Denon AVR-2803/983 Home Theater System Operating instructions

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-2803/983

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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.

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• SAFETY

WARNING:

PRECAUTIONS

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

This device the following interference, including complies two and interference with Par[ 15 of the FCC Rules conditions: (1) This device may

Operation not is subject cause harmful to

(2} this that device may must cause accept undesired any interference operation recewed,

This Class B digital

Interference-Causing apparatus

Equipment meets all

Regulations requirements of the Canadian

Get appareil

Reglement numebque sur le matebel de la classe brouilleur

B respecte du Canada toutes les exigences du

• NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS

RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION

• Avoid high temperatures

Allow for sufficient installed on a rack heat dispersion when

• Evter

Tenir des temperatures compte suffisante d'une

6levees

disperson lots de I'installation de chaleur sur une _tag_re

2,

• Keep the set free from moisture, dust

• Proteger lapoussiere

]'appareil contre I'humidit6, water, and

I'eau et

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DO not let fore gn obiects in the set

• Ne pas laisser des objets 6trangers

I'appareil darts

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

• Debrancher

I'appareil periodes le cordon d'alimentation n'est pas utilise pendant

Iorsque de Iongues

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

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

• Handle the power cord carefully

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord

• Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation pr6caution

Tenir la prise lots du d@blanchement avec du cordon

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d'a6ration

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Never way

Ne disassemble iamais d_monter or modify d'une mani_re ou d'une autre the ou modifier set in any

I'appareil

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

Retain Instructions

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other service personnel hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified

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.

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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.

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Safety CheckUpon 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.

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

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HeatThe product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers} that produce heat.

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• 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 ...............................................................................................

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

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

Features ......................................................................................................

Connections ..........................................................................................

Part Names and Functions ..................................................................

Setting up the system ........................................................................

Remote Control Unit ...........................................................................

6~13

5

5

14, 15

16~30

31-40

Operation ............................................................................................

41-48

4

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Surround .............................................................................................

DSP Surround Simulation ...................................................................

49~54

55~60

Ustening to the Radio .........................................................................

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

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

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................

Additional Information .........................................................................

61~63

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65~74

Specifications ............................................................................................

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• 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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(4) Remote Control unit

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

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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.

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

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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

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

• Switching

connected the input function when input jacks are not

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

• Muting

of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit.

Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning.

Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever

the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage.

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

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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.

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.

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CONNECTIONS

• DO not plug in the AC cord until all connections completed.

have been

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

• Insert the plugs securely.

Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment

only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

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

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

• 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

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[ Connecting

a turntable

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 i gg3/g63's PHONO iac_'s' the L (lee} plug 10 the L ground w_re w_re is conrlecled, disconnect the grourld

{Connecting

the AC OUTLETS

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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

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

AC 120 V 60 Hz

OUTPUT

MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped with digita_ input/output jacks

[ Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

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Use these for coi!nections

to audio equipment with digital output Refel to page 23 for

instruct_oiis oil setting tllJs tetmina_

R

_NPUT

L R

OUTI_U

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[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

NOTE:

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0oo _ _@

_ 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

• 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.


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

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 OUT jack using 75 OJohms video coaxial pin plug cords

(yellow) VCR-1 IN iack, and the video deck's video input iack (VIDEO IN) to the

Connecting the audio output

jacks

• Connect the video deck's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the _

OUT iacks using pin plug cords

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

VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck's audio input iacks (AUDIO IN) to the _ VCR-1

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• 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.

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

Is

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

Connecting a monitor TV]

MONITOR OUT

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

OUT iack using a Siack connection cord¸

MONITOR

TV or sateJ_ite bloadcast

MontorTv

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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Video deck 1

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

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

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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).

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

+++++I+

Connecting a DVD player

]

DVD IN jacks

l++

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¸

Monitol TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO iN

Y C_ CA

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¸

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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.

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DIRECTIONOF

BROADCASTING

STATION

75 _fohms

COAXIAL

CABLE

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

Pusll tfle _ever

Connection

of AM antennas

2 Insert tfle conductor 3 Return the

]ever

=> =>

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.


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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)

Integrated pre main amplifier

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°ooo

° 00'

ZONE 2

RC4_16

INFRARED

INFRARED

RC617

£ENSOR OUTPUT t iNPUT D_N

R_TRANS MITFE R

AUX OUT

Extension jacks for future use

SERIAL CONTROL terminal

• Connect conllect when

• Use an adapter the using cable exte[nal an external

(sold cont/oller

Controller separately) as shown on the diagram at the dght to

--

RS2320

Serial Control cable --

GND

TXD RXD

(PC OUT) (PC IN)

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

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• 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

Speaker

• Speakers with an impedance use as front and center of speakers¸ from 6 to 16 _/ohms

• Speakers surround

Impedance

with an impedance speakers¸ of 6 to 16 _/ohms can be connected can be connected for use for as

• Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers since use of speakers with an impedance of less

{A + B) at the than g _/ohms same will time, lead to damage¸

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

Connection the speaker terminals

1 Loosen by turning counterclockwise

2 Insert the cord

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires,

3 lighten by turning clockwise

Connecting banana plugs

banana plug

Turn_ insert the banana plug¸

Connections


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

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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 this should happen, move

If the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect

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SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

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.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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

DEN _ _

DTS

°°° 0

mu_,iE i

11

O Power ON/STANDBY switch ..............................................

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

VIDEO SELECT button .............................................................

_ Front speaker system indicators

(FRONT SPEAKER A/B)

(41, 63)

(45)

(45}

FRONT SPEAKER button ...................................................

(41, 63)

ZONE 2 button/indicator .....................................................

MODE button ...............................................................

(47, 63)

(42, 44, 53)

ANALOG button .................................................................

EX_. IN button ....................................................................

_) DIMMER button .......................................................................

STATUS button .........................................................................

(42, 44)

(42, 44)

(46)

(46)

SURROUND BACK button .......................................................

(53)

_) SURROUND MODE button .............................

(43, 50, 52, 53, 57)

SURROUND PARAMETER button .........................

{51, 52, 54, 57)

SELECT knob ...........................................

(43, 45, 50 _ 54, 57, 59}

_} TONE DEFEAT button ..............................................................

TONE CONTROL button ....................................................

(45}

(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 ..........................................................

SOURCE selector button .........................................................

i_ ZONE 2/REC button ...........................................................

{63)

{42}

(46, 47)

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

[

BLED (indicator) ........................................

(36) I

• i

l ZONE 2 buttons .....................................

(47) li

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

OFF

,;"" "z'o_rl_t_)"""

";

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OFF

ON

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

'

, I

,32_3436_4,

',

' _

(_D C_

Ilnp

....................

(33~35, 42, 47, 53, 61)

I_

I MODE SELECT button ...........................

(32) I i

'

BAND ," MODE MEMO_

t©..0..Q

...........

SHIFT 1

©',, i

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

"

:

,

I

I

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""_""

su "'_''"

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\_MENU

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I

.............................

(31) I

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

I ZONE1

..........................

Tuner system/System

I buttons ...........................

(32,35,47,61-63)

I

I

Surround buttons 4o. ggg2g3g6J

........

I

Master volume control buttons .............................................

(43, 47)

,

,MUTlNGbutton

......................................

(45)

I

I button .......................

(34, 5I, 52, 54, 56, 58) I

__)])/ I

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

-__

I

I

I TEST TONE button .................................

(49) I

I sYSTEM CALL butt°nS ..........................

.

......

t

--

FRONT/

,_IIRROIIND

,

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

(37) I , I --::-',; ......

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

/@ DENON

mUSE/LEARN button ..........................

(36, 39) I |

_

(16, 49, 50) 11I

RETURN button ................................

(34, 35)

,

SURROUND BACK button .....................

(53)

I

INPUT MODE selector (42, 44) I

NOTE:

•

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

(Nothing happens when they are pressed)

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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

to display the system setup menu.

t

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.

|

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display.

A so use th s button to compete the setting.

I

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

Speaker

Configuration

System setup

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

Front Sp

Large

Crossover

Ftequency

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

Su#w0ofe rr0de

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals

Delay %me

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

Channel

Level

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

Front L & R

12 It (36 m)

Front L

OdB

CD

Front

0dB

I

DVD

Digital _n

Assignment

COAX1

DVD I

I

I COAX2

VDP

This assigns the color difference the different input sources

(component) video input jacks for

VIDEO1 I NONE

Turn the audio compression

Digital signals

Power AMP

Assignment on or off when down mixing Dolby

Zone2 vol Level

Center Sp

Smal_

Default

settings

Sub Woofer Surround Sp

Yes Small

80 Hz

LFE

OFF

Surlouiid Back

Variable

Surround L & R

/0 ft (3Ore)

Surround Back Sp

Small / 2spkls i_/und

SBL & SBR

10 ft {3 0 ml

VCR 2

OFF

TAPE

OPT4

Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal p_ayback level Subwoofer +lSdB

Set the Auto surround mode function

This sets appea_s whether or on the monito¢ not to screen control unit or main display when unit are operated¸ the the on_creen controls display on the that remote

Auto Surround Mode = ON

On Screen Display ON

Set the Trigger Out output for the different input sources

@ Auto Tuner

Presets

_ Setup Lock

FM stations

System are received setup 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

B1 -- B8

C1 -- C8

D1 -- D8

E1 -- E8

Defauk settings

87 5/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90//90/ kHz, 90//90/

MHz

520/600//000/1400/1500//710

90 1 MHz

MHz

90 1 MHz

90 1 MHz

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

Video

Dolby

In Assignment

Digital

Zone2 Control

Setup

To stop system setup before it is completed, press the system setup button again.

System setup can be stopped at any time.

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

• if you make a mistake at a system setup setting, you can reset it by selecting the desired menu from the System Setup Menu screen. The settings that have been changed up to that point are stored.

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• Set up in function of your speaker systems.

Performing this setup optimizes the system.

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

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration".


7Speaker

Configuration

Delay

Time

Channel Level

Digital

Video In

In

Dolby DlKital

Zone2 Control

Assignment

Assignment

Setup

_,_ Switchtothespeakerconfigurationscreen.

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

• To select the speaker

Speaker ConfiEuration

_Front

Sp.

Center

Subwoofer

Sp.

G

• To select the parameter

Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting.

Center Sp

Front Sp

Subwoofer

Surround Sp

Surround back Sp

"Speaker

_

Configuration

Surround

_s_;_

Sp, Ba_ [_

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NOTE:

Select "Large" or "Small" not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker's capacity for playing low frequency

(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.

I

• 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 frequency.

_Crossover

Frequency

41

l:I']Igl

I

Subwoofer Mode lqil_l LFE

+Main

2

Select the "Subwoofer Mode".

Select the setting.

G

Crossover Frequency

_Subwoofer

I

I:I']R

Mode

Iqi[:ll LFE

+Main

(___.

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.

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2O

• 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

Subwoofer

FL

\

Center

SBL _

FR

SBR

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Delay _me".


Speaker

_Delay

Channel

Configuration

Time

Level

DiEital

Video

Oolby

In Assignment

In Assignment

Digital

Zone2 Control

Setup

Switch to the Delay _me screen.

Delay

Time

Set The Distance

Each Speakers

To

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".

or "Feet" is selected in step 3, the

Delay Time

Default [_4

EZFront

L

112ft_

Front R 12ft

Su_0ofer

Center

1 2 ft

12ft

Delay

Time

Set The Distance

Each Speakers

To

Do You Prefer

In Meters?

/

In Feet?

_Meters

<:_

F-_

Example: When "Feet" is selected

Delay Time

SL

SBL

SBR

SR

<10ft_

10ft

10ft

10ft

Select the speaker to be set.

Set the distance between the center position.

speaker and listening

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

Default

, Front

,_Center

Front

R

L

[_4

12ft

<12ft_

12ft

Example:When the distanceis setto 12 feet forthe centerspeaker

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.

Delay Time

SR

SBL

SBR

ETSL

Default

1Oft

1Oft

1Oft

<10ft_

[_4

Front R

12ft

Center

B'_111tfl

L

lft

DNilI!


Enter the setting.

automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

__\

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.)

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level".


Speaker

Configuration

Delay Time

_Channe

I Level


Video In Assignment

Dolby DiKital Setul0

Zone2 Control

Switch to the Channel Level screen.

_Test

Channel

Tone

Level

_4:_

Test

Tone

Start

Level

Clear [_4

[_<

Select "Test Tone".

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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.

Channel

Level i

,_Test Tone _4:_

Test Tone Start

Level

Clear [i_4

[)_<

Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected

Select "Test Tone Start".

Channel

Test Tone

Level

_4:_

_Test Tone

Start

Level Clear [_4

[%_4

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7

b

_

_,:t _

\_/ 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

Flashing

B

Test Tone

_FL

FR

SR

SBR

<-1 1. 5dB_

0. 0da

0. 0dB

0, 0dB

SL

SW

0. 0dB

0. 0dB

2spkrs

Example: When the volume is set to-115 dB while the test tone is being produced speaker from the Front Lch

When the surround back speaker setdng is set to "lspkr"

"Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB".

for

_ Use the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the

/r_]_

same volume.

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

"% 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.

Flashing

B

Test Tone

EFFL

<--11. 5dB)

FR

SR

SBR

SBL

SL

SW

0. 0dB

0. 0dB

0. 0dB

0. 0dB

0. 0dB

0, 0dB

Example: When the volume is set to -t 15 dB while the Front Lch speaker _s selected

_ 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.

1

2

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

Switch to the Digital Inputs screen.


Speaker Configuration

Delay Time

Channel Level

ErDigital

Video

Dolby

In Assignment

In Assignment

Digital

Zone2 Control

Setup


_]:<F_'I_

[_:

_:

COAX2

_:

[_: [_:

[_:

[_:

[_:

OPT1

OPT2

OPT3

OFF

OFF

OFF

OPT4

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.

(_


Enter the setting.

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.

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

1

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



Delay Time

Channel Level

Digital

zVideo

In

In

Dolby Digital

Zone2 Control

Assignment

Assignment

Setup

2

Switch to the Video In Assignment screen.

Video In Assignment

[_:

[_:

[_:

_:

NONE

NONE

VIDEO2

NONE

_:

[_:

Default

NONE

NONE

[_4

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

(_ input source selection _ _2_Component video terminal selection

4

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

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


ENTER the setting.

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

OFF:

ON:

The dynamic range is not compressed.

The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of speakers being used.

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Dolby Digital

Setup" and press the ENTER button.



Delay Time

Channel Level

Digital

Video

zDolby

In

In Assignment

Assignment

Digital

Zone2 Control

Setup

2

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

Dolby Digital

Downmix Option

Compression

Setup

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

If the sound should seem distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the front speakers, set "Compression" to "ON".


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.

1

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



Delay Time

Channel Level

Digital

Video

Dolby

In Assignment

In Assignment

Digital

_Zone2

Control

Setup

2

The "Zone2 Control" screen appears.

Select "Power Amp Assignment"

ENTER button.

and press the

Zone2 Control

_Power

Amp Assignment

Zone2 Vol,

Level

Exit

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

Power

Amp Assignment

<13fi_f_ : Zone2

Power

Amp Assignment

When "Surround Back" is selected

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

When "Zone2" is selected

(_

[2] Setting the Zone2 vol.

level

Set the Zone 2 pre-out output level adjustment.

At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control"

System Setup

Menu


Delay Time

Channel

Level

Digital

Video In

In

Dolby Digital

_Zone2

Control

Assignment

Assignment

Setup

25

26

2

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.


Zone2 Vol.

Level

_ -40dB

0dB

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

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Ext.ln

Subwoofer Level".

Switch to the Ext.ln Subwoofer Level screen.


TExt,

In Subw00fer

Auto Surround Mode

On Screen Display

Trigger Out Setup

Auto Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

Ext.

In Subw0ofer

4+15dB_

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 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

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Auto Surround

Mode" and press the ENTER button.


Ext.

In

Subw00fer

_Auto

Surround Mode




Setup Lock

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


2

Enter the setting.


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

1

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


Ext.

In

Subwoofer


70n

Screen Display



Setup Lock

2

Select "ON" or "OFF".

On Screen

Display

m_ : _[_


Enter the setting.

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

1

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".


Ext.

In

Subwo0fer



7Trigger

Out Setup


Setup Lock

Trigger

[_:

_

[_: [_

Out Setup

_:

_:

[_

B_

[_ : [_

De f au I t[_i]_

Enter the setting.

reappears.

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.

1

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


Ext.

In

Subwoofer



Trigger

_Auto

Out Setup

Tuner Presets

Setup Lock

Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen.

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.

1

At the System Setup Menu select "Setup Lock".


Ext, In Suhw00fer





7Setup Lock

_ Switch tO the 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 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.

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

_

s_ue_

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

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

• On-screen display signals

Signals input to the AVR-2803

I

2

3

4

VIDEO signal input iack (yellow)

(o: Signal x o x

O x: No signal}

S-video signal input jack

×

×

0

(}

On-screen display signal output

VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack {yellowl

S-video MONITOR OUT video signal output iack

0 0 o x x

×

0

(}

(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.

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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 compartment.

the "(9" and "0" marks in

• 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.

the battery

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in flames.

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

• if the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

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

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

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 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.

23 feet/Approx 7 m _

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1

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

ZON E2_TV _

_TAPE _DVD/VDP.

DBS/CABLE _ VCR_

Operate the audio component.

operating instructions.

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

1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. _pe

d_k

(TAPE) system buttons

1

@.¢_¢rq

oooo

J

41_1, _

•

I_ rr4141,_

II

: Manual search (forward

: Stop

: Play

: Auto search (to beginning of track)

: Pause

DISC SKIP +: (for CD changers only) and reverse)

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: Rewind

I_1_ : Fast forward

•

I_ n

: Stop

: Forward play

: Pause

_1 : Reverse play

A/B : Switch between sides A and B

3. MD recorder

(MD), CD recorder

(CDR) system

buttons

4. Tuner system buttons

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41_1, _

•

I_ rr4141,_

II

: Manual search (forward

: Stop

: Play and reverse)

: Auto search (to beginning of track)

: Pause

Default setting = CDR

TUNING +, -

BAND

MODE

: Tuning up/down

: Switch between AM and FM bands

: 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.

1

Press the power ON/SOURCE the same time.

button and the OFF button at

• The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.

1

2

Press the mode button ofthe equipmentthatis

• The mode button flashes.

to be entered

C2D (3E) CAD

(_)

([_)

(Z)

(_)

@

@

@

@

(_) _.'_

@

Referring to the included List of

Preset Codes, use the number buttons to input the preset code (a

4-digit number} for the manufacturer of the component whose signals you want to store in

When stored correctly, the mode button and the

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 .......................................................................

DVD/VDP ......................................................................

DBS/CABLE .................................................................

DENON (CDR)

DENON {DVD)

ABC (CABLE}

DVD preset codes

DENON Model No.

0000

DVD-900

DVD-1000

DVD-1B00

DVD-2800

DVD-2800I[

DVD-3800

DVD-9000

DVM-1800

DVM-4800

0001

DVD-800

DVD-1600

DVD-2000

DVD-2500

DVD-3000

DVD-3300

33

Press the mode selector button for the component you want

C2D

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.

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34 w m

Operate the component.

operating instructions.

Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.

1.

Digital video disc player (DVD,

DVD SETUP) system buttons

POWER

(ON/SOURCEI

: Power on/standby

41_1,1_1_ : Manual search

(forward and reverse)

• : Stop

I_ : Play

14141,1_1_1 : Auto search

II

(to beginning of tlack)

: Pause

0~9, +10: 10key

DISC SKIP +: Disc skip

(for DVD changer only)

DISPLAY : Display

MENU : Menu

RETURN : Return

SETUP

ENTER

: Setup

: Enter

A, ¥, _1, I_ : Cursor up, down, left and right

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2.

Video disc player (VDP) system buttons

POWER

(ON/SOU RCEI

: Power on/standby

41_1,1_1_

•

: Manual search


: Stop

I_

14141,_

II

: Play

: Auto search (cue)

: Pause

0~9, +I0 : 10key

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0_000 m

0 DEN)_ON

w

=m

o DENON

3.

Video deck (VCFI} system buttons

POWER

(ON/SOURCE)

41_1,1_

: Power on/standby

: Manual search


: Stop •

I_

II

: Play

: Pause

Channel +, : Channels

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4.

Monitor

TV (TV}, digital

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

POWER

{ON/SOU RCE)

: Power on/standby

MENU : Menu

A, V, _1, I_

ENTER

CHANNEL

: Cursor up, down, left and right

: Enter

: Switch channels

0-9, +10

TV/VCR

: Channels

: Switch between TV and video player

TV VOL +, : Volume up/down

DISPLAY

RETURN

: Switch display

: Return

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C:2 (:Z) CC) CC)

"8"oE.o.

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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.

35

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.

1

Press the USE/LEARN button the learn mode.

with the tip of a pen etc., to set

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

Flashes

36

Press the mode button of the equipment for which learning is

• 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.

you want to "learn".

!

Other remote control unit

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

7

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.

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.

_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

1




OFF

ON/S_JF_

1

Press the CALL 1 button.

buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator flash.

Press the mode buttons of the equipment that is to be registered to System Call.

(Z2)

CABLE

Press the buttons whose remote control signals you want to

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register the desired buttons.

Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register System Call.

2,6

6

o_

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.

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38

(3) Using the system call function

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

(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

1




Press the I_ (play) button.

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.

2

(1)

Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be

• The mode button that was set will light.

U ¸

1

4

(1) Resetting

"learned"

buttons

1

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.

(ZZ)

CABLE

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

4

Press the USE/LEARN button.

1,4

_ m

OOOO

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(2) Resetting the punch through setting

1

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


OFF QN/_IJR_

Press the I_ (play) button.

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.

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

• During the resetting operation, the selected mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will light; they will return to steady state upon completion.

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1

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1

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OPERATION

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

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

{Remote colltrol unit)

Turn on the power.

Press the POWER switch (button}.

ON 18T_DB_ ON/SOLIRCE

_

_,O,

ON/STANDBy

Light

(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 SPE#.J_R

FRONT

{Ma_n unJtl IRemote control unit}

_FRONT A _ FRONT B

FRONT A+B _

3

C:I

4

®®d0

_-

L "¢'°=,_,_.

4

3

2

I

41

o o o o

1

_ o o o = .

I

2

1

Select the input source to be played.

Example: CD

3

5

42

2

(Main unit)

-_ To select the input source when

ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING

PRESET is selected, press the

SOURCE button then operate the input function selector.

(Remote control unit)

8OUROE

(Main unit)

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

%


• 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

%

(Remote control unit) (Main unit)

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

_E_O

MODE

_O _

(Main unit) (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

Input mode display

•

in the AUTO mode

/i

_UT

@

9 k

INPUT

PCM o

_TS

@

• in the DIGITAL PCM mode

AUTO o

_NPUT

\p_ o

OTS o

• in the DIGITAL DTS mode

AUTO o

_NPUT

PCM o

_TS_ o

_1 k

• in the ANALOG mode

AUTO o

INPUT pCM

o

DTS o

One of these Hghts, depending input slgna_ on the

Start playback on the selected refer to the component's manual.

Adjust the volume.

{Mainunit)

The_elis d_splayed on the master volume _evel display


'_ 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'.

Input signal display

• DOLBY DIGITAL

O

• DTS

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.

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44

1

Set the external

IN) mode.

Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input.

input (EXT.

e_T.iN

L_L t.\

{Mafn unit) (Remote control unft)

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.

2

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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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.

t

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

Select the mode to suit your tastes.

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DIRECT mode

Use this mode to achieve good quality 2channel sound while watching images, in this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are meecx transmitted quality sound.

directly, resulting in good (Remotecontrolunft)

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STEREO mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images.


[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

TONE

O_ITROL

BASS_TREBLE

o o o o

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=

•

.--

2

{Main unit)

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

B_l

SELECT

231

• 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:


{The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to -10 dB in steps of 2 dB.)

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

T_IE

DEFEAT

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

[2] Listening over headphones

Plug the headphones' plug into the PHONES jack.

The pre-out output (including

"_ Connect speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected.

_PHONES

_ _AI

1

L

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1

NOTE:

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

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[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)

Use this to turn off the audio output

Press the MUTING button.

temporarily.

-_ Cancelling MUTING mode.

Press the MUTING button again or adjust the main volume level.

1_._

{Remotecontrolunit)

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

Simu[cast playback video source other than the audio source.

Press the VIDEO SELECT button, turn the FUNCTION knob until the desired source display.

appears on the

-_ Cancelling simu[cast playback.

VIDEO

s_.,_ ,I_Q_-

(Malnunit)

_ur,-_o.

• 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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Display

I

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

1

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

ONSCF_EN

{Remote cohtro_ urfit)

STATUS

L_.

{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}

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

1

Press the ZONE2/REC button.

ZONE 2

/REC

%

{Main unit)

2

With "RECOUT SOURCE" displayed, source you wish to record.

• The "REC" indicator and the

_0 _ light.

{Main unit}

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".

turns off.

F _cTI_

2

2,4

1

Display

2

[":.E:.L..,L.._L.._ i .:::,L.._L.._[":.L..,E:.

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.

I

(Ivla_n unitl

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

1

Press the ZONE2 button.

ZONE2

_O_ Ught

3,5

Press the ZONE2/REC button.

each time the button is pressed.

{Main unit}

ZONE 2

/REC

{Malrl unit)

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

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

{Maill unit}

Start playing the source to be output.

to the manuals of the respective components.

To cancel, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE".

3

2 1

Display

2

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

=::..L._i "i E:..=::.

='="='='=i H'='=='='.i ....

.:::=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.

I

(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.

A

Select "ZONE2" using the ZONE 2

_.

(Remote colltro_ urllt)

OFF

Press the ZONE2 "ON" button.

TO cancel the ZONE2 mode.

Press the ZONE2 "OFF" button.

{Remote contro_ urfit)

Press the input source button

•

The ZONE2 source switches directly.

The output level of the ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be controlled using the

VOLUME + and buttons on the remote

+tZ)

controlled only if ZONE2 voL level is set

"Variable" at Zone2 Control in System

Setup Menu.

(See page 26)

@_._.

{Remote corEro_ unit)

-_ DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) :

- - - dB (MINIMUM)

,_

5 56

5

4

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

"MAIN ON/OFF" button.

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.

_BL

0

{Remote control unit)

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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

ZONE 2

SYSTEM

MAIN ZONE

(When using PREOUT}

_NTEGRATED

AMPLIFIER

PROGRAMMABLE

REMOTE

CONTROL UNiT

I_ ttN'

,_

Re-6_6

._,"

AVR-2803

/N

a

SYSTEM REMOTE

•

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

ZONE 2

SYSTEM

MAIN ZONE

(When using SPEAKER OUT)

--

ROOM_OROOMREMOTE

(sepatatelysold)controlline

ZONE2 AUD_Qsignal came

CONTROL SYSTEM

SPEAKER cable

Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13

CONTROL UNIT

I_

,N'

RG_16 m

AVR-2803

_f

SYSTEM REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

RC

924

......

--

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.

1

Press the TEST TONE button.

{Remote control

unit)

Test tones are output from the that the volume of the test tones is volume adjust buttons to adjust so

{Remote contlol unit}

After completing the adiustment,

._

{Remote contlol unit} press the TEST TONE button again.

1,3

2

2

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

1

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

1

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").

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• 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•

1

Select "FADER".

{Remote contlol

unit)

The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed•

2

2

1

2

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.

um

O BENON

_.AH

{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.

Fader

FJ'_t'_4 : _ REAR

FL

O. OdB

FR

SR

SBR

C

SL

O. OdB

O. OdB

O. OdB

O. OdB

O. OdB

This is only displayed when setting the fader control

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.

5O

, •

...

oooo f B

OQ

1

3,51,4,6

Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic

Il mode•

/

SURROUNUMooESELEC,

Display

IDOLSV cioe]

(Remote control unit} (Maln unit}

Play a program source with the rrl_ mark•

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

Set the surround parameter mode.

8URROLIND

p,_%_IEIER

8um_o

"DOLBY PL I I

C I NEMA EQ.

_u_'_


(Main unit)

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

AFDM 4_

TONE

t

4NRML (OF F) )

[_ Yes_

TIlls is the screen when operated with tile remote control unit

4


SELECT

"DOLBY PL II

OPTIONS4

(Main unit)

DispEay i,i0[::,E,::i


AFDM <[_

TONE 4

4NRML(OFF))

Yes4

TIlls is tile screen when operated with tile remote control

unit

7

Select the various parameters.

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

p,_%_IEIER

8URROLIND

DOLBY PL II MUSIC

OPTIONAL

PARAMETERS

PANORAMA

DIMENSION

CENTER WIDTH

_4:_l_t_

4 3

4 3


MODE _INEMA

A EQ

PANORAMA

DIME;SION

WIDTH

Set the various surround parameters.

SELECT

MODED_ BYPL

A EQ

•_ When set with the on-screen while in the MUSIC mode, display using the remote set the control unit

" 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.


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".

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.

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

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B

Do oooo o{--

a .

1

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.

1

Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.

SURROUND

SELECT

4

MODE

_

(Main unit}

Play a program source.

Set the surround parameter mode.

RUI_Q_JND pARAMEteR

DTS NEO:6

(Main unit}

SUI_UND

PR,AME_

LFE 4 0dB_

TONE

AFDM 4[_

SB CH OUT

4NRML (ON)

Yes4

(Remote contlol

unit}


This is the screen when operated with the remote co_trol ur_Jt

SELECT

(Main unit}

G

(Remote contlol

unit}

Display

1

3,5 1,4,6

DOLByD't_

SURR_JNO

(Remote controlunit}

CINEMA

EQ.

OTS NEO:6

CNTR IMAGE

40. 2_

LFE

4

0dBb

TONE 4

AFOM 4[_

SB CH OUT

_NI_ML (ON))

Yes4

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

M_ m

O BENR_O

3

4,5,6


(See "Surround parameters

_" on page 59 for a description of the various parameters.)

pARAMETER

%

SURROUND _

{Maill unit) (Remote colltrol unit)

6

Set the various surround parameters.

SELECT

7


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".

1

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".

_E

2

(Main 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_

MODE

SELECT

(Main unit) (Main unit)

Play a program source with the

Ill I_----q

UU

_etTAL

_Cr_ Light

• The Dolby Digita]

_ indicator mark.

lights when playing Dolby Digital sources.

_ Light

• The DTS indicator lights when playing

DTS sources.

SIGNAL

DE_ECT

_Cr_ Light

The SIGNAL DETECT LED lights when playing 6.1-channel surround sources containing the identification signal.

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)

SURROUND

8ACKCH

OUTPUT

_l_

_O, Light


• Lights when the Surround Back CH is on.

1

_OL ' "

_°_° _

3

1

3 2 4,5 2,6

m=

8 86

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4

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.

"Dolby

Digital EX

CINEMA EQ.

LFE

4

OdBb

TONE

< [_

<MTRX ON

Yes4


_ Adjust the parameter settings.

• DTS

ES DSCRT6, 1

CINEMA

_: _

EQ,

LFE

_

TONE 4

OdBb

4MTRX

ON

Yes_

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

• 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

"" I The number indicates the normalization

•"r:...H...= I standard level.

level when the currently playing program is normalized to the

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.


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) whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the

For listening sounds in the late at night, soundtrack or

(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:

2. DTS Surround:

-10 dB to O dB

-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

TONE:

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

SB CH OUT: that the LFE LEVEL be set to -10 dB for correct DTS playback.

(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.

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

"MTRX ON".

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

Surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing.

"NRML (OFF)" .Playback

is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

"NRML (ON)" .Playback

is conducted using the surround back speaker.

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

(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

[]

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

2 JAZZ CLUB

3

MONQ MOVIE

(NOTE 1)

4

5

6

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

7 5CH/7CH STEREO

Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming

This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls from all directions

This mode gives lazz a very vivid realism

Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion

Use this to enjoy video game sources

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded Jn stereo Signals consisting of the difference component of the input signals {the component that provides the sense of expansion} processed for delay are output from the surround channel

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

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels, the front right channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal dght channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output 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.

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• 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 _

IRTUAL _

ROCK ARENA _

MATRIX _

JAZZ CLUB ,

VIDEO GAME

Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor.

The screen for the selected surround mode appears.

{Remote

contlol unJtl

Set the parameters.

ROCK ARENA

TONE

4

CH OUT

[_ Yes4

{Remote control uhit}

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.

1

Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.

SELECT oooo

I

(Main unit)

• When turned clockwise

1 2 1,3

• When turned counterclockwise

F

:::::o:

oov,

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

SURROUND

MODE

2

(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.

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• 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.}

1

SURROUND

F_E_

Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor.

The screen for the selected surround mode appears.

"TONE" cannot be selected in the Direct mode.

ROCK ARENA

(Remote c0ntloJ unJtl

_ EFFECT_IO_

CH OUT

_J< : _[_

Yess

2

Select "TONE".

ROCKARENA

ROOMSIZE

4medium_

Iill[I _]_1 El

_CH

OUT

_J_ :_[_

Yess

4

(Remote corltrol unit)

G

(Remote collttol unit)

Switch to the Tone Control screen.

Select Tone Defeat OFF.

To select Bass or Treble.

Tone

Control

_Tone

Defeat

Bass

Treble

[_s:s_

< +8dB s

< +4dB

G

(Remote control

unit)

To set the level.

(Remote co[ittol unit) m

Enter the setting.

The surround menu screen re-appears.

1,6

2,3,4

5

SURROU_

FARAM_

(Remote contlol unJtl

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

• To operate the tone control from the main unit.

sf°l°wseachtmetheTONECONTROL

BASSH

{Maill urllt)

TREBLE D @

2 1

SELECT

_O_.

{Maillunit}

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


(The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +10 dB in steps of 2 dB.)


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


(_

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.

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Surround modes and parameters

Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes

Channel Output

FRONT L/R CENTER

3URROUNB

[jR

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK L/R

When playing

Do,by

Digit al signals

When playing

DTS signals

Mode

DIRECT

STEREO

EXTERNAL iNPUT

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGTAL

5/7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MONO MOVIE

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

(3

(3

(3

(3

(3

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

©

© x

×

×

×

×

(}

X

Signa_

NO signal

: Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

©:

X:

Able

Unable

(}

X

X

(}

X

When playing

PCM signals

When playing

ANALOG slgnals o o o o o o o x o x o o o o

"1 Only for 2 ch contents

*2 Signal output can be changed with the "SB CH

OUT" surround parameter setting

(Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB

(Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only

(Note 3} Cinema Mode only

Signals and adiustability in the different modes

Parameter {default values are shown in parentheses)

SURROUND PARAMETER

PRO LOGIC 1[ MUSIC

ONLY

MODE

Mode

DIRECT

STEREO

EXTERNAL INPUT

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

TONE

CONTROL x

(OdB) x

((OdB)

((OdB)

DOLSY DIGITAL

((OdB)

DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX61)

((OdB)

5/TCHSTEREO

((OdB)

ROCKARENA

©{Note])

JAZZCLUB

((OdB)

VIDEO GAME

((OdB)

MONOMOV_E

((OdB)

MATRIX o (OdB)

VIRTUAL o (OdB)

MODE x x

CINEMA

EQ x x

ROOM

SIZE x x

EFFECT

LEVEL

×

×

DELAY

TIME x x

SURROUND

BACK x x

PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER

WIDTH

X

X x

X

X

X x x

X x i {C NEMA) (OFF)

(Note2)

O {C NEMA) D (OFF)

(Note3) x x

X

D (OFF)

D (OFF) x x x x x x x x

X

X

× x x

X

X x x

×

© {Med rr © (10)

© {Med rr © (10)

© {Med rr © (10)

© {Med rr © (10)

X x

X

× x

X

X x x

X

X

X

X

X

: (30r _sec[ x x

O

(NRML (OFFI}

©

(NRML (ON)I

© {MT_X Ok

© {MTRXOk

O

©

©

©

©

© x

X

(} {OFF)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X x x x x x x x x x x x x

O (3) x

X

X

X

O (3}

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

)d

(} (0 2) x x x x x x x x x

NEOr6 MUSIC

MODE ONLY

When playln 9

Dolb_/Digltal/DTS signals

CENTER

IMAGE

X

X

X

X

(

DCOMP

{OFF}

×

O (OFF)

LFE

(}(0dB)

( {OFF} (}(0dB)

X

(}(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)

C : Adiustable x : Not adiustable

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LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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

1

Set the input function to "TUNER".

_ur_Tl°" _NBn

1

2

(Main unit}

B_IND


Watching the display, press the

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

{Remote cohttoJ unit)

Mn0E

Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode.

"Auto" appears on the display.

{Remote contro_ unit)

4

Press the TUNING + (up) or -

(down} button.

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

{Remote c0_tloJ unit)

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

1

(b

¢

@e.e_@

®®ek dooo

4

I

1

2

Set the input function to "TUNER".

I_NBR

4

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

The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in.

{Main unit)

BAND



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

{Remote colltlol urfit)

MOBE

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.

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

{Remote co_tro_ unit)

{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.

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

UEMOe_

Press the MEMORY button.

(Remotecolltlolunit) s,_rr Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block {A to E).

(Remotecolltlolunit)

Press the CHANNEL + (up) or - preset channel (1 to 8}.

{down) button to select the desired

(Remote cohttoJ urfit}

MEMORY

Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory.

(Remote cohttoJ urfit}

TO preset 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.

_g

2,5

0 ®ilNii

4

3

• 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

0N_


Tuner Preset

A1FM 8?. 50MHz

A2FE489. IOMHz

A3FM 98, IOMHz

A4FMIO?. 90MHz

A5FM 90. IOMHz

A6FM 90. IOMHz

A?FM90. IOMHz

A8FM 90. IOMHz

Stations" rv_--iie=q

• Recaifing preset stations from the remote control unit.

SHIFT

Watching the display, memory block.

press the

{Remote control unlt}

2


CHANNEL + (up) or

-

(down) button to select the desired preset channel.

9 ¢ ®,-®

o®

2

1

O) OOOO

{Remote control unlt}

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

Press the TUNING PRESET button.

1

2

_O

{Main unitl

.... .....

_

{Main unlt)

Turn the FUNCTION knob and select the desired preset channel t

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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.

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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 o o o o *

I

Hold the following FRONT SPEAKER button and ZONE 2

1 2

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If a problem should

arise,first

1. Are the connections correct check

?

the following

2. Have you operated

3. Are the speakers, the receiver turntable and according other to the components table.

Operating operating instructions property ?

?

If this unit is not operating

Disconnect the power properly, immediately check and the contact items your listed store in the table of purchase.

below.

Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.

o d

_"

8 o

Symptom

DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced when power switch set to on

DISPLAY lit but sound not produced

• Block the ventilation holes of the set

8

DISPLAY not lit and power indicator is flashing rapidly d3

O

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

E

u_

o°

e_

Sound produced

Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback o o.

o_ o

E oE

The on screen display is not displayed

System setup screen does not appear

Humming no_se produced when Record is playing

Howling high only from one channel noise produced when volume is

• Incomplete connection of speaker cords

• Incomplete cords connection of input/output

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

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

• You are using headphones

• Mute mode is set

• Monitor TV not connected to AVR-2803/983

• Ground wire of turntable not connected properly

• Incomplete PHONO jack connection

• TV or radio transmission antenna nearby

• Turntable and speaker systems too close together

• Floor is unstable and vibrates easily

7& ec

Sound is distor[ed

Stylus pressure too

• Dust or dirt on stylus weak

• Car[ridge defective

• MC car[ridge being used

Volume is weak

This unit does not operate propedy when remote control unit is used

Cause

* Power cord not plugged in securely

• Speaker cords not securely connected

• Improper position of the audio function button

• Volume control set to minimum

• MUTING is on

• Digital signals not input Digital input selected

• Speaker terminals are short-circuited

• Batteries dead

• Remote control unit too far from this unit

• Obstacle between this unit and remote control unit

• Different button is being pressed

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

Measures

* Check the insertion of the power cord plug

• Turn the power on with the remote control unit after turning the POWER switch on

• Connect securely

• Set to a suitable position

• 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



• Check left and right connections

• Set "on screen display" on the system setup menu screen to on from the • Unplug the headphones headphones iack

• Cancel the mute mode

• Connect a monitor TV



• Contact your store of purchase

• Separate as much as possible

• Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations transmitted by floor If turntable is not equipped with insulators, use audio insulators (commonly available)

Apply proper stylus pressure

• Check stylus

• Replace cartridge

• Replace with MM cartridge or use a head amplifier or step-up transformer

• Replace with new batteries

• Move closer

• Remove obstacle

• Press the proper button

• Inser[battedespropedy

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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 multichannel 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

Signals created to be played in movie theaters.

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

equipped

Movie theater sound field

D_D D

Listening room sound field

E_ r_ F;q D

DI _ ccouucco_

I i

I

:sR

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.

Oi__

D::.:

_/

I D

L

SB

D i

_D

SR: Surround R channel

SL: Surround Lchannel

SB: Surround back channel

,'D D D D D c_l

1

SB

'

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.

SL SR

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.

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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

Fq r_ r_q D

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 6.1-channel., stems

D_D D

"

O SRch)

"

O__

D D c_llD D D

SLch

/

_ SRch

Movement of acoustic

image

from SR to SL

\_

\

\

//

//

D [_ D D D D

SB ch

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL

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 7.1 channel 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.

•

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 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

Surround speaker

Frontspeaker

\

60to90 cm

\

Point slightly downwatds 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

• When using two sunound back speakers, place them at the back

As seen from the side

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

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Surround back speakers

{1 spkr or 2 spkrs)

As seen from above

(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.

Path Of the su;'round sound from the

speakers to the listening position

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

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

Surround speaker Surround back

Point slightly 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 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

Surround back speakers

(1 spkr or 2 spkrs)

AS seen from above

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

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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

No recorded channels (elements)

No playback channels

Playback channels (max)

Dolby Digital

51 ch

51 ch

L, R, C, SL, SR, SW

Do]by Pro Logic

2 ch

4 ch

L, R, C, S {SW - recommended}

Audio processing

Digital discrete processing

Dolby Diggal encoding/decoding

Analog matrix processing Do]by Surround

High frequency playback limit of surround channel

20 kHz 7 kHz

• Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods

Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility: I'_n_

DI G i'r&l.

.

The following are general examples.

Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

Media Dolby Digital output jacks

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

Playback method (reference page)

Set the input mode to "AUTO"

{Page 42)

DVD

Others

{satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc)

Optical or coaxial digital output

(same as for PCM) _ 2


(same as for PCM)


{Page 42)


{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.

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(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 I1 offers 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

DIG[T&L

Marks indicating DTS compatibility: _ and _

.

SURIIOUND

The following are general examples.

Also refer to the player's operating instructions.

Media Dolby Digital output iacks Playback method {reference page)

CD

LD {VDP)

DVD


{same as for PCM) _ 2





Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" {page 42)

Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM" _ 1


Never set the mode to "ANALOG" or "PCM" _ 1


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.

All Rights Reserved.

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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.

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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 5.1 channel 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 6.1channel 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.

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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.

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System setup

Input the combination of speakels in your system and their

Speaker

Configuration

Front Sp

Large from the spea_rs and the frequency _esponse

Crossover

F_equency

Su#w0ofe rr0de

Delay %me

Channel

Level

Digitalh

Assignment

Video En

Assign

Set the frequency speakers

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals

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

This adiust s the volume subwoofer effects for

(Hz) below is to be output from of the signals output the dJffeterlt which channels the bass sound of the various the subwoofer from

_rl order to the speakers obtain and optimum

Front L & R

12 ft (36 m)

Front L

OdB

Front R

0dB

CD I DVD

COAX1

DVD I

I

I COAX2

VDP

Th_s assigns the color difference the different input sources

{component) video input jacks fol

VIDEO1 I NONE

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

Digital signals

Power AMP

Assignment

Zone2 vol Level

Center Sp

Smal_

Set the Ext In Subwoofer terminal p_ayback level

Default settings

Sub Woofer Surround Sp

Yes Small

Subwooter

80 Hz

LFE

OFF

Surround

Variable

Back

Surround

+15dB

L & R

10 ft (3Ore)

Surround Back Sp

Small / 2spkls

SBL & SBR

10 ft {3 0 ml i_und

VCR 2 TAPE

OFF OPT4

Set the Auto surround mode function

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

Auto Surround Mode - ON

On Screen Display ON

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

_C1

D1 + D8

+ C8

875/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90//90/

520/600//000/1400/1500//710 kHz, 90//90/

MHz

MHz

901MHz

901MHz

901MHz

Setup Lock - OFF

Mode

DIRECT

STEREO

EXTERNAL iNPUT

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

DOLBY DIGTAL

5/7CH STEREO

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

VIDEO GAME

MONO MOVIE

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes

Channel Output

FRONT L/R CENTER

3URROUNB

[jR

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK L/R

When playing

Do,by

Digit al signals

When playing

DTS signals

(3

(3

(3

(3

(3

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©

©

©

©

©

© x

×

×

(}

×

×

X

Signa_

NO signal

: Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting

©:

X:

Able

Unable

(}

X

X

X

(}

When playing

PCM signals

When playing

ANALOG slgnals o x x o o o o o o o o o o o

"1 Only for 2 ch contents

*2 Signal output can be changed with the "SB CH

OUT" surround parameter setting

Signals and adiustability in the different

C : Adiustable x : Not adjustable modes

Parameter {default values are shown in parentheses)

SURROUND PARAMETER

PRO LOGIC 1[ MUSIC

ONLY

MODE

Mode

DIRECT

STEREO

EXTERNAL INPUT

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l

DTS NEO:6

TONE

CONTROL x

(OdB) x

((OdB)

((OdB)

DOLSY DIGITAL

((OdB)

DTSSURROUNDIDTSESMTRX61)

((OdB)

5/TCHSTEREO ((OdB)

ROCKARENA

JAZZCLUB

VIDEO GAME

MONOMOV_E

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

©{Note])

((OdB)

((OdB)

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

MODE x x x

CINEMA

EQ x x x

ROOM

SIZE x x x

EFFECT

LEVEL

×

×

×

DELAY

TIME x x x

SURROUND

BACK x x x

PANORAMA DIMENSION

CENTER

WIDTH

X

X

X x x x

X

X

X x

X x

X

X

X x x i {C NEMA) (OFF)

(Note2)

O {C NEMA) D (OFF) x

(Note3)

D (OFF)

X

X x x

X

X

O

(NRML (OFFI}

©

(NRML (ON)I

© {MT_X Ok

D (OFF) x x x x x x x

X

X x x

×

© {Med rr © (10)

© {Med rr © (10)

© {Med rr © (10) x x

X

X

X

X

© {Med rr © (10)

X x x

×

X

: (30r _sec[ x

© {MTRXOk

O

©

©

©

©

© x

(} {OFF)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

© (3) x x x x x x x x x x

© _}

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(} (0 2) x x x x x x x x x

NEOr6 MUSIC

MODE ONLY

When playing

Dolb_/ Digltal/DTS signals

CENTER

IMAGE

X

X

X

X

(

DCOMP

{OFF}

×

O (OFF}

LFE

(}(0dB)

( {OFF} (}(0dB)

X

(}(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)

(Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB

(Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only

(Note 3} Cinema Mode only

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• Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals

Surround Mode

DIRECT

STEREO

DTS SURROUND

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP S_M ULATION

ANALOG

}

}

DTS NEO:6

LINEAR

}

}

PCM

DTS NEO:6

DTS (5 1 ch)

DTS

©

_

ES MTRX

DTS SURROUND input signals

DTS

DTS 96/24 (5 1 ch) o o

_DTS ES MTRX

DTS 96/24

X

DTS (6 1 ch)

©

_q ES DSCRT6/

ES MTRX6 1

_DTS SURROUND

X

D D (2ch)

©

DOLBY

©

DTS NEO:6

DIG_TAL

D D {51ch}

}

} x

DOLBY DOLBY

PRO LOGIC 11 PRO LOGIC 11

} } x

_

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

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC |1

C

_ DOLBY DIGITAL EX

DOLBY DIG_TAL

}

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SPECIFICATIONS

•

Audio section

• Power amplifier

Rated output:

Dynamic power:

Output terminals:

Front:

Center:

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

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

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

Surround:

128 W

90 W + 90 W

128W+

120Wx 2 ch (8 o/ohms)

125W

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

(8 o/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)

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

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

(6o/ohms, 1 kHzwith 0.7% T.H.D.)

170Wx 2 ch (4 o/ohms)

200Wx2ch (2_/ohms)

Front: A or B

A + B

6 - 16 _/ohms

8 - 16 o/ohms

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

•

• Analog

Input sensitivity / input impedance:

Frequency response:

S/N:

Distortion:

Rated output:

• Digital

D/A output:

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

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:


• S-video jacks

Input / output level and impedance:

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


• Color component

video jacks input / output level and impedance:

Frequency

•

Tuner section response:

Y signal -1 Vp-p, 75 _/ohms

PB/CB signal -0.7 Vp-p, 75 £2/ohms

PWCRsignal -0.7Vp-p, 75 o/ohms

DC_ 100MHz -+0,-3dB

Receiving Range:

Usable Sensitivity:

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

S/N (IHF-A):

Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz):

[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

STEREO

MONO

STEREO

MONO

STEREO

1.6 pV (18.3 dBf)

23 pV (38.5 dBf)

77 dB

72 dB

0.15%

0.3%

[AM]

520 kHz - 1710 kHz

18 pV

•

•

General

Power supply:

Power consumption:

Maximum

Mass:

external

dimensions:

Remote control unit (RC-924)

Batteries:

External dimensions:

Mass:

AC 120V,

8.5 A

60Hz

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

230 g (Approx. 8 oz)

(2=9/32" x 9-1/16"

(including batteries) x 1-29/64"}

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

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DENON, Ltd.

16ql, YUSHEMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN

Telephone: (03) 3837-5321

Printed Jn Japan 511 4012 002

Denon AVR-2803/983 Home Theater System Operating instructions

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

20.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

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