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"SERIAL NO, 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. 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.
"SERIAL NO, 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. 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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... set for explanation purposes, [] CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of this instructions in addition to the main unit: _ Operating instructions I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as weft as possible from the tuner or...
... set for explanation purposes, [] CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of this instructions in addition to the main unit: _ Operating instructions I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with home theater sources such as DVD, as weft as possible from the tuner or...
Operating Instructions
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...multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with high sound quality of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. 11.Video...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 a new format for listening Different sources can be played in movie theaters. Dolby Digital EX decoder system Dolby Digital EX...
...multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with high sound quality of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. 11.Video...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 a new format for listening Different sources can be played in movie theaters. Dolby Digital EX decoder system Dolby Digital EX...
Operating Instructions
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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's ...
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's ...
Operating Instructions
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... button 36, 39) I IOSN_V_N _ I -__ I t -- _ (:_)_-_ FRONT/ ,_IIRROIIND , I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 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 (42, 44) I --::-- I I System buttons 32...
... button 36, 39) I IOSN_V_N _ I -__ I t -- _ (:_)_-_ FRONT/ ,_IIRROIIND , I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 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 (42, 44) I --::-- I I System buttons 32...
Operating Instructions
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... which the audio slgna_s are produced from the speakers and subwoofer accotding to auton,aticaHy set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on -screen display function. I A so use th s button to compete the setting. • System setup items ... 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 the remote Auto Surround Mode = ON On Screen Display ON Set the Trigger Out output for the different input sources 16
... which the audio slgna_s are produced from the speakers and subwoofer accotding to auton,aticaHy set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on -screen display function. I A so use th s button to compete the setting. • System setup items ... 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 the remote Auto Surround Mode = ON On Screen Display ON Set the Trigger Out output for the different input sources 16
Operating Instructions
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...Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. The changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. A8 B1 -- System setup can reset ...it 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. E8 Defauk settings 87 5/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90...
...Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. The changed up , connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. A8 B1 -- System setup can reset ...it 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. E8 Defauk settings 87 5/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90...
Operating Instructions
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... Channel Level adjustment mode. You can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that mode will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for just that will affect all surround modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for the different...
... Channel Level adjustment mode. You can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that mode will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for just that will affect all surround modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for the different...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker or surround speakers, the sound is NplOayTeEd: from the front speakers. ON: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". Compression 24 OFF: The dynamic range is not to be used . 1 At the System Setup Menu...
... speaker or surround speakers, the sound is NplOayTeEd: from the front speakers. ON: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". Compression 24 OFF: The dynamic range is not to be used . 1 At the System Setup Menu...
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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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Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it may be difficult to operate the remote ... with respect to the remote sensor. [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from the main unit, but...
Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it may be difficult to operate the remote ... with respect to the remote sensor. [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from the main unit, but...
Operating Instructions
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... the selected input source are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Per. Select the AUTO or DTS mode when playing signals recorded in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed.
... the selected input source are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Per. Select the AUTO or DTS mode when playing signals recorded in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed.
Operating Instructions
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1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the input mode (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is set this mode. iN jacks are transmitted directly, resulting in good (Remotecontrolunft) quality sound. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/...
1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the input mode (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is set this mode. iN jacks are transmitted directly, resulting in good (Remotecontrolunft) quality sound. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/...
Operating Instructions
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...-plug cords and wire in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE 2 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 -- SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13 •...other rooms, different sources can be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 25.) • When a sold separately room to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment".
...-plug cords and wire in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE 2 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 -- SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13 •...other rooms, different sources can be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 25.) • When a sold separately room to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment".
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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. 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
Operating Instructions
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... to the surround and surround back signal dght channels, and the in Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is output to the center channel Use this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to...
... to the surround and surround back signal dght channels, and the in Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is output to the center channel Use this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to...
Operating Instructions
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... • Turn off on the system setup menu screen • You are using headphones • Mute mode is 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...
... • Turn off on the system setup menu screen • You are using headphones • Mute mode is 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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.... 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as in a movie theater. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks 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 using Dolby Surround encoding...signals can be set according to achieve surround sound. • Whereas with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of switching...
.... 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as in a movie theater. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks 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 using Dolby Surround encoding...signals can be set according to achieve surround sound. • Whereas with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of switching...
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...are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, {nc. @1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, {nc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are general examples. Dolby Surround support mark:...surround recording signals. _ 2-channel PCM stereo signals _2_ 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is selected. •...
...are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, {nc. @1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, {nc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are general examples. Dolby Surround support mark:...surround recording signals. _ 2-channel PCM stereo signals _2_ 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is selected. •...