Denon AVR-2803 Owner’s Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2803

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1_ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equiEateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

voEtage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons¸

user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing}

The exclamation point within an equiJateral triangle is intended to alert the

instructions JR the literature accompanying the appliance¸

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We decEale undel our sole responsJbiE_ty that tHS product, to which this declaration relates, is in confolmlt y with the following standards:

EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN6100032 and EN61000 3_

Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/E EC Directive

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Produkt, auf Gas slch diese Erkl_lung bez_eht, den folgenden Standards entspricht

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D'apr_s les disposidons de la Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/E EC et 93/68/E EC

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• DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD Declaramos ba]o nuestla exclusiva responsabilidad que

este producto al que hace refelencia esta declaraci6n, est_ conforme con los sigu]entes est_ndates: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000 32 y EN61000

33 Siguiendo las provlsiones de las Direclivas 73/23/EEC,

89/336/E EC y 93/68/EEC

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING Wi i velklaren uitsluitend op Orlze verantwooldelijkhe_d

dat dit produkt, wa_iop deze verHaling betle kking heeft, irl overeenstemmillg ismet de vo_gende rlormerl:

EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000_ 2 en EN61000 3G Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtliinen 73/23/EEC, 89/336/E EC en 93/68/EEC

• OVERENSST*_MMELSESINTYG H_rmed intygas belt p_ eget ansvar art derlna produkt,

vHkerl detta ]ntyg avser, uppfyller f_liande standardei: EN60065, EN550/3, EN55020, EN6100032 och EN61000 3G En_igt stadgama i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och 93/68/EEC

NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION / NOTE SULL'USO

NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUlKEN / OBSERVERA

• Do r_ot et foreign objects n the set

• Keep tie set free from moisture wate and

• Avoid h@h temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when

_nst_lled on a rack

• Verme_den S_e hohe _mperatu_en Beachten S_e. da_ e_ne aus_e_chend

Luftzirkulabor_ gew_hr_eistet w;_ _nn das Ger_t auf eir_ Rega_ geste_lt wird

• £viter des temperatures _levees Teni_ compte dune dispersion de chaleur

suff_sante Iors de Ims_al_ation sur une _t_g_re

• £vitate di es#or re _ur_i_ a _emperature a_te Ass_curatev] the ci sia unadegua_a d;spersione del ca_ore quando msla_ate _ur_i_ in un mobile per componenti audio

• £vi_e a_tas tempera_UFaS PermUte k_ suf_ciente dispers_6n de_ taro{

cuando es_4 instak_do en la consola

• Vermijd ho_ _emperatu_n Zorg voor een de_lijk hit_ea fvoer _ndien het apparaat op een _k wordt gep_aats_

• Undvik h6_ tempe_am_er Se 1i_1 a_ det finns m6}lighet till god v_r meavledning rid r.ontering _et_ rack

• Handle the power Cord caretu ly HoFd the plug when unpfugg ng the cord

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Ne_zkabel um HaSten Sie das Kabel am Stecke_ wenn Sie den Stecker herausziehen

• Manipuler _e co,on dalimentation avec p_cau_ion Teni_ k_ _rise Io_s du d6branchement du cordon

• Manne_Niate i_ f_o di a_;mentazior_e con cura Agke per la spina quando sco_le_e il cavo dalk_ p_sa

• M_neje el cordon de ener_ con Cu_dado Scster_ga el enchufe cuando desconec_e el cord6n de energi_

• Han_eer het netsnoe_ vocrz_chtig Houd her snoer bi i de stekker vest wanneer deze moet .0_rder_ aan of _osgekoppeld

• Han_era na_kabelr_ varsamt H_ i kabe_n n_r den kopp_as fr_r_ el ut_age_

CAUTION • P_ease be care the environmental aspects of battery

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the disposal ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, • The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or tablecloths, curtains, etc sbjashJng for use

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should • No objects filled with ]iqulds, such as vases, shal_ be

dust

• Halten Sie das Ge_t yon Feuchtigkei, Wasse_ und St_ub fern

• Pro_eger lappare_ centre Ihum_dite leau et [apoussi6re

• Tenete _unit_ _ontana da_l ur_idit& da_ acqua e della polve_e

• Man_enga el e_uipo _ibre de humedad agua y polvc

• Laat geen vcchtigheid water of stcf in bet apparaat bin_endringen

• Uts_tt inte apparaten f@ fu_t vatten och damm

• Unplug the power cord when rot usirg the se_ for long _er ods o +tree

• Wenn das Ger_t eine _finge_e Zeit nich_ verwendet werden SOIL tr_nnen Sic das

Nelzk_bel vom Net_s_cker

• D_branche_ _e co,on d a_iment_tion _orsque lappareil nest pas util_se _endant de _or_gues pe_odes

• Disinnesta_e il filo di alimentaz_one quando ave_e lintenzione di non usare il f_lo di

a_iment_zione per un lunge pe_iodo d_tempo

• Desconec_e e_ cor_n de energ_a cuan_ no u t_lic_ e_ equipo por mucho t_empo

• Neem a_titd het ne_noer uit het stopkontakt wanneer he1 apparaat gedurende een _a_ge periode n_et wont gebruikt

• Koppla u_ n_tkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att anv_ndas i I_ng t_d

_ (For sets with ventilation holes)

• DO not obstruct the ventilation holes

• D_e Beh4tungs_ffnur_gen dt_rfen n_cht verdeckt werden

• Ne pas obstr uer les _rous d aeration

• Non copri_e i fori di venti_az_one

• NO obstr uya los o{ificios de vent_ac_6n

• De ventila_ieopen_ngen mogen nlet _rden beblokkeerd

• _pp _nte _11 ve nti_atio ns6ppnrnga rna

be placed o_ the apparatus¸ bjaced on the appalatus

• Keine fremden Gegenst_de n das Gerat kommen lassen

• Ne p_s laisser des obJets etrange_s dans I'appareil

• E¸ important e the nessun ogg_to e inse_to all'inter no dell umta

• No deie obJetos ex_a_os den_ del equ_po

• Laat geen vreemde voo_we_pen m d_ appa_aa_ vallen

• Se till art fr_mmande f_rem_ _n_e trfinge_ ir__ apparaten

• Do not let insecticides¸ benzene¸ and thinner come in contac_ with _he se_

Benzin oder VerdQr_r_ungsmitte_n _r_ BerOhrung kummen

• Ne _as r_e!tre en coatact des insecticides du benzene et n duan¢ avec I apparei

• Assiouralevv ohe rit_ non veaga n conta tu cor_ insert c d ber zolo o soiver_t

• NO permita el con€acre de msectci_as gase na y d uyer_tes con e equipo

• Laat geer_ insekter_verdegerde middeler. benzn e o' velfverdunne met dit apparaat ir_

kontakt komen

• Se t art irate nsektsmedel p5 sprayb{uk. benser och _hnner _un_me _kontakt reed

apparatens h61je

• Neve_ disassemble or modify _he set _n any way

• Versuchen Se niemafs das Ger& ause nander zu nehmen ode auf iegliche A_t

zu ver_ndem

• Ne iamas demoate ou modifier lappare dune r_ni_re ou dune a_t_

• Non smonta e mai re modficate uni@ in nessur_ r_odo

• Nunca desarme O modifique e equ_po de n]ngur _ r_anera

• Noot dit apparaat demonteren of o£ andere wijze m_/Jif @en

• _a nte is_r apparaten c,ch f6rs6k nte bygga om den

• We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803.

• To he sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR*2803 has to offer, read these

instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.

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

• INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2803 Digital Surround AV receiver This remarkable component has

been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that, ou review the contents of this manual before proceeding

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[._i] Before Using ........................................................ 3

_ Cautions on Installation ........................................ 3

Cautions on Handling ........................................... 3

Features ............................................................... 4

®Connections ..................................................... 4+8

Part Names and Functions .............................. 8, 9

Setting up the System .................................. 9-17

Remote Control Unit ................................... 17+22

Operation ..................................................... 22-27

[_ Surround ...................................................... 27-31

DSP Surround Simulation ............................ 31 +34

Listening to the Radio ................................. 35+38

Last Function Memory ....................................... 38

Initialization of the Microprocessor .................... 38

Troubleshooting ........................................... 38, 39

Additional Information ................................. 39+44

Specifications ..................................................... 45

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

[] BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set TO prevent shot[ circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords, always unplug the power cord

and disconnect the connection cords between 811 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¸

[] CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be gene+ated 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

• 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 _Johms feeder wires We recommend using outdoor antennas

and 75 £_/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,

• 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.

10 cm or more

wall

_ Operating instructions ........................................ 1

_2_Service station list .............................................. 1

(.3_Remote control unit (RC-925) ............................ 1

@ 14: t_; ®

_}R6P/AAbatteries ................................................ 3

®AMIoop antenna ................................................ I

_FM indoorantenna ............................................. I

[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking no_se may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input iacks If this happens, either turn down the

MASTER VOLUME control or connect components

to tile input iacks

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jacks

and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT iacks, 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 J[ OFF

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.

[] FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely

_n digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created

2. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-2903 can be decoded with sources

recorded in DTS 96/24, a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater

Systems Inc

DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi- channel mode on the AVR-2803 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 882 kHz/24 bits

3. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-2809 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended

Sunound, a new multi-channel format developed by

Digital Theater Systems Inc The AVR-2803 is also compatible w_th DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 61-channel playback ot

regular steleo sources

4. DTS }Digital Theater Systems}

DTS provides up to 51 channels of wide-range,

high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as

laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs

5. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms,

Dolby Digital provides up to 5I channels of wide-

range, high fidelity surround sound Dolby Diggal

is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD and Nor[h American DTV

6. Dolby Pro Logic 11decoder Dolby Pro Logic 11is a new format for playing multi-channel audio signals that offers _mprovements 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, vanous parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adiust the sound field with greater precision

7. Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6 1-channel surround format

proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enioy in their homes the "DOLBY DIGITAL

SURROUND EX" audio format iointly developed

by Dolby Labolatories and Lucas Films and first

used for the movie "Star Wars Episode 1 - Phantom Menace"

The 61 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide _mproved sound positioning and expression of space

8. Wide screen mode for a 7.1*channel sound even with 5,1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with

a new design which recreates the effects of the

multi surround speakers in movie theaters The result is 7 f-channel sound taking full advantage of

surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro

Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5 1-channel signals

9. 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

10 Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and "S" video switching, the AVR-2803 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/C£) inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality

11, Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while

listening to another source (audio)

12. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR- 2803 is provided with 71 channel {seven main

channels, plus one low frequency effects channel)

inputs, along with a full set of 71 channel pro-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future muki-channel sound

format

[] 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 OUTLET for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, utc.

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components The power to this outlet is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch

_ I CD payer F•Connecting a CD player jq R L

-- __ _ °aa° output jacks (ANALOG

_oo ;=21 OUTPUT) to tt sun t's CD acks

' _ using pm plug cords

Ttm table [ Connecting a Tutncable] _MM ca_ridge)

O_TIC_L

] Connec_ng the DIGITAL iacks]

Use these for eo_r eotrons to audio equipment wi_h digital output R_le tu

page 13 for instr _ct_ns on setting this _er m_nal

NOTES:

• Use 75 _/ohms Gable pir co_ds fo coaxial connec_ons

• Use optical cables for o_;ca_ cormec_ions removing the cap before cormec_lng

Connect the T_rn_ab_e_ output o_d to the

. Connect the CD playe s analog

• 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

AC OUTLET

• SWLTCHED

_total oapacity 100 W) The oower tO th_s out_et is _umed on @ridoff ir_coniur_et_r_ with the

POWER operat_n switch on the r_a_n _nit @rid when _he powe_ is switched between on and standby from the remote control _nit

No p_wer is supplied from this o_t[e_ when this ur_]_s power is at standby Never Gonnect equ_pmen_ whose to_ capacity _s above 100

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment Never _se them for hair dr_ers TVs or othe_ electrical appliances

I _nne_'_ng _ tape deck I

_nn_ns for recording: Connect _he tape deck's recording _nput jacks (L_NE _N or REC} _o tln_s units tape recording (CD_]TAPE OUT) iaGks using pin plug cords _nn_tl_ns for playback: Connect the _ape decks p_ayback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) _o th_s

units _ape pla'C_ack (CDRFAPE IN) lacks using p_n p_ug cords

LFConnecting the AC OUTLET ]

• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _2/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¸

o_ DBS tuner

___!'/:v'_/'u_' [_h_°nnectingDVD_ u* *=*_=_]a DVD p]alyet--_" _DVD player °r v_de° d sc player (VDp} ....

• Connecl tile DVD players vdeo output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT_ to tile _ (ye ow) DVD IN acl, usng a 75 O2uhms vMeo coaxial p}n plug co_d

• Connec_ the DVD playe s analog ado output jacks _ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the @ DVD IN iacks

usng pir plug cords

• VDP playe can be connected ¢o the VDP lacks n tie same way

• It s also possible tu connect a vdeo dsc play_ B DVD play_ Bvideo car£corder, v_deo garlae rlaachine, ec _o the VAUX jacks

[ Connecting a TV or DaS tuner

TV or DB8

• Connect tile _'S o DBS cuner s vdeo output jack _VIDEO OUTPUT) to the _ (ye ow) or DBS _N jack using a 75 _2/oflms video coaxial pin plug cord

• Connect the _Ts or DBS tune_s _udio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the @ _ or

DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords

Monito_

MO_ITOB OUT

[_ Ec°nne_in_ _ monitor TV 1

• Connect lfle TVs vdeo nput jack (V_DEO _NPUT) to fie

MONITOR OUT jack usng a 25 _dohrns video coaxial pin pug

cord

• 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 Video inputs work in conjunction with each other

• Precaution when using S-jacks

This unit's S-iacks (input and output) and video pin iacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-iack outputs and video signals input from the pin iacks 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

Confle_ing a monito_ TV]

DVD player or v_deo disc p_ayer _VDP)

DVD

• Connect the DVD player's S Vdeo output iack to the S _ -- V_DEO DVD _N jack using an S Video connection co_d

• A VDP can be connected to tile VDP aoks n the same way _/or satellite b_oadcast _uner

v_deo camcorder game roach ne etc to the VAUX jacks _ E J o

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the ]_s S video nput (S VIDEO INPUT} to tile

MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord

• Connect _he _Ts or DBS tuners S video output ack (S VtDEO OUTPUT) to he _ _/or DBS IN jack using

an S Video connec on Pord

I1 01oll

I_ _ @" E Connecting the video decks ]

_,__[_ _ @" _[_)_lr_'_ _ ' _ • C....... _e vdeo decks S o tp t jack (S OUT, IO the _

-_1"@®"_@__°"" ................ _ VC_l OUTjackusingSV,d......... ior,cods

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the digital J_put iacks For deta_s, see page 4

• There ae two ses of v:deo deck/VCR) acks so two v:deo decks can be connected lor simultaneous record ng or video copying Vide,_ input/output cenne¢tions:

• Connect the vi_eo decks video outpu_ jack (V_DEO OUT} 1o lhe _ (yellow) VC_ I IN jack¸ and the video decks video input iack _VIDEO IN) to tile (yellow) VCR 1 OUT j_ck using 7B _/ohms video coaxial pin p_ug cords

Conno¢ting the audio oulp_L ja_s

• Connect _fle video decks audio output j_c_s (AUDIO OUT) to the _ VC£ I IN jacks¸ and the vide{ deck's audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) _o _fle

VCR / OUT _acks using p_n p_ug cords

Connect the second video deck to the VCR 2 jacks in tile same wa_

"..1"_._1£ _,,_ _ _VC£2OUTjackusingSVid .........toncods

• When connecting the AVR-2803 with a monitor TV or DVD player equipped wdh an SCART connector, use a converLer cable (sold separately) as shown in the diagram

The AVR-2803 does not support input/output of RGB video signals

2t-pin SCART terminal

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

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video iacks are not output to the VIDEO output iack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, P_,or Y, R-Y, B-_ These

terms aft refer to component video color difference output

• The function assigned to the component video input can be changed at the system setup For details, see "Setting the Video In Assignment" on page 13

• The AVR-2803'S on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output

lacks (MONITOR OUT

I Connecting a OVD player I

[_l_ ni'l_ _'ui_-_'qlTn__

D_RECTIQNOF BROADCASTING AM LOOP

STATION ANTENNA

75 _2/ohms I" FM ANTENNA L_ COAXIAL

CABLE

FM INDOOR "_ ANTENNA

(Supphed) GROUND

• An F4ype FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to tile AM "_ _ntenn_ terminals

{Supplied)

Connection of AM antennas

1 Push the 2 ]nselt tile 3 Retum the

]ever conductor lever

=> =>

d_rection

antenr_a on

_ W_th the _ ,,_ _

top any

_table Moor_ sulface

antenna attached to -I_ -I_ a wal_

bWiththe _ _ _

• ]llstaHation hole Mount on wal_, etc

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

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

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

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Decoder with 8 or 6,_'hannel ar_aJogoutput

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT IN) iacks, see page 24

• If another pre-main (integlated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE 2 jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE 2 at the same time

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• 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 _n contact with adiacent 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.

Connecting the speaker cords

1 Loosen by turning 2 Insert the cord 3 lighten by turning

counterclockwise¸ clockwise¸

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

• 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 inadver[ently shot[- 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 r_se 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 waif 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 p_oblems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center

Speaker Impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to I6 _ohms can be connected for use as front and center speakers¸

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 _/ohms can be Connected for use as surround and surround back 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 g _ohms will lead to damage¸

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

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Extenslo[_jacks for future use

• Connect when usi[igall external controller [_ _s_

• Use an adapter cable (sold separately)as shown onthe fxu RX_ SERIALCONTROL terminal / RS232CGN_Ic_ _

diagram atthe right to connect the external co[_troller {PCout} (Pci_)

_4 For instructions on operations using the ZONE 2 jacks, see pages 26, 27

• 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 _hms} 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

Serial Control cable --

TE_EO PLUG

co,,,,e=io.s [] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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

Connection iack fol subwoofer with built in

amplifier {super woofer), etc

SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER SYSTEMS ]

NOTES:

• TO use Surround back with one

speaker, con_ect the speaker to SURR BACK L CH

• The settings must be changed to use this speaker fol ZONE 2

See page 14

I_ I_i

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

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_m,®® me- _@- _.=_

'@ @' m@_ #_@-"

SURR m AKER][CE T , m KERI I

Precautions when

connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed neal

a TV ol video monitor¸ the colors on the screen may

be disturbed by the

the speaker away to a

position where _tdoes not have this effect

....

t_l _ i .........

_1_

Power operation switch ........................... (22, 38)

O Headphones jack ®HONESI .......................... (25)

O VEDEO SELECT button ................................... (25)

O F_ont speake_ system indicators

(FRONT SPEAKER A/B)

O FRONT SPEAKER button ......................... (22, 38)

O ZONE 2 butto®_ndicator ........................... (26, 38)

O MODE button ..................................... (23, 24, 30)

O ANALOG button ....................................... (23, 24)

O EXT IN button .......................................... (23, 24)

O DEMMER button ............................................. (25)

STATUS button ............................................... (25)

SURROUND BACK button ............................. (30)

_} SURROUND MODE button ......... (23, 28~30, 32)

SURROUND PARAMETER button (28~30, 32)

_} SELECT knob ................... (23, 24, 28~30, 32, 33)

O TONE DEFEAT button .................................... (24)

TONE C©NTR©L button .......................... (24, 33)

MASTER V©LUME control ............................ (23)

_) Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ¸¸(23)

_ Display

_ ENPUT mode indicators .................................. (23)

_ SEGNAL indicators .......................................... (23)

_ Remote control SenSOr

(REMQTE SENSOR) ....................................... (17)

_ Power indicator .............................................. (22)

_ FUNCTION knob .............. (23, 25, 26, 30, 35, 36)

_ TUNENG PRESET button ................................ (36)

_ SOURCE selector button ............................... (23)

_ ZONE ®REC button ................................. (25, 26)

• For details on the functions of these paris, refer to the pages g_ven in parentheses ( )

I LED (indicator)............... (20)t " IT! _l'_ [_','

I i______[1.-.----_- -._-.--- -LiQO _ P°wer butt................ {18-_22)I

,-_..______._._____........_

i [---;?_-,-;,--][--0._,-i_T--]

izo.E2butt..................,20,pb:_____ _ZONE_,MA,.bu.............,2_,i

Modeso,o0,or

ptt.................p___2,20,_____._.__.

L_Q____Q_.__Q..0

"_)-" -_- -"(_] i_ _ _t _ Tuner system,System I

_ _ ',,_ _ lbu ons 8 9 26 3B-_37

:nuPtotn_°:r_a/llgCt°3,26, 30, 35-x,7)1_ (_ (_ (_i',! --_

[] SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections wdh other AV components have been completed as descbbed in "CONNECTIONS" {see pages 4 to 8}, make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803's on-screen display function These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803

• Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD)

• The system settings can be reset to the default (factory shipment) settings by initialization of the m_croprocessor {see page 38}

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

_ystem setup menu I

-- the left and right on the screen

_ and I_: Use these to move the cursors (_1and I_) to

• and _: Use these to move the cursors (• and '_1to

i CURSOR buttons

the up and down on the screen

_ i

g .

\iO O O O _Surround buttons I

MODESELECTbutt ........... (18)1_ 4_)i@ O O O

' -- __2___'_:_::::::::::::.........

I SY£TEMSETUPIgETHP i -_---_ _ \1 ISURROUNDPARAMETER I

[_utto n ] [ :{9, 10 17, 19 } _ button......... g_, 28-.30, :_2, 33>I

ICutsotbutt ................. (9, I- __4_"'/ /_--ICHS[tEtT/ENT[t?u;t°n19 27,28} I

ITESTTO"Ebu,t............... RONTS EA ERbu, ........

I SYSTEMCALL buttons ........ (20}I_1 ,L__(_. _.___ .-_"_-_"___-_-2!__--I, ii i SURROUNDBACKbutton ..... (30)I

USELEARN butt ........... 20 2/ I- I _) DE_. J k INPUT MODE seecto

, , _ J -ku......................,2_,_o,I

•-- _'- _ / .............. (2:1'24'28:1°'32>1

- _ ÷ .'_.." __."." _," Master volume control

® ® i (Du'_ I ........ ,,_,

NOTE:

• The shaded button _ does not function with the A'_/R- 2803 (Nothing happens when they are pressed)

--I ENTER button

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

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

Default se tings

80 Hz

LFE

& SBR

1 (10 ft}

0 dB

TAPE

OPT4

OFF

Su_roand Back

Variable

System setup

£x_ h Subwoofer Set the Ext In Subwooter termina playback _,el

Lewl

Auto Surround Mode

On Screen display that apoears or_ the monkor screen when D_spIay _hecontroIs

_lgger Out Set,he _gge_ Out outputforthe dit_erentinput Setup souses

Auto Tuner FM s_at_ns ere _eceived automatically and stored Prese_ in _he memory

Setup Lock

Set the Auto surround mode _unct_on

Th_s sets whether o_ nollo d}sp_y the on screen

are aperated

Set whether or no_ tc _ook the system setup se_t_ngs so that they cannot be changed

I Default settings I

Subwo_er _ +15 dB

Auto Surround MOde _ ON

On Screen Display _ ON

AI A8 875/891/981/1080/901/gol/gOWgOIMHz

£188 522/603/999/1404/1611kHz 901 /901 MHz

C1 C8 90 I MHz

DI D8 90 I MHz

E1 E8 90 I MHz

Setup Lock _ OFF

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT iack during playback of a video component For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-2803'S S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2803 from a video source {VDP, etc) connected to both the S-Video and video input iacks, 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 iack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT iack (For details, see page 17)

• The AVR-2803'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

• Speaker system layout Basic system layout

• The following _san example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a

television monitor:

• Before setting up, connect the AVR_2803'S MONITOR OUT connector with the monitor TV and turn off the power of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803'S video input connectors (For instructions on

connecting the monitor TV, see page 5 and 6)

Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit's power

_ Display the System Setup Menu

To stop system setup before it is completed, press the system setup

button again

Syatem Setup Menu

_Speakar Configuration

Oelay Time Channel Level Digital In Assilnment Video In Assignment

0olby Digital Setup _one2 Control

System setup can be stopped at any time

The changed settings are stored and the on-screen display turns off

• If you make a mistake at a system setup setting, you can reset it by selecting the desired menu from the System Setup Menu screen

• Set up in function of your speaker systems Performingthissetupoptimizesthesystem

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

At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration"

Syatem Setup Menu

_Speekar Configuration

Oelay Time Channel Level

Oi|ital In Assignment Video In Assignment

0olby Digital Setup _one2 Control

woofer

Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or

screen with their front sudaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible

_ Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

peeker systems

_.\ Switch to the speaker configuration screen

Set whether or not speakers

are connected and, if so, their

size parameters e Toselectthe speaker

_(_ • TO select the parameter

Speaker Confliuratlon

_Front S_

Center S_

Subwoefer

Surround back Sp

Speaker Configuration

Surround

CenterSp

FroncSp

Subwo_er

Surround Sp

i_ (_. Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting

(_ Enter the setting

The System Setup Menu reappears

NOTE:

• Select "Large" or "SmaIF' not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker's

capacity for playing low frequency {bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode 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 have sufficient performance for reproducing bass

Small ................. Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing

None ................ Select this when no speakers are installed¸

Yes/No .............. Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed¸

2spkrs/t spkr Set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel¸ 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 Subwoofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results¸

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

_,,_ Selectthe"CrossoverFrequency" mode

sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode¸

bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode¸ When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode

is sent to the subwoofer

When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below the frequency set for the Crossover

Frequency mode are assigned to the subwoofer

Subweo fer Mode

[7Cr ca e0ve r Frequency

mml_.lm: LFE

+Main

NOTES:

-- Assignment of low frequency signal range --

• The only 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 menu¸ 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 _mprove frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency

-- Subwoofer mode i

= 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 Coofigu_ation" settings (see page 1g)

= 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 _oom, 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 _ange that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal lange 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 isoutput 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 34

• 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 : Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speakers and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position

FL Center FR

, I

+Main 1

At the System Setup Menu select "Delay _me"

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration

_Oelay Time

Channel Level Olgltel In A/sllnment

Video In Assllnment

Oolby O[gitll Setup

one2 Control

n_ _i_!

• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal

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

, swtchtotheDe y mescreen[O'"T'm'

Select (darken) the desired units, "Meters" or "Feet" Sat The Distance TO

the Delay 1line screen appears automatically Default [_<

_Front L 4&Bm_

Front R &6m

,onceorFee ss ec e nStep30..,T...]o..,T.,.

Center &6m

.,,,r 3

Each Speakers Do YOU Prefer

In Metere? / In Feet?

4:_ Feet

£xample When ¸¸Meters ¸¸ _Sselected

,,0m,

• The level can also be adiusted directly from the remote control unit (For details, see page 27 )

At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level" System Setup Menu

Switch to the Channel Level screen

Select "Test Tone"

Speaker Conflluretlen Delay Time

_Chennel Level

D11JteJ In Aeellnment Video In Assignment OoIby Diiltel Setup

one2 Control

_Teet Tone _4:_

Test Tone Start [_ Level Clearing4

J Channel Level

5 _<_4_ Select the speaker tO be set _

Set the distance between

the center speaker and

listening position

The distance changes in

units of 01 meters (1 foot)

each time the button is pressed Select the value

closest to the measured distance

If "Yes" is selected for "Default", the settings are

automatically reset to the default values

Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 60 m (20 ft) or less If you set an invalid distance,

a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appean In this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its

distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line

_ Enter the setting

NOTES:

• If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see pages 9, 10)

The System Setup Menu reappears The AVR-2803 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room

E×ample When ge dst_r_ce s set _o

Oefault _<

Front R 3*Q[&

Delay Time ]

_ i font L &6m

Im_fl_ &6m

3 6 _tfur the center s_eaker

Front L &am

Select the mode [" Channel Level

• Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones Teat Tone Start [_

produced automatically from the different speakers Level Clear [_4

Select "Auto" or "Manual" l[u'Te=t Tone _'_

• Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the

test tone to adjust the level

Select "Test Tone Start"

Select "Yes" j Channel Level

£xampe:When _he Autu mode is selected

Test Tone _e:_

B_raat Tone Start [_4

Level ¢lear[_

a If the "Auto" mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers / TeetTeetTone _

The test tones are emitted from the different speakers [ ErFL 4-11. Sm_

second time around, 2-second intervals the third time SR & 0a around and on SBL & 0£

tile following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and_ FOR _ Iii

[ @ I 11 5 d8 while the test

When the surround back speaker setting is set to "1spkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB"

Use the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume

The volume can be adiusted between -I2 dB and +12 dB in units of 05 dB

/spkr Example When the voume is set t°

2spkls

F_ash ng SL 0, Om

b When the "Manual" mode is selected / TestTestTone _

Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker fo_

CURSOR left and right to adiust so that the volume of the FR & 0m test tones from the venous speakers Esthe same SBR & OI which yOU want to output test tones, then use the _ B_FI- '-1_ _1"

_ _4_ _ , Exa/I P[e _rher the v°[urlle ' ......

Flesfl_ng SL IZ O_

SBR O,0£

SW O, Om

tone $ being produced from the F_ont L eft spea_<e r

$R & OJ SBL & Oa

SW O*0£

11 5 dB whle tile Front L

ch speake is selected

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2803 for the different input sources

_ At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment" f _ Syetam Setup Menu_ Spemker Conflluretien

(_ Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen

Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source

• To select the input source

• To select the digital input jack Select "OFF" for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used

If "Yes" is selected for "Default", the settings are automatically

4 (_ Enter the setting

The System Setup Menu reappears

reset to the default values

Oelay Time Channel Level

_Ol|ltal In As=llnment

V{dlo In A$$11nment Oolby Oilitsl Setup

one2 Control

,°,..,.nm.n1

:4_b _1 OFF

: COAX2 : OFF

: OFF Oaf BU I till

:-1::o.o-o:o-/

_ After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button

To cancel the settings, select "Level Clear" and "Yes" on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again

The level of each channel should be adiusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position If a sound level meter is not available adiust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same Because adiusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adiust for natural

balance NOTE: When adiusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer's

own volume control

When you adiust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the

individual surround modes and adiust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes Then, whenever you activate a par[icular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adiustments

for iust that mode will be recalled Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on page 27

You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO, MQNQ MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MATRIX and VIRTUAL

The "Channel Level" screen reappears

NOTES:

• The OPTICAL 4 iacks on the AVR-2803'S rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other digital recorder Use this for digital recording

between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder

• DO not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT iack on the AVR-2803'S rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 4 IN iack

• "PHQNO" and "TUNER" cannot be selected on the Digital in Assignment

• This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input iacks of the AVR-2803 for the different input SOUrces

At the System Setup Menu select "Video In Assignment" I_Vlde°o°lbyOIIItalChannelOelaySgeaker_ one2SYstemcontroIOi|italTImelnConf llurltienLevellnASS linmen t5etU_AisI _nmentSetupMenu

Switch to the Video In Assignment screen

Select the component {Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source 1 (_1

LI_ Input source selection _[_ _ Component video terminal

_4_ _ selection

Video In Assignment

NONE

Default _4

[1] Setting the power amplifier assignment

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2 If ZONE2 is selected, the signal that selected at ZONE2 is output at "SURR BACK/ZONE2 PRE©UT"

terminals

Select "NONE" for sources for which the component {Y,PB/CB and PR/CRI video input is not to be used ((4/_ lb_

When the default, "Yes", is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults

At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button

The "Zone2 Control" screen appears Select "Power Amp Assignment" and press

the ENTER button

System Setup Menu

Speaker Conf[gurltion Delay Time

Channel Level Oilltal In Assllnment Video In Aselinment Oolby O[lltiI Setup

one2 Control

_Power _rnp Assiinment

Zone2 Vol* Level

Exit

Zoner Control

_ ENTER the setting

The System Setup Menu reappears

HrF'4I.]':'J;l_

Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers

OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed ON: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of speakers being used

_ At the System Setup Menu select "Dolby

_ _ Digital Setup" and press the ENTER button

_ Select "ON" if you want to use the Compression, "OFF"

_. Enter the setting

if you do not want to use it

NOTE:

When not using a center speaker or surround speakers, the sound is played from the front speakers If the sound

should seem distorted because the input level exceeds the

allowable input for the front speakers, set "Compression"

to "ON" i. _ _'_

The System Setup Menu reappears

Speaker Confi=uretion

Delay Time

Channel Level

DiBitel In Assignment

Video In Assiinmont [2] ''*'-oez_mg

/ System Setup Menu

_Oolby Digital Setup Set the Zone 2 pre-out outputlevel adjustment

one2 Control

O01by Digital h_/_ _ Control" and press the ENTER button

Oownmlx Option Setup

Comprese[en

Select "Surround Rack" to use as the surround back channel, "Zone2" to use as Zone 2 out

(_.\ Enter the setting

_ At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2

At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button The System Setup Menu reappears

the Zone2 voL level

The "Zone2 Control" screen appears Select "Zone2 Vol Level" and press the

ENTER button

Power /_rnp Assignment

_rrouedgock : F,r_'_i_

WhenZone2'isselected

System Setup Menu

Speaker Conf [gurltion Delay Time

Channel Level Oisltal In Aeslznment Video In Aselinment

Oolby O[lltal Setup

one2 Control

Power ._np Assignment

_Zone2 Vol* Level

Exit

Zone2 Control

Select the desired setting

Variable:

The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the

remote control unit

Zone2 Vol+ Level

b -40d6 OdB

The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input

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

0 dB, -40 dB:

Tile output level is fixed at tile set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted

At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button The System Setup Menu reappears

4 _\ Enter the setting 1

_ Analog and PCM 2-channel signals _2_ 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (.3_ Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format

At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Surround Mode" and press the ENTER button

_XL In _eflr Level

•Auto Surround Mode

Dn Screen Dlapley

Trlgler Out Setup Auto Tuner Preeete

System Setup Menu

Setup Lock

• Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Extln Subwoofer

Auto Surround Mode On Screen Display TrlgEer Out Setup

_ u'Ext' In BULIINflrLevel

At the System Setup IVienu select "Ext hi Subw°°fer LeveF' / . sy'tem SetuP Menu 1

(_ Switch to the Extln Subwoofer Level screen

3 ,_ , Select the desired setting I

_4_ operatingSelectaccording to the specifications of the playerbeinginstructions used Also refer to the player's

+15dB (default) recommended (0, +5, +I0 and +15 can be selected)

The System Setup Menu reappears

(_.\ Enter the setting 2

Auto Tuner Presets _ f-_ Enter the setting

Setup Lock _ _ The System Setup Menu reappears

EXL In SublmferLevel

_:fgr Lebel 4+15m_

_ Select "ON" if you want to use the auto surround mode,

"OFF" if you do not want to use it

Auto Surround Mode

am __ _[[._,&_l

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

At the System Setup Menu select "On Screen Display" and press the ENTER button

Select "ON" or "OFF"

EXL In _k_lfer Level

Auto Surround Mode

_On Screen Display

Trlglar Out Setup Auto Tuner Preseta _ System Setup Menu

Setup Lock

On Screen Display

(_ Enter the setting

The System Setup Menu reappears

• Sets the Trigger Out output for the different input sources

1 _ At the System Setup Menu select "Trigger Out Setup"

System Setup Menu 3

_xt. In Su_fIr Level Auto Surround Mode

On Screen DIspley

• TrlgIer Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

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

Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen

_ _ Select the input source and select "ON" or "OFF"

(_ Enter the setting

Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels AI to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 toaandEt to8

NOTE:

• ]f 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

_ At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Tuner Presets"

The System Setup Menu reappears

Trilser Out Setup

Ext, In Subl_flr Level

Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Olspley Trliger Out Setup

_Auto Tuner Presets

_ System Setup Menu

Setup Lock

• The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily

1 1 AttheSystemSetupMenuselect"SetupLock"

Switch to the Setup Lock screen

Select "ON", to lock the system setup settings

3®

Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed, and "Setup Locked" is displayed when related buttons are operated

• System setup settings

• Surround parameter settings

• Tone control settings

• Channel level settings (including test tones)

To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then

select "OFF" and press "ENTER"

System setup is complete, Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned.

EXL In _k_lNr Level

Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Olsplly Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Pregetg

[] SYetam Setup Menu

Setup Lock

Press the ENTER button The "Auto Preset Memory" screen appears

Auto Preset Memory

Auto Tuning &

Preset Station Memory StorlnE Preee_ MemDry

_StNrt _<

This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the p_ocess

_ At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button

_ The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off

[] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• The included remote control unit (RC-925) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products

• On-screen display signals

Signals input to the AVR 2803 On screen dJsplaVsig[lal output

VIDEO si_na_i[iput Swideo signal VIDEO MONITOR OUT video S video MONITOR OUT video

iack (yel_owl i[iput jack signal output jack {yellowl slg[la_output iack

1 × x O © 2 © x {} × 3 × 0 x O 4 O 0 x O

({}: Signal X: NOslglla_l (O: Orl screenslglla_soutput X: Onscleea sigrlals not output)

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are not output fronl the color difference (conlponent) video signal

MQN]TOR OUT jacks

• For 4 above, the on-screen display signals are output to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack (yellow) if the monitor TV is not connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT video signal output jack

_) Remove the remote control unit's rear cover

_2) Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction

(.3} Put the rear cover back on

30°

Notes on Batteries

• Use R6P/AA batteries in the remote control unit

• The batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the frequency of usage¸

• 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 opeiation Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the "@" and "@" marks m the battery compartment

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an old

one

• Do not use two different types of batteries

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use it for an extended

period of time

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and

insert new batteries

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are

obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor

NOTES:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct

sunlight or strong artificial light

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously Doing so may result in malfunction

• Neon s_gns or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep

the set as far away from such devices as possible

Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want

to operate

The function will change one step in the sequence described below each time the MODE SELECT button is pressed

The included remote control unit can be used to ope+ate devices of different brands by registering the preset

number corresponding to the brand of your device For some models the remote control unit or the device may not operate propedy In this case, use the learning

function {page 20) to store your device's remote control signals in the included remote control unit

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Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the

OFF button at the same time

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes

2 Operate the audio component

• For details, refer to the component's operating instructions ]t may not be possible to operate some models

I, CD player (CD) system buttons

_'_ : Manua_ search (folward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

14141, _ : Auto sealch (to beginning of track)

III : Pause

DISC SKiP + : {for CD changers only)

3+ MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system

buttons

_'_ : Manua_ search (folward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

14141, I1_ : Auto sealch (to beginning of track)

III : Pause

Default setting : CDR

2, Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons

I \_ I

I®_

44 Rewind _'1_ Fastforward

• Stop I_ Folward play II Pause _1 Reverse play

A/B Switch between sidesA and B

4+Tuner system buttons

@ @ © @

TUNING +, : Tuning up/down

BAND : Switch between AM and FM bands

MODE : Switch between AUTO and MANUAL

MEMORY : Preset memory

SHIFT : Switch preset channel range

CHANNEL +, : Preset channel up/down

RDS : RDS search

The tuner can be operated in the amplifiet (CD, CDR/MD, or TAPE) mode

Press the mode button of the equipment that is

to be entered to a preset memory

• The mode button flashes

Referring to the included List of Preset Codes, use the

® ® ® number buttons to input the ® f'8_ /'_ preset code (a 4-digit

number) for the manufacturer of the component whose

signals you want to store _n

the memory

When stored correctly, the mode button and _ To store the codes of another component in the the LEARNED/TX indicator will light _ memory, repeat steps I to 4

NOTES:

• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if they are of makes listed on the included list of preset codes

• Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and check it out

• The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP

and DBS/CABLE.

The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting:

TV, VCR ...................................................................... HITACHI

CD, TAPE ................................................................... DENQN

CDR/MD .................................................................... DENON (CDR)

DVDNDP ................................................................... DENON (DVD)

DBS/CABLE ............................................................... ABC (CABLE)

DVD preset codes 0000 0001

DVD-g0o DVD-I00O

DENON DVD 2go0

lvlodel No DVD-280OH DVD 2500

DVD-1500 DVD+2800

DVD-3800 DVD 3300 DVD-AI

DVD BOO DVD 1600

DVD 3000

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iilqlli-m-i_,11)

1 Press the mode selector button for the

component you want to operate

NOTE:

• For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ 8ccording to

manufacture_ Compare with the remote cont_l

operstion of the vsdous components

2 Operate the component

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

0 0 0 0

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3. Video deck (VCR) system

buttons

POWER : Powel on/star)dby

iON/SOURCE)

_1_1 _-1_ : Manual sealch

iforward and reverse)

• : stop

|| : Pause

Channel +, : Channels

m m m O000

4. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

iON/SOURCE)

MENU : Menu

• Y, <, • : Cursor up, down,

ENTER : Enter

CHANNEL : Switch channels

0o-9, +10 : Channels

TV/VCR : Switch between TV

TV VQL +, : Volume up/down

DISPLAY : Sw_tch display RETURN : Return

left and r)ght

and v_deo plavel

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I, Digital video disc player

(DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

iON/SOURCE)

"_1,1_1_ : Manual sealch

• : Stop

1414111,-I1_ : Auto search

|1 : Pause

0-_9,+/0 : lOkey

DISC SKIP + : Disc skip

D_SPLAY : DispJay

MENU : Menu

RETURN : Return

SETUP : Setup

ENTER : Enter

• , 'lr, 41,• : Cursor up, down, left

iforward and reverse)

I_ : Play

{to beglnnillg of track)

{for DVD changer only)

and nght

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2, Video disc player (VDP)

system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

iON/SOURCE)

"_1,1_1_ : Manua_ search

• : StOp

14141,11,-I1_ : Auto search (cue)

|l : Pause

0-_9, +10 : lOkey

iforward and reverse)

I_ : P)ay

(_RZ3_

0000

NOTES:

• For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components

• The telev)sion can be operated in the DVDNDP, VCR and TV modes

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If your AV component is not a DENON product or Jf it cannot be operated Using the preset memory, Jt can be controlled with the included remote cont@ unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote cont@ unit

For some remote cont@ signals it is not possible to "learn" the signals or the device will not operate propedy In such cases use the remote cont@ unit included with the device to operate it

Press the USE/LEARN button with the tip of a pen etc, to set the learn mode

• Both the mode selector buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Flashes

Press the mode button of the eq@pment for

which learning is desired

• Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Press the button that is to be learned

The LEARNED/TX indicator stops flashing and the mode button lights

• Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flashed if a button that cannot be "learned" is "7

pressed

• To cancel, press the USE/LEARN button

Point the remote control units directly at each

other and press and hold I

Jnthe button on the i, f

other remote control v Other remote

unit which you want _ control unit

to learn __

The mode button and the LEARNED/TX

indicator lights, release the button on the other remote control unit

• The mode button and the

LEARNED/TX indicator start

flashing again

To "learn" other buttons, repeat steps 2 to 5

Once the learning operation is completed, press

the USE/LEARN button again The mode button and the LEARNED/TX

indicator stop flashing and the learning mode is cancelled

NOTES:

• If the codes could not be stored, the LEARNED/TX indicator start flashing rapidly For

limited number of models, codes cannot be

stored in RC-925

• if the mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator

start flashing rapidly, this means that the

memory is already f@l, and the code you have

iust attempted to store was not stored To "learn" that code, first perform the resetting operation (See page 21 )

O O O O

1,3,7

The accessorious remote control unit isequipped with "system call" function allowing a series of remote control

signals to be transmitted by pressing a s_ngle button

This function can be used for example to turn on the am@fier's power, select the input source, turn on the

monitor TV's power, turn on the source component's power and set the source to the play mode, all at the touch

of a button

(1) System call buttons

Up to 10 signals each can be stored at the

"CALL1 " and "CALL2" buttons

(2) Storing system call signals

Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes

_tE

Press the CALL I button

• The mode selector buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Press the mode buttons of the equipment that

is to be registered to System Call

4 Press the buttons whose remote control signals

you want to store one by one

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register the desired

buttons

Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register

System Call

(3) Using the system call function

Press the button at which the system call sJgn@s have been stored

• The stored signals are transmitted successively

1 _ilil _ _ &"i

1 1

.--° r,,_

_X23 _X22_

0 0 0 0

2,6 -_

NOTES:

• The remote control signals for the buttons pressed while storing the system call signals are transmitted when the buttons are pressed, so cover the remote sensor or take other measures so that the components do not operate while the signals are being stored

• The mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flashing rapidly if you have ageady stored the

maximum number of signals

I_md_

(1} Punch through button

Buttons used in the CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVDNDP, and VCR modes can be assigned to the

buttons shown on the diagram at the right which are not normally used in the TV and DBS/CABLE modes

For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD

mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DiSC SKiP buttons' signals are sent in the TV mode

R. ...-,%

O O O O

(1) Resetting "learned" buttons

Press the USE/LEARN button with the tip of a pen, etc, to set the learn mode

• The mode selector buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Flashes

2,3

0 0 0 0

(2} Making the punch through setting

I Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the

OFF button at the same time

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes

Press the lib (play) button

*TV and DBS/CABLE mode buttons and

LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Press the mode button of the equipment for

which Punch Through is to be set

• The CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVD/VDP, and VCR mode buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator wHI

flash

4 Press the mode button of the equipment that is

to be punched through

• The mode button that was set will light

(1)

Press the mode button of the equipment that is

to be reset

• Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash

1,4

Hold for 4 seconds or longer the mode button of

the equipment that is to be reset and the

ON/SOURCE button

• The mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will again flash, and the learned

remote control signal of the selected equipment will be deleted

4 Press the USE/LEARN button

(2} Resetting the punch through setting

Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes

[] OPERATION

Press the lib (play) button

*TV and DBS/CABLE mode buttons and

LEARNED/TX indicator flash

Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or

DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset

• The CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVDNDP, and VCR mode buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator will

flash

Press the mode button of the equipment that is

to be reset again

• During the resetting operation, the selected mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator

will light; they will return to steady state upon

completion

3,4

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Refer to "CONNECTIONS" (pages 4 to 8) and

check that all connections are correct

2 Select "AM P mode" using the TAPE,

CDR/MD or CD button {only when operating

with the remote control unit)

(Remote contro_ _t}

Turn on the power

Press the POWER operation switch (button)

_ L_gh_s

_Main unit) (Remo_e control ur_]0

• _ ON/STANDBY The power turns on and "ON/STANDBY"

indicator is light Several seconds are required from the time

the power operation switch is set to the "a ON/STANDBY" position until sound is output

This is due to the built-in muting circuit that prevents noise when the power switch _s

turned on and off Set the power operation switch to this

position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit {RC-925)

• HI OFF The power turns off and "ON/STANDBY"

indicator is off In this position, the power cannot be turned

on and off from the remote control unit {RC-

925)

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3 4

_ 2

0 0 0 0

o m_,_N

4, The front speakers switch as shown below

each time the FRONT SPEAKER button is

pressed

(Ma_ uni_) IRemo_e control ur_]0

FRONTA+B-

1 1 5

2 3

Select the input source to be played

Example: CD

_"N I ON CD

{Main unit} (Remote control unit}

To select the input source _u_cE when ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function (Mainun]t) selector

Select the input mode

• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the

analog input

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{Main unit} (Remote control unit}

• Selecting the external input (EXT IN) mode Press the EXT IN (on the EXT IN button on

the remote control unit) to SWitch the external

input¸

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes

The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed

AUTO _ PCM _ DT S

{Main unit} (Remote control unit}

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Input mode selection function Different nput modes can be selected for the different input sources¸ The selected input modes for the separate

input sources are stored in the memory¸ {1) AUTO (auto mode)

In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input

source are detected and the program in the AVR- 2803% surround decoder is selected automatically

upon playback This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER

The presence or absence of digital signals s detected, the s gnals input to the digital input iacks are identified

and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM {2 channel

stereo) format If no digital signal is being input, the analog input iacks are selected

Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals

{2) PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)

Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input

Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other than PCM signals

{3) DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)

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

{4) ANALOG {exclusive analog audio signal playback

mode) The signals input to the analog input iacks are decoded

and played

{5) EXT IN (external decoder input jack selection mode)

The signals beng nput to the external decoder input iacks are played without passing through the surround

circuitry

NOTE:

• Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the "PCM"

(exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode¸ Select the

AUTO or DTS mode when playing signals recorded in

DTS from a laser disc player or CD player

Note on playing a source encoded with DTS

• Noise may be generated at the beginning of

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

DTS mode,

Select the playmode

Example: Stereo

IU_ND

{Main unit)

To select the surround mode =_l_

while adiusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the

surround mode button then _Mainunt) operate the selector

4. Start playback on the selected component

• For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual

Adiust the volume

Thevolumeleve{is

d}splayed on the {Main unit) (Remote control unit}

mas{e_volumeleve{

_J{spray

The volume can be adjusted within the range of

-80 toOto I8 dB, in steps of 05 dB Howeveh when the channel level is set as described on page

12 or pages 27 and 28, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greatek the volume cannot be adiusted up to 18 dB (In this case the maximum volume adiustment range is "18 dB --

(Maximum value of channel level)" )

Input mode when playing DTS sources

• Noise wi]l be output if DTS-compafible CDs or LDs are played in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component to the digital input iacks (OPTICAL/COAXlAL) and set the input mode to

"DTS"

(Remote control umt)

Input mode display

• In the AUTO mode the input signal

_ur_ _cra c_T_

@ O O

Zl\

• In the DIGITAL PCM mode

o @ o

• In the DIGITAL DTS mode

• n the ANALOG mode _

Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

• DTS

_1 _

_ro

o O

o o o

One of these lights depending on

• PCM

The _ indicator lights when digital signals are being input propedy If the _ indicator does not light, check whether the digital input component setup (page I3} and connections are correct and whether the component's power _s

turned on

NOTE:

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

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

_'IN %

{Main unit} (Remo_e control unit)

Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL {front left), FR (front right), C (centerl, SL (surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround back left) and SBR (surround back rightl channels of the EXT IN

jacks are output directly to the front (left and

right), centel, surround (left and right) and surround back {left and right) speaker systems as well as the pre-out jacks without passing

through the surround circuitry

In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack

Cancelling the external input mode

To cancel the external input (EXT IN) setting,

press the input mode {AUTO, PCM, DTS) or

ANALOG button to switch to the desired input

mode {See page 23)

{Main unit} {Remote contro unit_

• When the input mode is set to the external input {EXT IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DQLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7CH STEREO or DSP

SIMULATION) cannot be set

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NOTES:

• In play modes other than the external input

mode, the signals connected to these iacks cannot be played In addition, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input

iacks

• The external input mode can be set for any input source TO watch video while listening to sound,

select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode

The AVR-2803 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music

Select the mode to suit your tastes

DIRECT mode

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-

channel sound wNle watching images In this

mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as

the tone circuit and are transmitted directly,

resulting in good quality sound

STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve

the desired sound while watching _mages

_RemoLe control unit)

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)

• The tone control function will not work in the Direct mode

• The tone control setting only affects the front speakers

• If the tone control function is used, the main volume cannot be adiusted up to 18 dB (The maximum main volume level differs in the different sunound modes)

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed

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_Main unit)

With the name of the volume to ,,,,,,

be adjusted selected, turn the _ SELECT knob to adiust the level

• To increase the bass or treble: Turn the controJ clockwise (The bass or treble sound can be

increased to up to +10 dB in steps of 2 dB)

• To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counterclockwise (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to -10 dB in

steps of 2 dB)

BASS _ TREBLE = • ,

IMa_n unit)

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231

If you do not want the bass and treble to be

adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode

The signals do not pass through the bass and treble

adjustment circuits, providing

_Main unit)

higherqualitysound

[2] Listening over headphones

the jack @

_4 Connect the headphones to f//( .J_ _ - -:::

the PHONES iack _1' o • . The pre-out output 1 _O_

(including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when

headphones are connected 1

NOTE:

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

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING}

Use this to turn off the audio ._.

output temporarily

Press the MUTING button

Cancelling MUTING (Rerl_uecontrolunit} mode

Press the MUTING button again or adjust the main volume level

[4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image

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

On screen dispEay 0.=_

• Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the (Remotecontrolunit)

unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT iack

Also. the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the

remote control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button

Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings _soutput in sequence

Front panel display sT^_

• Descriptions of the unit's operations are also displayed

on the front panel display In addition, the display can (Manunit}

be switched to check the unit's operating status while

playing a source by pressing the STATUS button

Using the dimmer function

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

(Main unit)

Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other 1 1 1

Press the VIDEO SELECT button, turn the 1 Press the ZONEg/REC button

FUNCTION knob until the desired source /Z::: _:c2 appears on the display

than the audJo source i[_ [__ I ] _

_ /Main unit)

(Main unit)

Cancelling simulcast playback

• Select "SOURCE" using the VIDEO SELECT button and the FUNCTION knob

• Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input

' Z Z

Display

[ :i:i'-i=U gOLiR(::iii:.]

[1] Playing one source while recording another (FIEC OUT mode)

With "RECOUT SOURCE" ,....

knob to select the source you disp,ayed, turn the FUNCTION ,_O_ " wish to record

• The "REC" indicator and the (Mainur/it) indicator of the selected

source light

Set the recording mode

• For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record

To cancel, turn the function ,o_

• When "SOURCE" is selected.

knob and select "SOURCE" ,_O_ "

the "REC" indicator turns off

/Main ur/]t)

2,4 2

. :,:,

Display 2

NOTES:

• Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC OUT mode are also output to the Zone 2 preout iacks

• Digital signals are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks

I2J Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode)

Press the ZONE2 button zone= 3,5 3Light

[3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback )selecting the input source)

This operation is possible when ZONE2 mode is selected This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode

Press the ZONE2/REC button =_._=

With "ZONE2 SOURCE" ,........

knob and select the source you

displayed, turn the FUNCTION _O_,

wish to output

• The "MULTP' indicator and {Manunit} the indicator of the selected

source light

4 Start playing the source to be output

• For operating instructions, refer to the

manuals of the respective components

To cancel, turn the function ,,,.,o.

• When "SOURCE" is selected,

knob and select "SOURCE" (O_,

the "MULTI" indicator turns

Otf {Man unit}

{Ma_n unit}

{Man unit}

2 1

DispFay 2

NOTES:

• The signals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR-1. VCR-2 and CDR/TAPE recording output iacks

• Digital signals are not output from the ZONE2 audio output jacks

ZONE 2 button

Select "ZONE2" using the %

{Remote Control unit)

Press the ZONE2 "ON" _.E=

TO cancel the ZONE2

button (_

mode Press the ZONE2 {RemoteControlur/]t)

"OFF" button

Press the input source button

• The ZONE2 source switches directly

i_ The output level of the ZONE

2 OUT terminals can be k,L,/

controlled using the (_f_'_'_VOLUME + and - buttons on the remote control unit

The output level of ZONE 2 OUT can be controlled only if ZONE2 vol level is set

"Variable" at Zone2 Control in System Setup Menu (See page 14)

DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : _ - - dB (MINIMUM)

When the ZONE2 SOURCE _

function is set to TUNER, _-I_] the preset channel can be

selected using the CHANNEL + and - buttons

on the remote control unit

{Remote Control unit)

{Remote Control unk)

apt aN

0 0 0 0

can be turned on and

off with the "MAIN

The main zone output

ON/OFF" button

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

• When the outputs of the "ZONE 2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main zone in which this unit and the

playback devices are installed (Refer to ZONE 2 on the diagram below)

• ZONE 2 SPEAKER OUT can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp

Assignment" In this case, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE (See page 141

NOTES:

• For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cords and wire in such a way that there is no humming

Or no_se

• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices' operating instructions

I_SURROUND

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level born the different speakers This adiustment can be per[ormed with the system setup {see page 12) or from the remote

control unit, as described below

• Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the "Auto" mode and only effective in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND modes The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory

Press the TEST TONE button

• MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT)

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SYSTEM REMOTECONTROL UNIT RC 925

-- ZONE 2 AUDIO s]gaal cable

-- SPEAK£R cable

_eter to CONNECTIONS on pages 4 _o 8

• MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)

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-- ZONE 2 SPEAKE£ cabe

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-- SPEAKER cable

$_ £eter to CONNECTIONS on pages 4 _o 8

_RemoLe ea_ltrol unit}

_ _ the different speakers Use

C_ the channel voJume adjust

Test tones are output from

buttons to adjust so that the volume of the test tones _s

1,3

the same for all the

(Remote eo_ltrol unit) speakers

% After completing the

_RemoLe ea_ltrol unit}

adjustment, press the TEST TONE button again

• After adiusting using the test tones, adiust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes, as described below

(_ Select the speaker whose

_Remote control unit}

level you want to adjust

The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed

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Adiust the level of the selected speaker

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IRemote control uni_)

When the surround back speaker setting is set to "lspkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is

set to "SB".

NOTES:

• The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to -12 dB

• The sound from the subwoofer can be cut by lowering the SW {subwoofer) setting one step from -I 2 dB {setting it to "OFF")

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