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Denon AVR-2803S Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND
RECEIVER
AVR-2803/983
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2803/983.
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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 problems arise.
"SERIAL NO,
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"

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  • Page 1 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 problems arise. "SERIAL NO, PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE...
  • Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an including interference that cause undesired operation equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements...
  • Page 3 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention Retain Instructions...
  • Page 4 • 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...

  • Page 5: Cautions On Handling

    If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

  • Page 6: Connections

    CONNECTIONS • DO not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing completed. them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
  • Page 7 • 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.
  • Page 8 S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin iacks are only output from the pin jack outputs. When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S jacks, keep the above )oint in mind and make connections...
  • Page 9 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.These terms all refer to component video color difference output.
  • Page 10 Mount system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as piactical Notes: • DO not connect two FM antennas simultaneously • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna •...
  • Page 11 (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 44. • if another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the ZONE 2 jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE 2 the same time. (See page 48)
  • Page 12 _/ohms will lead damage¸ NOTE: • protector circuit be activated if the set is played for long periods NEVER touch the speaker ter minals when the power is on time high volumes when speakers with impedance lower than specified impedance are connected¸...
  • Page 13 on.
  • Page 14 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses DEN _ _ mu_,iE °°° Power ON/STANDBY switch ..........(41, 63) SELECT knob ........... (43, 45, 50 _ 54, 57, 59} Headphones jack (PHONES) ............
  • Page 15 • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ......(31) I BLED (indicator) ........(36) I • I Power buttons ..... (33-35, 37-41 ) I "----'-'--'I ,.."z_iE'2 ..,;"" "z'o_rl_t_)"""...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The System

    These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2803/983. • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode {TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). • The system settings can be reset to the default {factory shipment) settings by initialization of the microprocessor (see page 63).
  • Page 17 The changed settings are stored and the on screen display turns off. • if you make a mistake at a system setup setting, you can reset it by selecting the desired menu from the System Setup Menu screen. The settings that have been changed up to that point are stored.
  • Page 18 (bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both...
  • Page 19 Configuration" settings (see page 18}. • When the "LFE+MAIN" playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to "Large" are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency...
  • Page 20 Center Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right). Distance between center speaker and listening position Subwoofer L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position...
  • Page 21 Enter the setting. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 16, 17}. • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.
  • Page 22 "Level Clear" and "Yes" on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again. The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 (Y, PB/C8 and P£/C£) video input is not to be used. -_ When the default, "Yes", is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER the setting.
  • Page 25 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. At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2...
  • Page 26 The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control _ -40dB unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. Enter the setting. At the "Zone2 Control"...
  • Page 27 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 28 The System Setup Menu reappears. Use this to automatical(y search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. NOTE: • if an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning"...
  • Page 29 • Surround parameter settings • Tone control settings • Channel level settings (including test tones) To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select "OFF" and press "ENTER". -_ System setup is complete.
  • Page 30 (component) video signal MONITOR OUT jacks. • 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.

  • Page 31: 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. Notes on Batteries Remove the remote control unit's rear cover.
  • Page 32 DBS/CABLE _ VCR_ Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. -_ It may not be possible to operate some models. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. _pe (TAPE) system buttons @.¢_¢rq 41_1, _...
  • Page 33 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 included remote control unit.
  • Page 34 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. Operate the component.
  • Page 35 C:2 (:Z) CC)CC) "8"oE.o. 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 36 For some remote control signals it is not possible to "learn" the signals or the device will not operate properly. In such cases use the remote control unit included with the device to operate it.
  • Page 37 Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button and register System Call. NOTES: • The remote control signals for the buttons pressed while storing the system call signals are transmitted when the buttons are pressed, so cover the remote sensor or take other measures so that the components do not operate while the signals are being stored.
  • Page 38 TV and DBS/CABLE modes. For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode in the TV mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the TV mode.
  • Page 39 (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. Hashes OOOO Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset.
  • Page 40 Press the mode button of the equipment (TV or DBS/CABLE) that is to be reset. • The CD, CDR/MD, TAPE, DVD/VDP, and VCR mode buttons and TEARNED/TX indicator will flash. Press the mode button of the equipment that is to be reset again.

  • Page 41: Operation

    (Main unit} {Remote contlol un_tl When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound is muted for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off.
  • Page 42 The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. MC_E NOTE: • Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS format are played in the "PCM" {exclusive PCM signal playback} or "ANALOG" (exclusive...
  • Page 43 _evel display '_ The volume can be adjusted within the range of -80 to 0 to 18 dB, The _ indicator lights when digital signals are being input in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set as properly.
  • Page 44 • The external input mode can be set for any input source. To • When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to surround...
  • Page 45 SELECT adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level. If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. • To increase the bass or treble: (Mainunit) T_IE DEFEAT The signals do not pass through the Turn the control clockwise.
  • Page 46 • Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC F _cTI_ OUT mode are also output to the Zone 2 preout jacks. • Digital signals are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. (Ivla_n unitl...
  • Page 47 [2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc. in a different room (ZONE2 mode) Press the ZONE2 button. ZONE2 Ught {Main unit} ZONE 2 Press the ZONE2/REC button. /REC The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 48: Operation

    ZONE 2 using the remote control unit. To control playback devices other than the ones above, either use that device's remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit.

  • Page 49: Surround

    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.
  • Page 50 • 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•...
  • Page 51 " E_" mark to "OPTION <" A EQ A EQ PANORAMA using the z_ and _ cursor buttons, then press the 4 cursor button. DIME;SION Press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. WIDTH Set the various surround parameters.
  • Page 52 • Surround playback can be 3erformed for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals. The DTS NEO:6 Cinema or o{-- Music mode can be chosen directly pressing oooo CINEMA or MUSIC button on remote control unit during playback in the DTS NEO:6 mode.
  • Page 53 Select the input source. [ Playback with a digital input _ Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 23). _ur_T'°_ ' " (Main unit} (Remote control unit) _°_° _2_Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS". 3 2 4,5...

  • Page 54: Surround

    )standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital These contents can be verified with the STATUS button. Display ""...
  • Page 55 NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output {monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y"...
  • Page 56 "EFFECT LEVEL" to "10", "DELAY TIME" to "30ms" and "LFE" to "0dB'. • The "ROOM SIZE" expresses the expansion effect for the different surround modes in terms of the size of the sound field, not the actual size of the listening room.
  • Page 57 Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to set it. NOTE: • When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC ][, DTS NEO:6 modes and the input signal switches to a digital signal encoded in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automatically.
  • Page 58 • 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.
  • Page 59 EFFECT LEVEL: This sets the strength of the surround effect. The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. DELAY TIME: in the matrix mode only, the delay time can be set within the range of O to 300 ms.
  • Page 60 MATRIX O (OFF) (}(0dS) o (OdB) : (30r _sec[ © VIRTUAL × O (OFF) (}(0dS) o (OdB) (Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB Adiustable (Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only Not adiustable (Note 3} Cinema Mode only...
  • Page 61 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode (TAPE, CDR/MD or CD). Set the input function to "TUNER". _ur_Tl°" _NBn (Main unit} (Remote control unit} B_IND Watching the display, press BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).
  • Page 62 A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset -- 8 stations {channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. • The preset {broadcast) stations can be checked on the on screen display. Press the ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button repeatedly until the "Tuner Preset Stations" screen appears...

  • Page 63: Initialization Of The Microprocessor

    INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following procedure.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    • Obstacle between this unit and remote • Remove obstacle remote control unit is used control unit • Different button is being pressed • Press the proper button • ÷ and O ends of battery inser[ed in reverse • Inser[battedespropedy...

  • Page 65: Additional Information

    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" here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. Sources can be divided into two major categories. • Types of sources • Movie audio Signals created to be played in movie theaters.
  • Page 66 In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
  • Page 67 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. DTS+ES compatible system (using surround back speakers)
  • Page 68 Dolby Pro Logic circuits. • Dolby Pro Logic I] can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Do]by Surround (-_ ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.
  • Page 69 "DTS" {page 42) 1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random "hissy" noise from the CD or LD player's analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers.
  • Page 70 This mode is suited mainly for playing music. Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding with emphasis on the front channel signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given to the sound field by the effect of the surround signals output from the center...
  • Page 71 In addition, 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources, but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high quality.
  • Page 72 Surround Front Sp Surround Back Sp Speaker c0rresp0nd_ng sizes ISma][for regularspeakers, Lai_e forfull size, Configuration fuji range)to aut0matica_ly set tile c0mposlti0n of the signalsoutpu_ Smal_ Small Large Small / 2spkls from the spea_rs and the frequency _esponse Crossover Set the frequency...
  • Page 73 O (OFF} (}(0dS) MATRIX o (OdB) : (30r _sec[ © × O (OFF} (}(0dS) VIRTUAL o (OdB) (Note 1) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB Adiustable (Note 2) Cinema DOLBY PL Mode only Not adjustable (Note 3} Cinema Mode only...
  • Page 74 • Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals input signals Surround Mode DOLBY DIG_TAL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS (5 1 ch) DTS 96/24 (5 1 ch) DTS (6 1 ch) D D (2ch) D D {51ch} DIRECT ©...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    • Remote control unit (RC-924) Batteries: R6P/AA Type {three batteries) External dimensions: 88 (W) x 230 (H) x 37 (D) mm (2=9/32" x 9-1/16" x 1-29/64"} Mass: 230 g (Approx. 8 oz) (including batteries) For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without...
  • Page 76 DENON, Ltd. 16ql, YUSHEMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3837-5321 Printed Jn Japan 511 4012 002...

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