes", is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". The System Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: When not using a center speaker or surround speakers. OFF: The dynamic...
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...following the "≈" and "√" marks in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. Replace it can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this distance will be replaced with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the main ... signals for verifying operation. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Notes on . Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover.
...following the "≈" and "√" marks in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. Replace it can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this distance will be replaced with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the main ... signals for verifying operation. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Notes on . Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover.
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... PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input, the analog input jacks are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. If so, play in DTS from a laser disc player or CD player. Select the AUTO or DTS mode...
... PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input, the analog input jacks are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. If so, play in DTS from a laser disc player or CD player. Select the AUTO or DTS mode...
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.... IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2803/983 is connected, then set to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the...
.... IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2803/983 is connected, then set to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the...
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... source contents is the screen when operated with stereo television shows and all three front speakers to the previous screen. Select "OFF" or "ON". The AVR-2803/983 sets the mode automatically according to the types of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Dolby PL"). 3 Set the surround parameter mode. (Main unit) (Remote control...
... source contents is the screen when operated with stereo television shows and all three front speakers to the previous screen. Select "OFF" or "ON". The AVR-2803/983 sets the mode automatically according to the types of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Dolby PL"). 3 Set the surround parameter mode. (Main unit) (Remote control...
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... output to the surround and surround back signal right channels, and the in the listening room to your tastes. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound...
... output to the surround and surround back signal right channels, and the in the listening room to your tastes. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound...
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...; Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are using headphones. • Mute mode is set. • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983. • Ground wire of left and right speakers or left and right connections. • Set "on screen display" on stylus. • Cartridge defective. • MC...
...; Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are using headphones. • Mute mode is set. • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983. • Ground wire of left and right speakers or left and right connections. • Set "on screen display" on stylus. • Cartridge defective. • MC...
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... set according to the type of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". Surround The AVR-2803/983 is used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but Dolby Pro Logic II they provide normal stereo sound. 68 ... 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: . In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro Logic II is possible to "AUTO". (Page 42) Others (satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.) Optical ...
... set according to the type of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". Surround The AVR-2803/983 is used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but Dolby Pro Logic II they provide normal stereo sound. 68 ... 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: . In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro Logic II is possible to "AUTO". (Page 42) Others (satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.) Optical ...
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...in a special way so this , the un-decoded DTS signals are two types of these signals is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may undergo some sort of a CD or LD player may only produce noise. The following are recorded in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized... the DTS indicator on current CDs). For DVDs, the DTS signals are general examples. Before playing DTS signals for an extra disc; Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other formats.
...in a special way so this , the un-decoded DTS signals are two types of these signals is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may undergo some sort of a CD or LD player may only produce noise. The following are recorded in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized... the DTS indicator on current CDs). For DVDs, the DTS signals are general examples. Before playing DTS signals for an extra disc; Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other formats.