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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
Owners Manual
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...cables. For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between all connections are proper and that you for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. As this product is used near a B tuner or TV. After reading, store this instructions along...as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Wall 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that the ...
...cables. For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between all connections are proper and that you for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. As this product is used near a B tuner or TV. After reading, store this instructions along...as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Wall 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that the ...
Owners Manual
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... IN jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO OUT IN Video deck 2 Connect the components' audio inputs and outputs as described on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and...
... IN jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. S-VIDEO OUT IN Video deck 2 Connect the components' audio inputs and outputs as described on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and...
Owners Manual
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...is selected 8 After the above settings are the same. Flashing Example: When the volume is set to the same volume. When the "Manual" mode is being produced from the Front Lch speaker Use the CURSOR left and right to adjust so that the volume of an active ... is selected 5 Select "Test Tone Start". 6 Select "Yes". 7 a. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the various speakers is set to adjust the subwoofer's own volume control...
...is selected 8 After the above settings are the same. Flashing Example: When the volume is set to the same volume. When the "Manual" mode is being produced from the Front Lch speaker Use the CURSOR left and right to adjust so that the volume of an active ... is selected 5 Select "Test Tone Start". 6 Select "Yes". 7 a. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from the various speakers is set to adjust the subwoofer's own volume control...
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... 8 and E1 to 8. 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 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen...
... 8 and E1 to 8. 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 At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets". 2 Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen...
Owners Manual
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... • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. 1 It may not be possible to operate. Tuner system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause Default setting = CDR TUNING +, - : Tuning up/down BAND :... between sides A and B 3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models. 1. The function will change one step...
... • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. 1 It may not be possible to operate. Tuner system buttons 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause Default setting = CDR TUNING +, - : Tuning up/down BAND :... between sides A and B 3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models. 1. The function will change one step...
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Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. 2 Operate the component. • For details,..., function names may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Compare with this remote control unit. 1. ...
Video disc player (VDP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. 2 Operate the component. • For details,..., function names may differ according to the component's operating instructions. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on /standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 34 Compare with this remote control unit. 1. ...
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... DISPLAY : Switch display RETURN : Return NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components. • The television can be operated in the DVD/VDP, VCR and TV modes. 35 Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner...
... DISPLAY : Switch display RETURN : Return NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components. • The television can be operated in the DVD/VDP, VCR and TV modes. 35 Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner...
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For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through . • The mode button that was ...
For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the TV mode. (2) Making the punch through . • The mode button that was ...
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... 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume.
... 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume.
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... display • Descriptions of the component on the front panel display. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the unit's operations are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. 46 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 On screen...
... display • Descriptions of the component on the front panel display. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the unit's operations are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. 46 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 On screen...
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... mode. 3 Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button. (Remote control unit) 3 Press the input source button • The ZONE2 source switches directly. [2] Outputting a program source to the manuals of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be selected using the ZONE 2 button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. This operation is set (Remote...
... mode. 3 Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button. (Remote control unit) 3 Press the input source button • The ZONE2 source switches directly. [2] Outputting a program source to the manuals of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be selected using the ZONE 2 button. 2 1 (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. This operation is set (Remote...
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... shown below each time this button is only displayed when setting the fader control. Fader function • This function makes it for example to the manuals of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 Select "FADER". (Remote control unit) The channel switches in the Dolby Surround...
... shown below each time this button is only displayed when setting the fader control. Fader function • This function makes it for example to the manuals of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 Select "FADER". (Remote control unit) The channel switches in the Dolby Surround...
Owners Manual
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...) (Remote control unit) NOTES: 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to set the manual tuning mode. FUNCTION 4 Press the TUNING + (up ) or - (down ) button to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to set to tune in . (Remote control unit) If tuning... does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is held in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights...
...) (Remote control unit) NOTES: 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to set the manual tuning mode. FUNCTION 4 Press the TUNING + (up ) or - (down ) button to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to set to tune in . (Remote control unit) If tuning... does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is held in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights...
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... 8) in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to E. A total of blocks A to 5. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 2, 5 3 3 Press the SHIFT button and...
... 8) in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to E. A total of blocks A to 5. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 2, 5 3 3 Press the SHIFT button and...
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...towards the prime listening position. Path of the surround sound from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround back speakers as possible. When not using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for the surround speakers For...8226; Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker jacks. 60 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly ...
...towards the prime listening position. Path of the surround sound from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for the surround back speakers as possible. When not using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for the surround speakers For...8226; Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker jacks. 60 to 20 cm) than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for primarily watching movies using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly ...
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...effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to ) PCM". Dolby Surround is possible to "5.1" channels - Surround The AVR-2803/983 is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 5.1 ch...Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are general examples. Also refer to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as stereo signals. • Various parameters...
...effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from the lowest bass, up to ) PCM". Dolby Surround is possible to "5.1" channels - Surround The AVR-2803/983 is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 5.1 ch...Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are general examples. Also refer to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have been recorded as stereo signals. • Various parameters...
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... pending. the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded... level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the first time, turn... eliminating the risk of deterioration of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is played. Never set to interference between ... logo is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may possibly cause damage to Dolby Digital (1234 ...
... pending. the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before playing CDs or LDs recorded... level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for the first time, turn... eliminating the risk of deterioration of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is played. Never set to interference between ... logo is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by the AVR-2803/983, or may possibly cause damage to Dolby Digital (1234 ...
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... sound quality are played using a digital discrete system. The performance of this system are reduced by the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with emphasis on separation performance to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • DTS Neo:6 Music This...
... sound quality are played using a digital discrete system. The performance of this system are reduced by the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be set manually to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with emphasis on separation performance to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • DTS Neo:6 Music This...
Serial Protocol
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"EML" can change DOLBY PL2,NEO:6 mode.) PSMODE : CINEMA MODE : EMULATION --- ON/OFF PSCINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ.OFF PSCINEMA EQ.OFF MODE : MUSIC CINEMA / MUSIC /PL mode change PSMODE : MUSIC MODE : CINEMA (This parameter can change TFUP * DOWN TFDOWN * ****** (6 digits kHz at AM band (>050000 is AM.) TF105000 ****.** MHz at ES DSCRT mode) PSSB:OFF CINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ. PSMODE : EMULATION TF UP TUNER Frequency UP/DOWN , direct change ONLY DOLBY PL2 mode. EVENT PARAMETER function example PS TONE DEFEAT ON PARAMETER setting PSTONE DEFEAT ON TONE DEFEAT ...
"EML" can change DOLBY PL2,NEO:6 mode.) PSMODE : CINEMA MODE : EMULATION --- ON/OFF PSCINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ.OFF PSCINEMA EQ.OFF MODE : MUSIC CINEMA / MUSIC /PL mode change PSMODE : MUSIC MODE : CINEMA (This parameter can change TFUP * DOWN TFDOWN * ****** (6 digits kHz at AM band (>050000 is AM.) TF105000 ****.** MHz at ES DSCRT mode) PSSB:OFF CINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ. PSMODE : EMULATION TF UP TUNER Frequency UP/DOWN , direct change ONLY DOLBY PL2 mode. EVENT PARAMETER function example PS TONE DEFEAT ON PARAMETER setting PSTONE DEFEAT ON TONE DEFEAT ...