Owners Manual
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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. "SERIAL NO. 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" Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. "SERIAL NO. 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.
Owners Manual
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...or 4 inch/10 cm or more outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Wall 4 Operation 41~48 ⁄0 Surround 49~54 ⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation 55~60 ⁄2 Listening to the ...moving the 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. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of this product is used near a B ...
...or 4 inch/10 cm or more outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Wall 4 Operation 41~48 ⁄0 Surround 49~54 ⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation 55~60 ⁄2 Listening to the ...moving the 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. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of this product is used near a B ...
Owners Manual
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... OUT DVD player or video disc player (VDP) B Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the equipment's instruction manuals. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • Precaution when using...
... OUT DVD player or video disc player (VDP) B Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the equipment's instruction manuals. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • Precaution when using...
Owners Manual
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... the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the different speakers in units of 0.5 dB. The volume can be adjusted to adjust the level. Because ... dB while the Front Lch speaker is selected 5 Select "Test Tone Start". 6 Select "Yes". 7 a. 4 Select the mode. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the same volume. Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected 8 After the above settings are automatically ...
... the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the different speakers in units of 0.5 dB. The volume can be adjusted to adjust the level. Because ... dB while the Front Lch speaker is selected 5 Select "Test Tone Start". 6 Select "Yes". 7 a. 4 Select the mode. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the same volume. Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected 8 After the above settings are automatically ...
Owners Manual
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NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 28 Auto Tuner Presets...
NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 28 Auto Tuner Presets...
Owners Manual
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...CD changers only) 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 3 : Pause 0 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between AUTO and MANUAL MEMORY : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down The tuner can be operated in the amplifier (CD, CDR/MD... (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to operate. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to beginning of track)...
...CD changers only) 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 3 : Pause 0 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between AUTO and MANUAL MEMORY : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down The tuner can be operated in the amplifier (CD, CDR/MD... (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to operate. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to beginning of track)...
Owners Manual
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Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to the component's operating instructions. Compare with this remote control unit. 1. ... remote control buttons, function names may differ according to manufacturer. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Operating a component stored in the preset ...
Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to the component's operating instructions. Compare with this remote control unit. 1. ... remote control buttons, function names may differ according to manufacturer. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Operating a component stored in the preset ...
Owners Manual
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3. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. Video deck (VCR) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor... : Switch display RETURN : Return NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components. • The television can be operated in the DVD/VDP, VCR and TV modes. 35
3. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 4. Video deck (VCR) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor... : Switch display RETURN : Return NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components. • The television can be operated in the DVD/VDP, VCR and TV modes. 35
Owners Manual
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... Punch Through (1) Punch through button Buttons used in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are transmitted successively.
... Punch Through (1) Punch through button Buttons used in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are transmitted successively.
Owners Manual
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... • DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL • PCM SIGNAL DIGITAL The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are played in steps of -80 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Input mode display • In the AUTO mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS • In the DIGITAL PCM mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS...
... • DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL • PCM SIGNAL DIGITAL The DIGITAL indicator lights when digital signals are played in steps of -80 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Input mode display • In the AUTO mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS • In the DIGITAL PCM mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS...
Owners Manual
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Such information as the position of the component on which you wish to the manual of (Remote control unit) the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For ...
Such information as the position of the component on which you wish to the manual of (Remote control unit) the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For ...
Owners Manual
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..." at Zone2 Control in the REC OUT mode. 1 Select "ZONE2" using the VOLUME + and - buttons on the remote control unit. [2] Outputting a program source to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". FUNCTION 21 Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS MULTI VCR...
..." at Zone2 Control in the REC OUT mode. 1 Select "ZONE2" using the VOLUME + and - buttons on the remote control unit. [2] Outputting a program source to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". FUNCTION 21 Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS MULTI VCR...
Owners Manual
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... of the respective components. Light SELECT Display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the front channels, the 1 button to -12 dB using the fader function.
... of the respective components. Light SELECT Display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the front channels, the 1 button to -12 dB using the fader function.
Owners Manual
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... button to set to tune in . (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) NOTES: 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to the "Manual tuning" operation. FUNCTION 4 Press the TUNING + (up ) or - (down ) button to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). "Auto" appears on ...At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. (Remote control unit) • When the manual tuning mode is held in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and...
... button to set to tune in . (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) NOTES: 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to the "Manual tuning" operation. FUNCTION 4 Press the TUNING + (up ) or - (down ) button to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). "Auto" appears on ...At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. (Remote control unit) • When the manual tuning mode is held in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and...
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... preset stations • The preset (broadcast) stations can be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be checked on the on screen display. 1 Press the ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button repeatedly until the "Tuner...
... preset stations • The preset (broadcast) stations can be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be checked on the on screen display. 1 Press the ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button repeatedly until the "Tuner...
Owners Manual
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...the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing Front speaker speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers...be satisfactory in interference and making the sense of movement from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to set up your subwoofer for different purposes. As seen from the side • When using surround back ...
...the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing Front speaker speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers...be satisfactory in interference and making the sense of movement from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to set up your subwoofer for different purposes. As seen from the side • When using surround back ...
Owners Manual
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... Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as two channels of source and the contents, so... monaural (the surround left , surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for the stereo broadcast signals of the LD player to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro Logic II is used for PCM) Set the input mode to the player's operating...
... Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as two channels of source and the contents, so... monaural (the surround left , surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for the stereo broadcast signals of the LD player to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro Logic II is used for PCM) Set the input mode to the player's operating...
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... case they offer surround playback on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - All Rights Reserved. 69 Because of ... the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may possibly cause damage to "ANALOG" or "PCM" during playback. Manufactured under...surround recording signals. A DTS Digital Output logo is played. consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the first time, turn down the master ...
... case they offer surround playback on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - All Rights Reserved. 69 Because of ... the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may possibly cause damage to "ANALOG" or "PCM" during playback. Manufactured under...surround recording signals. A DTS Digital Output logo is played. consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the first time, turn down the master ...
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... 6.1-channel systems. In addition, the bit stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, so the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to achieve 6.1channel surround playback. Decoding is performed with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given...
... 6.1-channel systems. In addition, the bit stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, so the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to achieve 6.1channel surround playback. Decoding is performed with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given...
Serial Protocol
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PSMODE : EMULATION TF UP TUNER Frequency UP/DOWN , direct change DOLBY PL2,NEO:6 mode.) PSMODE : CINEMA MODE : EMULATION --- ON/OFF PSCINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ.OFF PSCINEMA EQ.OFF MODE : MUSIC CINEMA / MUSIC /PL mode change PSMODE : MUSIC MODE : CINEMA (This parameter can change ONLY DOLBY PL2 mode. EVENT PARAMETER function example PS TONE DEFEAT ON PARAMETER setting PSTONE DEFEAT ON TONE DEFEAT OFF TONE DEFEAT ON/OFF PSTONE DEFEAT OFF SB:MTRX ON SURROUND BACK SP MODE set PSSB:MTRX ON SB:NON MTRX ---MTRX ON = SURR.EX ON = DSCRT ON PSSB:NON MTRX SB:OFF (at THX mode)...
PSMODE : EMULATION TF UP TUNER Frequency UP/DOWN , direct change DOLBY PL2,NEO:6 mode.) PSMODE : CINEMA MODE : EMULATION --- ON/OFF PSCINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ.OFF PSCINEMA EQ.OFF MODE : MUSIC CINEMA / MUSIC /PL mode change PSMODE : MUSIC MODE : CINEMA (This parameter can change ONLY DOLBY PL2 mode. EVENT PARAMETER function example PS TONE DEFEAT ON PARAMETER setting PSTONE DEFEAT ON TONE DEFEAT OFF TONE DEFEAT ON/OFF PSTONE DEFEAT OFF SB:MTRX ON SURROUND BACK SP MODE set PSSB:MTRX ON SB:NON MTRX ---MTRX ON = SURR.EX ON = DSCRT ON PSSB:NON MTRX SB:OFF (at THX mode)...