Denon AVR-2801, AVR-981 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO

AVR-2801/981

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-2801/981.

2To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2801/981 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-2801/981.

2Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu’a à offrir l’AVR-2801/981, 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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2SAFETY 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.”

2NOTE 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 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; or

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

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

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2INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 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 ……………………………………………………………………4		. Operation …………………………………………………………………31~35
x Cautions on Installation	………………………………………………………4	Ú0 Surround ……………………………………………………………………36~39
c Cautions on Handling	…………………………………………………………5	Ú1 DSP Surround Simulation…………………………………………………40~44
v Features …………………………………………………………………………5		Ú2 Listening to the Radio	…………………………………………………45~47
b Connections …………………………………………………………………6~11		Ú3 Last Function Memory	………………………………………………………47
n Part Names and Functions ………………………………………………12, 13		Ú4 Initialization of the Microprocessor …………………………………………47
m Setting up the system ……………………………………………………14~22		Ú5 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………48
, Remote Control Unit………………………………………………………23~31		Ú6 Additional Information ……………………………………………………49~52
		Ú7 Specifications …………………………………………………………………53

2ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions…..1	w Warranty ( for North America model only )………...........1	e Service station list…….....1	r Remote control unit
t R6P/AA batteries….....….2	y AM loop antenna…...............1 u FM indoor antenna…1	i FM antenna adaptor….....1	(RC-881)............…......1

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.

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

2 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 10 cm of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

10 cm or more

10 cm or more

Wall

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3CAUTIONS 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 jacks 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.

4FEATURES

1.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.

2.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.

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•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.

3.24 bit D/A Conversion

All six channels, including the five main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference, for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie soundtracks.

4.Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio).

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5 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								Connecting the AC OUTLTETS
components.							AC OUTLETS
The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched							• SWITCHED
between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch.							(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))
							The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with
OUTPUT		CD player					the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power
				Connecting a CD player			is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.
R	L
				Connect the CD player’s analog output			No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at
R	L			jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s			standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above
				CD jacks using pin plug cords.			120 W (1 A.).
							NOTE:
Connecting a turntable							Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for
							hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.
Connect the turntable’s output cord to the
AVR-2801/981’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				Connecting the pre-out jacks
cartridges directly. Use a separate head									SWITCHED
amplifier or step-up transformer.				Use	these	jacks if you wish to	connect external power		TOTAL 120W(1A.)MAX.
									AC 120V 60HZ
If humming		or other noise	is generated	amplifier(s)		to increase the power	of the front, center	and
				surround channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.
when	the	ground wire is	connected,
				Connect the internal amplifier‘s subwoofer to the subwoofer
disconnect the ground wire.
				terminal. (Refer to page 11.)					AC OUTLETS
		Turntable
		(MM cartridge)
			ANTENNA	EXT. IN	R L	IN
			FR	FL	DVD
			LOOP
			ANT.
			SW	C	VDP
			AM
			SR	SL	TV/			CENTER
					DBS
							L	L

L

FM

R

L

VCR-1

COAX.

R

R

75

R

L

Ground

R

CD

V.AUX

L

SURROUND WOOFER

FRONT

VCR-

SUB

wire

SIGNAL

GND

PRE OUT

PHONO

CDR/

R

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

TAPE

R

L

R

B

L

R

A

L

OPT.-1

IN

VCR-1

OPT.-2

VCR-2/

V.AUX

COAXIAL

OPT.-3

CDR/

TAPE

R

L

OUT

MONITOR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

DIGITAL

RAUDIO L

C-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

MD recorder, DAT deck or other component

Power supply cord

equipped with digital output jacks

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

R

L

R

L

R L R L

INPUT OUTPUT

Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Tape deck or CD recorder

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 20, 21 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.

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.

AUDIO VIDEO

OUT

R L OUT

R L

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

AUDIO		VIDEO
	OUT
			DVD player or video disc player (VDP)
R	L OUT

R

L

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

VDP

• Connect the video disc player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) VDP/DVD 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 VDP/DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords.

•A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way.

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

ANTENNA	EXT. IN	R	IN
	FR	FL

ANT.

R

SW

L

C

VDP

AM

SR

R

SL

TV/

CENTER

DBS

L

L

L

VCR-1

FM

RL

COAX.

R

R

R

75

CD

L

VCR-2/

SUB

V.AUX

SURROUND WOOFER

FRONT

SIGNAL

GND

R

R

PRE OUT

PHONO

CDR/

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

TAPE

R

L

R

B

L

R

A

L

L

L

OPT.-1

IN

VCR-1

R

OPT.-2	L		VCR-2/
			V.AUX
	COAXIAL
OPT.-3			CDR/
			TAPE
	R	L	OUT	SPEAKER SYSTEMS
DIGITAL		AUDIO	C-VIDEO

•Connect the TV’s video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. (See pages 21.)

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks. For details, see page 6.

R	L	R	L	Video deck 2

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/V.AUX 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.

•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.

Connecting a monitor TV

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.

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

VDP

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

•A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way.

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

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN

Monitor TV

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.

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

EXT. IN

R

L

IN

IN

OUT

Video deck 1

9kHz

FR

FL

DVD

10kHz

LOOP

ANT.

SW

C

VDP

AM

TV/

CENTER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

SR

SL

115V

230V

DBS

L

FM

VCR-1

Connecting the video decks

COAX.

R

L

R

the

video

deck’s

S output jack (S-OUT)

to

the

75

• Connect

CD

VCR-2/

SUB

V.AUX

WOOFER FRONT

S-VIDEO

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

SIGNAL

GND

PRE OUT

SAME AS LINE-VOLTAGE

PHONO

CDR/

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

TAPE

B

to

A

S-VIDEO

VCR-1 OUT jack using

S

jack

R

L

R

(S-IN)

the

L

L

R

AC UTLET

OPT.-1

IN

VCR-1

connection cords.

V.AUX

• Connect

the

video

deck’s

S output jack (S-OUT)

to

the

OPT.-2

VCR-2/

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO VCR-2/V.AUX IN jack and the video deck’s S input

OPT.-3

CDR/

TAPE

jack (S-IN) to the

S-VIDEO

VCR-2/V.AUX OUT jack using S

DIGITAL

AUDIO

C-VIDEO S-VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

R

L

OUT

MONITOR

jack connection cords.

S-VIDEO
IN OUT	Video deck 2

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Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF

BROADCASTING

STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied)

	FM ANTENNA
75 Ω /ohms
COAXIAL	FEEDER
CABLE	CABLE
FM ANTENNA
ADAPTER
(Supplied)
FM INDOOR
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

ANTENNA	EXT. IN		R	L		IN
9kHz	FR	FL		DVD
10kHz
LOOP
ANT.
AM	SW	C		VDP
	SR	SL		TV/				CENTER
				DBS
FM				VCR-1
COAX.	R	L
75
	CD			VCR-2/				SUB
				V.AUX				WOOFER	FR
SIGNAL
GND								PRE OU
PHONO				CDR/			SURROUND	CENTER
				TAPE		R	L		R
	IN			VCR-1
	OPT.-1
	OPT.-2			VCR-2/		AM OUTDOOR
				V.AUX
	COAXIAL					ANTENNA
				CDR/
	OPT.-3
				TAPE
		R	L	OUT	MONITOR			SPEAKER SYSTEM
	DIGITAL		AUDIO	C-VIDEO		S-VIDEO
GROUND

•An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

•If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the included antenna adapter.

AM loop antenna assembly

1 2

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the

4 connection line.

a.With the antenna on top any stable

surface.

Mount

b. With the antenna attached to a wall.

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

3

Bend in the reverse direction.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

FM antenna adapter assembly

75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE

Open the cover

	SHUT
PULL
CLAMP		14mm
	CLAMP
PULL		9mm
ANTENNA ADAPTER
	SHUT
REMOVE		5mm
	CLAMP 3C-2V
CLAMP	5C-2V

19mm 14mm 5mm

5C-2V

75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE

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.

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Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

•These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, or future multi-channel sound format, etc.

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

When connecting a high definition (MUSE component, use a separately sold mono/stereo surround channel output is monaural.

3-1 format) cable if the

ANTENNA

EXT. IN

R

L

IN

9kHzR

FR

FL

DVD

LOOP

L

ANT.

AM

SW

C

VDP

R

TV/

CENTER

VOLTAGE S

SR

SL

115V

DBS

L

L

FM

VCR-1

COAX.

R

L

R

75

CD

VCR-2/

SUB

V.AUX

WOOFER

FRONT

SIGNAL

GND

PRE OUT

PHONO

CDR/

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

FRO

TAPE

R

L

R

B

L

R

A

IN

VCR-1

OPT.-1

OPT.-2

VCR-2/

V.AUX

COAXIAL

OPT.-3

CDR/

TAPE

R

L

OUT

MONITOR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

DIGITAL

AUDIO

C-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Front

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

LINE OUT

Decoders with 6-channel analog outputs, etc.

Speaker system connections

•Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (Å with Å , à with à ). 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

•Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for use as surround and center speakers.

•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 less than 8 Ω /ohms will lead to damage.

•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.

Connection the speaker terminals

1. Loosen by turning	2. Insert the cord.	3. Tighten by turning	Connecting banana plugs
counterclockwise		clockwise.
			banana plug

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
	FRONT SPEAKER		CENTER SPEAKER		SURROUND SPEAKER		FRONT SPEAKER
amplifier (super woofer),
	SYSTEMS (B)		SYSTEM		SYSTEMS		SYSTEMS (A)
etc.

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

ANTENNA

EXT. IN

R

L

IN

9kHz

FR

FL

DVD

10kHz

LOOP

ANT.

SW

C

VDP

AM

SR

SL

TV/

CENTER

DBS

L

L

FM

VCR-1

COAX.

R

L

R

R

75

CD

VCR-2/

V.AUX

SURROUND

FRONT

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

PHONO

CDR/

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

TAPE

R

L

R

B

L

R

A

L

OPT.-1

IN

VCR-1

OPT.-2

VCR-2/

V.AUX

COAXIAL

OPT.-3

CDR/

TAPE

R

L

OUT

MONITOR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

DIGITAL

AUDIO

C-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

•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.

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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6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

q Power ON/STANDBY switch

…………………………………(31)

w Headphones jack (PHONES)

……………………………………(34)

e Tape monitor button (CDR/TAPE MON)…………………………(32)

r Tape monitor indicator ……………………………………………(32)

t Front speaker system selector buttons (SPEAKER A/B) ..........(31) y INPUT MODE button ……………………………………………(32)

u ANALOG button……………………………………………………(32)

i EXT. IN button ……………………………………………………(35)

o VIDEO SELECT button ……………………………………………(34)

!0DIMMER button……………………………………………………(34)

!1STATUS button ……………………………………………………(34)

!2SURROUND MODE button ………………………………………(37)

!3SURROUND PARAMETER button ………………………………(42)

!4SELECT knob ………………………………………………………(33)

!5TONE CONTROL button …………………………………………(33)

!6CH. VOL button ……………………………………………………(36)

!7MASTER VOLUME control ………………………………………(33)

!8Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ……………………(33)

!9Display
@0INPUT indicators .......................................................................	(33)

@1SIGNAL indicator …………………………………………………(33)

@2Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) …………………(23)

@3Power indicator ……………………………………………………(31)

@4FUNCTION knob …………………………………………………(32)

@5TUNING PRESET button …………………………………………(47)

@6SOURCE selector button ………………………………………(32)

@7REC SELECT button ………………………………………………(35)

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Remote control unit

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

LEDs (indicators) ..................................	(28)
SYSTEM CALL buttons ........................	(29)
Input source selector
buttons ..................................................	(32)
System buttons ....................................	(24)
SPEAKER select button .........................	(31)
Surround buttons ................................	(24)
INPUT MODE selector
buttons ..................................................	(32)
Mode selector switches.........................	(27)
Tuner system buttons ...........................	(24)
USE/LEARN selector
button ..................................................	(28)
Test tone button ....................................	(36)
SYSTEM SETUP button .........................	(14)

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Remote control signal
transmitter ............................................	(23)

		Power button	(31)
		......................................Tuner buttons	(45)

		Master volume control
		buttons	(33)
		......................................MUTING button	(34)
		SURROUND PARAMETER
		button	(41)
		Channel select/enter
		..................................................button	(14)
		Cursor buttons ......................................	(14)
		..............................ON SCREEN button	(34)
		..............................DVD SETUP button	(27)

		STATUS button	.......................................(34)

NOTE
• The shaded buttons			do not function with the AVR-2801/981.
(Nothing happens	when they are pressed.)
The button indicated		, however, can be used with the learning function.

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7SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

•Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 11), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2801/981’s on-screen display function.

These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-2801/981.

•Use the following buttons to set up the system:

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

DECK CDR/MD

AUDIO

CD

MUTING

AVR/AVC	VIDEO	DVD	TV
		VDP	VCR
		SYSTEM	SURROUND
TUNING		SETUP	PARAMETER

BAND	TITLE	MENU/GUIDE
		CH SELECT
MODE		ENTER
		SELECT
MEMORY	STATUS	ON SCREEN
	DISPLAY	RETURN
USE/LEARN	T.TONE	DVD
		SET UP

SURROUND PARAMETER button

Press this to display the surround parameter menu.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display on the screen.

Also use this button to complete the setting on the screen.

CURSOR buttons

and : Use these to move the cursors (0and 1) to the left and right on the screen.

and : Use these to move the cursors (¥and ») up and down on the screen.

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

System setup

Default settings

Speaker

Input the combination of speakers in your system

and their

Front Sp.

Center Sp.

Surround Sp.

Subwoofer

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

q

Configuration

full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output

Large

Small

Small

Yes

from the speakers and the frequency response.

Subwoofer mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

LFE

w

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

Front & Subwoofer

Center

Surround L & R

—

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to

the listening position.

3.6 m (12 ft)

3.6 m (12 ft)

3.0 m (10 ft)

—

e

Channel

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and

Front L

Front R

Subwoofer

Center

Surround L

Surround R

—

—

subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain

optimum

Level

effects.

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

—

—

Input

CD

DVD

VDP

TV/DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2/

—

—

Digital In

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input

source

V. AUX

r

Adjutment

sources.

Digital

COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2

OPTICAL 3

OFF

OFF

—

—

Inputs

t

On Screen

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that appears

On Screen Display = ON

on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or

Display

main unit are operated (from MONITOR outputs only).

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

y

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

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-2801/981’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2801/981 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 22.)

• The AVR-2801/981’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 “HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

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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

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

Before setting up the system

1	Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.
2	Display the System Setup Menu.
	SYSTEM
	SETUP
	TITLE

Setting the type of speakers

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

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.

2	Switch to the speaker configuration screen.
	ENTER

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3

4

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

• To select the speaker

• To select the parameter

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp.

Enter the setting.

When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” the set switches to the subwoofer mode.

ENTER

NOTE:

•Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (approximately 80 Hz and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper 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 a subwoofer is not installed.

*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.

Setting the subwoofer mode

1	Select the bass signal playback mode.

2		Enter the setting.
	ENTER	The System Setup Menu reappears.

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NOTES:

•In the Subwoofer mode screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system.

•By selecting the “LFE + Main” option, you will be sending the same bass frequencies to both the front left, front right, and the subwoofer speakers simultaneously. Depending upon your room size and shape, this can create a more evenly distributed bass around the room or sometimes actually decrease the amount of bass in the room due to low frequency cancellations.

•If the “LFE” option is selected, bass from the large front left and front right speakers goes only to the front left and front right speakers. Bass going to the subwoofer comes from the LFE signal and any speakers which you have designated as “Small.” This selection is preferred as it reduces the chances of bass cancellations in the room.

•Once you have positioned all of your speakers in the room, choose the option which gives you the most solid sounding bass.

•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.

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 speakers to listening position

L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position L3: Distance from rear speakers to listening position

NOTES:

•Set the center speaker so that the distance to the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer is the same (L2 = L1) or so that the difference in the distance (L2 – L1) is 5 feet (1.5 meters) or less.

•Set the surround speakers (left and right) so that the distance to the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer is the same (L2 = L3) or so that the difference in the distance (L2 – L3) is 15 feet (4.5 meters) or less.

FL	Center	FR
L2	L1
		Listening
		position
	L3
SL		SR

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

2	Switch to the Delay Time screen.
	ENTER

3	Select the desired unit, meters or feet.
	Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”.

Example: When “Feet” is selected

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