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Denon AVR-985 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2805/985

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION
SOURCE
TUNING
ZONE 2 /
VIDEO
PRESET
REC SELECT
SELECT
ON / STANDBY
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 has to offer, read these
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instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any
questions or problems arise.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING ZONE 2 / VIDEO PRESET REC SELECT SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT. IN We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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: R6P/Aa Batteries

    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 should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-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 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

    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 with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
  • Page 7 Connecting the video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. •...
  • Page 8 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. •...

  • Page 9: The Video Conversion Function

    Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P ) 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 outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM INDOOR GROUND ANTENNA (Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. Connecting the external input (EXT.
  • Page 11 Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 65 ~ 67) [1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time.
  • Page 12 Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 MASTER VOLUME /ohms video signal cable cord. Video game OUTPUT OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT Video camera OUTPUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 13 Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
  • Page 14 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 connected.

  • Page 15: Part Names And Functions

    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...(58) POWER indicator...(58) Power switch ...(58, 85) Headphone jack (PHONES) ...(63) INPUT MODE button ...(59) ANALOG button ...(59) EXT.
  • Page 16 Display INPUT SIGNAL indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. 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 connectors.
  • Page 17 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator) ...(50 ~ 57) ZONE 2 buttons ...(67) Mode selector buttons ...(18, 49 ~ 51, 53 ~ 58) Input source selector buttons...(50 ~ 52, 59) MODE SELECT button ...(49) SYSTEM buttons ...(49 ~ 52)

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV 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 AVR-2805/985’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985.
  • Page 19 3.Input Setup Input Setup Digital In This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input Assignment sources. Ext. In Subwoofer Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. Level Component This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for In Assign the different input sources.
  • Page 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 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 21 Auto setup/Room EQ The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. When performing Auto Setup, an optional microphone is required for the setup. 2 Measurement and setting details q : This sets the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability.
  • Page 22 1-1 Setting the Auto Setup Select “Auto Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Auto Setup screen. (Remote control unit) 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. •...
  • Page 23 Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display 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. Subwoofer speaker is measured twice.

  • Page 24: Check Of The Measurement Results

    Check of the measurement results Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. (Remote control unit) Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen. (Remote control unit) [Speaker Config. Check] If the check ends, press the ENTER button again. (Remote control unit) Select from the following three items based on the measurement results.

  • Page 25: Setting The Manual Eq Setup

    1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). Select “Manual EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. (Remote control unit) Select the speaker to be set.
  • Page 26 1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. Select “Room EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Room EQ Setup screen. (Remote control unit) Select All or Assign.
  • Page 27 1-4 Setting the Direct Mode Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. Select “Direct Mode Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Direct Mode Setup screen. (Remote control unit) Select ON or OFF.
  • Page 28 “V.AUX L” and connect the microphone to the “V.AUX Lch” pin jack. Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup. Select “Mic Input Select” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

  • Page 29: Setting The Speaker Setup

    Select the Equalizer curve. (Remote control unit) Display the parameter screen. (Remote control unit) Select the speaker channel. (Remote control unit) Enter the Setting. (Remote control unit) Setting the Speaker Setup • Cross over Frequency and Subwoofer Mode Setup is not displayed when not using a subwoofer. Select “Speaker Setup”...
  • Page 30 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. Select “Speaker Config.” at the Speaker Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the speaker config.

  • Page 31: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time • 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).

  • Page 32: Setting The Channel Level

    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. (Remote control unit) Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet If “Yes”...
  • Page 33 Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”. • Auto: (Remote control unit) Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker. • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. Select “Test Tone Start”.

  • Page 34: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    Enter the setting. The “Channel Level” screen reappears. (Remote control unit) To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select “Level Clear” and “Yes” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again. NOTE: • When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control. When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes.
  • Page 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. Select the “Subwoofer Mode Setup” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

  • Page 36: Setting The Input Setup

    Setting the Input Setup At the System Setup Menu select “Input Setup”. (Remote control unit) Display the Input Setup Menu screen. (Remote control unit)

  • Page 37: Setting The Digital In Assignment

    Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2805/985 for the different input sources. At the Input Setup Menu select “Digital In Assign”. (Remote control unit) Display the Digital Inputs screen. (Remote control unit) Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.
  • Page 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. Select “Ext.In Subwoofer Level” at the Input Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. (Remote control unit) Select the desired setting.
  • Page 39 Select the component (Y, P and P q Select the source selection. (Remote control unit) Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, P When the default, “Yes”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults. Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.
  • Page 40 NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes.

  • Page 41: Setting The Audio Delay

    Setting the Advanced Playback Select “Advanced Play back” at the System Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen. (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 the different input sources. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it is not made here.

  • Page 42: Setting The Auto Surround Mode

    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.

  • Page 43: Setting The Power Amplifier Assignment

    5-1 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. Select “Power Amp Assign” at the Option Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 44 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 volume can no longer be adjusted. (Remote control unit) NOTE: •...
  • Page 45 5-5 Setting the Muting Level • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. Select “Muting Level” at the Option Setup Menu . (Remote control unit) Display the Muting Level screen. (Remote control unit) Select the desired setting. •...
  • Page 46 q Select the On Screen Display mode. (Remote control unit) Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 5-7 Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. Select “Setup Lock” at the Option Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) Display the Setup Lock screen.
  • Page 47 After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System Setup Menu. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off.

  • Page 48: Remote Control Unit

    • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be used to operate not only the AVR-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.

  • Page 49: Operating Denon Audio Components

    Operating DENON audio components 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. CDR/MD TAPE ZONE2 DBS/CABLE Operate the audio component.

  • Page 50: Preset Memory

    • The preset memory can be set for one component only among the following: CDR/MD, DVD/VDP and DBS/CABLE. The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR ...HITACHI CD, TAPE ...DENON CDR/MD...DENON (CDR) DVD/VDP...DENON (DVD) DBS/CABLE ...ABC (CABLE)

  • Page 51: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Operating a component stored in the preset memory Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. 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.
  • Page 52 Channel +, – : Channels NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE 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.

  • Page 53: Learning Function

    Learning function 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.
  • Page 54 System call 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’s power and set the source to the play mode, all at a signal button.

  • Page 55: Punch Through

    (3) Using the system call function 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, TAPE, DVD/VDP, and VCR modes can be assigned to the buttons shown on the diagram at the right which are not normally used in the TV and DBS/CABLE modes.
  • Page 56 Resetting (1) Resetting “learned” buttons 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. Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset. •...
  • Page 57 (2) Resetting the punch through setting Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes. Press the 1 (play) button. • TV and DBS/CABLE mode buttons and LEARNED/TX indicator flash. Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset.

  • Page 58: Operation

    9 OPERATION Before operating Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. Select “AMP” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) Press the POWER switch (button). • ¢ ON The power turns on and indicator is light.
  • Page 59 Playing the input source Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Remote control unit) To 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. Select the input mode.
  • Page 60 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo (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. Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.
  • Page 61 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input. (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 back left) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the EXT.
  • Page 62 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality.
  • Page 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. The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit) With the name of the volume to be SELECT adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob...
  • Page 64 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 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 (Remote control unit) control unit’s ON SCREEN button.

  • Page 65: Multi Zone

    Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 43.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE2 using the remote control unit.
  • Page 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. •...
  • Page 67 [1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode) Press the “Power switch” button. (Main unit) Press the ZONE2/REC button. The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed. ZONE 2 / REC SELECT ZONE2 (Main unit)

  • Page 68: Surround

    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. •...
  • Page 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. Select “FADER”.
  • Page 70 Set the surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) * S u r r P a r a m e t e r M O D E : P L I I x Select the play mode. (Remote control unit) • When the “SB CH OUT” parameter is set to “ON”.(Set “SP.Back” at the system set up to “1spkr” or “2spkrs”). Display * S u r r M O D E :...
  • Page 71 Surround parameters q Pro Logic x and Pro Logic 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 music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems.
  • Page 72 When the surround parameters are set using the buttons on the main unit, stop operating buttons after completing the settings. The settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after several seconds. When the settings are made using the buttons on the remote control unit, press the “ENTER” or “SURROUND PARAMETER” button to finish.
  • Page 73 Play a program source with the (Remote control unit) Display the surround parameter menu. (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. Select the various parameters.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Audio Delay

    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 motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, DTS NEO:6 and WIDE SCREEN modes.
  • Page 75 Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced Playback Menu. (Remote control unit) * A d v a n c e d P l a y A u d i o D e l a y Select “Audio Delay” at the Advanced Playback Menu.

  • Page 76: Dsp Surround Simulation

    12 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-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 can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
  • Page 77 DSP surround simulation • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. Select the surround mode for each input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM VIRTUAL...
  • Page 78 • 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) (Main unit) • When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL • When turned counterclockwise DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector.

  • Page 79: Tone Control Setting

    Tone control setting Room EQ / • 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. Press the surround parameter button. Display the surround parameter screen.
  • Page 80 Select Bass or Treble. (Remote control unit) Enter the setting. surround screen reappears. (Remote control unit) • Operate the Room EQ from the main unit. Press the surround parameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. (Main unit) Select “EQ” (Main unit) Select the Equalizer setting.
  • Page 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 effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15.
  • Page 82 When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals D. COMP Mode DIRECT / PURE DIRECT C (OFF) STEREO C (OFF) EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DTS NEO:6 C (OFF) DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND C (OFF) DTS SURROUND C (OFF) 5/7CH STEREO...

  • Page 83: Listening To The Radio

    13 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER. Auto tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

  • Page 84: Checking The Preset Stations

    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. (Remote control unit) Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). (Remote control unit) Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or –...

  • Page 85: Last Function Memory

    Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to select the desired preset channel.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources 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.
  • Page 88 SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS Surround 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 76) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.
  • Page 89 Speaker setting examples 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 This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the surround speakers.
  • Page 90 Surround The AVR-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 up to “5.1”...

  • Page 91: Dts Digital Surround

    3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs.
  • Page 92 DTS-ES Extended Surround DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
  • Page 93 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 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks.
  • Page 94 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Auto Setup/Room EQ Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channel’s Auto Setup Assignment power amplifier for use for zone2. Manual EQ This parameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which the audio Setup signals are produced from the speakers.

  • Page 95: Surround Modes And Parameters

    4.Advanced Playback Advanced Playback Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it with Audio Delay the picture. Dolby Digital Turn the audio compression on or off when down-mixing Dolby Setup Digital signals. Auto Surround Set the Auto surround mode function. Mode 5.Option Setup Option Setup...
  • Page 96 When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals D. COMP Mode DIRECT / PURE DIRECT C (OFF) STEREO C (OFF) EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DTS NEO:6 C (OFF) DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND C (OFF) DTS SURROUND C (OFF) 5/7CH STEREO...
  • Page 97 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Surround Mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM PURE DIRECT, DIRECT STEREO DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC (Cinema,Music,Game) (Cinema,Music,Game) DSP SIMULATION C : Selectable : The surround mode name differs depending on the “SB CH OUT”...

  • Page 98: Specifications

    18 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:...
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