Literature/Product Sheet
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... range up to component video signals and output to the monitor, this allows you to connect all your system. 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/ DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and...
... range up to component video signals and output to the monitor, this allows you to connect all your system. 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/ DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... A/B switching between sound and picture that can automatically store the surround mode for any unneeded circuitry of the AVR-2805. • When listening to PCM based sources, DENON's waveform technology AL24 Processing brings out all the delicate nuances of the source material. • Hefty Power ...Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *"DTS", "DTS-ES ES" and "Neo:6" are power amp stage values. Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to achieve high output power of 100 W for each of the 7 channels. • Variable Gain Volume S/N in the usable...
... A/B switching between sound and picture that can automatically store the surround mode for any unneeded circuitry of the AVR-2805. • When listening to PCM based sources, DENON's waveform technology AL24 Processing brings out all the delicate nuances of the source material. • Hefty Power ...Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *"DTS", "DTS-ES ES" and "Neo:6" are power amp stage values. Depending on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this design allows the AVR-2805 to achieve high output power of 100 W for each of the 7 channels. • Variable Gain Volume S/N in the usable...
Owners Manual
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Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING PRESET ZONE 2 / REC SELECT VIDEO SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO. IN MASTER VOLUME 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.
Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING PRESET ZONE 2 / REC SELECT VIDEO SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" "SERIAL NO. IN MASTER VOLUME 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.
Owners Manual
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... problems with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Always set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. As this product is used near a tuner or TV. This remarkable component...
... problems with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. Always set for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. As this product is used near a tuner or TV. This remarkable component...
Owners Manual
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... the subroom (ZONE2) simultaneously. 10.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2805/985 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality....mode for playing movies, and the Game mode for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment. 12.Video Conversion Function The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo sources. 6. The Music mode is the ...
... the subroom (ZONE2) simultaneously. 10.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2805/985 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality....mode for playing movies, and the Game mode for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment. 12.Video Conversion Function The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo sources. 6. The Music mode is the ...
Owners Manual
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... IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying.
... IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying.
Owners Manual
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... the S-VIDEO DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord. • VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input...
... the S-VIDEO DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord. • VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input...
Owners Manual
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...were inputted are converted into a higher quality. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with Color Difference (Component - Connecting the video component equipped with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR ...) (S-Video jack) • The color difference input jacks may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of this, the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO-1 IN jack using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. These terms ...
...were inputted are converted into a higher quality. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with Color Difference (Component - Connecting the video component equipped with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR ...) (S-Video jack) • The color difference input jacks may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of this, the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO-1 IN jack using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. These terms ...
Owners Manual
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...OFF Mic 2. 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. These settings are required to 14), make the various settings described below ... the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects. 4 Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2805/985's on the screen ENTER button Press this to display the system setup menu. Use the following buttons to set up the system ...
...OFF Mic 2. 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. These settings are required to 14), make the various settings described below ... the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects. 4 Crossover Frequency Set the frequency (Hz) below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2805/985's on the screen ENTER button Press this to display the system setup menu. Use the following buttons to set up the system ...
Owners Manual
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.... If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are received automatically and stored in the memory. This menu is not displayed, when "ZONE2" is selected at audio output muting. ...that they cannot be output from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.) • The AVR-2805/985's on the remote control unit or main unit are being used. 19 For example, if the TV monitor is not displayed when headphone are...
.... If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are received automatically and stored in the memory. This menu is not displayed, when "ZONE2" is selected at audio output muting. ...that they cannot be output from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.) • The AVR-2805/985's on the remote control unit or main unit are being used. 19 For example, if the TV monitor is not displayed when headphone are...
Owners Manual
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Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup. 1 Select "Mic Input Select" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control ... the auto setup procedure using a microphone other than the included one for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone 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. The EQ parameters that were set...
Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup. 1 Select "Mic Input Select" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control ... the auto setup procedure using a microphone other than the included one for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone 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. The EQ parameters that were set...
Owners Manual
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... 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. When "Step" is selected, you set , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the...
... 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. When "Step" is selected, you set , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. The AVR-2805/985 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the...
Owners Manual
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... reset to the input source. The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) NOTES: • The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel are used. 3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the component connected to... digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the AVR-2805/985 for recording digital signals on the Digital In Assignment. 37 q Select the input source (Remote control unit) w Select the digital input jack...
... reset to the input source. The Input Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) NOTES: • The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-2805/985's rear panel are used. 3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the component connected to... digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the AVR-2805/985 for recording digital signals on the Digital In Assignment. 37 q Select the input source (Remote control unit) w Select the digital input jack...
Owners Manual
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... unit) 4 Enter the setting. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting. 3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback 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...
... unit) 4 Enter the setting. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting. 3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback 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...
Owners Manual
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.... Cautions on the video conversion 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 AVR2805/985 and the VTR, or...
.... Cautions on the video conversion 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 AVR2805/985 and the VTR, or...
Owners Manual
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... 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 MONITOR OUT jack (yellow) Video...
... 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 MONITOR OUT jack (yellow) Video...
Owners Manual
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...batteries should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of time. • If the battery fluid should be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on . Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible. Using the remote control unit 23 feet/Approx. 7 ... 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 possible. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be difficult to operate the remote control unit ...
...batteries should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of time. • If the battery fluid should be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on . Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible. Using the remote control unit 23 feet/Approx. 7 ... 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 possible. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be difficult to operate the remote control unit ...
Owners Manual
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... play in the memory. r ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the external decoder input jacks are performed automatically in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to play signals other than PCM signals. IN button on the EXT. ANALOG (Remote control unit) (Main...
... play in the memory. r ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode) The signals input to the external decoder input jacks are performed automatically in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is detected, the signals input to play signals other than PCM signals. IN button on the EXT. ANALOG (Remote control unit) (Main...
Owners Manual
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... mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with high quality. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with even higher purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound...
... mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with high quality. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with even higher purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound...
Owners Manual
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...be controlled from the ZONE2 video terminals even when ZONE2 is no humming or noise. • For instructions on pages 6 to 13. 65 The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold devices, refer to the devices' operating ... AUDIO output, use that there is set for MAIN ZONE. (See page 43.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in which the volume is adjustable...
...be controlled from the ZONE2 video terminals even when ZONE2 is no humming or noise. • For instructions on pages 6 to 13. 65 The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold devices, refer to the devices' operating ... AUDIO output, use that there is set for MAIN ZONE. (See page 43.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in which the volume is adjustable...