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Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OOOO • We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. • 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, PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OOOO • We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983. • 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, PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
Operating Instructions
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... as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. After reading, store this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. •...
... as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. After reading, store this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. •...
Operating Instructions
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... listening to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is connected to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from digital sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially encoded ... as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. It can be used for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in the multi-channel mode on or...
... listening to another source (audio). 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is connected to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from digital sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially encoded ... as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. It can be used for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in the multi-channel mode on or...
Operating Instructions
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... pin plug cords together with right). • Insert the plugs securely. OUTPUT CD player T(MuMrntacbaler tlidge) _ [ Connecting a turntable ] Connect the tumtable's Output cord to the AVR jack the R {rlght) plug to the right iack NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is used with digital output RL _NPUT...
... pin plug cords together with right). • Insert the plugs securely. OUTPUT CD player T(MuMrntacbaler tlidge) _ [ Connecting a turntable ] Connect the tumtable's Output cord to the AVR jack the R {rlght) plug to the right iack NOTE: This unit cannot be generated if a connected audio equipment is used with digital output RL _NPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... not output from the color difference {component) video output jacks {MONITOR OUT). For details, see "Setting the video In Assignment" on page 24. • The AVR+2803's on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y', "R- VIDEO OUT DVD player +++++I+ Connecting a DVD player ] r++l++ ,DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player...
... not output from the color difference {component) video output jacks {MONITOR OUT). For details, see "Setting the video In Assignment" on page 24. • The AVR+2803's on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y', "R- VIDEO OUT DVD player +++++I+ Connecting a DVD player ] r++l++ ,DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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...)I" , CHANNE+L _ Ale * , r " %.C.zIJi : e_scsm:+ ""_"" I I :_'.'[.."._ su "'_''" 1":" C_=N6 I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 I , ',; ...... -- _il :[N_T" ....... _ | /@ DENON I C..H....S...E..L..E...C..T../.E...N..T...E..R.......b..u..t.t.o..n..... (16, 49, 50) 11I RETURN button 34, 35) ,IFRONTSPEAKEbR°_on 4..1.I) I SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector (42, 44) I ,_u_,?__.. ",i..-..-.-. -O'-F'-F-"'zI_iE...
...)I" , CHANNE+L _ Ale * , r " %.C.zIJi : e_scsm:+ ""_"" I I :_'.'[.."._ su "'_''" 1":" C_=N6 I NOTE: • The shaded button _ do not function (Nothing happens when they are pressed) with the AVR-2803/983 15 I , ',; ...... -- _il :[N_T" ....... _ | /@ DENON I C..H....S...E..L..E...C..T../.E...N..T...E..R.......b..u..t.t.o..n..... (16, 49, 50) 11I RETURN button 34, 35) ,IFRONTSPEAKEbR°_on 4..1.I) I SURROUND BACK button 53) INPUT MODE selector (42, 44) I ,_u_,?__.. ",i..-..-.-. -O'-F'-F-"'zI_iE...
Operating Instructions
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...) settings by initialization of the microprocessor (see page 63). • Use the following buttons to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. [] SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections... slgnals output from the speakers and the frequency response Front Sp Large Crossover Ftequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function.
...) settings by initialization of the microprocessor (see page 63). • Use the following buttons to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the controls on the screen. | ENTER button Press this to switch the display. [] SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections... slgnals output from the speakers and the frequency response Front Sp Large Crossover Ftequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function.
Operating Instructions
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... the System Setup Menu screen. A8 B1 -- The changed settings are stored and the on -screen display signals are output with priority to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on connecting the monitor TV, see page 7 and 8.} Check that they ca_mot be stopped at the... System Setup Menu. To stop system setup before it by selecting the desired menu from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the AVR-2803/983'S S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. System...
... the System Setup Menu screen. A8 B1 -- The changed settings are stored and the on -screen display signals are output with priority to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on connecting the monitor TV, see page 7 and 8.} Check that they ca_mot be stopped at the... System Setup Menu. To stop system setup before it by selecting the desired menu from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the AVR-2803/983'S S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. System...
Operating Instructions
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..., you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for adjusting channel levels within each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB...
..., you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will be remembered for each of the AVR-2803/983 for adjusting channel levels within each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB...
Operating Instructions
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... not to be used. -_ When the default, "Yes", is compressed automatically according to use the Compression, "OFF" if you want to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to the Video In Assignment screen. System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment...
... not to be used. -_ When the default, "Yes", is compressed automatically according to use the Compression, "OFF" if you want to the combination of the AVR-2803/983 for the front speakers, set "Compression" to the Video In Assignment screen. System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment...
Operating Instructions
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... 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-2803 VIDEO signal input iack (yellow) I x 2 o 3 x 4 O (o: Signal x: No signal} S-video signal input jack × × 0 (} On-screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output...
... 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-2803 VIDEO signal input iack (yellow) I x 2 o 3 x 4 O (o: Signal x: No signal} S-video signal input jack × × 0 (} On-screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output...
Operating Instructions
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...; The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control units, so it can be used to operate nomDenon...and remote control unit simultaneously. [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this depends on the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if ...
...; The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control units, so it can be used to operate nomDenon...and remote control unit simultaneously. [] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but this depends on the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if ...
Operating Instructions
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... types of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is being input to the external decoder input jacks are selected. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input...
... types of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in the AVR-2803/983'S surround decoder is being input to the external decoder input jacks are selected. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode) The signals being input...
Operating Instructions
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.... • The external input mode can be played. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is connected, then set to which the video signal is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. IN) mode. IN...
.... • The external input mode can be played. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to the external input (EXT. The AVR-2803/983 is connected, then set to which the video signal is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for any input source. IN) mode. IN...
Operating Instructions
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... at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment". ROOM_O ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold devices, refer to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in such a ... diagram below.) • ZONE 2 SPEAKER OUT can be controlled from ZONE 2 using SPEAKER OUT) MAIN ZONE PRREOMGORTEAMMABLE CONTROL UNIT ,N' I_ RG_16 m AVR-2803 _f SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC 924 ...... MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold ) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable ...
... at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assignment". ROOM_O ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold devices, refer to -room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in such a ... diagram below.) • ZONE 2 SPEAKER OUT can be controlled from ZONE 2 using SPEAKER OUT) MAIN ZONE PRREOMGORTEAMMABLE CONTROL UNIT ,N' I_ RG_16 m AVR-2803 _f SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC 924 ...... MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold ) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable ...
Operating Instructions
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AFDM 4_ TSOBNECH t OUT 4NRML (OF F) ) [_ Yes_ TIlls is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. SELECT "DOLBY PL II OPTIONS4 (Main unit) DispEay i,i0[::,E,::i (Remote control unit) i,i0[::,EDOLi..:iPML AFDM Set the surround parameter mode. 8URROLIND p,_%_IEIER 8um_o "DOLBY PL I I C I NEMA EQ. (Main unit) _u_'_ (Remote control unit) IDiOispDlayE c i The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is the screen when operated with tile remote control unit 4 Select the play mode.
AFDM 4_ TSOBNECH t OUT 4NRML (OF F) ) [_ Yes_ TIlls is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. SELECT "DOLBY PL II OPTIONS4 (Main unit) DispEay i,i0[::,E,::i (Remote control unit) i,i0[::,EDOLi..:iPML AFDM Set the surround parameter mode. 8URROLIND p,_%_IEIER 8um_o "DOLBY PL I I C I NEMA EQ. (Main unit) _u_'_ (Remote control unit) IDiOispDlayE c i The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is the screen when operated with tile remote control unit 4 Select the play mode.
Operating Instructions
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..., try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel Use this mode to both channels. These surround modes can be very noticeable...
..., try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. [] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2803/983 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel Use this mode to both channels. These surround modes can be very noticeable...
Operating Instructions
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... • Digital signals selected not input Digital input • Speaker terminals are using headphones • Mute mode is set • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 • Ground wire of purchase • Separate as much as possible • Use cushions to on • Unplug the headphones headphones iack • Cancel...
... • Digital signals selected not input Digital input • Speaker terminals are using headphones • Mute mode is set • Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 • Ground wire of purchase • Separate as much as possible • Use cushions to on • Unplug the headphones headphones iack • Cancel...
Operating Instructions
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... deep bass sound effects {the Low Frequency Effects - Dolby Surround is used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". LFE - The signals within each channel are sources in a movie theater. ...when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of up to "5.1" channels - In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Surround High frequency playback limit...
... deep bass sound effects {the Low Frequency Effects - Dolby Surround is used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". LFE - The signals within each channel are sources in a movie theater. ...when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of up to "5.1" channels - In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2803/983. (2) Dolby Pro Logic I1 • Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Surround High frequency playback limit...
Operating Instructions
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...{nc. @1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, {nc. Because of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as discs with the logo mark shown below. To...as compared to play DTS DVDs. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is selected. • Sources recorded in your own listening room. • DTS compatible media and playback methods ...
...{nc. @1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, {nc. Because of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as discs with the logo mark shown below. To...as compared to play DTS DVDs. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is selected. • Sources recorded in your own listening room. • DTS compatible media and playback methods ...