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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-1802/882
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
CD MD/CDR
AUDIO VIDEO
POWER
AVR/AVC DVD/VDP
TV VCR
ON
PHONO CD DVD/VDP
OFF
V.AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 TV/DBS
MASTER VOLUME
B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1802
INPUT MODE CDR / TAPE TUNER SHIFT
CD PHONO
SURROUND
REMOTE VOLUME LEVEL MODE TAPE·VCR
SENSOR
SIGNAL 6 7
DVD / VDP TUNER
DIGITAL
CHANNEL
0
3 2
INPUT
ON / STANDBY
VCR-1 TV / DBS AUTO PCM DTS VIDEO SELECT CD·MD/CDR·DVD/VDP DISC SKIP+
TITLE
VCR-2 V. AUX
CDR
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU PERSONNEL. FOND. The lightnin
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be instructions should be read before the appliance is routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or operated. pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions receptacles, and the point where they exit from the should be retained for future refer
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ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS B
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ENGLISH 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION 0.3 ft (10 cm) or more Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a B tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: • Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV. • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor ante
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ENGLISH 5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #0 @9@8@7 @6 @5@4@3 @2 @1 @0 !9!8!7 !6 B PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-1802 MASTER VOLUME CD PHONO REMOTE VOLUME LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL DVD / VDP TUNER DIGITAL INPUT ON / STANDBY TV / DBS AUTO PCM DTS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX DOWN UP VIDEO SELECT DIMMER STATUS CDR / TAPE SHIFT DOWN UP BAND MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNING V.AUX INPUT SURROUND SELECT C
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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 .........................................(16) CD MD/CDR Mode selector switch............(17, 22, 23) AUDIO VIDEO POWER AVR/AVC TV VCR DVD/VDP POWER buttons ....................(23, 24, 25) ON PHONO CD DVD/VDP OFF 1 2 3 Input source selector buttons...................................(26, 31, 33) V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 TV/DBS 4 5 6 7 INPUT MODE but
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ENGLISH 6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. Step 1 (page 8 to 15) Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 16) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 3 (page 17 to 21) Finally, setting up the system. 7 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS 2 Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of six speaker syst
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ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with power cords or completed. placing them near a power transformer will result in generating • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with hum or other noise. left, right with right). • Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in equipment is used independently witho
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ENGLISH OUTPUT OUTPUT CD player, etc. equipped RL DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO CD player COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO with DIGITAL output R L DIGITAL jacks Connecting a CD player Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Connect the CD player’s analog output Refer to page 21 for instructions on setting this terminal. jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks using pin plug cords. • Use 75 Ω /ohms cable pin cords (sold separately) for coaxial connecti
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ENGLISH Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV or DBS tuner TV/DBS AUDIO DIGITAL • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) VIDEO OUT OUT R L OUT OPTICAL to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO R L OUTPUT) to the AUDIO TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords. AUDIO DIGITAL B VIDEO DVD player or video disc player (VDP) OUT OUT R L OUT COAXIAL L R Connecting a DVD player or a vide
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ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks • When marking 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 STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) FM ANTENNA SIGNAL PHONO CDR / GND TAPE CDR / ANTENNA TERMINALS TAPE 75 Ω /ohms FEEDER CD MONITOR LOOP COAXIAL AM CABLE ANT. DVD / DVD / CABLE VDP VDP FM TV / TV / COAX. COAX. DBS DBS 75 VCR VCR-1 -1 FM ANTENNA VCR FR FL OPT-1 VCR-2 ADAPTER -2 (An Accessory) VCR SW C OPT-2 VCR-1 -1 AM OUTDOOR VCR SR SL OPT-2 VCR-2 -2 ANTENNA EXT. IN AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory) GROU
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ENGLISH Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will • When speaker systems A and B are use separately, speakers with an result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for use as front speakers. and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • Be careful when using
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ENGLISH Protector circuit • 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 outp
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ENGLISH 9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. Range of operation of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor as shown on the diagram at the left. NOTES: • The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters, but this distance will shorten or operation will become difficult if there are obstacles between the remote contro
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ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 9 to 15), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit. Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”. 1 CD MD/CDR AUDIO VIDEO Use the following buttons to set up the system: 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup on the display. DISC SKI
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ENGLISH Before setting up the system Check that all the components are correct, then press the POWER operation switch on the main unit or the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn on the power. 1 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Press the SYSTEM button to enter the setting. 2 *SYSTEM SET UP NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO” position of the slide switch on the remote control unit. Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the speaker configuration set up. 3 NOTE: Press the SYSTEM
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ENGLISH NOTE: • When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to select your subwoofer setting. 4 (Initial) YES NO 4 S.WOOFER YES (left) button (right) button Press the SELECT or (down) button to enter the settings and switch to the SUBWOOFER MODE setting. • Parameters Large…… Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small…… Select this when using speakers
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ENGLISH Setting the delay time Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time. FL Center FR Preparations: Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position L1 Listening L2 L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position position L3: Distance from surround speaker to listening position L3 CAUTION: SL SR Set the center speaker at the
