Literature/Product Sheet
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.... Learning functions - System Call - Supports independent Power On and Off commands ■ Support for Multi Zone Configurations • The AVR-3803 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you output different sources to support an AMX, Crestron integrated ...8 Analog PRE Output FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 Analog REC Output VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE 1 Analog Multi Zone PRE Output ...... DENON, LTD. 3-16-11 YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034 JAPAN 13100902 A Finer adjustments are trademarks of the subwoofer to ensure a rock...
.... Learning functions - System Call - Supports independent Power On and Off commands ■ Support for Multi Zone Configurations • The AVR-3803 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you output different sources to support an AMX, Crestron integrated ...8 Analog PRE Output FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 3 Analog REC Output VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE 1 Analog Multi Zone PRE Output ...... DENON, LTD. 3-16-11 YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034 JAPAN 13100902 A Finer adjustments are trademarks of the subwoofer to ensure a rock...
Owners Manual
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... video signals. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-3803/1083 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets of the ...specially-encoded music discs. 5. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up during the mixing/creation process. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function lets you to watch one source (visual) while listening to...
... video signals. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-3803/1083 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets of the ...specially-encoded music discs. 5. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up during the mixing/creation process. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function lets you to watch one source (visual) while listening to...
Owners Manual
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... different type of multi-channel decoder, such as shown on the diagram at the right to play a different program source in ZONE 2 the same time. (See page 54) ZONE 2 Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT L R Extension... of the other components. IN) jacks • These jacks are for future use. Connecting the ZONE 2 jacks • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE 2 jacks can be used to connect the external controller. Connecting the external input (EXT.
... different type of multi-channel decoder, such as shown on the diagram at the right to play a different program source in ZONE 2 the same time. (See page 54) ZONE 2 Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT L R Extension... of the other components. IN) jacks • These jacks are for future use. Connecting the ZONE 2 jacks • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE 2 jacks can be used to connect the external controller. Connecting the external input (EXT.
Owners Manual
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...of the other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel. BACK L CH. • The settings must be connected for ZONE 2. (L) (R) See page 27. Insert the cord. Connections • When making connections, take care that like polarities are connected. 1. SURROUND BACK.../ZONE 2 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 12 (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) Connecting banana plugs banana plug Turn clockwise to damage. • The protector circuit may...
...of the other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel. BACK L CH. • The settings must be connected for ZONE 2. (L) (R) See page 27. Insert the cord. Connections • When making connections, take care that like polarities are connected. 1. SURROUND BACK.../ZONE 2 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 12 (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) Connecting banana plugs banana plug Turn clockwise to damage. • The protector circuit may...
Owners Manual
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... control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 34) @4 Power indicator 47) @5 FUNCTION knob 48, 52, 53, 59, 61, 68, 70) @6 TUNING PRESET button 70) @7 SOURCE selector button 48) @8 ZONE 2/REC button 52, 53) 14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given... ON/STANDBY switch 47, 70) w Headphones jack (PHONES 51) e VIDEO SELECT button 51) r Surround speaker system indicators (SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) t PURE DIRECT button/indicator 50, 70) y ZONE 2 button/indicator 53, 70) u MODE button 48, 50, 59, 61) i ANALOG button 48, 50) o EXT.
... control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 34) @4 Power indicator 47) @5 FUNCTION knob 48, 52, 53, 59, 61, 68, 70) @6 TUNING PRESET button 70) @7 SOURCE selector button 48) @8 ZONE 2/REC button 52, 53) 14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given... ON/STANDBY switch 47, 70) w Headphones jack (PHONES 51) e VIDEO SELECT button 51) r Surround speaker system indicators (SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) t PURE DIRECT button/indicator 50, 70) y ZONE 2 button/indicator 53, 70) u MODE button 48, 50, 59, 61) i ANALOG button 48, 50) o EXT.
Owners Manual
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Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). ZONE 2 buttons 53) Mode selector buttons 35, 37, 47, 53) Input source selector buttons 35~38, 48, 59, 61, 68) Remote control signal transmitter 34) Power ...
Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). ZONE 2 buttons 53) Mode selector buttons 35, 37, 47, 53) Input source selector buttons 35~38, 48, 59, 61, 68) Remote control signal transmitter 34) Power ...
Owners Manual
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... the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set up and down on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. Input...setting to display the system setup menu. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. A / B Yes Small WDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION Surround Back Sp. OFF u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power ...
... the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set up and down on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. Input...setting to display the system setup menu. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. A / B Yes Small WDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION Surround Back Sp. OFF u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power ...
Owners Manual
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The System Setup Menu reappears. Select "Power Amp Assignment" and press the ENTER button. 3 Select "Surround Back" to use as Zone 2 out. When "Surround Back" is selected When "Zone2" is output at "SURR. BACK/ZONE2 PREOUT" terminals. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and ...
The System Setup Menu reappears. Select "Power Amp Assignment" and press the ENTER button. 3 Select "Surround Back" to use as Zone 2 out. When "Surround Back" is selected When "Zone2" is output at "SURR. BACK/ZONE2 PREOUT" terminals. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and ...
Owners Manual
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... setting, refer to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources. level Set the Zone 2 pre-out output level adjustment. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. At the...
... setting, refer to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources. level Set the Zone 2 pre-out output level adjustment. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. At the...
Owners Manual
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... SPEAKER button is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off ) by pressing the STATUS button. (Main unit) 1 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this to the Zone 2 preout jacks. • Digital signals are also displayed on which you want to record. 4 To cancel, turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you...
... SPEAKER button is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off ) by pressing the STATUS button. (Main unit) 1 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this to the Zone 2 preout jacks. • Digital signals are also displayed on which you want to record. 4 To cancel, turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you...
Owners Manual
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...the REC OUT mode. 1 Select "ZONE2" using the AMP button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. The main zone output can be selected using the VOLUME + and - This operation is set to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the FUNCTION ...in System Setup Menu. (See page 28) DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - buttons on the remote control unit. The output level of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be controlled only if ZONE2 vol. FUNCTION 21 Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER MULTI VCR -1 -2 DVD / VDP TV / DBS / TAPE ...
...the REC OUT mode. 1 Select "ZONE2" using the AMP button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. The main zone output can be selected using the VOLUME + and - This operation is set to the manuals of the respective components. 5 To cancel, turn the FUNCTION ...in System Setup Menu. (See page 28) DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - buttons on the remote control unit. The output level of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be controlled only if ZONE2 vol. FUNCTION 21 Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER MULTI VCR -1 -2 DVD / VDP TV / DBS / TAPE ...
Owners Manual
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...instructions. • When the PURE DIRECT mode is set to "OFF". 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT) ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE TV or MONITOR B INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-617 B AVR-3803 RC-616 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately... 27.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp...
...instructions. • When the PURE DIRECT mode is set to "OFF". 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT) ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE TV or MONITOR B INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-617 B AVR-3803 RC-616 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately... 27.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp...
Owners Manual
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... the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following PURE DIRECT button and ZONE 2 button, and plug the AC cord into the wall outlet. 3 Check that the entire display is flashing with a back-up memory. Recalling preset stations •...
... the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following PURE DIRECT button and ZONE 2 button, and plug the AC cord into the wall outlet. 3 Check that the entire display is flashing with a back-up memory. Recalling preset stations •...
Owners Manual
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... y Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on -screen display that they cannot be used for the zone 2 output jacks. OFF u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for the different input sources. A setting to prevent flickering. 0 ms Subwoofer = +15 dB ...
... y Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on -screen display that they cannot be used for the zone 2 output jacks. OFF u Zone 2 Control Power AMP Set this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for the different input sources. A setting to prevent flickering. 0 ms Subwoofer = +15 dB ...
Owners Manual
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... ratio: 74 dB (A weighting, with 0.7% T.H.D.) Dynamic power: 140 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms) 210 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms) 240 W x 2 ch (2 Ω/ohms) Output terminals: Front, Center, Surr. Back/Zone 2: 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Surround: A or B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms A+B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms Frequency response: 10...
... ratio: 74 dB (A weighting, with 0.7% T.H.D.) Dynamic power: 140 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms) 210 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms) 240 W x 2 ch (2 Ω/ohms) Output terminals: Front, Center, Surr. Back/Zone 2: 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Surround: A or B 6 ~ 16 Ω/ohms A+B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms Frequency response: 10...
Serial Protocol
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... 99 by ASCII , 50=0dB OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change Select INPUT source ---Select DBS function at AVR-3803 ---Invalid at AVR-3803 ---Select CDR/TAPE function at AVR-3803 ---Invalid at AVR-3803 MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change ---Set ZONE-2 functions at AVR-3803 example CVSB UP CVSB DOWN CVSB 50 MUON MUOFF SIPHONO SICD SITUNER SIDVD SIVDP SITV SIDBS/SAT...
... 99 by ASCII , 50=0dB OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change Select INPUT source ---Select DBS function at AVR-3803 ---Invalid at AVR-3803 ---Select CDR/TAPE function at AVR-3803 ---Invalid at AVR-3803 MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change ---Set ZONE-2 functions at AVR-3803 example CVSB UP CVSB DOWN CVSB 50 MUON MUOFF SIPHONO SICD SITUNER SIDVD SIVDP SITV SIDBS/SAT...
Serial Protocol
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... UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change ---Invalid at AVR-3803 example Z2PHONO | Z2MD/TAPE2 Z2SOURCE Z2UP Z2DOWN Z280 Z2ON Z2OFF SRPHONO | SRCDR/TAPE1 SRSOURCE SVDVD SVVDP SVTV SVDBS/SAT SVVCR-1 SVVCR-2 SVVCR-3 SVV.AUX SVSOURCE ...SDAUTO SDPCM SDDTS SDRF SDANALOG SDEXT.IN-1 SDEXT.IN-2 - 6 - REC SELECT mode cancel VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source ---Invalid at AVR-3803 VIDEO SELECT mode cancel set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode set DIGITAL INPUT force DTS mode ---Invalid at...
... UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change ---Invalid at AVR-3803 example Z2PHONO | Z2MD/TAPE2 Z2SOURCE Z2UP Z2DOWN Z280 Z2ON Z2OFF SRPHONO | SRCDR/TAPE1 SRSOURCE SVDVD SVVDP SVTV SVDBS/SAT SVVCR-1 SVVCR-2 SVVCR-3 SVV.AUX SVSOURCE ...SDAUTO SDPCM SDDTS SDRF SDANALOG SDEXT.IN-1 SDEXT.IN-2 - 6 - REC SELECT mode cancel VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source ---Invalid at AVR-3803 VIDEO SELECT mode cancel set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode set DIGITAL INPUT force DTS mode ---Invalid at...
Serial Protocol
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... change , **:00 to 99 by ASCII 98 = +18dB(MAX) 80 = 0dB 10 = -70dB 00=---(MIN) MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change ---means MULTI ZONE functions at AVR-3803 MULTI ZONE-2 source change kHz at AM band ****.** MHz at FM band example ZMON ZMOFF Z1PHONO | Z1CDR/TAPE1 Z1SOURCE Z180 Z1ON Z1OFF ...Z2PHONO | Z2CDR/TAPE1 Z2SOURCE Z280 Z2ON Z2OFF SRPHONO | SRCDR/TAPE1 SRSOURCE TF105000 (1050.00kHz at AVR-3803 REC SELECT source ...
... change , **:00 to 99 by ASCII 98 = +18dB(MAX) 80 = 0dB 10 = -70dB 00=---(MIN) MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change ---means MULTI ZONE functions at AVR-3803 MULTI ZONE-2 source change kHz at AM band ****.** MHz at FM band example ZMON ZMOFF Z1PHONO | Z1CDR/TAPE1 Z1SOURCE Z180 Z1ON Z1OFF ...Z2PHONO | Z2CDR/TAPE1 Z2SOURCE Z280 Z2ON Z2OFF SRPHONO | SRCDR/TAPE1 SRSOURCE TF105000 (1050.00kHz at AVR-3803 REC SELECT source ...
Serial Protocol
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...dB **:00 to 62 by ASCII , 80=0dB MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change ---Set ZONE-2 functions at AVR-2803/3803 MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change Select INPUT source ---Select DBS function at AVR-2803/3803 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 ---Select CDR/TAPE function at AVR-2803/3803 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 example CVSB UP CVSB DOWN CVSB 50 MUON MUOFF SIPHONO... CDR/TAPE1 SOURCE UP DOWN ** ON OFF ---SURROUND BACKch function (SBch 1SP) **:38 to 99 by ASCII , 50=0dB OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change MULTI ZONE-1 mode set , and select source ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND.
...dB **:00 to 62 by ASCII , 80=0dB MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change ---Set ZONE-2 functions at AVR-2803/3803 MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change Select INPUT source ---Select DBS function at AVR-2803/3803 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 ---Select CDR/TAPE function at AVR-2803/3803 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 example CVSB UP CVSB DOWN CVSB 50 MUON MUOFF SIPHONO... CDR/TAPE1 SOURCE UP DOWN ** ON OFF ---SURROUND BACKch function (SBch 1SP) **:38 to 99 by ASCII , 50=0dB OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change MULTI ZONE-1 mode set , and select source ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND.
Serial Protocol
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... UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB Z2UP Z2DOWN **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB Z280 MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change Z2ON Z2OFF ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 SDEXT.IN-2 - 6 - SRCDR/TAPE1 REC SELECT mode cancel SRSOURCE VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source SVDVD SVVDP SVTV SVDBS.../SAT SVVCR-1 SVVCR-2 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 SVVCR-3 SVV.AUX VIDEO SELECT mode cancel SVSOURCE set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode SDAUTO set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode SDPCM set DIGITAL INPUT...
... UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB Z2UP Z2DOWN **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB Z280 MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change Z2ON Z2OFF ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 SDEXT.IN-2 - 6 - SRCDR/TAPE1 REC SELECT mode cancel SRSOURCE VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source SVDVD SVVDP SVTV SVDBS.../SAT SVVCR-1 SVVCR-2 ---Invalid at AVR-2803/3803 SVVCR-3 SVV.AUX VIDEO SELECT mode cancel SVSOURCE set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode SDAUTO set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode SDPCM set DIGITAL INPUT...