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- Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 1
AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL AMP 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 2
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning 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 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 4
2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 5
mode on the AVR-3803/1083 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits. 7. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 6
instructions of the other components. The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control surround sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 7
. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. • The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 8
jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for converting video signals - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 9
video input can be changed at the system setup. For details, see "Setting the video setup" on page 25. COMPONENT instructions included with the TV or other component. MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-3803/1083 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 10
if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. • Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel. 10 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 11
, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. R L R L RL Front Surround Surround back Subwoofer Center Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output For instructions on playback using the external - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 12
screen may be disturbed by the speaker's magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect. NOTES: • To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK L CH. • The settings must be changed to use this speaker for ZONE - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 13
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. Note on speaker impedance • The protector circuit may be activated - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 14
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY AUTO SIGNAL DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT INPUT PCM DTS SIGNAL DETECT VOLUME LEVEL !8 q w er t y u - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 15
68, 69, 70) BACK LIGHT button System buttons 35, 37, 38) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button 18, 33, 37, 38, 61) Cursor buttons 16) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button ....(37, 52, 69) TEST TONE button 55) SYSTEM CALL buttons 40) Surround buttons 49, 50, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63) Master volume control buttons 49, 53 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 16
monitor screen using the AVR-3803/1083's on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set up the system: • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode. SYSTEM SETUP button - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 17
and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker systems Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it is also - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 3 Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. • To select the speaker • To select the parameter Center Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. A Surround back Sp. Surround - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 19
installed. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr .......Set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel. If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when "Small - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 20
DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as "SMALL" in the setup menu. • Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with quantity. • 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 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 21
: Distance between surround back speakers and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position FL Center FR Subwoofer L1 L2 L5 Listening position SL L3 L4 SR SBL SBR 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Delay Time". 2 Switch to the Delay Time screen. 3 Select - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 22
. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 16, 17). Setting the Channel Level - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 23
channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time. The "Surr. Sp." can only be selected when both surround speakers A and B have been selected at the System Setup SBL SL SW 2spkrs When the surround back speaker setting is set to "1spkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 24
channel for the various selections of "A or B" and "A and B". Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 Switch to the Digital Inputs screen - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 25
channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel , the settings are reset to the factory defaults. 5 Press the ENTER button to complete the setting. At the "Video Setup" screen, select "Exit" - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 26
or not display at all when playing video tapes. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on. 5 Enter the setting. At the "Video Setup" screen - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 27
the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen appears. Select "Power Amp Assignment" and press the ENTER button. 3 Select "Surround Back" to use as the surround back channel, "Zone2" to use as Zone 2 out. When "Surround Back" is selected - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 28
Setup Menu reappears. [2] Setting the Zone2 vol. level Set the Zone 2 pre-out output level adjustment. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Zone2 Control" and press the ENTER button. 2 The "Zone2 Control" screen is not displayed when no digital signals are being input. For instructions on making - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 29
to the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Ext.In Subwoofer Level". 2 Switch to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. 3 Select the desired setting. Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player's operating instructions. +15dB (default - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 30
to use the auto surround mode, "OFF" if you do not want to use it. 3 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. • Sets the on-screen display's display mode. Mode - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 31
". 2 Switch to the Trigger Out Setup screen. 3 Select the input source and select "ON" or "OFF". 4 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Auto Tuner Presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 32
be changed, and "Setup Locked" is displayed when related buttons are operated. • System setup settings • Surround parameter settings • Tone control settings • Channel level settings (including test tones) To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 33
to complete the process. 1 At the System Setup 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-3803/1083 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 34
used to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserting the batteries q Remove - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 35
component's operating instructions. It may not be possible to operate some models. AMP 1 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons 6, 7 : Manual search (forward MEMORY : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down 35 - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 36
remote control unit. For instructions on resetting the preset memory, see page 42. 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • "PRE" appears on the remote control unit's display. 1 DVD 1 2 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display "PRE" on the remote control - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 37
components. AMP 1 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component's operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD SETUP) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby DVD (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 38
standby (ON/SOURCE) 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause Channel +, - : Channels VCR1 4. Monitor TV (TV), SOURCE) SETUP : Setup RETURN : Menu •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CHANNEL : Switch channels +, - 0~9, +10 : Channels TV/ - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 39
Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit. For some remote control remote control unit's display and learning is completed. • "KEY" is displayed. - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 40
"KEY" on the remote control unit's display. 2, 3 7 2, 3 5 The mode can be switched by pressing a mode button while the "KEY" indicator is lit. Press the ENTER button to turn the "KEY" indicator back on, setting the registration standby mode. The display switches as shown below each time - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 41
CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are sent in the AMP mode. (2) Making the punch through setting 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • "PRE" appears on the remote control unit's display. 2 Use the • and - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 42
is set. 1 DVD 1 2, 3 2, 3 Resetting (1) Resetting the preset memory 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • "PRE" appears on the remote control unit's display. 2 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display "RST" on the remote control unit, then press the - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 43
is displayed on the remote control unit's display, the registered preset memory is displayed on the remote control unit's display. 5 When the mode you want to reset is shown on the remote control unit's display, press the ENTER button to reset the preset memory. • The LCD's back light flashes - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 44
. The remote control unit's display switches as shown below each time the • and ª cursor buttons are pressed. SYS CALL 1 SYS CALL 2 5 To reset CALL 1 or CALL 2, select "CALL 1" or CALL 2", then press the ENTER button. • The LCD's back light flashes during the resetting operation, and when the - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 45
button. • "SEL" appears on the remote control unit's display. 2, 3, 4 4 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display the mode whose punch through setting you want to cancel, then press the ENTER button. • The LCD's back light flashes during the resetting operation, and when the operation is - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 46
the • and ª cursor buttons to display "RST" on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. 3 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display "ALL" on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. • The LCD's back light flashes during the resetting operation, and when the operation is - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 47
. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 (Remote control unit) 3 Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch (button). AMP 3 ON/STANDBY Light 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound is muted for several seconds - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 48
PCM DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Input mode selection the program in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically Dolby Digital or PCM (2 channel stereo) format. If no digital decoder input jacks are played without passing through the surround circuitry. NOTE: • Note - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 49
channel volume or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME The volume level is displayed component setup ( - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 50
right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are output directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and right) and surround back (left and right) speaker systems as well as the pre-out jacks without passing through the surround circuitry. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 51
the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. PHONES 1 [3] Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) 1 Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTING button. Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. (Remote control unit - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 52
be checked during playback by pressing the remote control unit's ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Such information as the position of (Remote control unit) the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence. Front panel display • Descriptions of the unit's operations are - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 53
level of ZONE 2 OUT can be controlled only if ZONE2 vol. level is set (Remote control unit) "Variable" at Zone2 Control in System Setup Menu. (See page 28) DEFAULT SETTING (ZONE2 VOLUME LEVEL) : - - - dB (MINIMUM) 4 5 When the ZONE2 SOURCE function is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 54
, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 27.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE 2, the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE 2 using - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 55
the level of the selected speaker. (Remote control unit) When the surround back speaker setting is set to "1spkr" for "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB". NOTES: • The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to -12 dB. • The sound from the subwoofer can be cut by lowering - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 56
mode. • The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights. Light SELECT Display (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. The Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Cinema or Music mode can be chosen - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 57
• There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18). When set with the on-screen display using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 58
. SELECT (Remote control unit) This is the screen when operated with the remote control unit. (Main unit) Display MODE cinema (Remote control unit) MODE music This is the screen when operated with the remote control unit. 5 Set the various surround parameters. (See "Surround parameters e" on - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 59
recommend turning the surround back channel using the SURROUND BACK button on the remote control unit and main unit during playback. Operate the SURROUND BACK button to switch Surround Back CH ON/OFF. 1 3 2 4,5 2,6 AMP 1 2 4 5, 6 3 1 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 60
the tone control. (See "Surround parameters e" on page 66.) SB CH OUT: (1) Dolby Digital/DTS source "OFF Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker. "NON MTRX"........Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker. The same signals those of the surround channels are output - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 61
mode to "AUTO". 1 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) e Select the Dolby/DTS Surround. (Remote control unit) r Play a program source (DVD, etc.). 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and display the System Setup Menu screen. (Remote control unit) 1 1 2, 7 1 3, 5 4, 6 3 Select "Audio Delay" on - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 62
11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 63
The screen for the selected surround mode appears. (Remote control unit) 3 Set the parameters. 1 2, 4 3 (Remote control unit) 4 To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again. (Remote control unit) NOTES: • The surround speaker setting can also be changed with the SPEAKER - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 64
PRO LOGIC II DTS NEO:6 5/7CH STEREO WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE CLASSIC CONCERT JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA 1 2 1,3 To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. (Main - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 65
control from the remote control unit. 1 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. The screen for the selected surround mode appears. "TONE" cannot be selected (Remote control unit) in the Direct mode. 2 Select "TONE". (Remote control unit) 3 Switch to the Tone Control screen - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 66
unit) Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased up to -10 dB in steps of 2 dB.) Surround parameters e MODE: channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). • Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 67
Channel output Mode FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND SUB- SURROUND L/R WOOFER BACK : Signal E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable When playing PCM signals C CONTROL MODE CINEMA EQ. EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME SURROUND BACK - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 68
LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP. Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". 1 FUNCTION (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). (Remote control unit) 3 Press the - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 69
(channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E. AMP 2, 5 3 4 Checking the preset stations • The preset (broadcast) stations can be checked on the on screen display. 1 Press the ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button repeatedly until the "Tuner Preset Stations" screen appears on the OSD. 1 (Remote control unit - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 70
Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (UP) or - (DOWN) 2 button to select the desired preset channel. (Remote control unit) • Recalling preset stations from the main unit's panel resettings when the power is switched on. • The unit is also equipped with a back-up - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 71
15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following table. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 72
achieve the ideal sound. The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that makes it possible to change the settings according to the combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 73
. The WIDE SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS Surround 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 74
back speakers as well is more effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on 60 to 90 cm the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is the factory default setting. For details, see page 16.) • The signals from the surround channels - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 75
movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083, the surround speakers for playing multi-channel music to the surround speaker B jacks. Set the surround speaker selection on the setup menu. (For instructions, see page 19.) 120° Surround speakers A Surround back speaker Point slightly - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 76
. Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to) PCM". When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-3803/1083, switch the DVD - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 77
of these signals is input to the AVR-3803/1083, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the "DOLBY/DTS SURROUND" mode is selected. 2 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below. Dolby Surround support mark: Manufactured under license from - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 78
playing mode is selected. However, some Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as having a 5.1-channel format, so the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode must be set manually to play these sources. (For instructions on selecting the surround mode, see page 59.) The DTS-ES decoder includes another function, the DTS - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 79
years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound Thus, with DTS 96/24, the same 96 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround sound as with DVD-Audio can be achieved while viewing DVD-Video images on - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 80
Control Power AMP Set this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power amplifier for use for zone 2. Zone2 vol. Level This sets the output level for the zone 2 output jacks. Surround Back Variable i Audio Delay Ext. In o Subwoofer Level !0 Auto Surround Mode !1 On Screen Display - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 81
Channel output Mode FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND SUB- SURROUND L/R WOOFER BACK : Signal E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Able E : Unable When playing PCM signals C CONTROL MODE CINEMA EQ. EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME SURROUND BACK - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 82
DTS ES MTRX DTS SURROUND DOLBY DOLBY E screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SETUP, SURR.PARA and ON SCREEN buttons ✳1 : On-screen display superimposed on video signal and output ✳2 : On-screen display superimposed on S-video signal and output ✳3 : The on-screen display is not displayed - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 83
oz) 2 Remote control unit (RC-921) Batteries: R6P/AA Type (three batteries) External dimensions: 58 (W) x 230 (H) x 37 (D) mm (2-9/32" x 9-1/16" x 1-29/64") Mass: 230 g (Approx. 8 oz) (including batteries) * For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without - Denon AVR-3803 | Owners Manual - Page 84
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AVR-3803/1083
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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