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... 34) SURROUND PARAMETER button 41) Channel select/enter button 14) Cursor buttons 14) ON SCREEN button 34) DVD SETUP button 27) STATUS button 34) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) The button indicated , however, can be used with the learning...
... 34) SURROUND PARAMETER button 41) Channel select/enter button 14) Cursor buttons 14) ON SCREEN button 34) DVD SETUP button 27) STATUS button 34) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) The button indicated , however, can be used with the learning...
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... to move the cursors (• and ª) up and down on the screen. • System setup items and default values (set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2801/981. • Use the following buttons to set upon shipment from the speakers and the frequency response.... low resolutions. • The setup menu is not displayed when "HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected. 14 ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see page 22.) • The AVR-2801/981's on-screen display function ...
... to move the cursors (• and ª) up and down on the screen. • System setup items and default values (set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2801/981. • Use the following buttons to set upon shipment from the speakers and the frequency response.... low resolutions. • The setup menu is not displayed when "HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected. 14 ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see page 22.) • The AVR-2801/981's on-screen display function ...
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...are adjusted automatically according to the combination of the screen as flush with the front of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 ENTER Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 15 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of...signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are correct, then turn on the main unit's power. 2 SYSTEM SETUP TITLE Display the System Setup Menu. Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system ...
...are adjusted automatically according to the combination of the screen as flush with the front of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 ENTER Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 15 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of...signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are correct, then turn on the main unit's power. 2 SYSTEM SETUP TITLE Display the System Setup Menu. Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system ...
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... below 80 Hz with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results. NOTE: • Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the subwoofer mode. The System Setup Menu reappears. 16 Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set switches to the actual size of below ) signals. Select this when...
... below 80 Hz with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results. NOTE: • Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the subwoofer mode. The System Setup Menu reappears. 16 Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set switches to the actual size of below ) signals. Select this when...
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... amount of bass in the room due to low frequency cancellations. • If the "LFE" option is 15 feet (4.5 meters) or less. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Delay Time". Setting the delay time Input the distances from the LFE signal and any speakers which gives you the most solid sounding...
... amount of bass in the room due to low frequency cancellations. • If the "LFE" option is 15 feet (4.5 meters) or less. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Delay Time". Setting the delay time Input the distances from the LFE signal and any speakers which gives you the most solid sounding...
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The AVR-2801/981 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker (L1) * If "Yes" is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically. 5 ... default values (see page 14). 18 NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is pressed. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The distance changes in such a way that the distance to the surround speakers is the same as screen right will appear. In this...
The AVR-2801/981 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker (L1) * If "Yes" is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically. 5 ... default values (see page 14). 18 NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is pressed. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The distance changes in such a way that the distance to the surround speakers is the same as screen right will appear. In this...
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... 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". Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is selected...
... 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". Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is selected...
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... want to produce the test tone, then use a well known music selection and adjust for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 20 When the "Manual" mode is set to adjust so that mode will be remembered for each surround mode...After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you may also need to the same volume. NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you can adjust the channel levels for adjusting channel levels within each of the AVR-2801/981 for natural balance. Setting the...
... want to produce the test tone, then use a well known music selection and adjust for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 20 When the "Manual" mode is set to adjust so that mode will be remembered for each surround mode...After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you may also need to the same volume. NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you can adjust the channel levels for adjusting channel levels within each of the AVR-2801/981 for natural balance. Setting the...
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...screens) on the Digital Inputs screen. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to the default values. The System Setup Menu reappears. 21 The System Setup Menu reappears. ENGLISH 3 4 ENTER Select the digital input jack to be selected on or off. 1 At the System... Setup Menu select "On Screen Display". 2 ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. Enter the setting. 2 ENTER Switch to the On Screen ...
...screens) on the Digital Inputs screen. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to the default values. The System Setup Menu reappears. 21 The System Setup Menu reappears. ENGLISH 3 4 ENTER Select the digital input jack to be selected on or off. 1 At the System... Setup Menu select "On Screen Display". 2 ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. Enter the setting. 2 ENTER Switch to the On Screen ...
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...at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 SYSTEM SETUP TITLE At the System Setup Menu, press 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) if the monitor TV is completed. Once these settings are made, there is no need to specify "Auto Tuner Presets" from the "System Setup Menu" screen. 2 ENTER Press the ENTER button. NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be pressed at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to...
...at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 SYSTEM SETUP TITLE At the System Setup Menu, press 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) if the monitor TV is completed. Once these settings are made, there is no need to specify "Auto Tuner Presets" from the "System Setup Menu" screen. 2 ENTER Press the ENTER button. NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be pressed at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to...
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...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 SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN ...channel +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to the component's operating instructions. * While ...
...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 SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN ...channel +, - CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons VCR-2/V.AUX +10 TV/VCR A / B 2. ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to the component's operating instructions. * While ...
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...in the POWER button, press the button for some models, however. 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...DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. ENGLISH Preset memory (Audio component) • DENON components can be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). START SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS 4 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8...
...in the POWER button, press the button for some models, however. 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...DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. ENGLISH Preset memory (Audio component) • DENON components can be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). START SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS 4 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8...
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... instructions. * Some models cannot be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). 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... 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 DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T....
... instructions. * Some models cannot be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). 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... 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 DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T....
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...and LEARNED/TX indicators flash. 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... on this means that the memory is already full, and the code you can "teach" the AVR-2801/981's remote control to "learn" the codes from the component's original remote control. • ...that the stored codes work properly. ENGLISH Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you have just attempted to 26 ...
...and LEARNED/TX indicators flash. 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... on this means that the memory is already full, and the code you can "teach" the AVR-2801/981's remote control to "learn" the codes from the component's original remote control. • ...that the stored codes work properly. ENGLISH Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you have just attempted to 26 ...
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... remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this section. (See page 30.) Button No. 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 SET...
... remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this section. (See page 30.) Button No. 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 SET...
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...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 1 Press the SET button. • The START LED and LEARNED/TX LED both flash. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO DECK CDR... 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 DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T....
...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 1 Press the SET button. • The START LED and LEARNED/TX LED both flash. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO DECK CDR... 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 DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T....
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...which the signals were "learned". When pressed again, the power turns off . AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 31 Press the POWER switch (button). Whenever ...on and the display lights. SPEAKER 5 Press the USE/LEARN selector button. 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 ...
...which the signals were "learned". When pressed again, the power turns off . AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 31 Press the POWER switch (button). Whenever ...on and the display lights. SPEAKER 5 Press the USE/LEARN selector button. 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 ...
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... SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. The selected input modes for the selected input source are performed automatically in the AVR-2801/981's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are played...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 TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER 5 Input mode selection function Different input modes can...
... SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. The selected input modes for the selected input source are performed automatically in the AVR-2801/981's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are played...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 TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER 5 Input mode selection function Different input modes can...
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... correct and whether the component's power is "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. If the LED does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page 21) and connections are being input properly. NOTE: • The digital input indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio...
... correct and whether the component's power is "18 dB - (Maximum value of 1 dB. If the LED does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page 21) and connections are being input properly. NOTE: • The digital input indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio...
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...button repeatedly. * The brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off the audio output temporarily. TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP 1 1 Using the dimmer... function • Use this switch to change the brightness of the front panel. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to monitor a ...
...button repeatedly. * The brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off the audio output temporarily. TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP 1 1 Using the dimmer... function • Use this switch to change the brightness of the front panel. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this to monitor a ...