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Never connect equipment whose total capacity is generated by a tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on setting this unit's power is connected, disconnect the ground wire. CD recorder or Tape deck B NOTE: If humming noise is above 120 W (1 A.). If this ...
Never connect equipment whose total capacity is generated by a tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on setting this unit's power is connected, disconnect the ground wire. CD recorder or Tape deck B NOTE: If humming noise is above 120 W (1 A.). If this ...
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...used to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with the component video jacks. Cautions on the combination of sync or not display at the system setup. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y CB CR Monitor TV Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT ... composite video signal is not connected to the monitor (TV) using the regular video jacks (yellow). Because of the other component. If this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr,...
...used to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with the component video jacks. Cautions on the combination of sync or not display at the system setup. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y CB CR Monitor TV Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT ... composite video signal is not connected to the monitor (TV) using the regular video jacks (yellow). Because of the other component. If this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr,...
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... 36~47) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons 53) Tuner system/System buttons 35, 38, 53, 68, 69, 70) BACK LIGHT button System buttons 35, 37, 38) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 18, 33, 37, 38, 61) Cursor buttons 16) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button ....(37, 52, 69) TEST TONE button 55) SYSTEM CALL buttons 40) Surround...
... 36~47) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons 53) Tuner system/System buttons 35, 38, 53, 68, 69, 70) BACK LIGHT button System buttons 35, 37, 38) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 18, 33, 37, 38, 61) Cursor buttons 16) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button ....(37, 52, 69) TEST TONE button 55) SYSTEM CALL buttons 40) Surround...
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... the setting. • System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below which the audio signals are operated. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display...
... the setting. • System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below which the audio signals are operated. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display...
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... Out Setup !3 Auto Tuner Presets !4 Setup Lock System setup Default settings Set the Trigger Out output for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). A A A A B SB SB B Using A only B SB SB B Using B only SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 17 For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3803/1083...
... Out Setup !3 Auto Tuner Presets !4 Setup Lock System setup Default settings Set the Trigger Out output for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). A A A A B SB SB B Using A only B SB SB B Using B only SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 17 For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3803/1083...
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Front Sp. NOTE: • Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the actual size of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 3 Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. • To ... composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are correct, then turn on the main unit's power. 2 Display the System Setup Menu. B 4 Press the ENTER button to determine the proper setting. 18
Front Sp. NOTE: • Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the actual size of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 3 Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. • To ... composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are correct, then turn on the main unit's power. 2 Display the System Setup Menu. B 4 Press the ENTER button to determine the proper setting. 18
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... when using both surround speakers A and B If "Small" is set for either "Large" or "Small" has been set for both speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu (when using both surround speakers A and B. • At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used for the surround back channel. Small Select...
... when using both surround speakers A and B If "Small" is set for either "Large" or "Small" has been set for both speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu (when using both surround speakers A and B. • At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used for the surround back channel. Small Select...
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...Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set to "Small", sound with "LARGE" from those channels. - The System Setup Menu reappears. For details, refer to 80 Hz. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that channel only. NOTES: - NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, ... are played from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as "SMALL" in the setup menu. • Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "LARGE" are produced...
...Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set to "Small", sound with "LARGE" from those channels. - The System Setup Menu reappears. For details, refer to 80 Hz. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that channel only. NOTES: - NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, ... are played from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as "SMALL" in the setup menu. • Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "LARGE" are produced...
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... the distance between subwoofer and listening position FL Center FR Subwoofer L1 L2 L5 Listening position SL L3 L4 SR SBL SBR 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Delay Time". 2 Switch to the Delay Time screen. 3 Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position...
... the distance between subwoofer and listening position FL Center FR Subwoofer L1 L2 L5 Listening position SL L3 L4 SR SBL SBR 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Delay Time". 2 Switch to the Delay Time screen. 3 Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position...
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... so that the playback level between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in highlighted line. 7 Enter the setting. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for "Default", the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 55.) •... When the distance is no larger than the value shown in units of distance for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 Switch to 12 feet for the center speaker If "Yes" is pressed. Setting the Channel Level • ...
... so that the playback level between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in highlighted line. 7 Enter the setting. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for "Default", the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 55.) •... When the distance is no larger than the value shown in units of distance for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 Switch to 12 feet for the center speaker If "Yes" is pressed. Setting the Channel Level • ...
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... CURSOR left and right to the same volume. The volume can only be adjusted between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the System Setup Menu (when both A and B have been set to -11.5 dB while the Front Lch speaker is being produced from which you want to produce the...
... CURSOR left and right to the same volume. The volume can only be adjusted between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the System Setup Menu (when both A and B have been set to -11.5 dB while the Front Lch speaker is being produced from which you want to produce the...
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...levels 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 to be recalled. NOTE: When adjusting the level of the AVR-3803/1083 for each surround mode on the "Channel Level"... screen, then make the settings again. The System Setup Menu reappears. 24 The "Channel Level" screen reappears. Setting the Digital In Assignment ...
...levels 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 to be recalled. NOTE: When adjusting the level of the AVR-3803/1083 for each surround mode on the "Channel Level"... screen, then make the settings again. The System Setup Menu reappears. 24 The "Channel Level" screen reappears. Setting the Digital In Assignment ...
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...ENTER button. 3 Switch to the input source. At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. The System Setup Menu reappears. 25 NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press ...IN jack. • Do not connect the output 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. 2 The "Video Setup" screen appears. q Input source selection w Component video terminal selection...
...ENTER button. 3 Switch to the input source. At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. The System Setup Menu reappears. 25 NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press ...IN jack. • Do not connect the output 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. 2 The "Video Setup" screen appears. q Input source selection w Component video terminal selection...
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... the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to the S-Video terminal is always played. The signal connected 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... not display at all when playing video tapes. At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a VTR, depending on . 5 Enter the setting.
... the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to the S-Video terminal is always played. The signal connected 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... not display at all when playing video tapes. At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a VTR, depending on . 5 Enter the setting.
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..." is output at "SURR. OFF: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of speakers being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Dolby Digital Setup" and press the ENTER button. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use the Dolby Digital Down-mix, "OFF" if you do ...not want to ZONE2. The System Setup Menu reappears. BACK/ZONE2 PREOUT" terminals. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Setting the Dolby Digital...
..." is output at "SURR. OFF: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of speakers being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Dolby Digital Setup" and press the ENTER button. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use the Dolby Digital Down-mix, "OFF" if you do ...not want to ZONE2. The System Setup Menu reappears. BACK/ZONE2 PREOUT" terminals. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Setting the Dolby Digital...
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... screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. The System Setup Menu reappears. [2] Setting the Zone2 vol. Setting the Audio Delay This function allows you to page 61. For instructions on the remote control unit. 0 ... level and the volume can be adjusted. 4 Enter the setting. Level" and press the ENTER button. 3 Select the desired settimg. The System Setup Menu reappears. By default, this is not made here. Select "Zone2 Vol. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so...
... screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. The System Setup Menu reappears. [2] Setting the Zone2 vol. Setting the Audio Delay This function allows you to page 61. For instructions on the remote control unit. 0 ... level and the volume can be adjusted. 4 Enter the setting. Level" and press the ENTER button. 3 Select the desired settimg. The System Setup Menu reappears. By default, this is not made here. Select "Zone2 Vol. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so...
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..., the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Surround Mode" and press the ENTER button. 29 The System Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Ext. Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode used . Note that... Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format e Multi-channel signals of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Ext.In Subwoofer Level". 2 Switch to the player's operating instructions. +15dB (default) recommended. (0, +5, 10 and +15 can be selected.) 4...
..., the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Surround Mode" and press the ENTER button. 29 The System Setup Menu reappears. Setting the Ext. Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode used . Note that... Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format e Multi-channel signals of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Ext.In Subwoofer Level". 2 Switch to the player's operating instructions. +15dB (default) recommended. (0, +5, 10 and +15 can be selected.) 4...
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... 1: Prevents flickering of the on -screen display does not appear in the mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "On Screen Display" and press the ENTER button. 2 Select "ON" or "OFF". 3 Select the On Screen Display mode and select "Mode1" or "...Mode2". 4 Enter the setting. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use it. 3 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Use this to use the auto surround mode, "OFF" if you do not want to turn the on-screen display (messages other than...
... 1: Prevents flickering of the on -screen display does not appear in the mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "On Screen Display" and press the ENTER button. 2 Select "ON" or "OFF". 3 Select the On Screen Display mode and select "Mode1" or "...Mode2". 4 Enter the setting. 2 Select "ON" if you want to use it. 3 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Use this to use the auto surround mode, "OFF" if you do not want to turn the on-screen display (messages other than...
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...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 8. Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for the different input sources. 1 At the System... Setup Menu select "Trigger Out Setup". 2 Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen. 3 Select the input source and select "ON" or "OFF". 4 Enter the setting. Setting the Trigger Out Setup • Sets the Trigger Out output for FM broadcasts and...
...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 8. Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for the different input sources. 1 At the System... Setup Menu select "Trigger Out Setup". 2 Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen. 3 Select the input source and select "ON" or "OFF". 4 Enter the setting. Setting the Trigger Out Setup • Sets the Trigger Out output for FM broadcasts and...
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...is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers 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". 3 Use the CURSOR button to screen. Once these settings are made ...
...is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers 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". 3 Use the CURSOR button to screen. Once these settings are made ...