Denon AVR-2105 manual

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    SELECT AUTO INPUT MODE EXT. IN BAND SHIFT ª•ª TUNING PRESET • DIMMER STATUS SURROUND BACK ZONE 2 PCM DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT ANALOG VIDEO SELECT S-VIDEO OPTICAL SETUP MIC VIDEO V.AUX INPUT L AUDIO R MAIN SOURCE ZONE 2 / REC SELECT AB SPEAKER STANDARD 5CH / 7CH STEREO DIRECT / STEREO SURROUND BACK SURROUND PARAMETER T[...]

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    ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the powe[...]

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    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 W arnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. F[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-2105/885 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 is [...]

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    2 CAUTIONS ON INST ALLA TION 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 u[...]

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    4 FEA TURES 1. 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 . 2. Dolby Pro Logic II x compatibility Dolby Pro Logic II x furthers the matrix decoding technolo[...]

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    IN VIDEO 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 R L RL B B Connecting 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 quality .[...]

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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 A VR-2105/885 is equipped with a function for converting video [...]

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

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    L R L R 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 decoder . • When making connections, a[...]

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    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 stereo being impaired. • When making connections[...]

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    6 PA RT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). SELECT AUTO INPUT MODE EXT. IN BAND SHIFT ª•ª TUNING PRESET • DIMMER STATUS SURROUND BACK ZONE 2 PCM DTS SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT ANALOG VIDEO SELECT S-VIDEO OPTICAL SETUP MIC VIDEO V.AUX INPUT L AUDIO R [...]

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    Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). SURROUND buttons .............(41, 48, 58) Cursor buttons .................(19, 36, 37, 51) T est tone button .................................(48) Remote control signal transmitter .........................................(18) Master v[...]

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    7 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below , insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. Range of operation of the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left. NOTES: • The remote control unit can be used from [...]

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    8 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 7 to 15), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the A VR-2105/885’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’ s A V system center[...]

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    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 F1 ~ F8 G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz NOTES: • The [...]

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    Before setting up the system 4 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to enter the setting. 5 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch to the Auto Setup. *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Press the SYSTEM SETUP button again to finish system set up. System set up can be finished at any time. The changes to the settings made up to that point are entered. NOTE: Please ma[...]

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    Connecting the microphone for Auto Setup 1 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the Setup Mic connector on the front panel of the unit. SELECT S-VIDEO OPTICAL SETUP MIC VIDEO V.AUX INPUT L AUDIO R AB SPEAKER STANDARD 5CH / 7CH STEREO DIRECT / STEREO SURROUND BACK SURROUND PARAMETER TONE DEFEAT SURROUND  MODE TONE  CONTROL A[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display FL FR CS W 2 3 SBL SBR 1 SL SR 1 Only the front speakers (A) is measured. Even if the front speakers (B) is set, the setting automatically switches to the front speakers (A) once measurements are completed. 2 Subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 3 When ?[...]

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    ENGLISH 1 Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. A.Set SpConf.Ck (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers might be set w[...]

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    Center Sp. Front Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. Listening position Surround Sp. Surround back Sp. 2 FRONT LARGE 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 aut[...]

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    Setting the delay time • 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 between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance betw[...]

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    Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to enter the setting and switch to the T est T one setting. This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer . • Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range[...]

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    Setting the T est T one • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. •F rom 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 48.) 1 • Use the (left)[...]

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    Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the A VR-2105/885 for the different input sources. 1 2 Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. •T o select the digital input jack •T o select the input source Select “OFF” if nothing is connected. 19 COAX CD NOTE: • PHONO, TUNER[...]

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    ENGLISH Setting the Video Input Mode • Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminals. 1 Select the input source to be set. 2 Select the mode (input signal). 26 DVD AUTO 3 Press the ENTER or (down) button to switch the Auto Surround Mode setting. AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and [...]

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    Setting the Auto Surround Mode For the three kinds of input signals as shown below , the surround mode played the last is stored in the memory . At next time it the same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is played. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input[...]

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    Power Amp Assignment 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 Select “Surround Back” to use as the surround back channel, “Zone2” to use[...]

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    After setting up the system 1 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to finish system set up. This completes the system setup operations. Once the system is set up, there is no need to make the settings again unless other components or speakers are connected to or the speaker layout is changed. Auto T uner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM bro[...]

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    Operating DENON audio components •T urn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 2 3 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”. Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or T ape deck) Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While this [...]

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    Preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory . This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufactu r ers by regis t ering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 144~148). Operation is not possible for some models. 1 2 Set mode switch 1[...]

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    Operating component stored in the preset memory 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”. Set mode switch 2 to the component you want to operate. 3 2 1 3 3 Set the AUDIO side for the CD, tape deck or CDR/MD position, to the VIDEO side for the DVD/VDP , DBS/CABLE, VCR or TV position. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER[...]

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    3. Video deck (VCR) system buttons 4. 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 RETURN : Return • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cursor up, down, l[...]

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    Punch Through • “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLA Y , STOP , MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, T APE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. 1 2 Set mode switch 1 to “VIDEO”. Set mode switch 2 to the component to be registered (DBS/CABLE or[...]

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    10 OPERA TION Before operating 2 1 3 2 3 Preparations: Check that all connections are proper . 2 Tu rn on the power . Press the Power ON/ST ANDBY switch (button). ON / ST ANDBY 3 Select the front speakers. Press the SPEAKER A or B button to turn the speaker on. AB SPEAKER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on and the di[...]

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    3 1 1 2 5 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. FUNCTION Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/REC OUT is selected, press the MAIN button then operate the input function selector . 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the [...]

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    3 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob. SURROUND  MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. SELECT To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone d[...]

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    Set the external input (EXT . IN) mode. Press the EXT . IN button to switch the external input. Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left) and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT . IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center and surround (lef[...]

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    After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in the direct mode. 3 2 1 •T o increase the bass or treble: T urn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.) •T o decrease the bass or treble: T urn the control counterclockwise. (The ba[...]

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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/DISPLA Y[...]

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    11 MUL TI ZONE Multi-zone playback with multi-source MUL TI ZONE MUSIC ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the “ZONE2” OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, diffe rent sources can be played in rooms other than the main zone in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (R[...]

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    ENGLISH 2 When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2. • The SPEAKER OUT , LINE OUT and PRE OUT terminals can be used simultaneously in ZONE2. •T o use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button (remote control unit). • The output of ZONE2 SPEAKER OUT & SURR BACK RCA terminals can be adjusted via the remote control unit ’ s ZONE2 VOL[...]

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    [1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier , etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode) 1 3 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 1 2, 4 2 VCR -1 -2 V.AUX CDR / TAPE PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS 2 ZONE2 ZONE2 SOURCE Display NOTES: • The signals of the source[...]

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    12 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 19) or from the remote control unit, as described below . • Adjusting with the remote control [...]

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    • 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. The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. 2 Adjust the level of the selected speaker . FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW 2 [...]

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    Dolby Pro Logic II x (Pro Logic II ) mode 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II x mode. LOGIC II Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 5, 7 4, 6 1 2 4 5, 7 1 9 5, 7 2 6 6 STANDARD 4 Select the surround parameter mode. 1 Sel[...]

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    NOTE: • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pre ssed and the setting will be completed. 9 Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) 6 Select the various parameters. (See “Surround parameters q ” for a description of the[...]

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    ENGLISH DTS NEO:6 mode 5, 7 4, 6 1 2 1 Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. Example: DVD FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4, 6 5, 7 1 9 5, 7 2 6 6 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[...]

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    9 Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) 8 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. Select the various parameters. SURROUND[...]

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    Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 29). INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO” or DTS. 2 Select the ST ANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode. (Remote control unit) 4 [...]

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    8 Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) 6 Select the various parameters. SURROUND PARAMETER 7 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) SELECT (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Adjust the parameter settings. 5 Display the surround parameter menu. (Remote control unit) SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) 2 Dialogue[...]

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    ENGLISH Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright 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 x, Dolby Digit[...]

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    13 DSP SURROUND SIMULA TION • This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetic ally recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening r[...]

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    DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is pressed: 2, 3 4 4 1 3 3 5 2 To enter the surround parameter setting mode, press the SURROUND P ARAMETER button. • The surround parameter switches in the following[...]

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    1 Tu rn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. SELECT (Main unit) • When turned clockwise 2 Press the SURROUND P ARAMETER 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” [...]

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    C C E C * C * C * C E C C C C C C C 2 Surround modes and parameters Channel output B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B SUBWOOFER E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E SURROUND L/R E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E CENTER C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C FRONT L/R Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS SURR[...]

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    14 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto preset memory 1 When the main unit’ s power operation switch turn on while pressing the set’ s PRESET • (+) button the unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast stations. ON / ST ANDBY ª• PRESET 2 When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is stored in the preset memory at channel A[...]

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    Press the TUNING • (+) or ª (–) button to tune in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in. Auto tuning 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. Lit 4 Press the TUNING • (+) or ª (–) button. ª TUNING • • Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in. NOTE: • [...]

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    Preset stations 1 Press the MEMORY button. 2 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). SHIFT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Press the PRESET • (+) or ª (–) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). ª• PRESET (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in [...]

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    15 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 back-up memory . This fu[...]

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    FL C SW FR FL C SW FR SL SR SB SL SR SB Multiple surround speakers Movie theater sound field Listening room sound field 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[...]

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    FL C SW FR FL C SW FR SR ch SL ch SL ch SR ch SB ch Change of positioning and acoustic image with 5.1-channel systems Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Change of positioning and acoustic image with 6.1-channel systems Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel syst[...]

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    • 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 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the[...]

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    Surround The A VR-2105/885 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 [...]

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    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 diff[...]

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    DTS-ES Extended Surround™ 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 expanded [...]

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    ENGLISH 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 s[...]

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

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    19 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% 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 0.08% 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 wi[...]

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    144 LIST OF PRESET CODES / LISTE DE CODES PRÉRÉGLÉS DVD Denon 014, *[111] Aiwa 009 Hitachi 010 JVC 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Magnavox 005 Mitsubishi 004 Panasonic 014 Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo 018 Sony 002, 019, 020 T oshiba 001, 021, 022 Zenith 023 VDP Denon 028, 029, 112 Magnavox 026 Mitsubishi 028 Panasonic 029, 030 Phil[...]

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    145 Minolta 013, 023 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, 097 Motorola 081 Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063, 081, 115, 117 MTC 009, 087, 094 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094 NAD 038 NEC 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 045, 061, 062, 085 Nikko 088 Noblex 087 Optimus 081, 088 Optonica 021 Panasonic 02[...]

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    146 Circuit City 003 Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, 122, 123 Concerto 031, 047, 049 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 Cony 051, 052, 061 Craig 004, 061 Crown 029 Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049, 053, 095, 118 Daewoo 027, 029, 039, 048, 049, 054, 055, 106, 107, 137 Daytron 003, 049[...]

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