Denon AVR-985 manual

MODE ANALOG EXT. IN ZONE 2 / REC SELECT SOURCE VIDEO SELECT TUNING PRESET ON / STANDBY MASTER VOLUME FUNCTION A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-2805/985 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the A VR-2805/985. 2 T o be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the A VR-2805/985 has to offer , read these instructions ca[...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-2805/985 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[...]

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[...]

6 R R R R R R 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 wi[...]

7 R 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 [...]

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 . [...]

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[...]

10 Connecting the antenna terminals 1 4 2 3 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.[...]

L R + + OUTPUT INPUT AUX OUT B CONTROL terminal Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS--232C terminal: 1. Press the ON/ST ANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode. 2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control. 3. Check that the product has been [...]

12 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. MASTER VOLUME 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 a Video game compon[...]

13 ( 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[...]

14 • 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[...]

15 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). er yi tu o !0 q w !1 !2 !5 !3 !4 !7 !6 @2 @1 @3 !8 !9 @0 @4 @5 @7 @8 @6 q Power ON/ST ANDBY switch ....................................................(58) w POWER indicator........................................[...]

16 Display er t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 qw 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, EXT .IN or PCM connec[...]

17 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power buttons ...............................(50 ~ 58) Master volume control buttons .............................................(60, 67) SYSTEM CALL buttons ..........................(54) SYSTEM buttons ...........................([...]

18 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V components have been completed as described in “ CONNECTIONS ” (see pages 6 to 14), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the A VR-2805/985 ’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room ’ s A V system[...]

19 3 Digital In Assignment This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. Input source Digital Inputs CD DVD VDP TV DBS V . AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT5 OPT3 OFF 1 CDR/T APE OPT4 Auto Surround Mode Set the Auto surround mode function. Auto Surround Mode = ON 1 Audio Delay Set the audio delay to delay time th[...]

20 • Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround speaker systems Surround back speaker systems Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfa[...]

Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears. Use a tripod or level surface at positioning. 21 Auto setup/Room EQ 1 2 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the Setup Mic connector on the front panel of the unit. The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the [...]

22 1-1 Setting the Auto Setup 3 Check the "Power Amp Assign" setting. • When “ Surround Back" is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the Surround Back speaker . • When “ ZONE2 ” is selected, change the setting to "ZONE2 ” The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will not be output t[...]

23 5 Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display 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 “ ZONE2 ” is selected, this is not[...]

24 Check of the measurement results 1 Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. (Remote control unit) Sp Config.Check *Auto Setup 2 Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen. (Remote control unit) [Speaker Config. Check] [Delay T ime Check] [Channel Level Check] 3 If the check ends, press the ENTER[...]

25 1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup 1 Select “ Manual EQ Setup ” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Channel : FL *ManualEQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). 2 Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select the speaker to be set. Th[...]

26 1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup 1 Select “ Room EQ Setup ” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Room EQ Setup *AutoSet/RoomEQ Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. 2 When the All is selected and press the ENTER button, display the Select the EQ Curve screen. Select the Equalizer s[...]

27 1-4 Setting the Direct Mode 1 Select “ Direct Mode Setup ” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Direct Mode *AutoSet/RoomEQ Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. 2 Display the Direct Mode Setup screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select ON or OFF . (Remote control unit) 4 Enter [...]

28 1-5 Setting the MIC Input Select 1 Select “ Mic Input Select ” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Mic In Select *AutoSet/RoomEQ • Use this setting when using a microphone other than the included one for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone included with the A VR-2805 is a measuremen[...]

29 Setting the Speaker Setup 1 2 Select “ Speaker Setup ” at the System Setup Menu . Display the Speaker Setup Menu screen. Speaker Setup *System Setup (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 7 If the check ends, select “ Exit ” and press the ENTER button. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears. 8 Select “ Exit ” and press the ENTE[...]

30 2-1 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to each channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 1 Select “ Speaker Config. ” at the Speaker Setup Menu. 2 3 Display the speaker config. screen as below . Set whether speakers are conn[...]

31 2-2 Setting the Delay T ime 1 Select “ Delay T ime ” at the Speaker Setup Menu. • Input the distance between the listening position and each speakers to set the delay time for the surround playback. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance betwe[...]

32 6 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.1 foot (0.03 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 differ[...]

33 3 Select the mode. Select “ Auto ” or “ Manual ” . Example: When the “ Auto ” mode is selected 4 5 6 Select “ T est T one Start ” . Select “ Ye s ” . a. When the “ Auto ” mode is selected: T est tones are automatically emitted from each speaker . The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the following order , at 4-s[...]

34 7 Enter the setting. The “ Channel Level ” screen reappears. T o cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select “ Level Clear ” and “ Ye s ” on the “ Channel Level ” screen, then make the settings again. When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will [...]

35 2-5 Setting the low frequency distribution This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size . • Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. 4 Enter the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. 1 Select the “ Subwoofer Mode Setup ” at the Speaker Setup Menu. Select the s[...]

36 Setting the Input Setup 1 At the System Setup Menu select “ Input Setup ” . (Remote control unit) Input Setup *System Setup 2 Display the Input Setup Menu screen. (Remote control unit) 3[...]

37 3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the A VR-2805/985 for the different input sources. 1 2 3 4 At the Input Setup Menu select “ Digital In Assign ” . Display the Digital Inputs screen. Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. q Select the input source Enter the se[...]

38 3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer . 1 Select “ Ext.In Subwoofer Level ” at the Input Setup Menu. 2 Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. 3 4 Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears. Select the desired setting. Select according [...]

39 1 Select “ Video Input Mode ” at the Input Setup Menu . 2 Display the Video Input Mode screen. 3-4 Setting the Video Input Mode 3 Select the component (Y , P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source. Select “ NONE ” for sources for which the component (Y , P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input is not to[...]

40 4 Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using th e component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: Whe[...]

41 Setting the Advanced Playback 1 Select “ Advanced Play back ” at the System Setup Menu. 2 Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen. (Remote control unit) Advanced Play *System Setup (Remote control unit) 4-1 Setting the Audio Delay This function allows you to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for [...]

42 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 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-c[...]

43 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 “ Power Amp Assign ” at the Option Setup Menu. 3 Select “ Surround Back ” to use as the surround back channel, “ Zone2 ” to us[...]

44 4 Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears. 3 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 adjusted. NOTE: • When “ ZONE2 ” is selected at System Setup Menu “ 5- 1.Pow[...]

45 5-6 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. • Sets the on-screen display ’ s display mode. Mode 1: Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is no video signal. Mode 2: Flickering is not prevented. Use this mode if the on-screen display doe[...]

46 4 w Select “ Mode1 ” or “ Mode2 ” . 5 Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) Mode : Mode1 *On Screen (Remote control unit) q Select the On Screen Display mode. System setup is complete. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different A V components ar[...]

47 After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System Setup Menu. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the A VR-2805/985 VIDEO signal input jack (yel[...]

48 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be used to operate not only the A VR-2805/985 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[...]

49 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 [...]

50 Preset memory 2 3 11 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 the[...]

51 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[...]

52 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[...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

55 (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[...]

56 Resetting (1) Resetting “learned” buttons 1, 4 3 2, 3 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 long[...]

57 (2) Resetting the punch through setting 3, 4 1 2 1 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 LEARNED/TX indicator flash. 3 Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset. • The CD,[...]

58 9 OPERA TION Before operating 1 Refer to “ CONNECTIONS ” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select “ AMP ” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 Press the POWER switch (button). (Main unit) 3 5 4 2 4 5 (Remote control unit) • ¢ ON The power turns on and indicator is light[...]

59 4 1 1 5 23 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 ,VIDEO SELECT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector . 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode P[...]

60 3 Example: Stereo Select the play mode. 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component ’ s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display . (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume can be adjusted within the range of – 80 to 0[...]

61 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. EXT. IN (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 bac[...]

62 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The A VR-2805/985 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality . When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are turned off so that music [...]

63 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode. 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. SELECT NOTE: T o prevent heari[...]

64 [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 bu[...]

65 10 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, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main zone in which this unit and the playback devices are installed[...]

66 2 When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2. • ZONE2 speaker out can be used when “ ZONE2 ” is selected at System Setup Menu “ Power Amp Assign ” . In this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The A VR-2805/985 is equipped with preout terminals for which the volume is adjustable (ZONE[...]

67 [1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier , etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode) 1 Press the “ Power switch ” button. 3 With “ ZONE2 SOURCE ” displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to output. • The display switches the selected source. FUNCTION 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating[...]

68 11 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 32~34) or from the remote control unit, as described below . • Adjusting with the remote co[...]

69 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 ” . 2 Press the 0 button to reduce the volume [...]

70 NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The A VR-2805/985 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 30). 4 Select the play mode. SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Pro Logic II Cinema mode) (Pro Logic II Music mode) (Pro Lo[...]

71 Surround parameters q Pro Logic II x and Pro Logic II Mode: Select one of the modes ( “ Cinema ” , “ Music ” , “ Pro Logic ” or “ Game ” ). • Cinema The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. • Music The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for auto sound musi[...]

72 NOTE: • When “ Default ” is selected and the cursor left button is pressed, “ MODE ” and “ TONE ” are automatically reset to the default values and “ CINEMA EQ ” is set to “ OFF ” . Surround parameters w DTS NEO:6 Mode: • Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation per[...]

73 4 Display the surround parameter menu. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 5 Select the various parameters. 6 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Adjust the parameter settings. NOTE: • When “ Default ” is selected and the cursor left button is pressed, “ CINEMA EQ. ” and “ D.COMP . ” are automat[...]

74 Surround parameters e CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding moti on 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 Digital, [...]

75 4 Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced Playback Menu. With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement of the actors ’ lips is synchronized with the sound. 8 Enter the setting. The Advanced Playback Menu reappears. 9 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to complete the setting. NOTE: The audio delay setting does not apply when[...]

76 12 DSP SURROUND SIMULA TION • The A VR-2805/985 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters c an be adjusted according to the conditions in th[...]

77 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for each input channel. The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is pressed: 1 2, 4 3 4 2 Press the surround patameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. The screen for the selected surround mode appears. 3 Set the parameters. 4 When the [...]

78 • 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[...]

79 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 ” cannot [...]

80 6 7 Enter the setting. The surround parameter menu screen reappears. Select Bass or T reble. Set the level. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 8 If the setting ends, press the “ ENTER ” or “ SURROUND P ARAMETER ” button again. (Remote control unit) • Operate the Room EQ from the main unit. 1 Press the sur[...]

81 Surround parameters r ROOM SIZE: This sets the size of the sound field. There are five settings: “ small ” , “ med.s ” (medium-small), “ medium ” , “ med.l ” (medium-large) and “ large ” . “ small ” recreates a small sound field, “ large ” a large sound field. EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the surround effec[...]

82 E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C E E C (0dB) E C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (Note1) C (Note2) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C : Adjustable E : Not adjustablea Note1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB Note2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) AFDM TONE CONTROL SB CH[...]

83 13 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 + or – button. A[...]

84 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 G). 4 Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). 5 Press [...]

85 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) 14 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY ?[...]

86 16 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 . Sh[...]

87 17 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[...]

88 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[...]

89 • 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[...]

90 Surround The A VR-2805/985 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 [...]

91 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[...]

92 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[...]

93 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[...]

94 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 2. Speaker Setup 3.Input Setup Digital In Assignment This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. Input source Digital Inputs CD DVD VDP TV DBS V . AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT5 OPT3 OFF 1 CDR/T APE OPT4 2 Ext. In Subwoofer Level [...]

95 5.Option Setup Surround modes and parameters Set this to switch the surround back channel ’ s power amplifier for use for zone2. Surround Back Power AMP Assignment 1 6 5 Muting Level This sets the output level for the speaker terminals. ---dB(minimum) Option Setup Default settings 2 Zone2 vol. Level This sets the output level the zone2 output [...]

96 C : Adjustable E : Not adjustable Note1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB Note2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB C : Able E : Unable E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E C (30ms) E E E E C (OFF) C (OFF) E E E E E E E E E E E E E C : Adjustable E : Not adjustable SURROUND P ARAMETER EFFECT LEVEL P ANORAMA DELA Y TIME DIRECT / PURE DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY[...]

97 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) PURE DIRECT , DIRECT STEREO DTS SURROUND DOLBY DIGIT AL DSP SIMULA TION C C DTS NE[...]

98 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, 20 Hz ~ 2[...]

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