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... allows high-quality 5.1-channel sound playback in full 6.1-channel surround sound. • Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX, a 6-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories, was jointly developed by approximately 10 dB. ■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully... THD) Surround back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) The AVR-3803 features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with identical amplifier design on all 7 channels, with high current discrete output devices on all encoded surround formats,Å@and the D.D.S.C has been vastly improved ...
... allows high-quality 5.1-channel sound playback in full 6.1-channel surround sound. • Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX, a 6-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories, was jointly developed by approximately 10 dB. ■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully... THD) Surround back 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) The AVR-3803 features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with identical amplifier design on all 7 channels, with high current discrete output devices on all encoded surround formats,Å@and the D.D.S.C has been vastly improved ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... front 2 channels during digital audio input, enabling the playback of sound with a rectifier diode and a large block capacitor to +18 dB. • Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-3803 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 Hz. L/R 2 Digital (Optical) Output OPTICAL x 2 ■ Video Inputs 2 Component Video Input........... DENON, LTD. 3-16...
... front 2 channels during digital audio input, enabling the playback of sound with a rectifier diode and a large block capacitor to +18 dB. • Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-3803 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 Hz. L/R 2 Digital (Optical) Output OPTICAL x 2 ■ Video Inputs 2 Component Video Input........... DENON, LTD. 3-16...
Owners Manual
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... the default digital audio delivery system for playing multi-channel audio signals that you can be decoded with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR3803/1083's video input jacks are faithfully re-created. 2. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets...
... the default digital audio delivery system for playing multi-channel audio signals that you can be decoded with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR3803/1083's video input jacks are faithfully re-created. 2. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets...
Owners Manual
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...generating hum or other noise. • Noise or humming may be used independently without turning the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for audio equipment only. Connecting the pre-out jacks Use these for hair driers, TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire... on. 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left ) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on...
...generating hum or other noise. • Noise or humming may be used independently without turning the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for audio equipment only. Connecting the pre-out jacks Use these for hair driers, TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire... on. 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left ) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on...
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...Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT L R Extension jacks for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with 8- Connecting the ZONE 2 jacks • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or... the external controller. R L R L RL Front Surround Surround back Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of the other components. or 6-channel analog output For instructions on operations using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 53, 54. 11 IN) jacks •...
...Integrated pre-main amplifier B RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT + RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER INPUT + AUX OUT L R Extension jacks for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with 8- Connecting the ZONE 2 jacks • If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or... the external controller. R L R L RL Front Surround Surround back Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of the other components. or 6-channel analog output For instructions on operations using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 53, 54. 11 IN) jacks •...
Owners Manual
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...for 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 to delay time the sound and synchronize it with the picture. w Delay Time... setup menu. Also use for playing deep bass signals. Once the combinations of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for the different input sources. Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp...
...for 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 to delay time the sound and synchronize it with the picture. w Delay Time... setup menu. Also use for playing deep bass signals. Once the combinations of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for the different input sources. Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp...
Owners Manual
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... Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 Switch to finalize the setting. Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of the speaker but according to determine the proper setting. 18 Subwoofer Surround Sp...
... Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 Switch to finalize the setting. Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of the speaker but according to determine the proper setting. 18 Subwoofer Surround Sp...
Owners Manual
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... set switches to the speaker system being used in the different surround modes. 1 When either "Large" or "Small" has been set for the surround back channel. None Select this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes. • To select the surround mode • To select...
... set switches to the speaker system being used in the different surround modes. 1 When either "Large" or "Small" has been set for the surround back channel. None Select this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes. • To select the surround mode • To select...
Owners Manual
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... only valid when "LARGE" is set for the front speakers and "YES" is always output to "Small", sound with "LARGE" from those channels. - NOTES: - NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and...during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of the various speakers is output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. 2 Select the "Subwoofer Mode". Assignment of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in surround modes ...
... only valid when "LARGE" is set for the front speakers and "YES" is always output to "Small", sound with "LARGE" from those channels. - NOTES: - NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and...during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of the various speakers is output from those channels and the subwoofer channel. 2 Select the "Subwoofer Mode". Assignment of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in surround modes ...
Owners Manual
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... as screen right will appear. The System Setup Menu reappears. Please note that its distance is pressed. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that the difference of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each...
... as screen right will appear. The System Setup Menu reappears. Please note that its distance is pressed. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that the difference of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each...
Owners Manual
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...from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). • Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B. • Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between -12 dB and +12 dB in the ...Large" or "Small"). 6 Select "Test Tone Start". 7 Select "Yes". 8 a. Sp." Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the System Setup Menu (when both surround speakers A and B have been set to -11.5 dB while the test ...
...from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). • Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B. • Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between -12 dB and +12 dB in the ...Large" or "Small"). 6 Select "Test Tone Start". 7 Select "Yes". 8 a. Sp." Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the System Setup Menu (when both surround speakers A and B have been set to -11.5 dB while the test ...
Owners Manual
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..." for input sources for natural balance. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be recalled. The System Setup Menu reappears. 24 If a sound level meter...level test tone by ear so the sound levels are completed, press the ENTER button. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. Check the instructions for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/...In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for each of those modes.
..." for input sources for natural balance. When you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be recalled. The System Setup Menu reappears. 24 If a sound level meter...level test tone by ear so the sound levels are completed, press the ENTER button. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. Check the instructions for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/...In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for each of those modes.
Owners Manual
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...NONE" for sources for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. and press the ENTER button... 25 Select "Component In Assign." Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect ...
...NONE" for sources for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. and press the ENTER button... 25 Select "Component In Assign." Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect ...
Owners Manual
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... "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Setting the ZONE2 Control [1] Setting the power amplifier assignment Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to use it. 3 Enter the setting. Setting the Dolby Digital Setup Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers. The... button. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use the Dolby Digital Down-mix, "OFF" if you do not want to use as the surround back channel, "Zone2" to ZONE2.
... "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Setting the ZONE2 Control [1] Setting the power amplifier assignment Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to use it. 3 Enter the setting. Setting the Dolby Digital Setup Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers. The... button. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use the Dolby Digital Down-mix, "OFF" if you do not want to use as the surround back channel, "Zone2" to ZONE2.
Owners Manual
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...Set the method of playback of the player being used at last for the four types of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format r Multi-channel signal when conducting playback using the EXT.IN During playback in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that the ... next time it is input. The System Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Ext. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format e Multi-channel signals of input signals shown below is stored in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change...
...Set the method of playback of the player being used at last for the four types of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format r Multi-channel signal when conducting playback using the EXT.IN During playback in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that the ... next time it is input. The System Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Ext. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format e Multi-channel signals of input signals shown below is stored in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change...
Owners Manual
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... Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Trigger Out Setup • Sets the Trigger Out output for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for the different input sources. 1 At...
... Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Trigger Out Setup • Sets the Trigger Out output for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for the different input sources. 1 At...
Owners Manual
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... these settings are made , there is displayed when related buttons are operated. • System setup settings • Surround parameter settings • Tone control settings • Channel level settings (including test tones) To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select "OFF" and press "ENTER...
... these settings are made , there is displayed when related buttons are operated. • System setup settings • Surround parameter settings • Tone control settings • Channel level settings (including test tones) To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select "OFF" and press "ENTER...
Owners Manual
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...Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to operate. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to the component's operating instructions. Tape deck (TAPE) ... Stop 1 : Forward play 3 : Pause 8 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between AUTO and MONO MEMORY : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down BAND : Switch between AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between sides A and B 3. It may not be possible to beginning of ...
...Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to operate. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to the component's operating instructions. Tape deck (TAPE) ... Stop 1 : Forward play 3 : Pause 8 : Reverse play A/B : Switch between AUTO and MONO MEMORY : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down BAND : Switch between AM and FM bands MODE : Switch between sides A and B 3. It may not be possible to beginning of ...
Owners Manual
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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. 3. 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
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. 3. 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
Owners Manual
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...signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input to the external decoder input jacks are played in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. (Main unit) 2 Select the input mode....automatically in the AUTO mode. The presence or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input, the ...
...signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input to the external decoder input jacks are played in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. (Main unit) 2 Select the input mode....automatically in the AUTO mode. The presence or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input, the ...