Literature/Product Sheet
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...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 96kHz, which incorporate all current surround formats and enhanced installation flexibility, all video sources connected to the AVR-2805... sources to multiple zones. 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 DVD-Video...
...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 96kHz, which incorporate all current surround formats and enhanced installation flexibility, all video sources connected to the AVR-2805... sources to multiple zones. 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 DVD-Video...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...function 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 rock stable supply of power. •..., VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX(FRONT) • Video Outputs 1 Set Component Video Output ..... Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to the main speaker system. • A/B switching between sound and picture that can automatically store the surround mode for any...
...function 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 rock stable supply of power. •..., VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX(FRONT) • Video Outputs 1 Set Component Video Output ..... Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to the main speaker system. • A/B switching between sound and picture that can automatically store the surround mode for any...
Owners Manual
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...to 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 BEFORE USING... TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are...
...to 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 BEFORE USING... TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that there are...
Owners Manual
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.... Use the following buttons to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their 1 Speaker Configuration corresponding sizes (SMALL ... Select Set this 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. Center Sp. Surround Back Sp. CURSOR buttons Use these to move ...
.... Use the following buttons to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their 1 Speaker Configuration corresponding sizes (SMALL ... Select Set this 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. Center Sp. Surround Back Sp. CURSOR buttons Use these to move ...
Owners Manual
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...VCR-2 V. On Screen Display = ON / Mode 1 Setup Lock = OFF NOTES: • The on the remote control unit or main unit are being used. 19 If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output...the monitor screen when the controls on -screen display signals are output with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is connected to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and ...video monitor output jacks and signals are input to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are received automatically and stored...
...VCR-2 V. On Screen Display = ON / Mode 1 Setup Lock = OFF NOTES: • The on the remote control unit or main unit are being used. 19 If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output...the monitor screen when the controls on -screen display signals are output with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is connected to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and ...video monitor output jacks and signals are input to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are received automatically and stored...
Owners Manual
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... included with the AVR-2805 is a measurement microphone designed specifically for measurements, select "V.AUX L" and connect the microphone to the "SETUP MIC" mini-jack. This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the speaker is decided. 1 Select "EQ Parameter Check" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) *AutoSet/RoomEQ...
... included with the AVR-2805 is a measurement microphone designed specifically for measurements, select "V.AUX L" and connect the microphone to the "SETUP MIC" mini-jack. This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the speaker is decided. 1 Select "EQ Parameter Check" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) *AutoSet/RoomEQ...
Owners Manual
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...listening position. In this setting to the default values. The distance changes in units of distance for every speaker should be adjusted directly 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) so that... the difference of 0.1 foot (0.03 meters) each time the button is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for "Default", the settings are reset to adjust the level. • The level can ...
...listening position. In this setting to the default values. The distance changes in units of distance for every speaker should be adjusted directly 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) so that... the difference of 0.1 foot (0.03 meters) each time the button is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for "Default", the settings are reset to adjust the level. • The level can ...
Owners Manual
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...; 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. q Select the input source (Remote control unit) w Select the digital input jack Select "OFF" for input sources for which no digital input jacks are equipped...
...; 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. q Select the input source (Remote control unit) w Select the digital input jack Select "OFF" for input sources for which no digital input jacks are equipped...
Owners Manual
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... Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 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 Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. (Remote control unit) *Ext.In SW Lev. In...
... Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 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 Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. (Remote control unit) *Ext.In SW Lev. In...
Owners Manual
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... F1 to 8 and G1 to 8. "Search" flashes on . 4 Enter the setting. The display automatically switches 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 VTR, depending on the ... function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR2805...
... F1 to 8 and G1 to 8. "Search" flashes on . 4 Enter the setting. The display automatically switches 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 VTR, depending on the ... function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR2805...
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 VIDEO...
... 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 VIDEO...
Owners Manual
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...as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is only for verifying operation. NOTES: • It may be difficult to ...malfunction, so keep the set . (The included battery is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be sure to do so in the proper direction, following ...
...as possible.) • When inserting the batteries, be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is only for verifying operation. NOTES: • It may be difficult to ...malfunction, so keep the set . (The included battery is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. • The remote control unit can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be sure to do so in the proper direction, following ...
Owners Manual
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... sources other than PHONO and TUNER. ANALOG (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are stored in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback... signals being input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are being input. Example: CD 5 FUNCTION (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT,VIDEO SELECT or TUNING PRESET is detected, the signals input to the...
... sources other than PHONO and TUNER. ANALOG (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. EXT. w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are stored in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback... signals being input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are being input. Example: CD 5 FUNCTION (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT,VIDEO SELECT or TUNING PRESET is detected, the signals input to the...
Owners Manual
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...mode is selected, the digital processing circuitry is also turned off the digital circuit in good quality sound. (Remote control unit) 3 STEREO mode Use this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are transmitted directly, ... "OFF" in order to turn off to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images. 1 (Remote control unit) 2 3 NOTES: • The system setup function cannot be reproduced with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for... sound quality. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality.
...mode is selected, the digital processing circuitry is also turned off the digital circuit in good quality sound. (Remote control unit) 3 STEREO mode Use this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are transmitted directly, ... "OFF" in order to turn off to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images. 1 (Remote control unit) 2 3 NOTES: • The system setup function cannot be reproduced with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for... sound quality. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality.
Owners Manual
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...• ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 43.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is no signals are output to the ZONE2 video terminals. • Signals are output from ZONE2 using ..., use that there is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices 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...
...• ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT can be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 43.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is no signals are output to the ZONE2 video terminals. • Signals are output from ZONE2 using ..., use that there is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices 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...
Owners Manual
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...configuration and connections example. 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 ...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 to ...
...configuration and connections example. 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 ...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 to ...
Owners Manual
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...parameter is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. 4 Select the play mode. NOTE: • There are set up to "None"). 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 buttons on the remote control unit, press the "ENTER" or "SURROUND PARAMETER" button...
...parameter is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. 4 Select the play mode. NOTE: • There are set up to "None"). 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 buttons on the remote control unit, press the "ENTER" or "SURROUND PARAMETER" button...