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DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMDE ANT.3.1 o -60 CATS DOD CC r CD CD 0 0000 ot2z IN We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. • 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. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO.
DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMDE ANT.3.1 o -60 CATS DOD CC r CD CD 0 0000 ot2z IN We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. • 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. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO.
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... following parts are not problems with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS M' Before Using I 1 r„ii,) Service station list 1 3 ® AM loop antenna. 1 C7D FM indoor antenna.. .1 (4) Remote control unit...
... following parts are not problems with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS M' Before Using I 1 r„ii,) Service station list 1 3 ® AM loop antenna. 1 C7D FM indoor antenna.. .1 (4) Remote control unit...
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... the power switch is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any future multi-channel sound format. 13.Video Conversion Function The AVR-3803/1083 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one set of component video outputs to the input jacks. • Muting of...the surround channel(s) to connect two different sets of source and the contents, so you can thus be played in movie theaters. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to provide the ambient elements of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE ...
... the power switch is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any future multi-channel sound format. 13.Video Conversion Function The AVR-3803/1083 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one set of component video outputs to the input jacks. • Muting of...the surround channel(s) to connect two different sets of source and the contents, so you can thus be played in movie theaters. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to provide the ambient elements of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE ...
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... I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. For details, see page 6. AUDIO our VIDEO R L OUT 0 I a L Video deck 1 R our L R L OUT IN O "AUDIO...
... I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. For details, see page 6. AUDIO our VIDEO R L OUT 0 I a L Video deck 1 R our L R L OUT IN O "AUDIO...
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... V.AUX jacks. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for the S inputs and Video inputs work in the same way. • It is output to the S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT...
... V.AUX jacks. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for the S inputs and Video inputs work in the same way. • It is output to the S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT...
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...CR Monitor TV Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT jack • Connect the TV's color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with component video outputs are connected. Cautions on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb ... IN jack using either the video jacks (yellow) or the S-Video jacks. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are only connected with a TBC ...
...CR Monitor TV Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT jack • Connect the TV's color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with component video outputs are connected. Cautions on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb ... IN jack using either the video jacks (yellow) or the S-Video jacks. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are only connected with a TBC ...
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... Zone2 vol. Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal playback level. 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 up and down -mixing Dolby OFF ''22 Setup Digital signals. (--i- Use these to move the... the screen. Video Input Mode Set the input signal to switch the display. Zone 2 '-'-i-' Control Power AMP Set this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. Small / 2spkrs EXT. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR/TAPE COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OFF OPT4 OFF OPT5 DVD...
... Zone2 vol. Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal playback level. 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 up and down -mixing Dolby OFF ''22 Setup Digital signals. (--i- Use these to move the... the screen. Video Input Mode Set the input signal to switch the display. Zone 2 '-'-i-' Control Power AMP Set this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. Small / 2spkrs EXT. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR/TAPE COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OFF OPT4 OFF OPT5 DVD...
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... stored in the memory Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it may be difficult to read small characters on -screen display signals are output with high resolution monitor TVs, so it is an example... the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 33.) • The AVR-3803/1083's on -screen display signals are output with the front of sources and surround modes. PHONO CD TUNER CDR/TAPE DVD VDP TV DBS OFF...
... stored in the memory Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it may be difficult to read small characters on -screen display signals are output with high resolution monitor TVs, so it is an example... the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 33.) • The AVR-3803/1083's on -screen display signals are output with the front of sources and surround modes. PHONO CD TUNER CDR/TAPE DVD VDP TV DBS OFF...
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... the distance is selected for the center speaker If "Yes" is set , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. RELOCATE BLINKING SP! The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed...
... the distance is selected for the center speaker If "Yes" is set , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. RELOCATE BLINKING SP! The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed...
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If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear is selected for the various selections of the AVR-3803/1083 for natural balance. At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 CH SMCT ENTER Switch to the input source. • To select the ...
If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear is selected for the various selections of the AVR-3803/1083 for natural balance. At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 CH SMCT ENTER Switch to the input source. • To select the ...
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...ENTER The "Video Setup" screen appears. screen. Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 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 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...
...ENTER The "Video Setup" screen appears. screen. Setting the Video Setup • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 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 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...
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... tapes. The System Setup Menu reappears. 26 AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals 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 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 ...
... tapes. The System Setup Menu reappears. 26 AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals 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 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 ...
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... the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The changed settings are operated. 33 SETUP • 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 VMidOeNoITsOignRalOoUuTtpjuact kto(yVeIlDloEwO) VVidideeooMsOigNnaITl OouRtpOuUt TtojaSc-k (VCiodmeoposnigennat)l oVuidtpeuotMtoOCNoITloOr RDiOffeUrTenjaccek 1 x x O O O 2 O x O O O 3 x O n O O 4 O O x O O (O: Signal...
... the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The changed settings are operated. 33 SETUP • 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 VMidOeNoITsOignRalOoUuTtpjuact kto(yVeIlDloEwO) VVidideeooMsOigNnaITl OouRtpOuUt TtojaSc-k (VCiodmeoposnigennat)l oVuidtpeuotMtoOCNoITloOr RDiOffeUrTenjaccek 1 x x O O O 2 O x O O O 3 x O n O O 4 O O x O O (O: Signal...
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...distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserting the batteries 9 Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. ©...quickly as possible. 34 p 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 the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with respect to...
...distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserting the batteries 9 Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. ©...quickly as possible. 34 p 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 the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with respect to...
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... Press the ANALOG button to switch to switch the external input. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to play in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Example: CD FUNCTION CD O 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) tt To select the input source when ZONE2...
... Press the ANALOG button to switch to switch the external input. Note that noise will be generated when using this mode to play in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Example: CD FUNCTION CD O 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) tt To select the input source when ZONE2...
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... are output directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR (surround back right) channels of 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 (.= (,C) O DENON NOTES: • In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to which the video signal is equipped with even higher purity... the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. DIRECT channel sound while watching images. IN) mode. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is connected, then set . 0 0 0 0 0 of the EXT.
... are output directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR (surround back right) channels of 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 (.= (,C) O DENON NOTES: • In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to which the video signal is equipped with even higher purity... the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. DIRECT channel sound while watching images. IN) mode. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is connected, then set . 0 0 0 0 0 of the EXT.
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... devices are output from ZONE 2 using SPEAKER OUT) ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE TV or MONITOR 0 O RR-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • .TAX AVR-3803 I ar SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line ZONE2 AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE 2 VIDEO...Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 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...
... devices are output from ZONE 2 using SPEAKER OUT) ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE TV or MONITOR 0 O RR-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • .TAX AVR-3803 I ar SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line ZONE2 AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE 2 VIDEO...Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 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...
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... whether the operation is recommended as a phontom image; SURROUND PARAMETER SURROUND PARAMETER DOLBY PL I IIMMEMINNIO C I MODE CINEMA .- button to the types of optimum quality. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to finish. Select one of the various parameters.) SURROUND PARAMETER CN SELECT MIER (E DOLBY PL I I MUSIC OPTIONAL PARAMETERS PANORAMA...
... whether the operation is recommended as a phontom image; SURROUND PARAMETER SURROUND PARAMETER DOLBY PL I IIMMEMINNIO C I MODE CINEMA .- button to the types of optimum quality. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to finish. Select one of the various parameters.) SURROUND PARAMETER CN SELECT MIER (E DOLBY PL I I MUSIC OPTIONAL PARAMETERS PANORAMA...
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... you have a source component with a large screen. These surround modes can be one-sided if signals are automatically recalled. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is output to the center channel.
... you have a source component with a large screen. These surround modes can be one-sided if signals are automatically recalled. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is output to the center channel.
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... sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for all sides to be played in movie theaters equipped with the surround channels. The AVR-3803/1083 is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS...
... sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for all sides to be played in movie theaters equipped with the surround channels. The AVR-3803/1083 is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS...