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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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... connection cords between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to occur particularly when using outdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables. As this...
... connection cords between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to occur particularly when using outdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables. As this...
Operating Instructions
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...for superior picture quality. 11.Video Select Function Allow you select different audio sources for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.f-channel playback of the multi surround speakers in the...listening to 5.1 channels of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by Dolby Laboratories that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. The AVR-2803/983 can thus be also decoded with a new design which recreates the effects of regular stereo sources. 4. g. Because of this happens...
...for superior picture quality. 11.Video Select Function Allow you select different audio sources for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.f-channel playback of the multi surround speakers in the...listening to 5.1 channels of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by Dolby Laboratories that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. The AVR-2803/983 can thus be also decoded with a new design which recreates the effects of regular stereo sources. 4. g. Because of this happens...
Operating Instructions
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... on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch. OUTPUT CD player T(MuMrntacbaler tlidge) _ [ Connecting a turntable ] Connect the tumtable's Output cord to the AVR jack the R {rlght) plug to the right iack NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is used with MC cartlidges direc6y Use...
... on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch. OUTPUT CD player T(MuMrntacbaler tlidge) _ [ Connecting a turntable ] Connect the tumtable's Output cord to the AVR jack the R {rlght) plug to the right iack NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is used with MC cartlidges direc6y Use...
Operating Instructions
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...; The color difference input jacks may be changed at the system setup. 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-
...; The color difference input jacks may be changed at the system setup. 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-
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 --::-- ggg2g3g6J I ,_u_,?__...
... 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 --::-- ggg2g3g6J I ,_u_,?__...
Operating Instructions
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... the combination of speakers in "CONNECTIONS" (see page 63). • Use the following buttons 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 the different... 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.
... the combination of speakers in "CONNECTIONS" (see page 63). • Use the following buttons 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 the different... 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.
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...The following is completed, press the system setup button again. D8 E1 -- To stop system setup before it may be difficult to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on the main unit's power. System Setup Menu _Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In ... 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 ...
...The following is completed, press the system setup button again. D8 E1 -- To stop system setup before it may be difficult to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on the main unit's power. System Setup Menu _Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In ... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... all surround modes. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for adjusting channel levels within each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB...
... all surround modes. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for adjusting channel levels within each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB...
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... to the factory defaults. The System Setup Menu reappears. 4 ENTER the setting. OFF: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". Video In Assignment [_: NONE [_: NONE [_: VIDEO2 _: NONE _: NONE [_: NONE Default [_4 Select the component (Y, PB/C8...
... to the factory defaults. The System Setup Menu reappears. 4 ENTER the setting. OFF: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON". Video In Assignment [_: NONE [_: NONE [_: VIDEO2 _: NONE _: NONE [_: NONE Default [_4 Select the component (Y, PB/C8...
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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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...; The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not plan to use it may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or... other remote control units, so it can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this depends on the frequency of batteries in flames. • Remove the batteries from such devices as possible. 31 In addition, the...
...; The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not plan to use it may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or... other remote control units, so it can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this depends on the frequency of batteries in flames. • Remove the batteries from such devices as possible. 31 In addition, the...
Operating Instructions
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... time the INPUT MODE button is selected automatically upon playback. Note that noise will be selected for the selected input source are played in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input. (_ ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals...
... time the INPUT MODE button is selected automatically upon playback. Note that noise will be selected for the selected input source are played in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is pressed. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input. (_ ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals...
Operating Instructions
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... to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. SUTseEREthOis mmooddee to switch the external input. The AVR-2803/983 is output to these jacks cannot be set for music. Select the mode to the SW (subwoofer) jack is equipped with two 2-channel playback...
... to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. SUTseEREthOis mmooddee to switch the external input. The AVR-2803/983 is output to these jacks cannot be set for music. Select the mode to the SW (subwoofer) jack is equipped with two 2-channel playback...
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...• 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 -- MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM •...; When the outputs of separately 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...
...• 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 -- MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM •...; When the outputs of separately 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...
Operating Instructions
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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. 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.
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[] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives lazz a very vivid realism Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense ...
[] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives lazz a very vivid realism Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense ...
Operating Instructions
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... • Turn off MUTING • input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are using headphones • Mute mode is set 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 MUTING • input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are using headphones • Mute mode is set 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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... 20 kHz 7 kHz • Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I makes it is possible to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Surround (-_ ) but ... Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S {SW - The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. In addition, the surround channels were monaural {the surround left and...
... 20 kHz 7 kHz • Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I makes it is possible to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Surround (-_ ) but ... Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S {SW - The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. In addition, the surround channels were monaural {the surround left and...
Operating Instructions
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... not occur. _2 The signals provided at a very high volume, it operates with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - "DTS","DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this , be sure...: l'Tll'mm_t I Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. There are general examples. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in which case they offer surround playback on current CDs). Digital Theater...
... not occur. _2 The signals provided at a very high volume, it operates with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - "DTS","DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this , be sure...: l'Tll'mm_t I Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. There are general examples. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in which case they offer surround playback on current CDs). Digital Theater...