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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2805/985
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MASTER VOLUME
FUNCTION
SOURCE TUNING ZONE 2 / VIDEO
PRESET REC SELECT SELECT
ON / STANDBY
MODE ANALOG EXT. IN
2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985.
2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 has to offer, read these
instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG WARNING: TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA CAUTION LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU DO NOT OPEN FOND. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- This devic
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where should be retained for future reference. they exit from
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2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 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 well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. TABL
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3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected • Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched still connected on AC line voltage. when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either Please be sure to turn the power off (£off) when you leave turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components home for, say, a vacation. to the input jacks. • Muting of
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R R R R 5 CONNECTIONS •Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing completed. them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with other noise. left, right with right). •Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the equipment is used independently without t
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Connecting the video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. • The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video monitor out terminals. • The REC OUT terminals have
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Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video and component video monitor out terminals. • The REC OUT termi
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R R Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P /C , B B P /C ) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video colo
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Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION AM loop antenna assembly ANTENNA (Supplied) FM ANTENNA Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 1 2 3 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL Remove the vinyl tie CABLE and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse 4 direction. a. With the antenna on top any stable surface. Mount b. With the antenna attached to a wall. AM OUTDOOR Installation hole ANTENNA Mount on wall, etc. Note to CATV system installer: FM INDOOR GROUND This reminde
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Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 65 ~ 67) [1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 67) • The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2. RC-616 ZONE2 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER Integrated pre-main amplifier RC-617INFRARED or power amplifier
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Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. MASTER VOLUME Video game Connecting a Video game component OUTPUT R L OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT • Connect the Video game component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks. R L L R Video camera OUTPUT Connecting a video camera component R L VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT • Connect the video camera component’s output R L jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT ja
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Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will • Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, use as front and center speakers. and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connect
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Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cu
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6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 @7 @8 @6 @5 w yi !0 !2 !5 !9 q ertu o !1 !3 !4 !6 !7 !8 Power ON/STANDBY switch....................................................(58) SURROUND MODE button......................................................(78) q !5 POWER indicator......................................................................(58) SURROUND PARAMETER button...................
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Display !4!3 !2 !1 !0 oi u y qw ert INPUT SIGNAL indicator MULTI(ZONE) indicator q i The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input ZONE2 mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT. signal. REC OUT SOURCE indicator. o INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT. w The channels included in the input source will light. AL24 indicator !0 This displays bitstream signal channel. The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT and This does not light
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Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter..............................................(48) LED (indicator) ...............................(50 ~ 57) Power buttons ...............................(50 ~ 58) ZONE 2 buttons .....................................(67) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons ..........................(67) Mode selector buttons......................(18, 49 ~ 51, 53 ~ 58) Tuner system/Syst
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7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 14), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2805/985’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Use the following buttons to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the system. Check that the remote control unit set t
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3.Input Setup Input Setup Default settings Input CD DVD VDP TV DBS V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR/TAPE source Digital In This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input 1 Assignment sources. Digital COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT5 OPT3 OFF OPT4 Inputs Ext. In 2 Subwoofer Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. Subwoofer = +15 dB Level DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX — — Component This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for 3 In Assign the different input
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• 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 Surround speaker systems screen as possible. Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s
