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...é, l'eau et lapoussière. • Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. • POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS...
...é, l'eau et lapoussière. • Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. • POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS...
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...is recommended by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or E. Read Instructions - Retain Instructions - Follow Instructions - Water and Moisture - for future reference. 3. Carts and Stands - An appliance and cart combination should be moved ...be taken so that may cause the appliance and cart combination to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the operating instructions or as recommended by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection - Power...
...is recommended by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or E. Read Instructions - Retain Instructions - Follow Instructions - Water and Moisture - for future reference. 3. Carts and Stands - An appliance and cart combination should be moved ...be taken so that may cause the appliance and cart combination to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the operating instructions or as recommended by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection - Power...
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... Store this unit: • Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note ...23~31 2 ACCESSORIES . For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of your favorite music sources. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are not ...
... Store this unit: • Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note ...23~31 2 ACCESSORIES . For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of your favorite music sources. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that the following parts are not ...
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... amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. NOTE: Only use them for instructions on the power of the front, center and surround channels, or for audio equipment. Connecting the pre-out jacks Use these outlets when...NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-2801/981's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with MC cartridges directly. ENGLISH 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all ...
... amplifier's subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. NOTE: Only use them for instructions on the power of the front, center and surround channels, or for audio equipment. Connecting the pre-out jacks Use these outlets when...NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-2801/981's PHONO jacks, the L (left , right with MC cartridges directly. ENGLISH 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all ...
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... jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. • Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the operating instructions of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected to the DVD jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer...
... jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. • Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the operating instructions of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected to the DVD jacks in video quality. • When making connections, also refer...
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... using an S jack connection cord. ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note 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. When connecting this unit with equipment that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals...
... using an S jack connection cord. ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note 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. When connecting this unit with equipment that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals...
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..., unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of polarities will lead to tighten, then insert the banana plug. 10 SW C VDP AM R SR SL TV / DBS L FM COAX. 75 R L CD SIGNAL GND...
..., unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of polarities will lead to tighten, then insert the banana plug. 10 SW C VDP AM R SR SL TV / DBS L FM COAX. 75 R L CD SIGNAL GND...
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...circuit • This unit is equipped with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Improve the ventilation condition around the set is played for long periods of the speaker cables or input cables, and ... placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on . Should this effect. Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit...
...circuit • This unit is equipped with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. Improve the ventilation condition around the set is played for long periods of the speaker cables or input cables, and ... placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on . Should this effect. Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit...
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...digital in units of those modes. Then, whenever you adjust the channel levels while in the following order, at the listening position. Check the instructions for just that the volume from the different speakers. Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the subwoofer is being produced... the "Manual" mode is selected Flashing Use the and cursor buttons to select the speaker from the subwoofer b. NOTE: When adjusting the level of the AVR-2801/981 for each surround mode on : 1 FL 1C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL 1 SW Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to ...
...digital in units of those modes. Then, whenever you adjust the channel levels while in the following order, at the listening position. Check the instructions for just that the volume from the different speakers. Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the subwoofer is being produced... the "Manual" mode is selected Flashing Use the and cursor buttons to select the speaker from the subwoofer b. NOTE: When adjusting the level of the AVR-2801/981 for each surround mode on : 1 FL 1C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL 1 SW Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to ...
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ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be ...FM bands MODE : Switch between auto and mono MEMORY : Preset memory 24 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 ...USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP 3 2 3 Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. * While this remote control. 1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV...
ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be ...FM bands MODE : Switch between auto and mono MEMORY : Preset memory 24 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 ...USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP 3 2 3 Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. * While this remote control. 1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV...
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...see page 31. 1 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO". Preset memory (Video component) • DENON and other makes of components can be used to operate components of other components, repeat steps 2 ...to Table 1.) The operation is not possible for some models, however. Operation is AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to be operated by setting the...this case use the learning function (see page 28) to store the remote control signals. • For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in block B. (Refer to 4. 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / ...
...see page 31. 1 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO". Preset memory (Video component) • DENON and other makes of components can be used to operate components of other components, repeat steps 2 ...to Table 1.) The operation is not possible for some models, however. Operation is AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to be operated by setting the...this case use the learning function (see page 28) to store the remote control signals. • For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in block B. (Refer to 4. 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / ...
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... SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to the instructions on and off (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search 6,7 : Manual search ...VOL. Video disc player (VDP) system 3. Operating a video component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the slide switch to the component's operating instructions. * Some models cannot be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). Monitor TV system buttons SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS...
... SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to the instructions on and off (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search 6,7 : Manual search ...VOL. Video disc player (VDP) system 3. Operating a video component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the slide switch to the component's operating instructions. * Some models cannot be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). Monitor TV system buttons SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS...
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... SIGNAL DIGITAL * The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are correct and whether the component's power is turned on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. SURROUND MODE Input mode display • In the AUTO mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS • In the...
... SIGNAL DIGITAL * The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are correct and whether the component's power is turned on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. SURROUND MODE Input mode display • In the AUTO mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS • In the...
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... mode can be played. EXT.IN EXT.IN Press the EXT. Recording using the external input (EXT. 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... • When the input mode is connected, then set for any input source. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to CDR/TAPE. (Main unit) Playback using the REC OUT selector 1 Press the REC SELECT button. FUNCTION Display NOTES: • Digital signals are...
... mode can be played. EXT.IN EXT.IN Press the EXT. Recording using the external input (EXT. 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... • When the input mode is connected, then set for any input source. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to CDR/TAPE. (Main unit) Playback using the REC OUT selector 1 Press the REC SELECT button. FUNCTION Display NOTES: • Digital signals are...
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.../ DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. 37 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... / DTS SURROUND Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the types of the respective components. The AVR-2801/981 sets the mode automatically according to the manuals of speakers set during the system setup process (page 15).
.../ DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. 37 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... / DTS SURROUND Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the types of the respective components. The AVR-2801/981 sets the mode automatically according to the manuals of speakers set during the system setup process (page 15).
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... system system setup menu screen. together. Are the connections correct ? 2. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Common problems when listening to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Measures • Check the insertion of the power cord plug. • Turn the power on . • Power cord not plugged in the table below. If...
... system system setup menu screen. together. Are the connections correct ? 2. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Common problems when listening to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Measures • Check the insertion of the power cord plug. • Turn the power on . • Power cord not plugged in the table below. If...
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...to) PCM". Also refer to "DOLBY SURROUND" (see page 20). In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2801/981. (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which stereo signal recording is played...Dolby Surround" are sources on the AVR-2801/981, switch the DVD player's output mode to the digital input jack. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of the LD player to "bit stream". Set the surround mode to the player's operating instructions.
...to) PCM". Also refer to "DOLBY SURROUND" (see page 20). In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2801/981. (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which stereo signal recording is played...Dolby Surround" are sources on the AVR-2801/981, switch the DVD player's output mode to the digital input jack. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of the LD player to "bit stream". Set the surround mode to the player's operating instructions.
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... separate CDROM synchronized with other worldwide patents issues and pending. Never set at the digital outputs of sound quality due to the speakers. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - Manufactured under license from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. No. 5,451,942 and...output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs. Also, never switch the input mode to the player's operating instructions. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on the AVR-2801/981 (see page 38) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. For DVDs, the DTS ...
... separate CDROM synchronized with other worldwide patents issues and pending. Never set at the digital outputs of sound quality due to the speakers. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - Manufactured under license from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. No. 5,451,942 and...output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs. Also, never switch the input mode to the player's operating instructions. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on the AVR-2801/981 (see page 38) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. For DVDs, the DTS ...