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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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...operation 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. If this happens, take the following parts are not problems with home theater sources such as DVD, as ... unit and the wall or other components. 4 inch/10 cm or more 4 • INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 _/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered to the Radio 61~63...
...operation 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. If this happens, take the following parts are not problems with home theater sources such as DVD, as ... unit and the wall or other components. 4 inch/10 cm or more 4 • INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 _/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered to the Radio 61~63...
Operating Instructions
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... described on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7 ] 8 When connecting this unit with each other...
... described on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7 ] 8 When connecting this unit with each other...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; AUTO: i ,_Test Tone _4:_ 4 Adjust the level while Eistening to adjust the level. Select the mode. Test Tone Start [)_< • Manual: Level Clear [i_4 Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to the test tones produced autematicaEly from the different speakers...I spkr 2spkrs When the surround back speaker setdng is set to "lspkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB". Select "Auto" or "Manual". Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected: Test tones are emitted from the different speakers. Select "Test Tone Start". if the "Auto" mode is...
...8226; AUTO: i ,_Test Tone _4:_ 4 Adjust the level while Eistening to adjust the level. Select the mode. Test Tone Start [)_< • Manual: Level Clear [i_4 Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to the test tones produced autematicaEly from the different speakers...I spkr 2spkrs When the surround back speaker setdng is set to "lspkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB". Select "Auto" or "Manual". Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected: Test tones are emitted from the different speakers. Select "Test Tone Start". if the "Auto" mode is...
Operating Instructions
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... at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". System Setup Menu Ext. NOTE: • if an FM station ...cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to 8. System Setup Menu Ext. In SubwoofeLrevel Auto Surround Mode On Screen Display Trigger Out Setup _Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock Switch...
... at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". System Setup Menu Ext. NOTE: • if an FM station ...cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to 8. System Setup Menu Ext. In SubwoofeLrevel Auto Surround Mode On Screen Display Trigger Out Setup _Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock Switch...
Operating Instructions
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...component you want to operate some models. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. _pe d_k (TAPE) system buttons @.¢_¢rq J 41_1, _ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ rr4141,_ II : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause Default setting = CDR ... only) 44 : Rewind I_1_ : Fast forward • : Stop I_ : Forward play n : Pause _1 : 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 possible to operate. -_ The function will...
...component you want to operate some models. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. _pe d_k (TAPE) system buttons @.¢_¢rq J 41_1, _ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ rr4141,_ II : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause Default setting = CDR ... only) 44 : Rewind I_1_ : Fast forward • : Stop I_ : Forward play n : Pause _1 : 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 possible to operate. -_ The function will...
Operating Instructions
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...up, down, left and right 6 66 ®®9 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCEI 41_1,1_1_ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ : Play 14141,1_1_1 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. ®®® wm O... 14141,_ II : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause 0~9, +I0 : 10key 8 86 ®®®W 0_000 m 0 DEN)_ON 34 w =m o DENON Some models cannot be operated with the remote control operation of tlack) II : Pause 0~9, +10: 10key DISC SKIP +: Disc skip DISPLAY MENU RETURN (for the ...
...up, down, left and right 6 66 ®®9 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCEI 41_1,1_1_ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ : Play 14141,1_1_1 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. ®®® wm O... 14141,_ II : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause 0~9, +I0 : 10key 8 86 ®®®W 0_000 m 0 DEN)_ON 34 w =m o DENON Some models cannot be operated with the remote control operation of tlack) II : Pause 0~9, +10: 10key DISC SKIP +: Disc skip DISPLAY MENU RETURN (for the ...
Operating Instructions
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Monitor TV (TV}, digital broadcast satellite (DBS} tuner and cable (CABLE} system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 41_1,1_ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ II Channel +, - : Play : Pause : Channels 65"66 4. 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. Video deck (VCFI} system buttons POWER : Power on...
Monitor TV (TV}, digital broadcast satellite (DBS} tuner and cable (CABLE} system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 41_1,1_ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ II Channel +, - : Play : Pause : Channels 65"66 4. 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. Video deck (VCFI} system buttons POWER : Power on...
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... shown on the diagram at the nght which Punch Through is to 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 not normally used in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through setting 1 Press the power...
... shown on the diagram at the nght which Punch Through is to 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 not normally used in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through setting 1 Press the power...
Operating Instructions
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... volume _evel display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) '_ The volume can be output if DTS compatible CDs or LDs are being input properly. the component's manual. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs data other than audio signals, but no sound will be sure to connect the source component to the...
... volume _evel display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) '_ The volume can be output if DTS compatible CDs or LDs are being input properly. the component's manual. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs data other than audio signals, but no sound will be sure to connect the source component to the...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly. STATUS L_. {Main unit) Using the dimmer function • Use this to change the brightness of the component on which you want to the manual of the display. turns off ) by pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 On screen display...
... repeatedly. STATUS L_. {Main unit) Using the dimmer function • Use this to change the brightness of the component on which you want to the manual of the display. turns off ) by pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 On screen display...
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..., the preset channel can be selected using the VOLUME + and buttons on the remote +tZ) Tchoentroolutpuuntit. To cancel, turn w _lor_ source you wish to the manuals of the selected source thelighFtU.
..., the preset channel can be selected using the VOLUME + and buttons on the remote +tZ) Tchoentroolutpuuntit. To cancel, turn w _lor_ source you wish to the manuals of the selected source thelighFtU.
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• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together• Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multFchannel music sources• 1 Select "FADER". {Remote contlol unit) The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed• 2 Press the
• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together• Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multFchannel music sources• 1 Select "FADER". {Remote contlol unit) The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed• 2 Press the
Operating Instructions
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... a stereo broadcast is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in . {Remote c0_tloJ unit) If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. 1 I 1 (¢b 4 @e.e_@ ®®ek dooo 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 4 I_NBR Press the TUNING + (up ) or (down..., press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). {Remote cohttoJ unit) Mn0E Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off . {Remote colltlol urfit) ...
... a stereo broadcast is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in . {Remote c0_tloJ unit) If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. 1 I 1 (¢b 4 @e.e_@ ®®ek dooo 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 4 I_NBR Press the TUNING + (up ) or (down..., press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). {Remote cohttoJ unit) Mn0E Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off . {Remote colltlol urfit) ...
Operating Instructions
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... the surround back speakers as well is possible to obtain from the listening position than the front speakers • Consuk the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or... dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to the type of direct radiating speakers as described in order to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening...
... the surround back speakers as well is possible to obtain from the listening position than the front speakers • Consuk the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or... dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to the type of direct radiating speakers as described in order to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening...
Operating Instructions
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... Analog matrix processing Do]by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. 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 Surround High frequency playback ...possible to 120 Hz). Decoding these signals with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as in which three or more channels of surround have the...
... Analog matrix processing Do]by Dolby Laboratories using Dolby Surround encoding technology. 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 Surround High frequency playback ...possible to 120 Hz). Decoding these signals with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as in which three or more channels of surround have the...
Operating Instructions
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... for the different channels are output as discs 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...random "hissy" noise from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CDs and LDs as for an extra disc; "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the...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...
... for the different channels are output as discs 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...random "hissy" noise from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CDs and LDs as for an extra disc; "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the...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...
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... Matrix 6.1 to the sound field by decoding with different surround signal recording methods, as with 5.1-channel signal sources. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a total of the surround signals output from 360 degrees. Changes in -phase component is assigned mainly to...
... Matrix 6.1 to the sound field by decoding with different surround signal recording methods, as with 5.1-channel signal sources. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a total of the surround signals output from 360 degrees. Changes in -phase component is assigned mainly to...