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Denon AVR-2801 Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. A 2 r o Eanna DIGITAL Video deck 2 Connecting the antenna terminals e An F type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA 75 Q ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA ADAPTER Supplied FM INDOOR ANTENNA Supplied FEEDER CABLE AM LOOP ANTENNA Supplied ES Ne ANTENNA SS 7 fn VCR 1 OO qu o o o oO q o o o o VCR 1 x OUT MONITOR e f the FM antenna cable s plug is not of the F type connect using the included antenna adapter FM antenna adapter assembly AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line direction a With the antenna on top any stable surface b With the antenna attached to a wall Installation hole Mount on wall etc Bend in the reverse Open the cover CA T L A i o IC Ce o OOC BW AUDIO C VIDEO S VIDEO oo 00 o 75 Q ohms COAXIAL CABLE 75 Q ohms COAXIAL CABLE Connection of AM antennas 1 Push the lever 2 Insert the conductor 3 Return the lever gt Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
2. SHIFT TUNING BAND ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE LEARN T TONE SET UP Stored operation 10 29 ENGLISH 3 Storing signals 4 Clearing system call settings OO GHO 8 0O a 3 D Q E 6 a Qo D m el 4 5 Oe o ge D 0 a o S Gao g D m O 4 lt lt O ind m g y a Q a lt e z m y o a O ao a F ri Q O Q w 4 MASTER VOL o lt AVRIAVC VIDEO DVD wW VDP VCR AVRIAVC VIDEO DvD 1v VDP VCR TUNING TUNING BAND BAND MODE MODE MEMORY MEMORY e The START LED and LEARNED TX LED both flash S D 2 Press the button whose settings you want to clear 1 Press the SET button 1 Press the SET button 2 Press the button at which you want to store the system call signals e The START LED flashes Press the SET button a ar es ee ee ee eee e The button is reset to the settings shown on the table on 3 Set the mode switch to the position for the component page 29 whose remote control signals you want to store DECK CDR MD AUDIO _ cD AVRIAVC VIDEO DVD IIT VDP VCR ia mh Press the buttons whose remote control signals you want to store one by one 5 Press the SET button NOTES e The remote control signals for the buttons pressed whil
3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the 14 operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions 15 should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used 16 near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn A Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be 18 mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its 19 location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected
4. DIRECT STEREO 6CH EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX O Signal adjustable A Selected by speaker configuration setting 44 FRONT L R CENTER Channel output SURROUN L R 1010 o o o oo eo o oos oo eo o ow x Signals and adjustability in the different modes SUB WOOFER Parameter default values are shown in parentheses When playing Dolby Digital DTS signals D COMP LFE TONE CINEMA CONTROL EQ ROOM SIZE EFFECT DELAY LEVEL TIME O OFF O OdB O 0dB on O 0dB O 0dB O OdB gt a O OFF x poe oom x Medium oaa x x oom Medium ono x 1010 Medium oao x e gt Teomsed lt Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting x No signal not adjustable 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Set the input function to TUNER FUNCTION TUNER Main unit Remote control unit 2 Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM BAND Remote control unit 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode MODE Auto appears on the display Remote control unit 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button TUNING Ca Automati
5. When DTS encoded movie software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback When DTS encoded music software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 10 dB for correct DTS playback TONE This adjusts the tone control See Surround parameters on page 43 and page 44 39 ENGLISH 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION The AVR 2801 981 is equipped with a high performance DSP Digital Signal Processor which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field One of six 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 These surround modes can also be used for program sources not recorded in Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital Surround modes and their features ROCK ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives jazz a very JAZZ CLUB a vivid realism VIDEO GAME Use this to enjoy video game sources Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo Signals consisting of the MATRIX difference component of the input signals the component that provides the sense of expansion processed for
6. Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume When this setting is selected low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer None Select this when no speakers are installed Yes No Select Yes when a subwoofer is installed No when a subwoofer is not installed f the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity good sound can be achieved even when Small is set for the front center and surround speakers For the majority of speaker system configurations using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results Setting the subwoofer mode 1 Select the bass signal playback mode D Subwoofer Mode Lat re LEE Main 2 Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears 16 ENGLISH NOTES e In the Subwoofer mode screen you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right soeakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system e By selecting the LFE Main option you will be sending the same bass frequencies to both the front left front right and the subwoofer speakers simultaneously Depending upon your room size and shape this can create a more evenly distributed bass around the room or sometimes actually decrease the amount of bass in the
7. and the AVR 2801 981 s surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic E Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility DC povey surrounp When playing in Dolby Pro Logic select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR 2801 981 in the same way as selecting the stereo signal see page 20 Set the surround mode to DOLBY SURROUND see page 37 to play in Dolby Pro Logic Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved 50 ENGLISH DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround also called simply DTS is a multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems DTS offers the same 5 1 playback channels as Dolby Digital front left front right and center surround left and surround right as well as the stereo 2 channel mode The signals for the different channels are fully independent eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals crosstalk etc DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital 1234 kbps for CDs and LDs 1536 kbps for DVDs so it operates with a relatively low compression rate Because of this the amount of data is great and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters a separat
8. magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions In the literature accompanying the appliance SERIAL NO FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NO DE SERIE PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE L APPAREIL INSCRIT A L ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FA ON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME E NOTE ON USE OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L UTILISATION dust e Keep the
9. DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords MONITOR OUT e Connect the TV s video input jack VIDEO INPUT to the MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cord See pages 21 D O Cc DVD player or video disc player VDP AUDIO Sur VIDEO L f 5 9 re OI Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player VDP VDP e Connect the video disc player s video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the yellow VDP DVD IN jack using a 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cord e Connect the video disc player s analog audio output jacks ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT to the VDP DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords e A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way e t is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the VCR 2 V AUX Jacks E U a E E E a E a E E E a a a a a E E E a a a E a a a E E E o a a eh A ee A ee ee ee ee aa a JAE EEEE ee ANTENNA EXT IN R i r gie ete TE Fe Er JD Gal CAFO IO FM zot paee OR NLP EA J low SIGNAL Cor op melt io cp A gt O OP ER Late oj QE B a CENTER SUB SURROUND WOOFER FRONT PRE OUT cin LA Z PTT Note on connecting the digital input jacks e Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks For details see page 6 eel
10. Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 135W 135W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Center 90 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 136 W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Surround 90 W 90 W 8 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 135 W 135 W 6 Q ohms 1 kHz with 0 7 T H D Dynamic power 120Wx2ch 8 Q ohms 17 0Wx2ch 4 Q ohms 200 Wx2ch 2 Q ohms Output terminals Front AorB 6 16 Q ohms A B 8 16 Q ohms Surround Center 6 16 Q ohms e Analog Input sensitivity input impedance 200 mV 47 kQ kohms Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 3 dB DIRECT mode S N 102 dB DIRECT mode Distortion 0 008 20 Hz 20 kHz DIRECT mode Rated output 1 2 V e Digital D A output Rated output 2 V at O dB playback Total harmonic distortion 0 008 1 kHz at O dB S N ratio 102 dB Dynamic range 96 dB Digital input Format Digital audio interface e Phono equalizer PHONO input REC OUT Input sensitivity 2 50 my RIAA deviation 1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio 74 dB A weighting with 5 mV input Rated output Maximum output 150 mV 7V Distortion factor 0 03 1 kHz 3 V E Video section e Standard video jacks Input output level and impedance 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms Frequency response 5 Hz 10 MHz 0 3 dB e S video jacks Input output level and impedance Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms C color signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q ohms Frequency response 5 H
11. LEARNED TX LEDs light CD ll simultaneously all the stored codes are cleared 5 Press the USE LEARN selector button 9 OPERATION Before operating 1 Refer to CONNECTIONS pages 6 to 11 and check that all connections are correct 2 Set the remote control unit s slide AUDIO switch to the AUDIO position only aL when operating with the remote AVRIAVC VIDEO control unit d ss HO Turn on the power 3 Press the POWER switch button ON STANDBY LEARN D TX ON STANDBY POWER X Z OF Light OFF Main unit Remote control unit 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 Whenever the ON STANDBY button is in the STANDBY state the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for say a vacation 4 Select the front speakers Press SPEAKER A or B turn the speaker on SPEAKER PEAKER A B Main unit Remote control unit 31 ENGLISH Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played Example CD FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit When the tape input CDR TAPE MON is selected the input indicator lights To select the input source when REC SOUR
12. POWER Set the slide switch to the component to be registered DVD VDP VCR or TV DECK CDR MD CD DVD IIT VDP VCR ix mp Operate the video component e For details refer to the component s operating instructions Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit 1 DVD player system buttons SE POWER Turns power on and off MENU Call out menu SKIP for DVD changers only TITLE Call out title NOTE Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component Cc LD DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO CD CD CD waster vo INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN 2 Video disc player VDP system 3 Video deck VCR system O O_O buttons buttons SYSTEM CALL POWER TUNER SHIFT TUNING BAND CD MODE MEMORY USE LEARN T TONE O VOLUME A DISC SKIP gt CO POWER Power on off POWER Power on off ON SOURCE ON SOURCE lt lt gt gt Manual search A gt gt Manual search forward and reverse forward and reverse a Stop Stop gt Play gt Play lt lt BI Auto search cue H Pause H Pause CHANNEL Switch channel TEE ON SOURCE DISPLAY Switch display CoD 2 lt gt gt Manual search forward and reverse DVD SET UP DVD setup a Stop RETURN Menu return gt Play A Y Cursor up down lt
13. Pro Logic is a multi channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby Surround into four channels front left center front right and surround the surround channel is monaural but is played through two surround speakers Here sources recorded in Dolby Surround are sources on which surround signals three channels or more are recorded onto two channels using Dolby Surround encoding technology Dolby Surround recording is possible for all two channel signal sources including soundtracks on DVDs LDs or hi fi VCRs for which stereo signal recording is possible stereo FM TV and satellite broadcasts stereo CD MD and analog cassette tape recordings Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are compatible with stereo playback so they can be played in stereo on regular stereo equipment and in surround with Dolby Pro Logic processing DTS and Dolby Digital require special decoders to be played With Dolby Pro Logic the signal levels of the different channels of the source recorded in Dolby Surround are monitored channels with higher signal levels are emphasized and the level of the other channels is decreased in order to reinforce the directivity and achieve an effective surround sound DVDs recorded in Dolby Surround include sources recorded in PCM and sources recorded in 2 channel Dolby Digital For 2 channel Dolby Digital DVD sources the DVD player s audio mode is 2 channel Dolby Digital
14. Surround mode DOLBY DTS SURROUND Remote control unit When performing this operation from the main unit s panel press the SURROUND MODE button then turn the SELECT knob and select DOLBY DTS SURROUND SELECT MODE Main unit Main unit 3 Play a program source with the QU our dts mark e The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources oO DIGITAL _ Light The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources pu Light 38 ENGLISH Display the 4 _ ee er DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND SURROUND SUrrouna paramete Menu CINEMA EQ CINEMA EQ MENU G ON gt OFF ON gt OFF D COMP 4 MD i LFE 4 O0 LFE 4 O0 TONE 4 Main unit Remote control unit Default When displayed with the remote control unit When displayed with the buttons on the main unit 5 SURROUND D Select the various parameters PARAMETER Main unit Remote control unit 6 SELECT Adjust the parameter settings Main unit Remote control unit NOTES e When Default is selected and the 2 cursor button is pressed CINEMA EQ and D COMP are automatically turned off LFE is reset and the tone is set to the default value e With this model Dolby Digital encoded signals can only be played in the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DIRECT and STEREO
15. To select the digital input jack A Select OFF for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used If Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears NOTE e PHONO CDR TAPE and TUNER cannot be selected on the Digital Inputs screen Setting the on screen display OSD e Use this to turn the on screen display messages other than the menu screens on or off 1 At the System Setup Menu select On Screen Display a System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment FOn Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Switch to the On Screen Display screen On Screen Display 3 Select ON or OFF 4 Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears 21 ENGLISH Auto tuner presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels AT to 8 B1 to 8 C1 to 8 D1 to 8 and El to 8 NOTE e f an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception use the Manual tuning operation to tune in the station then preset it using the manual Preset memory operation 1 Use the CURSOR buttons to specify Auto Tuner Presets from the f System Setup Menu screen System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration r Delay Time Channel Lev
16. Watching the display press the 2 CGO PRESET UP or DOWN button to HANNEL z select the desired preset channel Remote control unit e Calling out preset stations from the main unit s panel 1 TUNING Press the TUNING PRESET button PRESET Main unit eee Turn the FUNCTION knob and select the desired station Main unit 13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY e This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on e The unit is also equipped with a back up memory This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit s power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected 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 1 Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall outlet 2 Hold the following A button and B button and plug the AC cord into the outlet 3 Check that the entire display is flashing with an interval of about 1 second and release your fingers from the 2 buttons and the microprocessor will be initialized NOTES e f step 3 does not work start over from ste
17. delay are output from the surround channel In this mode the signals of the front left channel are output from the left surround channel the signals of the front ECH STEREO right channel are output from the right surround channel and the same in phase component of the left and right channels is output from the center channel This mode provides all soeaker surround sound but without directional steering effects and works with any stereo program source MONO MOVIE NOTE 1 Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion Depending on the program source being played the effect may not be very noticeable In this case try other surround modes without worrying about their names to create a sound field suited to your tastes 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 40 signals to both channels If you have a source component with only one audio output monophonic camcorder etc obtain a Y adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs and connect to the L and R inputs NOTE Only the DIRECT mode can be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz such as from DVD Video discs that contain 24 bit 96 kHz audio If such signals are input during playback in one of the other surround modes the mode automatically switches to DIRECT Personal Memory Plus
18. ee Ae aa A A A ee aa a Video deck 2 im i E E E Pease E E Af dasa A OUT IN VIDEO Connecting a video decks e There are two sets of video deck VCR jacks so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying Video input output connections e Connect the video deck s video output jack VIDEO OUT to the yellow VCR 1 IN jack and the video deck s video input jack VIDEO IN to the yellow VCR 1 OUT jack using 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cords Connecting the audio output jacks e Connect the video deck s audio output jacks AUDIO OUT to the VCR 1 IN jacks and the video deck s audio input jacks AUDIO IN to the VCR 1 OUT jacks using pin plug cords Connect the second video deck to the VCR 2 V AUX jacks in the same way ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S Video jacks e When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components e A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other e Precaution when using S jacks This unit s S jacks input and output and video pin jacks input and output have independent circuit structures so that video signals input from the S jacks are only output from the S jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs When connecting this unit with equipment that is e
19. once the two LEDs will once again light when the button s is released e f the codes could not be stored the LEARNED TX LED does not light after the START LED turns off For limited number of models codes cannot be stored in RC 881 e f the two LEDs start flashing rapidly after the START LED lights this means that the memory is already full and the code you have just attempted to store was not stored To learn that code first perform the resetting operation See page 31 ENGLISH System call function e The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed this is often referred to as a macro function This function can be used to turn on the amplifier s power select the input source turn on the monitor TV s power turn on a source component s power and start playback etc all at the touch of a button 1 System call buttons The buttons that can be used for the system call function are shown on the table below A series of up to 10 operations can be performed with the POWER ON and OFF buttons and a series of up to 5 operations can be performed with other buttons System call signals are already preset at the buttons indicated in the shaded section System call signals can also be stored at any button on the remote control unit including the buttons in this section See page 30 utton oe transmi
20. priority to the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component For example if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR 2801 981 s S Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR 2801 981 from a video source VDP etc connected to both the S Video and video input jacks the on screen display signals are output with priority to the S Video monitor output If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack do not connect a cord to the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack For details see page 22 e The AVR 2801 981 s on screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions e The setup menu is not displayed when HEADPHONE ONLY is selected 14 ENGLISH Speaker system layout Basic system layout e The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor Subwoofer Center speaker system 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 Surround speaker systems Before setting up the system 1 Check that all the connections are correct then turn on the main unit s power Display the System Setup Menu System Setup Menu TITLE FSpeaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assig
21. set free from moisture water and Do not let foreign objects in the set Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans l appareil e Prot ger l appareil contre l humidit l eau et e Avoid high temperatures lapoussi re Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack e Eviter des temp ratures lev es Tenir compte d une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l installation sur une tag re e Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord e Manipuler le cordon d alimentation avec pr caution Tenir la prise lors du d branchement du cordon For sets with ventilation holes e Do not obstruct the ventilation holes e Ne pas obstruer les trous d a ration e Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time e D brancher le cordon d alimentation lorsque l appareil n est pas utilis pendant de longues p riodes Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the set Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benz ne et un diluant avec l appareil Never disassemble or modify the set in any way Ne jamais d monter ou modifier l appareil d une mani re ou d une autre GA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions 12 should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference
22. 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 e When making connections take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals with other speaker cord conductors or with the rear panel NOTE NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on Doing so could result in electric shocks Speaker Impedance e Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Q ohms can be connected for use as surround and center speakers e Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Q ohms can be connected for use as front speakers e Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers A B at the same time since use of speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Q ohms will lead to damage e 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 are connected 1 Loosen by turning 2 Insert the cord counterclockwise H gt 10 3 Tighten by turning clockwise Connection the speaker terminals Connecting banana plugs banana plug D QE 2 3B Turn clockwise to tighten then insert the banana plug ENGLISH Connections e When making co
23. to a power supply only of the type described in the operating 20 instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Sx GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 A Dam GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE N 17 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an ante
24. 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 LEVEL adjustments you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes Then whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on Page 36 You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes DIRECT STEREO 5CH STEREO DOLBY DTS SURROUND ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE and MATRIX Setting the digital in assignment e This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR 2801 981 for the different input sources 1 At the System Setup Menu select Digital In Assignment a System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level FDigital In Assignment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets 20 ENGLISH 2 Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen Digital In Assignment CD NY OPTICAL OPTICAL2 OPTICAL3 OFF OFF Default Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source e To select the input source G D e
25. 5 VIDEO SELECT button 2o0 ooccececceccecceeetententeneee 34 D DIMMER button 34 QD STATUS button occ ec eetectentenenneee 34 SURROUND MODE button 37 SURROUND PARAMETER button i is 42 12 QD SELECT knob ooo cece cette ceestetettneententees 33 QB TONE CONTROL button o n 33 D A VOL i srera aeia E EER 36 MASTER VOLUME control i is 33 18 Master volume indicator VOLUME LEVEL srsssissisinsrisrsares 33 Display QD INPUT indicators s is 33 CA SIGNAL indication reramasisrrosrrciiascianiatstnsanirosapnienennttin 33 122 Remote control sensor REMOTE SENSOR inissssisss 23 amp OSE MGIC AUOR xcopy canna iosttewath Ern RA TEETE 31 FUNCTION knob o oo ceccecccecceeceececeteeeteestectterttteteentens 32 TUNING PRESET button o n rreren 47 126 SOURCE SEIE Or DUTON a cu or 32 REC SELECT button o n 35 ENGLISH e For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses Remote control signal transmitter LEDs indicators SYSTEM CALL buttons Power button Input source selector Tuner buttons System buttons SPEAKER select button Surround buttons Ga C es INPUT MODE selector l buttons MASTER VOL MUTING button Master volume control Mode selector switches SURROUND PARAMETER button Channel select enter button ICH SELECT Tuner system buttons E
26. AL oo LOCK er F N X e PCM SIGNAL od LOCK DIGITAL ETS ZX O O ENGLISH One of these lights depending on the input signal The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are being input properly If the LED does not light check whether the digital input component setup page 21 and connections are correct and whether the component s power is turned on NOTE e The digital input indicator will light when playing CD ROMs containing data other than audio signals but no sound will be heard After starting playback 1 Adjusting the sound quality tone The tone control function will not work in the direct mode 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed TONE CONTROL BASS lt 4 TREBLE Main unit 2 With the name of the volume to be SELECT adjusted selected turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level O Main unit e To increase the bass or treble Turn the control clockwise The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB e To decrease the bass or treble Turn the control clockwise The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB 33 ENGLISH 2 Listening over headphones 1 3 Turning the sound off temporarily muting 1 4 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the front panel Press the S
27. CE SELECT or TUNING PRESET is selected press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector CDR TAPE MON 7 7 Light LA X Main unit 2 Select the input mode e Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input ANALOG ANALOG Main unit Remote control unit e Selecting the external input EXT IN mode Press the EXT IN to switch the external input EXT IN EXT IN Main unit Remote control unit e Selecting the AUTO PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed AUTO gt PCM gt DTS INPUT MODE INPUT MODE Main unit Remote control unit 32 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored in the memory AUTO auto mode In this mode the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR 2801 981 s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO CDR TAPE and TUNER The presence or absence of digital signals is detected the signals input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are performed automatically in DTS Dolby Digital or PCM 2 channel stereo format
28. DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIO VIDEO AVR 2801 981 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D EMPLOI oO B AJOL FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 PAGE 53 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2 54 PAGE 103 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR 2801 981 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR 2801 981 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 Nous vous remercions de l achat de l AVR 2801 981 Pour tre s r de profiter au maximum de toutes les caract ristiques qu a offrir l AVR 2801 981 lire avec soin ces instructions et bien utiliser l appareil Toujours conserver ce mode d emploi pour s y r f rer ult rieurement en cas de question ou de probl me ENGLISH FRANCAIS E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient
29. EVEL to 10 and DELAY TIME to 30ms e 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 41 ENGLISH e Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit s panel 1 Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode SELECT O Main unit e When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC _ 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIDEO GAME ____ JAZZ CLUB lt _ _ ROCK ARENA M e When turned counterclockwise DIRECT lt STEREO _DOLBY PRO LOGIC _5CH STEREO MONO a MATRIX gt VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB gt ROCK ARENA To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters channel volume or tone control press the surround mode button then operate the selector SURROUND MODE Main unit 2 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set e The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes Refer to Surround Modes and Parameters on page 44 SURROUND PARAMETER Main unit 3 Display the parameter you want to adjust then turn the SELECT knob to set it NOTE e When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH STERE
30. IC A A B NAGNAVOX A NAGNAVOX B NAGNAVOX C D Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory NOTES YDP DIRECT STEREO EXT IN DENON A DENON B DENON C VDP 0 ew CE E TV DBS PANASONIC CS MS ES Q 1 jem come avwan eoe To Some 1 TV um DIRECT STEREO EXT IN a ES ES ov mz 0 VDP e remeron oromo bw oron pom eo pomm J ocom wo e Lis ER R En SHIFT PHILIPS A CHANNEL GENERAL GENERAL ELECTRIC A ELECTRIC B The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory To avoid accidental operation cover the remote control unit s transmitting window while setting the preset memory Some models and years of manufacture of components of the manufacturers listed on Table 1 cannot be used The signals stored at learned buttons have priority over the preset codes If you wish to clear the learned signals do so as described on page 31 Some manufacturers use different types of remote control codes for their products If the component does not operate when set to remote codeset A try setting to the B or C codesets 26 Operating a video component stored in the preset memory ENGLISH 1 Set the slide switch to VIDEO AUDIO DENON OQ START LEARNED TX RC 881 o Cow AVRIAVC VIDEO _
31. If no digital signal is being input the analog input jacks are selected PCM exclusive PCM signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input DTS exclusive DTS signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input ANALOG exclusive analog audio signal playback mode The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played EXT IN external decoder input jack selection mode The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry NOTES e 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 analog audio signal playback mode Select the AUTO or DTS exclusive DTS signal playback mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser disc player e Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode If so play in the DTS mode e In some rare cases noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTS CD or DTS LD Select the play mode Press the SURROUND MODE button then turn the SELECT knob Example Stereo SURROUND SELECT MODE STEREO Main unit Remote control unit To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters channel volume or tone contro
32. NTER gt Cursor buttons ON SCREEN button USE LEARN selector DVD SETUP button Test tone button SYSTEM SETUP button STATUS button NOTE e The shaded buttons WZ do not function with the AVR 2801 981 Nothing happens when they are pressed The button indicated x however can be used with the learning function 13 ENGLISH SETTING UP THE SYSTEM e Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in CONNECTIONS see pages 6 to 11 make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR 2801 981 s on screen display function These settings are required to set up the listening room s AV system centered around the AVR 2801 981 e Use the following buttons to set up the system SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu SURROUND PARAMETER button TUNING Press this to display the surround parameter menu BAND MODE ENTER button MEMORY Press this to switch the display on the screen Also use this button to complete the setting on the screen CURSOR buttons G andl Use these to move the cursors lt 4 and to the left and right on the screen L and Use these to move the cursors A and Y up and down on the screen e System setup items and default values set upon shipment from the factory Speaker Configuration System setup Input the combination of speakers in your system
33. O ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE or MATRIX surround modes and the input signal switches to a digital signal encoded in Dolby Digital the Dolby surround mode switches automatically When the input signal switches to a DTS signal the mode automatically switches to DTS surround 42 ENGLISH Tone control setting e Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired e To operate the tone control from the remote control unit 1 SURROUND PARAMETER MENU G Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor The screen for the selected surround mode appears TONE cannot be selected ROCK ARENA START LEARNED TX POWER OFF ON SOURCE SHIFT THROOM SIZE amedium gt EFFECT415 Remote control unit UN Remote control unit Remote control unit 4 UN e To select Bass or Treble in the Direct mode QO TONE 4 Default Ye s4 Select TONE SPEAKE Al CD IMULATION n 4 m D m fo 10 ROOM SIZE medium EFFECT415 ETONE 4 Default Ye s4 Switch to the Tone Control screen Tone Control Bass Treble e To set the level If you do not want the tone to be adjusted set Tone Defeat to ON Remote control unit Remote control unit SURROUND PARAMETER MEN
34. PEAKER A or B to turn the speaker off e The output to the speaker and pre out jacks is turned off and no sound is produced from the speakers Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily Press the MUTING button Cancelling MUTING mode Press the MUTING button again Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source Press the VIDEO SELECT button repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display Cancelling simulcast playback PHONES 4 1 SPEAKER Au Main unit MUTING Remote control unit VIDEO SELECT Main unit e Select SOURCE using the video select button e Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input 5 Checking the currently playing program source etc 1 On screen display e 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 control unit s ON SCREEN button Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence Front panel display ON SCREEN RETU Remote control unit e Descriptions of the units STATUS operations are also displayed ST on the front panel display In addition the display can be switched to check the unit s operating status
35. S 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 To avoid this be sure to switch the input mode to AUTO or DTS before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS Also never switch the input mode to ANALOG or PCM during playback The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs ona DVD player or LD DVD compatible player For DVDs the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur 2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing output level adjustment sampling frequency conversion etc In this case the DTS encoded signals may be processed erroneously in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR 2801 981 or may only produce noise Before playing DTS signals for the first time turn down the master volume to a low level start playing the DTS disc then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR 2801 981 see page 38 lights before turning up the master volume 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 pl
36. This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources When the input source is switched the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled The surround parameters tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each Surround mode ENGLISH DSP surround simulation e To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO Remote control unit The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed aii MOVIE ROCK ARENA gt JAZZ CLUB MATRIX lt VIDEO oa Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor ROCK ARENA The screen for the selected surround mode appears ROOM SIZE 4medium MENU G z EFFECT415 TONE 4 Default Yes Remote control unit 3 Set the parameters nn OK Remote control unit To end the setting mode press the surround parameter button again PARAMETER MENU G Remote control unit NOTES e When Default is selected CINEMA EQ and D COMP are automatically turned off ROOM SIZE is set to medium EFFECT L
37. U G cf Remote control unit Enter the setting The surround menu screen re appears To end the setting mode press the surround parameter button again e To operate the tone control from the main unit TONE CONTROL 1 cl Main ulnit SELECT Main ulnit The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed BASS lt TREBLE With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level e To increase the bass or treble Turn the control clockwise The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB e To decrease the bass or treble Turn the control clockwise The bass or treble sound can be decreased up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB 43 ENGLISH Surround parameters 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 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 0 to 140 ms TONE CONTROL This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than Direct E Surround modes and parameters Mode
38. and their corresponding sizes SMALL for regular speakers LARGE for full size full range to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response Default settings Front Sp Center Sp Subwoofer mode Digital In Adjutment On Screen Display This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio effects Input source Digital Inputs This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources This sets whether or not to display the on screen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are operated from MONITOR outputs only LFE Front amp Subwoofer Delay Time signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position 3 6 m 12 ft 3 6 m 12 ft 3 0 m 10 ft This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and Front L Front R Subwoofer Center Surround L Surround R Channel i ad subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum oa ow om oe Que fes VCR 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 oncas oP o f On Screen Display ON ile Al Auto Tuner FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory Presets NOTES e The on screen display signals are output with
39. ayback of DTS encoded DVDs Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved 51 ENGLISH System setup items and default values set upon shipment from the factory System setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes SMALL for regular speakers LARGE for full size full range to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response Speaker Configuration This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio Front amp Subwoofer signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position 3 6 m 12 ft Delay Time This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum Center Sp Small Center 3 6 m 12 ft Center Default settings Surround Sp Subwoofer Small Yes Surround L amp R 3 0 m 10 ft effects Channel Level Digital In Adjutment pejpej om om foe om E Input VCR 2 Digital Coaxial OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 oncas oP o f o This sets whether or not to display the on screen display that appears on the monitor screen when t
40. by Digital AC 3 encoding decoding Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround 20 kHz channel E Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility DO easy and D QE DIGITAL The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method reference page LD VDP Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack Set the input mode to AUTO 1 Page 32 Optical or coaxial digital output DVD same as for PCM Set the ee a AUTO 2 Others Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO satellite broadcasts CATV etc same as for PCM Page 32 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF AC 3RF output jack of the LD player to the digital input jack Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between bit stream and convert to PCM When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR 2801 981 switch the DVD player s output mode to bit stream In some cases players are equipped with both bit stream PCM and PCM only digital outputs In this case connect the bit stream PCM jacks to the AVR 2801 981 2 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby
41. c searching begins iat then stops when a station is tuned in Remote control unit If tuning does not stop at the desired station use to the Manual tuning operation Manual tuning DENON O O RC 881 START LEARNED TX SYSTEM CALL POWE OO Qk fe EN AIA O ao v m A m D og go 2e a es Sg On Z g ae gt 5 f z 2 1 Set the input function to TUNER FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit 2 Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM BAND Remote control unit NOTES Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode Check that the display s AUTO indicator turns off MODE Remote control unit Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button to tune in the desired station The frequency changes continuously when the button is held In se Remote control unit e When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band the STEREO indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in At open frequencies the noise is muted and the TUNED and STEREO indicators turn off e When the manual tuning mode is set FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Preset memory Use the Auto tuning or Manual tuning operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memo
42. d to CDR TAPE Main unit Playback using the external input EXT IN jacks Set the external input EXT saan IN mode PSE Press the EXT IN to switch the external input Main unit Remote control unit Once this is selected the input signals connected to the FL front left FR front right and C center channels of the EXT IN jacks are output directly to the front left and right and center speaker systems as well as the pre out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry In addition the signal input to the SW subwoofer jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Jack Cancelling the external input mode 2 To cancel the external input EXT IN setting press the INPUT ao MODE AUTO PCM DTS or ANALOG button to switch to sii oy the desired input mode See page 32 INPUT MODE ANALOG Cc E NOTES e n play modes other than the external input mode the signals connected to these jacks cannot be played In addition signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input INPUT MODE ANALOG 2TT Main unit Remote control unit e When the input mode is set to the external input EXT IN the play mode DIRECT STEREO DOLBY DTS SURROUND 5CH STEREO acne r DSP SIMULATION cannot beset The external input mode can be set for any input source To watch video while listening to sound select the input source to which the video signal is connected then s
43. ds etc in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes 0000000 OOOO CD player or other Tape deck or CD recorder component equipped R L with digital output jacks INPUT OUTPUT Connecting the DIGITAL jacks Connecting a tape deck Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output Refer to page Connections for recording 20 21 tor instructions oh setting this Terminal Connect the tape deck s recording input jacks LINE IN or REC to this NOTES unit s tape recording CDR TAPE OUT jacks using pin plug cords e Use 75 Q ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections Connections for playback e Use optical cables for optical connections removing the cap before Connect the tape deck s playback output jacks LINE OUT or PB to this connecting unit s tape playback CDR TAPE IN jacks using pin plug cords ENGLISH Connecting video components e To connect the video signal connect using a 75 Q ohms video signal cable cord Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality e When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components TV or DBS tuner Connecting a TV DBS tuner TV DBS nour VIDEO e Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the ee Q Q yellow TV DBS IN jack using a 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cord ii e Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s audio output jacks AUDIO OUTPUT to the J U TV
44. e CD ROM synchronized with the film is played With LDs and DVDs there is of course no need for an extra disc the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats There are also music CDs recorded in DTS These CDs include 5 1 channel surround signals compared to two channels on current CDs They do not include picture data but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs PCM type digital output required DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate grand sound as in a movie theater right in your own listening room E DTS compatible media and playback methods DIGITAL Marks indicating DTS compatibility dts and dts SURROUND The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method reference page Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 37 same as for PCM 2 Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM 1 Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 37 same as for PCM 2 Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM 1 Optical or coaxial digital san 6 oP POW Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 37 1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals Because of this the un decoded DT
45. e faded to 12 dB using the fader function f the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the fader the fader adjustment values are cleared so adjust the fader again Fader Control nm This is only displayed when setting the fader control Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode 1 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode e The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights Light SURROUND SELECT DOLBY DTS MODE SURROUND Le we T O DOPRO LOGIC Main unit Remote control unit 2 Play a program source with the Doors surrouno mark e For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components 1 Lee DOLBY DTS SPEAKER SURROUND DIRECT ION 5CHSTEREO STEREO MASTER VOL S NOTE e There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes NORMAL PHANTOM WIDE and 3CH LOGIC The AVR 2801 981 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process page 15 3 ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode only with digital input and DTS Surround mode only with digital input 1 Select the input source Playback with a digital input Select an input source set to digital COAXIAL OPTICAL see page 20 FUNCTION Main unit Remote control unit Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS INPUT MODE INPUT MODE Main unit Remote control unit 2 Select the Dolby DTS
46. e 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 e The LEARNED TX LED does not light if system call signals cannot be stored at the button that you have pressed or if you have already stored the maximum number of signals 30 ENGLISH Clearing learned remote control signals DENON VW Z RC 881 START LEARNED TX M CALL POW Ga ul 0 1 Press the USE LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen 4 etc to set the learn mode 2 0 0 OO S 8 HOe 8 a0 m gt A Mm So D ng pa D D 2 eJ Z m oO io o is a la m oO O ba o je Q w z is D B 1 PAg SIMULATION 5CH STEI MASTER VOL 0 0 0 2 A 0 S gt je O J 3 m 3 4 zZ CD wo l E Mm AVR AVC VIDEO DVD W VDP VCR SYSTEM SURROUND MUTING 2 To clear learned remote control signals set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were learned N F AUDIO AVR AVC VIDEO 15 pi A mh z ue ot Set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were 4 Press the SYSTEM CALL SET button and hold it in for at least learned four seconds DECK CDRIMD e When both the START and
47. el Digital In Assignment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets 2 Switch to the Channel Level screen Channel Level Test Tone Mode ET Test Tone Start Level Clear es 3 Select Test Tone Mode 4 Select the mode Select Auto or Manual D Channel Level e Auto at Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically Test Tone Mode from the different speakers e Manual Test Tone Start Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level Level Clear Yes 4 Example When the Auto mode is selected 5 Select Test Tone Start S Select Yes Channel Level Test Tone Mode Test Tone Start Level Clear lYesl4 19 ENGLISH 7 a If the Auto mode is selected l Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers Jast Tone me The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following SW ch 12dB order at 4 second intervals the first time and second time around 2 i e RSi r second intervals the third time around and on See a ere IE i i Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same a 0 ae a ie volume Flashin v The vol
48. el Digital In Assignment On Screen Display FAuto Tuner Presets 2 Press the ENTER button The Auto Preset Memory screen appears Auto Preset Memory Auto Tuning amp Preset Station Memory Storing Preset Memory eStart Pax Use the CURSOR button to select Yes G gt Search flashes on the screen and searching begins Completed appears once searching is completed iat The display automatically switches to screen This completes system setup Once these settings are made there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process 1 At the System Setup Menu press the SYSTEM SETUP button The changed settings are entered and the on screen display turns off TITLE n Cc T e On screen display signals Signals input to the AVR 2801 981 On screen display signal output VIDEO MONITOR OUT video S video MONITOR OUT video VIDEO signal input jack yellow S video signal input jack signal output jack yellow signal output jack O Signal X No signal O On screen signals output X On screen signals not output NOTE e 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
49. et this mode 35 ENGLISH SURROUND Before playing with the surround function e 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 19 or from the remote control unit as described below e Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones Is only possible in the Auto mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND modes The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory 1 Press the T TONE button Remote control unit 2 Test tones are output from the different speakers Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers UN Remote control unit SYSTEM SURROUND TUNING LSETUP PARAMETER GD CD BAND MODE 5 o ner 2 MEMORY LSTATUS ON SCREEN Cc d USE LEARN T TONE DVD SET UP After completing the adjustment press the T TONE button again ica al Remote control unit e After adjusting using the test tones adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes as described below 1 Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust CH VOL Main unit CH SELECT Remote control unit The channel switches as shown belo
50. for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shal system of the building as as practical Notes e Do not connect two FM be connected to the grounding close to the point of cable entry antennas simultaneously e Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect the AM loop antenna e Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting the external input EXT IN jacks e These input jacks are for inputting multi channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3 1 format multi channel audio signals from an MPEG multi channel decoder or future multi channel sound format etc e When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components When connecting a high definition MUSE 3 1 format component use a separately sold mono stereo cable if the surround channel output is monaural ii VDP ns oO oO Oo oO oO o ojjffo ojjffo ojjffo olffo o o o Ca o o o oO o oO lt lt ES Loor lt e lt lt Eas OO 00000 0 Gp 2 AO ol i o o o Le Oo o O oO Oo o o oO 10 o IS Front Subwoofer LINE OUT mn J O Decoders with 6 channel analog outputs etc Speaker system connections AUDIO U lt DE oO e Connect the speaker
51. he controls on the remote control unit or main unit are operated from MONITOR outputs only This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources On Screen Dispay On Screen Display ON A1 A8 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 1 MHz 520 600 1000 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz a tu FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory 90 1 MHz 90 1 MHz 90 1 MHz Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter default values are shown in parentheses FRONT L R CENTER When playing Dolby Digital DTS signals TONE CINEMA ROOM EFFECT DELAY CONTROL EQ SIZE LEVEL TIME Pee Mods SURROUN SUB L R WOOFER DIRECT o gt o oeo o x o x own cum STEREO ST S OFF O 008 6CH EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND poo J J af o owm poo e e o oom oom x x x FF oia 0 0 0 XX X XX X poo e tos oom x x tr ows poo e o o f owm oom x f x x o o ows X X XX IX IX IX 0 0 10 O Signal adjustable A Selected by speaker configuration setting Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting x No signal not adjustable 52 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS M Audio section e Power amplifier Rated output Front 90 W 90 W 8 Q ohms 20
52. he slide switch to VIDEO Next while holding the POWER button 1 AUDIO 4 press the button for the code in block B CiD Refer to Table 1 The operation is AVR AVC LS completed when the button is released and the LEARNED TX LED lights 2 Set the slide switch to the component to be registered DVD VDP VCR or TV DECK CDR MD CD DVD 11T VDP VCR ae the POWER button pressed s h when performing steps 3 and 4 To continue registering other components repeat steps 2 to 4 Holding in the POWER button press the button for the corresponding manufacturer in block A Flashes The LEARNED TX LED flashes e This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on Table 1 25 ENGLISH Table 1 Combinations of Personal System Codes for Different Manufacturers 41 DVD L 1 4 DIRECT STEREO DIRECT STEREO DVD DENON A DENON B 0 TV DBS PANASONIC O VCR 1 PIONEER Po amp owaj a YCR DIRECT STEREO DIRECT STEREO oew ov ES oran poes ES f oc possan fomes come ewon sms VCR V AUX SHARP A SHARP B O NEC A NEC B NEC C SHIFT PHILIPS A PHILIPS B PHILIPS C E gt CHANNEL RCA A RCA B o CHANNEL GENERAL GENERAL ELECTRIC B MANN Fe ECTR
53. hown on the diagram at the left creating an enveloping and PA As realistic surround sound presentation As seen from the side As seen from above The AVR 2801 981 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 Surround AC 3 Dolby Digital is the multi channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital consists of up to 5 1 channels front left front right center surround left surround right and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects the Low Frequency Effects LFE channel also called the 1 channel containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format Dolby Digital s main channels can all contain full range sound information from the lowest bass up to the highest frequencies 22 kHz The signals within each channel are distinct from the others allowing pinpoint sound imaging and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest softest sounds free from noise and distortion 49 ENGLISH E Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No recorded channels elements 2 ch No playback channels 4 ch Playback channels max L R C S SW recommended Digital discrete processing Dol
54. input jacks are not e Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state the connected apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for when nothing is connected to the input jacks If this happens either say a vacation turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks e Muting of PRE OUT jacks HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks HEADPHONE jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit Because of this the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function surround mode or any other set up is changed 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 4 FEATURES 1 Dolby Digital 3 24 bit D A Conversion Using advanced digital processing algorithms Dolby Digital All six channels including the five main channels and the low provides up to 5 1 channels of wide range high fidelity surround frequency effects LFE channel benefit from reference for sound Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie North American DVD and DTV soundtracks 2 DTS Digital Theater Systems 4 Video Select Functio
55. is weak O i O This unit does not operate properly when DO Sete 5 remote control unit is used CE Oc rs 48 Turntable and speaker systems too close together Floor is unstable and vibrates easily Stylus pressure too weak Dust or dirt on stylus Cartridge defective MC cartridge being used Batteries dead Remote control unit too far from this unit Obstacle between this unit and remote control unit Different button is being pressed and ends of battery inserted in reverse Separate as much as possible Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations transmitted by floor If turntable is not equipped with insulators use audio insulators commonly available 23 23 23 23 Apply proper stylus pressure Check stylus Replace cartridge Replace with MM cartridge or use a head amplifier or step up transformer Replace with new batteries Move closer Remove obstacle Press the proper button Insert batteries properly ENGLISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 Basic setting Use this setting if your main purpose is to listen to movie music and when using one set two speakers of regular single way or two way speakers as the surround speakers Front speakers e Set the f
56. l press the surround mode button then operate the selector SURROUND MODE Main unit Start playback on the selected component e For operating instructions refer to the component s manual MASTER VOLUME Q MASTER anal The volume level is Main unit Remote control unit displayed on the master volume level display Adjust the volume The volume can be adjusted within the range of 60 to O to 18 dB in steps of 1 dB However when the channel level is set as described on page 19 or pages 36 and 37 If the volume for any channel is set at 1 dB or greater the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is 18 dB Maximum value of channel level Inout mode when playing DTS sources e Noise will be output if DTS compatible CDs or LDs are played in the ANALOG or PCM mode When playing DTS compatible sources be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks OPTICAL COAXIAL and set the input mode to DTS Input mode display e In the AUTO mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS 0 O O 7 In the DIGITAL PCM mode INPUT AUTO PGM DTS NX O gt 04 O ZN In the DIGITAL DTS mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS AZ O O gt ZIN e n the ANALOG mode INPUT AUTO PCM DTS O O O Input signal display DOLBY DIGITAL SIGNAL od LOCK DIGITAL ETS KL DEA N NX O e DTS SIGN
57. lease follow these steps be sure to switch off the power of this unit check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on 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 Note on speaker impedance e 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 Q ohms are connected If the protector circuit is activated the speaker output is cut off Turn off the set s power wait for the set to cool down improve the ventilation around the set then turn the power back on 11 ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel e For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses MASTERWOLUME POWSDONISTANDEY SWIG RSS ni 31 Headphones jack PHONES niisiis 34 Tape monitor button CDR APE MON 32 O Tape MONO INdicalOr pererin rir rue 32 O Front speaker system selector buttons SPEAKER A B 31 INPUT MODE button eenen 32 ANALOG button 32 O GIN 0 3
58. lt gt l Auto search cue gt Cursor left right H Pause SELECT Enter setting 4 Monitor TV system buttons SYSTEM CALL POWER CALL ON SOURCE TUNER SHIFT TV DBS POWER Power on off ON SOURCE VOLUME Volume A Y up down TV VCR Switch between TV and VCR CHANNEL Switch channel mee 2 ENGLISH Learning function If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets you can teach the AVR 2801 981 s remote control to learn the codes from the component s original remote control e The buttons that can be learned are the CD DECK and CDR MD system buttons see page 24 and the DVD VDP VCR and TV system 1 buttons see page 27 For the CD CDR MD DVD VDP and TV the A block buttons can also be learned and for the DVD and TV the B block buttons can also be learned Press the USE LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen A etc to set the learn mode Both the START and LEARNED TX indicators flash Flashes This unit s remote control unit 2 2 Set the program switch to the side to be learned s Set to the AUDIO side for the CD tape deck or CDR MD position to the VIDEO side for the DVD VDP VCR or TV position 1 8 ee H AUDIO AVARAVG VIDEO Check that the START LED is lit then press the button to be learned on the other remote control unit 3 Set the prog
59. lug to the right jack NOTE This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly Use a separate head amplifier or step up transformer If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected disconnect the ground wire Turntable MM cartridge The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER operation switch on the main unit and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit Connect the CD player s analog output No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit s power is at jacks ANALOG OUTPUT to this unit s standby Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above CD jacks using pin plug cords 120 W 1 A NOTE Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment Never use them for hair driers TVs or other electrical appliances Connecting the pre out jacks Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier s to increase the power of the front center and surround channels or for connection to powered loudspeakers Connect the internal amplifier s subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal Refer to page 11 TOTAL 120W 1A MAX AC 120V 60HZ R DvD E APRES 6 b Or MD recorder DAT deck or other component a equipped with digital output jacks Power supply cord AC 120 V 60 Hz Route the connection cor
60. mense array of features we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding TABLE OF CONTENTS Before USIN acai alia easel ease ee sce aaeraeees ees 4 EI COST a a a 31 35 Cautions on Installation 2 ne dd rrr rnnr 4 10 OR E E E O T E nee 36 39 Cautions on AADEMNONE SE Rd nie nnr rrr rnrn rnrn rrene 5 11 DSP Surround Simulation 4 m ren lieues 40 44 4 Re E 5 Listening to the Radio PT 45 47 Connections den 6 11 Last Function MEMON a a een 47 6 Part Names and Functions Een Unie dite ten 12 13 14 Initialization of the Microprocessor aussi es eau red dawmwiaexeracsaes 47 Setting up the system 2 0 0 ccc ccc cee cece cece eee e tense eeeeeneteeaeenanes 14 22 ROU DISS WOO TING pa Re nn a ddr on cn con 48 EI Remote Control UMD ss RS er Nine nn ilot 23 31 16 Additional ATOWIMEMON 4 in NE arte 49 52 DECO ee ed et ees Da 53 E ACCESSORIES Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit Operating instructions 1 Warranty for North America model only 1 Service station list 1 O Remote control unit RGP AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM indoor antenna 1 FM antenna adaptor 1 RC 881 1 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the following before using this unit e Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords always unplug the power c
61. mode Other surround mode buttons will not function during the Dolgy Digital signal playback e With this mode DTS signals can only be played in the DTS Surround DIRECT and STEREO mode Other surround mode buttons will not function during the DTS signal playback Surround parameters 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 Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes D COMP Dynamic Range Compression Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds For listening late at night or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack but with reduced dynamic range This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS Select one of the four parameters OFF LOW MID middle or HI high Set to OFF for normal listening LFE Low Frequency Effect Program source and adjustment range 1 Dolby Digital 10 dB to O dB 2 DTS Surround 10 dB to 0 dB When DOLBY DIGITAL encoded software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DOLBY DIGITAL playback
62. n DTS provides up to 5 1 channels of wide range high fidelity Allow you to watch one source visual while listening to another surround sound from sources such as laser disc DVD and source audio specially encoded music discs ENGLISH 5 CONNECTIONS generation of noise hair driers etc e Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed e Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them e Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly left with left right near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise with right e Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is e Insert the plugs securely Incomplete connections will result in the used independently without turning the power of this unit on If this happens turn on the power of the this unit e Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only Do not use them for Connecting the audio components e When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other Connecting the AC OUTLTETS components AC OUTLETS The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched e SWITCHED between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch total capacity 120 W 1 A L CD player T Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable s output cord to the AVR 2801 981 s PHONO jacks the L left plug to the L jack the R right p
63. ng them 1 Set mode switch 1 to AUDIO AVR AVC AUDIO O START LEARNED TX POWER RC 881 AVR AVC VIDEO y 2 Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated DECK CDR MD CD DVD IIT VDP VCR fiz RETURN USE LEARN T TONE DVD SET UP Operate the audio component e For details refer to the component s operating instructions While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components some models of components may not be operated with this remote control 1 CD player CD and CD recorder and MD recorder CDR MD system buttons VGR 2 V AUX TV VCR 008 Gb B gt 2 Tape deck DECK system buttons VGR 2 V AUX Y VOLUME A Y VOLUME A DISC SKIP Cr lt lt Rewind lt gt gt Manual search forward and reverse gt Fast forward E Stop Stop gt Play D Forward play lt lt BI Auto search cue I Pause H Pause lt Reverse play DISC Switch discs A B Switch between decks A and B SKIP for CD changers only 3 Tuner system buttons SYSTEM CALL DVD VDP OWER For the tuner only the following buttons can also be operated TUNING BAND MODE MEMORY STATUS DISPLAY TUNING Frequency SHIFT Switch preset channel range AY up down CHANNEL P
64. nment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setting the type of speakers e The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used 1 At the System Setup Menu select Speaker Configuration Switch to the speaker configuration screen 19 ENGLISH 3 Set whether or not speakers are connected and if so their size a parameters Speaker Configuration e To select the speaker Front Sp r EA gt Smal N Center Sp Large Suei None Surround Sp Large SET None Subwoofer N e To select the parameter Surround Sp 4 Enter the setting When Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes the set switches to the subwoofer mode NOTE e Select Large or Small not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker s capacity for playing low frequency approximately 80 Hz and below signals If you do not know try comparing the sound at both settings setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers to determine the proper setting e Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz Small
65. nna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change In performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ENGLISH E INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR 2801 981 Digital Surround A V receiver This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources As this product is provided with an im
66. nnections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components Connection jack for subwoofer with built in FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER amplifier super woofer SYSTEMS B SYSTEM SYSTEMS SYSTEMS A etc CO G D R D Ld Lt A A EXT A is lt CENTER lt G lt Q Oo oO oO Oo oOo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oO o o V A co lt oO CT o o o o o o o o o o o lt gt t gt 6066 000 e Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speaker s magnetism If this should happen move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect Protector circuit e This unit is equipped with a high speed protection circuit The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short circuited and a large current flows when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise When the protection circuit is activated the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes Should this occur p
67. ord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set e Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords Always set the power switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV If this happens take the following steps e Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV e Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit s power cord and input output connection cords e Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Q ohms feeder wires We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 Q ohms coaxial cables For heat dispersal leave at least 10 cm of space between the top back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components e Store this instructions in a safe place After reading store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place e Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes x 10 cm or more QC O0 O0 0 0 a 1Q cm or more Wall ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING e Switching the input function when
68. ower conditions and or inadequate ventilation Incomplete connection of speaker cords Incomplete connection of input output cords Reverse connections of left and right speakers or left and right input output cords On screen display is set to off on the system setup menu screen Ground wire of turntable not connected properly Incomplete PHONO jack connection TV or radio transmission antenna nearby Measures Page Check the insertion of the power cord plug 6 Turn the power on with the remote control 31 unit after turning the POWER switch on Connect securely 10 11 Set to a suitable position 32 Turn volume up to suitable level 33 Switch off MUTING 34 Input digital signals or select input jacks to 32 which digital signals are being input Switch power off connect speakers 10 11 properly then switch power back on Turn off the set s power then ventilate it 4 5 well to cool it down Once the set is cooled down turn the power back on Turn off the set s power then ventilate it 4 5 well to cool it down Once the set is cooled down turn the power back on 10 11 6 11 10 11 Connect securely Connect securely Check left and right connections Set on screen display on the system setup menu screen to on Connect securely Connect securely Contact your store of purchase on 2 S D Howling noise produced when volume is 2 high gt amp Cc Sound is distorted Volume
69. p 1 e f the microprocessor has been reset all the button settings are reset to the default values the values set upon shipment from the factory 47 ENGLISH 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise first check the following 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 Should the problem persist there may be a malfunction Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase Symptom Cause DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced when power switch set to on DISPLAY lit but sound not produced DISPLAY not lit and power indicator is flashing rapidly Sound produced only from one channel Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback Common problems when listening to the CD records tapes and FM broadcasts etc The on screen display is not displayed Humming noise produced when record is playing Power cord not plugged in securely Speaker cords not securely connected Improper position of the audio function button Volume control set to minimum MUTING is on Digital signals not input Digital input selected Speaker terminals are short circuited Block the ventilation holes of the set The unit is operating at continuous high p
70. quipped with S jacks keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipment s instruction manuals Connecting a monitor TV DVD player or video disc player VDP MONITOR OUT e Connect the TV s S video input S VIDEO INPUT to the MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord d Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player VDP VDP e Connect the video disc player s S Video output jack to the S VIDEO VDP IN jack using an S Video connection cord e A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way e t is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the VCR 2 V AUX jacks Monitor TV Connecting a TV DBS tuner e Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s S video output jack S VIDEO OUTPUT to the TV DBS IN jack using an S jack connection cord EENEEENENNNNEHENNN w BERR RRRRRP PPP See Q Video deck 1 O EU J E TERE EREEERE EEE TO ee Pe ETT Tere Ts Connecting the video decks e Connect the video deck s S output jack S OUT to the VCR 1 IN jack and the video deck s S input jack S IN to the VCR 1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords e Connect the video deck s S output jack S OUT to the VCR 2 V AUX IN jack and the video deck s S input jack S IN to the VCR 2 V AUX OUT jack using S jack connection cords eT Yo ee
71. ram switch to the position to be learned DECK CDR MD CD tt 0 0m DVD IIIT VDP VCR ia mb This unit s remote control unit 4 Set the remote control units so they are facing each other a ee then press the button to be learned on this unit s remote Once the START LED turns off and the LEARNED TX LED control unit lights release the button on the other remote control unit Transmitting windows Other remote qg control unit Ley S SS S lt lt cS KE The two LEDs start SIDS St Approx flashing again Light S lt lt 5 cm a ck 7 To learn other buttons repeat steps 2 to 6 The indicator stops flashing and the START LED lights The learnable buttons are the buttons which can be operated ee with the DENON system codes for the CD player tape deck 8 Once the learning operation Is completed press the CD recorder MD recorder the buttons which can be operated USE LEARN selector button again with the preset memory for the DVD VCR VDP and TV For The two LEDs stop flashing and the learning mode is the TV only however the buttons in the section indicated A cancelled SS 28 on the diagram above can also be learned Use these to learn TV channels Check that the stored codes work properly NOTES e Up to 26 codes can be learned but this number may be lower if the codes are long e f a non learnable button is pressed or two or more buttons are pressed at
72. reset channel BAND Switch between the AM and FM bands Fe up down MODE Switch between auto and mono 24 MEMORY Preset memory ENGLISH Preset memory Audio component e DENON components can be operated by setting the preset memory for CDR or MD Operation is not possible for some models however In this case use the learning function see page 28 to store the remote control signals e For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory see page 31 1 Set the slide switch to AUDIO Holding in the POWER button press the DENON LO AUDIO button for the components you want to set AVR AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to CDR MD a DECK CDR MD CD DVD IIT The LEARNED TX LED flashes VDP VCR iz wer the POWER button pressed ny when performing steps 3 and 4 Combinations of Personal System Codes CDR MD DIRECT STEREO EXT IN DIRECT STEREO EXT IN POWER DENON CDRA DENON CDR B DENON MD Du Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory Preset memory Video component e DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component Operation is not possible for some models however In this case use the learning function see page 28 to store the remote control signals e For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory see page 31 Set t
73. reset to the default values Delay Time QNH f you set an invalid distance a CAUTION notice such as screen right PEL GUTS BLINN Ge Ul BLINKING SP will appear In this case please relocate the blinking speaker s so that A Vat its distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line Set in such a way that the distance to the center speaker is the same as or up to 5 feet 1 5 meters shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer Set in such a way that the distance to the surround speakers is the same as or up to 15 feet 4 5 meters shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer x x 7 Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears The AVR 2801 981 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room NOTE e f the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set the settings are reset to the factory default values see page 14 18 ENGLISH Setting the channel level e Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal e From the listening position listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level e The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit For details see page 36 1 At the System Setup Menu select Channel Level a System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration r Delay Time Channel Lev
74. ront speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the Monitor TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker TV between the front left and right speakers and no further from _ the listening position than the front speakers oe ES alae aa e Consult the owner s manual for your subwoofer for advice on ee Subwoofer placing the subwoofer within the listening room e f the surround speakers are direct radiating monopolar then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters 2 to 3 feet above ear level at the prime listening position As seen from the side Surround speakers As seen from above 2 Using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types or dipolar types provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker monopolar Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position mounted above ear level Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position e Set the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example 1 e Set the surround speakers directly at the sides of the listening position and 60 to 90 centimeters 2 to 3 feet above ear level D SPRAKE a e The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as s
75. room due to low frequency cancellations e Ifthe LFE option is selected bass from the large front left and front right speakers goes only to the front left and front right speakers Bass going to the subwoofer comes from the LFE signal and any speakers which you have designated as Small This selection is preferred as it reduces the chances of bass cancellations in the room e Once you have positioned all of your speakers in the room choose the option which gives you the most solid sounding bass e When the subwoofer is set to Yes bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in Surround modes other than Dolby DTS Setting the delay time Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time Preparations FL Center FR Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right EN Li Distance from center speakers to listening position tt L2 Distance from front speakers to listening position IN A Te L3 Distance from rear speakers to listening position a position NOTES e Set the center speaker so that the distance to the front speakers left and right or the subwoofer SL SR is the same L2 L1 or so that the difference in the distance L2 L1 is 5 feet 1 5 meters or less e Set the surround speakers left and right so that the distance to the front speakers left and right or the sub
76. ry 2 Press the MEMORY button DENON O O RC 881 START LEARNED TX POWER MEMORY o D mi z o gt fl CLO AE joes Remote control unit o 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block A to E SHIFT Remote control unit 4 Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 CHANNEL Remote control unit Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory MEMORY Remote control unit To preset other channels repeat steps 2 to 5 A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset 8 stations channels 1 to 8 in each of blocks A to E Checking the preset stations e The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display 1 Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the on screen display et Stations Hz H2 Hz H2 Hz H2 Hz H2 ON SCREEN RETU O O1 OOOOOOOOE EE OON oO Remote control unit 46 ENGLISH Recalling preset stations e To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit DENON Q O RC 881 START LEARNED TX POWER 1 SHIFT Watching the display press the Se SHIFT button to select the preset memory block QO ID Ba Remote control unit o D m ES M a0
77. ssions operation 1 Receiver 5 switched to DVD 5 TV DBS 5 2 Using the system call function 1 Stored operation 5 Stored operation 4 Stored operation 3 Stored operation 2 ER aoe DVD power on DVD player DVD playback Receiver power on TV power on Receiver input source switched to VDP LD player VDP power on LD player VDP playback Receiver power on TV power on Receiver Receiver input source power on TV power on switched to TV DBS Receiver input source switched to VCR 1 Video VCR power on Video VCR playback Receiver power on TV power on Receiver input source switched to CD Receiver power on Press the system call button e The LEARNED TX LED flashes for 5 seconds Press the button at which the desired system call signals are stored while the LEARNED TX LED is flashing e The preset signals or the signals you have stored at that button are transmitted in succession Stored operation 9 Stored operation 8 Stored Stored operation 6 operation 7 The system call signals for the POWER OFF and POWER ON buttons are transmitted from the remote control unit approximately once every second The signals for the other buttons DVD VDP TV DBS VCR 1 and CD are transmitted approximately once every 1 5 seconds DENON Q Q RC 881 LEARNED TX SYSTEM CALL POWER ns CO CCE
78. t for an extended period of time If the battery fluid should leak carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries When replacing the batteries have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible The learned remote control signals may be cleared if no batteries are in the remote control unit for about 5 seconds The factory installed codes are in permanent memory however Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters 22 feet from the main unit but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor e The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor NOTES e t may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light e Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously Doing so may result in malfunction e Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse type noise nearby may result in malfunction so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components e Turn on the power of the different components before operati
79. ume can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB in units of 1 Example When the volume is set to 12 dB dB while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer Flashi b When the Manual mode is selected D Use the 3 and cursor buttons to select the speaker from which you A W Test Tone Manu want to produce the test tone then use the and cursor buttons SW ch 12dB to adjust so that the volume from the different speakers sounds the SO e same ere Mea eg HET es a ERETTE o l J 2 al ele 42 B12 g t2 FA En EOF a y Example When the volume is set to 12 dB while the subwoofer is selected After the above settings are completed press the ENTER button The Channel Level screen reappears Press the ENTER button again the System Setup Menu screen reappears To cancel the settings select 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 level test tone by ear is difficult use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance NOTE When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system you may also need to adjust the subwoofer s own volume control When
80. video signal output jack 22 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT e The included remote control unit RC 881 can be used to operate not only the AVR 2801 981 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well Furthermore it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers so it can also be used to operate non DENON remote control compatible video components Inserting the batteries Remove the remote control unit s rear cover Notes on Batteries Set two RGP AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction Using the remote control unit Approx m 22 feet Use RGP AA batteries in the remote control unit The batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately once a year though this depends on the frequency of usage Even if less than a year has passed replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit IS operated nearby the set When inserting the batteries be sure to do so in the proper direction following the and marks in the battery compartment To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid e Do not use a new battery together with an old one e Do not use two different types of batteries e Do not short circuit disassemble heat or dispose of batteries in flames Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use i
81. w each time the button IS pressed Adjust the level of the selected speaker 2 SELECT Main unit Only adjustable when the channel is selected with the CH VOL buttons on the main unit UN Remote control unit NOTES e The adjustment range for the different channels is 12 dB to 12 dB e When using the DIRECT mode the sound from the subwoofer can be cut by lowering the SW subwoofer setting one step from 12 dB setting it to OFF 36 O RC 881 START LEARNED TX WER PO OFF ON SOURCE ge 0 0 o O GD A lt lt O fad E z m Q gt o a o QD a O USE LEARN T TONE ENGLISH e This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels FL C and FR or the rear channels SL and SR together Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi channel music sources 1 select FADER CH VOL Main unit Remote control unit The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed 2 Press the U button to reduce the volume of the front channels the A button to reduce the volume of the rear channels SELECT f Main unit Remote control unit RETURN USE LEARN T TONE DVD SET UP The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can b
82. while Main unit Remote control unit laying a source by pressin 34 the STATUS button NOTE To prevent hearing loss do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones DOLBY DTS SPEAKER SURROUND DIRECT P SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT IN AUDIO wo td MUTING 1 AVR AVC VIDEO DvD TW VDP VCR Q o P S 0 Using the dimmer function e Use this to change the brightness of the display The display brightness changes in four steps bright medium dim and off by pressing the remote control unit s DIMMER button repeatedly The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed and finally the display turns off DIMMER Main unit ENGLISH Recording using the REC OUT selector 1 Press the REC SELECT button REC SELECT Main unit 2 With REG OUT SOURCE displayed FUNCTION turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record e The REC indicator and the indicator of the selected source light Main unit Display 2 Set the recording mode e For operating instructions refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record 4 To cancel turn the function knob and select SOURCE NOTES FUNCTION e Digital signals are not output from output jacks e Only the currently playing source can be recorde
83. woofer is the same L2 L3 or so that the difference in the distance L2 L3 is 15 feet 4 5 meters or less 1 At the System Setup Menu select Delay Time a System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets 2 Switch to the Delay Time screen Delay Time Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters In Feet Meters 4 gt Feet Select the desired unit meters or feet G gt Select darken the desired units Meters or Feet Delay Time Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters In Feet Meters 4 gt Example When Feet is selected 17 ENGLISH 4 Once Meters or Feet is selected in step 3 the Delay Time screen appears automatically Delay Time GFront amp Subwoofer Center Surr Default liy Select the speaker to be set Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position G gt The distance changes in units of 1 foot 0 1 meters each time the button Delay Time is pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance Front iat amp Subwoofer Default Example When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker L1 If Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically
84. z 10 MHz 0 3 dB M Tuner section FM note uV at 75 Q ohms 0 dBf 1 x 10 15 W AM Reseiving Range 87 50 MHz 107 90 MHz 520 KHz 1710 KHZ Usable Sensitivity 1 0 pV 11 2 dBf 18 uV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity MONO 1 6 UV 15 3 dBf SIEREO 23 1V 68 5 dB S N IHF A MONO 80 dB STEREO 75 cB Total Harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz MONO 0 15 STEREO 0 3 E General Powr supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 5 0 Maximum external dimensions 434 W x 171 H x 416 D mm 17 3 32 x 6 47 64 x 16 3 8 Mass 11 5 kg 25 lbs 6 oz MH Remote control unit RC 881 Batteries R6P AA Type two batteries External dimensions 70 W x 215 H x 24 D mm 2 3 4 x 8 15 32 x 15 16 Mass 200 g Approx 7 oz including batteries For purposes of improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice 53 NIPPON COLUMBIA CO LTD 14 14 AKASAKA 4 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 107 8011 JAPAN Telephone 03 3584 8111 Printed in Japan 511 3662 000

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