Denon AVR-1804, AVR-884 Operating Instruction

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO

AVR-1804/884

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D’EMPLOI

FOR ENGLISH READERS

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POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS

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2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-1804/884.

2To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-1804/884 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.

2Nous vous remercions de l’achat de l’AVR-1804/884.

2Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu’a à offrir l’AVR-1804/884, 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.

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE 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.

• FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY

CAUTION

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

• POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT

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.

“SERIAL NO.

PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

“NO. DE SERIE

PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE L’APPAREIL INSCRIT A L’ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME.”

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 lapoussière.

•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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

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

5.Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6.Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

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

10.Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

13.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 product.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable 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.

16.Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17.Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

– this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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

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

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2INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1804/884 Digital Surround A/V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with AV 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

z Before Using ...............................................................................................	5
x Cautions on Installation...............................................................................	5
c Cautions on Handling ..................................................................................	5
v Features ......................................................................................................	6
b Part Names and Functions......................................................................	7, 8
n Read this first ..............................................................................................	9
m Setting up the Speaker Systems ................................................................	9
, Connections ........................................................................................	10~18
. Using the Remote Control Unit ................................................................	19
⁄0Setting up the System........................................................................	20~29
⁄1Remote Control Unit...........................................................................	30~34

⁄2Operation ............................................................................................	35~40
⁄3Multi Zone...........................................................................................	41, 42
⁄4Surround .............................................................................................	43~49
⁄5DSP Surround Simulation ...................................................................	50~53
⁄6Listening to the Radio.........................................................................	54~57
⁄7Last Function Memory..............................................................................	57
⁄8Initialization of the Microprocessor ...........................................................	57
⁄9Additional Information.........................................................................	58~63
¤0Troubleshooting.........................................................................................	64
¤1Specifications ............................................................................................	65
List of Preset Codes ..............................................................................	128~132

2ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions .................................................................	1
w Warranty ......................................................................................	1
e Service station list .......................................................................	1
r Remote control unit (RC-939)......................................................	1

t R6P/AA batteries .........................................................................	2
y AM loop antenna .........................................................................	1
u FM indoor antenna ......................................................................	1

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1 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 switch on

Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power 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.

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•Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.

• V. AUX jacks

The AVR-1804/884’s front panel is equipped with a V. AUX jacks. Remove the cap covering the jacks when you want to use it.

2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

4 inch/10 cm or more

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	4 inch/10 cm or more
outdoor antennas and 75 Ω /ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space between the top,

back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

Wall

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

•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 jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power 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 switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage.

Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

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4FEATURES

1.Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for the movie “Star Wars Episode 1 – Phantom Menace”.

The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound positioning and expression of space.

2.DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-1804/884 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-1804/884 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

3.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.

4.Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

Multi Source Function:

This unit’s Multi Source function lets you select different audio sources for listening Different sources can thus be enjoyed in the main room (MAIN) and the subroom (ZONE 2) simultaneously.

5.On Screen Diaplay

Troublesome operations such as adjusting the delay time and other parameters according to the listening environment are greatly simplified. The various parameters can be set simply by selecting the graphic displayed on the monitor screen according to the listening room’s system environment.

6.Video Conversion Function

The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with a function for converting the signals input to the video input connector and S-Video input connector. With this function, the AVR-1804/884’s monitor out connector and the monitor (TV) can be connected with video pinplug cords or an S-Video connection cord.

7.Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV.

8.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

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.

9.Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR1804/884 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) inputs assignable, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

10.Auto Surround Mode

This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input.

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5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

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#2#1#0@9@8@7@6@5 @4@3@2@1@0

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!4

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!5!6!7!8

q Power ON/STANDBY switch .......................................	(21, 35, 54)
w Headphones jack (PHONES) ....................................................	(39)
e ZONE2/REC button..........................................................	(40 ~ 42)
r SPEAKER A button.............................................................	(35, 57)
t SPEAKER B button.............................................................	(35, 57)
y SURROUND BACK button .................................................	(41, 48)
u ANALOG button .................................................................	(36, 38)
i EXT. IN button ....................................................................	(36, 38)
o DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button.................................	(43, 45, 48)
!05CH/6CH STEREO button ........................................................	(50)
!1DIRECT/STEREO button ....................................................	(38, 50)
!2TUNING UP/DOWN buttons ....................................................	(55)
!3V. AUX input jacks ................................................................	(5, 15)
!4SURROUND MODE button .........................................	(37, 48, 52)
!5SURROUND PARAMETER button .....................................	(45, 51)
!6SELECT knob ...............................................................	(37, 45, 52)
!7TONE DEFEAT button ..............................................................	(39)

!8TONE CONTROL button ..........................................................	(39)
!9MASTER VOLUME control ......................................................	(37)
@0VIDEO SELECT button .............................................................	(39)
@1STATUS button .........................................................................	(40)
@2DIMMER button .......................................................................	(40)
@3MASTER VOLUME indicator....................................................	(37)
@4Display
@5PRESET STATION select buttons.......................................	(54, 56)
@6BAND button ............................................................................	(55)
@7OUTPUT indicator.....................................................................	(41)
@8SIGNAL indicator ......................................................................	(37)
@9INPUT MODE indicator ............................................................	(37)
#0INPUT MODE button ...................................................	(36, 38, 48)
#1Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ...........................	(19)
#2Power operation indicator ........................................................	(35)
#3FUNCTION knob ................................................................	(36, 40)
#4MAIN button.............................................................................	(36)

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Remote control unit

	• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses (		).
	LED (indicator)	(31, 34)	Remote control signal
			transmitter	(19)
			POWER buttons ..............	(21, 31~33, 35)
	MULTI ZONE buttons ............	(34, 41, 42)	MAIN ZONE buttons....................	(34, 42)
	SURROUND buttons .............	(37, 43, 51)

Input source selector buttons

.........................................(31~34, 36, 45)

Tuner system/
System buttons ...............	(30, 33, 42, 55)

Mode selector switches

............................(20, 30~32, 34, 35, 42)

	Master volume control
	buttons.........................................	(36, 42)
System buttons .....................	(30, 32, 33)
	MUTING button .................................	(39)

SYSTEM SET UP/
SETUP button	(20, 29,	32)
Cursor buttons	(20, 32, 44,	51)

ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button

.....................................................(32, 40)

SURROUND PARAMETER/SYSTEM

button	...........................................(32, 45)
CH SELECT (channel select)/ ENTER
button ..............................	(20, 32, 44, 46)
SURROUND BACK/RETURN
button ....................................	(32, 41, 48)

Test tone button

(43)

................................SPEAKER button	(35)

VIDEO SELECT button	.......................(39)	DIMMER button	.................................(40)
INPUT MODE selector
buttons.........................................	(36, 38)

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6 READ THIS FIRST

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

Step 1 (page 9 to 18)

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

7 SETTING

2 Speaker system layout

Basic system layout

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of 7 speaker systems and a television monitor:

Subwoofer

Center speaker system

Surround back speaker system

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.	Surround speaker systems

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8 CONNECTIONS

•Do not plug in the AC 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 AC 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 the this unit.

Connecting the audio components

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

The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch.

	OUTPUT	CD player
	R L

R L

Connecting a CD player

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

					Connecting the AC OUTLETS
				AC OUTLETS
	Connecting a turntable
				• SWITCHED
	Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR-1804/884’s PHONO
				(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))
	jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.			The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the
				POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched
	NOTES:			between on and standby from the remote control unit.
	• This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a			No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby.
	separate head amplifier or step-up transformer.			Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.).
	• If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire			NOTE:
	is connected, disconnect the ground wire.			Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair
				driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

Subwoofer jack

Connect the internal amplifier’s subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal. (Refer to page 17.)

Turntable
(MM cartridge)
L		R
R		L
R	L
Ground wire
	R	L

								AC CORD
		MD recorder, CD recorder or other component						AC 120 V, 60 Hz
							Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way
		equipped with digital input/output jack
							that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
		B
	OUTPUT	INPUT
	OPTICAL						CD recorder or Tape deck
			R	L	R	L		NOTE:
		CD player or other
							B	If humming noise is generated by a
COAXIAL	OPTICAL	component equipped	R	L	R	L		tape deck, etc., move the tape deck
OUTPUT		with digital output jacks						away.
			INPUT		OUTPUT

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio (video) equipment with digital output. Refer to page 26 for instructions on setting this terminal.

NOTES:

•Use 75 Ω /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.

•Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

•The main unit’s power must be turned on when recording via the AVR-1804/884.

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 (CDR/TAPE 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 (CDR/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

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Connecting video components

•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 video quality.

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

•The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals.

•The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video monitor out terminals.

•The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the video terminals.

TV or DBS tuner

AUDIO VIDEO B

OUT

R L OUT

R

L

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

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

DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc.

AUDIO	VIDEO	B
OUT
	OUT
R L

R L

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

DVD

•Connect the video disc player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) DVD/VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

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

•It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video game, etc., to the VCR-2 jacks.

			Monitor TV
			VIDEO
			IN
R	L
L			Connecting a Monitor TV
			MONITOR OUT
R
			• Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the
L
			VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ω	/ohms video
R
			coaxial pin plug cord.
R
L
R
L
			Note on connecting the digital input jacks
	R	L	• Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks.
			For details, see pages 10, 26.

R	L	R	Video deck 2
			L

R	L	R	L OUT IN
	OUT		IN
	AUDIO		VIDEO

R

L

R

L

Video deck 1

R			L	R		L OUT IN
	OUT				IN
			AUDIO			VIDEO

Connecting a video decks

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

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

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Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks

•When making 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.

•The AVR-1804/884 is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

•The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video monitor out terminals.

•The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the S-Video terminals.

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

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

connection cord.

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

S-VIDEO	B	S-VIDEO	B
OUT		OUT

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

DVD

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

•It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD/VDP player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the VCR-2 jacks.

S-VIDEO	Monitor TV
IN

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

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

cord.

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

Video deck 2

Connecting the video decks

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO

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

S-VIDEO VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO

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

S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

Video deck 1

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

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Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video Jacks (DVD Player)

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

•The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks.

•Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.

•At SYSTEM SETUP, the component video input terminal can be assigned for the input sources to which you want to connect AV devices. (For details, see page 26.)

COMPONENT	DVD player
VIDEO OUT
	B
Y CB CR

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks

•Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Ω /ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

•In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y CB CR

Monitor TV

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jack

•Connect the TV’s color difference (component) video input jacks

(COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Ω /ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

•The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (“CR, CB and Y”, “R-

Y, B-Y and Y”, “Pr, Pb and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

• Video Conversion signals

		Monitor Output jacks
Signal input to the AVR-1804/884	Video signal output to VIDEO	Video signal output to S-Video		Video signal output to color
				difference (component) Video
	MONITOR OUT jack (yellow)	MONITOR OUT jack
				MONITOR OUT jack
Video signal input jack	C	C		E
		(Up-conversion)
S-Video signal input jack	C	C		E
	(Down-conversion)
Color difference (component)	E	E		C
Video signal input jack
			(C : Video signal output, E : Video signal not output)

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Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF

BROADCASTING

STATION

FM ANTENNA

FEEDER 75 Ω /ohms CABLE COAXIAL

CABLE

FM ANTENNA

ADAPTER

FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied)

AM loop antenna assembly

			Connect to the AM
	1	2	antenna terminals.
			3
		Remove the vinyl tie
		and take out the	Bend in the reverse
	4	connection line.	direction.

a. With the antenna on top any stable surface.

Mount

b. With the antenna attached to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the	2. Insert the		3. Return the
lever.	conductor.		lever.

AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied)

AM OUTDOOR

ANTENNA

GROUND

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.

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Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

•These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

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

R

L

R

L

Front

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

Decoder with 6- channel analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 38.

Connecting the video component equipped with a V. AUX jacks

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.

			Video game
			OUTPUT
	R	L	OPTICAL	VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO OUT
	R	L
L	LINE OUT		DIGITAL OUT	VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO OUT
	R

		Video camera
		OUTPUT
R	L	VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO OUT
R	L
LINE OUT

Connecting a Video game component

•Connect the Video game component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

Connecting a video camera component

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

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

The V. AUX jacks is covered with a cap. Remove this cap in order to use the terminal. (See page 5 for instructions on removing the cap.)

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Connecting the ZONE2 jacks

•If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 at the same time.

L

R

Extension jacks for future use.

ZONE2			RC-616
	RC-617		INFRARED RETRANSMITTER
Integrated pre-main amplifier
	INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT	INPUT
B	+	+	AUX OUT

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.

NOTE:

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

Speaker Impedance

•When speaker systems A (I) and B (II) are use separately, speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for use as front and surround back/ZONE2 speakers.

•Be careful when using two pairs of front and Surround Back/ZONE2

speakers (A + B) and (I + II) 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.

		Connecting the speaker cords
1. Loosen by turning	2. Insert the cord.	3. Tighten by turning
counterclockwise.		clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Banana plug

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the cord.

3. Return the lever.

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

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Connections

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

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

SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTES:

•To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK (I).

•The settings must be changed to use this

speaker for ZONE2. (See page 28)	(II)	(I)
• The same signal is output simultaneously
to the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 I and II
terminals.

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

FRONT SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKER

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKER

(B) SYSTEMS

(A) SYSTEMS

SYSTEM

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.

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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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9 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

30° 30°

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

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.

Inserting the batteries

qPress as shown by the arrow and slide off.

w Insert the R6P/AA batteries properly, as	e Close the lid.
shown on the diagram.

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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10SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

•Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 10 to 18), 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.

•Use the following buttons to set up the system:

1	Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

2	Use the following buttons to set up the system:

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.

ENTER 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

Input the combination of speakers

in your system and their

Front Sp.

Center Sp.

Surround Sp.

Surround Back Sp.

Subwoofer

Speaker

corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-

Configuration

size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals

Large

Small

Small

Small

Yes

output from the speakers and the frequency response.

Subwoofer mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

LFE (Normal)

Crossover

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various

80 Hz

Frequency

speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

Front L

Front R

Center

Surround L

Surround R

Surround Back

Subwoofer

Delay Time

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according

12 ft

12 ft

12 ft

10 ft

10 ft

10 ft

12 ft

to the listening position.

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers

Front L

Front R

Center

Surround L

Surround R

Surround Back

Subwoofer

Test Tone

and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

optimum effects.

Digital In

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different

Input source

CD

DVD/VDP

TV/DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

CDR/TAPE

Assignment

input sources.

Digital

COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2

OFF

OFF

OPTICAL 3

Inputs

Video In

This assigns the component video input jacks for

Input source

DVD/VDP

TV/DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

V. AUX

—

Assignment

the different video input sources.

Component

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OFF

OFF

OFF

—

Inputs

Auto Surround

Auto surround mode function setting.

Auto Surround Mode = ON

Mode

Ext. In SW Level

Set the Ext. In Subwoofer channel playback level.

Ext. In SW Level = +15 dB

Power AMP

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for

Surround Back

Assignment

use for Zone 2.

On Screen

This sets whether or not to display

the on-screen display that

appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote

ON

Display

control unit or main unit are operated.

A1 ~ A8

87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz

B1 ~ B8

520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz

Auto Tuner

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

C1 ~ C8

90.1 MHz

Presets

D1 ~ D8

90.1 MHz

E1 ~ E8

90.1 MHz

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NOTES:

•The AVR-1804/884’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

•The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used.

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

Before setting up the system

1	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.
(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)

2

3

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting.

*SYSTEM SET UP

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

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

NOTE:

Press the SYSTEM SETUP 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.

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Setting the type of speakers

•Set up in function of your speaker systems. Performing this setup optimizes the system.

•The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

1	Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size
	parameters.

• To select the speaker

Front Sp. Center Sp. Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Listening position Surround Sp. Surround Sp.

Surround back Sp.

	• To select the parameter
		1 FRONT	LARGE
2	Press the ENTER 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 “Yes” 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.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers.

For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the Small setting for all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.

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Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency

This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer.

• Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used.

1	Select the “Subwoofer Mode”.	Select the setting.
			6 SW MODE NORM

2	Select the “Crossover Frequency”	Select the frequency.
	mode.		7 CR.OVER 80Hz

3	Press the ENTER 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.

— Crossover Frequency —

•When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” at the “Speaker Configuration Setting”, set the frequency (Hz) 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 a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer instead.

NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

— 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 page 22).

•When the “LFE+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.

•Selection of the “LFE ” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with “Large” from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as “Small” in the setup menu.

•Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity.

•When the subwoofer is set to “Yes”, bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS.

•In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to “YES”, the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel. For details, refer to “Surround Modes and Parameters” on page 53.

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Distance between center speaker and listening position Distance between front speakers and listening position Distance between surround speakers and listening position Distance between surround back speaker and listening position Distance between subwoofer and listening position

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Setting the delay time

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right).

L1:

L2:

L3:

L4:

L5:

CAUTION:

Please note that the difference for every speaker should be 15 ft or less.

NOTES:

•No setting when “None” has been selected for the Speaker Configuration setting.

•Surround back is not displayed when ZONE 2 is set with the POWER AMP ASSIGN setting.

FL		Center	FR
Subwoofer	L1 L2
	L5		Listening position
SL	L3	L4	SR

SB

1	Select the speaker to be set.

8 FRONT L 12ft

2	Set the distance between the speaker and listening position.
	The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest

to the measured distance.

3	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to enter the setting and switch the Test Tone setting.

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Setting the Test Tone

•Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal.

•From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.

•The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 43.)

1

2

3

4

Select “Yes”.

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Set the mode.

Select “Auto” or “Manual”.

T.TONE AUTO

• Auto:

Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers.

•Manual:

Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.

Press the (down) button to start Test Tone.

a.If the “Auto” mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.

The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:

FL	C	FR	SR	SB	SL	SW
				1spkr

Use the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 dB.

b. When the “Manual” mode is selected

Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR left and right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.

Example: When the volume is set to

			–12 dB while the Front Lch
	5		speaker is selected
		After completing the adjustment, press the ENTER button.
	6	(Remote control unit)
		Press the ENTER or	(down) button to enter the setting and switch the DIGITAL input setting.

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NOTES:

•When you adjust the channel levels while in the TEST TONE mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode.

•You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/6 CH STEREO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MATRIX and VIRTUAL.

Setting the Digital In Assignment

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-1804/884 for the different input sources.

1	Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.
	• To select the digital input jack
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2	• To select the input source
	Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

3	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to enter the setting and switch the Component Video input setting.

NOTE:

• PHONO, TUNER and V. AUX cannot be selected.

Setting the Video In Assignment

• This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-1804/884 for the different input sources.

1	Select the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input terminal to
	be assigned to the input source.

• Component video terminal selection

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2	•	Input source selection
		Select “OFF” if nothing is connected.

3	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to enter the setting and switch the Auto Surround Mode setting.

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Setting the Auto Surround Mode

For the three kinds of input signals as shown below, the surround mode played the last is stored in the memory. At next time it the same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is played.

Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input function.

	SIGNAL	Default Auto Surround Mode
q	Analog and PCM 2-channel signals	STEREO
w	2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format	Dolby PLII Cinema
e	Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format	Dolby or DTS Surround

1	Select “ON” if you want to use the auto surround mode, “OFF” if
	you do not want to use it.

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2	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to switch the Ext. In SW Level setting.

Setting the Ext. In SW Level

Set the playback level of the analog input signal connected to the Ext. In terminal.

1	Select desired setting.
	•	Select according to the specifications of the player being used.
		Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.
	•	+15dB (default) recommended. (0, +5, 10 and +15 can be
		selected.)
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2	Press the ENTER or		(down) button to switch the Power Amp Assignment setting.

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Power Amp Assignment

Setting the power amplifier assignment

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2.

1	Select “Surround Back” to use as the surround back channel,
	“Zone2” to use as Zone 2 out.

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2	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to switch the On Screen Display setting.

Setting the On Screen Display (OSD)

• Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off.

1	Select “ON” or “OFF”.

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2	Press the ENTER or	(down) button to switch the Auto Preset Memory setting.

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Auto Tuner Presets

Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8.

NOTE:

•If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation.

1	Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.
	“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins.
	“Completed” appears once searching is completed.
	The display automatically switches to screen.
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2	Press the ENTER or	(down) button if you want to start the settings over from the beginning.

After setting up the system

1	Press the SYSTEM SETUP 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.

• On-screen display signals

		Signals input to the AVR-1804/884			On-screen display signal output
	VIDEO signal input jack (yellow)		S-video signal input jack		Video signal output to VIDEO	Video signal output to S-Video
					MONITOR OUT jack (yellow)	MONITOR OUT jack
1		E	E		C	C
2		C	E		C	C
3		E	C		C	C
4		C	C		E	C
	(C: Signal	E: No signal)	(C: On-screen signals output		E: On-screen signals not output)

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ENGLISH

11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Operating DENON audio components

• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.

1	Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”.

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2	Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be
	operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck)

1 2

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3	Operate the audio component.
	• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
	While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, some models of components may not
	be operated with this remote control.
	1. CD player (CD) and CD recorder and MD recorder					2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons
	(CDR/MD) system buttons

6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)

2: Stop

1: Play

8, 9 : Auto search (cue)

3: Pause

DISC	: Switch discs
SKIP+	(for CD changers only)

3. Tuner system buttons

6 : Rewind

7 : Fast-forward

2: Stop

1 : Forward play

0: Reverse play

A/B : Switch between decks A and B

SHIFT	: Switch preset channel range
CHANNEL	: Preset channel
+, –	up/down
TUNING	: Frequency
+, –	up/down
BAND	: Switch between the AM and FM bands
MODE	: Switch between auto and mono
MEMORY	: Preset memory

NOTE:

• TUNER can be operated when the switch is at “AUDIO” position.

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