AV SURROUND RECEIVERRÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉOAVR-2801/981OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSMODE D’EMPLOI2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981.2 To
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ENGLISH126PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).!4SELECT kno
ENGLISH13Remote control unit• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).LEDs (indicators) ...
ENGLISH14TUNINGBANDTITLEMENU/GUIDEMODEMEMORYUSE/LEARN T.TONERETURNDVDSET UPSTATUSDISPLAYON SCREENMUTINGAVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TVAUDIOVDP VCRCDCDR/MDDECKSYS
ENGLISH15Speaker system layoutBasic system layout• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and
ENGLISH163Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their sizeparameters.• To select the speaker• To select the parameterCenter Sp.Front S
ENGLISH17L1L2L3Setting the delay timeInput the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time.Preparations:Meas
ENGLISH18456Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically.Select the speaker to be set.Set the distance b
ENGLISH191234ENTERAt the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.Switch to the Channel Level screen.Select “Test Tone Mode”.Select the mode.Select “A
ENGLISH22 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE
ENGLISH207a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.The test tones are emitted from the diff
ENGLISH2134ENTERSelect the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.• To select the input source• To select the digital input jackSelect
ENGLISH22Auto tuner presetsUse this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8
ENGLISH238REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-881) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2801/981 but other remote control com
ENGLISH24Operating DENON audio components• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.123Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC
ENGLISH25Preset memory (Audio component)• DENON components can be operated by setting the preset memory for CDR or MD. Operation is not possible for s
ENGLISH26HITACHI A——“VCR”(DIRECT)MITSUBISHI APANASONIC AJVC (VICTOR) A SONY APIONEERTOSHIBA ASANYO ASHARP ANEC APHILIPS ARCA AGENERAL ELECTRIC ANAGNAV
ENGLISH27Operating a video component stored in the preset memory1Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.AVR/AVC VIDEOAUDIO2Set the slide switch to the compon
ENGLISH28Learning function• If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the
ENGLISH29System call function• The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signa
3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Instruct
ENGLISH30(3) Storing signals (4) Clearing system call settingsDVDSTART LEARNED/TXSPEAKERTUNINGBANDTITLEMENU/GUIDEMODEMEMORYUSE/LEARN T.TONE DVDSET UPR
ENGLISH31Clearing “learned” remote control signals1Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen,etc., to set the learn mode.2To clear “le
ENGLISH32Playing the input source1Select the input source to be played.FUNCTIONExample: CDCD8(Main unit) (Remote control unit)*When the tape input (CD
ENGLISH33LOCKSIGNALDIGITALLOCKSIGNALDIGITALLOCKSIGNALDIGITALANALOG DIGITALDIGITALDIGITALANALOGAUTOPCMDTSINPUTAUTOPCMDTSINPUTAUTOPCMDTSINPUTAUTOPCMDTSI
ENGLISH34NOTE:To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessivelywhen using headphones.[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)1U
ENGLISH35Recording using the REC OUT selector1REC SELECT2With “REC OUT SOURCE” displayed,turn the FUNCTION knob to select thesource you wish to record
ENGLISH3610SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the p
ENGLISH37Fader function• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL and SR) tog
ENGLISH38Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input)1Select the input source.Playback with a digital
ENGLISH39456NOTES:• When “Default” is selected and the cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE” isres
ENGLISH42INTRODUCTION2ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been eng
ENGLISH4011DSP SURROUND SIMULATION• The AVR-2801/981 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal proc
ENGLISH41DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote
ENGLISH42• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel.1Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.SELECT• Wh
ENGLISH43Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• To operate the tone control from the remote con
ENGLISH44Surround parameters wROOM SIZE:This sets the size of the sound field.There are five settings: “small”, “med.s” (medium-small), “medium”, “med
ENGLISH45Manual tuning1Set the input function to “TUNER”.2Watching the display, press the BAND button to select thedesired band (AM or FM).BAND3Press
ENGLISH46Checking the preset stations1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the M
ENGLISH47Recalling preset stations• To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit.1Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to selec
ENGLISH4815TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver accor
ENGLISH49Speaker setting examplesHere we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your sys
ENGLISH53CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4FEATURES• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input f
ENGLISH502 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro LogicComparison of home surround systems Dolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicNo. recorded channels (elements) 5.1 ch 2
ENGLISH51DTS Digital SurroundDigital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater S
ENGLISH52System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)Surround modes and parametersC : Signal/adjustableD : Selected by s
ENGLISH5317SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)135 W + 135 W
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ENGLISH9Connecting the antenna terminalsDIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLEFM ANTENNAFEEDERCABLEFM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied)FM ANTE
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