Literature/Product Sheet
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... that program. It is used for the Surround Back channel speakers to the chassis. s Wide-Range Play Capability for highest dynamic range and superb reproduction clarity. s Acclaimed Customization Feature As with equal performance to the demands of monitor outputs (all of DENON's high-grade A/V receivers, the AVR-1905 lets you can display component video images...
... that program. It is used for the Surround Back channel speakers to the chassis. s Wide-Range Play Capability for highest dynamic range and superb reproduction clarity. s Acclaimed Customization Feature As with equal performance to the demands of monitor outputs (all of DENON's high-grade A/V receivers, the AVR-1905 lets you can display component video images...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... switching with remote control codes from all speakers in the 5.1 configured home theater room. This 7 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to drive all six speakers. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1905 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40/60... such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz s FM Section Tuning frequency range......... 87.5 ...
... switching with remote control codes from all speakers in the 5.1 configured home theater room. This 7 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to drive all six speakers. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-1905 supports subwoofer cross-over frequencies: 40/60... such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 Hz s FM Section Tuning frequency range......... 87.5 ...
Owners Manual
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...this instructions in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any other audio components when moving the set. • Before turning the...ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. If the volume is turned up is... using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. AUX terminal. AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is connected to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω...
...this instructions in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on or input function, surround mode or any other audio components when moving the set. • Before turning the...ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. If the volume is turned up is... using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables. AUX terminal. AUX terminal The AVR-1905/785's front panel is connected to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω...
Owners Manual
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...right channels properly (left with left, right with digital output. Refer to "Setting the Digital in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connections to powered loudspeakers. Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.))... connections, removing the cap before connecting. Incomplete connections will result in conjunction with one speaker, connect the speaker to this unit's power is switched between on . Do not use Surround back with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is...
...right channels properly (left with left, right with digital output. Refer to "Setting the Digital in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connections to powered loudspeakers. Connecting the AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS • SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A.))... connections, removing the cap before connecting. Incomplete connections will result in conjunction with one speaker, connect the speaker to this unit's power is switched between on . Do not use Surround back with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is...
Owners Manual
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...program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 44) Extension jacks for future use this case , Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 29) SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTE: • The settings must be used when "ZONE2" is connected, the ZONE2 output terminals... can be changed to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. • ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be used to use ....
...program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 44) Extension jacks for future use this case , Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 29) SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTE: • The settings must be used when "ZONE2" is connected, the ZONE2 output terminals... can be changed to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. • ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be used to use ....
Owners Manual
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...long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for the unit to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be ... Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Connecting the speaker cords 2. ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making connections, take care that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , ...
...long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for the unit to protect the speakers under circumstances such as center and surround and surround back speakers. • The protector circuit may be ... Connecting banana plugs Banana plug Turn clockwise to switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Connecting the speaker cords 2. ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making connections, take care that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , ...
Owners Manual
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.... Connection jack for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to a position where it does not have this speaker for ZONE2. SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTES: • To use this effect. 15 See page 29. (L) (R) ENGLISH (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or...
.... Connection jack for subwoofer with one speaker, connect the speaker to a position where it does not have this speaker for ZONE2. SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS NOTES: • To use this effect. 15 See page 29. (L) (R) ENGLISH (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or...
Owners Manual
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AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48, 56) !9 TONE DEFEAT button 40) @0 TONE CONTROL button 40) @1 MASTER VOLUME control 38) @2 STATUS button 41) @3 DIMMER ... ( ). #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 r u o !1 !3 q w e ty i !0 !2 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 q Power ON/STANDBY switch 21, 36, 58) w Power indicator 21, 36) e Power switch 21, 36) r Headphones jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 37, 39) y SPEAKER A/B buttons 36, 61) u SURROUND BACK button 51) i EXT.
AUX INPUT terminals 5, 12) !6 SURROUND MODE button 38) !7 SURROUND PARAMETER button 47, 55) !8 SELECT knob 38, 48, 56) !9 TONE DEFEAT button 40) @0 TONE CONTROL button 40) @1 MASTER VOLUME control 38) @2 STATUS button 41) @3 DIMMER ... ( ). #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 r u o !1 !3 q w e ty i !0 !2 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 q Power ON/STANDBY switch 21, 36, 58) w Power indicator 21, 36) e Power switch 21, 36) r Headphones jack (PHONES 40) t INPUT MODE button 37, 39) y SPEAKER A/B buttons 36, 61) u SURROUND BACK button 51) i EXT.
Owners Manual
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...8226; For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 32, 35) ZONE2 buttons 44) SURROUND buttons 38, 45, 55) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 21, 32~34, 36) MAIN buttons 44) Input source selector buttons 32... 31, 33, 34, 59) Mode selector switches 31~33, 35) Master volume control buttons 38) MUTING button 40) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 33, 34, 51) SPEAKER button 36) DIMMER button 41) 17
...8226; For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator 32, 35) ZONE2 buttons 44) SURROUND buttons 38, 45, 55) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 18) POWER buttons 21, 32~34, 36) MAIN buttons 44) Input source selector buttons 32... 31, 33, 34, 59) Mode selector switches 31~33, 35) Master volume control buttons 38) MUTING button 40) SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM button 33, 34, 47) CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER button 19, 33, 34, 46, 48) SURROUND BACK/RETURN button 33, 34, 51) SPEAKER button 36) DIMMER button 41) 17
Owners Manual
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... this to display the system setup on the display. This selects the subwoofer speaker for the different input sources. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function. Input source Digital Inputs Video Input Mode Set... system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to switch the display. Front Sp. Default settings Surround Sp. Ext. Surround Back On Screen Display = ON /Mode 1 19 Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Also use for optimizing the timing with...
... this to display the system setup on the display. This selects the subwoofer speaker for the different input sources. Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function. Input source Digital Inputs Video Input Mode Set... system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to switch the display. Front Sp. Default settings Surround Sp. Ext. Surround Back On Screen Display = ON /Mode 1 19 Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. In Subwoofer channel playback level. Also use for optimizing the timing with...
Owners Manual
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... a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function is designed for a system consisting of 8 speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces...
... a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-1905/785's on-screen display function is designed for a system consisting of 8 speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker system Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces...
Owners Manual
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...frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. Front Sp. • To select the speaker Subwoofer Listening position Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set ... to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers to be achieved even when "Small" is set for the front, center and surround speakers. 22 If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used...
...frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. Front Sp. • To select the speaker Subwoofer Listening position Surround Sp. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set ... to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers to be achieved even when "Small" is set for the front, center and surround speakers. 22 If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used...
Owners Manual
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... is set with the POWER AMP ASSIGN setting. 1 Select the speaker to be 20 ft or less. L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position...
... is set with the POWER AMP ASSIGN setting. 1 Select the speaker to be 20 ft or less. L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speaker and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position...
Owners Manual
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... the room, but depending on page 57. 24 For details, refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings (see page 22). • When the "LFE+MAIN" playback...Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may result in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS. • In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set the frequency...
... the room, but depending on page 57. 24 For details, refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on the size and shape of the room, interference may improve frequency response for the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings (see page 22). • When the "LFE+MAIN" playback...Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency This screen is not displayed when not using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may result in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS. • In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set the frequency...
Owners Manual
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Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 45.) 1 • Use the (left) button to the Test Tone. • Press the ENTER or Assignment. (down) button to switch to the Digital In 17 T.TONE
Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 45.) 1 • Use the (left) button to the Test Tone. • Press the ENTER or Assignment. (down) button to switch to the Digital In 17 T.TONE
Owners Manual
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ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to select "Yes". 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 8. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. 29 ...
ENGLISH Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to select "Yes". 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 8. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. 29 ...
Owners Manual
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...after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to include the surround speakers for the source. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 7 Set the various surround parameters. Surround parameters q Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode: • The ...Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all three front speakers to 6. Decoding is no video), and is optional for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as with 6.1channel sources. Center Width Control: This control adjust...
...after the last button was pressed and the setting will return to include the surround speakers for the source. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 7 Set the various surround parameters. Surround parameters q Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II Mode: • The ...Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all three front speakers to 6. Decoding is no video), and is optional for A/V systems. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as with 6.1channel sources. Center Width Control: This control adjust...
Owners Manual
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... two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are used and the surrounding environment in movie theaters equipped with more than two channels). 2 Types of surround speakers being used . The AVR-1905/785 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be played in order to achieve the...
... two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are used and the surrounding environment in movie theaters equipped with more than two channels). 2 Types of surround speakers being used . The AVR-1905/785 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that you can be played in order to achieve the...
Owners Manual
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...in 6.1 channels but also with dipolar characteristics in front of the sound at the rear. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 54) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with sources...surround mode. 63 To achieve these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with any signal source. 2 Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES, etc.), we recommend placing the speakers for conventional multi surround speakers...
...in 6.1 channels but also with dipolar characteristics in front of the sound at the rear. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 54) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with sources...surround mode. 63 To achieve these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with any signal source. 2 Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES, etc.), we recommend placing the speakers for conventional multi surround speakers...
Owners Manual
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... up your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Surround speakers • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same ...system according to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place 2 ...
... up your subwoofer for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Surround speakers • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same ...system according to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for advice on placing Surround speaker Surround back speaker Front speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place 2 ...