Denon AVR-2803S Operations Instructions

OUTPUTSIGNALDETECT SURROUNDBACK CHON / STANDBYREMOTESENSOR AUTOPCMDTSSIGNALDIGITALINPUTVOLUME LEVELAV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-2803/983OPERATING INSTRUCTI

101423Connecting the antenna terminalsDIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLEFM ANTENNAFM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied)AM LOOPANTENNA(Suppl

11LR++OUTPUTINPUTAUX OUTBLRLRRLConnecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboa

12 (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R)Speaker system connections• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that likepolarities are m

13• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers undercircumstances such as when

146PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).OUTPUTSIGNALDETECT SU

15Remote control unit• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).Master volume controlbuttons ...

167SETTING UP THE SYSTEM• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make th

17System setup Default settingsAuto TunerPresetsFM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.A1 ~ A8B1 ~ B8C1 ~ C8D1 ~ D8E1 ~ E887.

18Setting the type of speakers• Set up in function of your speaker systems. Performing this setup optimizes the system.• The composition of the signal

19Setting the crossover frequency and low frequency distribution when playing Dolby Digitaland DTS signals1Select the “Crossover Frequency” mode.• Set

22SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVIC

20Setting the Delay Time1At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers t

216Set the distance between thecenter speaker and listeningposition.The distance changes in units of1 foot (0.1 meters) each time thebutton is pressed

224Select the mode.Select “Auto” or “Manual”.• Auto:Adjust the level while listening to the test tones producedautomatically from the different speake

23Setting the Digital In Assignment• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input sources.1234At the Syste

24Setting the Video In Assignment• This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-2803/983 for the different input

253Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.[1] Setting the power amplifier assignmentMake this setting to switch the power amplifier for th

2634Enter the setting.At the “Zone2 Control” screen, select “Exit” and press the ENTER button.The System Setup Menu reappears.Select the desired setti

27Setting the Auto Surround ModeThe surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signa

28Setting the Trigger Out Setup• Sets the Trigger Out output for the different input sources.1234At the System Setup Menu select “Trigger Out Setup”.S

293Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins.“Completed” appears once searching is completed.The displ

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructio

30After completing system setupThis button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process.1At the System Setup Men

318REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-924) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2803/983 but other remote control compatible

32Operating DENON audio components12Use the mode selector buttons to select the component youwant to operate.The function will change one step in the

33Preset memory131212Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.Press the mode button of

34Operating a component stored in the preset memory1Press the mode selector button for the component you wantto operate.1NOTE:• For the DVD player rem

353. Video deck (VCR) systembuttons4. Monitor TV (TV), digitalbroadcast satellite (DBS) tunerand cable (CABLE) systembuttonsPOWER : Power on/standby(O

36Learning functionIf your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the acce

37System call(1) System call buttonsUp to 10 signals each can be stored at the “CALL1” and “CALL2”buttons.1(2) Storing system call signals12Press the

38(3) Using the system call function1Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored.• The stored signals are transmitted successiv

39Resetting(1) Resetting “learned” buttons32, 31, 41Press the USE/LEARN button with the tip of a pen, etc., to setthe learn mode. • The mode selector

42INTRODUCTION2ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2803/983 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered

40(2) Resetting the punch through setting113, 421Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flash

ON/STANDBY419OPERATIONBefore operating1Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct.2Select “AMP mode” using the T

421152 3Playing the input source1Select the input source to be played.FUNCTIONExample: CD(Main unit) (Remote control unit)To select the input source w

43SIGNALDIGITALDIGITALDIGITALSIGNALSIGNALANALOGDIGITALDIGITALDIGITALANALOGAUTOINPUTPCM DTSAUTOINPUTPCM DTSAUTOINPUTPCM DTSAUTOINPUTPCM DTS3Example: St

44Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks1Set the external input (EXT.IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN to switchthe external input.(Main unit) (R

45After starting playback[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)• The tone control function will not work in the direct mode.• The tone control setting

46[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.1On screen display• Each time an operation is performed,a description of that operationappear

47[2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode)1Press the ZONE2 button.3With “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turnt

48RC-617AVR-2803RC-616B2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)ZONE 2 MAIN ZONEPROGRAMMABLEREMOTECONTROL UNITSYSTEM REMOTECONT

4910SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback

53CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4FEATURES• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function

50Fader 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)

51NOTES:• There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL,PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-2803/983 sets themode automatically according to

52DTS NEO:6 mode1Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.2Play a program source.(Main unit) (Remote control unit)1 3, 5 1, 4, 6134, 5, 6SELECTThe DTS NEO:6 Cinema o

53Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input)1Select the input source.Playback with a digital inputq

544Display thesurround parametermenu.(Remote control unit)(Main unit)5Select the various parameters.6(Remote control unit)(Main unit)SELECT(Remote con

5511DSP SURROUND SIMULATION• The AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing

56DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote contro

57• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel.1Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.SELECT• When turn

58Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• To operate the tone control from the remote control un

59• To operate the tone control from the main unit.1The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROLbutton is pressed.2With the name of the vol

6RLRLRINPUT OUTPUTLRLROUTPUTLRLLRLRLRLRDIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIOOUTPUTOPTICAL COAXIALDIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIOBINPUTOPTICALOUTPUTB5CONNECTIONS•

CCEC *1C *1CECCCCCCC60CCEEEECCCCCCCC2 Surround modes and parametersC : SignalE : No signalB : Turned on or off by speaker configuration settingC :

6112LISTENING TO THE RADIOIf tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manualtuning” operation.1Set the input function to “TUNER”.FUNCT

62Checking the preset stations1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the MEMORY b

63Recalling preset stations• Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit.1Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to select the presetm

6415TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following table.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver accord

6516ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOptimum surround sound for different sourcesThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats w

66Surround back speakersA 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This make

67• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the samepositions as in example (1).• It is best to place the surround speakers directly a

68SurroundThe AVR-2803/983 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the

69DTS Digital SurroundDigital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.

7INVIDEORLR OUT INAUDIOVIDEOOUT INLRLRLRLR OUT INAUDIOVIDEOOUT INLRLRLRLR OUTVIDEOOUTLAUDIOLRR OUTVIDEOOUTLAUDIOLRRLRLRLR LBBRLConnecting the video co

70DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While of

71The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent years,and

72System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)System setup Default settingsqwtuio!0SpeakerConfigurationSubwoofer modeCha

73Surround modes and parametersCCEC *1C *1CECCCCCCCCCEEEECCCCCCCCC : SignalE : No signalB : Turned on or off by speaker configuration settingC : A

74C : Selectable✳ : The surround mode name differs depending on the “SB CH OUT” surround parameter setting.B : The surround mode name differs dependin

7517SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/oh

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8INS-VIDEOOUTS-VIDEOOUTS-VIDEOOUT INS-VIDEOOUT INS-VIDEOBBConnecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks• When making connections, also r

9VIDEO OUTYCRCBCOMPONENTBVIDEO INYCRCBCOMPONENTConnecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR,PB/CB) Video jacks