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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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... may differ from the actual set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation...
... may differ from the actual set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. Wall 4 After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation...
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... to provide the ambient elements of direct sound from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 5. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to the television, for superior picture quality. 11.Video Select Function Allow you leave home for any other-set ... another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3803/1083 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with sources recorded in Dolby Surround...
... to provide the ambient elements of direct sound from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 5. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to the television, for superior picture quality. 11.Video Select Function Allow you leave home for any other-set ... another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3803/1083 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with sources recorded in Dolby Surround...
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... jacks using pin plug cords. 6 Refer to page 24 for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to the AVR3803/1083's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with digital output. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on . Never use them for hair driers, etc. • Note...
... jacks using pin plug cords. 6 Refer to page 24 for recording: Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to the AVR3803/1083's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with digital output. For details, see "Setting the Trigger Setup" on . Never use them for hair driers, etc. • Note...
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... INPUT) to the V.AUX jacks. Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, etc., to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω/ohms...
... INPUT) to the V.AUX jacks. Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, etc., to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω/ohms...
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... the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each 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...
... the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each 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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...(component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. Because of how the player and the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks are connected. Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the VIDEO output... Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with a VTR, depending on page 25. If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the regular video jacks (yellow...
...(component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. Because of how the player and the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks are connected. Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the VIDEO output... Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with a VTR, depending on page 25. If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the regular video jacks (yellow...
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...the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. SYSTEM SETUP button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on -screen display that the remote control unit is for optimizing the timing with the picture. ENTER button Press this button to...display. Surround Back Variable i Audio Delay Ext. These settings 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 speakers and the frequency response. Video Input...
...the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. SYSTEM SETUP button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on -screen display that the remote control unit is for optimizing the timing with the picture. ENTER button Press this button to...display. Surround Back Variable i Audio Delay Ext. These settings 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 speakers and the frequency response. Video Input...
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...small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system... signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-Video monitor output. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it possible to choose the best layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system...
...small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system... signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-Video monitor output. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it possible to choose the best layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system...
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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 using both ...
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 using both ...
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... B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the listening position. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks 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...
... B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the listening position. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks 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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...2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL ... Assign." At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. 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. q Input source selection w Component video terminal selection Select...
...2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL ... Assign." At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. 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. q Input source selection w Component video terminal selection Select...
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... conducted, so no input signal to the component terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals 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 set the... signal connected to the component video terminal is no image is output from the component video 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 ...
... conducted, so no input signal to the component terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals 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 set the... signal connected to the component video terminal is no image is output from the component video 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 ...
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... system setup This button can be pressed at system setup, 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...
... system setup This button can be pressed at system setup, 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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...the remote sensor. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-921) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for verifying operation. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit...on Batteries • Use R6P/AA batteries in malfunction, so keep the set . (The included battery is only for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Notes on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. NOTES: • It may result in the remote control unit...
...the remote sensor. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-921) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for verifying operation. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit...on Batteries • Use R6P/AA batteries in malfunction, so keep the set . (The included battery is only for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Notes on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. NOTES: • It may result in the remote control unit...
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..., Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. This mode can be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is being input, the analog input jacks are being input to play signals other than PCM signals. NOTE: • Note that noise may...
..., Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. This mode can be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is being input, the analog input jacks are being input to play signals other than PCM signals. NOTE: • Note that noise may...
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..., 5/7CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be reproduced with an extremely high level of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with even higher purity. (See NOTES) • The PURE DIRECT indicator lights. 1 Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this is...
..., 5/7CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be reproduced with an extremely high level of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with even higher purity. (See NOTES) • The PURE DIRECT indicator lights. 1 Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this is...
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... main unit or the remote control unit. When set with the on-screen display using the D and H cursor buttons, then press the F cursor button. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set the " " mark to "OPTION 0" using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode...
... main unit or the remote control unit. When set with the on-screen display using the D and H cursor buttons, then press the F cursor button. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set the " " mark to "OPTION 0" using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode...
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... this to enjoy video game sources. 8 MATRIX Select this to emphasize the sense of movie theaters are automatically recalled. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources.
... this to enjoy video game sources. 8 MATRIX Select this to emphasize the sense of movie theaters are automatically recalled. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources.
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... field FL SW C FR Listening room sound field SL SR FL SW C FR In this case the speakers should function as the front speakers. The AVR-3803/1083 is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in the same way as "point" sound sources in a movie theater with more than two...
... field FL SW C FR Listening room sound field SL SR FL SW C FR In this case the speakers should function as the front speakers. The AVR-3803/1083 is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in the same way as "point" sound sources in a movie theater with more than two...