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AV SURROUND RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO AVR-2801/981 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI FOR ENGLISH READERS POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 02 ~ PAGE 053 PAGE 2, 54 ~ PAGE 103 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 2
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME." 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION • - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 3
is connected to the receiver, be sure the and supporting structure, 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 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 4
ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2801/981 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 5
is changed. If channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio 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 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 6
the remote control unit or power switch. OUTPUT RL CD player RL DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-2801/981's PHONO - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 7
. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. TV or DBS tuner AUDIO VIDEO OUT R L OUT RL Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV/DBS • Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 8
in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. DVD player or video disc player (VDP) S-VIDEO OUT Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT • Connect the TV's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord. Connecting a DVD - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 9
Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA FEEDER CABLE / TAPE VCR-1 OPT.-2 COAXIAL OPT.-3 DIGITAL VCR-2/ V.AUX R L AUDIO CDR/ TAPE OUT MONITOR C-VIDEO S-VIDEO CENTER SURROUND R L CENTER SUB WOOFER FR PRE OUT R AM OUTDOOR - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 10
input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, or future multi-channel sound format, etc. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. When - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 11
instructions of the other components. Connection jack for subwoofer with DIGITAL VCR-2/ V.AUX R L AUDIO CDR/ TAPE OUT MONITOR C-VIDEO S-VIDEO SURROUND R L CENTER L L problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 12
MODE button 32) u ANALOG button 32) i EXT. IN button 35) o VIDEO SELECT button 34) !0 DIMMER button 34) !1 STATUS button 34) !2 SURROUND MODE !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) - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 13
29) Input source selector buttons 32) ENGLISH Remote control signal transmitter 23) Power button 31 MUTING button 34) SURROUND PARAMETER button 41) Channel select/enter button 14) Cursor buttons 14) buttons do not function with the AVR-2801/981. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.) The - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 14
display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-2801/981. • Use the following buttons to set up the system: AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 15
for a system consisting of six speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system ENGLISH Front speaker systems Set these at the sides • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 16
. None...... Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No.... 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 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 17
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 Dolby/DTS. Setting the delay time Input the distances - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 18
) shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-2801/981 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 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 19
be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 36.) 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". ENGLISH 2 ENTER Switch to the Channel Level screen. 3 Select "Test Tone Mode". 4 Select the mode. Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: Adjust the level while - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 20
the subwoofer b. When the "Manual" channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. Setting the digital in assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2801/981 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 21
2 ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. ENGLISH 3 4 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 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 22
Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. * The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-2801/981 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack 1 E E 2 C E 3 E C 4 C C (C: Signal E: No signal) On - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 23
AVR-2801/981 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 24
DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 25
remote control signals. • For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory, see page 31. 1 2 Set the slide switch to "AUDIO". AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO /TX POWER OFF ON / SOURCE TUNER 3 SHIFT PHONO 6 CDR / TAPE 9 CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3,4 3 DVD TV VDP VCR ( ) Keep the - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 26
) PHILIPS STEREO (STEREO) DENON B - - - - SONY B - - - - - - + (CHANNEL +) - - - + (CHANNEL +) RCA - CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL - (CHANNEL -) - - - CHANNEL - (CHANNEL -) - - (A/B) - types of remote control codes for their products. If the component does not operate when set to - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 27
CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 28
DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 29
CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 30
CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 31
(only when operating with the remote control unit) AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 3 Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch (button). ON / STANDBY ON / SOURCE ON/STANDBY Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound is muted for several - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 32
(Remote CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3 2 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 33
. • For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the adjustment range is "18 dB - (Maximum value of channel level)".) Input mode when playing DTS sources • Noise will containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be heard. B REMOTE SENSOR STAND BY LOCK - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 34
. Press the MUTING button again. (Remote control unit) SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR 1 [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 35
(Main unit) 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record. 4 To MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 36
CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 37
. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 38
MODE INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode. DOLBY / DTS SURROUND (Remote control unit) When performing this AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 39
parameter menu. MENU/GUIDE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 5 SURROUND PARAMETER (When displayed with the remote control unit) (When high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 40
tastes. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 41
remote control unit. 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREO (Remote VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 42
• When turned counterclockwise DIRECT 0 STEREO 0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC 0 5CH STEREO 0 MONO MOVIE 0 1 MATRIX 1 VIDEO GAME 1 JAZZ CLUB 1 ROCK ARENA * To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 43
DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 44
1 to 15. Lower the level if the sound seems distorted. DELAY TIME: In the matrix modes and parameters Channel output Signals and VIDEO GAME C B MONO MOVIE C B MATRIX C B C : Signal/adjustable D : Selected by speaker configuration setting SURROUN L/R E E B B B B B B B B B B SUBWOOFER B - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 45
STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE DVD SET UP Manual tuning 1 Set the input function - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 46
DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG STEREO EXT.IN MASTER VOL. AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 47
UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel. (Remote control unit) • Calling out preset stations from the main unit's panel. 1 TUNING AUDIO DECK CDR/MD CD MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 48
ENGLISH 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 49
different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the sound presentation. Surround speaker Front speaker 60 to 90 cm As seen from above As seen from the side Surround The AVR-2801/981 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 50
Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when sound. * DVDs recorded in Dolby Surround include sources recorded in PCM and sources recorded in 2-channel Dolby Digital. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player's audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-2801/981 - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 51
channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound special way so this problem does not occur. decoded by the AVR-2801/981, or may DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output - consult the player's owner's manual - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 52
y Auto Tuner Presets FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory. B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz/90.1/90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz 90.1 MHz E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz Subwoofer Yes - - - - - - - - - - Surround modes and parameters Channel output Signals and - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Digital audio Remote control unit (RC-881) Batteries: R6P/AA Type (two batteries) External dimensions: 70 (W) x 215 (H) x 24 (D) mm (2-3/4" x 8-15/32" x 15/16") Mass: 200 g (Approx. 7 oz) (including batteries) * For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change - Denon AVR-2801 | Owners Manual - Page 54
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-2801/981
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2801/981.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2801/981 has to offer, read these instructions
carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
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Nous vous remercions de l’achat de l’AVR-2801/981.
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Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les caractéristiques qu’a à offrir l’AVR-2801/981, lire avec soin ces
instructions et bien utiliser l’appareil. Toujours conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement en cas
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