Denon AVR-2803-983 User Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2803/983

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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• We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983.

• To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 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"

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU

FOND.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within

the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance {servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

This device complies with Par[ 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 recewed, including interference that may cause undesired operation

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations

Get appareil numebque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matebel brouilleur du Canada

• NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION

• Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when

installed on a rack

• Evter des temperatures 6levees Tenir compte d'une disperson de chaleur

suffisante lots de I'installation sur une _tag_re

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

• Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec pr6caution Tenir la prise lots du d@blanchement du cordon

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

• Proteger ]'appareil contre I'humidit6, I'eau et

lapoussiere

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

• Debrancher le cordon d'alimentation Iorsque

I'appareil n'est pas utilise pendant de Iongues

periodes

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d'a6ration

• DO not let fore gn obiects in the set

• Ne pas laisser des objets 6trangers darts I'appareil

• DO not let [nsecticdes, benzene, and thinner come in contact wth the set

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzene et un diluant avec I'appareil

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any

way

• Ne iamais d_monter ou modifier I'appareil d'une mani_re ou d'une autre

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

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

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

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

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

manufacturer.

A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

10.

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

the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11.

Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label, if you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your

product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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

they exit from the product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810

of the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,

and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

16. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

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

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

fire or electric shock.

19.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into

this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel

21.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

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

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

product,

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

d) If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an _mproper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

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

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

- this indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

NEC._ATIONALELECTR_CALCODE

{NEC ART 25& PART H}

• INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide

superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as weft as providing outstanding high fidefity 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

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

Cautions on Installation ............................................................................... 4

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

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

Connections .......................................................................................... 6~13

Part Names and Functions .................................................................. 14, 15

Setting up the system ........................................................................ 16~30

Remote Control Unit ........................................................................... 31-40

Operation ............................................................................................ 41-48

Surround ............................................................................................. 49~54

DSP Surround Simulation ................................................................... 55~60

Ustening to the Radio ......................................................................... 61~63

Last Function Memory .............................................................................. 63

Initialization of the Microprocessor ........................................................... 63

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 64

Additional Information ......................................................................... 65~74

Specifications ............................................................................................ 75

• ACCESSORIES

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

_ Operating instructions I _2_Warranty ( for North America model only ).................... 1 C._Service station list ........... 1

C5_R6P/AA batteries ............. 3 _6)AM loop antenna .................. I _ FM indoor antenna 1

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[] BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set TOprevent 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,

(4) Remote Control unit

(RC-924) ..................... 1

[] 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 _/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using

outdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between

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

4 inch/10 cm or more

[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not

connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks, if this happens, either

turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER

terminals

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

[] FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in 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-2803/983 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-2803/983 with high sound quality of 96 kHz!24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24

bits.

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

The AVR-2803/983 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround,

a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.

The AVR-2803/983 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround

mode allowing 6.f-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

4. 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.

5. 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

DVD and North American DTV.

6. Dolby Pro Logic I1 decoder Dolby Pro Logic I[ is a new format for playing multi-channel audio

signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby

Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels {front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

7. Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1_channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the

"DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX" audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for the movie "Star Wars Episode 1 - Phantom Menace".

The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels,

provide improved sound positioning and expression of space.

• 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.

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 7.1-channel sound taking full

advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

g. 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- 2803/983 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/Cs, PWCR) 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 muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 is provided with 7.1 channel {seven main channels, plus one low

frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any

future multi-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.

• 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.

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

them for hair driers, etc.

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

switch.

OUTPUT CD player

{Connecting the AC OUTLETS ]

Turntable [ Connecting a turntable ] (MM car tlidge)

_ i gg3/g63's PHONO iac_'s' the L (lee} plug 10 the L

Connect the tumtable's Output cord to the AVR

jack the R {rlght) plug to the right iack

NOTE: This unit cannot be used with MC cartlidges

direc6y Use a separate head amplifier or step up transfotmer

If humrrfing or othel noise is generated when the ground w_re is conrlecled, disconnect the grourld

w_re

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED

(total capacity /20 W {1 A )) The power to these Outlets Js turned on arid off in coniunct_on w_th the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit

driers, TVs ot other electrical appliances

Connecting the pre-out jacks

Use these iacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the eont, center and surlourld sound cllar/rlels, or fol connection to powered loudspeakers

TO use Surround bac_, with one speaker, corlnect the speaker to SURR BACK L CH

OUTPUT

MD recorder, CD recorder or other component

equipped with digita_ input/output jacks

[ Connecting the DIGITAL jacks ]

Use these for coi!nections to audio equipment with digital output Refel to page 23 for instruct_oiis oil setting tllJs tetmina_

way that they do not obstruct the ventilation AC 120 V 60 Hz

Route the connection cords, etc, in such a _

holes

[TRIGGER OUT] Turn the DC 12V voRage on and off for the indMdual functions

For detai_s, see "6ettlrlg the Trigger Out Setup" oil page 28

CD recorder or Tape deck

R L R C 0oo _ _@

_NPUT OUTI_U r _ _ away

[Connecting a tape deck]

Connections for recording:

Connect tile tape deck's recording fflpu_ iacks (LINE _N or REC) to this url_t'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 urlJt's tape playback (CDR/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords

NOTE:

• 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.

TV or DBS tuner

I Connecting a TV or DBS tuner I

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV's video input iack (VIDEO INPUT} to the MONITOR OUT iack using a 75 _/ohms video coaxial pin plug

cord

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• OnlYFordetails,aUdi°signalSseepageare6inputto the digital input iacks

I 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 _ (yellow) VCR-1 IN iack, and the video deck's video input iack (VIDEO IN) to the (yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 OJohms video coaxial pin plug cords

Connecting the audio output jacks

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

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

• 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-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 iacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S jacks, keep the above )oint 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 Svideo input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the _ MONITOR OUT iack using a Siack connection cord¸

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

DVD

• Connect the DVD player's SWideo output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD iN iack using a S-Video connection cord

• A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc, to the VAUX jacks

TV or sateJ_ite bloadcast turner

_uooo( Joo

EConnecting a TV or DBS tuner ]

• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's S video output jack (S- VIDEO OUTPUT) to the _ TV or DBS IN iack using an S-Video connection cord

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Connect the components' audio inputs and outputs as described on page 7 ]

Video deck

I Connecting the video decks I

• Connect the video deck's S output jack {S-OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck's S input iack

(SdN) to the _ VCR-I OUT iack using S-Video connection cords

• Connect the video deck's S output jack {S-OUT) to the VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck's S input iack

(SdN) to the _ VCR-2 OUT iack using S-Video connection cords

Video deck 2

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

• The signaEs input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S+Video output jack.

• Some video sources with component video outputs are Eabeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R+Y,B+Y.These terms all 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 24.

• The AVR+2803's on+screen display signals are not output from the color difference {component) video output jacks {MONITOR OUT).

VIDEO OUT

DVD player

+++++I+ r++++,l++

Monitol TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO iN

Y C_ CA

Connecting a DVD player ]

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player's color difference (component) video output iacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT VtDEO-I tN iack using

75 _dohms coaxial video pin-ptug cords¸

• In the same way, another video source with component video Outputs such

as a TV/DBS tuner, etc, can be connected to the VEDEO-2 color difference

(componentl video jacks¸

Connecting a monitor +IV ]

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV's color difference (component) video input iacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONETOR OUT

jack using 75 OJohms coaxiaE video pimplug cords¸

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

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

75 _fohms COAXIAL

CABLE

DIRECTIONOF BROADCASTING STATION

J FM ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

(Supplied)

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

FM_NDOOR ANTENNA

{Supplied)

Y///

GROUND

• An Ftype FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna tetmi_a_s

and take out the

(_ connec_]or_ _ine

With the antenna on to[) any stable

surface

Mount

Bend in the reverse

direction

Connection of AM antennas

Pusll tfle _ever 2 Insert tfle conductor 3 Return the ]ever

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Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Ar[icle 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par[icular, specifies that the cable ground shah be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as piactical

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

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

Dec°derwitha-°r6-channeJI __1analog output Ez o

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 44.

• if another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE 2 jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE 2 the same time. (See page 48)

ZONE 2 INFRARED

Integrated pre main amplifier INFRARED£ENSOR OUTPUT iNPUT D_N

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RC617 t R_TRANS MITFE R

RC4_16

AUX OUT

Extension jacks for future use

SERIAL CONTROL terminal

• Connect when using an external Controller

• Use an adapter cable (sold separately) as shown on the diagram at the dght to conllect the exte[nal cont/oller

For instructions on operations using the ZONE 2 jacks, see page 47, 48.

-- Serial Control cable --

RS2320 GND

TXD RXD

(PCOUT) (PC IN)

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (® with ®, ® with O ) 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 ter minals when the power is on

Doing so could result in electric shocks

Connection the speaker terminals

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

counterclockwise clockwise

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires,

Connections

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

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

I SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER SYSTEMS I NOTES:

• TO use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR BACK L CH

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

See page 25

Speaker Impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 _/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 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 is played for long periods of

time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected¸

Connecting banana plugs

banana plug

Turn_

insert the banana plug¸

][

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

• Precautions when

connecting speakers

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

have this effect

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

• 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.

• 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 _/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.

[] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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

DEN_ _

O Power ON/STANDBY switch .............................................. (41, 63)

Headphones jack (PHONES) .................................................... (45)

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................. (45}

_ Front speaker system indicators

(FRONT SPEAKER A/B)

FRONT SPEAKER button ................................................... (41, 63)

ZONE 2 button/indicator ..................................................... (47, 63)

MODE button ............................................................... (42, 44, 53)

ANALOG button ................................................................. (42, 44)

EX_. IN button .................................................................... (42, 44)

_) DIMMER button ....................................................................... (46)

STATUS button ......................................................................... (46)

SURROUND BACK button ....................................................... (53)

_) SURROUND MODE button ............................. (43, 50, 52, 53, 57)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ......................... {51, 52, 54, 57)

mu_,iE

DTS

°°° 0

SELECT knob ........................................... (43, 45, 50 _ 54, 57, 59}

_} TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................. (45}

TONE CONTROL button .................................................... (45, 59)

_) MASTER VOLUME control ...................................................... (43)

_) Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ............................ {43)

Display

i_ INPUT mode indicators ............................................................ (43)

i_ SIGNAL indicators .............................................................. (43, 53}

i_ Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ........................... (31)

Power indicator ........................................................................ {41}

FUNCTION knob ...................................... (42, 45 _ 47, 53, 61, 63)

TUNING PRESET button .......................................................... {63)

SOURCE selector button ......................................................... {42}

i_ ZONE 2/REC button ........................................................... (46, 47)

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

[

BLED (indicator) ........................................ (36) I

• i

,...... "z_iE'2...... ,;"" "z'o_rl_t_)""" ";

"----'-'--'I , I

i OFF GII ,i OFF ON '

l ZONE 2 buttons ..................................... (47) l-

"._ _):.(_ _._

Ib%::!::t:................,32_3436_4,47,1

' _ (_D C_ '

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," MODE MEMO_ BAND SHIFT 1

t©..0..Q ©',,

........... i

"" Prlbmff"""" "Cb..... _'_jq /WVOL,

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Ilnp0tsou,oese,ecto, I_ (_ (_ (_::buttons .................... (33~35, 42, 47, 53, 61) ',"

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I MODE SELECT button ........................... (32) I

• _L_ c) o c:)i i

L,:::::::::::::::::::::::

............................. (31) I

I Power buttons ..................... (33-35, 37-41 )I

IZONE1(MAIN) buttons .......................... (47)I

ii ii ii

i I

',l

i i i

I i

i i

', Surround buttons

Tuner system/System

I buttons ........................... (32,35,47,61-63) I

, CHANNEL+ _ Master volume control

I System buttons .................... (32, 34, 35, 38)I"

Ale * , r buttons ............................................. (43, 47)

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: e_scsm+: ""_"" I ,

I : "__''[.... su "'_''" 1"": C_=N6 _--_ I ,MUTlNGbutton ...................................... (45)

,_u,_?__.. \i iSURROUNDPARAMETERi

I SETUP_/'" "_'_, \_MENU I button ....................... (34, 5I, 52, 54, 56, 58) I

__)])/ I I CH...................................................SELECT/ENTER button (16, 49, 50) 11I

IONS_V_N _

ION SCREEN/DISPLAY button {34, 35, 46) 1

I TEST TONE button ................................. (49) I . ...... t -- FRONT/ ,_IIRROIIND , IFRONTSPEAKERb°_on.......................(41)I

I sYSTEM CALL butt°nS .......................... (37)1_-!; I --::-- -- _il _ I

mUSE/LEARN button .......................... (36, 39) I | /@ DENON INPUT MODE selector (42, 44) I

I -__ RETURN button ................................ (34, 35)

: (_: _) _ (:_)_-_ ,

I , ',; ...... :[N_T" ....... SURROUND BACK button ..................... (53)

,.._;_._.,._

NOTE:

• The shaded button _ do not function with the AVR-2803/983

(Nothing happens when they are pressed)

[] SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2803/983'S on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983.

• 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 microprocessor (see page 63).

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

_s SETU P button

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display. A so use th s button to compete the setting.

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

System setup

Speaker Configuration

Crossover Ftequency

Su#w0ofe rr0de

Delay %me

Channel Level

Digital _n

Assignment

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes {Small for regular speakers, Lalge for full size, fu_] range) to auton,aticaHy set tile composltion of the slgnals output from the speakers and the frequency response

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the vanous speakers is to be output from the subwooter

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio slgna_s are produced from the speakers and subwoofer accotding to the listening position

This adiust s the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels irl order to obtain optimum

effects

This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for the different input sources

Turn the audio compression on or off when down mixing Dolby Digital signals

Power AMP Assignment

Zone2 vol Level

Front Sp

Large

Front L & R

12 It (36 m)

Front L Front

OdB 0dB

CD I DVD

COAX1 I COAX2

DVD I VDP

VIDEO1 I NONE

to display the system setup menu.

R buttons 1

Use these to move the cursors (< and I_) to the left I and right on the screen. /

: Use these to move the cursors (A and ,} to the upl

and down on the screen. |

Default settings

Center Sp

Smal_

Sub Woofer Surround Sp

Yes Small

80 Hz

LFE

Surround L & R

/0 ft (3Ore)

OFF

Surlouiid Back

Variable

Surround Back Sp

Small / 2spkls

10 ft {3 0 ml

i_/und SubwooferOdB

VCR 2 TAPE

OFF OPT4

SBL & SBR

Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal p_ayback level

Set the Auto surround mode function

This sets whether or not to display the on_creen display that appea_s on the monito¢ screen when the controls on the remote

control unit or main unit are operated¸

Set the Trigger Out output for the different input sources

Subwoofer +lSdB

Auto Surround Mode = ON

On Screen Display ON

@ Auto Tuner

Presets

_ Setup Lock

System setup

FM stations are received automatically and stored it1 the memory

Set whether or not to lock tile system setup settlrlgs so that they ca_mot be changed

A1 -- A8 87 5/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90//90/ MHz

B1 -- B8 520/600//000/1400/1500//710 kHz, 90//90/ MHz C1 -- C8 90 1 MHz

D1 -- D8 90 1 MHz

E1 -- E8 90 1 MHz

Defauk settings

Setup Lock = OFF

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-2803/983'S S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2803/983

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 30.)

• The AVR-2803/983'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 is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround back speaker systems

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

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

Surround speaker systems

• Before setting up, connect the AVR-2803/983's MONITOR OUT connector with the monitor TV and turn off the power of all playback devices connected to the AVR-2803/983's video input connectors. (For instructions on connecting the monitor TV, see page 7 and 8.}

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

SETUp

Display the System Setup Menu. System Setup Menu

_Speaker Configuration

Delay Time Channel Level

Digital In Assignment

To stop system setup before it is completed, press the system setup button again. System setup can be stopped at any time.

Video In Assignment

Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control

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. The settings that have been changed up to that point are stored.

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

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

At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration".

_,_ Switchtothespeakerconfigurationscreen.

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

parameters.

• To select the speaker

• To select the parameter

Speaker ConfiEuration

_Front Sp.

Center Sp. Subwoofer

System Setup Menu

7Speaker Configuration

Delay Time Channel Level

Digital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Dolby DlKital Setup Zone2 Control

"Speaker Configuration

_ _s_;_

Center Sp

Front Sp

Subwoofer

Surround Sp

Surround back Sp

Surround

Sp, Ba_ [_

Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting.

NOTE: I

Select "Large" or "Small" 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

sett ngs sett ng the vo ume to a eve ow enough so as not to damage the speakers to determ ne the proper sett rig.

• Parameters

Large ................... Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the

Crossover Frequency mode.

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

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/lspkr.......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 Subwooofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.

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

Select the "Crossover Frequency" mode.

Select the "Subwoofer Mode". Select the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

(___. Enter the setting.

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 improve frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

-- Subwoofer mode --

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when "Large" is set for the front speakers and "YES" is set for the subwoofer in the "Speaker Configuration" settings (see page 18}.

• When the "LFE+MAIN" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "Large" are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel.

In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• Selection of the "LFE " play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with "Large" from that channel only.

Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only

during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as "Small" in the setup menu.

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

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

• In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to "YES", the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel. For details, refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 60.

Select the frequency.

_Crossover Frequency

41 l:I']Igl I

Subwoofer Mode

lqil_l LFE

Crossover Frequency

_Subwoofer Mode

Iqi[:ll LFE

+Main

I I:I']R

+Main

• 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).

LI: 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

At the System Setup Menu select "Delay _me".

Switch to the Delay _me screen.

FL Center

Subwoofer

SBL _ SBR

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration

_Delay Time

Channel Level DiEital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Oolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control

Delay Time

Set The Distance To Each Speakers

Do You Prefer

In Meters? / In Feet?

_Meters 4:_ Feet

Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Select (darken) the desired units, "Meters" or "Feet".

Once "Meters" or "Feet" is selected in step 3, the

Delay ]]me screen appears automatically.

Select the speaker to be set.

Delay Time

EZFront L 112ft_

Default [_4

Front R 12ft Su_0ofer 1 2 ft

Center 12ft

Delay Time

Set The Distance To Each Speakers

Do You Prefer

In Meters? / In Feet?

_Meters <:_ F-_

Example: When "Feet" is selected

Delay Time

SL <10ft_ SBL 10ft

SBR 10ft SR 10ft

Set the distance between the center speaker and listening

position. The distance changes in units of

1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button _s pressed. Select the

value closest to the measured distance.

Delay Time

, Front R 12ft ,_Center <12ft_

Default [_4

Front L 12ft

Delay Time

SR 1Oft SBL 1Oft SBR 1Oft

ETSL <10ft_

Example:When the distanceis setto 12 feet

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 20 ft (6.0 m} or less. If you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice,

such as screen right will appear. In this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in

highlighted line.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

__\ Enter the setting.

NOTE:

• If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 16, 17}.

• 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 adjust the level.

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 49.)

The AVR-2803/983 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

forthe centerspeaker

Default [_4

Front R 12ft

Center lft

Front L 12ft

B'_111tfl DNilI!

At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level".

Switch to the Channel Level screen.

Select "Test Tone".

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration Delay Time

_Channe I Level

Digital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Dolby DiKital Setul0 Zone2 Control

Channel Level

_Test Tone _4:_

Test Tone Start [_<

Level Clear [_4

Select the mode. Select "Auto" or "Manual".

• AUTO: Adjust the level while Eistening to the test tones produced

autematicaEly from the different speakers.

• Manual:

Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to

adjust the level.

Select "Test Tone Start".

Channel Level

,_Test Tone _4:_

Test Tone Start [)_<

Level Clear [i_4

Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected

Channel Level

Test Tone _4:_

_Test Tone Start [%_4

Level Clear [_4

b _ _ Use the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the _,:t _ /r_]_ same volume.

\_/ "_4"_ The volume can be adjusted between -12 dB and +12 dB in units of

a. if the "Auto" mode is selected:

Test tones are automaticaly emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the

following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second dme around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:

._ I spkr

2spkrs

When the surround back speaker setdng is set to "lspkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB".

"% osdR

b. When the "Manual" mode is selected

Use the CURSOR up and down to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR left and

right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is

the same.

Test Tone

_FL <-1 1. 5dB_

FR 0. 0da

SR 0. 0dB

B C 0. 0dB

Flashing SL 0. 0dB

Example: When the volume is set to-115 dB

Flashing SL 0. 0dB

Example:Whenthe volume is set to -t 15 dB

while the test tone is being produced from the Front Lch speaker

Test Tone

B C 0, 0dB

while the Front Lch speaker _s selected

SBR 0, 0dB SBL 0. 0dB

SW 0. 0dB

EFFL <--11. 5dB)

FR 0. 0dB SR 0. 0dB SBR 0. 0dB

SBL 0. 0dB SW 0, 0dB

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

The "Channel Level" screen reappears.

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 adjusted 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 adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test

tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance.

NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer's own volume control.

When you adjust 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 adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on page 49. You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO

MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MATRIX and VIRTUAL.

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources.

At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment".

Switch to the Digital Inputs screen.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

(_ Enter the setting.

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration Delay Time

Channel Level

ErDigital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control

Digital In Assignment

_]:<F_'I_ _: OFF

[_: COAX2 _: OFF [_: OPT1 [_: OPT4

[_: OPT2 [_: OPT3

[_: OFF Default[_<

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 reset to the default values.

NOTES:

• The OPTICAL 4 jacks on the AVR 2803/983'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 jack on the AVR-2803/983's rear panel to any jack other than

the OPTICAL 4 IN jack.

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

• This setting assigns the color difference (component} video input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources.

At the System Setup Menu select "Video In Assignment".

Select the component (Y, PB/C8 and PR/CR)video input terminal to be assigned to the input source.

Select "NONE" for sources for which the component (Y, PB/C8 and P£/C£) video input is not to be used.

Switch to the Video In Assignment screen.

(_ input source selection _ _2_Component video terminal selection

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level

Digital In Assignment

zVideo In Assignment

Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control

Video In Assignment

[_: NONE [_: NONE

[_: VIDEO2

_: NONE _: NONE

[_: NONE Default [_4

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

The System Setup Menu reappears.

4 ENTER the setting.

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.

Select "ON" if you want to use the Compression, "OFF" if you do not

want to use it.

When not using a center speaker or surround speakers, the sound is

NOTE:

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".

At the System Setup Menu select "Dolby Digital Setup" and press the ENTER button.

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration Delay Time

Channel Level Digital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

zDolby Digital Setup

Zone2 Control

Dolby Digital Downmix Option Setup

Compression

The System Setup Menu reappears.

Enter the setting.

[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 PREOUT" terminals.

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.

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

System Setup Menu

Speaker Configuration Delay Time

Channel Level Digital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Dolby Digital Setup

_Zone2 Control

Zone2 Control

_Power Amp Assignment

Zone2 Vol, Level

Exit

Power Amp Assignment

<13fi_f_ : Zone2

When "Surround Back" is selected When "Zone2" is selected

Power Amp Assignment

4Surr0undBack: k'Jli_'J_l_

At the "Zone2 Control" screen, select "Exit" and press the ENTER button.

(_ Enter the setting.

[2] Setting the Zone2 vol. level

Set the Zone 2 pre-out output level adjustment.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" Menu

and press the ENTER button.

System Setup

Speaker Configuration Delay Time

Channel Level Digital In Assignment

Video In Assignment

Dolby Digital Setup

_Zone2 Control

The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Select "Zone2 VoL Level" and press the ENTER

button.

Zone2 Control

Power Amp Assignment

_Zone2 Vol. Level

Exit

Select the desired setting.

Variable:

The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit.

0 dB, -40 dB:

The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted.

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

• Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.ln Subwoofer.

At the System Setup Menu select "Ext.ln Subwoofer Level".

Zone2 Vol. Level

_ -40dB 0dB

System Setup Menu

TExt, In Subw00ferLevel

Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

Switch to the Ext.ln Subwoofer Level screen.

Select the desired setting.

Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

+15dB {default) recommended. (0, +5, +10 and +15 can be selected.)

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

Ext. In Subw0oferLevel

Subw00ferLebe I 4+15dB_

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.

_ 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.

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

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

System Setup Menu

Ext. In Subw00ferLevel

_Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

Auto Surround Mode

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

Select "ON" or "OFF".

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

The System Setup Menu reappears. Enter the setting.

System Setup Menu

Ext. In SubwooferLevel Auto Surround Mode

70n Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

On Screen Display

m_ :_[_

• Sets the Trigger Out output for the different input sources.

At the System Setup Menu select "Trigger Out Setup".

Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen.

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

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

System Setup Menu

Ext. In Subwo0ferLevel Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

7Trigger Out Setup

Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock

Trigger Out Setup

[_: _ _: [_ [_: [_ _: B_

[_ : [_ De f au I t[_i]_

Use this to automatical(y search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. NOTE:

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

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

Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen.

System Setup Menu

Ext. In SubwooferLevel Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup

_Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

Auto Preset Memory

Auto Tuning & Preset Station Memory Storing Preset Memory

_Start [_

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.

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

At the System Setup Menu select "Setup Lock".

_ Switch tOthe Setup Lock screen.

Select "ON", to lock the system setup settings.

Press the ENTER 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 Menu

Ext, In Suhw00ferLevel Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets

7Setup Lock

-_ 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.

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

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

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

• On-screen display signals

Signals input to the AVR-2803 On-screendisplay signaloutput

VIDEOsignal input iack (yellow) S-videosignalinput jack signaloutput jack {yellowl signal output iack

I x × 0 0 2 o × o ×

3 x 0 x 0

4 O (} x (}

(o: Signal x: No signal} (o: On-screen signals output x: On-screen signals not output}

NOTES:

• The on screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video signal MONITOR 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.

VIDEO MONITOR OUTvideo S-video MONITOR OUTvideo

[] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 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 nomDenon

remote control compatible products.

_ Remove the remote control unit's rear cover.

@ Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the

indicated direction.

@ Put the rear cover back on.

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 venfying

operation. 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 "(9" and "0" marks in 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.

23 feet/Approx 7 m _

• 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 23 feet / 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.

• De not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

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

devices as possible.

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.

_CD _CDR/MD _TAPE _DVD/VDP.

ZON E2_TV _ DBS/CABLE _ VCR_

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Operate the audio component.

• For details, refer to the component's operating instructions.

-_ It may not be possible to operate some models.

1. CD player (CD) system buttons

2. _pe d_k (TAPE) system buttons

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41_1, _ : Manual search (forward and reverse) 44 : Rewind

• : Stop I_1_ : Fast forward I_ : Play • : Stop

rr4141,_ : Auto search (to beginning of track) I_ : Forward play

II : Pause n : Pause

DISC SKIP +: (for CD changers only) _1 : Reverse play

A/B : Switch between sides A and B

3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons 4. Tuner system buttons

41_1, _ : Manual search (forward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

rr4141,_ : Auto search (to beginning of track)

II : Pause

Default setting = CDR

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

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

The included remote control unit can be used to operate 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 properly. In this case, use the learning function {page 36) to store your

device's remote control signals in the included remote control unit.

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

the same time.

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.

Press the mode button ofthe equipmentthatis to be entered

to a presetrnemory.

• The mode button flashes.

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(_) (_) @ Preset Codes, use the number ([_) @ @ buttons to input the preset code (a (Z) @ @ manufacturer of the component

(_) _.'_ whose signals you want to store in

When stored correctly, the mode button and the

LEARNED/TX indicator will light.

To store the codes of another component in the memory,

repeat steps 1 to 4.

NOTES:

• Depending on the model and year of manufacture, this function cannot be used for some models, even if the your device is 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 ..................................................................... DENON

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

DVD/VDP ...................................................................... DENON {DVD)

DBS/CABLE ................................................................. ABC (CABLE}

Referring to the included List of

4-digit number} for the

the memory.

DVD preset codes 0000 0001

DVD-900

DENON Model No.

DVD-1000 DVD-1B00 DVD-2800 DVD-2800I[ DVD-3800 DVD-9000 DVM-1800 DVM-4800

DVD-800 DVD-1600 DVD-2000 DVD-2500 DVD-3000 DVD-3300

Press the mode selector button for the component you want

to operate.

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NOTE:

• For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may

differ according to manufacturer. Compare with the remote control operation of the various components.

Operate the component.

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

1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

(ON/SOURCEI

41_1,1_1_ : Manual search

14141,1_1_1: Auto search

0~9, +10: 10key

DISC SKIP +: Disc skip

DISPLAY : Display

MENU : Menu

RETURN : Return

SETUP : Setup

ENTER : Enter

A, ¥, _1, I_ : Cursor up, down, left

(forward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

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(to beginning of tlack)

II : Pause

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(for DVD changer only)

and right

2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

(ON/SOU RCEI

41_1,1_1_ : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

14141,_ : Auto search (cue)

II : Pause

0~9, +I0 :10key

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3. Video deck (VCFI} system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

(ON/SOURCE)

41_1,1_ : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

• : Stop I_ : Play

II : Pause

Channel +, - : Channels

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4. Monitor TV (TV}, digital

broadcast satellite (DBS} tuner and cable (CABLE} system buttons

POWER : Power on/standby

{ON/SOU RCE)

MENU : Menu

A, V, _1, I_ : Cursor up, down, left

and right

ENTER : Enter

CHANNEL : Switch channels

0-9, +10 : Channels

TV/VCR : Switch between TV

and video player

TV VOL +, - : Volume up/down

DISPLAY : Switch display RETURN : Return

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NOTES:

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

• The television can be operated in the DVD/VDP, VCR and TV modes.

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If your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit. For some remote control signals it is not possible to "learn" the signals or the device will not operate properly. In such cases use the remote

control 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 equipment for which learning is

desired.

• Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash.

CABLE

Press the button that is to be learned.

The LEARNEDfrX indicator stops flashing and the mode

button lights.

• Mode button and LEARNEDfrX indicator flashed if a button that cannot be "learned" is pressed.

• To cancel, press the USE/LEARN button.

Point the remote control units directly at each other and press

and hold in the button on the other remote control unit which you want to "learn".

Other remote control unit

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.

_e stored codes

work properly

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-924.

• If the mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator start flashing rapidly, this means that the memory is already full, and the code you have just attempted to store was not stored. To "learn" that code, first perform the resetting operation. (See page 39.)

The accessorious remote control unit is equipped with "system call" function allowing a series of remote control signals to be transmitted by

pressing a single button.

This function can be used for example to turn on the amplifier'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 a signal button.

(1) System call buttons

Up to 10 signals each can be stored at the "CALL1" and "CALL2" buttons.

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(2) Storing system call signals

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

the same time.

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.

OFF ON/S_JF_

Press the CALL 1 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.

(Z2)

CABLE

2,6

Press the buttons whose remote control signals you want to

store one by one.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register the desired buttons.

Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register System Call.

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 already stored the maximum number of signals.

(3) Using the system call function

Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored.

• The stored signals are transmitted successively.

(1) Punch through button

Buttons used in the CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVD/VDP, and VCR modes can be assigned to the buttons shown on the diagram at

the nght 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.

(2) Making the punch through setting

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

the same time.

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.

(1)

Press the I_ (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 will flash.

Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be

punched through.

• The mode button that was set will light.

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(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.

Hashes

Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset.

• Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash.

(ZZ)

CABLE

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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.

r,ASLE

Press the USE/LEARN button.

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(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.

OFF QN/_IJR_

Press the I_ (play) button.

• TV and DBS/CABLE mode buttons and TEARNED/TX indicator flash.

Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset.

• The CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVD/VDP, and VCR mode buttons

and TEARNED/TX indicator will flash.

3,4

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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.

[] OPERATION

Refer to "CONNECTIONS" (pages 6 to 13) and check that aft

connections are correct.

Select "AMP mode" using the TAPE, CDR/MR or CD

button. (only when operating with the remote control unit)

{Remote colltrol unit)

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Turn on the power.

Press the POWER switch (button}.

ON 18T_DB_ ON/SOLIRCE

_ ON/STANDBy

(Main unit} {Remote contlol un_tl

When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound

is muted for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off.

Whenever the ON/STANDBY button 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.

The front speakers switch as shown below each time the

FRONT SPEAKER button is pressed.

FRONT SPE#.J_R

{Ma_n unJtl IRemote control unit}

_- FRONT A _ FRONT B

FRONT A+B _

FRONT

_,O, Light

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L "¢'°=,_,_.

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Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

-_ To select the input source when 8OUROE ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING

PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector.

Select the input mode.

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

- %

(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.

Per. IN

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes

The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT

MODE button is pressed.

AUTO_ PCM _ DTS

MC_E

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

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Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources. The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory.

(_ 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-2803/983'S 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 is detected, the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected. Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.

_) 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.

(_ DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)

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

(_ ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode)

The signals input to the analog input jacks are played.

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

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

NOTE:

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

"ANALOG" (exclusive 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 play mode.

Example: Stereo

8UF_JND SELECT

MODE _O _

(Main unit)

_E_O

(Remote control unit)

To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the

surround mode button then operate the selector.

SURROUND

MO_E

{Mainunit)

Start playback on the selected component.

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

Input mode display

• in the AUTO mode

INPUT

_UT9 PCM _TS

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• in the DIGITAL PCM mode

_NPUT

AUTO \p_ OTS

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• in the DIGITAL DTS mode

_NPUT

AUTO PCM _TS_

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• in the ANALOG mode

INPUT

AUTO pCM DTS

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Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

One of these Hghts, depending on the input slgna_

Adjust the volume.

The_elis

d_splayed on the master volume _evel

display

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

'_ The volume can be adjusted within the range of -80 to 0 to 18 dB,

in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set as descnbed on page 21 or pages 49 and 50, if the volume for any

channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. {In this case the maximum volume adjustment range

is "18 dB -- {Maximum value of channel level)".}

Input mode when playing DTS sources

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

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

• DTS

D GITA_0 C

• PCM

0 0

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

the digital input component setup {page 23) and connections are correct and whether the component's power is turned on.

NOTE:

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

heard.

Set the external input (EXT.

IN) mode. e_T.iN Press the EXT. IN to switch L_L

the external input.

Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL {front left), FR (front right), C {center), SL {surround left), SR {surround right), SBL {surround back left) and SBR {surround back right) channels of the EXT. iN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center, 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 42.)

MODE ANALOG

(Maln unft) (Remote control unft)

• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the surround mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION) cannot be set.

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{Mafn unit) (Remote control unft)

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NOTES:

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

jacks.

• The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to

which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.

The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.

Select the mode to suit your tastes.

DIRECT mode meecx

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2- channel sound while watching images, in this mode, the audio signals bypass such

circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in good (Remotecontrolunft)

quality sound.

STEREO mode

Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching

images.

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(Remote control unit)

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)

• The tone control function wifl 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 adjusted up to 18 dB. (The maximum main volume level differs in the different surround modes.)

The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL

button is pressed.

TONE

O_ITROL

{Main unit)

With the name of the volume to be SELECT

adjusted selected, turn the SELECT B_l knob to adjust the level.

• To increase the bass or treble: (Mainunit) Turn the control 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 clockwise. {The bass or treble sound can

be decreased to up to -10 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

[2] Listening over headphones

BASS_TREBLE

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If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on

the tone defeat mode.

T_IE

DEFEAT

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The signals do not pass through the

bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound.

Plug the headphones' plug into

the jack. _PHONES

the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (including

"_ Connect the headphones to _ _AI L

the speaker output) is 1 automatically turned off when headphones are connected.

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

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

temporarily. 1_._

-_ Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again or

adjust the main volume level. {Remotecontrolunit)

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

Simu[cast playback VIDEO _ur,-_o. video source other than the

audio source. Use this switch to monitor a s_.,_ ,I_Q_-

Press the VIDEO SELECT button, turn the FUNCTION knob until the desired (Malnunit)

source appears on the display.

-_ Cancelling simu[cast playback.

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

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

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NOTE:

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

Display

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

On screen display

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

the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT ONSCF_EN jack. 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 is output in sequence.

Front panel display

• Descriptions of the unit's operations are also displayed on the front panel STATUS

display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the unit's L_. operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS

button.

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

{Remote cohtro_ urfit)

{Main unit)

Using the dimmer function

• Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps

(bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly.

DIMMER

(Main unit}

Press the ZONE2/REC button.

With "RECOUT SOURCE" displayed,

source you wish to record.

• The "REC" indicator and the turn the FUNCTION knob to select the _0 _

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 knob and select "SOURCE".

• When "SOURCE" is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off.

ZONE 2

/REC

{Main unit)

{Main unit}

F _cTI_

(Ivla_n unitl

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Display 2

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NOTES:

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

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

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

Press the ZONE2 button.

Press the ZONE2/REC button.

The display switches as follows each

time the button is pressed.

With "ZONE2 SOURCE" displayed, turn source you wish to output.

• The indicator of the selected source the FUNCTION knob and select the _1_O_

light.

Start playing the source to be output.

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

To cancel, turn the function knob and

select "SOURCE".

ZONE2 3,5

_O_ Ught

{Main unit}

ZONE 2

/REC

{Malrl unit)

w _lor_

{Maill unit}

Display 2

"=:_='='=i, H'=".'='_ ='="='='=i H'='=='='.i ....

=::..L._i"i E:..=::. .:::=L._L._r_:.L., E:.

NOTES:

• The signals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CDRfFAPE recording output

jacks.

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

(Mai_ unit}

[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.

button. 1

Select "ZONE2" using the ZONE 2 _. 2

Press the ZONE2 "ON" button. ZONe2

TOcancel the ZONE2 mode. ,_

Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button.

Press the input source button

• The ZONE2 source switches directly.

A The output level of the ZONE 2 OUT

terminals can be controlled using the 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 26)

-_ DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) :

- - - dB (MINIMUM)

(Remote colltro_ urllt)

OFF DN

{Remote contro_ urfit)

+tZ)

{Remote corEro_ unit)

5 56

When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to TUNER, the preset channel can

be selected using the CHANNEL + and

- buttons on the remote control unit.

The main zone output can be turned on and off with the

"MAIN ON/OFF" button.

_BL

{Remote control unit)

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

• When the outputs of the "ZONE 2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated ampfifiers 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 25.)

• When a sold separately room to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 6t7 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE 2 using the remote control unit.

To control playback devices other than the ones above, either use that device's remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable

remote control unit.

NOTES:

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

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

• MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT}

ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE

ROOM_OROOMREMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

_NTEGRATED ,_

AMPLIFIER ttN'

PROGRAMMABLE I_ REMOTE

CONTROL UNiT

AVR-2803

._," /N a

Re-6_6 SYSTEM REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT RC 924

(sepatatelysold)controlline ZONE2 AUD_Qsignal came

-- SPEAKER cable

Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13

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

ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE

AVR-2803

SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 924

REMOTE

PROGRAMMABLE I_ CONTROL UNIT

,N'

RG_16

...... ROOM_O ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

(separately sold) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable

-- SPEAKER cable

Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13

I_SURROUND

• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 21) 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.

{Remote control unit)

Test tones are output from the

different speakers. Use the channel

that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers.

volume adjust buttons to adjust so

1,3

{Remote contlol unit}

After completing the adiustment,

._ press the TEST TONE button again.

{Remote contlol unit}

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

Select the speaker whose level you

(_._\ want to adjust.

{Remote contlo] unit)

The channel switches as shown below each time the button

is pressed.

2 2

Adjust the level of the selected speaker.

{Remote contlol unit}

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 -12 dB (setting it to "OFF").

• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together• Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multFchannel music sources•

Select "FADER".

{Remote contlol unit)

The channel switches in the order shown below each time

this button is pressed•

Press the <1 button to reduce the volume of the front

channels, the II- button to reduce the volume of the rear channels.

The fader function does not affect the SW channel.

{Remote contlol unit}

,_ The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded

to -12 dB using the fader function. If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the fader, the fader adjustment values are cleared, so adjust the fader again.

O BENON

_.AH

Fader FJ'_t'_4 : _REAR

FL O. OdB FR O. OdB

SR O. OdB SBR O. OdB C O. OdB

SBL O. OdB

SL O. OdB

This is only displayed when setting the fader control

oooo , •

...

f B

3,51,4,6

Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic Il mode•

• The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.

SURROUNUMooESELEC, OOLSYsun_/JNO.TSEI]PROLOGIC

Display

IDOLSV cioe]

(Maln unit} (Remote control unit}

Play a program source with the rrl_ mark•

• For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.

The Dolby Surround Pro

Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be chosen directly by pressing the CINEMA or

MUSIC button on the remote control unit during

playback in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic 11mode.

Set the surround parameter mode.

8URROLIND

p,_%_IEIER

8um_o

"DOLBY PL I I

C INEMA EQ.

(Main unit)

_u_'_ Display

(Remote control unit)

IiODE c i

The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit.

Select the play mode.

SELECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

DispEay

i,i0[::,E,::i i,i0[::,EDOLi..:iMPL

Select the various parameters. (See "Surround parameters (_" for a description of the various parameters.)

p,_%_IEIER

8URROLIND

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

AFDM 4_ TONE t

SB CH OUT

4NRML (OF F) )

[_ Yes_

TIlls is the screen when operated with tile remote

control unit

"DOLBY PL II

OPTIONS4

AFDM <[_ TONE 4

SB CH OUT

4NRML(OFF))

Yes4

TIlls is tile screen when operated with tile remote

control unit

DOLBY PL II MUSIC

OPTIONAL PARAMETERS PANORAMA _4:_l_t_

DIMENSION 4 3 CENTER WIDTH 4 3

MODE _INEMA

A EQ

CE_NTERMODE_MUSIC

PANORAMA

DIME;SION

WIDTH

MODED_ BYPL

A EQ

Set the various surround parameters.

SELECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on

the main unit, stop operating buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds.

When the settings are made using the buttons on the remote control unit, press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to finish.

NOTES:

• There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes {NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-2803/983 sets the

mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18).

• Dolby Surround Pro Logic ]l is a mode in which 2-channel sources are expanded into 5.1 channels.

To output a surround back channel in this mode, set the "SB CH

OUT" surround parameter to "NON MTRX".

•_ When set with the on-screen display using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode, set the " E_" mark to "OPTION <"

using the z_ and _ cursor buttons, then press the 4 cursor button. Press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.

Surround parameters

Pro Logic 11 Mode:

The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all

programs encoded in Dolby Surround.

The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is optional for AN

systems.

The Dolby PL mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum

quality.

Select one of the modes {"Cinema", "Music" or "Dolby PL").

Panorama Control:

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround

speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging.

Select "OFF" or "ON".

Dimension Control:

This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front

or towards the rear.

The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.

Center Width Control:

This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom

_mage; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees.

The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.

• Surround playback can be 3erformed for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals.

o{--

oooo a .

I B

Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.

SURROUND SELECT

MODE _

3,5 1,4,6

DOLByD't_

SURR_JNO

The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or

Music mode can be chosen

directly by pressing the CINEMA or MUSIC button on

the remote control unit during playback in the DTS

NEO:6 mode.

4,5,6

(Main unit}

Play a program source.

Set the surround parameter mode.

RUI_Q_JND

pARAMEteR

(Main unit}

SUI_UND

PR,AME_

(Remote contlol unit}

Select the play mode.

SELECT

(Main unit}

(Remote contlol unit}

Display

(Remote controlunit}

DTS NEO:6

This is the screen when operated with the remote co_trol ur_Jt

OTS NEO:6

This is the screen when operated with the remote co[_trol ur_Jt

CINEMA EQ.

LFE 4 0dB_

TONE AFDM 4[_

D. COMP1_]_

SB CH OUT

4NRML (ON)

Yes4

CNTR IMAGE

40. 2_ LFE 4 0dBb

TONE 4 AFOM 4[_

D COMP4[_ _

SB CH OUT _NI_ML (ON))

Yes4

O BENR_ON

Select the various parameters. (See "Surround parameters _" on page 59 for a description of the various parameters.)

pARAMETER

SURROUND _

{Maill unit) (Remote colltrol unit)

Set the various surround parameters.

SELECT

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on

the main unit, stop operating buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds.

When the settings are made using the buttons on the remote control unit, press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to finish.

NOTE:

• When "Default" is selected and the _1 cursor button is pressed, "MODE" and "TONE" are automatically reset to the default values and "CINEMA EQ" is set to "OFF".

Select the input source.

[ Playback with a digital input I _ Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

(see page 23).

_ur_T'°_ VDp

(Main unit} (Remote control unit)

_2_Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS".

1 3

_OL ' "

_°_° _

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode.

SU_ND

(Remote control unit}

When performing this operation from the main unit's panel, press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob and select Dolby Pro logic 11or DTS NEO:6.

81jRF_4j_ SELECT

MODE

(Main unit) (Main unit)

Play a program source with the O===TAL ,

UU • The Dolby Digita] indicator lights

_etTAL

_Cr_ Light when playing Dolby Digital sources.

• The DTS indicator lights when playing

_ Light

DTS sources.

Ill I_----q _ mark.

8 86

3 2 4,5 2,6

SIGNAL

DE_ECT

_Cr_ Light

When the SIGNAL DETECT LED is lit, we recommend turning the surround back channel using the SURROUND

BACK button on the remote control unit and main unit

during playback. To use DTS 96/24 sources with the optimum system, we recommend turning the surround back channel off.

Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF.

SUI:IROZJNDBi_K 8URJIOUND

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

SURROUND

8ACKCH • Lights when the Surround Back CH is

OUTPUT

_l_ on.

_O, Light

The SIGNAL DETECT LED lights when playing 6.1-channel surround

sources containing the identification signal.

SURROUND 8tlBROUND Display the

pie_MEIER P_AMEq_ surround parameter

_ _ menu.

(Main unit} (Remote control unit)

NOTE: The display on the screen differs depending on

whether you are performing the operation from the main unit or the remote control unit.

Select the various parameters. _ Adjust the parameter settings.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

"Dolby Digital EX

CINEMA EQ.

LFE 4 OdBb

TONE < [_

D. COMP 4_Jk

SB CH OUT

<MTRX ON

• DTS ES DSCRT6, 1

Yes4

CINEMA EQ,

_: _

LFE _ OdBb

TONE 4

D. COMP t_

SB CH OUT

4MTRX ON

Yes_

• Dialogue Normalization

The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources.

Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level )standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital

These contents can be verified with the STATUS button.

Display

I ...........................=,,,=i i ,,JL,,, i

..i "" I The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the

•"r:...H...= I standard level.

NOTE:

• When "Default" is selected and the _1 cursor button is pressed, "CINEMA EQ." and "D.COMR" are automatically turned off, "LFE" is reset, and the tone is set to the default value.

Surround parameters CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer}:

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for ovedy-bdght sounding motion picture soundtracks Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, DTS NEQ:6 and WIDE SCREEN modes (The same contents are set for

all operating modes)

D.COMR )Dynamic Range Compression):

Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds) For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range) (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS) Select one of the four parameters

("OFF", "LOW', "MID" (middle) or "HI" (high)) Set to OFF for normal listening.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect}:

This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sot_nds included in the source when playing program sot_rces recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LEE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is

turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary Program source and adjustment range:

1. Dolby Digital: -10 dB to O dB

2. DTS Surround: -10 dB to 0 dB

"_ When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to O dB for correct DTS playback.

-_ When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to -10 dB for correct DTS playback.

TONE:

This adjusts the tone control (See "St_rrot_nd parameters _" on page 59)

SB CH OUT:

(1) Dolby Digital/DTS source

"OFF" ................... Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

"NON MTRX" .Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

"MTRX ON". ......... Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker

"NRML (OFF)" .Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker. "NRML (ON)" .Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

(2) Other source

"OFF" ................... Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

"ON" .................... Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

NOTE: This operation can be performed directly using the "SURROUND BACK" button on the main unit's panel

The same signals those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels.

Surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing.

The same signals those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels.

[] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION

• The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of seven preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. These surround modes can also be used for program sources not recorded in Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS.

I ROCK ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions

2 JAZZ CLUB This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives lazz a very vivid realism

MONQ MOVIE

3 (NOTE 1) Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion

4 VIDEO GAME Use this to enjoy video game sources

5 MATRIX component of the input signals {the component that provides the sense of expansion} processed for delay are output from the

6 VIRTUAL Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers

7 5CH/7CH STEREO output to the surround and surround back signal dght channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded Jn stereo Signals consisting of the difference

surround channel

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels, the front right channel signals are

to the center channel Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound

Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.

NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input

signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output {monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

Personal Memory Plus

This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.

-_ The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode.

• TO operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit.

Select the surround mode for the input channel.

DSP

SIMUU_TION

(Remote ¢o_tlol u_Jtl

The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP

SIMULATION button is pressed:

MOvNO MOVIE _ ROCK ARENA _ JAZZ CLUB ,

IRTUAL _ MATRIX _ VIDEO GAME

PARAME;_

SURROUND

{Remote contlol unJtl

Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor.

The screen for the selected surround mode appears.

ROCK ARENA

TONE 4

EFFECT4 IOF

CH OUT

[_ Yes4

Set the parameters.

{Remote control uhit}

R_AME_

su_u_ To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again.

{Remote corltrol unitl

NOTES:

• When "Default" is selected and the _1 courser button is pressed, "CINEMA EQ." and "D.COMP." are automatically turned off, "ROOM

SIZE" is set to "medium", "EFFECT LEVEL" to "10", "DELAY TIME" to "30ms" and "LFE" to "0dB'.

• The "ROOM SIZE" expresses the expansion effect for the different surround modes in terms of the size of the sound field, not the actual size of the listening room.

• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit's panel.

Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.

SELECT

(Main unit)

• When turned clockwise

• When turned counterclockwise

F :::::o:oo ooov,

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

SURROUND

MODE

I m

oooo

1 2 1,3

(Mainunit)

Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button.

Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set.

• The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters" on page 60.)

SURROUND

p._R.J_lE_E R

(Main unit)

Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to set it.

NOTE:

• When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC ][, DTS NEO:6 modes and the input signal switches to a digital signal encoded in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically. When the input signal switches to a DTS signal, the mode automatically switches to DTS surround.

• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.

• To operate the tone control from the remote control unit.

• The tone control setting only affects the front speakers.

• if the tone control function is used, the main volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (The maximum main volume level differs in the different surround modes.}

SURROUND

F_E_

(Remote c0ntloJ unJtl

Select "TONE".

(Remote corltrol unit)

(Remote collttol unit)

Display the surround parameter

screen on the monitor.

The screen for the selected surround mode appears.

"TONE" cannot be selected

in the Direct mode.

Switch to the Tone Control

screen.

Select Tone Defeat OFF.

ROCK ARENA

_ EFFECT_IO_

ROCKARENA

Tone Control

_Tone Defeat [_s:s_

Bass < +8dB s Treble < +4dB

TONE <

CH OUT

_J< : _[_

ROOMSIZE 4medium_

Iill[I _]_1 El

EFFECT_IO_

_CH OUT _J_ :_[_

Yess

1,6

2,3,4

(Remote co[ittol unit)

SURROU_

FARAM_

(Remote contlol unJtl

To select Bass or Treble.

To set the level.

(Remote control unit)

Enter the setting.

The surround menu screen re-appears.

To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again.

• To operate the tone control from the main unit.

,Thet°neswitchessf°l°wseachtmetheTONECONTROLIbuttonS __ pressed--oO,ooon

{Maill urllt)

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

_O_. • To increase the bass or treble:

{Maillunit}

Surround parameters (_ MODE: (DTS NEO:6)

• Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same

atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1 channel sources.

This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned

mainly to the center channel (C} and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels).

• Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is

no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C} and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field.

ROOM SIZE:

This sets the size of the sound field. There are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium sinai0, "medium", "med.l" (medium-large) and "large". "small" recreates a small sound field, "large" a large sound field.

EFFECT LEVEL:

This sets the strength of the surround effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted.

DELAY TIME:

in the matrix mode only, the delay time can be set within the range of O to 300 ms.

TONE CONTROL:

This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than Direct. However, the same contents are set for DOLBY/DTS modes.

BASSH TREBLE D @

2 1

Turn the control 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 clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased up to -10 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

• Surround modes and parameters

Channel Output When

Mode

DIRECT STEREO EXTERNALiNPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l DTS NEO:6 DOLBYDIGTAL DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX6/)

5/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL

Mode

DIRECT STEREO EXTERNALINPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

DOLSYDIGITAL DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX61) 5/TCHSTEREO ROCKARENA JAZZCLUB VIDEO GAME MONOMOV_E MATRIX VIRTUAL

FRONT L/R CENTER [jR WOOFER BACK L/R

Signa_ ©: Able

X NO signal X: Unable

: Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

SURROUND PARAMETER

TONE

CONTROL

((OdB)

((OdB) ((OdB) ((OdB)

©{Note])

((OdB) ((OdB) ((OdB) o (OdB) o (OdB)

(Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB (Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only (Note 3} Cinema Mode only

MODE EQ SIZE LEVEL TIME BACK

(OdB)

x x x × x x x x x × x x

x x x × x x

i {C NEMA) (OFF) X x X O

x x x × x x

Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes

playing playing playing playing

Do,by DTS PCM ANALOG

3URROUNB SUB SURROUND signals

Signals and adiustability in the different modes

Parameter {default values are shown in parentheses)

CINEMA ROOM EFFECT DELAY SURROUND

(Note2) (NRML (OFFI}

(Note3) (NRML (ON)I

Digit al signals signals slgnals

C : Adiustable x : Not adiustable

When When When

PRO LOGIC 1[ MUSIC MODE

PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER

(} {OFF) O (3) O (3}

ONLY

WIDTH

X x X X x X

X x X

X x )d

X x )d X x )d

X x )d

o o o o o

x o o o o o o o

NEOr6 MUSIC

MODE ONLY

CENTER

IMAGE

X X

(} (0 2)

x x

"1 Only for 2 ch contents *2 Signal output can be

changed with the "SB CH OUT" surround parameter

setting

When playln 9

Dolb_/Digltal/DTS

signals

DCOMP LFE

( {OFF} (}(0dB) ( {OFF} (}(0dB)

× X

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[] LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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

Set the input function to "TUNER".

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Mn0E Press the MODE button to set the

{Remote contro_ unit)

{Remote c0_tloJ unit)

Watching the display, press the

BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

auto tuning mode.

"Auto" appears on the display.

Press the TUNING + (up) or - (down} button.

Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in.

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If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual

tuning" operation.

Set the input function to "TUNER".

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BAND

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MOBE

{Remote co_tro_ unit)

Watching the display, press the

BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.

Check that the display's "AUTO" indicator turns off.

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{Rem0te c0ntr01 unit)

NOTES:

• When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in.

At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and

"STEREO" indicators turn off.

• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off.

Press the TUNING + (up) or - (down} button to tune in the desired station.

The frequency changes continuously

when the button is held in.

Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune

in the station to be preset in the memory.

UEMOe_ Press the MEMORY button.

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s,_rr Press the SHIFT button and select

the desired memory block {A to E).

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CI],_MNEL Press the CHANNEL + (up) or -

preset channel (1 to 8}.

{down) button to select the desired

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MEMORY

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TOpreset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5.

A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset -- 8 stations {channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E.

Press the MEMORY button again

to store the station in the preset

memory.

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• The preset {broadcast) stations can be checked on the on screen display.

Press the ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button repeatedly until the "Tuner Preset Stations" screen appears

on the OSD.

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Tuner Preset Stations" A1FM8?. 50MHz A2FE489. IOMHz A3FM98, IOMHz

A4FMIO?. 90MHz A5FM90. IOMHz

A6FM90. IOMHz A?FM90. IOMHz

A8FM90. IOMHz

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• Recaifing preset stations from the remote control unit.

SHIFT Watching the display, press the

{Remote control unlt}

• Recalling preset stations from the main unit's panel.

TUNING Press the TUNING PRESET button.

PRESET

{Main unitl

.... ..... Turn the FUNCTION knob and

_O _ select the desired preset channel

SHIFT button to select the preset memory block.

Watching the display, press the

CHANNEL + (up) or - (down) button to select the desired preset

channel.

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[] LAST FUNCTION MEMORY

• This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off.

This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on.

• The unit is also equipped with a beck-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage from when the main unit's power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.

[] INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the

microprocessor is required by the following procedure.

Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall

outlet.

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Hold the following FRONT SPEAKER button and ZONE 2

button, and plug the AC cord into the wall outlet.

Check that the entire display is flashing with an interval of about 1 second, and release your fingers from the 2 buttons and the microprocessor will be initialized.

NOTES:

• If step 3 does not work, start over from step t.

• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the settings are reset

1 2

to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory).

[] TROUBLESHOOTING

If a problem should arise,first check the following table.

1. Are the connections correct ?

2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating instructions ?

3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Symptom Cause Measures Page

DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced * Power cord not plugged in securely * Check the insertion of the power cord plug 6

d when power switch set to on unit after turning the POWER switch on

_" • Speaker cords not securely connected • Connect securely I2

8 • Improper position of the audio function • Set to a suitable position 42 o

DISPLAY lit but sound not produced • Volume control set to minimum 43

button

• MUTING is on 45

• Digital signals not input Digital input 42 selected

• Speaker terminals are short-circuited

• Block the ventilation holes of the set

DISPLAY not lit and power indicator is flashing rapidly

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Sound produced only from one channel • Incomplete connection of input/output 6 - 13

Positions of instruments reversed during

stereo playback cords

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The on screen display is not displayed 27

System setup screen does not appear • Mute mode is set • Cancel the mute mode 45

Humming no_se produced when Record is properly playing • Incomplete PHONO jack connection • Connect securely 6

o° together

Howling noise produced when volume is • Floor is unstable and vibrates easily • Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations -- high transmitted by floor If turntable is not

ec insulators (commonly available)

Sound is distor[ed • Dust or dirt on stylus • Check stylus --

Volume is weak

o This unit does not operate propedy when • Obstacle between this unit and remote • Remove obstacle 31

remote control unit is used control unit

• The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions and/or inadequate

ventilation

• Incomplete connection of speaker cords I2

cords

• Reverse connections of left and right • Check left and right connections I2 speakers or left and right input/output

• "On screen display" is set to off on the • Set "on screen display" on the system system setup menu screen setup menu screen to on

• You are using headphones • Unplug the headphones from the 45

• Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983 • Connect a monitor TV 7, 8

• Ground wire of turntable not connected • Connect securely 6

• TV or radio transmission antenna nearby • Contact your store of purchase --

• Turntable and speaker systems too close • Separate as much as possible --

Stylus pressure too Apply proper stylus pressure --

• Car[ridge defective • Replace cartridge --

• MC car[ridge being used • Replace with MM cartridge or use a head 6

• Batteries dead • Replace with new batteries 31

• Remote control unit too far from this unit • Move closer 31

• Different button is being pressed • Press the proper button ---

• ÷ and O ends of battery inser[ed in reverse • Inser[battedespropedy 31

weak

• Turn the power on with the remote control 41

• Turn volume up to suitable level

• Switch off MUTING

• input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are being input

• Switch power off, connect speakers properly, then switch power back on

• Turn off the set's powel, then ventilate it well to cool it down

Once the set is cooled down, turn the power back on

• Turn off the set's powel, then ventilate it well to cool it down

Once the set is cooled down, turn the power back on

• Connect securely

headphones iack

equipped with insulators, use audio

amplifier or step-up transformer

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[] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).

• Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio}, DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multi- channel audio, etc.

"Source" here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. Sources can be divided into two major categories.

• Types of sources

• Movie audio

Movie theater sound field

Signals created to be played in movie theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.).

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In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of

expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels. To do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used.

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Multiple surround speakers

(For 6 1-channeE system)

• Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360 ° sound field using three to five speakers.

In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360°. Ideally the surround speakers should function as "point" sound sources in the same way as the front speakers.

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These two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required in order to achieve the ideal sound.

A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the "surround back" (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi

surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5,1-channel systems

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With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.}. Adding these speakers, however,

increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. The WIDE SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in

conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and DTS Surround 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 55) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1channel sound with any signal source.

• Number of surround back speakers Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES, etc.), we recommend using two speakers. When using speakers with dipolar characteristics in particular, it is essential to use two speakers. Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center.

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• Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space. To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the

6.1 surround or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose.

1. DTS+ES compatible system (using surround back speakers)

(1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies

• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV

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Surround back speakers

{1 spkr or 2 spkrs)

As seen from above

or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers

• Consuk the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room

• If the surround speakers are direct+radiating (monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening position As seen from the side

• When using two sunound back speakers, place them at the back facing the front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers When using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the surround speakers

• We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in inter[erence and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp

Surround speaker

Frontspeaker downwatds

60to90 cm

Point slightly

(2) Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers

For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening

position, mounted above ear level.

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Surround back speakers

(1 spkr or 2 spkrs)

AS seen from above

• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1) Surround speaker Surround back

• It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly Point slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above the ears downwards

• Same as surround back speaker installation method (1) Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is

more effective

• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker jacks

• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown on the diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realistic As seen from the side

surround sound presentation For multi-channel music sources howeve+, the use of bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at the sides of the listening position may not be satisfactory in order to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field Connect another pair of direct radiating speakers as described in example {3) and place them at the rear corners of the room facing towards the prime listening position

2. When not using surround back speakers

• Set the front speakers with their front sur[aces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers

• Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room

• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating {monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening position

120 °

As seen from above

As seen from the side

The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same

sense of presence as in a movie theater.

Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to "5.1" channels - front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects {the Low Frequency Effects - LFE - channel, also called the ".1" channel, containing bass

frequencies of up to 120 Hz).

Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Doiby Digital's main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up

to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby

Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.

• Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

Comparison of home surround systems Dolby Digital Do]by Pro Logic

No recorded channels (elements) 51 ch 2 ch

No playback channels 51 ch 4 ch

Playback channels (max) L, R, C, SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S {SW - recommended}

Audio processing Dolby Diggal encoding/decoding

High frequency playback limit of surround 20 kHz 7 kHz channel

Digital discrete processing Analog matrix processing Do]by Surround

• Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods

Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I'_n_ .

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The following are general examples. Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

Media Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method (reference page)

LD {VDP) Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output iack _ 1

DVD Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to "AUTO"

Others Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to "AUTO"

{satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc) (same as for PCM) {Page 42)

(same as for PCM) _ 2 {Page 42)

Set the input mode to "AUTO"

{Page 42)

1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the LD player to the digital input jack.

Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection.

2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to)

PCM". When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-2803/983, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". In some cases

players are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks to the AVR-2803/983.

(2) Dolby Pro Logic I1

• Dolby Pro Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.

• Dolby Pro Logic I] can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Do]by Surround (-_ ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.

• Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic I1offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In addition, the surround channels were monaural {the surround left and right channels were the

same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals.

• Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding (see page 5O).

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround

encoding technology. Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.

Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic ]I makes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback. The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals. _ 2-channel PCM stereo signals _2_2-channel Dolby Digital signals

When either of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the

"DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is selected.

• Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below. Dolby Surround support mark: l'Tll'mmt_ I

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same "5.1" playback channels as Do[by Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crossta[k, etc. DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs} so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-

ROM synchronized with the film is played.

With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats. There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do

not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.

• DTS compatible media and playback methods

Marks

indicating DTS compatibility: _ and _ .

DIG[T&L

SURIIOUND

The following are general examples. Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

Media Dolby Digital output iacks Playback method {reference page)

CD Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" {page 42)

LD {VDP) {same as for PCM) _ 2 Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM" _ 1

DVD Optical or coaxial digital output

{same as for PCM) _ 2 Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM" _ 1

Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" {page 42)

{same as for PCM) _ 3 Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" {page 42)

1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as

random "hissy" noise from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM" during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or

LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur.

_2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level

adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-2603/983, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-2803/983 (see page 53) lights before turning up the master volume.

_3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of

compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - consult the player's owner's manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other wodd-wide patents issued and pending.

"DTS","DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, {nc. @1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, {nc.

DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new muki-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility

with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space

expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes

also referred to as "surround center") channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as described below.

• DTS-ES TM Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 is the newest recording format. With it, all 6.1 channels (including the SB channel) are recorded independently using a

digital discrete system. The main feature of this format is that because the SL, SR and SB channels are fully independent, the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background

sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees.

Though maximum performance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS-ES decoder, when played

with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down mixed to the SL and SR channels, so none of the signal components are lost.

• DTS-ES TM Matrix 6.1 With this format, the additional SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the SL and SR channels beforehand. Upon

playback they are decoded to the SL, SR and SB channels. The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to the producer's sound design

aims than with conventional 5.1- or 6.1 channel systems. In addition, the bit stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, so the effect of the Matrix 6.1 format can be achieved even with 5.1-channel signal sources. Of course it is also possible to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a DTS 5.1-channel decoder.

When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES decoder, the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum playing mode is selected. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as having a 5.1channel format, so the

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on selecting the surround mode, see page 53.)

The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS Neo:6 surround mode for 6.1-channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources.

• DTS Neo:6 TM surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-

channel surround playback. High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable furl band reproduction (frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) for all 6.1 channels, and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system. DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source.

• DTS Nee:6 Cinema

This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conven6onsl surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels}.

• DTS Nee:6 Music

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given to the sound field by the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C} and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels.

The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing _nrecent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources.

For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks. However, because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high, there are limits to recording them on two channels only, and since the

quality of the pictures must be restricted it is common to only include still pictures.

In addition, 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources, but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high

quality.

DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems inc. in order to deal with this situation. Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44.1 kHz, so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal frequency. With

DTS 96/24, the sampling frequency is increased to 96 or 88.2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz. In addition, DTS 96/24 has a resolution of 24 bits, resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM.

As with conventional DTS Surround, DTS 96/24 is compatible with a maximum of 5.1 channels, so sources recorded using DTS 96/24 can be

played in high sampling frequency, multiple channel audio with such normal media as DVD videos and CDs.

Thus, with DTS 96/24, the same 96 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround sound as with DVD-Audio can be achieved while viewing DVD-Video images

on a conventional DVD-Video player (_ 1). Furthermore, with DTS 96/24 compatible CDs, 88.2 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround can be achieved using normal CD/LD players (_ 1).

Even with the high quality multi-channel signals, the recording time is the same as with conventional DTS surround sources.

What's more, DTS 96/24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format, so DTS 96/24 signal sources can be played with a

sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS-ES surround decoders ( _ 2).

,_ 1: A DVD player with DTS digital output capabilities (for CD/LD players, a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs/LDs) and a

disc recorded in DTS 96/24 are required.

_2: The resolution is 24 or 20 bits, depending on the decoder.

Speaker Configuration

Crossover F_equency

Su#w0ofe rr0de

Delay %me

Channel Level

Digitalh

Assignment

Video En Assign

System setup

Input the combination of speakels in your system and their c0rresp0nd_ng sizesISma][forregularspeakers, Lai_e forfullsize, fujirange)to aut0matica_lysettilec0mposlti0nofthe signalsoutpu_ from the spea_rs and the frequency _esponse

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio slgna_s are produced from the speakers and subwoofer accotding to the listening posidoll

This adiust s the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the dJffeterlt channels _rl order to obtain optimum

effects

Th_s assigns the color difference {component) video input jacks fol the different input sources

Turn the audio compresmo[_ on or off when dow[_ mixing Dolby Digital signals

Power AMP Assignment

Zone2 vol Level

Front Sp

Large

Front L & R

12 ft (36 m)

Front L Front R

OdB 0dB

CD I DVD

COAX1 I COAX2

DVD I VDP

VIDEO1 I NONE

Default settings

Center Sp Sub Woofer Surround Sp

Smal_ Yes Small

80 Hz

LFE

Surround L & R

10 ft (3Ore)

OFF

Surround Back

Variable

Surround Back Sp

Small / 2spkls

SBL & SBR

10 ft {3 0 ml

i_und SubwooferOdB

VCR 2 TAPE

OFF OPT4

Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal p_ayback level

Set the Auto surround mode function

This sets whether or not to display the on_creen disptay that appea_s on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or ma_n unit are operated¸

Set the Trigger Out output for the ditferent input sources

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory

Set whether or not to lock the system setup settlngs so that they cannot be changed

A1 + A8

B+ + B8

D1 + D8

_C1 + C8

Subwooter +15dB

Auto Surround Mode - ON

On Screen Display ON

875/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90//90/ MHz 520/600//000/1400/1500//710 kHz, 90//90/ MHz

901MHz 901MHz

901MHz

Setup Lock - OFF

Mode

DIRECT STEREO EXTERNALiNPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6 DOLBYDIGTAL

DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX6/) 5/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE

MATRIX VIRTUAL

Mode

DIRECT STEREO EXTERNALINPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

DOLSYDIGITAL DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX61)

5/TCHSTEREO ROCKARENA JAZZCLUB VIDEO GAME MONOMOV_E MATRIX VIRTUAL

Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes

Channel Output When

playing playing playing playing

Do,by DTS PCM ANALOG

FRONT L/R CENTER [jR WOOFER BACK L/R

3URROUNB SUB SURROUND signals

Digit al signals signals slgnals

Signa_ ©: Able

X NO signal X: Unable

: Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

Signals and adiustability in the different modes

Parameter {default values are shown in parentheses)

SURROUND PARAMETER

TONE

CONTROL

(OdB)

((OdB)

i {C NEMA) (OFF) X x X O

CINEMA ROOM EFFECT DELAY SURROUND

MODE EQ SIZE LEVEL TIME BACK

x x x × x x x x x × x x x x x × x x

(Note2) (NRML (OFFI}

((OdB)

(Note3) (NRML (ON)I

((OdB) ((OdB)

((OdB)

©{Note])

((OdB) ((OdB)

((OdB) o (OdB)

o (OdB)

(Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB (Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only

C : Adiustable x : Not adjustable

(Note 3} Cinema Mode only

When When When

PRO LOGIC 1[ MUSIC MODE

PANORAMA DIMENSION

X x X X x X X x X

X x X

ONLY

CENTER

WIDTH

o o

o o o

x x

o o o

o o

NEOr6 MUSIC

MODE ONLY

CENTER

IMAGE

(} (0 2)

"1 Only for 2 ch contents *2 Signal output can be

changed with the "SB CH OUT" surround parameter

setting

When playing

Dolb_/ Digltal/DTS

signals

DCOMP LFE

( {OFF} (}(0dB) ( {OFF} (}(0dB)

× X

O (OFF} (}(0dS)

( {OFF} (}(0dB)

( {OFF} (}(0dB) ( {OFF} (}(0dB)

( {OFF} (}(0dB) O (OFF} (}(0dS) O (OFF} (}(0dS) O (OFF} (}(0dS)

O (OFF} (}(0dS) O (OFF} (}(0dS)

O (OFF} (}(0dS)

• Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals

input signals

Surround Mode

ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS (5 1 ch) DTS (6 1 ch) DIRECT } } © © STEREO } } _ DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS ES MTRX _q ES DSCRT6/

DTS SURROUND ES MTRX6 1

DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DOLBY x X X

PRO LOGIC 11 PRO LOGIC 11

DSP S_MULATION } } _

O: Selectable _- : The surround mode name differs depending on the "SB CH OUT" surround parameter setting

@: The surlound mode name d#fers depending on the input signal : Notse_ectable

DTS

DTS 96/24 (5 1 ch)

o o

_DTS ES MTRX

DTS 96/24

_DTS SURROUND

DOLBY DIG_TAL

D D (2ch) D D {51ch}

DTS NEO:6 x

DOLBY _ DOLBY DIGITAL EX

PRO LOGIC |1 DOLBY DIG_TAL

C }

[] SPECIFICATIONS

• Audio section

• Power amplifier Rated output:

Dynamic power:

Output terminals:

• Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response:

S/N: Distortion:

Rated output:

• Digital D/A output:

Digital input:

• Phono equalizer (PHONO input-- REC OUT} Input sensitivity:

RIAA deviation: Signal-to-noise ratio:

Rated output / Maximum output: Distortion factor:

• Video section

• Standard video jacks

Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response:

• S-video jacks Input / output level and impedance:

Frequency response:

• Color component video jacks input / output level and impedance:

Frequency response:

• Tuner section

Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

S/N (IHF-A):

Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz):

• General

Power supply: Power consumption:

Maximum external dimensions: Mass:

• Remote control unit (RC-924)

Batteries: External dimensions: Mass:

Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 o/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)

Center: 90 W (8 _/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)

Surround: 90 W + 90 W (8 o/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)

Surround Back: 90 W + 90 W (8 _/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.}

120Wx 2 ch (8 o/ohms) 170Wx 2 ch (4 o/ohms) 200Wx2ch (2_/ohms) Front: A or B 6 - 16 _/ohms

Center, Surround, Surr. Back/Zone 2: 6 _ 16 _/ohms

200 mV / 47 ko/kohms 10 Hz - 100 kHz: +0, -3 dB {DIRECT mode) 102 dB {DIRECT mode)

0.005% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) {DIRECT mode)

1.2 V

Rated output -- 2 V (at 0 dB playback) Total harmonic distortion -- 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)

S/N ratio -- 102 dB Dynamic range -- 96 dB

Format -- Digital audio interface

2.5 mV ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input) 150mV / 8V

0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)

1 Vpp, 78 o/ohms 8Hz_ 10MHz -- +0,-3dB

Y signal -- 1 Vp-p, 75 o/ohms C signal -- 0.286 Vpp, 78 O/ohms

8Hz_ 10MHz -- +0,-3dB

Y signal -- 1 Vp-p, 75 _/ohms PB/CBsignal -- 0.7 Vp-p, 75 £2/ohms

PWCRsignal -- 0.7Vp-p, 75 o/ohms DC_ 100MHz -- +0,-3dB

[FM] {note: #V at 75 O/ohms, 0 dBf=l x 10 _W}

87.80 MHz - 107.90 MHz

1.0 pV (11.2 dBf) MONO 1.6 pV (18.3 dBf) STEREO 23 pV (38.5 dBf) MONO 77 dB STEREO 72 dB MONO 0.15% STEREO 0.3%

AC 120V, 60Hz

8.5 A 1 W Max (Standby)

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 416 (D) mm (17-3/32" x 6-47/64" x 16-3/8"}

13.0 kg (28 Ibs 11 oz)

R6P/AA Type {three batteries) 88 (W) x 230 (H) x 37 (D) mm (2=9/32" x 9-1/16" x 1-29/64"}

230 g (Approx. 8 oz) (including batteries)

128 W + 125 W (6 o/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

128 W (6 o/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

128 W + 125 W (6 o/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)

128W+ 125W (6o/ohms, 1 kHzwith 0.7% T.H.D.)

A + B 8 - 16 o/ohms

[AM]

520 kHz - 1710 kHz

18 pV

For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

DENON, Ltd.

16ql, YUSHEMA3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN

Telephone: (03) 3837-5321

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