Literature/Product Sheet
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... in turn ensures that all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1804 lets you adjust delay times and other models of this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range is too strong. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to correct ... I N F O R M A T I O N DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX A/V Receiver AVR-1804 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 6 Channels s DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction • Power Transformer for High Power Driven The chassis that supports the large transformer has been...
... in turn ensures that all of DENON's high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1804 lets you adjust delay times and other models of this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range is too strong. The AVR-1804 features a Cinema Equalizer to correct ... I N F O R M A T I O N DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX A/V Receiver AVR-1804 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 6 Channels s DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction • Power Transformer for High Power Driven The chassis that supports the large transformer has been...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...and 150. TEL : 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com DENON CANADA INC. 505 APPLE CREEK BLVD. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancements to multiple zones. s Support for Multi-Zone Configurations The AVR-1804 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function... zone, in a 5.1 configured home theater room. This 6 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to the main speaker system. The AVR-1804's Virtual Surround mode provides a dramatic psychoacoustic surround sound effect, using just one pair of DTS Technology. Front 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20...
...and 150. TEL : 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com DENON CANADA INC. 505 APPLE CREEK BLVD. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancements to multiple zones. s Support for Multi-Zone Configurations The AVR-1804 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function... zone, in a 5.1 configured home theater room. This 6 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to the main speaker system. The AVR-1804's Virtual Surround mode provides a dramatic psychoacoustic surround sound effect, using just one pair of DTS Technology. Front 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20...
Owners Manual
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Using the Remote Control Unit 19 ⁄0 Setting up the Speaker Systems 9 , Connections 10~18 . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are included in addition to ... theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of Preset Codes 128~132 2 ACCESSORIES Check 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 . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are included in addition to ... theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of Preset Codes 128~132 2 ACCESSORIES Check that you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver.
Owners Manual
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... into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). With this function, the AVR-1804/884's monitor out connector and the monitor (TV) can be set according to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to 5.1 channels of...
... into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). With this function, the AVR-1804/884's monitor out connector and the monitor (TV) can be set according to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to 5.1 channels of...
Owners Manual
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... video component equipped with a cap. LINE OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT The V. AUX jacks is covered with a V. Remove this cap in sound quality. Video game OUTPUT R L OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT RL Connecting a Video game component • Connect the Video game component's output...on removing the cap.) 15 AUX INPUT jacks. R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of the other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to this unit's V. IN) jacks, see page 38. LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-...
... video component equipped with a cap. LINE OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT The V. AUX jacks is covered with a V. Remove this cap in sound quality. Video game OUTPUT R L OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT RL Connecting a Video game component • Connect the Video game component's output...on removing the cap.) 15 AUX INPUT jacks. R L R L Front Surround Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of the other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to this unit's V. IN) jacks, see page 38. LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-...
Owners Manual
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... connections, take care that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √). Insert the cord. 3. Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making sure that none of the individual...
... connections, take care that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √). Insert the cord. 3. Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making sure that none of the individual...
Owners Manual
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... kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 20 ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.
... kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 20 ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.
Owners Manual
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... all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with sufficient volume. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with a connected subwoofer will not damage the speakers. Caution: In case the subwoofer is selected,...the frequency response are installed. Select this when using speakers that can be sure to set "Subwoofer = No", or the bass sound of front channel is divided to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in function of your speaker systems. Performing this setup optimizes the system....
... all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with sufficient volume. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with a connected subwoofer will not damage the speakers. Caution: In case the subwoofer is selected,...the frequency response are installed. Select this when using speakers that can be sure to set "Subwoofer = No", or the bass sound of front channel is divided to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in function of your speaker systems. Performing this setup optimizes the system....
Owners Manual
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...Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set the frequency (Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set to "SMALL" in the setup. When using a subwoofer. • Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being... of the "LFE " play mode will play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "Yes", bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in the setup menu. • Select the play the low frequency signal range of...
...Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" at the "Speaker Configuration Setting", set the frequency (Hz) below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is set to "SMALL" in the setup. When using a subwoofer. • Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being... of the "LFE " play mode will play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "Yes", bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in the setup menu. • Select the play the low frequency signal range of...
Owners Manual
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... the display turns off . 4 Select the front speakers. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set to the "ON" position until sound is output. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn the speaker on...
... the display turns off . 4 Select the front speakers. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set to the "ON" position until sound is output. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit or ON/SOURCE button on the remote control unit to turn the speaker on...
Owners Manual
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... adjusted within the range of 1 dB. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value...
... adjusted within the range of 1 dB. NOTE: • The DIGITAL indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value...
Owners Manual
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...and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is selected, the input signals connected to the input jacks. • The external... achieve the desired sound while watching 1 images. (Main unit) 1, 2 2 (Remote control unit) 38 In this mode to the front (left and right), center, surround (left ), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with...
...and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. surround parameter to achieve good quality 2- To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is selected, the input signals connected to the input jacks. • The external... achieve the desired sound while watching 1 images. (Main unit) 1, 2 2 (Remote control unit) 38 In this mode to the front (left and right), center, surround (left ), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with...
Owners Manual
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...mode. (Main unit) The signals do not want the bass and treble to be decreased to up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to turn on the display. (Main unit) Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE"...off when headphones are connected. PHONES 1 231 3 If you do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Cancelling MUTING mode. • Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will not work in steps of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones...
...mode. (Main unit) The signals do not want the bass and treble to be decreased to up or down. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to turn on the display. (Main unit) Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select "SOURCE"...off when headphones are connected. PHONES 1 231 3 If you do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, so it provides higher quality sound. Cancelling MUTING mode. • Press the MUTING button again. • Muting will not work in steps of 2 dB.) [2] Listening over headphones...
Owners Manual
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...the in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added. 47 The control can be set using the buttons on separation performance to the sound field. or from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set in case the source contents is suited mainly for... effective for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the modes ("cinema", "music" or "Pro Logic"). only from the center speaker; ENGLISH 3 Play a program source. 4 Select ...
...the in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode has been added. 47 The control can be set using the buttons on separation performance to the sound field. or from the remote control unit, check that the mode selector switch is set in case the source contents is suited mainly for... effective for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the modes ("cinema", "music" or "Pro Logic"). only from the center speaker; ENGLISH 3 Play a program source. 4 Select ...
Owners Manual
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...adjust the level as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. DTS Surround: -10 dB to OFF for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. ENGLISH (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 6 Adjust the parameter settings. (Main unit) (Remote... (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Display the surround parameter menu. 5 Select the various parameters. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the standard level. For listening late at different levels for correct DTS playback. SB CH OUT (Surround Back):...
...adjust the level as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. DTS Surround: -10 dB to OFF for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. ENGLISH (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 6 Adjust the parameter settings. (Main unit) (Remote... (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Display the surround parameter menu. 5 Select the various parameters. Select this function if the sound from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the standard level. For listening late at different levels for correct DTS playback. SB CH OUT (Surround Back):...
Owners Manual
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...in Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS. Select this to both channels. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be used for music sources recorded in the other surround modes, without directional steering effects, and works with a high performance DSP (Digital... Use this mode to the L and R inputs. Select this case, try other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to synthetically recreate the sound field. NOTE: DIRECT, STEREO and 5CH/6CH STEREO mode can also be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a live ...
...in Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS. Select this to both channels. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be used for music sources recorded in the other surround modes, without directional steering effects, and works with a high performance DSP (Digital... Use this mode to the L and R inputs. Select this case, try other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to synthetically recreate the sound field. NOTE: DIRECT, STEREO and 5CH/6CH STEREO mode can also be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a live ...
Owners Manual
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... is selected, the display differs according to the Surround Back CH ON/OFF. "small" recreates a small sound field, "large" a large sound field. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. NOTE: • When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH/6CH STEREO, ROCK...ms. 52 There are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium-small), "medium", "med.l" (medium-large) and "large". Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. Press and hold in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. Surround Back CH ON: 6CH STEREO Surround Back CH OFF: 5CH...
... is selected, the display differs according to the Surround Back CH ON/OFF. "small" recreates a small sound field, "large" a large sound field. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the sound field. NOTE: • When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH/6CH STEREO, ROCK...ms. 52 There are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium-small), "medium", "med.l" (medium-large) and "large". Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. Press and hold in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. Surround Back CH ON: 6CH STEREO Surround Back CH OFF: 5CH...
Owners Manual
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...) or speakers with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). ENGLISH 19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for the surround speakers, are currently various types of expansion as the front speakers. Ideally the surround speakers should surround the listener ...sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for different sources There are required in order to achieve the ideal sound. 58 "Source" here does not refer to the type of sources • Movie audio Signals created to be played in ...
...) or speakers with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). ENGLISH 19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for the surround speakers, are currently various types of expansion as the front speakers. Ideally the surround speakers should surround the listener ...sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for different sources There are required in order to achieve the ideal sound. 58 "Source" here does not refer to the type of sources • Movie audio Signals created to be played in ...
Owners Manual
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All the Denon original surround modes (see page 50) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 6.1-channel sound with any signal source. 2 Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for ...SB) channel has been added. ENGLISH Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with conventional...
All the Denon original surround modes (see page 50) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 6.1-channel sound with any signal source. 2 Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for ...SB) channel has been added. ENGLISH Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with conventional...
Owners Manual
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...speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1 spkr or 2 spkrs) As seen from the side surround sound presentation. DTS-ES compatible system (using diffusion type speakers for different purposes. ENGLISH Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of ...speaker settings for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as described in example (3) and place them at the back facing the front at a narrower ...
...speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround speakers 60° Surround back speakers (1 spkr or 2 spkrs) As seen from the side surround sound presentation. DTS-ES compatible system (using diffusion type speakers for different purposes. ENGLISH Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of ...speaker settings for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as described in example (3) and place them at the back facing the front at a narrower ...