Literature/Product Sheet
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...: 905-475-4085 www.denon.ca (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is not configured for 7.1, to instead drive the Multiroom Zone 2 speakers, with 90 Watts per each audio channel). ■ Newly redesigned pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature The AVR-2803 comes with a newly-developed remote controller with a choice of...
...: 905-475-4085 www.denon.ca (*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is not configured for 7.1, to instead drive the Multiroom Zone 2 speakers, with 90 Watts per each audio channel). ■ Newly redesigned pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature The AVR-2803 comes with a newly-developed remote controller with a choice of...
Owners Manual
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"SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.
"SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.
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... set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you begin hookup and operation that there are proper and that you...you for North America model only 1 e Service station list...........1 t R6P/AA batteries 3 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 r Remote control unit (RC-924 1 r t y u 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to occur particularly when using microprocessors is provided with an immense array...
... set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you begin hookup and operation that there are proper and that you...you for North America model only 1 e Service station list...........1 t R6P/AA batteries 3 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 r Remote control unit (RC-924 1 r t y u 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to occur particularly when using microprocessors is provided with an immense array...
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... turned on . AC CORD AC 120 V, 60 Hz TRIGGER OUT Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for instructions on and standby from the remote control unit. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected ... power to page 23 for the individual functions. No power is switched between on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from the remote control unit or power switch. RL OUTPUT NOTES: • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables for ...
... turned on . AC CORD AC 120 V, 60 Hz TRIGGER OUT Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for instructions on and standby from the remote control unit. Do not use the AC OUTLETS for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected ... power to page 23 for the individual functions. No power is switched between on the main unit, and when the power is supplied from the remote control unit or power switch. RL OUTPUT NOTES: • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables for ...
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...VOLUME control 43) !9 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 43) @0 Display @1 INPUT mode indicators 43) @2 SIGNAL indicators 43, 53) @3 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 31) @4 Power indicator 41) @5 FUNCTION knob 42, 45 ~ 47, 53, 61, 63) @6 TUNING PRESET button 63) @7 ...AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL !8 q w er t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6...
...VOLUME control 43) !9 Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL 43) @0 Display @1 INPUT mode indicators 43) @2 SIGNAL indicators 43, 53) @3 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 31) @4 Power indicator 41) @5 FUNCTION knob 42, 45 ~ 47, 53, 61, 63) @6 TUNING PRESET button 63) @7 ...AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL !8 q w er t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6...
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... parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 36) ZONE 2 buttons 47) Mode selector buttons 32~34, 36~41, 47) Input source selector buttons 33~35, 42, 47, 53, 61) Remote control signal transmitter 31) Power buttons 33~35, 37~41) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons 47) Tuner system/System buttons 32, 35, 47, 61~63) MODE SELECT..., 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
... parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 36) ZONE 2 buttons 47) Mode selector buttons 32~34, 36~41, 47) Input source selector buttons 33~35, 42, 47, 53, 61) Remote control signal transmitter 31) Power buttons 33~35, 37~41) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons 47) Tuner system/System buttons 32, 35, 47, 61~63) MODE SELECT..., 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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Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983's on or off when down on the screen. Small Yes Small Surround Back Sp. u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this to be reset to ... from the speakers and subwoofer according to automatically 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 the frequency response. These settings are required...
Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983's on or off when down on the screen. Small Yes Small Surround Back Sp. u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this to be reset to ... from the speakers and subwoofer according to automatically 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 the frequency response. These settings are required...
Owners Manual
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... to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 16, 17). If you set , the settings are automatically reset to adjust the level. • The level can also be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-2803/983 automatically sets the optimum surround delay...
... to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 16, 17). If you set , the settings are automatically reset to adjust the level. • The level can also be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-2803/983 automatically sets the optimum surround delay...
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... reappears. At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can be adjusted. 4 Enter the setting. 2 The "Zone2...
... reappears. At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can be adjusted. 4 Enter the setting. 2 The "Zone2...
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... feet/Approx. 7 m 30° 30° • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as well. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The...
... feet/Approx. 7 m 30° 30° • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as well. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The...
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... DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) DVD preset codes B Model No. 0000 DVD-900 DVD-1000 DVD-1500 DVD-2800 DVD-2800II DVD-3800 DVD-9000 DVM-1800 DVM-4800 0001 DVD-800 DVD-1600 DVD-2000 DVD-2500 DVD-3000 DVD-3300 33 Preset memory The included remote... type of another component in 0 the memory. 4 When stored correctly, the mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will light. 5 To store the codes of remote control code. For some models, even if the your device. NOTES: • Depending on the included list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use the...
... DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) DVD preset codes B Model No. 0000 DVD-900 DVD-1000 DVD-1500 DVD-2800 DVD-2800II DVD-3800 DVD-9000 DVM-1800 DVM-4800 0001 DVD-800 DVD-1600 DVD-2000 DVD-2500 DVD-3000 DVD-3300 33 Preset memory The included remote... type of another component in 0 the memory. 4 When stored correctly, the mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will light. 5 To store the codes of remote control code. For some models, even if the your device. NOTES: • Depending on the included list of preset codes. • Some manufacturers use the...
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... (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Some models cannot be operated with the remote control operation of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key DISC SKIP +: Disc skip (for the component you want to operate. 1 NOTE: • ...For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE...
... (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Some models cannot be operated with the remote control operation of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : 10 key DISC SKIP +: Disc skip (for the component you want to operate. 1 NOTE: • ...For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE...
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...and the LEARNED/TX indicator stop flashing and the learning mode is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can... cancelled. 5 The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator lights, release the button on the other remote control unit which learning is not possible to "learn mode. • Both the mode selector buttons and... repeat steps 2 to 5. 7 Once the learning operation is to store was not stored. To "learn " other remote control unit. • The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator start flashing again. Flashes 2 2 Press the mode...
...and the LEARNED/TX indicator stop flashing and the learning mode is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can... cancelled. 5 The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator lights, release the button on the other remote control unit which learning is not possible to "learn mode. • Both the mode selector buttons and... repeat steps 2 to 5. 7 Once the learning operation is to store was not stored. To "learn " other remote control unit. • The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator start flashing again. Flashes 2 2 Press the mode...
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...by one. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register the desired buttons. 6 Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register System Call. 2, 6 6 NOTES: • The remote control signals for example to turn on the amplifier's power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV's power, turn on the source component... flash. 1 1 3 3 Press the mode buttons of the equipment that the components do not operate while the signals are pressed, so cover the remote sensor or take other measures so that is to be used for the buttons pressed while storing the system call buttons Up to 10 signals...
...by one. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register the desired buttons. 6 Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register System Call. 2, 6 6 NOTES: • The remote control signals for example to turn on the amplifier's power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV's power, turn on the source component... flash. 1 1 3 3 Press the mode buttons of the equipment that the components do not operate while the signals are pressed, so cover the remote sensor or take other measures so that is to be used for the buttons pressed while storing the system call buttons Up to 10 signals...
Owners Manual
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... a pen, etc., to be reset and the ON/SOURCE button. • The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will again flash, and the learned remote control signal of the selected equipment will be reset. • Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash. 3 Hold for 4 seconds or longer the mode button...
... a pen, etc., to be reset and the ON/SOURCE button. • The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will again flash, and the learned remote control signal of the selected equipment will be reset. • Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash. 3 Hold for 4 seconds or longer the mode button...
Owners Manual
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...you leave home for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. Press the POWER switch (button). 3 2 ON/STANDBY Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on AC line voltage. Please be sure to 13) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select ..."AMP mode" using the TAPE, CDR/MR or CD button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 4 (Remote control unit) 3 Turn on the power. The sound is muted for , say, a vacation. 4 The front speakers switch as shown below each ...
...you leave home for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. Press the POWER switch (button). 3 2 ON/STANDBY Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on AC line voltage. Please be sure to 13) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select ..."AMP mode" using the TAPE, CDR/MR or CD button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 4 (Remote control unit) 3 Turn on the power. The sound is muted for , say, a vacation. 4 The front speakers switch as shown below each ...
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The selected input modes for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2803/983's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks... or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Example: CD FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function...
The selected input modes for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2803/983's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks... or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Example: CD FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function...
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...be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are correct and whether the component's power is displayed on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be adjusted within the range of -80 to 0 to 18 dB, in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode.... VOLUME The volume level is turned on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to "DTS". Example: Stereo SELECT (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...
...be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are correct and whether the component's power is displayed on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be adjusted within the range of -80 to 0 to 18 dB, in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode.... VOLUME The volume level is turned on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to "DTS". Example: Stereo SELECT (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...
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...the tone circuit and are output directly to these jacks cannot be set for music. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be played. Playback using the external input (EXT... IN jacks are transmitted directly, resulting in good (Remote control unit) quality sound. 2 STEREO mode Use this mode. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2803/983 is output to the SW (subwoofer) jack...
...the tone circuit and are output directly to these jacks cannot be set for music. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be played. Playback using the external input (EXT... IN jacks are transmitted directly, resulting in good (Remote control unit) quality sound. 2 STEREO mode Use this mode. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2803/983 is output to the SW (subwoofer) jack...
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... knob until the desired source appears on the tone defeat mode. Cancelling simulcast playback. Press the MUTING button again or adjust the main volume level. (Remote control unit) 1 NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using the VIDEO SELECT button and the FUNCTION knob. •...
... knob until the desired source appears on the tone defeat mode. Cancelling simulcast playback. Press the MUTING button again or adjust the main volume level. (Remote control unit) 1 NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using the VIDEO SELECT button and the FUNCTION knob. •...