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... operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any service or repairs to this product from the product. 15. Power-supply cords should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have the same characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other controls...
... operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any service or repairs to this product from the product. 15. Power-supply cords should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have the same characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other controls...
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...: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-939 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 4 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 19 ⁄0 Setting up the Speaker Systems 9 , Connections 10~18 . TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Part Names...
...: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-939 1 t R6P/AA batteries 2 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u 4 ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before you begin hookup and operation that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver. Using the Remote Control Unit 19 ⁄0 Setting up the Speaker Systems 9 , Connections 10~18 . TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Part Names...
Owners Manual
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... power cord and disconnect the connection cords between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set -up is turned up during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of this, the output signals are not problems with a V. Because of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER...
... power cord and disconnect the connection cords between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set -up is turned up during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of this, the output signals are not problems with a V. Because of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER...
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... decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is compatible with video pinplug cords or an S-Video connection cord. 7. The various parameters can adjust the sound field with greater precision. 4. Dolby Digital is equipped with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to the type of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. The AVR-1804/884 is input. 6 Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function...
... decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is compatible with video pinplug cords or an S-Video connection cord. 7. The various parameters can adjust the sound field with greater precision. 4. Dolby Digital is equipped with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to the type of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. The AVR-1804/884 is input. 6 Multi Zone Music Entertainment System Multi Source Function: This unit's Multi Source function...
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... not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to connect the left and right channels properly (left with MC cartridges directly. Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these for playback: Connect the tape deck's playback output jacks (LINE...
... not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to connect the left and right channels properly (left with MC cartridges directly. Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)) The power to these for playback: Connect the tape deck's playback output jacks (LINE...
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... 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 20 Center Sp. AUX - Video In This assigns the component video input jacks for playing deep bass signals. Auto Surround Mode = ON Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. This parameter is to be output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in the memory. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this to switch the display. This selects the subwoofer speaker for Assignment the different video input sources. Front Sp. ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once...
... 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 20 Center Sp. AUX - Video In This assigns the component video input jacks for playing deep bass signals. Auto Surround Mode = ON Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level. This parameter is to be output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in the memory. CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1) Press this to switch the display. This selects the subwoofer speaker for Assignment the different video input sources. Front Sp. ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once...
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... bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set to "Small", sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "Large" are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to "YES", the low frequency portion is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes...
... bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set to "Small", sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "Large" are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to "YES", the low frequency portion is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to "Surround Modes...
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The display automatically switches to select "Yes". "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR button to screen. 26 PRESET ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8.
The display automatically switches to select "Yes". "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR button to screen. 26 PRESET ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8.
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... searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be played. IN) mode Press the EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. t EXT. ENGLISH Playing the input source 11 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is...
... searching during DTS playback in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be played. IN) mode Press the EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. t EXT. ENGLISH Playing the input source 11 2 5 3 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is...
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... monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the tone defeat mode. (Main unit) The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Press the MUTING button. Connect the headphones to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39 BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 With the name of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
... monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the tone defeat mode. (Main unit) The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Press the MUTING button. Connect the headphones to the video input jacks. (Remote control unit) 1 Display 1 1 1 IN=V SOURCE 39 BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 With the name of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones 1 Plug the headphones' plug...
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... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode : AUDIO signal cable : SPEAKER cable RC-617 AVR-1804/884 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR SB (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) (Light) (Light) 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME + and - ENGLISH 13 MULTI ZONE Multi-zone playback with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the "ZONE2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed...
... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with ZONE2 mode : AUDIO signal cable : SPEAKER cable RC-617 AVR-1804/884 FL C FR SW SL RC-616 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR SB (Main unit's front panel) (Remote control unit) (Light) (Light) 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using the remote control unit. ZONE2 MAIN ZONE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME + and - ENGLISH 13 MULTI ZONE Multi-zone playback with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the "ZONE2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed...
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The display switches as follows each time the button is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". (Main unit) Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS ZONE2 VCR -1 -2 V.AUX CDR / TAPE ZONE2 SOURCE NOTES: • The signals of the ZONE 2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be turned on and off with the "MAIN ON/OFF" button. 5 1 4 42...
The display switches as follows each time the button is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 4 To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". (Main unit) Display 2 PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS ZONE2 VCR -1 -2 V.AUX CDR / TAPE ZONE2 SOURCE NOTES: • The signals of the ZONE 2 SPEAKER OUT terminals can be turned on and off with the "MAIN ON/OFF" button. 5 1 4 42...
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Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from the remote control unit, as described below. • Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is the same for the different modes are output from the different speakers. This adjustment can be sure to use the test tones to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. 1 Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. (Main unit...
Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust the playback level from the remote control unit, as described below. • Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is the same for the different modes are output from the different speakers. This adjustment can be sure to use the test tones to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the memory. 1 Set the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes. (Main unit...
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... center speaker; CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 7. Select "OFF" or "ON". Decoding is for use with 6.1channel sources. or from all programs encoded Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is effective for autosound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from 0 to 0.5: default 0.2): The center...
... center speaker; CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 7. Select "OFF" or "ON". Decoding is for use with 6.1channel sources. or from all programs encoded Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is effective for autosound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from 0 to 0.5: default 0.2): The center...
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... dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes. (The same contents are recorded at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. 4 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Display the surround parameter menu. 5 Select the various parameters. ENGLISH (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit...
... dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes. (The same contents are recorded at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. 4 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Display the surround parameter menu. 5 Select the various parameters. ENGLISH (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit...
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... and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to tune in . The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in . At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in . Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . 55 Auto tuning 1 24 ENGLISH 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.
... and the "TUNED" and "STEREO" indicators turn off. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to tune in . The frequency changes continuously when the button is tuned in . At open frequencies, the noise is tuned in . Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off . 55 Auto tuning 1 24 ENGLISH 3 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.
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... Dolby Pro Logic, but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left , surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as stereo signals. • Various parameters can be played on stereo VCRs, as well as in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-1804/884, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO". (Page 36) 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of home surround systems No. The signals...
... Dolby Pro Logic, but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left , surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as stereo signals. • Various parameters can be played on stereo VCRs, as well as in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-1804/884, switch the DVD player's output mode to "AUTO". (Page 36) 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of home surround systems No. The signals...
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... this problem does not occur. 2 The signals provided at a very high volume, it operates with the amplifier set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 36). 1 DTS signals are recorded in which case they offer surround playback on the front panel of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The signals for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as the stereo 2-channel mode. the pictures and sound can...
... this problem does not occur. 2 The signals provided at a very high volume, it operates with the amplifier set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM". 1 Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 36). 1 DTS signals are recorded in which case they offer surround playback on the front panel of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - The signals for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as the stereo 2-channel mode. the pictures and sound can...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... of 6 power amps including one for the Surround Back channel speaker to give you last used buttons are not required. s 32 bit High Quality DSP The Analog Devices "Melody 32", a high-quality 32-bit DSP, is clearer and easier to listen to. (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX and DTS surround modes) s Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation The AVR-884 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that automatically...
... of 6 power amps including one for the Surround Back channel speaker to give you last used buttons are not required. s 32 bit High Quality DSP The Analog Devices "Melody 32", a high-quality 32-bit DSP, is clearer and easier to listen to. (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX and DTS surround modes) s Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation The AVR-884 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that automatically...
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...Power Amplifier Assign function lets you output different surces to multiple zones. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancements to enhance music lovers' enjoyment with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using two speakers with S-Video, Digital Optical Input) s Front A/B Speaker Terminals s High-grade 6 Channel Speaker Terminals (except speakers B) s Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset Memory Specifications s Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System • Audio Inputs 9 Analog Inputs PHONO, CD, TUNER...
...Power Amplifier Assign function lets you output different surces to multiple zones. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancements to enhance music lovers' enjoyment with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using two speakers with S-Video, Digital Optical Input) s Front A/B Speaker Terminals s High-grade 6 Channel Speaker Terminals (except speakers B) s Frequency Synthesis Tuning • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning • Auto Preset Memory Specifications s Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System • Audio Inputs 9 Analog Inputs PHONO, CD, TUNER...