Denon AVR-1802 882 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-1802/882

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI

300

MASTER VOLUME

AVR-1802

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

VOLUME LEVEL

PHONES

CH VOLSURROUND

MODE

SURROUND PARAMETER

ON / STANDBY

TONE

CONTROL

SELECT

EXT. ININPUT MODE

CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEATANALOG

SPEAKER

AUTO

ON / STANDBY

DTSPCM

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

INPUT

REMOTE SENSOR

TUNER

DVD / VDP

VCR-2

PHONO

V. AUX

TV / DBS

VCR-1

INPUT

UP MODEBAND MEMORY

SHIFT

CDR / TAPE

DOWN

VIDEO SELECT DIMMER STATUS

PRESET

UPDOWN

TUNING

OPTICAL VIDEO

V.AUX INPUT

AUDIO

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

OFF

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

V.AUX

INPUT MODE

VIDEO SELECT

CDR / TAPE

TUNER SHIFT

CHANNEL

TAPE·VCR

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

CHANNEL

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.

To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features this unit has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.

“SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

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Nous vous remercions pour l’achat de cet appareil.

Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu’offre cet appareil, lire avec soin ces instructions et bien utiliser l’appareil. Toujours conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement en cas de question ou de problème.

FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE 48, 94, 95 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 49 ~ PAGE 95

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

FRANCAIS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart

combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

15. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

17. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

19. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

20. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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2 INTRODUCTION

2 ACCESSORIES

Thank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set.

• Before turning the power operation switch on Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power operation switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords.

• Store this instructions in a safe place. After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from

the actual set for explanation purposes.

• V. AUX terminal The AVR-1802’s front panel is equipped with a V. AUX terminal. Remove the cap covering the terminal when you want to use it.

Before Using ..............................................................................................4

Cautions on Installation ..............................................................................5

Cautions on Handling .................................................................................5

Features......................................................................................................5

Part Names and Functions.....................................................................6, 7

Read this first .............................................................................................8

Setting up the Speaker Systems................................................................8

Connections .........................................................................................9~15

Using the Remote Control Unit................................................................16

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Setting up the system .......................................................................17~21

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Remote Control Unit..........................................................................22~24

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Operation ...................……………………………………………………25~29

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Surround.............................................................................................30~34

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DSP Surround Simulation .........…………………………………………35~39

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Listening to the Radio........................................................................40~42

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Last Function Memory .............................................................................43

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Initialization of the Microprocessor ......................…………………………43

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Additional Information........................................................................44~46

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Troubleshooting........................................................................................47

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Specifications ...........................................................................................48

List of Preset Codes..................................................................................94, 95

q Operating instructions ............................................................................1

w Warranty ( for North America model only ) ............................................1

e Service station list...................................................................................1

r Remote control unit (RC-897).................................................................1

rt y ui

t R6P/AA batteries ....................................................................................2

y AM loop antenna ....................................................................................1

u FM indoor antenna..................................................................................1

i FM antenna adaptor................................................................................1

CH VOLSURROUND

V.AUX INPUT

AUDIO

OPTICAL VIDEO

SELECT

MODE

TONE

SURROUND PARAMETER

CONTROL

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

FEATURES

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not

connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.

• Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER

terminals

The PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power operation switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the power operation switch is in the STANDBY

state, the apparatus is still connected on some AC line voltages. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

1. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

2. Dolby Digital decoder

Dolby Digital, a digital discrete system in which the different channels are completely independent, recreates “threedimensional” sound fields (sounds with a sense of distance, movement and position) with no crosstalk between channels for greater reality. In addition, the 5 channels (excluding the 0.1 channel for low frequency effects) have a playback range extending to 20 kHz, the same as the range of CDs, thus resulting in clearer, more richly expressive sound.

3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.

4. High performance DSP simulates 7 sound fields

Playback is possible in 7 surround modes: 5-channel Stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Video Game, Matrix and Virtual. You can enjoy a variety of sound effects for different movie scenes and program sources even with stereo sources not in Dolby Surround.

5. Personal Memory Plus function

Personal Memory Plus is an advanced version of Personal Memory. With Personal Memory Plus, the set automatically memorizes the surround mode, channel volume, surround parameters, etc., for each of the separate input sources.

6. Remote control unit with pre-memory function

This unit comes with a remote control unit equipped with a prememory function. The remote control command codes for DENON remote controllable AV components as well as for DVD players, LD players, video decks, TVs, etc., of other major manufacturers are prestored in the memory.

7. 6CH EXT. IN jack

This unit is equipped with 6CH EXT. IN jacks for use with audio formats of the future.

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using

outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 0.3 ft (10 cm) of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

wall

0.3 ft (10 cm) or more

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

VOLUME LEVEL

PHONES

CH VOLSURROUND

MODE

SURROUND PARAMETER

ON / STANDBY

TONE

CONTROL

SELECT

EXT. ININPUT MODE

CINEMA EQ TONE DEFEATANALOG

SPEAKER

AUTO

ON / STANDBY

DTSPCM

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

INPUT

REMOTE SENSOR

TUNER

DVD / VDP

VCR-2

PHONO

V. AUX

TV / DBS

VCR-1

INPUT

UP MODEBAND MEMORY

SHIFT

CDR / TAPE

DOWN

VIDEO SELECT DIMMER STATUS

PRESET

UPDOWN

TUNING

AVR-1802

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

OPTICAL VIDEO

V.AUX INPUT

AUDIO

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t u o !2

Power operation switch ..............................................(18, 25, 40)

Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(28)

Preset stations selector buttons..............................................(42)

SPEAKER A/B buttons.................................................(25, 28, 43)

INPUT MODE button...................................................(26, 29, 33)

ANALOG button ................................................................(26, 29)

EXT. IN button ...................................................................(26, 29)

CINEMA EQ button .................................................................(33)

TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................(27)

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................(28)

V. AUX INPUT jacks.............................................................(4, 10)

SURROUND MODE button...................................(27, 31, 33, 38)

SURROUND PARAMETER button.....................................(31, 38)

SELECT knob ..................................................(27, 30, 31, 33, 38)

TONE CONTROL button..........................................................(27)

CH VOL button ........................................................................(30)

MASTER VOLUME control......................................................(27)

STATUS button ........................................................................(28)

DIMMER button ......................................................................(28)

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL)............................(27)

Display

TUNING UP/DOWN button .....................................................(41)

MEMORY button...............................................................(40, 42)

MODE button ..........................................................................(41)

BAND button ...........................................................................(41)

SIGNAL indicators....................................................................(27)

INPUT mode indicators............................................................(27)

Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ..........................(19)

Power operation indicator

Input source selector buttons .....................................(26, 31, 33)

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Remote control unit

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

INPUT MODE button ...................(26, 29)

Cursor buttons.......................(17, 32, 36)

System buttons (TV) ..........................(24)

Test tone button.................................(30)

Remote control signal

transmitter .........................................(16)

Master volume control

buttons...............................................(27)

POWER buttons ....................(23, 24, 25)

MUTING button .................................(28)

Mode selector switch............(17, 22, 23)

Input source selector

buttons...................................(26, 31, 33)

Preset stations select

buttons.........................................(22, 42)

System buttons

(CD, MD/CDR, DVD/VDP) ............(22, 24)

SYSTEM (SYSTEM SET UP)

buttons...............................................(18)

System buttons (TAPE, VCR)

buttons.........................................(22, 24)

VIDEO SELECT button.......................(28)

SURROUND MODE

button ........................(27, 30, 31, 33, 36)

SURROUND (SURROUND PARAMETER)

button ..............................(31, 33, 34, 36)

STATUS button...................................(28)

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READ THIS FIRST

This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps.

2 Speaker system layout

Basic system layout

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.

SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Step 3 (page 17 to 21)

Finally, setting up the system.

Step 2 (page 16)

Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit.

Step 1 (page 8 to 15)

Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components.

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CONNECTIONS

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not

use them for hair driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with power cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of this unit.

Connecting the audio components

CDR / TAPE

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR-1

FRONT

PREOUT

CENTER

DVD/ VDP

TV/ DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

S-VIDEO

VCR-1 VCR-2

MONITOR

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS

SURROUND AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W(1A.)MAX.

PHONO

SIGNAL GND

MONITOR

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2OPT-2

OPT-2

OPT-1FL

ANTENNA TERMINALS

LOOP ANT.

FM COAX. 75

EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

COAX.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT A OR B / 6 16

A + B / 12 16

CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16

OUTPUTINPUT

LRL

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

CENTER

SURROUND

LINE OUT

Decoders with 6-channel analog outputs, etc.

Connecting the AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.)

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

AC CORD

AC 120V, 60Hz

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

Tape deck or CD recorder

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to this unit’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTE:

This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer.

If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire.

Turntable (MM cartridge)

Ground wire

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front and center channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. Connect the internal amplifier’s subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 14.)

Connecting the pre-out jacks

• Analog recording of signals input to the AVR-1802 in digital format is not possible. To record in analog, also connect the analog signals of the player to the AVR-1802’s analog input terminals.

• The AVR-1802’s OPTICAL OUT terminal is an optical digital output terminal for connection of a CDR recorder, MD recorder or other digital recording device. Use it for digital recording.

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CDR / TAPE

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR-1

FRONT

PREOUT

CENTER

DVD/ VDP

TV/ DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

S-VIDEO

VCR-1 VCR-2

MONITOR

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS

SURROUND AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W(1A.)MAX.

PHONO

SIGNAL GND

MONITOR

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2OPT-2

OPT-2

OPT-1FL

ANTENNA TERMINALS

LOOP ANT.

FM COAX. 75

EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

COAX.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT A OR B / 6 16

A + B / 12 16

CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

LINE OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

OUTPUTBINPUT

Connecting a CD player

Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords.

CD player, etc. equipped with DIGITAL output

DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 21 for instructions on setting this terminal.

CD player

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial

connections.

• Use optical cables (sold separately) for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

CD recorder, MD recorder or other component equipped with digital output jacks.

Connecting the video equipments

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality.

R VIDEO OUTOPTICALL

R VIDEO OUTL

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

Connecting a TV game equipment

• Connect the TV game equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT lacks.

TV game

Video camera

Connecting a video camera equipment

• Connect the video camera equipment’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT lacks.

The V. AUX terminal is covered with a cap. Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 4 for instructions on removing the cap.)

MASTER VOLUME

VOLUME LEVEL

VIDEO SELECT DIMMER STATUS

CH VOLSURROUND

OPTICAL VIDEO

V.AUX INPUT

AUDIO

MODE

SURROUND PARAMETER

SELECT

TONE

CONTROL

ENGLISH

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

R OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

OPT.-1

VIDEO

TV or DBS tuner

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT)

to the (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player VDP

• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) DVD/VDP

IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the DVD player’s (video disc player’s) analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.

• For better sound quality, we recommend using the DVD player with digital rather than analog connections. DVD players and VDP can also be connected to the VCR terminals.

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

VIDEO

NOTE:

Connection of the video disc Player Equipped with Dolby Digital RF (AC-3RF) Output Jack.

• Please use a commercially available adaptor when connecting the Dolby Digital RF (AC-3RF) output jack of the video disc player to the digital input jack. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connections.

Video deck 2

• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.

Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR-1 IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the

(yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks:

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the VCR-1 OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

Connect the second video deck to the VCR-2 jacks in the same way.

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting a video decks

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Video deck 1

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL OUT

ANTENNA TERMINALS

LOOP ANT.

EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

SIGNAL GND

FM COAX. 75

PHONO

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

COAX.

OPT-1FL

OPT-2

CDR / TAPE

MONITOR

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2OPT-2

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Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks

• When marking connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• A note on the S input jacks

The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.

• Precaution when using S-jacks

This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

DVD player, VDP, etc.

Connecting a DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

DVD/VDP

• Connect the DVD player’s or video disc player’s S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD/VDP IN jack using an S-Video connection cord.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video output jack (S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the

TV/DBS IN jack using an S jack

connection cord.

S-VIDEO

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Video deck 1

Connecting the video decks

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the

VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the

VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

S-VIDEO

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 11.

Video deck 2

DVD/

TV/

VCR-1 VCR-2

MONITOR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS

CENTER

SURROUND AC 120V 60Hz

CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W(1A.)MAX.

FRONT

VDP

DBS

S-VIDEO

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

FRONT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT A OR B / 6 16

A + B / 12 16

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Connecting the antenna terminals

CDR / TAPE

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR-1

PHONO

SIGNAL GND

MONITOR

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2OPT-2

OPT-2

OPT-1FL

ANTENNA TERMINALS

LOOP ANT.

FM COAX. 75

EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

COAX.

DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION

AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory)

FM ANTENNA

GROUND

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory)

FEEDER CABLE

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Notes:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the

AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

14mm

9mm

14mm

19mm

5mm

5C-2V3C-2V

Open the cover

ANTENNA ADAPTER

REMOVE

CLAMP

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

CLAMP

PULL

SHUT

FM antenna adapter assembly

FM ANTENNA ADAPTER (An Accessory)

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Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will result 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 none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

Speaker Impedance

• When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an

impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A + B) at the same time,

since use of speakers with an impedance of 12 to 16 Ω/ohms.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use

as center and surround speakers.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

NOTE:

NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

CDR / TAPE

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

DVD / VDP

TV / DBS

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR

-1

VCR

-2

VCR-1

FRONT

PREOUT

CENTER

DVD/ VDP

TV/ DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

S-VIDEO

VCR-1 VCR-2

MONITOR

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKER SYSTEMS AC OUTLETS

SURROUND AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W(1A.)MAX.

PHONO

SIGNAL GND

MONITOR

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2OPT-2

OPT-2

OPT-1FL

ANTENNA TERMINALS

LOOP ANT.

FM COAX. 75

EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO

COAX.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT A OR B / 6 16

A + B / 12 16

CENTER / 6 16 SURROUND / 6 16

(L)(R)

(L) (R) (L) (R)

Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.

To achieve Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback effect, use a unit that can sufficiently reproduce frequencies of under 80 Hz.

SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

• Precautions when connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker’s magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.

banana plug

System B

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

System A

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Protector circuit

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with

an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit.

Range of operation of the remote control unit

Inserting the batteries

Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left.

NOTES:

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light, or if operated from an angle.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

30°

w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as

shown on the diagram.

q Press as shown by the arrow and slide

off.

e Close the lid.

NOTES:

• Use only R6P/AA batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the

battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Have replacement batteries on hand so that the old batteries can be replaced as quickly as possible when the time comes.

• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is

operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 9 to 15), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit.

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup on the display.

CURSOR buttons (•, ª, 0, 1)

Press this change what appears on the display.

SELECT button

Press this to switch the display. Also use this button to complete the setting.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

System setup Default settings

Speaker Configuration

Subwoofer Mode

Channel Level

Digital Input

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects.

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources.

Input

source

Digital Inputs

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp. Sub Woofer

Small Small Yes

Front & Subwoofer Center Surround L & R —

12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 10 ft (3.0 m) —

Front L

Front R Center

Surround R

Subwoofer

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB0 dB

DVD/VDP TV/DBS

COAXIAL OPTICAL-1

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position.

Surround L

0 dB

Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

Use the following buttons to set up the system:

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

Subwoofer mode = Normal

—

NOTE:

• The system setup is not displayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

CDR/TAPE

OPTICAL-2

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

CH SELECT

SELECT

SURROUND

STATUS MUTING

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

T.TONE

RETURN DISPLAY

DISC SKIP+

MASTER

VOL

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Before setting up the system

Press the SYSTEM button to enter the setting.

Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up.

*SYSTEM SET UP

NOTE:

Press the SYSTEM button again to finish system set up. System set up can be finished at any time. The changes to the settings made up to that point are entered.

NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Setting the speaker configuration

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your front speaker type.

1 FRONT LARGE

LARGE

SMALL

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your center speaker type.

2 CENTER SMALL

LARGE

SMALL

NONE

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your surround speaker type.

3 SURR. SMALL

LARGE

SMALL

NONE

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the subwoofer setting.

NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the center speaker.

(Initial)

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NOTE:

• When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting.

4 S.WOOFER YES

YES

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the SUBWOOFER MODE setting.

• Parameters

Large…… Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small…… Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is

selected, low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer. None…… Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No…. Select “Ye s” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when it’s not installed.

NOTE:

Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker, but according to the bass reproduction capacity at 80 Hz. If you cannot determine the best setting, try comparing the sound when set to “Small” and when set to “Large”, at a level that will not damage the speakers.

Caution:

In case the subwoofer is not used, be sure to set “Subwoofer = No”, or the bass sound of front channel is divided to subwoofer channel and not reproduced in some mode.

Setting the SUBWOOFER MODE

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select the Subwoofer mode.

5 SW MODE NORM

NORM +MAIN

(left) button (right) button

Press the SELECT or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the SPEAKER DISTANCE setting.

NOTES:

— Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see pages 18, 19). If “SMALL” is set for the front speakers or “NO” is set for the subwoofer, the subwoofer mode setting does not affect playback of low frequency signal range.

• When the “+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• When the “NORM” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are only produced from those channels. In this playback mode there tends to be little interference of the low frequency range in the room.

• Try playing the music or movie source and select the playback mode providing the stronger low frequency range sound.

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Setting the delay time

Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time.

Preparations:

Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position L

3: Distance from surround speaker to listening position

CAUTION:

Set the center speaker at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 – L1) is 5 feet or less. Set the surround speakers (left and right) at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 – L3) is 15 feet or less.

Center FR

Listening position

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the front speakers and subwoofer to the listening position.

6 FRNT/SW 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. (“/SW” appears only when subwoofer = yes.)

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

NOTE:

• The speaker distance can be adjusted between 0 and 60 feet in steps of 1 foot.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the center speakers to the listening position.

7 CENTER 12ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting.

NOTE:

• No setting when “None” has been selected for the center speaker.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround speakers to the listening position.

8 SURR. 10ft

• The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to enter the setting and switch the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting.

NOTE:

• No setting when “None” has been selected for the surround speakers.

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Digital input setup

Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the type of device connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal.

9 COAX DVD

CD DVD TV VCR1 VCR2 CDR OFF

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch the optical input 1 (OPT 1) setting.

(left) button (right) button

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the type of device connected to the OPTICAL input (OPTICAL) terminal.

10 OPT1 TV

CD DVD TV VCR1 VCR2 CDR OFF

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch the optical input 2 (OPT 2) setting.

(left) button (right) button

NOTE: PHONO, TUNER and V. AUX cannot be selected.

After setting up the system

Press the SYSTEM button to finish system set up.

This completes the system setup operations. Once the system is set up, there is no need to make the settings again unless other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is changed.

Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the type of device connected to the OPTICAL input (OPTICAL) terminal.

11 OPT2 CDR

CD DVD TV VCR1 VCR2 CDR OFF

• Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

Press the SELECT or (down) button if you want to start the settings over front the beginning.

(left) button (right) button

(Initial)

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NOTE:

• The memory can only be preset for either the MD or the CDR. Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory and when reset.

Operating DENON audio components

DENON remote-controllable audio components can be controlled using this unit’s remote control unit. Note that some components, however, cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

Set the slide switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD or MD/CDR).

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

Use the buttons shown below to operate the audio component. For details, refer to the respective component’s manual.

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDE SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

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2-b

2-a

2-c

a. For CD player and MD/CD recorder

6,7 : Manual search (reverse and forward)

2 : Stop 1 : Play

8,9 : Auto search

3 : Pause

DISC SKIP+

: Switch discs (for CD changers only)

SHIFT : Switch preset channel range

CHANNEL : Preset channel up/down

(+, –)

6 : Rewind 7 : Fast-forward

2 : Stop 1 : Forward play 0 : Reverse play

b. For tape deck (TAPE)

c. For TUNER

NOTE:

• Tape deck (TAPE) and tuner can be operated when the switch is at “AUDIO” position.

Preset memory (Audio component)

DENON components can be operated by setting the preset memory for MD or CDR. Operation in not possible for some models.

Set the slide switch to “MD/CDR”.

Holding in the PLAY (1) button, press the button for the components you want to set. (Refer to table 1.)

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

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AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

Table 1: Combinations of Personal System

Codes

MASTER

VOL.

MASTER

VOL.

PLAY (1)

CDRMD

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

SYSTEM

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

SURROUND

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

SURROUND

VCR-1 VCR-2

4859607

TUNER SHIFT

TAPE·VCR

MODE

DISC SKIP+

TV/DBS

CHANNEL

V. AUX

VCR-1 VCR-2

4859607

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

SURROUND

MODE

TAPE·VCR

TUNER SHIFT

TV/DBS

CHANNEL

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Preset memory (Video component)

DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 94, 95). Operation is not possible for some models.

Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

Holding in the SHIFT button q, press the POWER button w of the components (DVD/VDP, VCR or TV) you want to set.

Press and hold in the SHIFT button.

Holding in the SHIFT button q, press the number buttons w to input the preset code (consisting of 2-digit numbers) for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in the memory.

See the list on pages 94 and 95 for the preset codes (consisting of 2-digit numbers).

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

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1 2

2. 3

To continue registering other components, repeat steps 2 to 3.

NOTES:

• The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote control unit’s transmitting window while setting the preset memory.

• Some models and years of manufacture of components of the manufacturers listed on the List of Preset Codes cannot be used.

• The unit is equipped with several types of remote control codes which depend on the manufacturer. If there is no operation, please change

the preset code (a 2-digit number) and try again.

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Operating a video component stored in the preset memory

Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

Operate the video component.

• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

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a. For DVD player

POWER : Turns power on and off

2 : Stop

1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)

3 : Pause

TITLE : Call out title

MENU : Call out menu

DISPLAY : Switch display

SET UP : DVD setup

RETURN : Menu return

•,ª : Cursor up/down

0,1 : Cursor left/right

SELECT : Enter setting

NOTE:

Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons, so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component.

b. For video disc player (VDP)

POWER : Power on/off

6,7 : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

2 : Stop 1 : Play

8,9 : Auto search (cue)

3 : Pause

c. For video deck (VCR)

POWER : Power on/off

6,7 : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause

CHANNEL : Switch channel

(+, –)

d. For monitor TV

POWER : Power on/off

VOLUME : Volume up/down

(•,ª)

CHANNEL : Switch channel

(+, –)

NOTE: The TV can be operated when the switch is at any position.

POWER

AVR/AVC

OFF

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

849

SURROUND

MODE

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

T.TONE

RETURN DISPLAY

CHANNEL TV

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

CDPHONO

DVD/VDP

TAPE·VCR

TV/DBS

627

TUNER SHIFT

CHANNEL

DISC SKIP+

SURROUND

MASTER

VOL

STATUS MUTING

VOLUME

VCR-1 VCR-2

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

CH SELECT

SELECT

AVR/AVC

OFF

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

SURROUND

MODE

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

T.TONE

RETURN DISPLAY

POWER

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

CDPHONO

DVD/VDP

TAPE·VCR

627

TUNER SHIFT

SURROUND

STATUS MUTING

VOLUME

TV/DBS

CHANNEL

DISC SKIP+

MASTER

VOL

VCR-1 VCR-2

849

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

CH SELECT

SELECT

CHANNEL TV

POWER

TV VCR

VCR-1 VCR-2

TUNER SHIFT

TAPE·VCR

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

SURROUND

CH SELECT

SELECT

STATUS MUTING

CDPHONO

627

VOLUME

DVD/VDP

TV/DBS

CHANNEL

DISC SKIP+

MASTER

VOL

AVR/AVC

OFF

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

849

SURROUND

MODE

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

T.TONE

RETURN DISPLAY

CHANNEL TV

ENGLISH

OPERATION

Before operating

Preparations:

Check that all connections are proper.

Turn on the power. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or the AVR/AVC on the remote control unit to turn on the power

Select the front speakers. Press SPEAKER A or B turn the speaker on.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• ON/STANDBY When the button is pressed, the power turns on and the display lights after approximately 1 second. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off. Several seconds are required from the time the power operation switch is set to the “ON” position until sound is output. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that prevents noise when the power switch is turned on and off.

(Main unit)

1 2

AUDIO

POWER

AVR/AVC

PHONO

OFF

123

V.AUX

VCR-1 VCR-2

5467

MD/CDR

VIDEO

DVD/VDP

VCR

DVD/VDP

TV/DBS

ENGLISH

Playing the input source

2 3

1 5

Press the button for the program source to be played.

EX 1: CD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the input mode.

To select the input mode from main unit.

• Selecting the analog mode. Press ANALOG to switch to the analog input.

(Main unit)

• Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode. (In this case play the component connected to the “EXT. IN” terminal.) Press EXT. IN to switch the external input.

(Main unit)

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes. The mode switches as shown below each time INPUT MODE is pressed.

(Main unit)

AUTO PCM

DTS

Input mode selection function

Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory. q AUTO (All auto mode)

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in this unit’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO, CDR/TAPE and TUNER. The presence or absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

w PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input. Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals.

e DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input.

r ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode)

The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played.

t EXT. IN (external decoder input jack selection mode)

The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry.

NOTE:

• Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the “PCM” (exclusive PCM signal playback) or “ANALOG” (exclusive analog audio signal playback) mode. Select the AUTO or DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback) mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser disc player.

Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS

• Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and

while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. If so, play in the DTS mode.

•

In some rare cases noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD.

EX 2: CDR/TAPE

CDR / TAPE

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

DVD/VDP

CDPHONO

TV/DBS

VCR-1 VCR-2

SURROUND

MODE

TUNER SHIFT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-897

STATUS MUTING

T.TONE

MASTER

VOL

TITLE

DISC SKIP+

V. AUX

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

VIDEO SELECT

SYSTEM

SET UP MENU

SELECT

RETURN DISPLAY

SURROUND

CH SELECT

VOLUME

CHANNEL

AVR/AVC

DVD/VDP

TV VCR

AUDIO

MD/CDR

VIDEO

POWER

TAPE·VCR

OFF

849

627

To select the input mode from the remote control unit.

• The mode switches as shown below each time INPUT MODE is pressed.

AUTO PCM DTS

EXT. IN

ANALOG

(Remote control unit)

• To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

• To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.

ENGLISH

Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn SELECT knob.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Start playback on the selected component.

• For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.

Adjust the volume.

MASTER VOLUME

MASTER

VOL

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.

The volume can be adjusted within the range of –60 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB. However, when the channel level is set as described on page 30, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is “18 dB — (Maximum value of channel level)”.)

Input mode when playing DTS sources

• Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode.

When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “DTS”.

Input mode display

ANALOGDIGITAL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT

AUTO

PCM

DTS

INPUT

• In the AUTO mode

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• In the ANALOG mode

One of these lights, depending on the input signal.

Input signal display

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

• PCM

After starting playback

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

The tone switches as follows each time TONE CONTROL is pressed.

BASS TREBLE

With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn SELECT knob to adjust the level.

SELECT

23 1

SELECT

SURROUND

MODE

(Main unit)

If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.

The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound.

(Main unit)

The indicator lights when digital signals are being input properly. If the indicator does not light, check whether

the digital input component setup (page 21) and connections are correct and whether the component’s power is turned on.

DIGITAL

NOTE:

• The indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard.

DIGITAL

Using the dimmer function

• Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the main unit’s DIMMER repeatedly.

The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed, and finally the display turns off.

Front panel display

• Descriptions of the unit’s operations are also displayed on the front panel display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the unit’s operating status while playing a source by pressing STATUS.

Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press VIDEO SELECT repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.

Cancelling simulcast playback.

• Select “SOURCE” using the video select button.

• Switch the program source to the component connected to

the video input.

ENGLISH

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press MUTING.

Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. Muting mode will also be cancelled when MASTER VOL is adjusted up or down.

MUTING

[4]

Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image

[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

STATUS

DISPLAY

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

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[2] Listening over headphones NOTE:

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the front panel.

PHONES

Press SPEAKER A or B to turn the speaker off.

Cautions:

• No sound is produced from the headphones when speakers A or B are turned on.

•

When an external power amplifier is connected to the front preout jacks, turn off the external power amplifier’s speaker switch.

VIDEO SELECT

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

(Main unit)

SET UP MENU

T.TONE

RETURN DISPLAY

VIDEO SELECT

TITLE

CH SELECT

SELECT

CHANNEL TV

CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP

MASTER

VOL

STATUS MUTING

VOLUME

DISC SKIP+

SYSTEM

SURROUND

SET UP MENU

CH SELECT

SELECT

T.TONE

STATUS MUTING

RETURN DISPLAY

MASTER

VOL

ENGLISH

Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input.

Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and right) speaker systems without passing through the surround circuitry. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode. (See page 26.)

(Remote control unit)

(Main unit)

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play

mode (STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be set.

NOTES:

• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to these jacks cannot be played. In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input jacks.

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

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Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)

Follow step 1 to 3 under “Playing the input source” (page 26,

27).

The signals of the source selected with the function selector button are output simultaneously to the CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. If a total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on every decks.

NOTES:

• The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with the function selector button are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks.

• The DIGITAL IN’s signal selected with the function selector button are output to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

Start recording on the tape or video deck. For instructions, refer to the component’s operating instructions.

Simultaneous recording

V. AUX

VCR-1 VCR-2

TV/DBS

84950

TAPE·VCR

TUNER SHIFT

CHANNEL

1, 2

INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE

SURROUND

MODE

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