IR Codes
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DENON AVR-3803 RC CODE FORMAT SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED SYSTEM ADDRESS(C1ʙC5 EXTENSION BIT (C12,C13) ̍̌ No. Data (... 13 TUNER SHIFT 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TUNER PRESET DOWN 22 TUNER PRESET UP 23 TUNER BAND 24 TUNING MODE(AUTO/MANUAL) 25 TUNER TUNING UP 26 TUNER TUNING DOWN 27 28 29 30 31 DIMMER Data (C6ʙC11) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38...
DENON AVR-3803 RC CODE FORMAT SHARP DATA CONSTRUCTION 15bits C14 0 C15 0=NOT INVERTED,1=INVERTED SYSTEM ADDRESS(C1ʙC5 EXTENSION BIT (C12,C13) ̍̌ No. Data (... 13 TUNER SHIFT 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TUNER PRESET DOWN 22 TUNER PRESET UP 23 TUNER BAND 24 TUNING MODE(AUTO/MANUAL) 25 TUNER TUNING UP 26 TUNER TUNING DOWN 27 28 29 30 31 DIMMER Data (C6ʙC11) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38...
Owners Manual
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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. "SERIAL NO. 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.
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. "SERIAL NO. 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.
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...possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Always set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. For heat ... are proper and that you for explanation purposes. 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this manual before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set To ...
...possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Always set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. For heat ... are proper and that you for explanation purposes. 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this manual before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set To ...
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...between the channels when using surround speaker A. • Surr. The "Surr. Sp." Example: When the volume is the same. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to "SB". Sp.", then select the surround speaker(s) from the different speakers. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the...from the various speakers is set to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the Front Lch speaker b. When the "Manual" mode is selected Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker for "Speaker Configuration", ...
...between the channels when using surround speaker A. • Surr. The "Surr. Sp." Example: When the volume is the same. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to "SB". Sp.", then select the surround speaker(s) from the different speakers. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the...from the various speakers is set to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the Front Lch speaker b. When the "Manual" mode is selected Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker for "Speaker Configuration", ...
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NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 31 Auto Tuner Presets...
NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 31 Auto Tuner Presets...
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AMP 1 1. It may not be possible to operate. Tuner system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 0~9, +10 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause DISC SKIP +: (for CD changers only) 0~9, +10 : 10 ... buttons 4. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to the component's operating instructions. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models....
AMP 1 1. It may not be possible to operate. Tuner system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 0~9, +10 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause DISC SKIP +: (for CD changers only) 0~9, +10 : 10 ... buttons 4. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to the component's operating instructions. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models....
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... to beginning of the various components. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby VDP (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 37 Operating a ... may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby DVD (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to operate. AMP 1 2 Operate the component. • For details...
... to beginning of the various components. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby VDP (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 37 Operating a ... may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby DVD (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to operate. AMP 1 2 Operate the component. • For details...
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Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system TV buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels VCR1 4. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) SETUP : Setup RETURN : Menu •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL : Switch channels +, - 0~9, +10 : Channels TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player 38 3.
Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system TV buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels VCR1 4. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) SETUP : Setup RETURN : Menu •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL : Switch channels +, - 0~9, +10 : Channels TV/VCR : Switch between TV and video player 38 3.
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... directly using the mode buttons. Punch Through (1) Punch through is set to the punch through mode in the AMP mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the CD, CDR, TAPE, DVD, VDP, VCR1 and VCR2 modes can be assigned...
... directly using the mode buttons. Punch Through (1) Punch through is set to the punch through mode in the AMP mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the CD, CDR, TAPE, DVD, VDP, VCR1 and VCR2 modes can be assigned...
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... (page 24) and connections are being input properly. 3 Select the play mode. However, when the channel level is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Example: Stereo SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone...
... (page 24) and connections are being input properly. 3 Select the play mode. However, when the channel level is set the input mode to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Example: Stereo SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone...
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...; When "SOURCE" is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off ) by pressing the STATUS button. (Main unit) 1 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this to the manual of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. The display brightness changes in the REC OUT mode are...
...; When "SOURCE" is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off ) by pressing the STATUS button. (Main unit) 1 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this to the manual of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. The display brightness changes in the REC OUT mode are...
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... and select "SOURCE". buttons on the remote control unit. The output level of ZONE 2 OUT can be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be controlled using the AMP button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. [2] Outputting a program source to an...
... and select "SOURCE". buttons on the remote control unit. The output level of ZONE 2 OUT can be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be controlled using the AMP button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. [2] Outputting a program source to an...
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... using the fader function. Light SELECT Display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the rear channels. Use it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL...
... using the fader function. Light SELECT Display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the rear channels. Use it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL...
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...tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display. 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. AMP 2 3 1 4 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to tune in the desired station. 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns... off . 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 1 FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the...
...tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display. 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. AMP 2 3 1 4 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to tune in the desired station. 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns... off . 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 1 FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the...
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Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat ...
Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset - 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat ...
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...to obtain from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on placing Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. ... of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level at a narrower distance than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers. For multi-channel music sources however, the use of bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at either...
...to obtain from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on placing Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. ... of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level at a narrower distance than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround speakers. For multi-channel music sources however, the use of bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at either...
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...ear level at the prime listening position. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the AVR-3803/1083, the surround speakers for playing multi-channel music to "A". (This is the factory default setting. Set the ...; ~ 60° Surround speakers A • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place...
...ear level at the prime listening position. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the AVR-3803/1083, the surround speakers for playing multi-channel music to "A". (This is the factory default setting. Set the ...; ~ 60° Surround speakers A • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place...
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... bass, up to the instruction manual of up to 20 kHz or greater). In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to achieve optimum decoding (see page 56). Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic II makes it is possible to the AVR-3803/1083. (2) Dolby Pro Logic ...Digital's main channels can be used for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - Please refer to 120 Hz). Surround The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to the player's operating instructions. ...
... bass, up to the instruction manual of up to 20 kHz or greater). In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to achieve optimum decoding (see page 56). Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic II makes it is possible to the AVR-3803/1083. (2) Dolby Pro Logic ...Digital's main channels can be used for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - Please refer to 120 Hz). Surround The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to the player's operating instructions. ...
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... If this noise is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-3803/1083, or may undergo some sort of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in the same way as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942,..., eliminating the risk of deterioration of compatible DVD players. consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the different channels are recorded in the same way on the AVR-3803/1083 (see page 59) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. The...
... If this noise is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-3803/1083, or may undergo some sort of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in the same way as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - No. 5,451,942,..., eliminating the risk of deterioration of compatible DVD players. consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the different channels are recorded in the same way on the AVR-3803/1083 (see page 59) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. The...
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..., see page 59.) The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS Neo:6 surround mode for 6.1-channel playback of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression...
..., see page 59.) The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS Neo:6 surround mode for 6.1-channel playback of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression...