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... z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that all connections are proper and that you review the contents of this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Operation 31~35 ⁄0 Surround 36~39 ⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation 40~44 ⁄2 Listening to the Radio...
... z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that all connections are proper and that you review the contents of this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. Operation 31~35 ⁄0 Surround 36~39 ⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation 40~44 ⁄2 Listening to the Radio...
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... on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals.
... on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals.
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...; Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". ENGLISH 2 ENTER Switch to ...
...; Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". ENGLISH 2 ENTER Switch to ...
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...same. 8 ENTER Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the subwoofer is being produced from the subwoofer b. When the "Manual" mode is difficult, use the and cursor buttons to adjust so that mode will be remembered for natural balance. Then, whenever you want ... Level adjustment mode. * After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you adjust the channel levels while in units of the AVR-2801/981 for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again. NOTE: When adjusting the...
...same. 8 ENTER Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the subwoofer is being produced from the subwoofer b. When the "Manual" mode is difficult, use the and cursor buttons to adjust so that mode will be remembered for natural balance. Then, whenever you want ... Level adjustment mode. * After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you adjust the channel levels while in units of the AVR-2801/981 for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again. NOTE: When adjusting the...
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.... After completing system setup This button can 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 buttons to select "Yes". "Search" flashes on ... the SYSTEM SETUP button. * The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2801/981 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack 1 E E 2 C E 3 E C 4 C C (C: Signal E: No signal) On-screen display ...
.... After completing system setup This button can 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 buttons to select "Yes". "Search" flashes on ... the SYSTEM SETUP button. * The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2801/981 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack 1 E E 2 C E 3 E C 4 C C (C: Signal E: No signal) On-screen display ...
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...CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY... +10 TV/VCR A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to "AUDIO (AVR/AVC)". ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this...
...CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY... +10 TV/VCR A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to "AUDIO (AVR/AVC)". ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this...
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... : Power on/off POWER : Power on and off (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search 6,7 : Manual search VOLUME : Volume (forward and reverse) (forward and reverse) •,ª up /down 2 : Stop 2... : Stop TV/VCR : Switch between TV 1 : Play 1 : Play and VCR 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause CHANNEL : Switch channel 3 : Pause CHANNEL : Switch channel +, - +, - 27 Video disc player (VDP) system 3. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR...
... : Power on/off POWER : Power on and off (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search 6,7 : Manual search VOLUME : Volume (forward and reverse) (forward and reverse) •,ª up /down 2 : Stop 2... : Stop TV/VCR : Switch between TV 1 : Play 1 : Play and VCR 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause CHANNEL : Switch channel 3 : Pause CHANNEL : Switch channel +, - +, - 27 Video disc player (VDP) system 3. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR...
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... on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to -12 dB in steps of the volume to be increased to up to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG (Main unit) 4 Start playback on . B REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY LOCK AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL PCM VOLUME...
... on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to -12 dB in steps of the volume to be increased to up to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG (Main unit) 4 Start playback on . B REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY LOCK AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL PCM VOLUME...
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... the REC OUT selector 1 Press the REC SELECT button. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which the video signal is output to the SW (subwoofer) jack is connected, then set this is set for any input... IN) mode. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. 35 AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT 1 NOTES: • In play mode...
... the REC OUT selector 1 Press the REC SELECT button. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which the video signal is output to the SW (subwoofer) jack is connected, then set this is set for any input... IN) mode. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this mode. 35 AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT 1 NOTES: • In play mode...
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...UP 2 Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode 1 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. • The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights. The AVR-2801/981 sets the mode automatically according to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 ...FL 1C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL 1 FADER 1 SW 2 Press the button to reduce the volume of the front channels, the button to the manuals of the respective components. LOGIC). NOTE: • There are cleared, so adjust the fader again. 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT...
...UP 2 Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode 1 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. • The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights. The AVR-2801/981 sets the mode automatically according to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 ...FL 1C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL 1 FADER 1 SW 2 Press the button to reduce the volume of the front channels, the button to the manuals of the respective components. LOGIC). NOTE: • There are cleared, so adjust the fader again. 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT...
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... or DOWN button to "TUNER". BAND (Remote control unit) 3 Press the MODE button to "TUNER". AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY... RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to tune in the desired station. MODE (Remote control unit) "Auto" appears on the display when ...
... or DOWN button to "TUNER". BAND (Remote control unit) 3 Press the MODE button to "TUNER". AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY... RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to tune in the desired station. MODE (Remote control unit) "Auto" appears on the display when ...
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...SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN... Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). A total of blocks A to E. ENGLISH Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be checked on the on screen display. 1 Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the "Tuner Preset...
...SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN... Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). A total of blocks A to E. ENGLISH Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be checked on the on screen display. 1 Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the "Tuner Preset...
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...to 90 cm As seen from the side 120° Surround speakers As seen from above As seen from the side Surround The AVR-2801/981 is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. The signals within the listening room. • If the ...envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is...
...to 90 cm As seen from the side 120° Surround speakers As seen from above As seen from the side Surround The AVR-2801/981 is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. The signals within the listening room. • If the ...envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is...
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... and analog cassette tape recordings. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player's audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-2801/981's surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. 2 Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing... signal (see page 37) to play in Dolby Digital surround on which stereo signal recording is decreased in order to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. *2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of Dolby Laboratories. Please refer to reinforce the ...
... and analog cassette tape recordings. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player's audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-2801/981's surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. 2 Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing... signal (see page 37) to play in Dolby Digital surround on which stereo signal recording is decreased in order to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. *2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of Dolby Laboratories. Please refer to reinforce the ...
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... channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - All rights reserved. 51 the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same... the player's operating instructions. In this noise is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2801/981, or may only produce noise. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CDs and LDs as the stereo 2-channel mode. ENGLISH DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater ...
... channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as PCM signals. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - All rights reserved. 51 the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same... the player's operating instructions. In this noise is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2801/981, or may only produce noise. consult the player's owner's manual for information on CDs and LDs as the stereo 2-channel mode. ENGLISH DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater ...