AV SURROUND RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDEO AVR-2800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’‘EMPLOIener ml SAFETY PRECAUTIONS + FORU-S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY | WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ‘THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AZ =A DO NOT OPEN = CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE | OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. POUR LES MODELE CANADIEN UNIQUEMENT ATTENTION 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, | | A A ‘The lightning lash with serowhead symbol, within an cequiatoral vangle, is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” wathin fhe produet’s enclosure that may 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 iterature accompanying the appliance, POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE De COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT. SAUF Si LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT, magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to ‘oe of Sufficient interorenes, ‘This device comptes with Par 15 ofthe FOC Rules. Operation sujet 0 the following two conditions: (1) This devie may not eau including intterance tht may caus undesie operation. harm (2) ts device must accept any itrfrence receive, This Cass 8 aigtal appartus monte al aquiements ofthe Canadian Inerornce Causing EgusmentPequtions, Cat appar numérique dela classe 8 reepect tutes es exigances ou | Region curio mater troulur du Cras, “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 L’APPAREIL INSCRIT A L’ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAGON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME.” MLNOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION wos + Proton Faget conte Thum, Faby ot cor dea ovate Sanger dans | ranean {isnt ore natn oe gue (ge, ie “+ Urpua te power crs wer not og the st +o not tists, bans, ee one ‘+ Neus rote on conc des rots + Donotcbanuet ha vrsiston hls ag + Never dasesomole oe mosty he ae in any + Naamate aemonter ou mostor {Tina mand os ue aurSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions ~All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructons ~ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings — All wamings on the appliance and in the ‘operating instructions should be adhored to Follow Instructions — All operating snd use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used rear water ~ for example, near a bathtub, washbow, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with 8 cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer {An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops. excessive surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn ‘Walt or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to @ wall or ceiing only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its. proper ventistion, For example, the appliance should aot 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 ar through the ventilation openings. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, oF other ‘appliances (including ampitiers) thet produce heat Power Sources ~ The appliance should be connected to 6 power supply only of the type described in the operating Instructions or as marked on the appliance. Grounding or Polarization ~ Praceutions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is rot defeated, 2 4 18, ”. 19, Power-Cord Protection - Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by iterns placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. ower Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna systam is {grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage Surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSUNFPA 70, provides: information with regard to proper grounding ofthe mast and Supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an fantenne-cischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, tocation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for along Period of time. Object and Liquid Entry ~ Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. Damage Reauiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualfid service personnel when: ‘A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or Objects have fallen, or liquid bas been spilled into the eppliance: oF C. The appliance hes been exposed to rain; of 1D. The appliance does not appear to operate normaly oF ‘exhibits @ marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged, Servicing ~ The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnelINTRODUCTION ‘Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR.2800 Digital Surround A/V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide supers surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music ‘As this product is provided with an immense arey of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the one te eer met sear rem Proieu| i TABLE OF CONTENTS beter using 4 operaton 31.98 1B) cautors on irsatoson 4B surouna 38-38 Bl cautions on Hansing 5 0s Suround Satin 40-44 Dl Fences 5B Lstenag to he Radio 45-47 B conmactons 6-11 (BB LastFunetion Memory a Gi ar Names ard Fanctons 12,12 | intaition of me Meromrocessor a seria up te system 14-22 [B voubishootng, 8 Dy remote Cont unt 22-31 (18 Adina irration 49-52 TH specteavons 2 ACCESSORIES Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: Dopengactons..1 Waray or Noth Areca motel ony) + DServe aon tet. @ Rema comalunt ranmaterese.. 2 DAM Ispanonn. 1 DFMedou anowa..1. @FAtartome dnt. 1 CSS. : ® ® ® Za [7] Berore usiNG Pay attention tthe following before using tis unit: + Moving the set + Store this instructions in a ste place Toprevent short ruts or damaged wiresin the conection cors, "Alter eading, store thi instructions long wth the waranty in & akways unlug the power cad and daconnect ihe connection cords sate place. between all cher audio components wien moving the set ee ee Before turning the power switch on ‘the actual set for explanation purposes. Check once agin that al connections ave proper and that there axe rot problems with the connection cords. Always set the power ‘switch 1o the standby postion befere connecting and disconnecting connection cords [2] cautions ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if ths unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near @ tuner or TV. If his happens, take the folowing steps: ‘+ Insel his unit as fares possible from the tuner or TV. + Sot the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit's ‘ower cord and inpuvoutput connection cords. + Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Giohms feeder wires. We recommend using oem ormare ‘outdoor sntennas and 75 S/ohms coaxial cables. Fert apr evo 10cm of pace batetn thet, Seat and ier ofthe the wale ter components q3] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING + Switching the input function when input jacks connected A clicking noise may be produced i the input function is switched ‘when nothing connected othe input jacks. If this happens, ether turn down the MASTER VOLUME contol or connect components to the input jacks ‘+ Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER torminala ‘The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jocks and SPEAKER terminals include © muting cuit. Bacause of this, the output signals are ‘Greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is tumed on or int function, suround mode or any other-setup is ‘changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the outout wil be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting cicut tums off before agusting the volume. 2 not [4] Features 1. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity suround ‘ound, Dolby Digital isthe default digital audio delvery system for North American DVD and OTY, 2. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of widewange, high fidelity ‘surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and ‘pocaly encoded music diss, + Whenever the powar switch is in the STANDBY state, the ‘pparstus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. 3. 24 bit D/A 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 soundtacks, 4. Video Select Function ‘Alow you to watch one source (visual! while listening to snother source laud)—— 5] CONNECTIONS [ +010: Bu ne AC cor nt a connections have been completes ‘Nee tat Bing pin og corde fopeher with AC * ae sure to connec he lf ard ight channe's propery tot with lt ight vt ie or placing them noe @ power vastormer wil ess generating him er ther noe ‘Noise or humming may be generated » connect aut equpment fs used indopendenty wthoat turing the power of this nit on. this happens um onthe powor ofthe sunt © plugs sseuray. Incomplete connections wil result in the generation of nse, + Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only Do not use them for hak rors, te. 19 the aud Een * When making connections, alto rela to the operating stuctons ofthe other She power to these outlets is tured on and off when the power is sched betes en ani stand fom the remota conta unter power Swe, [Gannecting the AC OUTETETS} Ac ouners: SWITCHED total eapacty — 120 W 1 Adt ‘The power 0 these out is tuned onan off in eanjunton wth ‘the POWER osoraton swith on the main ant, ad when the powe copa (Cennecting « 6D player) is svnenes between on and stand Tom the remote contol ut == Connect th CO piers analog outst | No power supped Yom these cutlets hen ths unis powers at ooo isiaNilosGuTPuTIomswnte | sana Neve cones eavemont whore a pA shove NOTE: — ‘hy use the AC OUTLETS fr aie easement, Naver use then for (Connecting «turntable ] ha its, TVs rahe lara! apeances Cnn the tuntabie’s ouput cord 1 he a ‘AVR 7800% PHONO jes. the lo 29 tothe Linck he 9 (ig plug the eh NOTE Ts unit cannot be used with MC| cargos deecy Use » separate heed moi o stp vo varstrm ‘Connecting the preout jocks. Uso thace jacks i you wish to conneet extemal power ‘mers to nrease the power of the font and cote: hanna, oer conection to powered uspeater. Cennec to irtral ampiia'ssubwoote tothe subwooter \F humming or other nos gene ‘when the ground wire ie (Seconnect he ground wie utp wh dai suet ate RECORD] & othe connection cords, een such away at hey do notebatwt ‘he verlater SS erence oe mr L222 oO] wimagnatouwut acts Rowet Smt |=] Leo) Pe Oo [Connecting the DIGITAL jocks) (Connecting a tape deck | ‘se nese or connections to aso aquipmant wih sil output. Refer 0 pape neaiaee 20°21 fer waists on sting ts tormingl 8 OM \Gonnection for recording: Cannes the tape doc’ recording input aks (INE IN o REC) otis NOTES: ‘nits tpe eeoang IMDITAPE OUT) ots using pn plug cr, 128 5 Qlhs cb in corte fr con connactons. ‘Connections for payback: se ‘opt cable Tor epteal conecban, femanng the cap balor| Connect ihe tape Gac's playback ouput ck (LINE QUT o PSI otis oor nts tape playace MDITAPE IN) ck using pin pug cord,+ To connect the video signal, comect using 375 Wlhrs video signe! cable cord. Using an imeroper cable can rest na opm video quay, * nen maing connections, ag str to the operating nections ofthe her compares ve snow [Gannacng «FVD ter ‘vines | *Comect he TY of DAS ue’ no att ok VIDED OUTPUT ot (HDD) Iyetow) TV/DBS WN jac sing 875 ohms ideo conn pn lg cra = * Connect tna TV's oF DBS turer’ sudo ouput ks (AUDIO OUTPUT tothe (AIDED) J} "TVS I ack using pe lug eos, ‘MONITOR OUT * Connect the TW video ju ck VIDEO INPUT to the [SED] MONITOR OUT jack ung 2 75 ‘owns wse0 cosa on ug or (Soo pages 21) ‘Connect the video dsc ayers video ouput ack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the \VDF/DVO IN ce using a 75 Rohs video coal pin lg cra ‘Connect me video 3s: player's analog auto ouput acs (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT to the [IBD] VORIOVD i acts using pin ug cords ‘+ RDVD player canbe connected to the OVD jacks nthe same way ‘Iti lo possible o connect a video ae pays, OVD pays veo camcorder game machine, to he VOR-2NAUX jee. tvetow 9000. "Note on connecting the cigtal input jocks + Oniy aus ina are put tothe dal nou ack, For dna, s20 page 6. ee 3 (Connecting video decks] Theo ar to sets of wo eck WCRI aks, sto Video dacks can be connect fr smitaneous recording or vdeo copying Video input/output connections: * Connect the video decks vdeo outp jk VIDEO OUT) to the [DED ial) VCR IN ck, end te video dock’s veeo input ack VIDEO IN} to he (SED) {yee VOR-T QUT jack using 75 Glob vito coms in lug cords. ‘Connecting the audio output jacks * Connect te video deck’s 9u80 output sks (AUDIO OUT t the (RIB) VCR-1 IN ck, and the video dks audio put jacks (AUDIO IN to the ERIBIS VOR ‘OUT ts using i lug coves. "Connect the second vido deck othe VCR-2WALX jacks the same way‘+ When making connections, aso refer tothe operating instructions of the other components. + Anote on the $ input jacks ‘The input selectors forthe S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other + Precaution when using S-jacks This unit's Sjacks tingut and output and video pin jacks (input ané output have independent circuit structures, 50 that vdeo signals input from the Sacks are only output from the jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs, When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with Sacks, keep the above point in ind and make connections according to the ‘equipment’ instruction manuals, stn COV re iaceTOn Our; ram [= 7] * Coneet he TV of DBS turer's S vo input (SVIDEO INPUT] o the [MONITOR OUT: jack wong 8S jek conection cod [Connecting vor ja video ais player OPT) * Connect the video de payers S¥ideo cpt jack 1 the S Monte \VIQEO VOP IN pk using an Sido connection ead + ADWO plyercan be conecte othe DVD ack inte some + ts aso pola to cones ie dis ayer OVD play (Somecin #TVDBS se video camecrde, gore machine, sc, t0 tte VRNAUK * Conneethe Tor DBS tunes is ideo ouput jack (SVIDEO ||) outrun to me (eax) “TW jak sing eck SE conection cr (Connecting te video deck ‘Connect the video deck’s § ouput jock (SOUT to the YYCF Nock and the ideo deck’ input ack {SIN to the [S¥OES) VERT OUT ack using S ick connaction cond "Connect the video deck’s $ ouput jack (SOUT to the (EDED] VoR-2¥ AUXIN ck andthe vido dec’ S put [ace iN) to tho [SHDED] VOR-2N AUX OUT ok using S og SO] a‘An Ftype FM antenna cable plug can be connected realy. Uhm Acasa ‘Ifthe FM antenna cable's plug isnot of the F-type, connect using the included antenna adapter. AM loop antenna sssembly 75 Gowrie COAWAL CABLE Note to CATV system natal: “This reminaar is proved oc tbe CATV eyter instar’ iterten to Arlo 62040 of the NEC which provides ‘or proper grounding and, opal, Species 2 ound sel be connected fo the sounding the Bulg, 88 cose othe point of cab erty | Tot connect two FM antennss smultanecuy 1 Even fan eerral AM antenna ed do ot econnect Mop anton sur AM loop antenna la emia do nat ouch pars of te paneXT. IN} jacks ‘+ These input jacks are for inputting mult-crannel audio signals in high definiton MUSE 3-1 formt, mult-chennel auto signals from an MPEG. multichannel decoder, or uture multichennal sound format, et, *+ hen making connections, also refer to the operating istuctions of the other components When connecting a figh definition (MUSE 511 forma ompsrer, use a sepwatey sed monastereo cable te * Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure thet Fike polarties are matched (9 with © , © with ©). Mismatching of polritias wil result in weak cenval Sound, unclear oventation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the staeo being impaired. + When making connections, tka caro that none of the individ conductors of the speake’ cord come in contact with adacent feminals, with other speaker cor conductors, oe with the fear panel NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on Doing so could result in electric shocks. | ‘Speaker Impedance #"Sposters with an Impedance of from 6 to 16 Aohms can be {connected for use as surround and center speakers ‘+ Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 ilohms an be connected for use as front speakers ‘+ Be careful when using two pairs of front speakers (A +) at the same time, since use of speskers with an Impedance of lass than Bohm willed to damage ‘+ The protector creut may ba activated ifthe sets payed for long periods of tme at high volumes when speakers with an impedence lower than the spectied impedance are connected. “Gonnection the speaker terminals 1 Loosen by tuning GF => 2 inser the cove Tighten by ting ‘Connecting banana pags Tum docks to tahten, hen insert the rane pg. banana plug 10Connections ‘+ When making connections, also refer tothe operating instructions ofthe other components, Connection jack for iorster vain [ FROonr spencer] [CENTER SPEAWENSYSTEW] [SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS | {lis (super woot rn ([cenren erencen srerew) (SURRG = Precautions when connecting speakers Ita speoer i lcod near 2 TV or video mentor the Calor onthe seen may be dstuoes by the poston where t does not hove th eect fer ne * This unit is equipped with 2 high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under | circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period | which results in en 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 forthe unit to cool down if its very hat. 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. Ree cee '* The protector circuit may be activated ifthe 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 Qlohms) are connected. Ifthe protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, weit forthe set to cool ‘down, improve the ventilation around the set. then turn the power back on,[6] PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Goan) + For detals onthe functions of these pars, refer the pages gvon in parentheses { a5 — EZOs] @ Power ONSTANDBY switeh wn @ Hessohones jack (PHONES on © 150 monitor auton (MO/TAPE MON) 22) @ 00 monitor ncestr (32) © Front speaker system selector buttons (FRONT SPEAKER A/S} * Select the speakers connected to the front speaker terminals + Iris only possible to select speaker A or B or speakers A and B. Itis not possible to tum both speakers of, @ eur MODE baton oa @ AnAL06 but09 9) © Orn but (35) @ vi0z0 seLecr euton 3) @o1w0mR buon. ist) @ starusvuren 3 ® suRAOUND MODE buon on @® sunmouno paramereR buton a2) 12 @ seiect ince @ TONE CONTROL button @ cH. voLbuton @ master VOLUME conto! @ Mester vowne indicator (VOLUME LEVEL ® dsp. @ INPUT incicators @ SIGNAL indicator @ Femote conto sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) @ Power incscatr © FUNCTION knob @ TUNING PRESET outton @ SOURCE selector button @ PEC SELECT bution 493) 33) 136) 33) 199) (23) ev (32) an 2) 35)Sen + For detais on the functions of these pats, refer tothe pages given in parentheses ( Famate sonra sar NOTE erent ea iran = = ere wy or ai Taos aea | | ban a eae a | ®, @ [SPEAKER some baton | 25 tone =) Son =! | mas 1 RTS on =a aS ee a al Ss 4S | [Mode selector switches. 727] oes. Cc [SURROUND PARAMETER at nes a Ta ar en 7 Qi I rnearen non aa r ao a 2 | @ SRO aa ECE I as al OSE pan = [enn a | | SORT an cl SENSE a | Sao = + The sbadesouttons LZ ono neon wth the AVR-2800. Nesting happens hen they are preseed) ‘ha button ndcred however, canbe used with the leming con, 13Ea} ‘SETTING UP THE SYSTEM. + Ones all connections with other AV components have besn completed as described in “ CONNECTIONS" (see pages 610111, make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-2800's on-screen display function. These settings are required to setup the listening room's AV system centered eround the AVF-2600 ‘+ Use the folowing buttons to setup the system: [SURROUND PARAMETER Ion [Piss is dla the sureund pearter rena ENTER button res he to sh he dalay onthe sree ‘Also us this bution to complate the seting on the screen. ame Baad * System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the facto) Seonoms - Beare olen = ae, conwrse [Sutin [Soe [sas ovo | Ts encn s be pnarpnra on b a Ba On Slr OF | pee tne | Zor re poste tom bw spencers on unworn ~— me = = Seinenaecnon seman Teniaw | somcen! = come |Sastiga pe are ie apa oanapon espana [ron [rae samen] cow [snonet|snenan] — [ — |g |r ee sas wove sb ram ye = — ov ous | ass esol con sre tows wet 8a 1 Gee | coma [omens forensforrears] ow | o | - | — Sr goom | HRs wer ono apy boven apy pues }©| eer” | ration pees oiToR casos ah meee ‘=n [oa or oma ea Jo] Azeem |r stem memes avonseny on ssinte mene | e1=co [sow Notes: + The onscreen display signals are output wth rot tothe VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack dung playback ofa video componont. Fr example, if the TV monitors conected to both the AVR-2800's Side end video monitor output jacks and signals ae input othe AVR-2800 fom 8 video source (VOP. etc) connected to both the SVideo and vdeo input acs, the on-soreon dspay signals ao output wth pty to the S- Valeo moniter otout Hf you wish o output the signals othe video monitor output ack, donot connect a cord to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jock. (For deta, s00 page 22) + The AVF. 2600's on-screen spay functions designed for use wth high eslution monitor TVs, o it maybe cfc to read smal characters on TVS with smal scons or ow esas. + The setup menus not dspayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY" is selected. 14ENGLISH Basic system layout The folowing i an le ofthe basic for system consisting of six speaker systems and 2 television monitor Set tace st theses of he TV o acon wth seen as posse Suround speaker stam Pion koe «Sacer ett conreot comet an on tama ns owe 2 Disolay the System Setve Mena az System Setup Were ugpeatar cont tgurstion oy -\ vBase Outou Delay time ~ Channel Level Shettel Thgute On Seren Olspiay Auto Tuner Presets Sie ‘+ The composition ofthe signals output from the differant channels and the frequency resnonse are adjusted automaticaly combination af speakers actually being used cording 10 the ‘At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration” Switch to the spaker configuration sreen. 153 Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size od ag fete subwootereny suround Sp Enter the setting ‘The System Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: ‘Select "Large" or “Smal” not according to the actual size ofthe speaker but according tothe speaker's capacity for playing low frequency lapproximatety 80 Hz and below) signals. If you do not knows, try Comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to level low ‘enough So 35 not to damage the speakers) 10 determine the proper setting + Parameters Large... Select this when using speakers thet can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz ‘Small... Select this when using speakers that cannat reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. \When this sein is selected, low frequencies of below 80 H2 ae assigned tothe subwooter. None... Select this wnen no speakers ar insaled YesiNo._. Select “Yes” when e subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer isnot installed * ifthe subwooter has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, od sound can be achieved even when “Small is set fo the front, centor ‘and suround spoakers, + For the majity of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL esting for alive main speakers and Subwooofer On with a connected ‘subwoofer wil yield the best results ee 1 Tie Siem Soe Mana we “Bis Op seers Output 10) Delay Tine Channel Cave! Digital inputs On‘ Screen Display Rica ‘Thner Presets 2 ‘Switch to the Bass Outout sereen ae =e 16OF 4 Enter the setting, R ‘The System Setup Menu reappears. ‘NOTES: + Inthe Bass Output sereen, you have the flexibly to choose how bas information is distributed to your speakers it you have lage front lft and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. | + By seiacting the “Front and Sudwoofe’” option, you wil be sending the same bass frequencies to both the front lef, front ight, and the svowooter speakers simvtaneously. Depending upon your room size and shapa, this can ereate a more evenly dstrbuted bass around the raom ar somatmas actualy decrease the amount af bass in the room due to low frequency cancelation, «ifthe “Subwoofer Only” 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 tothe subwoofer comes from the LFE signal and any speskers which you have designated as “Small.” This selection is preterted as it reduces the chances of bass cancellations inthe room, + Once you have positioned all of your speakare in the room, choose the option which gives you the most sold sounding bass. NOTE: + To play in the Front & Subwoofer modo, set the Front speakers to “Largo” and the subwoofer to “Yes” atthe Speaker Configuration screen. Inout the distances from the listening position tothe speakers and sot the suround delay tio. cea an caer spstan Basen peaton Q_e Lz: Distance from front speakers to listening position is bt ms La Distance from rear speakers to listening position aN Oe NOTES a” & isthe same (L2 = Lt) or so that the differance in the distance (L2 -L1) is 1.5 meters or less. + Set the surround speakers (left and right! so that te distance to the front speakers (lett and nght) (oF the subwoofer isthe same (L2 = L3) or so thatthe difference in the distance (L2 ~ L3) is 45 meters or less. jp Menu select “Delay Time 1 6 System, Seyue Wary Speaker Configuration aBess Output vy wOelay Tim Wehannel Covel Dlattal Taputs On! Sereen"Disaiay Rute Tuner Prasets ‘Switch to the Delay Tne screen Delay Tine Set The Distance Te Bltn Soeaners De You Preter ta’Werere?'/ In Feat? aMeters 42> Feet 173 ag Select the desired uni, meters or feat. Select (darken) the desired units, "Meters” or “Foot” One He Fw seein sep Be Dy Tre some penn eae Delay Tine Ektn Soeakers De You Prefer aueters «> Example: When “Foot” i stactod Set The Distance To Tn'Merers?'7 In Feat? aay Genter 120 Sure 10K Defauit fale 5 6G ‘Select the speaker to be set. ~ ‘Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. @ ‘The distance changes in units of 0.1 meters (1 foot! each time the button Delay Tine {s pressed. Solect the value closest to the measured distance. : r rent ai2ity a) se THe vot Defauit fale * I °Yes" is selected for “Detault, the settings are automaticly reset to the default valves. + i you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear In this case, please relocete the blinking speaker's) so that its distance is no lager than the value shown in highlighted ine * Set in such a way thatthe distance tothe center speaker isthe samme as & up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer, + Setin such 8 way that the distance tothe surround speakers the same a5 o¢ up 0 15 feet (4.5 meters) shorter than the distance to tha front speakers and the subwooter. Exere: When he dance i arrone asia Genter Sur, Oetauie {eet forthe centr spank 1) 2 rae rot Enter the setting, ‘The System Setup Menu reappears The AVR-2800 automaticaly sets the optimum surround delay tim forthe Kstening room, + If the distance unit is changed aftr the delay time is set. the settings are reset tothe factory defauit values (see page 14). 18+ Use this setting to adjust so that the playback lavel between the diferent channels i equal + From the Istening aoston, isten to the test tones produced from the speakers to acust the level * The level can aiso be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For deta, see page 36) [At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level” 1 6 SORT Speater Cont iguretion er Bass Output Ue ste, 2 ‘Switch to the Channel Lave! ecrean Channel Lever aTest Tone Mage ’ ol Test Tone Start Gale Level Clear Gale 3 Select “Test Tone Mode” QO od 4 Select the mode. @ eee! Chanel Level (Adjust the love while fistening to the test tones produced automaticaly |faest Tone Mage ~ {rom the ferent speakers, . Le + Manual Test Tone Start Ge Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to aust the level Level Clear fae Example: When te “Auto de is slctc 5 Select “Test Tone Star | 6 Select "Yes Channel Lever Test Tone Mose XQ oe Frese Tone start fae Level cheer sale 192 ite “Ao” mode i saected 7 2)“ Testones ttc erie rom ne eran spars Tent Tong al ‘The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following SW Gh 128 ‘order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2- = vy fecond eras th rate rund odo Coe i ots 5 Use the CURSOR butions 10 aqust all the speakers to the seme volume. Pasing Te volume can be acjusted between ~12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 Example When tw vounem serto1? 48 3B. ve we tes ones beng prosuced ram te suwoater When the "Manual" mode is selected g Use he © and © cursorbstons io select the speaker tem whichyou A ‘want to produce the test tone, then use the and © cursor buttons SS, stage ' to adust so thatthe volume from the afeent speakers sounds the eae GO ot son yes sca ‘Whi the subwooterisaected | 8 Ate the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button. “Tne “Channel Level” screen reappears. Ry Press the ENTER bution again, the "System Satup Menu” scraenreepoears. * To cancel the settings, selact “Level Cleat” and "Yas" on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again. The love ofeach channel shouldbe adjusted 10 75 d8 (C-weighted, slow meter made) on @ sound level meter atthe listening position, Ita sound level meter isnot avaiable adjust the chennels by ear so the sound loves ae the same, Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by 6s dificult, 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 acust the subwoote’s own volume contol * When you adjust the channel levels wile in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made wil afect ALL sutround modes. Consider this mose @ Master Channel Level adustment mode, * After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and ‘adjust channel levels that wil be remembered fr each of those modes, Then, whenever you activate a particular surtound sound moge, Your preferred channel level acjustments for just that mode will be recallad. Check the instructions for sdhusting channel levels within wach ‘surround mode on Page 26. * You cen adjust the channel levels foreach of the folowing surtound modes: DIRECT, STEREO, SCH STEREO, DOLBY/OTS SURROUND, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX *+ This setting assign the digital input jacks of the AVR-2800 for the different input sources. 1 ‘At the System Setup Menu select “Digital Inputs’ C4 System Setup Menu Speater cont tguration Digital Inputs On! Screen" Oi splay ‘Rute Tuner Presets 202 ‘Switch tothe Digital Inputs screen \ ee XN MDe : OPTicALz Serteats ofr OFF Detauit tie Select he digialingut ack wo be assed tothe mput source. 3 6G J * To select the input souroo : 2 4 To select the dtl put ack Nat Select “OFF” for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used. NOTE: = kien ao + Use this to tum the onscreen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or of. 1 ‘the Sytem Setup Menu select “On Sereon Display C\ System Setus Menu spenker"cont iteration \ peas Surput YX Shattel Cave On Screen’ Or wales Fende brcaate 2 ‘Switch to the On Screen Digplay screen, On Sereen oFsplay ‘Select “ON” or “OFF the setting, é 4 R, The Sytem Seip Manu ears atUse this to automatically search for FM brosccasts end store up to 40 stations at preset channels A to 8, 81 108, C1 8, D1 to Band E1108 Note: + If an FM station cannot be preset automaticaly due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation. 1 Use te CURSOR batons 0 sonely “Aso Tne Pest” fom He CB Systm Setup Men" screen —— spethaseStftgutation Om aise tou nsst . ehadtel Tove Draital Tnputs aGn Seren "Bisa ley Auto Tuner Presets Press the ENTER baton, 2 , The “Auto Preset Memory" screen poe, oiaipcoes livers Auto, Ton ine & \ peatee stata Memory Seortee Breaet Maery ustert i 3 Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes! “Search ashes onthe screen and searching bis. QS Completed” apes once searing comelted “The deolayautomatealy swtoes to sreen ‘+ This completes system setua. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them uniess different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned. Ronen ncare This button can be pressed at anytime during the system setup process to complete the process, + On-screen display signal ‘nw apak 6 te AVR 2000 ‘Onsteen desty sons outa | ‘ideo MONITOR OUT vdeo | ‘signe output jack || ViOEO signal input jack fyetow Sunde signal input eck 1S Sana No sarah (0: Ovsctan signals ouput > Onseeen signals not opt ‘NOTE: For 4 above, the on-screen cspley signals are output tothe VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output ack (yellow if the monitor TVs ot | connected tothe S.video MONITOR OUT video signal output ick.Le [8] REMOTE CONTROL UNIT +The included remote control unit (RC-865)-can be used to operate not only the AVA-2800 but other remate contro! compatible DENON, components as wel Furth 1", 8 equipped wth a function lo learning the cortal signals of remote contol units of other manufacturers, S50 can alo be used to operate nonDENON remota contral compatible video components koe Remove the remote control unit's rear coves @ Set two REPIA batteries in the battery compartment in the incieatad direction 3 Put the reer cover back on ‘Notes on Batteries ‘+ Use FEPIAA battorios in the remote contol unt + Tho batts should be replaced with new ones aporoximately ‘once a year, though this depends on the frequency of usage. Even if ass than a yeor has passed, place the batteries with now ‘ones if the set does not operate even when the remote contol unt Is operated noarby the set ‘+ When inserting the batteries, be sur Girection, folowing the "” and ‘Ta prevert damage or leakage of battery fi + Do not use a naw battery together with an old one * Do not use two diffrent types of batteries + Do not short-circuit, cisasseméle, heat or dispose of batteries in ‘lames, Remove the bates from the remote contol unit when you de not plan 10 use it for an extended period of tne I the battery fu should leak, carefully wie the fui ofthe inside of the battery compartment and insert new bateres When replacng the batteries, nave the new batteries reedy and insort thar as quickly as possible ‘The leaed remote conto signals may be cleared if no batteries ate inthe remote control unit fr about 8 seconds ‘The factoryinstalled codes ae in pecrnanent memory, however. 10 do 50 in the proper ‘marks in the battery Point the remote control unit atthe remate sensor on the main unit fs shown on the agra ‘+ The remote contol unit can be used from # staight distance of ‘aporoximately 7 meters/22 fast from the man unit, but ths stance willbe shorter f there are obstaces in the way or the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor “The remote contra unt can be operated a a horizontal angie of up 1030 degrees with respect tothe remote sensor Notes: * It may be dificult te operata the remote contro unit ifthe remote ‘sensor is exposed to rect sunlight or stiong artifical light. + Do not press buttons on the mein unit and remate convo unit ‘simuttaneously, Doing so may result in malfunction * Neon signs or other devices emiting puse-yoe noise nearby may result in matfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices a8 possible 23eee * Tum on the power ofthe diferent companents before operating them Siete seer AUDI av pa ‘Set mode switch 2 to the postion forthe component to be operated ~~ Operate the audio component. * For detais, refer tothe component's operating instructions * While this remote controls compatible witha wide range of infrared controled components, some models of components may not be operated with tis remete canto. 1. CD player (CD) and MD recorder (MD) system buttons 2. Tape deck (DECK syst buttons Marval sarc orward a revere) 4: Rowiod i Stop Pe raetonward i Pay Stop ‘ito search ove >: Fomard pay Swan dacs Rovere pay (foe changers ony NB Sniten Bomneen decks Aang 8 3. Taner system buttons 1 Forte tune ony he folowing buttons can aco be operates } ' chan at channel ange ‘unin ne ay BAND Such bowen the AM and FM bande MODE: Switen berwoen a9 and mono MEMORY Preset memory 24+ DENON and other makes of components can be operated by seting the preset memory for your make of vdeo component. Operation is not possible for some models, however. n this case use the learning function (see page 28) to store the remote control signals. + For instructions on clearing the presetings stored in the preset memory, see page 31 | te etch EO QS grisea me POWER, Set the side switch to the component to be registered (VOR, VCR or TV, ~_> Koop the POWER button pressed in tron porfoming stops 3 anc) To continue registering other components, repeat stops 210 4 Tokg the POWER baton, pss tho 3 Etter covesoondingmonvacnrer inpock A Cheeta 1) Faces ‘Tne LEARNEDITX LED flashes. + This remote contol unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the rmanutacturer ofthe component as shown on Table 1 ‘Table 1: Combinations of Personal System Codes for Different Manufacturers, ow “yore oe S Ss 6 = Ss om = | ‘ onecn_| sero | exe ‘ conecn | sto | erm Doo =: a = Deo BevoNe | BENON avon) E = D0") ’ = = ama = = = Daven —[wieiasa = = ras NONE = : ovens [anasowe 7 = o 7 = 8 = = 5 oma [sow 7 emowor [sown —[souve [sone [Dery | PONEER = = Dent) | PONEER aa = loco) ‘[rosniga = = co S = = imomrare, 7 = =] fe oworarer == = ja verwaum |= =a [@ wewane [= = = e = = = fo = = = Sam [= = 7 Saat [pars = = Qeowes = = Bowne row 7 = Sewes| = = = Samer) = @ 08) = = =] [ewe [menwox = = 4 MMMM Preset codes sot uson shipment rom the feta 25ver ~ iS, sa | 8 aS, Ss S A owen | treo | em A onecn | stereo | erm iver = ae eae Oo ae ee non EE aca = (oonaieas A anar=tese| meena DMNER | MTSUBISHA |MISUESHE | TSURSATE Dre —_[nsuastia | wiSvaSH = [@mRVOBS) | FANASONICA | PANASONCE _[PANASONC C Dawo8s) | PANASONICA | PANASONIC B = eo INeeTOnA [weweroR® [NcweToRE | [@ [NE CTOR Ss = (IPHONO) [SONYA _‘|SONV soNve @iPHONO) | SONY 5 Dyer) [RONEN 5 = Dwr |pOWEER = = jo [Tasman a |TosH@As 7 (eo [rosea = 7 worare [sanon [sawroe = DMorArs _|SvO = 7 [@ (VCRV.AUN | SHARP A SHARP B = @ WORWAUN) [SHARP ~= = ® NECA nee nee ® cs = = sue [rmrsa_[pwurse | rruirse SST |PHUPSA = = BD wnnan [reve =o = BQ omnes [aan = = TS rwees |Etemca —|Elemes = Bowes |Eieaca _|Elesmes = @ we [rscwvoxa |rucnavoxe _[nAcnavoxe @ Wi) [RAGNAIOKA = 7 9 MI Preset codes von Shipment from the facto. NOTES: ‘+ The signals forthe pressed buttons are emitted while setting the preset memory. To avoid accidental operation, cover the remote contol Unit’ 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 pity over the preset codes. Ifyou wish to clear the “learned” signals, do so as described on page 31 + Some manufactures use cfferent types of remote contol codes for ther products, Ifthe component does not operate when set to remote codeset A, ty setting tothe B or CcodesetsEEE ee Set the side switch to "VIDEO Set the side switch to the component tobe registered (VDP, VCR oF TW. 2, ~_> ‘Operate the video component, * For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. + Some models cannot be operated with this remote contro unit 1 DVD player system buttone POWER _: Tums poner on and of MENU + Callout mena roNsouRce) DISPLAY : Switehdesoy ftp: Manus search forward and ever) OVD SETUP: OVD setup = Sep RETURN + Meno return > Ply AY Cursor upon fest Auto search (oe) curso ought WM: Pause SELECT: Emer sorng SKIP 4 = for OVD changers ont TLE: Ca out te POWER = Powarantt, POWER Power eno POWER + Power ano roNsouRce onssource} (onsouncer s¢4p> = Manuslsouch 4%: Maru seuch VOLUME + Vohane (forward and everes) (foward andeverse) —kY——unitown =: Step =: stp TWNCA + Switehbetwoon TV =: Pay » Fay seaver Heeb Auto senor (ve! Pause CHANNEL Shute chan! nH Paine (CHANNEL > Swwteh channel ce 27rn + if your AV component is not a DENON product ort cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-2600's remote contol t “lea” the codes from the components orignal remote contol + The buttons that can be “learned” are the CD, DECK and MD system buttons (see page 24) and the DVD, VDP, VCR and TV system buttons 1 (see page 271. For the CD, MD, DVD, VDP and TV, the A block buttons can also be “leamed”, also be "learned ) Press the USE/LEARN selactor button with the tp of a pen t,o set the earn mode. Both the START and LEARNED/TX incicators fash Fes Sa Bacon eva aio ba aad Set to the AUDIO side forthe CD, tape deck or DAT position, ta the VIDEO side forthe VDP, VCR or TV positon. ~ J Ste Recent oe oniton oben See sare coat w ey ecg ach at then press the button to be leaned on this unit's remote contol unit, ce ‘The indicator stops flashing an the START LED lights. ‘The learnable buttons ate the buttons which oan be operated with the DENON system codes forthe CD player, DAT and tape deck, the buttons which can be operated with the preset memory forthe VCR, VDP and TV For the TV ony, Rowever, ‘the Buttons in the section indicated "A" an the diagram above ‘can alsa be “learned”. Uso these to “learn” TV channels fr the DVD and TV, the & block buttons can a 18 (Check thatthe START LED isi, then press the button to be “igarned” on the other remote control unt. ‘Once the START LED tums off and the LEARNED/TX LED lights, release the button onthe other remote control unt a | To “lean” other buttons, repeat steps 210 6 ‘Once the learning operation is completed, press the USE/LEARN selector button a cancelled ‘NOTES: ‘+ Up 10 26 codes can be “learned, but this number may be lower if the codes are long. «+ Ifa norlearnable buton is pressad or two or mote buttons are pressed at once, the two LEDS will once again ight when the buton(s) is released «+ Ifthe codes could not be stored, the LEARNED/TX LED does not ight after the START LED turns of. Fr limited number of models, codes cannot be stored in ACB, «+ Ifthe two LEDS start flashing rapily ater the START LED lights, this means thatthe memory isaleady ful, and the code you have just attempted to store was not stored. To “loam” that code, frst perform the resetting operation. (See page 31.) 28(iin | = , + The included remote contol unit is equipped with @ system cal function for transmitting multiple cemote contalsignle when a single button Is pressed this is often refered to as a “macro” function). : This function can be used to turn on the amplifie’s power, select the input source, tun on the moniter TV's power, tum on @ source ; component's power and start playback, otc. al at the touch ofa 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 withthe POWER ON and OFF buttons, and a series of upto § operations can be performed ‘with other buttons, ‘System cal signals ate akeady presat atthe buttons indicated in the shaded section. System call signals can algo be stored at any button on the remote contro! un, including the Buttons in this section. (See page 20: st Wo “Sows | Sard] Suna | Soes ] Sued | Swe | Sowa | Sued | Sows | Sono mattnem | count | psabna | oponana | oraisns | gsatns | epestine | otanin? | peasore | epnone | onrmort0 oo | 5 | mom | RR | wikis | seman | BES oe 7 oconee | 'DAR | upetacsee | zy newer — __ = 7 | amon | seweren | Satereso | POM | tte The system call signals for the POWER OFF and . a a POWER ON buttons are transmitted from the a 7 recone | ry | weston emote control unit approximately once every ary | Wome | Sete beter = The signals forthe other butors (OVD, VOR, 1V/ | | reco | vino | aiscee | pypomnen| wizonen | | DBS, VCR and CD) are wansmited approximately poweron | poweren | swoeraase | PO” | “payee ‘once every 1.5 seconds, 19 the system cal function Press the system call button + The LEARNED/TX LED flashes for 5 seconds a Press the button at which the desied system call signals are ‘stored while the LEARNED/TX LED is fishing. * The preset signals or the signals you have stored at thet button are wansmtted in succession. 29Pres be SEF oon Press th ST baton 1 1 +The START LED and LEARNED/TX LED both fash. ey 2. Peso ten wees sounas ou wet co Press the button at which you want to store the system call | Sol The STARTLED fasts, Poss ihe SET baton Pre buon ant othe stings shown onthe tele on Get the mode swith © th poston forte component The seins led Seay parr Press the buttons whose remote contol signals you want to store one by one 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 emote sensor or take other measures so thatthe components do not operste while the signals are being stored. «+ The LEARNED/TX LED does not light system cal signals cannot be stored at the button that you have pressed or if you have aoady stored the maximum number of signals Bem test oonae | Pioneee Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tp of @ pen, fe t0 Set the learn mode, ‘To clear “learned” remote control signals, set the side ewiteh 1 the positon at which the signals wore “Ieee! aN Sot the sie switch tothe position at which the signals were “leamed' -_- [2] oPeRATION 1 RAS.2SOMNECTIONS™ oes @10 1 and check a Set the remote control units side switch to the AUDIO postion. (only when operating withthe remote contrl unit) ps 3 enone Press the POWER switch button aa + When pressed, the power tuns on and the display lights. The sound 'smuted fr several seconds, ater which the unt operates normally. When pressed again, the power tuins off, the standby mode i set andthe display tuns off Whenever the ON/STANDBY button isin the STANDBY state, the ‘pzaratus is stil connected on AC line voltage. Piease be sure to tmplug the cord when you leave home fo, say, a vaceton, 4 15 Press the SYSTEM CALL SET button, and hold tin for atleast ‘our seconds. ‘When both the START and LEARNED/TX LEDS light Simultaneously, al the stored codes are cleared Press the USE/LEARN selector button. 31Sate ros ene te i OO & ‘When the tape input (MD/TAPE MOM wadeced,teimput ndcror “SEM gy ths *% + asic tn input source when FEC yee SELECT or TONING PRESET ts Selecta, press te SOURCE buton then operate te put function Soler undo ‘Select the input mode, * Selecting the analog made Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input 8 «+ Selecting the external input (EX. IN) mode Press the EXT, IN to switch the external input zh (Porate conte + Selecting the AUTO, PCM and OTS modes The made switches as shown below gach time the INPUT MODE button is pressed, auTo—> pom —= DTS ez Input mode selection function Diferent input modes can be selected for the ferent input sources, ‘The selected input modes fr the separate input sources are stored in, ‘the memory. © AUTO (auto mode) In this mode, the types of signals being input to the cigital and analog input iacks forthe selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-2800's surround decoder is selected ‘automaticaly upon playback. This mode can be selected forall input sources other than PHONO, MD/TAPE and TUNER. ‘The presence of absence of digital signals is detected, the signals input t0 the digital input jacks are Wentiied and decoding and playback ae performed automaticaly in OTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo} format. if no digital signal is being input, the analog input jacks are selected @ PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback ae oniy performed when PCM signas are being input. @ DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback made) Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are being input @ ANALOG (exclusive analog auso signal playback made) The signals nput to the analog input jacks are decoded and played. @ EXT. IN external decoder input jack selecton mode) ‘The signals boing input to the external decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surtound circuitry. NoTES: ‘= Note that noise willbe output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS: format are played in the “PCM” lexclsive PCM signal playback) ‘ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback) mode, Select the AUTO or OTS (exclusive DTS signal playback) mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laserdisc player. ‘+ Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and ‘while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. tf 0, play in the DTS mode. + In some rare cases noise may be generated when you preform ‘the operation to stop playback of a DTS-CD or DTS-LD.Sams hepey nose 3 Fess Re SURO ModE buon, ne un he SELECT SO "To select the surround made while adjusting the surround parameters, chanel volume of tone contal, press the Surround ‘ode button then operate the selector se ‘Start playback on the selacted component * For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual 5 tate tee, a O && * The volume can be adjusted within the range of -60 to 0 to 188, in stops of 1 dB. However, when tho channel lovel is set 0s scribed on page 19 o pages 26 and 37, the volume for any Channel is sax at +1 dB oF greste, the volume cannot be adstes tp to 18.dB. [in this case the maximum volume adjustment renge. ig "18 a8 — (Maximum value of channal level”). Input mode when playing DTS sources + "Noise wil be output # BTS-compatiole CDs or LDs are playa inthe "ANALOG" or "PCM" moge. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect the source component 10 the digtl input jacks (OPTICALICOAKIAL) {and sot the input mode to "DTS" Input mode display + In the AUTO mode eee oees + In te DIGITAL PCM mode ‘In the ANALOG mode ue siice | oaco) Inout signa pay + DoLay DIGITAL + ots gh @ + pcm gts * The LOCK LED fights when digital signals are being input propery HH the LED does not light, check whethor the ‘djtal input ‘component setup (sage 21) and connections are correct and ‘whether the component's power is turned on. NOTE: * The igital input indicator wil ight when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound willbe hears | L1Adtig te sound guy tone Iretone cote atone mt her ne et moe Tio wichos olons ie TONE CONTROL 1 Reece x eass +> trea 2 Wise mere fe wna be Sree O Ol JO sO Deo ae weeeee 24— #& 3} [2}Listoning over headphones NoTE: To prevent heering lass, do not raise the voiume level excessively ‘when using headphones. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack ofthe front panel er 2 Fe te OUTPUT bon 1 play the sound over the hesdphones ony 9 = + The output to the speaker and pre-out jocks is tured off ‘and no sound is produced from the speakers. Poc=— 190 = sO ‘* Caution: Switching off the power of the unit and the unit will cancel the settings. [a1 Turning the sound off temporarily (muting) es temporaiy. Prass the MUTING button, * Canceling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button 86817, san [4] Combining the currently playing sound withthe desired image 1 ine voro sect Use this switch to monitor @ video Source other than the audio source, Press the VIDEO SELECT button repestedly until the desired source ‘appears on the display * Canceling simulcast playoack oY * Select “SOURCE” using the video select button. * Switch the program source tothe component connected 10 the video input, 1 [B}Checking the currently playing ram source, ete. 1 Eee + Each time an operation is performed 2 description of that operation ‘appears on the display connected to the unit's VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Algo, the unit’ operating status tan be checked during playback by pressing the remote contol unit's ON ‘SCREEN button, ‘Rama contol unt 1 ‘Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround 1 2 parameter settings is output in Using the dimmer function sequence, + Use this to change the brightness of the display. oan Front panel display The display bightness chenges in four steps © Desoriotions of the unit's SAM (bright, medium, dim and off by pressing the ‘operations are also dispayed remote control unit's DIMMER button repeetediy. ‘on the front panel cispay In = «The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the addition, the display can be button is pressed, an finaly the dsplay tums off, panne) ‘itched to check the units operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS button,i eu Cun 2 Witt B86, OUT SOURCE” desea = Press the REC SELECT button. tum the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to recoxd The "AEC" indeator and the incieator ofthe selected source ight 24 12 OCT 0 sOs Qe 14 Display 2 3 Soe emana me * For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the ‘component on wich you want to recor A Par ner uncon eb ed cet “SOURCE 1 2 arsine ena ot ese Set tho external input (EXT. erm = IN) ede, j Press the EXT. IN to switch = the external input \ SS ‘Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL {tron ef, FR (font right) and C (center) channels of the EXT. IN jacks ace output direct 10 the front (left end right) and center speaker systems as wel as the pre-cut jacks without passing through the surround erly, In scdition, the signal input to the SW (eubwooter! jack is output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack To cance! the extemal input (EXT. IN setting, press the INPUT MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to the desired inaut mede. See page 32.) 4 x \When the input moda is set to the external input (XT IN, the play ‘mode (DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/OTS SURROUND, SCH STEREO 0: DSP SIMULATION) cannot be sot SOURCE ‘NOTES: Digital signa are not output from output jacks, Currently playing source can be recorded to MO/TAPE, NOTES: * In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals Connected to these jacks cannot be payed. In adoltion, signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input lacks, * Tho external input mode can be set for any input source, To watch video wile listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode[to] surRouND plore + Before playing wth the surtound function, be sure to use the test tanes to adjust the playback evel rom the citferent speakers. This adjustment Can be performed withthe system setup (see page 19) or from the remote cont + Acjusting withthe remote contro unt using the fest tones is only possible inthe Unt a8 described below. ‘Auto” mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND ‘modes. The adjusted lovels fr the dtferent modes are autometcally stored in the memory rage the 7. TONE button at 1 Test tones are output from the diferent speakers. Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust so thst the volume of the tast tones i the same for al the speakers. a OX 2 3 [After completing the adjustment, prass the T. TONE button again RD ‘+ After ajusting using the test tones, aust the channel levels either according tothe playback Sources orto suit your tastes, as described below. ‘Select the spesker whose level you want o adjust. 1 pee on enenecosnn eed eae [FER < {SW}. ‘Adjust the love of the selected speaker. Ot ‘Only adjustable when the | channel is selected with the | CH.VOL buttons on the main | unit 1 Z| aiOTe O4D}s adie = cell oN+ This function makes it possible to lower the volume of she front channels (FL, C and FR or the rear channels (Land SR) together. Use it for ‘example to aust the balance ofthe sound from the diferent positions wen playing multrchannel music sources , ical ‘Te channel switches in the order shown below each time this burton is pressed [+ 2. Press the D baton to reduco the volme of the font iannels, the {button to reduce the volume of the rear channel. a Gd + The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded t0~12 6B using the fader function, ‘If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the facer, the fader adjustment values are cleared, so adjust the fader again fae Select the Dolby Suround Pro Logic mode, * The Dolby Pro Logie indieatorights BO) ale 2 Peyeogem source with he CEETESES) mark + For operating instuctions, refer to the manuals of the respective components ‘There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logie modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE snd SCH. LOGIC). The AVR-2800 sets the mode automaticaly according to the types of speakers set Gutng the system setup process (page 15), Feder Control OC JO| De cs scs--- EQS 37fo 1 eee ro sce ([Fravback witha digiat nut] Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL, oO *® @ Set the ingut mode to "AUTO" or "DTS! Se 2 Select the DoloyiDTS Suround mode. ‘When performing this operation trom the main unit's panel press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob and select "DOLBYIDTS' x 0 3 rey program source win ne PARED. BITE mark +The Dalby Data nat gts when lying Dab ga ofa paren ‘The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources, ez ge bate4 Display the emmy aurovad parameter [COLEY OFGITAL DTS SURROUND a menu. CiNeMa_e@ cinema ea te a or LFE «10H Tae dasad wine ere Sonal unl (When dapyed wi bre on aan 5 nemere, 6 Select the various parameters 6 = ‘Adjust the parameter setings. net om sn wt ‘NOTES: ‘= When "Defaut” is selected and the c) cursor button is pressed, "CINEMA EQ." and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE™ is reset and the tone is set to the defaut value ‘+ With tis model, Dolby Digital encoded signals can only be played in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DIRECT and STEREO mode. Other surrouné mode buttons wil not function during the Dolgy Osta signal playback ‘+ With this mode, DTS signals can only be played in the DTS Surround, DIRECT and STEREO mode. Other suround made buttons will not function during the OTS signal playbeck ‘Surround parameters D CNEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer: ‘Te Cinema EQ function gently decreases the lovel ofthe extreme high frequencies, compensating for overlyright sounding mation picture soundtracks. Select this function i the sound from the front speakers is t00 bright. ‘This function onty works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and OTS Surround modes. D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression) Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range ithe contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, ror whenever the maximum sound lavel is lower than usual the Dynamic Range Compression alows you to hear all of the sounds in the nctrack (but with reduced dynamic renge). Ths only works when playing program sources recorded in Dalby Digital or DTS) Select one of the four parameters ("OFF", "LOW", "MIO" (middle) or “HI (high. Set to OFF for norma istening, |UFE (Low Frequency Ettect): Program source and adjustment range 1-Dalby Digital: -10 68 to 048 2 DTS Surtound (-10 48 to 048) ‘When DOLBY DIGITAL encoded software Is played, it ls recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DOLBY DIGITAL playback. /When DTS encoded movie software Is played, It le recommenced that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software ls played, It la recommended thet the LFE LEVEL be set to ~10 dB for correct OTS pluybeck. TONE: Tis adjusts the tone control. (See “Suround parameters ©” on page 43 and page 44)[4] psp suRROUND SIMULATION + The AVR.2800 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to sytheticaly 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 letening room to achieve a more realise, powerful sound. These surround modes can also be used for Program sources not recorded in Dolby SurTound Pro Logic or Doby Digtal EEE ees 1. | ROCK ARENA | Use this mode to achive the fealing ofa lve concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from a directions, This mode creates the sound fiat ofa lve house with a low celing and hard walls, This mode gives jazz a very 2 eee vivid reais, 3. | VIDEOGAME —_| Use this to enjoy vdeo game sources. ‘Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music souroas recorded in stereo, Signals consiating of the 4 | MATRIX difference component of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for | delay ae output from the surround channel In this mode, the signals ofthe front lft channel are output from the left surround channel, the signals ofthe front tight channel are output ror the ight surround channel, andthe same fn-phase) component of the lft and ight channels i output for the center channel. This mode provides all speaker suround sound, but without directional steering effects, and works with any stereo program sours, 5 | SCH STEREO. MONO MOVIE 6 | NoIen Select this when watching monaurat movies for a greater sense of expansion. * Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about ther names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes, NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound wil be one-sided if signals are nly input to one channel tle or right, £0 input signals to both channels. if you have @ source component with only one audio output (monophonic carncorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect tothe L and Fl inputs. NOTE: Only the DIRECT mode can be used whan playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz (euch as from DVD-Video diss that contain 24 bit, 96 KH audio. Hf such signals ae input during playback in one ofthe ether Surround modes, the mode automatically switches te DIRECT. Personal Memory Plus ‘The AVR-2600 is equipped with a function called Personal Memory Plus which automaticaly stores the suround mode and level settings selected forthe diferent input programs inthe memory. The mode stored in the memory the lat time the input program source was used is called out automaticaly when that program source i selected, * Items automaticaly stored forthe different input program sources withthe Personal Memory Plus function © Surroune mode ® Surround parameter @ Playbeck level balance forthe different output chennals © Type and settings of surround channel speakers ® Tone contol © Input mode selection function 40NOTES: ‘When “Default + The "ROOM SIZE" expresses the expansion effect forthe lfferent surround medes in terms of the size ofthe sound filld, not the actual SR) + To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remate control unt ‘Slact the surround mode forthe input chennel ‘The gurround mode switches in the fllowing order each tne ‘the DSP SIMULATION burton is pressed > oNo Mov > ROCK ARENA —maz7 CLUB [anc eee emma) Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. + The screen forthe selected surtound mode appears. ROCK ARENA a Gg OR Set the parameters To end the setting mode, press the suround parameter button again, is selected, “CINEMA EO.” and “D.COMP” are automatically tuned off, “ROOM SIZE" is set to “medium”, "EFFECT LEVEL" to "10" and "DELAY TIME" to "30ms”. sizeof the listening room. 4“Rpm e srond read surround pareters rom the msn uni’ panel. ne ELECT nab este snd ese © ss en ia —— 2 13 & ‘= When tured clockwise JP ovRecT— stereo —soo.8y po Loic —e sou stent —e Mono Mow ‘Matrix woe Game-«——sazz c1.uB-<—— noc arena «I + When tumed counterclockwise Cc DinecT — STEREO «DOLBY PRO LOGic-<—— cH STEREO «MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIDEO GAME J822 C.U8 > ROCK ARENA. ‘To select the surround mode wrile adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround made button then operate the selector, omgre x Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button Press and hod inthe surround parameter button to select the parameter you want to sat. + The parameters which can be set cffer forthe diferent surround modes. (Refer to "Surround Modes and Parameters” on page 4. SRE x sony epanmem you wats aus an wn Be SELECT wet (NOTE: ‘+ When playing PCM sigital signals or analog signals in the 6CH STEREO, ROCK, ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME. MONO MOVIE or MATRIX suround modes and the input signal switches to a digital signal encoded in Dolby Digital, the Dolby surround mode switches automaticaly. When the input signal switches to @ DTS signal, the mode automaticaly switches to DTS surround, 2ol setting + Use the tone contol setting o aust the bess and treble as desired. + To operate tne tone contol fam the remote control unit. Display the surround parameter sere9a on the monitor. * The screen for the selected surround mode appears. “TONE™ cannot be selacted in the Direct mode ROCK ARENA Q Od ‘Select "TONE! 00M 12e EFRECT To» RH a OX RH + Peete oa Switch to the Tone Control Tone Contra! eae 4-60» Treble ast08 + To set te level OR “If you do not want the tone to be adjusted, set “Tone Deteat” to "ON" Enter the setting “The surround menu screen re-eppears. ‘To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again ‘Te operate the tone cont! from the main unit ‘The toneSSwitches as folows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. = ass-¢—» reste “asx Within nae ofthe volume o be ase salete, tu tho SELECT kno ast he eve oo reso the basso tebe ( ) Turn te contol dockise Te Bas oF tebe sound can be nrensd opto +12 Bin tes of 28) + Tovdecresse the bass or tebe Tun te contol Gockvise ne bss oF tebe sound can be deceased upto -12 68 in saps of 268.‘Surround parameters @ ROOM SIZE: ‘This sets the siz of the sound field ‘There ore five settings: “smal”, “mad.s” (medium-small, “medium”, “med” (mediurrge) and “lerge". “small” recreates a small sound fie, “largo” a large sound fd. ‘EFFECT LEVEL: ‘This sets the strength ofthe surround effect. ‘The level can be set in 16 stops from 1 1016. Lower the level ifthe sound seems distorted. DELAY TIME: In the matrix mode ony, the delay ime can be set within the range of O10 140 ms. ‘TONE CONTROL: Tis can be set incvidually forth separete surround modes other than Direct, 1 Surround modes and parameters ‘Sins and ecustabily the aaron mod Channel ouput Parte fou voles ae shown in parentheses) | ‘wren ae Ooty | OgeaOTS ogra sumo | sue | tone | oneua | nom | errr | oaay [5 come) ue cS rrovmun | comer | YR" | wooren | common | ta | "Sue" | ever | “ine STEREO 3 = = ‘| Swa_—[ x x = [otro net 0URy Po LOGIE 2 o oO 2 [Ses [ oem | * [Siem | Seer 2048Y DGTAL a 2 ‘e| omer | over | x cs =| si0m | 0 ne Ts SURFGIND 3 oO 2 a x =P oiorn [on ROD ARENA 3 o 2 @ [ote —[ x | Seger | Oner_| x x nace e 2. 2 [oes | xo tdeaurs | or [x x ‘WOEO GaN a e 2 oe x MONO MOWE oe e e 3 [oem] xf ones [ones |x = Mar 2 2 2 Ce = Lo femaea | 0 Sanaa (Tamed ono ff by seeker configuration sting 1: Selcted by spoakerceniguatonseting No sigralnotacustabie (Note) When playing Doby Signal: 008 (When playing DTS Signal: ~10 8Lieleel ey tu [2 LISTENING To THE RADIO Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode, Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button tuning doss not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manuel ‘wning” operation ‘Set the input function to “TUNER O %& Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired Gand (AM or FM) a ie “Auto” appears on the display. ‘Automatic searching begins “\ then stops when a station is tunedin 1 t ‘Set the input function to “TUNER' (@)} & Witching the dsplay, press the BAND button 10 select the sired band (AM or FM) in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the "STEREO 4 Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mods. CCheck thatthe displays “AUTO” indicator turns oft Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button to tune inthe desired ‘The frequency changes continuously wien the button is held ee indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. At open cis. the noise i muted andthe “TUNED” and "STEREO" indicators tun off Winon the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are eceived in menaural and the "STEREO" indicator turn off 45Use the “Auto tuning” or "Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station tobe preset in the memory Press the MEMORY button 3 Gie.he SFT btn en anne ected marry wo GPs te PRESET UP cr DOWN ton one tw desied preset channel (110) a aN BS MEMORY Baton ono sete stone reset memory \ NS | To preset other channels, repost staps 2 105 mm A total of 40 broadeast stations can be preset — @ stations Po (channels 1 t0 8) in each of blocks A to E, ™ Th Po. a || i + The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display micro} 1 RRR.ts ON SOREEN bo een unde “nr Feet Suen seen eon Oe con soon display Tuner Preset Stations Asa Si “ Az as, Vom Raa oe 1M danay, Asa" aa, ew 30, dt a0, aw $0,Girne + To callout out preset stations from the remote contol unit, 1 _ Watching the display, press the SHIFT baton to set th preset BA memory beck Watching the dspley, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button 10 select the desired preset channel + ating out preset stations from the main unit's panel 1 = Pross the TUNING PRESET button 2 — Tum the FUNCTION knob and select the desired station, [3] Last FUNCTION MEMORY ‘This unit is equipped witha last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they ware immediately before the ower is switched off Tis function eliminates the need to perform complicated resetings wen the power is switched on ‘+The units also equipped with a back-up memory. Ths function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit's ower switch is off and withthe power cord disconnected fa INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR When the indication ofthe display 's not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initalization of the microprocessor is required by the folowing procedure. Sti of te nt and rma te AC ead rom the wa outlet 2. tte fotowing ton ard 8 buon, and pig he AC fe) s O cord into the outet, Sener lo mm ccss-- ZOE 3 Soe Pace diy avg wih a eo about 1 second, and release you fingers from the 2 buttons fang the microprocessor willbe itilized notes: 1 Hf stop 3 does not work, start over from step 1 + Fhe microprocessor has been reset, ll the button settings are rest tothe detault values (the values set upon shipment from the factory 47TROUBLESHOOTING {1 problem should arise first check the following, 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according tothe Operating instructions 7 13. Are the epeakers, turntable and other components operating property ? this unit isnot operating property. check the items listed in tho table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase, Sytem Coane T Measures Paoe ERLAY not and sun ot puna | * POE EDAD 5 cmc aren tmecowm oan | |g | stoner sec cto on Unt atertrng th POWER swtehon i + Specter corde ot secur cansctes. | + Comect see 10.11 i 1 Rooper positon ef the sudo fancton | * Seto sue poston 2 2 | stavitbur sound not produced | + Valu cone! sere minimen. + Tumsolume up ost vel 2 2 5 urn on 1 Sah off MUTING x i 1 Dlgta signals ot input Osgtel inout | * Input aa sensor select out wets | 32 | tale. (thick dg ng re bang nowt 5 e ~ Spester tras we sociated |» Swen power off, conect_sowaters | 10,11 Depa, hon stn power Back On + Blok te vortiatin holes of he sot._| Tuma te sats power then verbte t | 4.5 i wal cot down | o1seuay not and power inscatr is Show the sot clad down, tum the 2 | fesneg apd power bk on 2 | «tne unt is opting at contnuus high | » Tum of the sats owt than were | 4,5 = owor” condone andlor inadequate | "we! colt down vention. ‘nee the set & caled down, um the 5 ower bak on 3 ~ compte conection of apaner carts. | + Connect searey on | Santon en tomenecena | * onmacon of ipuouput | + Conect acre en 4 | [cena ores [EE TTT id ah |» scenes on E | sro snc cents S ‘On en dp sat os amon | 22 on evoen dp act depayen | * 707 #5800 Sp” Issa t9 of on tw |» Set “on sen dep” on he stem : ipiay ot cased. |” atm tp mo 06% sup manu seen 0, ~ Ground we of tenable not connected | » Conect secu 6 urening note posuced wen eer is| "prover. saya «+ Torelet PHONO jock conection. | * Connac secure . 1 Vorradio wensmanon antenna roahy. | * Contact your sre of purchase = : + Tumble and spaskerayatoms to coe | + Separat ae much as possible. - ; together § | rowing nse proticed whan voume is | + Foes unsuble and vats easy + Use cstiens to saat spestarverone | — e | nen tronamtted by foce W tantbe i nt t ‘upped wih insite, use sud 3 | ‘utes Comment ab) i z Sis preston co wa + Ah proper nus - Sounds ator 5 Dustorditon sve 1 heck = + Carga dec, 1 Repca caine = es + MC erp boing ed Role wit MM carsidge or use a hand | 8 a tier ostopcn tonto 3 + Beers dud + Raplce wit now bares. 2 5 1 Remote conti unto ferro this unt. | + Move cover 2B “Tis ut does not oparte prepay wnen | * Obras Botween ths wnt and romoie | + Remove chad 2 Tomot contour vee toni vat i. + ity to tn ped Pes pon " es |} ers ensottaroresenecereme | + inset tainan Hope nfei fg ADDITIONAL INFORMATION aker ing on Here wo describe @ number of speaker settings fr ciferent purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of spenkers used and the main usage purpose, (1) Basie setting Use thi setting if your main purpose isto listen to movie music and when using one set (two speskers) of regular single-way oF two-way speakers asthe surtound speakers, = « Set tn ont spears wh hot sureces fish wth he oe TV or mentor soven as postio. Se te contr spate nee benween the on et srt sears on re tre hem a ; [5] testenng poston than the fort speace's Freezer h heme oe / Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on omsven| \ sere placing the subwoofer within the Istening room ‘+ If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopoler) then w lace them sight bering and at an angle to the listening postion and parallel to the walls at # positon 60 to 90 wy Centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening _ rors ‘As soon from the side [Aa seon from above (2) Using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipoler types, or dipolar types, provide a wider clspersion than 's possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopola), Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening postion, mounted above ea level Path ofthe suround sound trom the ‘Speakers to te letning peation + Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1, + Set the suround speakers cirecty atthe sides of the listening position and 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet! above ear level Siren seater ‘The sionals from the surround channels refect off the wale as f. shown on the diagram atthe let, crating an enveloping and | feetsenner realistic surround sound presentation i] 2 oo ‘Ax saan trom the side The AVR2600 is equipped with a digital signal processing cic sense of presence as ina movie theater Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digits! (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digitalis the multichannel cia signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Dolby Digtal consists of up to "5.1" channels front lef, front ight, center, surround lef, surround right, and an edaltonsl channel exclusively reserved for additonal deep bass sound etlects (the Low Frequency Effects ~ LFE ~ channel, algo called the ".1” channel, conteining bass frequencies of up to 120 Ha) Unite the analog Dolby Pro Logic format. Dolby Digital's main channels can ll contain full ange sound information, from the lowest boss, up to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. The signals wthin each channel ae distinct from the others, aowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers treiendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, fre from noise and distortion, hat lets you play program sources inthe surround mod to achiave the same 491 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic ‘Comsarson of home suround systems 0b Dial aby Pro Logie Ne. reared chan elements Bich 2eh No payback channels Sie eh Payback channels trax) LAG SL SA, SW LR .S (SW recommended Aude processing Digtal sro processing (oy Dipl AC 2) encodnatdecoding ‘slog max processing aby Seround High trequeney playback it of suround 20 un Tete 1m Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Macks indicating Dolby Digital compattiity: DICER] and [XC] [aaa surnoee] “The following are general examples. Also refer tothe player's operating instructions (coo broadcasts, CATY, tc) Toe ety Oo Pec tal re a — oni oy Dg capa esters Coals and ap pee ea nat "ASO" ow SR se org AO Goes Cpr lowe Set wg ta AITO Tsome for POM! ‘Page 32), ‘+7 Proase use a commercially avaliable adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF (AC-3RF) output jack ofthe LD player tothe digital input jack Pense refer tothe instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 1*2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between “bt steam” and “(convert PCM. When paying in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-2800, switch the OVD player's output mode to “bitstream”. In some ca players are equipped with both “bit stream + PCM" and “PCM only” digital outputs. In this case connect the “bit stream + PCM” jacks. the AVE-2800. (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multichannel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dol ‘Surround inte four channels front ef. center, {ont right and suround (the surround channel is moneural, but is played rough two surrou Speakers), Hore, "sources recorded in Dobby Surround” are sources on which surround signals (three channels or more) are recorded two channels using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Dolby Surround recoréing is possible for al two-channel signal sources, incl ‘soundtracks on OVDs|* , LDs or hifi VCRs for which stereo signal recording is possible), stereo FM, TV and satelite broadcasts, stre0 CD, IMO and analog cassete tape recordings. Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are compatible with stereo playback, so they canbe pleyed i ‘stereo on reguler stereo equipment and in suround with Dolby Pro Logic processing. (DTS and Dolby Digital require special decoders to, played.) ‘Wit Dalby Pro Loge, the sign lavas ofthe diferent channels ofthe source recorded in Dolby Surround are monitored, channels with high signal lovels are emphasized an the level of the other channels is decreased in order to reinforce the directivity and achiove an effect suttound sound, ‘DVDs recorded in Dolby Surround include sources recorded in PCM snd sources recorded in 2-channel Dolby Digital For 2-channel Digtal DVD sources, the OVD player's aucto mode is 2channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-2800's surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. 1 Doty Pro Logie compatible media and playbeck method Mark inscaing Dolby Pro Loge conoasbiny, RRS] When playing in Dolby Pro Logic, select the input signal according to how the players connected tothe AVR.2800, inthe same way a8 3 the stereo signal (see nage 20). Set the surround mode to “DOLBY SURROUND” (see pege 37) to pley in Dolby Pro Logic Manufactured under icense from Dolby Laboratories "Dalby". "Pro Logic” and the doubleD symbol ae trademarks of Dolby:by Laborstores. Confer Unpubished Works, ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Al ight resarved.i | Digtal Theater Suround ialso called simply OTS) is a multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “5.1" payback channels as Dolby Digitel (ont left, front right and center, suound left and surround right as well os the Stereo 2-channel made. The signas forthe different channels are Tull independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound qualty due to interference between signals, crosstalk, ete DIS features a relatively higher bit rate @s compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1696 kbps for DVDs) soit operates with 2 ‘elatvaly low compression rete, Because ofthis the amount of data is great, end when DTS playback is used in movie theaters. a separate CD- ROM synchronized with the fm splayed. With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra dsc; the pictures and sound cen be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, $0 the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats ‘There are also music CDs recorded in DTS, These CDs include 5.1-channel suraund signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do "ot include picture data, but they offer suraund playback on CD players that are equipped with digtal outnuts (PCM type digital output DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room DTS compatible media and playback methods Marks indenting OTS compatoity: PEPE ond ECE The following are general examples. Also rater to the player's operating instructions. aire Mss Deby Dipta ouput aces Payback method erence page) _ ‘Opto coanl gil auto ‘et iho input mode t “AUTO™ or DTS" age 57 Isame as for PCM_*2 Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or FCM" ‘Opel or onl dig! aust Set te input mode to "AUTO" ar DTS" (page 57 ae seme as for POM +2 Nev sat the mode fo “ANALOG or "PCM" #1 bw Optcal or coal dial outa ae ~ pagan eet Serine np WTO” or "OTS" page 37 *"1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LOs as PCM signals Because ofthis, the undecoded DTS signals are output 25 random “hissy” noise from the CD or LD player's anelog output. I this noise is played with the amplifier set ata very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid tis, be sure To switen the input mode to "AUTO" or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDS Fecorded in DTS, Also, never switch the input mode to "ANALOG" or “PCM” during playoack. The same holds true when playing CDs or Ds on s DVO piayer or LD/DVD compatile player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded ina special way so tis problem does ot acer ‘The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signa processing (output level ‘adjustment, samoling frequency conversion, etc). In this case the OTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, n which case they ‘cannot be decoded by the AVR-2800, or may oniy produce noise. Before playing DTS signals forthe fst tme, tum down the master volume 10. low level, stat paying the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indieator on the AV-2800 (see page 26) lights before turning up the master volume, ‘A DVD player with DTS-compatible digtl output is required to play OTS DVDs, A OTS Digital Output ogo is featured on the front panel of ‘compatibie DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature OTS-compatbie cial output ~ consut the player's owner's manual {or information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs. 2 " Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systoms, Inc. US Pat. No. 6,451,942 and other worowide patents issues and pending *DIS" and “DTS Digit! Suround” are rademarks of Digital Theater Systems, In, ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Ine. 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Dynamic power: 120Wx2ch @A/ohms) 170Wx2 ch (4 Aohms) 200Wx2eh (2.Q/0hms) Output terminate: Suround /Center: 8 ~ 16 SYohme Front ‘AorB 6~ 160M A+B 8~16.AI0hms + Analog Input sensitivity / input impedence: 200 mV / 47 kEdkohms Frequency response: 10 He ~ 60 kHz: +0, 3 48 (DIRECT mode) SIN: 102 dB (DIRECT mode) Distortion: (0.01% (20 He ~ 20 ka) (DIRECT mode) Rated output/maximum output: 12Vd7V + Digital D/A output: Rated output — 2 (at 0d8 playoeck) Total harmonic sistorion — 0.008% (1 ke, at 0.48) SIN ratio — 102 48 Dynamic range — 96 48 Digital input: Format — Digital audio interface + Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT) Input sensitivity: 25mv IAA deviation: +1 0B (20 He to 20 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio: 74.48 (A weighting, with 5 mV input Rated output / Maximum output 180mv 1 7 Distortion factor: 0.039% (1 kHz, 2) 1 Video section + Standard video jacks Input / output level and impedance: 1Vpp, 75 Aohms Frequency response: BHr~10MHz — +0, -3 48 + S-video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness signal — 1 Vp, 75 Qiohms C colon signal — 0.286 Vern, 75 Qiohms Frequency response: SHr~ 10 MHz — +0,-3 48 © Tuner section {FMI note: ui at 75 Qlohms, 0 aBf=1 x 10°" WAM Reseiving Range: 187.50 MH2 ~ 107.90 MHz 520 kee ~ 1710 He Usable Sensitivity: iowviit.2 680) 18 50.48 Quieting Sensitivity: MONO “1.6 uV (15.3 481) STEREO 73 pV (38.5 dB) ‘S/N (HE-A): MONO 8008 STEREO 75.68 Total Harmonie Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.15% STEREO 03% Ganerat Powr supply: AC 120, 60 He Power consumption: 650A Maxicoum external dimensions: £434 W171 (Hx 416 (0) mm (17-9832" x 6.47/64" x 16-978") Weight: 11.5 kg (25 bs 6 o2! Remote control unit (RC-885) Batteries: REPIAA Typo (two batteries) External dimensions: 70 (WM) x 218 (Hx 24 (0) mm (29/8" x 818/02" x 1916") Waighe 200 g Approx. 7 02) including batteries) * For purposes of improvernent, specications and design are subject to change without notice.