Denon AVR-983 manuel d'utilisation

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    OUTPUT SIGNAL DETECT SURROUND BACK CH ON / STANDBY REMOTE SENSOR AUTO PCM DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT VOLUME LEVEL A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-2803/983 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the A VR-2803/983. 2 T o be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the A VR-2803/983 has to offer , read these instructions [...]

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    2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence [...]

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    3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. [...]

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    4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-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 well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduct ion of your favorite music sources. As this product i[...]

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    5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEA TURES • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of PRE OUT jacks, H[...]

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    6 R L R L R INPUT OUTPUT LR L R OUTPUT L R L L R L R L R L R DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO B INPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT B 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). ?[...]

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    7 IN VIDEO R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN LRL R L R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN LRL R L R L R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R L R L R L R L B B RL Connecting the video components • T o 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 qu[...]

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    8 IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO B B 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 . [...]

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    9 VIDEO OUT Y C R C B COMPONENT B VIDEO IN Y C R C B COMPONENT Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y , P R /C R , P B /C B ) 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 o[...]

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    10 1 4 2 3 Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING ST A TION 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUND AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Bend in the reverse direction. a.[...]

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    11 L R + + OUTPUT INPUT AUX OUT B L R L R RL Connecting the external input (EXT . IN) jacks • 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 dec[...]

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    12 ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( ≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the[...]

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    13 • 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 ou[...]

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    14 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). OUTPUT SIGNAL DETECT SURROUND BACK CH ON / STANDBY REMOTE SENSOR AUTO PCM DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT VOLUME LEVEL !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 q w t e r y u i o! 0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 q Power ON/ST ANDBY switch[...]

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    15 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Master volume control buttons .............................................(43, 47) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons ..........................(47) Power buttons .....................(33~35, 37~41) T uner system/System buttons...................[...]

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    16 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V 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 A VR-2803/983 ’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room ’ s A V system[...]

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    17 System setup Default settings Auto T uner Presets FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory . A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz 520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz !2 !3 Setup Lock Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so[...]

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    18 Setting the type of speakers • 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 “ Spea[...]

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    19 Setting the crossover frequency and low frequency distribution when playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals 1 Select the “ Crossover Frequency ” mode. • Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. Select the frequency . 3 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. 2 Select the “ Subwo[...]

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    20 Setting the Delay T ime 1 At the System Setup Menu select “ Delay T ime ” . • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance betw[...]

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    21 6 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. If “ Ye s ” is selected for “ Default ” , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Please note that the differenc[...]

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    22 4 Select the mode. Select “ Auto ” or “ Manual ” . • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. Example: When the “ Auto ” mode is selected 5 6 7 Select “ T est T one S[...]

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    23 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the A VR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 2 3 4 At the System Setup Menu select “ Digital In Assignment ” . Switch to the Digital Inputs screen. Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. • T o select the input source •[...]

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    24 Setting the Video In Assignment • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the A VR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “ Video In Assignment ” . 2 Switch to the Video In Assignment screen. 3 Select the component (Y , P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input terminal to b[...]

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    25 3 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. [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 Contro[...]

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    26 3 4 Enter the setting. At the “ Zone2 Control ” screen, select “ Exit ” and press the ENTER button. The System Setup Menu reappears. Select the desired setting. V ariable: 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[...]

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    27 Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory , and the signal is auto matically 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. q Analog and PCM 2-chann[...]

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    28 Setting the T rigger Out Setup • Sets the T rigger Out output for the different input sources. 1 2 3 4 At the System Setup Menu select “ T rigger Out Setup ” . Switch to the T rigger Out Setup screen. Select the input source and select “ ON ” or “ OFF ” . Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Auto T uner Presets Use t[...]

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    29 3 Use the CURSOR button to select “ Ye s ” . “ Search ” flashes on the screen and searching begins. “ Completed ” appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. System setup is complete. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different A V components are connected or t[...]

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    30 After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 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 A VR-2803 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow[...]

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    31 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the A VR-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 non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserti[...]

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    32 Operating DENON audio components 1 2 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. Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component ’ s operating instructions. It may not be possible to[...]

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    33 Preset memory 1 3 1 2 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes. Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be entered to a preset memory . • The mode button flashes. 3 4 5 When stored correctly , the mode button and the LEARNED/TX indicator will light. Referring to th[...]

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    34 Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. 1 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. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) s[...]

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    35 3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons 4. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6 , 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 :P l a y 3 : Pause Channel +, – : Channels POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cursor up, dow[...]

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    36 Learning function If your A V 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 no[...]

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    37 System call (1) System call buttons Up to 10 signals each can be stored at the “ CALL1 ” and “ CALL2 ” buttons. 1 (2) Storing system call signals 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes. Press the CALL 1 button. • The mode selector buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator f[...]

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    38 (3) Using the system call function 1 Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored. • The stored signals are transmitted successively . Punch Through (1) Punch through button Buttons used in the CD, CDR/MD, T APE, DVD/VDP , and VCR modes can be assigned to the buttons shown on the diagram at the right which are not normall[...]

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    39 Resetting (1) Resetting “ learned ” buttons 3 2, 3 1, 4 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. Flashes 2 Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset. • Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash. 3 Hold for 4 seconds or lo[...]

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    40 (2) Resetting the punch through setting 1 1 3, 4 2 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes. 2 Press the 1 (play) button. • TV and DBS/CABLE mode buttons and TEARNED/TX indicator flash. 3 Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset. • The CD,[...]

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    ON/STANDBY 41 9 OPERA TION Before operating 1 Refer to “ CONNECTIONS ” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select “ AMP mode ” using the TAPE, CDR/MR or CD button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 T urn on the power . Press the POWER switch (button). (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Light 3 4 3[...]

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    42 1 15 2 3 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. FUNCTION Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) T o select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector . 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG bu[...]

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    43 SIGNAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL SIGNAL SIGNAL ANALOG DIGIT AL DIGIT AL DIGIT AL ANALOG AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS 3 Example: Stereo Select the play mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component ’ s manual[...]

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    44 Playback using the external input (EXT . IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT . IN) mode. Press the EXT . IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 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) [...]

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    45 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) • The tone control function will not work in the direct mode. • The tone control setting only affects the front speakers. • If the tone control function is used, the main volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (The maximum main volume level differs in the different surround mod[...]

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    46 [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/DI[...]

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    47 [2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier , etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode) 1 Press the ZONE2 button. 3 With “ ZONE2 SOURCE ” displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to output. • The indicator of the selected source light. FUNCTION 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions[...]

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    48 RC-617 AVR-2803 RC-616 B 2 MUL TI ZONE MUSIC ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT) ZONE 2 MAIN ZONE PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-924 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line ZONE2 SPEAKER cable SPEAKER cable * Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13. RC-617 AVR-2803 RC-616 B B Mul[...]

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    49 10 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • 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 contr[...]

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    50 Fader function • 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 multi-channel music sources. 1 Select “ FADER ” . 2 Press the 0 button to reduce the [...]

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    51 NOTES: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The A VR-2803/983 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18). • Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is a mode in which 2-channel sources are expanded into 5.1 channels. T o output a surround b[...]

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    52 DTS NEO:6 mode 1 Select the DTS NEO:6 mode. 2 Play a program source. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 3, 5 1, 4, 6 1 3 4, 5, 6 SELECT 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. • Surround playback can be performed for the [...]

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    53 Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 23). FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” or “ DTS ” . (Main unit) (Remote control[...]

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    54 4 Display the surround parameter menu. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 5 Select the various parameters. 6 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) SELECT (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Adjust the parameter settings. Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencie[...]

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    55 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULA TION • The A VR-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 t[...]

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    56 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. • T o operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is pressed: 3 1 2, 4 2 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor . The screen for the s[...]

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    57 • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit ‘ s panel. 1 T urn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. SELECT • When turned clockwise • When turned counterclockwise 2 Press the SURROUND P ARAMETER button. Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set. • The par[...]

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    58 T one control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • T o 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 diff[...]

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    59 • T o operate the tone control from the main unit. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. 2 With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level. • T o increase the bass or treble: T urn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +1[...]

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    C C E C * 1 C * 1 C E C C C C C C C 60 C C E E E E C C C C C C C C 2 Surround modes and parameters C : Signal E : No signal B : T urned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable Channel output FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/R DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS[...]

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    61 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “ Manual tuning ” operation. 1 Set the input function to “ TUNER ” . FUNCTION 2 Watching the display , press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. 4 Press the TUNING + (up) or – (dow[...]

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    62 Checking the preset stations 1 Use the “ Auto tuning ” or “ Manual tuning ” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory . 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). 4 Press the CHANNEL + (up) or – (down) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). 5 Press [...]

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    63 Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. 1 Watching the display , press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display , press the CHANNEL + (up) or – (down) button to select the desired preset channel. (Remote control unit) 13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY ?[...]

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    64 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following table. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating proper ty ? If this unit is not operating properly , check the items listed in the table below . S[...]

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    65 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 T ypes 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), MPE[...]

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    66 Surround back speakers 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 conven tional multi surround speakers. In addition, the ac[...]

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    67 • 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. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the surround b[...]

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    68 Surround The A VR-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 [...]

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    69 DTS Digital Surround 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 Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center , surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the[...]

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    70 DTS-ES Extended Surround TM DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-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 expand[...]

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    71 The sampling frequency , number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent 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[...]

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    72 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Default settings q w t u i o !0 Speaker Configuration Subwoofer mode Channel Level Digital In Assignment On Screen Display Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (Small for regular speakers, Large for full-size, full-ra[...]

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    73 Surround modes and parameters C C E C * 1 C * 1 C E C C C C C C C C C E E E E C C C C C C C C C : Signal E : No signal B : T urned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable Channel output FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/R DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS S[...]

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    74 C : Selectable ✳ : The surround mode name differs depending on the “ SB CH OUT ” surround parameter setting. B : The surround mode name differs depending on the input signal. E : Not selectable ANALOG DTS (5.1 ch) DTS 96/24 (5.1 ch) DTS (6.1 ch) D. D. (2 ch) DIRECT STEREO DTS SURROUND DOLBY SURROUND DSP SIMULA TION C C DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PRO [...]

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    75 17 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 125 W + 125 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Center: 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 125 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Surround: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz[...]

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