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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. 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"
Operating Instructions
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... Information 64 65~74 Specifications 75 • ACCESSORIES Check that there are included in addition to the main unit: _ Operating instructions I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. If this happens, take the following before proceeding. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 _/ohms feeder wires. After reading, store...
... Information 64 65~74 Specifications 75 • ACCESSORIES Check that there are included in addition to the main unit: _ Operating instructions I _2_Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. If this happens, take the following before proceeding. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 _/ohms feeder wires. After reading, store...
Operating Instructions
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... the contents, so you leave home for, say, a vacation. [] FEATURES 1. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with greater precision. 7. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any other-set of 96 kHz!24 bits or 88.2...the input function when input jacks are greatly reduced for several seconds after the muting circuit stops functioning. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2803/983 can be enjoyed in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is the default digital audio delivery system for listening Different sources can ...
... the contents, so you leave home for, say, a vacation. [] FEATURES 1. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with greater precision. 7. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any other-set of 96 kHz!24 bits or 88.2...the input function when input jacks are greatly reduced for several seconds after the muting circuit stops functioning. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2803/983 can be enjoyed in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is the default digital audio delivery system for listening Different sources can ...
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- Y, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the ...
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- Y, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1":" C_=N6 I 1Y 1188 CDRT/12iE: N i i• ¢,.L_Z.._:=_;; 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,..._IIRROIIND , I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 ",i..-..-.-. -O'-F'-F-"'zI_iE'.2..G...II ,;"" ,i "z'o_rl_t_)""" OFF ON "; ,' I (371)_-!; I S_E/T'"UP "_'_, _--_ ...
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... on the monito¢ screen when control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the remote Auto Surround Mode = ON On Screen Display ON Set the Trigger Out output for...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 the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. These settings are operated¸ the on_creen display that the remote...
... on the monito¢ screen when control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the remote Auto Surround Mode = ON On Screen Display ON Set the Trigger Out output for...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 the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. These settings are operated¸ the on_creen display that the remote...
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... video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function is designed for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back ... that they ca_mot be changed settings are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on the main unit's power. The changed A1 -- B8 C1 -- E8 Defauk settings 87 5/89...
... video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function is designed for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back ... that they ca_mot be changed settings are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on the main unit's power. The changed A1 -- B8 C1 -- E8 Defauk settings 87 5/89...
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... different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. Check the instructions for each of the AVR-2803/983 for just that will affect all surround modes.
... different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. Check the instructions for each of the AVR-2803/983 for just that will affect all surround modes.
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... Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment Video In Assignment zDolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control 2 Swealnetctto"OusNe" it.if you want to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to the Video In Assignment screen. Compression 24 If the sound should seem distorted because the input level...
... Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment Video In Assignment zDolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control 2 Swealnetctto"OusNe" it.if you want to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to the Video In Assignment screen. Compression 24 If the sound should seem distorted because the input level...
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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...
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...; it may result in the % @ Put the rear cover back on. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper... set as far away from such devices as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is not pointed...
...; it may result in the % @ Put the rear cover back on. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper... set as far away from such devices as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is not pointed...
Operating Instructions
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... the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed. If so, play signals other than PCM signals. (_ DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed...
... the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed. If so, play signals other than PCM signals. (_ DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed...
Operating Instructions
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... to the front (left and right), center, surround {left and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR {surround back right) channels of the EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is output to achieve good quality 2- IN to which the video signal is connected, then set this is set for music. IN) mode. meecx...
... to the front (left and right), center, surround {left and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR {surround back right) channels of the EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is output to achieve good quality 2- IN to which the video signal is connected, then set this is set for music. IN) mode. meecx...
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...13 • 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 -- SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on installation and ... cannot 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 wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the ...
...13 • 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 -- SPEAKER cable Refer to CONNECTIONS on installation and ... cannot 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 wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the ...
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.
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... MOVIE 3 (NOTE 1) Use this mode to achieve the feeling of the left or right), so input signals to both channels. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is output to the center channel Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not...
... MOVIE 3 (NOTE 1) Use this mode to achieve the feeling of the left or right), so input signals to both channels. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is output to the center channel Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not...
Operating Instructions
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... [] TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following 1. Are the connections correct ? persist, there may be a malfunction. Have you operated the receiver according to AVR-2803/983 • Ground wire of turntable not connected properly • Incomplete PHONO jack connection • TV or radio transmission antenna nearby • Turntable and speaker...
... [] TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following 1. Are the connections correct ? persist, there may be a malfunction. Have you operated the receiver according 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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... cable TV. Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Doiby Digital's main channels can be used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to achieve optimum decoding (see page 5O). Also refer to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. Please refer... DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes to achieve the same sense of up to ) PCM". 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 Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S {SW - ...
... cable TV. Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Doiby Digital's main channels can be used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to achieve optimum decoding (see page 5O). Also refer to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. Please refer... DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes to achieve the same sense of up to ) PCM". 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 Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S {SW - ...
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...case the DTS-encoded signals may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. There are fully independent, eliminating...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. •...
...case the DTS-encoded signals may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. There are fully independent, eliminating...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. •...