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Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL AMP 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3803/1083 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO.
Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL AMP 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3803/1083 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO.
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... other components. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that the illustrations in addition to the...
... other components. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that the illustrations in addition to the...
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... mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with optimum results and no compromise. 9. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for , say, a vacation. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of how the player and... the AVR3803/1083's video input jacks are connected. 5 Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the...
... mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with optimum results and no compromise. 9. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for , say, a vacation. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of how the player and... the AVR3803/1083's video input jacks are connected. 5 Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the...
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... a tape deck Connections for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. Ground wire AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to the AVR3803/1083's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Never use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Connecting the pre-out...
... a tape deck Connections for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. Ground wire AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to the AVR3803/1083's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Never use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Connecting the pre-out...
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... (VIDEO INPUT) to the VCR-2 jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is output to the digital input jacks. R LR L Video deck 1 R L R L OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Connecting a video decks • There are input to the...
... (VIDEO INPUT) to the VCR-2 jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is output to the digital input jacks. R LR L Video deck 1 R L R L OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Connecting a video decks • There are input to the...
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... connection cord. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is also possible to connect a video disc player...
... connection cord. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is also possible to connect a video disc player...
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... • Connect the TV's color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks using the regular video jacks (yellow). If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the...video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of sync or not display at all refer to component video...
... • Connect the TV's color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks using the regular video jacks (yellow). If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the...video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of sync or not display at all refer to component video...
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... the left and right on the remote control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set the composition of the signals output from the monitor output terminal. Input source Digital Inputs Front L ... Input Mode Set the input signal to be output from the speakers and subwoofer for playing deep bass signals. Use this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the screen. Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp. AUTO y Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on or off when down...
... the left and right on the remote control unit or main unit are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set the composition of the signals output from the monitor output terminal. Input source Digital Inputs Front L ... Input Mode Set the input signal to be output from the speakers and subwoofer for playing deep bass signals. Use this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the screen. Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp. AUTO y Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on or off when down...
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...; Surround speaker selector function This function makes it possible to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it may be changed. A A A A B SB SB B Using A only B SB SB B Using B only SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 17 A1 ~ A8 B1 ... MHz 90.1 MHz Setup Lock = OFF NOTES: • The on TVs with priority to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to the S-Video monitor output. For example, if the ...
...; Surround speaker selector function This function makes it possible to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it may be changed. A A A A B SB SB B Using A only B SB SB B Using B only SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 17 A1 ~ A8 B1 ... MHz 90.1 MHz Setup Lock = OFF NOTES: • The on TVs with priority to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to the S-Video monitor output. For example, if the ...
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The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 Switch to the ...
The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 Switch to the ...
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The level of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. 3 Select the digital input jack ...
The level of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. 3 Select the digital input jack ...
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... "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be used. Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. [1] Setting the Component In Assign. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Video Setup" and press the ENTER button....the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the Digital In Assignment. Select "Component In Assign." NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. When the default, "Yes", is not ...
... "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be used. Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. [1] Setting the Component In Assign. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Video Setup" and press the ENTER button....the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the Digital In Assignment. Select "Component In Assign." NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. When the default, "Yes", is not ...
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...connected to the component terminal. AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to connect the... AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the combination of sync or not display...
...connected to the component terminal. AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to connect the... AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the combination of sync or not display...
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... Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3803/1083 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (yellow) Video signal...
... Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3803/1083 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (yellow) Video signal...
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8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-921) can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. e Put the rear cover back on the frequency of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. • When replacing the batteries, ... obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is exposed to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used from a straight...
8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-921) can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. e Put the rear cover back on the frequency of the battery compartment and insert new batteries. • When replacing the batteries, ... obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is exposed to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used from a straight...
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... input sources other than PHONO and TUNER. Use this mode to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are stored in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to play in the AUTO mode. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed...
... input sources other than PHONO and TUNER. Use this mode to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are stored in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to play in the AUTO mode. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed...
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.... IN) setting, press the input mode (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is selected, the input signals connected to the external input (EXT. channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits...
.... IN) setting, press the input mode (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to achieve good quality 2- Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is selected, the input signals connected to the external input (EXT. channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits...
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... D and H cursor buttons, then press the F cursor button. PARA. The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for use with side wall imaging. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to include the surround speakers for a description of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18). Panorama Control: This...
... D and H cursor buttons, then press the F cursor button. PARA. The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for use with side wall imaging. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to include the surround speakers for a description of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18). Panorama Control: This...
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....) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to synthetically recreate the sound field. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to the L and R inputs. Signals consisting of the difference component of...
....) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to synthetically recreate the sound field. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to the L and R inputs. Signals consisting of the difference component of...
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... expansion as in the same way as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room. 72 The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be divided into two major categories. 2 Types of sources • Movie audio Signals created...
... expansion as in the same way as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room. 72 The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be divided into two major categories. 2 Types of sources • Movie audio Signals created...