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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. 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.
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... reproduction of your favorite music sources. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS M' Before Using I Cautions on Installation El Cautions on Check once again that all other audio components when moving...
... reproduction of your favorite music sources. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS M' Before Using I Cautions on Installation El Cautions on Check once again that all other audio components when moving...
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...type of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. Please be enjoyed in movie theaters. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to realize. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function lets you ...speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Because of this, the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to optimize surround sound reproduction using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with sources ...
...type of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. Please be enjoyed in movie theaters. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to realize. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function lets you ...speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Because of this, the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to optimize surround sound reproduction using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with sources ...
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... are input to the VCR-2 jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. R our L R "AUDIO L OUT IN VIDEO riAmMINMA O AINWWWWWWWWNOWOMOI, I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on...
... are input to the VCR-2 jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. R our L R "AUDIO L OUT IN VIDEO riAmMINMA O AINWWWWWWWWNOWOMOI, I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on...
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... the S-VIDEO VCR-2 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 S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7. 8 IX...
... the S-VIDEO VCR-2 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 S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7. 8 IX...
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... instructions included with the TV or other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, ... the component video signal to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. If this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are connected. These terms all when playing video tapes. The video signals will not be changed...
... instructions included with the TV or other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, ... the component video signal to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks. If this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are connected. These terms all when playing video tapes. The video signals will not be changed...
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...be used 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 up and down -mixing Dolby OFF ''22 Setup Digital signals. (--i- CURSOR buttons < and...) (&PUKES) (BACK) INPUT cm cm cm SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to the listening position. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the screen. Use this to the surround mode Surround , ode Surround speaker Front Sp Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp Small...
...be used 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 up and down -mixing Dolby OFF ''22 Setup Digital signals. (--i- CURSOR buttons < and...) (&PUKES) (BACK) INPUT cm cm cm SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to the listening position. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the screen. Use this to the surround mode Surround , ode Surround speaker Front Sp Large DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND A Center Sp Small...
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...The following is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be changed. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it possible to choose the best layout for use the surround speaker selector function to achieve the optimum sound fields for ... 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 TVs with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is designed for a variety of surround speakers (A and B). A. 'A :B. \\ I i /\ \ I ...
...The following is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be changed. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it possible to choose the best layout for use the surround speaker selector function to achieve the optimum sound fields for ... 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 TVs with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is designed for a variety of surround speakers (A and B). A. 'A :B. \\ I i /\ \ I ...
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... Speaker Configuration Delay Time oChannel Level Digital In Assignment Video Setup Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control Cal Channel Level oTest Tone am :04..4 Sur r. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". Setting the...
... Speaker Configuration Delay Time oChannel Level Digital In Assignment Video Setup Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control Cal Channel Level oTest Tone am :04..4 Sur r. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". Setting the...
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... tone by ear so the sound levels are the same. Setting the Digital In Assignment 1• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for "Default", the settings are completed, press the ENTER button.
... tone by ear so the sound levels are the same. Setting the Digital In Assignment 1• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for "Default", the settings are completed, press the ENTER button.
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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 ...ENTER (E ;) C ENTER The "Video Setup" screen appears. Select "Component in Assign." Component In Assign. NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 CN SELECT ENTER Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. Use this for recording digital...
... 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 ...ENTER (E ;) C ENTER The "Video Setup" screen appears. Select "Component in Assign." Component In Assign. NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel are reset to the factory defaults. 5 CN SELECT ENTER Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. Use this for recording digital...
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...Video Setup Component In Assign. 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 SELECT ENTER Enter the setting. The composite video input signal is converted and output from the S-Video...in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be output from the monitor output terminal when there 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 ...
...Video Setup Component In Assign. 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 SELECT ENTER Enter the setting. The composite video input signal is converted and output from the S-Video...in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be output from the monitor output terminal when there 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 ...
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... Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. screen display is set to the component fixed mode at any time during the system setup process 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...
... Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. screen display is set to the component fixed mode at any time during the system setup process 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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In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not plan to use .... • Do not press buttons on . 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 diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non...
In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do not plan to use .... • Do not press buttons on . 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 diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non...
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... signal playback) mode. SOURCE (Main unit) 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to play in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM...
... signal playback) mode. SOURCE (Main unit) 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to play in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM...
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...selected, the input signals connected to turn off the digital circuit in the PURE DIRECT mode. 50 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is connected, then set to "OFF" in the PURE DIRECT mode, the PURE DIRECT mode is set for music. IN) mode. ...processing circuitry is output to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be reproduced with an extremely high level 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 adjust the tone and STEREO achieve the desired sound while...
...selected, the input signals connected to turn off the digital circuit in the PURE DIRECT mode. 50 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is connected, then set to "OFF" in the PURE DIRECT mode, the PURE DIRECT mode is set for music. IN) mode. ...processing circuitry is output to the input jacks. • The external input mode can be reproduced with an extremely high level 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 adjust the tone and STEREO achieve the desired sound while...
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...terminals 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... even when ZONE 2 is set for MAIN ZONE. (See page 27.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment". Multi-zone playback with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ...
...terminals 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... even when ZONE 2 is set for MAIN ZONE. (See page 27.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment". Multi-zone playback with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ...
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... center speaker; The settings are set in Dolby Surround. When the settings are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to the previous screen. 6 Set the various surround parameters. Select one of the various parameters.) SURROUND PARAMETER CN SELECT...
... center speaker; The settings are set in Dolby Surround. When the settings are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to the previous screen. 6 Set the various surround parameters. Select one of the various parameters.) SURROUND PARAMETER CN SELECT...
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... the conditions in reverberations. One of a concert hall rich in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism. 5 CLASSIC CONCERT Select this mode to...
... the conditions in reverberations. One of a concert hall rich in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism. 5 CLASSIC CONCERT Select this mode to...
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... Listening room sound field SL SR laDDOECIDD u u M El SL O FR In this case the speakers should function as "point" sound sources in movie theaters. The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be divided into two major categories. ■ Types of signal (format) but the...
... Listening room sound field SL SR laDDOECIDD u u M El SL O FR In this case the speakers should function as "point" sound sources in movie theaters. The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be divided into two major categories. ■ Types of signal (format) but the...