Denon AVR-2803/983 manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2803/983 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OOOO • 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 [...]

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,[...]

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. g. 10. 11. 12. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions sho[...]

• 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 a[...]

[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • 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, HEADPHONE jack[...]

[] 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). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for ha[...]

• 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 (VI[...]

• 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 independen[...]

• 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. The[...]

DIRECTIONOF BROADCASTING STATION J FM ANTENNA 75 _fohms COAXIAL CABLE FM_NDOOR ANTENNA {Supplied) AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) Y/// AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUND • An Ftype FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna tetmi_a_s and take out the (_ connec_]or_ _ine With the antenna on to[) any stabl[...]

• 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 compone[...]

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (® with ®, ® with O ) 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, take care that none of the individ[...]

• 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 outpu[...]

[] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses (). DEN _ _ DTS mu_,iE °°° 0 i 11 O Power ON/STANDBY switch .............................................. (41, 63) Headphones jack (PHONES) .................................................... (45) VIDEO SELECT button ...........[...]

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses (). BLED (indicator) ........................................ (36) I l ZONE 2 buttons ..................................... (47) l- Ib%::!::t: ................ ,32_3436_4, 47,1 [ • i "----'-'--'I , I , ...... "z_iE'2 ...... ,;&qu[...]

[] 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 syste[...]

@ Auto Tuner Presets _ Setup Lock System setup FM stations are received automatically and stored it1 the memory Set whether or not to lock tile system setup settlrlgs so that they ca_mot be changed 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 C1 -- C8 90 1 MHz D1 -- D8 90 1 [...]

• 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 "Speaker Configuration". Syste[...]

• Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. Select the frequency. 2 Select the "Crossover Frequency" mode. _Crossover Frequency 41 l:I']Igl I Subwoofer Mode lqil_l LFE +Main Select the "Subwoofer Mode". Select the setting. G Crossover Frequency I I:I']R _Subwoofer Mode[...]

• 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). LI: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and l[...]

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 _s pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Delay Time Default [_4 Front L 12ft , Front R 12ft ,_Center <12ft_ Example:When the distanceis setto 12 feet forthe centerspeaker Delay Time E[...]

4 Select the mode. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • AUTO: Adjust the level while Eistening to the test tones produced autematicaEly from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. Channel Level i ,_Test Tone _4:_ Test Tone Start [)_< Level Clear [i_4 [...]

When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel lev[...]

• This setting assigns the color difference (component} video input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Video In Assignment". System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment zVideo In Assignment Dolby Digital Setup Zone2 Control 2 Switch to [...]

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 Contr[...]

2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Select "Zone2 VoL Level" and press the ENTER button. Zone2 Control Power Amp Assignment _Zone2 Vol. Level Exit Select the desired setting. Variable: 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[...]

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. _ Analog and PCM 2-channel signals _2_ 2-channel signals of [...]

• Sets the Trigger Out output for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Trigger Out Setup". System Setup Menu Ext. In Subwo0fer Level Auto Surround Mode On Screen Display 7Trigger Out Setup Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen. Trigger Out Setup [_: _ _: [_ [_: [_ _: B_ [_ : [_ D[...]

Use the CURSOR button to select "Yes". "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. "Completed" appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Setup Lock&quo[...]

This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. _ At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. s_ue_ ,_ The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2803 On-screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video [...]

[] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-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 nomDenon remote control compatible products. _ Remove th[...]

1 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. _CD _CDR/MD _TAPE _DVD/VDP. ZON E2_TV _ DBS/CABLE _ VCR_ Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. -_[...]

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 36) to store your device's remote control signals in the in[...]

Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. C2D 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. ®®® w m Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructio[...]

3. Video deck (VCFI} system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 41_1,1_ : Manual search (forward and reverse) • : Stop I_ : Play II : Pause Channel +, - : Channels 65"66 ___ .J 4. Monitor TV (TV}, digital broadcast satellite (DBS} tuner and cable (CABLE} system buttons POWER : Power on/standby {ON/SOU RCE) MENU : Menu A, V, _1, I_ :[...]

If your AV 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 not operate properly.[...]

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 component&apos[...]

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

(1) Resetting "learned" buttons 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. Hashes Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset. • Mode button and LEARNED/TX indicator flash. (ZZ) CABLE Hold for 4 seconds or longer the mode b[...]

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

[] OPERATION Refer to "CONNECTIONS" (pages 6 to 13) and check that aft connections are correct. Select "AMP mode" using the TAPE, CDR/MR or CD button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) {Remote colltrol unit) Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch (button}. ON 18T_DB_ ON/SOLIRCE _ ON/STANDBy _,O, Light (Main u[...]

1 2 1 5 _ o o o = . I 2 3 Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) -_ To select the input source when 8OUROE ZONE2/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. (Main unit) Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button[...]

Select the play mode. Example: Stereo 8UF_JND SELECT MODE _O _ (Main unit) _E_O (Remote control unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. SURROUND MO_E {Main unit) Start playback on the selected component. • For operating ins[...]

1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. e_T. iN Press the EXT. IN to switch L_L t. the external input. {Mafn unit) (Remote control unft) 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) and SBR {surround back right) channels o[...]

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) • The tone control function wifl 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 modes.) The tone switches as f[...]

[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 ONSCF_EN jack. ALSO, the unit's operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control unit's ON [...]

[2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc. in a different room (ZONE2 mode) 1 Press the ZONE2 button. ZONE2 3,5 _O_ Ught {Main unit} Press the ZONE2/REC button. The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed. ZONE 2 /REC {Malrl unit) With "ZONE2 SOURCE" displayed, turn w _lor_ the FUNCTION knob and select the _[...]

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the "ZONE 2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated ampfifiers 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 ZONE 2 on the diagram below.) • ZONE 2 [...]

I_SURROUND • 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 control unit using the test tones is only possible i[...]

• 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 multFchannel music sources• 1 2 Select "FADER". {Remote contlol unit) The channel switches in [...]

Set the surround parameter mode. 8URROLIND p,_%_IEIER (Main unit) 8um_o _u_'_ Display IiODE c i (Remote control unit) The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. "DOLBY PL I I C I NEMA EQ. TONE t AFDM 4_ SB CH OUT 4NRML (OF F) ) [_ Yes_ TIlls is the screen wh[...]

• Surround playback can be 3erformed for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals. 1 I B o{-- oooo a . Do Select the DTS NEO:6 mode. SURROUND SELECT MODE _ (Main unit} 1 3,5 1,4,6 Play a program source. Set the surround parameter mode. DOLByD't_ SURR_JNO (Remote controlunit} 1 M_ m O BENR_O N The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or Music mod[...]

1 2 Select the input source. [ Playback with a digital input I _ Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 23). _ur_T'°_ VDp (Main unit} (Remote control unit) _2_ Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS". _E (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode. SU_ND (Remote control uni[...]

4 SURROUND 8tlBROUND Display the pie_MEIER P_AMEq_ surround parameter _ _ menu. (Main unit} (Remote control unit) NOTE: The display on the screen differs depending on whether you are performing the operation from the main unit or the remote control unit. "Dolby Digital EX CINEMA EQ. D. COMP 4_Jk LFE 4 OdBb TONE < [_ SB CH OUT <MTRX ON Ye[...]

[] DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-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 the li[...]

• TO operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. Select the surround mode for the input channel. DSP SIMUU_TION (Remote ¢o_tlol u_Jtl The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MOvNO MOVIE _ ROCK ARENA _ JAZZ CLUB , IRTUAL _ MATRIX _ VIDEO GAME SURROUND PA[...]

• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit's panel. 1 Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. SELECT (Main unit) • When turned clockwise I m oooo D_ 1 2 1,3 • When turned counterclockwise F :::::o: oo o oov, To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters or tone control, press [...]

• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • To 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 differs in the different surro[...]

• To operate the tone control from the main unit. , Thet°neswitches sf°l°wseachtmetheTONECONTROL Ibutton S __ pressed --oO,ooo n BASS H TREBLE D @ {Maill urllt) 2 1 SELECT With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level. _O_. • To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass[...]

• Surround modes and parameters Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL iNPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGTAL DTSSURROUND IDTS ES MTRX6/) 5/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes Channel Output When When When When playing playing playing playing Do,by DTS PCM ANALOG Digi[...]

[] LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). 1 2 Set the input function to "TUNER". _ur_Tl°" _NBn (Main unit} (Remote control unit} B_IND Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). {Remote cohttoJ unit) Mn0E Press the MODE button to [...]

Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. UEMOe_ Press the MEMORY button. (Remote colltlol unit) s,_rr Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block {A to E). (Remote colltlol unit) CI],_MNE L Press the CHANNEL + (up) or - {down) button to select the desire[...]

• Recaifing preset stations from the remote control unit. SHIFT Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. {Remote control unlt} 2 Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (up) or - (down) button to select the desired preset channel. {Remote control unlt} • Recalling preset stations from the main unit'[...]

[] 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 property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should [...]

[] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). • Types 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), MPEG multi- channel audio, etc. "Source" [...]

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 conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending b[...]

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. DTS+ES compatible system (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies [] [] Surround back speakers {1 spkr or 2 spkrs) As see[...]

The AVR-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 up to "5.[...]

There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals. _ 2-channel PCM stereo signals _2_ 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR-2803/983, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is selected. • Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are i[...]

DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new muki-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 surround signals. This format[...]

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

System setup Input the combination of speakels in your system and their c0rresp0nd_ng sizes ISma][for regularspeakers, Lai_e forfull size, fuji range)to aut0matica_ly set tile c0mposlti0n of the signals outpu_ from the spea_rs and the frequency _esponse Speaker Configuration Crossover F_equency Su#w0ofe rr0de Delay %me Channel Level Digitalh Assign[...]

Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL iNPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]l DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGTAL DTSSURROUND IDTS ES MTRX6/) 5/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL Signals and adiustabilJty in the different modes Channel Output When When When When playing playing playing playing Do,by DTS PCM ANALOG Digit al signals signals slgnals 3URRO[...]

• Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Surround Mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS (5 1 ch) DTS (6 1 ch) DIRECT } } © © STEREO } } _ DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS ES MTRX _q ES DSCRT6/ DTS SURROUND ES MTRX6 1 _DTS SURROUND DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DOLBY x X X PRO LOGIC 11 PRO LOGIC 11 DSP S_M U LATION } } _ input signals[...]

[] SPECIFICATIONS • Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: • Phono equalizer (PHONO input-- REC OUT} Input sensitivity: RIAA deviation: Signal-to-noise ratio: Rated o[...]

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