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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 OOOO • We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. • 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 OOOO • We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. • 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.
Operating Instructions
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... a safe place. • Note that you for North America model only 1 C._Service station list 1 C5_R6P/AA batteries 3 _6)AM loop antenna I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to occur particularly when using microprocessors is provided with home theater sources such as DVD...
... a safe place. • Note that you for North America model only 1 C._Service station list 1 C5_R6P/AA batteries 3 _6)AM loop antenna I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to occur particularly when using microprocessors is provided with home theater sources such as DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a full set -up to 5.1 channels of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2803/983 can thus be... listening to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is turned up to 5.1 channels of space. 8. Wide screen mode for the movie "Star Wars Episode 1 - The 6.1 channels of...
...with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a full set -up to 5.1 channels of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2803/983 can thus be... listening to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is turned up to 5.1 channels of space. 8. Wide screen mode for the movie "Star Wars Episode 1 - The 6.1 channels of...
Operating Instructions
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... not output from the color difference {component) video output jacks {MONITOR OUT). For details, see "Setting the video In Assignment" on page 24. • The AVR+2803's on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y', "R- VIDEO OUT DVD player +++++I+ Connecting a DVD player ] r++l++ ,DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player...
... not output from the color difference {component) video output jacks {MONITOR OUT). For details, see "Setting the video In Assignment" on page 24. • The AVR+2803's on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y', "R- VIDEO OUT DVD player +++++I+ Connecting a DVD player ] r++l++ ,DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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...I buttons 32,35,47,61-63) I ........ ggg2g3g6J I Surround buttons 4o. I , ',; ...... -- _il :[N_T" ....... _ | /@ DENON I C..H....S...E..L..E...C..T../.E...N..T...E..R.......b..u..t.t.o..n..... (16, 49, 50) 11I RETURN button 34, 35) ,IFRONTSPEAKEbR°_on 4..1.I) I SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector (... "z'o_rl_t_)""" OFF ON "; ,' I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 I I System buttons 32, 34, 35, 38)I" , CHANNE+L _ Ale * , r " %.C.zIJi : e_scsm:+ ""_"" I ...
...I buttons 32,35,47,61-63) I ........ ggg2g3g6J I Surround buttons 4o. I , ',; ...... -- _il :[N_T" ....... _ | /@ DENON I C..H....S...E..L..E...C..T../.E...N..T...E..R.......b..u..t.t.o..n..... (16, 49, 50) 11I RETURN button 34, 35) ,IFRONTSPEAKEbR°_on 4..1.I) I SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector (... "z'o_rl_t_)""" OFF ON "; ,' I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 I I System buttons 32, 34, 35, 38)I" , CHANNE+L _ Ale * , r " %.C.zIJi : e_scsm:+ ""_"" I ...
Operating Instructions
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... slgnals output from the speakers and the frequency response Front Sp Large Crossover Ftequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the... AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. I A so use th s button to compete the setting. ...
... slgnals output from the speakers and the frequency response Front Sp Large Crossover Ftequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the... AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. I A so use th s button to compete the setting. ...
Operating Instructions
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... priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. The settings that have been changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with priority to the S-Video monitor output. @ APuretosetTsuner _ Setup Lock System setup FM stations are received automatically...The on screen display turns off the power of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on connecting the monitor TV, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function is completed, press the system setup button again....
... priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. The settings that have been changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with priority to the S-Video monitor output. @ APuretosetTsuner _ Setup Lock System setup FM stations are received automatically...The on screen display turns off the power of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on connecting the monitor TV, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function is completed, press the system setup button again....
Operating Instructions
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... channel level adjustments made will be remembered for each surround mode on page 49. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. Consider this mode a Master...
... channel level adjustments made will be remembered for each surround mode on page 49. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. Consider this mode a Master...
Operating Instructions
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... setting. Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers, the sound is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Video In Assignment". Compression 24 ON: The dynamic range is NplOayTeEd: from the...
... setting. Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers, the sound is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Video In Assignment". Compression 24 ON: The dynamic range is NplOayTeEd: from the...
Operating Instructions
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... the SYSTEM SETUP button. ,_ The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2803 VIDEO signal input iack (yellow) I x 2 o 3 x 4 O (o: Signal x: No signal} S-video signal input jack × × 0 (} On-screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output...
... the SYSTEM SETUP button. ,_ The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2803 VIDEO signal input iack (yellow) I x 2 o 3 x 4 O (o: Signal x: No signal} S-video signal input jack × × 0 (} On-screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output...
Operating Instructions
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... is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is exposed to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. 31 [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC...
... is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is exposed to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. 31 [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC...
Operating Instructions
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... ANALOG button to switch to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are stored in the memory. (_ AUTO (auto mode) in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is detected, the signals input to the analog input. -% (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. AUTO_ PCM...
... ANALOG button to switch to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are stored in the memory. (_ AUTO (auto mode) in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is detected, the signals input to the analog input. -% (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. AUTO_ PCM...
Operating Instructions
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... cannot be output from channels not connected to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is output to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be played. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7CH...
... cannot be output from channels not connected to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is output to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be played. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7CH...
Operating Instructions
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...2 SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the.... • MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ZONE 2 SYSTEM (When using PREOUT} MAIN ZONE _NTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNiT ,_ ttN' I_ AVR-2803 ._," Re-6_6 /N a SCYOSNTTERMOL REUMNOITTERC 924 ROOM_OROOMREMOTE (sepatatelysold)controlline CONTROL SYSTEM ZONE2 AUD_Qsignal came -- NOTES: • For the AUDIO output,...
...2 SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the.... • MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ZONE 2 SYSTEM (When using PREOUT} MAIN ZONE _NTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNiT ,_ ttN' I_ AVR-2803 ._," Re-6_6 /N a SCYOSNTTERMOL REUMNOITTERC 924 ROOM_OROOMREMOTE (sepatatelysold)controlline CONTROL SYSTEM ZONE2 AUD_Qsignal came -- NOTES: • For the AUDIO output,...
Operating Instructions
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Set the surround parameter mode. 8URROLIND p,_%_IEIER 8um_o "DOLBY PL I I C I NEMA EQ. (Main unit) _u_'_ (Remote control unit) IDiOispDlayE c i The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is the screen when operated with tile remote control unit 4 Select the play mode. SELECT "DOLBY PL II OPTIONS4 (Main unit) DispEay i,i0[::,E,::i (Remote control unit) i,i0[::,EDOLi..:iPML AFDM AFDM 4_ TSOBNECH t OUT 4NRML (OF F) ) [_ Yes_ TIlls is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit.
Set the surround parameter mode. 8URROLIND p,_%_IEIER 8um_o "DOLBY PL I I C I NEMA EQ. (Main unit) _u_'_ (Remote control unit) IDiOispDlayE c i The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is the screen when operated with tile remote control unit 4 Select the play mode. SELECT "DOLBY PL II OPTIONS4 (Main unit) DispEay i,i0[::,E,::i (Remote control unit) i,i0[::,EDOLi..:iPML AFDM AFDM 4_ TSOBNECH t OUT 4NRML (OF F) ) [_ Yes_ TIlls is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit.
Operating Instructions
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... parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode. 55 [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources.
... parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode. 55 [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources.
Operating Instructions
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... • You are being pressed • ÷ and O ends of battery inser[ed in securely d when power switch set • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 • Ground wire of turntable not connected properly • Incomplete PHONO jack connection • TV or radio transmission antenna nearby • Turntable and speaker...
... • You are being pressed • ÷ and O ends of battery inser[ed in securely d when power switch set • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 • Ground wire of turntable not connected properly • Incomplete PHONO jack connection • TV or radio transmission antenna nearby • Turntable and speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I ] can also be played on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode... offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby...
... compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I ] can also be played on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode... offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby...
Operating Instructions
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... data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with other wodd-wide patents issued and pending. 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. Because ...encoded signals may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this noise is featured on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. US Pat. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol...
... data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with other wodd-wide patents issued and pending. 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. Because ...encoded signals may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this noise is featured on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. US Pat. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol...