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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-2801/981
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 02 ~ PAGE 053
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 54 ~ PAGE 103
2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981.
2 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.
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO CORRESPONDANTE DE LA P
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be should be read before the appliance is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and should be retained for future reference. the point where they exit fro
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ENGLISH 2 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 immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding
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ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not • 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. • Muti
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ENGLISH 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them • 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). • Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is •Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the used independently without
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ENGLISH Connecting video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. TV or DBS tuner Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV/DBS AUDIO VIDEO OUT VIDEO • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the R L OUT Monitor TV (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin p
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ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other. • 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
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ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION ANTENNA (Supplied) FM ANTENNA 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL FEEDER CABLE CABLE ANTENNA EXT. IN R L IN 9kHz 10kHz FR FL DVD LOOP ANT. SW C VDP AM FM ANTENNA CENTER ADAPTER TV/ SR SL DBS (Supplied) - FM VCR 1 COAX. R L 75 VCR-2/ SUB CD V.AUX WOOFER FR SIGNAL GND PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER CDR/ PHONO TAPE R L R IN OPT.-1 VCR-1 FM INDOOR ANTENNA VCR-2/ OPT.-2 AM OUTDOOR V.AUX (Supplied) COAXIAL ANTENNA CDR/ OPT.-3 TAPE R L OUT M
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ENGLISH Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • 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. • 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 monaura
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ENGLISH Connections • When making connections, 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. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) L R L R ( ) ( ) L R ANTENNA EXT. IN R L IN 9kHz FR FL DVD 10kHz LOOP ANT. SW C VDP AM CENTER TV/ SR SL DBS L L VCR-1 FM COAX. R L R R 75 VCR-2/ SUB CD V.AUX SURROUND WOOFER FRONT SIGNAL GND PRE
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ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power ON/STANDBY switch …………………………………(31) SELECT knob ………………………………………………………(33) q !4 Headphones jack (PHONES) ……………………………………(34) TONE CONTROL button …………………………………………(33) w !5 Tape monitor button (CDR/TAPE MON)…………………………(32) CH. VOL button ……………………………………………………(36) e !6 Tape monitor indicator ……………………………………………(32) MASTER VOLUME control ………………………………………(33) r !
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ENGLISH Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter ............................................(23) LEDs (indicators) ..................................(28) SYSTEM CALL buttons ........................(29) Power button ......................................(31) Input source selector Tuner buttons ......................................(45) buttons .............................................
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ENGLISH 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • 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. • Use the following buttons to set up the system: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu. DECK CDR/MD A
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ENGLISH Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Center speaker system Subwoofer Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the Surround speaker systems screen as possible. Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. 1 Display the Syste
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ENGLISH Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. 3 • To select the speaker • To select the parameter Center Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. Enter the setting. When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” the set switches to the subwoofer mode. 4 ENTER NOTE: • 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.
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ENGLISH NOTES: • 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 speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. • 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 ar
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ENGLISH Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically. 4 Select the speaker to be set. 5 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button 6 is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker (L1) If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to * the defa
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ENGLISH Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”. 1 Switch to the Channel Level screen. 2 ENTER Select “Test Tone Mode”. 3 Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”.
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ENGLISH a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. 7 The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2- second intervals the third time around and on: 1 FL 1 C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL 1 SW Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same Flashing volume. The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 Example: When the volu
