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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2803/983
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
O O O O
• We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983.
• To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2803/983 has to offer, read these
instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any
questions or problems arise.
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• 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 EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- This device complies with Par[ 15 of the FCC Rules Op
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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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• 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. TABL
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[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not • Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the connected apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, when nothing is connected to the input jacks, if this happens, either say, a vacation. turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of P
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[] 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 other noise. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with 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 turnin
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• TO connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _2/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. TV or DBS tuner I Connecting a TV or DBS tuner I MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's video input iack (VIDEO INPUT} to the MONITOR OUT iack using a 75 _/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord Note on connecting the digital input jacks • OnlYFor details,aUdi° signalSsee pa
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• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • Precaution when using S-jacks This unit's S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin iacks are only ou
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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 de
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DIRECTIONOF BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION ANTENNA (Supplied) J FM ANTENNA 75 _fohms COAXIAL CABLE AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA Y/// FM_NDOOR GROUND ANTENNA {Supplied) • An Ftype FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM antenna tetmi_a_s Pusll tfle _ever 2 Insert tfle conductor 3 Return the ]ever => => Bend in the reverse and take out the direction (_ connec_]or_ _ine Note to CATV system installer: With the antenna This reminder is
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• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. _L analog Dec°derwitha-°r6-channeJI output Ez __1 o For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 44. • if another
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• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (® with ®, ® with O ) Mismatching of polarities will • Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 _/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 _/ohms can be connected for use as • When making conn
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• 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
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[] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses (). mu_,iE DEN _ _ DTS °°° 0 i 11 O Power ON/STANDBY switch .............................................. (41, 63) SELECT knob ........................................... (43, 45, 50 _ 54, 57, 59} Headphones jack (PHONES) .................................................... (45) _} TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................. (45} VIDEO SELECT b
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• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses (). ............................. (31) I [ BLED (indicator) ........................................ (36) I • i I Power buttons ..................... (33-35, 37-41 ) I ,...... "z_iE'2 ...... ,;"" "z'o_rl_t_)""" "; "----'-'--'I , I i OFF GII ,i OFF ON ' l ZONE 2 buttons ..................................... (47) l- I ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons .......................... (47) I "._ _):.(_ _._ Ib%::!::t: ..............
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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
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System setup Defauk settings A1 -- A8 87 5/89 1/98 1/107 9/901/901/90//90/ MHz B1 -- B8 520/600//000/1400/1500//710 kHz, 90//90/ MHz @ Auto Tuner C1 -- C8 90 1 MHz FM stations are received automatically and stored it1 the memory Presets D1 -- D8 90 1 MHz E1 -- E8 90 1 MHz Set whether or not to lock tile system setup settlrlgs so that they _ Setup Lock Setup Lock = OFF ca_mot be changed NOTES: • The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback
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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. At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". System Setup Menu 1 7Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment Video In Assignment Dolby DlKital Setup Zone2 Control _,_ Switchtothespeakerconfi
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• 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 Select the "Subwoofer Mode". Select the setting. 2 Crossover Frequency I I:I']R _Subwoofer Mode G 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 chan
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• input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode. FL Center FR Preparations: \ Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right). Subwoofer 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
