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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-2801/981
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D'EMPLOI
FOR ENGLISH READERS
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2801/981 has to offer, read these instructions
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carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
Nous vous remercions de l'achat de l'AVR-2801/981.
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Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu'a à offrir l'AVR-2801/981, lire avec soin ces
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instructions et bien utiliser l'appareil. Toujours conserver ce mode d'emploi pour s'y référer ultérieurement en cas
de question ou de problème.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2801/981 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 problems arise. -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 PARTS INSIDE. - Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. -
Page 5: Cautions On Handling
3 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. -
Page 6: Connections
DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR-2801/981’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. NOTE: This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. -
Page 7: Connecting Video Components
Connecting video components • To 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. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. TV or DBS tuner Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV/DBS... - Page 8 ENGLISH Connecting a video component 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 pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other. •...
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Page 9: Connecting The Antenna Terminals
Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL FEEDER CABLE CABLE FM ANTENNA ADAPTER (Supplied) FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. • If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the included antenna adapter. AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. -
Page 10: Speaker System Connections
ENGLISH Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, or future multi-channel sound format, etc. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. When connecting a high definition (MUSE 3-1 format) component, use a separately sold mono/stereo cable if the surround channel output is monaural. -
Page 11: Protector Circuit
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are... -
Page 12: Part Names And Functions
ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power ON/STANDBY switch …………………………………(31) Headphones jack (PHONES) ……………………………………(34) Tape monitor button (CDR/TAPE MON)…………………………(32) Tape monitor indicator ……………………………………………(32) Front speaker system selector buttons (SPEAKER A/B) ...(31) INPUT MODE button ……………………………………………(32) ANALOG button……………………………………………………(32) - Page 13 ON SCREEN button ...(34) DVD SETUP button ...(27) STATUS button ...(34) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) The button indicated , however, can be used with the learning function. ENGLISH...
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Page 14: Setting Up The System
• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-2801/981’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-2801/981 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to... - Page 15 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.
- Page 16 ENGLISH Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. • To select the speaker • To select the parameter Enter the setting. When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” the set switches to the subwoofer mode. ENTER NOTE: •...
- Page 17 NOTES: • In the Subwoofer mode screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. •...
- Page 18 The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER The AVR-2801/981 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 14).
- Page 19 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 36.) At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.
- Page 20 ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. Setting the digital in assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2801/981 for the different input sources. At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.
- Page 21 Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. ENTER Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER NOTE: • “PHONO”, “CDR/TAPE” and “TUNER” cannot be selected on the Digital Inputs screen. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”.
- Page 22 SYSTEM The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. SETUP TITLE • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2801/981 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) (C: Signal E: No signal) NOTE: • For 4 above, the on-screen display signals are output to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack (yellow) if the monitor TV is not connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT video signal output jack.
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Page 23: Remote Control Unit
8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-881) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2801/981 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers, so it can also be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components. -
Page 24: Operating Denon Audio Components
ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”. AUDIO AVR/AVC Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. DECK VDP VCR Operate the audio component. - Page 25 Preset memory (Video component) • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models, however. In this case use the learning function (see page 28) to store the remote control signals.
- Page 26 ENGLISH Table 1: Combinations of Personal System Codes for Different Manufacturers “DVD” DIRECT (DIRECT) q (DVD) DENON A DENON B w (VDP) — e (TUNER) — r (TV/DBS) PANASONIC — y (PHONO) SONY u (VCR-1) PIONEER i (CD) TOSHIBA o (CDR/TAPE) —...
- Page 27 Operating a video component stored in the preset memory Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO Set the slide switch to the component to be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). DECK CDR/MD VDP VCR Operate the video component. •...
- Page 28 ENGLISH Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-2801/981’s remote control to “learn” the codes from the component’s original remote control.
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Page 29: System Call Function
System call function • The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function). This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on a source component’s power and start playback, etc., all at the touch of a button. - Page 30 ENGLISH (3) Storing signals START SYSTEM CALL CALL TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2/V.AUX VOLUME DOLBY / DTS SPEAKER SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE Press the SET button. • The START LED and LEARNED/TX LED both flash. Press the button at which you want to store the system call signals.
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Page 31: Operation
Clearing “learned” remote control signals Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode. To clear “learned” remote control signals, set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were “learned”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO... - Page 32 In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2801/981’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all (Remote control unit) input sources other than PHONO, CDR/TAPE and TUNER.
- Page 33 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob. Example: Stereo SURROUND SELECT MODE (Main 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 MODE (Main unit)
- Page 34 ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the front panel. Press the SPEAKER A or B to turn the speaker off. • The output to the speaker and pre-out jacks is turned off and no sound is produced from the speakers.
- Page 35 Recording using the REC OUT selector Press the REC SELECT button. With “REC OUT SOURCE” displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record. • The “REC” indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. Set the recording mode.
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Page 36: Surround
ENGLISH 10 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 19) or from the remote control unit, as described below. •... - Page 37 NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC). The AVR-2801/981 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 15). CH SELECT...
- Page 38 ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input) Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL). (see page 20). FUNCTION (Main unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”...
- Page 39 Display the surround parameter SURROUND SURROUND PARAMETER PARAMETER menu. MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) NOTES: • When “Default” is selected and the reset and the tone is set to the default value. •...
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Page 40: Dsp Surround Simulation
11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-2801/981 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of six preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound. - Page 41 DSP surround simulation • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. Select the surround mode for the input channel. DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA...
- Page 42 ENGLISH • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel. Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. SELECT (Main unit) • When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO MATRIX • When turned counterclockwise DIRECT STEREO MATRIX To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.
- Page 43 Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • To operate the tone control from the remote control unit. Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. SURROUND The screen for the selected PARAMETER surround mode appears.
- Page 44 ENGLISH Surround parameters w 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 effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15.
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Page 45: Listening To The Radio
12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. FUNCTION (Main unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). BAND (Remote control unit) Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. MODE “Auto”... - Page 46 ENGLISH Preset memory Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button. MEMORY (Remote control unit) Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E).
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Page 47: Last Function Memory
Recalling preset stations • To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit. Watching the display, press the SHIFT SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to CHANNEL select the desired preset channel. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
ENGLISH 15 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. -
Page 49: Additional Information
As seen from above Surround The AVR-2801/981 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 Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. - Page 50 Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing in Dolby Pro Logic, select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR-2801/981, in the same way as selecting the stereo signal (see page 20). Set the surround mode to “DOLBY SURROUND” (see page 37) to play in Dolby Pro Logic.
- Page 51 AVR-2801/981, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-2801/981 (see page 38) lights before turning up the master volume.
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Page 52: Surround Modes And Parameters
ENGLISH System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Speaker corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, Configuration full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. -
Page 53: Specifications
17 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:... - Page 54 14-14, AKASAKA 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-8011, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3584-8111 Printed in Japan 511 3662 000...