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...MICROPHONE THAT MEETS SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS UNDER 3 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS FOR 10 CHANNEL ANALYZING FRONT L/R, C, SL/SR (BOTH SURROUND A + B), SBL/SBR, SW DENON Electronics (USA), LLC 19 Chapin Rd., Bldg. NORMAL (flat response up to 2kHz, above 2kHz -3dB/oct) - C. FRONT/NORMAL/FLAT/MANUAL ADJUSTABLE ...TONE CONTROL (BASS/TREBLE) - ±6dB (1.0dB/STEPS) þ - Pine Brook, NJ. 07058 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com FRONT L/R SPEAKER - AVR-985S/2805/3805 Auto-Setup and Room EQ Features AUTO SETUP FEATURES SPEAKER CONNECTION CHECK (FL/C/FR/SL [A+B]/SR [A+B]/SBL/SBR/SW) AUTO ROOM...
...MICROPHONE THAT MEETS SUPPLIED SPECIFICATIONS UNDER 3 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS FOR 10 CHANNEL ANALYZING FRONT L/R, C, SL/SR (BOTH SURROUND A + B), SBL/SBR, SW DENON Electronics (USA), LLC 19 Chapin Rd., Bldg. NORMAL (flat response up to 2kHz, above 2kHz -3dB/oct) - C. FRONT/NORMAL/FLAT/MANUAL ADJUSTABLE ...TONE CONTROL (BASS/TREBLE) - ±6dB (1.0dB/STEPS) þ - Pine Brook, NJ. 07058 973-396-0810 www.usa.denon.com FRONT L/R SPEAKER - AVR-985S/2805/3805 Auto-Setup and Room EQ Features AUTO SETUP FEATURES SPEAKER CONNECTION CHECK (FL/C/FR/SL [A+B]/SR [A+B]/SBL/SBR/SW) AUTO ROOM...
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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. "SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING PRESET ZONE 2 / REC SELECT VIDEO SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT.
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. "SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING PRESET ZONE 2 / REC SELECT VIDEO SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT.
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... immense array of features, we recommend that you review the contents of the picture may differ from this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. If this happens, take the following before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this unit and the wall or other audio components...
... immense array of features, we recommend that you review the contents of the picture may differ from this manual before you for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. If this happens, take the following before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. • Store this unit and the wall or other audio components...
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...Surround Mode This function stores the surround mode last used for , say, a vacation. 4 FEATURES 1. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2805/985 can be selected according to 5.1 channels of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the muting circuit stops ...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 turned up is inputted. 8. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off ) when you select different audio sources for DVD...
...Surround Mode This function stores the surround mode last used for , say, a vacation. 4 FEATURES 1. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-2805/985 can be selected according to 5.1 channels of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the muting circuit stops ...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 turned up is inputted. 8. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off ) when you select different audio sources for DVD...
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... 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 output to the video signal terminal is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. Connect the second video deck to the VCR...
... 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 output to the video signal terminal is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. Connect the second video deck to the VCR...
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... cord. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for the S inputs and Video inputs work in the same way. • It is output to the composite video and component...
... cord. Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other . • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for the S inputs and Video inputs work in the same way. • It is output to the composite video and component...
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... differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR-2805/985 is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords... video signal is equipped with Color Difference (Component - This unit's input jacks The flow of the This unit's output jacks this , the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be out of the other component. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to ...
... differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("CR, CB and Y", "RY, B-Y and Y", "Pr, Pb and Y", etc.). MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR-2805/985 is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords... video signal is equipped with Color Difference (Component - This unit's input jacks The flow of the This unit's output jacks this , the AVR-2805/985's MONITOR OUT jack can be out of the other component. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to ...
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... bass signals. Also use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Default settings Subwoofer Surround Sp. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L & R Center Subwoofer Surround L & R SBL & ...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 automatically set the composition of the signals output from the factory) 1. ...
... bass signals. Also use this button to complete the setting. • System setup items and default values (set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Default settings Subwoofer Surround Sp. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L & R Center Subwoofer Surround L & R SBL & ...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 automatically set the composition of the signals output from the factory) 1. ...
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... TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. Level 3 Trigger Out1 Setup This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks. A setting to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. 19 Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that....1 MHz 4.Advanced Playback 1 Audio Delay Advanced Playback Set the audio delay to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are received automatically and stored in the memory. Default settings 0 ms OFF Auto Surround Mode = ON 5.Option Setup Option Setup Default settings 1 Power AMP...
... TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. Level 3 Trigger Out1 Setup This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks. A setting to both the AVR-2805/985's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are being used. 19 Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that....1 MHz 4.Advanced Playback 1 Audio Delay Advanced Playback Set the audio delay to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are received automatically and stored in the memory. Default settings 0 ms OFF Auto Surround Mode = ON 5.Option Setup Option Setup Default settings 1 Power AMP...
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...Select • Use this setting when using a separate high performance condenser microphone for use during the auto setup procedure. 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... 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.
...Select • Use this setting when using a separate high performance condenser microphone for use during the auto setup procedure. 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... 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.
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... larger than the value shown in units of "1ft (0.1m)" or "0.1ft (0.01m)". 7 Enter the setting. In this setting 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 delay...
... larger than the value shown in units of "1ft (0.1m)" or "0.1ft (0.01m)". 7 Enter the setting. In this setting 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 delay...
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... Setting 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 than the OPTICAL 3, 4 IN jack. • "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be assigned 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 equipped with an optical digital output jack for which no digital input jacks are automatically reset to the default values. (Remote control...
... Setting 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 than the OPTICAL 3, 4 IN jack. • "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be assigned 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 equipped with an optical digital output jack for which no digital input jacks are automatically reset to the default values. (Remote control...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. The Input Setup...
... 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 if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. The Input Setup...
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... SYSTEM SETUP button at Input setup, 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 signal...
... SYSTEM SETUP button at Input setup, 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 signal...
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... as far away from such devices as well. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for verifying operation. Replace it with respect to the remote sensor. NOTES...indicated direction. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. w Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in malfunction...
... as far away from such devices as well. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for verifying operation. Replace it with respect to the remote sensor. NOTES...indicated direction. 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but this depends on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. w Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in malfunction...
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... format are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Note that noise will be selected for the selected input source are performed automatically in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Select the AUTO or DTS mode when playing signals recorded in the DTS mode. 2 Input mode selection...
... format are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Note that noise will be selected for the selected input source are performed automatically in the AVR-2805/985's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. Select the AUTO or DTS mode when playing signals recorded in the DTS mode. 2 Input mode selection...
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... with high quality. When this mode, the music is played with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with an extremely high level of sound quality.
... with high quality. When this mode, the music is played with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with an extremely high level of sound quality.
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... devices are output from ZONE2 using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 output terminals. (1) System configuration and connections example. 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' ...rooms, different sources 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 wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in such a way that device's...
... devices are output from ZONE2 using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 output terminals. (1) System configuration and connections example. 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' ...rooms, different sources 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 wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in such a way that device's...
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... composite video output terminals as the ZONE2. 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 Setup...
... composite video output terminals as the ZONE2. 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 Setup...
