AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-5803

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME LEVEL REMOTE SENSOR
INPUTSIGNAL LOCK DIGITAL AL24

SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT

INPUT MODE PCM DTS

SIGNAL DETECT

ON / STANDBY

HOME THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

SURROUND SPEAKER A B

DBS / SAT

V. AUX

CDR / TAPE-1

MD / TAPE-2

SURROUND MODE
DIRECT PHONES STEREO DOLBY SURROUND DTS SURROUND WIDE SCREEN 5CH / 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION STATUS MODE SELECT

MULTI FUNCTION

FUNCTION CONTROL

INPUT MODE

ANALOG

EXT. IN

CINEMA / MUSIC

6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND

VIDEO ON / OFF

TONE DEFEAT

M-ZONE 1

REC / M-ZONE 2

REC SELECT / M-ZONE
2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-5803. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-5803 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.
SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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.

ATTENTION

POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION
Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Protger lappareil contre lhumidit, leau et la poussire. Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Eviter des tempratures leves. Tenir compte dune dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de linstallation sur une tagre.
Do not let foreign objects in the set. Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans lappareil.
Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time. Dbrancher le cordon dalimentation lorsque lappareil nest pas utilis pendant de longues priodes.
Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set. Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzne et un diluant avec lappareil.
Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. Manipuler le cordon dalimentation avec prcaution. Tenir la prise lors du dbranchement du cordon.
* (For sets with ventilation holes) Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Ne pas obstruer les trous daration.
Never disassemble or modify the set in any way. Ne jamais dmonter ou modifier lappareil dune manire ou dune autre.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV. Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this units power cord and input/output connection cords. Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 /ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 /ohms coaxial cables. For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. Muting of PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume. Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

4 FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring dual 32 bit high speed DSP processors, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV, and is available on laser discs as well as some digital satellite direct-to-home services. 3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 4. Lucasfilm Home THX Ultra2 Certified Home THX is the unique collaboration between Lucasfilm Ltd. and audio equipment manufacturers. THX Ultra2 certification is the highest performance level, and provides a rigorous set of performance standards, along with proprietary surround sound post-processing technologies, designed to enhance the surround soundtrack playback experience in the home theater. In addition to improvements to the power amplifier with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, two surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode and the THX Music mode. 5. THX Surround EX The AVR-5803 is fully compatible with THX Surround EX, the latest surround format. 6. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-5803 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-5803 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources. 7. DTS 96/24 compatibility The AVR-5803 is compatible with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-5803 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits. 8. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision. 9. 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. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals. 10.Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound reproduction using two different types of surround sound speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of onaxis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the speakers. (2) Music Surround With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening. Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar) surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room, since that is how they configure their studios during the mixing/creation process. The DENON AVR-5803 provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your home theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise. 11.Multi-zone control The AVR-5803 is equipped with two sets of multi-zone outputs allowing a source other than the one currently being played to be selected. (1) Multi-zone 1 These are level adjustable pre-outputs. (A fixed output level can also be selected.) The video signals of the input source selected with the multizone 1 selector are output. (2) Multi-zone 2 When set at the System Setup Menu, the power amplifier for the surround back channel can be used as the multi-zone 2 power amplifier and speakers can be connected to the multizone 2 speaker terminals for playback. 12.Component Video Switching The AVR-5803 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) inputs for the DVD, TV and DBS/SAT inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. The AVR-5803 is also equipped with a function for up-converting composite video or S-Video signals to component video signals. 13.Video Select Function Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio).

14.Seven Identical Power Amplifiers Featuring discrete high current power transistors, the power amp section is THX Ultra certified for top performance with the widest range of speaker systems. Rated at 170 watts into 8 /ohms, the amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability. 15.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-5803 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel preamp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multichannel sound format. A/D converters are provided for each channel for digital downmixing compatibility. 16.Dolby Headphone Compatibility This is a three-dimensional sound technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology Ltd. of Australia for achieving surround sound using regular headphones.
17.DENON Link This terminal can be used to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital multichannel playback. 18.Auto Surround Mode This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input. 19.Audio Delay This is a function for delaying the audio signal with respect to the video signal. (0 to 200 msec) 20.Setup Lock This is a function that locks the system setup and surround parameter settings, etc., so that they cannot be changed.

5 CONNECTIONS

Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc. Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise. Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit.
Connecting the audio components
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

IN DOLBY DIGITAL RF

DENON LINK 1 ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP
(REMOTE CONTROL) CONTROL OUT IN OUT
3 EXT. IN COAXIAL RS-232C

4 OPTICAL 5 6

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A.) MAX. AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLETS
TRIGGER OUT DC 12V 20mA MAX.

DIGITAL

Ground wire MD recorder, DAT deck or other component equipped with digital input/output jacks

Connecting a turntable

Extension jacks for future use

OUTPUT INPUT

Connect the turntables output cord to the AVR-5803s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. NOTE: This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL
CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 29 for instructions on setting this terminal. NOTES: Use 75 /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

Denon Link terminal

Use this terminal to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital multichannel sound. For details, refer to the DVD players operating instructions.

DIGITAL EXT. IN

Extended function for future use.
Connecting video components
To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in picture quality. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

TV or DBS tuner

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
TV/DBS Connect the TVs or DBS tuners video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. Connect the TVs or DBS tuners audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

Monitor TV

AUDIO R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN
LD player, CDV player, etc.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack.
Connecting a video disc player VDP

If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the multi-zone jacks can be used to play a different program source in another room at the same time. (See pages 46, 47.)

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier

Surround back

Center

Surround

RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER

RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR

AUX OUT
AUDIO CD DVD VDP TV IN DBS / SAT OUT V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 CDR / TAPE-1 IN MD / TAPE-2
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SIGNAL GND PHONO FRONT CENTER SURR. SURR. BACK FRONT CENTER SURR. SURR. BACK FRONT CENTER SURR. SURR. BACK CDR / TAPE-1 MD / TAPE-2 MULTI ZONE 1 2
SW EXT. IN-2 IN SW PRE OUT OUT PREOUT OUT OUT EXT. IN-1
Extension jacks for future use.
TRIGGER OUT DC 12V turns on and off when the products power is turned on and off.
CONTROL terminal Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal: 1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode. 2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control. 3. Check that the product has been set to the standby mode. After checking the above, check the connections of the external controller. Operation is possible.
For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see page 43.
Speaker system connections
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks. Speaker Impedance Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as front and center speakers. Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as surround speakers. The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.
Connecting the speaker cords
1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the cord.
Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.
3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance
The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 /ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the sets power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

Cooling fan

The AVR-5803 is equipped with a cooling fan to prevent the temperature inside the set from rising. The fan is activated under certain usage conditions. It is temperature and volume level sensitive, to minimize or prevent audible fan noise.
Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A)
S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN DBS / SAT OUT OUT V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 CDR / TAPE-1 OUT IN MD / TAPE-2
Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speakers magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.
SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEMS
SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B)
NOTE: When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

#4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

!4 !5 !6
DIRECT PHONES STEREO DOLBY SURROUND INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT. IN CINEMA / MUSIC

WIDE SCREEN

!7 !8 !9 @0 @1
5CH / 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION STATUS MODE SELECT VIDEO ON / OFF TONE DEFEAT M-ZONE 1 REC / M-ZONE 2

DTS SURROUND

e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3
q Power indicator..(38) w Power switch...(38) e Headphones jack (PHONES)..(41) r DIRECT button...(45) t INPUT MODE selector button..(39) y ANALOG button...(39) u EXT. IN button...(39) i CINEMA/MUSIC button...(59) o 6.1/7.1 SURROUND button...(64) !0 VIDEO ON/OFF button..(45) !1 TONE DEFEAT button...(41) !2 M-ZONE 1 button...(43) !3 REC/M-ZONE-2 button..(42) !4 STEREO button..(45) !5 DOLBY SURROUND button..(54) !6 DTS SURROUND button..(54) !7 WIDE SCREEN button...(62) !8 5CH/7CH STEREO button..(62)

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.
Setting the channel level
Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 48.) When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately. At the System Setup Menu select Channel Level.
Switch to the Channel Level screen.

Select Test Tone Mode.

Select the mode. Select Auto or Manual. Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.
Example: When the Auto mode is selected
Select Surr. Sp., then select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker A. Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B. Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the 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 Speaker Configuration (when both A and B have been set to Large or Small). Select Test Tone Start.

Select Yes.

a. If the Auto mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:
SB FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

Flashing

2spkrs
When the surround back speaker setting is set to 1spkr for Speaker Configuration, this is set to SB. Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between 12 dB and +12 dB in units of 0.5 dB. b. When the Manual mode is selected Move jog stick ENTER back and forth to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then move jog stick ENTER left and right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.

Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen.
Select Boundary Gain Compensation, then press jog stick ENTER.
When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer or subwoofer that frequency response extends to 20 Hz, select Yes. Otherwise select No.
When Yes is selected Boundary Gain Compensation can be selected and the compensation set to OFF. If the bass sound seems too strong Set Boundary Gain Compensation to ON. This activates a circuit that cuts the low frequencies of 55 Hz and under. Select ON or OFF according to how strong you like the bass sound to be.
Press jog stick ENTER to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.
Surround Back Speaker Position Settings
When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 20), set the distance of the speakers. There is not displayed when 1spkr selected. This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. It is recommended that SBL/SBR speakers are placed together as close as possible.
Select Surround Back Speaker Position on the THX Audio Setup screen, then press jog stick ENTER.
Select the settings according to the distances of the two surround back speakers. (page 23)
Select Exit then press the ENTER button to return to the System Setup Menu screen.
Subwoofer peak limit level setting
This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system. This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system.
At the System Setup Menu select Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.
Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.
Select ON for Peak Limiter.
The screen switches. Select Setting Start, then select Yes. The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system.
Increase the master volume level until the test noise is distorted. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is excessively high (when the sound crackles).
Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. This prevents future inadvertent subwoofer overload due to excessively strong bass content when the master volume control is at a high level.
Clear the subwoofers peak limit level setting by specifying Peak Limiter and OFF.

CAUTION! The master volume is set to 30 dB when test tones are output. The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for example turning down the subwoofers attenuator before starting then slowly turning the attenuator up to the listening level. Also, when the subwoofer is set to NO in the speaker configuration, the test tones are output from the front speakers. When using front speakers with low input resistance, check that the sound is not clipped at sections where the signal is strong on the CD music source before starting the peak limit setting. The peak limit setting should not be performed if the music source cannot be played with the master volume set at 15. Set the front speakers to small and the subwoofer to YES in the speaker configuration. When this is done, the low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. We strongly recommend adding a subwoofer. If the test tone is clipped when it is set to 18 dB, set the peak limit to 18 dB. In this case, the input resistance of the subwoofer or front speakers is insufficient so clipping may occur when playing music. We recommend switching to a subwoofer with a higher input resistance.
Setting the Digital In Assignment
This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-5803 for the different input sources.
At the System Setup Menu select Digital In Assignment.
Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.
Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. To select the input source To select the digital input jack Select OFF for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used. If Yes is selected for Default, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.
NOTES: The OPTICAL 5 and 6 jacks on the AVR-5803s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for recording digital signals on a DAT deck, MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-5803s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 5 IN jack. Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 6 OUT jack on the AVR-5803s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 6 IN jack. PHONO and TUNER cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment screen.

Using the remote control unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram. The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters/22 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor. The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor. NOTES: It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction. Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Approx. 7 m/22 feet

9 OPERATION
Before operating Operating the remote control unit
Either lightly press on the remote control units touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display.
Remote control units jog stick Lightly press ENTER to display the icons.
Press the button on the icon display section to display the AVAMP icon.
Refer to CONNECTIONS (pages 6 to 14) and check that all connections are correct. To operate with the remote control unit, set the remote control units screen to the AVAMP 1/5 page.
Press the AVAMP icon to display the page section.
Turn on the power. Press the POWER operation switch (button).

Lights

ON/STANDBY
Move the remote control units jog stick ENTER left and right to display the necessary page.

(Remote control unit)

When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound is muted for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off. Whenever the ON/STANDBY button is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected to the AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to ON and the input mode is set to Auto. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to Analog or EXT. IN-1,-2.
[2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS
Select the program source. Selecting a digital input source Perform step 1 under Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround (page 54). Select the Home THX Cinema mode.
Play a program source with the
For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. The channel status information during playback of Dolby Digital and DTS sources can be checked using the STATUS button on the main unit.
The surround back LED lights green when playing in the THX SURROUND EX mode. The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. When playing DTS sources, the DTS indicator lights.
Surround parameters w For instructions on setting the surround parameters, see page 51. MODE/SB CH OUT: Select the surround back channel playback method or mode. THX Surround EX.Dolby Digital signals are played in the THX Surround EX mode. Ultra2 Cinema.The signals are played in the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. Music Mode.The signals are played in the THX Music mode. NON MTRX.The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels. MTRX ON..The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels. SB OFF (OFF).No signal is played from the surround back channels. ES MTRX.When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for playback. ES DSCRT.When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel source is included in the DTS signals, the surround back signals included in the source are played. AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode): ON.This function only works with software on which a special identification signal is recorded. This software is scheduled to go on sale in the future. This is a function for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES or in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the surround back speakers when the software is not recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES. OFF.Set the OFF mode to perform 6.1-channel playback with conventional 5.1-channel sources or sources on which the identification signal described below is not recorded.

Checking the preset stations
The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display.
Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the on screen display.
Recalling preset stations
Main unit: Watching the display, press the MODE SELECT button until TUNER PRESET appears on the sets display. Remote control unit: Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block.
Main unit: Watching the display, select the desired preset channel. Remote control unit: Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel.

13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY

This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off. This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on. The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main units power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.
14 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR
When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result, the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following procedure.
Switch off the unit and remove the AC cord from the wall outlet. Press and hold the DIRECT buttons and STEREO buttons, and at the same time, plug in the AC cord. Check that the entire display is flashing with an interval of about 1 second, and release your fingers from the 2 buttons and the microprocessor will be initialized.
NOTES: If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1. If the microprocessor has been reset, all the button settings are reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory).

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 properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Symptom DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced when power switch set to on. Cause Power cord not plugged in securely. Measures Check the insertion of the power cord plug. Page 7
DISPLAY lit but sound not produced.
Speaker cords not securely connected. Input source selector button position is not appropriate. Volume control set to minimum. MUTING is on. No digital signal is being input. Speaker A or B button is set to OFF.
Connect securely. Switch to the proper position. Turn volume up to suitable level. Switch off MUTING. Properly select a digital signal input source. Set the button for the connected speaker terminals to ON.

THX Ultra2TM Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including power amplifier performance, pre-amplifier performance and operation, as well as hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain. In addition to improvements to the power amplifier with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, two surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode and the THX MusicMode. THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode, new THX processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds. DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Ultra2 Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded. Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital flag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Ultra2 Cinema mode will apply processing to provide optimum replay. THX MusicMode For the replay of 5.1 multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode new THX processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS and Dolby Digital to provide a wide stable rear soundstage. Advanced Speaker Array ASA processing offers maximum effect when two surround back speakers are used and the speakers are placed near each other. This technology is used for Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music MODE and THX Surround EX. Boundary Gain Compensation When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer or a subwoofer with ultra-low frequency playback capabilities (with a frequency response extending to approximately 20 Hz), the low frequency band may rise and the sound may seem booming. This technology compensates the gain and makes the audible level flat. Lucasfilm, THX, Home THX, Re-Equalization, Timbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation and THX Ultra are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Denon AVR-2307CI

Video Features
Component Video Upconversion Lip Sync Delay BNC Connectors for Component Video Video Signal Pass-through When Off OSD Support for Component Video OSD Support for HDMI Video Analogue Video Upconversion to HDMI Component Video Digital Processing

Bass Management Features

Adjustable Crossover for LPF/HPF Min 18 dB/oct LPF; Min 6 dB/oct HPF Subwoofer Output 2CH Stereo Mode Subwoofer Group Delay Adjustments Channel Trim Accuracy <=.5dB Steps Channel Group Delay in <=1ft Steps Independent Channel Trims for 7.1 In Independent Xover Setting for 2ch Sub Output 2ch Analog Bypass/Direct Opt. Main Bass Combined with Sub Out Independent Source Levels for all Inputs Ind. Channel Trims for all Modes Opt. Digital Bass Mgmt for 7.1 Inputs
Audio / Video Inputs & Outputs
>2 Component Video In & >1 Out >3 Digital Toslink/Coax In & >1 Out >1 Subwoofer Output 5.1/7.1 Multi-channel Inputs Balanced Analogue I/Os >2 DVI/HDMI Input & 1 Output Active IEEE 1394 I/O or Equivalent Reading and Understanding the Color Codes The product has 90% or more of this required feature The product has some aspects of this feature The product does not have this feature This is unknown, not applicable or info was unavailable at time of review This is considered a "Critical" Feature This is considered a "Bonus" Feature
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Denon AVR-3805

Cary Cinema 6
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