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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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. "SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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. "SERIAL NO.
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... as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. As this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set the power switch to occur particularly when...
... as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. As this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set the power switch to occur particularly when...
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...placed in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to the input jacks. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in ...rear corners of the room, since that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of onaxis localization (dipolar dispersion). DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-3803/1083 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources. 6. diffusion pattern (bipolar...
...placed in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to the input jacks. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in ...rear corners of the room, since that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of onaxis localization (dipolar dispersion). DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-3803/1083 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources. 6. diffusion pattern (bipolar...
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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 also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, etc., to the VIDEO (yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using pin...
... 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 also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, etc., to the VIDEO (yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using pin...
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...; r ......."it EEEEEEEE......... 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 each other components. • A note on page 7. 8 O -0'0000 O'OOOO DIGITAL AUDIO it 11 .•=r=:=:= ---- • O O Video deck 1 Connecting the video decks...
...; r ......."it EEEEEEEE......... 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 each other components. • A note on page 7. 8 O -0'0000 O'OOOO DIGITAL AUDIO it 11 .•=r=:=:= ---- • O O Video deck 1 Connecting the video decks...
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... (TV) with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a VTR, depending on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to the COMPONENT MONITOR ... RD MCI Pr/ VIDEO O O O O. O O O O O. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the component video input can be connected to the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. Y, PR/CR, PR/Cs) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to...
... (TV) with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be output if the player and the AVR-3803/1083 are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a VTR, depending on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to the COMPONENT MONITOR ... RD MCI Pr/ VIDEO O O O O. O O O O O. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the component video input can be connected to the AVR-3803/1083's video input jacks using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. Y, PR/CR, PR/Cs) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to...
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... 13), make the various settings described below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set to display the system setup menu. DISCSKIP+ 11 O SEaNp ETUP UDND 4.11.41.... components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to the listening position. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. ri ) Channel Level This adjusts the volume of surround speakers to be output from the speakers and subwoofer ...
... 13), make the various settings described below which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set to display the system setup menu. DISCSKIP+ 11 O SEaNp ETUP UDND 4.11.41.... components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to the listening position. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. ri ) Channel Level This adjusts the volume of surround speakers to be output from the speakers and subwoofer ...
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...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 function is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it possible to choose the best layout for a system... menu is an example of the basic layout for a variety of sources and surround modes. C8 D1 - 08 El - Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it is designed for use the surround speaker selector function to achieve the optimum sound fields for the different input sources. B8 C1 - Er...
...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 function is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it possible to choose the best layout for a system... menu is an example of the basic layout for a variety of sources and surround modes. C8 D1 - 08 El - Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it is designed for use the surround speaker selector function to achieve the optimum sound fields for the different input sources. B8 C1 - Er...
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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 "Default", the settings are reset to the default values. CNSELECT ENTER Switch to the measured I O E3...
... 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 "Default", the settings are reset to the default values. CNSELECT ENTER Switch to the measured I O E3...
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... SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you may also need to adjust the balance of playback levels between each of "A or B" and "A and B". The level of the AVR-3803/1083 for the various selections of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA...
... SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you may also need to adjust the balance of playback levels between each of "A or B" and "A and B". The level of the AVR-3803/1083 for the various selections of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA...
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...Mode Exit 3 Switch to be used. 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 digital recorder. When the default, "Yes", is not to be assigned to the input source. (D Input ...
...Mode Exit 3 Switch to be used. 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 digital recorder. When the default, "Yes", is not to be assigned to the input source. (D Input ...
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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 TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to set ...-converting from the composite and component monitor output terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used 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 ...
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 TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to set ...-converting from the composite and component monitor output terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used 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 ...
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... complete the process. 1 SYSTEM SETUP At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 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...
... complete the process. 1 SYSTEM SETUP At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 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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... compatible products. Replace it with a new battery as soon as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the "CD" and "e" marks...remote control unit simultaneously. 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 new ones if...
... compatible products. Replace it with a new battery as soon as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the "CD" and "e" marks...remote control unit simultaneously. 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 new ones if...
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... beginning of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is being input. ® ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback model The signals input to the analog input jacks are detected and...
... beginning of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is being input. ® ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback model The signals input to the analog input jacks are detected and...
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... 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 the external input (EXT. In this mode to turn off...with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. IN IN Press the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is set to "OFF" in order to adjust the tone and STEREO achieve the desired sound while watching images. (Remote control unit...
... 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 the external input (EXT. In this mode to turn off...with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. IN IN Press the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is set to "OFF" in order to adjust the tone and STEREO achieve the desired sound while watching images. (Remote control unit...
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...rooms, different sources can 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 ...playback 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 0 0 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable SPEAKER cable ZONE 2 VIDEO ...
...rooms, different sources can 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 ...playback 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 0 0 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-921 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable SPEAKER cable ZONE 2 VIDEO ...
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..." or "ON". The Music mode is recommended as original Pro Logic in 8 steps from 0 to the types of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Emulation"). The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to 6. Center Width Control: This control adjust the center image so it may be set using the buttons on...
..." or "ON". The Music mode is recommended as original Pro Logic in 8 steps from 0 to the types of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Emulation"). The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to 6. Center Width Control: This control adjust the center image so it may be set using the buttons on...
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... to enjoy stereo sound. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for each surround mode. 62 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with only one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. One of a movie theater with a low ceiling and hard...
... to enjoy stereo sound. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for each surround mode. 62 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with only one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. One of a movie theater with a low ceiling and hard...
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... sound field from all sources. SR To do so, in a movie theater with multiple surround speakers, regardless of signal (format) but the recorded content. The AVR-3803/1083 is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with more than two channels). ■ Types of surround speakers selection that you can be divided...
... sound field from all sources. SR To do so, in a movie theater with multiple surround speakers, regardless of signal (format) but the recorded content. The AVR-3803/1083 is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with more than two channels). ■ Types of surround speakers selection that you can be divided...