Denon AVR-2805 manual

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-2805 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L ’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING MODE ANALOG EXT. IN ZONE 2 / REC SELECT SOURCE VIDEO SELECT TUNING PRESET ON / STANDBY MASTER VOLUME FUNCTION FOR ENGLISH READERS P AGE 11 2 ~ P AGE 1 61 FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER[...]

2 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 of uninsulated “dang[...]

“ SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER A TTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ” 3 ENGLISH 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the A VR-2805. 2 T o be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the A VR-2805 has to offer , read these instructions carefully and use the set properly . Be sure to keep this ma[...]

4 ENGLISH 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 decord[...]

5 ENGLISH • 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). • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment only . Do not use them for hair d[...]

6 ENGLISH 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 [...]

7 ENGLISH 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 • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly . 1 4 2 3 AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl [...]

8 ENGLISH R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL L R VIDEO OUT L OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT L R L R L R Connecting the video component equipped with V . AUX jacks T o connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Connecting a Video game component •[...]

9 ENGLISH Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) • Precautions when connecting speak[...]

10 ENGLISH er t y !5 !3 u i o !0 !1 !2 !4 qw Display q INPUT SIGNAL indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. w INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator The channels included in the input source will light. This displays bitstream signal channel. This does not light when signals are being input to the ANALOG or EXT .IN [...]

11 ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V components have been completed as described in “ CONNECTIONS ” (see pages 5 to 9), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the A VR-2805 ’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room ’ s A V sys[...]

12 ENGLISH 4. Advanced Playback Advanced Playback Default settings Audio Delay Dolby Digital Setup Auto Surround Mode Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it with the picture. T urn the audio compression on or off when down- mixing Dolby Digital signals. Set the Auto surround mode function. 0 ms OFF Auto Surround Mode = ON 1 [...]

13 ENGLISH Before setting up the system 2 Display the System Setup Menu. 1 Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit ’ s power . Setup will not be possible when the unit is set to Pure Direct ON or when the headphones are plugged in. Therefore, please cancel the mode or reverse the condition. Auto Set/RoomEQ *System S[...]

14 ENGLISH 4 q Select the “ Start ” . Start *Auto Setup (Remote control unit) w Press the CURSOR left button. 5 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 t[...]

15 ENGLISH 1 Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. Sp Config.Check *Auto Setup Check of the measurement results 2 Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen. [Speaker Config. Check] [Delay T ime Check] [Channel Level Check] 3 If the check ends, press the ENTER button again. 4 Select from the fol[...]

16 ENGLISH 1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. 1 Select “ Room EQ Setup ” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. Room EQ Setup *AutoSet/RoomEQ 2 Display the Room EQ Setup screen. SurMode:ALL *Room EQ Setup 3 Select All or Assign. • All : The Equalizer to all Surround mode[...]

17 ENGLISH 1-6 Check the EQ parameter • The frequency characteristic of each speaker is rectified and the tone of the speaker is unified. The EQ parameters that were set in Auto Setup can be checked. This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the “ Auto Setup / Room EQ ” is decided. 1 Select “ EQ Parameter Check ?[...]

18 ENGLISH 3 Set whether speakers are connected or not and, if so, their size parameters. q Select the speaker FrontSp: Large *Speaker Config w Select the parameter Center Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. Surround back Sp. 4 ENTER the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: • Select “ Large ” or “ Small ” not according to the[...]

19 ENGLISH 4 Once “ Meters ” or “ Feet ” is selected in step 3, the Delay T ime screen appears automatically. FL : 3.6m *Delay Time 5 Select the speaker to be set. The picture of the speaker selected blinks. 6 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.03 meters (0.1 foot) each tim[...]

20 ENGLISH 2-3 Setting the Channel Level • 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 39.) 1 [...]

21 ENGLISH 2-4 Setting the crossover frequency • Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used. 1 Select the “ Crossover Frequency ” at the Speaker Setup Menu. Crossover Freq. *Speaker Setup 2 Display the Crossover Frequency screen. 3 Select the frequency . 80Hz *Crossover Freq • 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 [...]

22 ENGLISH 1 2 At the System Setup Menu select “ Input Setup ” . Display the Input Setup Menu screen. Input Setup *System Setup Setting the Input Setup 3 (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the A VR-2805 for the different input sources. 1 At the In[...]

23 ENGLISH 3 Select the component (Y , P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source. q Select the source selection. w Select the component video input terminal. Select “ NONE ” for sources for which the component (Y , P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input is not to be used. When the default, “ Ye s ” , is se[...]

24 ENGLISH 3-5 Auto T uner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 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 p[...]

25 ENGLISH 4-3 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 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. q Analog and [...]

26 ENGLISH 5-2 Setting the Zone2 V ol. Level Set the Zone2 pre-out output level adjustment. 1 At the Option Setup Menu select “ Zone2 V ol. Level ” . Zone2 Vol. Lev. *Option Setup 2 Display the Zone2 V ol. Level screen. 3 Select the desired setting. V ariable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. 0 dB, [...]

27 ENGLISH 5-5 Setting the Muting Level • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. 1 Select “ Muting Level ” at the Option Setup Menu. Muting Level *Option Setup 2 Display the Muting Level screen. 3 Select the desired setting. •– 20 dB: It is turned down the volume to – 20 dB from the present level. •– 40 dB: It i[...]

28 ENGLISH 5-7 Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily . 1 Select “ Setup Lock ” at the Option Setup Menu. Setup Lock *Option Setup 2 Display the Setup Lock screen. 3 Select “ ON ” , to lock the system setup settings. ON/OFF: OFF *Setup Lock 4 Press the “ ENTER ” button to fin[...]

29 ENGLISH • 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 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 re[...]

30 ENGLISH 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 31) to store your device ’ s remote control signal[...]

31 ENGLISH NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and T APE 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. 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 included remote [...]

32 ENGLISH 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 compone[...]

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

34 ENGLISH 9 OPERA TION 4 3 5 4 2 Before operating 1 Refer to “ CONNECTIONS ” (pages 5 to 9) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select “ AMP ” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) (Main unit) • ¢ ON The power turns on and indicator is light. Set the power switch to this position to turn the [...]

35 ENGLISH 3 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo SELECT (Main unit) 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 described on page 20 or pages 39, if the volume for any channel is set at +0.5 dB or greater , the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB. (In this c[...]

Use this to mute the audio output temporarily . Press the MUTING button. The Muting level is the same level as set with “ 5-5 Setting the Muting Level ” . Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. 36 ENGLISH Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sou[...]

37 ENGLISH 1 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 1 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image Cancelling simulcast playback. • Select “ SOURCE ” using the VIDEO SELECT button and the FUNCTION button. • Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input. • Press the SOURCE [...]

38 ENGLISH 10 MUL TI ZONE 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, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main zone in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ZONE2 on the diagr[...]

39 ENGLISH 3 2 1 4 5 [2] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the input source) This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode. This operation is possible when ZONE2 mode is selected. 1 Select “ ZONE2 ” using the ZONE2 button. (Remote control unit) 2 Press the ZONE2 “ ON ” button. T o turn off the ZONE2[...]

40 ENGLISH 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 each position when multi-channel music sources are played. 1 Select “ FADER ” . This is only displayed when settin[...]

41 ENGLISH 6 Set the various surround parameters. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 7 If the setting ends, press the “ ENTER ” or “ SURROUND P ARAMETER ” button. NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The A VR- 2805 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set dur[...]

42 ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Playback with a digital input 1 Select the input source. q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 22). w Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” or “ DTS ” . 2 Select the ST ANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) mode. 2 1- q 4, 5 [...]

43 ENGLISH Checking the input signal The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control unit ’ s ON SCREEN button. SIGNAL: Displays the type of signal (DTS, DOLBY DIGIT AL, PCM, etc.). fs: Displays the input signal ’ s sampling frequency. FORMA T : Displays the input signal ’ s number of channels. “ Number of front channels/Numb[...]

44 ENGLISH Adjusting the Audio Delay When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture. The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input source. 1 q Select the input source. w Set the[...]

45 ENGLISH 1 3 4 7 8 9 10 VIDEO GAME ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIRTUAL MA TRIX WIDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH STEREO Use this to enjoy video game sources. Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions. This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode[...]

46 ENGLISH Room EQ / T one control setting • Use the Room EQ setting and the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • Operate the Room EQ and the tone control from the remote control unit. 1 Press the surround parameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. The screen selected surround mode appears. “ TONE ”[...]

47 ENGLISH 2 Surround modes and parameters Channel output C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C Mode FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUB- WOOFER E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B C C E C * C * C * C E C C C C C C C C C C When [...]

48 ENGLISH SURROUND P ARAMETER Mode ROOM SIZE EFFECT ON/OFF EFFECT LEVEL DELA Y TIME SUBWOOFER ON/OFF P ANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH CENTER IMAGE SW AT T Signals and adjustability in the different modes DIRECT / PURE DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGIT AL SURROUND DTS SURROUND 5/7CH STEREO WI[...]

49 ENGLISH Preset memory 2, 5 4 3 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. (Remote control unit) 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). (Remote control unit) 5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in t[...]

50 ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received on this unit: 2 Program T ype (PTY) PTY identifies the type of RDS program. The program types and t[...]

51 ENGLISH PTY search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “ Program T ype (PTY) ” . 1 3 4 2 3 1 4 Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to automatically begin the PTY search operation. 2 Press the RDS button until “ PTY SEARCH ” appears[...]

52 ENGLISH 14 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY RT (Radio T ext) “ RT ” appears on the display when radio text data is received. When the RDS button is pressed until “ RT ” appears on the display while receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast from the station is displayed. T o turn the display off, use the left and right cursor button[...]

53 ENGLISH 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. T o do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased (to four or eight) or speakers [...]

54 ENGLISH • 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 su[...]

55 ENGLISH 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surround systems No. recorded channels (elements) No. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround channel Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 5.1 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding/decoding 20 kHz Dolby[...]

56 ENGLISH Media CD LD (VDP) DVD Dolby Digital output jacks Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 3 Playback method (reference page) Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” or “ DTS ” (page 34). Never set the mode to “ ANALOG ?[...]

57 ENGLISH DTS 96/24 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[...]

58 ENGLISH 3. Input Setup Input Setup Default settings Digital In Assignment Ext. In Subwoofer Level Component In Assign Video Input Mode Auto T uner Presets This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for the[...]

59 ENGLISH Surround modes and parameters 2 Surround modes and parameters Channel output C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C Mode FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUB- WOOFER E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B C C E C * C * C *[...]

60 ENGLISH Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the VIDEO INPUT MODE settings VIDEO INPUT Mode Input signals COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT AUTO E E E C C C C E C C E E C C C E C E C E C VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT ✳ 1 COMPONENT ✳ 2 COMPONENT ✳ 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO S[...]

61 ENGLISH 18 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 135 W + 135 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Center: 100 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 135 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Surround: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω /ohms, 2[...]

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