Denon AVR-2801

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - French - : AV SURROUND RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR AUDIOVIDÉO AVR2801981 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE DEMPLOI 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR2801981 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR2801981 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 2 Nous vous remercions de lachat de lAVR2801981 2 Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qua à offrir lAVR2801981 lire avec soin ces instructions et bien utiliser lappareil Toujours conserver ce mode demploi pour sy référer ultérieurement en cas de question ou de problème FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 02 PAGE 053 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2 54 PAGE 103
• Page 2 - English - : ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION 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 products enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES 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 InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada SERIAL NO 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 LAPPAREIL INSCRIT A LARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT FRANCAIS 2 NOTE ON USE OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack Eviter des températures élevées Tenir compte dune dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de linstallation sur une étagère Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord Manipuler le cordon dalimentation avec précaution Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon Keep the set free from moisture water and dust Protéger lappareil contre lhumidité leau et lapoussière Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time Débrancher le cordon dalimentation lorsque lappareil nest pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes For sets with ventilation holes Do not obstruct the ventilation holes Ne pas obstruer les trous daération Do not let foreign objects in the set Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans lappareil Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the set Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benzène et un diluant avec lappareil Never disassemble or modify the set in any way Ne jamais démonter ou modifier lappareil dune manière ou dune autre
• Page 3 - English - : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 6A 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 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its 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 builtin installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 12 PowerCord Protection Powersupply 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 14 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 15 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 16 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 builtup static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSINFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the leadin wire to an antennadischarge unit size of grounding conductors location of antennadischarge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A 17 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 18 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 19 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The powersupply 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 20 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 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 81020 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 81021 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
• Page 4 - English - : ENGLISH INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR2801981 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS z Before Using 4 x Cautions on Installation 4 c Cautions on Handling 5 v Features 5 b Connections 611 n Part Names and Functions 12 13 m Setting up the system 1422 Remote Control Unit2331 Operation 3135 0 Surround 3639 1 DSP Surround Simulation4044 2 Listening to the Radio 4547 3 Last Function Memory 47 4 Initialization of the Microprocessor 47 5 Troubleshooting48 6 Additional Information 4952 7 Specifications 53 Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit q Operating instructions1 w Warranty for North America model only 1 e Service station list1 r Remote control unit t R6PAA batteries2 y AM loop antenna1 u FM indoor antenna1 i FM antenna adaptor1 RC8811 BEFORE USING CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Pay attention to the following before using this unit Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set 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 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 Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this units power cord and inputoutput connection cords Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ωohms feeder wires We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 Ωohms 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 Store this instructions in a safe place After reading store this instructions along with the warranty in a safe place Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes 10 cm or more 10 cm or more Wall
• Page 5 - English - : ENGLISH CAUTIONS ON HANDLING FEATURES Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks If this happens either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks 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 othersetup 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 Whenever the power switch 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 1 Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms Dolby Digital provides up to 51 channels of widerange high fidelity surround sound Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV 2 DTS Digital Theater Systems DTS provides up to 51 channels of widerange high fidelity surround sound from sources such as laser disc DVD and speciallyencoded music discs 3 24 bit DA Conversion All six channels including the five main channels and the low frequency effects LFE channel benefit from reference for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie soundtracks 4 Video Select Function Allow you to watch one source visual while listening to another source audio
• Page 6 - English - : ENGLISH IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT INANTENNA VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT L R L R L R L R L R L R B R L A FRONTSURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT SUB CENTER WOOFER R L R L R INPUT OUTPUT LRL R OUTPUT L R L SWITCHED TOTAL 120W1AMAX AC 120V 60HZ AC OUTLETS OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT OPTICAL L R L R L R L R DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO L R CONNECTIONS Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly left with left right with right Insert the plugs securely Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only Do not use them for hair driers etc Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on If this happens turn on the power of the this unit Connecting the audio components When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch CD player Connecting a CD player Connect the CD players analog output jacks ANALOG OUTPUT to this units CD jacks using pin plug cords Connecting a turntable Connect the turntables output cord to the AVR2801981s PHONO jacks the L left plug to the L jack the R right plug to the right jack NOTE This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly Use a separate head amplifier or stepup transformer If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected disconnect the ground wire Turntable MM cartridge Ground wire Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifiers to increase the power of the front center and surround channels or for connection to powered loudspeakers Connect the internal amplifiers subwoofer to the subwoofer terminal Refer to page 11 AC OUTLETS SWITCHED total capacity 120 W 1 A 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 No power is supplied from these outlets when this units power is at standby Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 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 AC OUTLTETS AC 120 V 60 Hz Connecting a tape deck Connections for recording Connect the tape decks recording input jacks LINE IN or REC to this units tape recording CDRTAPE OUT jacks using pin plug cords Connections for playback Connect the tape decks playback output jacks LINE OUT or PB to this units tape playback CDRTAPE IN jacks using pin plug cords Tape deck or CD recorder Route the connection cords etc in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes MD recorder DAT deck or other component equipped with digital output jacks CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks Connecting the DIGITAL jacks Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output Refer to page 20 21 for instructions on setting this terminal NOTES Use 75 Ωohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections Use optical cables for optical connections removing the cap before connecting Connecting the preout jacks Power supply cord
• Page 7 - English - : ENGLISH IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT IN VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT L R L R L R L R L R L R L R B R L A FRONT SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT SUB CENTER WOOFER 9kHz 10kHz IN DVD IN VIDEO R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN LRL R L R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN LRL R L R L R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R L R L R L R L R L ANTENNA Connecting video components To connect the video signal connect using a 75 Ωohms 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 TVDBS tuner TVDBS Connect the TVs or DBS tuners video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the yellow TVDBS IN jack using a 75 Ωohms video coaxial pin plug cord Connect the TVs or DBS tuners audio output jacks AUDIO OUTPUT to the TVDBS IN jacks using pin plug cords AUDIO VIDEO DVD player or video disc player VDP Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player VDP VDP Connect the video disc players video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the yellow VDPDVD IN jack using a 75 Ωohms video coaxial pin plug cord Connect the video disc players analog audio output jacks ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT to the VDPDVD IN jacks using pin plug cords A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way It is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the VCR2VAUX jacks AUDIO VIDEO Monitor TV MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs video input jack VIDEO INPUT to the MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Ωohms video coaxial pin plug cord See pages 21 VIDEO Note on connecting the digital input jacks Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks For details see page 6 Video deck 2 Video deck 1 Connecting a video decks There are two sets of video deck VCR jacks so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying Video inputoutput connections Connect the video decks video output jack VIDEO OUT to the yellow VCR1 IN jack and the video decks video input jack VIDEO IN to the yellow VCR1 OUT jack using 75 Ωohms video coaxial pin plug cords Connecting the audio output jacks Connect the video decks audio output jacks AUDIO OUT to the VCR1 IN jacks and the video decks audio input jacks AUDIO IN to the VCR1 OUT jacks using pin plug cords Connect the second video deck to the VCR2VAUX jacks in the same way AUDIOAUDIO VIDEOVIDEO
• Page 8 - English - : ENGLISH IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT INANTENNA VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT L R L R L R L R L R L R B R L A FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT SUB CENTER WOOFER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 115V 230V AC OUTLET SAME AS LINEVOLTAGE SWITCHED 100W MAX 9kHz 10kHz OUT SVIDEO IN SVIDEO OUT SVIDEO IN OUT SVIDEO IN OUT SVIDEO Connecting a video component equipped with SVideo 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 Sjacks This units Sjacks input and output and video pin jacks input and output have independent circuit structures so that video signals input from the Sjacks are only output from the Sjack 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 equipped with Sjacks keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the equipments instruction manuals DVD player or video disc player VDP Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player VDP VDP Connect the video disc players SVideo output jack to the S VIDEO VDP IN jack using an SVideo connection cord A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way It is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the VCR2VAUX jacks Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs S video input SVIDEO INPUT to the MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord SVIDEO Monitor TV Connecting a TVDBS tuner Connect the TVs or DBS tuners S video output jack SVIDEO OUTPUT to the TVDBS IN jack using an S jack connection cord SVIDEO TV or satellite broadcast tuner Video deck 1 Connecting the video decks Connect the video decks S output jack SOUT to the VCR1 IN jack and the video decks S input jack SIN to the VCR1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords Connect the video decks S output jack SOUT to the VCR2VAUX IN jack and the video decks S input jack SIN to the VCR2VAUX OUT jack using S jack connection cords SVIDEO SVIDEO SVIDEO SVIDEO Video deck 2
• Page 9 - English - : ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ωohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA FEEDER CABLE FM INDOOR ANTENNA Supplied FM ANTENNA ADAPTER Supplied AM LOOP ANTENNA Supplied AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUND An Ftype FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly If the FM antenna cables plug is not of the Ftype connect using the included antenna adapter AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line Bend in the reverse direction a With the antenna on top any stable surface b With the antenna attached to a wall Mount Installation hole Mount on wall etc 75 Ωohms COAXIAL CABLE Open the cover ANTENNA ADAPTER REMOVE CLAMP 75 Ωohms COAXIAL CABLE CLAMP CLAMP CLAMP PULL PULL SHUT SHUT Connection of AM antennas 1 Push the lever 2 Insert the conductor 3 Return the lever Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 82040 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Notes Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect the AM loop antenna Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT INANTENNA VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT R L R L R L R L R FR SURROUND CENTER SUB CENTER WOOFER 9kHz 10kHz 14mm 9mm 14mm 19mm 5mm 5mm 5C2V3C2V 5C2V FM antenna adapter assembly
• Page 10 - English - : ENGLISH IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT INANTENNA VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT L R L R L R L R L R L R B R A FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRON SUB CENTER WOOFER VOLTAGE SE 115V 9kHz L R L R Connecting the external input EXT IN jacks These input jacks are for inputting multichannel audio signals in high definition MUSE 31 format multichannel audio signals from an MPEG multichannel decoder or future multichannel sound format etc When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components When connecting a high definition MUSE 31 format component use a separately sold monostereo cable if the surround channel output is monaural Front Surround Subwoofer Center Speaker system connections Connect the speaker 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 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 Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ωohms can be connected for use as surround and center speakers Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ωohms can be connected for use as front speakers 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 Ωohms will lead to damage 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 Connection the speaker terminals 1 Loosen by turning counterclockwise 2 Insert the cord 3 Tighten by turning clockwise Connecting banana plugs banana plug Turn clockwise to tighten then insert the banana plug LINE OUT Decoders with 6channel analog outputs etc
• Page 11 - English - : ENGLISH IN IN OUT SIGNAL GND DVD EXT INANTENNA VDP TV DBS VCR 2 VAUX COAXIAL VCR 2 VAUX CDR TAPE CDR TAPE VCR VCR 1OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 FR LOOP ANT AM FM COAX SW SR CD PHONO FL C SL SPEAKER SYSTEMS AUDIO DIGITAL CVIDEO MONITOR SVIDEO PRE OUT L R L R L R L R L R L R L R B R L A FRONT SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT SUB CENTER WOOFER 9kHz 10kHz L R L R L R Connection jack for subwoofer with builtin amplifier super woofer etc FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS B CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS 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 speakers magnetism If this should happen move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect Connections When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components This unit is equipped with a highspeed 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 shortcircuited 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 please 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 Protector circuit 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 Ωohms are connected If the protector circuit is activated the speaker output is cut off Turn off the sets power wait for the set to cool down improve the ventilation around the set then turn the power back on Note on speaker impedance FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS A
• Page 12 - English - : ENGLISH PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses 4 SELECT knob 33 5 TONE CONTROL button 33 6 CH VOL button 36 7 MASTER VOLUME control 33 8 Master volume indicator VOLUME LEVEL 33 9 Display 0 INPUT indicators 33 1 SIGNAL indicator 33 2 Remote control sensor REMOTE SENSOR 23 3 Power indicator 31 4 FUNCTION knob 32 5 TUNING PRESET button 47 6 SOURCE selector button 32 7 REC SELECT button 35 q Power ONSTANDBY switch 31 w Headphones jack PHONES 34 e Tape monitor button CDRTAPE MON32 r Tape monitor indicator 32 t Front speaker system selector buttons SPEAKER AB 31 y INPUT MODE button 32 u ANALOG button32 i EXT IN button 35 o VIDEO SELECT button 34 0 DIMMER button34 1 STATUS button 34 2 SURROUND MODE button 37 3 SURROUND PARAMETER button 42
• Page 13 - English - : ENGLISH Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses LEDs indicators 28 SYSTEM CALL buttons 29 Input source selector buttons 32 System buttons 24 SPEAKER select button 31 Surround buttons 24 INPUT MODE selector buttons 32 Mode selector switches27 Tuner system buttons 24 USELEARN selector button 28 Test tone button 36 SYSTEM SETUP button 14 Remote control signal transmitter 23 Power button 31 Tuner buttons 45 Master volume control buttons 33 MUTING button34 SURROUND PARAMETER button 41 Channel selectenter button 14 Cursor buttons 14 ON SCREEN button 34 DVD SETUP button 27 STATUS button 34 NOTE The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR2801981 Nothing happens when they are pressed The button indicated however can be used with the learning function
• Page 14 - English - : ENGLISH TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE RETURN DVD SET UP STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN MUTING AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER 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 AVR2801981s onscreen display function These settings are required to set up the listening rooms AV system centered around the AVR2801981 Use the following buttons to set up the system SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu SURROUND PARAMETER button Press this to display the surround parameter menu ENTER button Press this to switch the display on the screen Also use this button to complete the setting on the screen CURSOR buttons and Use these to move the cursors 0 and 1 to the left and right on the screen and Use these to move the cursors and ª up and down on the screen System setup items and default values set upon shipment from the factory System setup Default settings q w e r t y Speaker Configuration Subwoofer mode Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Adjutment On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes SMALL for regular speakers LARGE for fullsize fullrange to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources This sets whether or not to display the onscreen display that appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote control unit or main unit are operated from MONITOR outputs only FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory Input source Digital Inputs Front Sp Center Sp Surround Sp Subwoofer Small Center 36 m 12 ft Surround L amp R 30 m 10 ft Small YesLarge LFE Front amp Subwoofer 36 m 12 ft Front L 0 dB CD COAXIAL On Screen Display ON A1 A8 B1 B8 C1 C8 D1 D8 E1 E8 8758919811079901901901901 MHz 5206001000140015001710 kHz901901 MHz 901 MHz 901 MHz 901 MHz Front R 0 dB DVD OPTICAL 1 Subwoofer 0 dB VDP OPTICAL 2 TVDBS OPTICAL 3 VCR1 OFF VCR2 V AUX OFF Center 0 dB Surround L 0 dB Surround R 0 dB NOTES The onscreen display signals are output with priority to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component For example if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR2801981s SVideo and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR2801981 from a video source VDP etc connected to both the SVideo and video input jacks the onscreen display signals are output with priority to the SVideo monitor output If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack do not connect a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack For details see page 22 The AVR2801981s onscreen 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 The setup menu is not displayed when HEADPHONE ONLY is selected
• Page 15 - English - : 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 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 Check that all the connections are correct then turn on the main units power TITLE SYSTEM SETUP Display the System Setup Menu Setting the type of speakers 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 ENTER At the System Setup Menu select Speaker Configuration Switch to the speaker configuration screen
• Page 16 - English - : ENGLISH Set whether or not speakers are connected and if so their size parameters To select the speaker To select the parameter Center Sp Front Sp Subwoofer Surround Sp ENTER Enter the setting When Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes the set switches to the subwoofer mode NOTE Select Large or Small not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speakers 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 Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz Small 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 YesNo Select Yes when a subwoofer is installed No when a subwoofer is not installed If 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 Select the bass signal playback mode ENTER Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears
• Page 17 - English - : ENGLISH L1 L2 L3 Setting the delay time Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time Preparations Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right L1 Distance from center speakers to listening position L2 Distance from front speakers to listening position L3 Distance from rear speakers to listening position At the System Setup Menu select Delay Time FL Center FR Listening position SL SR ENTER Switch to the Delay Time screen 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 around the room or sometimes actually decrease the amount of bass in the room due to low frequency cancellations If the 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 Once you have positioned all of your speakers in the room choose the option which gives you the most solid sounding bass 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 DolbyDTS NOTES Set the center speaker so that the distance to the front speakers left and right or the subwoofer is the same L2 L1 or so that the difference in the distance L2 L1 is 5 feet 15 meters or less Set the surround speakers left and right so that the distance to the front speakers left and right or the subwoofer is the same L2 L3 or so that the difference in the distance L2 L3 is 15 feet 45 meters or less Select the desired unit meters or feet Select darken the desired units Meters or Feet Example When Feet is selected
• Page 18 - English - : ENGLISH Once Meters or Feet is selected in step 3 the Delay Time screen appears automatically Select the speaker to be set Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position The distance changes in units of 1 foot 01 meters each time the button is pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance If Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values If you set an invalid distance a CAUTION notice such as screen right will appear In this case please relocate the blinking speakers so that 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 15 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 45 meters shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer Example When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker L1 ENTER Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears The AVR2801981 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room NOTE If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set the settings are reset to the factory default values see page 14
• Page 19 - English - : ENGLISH ENTER At the System Setup Menu select Channel Level Switch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Select the mode Select Auto or Manual Auto Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers Manual Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level Example When the Auto mode is selected Select Test Tone Start Select Yes 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
• Page 20 - English - : ENGLISH a If the Auto mode is selected Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order at 4second intervals the first time and second time around 2 second intervals the third time around and on b When the Manual mode is selected Use the and cursor buttons to select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone then use the and cursor buttons to adjust so that the volume from the different speakers sounds the same Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume The volume can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB in units of 1 dB FL C SW FR SR SL Example When the volume is set to 12 dB while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer Example When the volume is set to 12 dB while the subwoofer is selected Flashing Flashing ENTER 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 Cweighted 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 subwoofers own volume control When 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 DOLBYDTS SURROUND ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE and MATRIX Setting the digital in assignment This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR2801981 for the different input sources At the System Setup Menu select Digital In Assignment
• Page 21 - English - : ENGLISH ENTER Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source To select the input source To select the digital input jack 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 PHONO CDRTAPE and TUNER cannot be selected on the Digital Inputs screen Setting the onscreen display OSD Use this to turn the onscreen display messages other than the menu screens on or off At the System Setup Menu select On Screen Display ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen ENTER ENTER Switch to the On Screen Display screen Select ON or OFF Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears
• Page 22 - English - : ENGLISH Auto tuner presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8 B1 to 8 C1 to 8 D1 to 8 and E1 to 8 NOTE If 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 Use the CURSOR buttons to specify Auto Tuner Presets from the System Setup Menu screen ENTER Press the ENTER button The Auto Preset Memory screen appears Use the CURSOR button to select Yes Search flashes on the screen and searching begins Completed appears once searching is completed 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 TITLE SYSTEM SETUP At the System Setup Menu press the SYSTEM SETUP button The changed settings are entered and the onscreen display turns off Onscreen display signals Signals input to the AVR2801981 VIDEO signal input jack yellow E C E C Svideo signal input jack E E C C VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack yellow C C E E Svideo MONITOR OUT video signal output jack C E C C Onscreen display signal output C Signal E No signal NOTE For 4 above the onscreen display signals are output to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack yellow if the monitor TV is not connected to the Svideo MONITOR OUT video signal output jack C Onscreen signals output E Onscreen signals not output
• Page 23 - English - : ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The included remote control unit RC881 can be used to operate not only the AVR2801981 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 nonDENON remote control compatible video components Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control units rear cover w Set two R6PAA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction e Put the rear cover back on Notes on Batteries Use R6PAA 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 Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use two different types of batteries Do not shortcircuit disassemble heat or dispose of batteries in flames Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use it 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 factoryinstalled codes are in permanent memory however Using the remote control unit Approx 7 m22 feet 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 meters22 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 The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor NOTES It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously Doing so may result in malfunction Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may result in malfunction so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible 30 30
• Page 24 - English - : ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components Turn on the power of the different components before operating them Set mode switch 1 to AUDIO AVRAVC Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated Operate the audio component For details refer to the components 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 CDRMD system buttons 3 Tuner system buttons For the tuner only the following buttons can also be operated 2 Tape deck DECK system buttons AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE CDR TAPE VOLUME DISC SKIP VCR2VAUX TVVCR A B DVD SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL SET CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER VOLUME DISC SKIP VCR2VAUX TVVCR A B 6 7 Manual search forward and reverse 2 Stop 1 Play 8 9 Auto search cue 3 Pause DISC Switch discs SKIP for CD changers only SHIFT Switch preset channel range CHANNEL Preset channel updown TUNING Frequency ª updown BAND Switch between the AM and FM bands MODE Switch between auto and mono MEMORY Preset memory 6 Rewind 7 Fastforward 2 Stop 1 Forward play 3 Pause 0 Reverse play AB Switch between decks A and B
• Page 25 - English - : ENGLISH Preset memory Audio component 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 For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory see page 31 Set the slide switch to AUDIO Set the slide switch to CDRMD The LEARNEDTX LED flashes Keep the POWER button pressed in when performing steps 3 and 4 AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK Holding in the POWER button press the button for the components you want to set DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE CDRMD DIRECT STEREO EXT IN DIRECT STEREO EXTIN DENON CDR A DENON CDR B DENON MDPOWER ON SOURCE Combinations of Personal System Codes Preset memory Video component 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 For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory see page 31 Set the slide switch to VIDEO Set the slide switch to the component to be registered DVD VDP VCR or TV Holding in the POWER button press the button for the corresponding manufacturer in block A Refer to Table 1 The LEARNEDTX LED flashes Keep the POWER button pressed in when performing steps 3 and 4 AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK Flashes Next while holding the POWER button press the button for the code in block B Refer to Table 1 The operation is completed when the button is released and the LEARNEDTX LED lights To continue registering other components repeat steps 2 to 4 DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 34 CDR TAPE 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 Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory
• Page 26 - English - : ENGLISH HITACHI A VCR DIRECT MITSUBISHI A PANASONIC A JVC VICTOR A SONY A PIONEER TOSHIBA A SANYO A SHARP A NEC A PHILIPS A RCA A GENERAL ELECTRIC A NAGNAVOX A STEREO HITACHI B MITSUBISHI B PANASONIC B JVC VICTOR B SONY B TOSHIBA B SANYO B SHARP B NEC B PHILIPS B RCA B GENERAL ELECTRIC B NAGNAVOX B EXT IN MITSUBISHI C PANASONIC C JVC VICTOR C SONY C NEC C PHILIPS C NAGNAVOX C B A q DVD w VDP e TUNER r TVDBS t y PHONO u VCR1 i CD o CDRTAPE p SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL AB VCRVAUX DIRECT STEREO EXTIN SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory TV DIRECT DENONHITACHI MITSUBISHI A PANASONIC A JVC VICTOR SONY PIONEER TOSHIBA SANYO SHARP NEC PHILIPS A RCA A GENERAL ELECTRIC A NAGNAVOX A STEREO MITSUBISHI B PANASONIC B GENERAL ELECTRIC B EXT IN B A q DVD w VDP e TUNER r TVDBS t y PHONO u VCR1 i CD o CDRTAPE p SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL AB VCRVAUX DIRECT STEREO EXTIN SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL NOTES The signals for the pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory To avoid accidental operation cover the remote control units 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 DENON A Table 1 Combinations of Personal System Codes for Different Manufacturers DVD DIRECT PANASONIC SONY PIONEER TOSHIBA STEREO DENON B EXT IN B A q DVD w VDP e TUNER r TVDBS t y PHONO u VCR1 i CD o CDRTAPE p SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL AB VCRVAUX DIRECT STEREO EXTIN SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL VDP DIRECT DENON A MITSUBISHI PANASONIC SONY A PIONEER PHILIPS RCA NAGNAVOX STEREO DENON B SONY B EXT IN DENON C SONY C B A q DVD w VDP e TUNER r TVDBS t y PHONO u VCR1 i CD o CDRTAPE p SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL AB VCRVAUX DIRECT STEREO EXTIN SHIFT CHANNEL CHANNEL
• Page 27 - English - : ENGLISH Operating a video component stored in the preset memory Set the slide switch to VIDEO AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO Set the slide switch to the component to be registered DVD VDP VCR or TV DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO CDRTAPE VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE Operate the video component For details refer to the components operating instructions Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit DVD SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE CDR TAPE 1 DVD player system buttons POWER Turns power on and off ONSOURCE 67 Manual search forward and reverse 2 Stop 1 Play 89 Auto search cue 3 Pause SKIP for DVD changers only TITLE Call out title MENU Call out menu DISPLAY Switch display DVD SET UP DVD setup RETURN Menu return ª Cursor updown 01 Cursor leftright SELECT Enter setting NOTE Some manufacturers use different names for the DVD remote control buttons so also refer to the instructions on remote control for that component 2 Video disc player VDP system buttons 3 Video deck VCR system buttons 4 Monitor TV system buttons POWER Power onoff ONSOURCE 67 Manual search forward and reverse 2 Stop 1 Play 89 Auto search cue 3 Pause DVD VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR SET A B CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE POWER Power onoff ONSOURCE 67 Manual search forward and reverse 2 Stop 1 Play 3 Pause CHANNEL Switch channel DVD VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR SET A B CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE POWER Power onoff ONSOURCE VOLUME Volume ª updown TVVCR Switch between TV and VCR CHANNEL Switch channel DVD VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR SET A B CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE
• Page 28 - English - : 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 AVR2801981s remote control to learn the codes from the components original remote control The buttons that can be learned are the CD DECK and CDRMD system buttons see page 24 and the DVD VDP VCR and TV system buttons see page 27 For the CD CDRMD 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 USELEARN selector button with the tip of a pen etc to set the learn mode Both the START and LEARNEDTX indicators flash This units remote control unit Flashes Set the program switch to the side to be learned Set to the AUDIO side for the CD tape deck or CDRMD position to the VIDEO side for the DVD VDP VCR or TV position AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO Set the program switch to the position to be learned Set the remote control units so they are facing each other then press the button to be learned on this units remote control unit The indicator stops flashing and the START LED lights The learnable buttons are the buttons which can be operated with the DENON system codes for the CD player tape deck CD recorder MD recorder the buttons which can be operated with the preset memory for the DVD VCR VDP and TV For the TV only however the buttons in the section indicated A on the diagram above can also be learned Use these to learn TV channels DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK This units remote control unit Transmitting windows Other remote control unit Approx 5 cm DVD SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE A B 18 CDR TAPE Check that the START LED is lit then press the button to be learned on the other remote control unit Once the START LED turns off and the LEARNEDTX LED lights release the button on the other remote control unit To learn other buttons repeat steps 2 to 6 Once the learning operation is completed press the USELEARN selector button again The two LEDs stop flashing and the learning mode is cancelled This units remote control unit Other remote control unit The two LEDs start flashing again Light Light NOTES Up to 26 codes can be learned but this number may be lower if the codes are long If a nonlearnable button is pressed or two or more buttons are pressed at once the two LEDs will once again light when the buttons is released If the codes could not be stored the LEARNEDTX LED does not light after the START LED turns off For limited number of models codes cannot be stored in RC881 If 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 Check that the stored codes work properly
• Page 29 - English - : ENGLISH System call function 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 amplifiers power select the input source turn on the monitor TVs power turn on a source components 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 Button No transmissions Stored operation 1 Receiver power on Receiver power on Receiver power on Receiver power on Receiver power on Stored operation 2 DVD player DVD power on LD player VDP power on TV power on Video VCR power on Receiver input source switched to CD Stored operation 3 Receiver input source switched to DVD Receiver input source switched to VDP Receiver input source switched to TVDBS Receiver input source switched to VCR1 Stored operation 4 TV power on TV power on TV power on Stored operation 5 Stored operation 6 Stored operation 7 Stored operation 8 Stored operation 9 Stored operation 10 DVD player DVD playback LD player VDP playback Video VCR playback POWER OFF 10 POWER ON 10 DVD 5 VDP TVDBS VCR1 CD 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 VCR1 and CD are transmitted approximately once every 15 seconds 2 Using the system call function Press the system call button The LEARNEDTX LED flashes for 5 seconds CALL Press the button at which the desired system call signals are stored while the LEARNEDTX LED is flashing The preset signals or the signals you have stored at that button are transmitted in succession DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE CDR TAPE
• Page 30 - English - : ENGLISH 3 Storing signals 4 Clearing system call settings DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 15 CDR TAPE DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 13 CDR TAPE Press the SET button The START LED and LEARNEDTX LED both flash SET Press the button at which you want to store the system call signals The START LED flashes Set the mode switch to the position for the component whose remote control signals you want to store AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO Press the buttons whose remote control signals you want to store one by one Press the SET button SET Press the SET button SET Press the button whose settings you want to clear Press the SET button The button is reset to the settings shown on the table on page 29 NOTES The remote control signals for the buttons pressed while 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 The LEARNEDTX 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 DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SET
• Page 31 - English - : ENGLISH Clearing learned remote control signals Press the USELEARN selector button with the tip of a pen etc to set the learn mode To clear learned remote control signals set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were learned AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO Set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were learned DVD TV VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 15 CDR TAPE Press the SYSTEM CALL SET button and hold it in for at least four seconds When both the START and LEARNEDTX LEDs light simultaneously all the stored codes are cleared Press the USELEARN selector button OPERATION Before operating Refer to CONNECTIONS pages 6 to 11 and check that all connections are correct Set the remote control units slide switch to the AUDIO position only when operating with the remote control unit Turn on the power Press the POWER switch button AVRAVC VIDEO AUDIO ON STANDBY 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 ONSTANDBY 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 ON SOURCE ONSTANDBY Light DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING TITLE MENUGUIDE DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ON SOURCE CDR TAPE SET Light Select the front speakers Press SPEAKER A or B turn the speaker on Main unit Remote control unit SPEAKER
• Page 32 - English - : ENGLISH Playing the input source Select the input source to be played FUNCTION Example CD CD Main unit Remote control unit When the tape input CDRTAPE MON is selected the input indicator lights To select the input source when REC SELECT or TUNING PRESET is selected press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector Select the input mode Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input ANALOG ANALOG Main unit Remote control unit Selecting the external input EXT IN mode Press the EXT IN to switch the external input EXTIN EXTIN Main unit Remote control unit INPUT MODE INPUT MODE Main unit Remote control unit Selecting the AUTO PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed 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 q 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 AVR2801981s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO CDRTAPE 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 If no digital signal is being input the analog input jacks are selected w PCM exclusive PCM signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are being input e DTS exclusive DTS signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input r ANALOG exclusive analog audio signal playback mode The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played t 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 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 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 In some rare cases noise may be generated when you preform the operation to stop playback of a DTSCD or DTSLD CDR TAPE MON DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE Light AUTO PCM DTS Main unit SOURCE
• Page 33 - English - : ENGLISH LOCK SIGNAL DIGITAL LOCK SIGNAL DIGITAL LOCK SIGNAL DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO PCM DTS INPUT AUTO PCM DTS INPUT AUTO PCM DTS INPUT AUTO PCM DTS INPUT Select the play mode Press the SURROUND MODE button then turn the SELECT knob Example Stereo SURROUND MODE STEREO Main unit Remote control unit Start playback on the selected component For operating instructions refer to the components manual Adjust the volume MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOL The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display Main unit Remote control unit The volume can be adjusted within the range of 60 to 0 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 Input mode when playing DTS sources Noise will be output if DTScompatible CDs or LDs are played in the ANALOG or PCM mode When playing DTScompatible sources be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks OPTICALCOAXIAL and set the input mode to DTS Input mode display In the AUTO mode In the DIGITAL PCM mode In the DIGITAL DTS mode In the ANALOG mode One of these lights depending on the input signal Input signal display DOLBY DIGITAL DTS PCM 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 components power is turned on NOTE The digital input indicator will light when playing CDROMs containing data other than audio signals but no sound will be heard SELECT After starting playback 1 Adjusting the sound quality tone The tone control function will not work in the direct mode The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed TONE CONTROL Main unit With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level SELECT 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 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 VOLUME LEVEL AUTO LOCK STAND BY DIGITAL PCM SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE SENSOR B Main unit 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 BASS TREBLE
• Page 34 - English - : ENGLISH NOTE To prevent hearing loss do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones 3 Turning the sound off temporarily muting Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily Press the MUTING button Cancelling MUTING mode Press the MUTING button again MUTING SPEAKER DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK 2 Listening over headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack of the front panel PHONES The output to the speaker and preout jacks is turned off and no sound is produced from the speakers Remote control unit Press the SPEAKER A or B to turn the speaker off 5 Checking the currently playing program source etc On screen display Each time an operation is performed a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the units VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack Also the units operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control units ON SCREEN button Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence RETURN ON SCREEN Front panel display Descriptions of the units operations are also displayed on the front panel display In addition the display can be switched to check the units operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS button STATUS STATUS DISPLAY Main unit Remote control unit TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER Using the dimmer function 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 units DIMMER button repeatedly The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed and finally the display turns off DIMMER Main unit Remote control unit 4 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 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 VIDEO SELECT Select SOURCE using the video select button Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input Main unit Main unit
• Page 35 - English - : ENGLISH Recording using the REC OUT selector REC SELECT With REC OUT SOURCE displayed turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record The REC indicator and the indicator of the selected source light FUNCTION Set the recording mode For operating instructions refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record To cancel turn the function knob and select SOURCE FUNCTION Display NOTES Digital signals are not output from output jacks Only the currently playing source can be recorded to CDRTAPE Press the REC SELECT button Main unit Main unit Main unit Playback using the external input EXT IN jacks Set the external input EXT IN mode Press the EXT IN to switch the external input EXTIN EXTIN 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 preout 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 To cancel the external input EXT IN setting press the INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DTS or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode See page 32 INPUT MODE ANALOG INPUT MODE ANALOG Main unit Remote control unit When the input mode is set to the external input EXT IN the play mode DIRECT STEREO DOLBYDTS SURROUND 5CH STEREO or DSP SIMULATION cannot be set NOTES In 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 jacks 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 set this mode SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER
• Page 36 - English - : ENGLISH SURROUND Before playing with the surround function 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 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 Press the T TONE button TTONE 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 After adjusting using the test tones adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes as described below TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER 13 After completing the adjustment press the T TONE button again TTONE Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust CHVOL CH SELECT ENTER Main unit Remote control unit Adjust the level of the selected speaker Only adjustable when the channel is selected with the CHVOL buttons on the main unit The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed SELECT Main unit Remote control unit FL C FR SR SL FADER SW DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE CDR TAPE Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit NOTES The adjustment range for the different channels is 12 dB to 12 dB 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
• Page 37 - English - : ENGLISH Fader function This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels FL C and FR or the rear channels SL and SR together Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multichannel music sources Select FADER CHVOL CH SELECT ENTER Main unit Remote control unit Press the button to reduce the volume of the front channels the button to reduce the volume of the rear channels The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded to 12 dB using the fader function If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the fader the fader adjustment values are cleared so adjust the fader again Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights Play a program source with the mark For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components This is only displayed when setting the fader control SURROUND MODE Main unit Remote control unit DOLBY DTS SURROUND Light NOTE There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes NORMAL PHANTOM WIDE and 3CH LOGIC The AVR2801981 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process page 15 SPEAKER DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP FL C FR SR SL FADER SW SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER SELECT SELECT Main unit Remote control unit
• Page 38 - English - : ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode only with digital input and DTS Surround mode only with digital input Select the input source Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital COAXIALOPTICAL see page 20 FUNCTION VDP Main unit Remote control unit w Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS INPUT MODE INPUT MODE Main unit Remote control unit Select the DolbyDTS Surround mode DOLBY DTS SURROUND When performing this operation from the main units panel press the SURROUND MODE button then turn the SELECT knob and select DOLBYDTS SURROUND MODE Play a program source with the mark The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources DIGITAL The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources Remote control unit Light Light SELECT DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE CDR TAPE Main unit Main unit
• Page 39 - English - : ENGLISH NOTES When Default is selected and the cursor button is pressed CINEMA EQ and DCOMP are automatically turned off LFE is reset and the tone is set to the default value With this model Dolby Digital encoded signals can only be played in the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DIRECT and STEREO mode Other surround mode buttons will not function during the Dolgy Digital signal playback 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 q CINEMA EQ Cinema Equalizer The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies compensating for overlybright 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 DCOMP 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 0 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 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 w on page 43 and page 44 Display the surround parameter menu MENUGUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER Remote control unit SURROUND PARAMETER Main unit When displayed with the remote control unit When displayed with the buttons on the main unit Select the various parameters SURROUND PARAMETER Remote control unitMain unit SELECT Remote control unitMain unit Adjust the parameter settings
• Page 40 - English - : ENGLISH DSP SURROUND SIMULATION The AVR2801981 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 MONO MOVIE NOTE 1 Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion ROCK ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions JAZZ CLUB This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism VIDEO GAME Use this to enjoy video game sources MATRIX Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo Signals consisting of the difference component of the input signals the component that provides the sense of expansion processed for delay are output from the surround channel 5CH STEREO In this mode the signals of the front left channel are output from the left surround channel the signals of the front right channel are output from the right surround channel and the same inphase component of the left and right channels is output from the center channel This mode provides all speaker surround sound but without directional steering effects and works with any stereo program source 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 onesided if signals are only input to one channel left or right so input 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 DVDVideo 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 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
• Page 41 - English - : ENGLISH DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for the input channel To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO MONO MOVIE ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MATRIX VIDEO GAME SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP VCR 1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT A B ENTER 24 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor The screen for the selected surround mode appears MENUGUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER Set the parameters To end the setting mode press the surround parameter button again MENUGUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit NOTES When Default is selected CINEMA EQ and DCOMP are automatically turned off ROOM SIZE is set to medium EFFECT LEVEL to 10 and DELAY TIME to 30ms 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
• Page 42 - English - : ENGLISH Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main units panel Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode SELECT When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA When turned counterclockwise DIRECT STEREO 5CH STEREO MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIDEO GAME JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to set The parameters which can be set differ for the different surround modes Refer to Surround Modes and Parameters on page 44 SURROUND PARAMETER Display the parameter you want to adjust then turn the SELECT knob to set it Main unit Main unit To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters channel volume or tone control press the surround mode button then operate the selector NOTE When playing PCM digital signals or analog signals in the 5CH STEREO 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 SURROUND MODE Main unit DOLBY PRO LOGIC
• Page 43 - English - : ENGLISH Tone control setting Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired To operate the tone control from the remote control unit Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor The screen for the selected surround mode appears TONE cannot be selected in the Direct mode MENUGUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 24 16 35 Select TONE Switch to the Tone Control screen ENTER If you do not want the tone to be adjusted set Tone Defeat to ON Enter the setting The surround menu screen reappears ENTER To end the setting mode press the surround parameter button again MENUGUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER To select Bass or Treble To set the level Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit To operate the tone control from the main unit The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed TONE CONTROL With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level 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 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 SELECT Main ulnit Main ulnit TREBLE BASS
• Page 44 - English - : ENGLISH Surround parameters w ROOM SIZE This sets the size of the sound field There are five settings small meds mediumsmall medium medl mediumlarge 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 2 Surround modes and parameters C Signaladjustable D Selected by speaker configuration setting B Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting E No signalnot adjustable Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter default values are shown in parentheses TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME When playing Dolby DigitalDTS signals D COMP LFEFRONT LR CENTER SURROUN LR SUB WOOFER DIRECT STEREO 6CH EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX C C C C C C C C C C C C E E B B B B B B B B B B E E B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B E C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB E E E C OFF C OFF C OFF E E E E E E E E E E E E E C Medium C Medium C Medium C Medium E E E E E E E E C 10 C 10 C 10 C 10 E E E E E E E E E E E E C 30msec C OFF C OFF E C OFF C OFF C OFF E E E E E E C 0dB C 0dB E C 0dB C 0dB C 0dB E E E E E E Mode
• Page 45 - English - : ENGLISH Manual tuning Set the input function to TUNER Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM BAND Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode Check that the displays AUTO indicator turns off MODE Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button to tune in the desired station The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in TUNING NOTES 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 When the manual tuning mode is set FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off Main unit Remote control unit TUNER FUNCTION Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit If tuning does not stop at the desired station use to the Manual tuning operation Set the input function to TUNER Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM BAND Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode MODE Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button TUNING Auto tuning Auto appears on the display Automatic searching begins then stops when a station is tuned in Main unit Remote control unit TUNER DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit LISTENING TO THE RADIO FUNCTION
• Page 46 - English - : ENGLISH Checking the preset stations Use the Auto tuning or Manual tuning operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory Press the MEMORY button MEMORY SHIFT Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block A to E CHANNEL Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 MEMORY Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory Remote control unit 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 The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the on screen display RETURN ON SCREEN Preset memory TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT ENTER DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE 25 Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit
• Page 47 - English - : ENGLISH Recalling preset stations To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit Watching the display press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block SHIFT CHANNEL Remote control unit Watching the display press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel Remote control unit LAST FUNCTION MEMORY 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 The unit is also equipped with a backup memory This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main units 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 Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall outlet Hold the following A button and B button and plug the AC cord into the outlet 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 If step 3 does not work start over from step 1 If the microprocessor has been reset all the button settings are reset to the default values the values set upon shipment from the factory VOLUME LEVEL AUTO LOCK STAND BY DIGITAL PCM SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE SENSOR B Calling out preset stations from the main units panel Press the TUNING PRESET button TUNING PRESET FUNCTION Turn the FUNCTION knob and select the desired station DVD START LEARNEDTX SPEAKER TUNING BAND TITLE MENUGUIDE MODE MEMORY USELEARN TTONE SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXTIN MUTING MASTER VOL VOLUME DISC SKIP SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TVDBS PHONO VCR1 CD CDR TAPE CHANNEL VCR2VAUX TVVCR AVRAVC VIDEO DVD TV AUDIO VDP VCR CD CDRMDDECK SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER CH SELECT SELECT RC881 SET A B CALL OFF ENTER ON SOURCE Main unit Main unit
• Page 48 - English - : ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arisefirst 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 Measures Page When playing records DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced when power switch set to on Power cord not plugged in securely Check the insertion of the power cord plug Turn the power on with the remote control unit after turning the POWER switch on DISPLAY lit but sound not produced 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 Connect securely Set to a suitable position Turn volume up to suitable level Switch off MUTING Input digital signals or select input jacks to which digital signals are being input 10 11 DISPLAY not lit and power indicator is flashing rapidly Speaker terminals are shortcircuited Block the ventilation holes of the set The unit is operating at continuous high power conditions andor inadequate ventilation Switch power off connect speakers properly then switch power back on Turn off the sets power then ventilate it well to cool it down Once the set is cooled down turn the power back on Turn off the sets power then ventilate it well to cool it down Once the set is cooled down turn the power back on 10 11 4 5 4 5 Sound produced only from one channel Incomplete connection of speaker cords Incomplete connection of inputoutput cords Connect securely Connect securely 10 11 6 11 Positions of instruments reversed during stereo playback Reverse connections of left and right speakers or left and right inputoutput cords Check left and right connections 10 11 The on screen display is not displayed On screen display is set to off on the system setup menu screen Set on screen display on the system setup menu screen to on Humming noise produced when record is playing Ground wire of turntable not connected properly Incomplete PHONO jack connection TV or radio transmission antenna nearby Connect securely Connect securely Contact your store of purchase Howling noise produced when volume is high Turntable and speaker systems too close together Floor is unstable and vibrates easily 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 Sound is distorted Stylus pressure too weak Dust or dirt on stylus Cartridge defective Apply proper stylus pressure Check stylus Replace cartridge Volume is weak MC cartridge being used Replace with MM cartridge or use a head amplifier or stepup transformer This unit does not operate properly when remote control unit is used Batteries dead Remote control unit too far from this unit Obstacle between this unit and remote control unit Different button is being pressed lt and gt ends of battery inserted in reverse Replace with new batteries Move closer Remove obstacle Press the proper button Insert batteries properly Remote control unit Common problems when listening to the CD records tapes and FM broadcasts etc
• Page 49 - English - : ENGLISH 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 singleway or twoway speakers as the surround speakers Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers Consult the owners manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room If the surround speakers are directradiating 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 Front speakers Monitor Center speaker Subwoofer 45 120 Surround speakers As seen from above As seen from the side Surround speaker Front speaker 60 to 90 cm 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 Set the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example 1 Set the surround speakers directly at the sides of the listening position and 60 to 90 centimeters 2 to 3 feet above ear level The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown on the diagram at the left creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation As seen from the side Surround speaker Front speaker 60 to 90 cm Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position As seen from above ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Surround The AVR2801981 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 AC3 Dolby Digital is the multichannel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital consists of up to 51 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 Digitals 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
• Page 50 - English - : ENGLISH 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surround systems Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic No recorded channels elements 51 ch 2 ch No playback channels 51 ch 4 ch Playback channels max L R C SL SR SW L R C S SW recommended Audio processing Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital AC3 encodingdecoding Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround High frequency playback limit of surround channel 20 kHz 7 kHz 2 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility and The following are general examples Also refer to the players operating instructions LD VDP Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack Set the input mode to AUTO Page 32 DVD Optical or coaxial digital output same as for PCM Set the input mode to AUTO Page 32 Others satellite broadcasts CATV etc Optical or coaxial digital output same as for PCM Set the input mode to AUTO Page 32 Media Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method reference page 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF AC3RF 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 AVR2801981 switch the DVD players 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 AVR2801981 2 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multichannel 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 twochannel signal sources including soundtracks on DVDs LDs or hifi 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 2channel Dolby Digital For 2channel Dolby Digital DVD sources the DVD players audio mode is 2channel Dolby Digital and the AVR2801981s surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic 2 Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility When playing in Dolby Pro Logic select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR2801981 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 doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 19921997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved