Literature/Product Sheet
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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 ... Zone 2 can be stored into 8 ohms, from S-Video to Composite • 3 Sets of Component Video Inputs The AVR-2805 is not configured for faster processing better sound quality AVR-2805 features latest generation 32bit floating point DSP to decode all video sources connected to be 'On' or 'Off' for your ...
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 ... Zone 2 can be stored into 8 ohms, from S-Video to Composite • 3 Sets of Component Video Inputs The AVR-2805 is not configured for faster processing better sound quality AVR-2805 features latest generation 32bit floating point DSP to decode all video sources connected to be 'On' or 'Off' for your ...
Literature/Product Sheet
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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 area has been improved. OPTICAL x 5(FRONT x... 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. • Detachable AC Power Cord s Frequency Synthesis Tuning •...
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 area has been improved. OPTICAL x 5(FRONT x... 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. • Detachable AC Power Cord s Frequency Synthesis Tuning •...
Owners Manual
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... or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables... 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 Pay attention to the main unit: q Operating instructions.......1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
... or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from the actual set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables... 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 Pay attention to the main unit: q Operating instructions.......1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
Owners Manual
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...only be enjoyed in the main room (MAIN) and 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 changed. DTS 96/24 sources can thus be used with a function for up ... video camera or other -set-up to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-2805/985 also offers a Game mode optimum for delaying the audio signal with high sound quality of this , the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be played in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is equipped ...
...only be enjoyed in the main room (MAIN) and 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 changed. DTS 96/24 sources can thus be used with a function for up ... video camera or other -set-up to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-2805/985 also offers a Game mode optimum for delaying the audio signal with high sound quality of this , the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be played in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is equipped ...
Owners Manual
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... is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting the audio components • When making connections, also refer to this unit on the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to this unit. Incomplete connections will result in conjunction with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the...
... is above 120 W (1 A.). Connecting the audio components • When making connections, also refer to this unit on the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to this unit. Incomplete connections will result in conjunction with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the...
Owners Manual
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... system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as a DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to CATV system installer: This reminder is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make...
... system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as a DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to CATV system installer: This reminder is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make...
Owners Manual
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... may be disturbed by turning counterclockwise 2. Connections • When making sure that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making connections, take care that like polarities...
... may be disturbed by turning counterclockwise 2. Connections • When making sure that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making connections, take care that like polarities...
Owners Manual
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...delay time the sound and synchronize it with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is designed for use for the each input sources. This menu is not displayed, when "ZONE2" is 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 received automatically and stored in the memory. AUX ON ON ON ON DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. If you wish to output the...
...delay time the sound and synchronize it with small screens or low resolutions. • The setup menu is designed for use for the each input sources. This menu is not displayed, when "ZONE2" is 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 received automatically and stored in the memory. AUX ON ON ON ON DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. If you wish to output the...
Owners Manual
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...Only the front speakers (A) is displayed on screen during remeasurement. Even if the front speakers (B) is set the crossover frequency to receive proper result of the measurements. Remeasurement is performed to the front speakers (A) once measurements are properly connected. 5 Start the measurements... may not be displayed when the measurement microphone is performed as follows. Measurement of the surround speakers was detected. • Sound was not detected. q This screen will be displayed even though the speakers are completed. 2 Subwoofer speaker is measured twice....
...Only the front speakers (A) is displayed on screen during remeasurement. Even if the front speakers (B) is set the crossover frequency to receive proper result of the measurements. Remeasurement is performed to the front speakers (A) once measurements are properly connected. 5 Start the measurements... may not be displayed when the measurement microphone is performed as follows. Measurement of the surround speakers was detected. • Sound was not detected. q This screen will be displayed even though the speakers are completed. 2 Subwoofer speaker is measured twice....
Owners Manual
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... Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 25 1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). 1 Select "Manual EQ Setup" at "Speaker Configuration", this is set . The display changes as follows. (Remote control unit) FL FR C SL SBR SBL SR...
... Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 25 1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). 1 Select "Manual EQ Setup" at "Speaker Configuration", this is set . The display changes as follows. (Remote control unit) FL FR C SL SBR SBL SR...
Owners Manual
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...are connected or not and, if so, their size parameters. None Select this when using speakers that do not know, try comparing the sound at the Speaker Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Speaker Setup Speaker Config. 2 Display the speaker config. q Select the speaker (... a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set for the Crossover Frequency mode. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used . 1 Select "Speaker Config." Center Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. Surround back Sp. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • Select "Large...
...are connected or not and, if so, their size parameters. None Select this when using speakers that do not know, try comparing the sound at the Speaker Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) *Speaker Setup Speaker Config. 2 Display the speaker config. q Select the speaker (... a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is set for the Crossover Frequency mode. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be used . 1 Select "Speaker Config." Center Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. Surround back Sp. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • Select "Large...
Owners Manual
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After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be remembered for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS ...
After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be remembered for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS ...
Owners Manual
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...Select the play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with "LARGE" from that provides bass reproduction with a frequency below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set to "Small...", sound with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "Yes", bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of LFE (only during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low...
...Select the play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with "LARGE" from that provides bass reproduction with a frequency below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover frequency). • For speakers set to "Small...", sound with quantity. • When the subwoofer is set to "Yes", bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of LFE (only during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low...
Owners Manual
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...when it . *Dolby D Setup Comp. : OFF (Remote control unit) NOTE: When a center speaker or surround speakers, are being used the sound is compressed automatically according to the combination of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the front speakers. 4 Enter the setting. ...Advanced Playback Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 41 The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it seems that sound is not compressed. OFF: The dynamic range is distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the different input sources. IN...
...when it . *Dolby D Setup Comp. : OFF (Remote control unit) NOTE: When a center speaker or surround speakers, are being used the sound is compressed automatically according to the combination of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the front speakers. 4 Enter the setting. ...Advanced Playback Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 41 The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it seems that sound is not compressed. OFF: The dynamic range is distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the different input sources. IN...
Owners Manual
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... unit. 4 Turn on the power Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch (button). When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is light. The sound is off. Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be turned on and off . 5 The front speakers switch as shown below each...
... unit. 4 Turn on the power Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch (button). When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is light. The sound is off. Set the power switch to this position, the power cannot be turned on and off . 5 The front speakers switch as shown below each...
Owners Manual
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... operate the selector. If the DIG. NOTE: • The DIG. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. 60 Input mode display • In the AUTO mode • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode •...
... operate the selector. If the DIG. NOTE: • The DIG. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. 60 Input mode display • In the AUTO mode • In the DIGITAL PCM mode • In the DIGITAL DTS mode •...
Owners Manual
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... the EXT. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, STANDARD, 5/7CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be played. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left...
... the EXT. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, STANDARD, 5/7CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be played. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left...
Owners Manual
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... in the PURE DIRECT mode, the PURE DIRECT mode is set to "OFF" in order to turn off to achieve analog sound with an extremely high level of sound quality. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with even...purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality. When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are transmitted directly, resulting...
... in the PURE DIRECT mode, the PURE DIRECT mode is set to "OFF" in order to turn off to achieve analog sound with an extremely high level of sound quality. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with even...purity. (See NOTES) 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with high quality. When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are transmitted directly, resulting...
Owners Manual
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...Press the MUTING button again. 1 NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound. [2] Listening over headphone 1 Plug the headphone' plug into the jack. The signals do not raise the volume level excessively when using the...FUNCTION button. • Switch the program source to the component connected to mute the audio output temporarily. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode. 1 The tone switches as follows...
...Press the MUTING button again. 1 NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound. [2] Listening over headphone 1 Plug the headphone' plug into the jack. The signals do not raise the volume level excessively when using the...FUNCTION button. • Switch the program source to the component connected to mute the audio output temporarily. After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode. 1 The tone switches as follows...
Owners Manual
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NOTES: • The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to -12 dB. • The sound from the subwoofer can be performed with the system setup (see page 32~34) or from the remote control unit, as shown below . • Adjusting ...
NOTES: • The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to -12 dB. • The sound from the subwoofer can be performed with the system setup (see page 32~34) or from the remote control unit, as shown below . • Adjusting ...