Literature/Product Sheet
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... Hz. Sources can be available for selected DENON models, along with remote control codes from all speakers in the 5.1 configured home theater room. s Multi Zone Power Amplifier Assign The AVR-1905's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you more accurately...6 Analog EXT. NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N AVR-1905 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers. DENON, LTD. 3-16-11, YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN 13530704 A...
... Hz. Sources can be available for selected DENON models, along with remote control codes from all speakers in the 5.1 configured home theater room. s Multi Zone Power Amplifier Assign The AVR-1905's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you more accurately...6 Analog EXT. NEW MODEL I N F O R M AT I O N AVR-1905 s Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from other manufacturers. DENON, LTD. 3-16-11, YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN 13530704 A...
Owners Manual
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... before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Connections 7 ~ 15 n Part Names and Functions 16, 17 m Using the Remote Control Unit 18 , Setting up the... 19 ~ 30 . This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-978 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...
... before you for choosing the DENON AVR-1905/785 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 5 x Cautions on Installation 5 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features ...6 b Connections 7 ~ 15 n Part Names and Functions 16, 17 m Using the Remote Control Unit 18 , Setting up the... 19 ~ 30 . This remarkable component has been engineered to the main unit: q Operating instructions 1 w Warranty 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-978 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...
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... without turning the power of this unit on. B INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL MD recorder, CD recorder or other electrical appliances. 7 No power is supplied from the remote control unit.
... without turning the power of this unit on. B INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL MD recorder, CD recorder or other electrical appliances. 7 No power is supplied from the remote control unit.
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... 41) @4 VIDEO SELECT button 40) @5 OUTPUT indicators 44, 51) @6 MASTER VOLUME indicator 38) @7 Display @8 INPUT mode indicators 38) @9 SIGNAL indicators 38) #0 ANALOG button 37, 39) #1 Remote control sensor 18) #2 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 41, 44) #3 FUNCTION knob 37, 41, 44) #4 MAIN button 37) 16 ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel •...
... 41) @4 VIDEO SELECT button 40) @5 OUTPUT indicators 44, 51) @6 MASTER VOLUME indicator 38) @7 Display @8 INPUT mode indicators 38) @9 SIGNAL indicators 38) #0 ANALOG button 37, 39) #1 Remote control sensor 18) #2 ZONE2/REC SELECT button 41, 44) #3 FUNCTION knob 37, 41, 44) #4 MAIN button 37) 16 ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel •...
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... 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 32~35, 37) System buttons 31, 33, 34) ... button 40) INPUT MODE selector buttons 37, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 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) ...
... 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 32~35, 37) System buttons 31, 33, 34) ... button 40) INPUT MODE selector buttons 37, 39) Tuner system/ System buttons 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) ...
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...of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as possible.) 18 ENGLISH 7 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing...Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in ...
...of time. • If batteries leak, dispose of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m 30° 30° Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as possible.) 18 ENGLISH 7 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before installing...Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement. • Be sure the polarities are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in ...
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...Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for Zone 2. ENTER button Press this change what appears on the remote control unit or main unit are required to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the subwoofer. This parameter is to be output... from the speakers and subwoofer for fullsize, full-range) to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Surround Back On Screen Display = ON /Mode 1 19 This adjusts the volume of...
...Once all connections with which the bass sound of the various speakers is for Zone 2. ENTER button Press this change what appears on the remote control unit or main unit are required to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the subwoofer. This parameter is to be output... from the speakers and subwoofer for fullsize, full-range) to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-1905/785. Auto Surround Mode Auto surround mode function setting. Surround Back On Screen Display = ON /Mode 1 19 This adjusts the volume of...
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...all connections are entered. 21 The changes to the settings made up . System set up. Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch... on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Speaker Configuration set up can be turned on and indicator is off and ...
...all connections are entered. 21 The changes to the settings made up . System set up. Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the "AUDIO" position of the slide switch... on the remote control unit. 5 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Speaker Configuration set up can be turned on and indicator is off and ...
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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
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... audio component. • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 31 Tuner system buttons 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play...
... audio component. • For details, refer to the position for CD changers only) 3. up /down TUNING : Frequency +, - 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote control is at "AUDIO" position. 31 Tuner system buttons 6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward 2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play...
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...year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to operate components of other makes of components can be set for one type of remote control code. The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. Refer to the included list of preset codes to 4. Operation.... ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers by registering the manufacturer of the component as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 32 This remote control unit can be operated...
...year of manufacture, this function cannot be used to operate components of other makes of components can be set for one type of remote control code. The preset codes are emitted while setting the preset memory. Refer to the included list of preset codes to 4. Operation.... ENGLISH Preset memory DENON and other manufacturers by registering the manufacturer of the component as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR HITACHI CD, TAPE DENON CDR/MD DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ABC (CABLE) 32 This remote control unit can be operated...
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Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 33 Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD 3 position, to the ... 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD Power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause...
Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER : Power on remote control for that component. 33 Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD 3 position, to the ... 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on /standby (ON/SOURCE) OFF : DENON DVD Power off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause...
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...light. ON OFF (Main unit) • ¢ ON The power turns on and off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on the remote control unit. 36 ON / STANDBY (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). Press the ...The sound is off . 3 Select the front speakers. SPEAKER A B (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be turned on and off from the included remote control unit. • £ OFF The power turns off and indicator is muted for several seconds...
...light. ON OFF (Main unit) • ¢ ON The power turns on and off from the remote control unit. 2 Turn on the remote control unit. 36 ON / STANDBY (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on . Press the Power ON/STANDBY switch (button). Press the ...The sound is off . 3 Select the front speakers. SPEAKER A B (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • The front speaker A, B setting can be also be turned on and off from the included remote control unit. • £ OFF The power turns off and indicator is muted for several seconds...
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...input function selector. Playing the input source 11 2 5 3 1 ENGLISH 3 1 Select the input source to be played. 5 Example: CD FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode... q AUTO (auto mode) In this mode, the types of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD. 37 Use this mode to play in the AVR-1905/785's surround decoder is pressed. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be generated when using this mode to play ...
...input function selector. Playing the input source 11 2 5 3 1 ENGLISH 3 1 Select the input source to be played. 5 Example: CD FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode... q AUTO (auto mode) In this mode, the types of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD. 37 Use this mode to play in the AVR-1905/785's surround decoder is pressed. Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be generated when using this mode to play ...
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...Stereo SURROUND MODE SELECT (Main unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) SURROUND MODE (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer ...is set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be sure to connect the source component to 18 dB, in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode. Input mode ...
...Stereo SURROUND MODE SELECT (Main unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Remote control unit) SURROUND MODE (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer ...is set the input mode to "18 dB - (Maximum value of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be sure to connect the source component to 18 dB, in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode. Input mode ...
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...8226; If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set to the desired input mode. (See page 37.) INPUT MODE ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to "ON". surround parameter to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input ... (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is selected, the input signals connected to suit your tastes. 1 DIRECT mode Use this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. DIRECT / STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 STEREO mode Use...
...8226; If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set to the desired input mode. (See page 37.) INPUT MODE ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • When the input mode is output to "ON". surround parameter to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 2 Cancelling the external input ... (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-1905/785 is selected, the input signals connected to suit your tastes. 1 DIRECT mode Use this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. DIRECT / STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 STEREO mode Use...
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... again. • Muting will not work in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is automatically turned off temporarily (muting) 1 Use this switch to the video (Remote control unit) input jacks. 40 1 1 1 Display IN=V SOURCE PHONES 1 2 31 3 If you do not raise the volume level excessively...
... again. • Muting will not work in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is automatically turned off temporarily (muting) 1 Use this switch to the video (Remote control unit) input jacks. 40 1 1 1 Display IN=V SOURCE PHONES 1 2 31 3 If you do not raise the volume level excessively...
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...the manual of the unit's operations are output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. 41 DIMMER (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) ENGLISH 21 1 2 Multi-source recording Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the ZONE2/REC SELECT ... by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. STATUS (Main unit) 2 Using the dimmer function • Use this to change the brightness ...
...the manual of the unit's operations are output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. 41 DIMMER (Main unit) BRIGHT MEDIUM OFF DIM (Remote control unit) ENGLISH 21 1 2 Multi-source recording Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the ZONE2/REC SELECT ... by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. Also, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote (Remote control unit) control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. STATUS (Main unit) 2 Using the dimmer function • Use this to change the brightness ...
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...Back Speaker Out cannot be used when "ZONE2" is set to the recording output mode, zone2 remote control key cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is possible in the MAIN ZONE. • To use high ... SW Input SL ZONE2 AUDIO OUT (FIXED OUT) SR B Premain Amplifier or Power Amplifier RC-617 RC-616 SBL SBR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold devices, refer to 15. 42 ENGLISH 11 MULTI ZONE Multi-zone playback with the...
...Back Speaker Out cannot be used when "ZONE2" is set to the recording output mode, zone2 remote control key cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is possible in the MAIN ZONE. • To use high ... SW Input SL ZONE2 AUDIO OUT (FIXED OUT) SR B Premain Amplifier or Power Amplifier RC-617 RC-616 SBL SBR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold devices, refer to 15. 42 ENGLISH 11 MULTI ZONE Multi-zone playback with the...
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...8226; To use the ZONE2, turn on pages 7 to CONNECTIONS on the ZONE2 button (remote control unit). • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT & SRB/Z2 RCA terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME + and - MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems Monitor FL DVD player B ...Input C This unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT ZONE 2 RC-617 SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable * Refer to 15. 43
...8226; To use the ZONE2, turn on pages 7 to CONNECTIONS on the ZONE2 button (remote control unit). • The output of the ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT & SRB/Z2 RCA terminals can be adjusted with the remote control unit's ZONE2 VOLUME + and - MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems Monitor FL DVD player B ...Input C This unit FR SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT ZONE 2 RC-617 SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-978 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable * Refer to 15. 43