Denon AVR 2805 - AV Receiver Operations Instructions

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-2805/985OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSJ• We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985.• To be sure you take maximum advanta

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._ Fer instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 65 - 67)[1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS• If anether power amplifier er pre-m

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _/ohms video signal cable cord.I_ Video game;LII --OUTPUTII*_ Video cameraE Connecting a Video game co

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that likepolarities are matched (® with _+_,O with ® ). Mismatching of polarities willre

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

[_ PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS• For details en the functions of these parts, refer te the pages given in parentheses ().T T_ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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• For details en the functions ef these parts, refer te the pages given in parentheses ().I LED (indicator) ... (50- 57)I[

ITI SETTING UP THE SYSTEM• Once all cennectiens with other AV compenents have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 6 to 1

3.Input Setup1 Digital InAssignmentExt. In2 SubwooferLevel3 Componentin Assign4 Video inputMode5 Auto TunerPresetsInput Setup Default settingsInput CD

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC S

• Speaker system layoutBasic system layeut• The fellewing is an example ef the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a tel

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the aceustic characteristics of your roem to permitan app

1(Remote control unit/Select "Auto Setup" at the Aute Setup / Reem EQ Menu.:t H Li "t O !:,e "t _<'O O m _: _!1. Auto Setu

5Start the measurements.Measurement of each channel is performed as folk)ws.Displayc sw SL÷ 1 Only the front speakers (A) is measured. Even if the fro

1,_.(Remote control unit/Select the items.The measurement results ef each item can be checked here.I/ jl:4:]:iU i; 0 !_;@q U F II!_;F C o F i _i, C :z

Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music).12¢(Remote control unit)(Remote control unit)Sel

Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Aute Setup er Manual EQ.1@(Remote control unit/Select "Reem EQ Setup" at the Auto

Perform the ON/OFF setting ef Roem EQ when the surreund mede is Direct er Pure Direct.1(ReiTiote control unit/Select "Direct Mode Setup" at

• Use this setting when using a microphene other than the included one for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure.• The micrephone incl

4(Remote control unit/Select the Equalizer curve.Display the parameter screen.%(Remote control unit/l:Normal EQ_ Front L _"Freq Q Gain5?Hz 0. 1 -

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read befere the preduct is operated.2. Retain Instruction

• The composition ef the signals output to each channels and the frequency respense are adjusted automatically accerding te the cembination efspeakers

• Input the distance between the listening pesitk)n and each speakers to set the delay time fer the surround playback.Preparations:Measure the distanc

6(Remote control unit/Set the distance between the center speaker and listening pesition.The distance changes in units ef 0.1 feet (0.03 meters) each

45(Remote control unit/Select the mede.Select "Auto" or "Manual".J"[ , "[ o i'_ e ',', FI Li "i: O I

,%(Remote control unit/Enter the setting.The "Channel Level" screen reappears.÷ To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select &quo

This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set te small size.• Set the subwoefer mode accerding te the speaker syste

2(Remote control unit}(Rell_lote control unit/At the System Setup Menu select "Input Setup".][ F U "i: !_;@"i:U F1. Auto Setup/Roo

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2805/985 fer the different input sources.At the Input Setup Menu select "Digital In Ass

• Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.ln Subwoofer.1(Remote control unit)Select "Ext.ln Subwoefer Level&qu

4Select the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR)video input terminal to be assigned to the input source.Select the source_ selection.(Remote control unit} (

• INTRODUCTIONThank yeu fer cheosing tile DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to providesu

NOTE:Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite vide<> signal is not possible, so when not using thecomponent

(Remote control unit/2(Remote control unit/Select "Advanced Play back" at the System SetupMenu.IIb[ ,:J _i t'_C ::_:,:J F:'][ _i1.

The surreund mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stered in the memory, and the signal is automatically playedwith th

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surreund back channel to ZONE2.If ZONE2 is selected, the signal that selected at ZONE2 is outp

(Remote control unit/4%(Remote control unit)Select the desired setting.Variable:The level can be adjusted freely using the buttens on the remotecontro

• This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting.1(Remote control unit)Select "Muting Level" at the Optien Setup Menu.:_:oF:,;io

4Select the On Screen Display mode.(Remote control unit)5(Remote control unit/2; Select "Model " or "Mede2".(Remote control unit)5

This butten can be pressed at any time during the system setup process te complete the process.SYSIEMSErUP(Remote control unit)Press the SYSTEM SETUP

_'_ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-974) carl be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but other remote control com

1Use the mede selector buttens te select the component yeuwant te operate.•_ The function will change ene step in the sequencedescribed bek)w each tim

[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connectedA clicking noise may be produced if tile input function is swi

The included remote control unit can be used te operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number cerrespending to the brandof your

Press the mode selector button for the component you wantto operate./QCABLENOTE:• For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names maydiffer

3. Video deck (VCR) systembuttonsPOWER : Power on/standby(ON/SOURCE)441,1_1_ : Manual search(forward and reverse)• : Stop: Play: PauseChannel +,- : Ch

If your AV compenent is net a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memery, it can be controlled with the accessorieusremote cont

(1) System call buttonsUp to 10 signals each can be stored at the "CALL1 " and "CALL2"buttens.The accessorious remete centrol unit

(3) Using the system call functionPress tile button at which the system call signals have been stered.• The stered signals are transmitted successivel

(1) Resetting "learned" buttons1Press the USE/LEARN button with the tip of a pen, etc., te setthe learn mode.• The mode selector buttons and

(2) Resetting the punch through settingOFFON/SOURCEPress the power ON/SOURCE button andthe OFF button at the same time.• The LEARNED/TX indicator flas

[] OPERATIONRefer te "CONNECTIONS" (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct.2Select "AMP" using the AMP button.(o

1 145/ i2 3 3Select the input source to be played.Example: CD2CD FUNCTION(Remote control unit) (Main unit)•_ To select the input source when%ZONE2/REC

_'1 CONNECTIONS• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have beencompleted.• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (l

Select the play mode.Example: StereoSTEREO%(Remote control unit)4Adjust the volume.SURROUND SELECTMODE(Main unit)"_ To select the surreund mode w

Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode.Press the EXT. iN te switch the external input.EXT IN% %(Remote control unit) (Main unit)Once this is selected,

The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with three 2-channel playback medes exclusively fer music.Select the mode to suit your tastes.12PURE DIRECT modeIn this m

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and theDIRECT mode.12TONECONTROL%(Main unit}The tone

[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.1(Remote control unit}On screen display• Each time an operation is performed, adescription of t

[] MULTI ZONEMULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM• When the eutputs of the "ZONE2" OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated ampl

• When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2.• ZONE2 speaker out can be used when "ZONE2" is selected at System Setup lVlenu &quo

[1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2 mode)1245_ ON JIo_F%(Main unit)Press the "Power switch" bu

I'_ SURROUND• Before playing with the surround function, be sure te use the test tones to adjust the playback level frem the different speakers.

• This function makes it possible te lewer the w_lume ef the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together.Use it

• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 £_/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an impreper cable can result in a drop in video quality.• Whe

Set the surround parameter mode.SUROOUNDPARAMETER%(Remote control unit)SURROUNDPARAMETER%(Main unit)r ::, u F' B B m @ i: _:_HODE _ 41 PL :[3::::

Surround parameters (l;Pro Logic [Ix and Pro Logic ]][ Mode:Select one of the modes ("Chlema", "Music", "Pro Logic'or&qu

When the surreund parameters are set using the buttons en the main unit, stop operating buttons after cempleting the settings. Thesettings are automat

4Play a pregram source with the _l_Pe_ , _ mark.SURROUNO SURROUNO(Remote control unit) (Main unit)Display the surreund parameter menu.SURROUND SURROUN

Surround parameters 3CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the bvel of tile extreme high frequencies, compensating for

4I{Remote control unit}Press the ENTER button and display theAdvanced Playback Menu."4 Advanced Playback_I Audio Delay2 Dolby Digital Setup3 Auto

r_ DsP SURROUND SIMULATION• The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a high perfermanoe DSP (Digital Signal Prooesser) which uses digital signal precessing t

• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters frem the remete control unit.DSPSIMULATION%{Remote control unit)Select the surreund mede for ea

• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters frem the main unit's panel.1Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.SURROUND SELEC

• Use the Room EQ setting and the tone centrol setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• Operate the Reem EQ and the tene contrel from the re

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.• A note on the S input jacksThe input selectors for the S

_ Select Bass er Treble.(Remote control unit/_ Enter the setting.The surreund parameterscreen reappears.menu(Remote co/ltrol unit}• Operate the Reem E

Surround parameters {4]ROOM SIZE:This sets the size of the seund field.There are five settings: "small", "med.s" (medium-small), &

ModeDIRECT / PURE DIRECTSTEREOEXTERNAL INPUTDOLBY PRO LOGIC ]]DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]] xDTS NEO:6DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUNDDTS SURROUND5/7CB STEREOWIDE SCREENSU

r_l LISTENING TO THE RADIO• Check that tile remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER.1Set the input functien te "TUNER".TUNER FLJNCTION(Re

Use the "Aute tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tunein the statien to be preset in the memory.MEMORY Press the MEMORY button

• Recalling preset statiens frem the remote centrol unit.I SHIF%{Remote control unit}Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to select the presetm

r_ TROUBLESHOOTINGIf a problem should arise,first check the following table.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver accordin

r_ ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).• Types of multi-

A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the "surround back" (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy toach

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the typeof speak

• When making connections, also refer to the eperating instructions of the ether components.• The signals input to the celor difference (component) vi

The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a digital signal precessing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mede to achieve the samesense

"_ Seurces recorded in Delby SurreundThese are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recerded as two channels of signals

DTS-ES Extended Surreund is a new multi-channel digital signal fermat developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibilitywith

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

1. Auto Setup/Room EQAuto Setup/Room EQ Default settings1 Auto Setup Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channePsAssignment power amplifier

4.Advanced PlaybackAdvanced Playback Default settings1 Audio Delay Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it with 0 msthe picture

ModeDIRECT / PURE DIRECTSTEREOEXTERNAL INPUTDOLBY PRO LOGIC ]]DOLBY PRO LOGIC ]] xDTS NEO:6DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUNDDTS SURROUND5/7CH STEREOWIDE SCREENSU

• Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signalsSurround ModeDOLBY DIGITALInput signalsDTSDTS 96/24 (6.1 ch/OQ@DTS ES MTRXDTS 96/24

I'_ SPECIFICATIONSAudio section• Power amplifierRated output:Dynamic power:Output terminals:• AnalogInput sensitivity / input impedance:Frequency

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