Literature/Product Sheet
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...well as selecting the EQ to 100 MHz. NEW MODEL I N F O R M A T I O N A/V Surround Receiver AVR-2805 The AVR-2805 is Denon's latest addition of versatile A/V Receivers, which undoubtedly assures never-before-experienced high quality. • Various Decoding DTS 96/24 Decoding for your room. s Auto Setup... to support an AMX, Crestron integrated control system • +12 V Trigger Output x 2 (Assignable) • Remote In/Out Ports s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 watts, into memory. Since composite and S-video signals ...
...well as selecting the EQ to 100 MHz. NEW MODEL I N F O R M A T I O N A/V Surround Receiver AVR-2805 The AVR-2805 is Denon's latest addition of versatile A/V Receivers, which undoubtedly assures never-before-experienced high quality. • Various Decoding DTS 96/24 Decoding for your room. s Auto Setup... to support an AMX, Crestron integrated control system • +12 V Trigger Output x 2 (Assignable) • Remote In/Out Ports s DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at 100 watts, into memory. Since composite and S-video signals ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... 3 Sets Analog REC Output VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE 1 Set Analog Multi Zone PRE Output ... Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to change without notice. *"Dolby", "Dolby Digital-EX", "Pro Logic IIx", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of the... corrects slight lags between front speakers • Pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature s Designed for high sound quality • Pure Direct and AL24 Processing DENON's Pure Direct mode was developed for the AVR-2805 to ensure a large, stable supply of 8 cross-over...
... 3 Sets Analog REC Output VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE 1 Set Analog Multi Zone PRE Output ... Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to change without notice. *"Dolby", "Dolby Digital-EX", "Pro Logic IIx", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of the... corrects slight lags between front speakers • Pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature s Designed for high sound quality • Pure Direct and AL24 Processing DENON's Pure Direct mode was developed for the AVR-2805 to ensure a large, stable supply of 8 cross-over...
Owners Manual
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...the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.......1 w Warranty ( for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit t R6P/AA batteries 3 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 i Omnidirectional microphone.......1 (RC-974 1 r t y u i 1 ..., back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that you ...
...the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.......1 w Warranty ( for North America model only 1 e Service station list 1 r Remote control unit t R6P/AA batteries 3 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 i Omnidirectional microphone.......1 (RC-974 1 r t y u i 1 ..., back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Check once again that you ...
Owners Manual
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... Configuration corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Surround Back Sp. These settings are produced from the subwoofer. 5 Subwoofer Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for ... use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set to AMP mode.(TAPE, CDR/MD, CD) (Remote control unit) 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu. Front Sp. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L...
... Configuration corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Surround Back Sp. These settings are produced from the subwoofer. 5 Subwoofer Mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for ... use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set to AMP mode.(TAPE, CDR/MD, CD) (Remote control unit) 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu. Front Sp. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L...
Owners Manual
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... muting. ---dB(minimum) 6 On Screen Display 7 Setup Lock This sets whether or not to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are received automatically and stored in the memory. In 2 Subwoofer Level 3 Component In Assign Input Setup This assigns the digital input jacks ..., so it with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of attenuation at Option Setup "Power Amp Assign". A setting to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. 19 Subwoofer = +15 dB DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. ...
... muting. ---dB(minimum) 6 On Screen Display 7 Setup Lock This sets whether or not to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are received automatically and stored in the memory. In 2 Subwoofer Level 3 Component In Assign Input Setup This assigns the digital input jacks ..., so it with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of attenuation at Option Setup "Power Amp Assign". A setting to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. 19 Subwoofer = +15 dB DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. ...
Owners Manual
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...Input Select screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select the Mic input jack or V.AUX L jack. (Remote control unit) *Mic In Select Mic 4 Enter the setting. Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center ...Remote control unit) *AutoSet/RoomEQ Parameter Check 2 Display the EQ Parameter Check screen. (Remote control unit) *ParameterCheck 1:Normal 28 This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the speaker is a measurement microphone designed specifically for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone included with the AVR-2805...
...Input Select screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select the Mic input jack or V.AUX L jack. (Remote control unit) *Mic In Select Mic 4 Enter the setting. Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center ...Remote control unit) *AutoSet/RoomEQ Parameter Check 2 Display the EQ Parameter Check screen. (Remote control unit) *ParameterCheck 1:Normal 28 This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the speaker is a measurement microphone designed specifically for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone included with the AVR-2805...
Owners Manual
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...Channel Level" at the Speaker Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Speaker Setup Channel Level 2 Display the Channel Level screen. (Remote control unit) *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto 32 If you can also be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for... 6 Set the distance between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 18). 2-3 Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) ...
...Channel Level" at the Speaker Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Speaker Setup Channel Level 2 Display the Channel Level screen. (Remote control unit) *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto 32 If you can also be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for... 6 Set the distance between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 18). 2-3 Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) ...
Owners Manual
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... the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. If "Yes" is selected for the different input sources. 1 At the Input Setup Menu...for input sources for recording digital signals on the Digital In Assignment. 37 The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) NOTES: • The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for which no digital input jacks are ...
... the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. If "Yes" is selected for the different input sources. 1 At the Input Setup Menu...for input sources for recording digital signals on the Digital In Assignment. 37 The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) NOTES: • The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for which no digital input jacks are ...
Owners Manual
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...) 3-3 Setting the Component In Assign • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-2805/985 for the different input sources. 1 Select "Component In Assign" at the Input Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Input Setup Ext.In SW Lev. 2 Display to the player's operating instructions. +15dB (default) recommended...
...) 3-3 Setting the Component In Assign • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-2805/985 for the different input sources. 1 Select "Component In Assign" at the Input Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Input Setup Ext.In SW Lev. 2 Display to the player's operating instructions. +15dB (default) recommended...
Owners Manual
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...to the S-Video and composite video signal is completed. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to screen. (Remote control unit) 40 The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 3-5 Auto Tuner Presets Use this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC... or composite video input terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the station, then preset...
...to the S-Video and composite video signal is completed. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to screen. (Remote control unit) 40 The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 3-5 Auto Tuner Presets Use this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC... or composite video input terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the station, then preset...
Owners Manual
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... displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are entered and the on-screen display turns off. (Remote control unit) • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2805/985 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to...
... displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are entered and the on-screen display turns off. (Remote control unit) • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2805/985 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to...
Owners Manual
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...batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from the remote control unit when you do not plan to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. In addition, the memory contains the control signals ... quickly as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on the frequency of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. w Set three R6P/AA batteries ...
...batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set as far away from the remote control unit when you do not plan to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. In addition, the memory contains the control signals ... quickly as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on the frequency of approximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. w Set three R6P/AA batteries ...
Owners Manual
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... when DTS signals are being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are detected and the program in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. t EXT. NOTE: • Note that noise may be generated when using this mode... input jacks are performed automatically in the DTS mode. 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be played. AUTO PCM DTS MODE (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Note on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be generated at the beginning of digital signals is...
... when DTS signals are being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the separate input sources are detected and the program in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. t EXT. NOTE: • Note that noise may be generated when using this mode... input jacks are performed automatically in the DTS mode. 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be played. AUTO PCM DTS MODE (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Note on playing a source encoded with DTS • Noise may be generated at the beginning of digital signals is...
Owners Manual
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Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality. When an analog mode is selected, the ... the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good quality sound. (Remote control unit) 3 STEREO mode Use this mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the... music is played with even higher purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are the same as ...
Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality. When an analog mode is selected, the ... the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good quality sound. (Remote control unit) 3 STEREO mode Use this mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the... music is played with even higher purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are the same as ...
Owners Manual
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...ones above, either use high quality pin-plug cords and wire in such a way that device's remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit. The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately ...Monitor B Premain Amplifier or Power Amplifier RC-616 SBL SBR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-974 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-617 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the ...
...ones above, either use high quality pin-plug cords and wire in such a way that device's remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit. The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately ...Monitor B Premain Amplifier or Power Amplifier RC-616 SBL SBR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-974 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-617 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the ...
Owners Manual
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Using this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with preout terminals for which the volume is adjustable (ZONE2) and speaker out terminals for which the volume is selected at System ... DVD player B Input C This unit FR ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-974 ZONE 2 Monitor RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal cable * Refer...
Using this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with preout terminals for which the volume is adjustable (ZONE2) and speaker out terminals for which the volume is selected at System ... DVD player B Input C This unit FR ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT SW ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT SL RC-616 SR SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-974 ZONE 2 Monitor RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal cable * Refer...
Owners Manual
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...Logic mode) 5 Select the parameter to change. (See "Surround parameters q" for a description of speakers set up to "1spkr" or "2spkrs"). SELECT (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 70 Ex : DOLBY PLIIx music mode screen. 7 When the surround parameters are made using the buttons on -screen display ... system set during the system setup process (page 30). The AVR-2805/985 sets the mode automatically according to the types of each parameter.) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) When set with the on-screen display using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode, set using the D...
...Logic mode) 5 Select the parameter to change. (See "Surround parameters q" for a description of speakers set up to "1spkr" or "2spkrs"). SELECT (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 70 Ex : DOLBY PLIIx music mode screen. 7 When the surround parameters are made using the buttons on -screen display ... system set during the system setup process (page 30). The AVR-2805/985 sets the mode automatically according to the types of each parameter.) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) When set with the on-screen display using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode, set using the D...