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Denon AV Surround Receiver AVR-5803 Operating instructions

1. RJ t L RJ L IR fL 1 ui Connecting a tape deck Connections for recording Connect the tape deck s recording input jacks LINE IN or REC to this Connecting the AC OUTLETS unit s tape recording OUT jacks using pin plug cords AC OUTLETS Connections for playback SWITCHED Connect the tape deck s playback output jacks LINE OUT or PB to this total capacity 120 W 1 A T unit s tape playback IN jacks using pin plug cords The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit and when the power is switched between on and i standby from the remote control unit Connecting the pre out jacks No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit s power is at standby Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier s to EN connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W 1 A Marne the FU of the front center surround and surround back sound Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment Never use them for hair driers channel s or for connection to powered loudspeakers T
2. MERE ENDE FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM SURROUND SPEAKER amplifier super woofer SYSTEMS A etc L R F 4 Hj Db T Precautions when ET Ou Oo connecting speakers P e lf a speaker is placed near M pa a TV or video monitor the OOOO OCIO IO colors on the screen may be disturbed by the sii speaker s magnetism If Hd this should happen move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect E L R L R SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER SYSTEMS SYSTEMS B NOTE When using only one surround back speaker connect it to left channel 14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel For details on the functions of these parts refer to the pages given in parentheses Power indicator 38 B DSP SIMULATION button s Bb Power Sato e a ge Beck dise 38 MULTI FUNCTION STATUS button Headphones jack PHONES rers 41 MULTI FUNCTION MODE SELECT button wo GD DIRECT H tte o eet p act 45 MULTI FUNCTION REC SELECTOR M ZONE o INPUT MODE selector button sssssssssssseeemem 39 Selector dial FUNCTION ipti t pae ee eint o ASNT E OER COL I NE 39 MULTI FUNCTION control dial CONTROL D EXT IN button 39 MASTER VOLUME control
3. VIDEO INPUT input signals MONITOR OUT Mode COMPONENT SVIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT SVIDEO VIDEO x 1 x i o VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO x l G l x S VIDEO S VIDEO l S VIDEO x l o l O S VIDEO SVIDEO VIDEO AUTO x x COMPONENT x x x i o COMPONENT 1 VIDEO VIDEO l Oo x COMPONENT 52 S VIDEO S VIDEO l COMPONENT 52 S VIDEO f VIDEO VIDEO INPUT input signals MONITOR OUT Mode COMPONENT S VIDEO i VIDEO COMPONENT S VIDEO i VIDEO X 1 x T x i x f X x C i x X i x x CNN ANNE CNN EC CU E COMPONENT x I x COMPONENT x l x I x COMPONENT x x e I x COMPONENT x f x e COMPONENT x l x VIDEO INPUT input signals MONITOR OUT Mode COMPONENT SVIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT SVIDEO VIDEO X i x i x i x i X x I l x S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO x G I S VIDEO l S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO l 2 l x x l X x H x x x x i x S VIDEO SVIDEO SVIDEO S VIDEO SVIDEO l S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT input signals MONITOR OUT Mode COMPONENT i S VIDEO i VIDEO COMPONENT i S VIDEO H VIDEO x i x i VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO x l l x x x l x x l lt l VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO I x l x oc l x x x VIDEO l VIDEO l VIDEO pate x BO E eo ruo c l VIDEO VIDEO d VIDEO Signal input VIDEO No OSD X No signal x Not output COMPONENT On screen display only displayed for SYSTEM SET
4. SURROUND PARAMETER PRO LOGIC H MUSIC MODE ONLY NEO 6 MUSIC MODE ONLY Mode coe SNEM move ROOM EFFECT DELAY PANORAMA DIMENSION Cone CENTER IMAGE PURE DIRECT DIRECT x x x x x x x x x x MULTI CH DIRECT x x x x x X x x x x STEREO x x x x x x x x x EXTERNAL INPUT x x x x x x x x x MULTI CH iN x x x x x x x x x WIDE SCREEN OFF x x C ON 10 x x x x x HOME THX CINEMA x i2 CINEMA x x x x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC Il GOFF CINEMA x x x OFF O13 3 2 DOLBY DIGITAL OFF x x x x x x x x DTS SURROUND lt 3 OFF x x x x x x x x DTS NEO 6 OFF E CINEMA X x x x x x lt gt 0 2 5 7CH STEREO x x x x x 56 x x x SUPER STADIUM Note 1 x x Medium x x x x x ROCK ARENA Note 2 x x Medium x x x x x JAZZ CLUB OdB x x x x x x x CLASSIC CONCERT tOdB x x x x x x x MONO MOVIE i 0dB x x x x x x x MATRIX i2 0dB x x x x i2 30mseol x x x x Note 1 BASS 6 dB TREBLE 0 dB Adjustable Note 2 BASS 8 dB TREBLE 4 dB X Not adjustable E Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals input signals Surround Mode DTS DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS 5 1 ch DTS 96 24 5 1 ch DTS 6 1 ch D D 2 ch D D 5 1 ch PURE DIRECT DIRECT G G C 2 C I STEREO S E S HOME THX CINEMA THX XTHX MTRX6 1 XTHX MTRXS 1 8 THX DSCRT6 1 THX XTHX SURROUND EX THX Ultra Cinema THX UitraZ Cinema THX MTRXS8 1 THX Ultra2 Cinema TH
5. Select the optimum mode for the source Turn the FUNCTION knob and display MODE CINEMA then turn the CONTROL knob and select the mode FUNCTION CONTROL PUSH ENTER O O e Main unit Remote control unit DOLBY PL II CINEMA DOLBY PL II MUSIC DOLBY PL I EMULATION DOLBY PL II DOLBY PL MUS C NEMA MEG OPTIONS D COMP orr n LFE 4 OdBh TONE 4 AFDM lt 40 SB CH QUT zz NRML OFF gt Default Default Yes Default 57 6 D Select the various surround parameters 2 Adjust the parameters setting CONTROL PLUEH ENTER O 9j G 9 Main unit Remote control unit Main unit Remote control unit DEFAULT setting This operation cannot be performed by operating the buttons on the main unit Select Default Yes A then parameters set to default setting DOLBY PL II MODEA CIBA 4 E ps ey D COMP lorc O LFE 4 Odb TONE 4 AFDM 4 0N gt mi SB CH OUT Remote control unit 3 B z i X Stop pressing main unit s buttons once you have completed setting the surround parameters After several seconds the normal display reappears and the settings
6. 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 Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening point is the same for both the left and right speakers It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers front left FL and front right FR surround left SL and surround right SR surround back left SBL and surround back right SBR is less than 2 ft 60 cm With the AVR 5803 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes Surround speaker selector function This function makes it possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers A and B The settings of the different speakers A only B only or A B are stored in the memory for the different surround modes so they are set automatically when the surround mode is selected n SB Surround Back Speakers Using A only Using B only Multi surround speaker system Single surround speaker system 18 Before setting up the system 1 Check that all the connections are correct then
7. X When the surround back speaker setting is set to 1spkr for Speaker Configuration this is set to SB Fader function his function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels FL C and FR or the rear channels SL SR SBL and SBR together Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi channel music sources 1 MAIN UNIT FUNCTION Select FADER using the FUNCTION knob after selecting CH VOL with the MODE SELECT button Main unit REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select FADER Remote contro unit gt FL C FR SR SBR gt SBL FADER e SW e SL je 2 MAIN UNIT CONTROL Turn the CONTROL knob clockwise to adjust the volume of the surround side collectively Turn the CONTROL knob counterclockwise to adjust the volume of the front side collectively Main unit REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PFARRER Move jog stick ENTER to the top side to adjust the volume of the surround side collectively mi un Move jog stick ENTER to the bottom side to adjust the volume of the front side collectively X The fader function does not affect the SW channel Remote contro unit 3 The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded to 12 dB using the fader function X if the channel levels are adjusted separately after ad
8. 61 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel 1 SURROUND MODE 5CH TCH SCREEN STEREG eid ION Main unit OO The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed r WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM ROCK ARENA 4 JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MATRIX lt MONO MOVIE Le cis SURROUND 2 5 X WIDE SCREEN is not displayed when the operation is performed with the button on the main unit Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor X The screen for the selected surround mode appears SUPER STADIUM ROOM SIZE med ium EFFECT 410 Remote controf unit D COMP 4 HID TONE 4 SB CH OUT eid PLO Default Yes Press the CURSOR PAGE button to highlight the noma yi display then use the jog stick to set the parameters AOR Oj oec Pare Remote contral unit Press the CURSOR PAGE button so that the display is no longer highlighted then press the SURR PARA button to complete the setting Remote controf unit NOTES e When Default is selected and the jog stick is moved to the left CINEMA EQ and D COMP are automatically set to OFF In addition ROOM SIZE
9. X 10 cm or more 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if th s unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV lf this happens take the following steps install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV Hy Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit s id em or mere power cord and input output connection cords Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Q ohms feeder wires We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 O ohms coaxial cables wall 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 sto
10. selected Select BASS TREBLE with the FUNCTION knob FUNCTION Main unit 40 ooagqanooaao A Q o pacc cu cd cracaco 3 Adjust as desired with the CONTROL knob CONTROL To increase the bass or treble Q Turn the control clockwise The bass Main unit or treble sound can be increased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB To decrease the bass or treble Turn the control counter clockwise The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted turn on the tone defeat mode X The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits providing higher quality sound 1 TONE DEFEAT Main unit 2 Listening over headphones Plug the headphones plug into the jack X Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack The pre out output including the speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones are connected NOTE To prevent hearing loss do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones Use this to turn off the audio output wur 1 temporarily Press the MUTE button B3 X Cancelling MUTING mode Press the MUTE button again Remote control unit 4 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image SETTING 3 5 Simulcast playback 1 Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the
11. Q CINEMA MUSIC button 59 B Input source indicators Q 6 1 7 1 SURROUND button 64 Master volume indicator VOLUME LEVEL D VIDEO ON OFF button s 45 Display QD TONE DEFEAT button s 41 input mode indicators INPUT MODE sss B M ZONE 1 button sss 43 AL24 indicator REC M ZONE Dutton eec reet eee tede oe els cacens aes 42 amp Digital signal indicators SIGNAL Qo STEREO DUFODS etre ctn Mes oic edes ener 45 D Surround speaker system indicators B DOLBY SURROUND button suisses reris 54 SURROUND SPEAKER A B errereen B DTS SURROUND button sss ED PURE DIRECT Button sss p WIDE SCREEN Dutton x e d tete e Be ee e Input source selector dial INPUT SELECTOR D 5CH 7CH STEREO button ED HOME THX CINEMA button oo cece cece 35 Remote control sensor REMOTE SENSOR d ho E e amp eoen CO e Q T e C Ot C9 Remote control unit For details refer to the separate supplied RC 8000 operating instructions AVAMP DENON UNCTION 1 5 bags SAT TAPE 2 ZN oe US oJ dil DENON 9 Transmitter o Touch panel CHANNEL up down buttons MUTE button o USB terminal Q Jog stick PUSH ENTER SETTING UP THE SYSTEM VOL volume up down buttons LIGHT back light button o Battery charging contacts 10 RF frequency selector switch D Reset b
12. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR 5803 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS W We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR 5803 W 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 E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the A presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s 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
13. OUT is reset CHANNEL LEVEL and the tone is set to the default value and D COMP are automatically turned off SB CH 54 Surround parameters 3 CINEMA EQ Cinema Equalizer The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies compensating for overly bright sounding motion picture Soundtracks Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes D COMP Dynamic Range Compression Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds For listening late at night or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack but with reduced dynamic range This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS Select one of the four parameters OFF LOW MID middle or HI high Set to OFF for normal listening This parameter is displayed only when playing compatible sources in DTS mode LFE Low frequency Effect This sets the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limit
14. Remote control unit 2 12 FUNCTION 1 5 D gt Play a program source with the EK pxsvsumeun mark For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components Adjust volume MASTER VOLUME O om Main unit Remote control unit lt suRROUND2 s gt Display the surround parameter screen and set the parameters according to the source Remote control unit GDECODER PL II C MODE NON MTRX gt AFDM lt A gt Default Yes lt D Select the parameter 2 Select the setting t Q V q Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Press the SURR PARA button to complete the setting 51 Surround parameters 1 DECODER Select the decoder to be used when playing 2 channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode PL il C The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing PL H E The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic emulation mode before undergoing THX processing NEO 6 C The signals are decoded in the NEO 6 Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing MODE SB CH OUT Select the surround back channel playback method or mode NORMAL ON This is the recommended play mode for using the surround back channel when DTS NEO 6 is selected NORMAL OFF This is the recommended
15. gt AVAMP DENI SURROUND 2 66 gt o E pE 1 Select the input source to be played Input mode selection function Different input modes can be selected for the different input sources The selected input modes for the separate input sources are stored INPUT SELECTOR in the memory CD AUTO All auto mode n this mode the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and he program in the AVR 5803 s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback This mode can be selected for al Main unit Remote control unit input sources other than PHONO and TUNER doy The presence or absence of digital signals is detected the signals fee ae iS selected eB input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and i X Lit playback are performed automatically in DTS Dolby Digital or PCM 2 channel stereo format If no digital signal is being input he analog input jacks are selected Example CD 2 Select the input mode Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals Selecting the analog mode 2 PCM exclusive PCM signal playback mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are ANALOG being input Note that noise may be generated when using this mode to play signals other th
16. that SBL SBR speakers are placed together as close as possible 1 t i Select Surround Back Speaker Position on the THX Audio Setup screen then press jog stick ENTER THX Audio Setup Boundary Gain Compensation gSurround Back Speaker Position Exit Select the settings according to the distances of the two surround back speakers page 23 Set The Distance Between SBL SBR 4 Oft to 1H gt 0m to 0 3m 3 Press jog stick ENTER to return to the THX Audio Setup screen Ol lt Select Exit then press the ENTER button to rum ENTER return to the System Setup Menu screen THX Audio Setup Boundary Gain Compensation Surround Back Speaker Position GExit 27 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 his feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system 1 4 At the System Setup Menu select Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev m m i System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup cett Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment Video Input Mode O Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting Find The Level When
17. Distortion Begins Peak Limiter oN 4 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 Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting Find The Level When Distortion Begins GPeak Limiter E 4 or Setting Start ve Peak Limiter 18id mw 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 Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting Turn Up The Volume With Master Vol Up Button When Distortion Begins Push Enter Button Raine 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 X Clear the subwoofer s peak limit level setting by specifying Peak Limiter and OFF 28 CAUTION e 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
18. ENTER left and right to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same SBR SBL Ht SL L SW Flashing Test Tone GFL 4 11 5d Cc n Example When the volume is set to 11 5 dB while the test tone is being produced from the FL Test Tone Marval CFL 4 11 5d C 0d z 0 0 Hl E FR 0 0d Ch SR Q 0d SBR 0 Odi 8 8 SBL 0 Od Flashing amp amp Ee d oa Example When the volume is set to 11 5 dB while the FL is selected 25 mimm After the above settings are completed press jog stick ENTER The Channel Level screen reappears Press jog stick ENTER again to return to the System Setup Menu screen X To cancel the settings select Level Clear and Yes on the Channel Level screen then make the settings again The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB C weighted slow meter mode on a sound level meter at the listening position lf a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance NOTE When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system you may also need to adjust the subwoofer s own volume control X When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTE
19. Front Sp Subwoofer Surround Sp A Surround back Sp Surround Sp B 5 Ambi Enter the setting 8 If no surround speakers are used if None is set for both A and B The Crossover Frequency screen appears i b If both surround speakers A and B are used if either Large or Small is set for both A and B The surround speaker setting screen appears c When Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes the set switches to the subwoofer mode d lf None is set for surround speakers A None is automatically set for surround speakers B and surround back speaker NOTE Select Large or Small not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker s capacity for playing low frequency bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and below signals If you do not know try comparing the sound at both settings setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers to determine the proper setting 20 Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz Small Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume When this setting is selected low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer None Select this when
20. GMulti Zone Vol Level Power Amp Assignment Exit t Select Multi Zone1 Vol Level then press jog stick ENTER m a 4 Select the desired setting then press jog stick ENTER Multi Zonel Vol Level gt 40dB OdB m Variable The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit M ZONE 1 4 5 VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN 40 dB 0 dB The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted 2 Power amplifier assignment function setting Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi zone 2 System Setup Menu Audio Delay Multi Zone Control 4 Auto Surround Mode 1 t At the System Setup Menu select Multi Zone Control m m Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock 31 2 mimm Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the Multi Zone Control screen Multi Zone Control d Multi Zone Vol Level Power Amp Assignment Exit t nn Select Power Amp Assignment then press jog stick ENTER m Select Surround Back to use as the surround back a F 4 channel Zone 2 to use as multi zone 2 then press Power Amp Assignment Power Amp Assignment jog stick ENTER E M Zone2 gt 4SurroundBack nme Gu Ej a amp gt mi ull j When Surround Ba
21. 05 T H D 190 W x 2 ch 8 O ohms 310 Wx 2 ch 4 Q ohms 390 W x 2 ch 2 Q ohms Front Center Surround Back 6 16 G ohms Surround AorB 6 16 Q ohms A B 8 16 G fohms 200 mV 47 kO kohms 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 3 dB DIRECT mode 105 dB DIRECT mode 0 00596 20 Hz 20 kHz DIRECT mode 12V Rated output 2 V at 0 dB playback Total harmonic distortion 0 003 1 kHz at 0 dB S N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 112 dB Format Digital audio interface 2 5 mV 1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 74 aB A weighting with 5 mV input 150mV 8V 0 0396 1 kHz 3 V 1 Vp p 75 O ohms 5 Hz 10 MHz 0 3dB Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms C color signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q ohms 5 Hz 10 MHz 0 3 dB Y brightness signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms Pa Ca8 blue signal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q ohms PR CR red signal 0 7Vp p 75 Q ohms DC 100 MHz 0 3 dB FM note uV at 75 Q ohms 0 dBf 1 x 10719 W AM 87 5 MHz 107 9 MHz 520 kHz 1710 kHz 1 0 pV 11 2 dBf 18 pV MONO 1 6 pV 15 3 dBA STEREO 23 pV 38 5 dBf MONO 804dB 50 dB STEREO 75 dB MONO 0 1596 STEREO 0 396 E General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 12A Maximum external dimensions 434 W x 216 iH x 486 D mm 17 3 32 x 8 1 2 x 19 9 64 Mass 29 0 kg 63 Ibs 15 oz i Remote control unit RC 8000 Batteries LRG AA Type four batteries External dimensions 96 W x 38 H x 1
22. OPTICAL see page 29 INPUT SELECTOR O S Main unit Remote control unit 2 Set the input mode to AUTO INPUT MODE x Main unit Remote control unit Select the Surround mode SURROUND ETB Main unit DOLBY SURROUND CJ Remote control unit Em mark The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources Play a program source with the 14 DX eau pour T m DIGITAL Xx The DTS indicator lights when playing r TO Light DTS sources The SIGNAL DETECT indicator lights SIGNAL SA A i i Eero Light when playing sources on which a speciai identification signal is recorded AVANP DENON SURROUND 2 6 D Display the surround parameter menu Dolby Digital EX ON 4 gt a D COMP 4lorz LFE Od TONE 4 AFDM 4 DTS ES MTRXS6 1 LFE TONE 4 AFDM 4 SB CH ON 4 Die Odb ON gt QUT 4 MTRX ON gt Default Yes4 Select the various parameters Remote control unit Remote controf unit Press the SURR PARA button to complete the setting NOTE When Default is selected and the jog stick is moved to the left CINEMA EO
23. SL surround left and SR surround right channels Upon playback the signals are decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital decoder into the SL SR and SB channels and output as 6 1 channels of signals With the AVR 5803 the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system Even without the proper environment for playing the SB channel Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are 10096 compatible with existing 5 1 channel playback systems so they can be played as such In this case the SB channel signal is produced as a monaural signal from both the SL and SR channels so none of the signal components are missing The effects specific to THX Surround EX the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the sound however are the same as with conventional 5 1 channel surround systems GOL ucasfilm Ltd amp TM All Rights Reserved Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Used under authorization m setup items and default values set upon shipment from the factory System setup Default settings Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Front Sp Center Sp Sub Woofer Surround Sp Surround Back Sp Speaker corresponding sizes Small for regular speakers Large for full size Configuration fullrange to a
24. THX Uitra2 compatible subwoofer THX Ultra Subwoofer NO c THX Audio compensation set the subwoofer s frequency response Setup Surround Back When using t d back speak t UrTQung tac BN USING EO SHITOUDC DECK SDESKOLS SE The Distance Between SBL SBR 0 tt to 1 ft 0 m to 0 3 m Speaker Position the distance of the two speakers S bwesfe This parameter is for detecting the maximum level of the low bass fe HSOTOR signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the im 5 Peak Limit d Peak Limiter OFF S tas subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds from being produced RES y Jor CD DVD VDP TV DBS SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 V AUX rapes TAPE 2 Digital In This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input or ie Assignment SourceS Digital COAXIAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL AL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Inputs 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 5 6 Nimes Input Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminal AUTO Audio Delay Adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals Audio Delay 5 ms Multi Zone This sets the output level for the multi zone 1 Variable i vol Level output jacks voy Multi Zone N Control Power AMP Set this to switch the surround back channel s i 2 Surround Back Assignment power amplifier tor use tor muiti zone 2 do e RE Auto surround mode function setting Auto Surround Mode O
25. Time Delay Time iL oe Bee KE fa e Select the speaker to be set OI 4 O X When Step is selected it is possible to Switch between 1 ft and 0 1 ft 23 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position The distance changes in units of 0 1 foot 0 03 meters each time the button is pressed Select the value closest to the measured distance Delay Time Delay Time Step 4 Default u Example When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker X f Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset RELOCATE BLINKING SP to the default values Step 1i Default Yas 4 Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft 6 0 m or less If you set an invalid distance a CAUTION notice such EE 12 gn as screen right will appear In this case please relocate the blinking Center 12 Oft speaker s so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in Subwoofer 430 Oft highlighted line e ty A 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 betwee
26. be sure to switch the input mode to AUTO or DTS before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS Also never switch the input mode to ANALOG or PCM during playback The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD DVD compatible player For DVDs the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur X 2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing output level adjustment sampling frequency conversion etc In this case the DTS encoded signals may be processed erroneously in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR 5803 or may only produce noise Before playing DTS signals for the first time turn down the master volume to a low level start playing the DTS disc then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR 5803 see page 54 lights before turning up the master volume X 3 A DVD player with DTS compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS compatible digital output consult the player s owner s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS encoded DVDs Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 and other world wide patents issued and pending DTS DTS ES Extended Surround an
27. button to select the desired preset channel 1 to 8 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory MEMORY 4 Remote control unit Remote contro unit Remote control unit To preset other channels repeat steps 2 to 5 A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset 8 stations channels 1 to 8 in each of blocks A to E Checking the preset stations The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display 1 Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the on screen display Tuner Preset Stations A1FN 87 50MH ADEN ON A20 89 10Mhz SETTING 36 gt ASH 98 10Mb AARITO7 90MH ASW 90 10M AGA 90 10M A7A 90 10M ABR 90 10MIi Remote controt unit 67 Recalling preset stations Main unit 1 Watching the display press the MODE SELECT button until TUNER PRESET appears on the set s display Remote control unit Watching the display press the SHIFT button to select the MODE SELECT preset memory block Main unit Remote control unit 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 FUNCTION O Orr Main unit Remote control unit 13 LAST FUNCTION ME
28. designed to recreate a 360 sound field using three to five speakers In this case the speakers should surround the listener from ali sides to create a uniform sound field from 360 Ideally the surround speakers should function as point sound sources in the same way as the front speakers These two types of sources thus have different properties and different speaker settings particularly for the surround speakers are required in order to achieve the ideal sound The AVR 5803 s surround speaker selection function 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 idea surround sound for ail sources This means that you can connect a pair of bipolar or dipolar surround speakers mounted on either side of the prime listening position as well as a separate pair of direct radiating monopolar speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room 70 Surround back speakers The THX Surround EX format adds new Surround Back SB channels to the conventional 5 1 channel system This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround Speakers In addition the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds mov
29. for example turning down the subwoofer s 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 e 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 1 At the System Setup Menu select Digital In Assignment coon System Setup Menu m Speaker Configuration 4 Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment uideo Input Mode Switch to the Digital In Ass
30. in the same way as discs with other formats There are also music CDs recorded in DTS These CDs inciude 5 1 channel surround signals compared to two channels on current CDs They do not include picture data but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs PCM type digital output required DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate grand sound as in a movie theater right in your own listening room E DTS compatible media and playback methods DIGITAL Marks indicating DTS compatibility dts and dts The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions 75 Media DTS Digital output jacks Playback method reference page CD Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 39 same as for PCM X 2 Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM 3X 1 LD VDP Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 39 same as for PCM X 2 Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM X 1 DVD TM Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS page 39 X 1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals Because of this the un decoded DTS signals are output as random hissy noise from the CD or LD player s analog outputs If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume it may possibly cause damage to the speakers To avoid this
31. 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 t 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 37 9 oPERATION Before operating pE3 rc a mprrcaoererra lt FUNCTION 1 5 gt Refer to CONNECTIONS pages 6 to 14 and check that ail connections are correct Operating the remote control unit For details refer to the separate supplied RC 8000 operating instructions 1 Either lightly press on the remote control unit s touch panel press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display Bo 206 S OX Q To operate with the remote control unit set the remote control units screen to the AVAMP 1 5 page Turn on the power Press the POWER operation switch button ON STANDBY I
32. no speakers are installed Yes No Select Yes when a subwoofer is installed No when a subwoofer is not installed 2spkrs 1spkr Select the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel and surround spea parameters to Small and the subwoofer to Yes subwoofer will yield the best results set to Large Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity good sound can be achieved even when Small is set for the front center To take full advantage of the performance of the Home THX certified speaker systems set the front center and surround speaker size t For the majority of speaker system configurations using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwoofer On with a connected When Front is set to Small Subwoofer is automatically set to Yes and when Subwoofer is set to No Front is automatically 1 t O When either Large or Small has been set for both speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu when using both A and B surround speakers the surround speaker setting screen appears Select the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes To select the surround mode To select the surround speaker A When using surround speakers A B When using
33. on a separate recorder The Dolby Headphone play mode is set when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack during playback in the DOLBY DTS surround mode When this is done signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode are automatically output from the recording output terminals analog and digital and can be recorded Select the parameters and set the desired mode then record Refer to the f SURROUND Dolby Headphone page 60 NOTE Do not disconnect the headphones during recording Bsenaaana O O 4 Outputting a program source to an amplifier etc in a different room M ZONE 1 mode 1 Press the M ZONE 1 button M ZONE 1 1 Main unit 2 Select the source you want to output SCR appears on the set s display O Main unit For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components 3 Start playing the source to be output 2crmDunucocrirc Q O pE g E m E m E mm M 5 Outputting a program source to an amplifier etc in a different room M ZONE 2 Press the REC M ZONE 2 button until REC M ZONE 2 EK appears on the M ZONE 2 set s display A Main unit 2 Select the soufce you want to record UUCTION appears on the set s display The MULTI indicator lights The indicator for the selected program source light When the AVR 5803 is in the RE
34. 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 In addition the signal input to the SW subwoofer jack is output to the SETTING 4 5 PRE OUT SW subwoofer jack WE Playback using the external input jacks EXT IN 1 and EXT IN 2 D When the ANALOG mode is selected at EXT IN SETUP at system ral _ setup The surround playback mode button does not function e 2 When the DSP mode is selected at EXT IN SETUP at system setup The surround playback mode button functions Press the SURR PARA button to MULTI CH DIRECT display the surround parameters Ces Cas screen Select the parameter jog stick up down and select the setting value LCINPUT CH4 MITI jog stick left right SB CH OUT Press the SURR PARA button to i 4MTRX ON complete DERI Yes input CH parameter 2 CH EXT IN 1 Select when the input source being played is a 2 channel source INPUT CHANNEL MULTI CH Select when the input source being COREIA 20 played is a multi channel source Cancelling the external input mode To cancel the external input EXT IN setting press the INPUT MODE or ANALOG button to switch to the desired input mode INPUT MODE ANALOG Main unit Remote control unit When the input mode is set to EXEIN 1 or 2 playba
35. output terminal For details refer to page 81 1 At the System Setup Menu select Video Input Mode System Setup Menu O Speaker Configuration 4 Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment zi deo Input Mode N id Switch to the Video Input Mode screen Video Input Mode DVD AUT gt DBS WCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 VAUX Default Ol AUTO Component S Video Video NOTE CD Select the input source for which you Select the mode want to set the Video Input Mode When there are multiple input signals the input signals are detected and the input signal to be output from the video monitor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order component video S Video composite video The signal connected to the component video terminal is always played Video conversion is not conducted so no image is output from the monitor output terminal when there is no input signal to the component terminal Only DVD TV and DBS can be selected The signal connected to the S Video terminal is always played The S Video input signal is up converted and output from the component monitor output terminal The signal connected to the composite video terminal is always played The composite video input signal is up converted and output from the S Video and component moni
36. provides the sense of expansion processed for delay are output from the surround channel The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels the front right channel signals are 8 5CH 7CH STEREO output to the surround and surround back signal right channels and the in phase component of the left and right channels is output to the center channel Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound X Depending on the program source being played the effect may not be very noticeable In this case try other surround modes without worrying about their names to create a sound field suited to your tastes NOTE 1 When playing sources recorded in monaural the sound will be 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 split the mono output to two outputs and connect to the L and R inputs Personal Memory Plus This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources When the input source is switched the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled The surround parameters tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode
37. 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 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DISCHARGE UNIT NEG SECTION 810 20 Se GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING T44 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 13 15 16 18 19 20 ais 22 23 24 25 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sur
38. speakers gt AVAMP DENON SETTING 55 gt shown below each time the SPEAKER button is pressed The surround speakers switch as SPEAKER SURROUND A SURROUND B 34 Remote control unit SURROUND A B X This operation is possible when the setting for using both surround speakers A and B Configuration in the System Setup Menu is made at Speaker 41 Multi source recording playback With the exception of the case in 2 below only the signal connected to the analog input jacks are output from the REC OUT and multi room output jacks 1 Playing one source while recording another REC OUT mode Press the REC M ZONE 2 button until REGY RECOUT kk appears on the set s M ZONE 2 display Main unit 2 Select the source you want to record FUNCTION appears on the set s display The indicator for the selected program source lights Main unit Set the recording mode For operating instructions refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record To cancel press the REC M ZONE 2 button twice Then select M ZONE2 SOURCE REC FUNCTION M ZONE 2 O Main unit 2 Recording Doiby Digital and DTS muitichannel sources e With this set it is possible to record Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel signals converted into 2 channei analog signals The recording signals are output to the MULTI Z
39. stick to the right to display the SETUP 3 5 page Press SYSTEM SETUP at the bottom left to display the System Setup Menu on the TV screen VIDEO SYSTEM CURSOR TEST System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment M deo Input Mode 19 Setting the type of speakers The composition of the signais output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used Press CURSOR PAGE at the center of the bottom line on the AV AMP s SETTING 3 5 page so eens that this part is displayed in half tone dot mesh Make the system setups by pushing the jog stick on the remote control unit forward and backward left GURSOR and right SETUP PAGES At the System Setup Menu select Speaker Configuration 3 SEEN Switch to the speaker configuration screen Set whether or not speakers are connected and if so their size Speaker Configuration Speaker Contiguration parameters Front Sp Surround j To select the speaker tame Ed 2 Sp A Center Sp E None Sp B ofer No NUIDOUU To select the parameter Center Sp E
40. surround speakers B A B When using both surround speakers A and B Surround Sp mDOLBY DTS SURROUND THX THX5 1 WIDE SCREEN 5 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION MULTI CH DIRECT Enter the setting When Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes the set switches to the subwoofer mode 3 Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and B If Small is set for either surround speakers A or B the output is the same as when Small is set for both A and B X For the WIDE SCREEN and 5 7CH STEREO DSP simulation modes the surround speakers can be set separately Setting the Crossover Frequency Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used 1 zt i Select the Crossover Frequency mode To select the Crossover Frequency oCrossover Frequency M FIXED VY GCrossover Frequency AVAR ABLE 21 mimm Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears Crossover frequency Set the frequency Hz below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output from the subwoofer or from speakers which are set to Large when not using a subwoofer crossover frequency For speakers set to Small sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut and instead the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or speakers which are set to Large This crossover frequency mode is valid when Subwoofer is se
41. 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 13 Connections When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components
42. to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response Small Smail Yes Small Small 2spkrs Use this function when using multiple surround speaker surround en THX WIDE SCHACH MULTI CH Surround combinations for more ideal surround sound Once the mode SURROUND THX 5 1 SCREEN STEREO DIRECT TE D baket combinations of surround speakers to be used for the E n teh different surround modes are preset the surround 9 speakers are selected automatically according to the A A A A A A x surround mode speaker Crossover Set the frequency Hz below which the bass sound of the various E FIXED THX Frequency speakers is to be output from the subwoofer Subwoofer mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals LFE THX p This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio Front L amp R Center Sub Woofer Surround L amp R SBL amp SBR D Delay Time signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position 12 0 ft 3 60 m 12 0 ft 3 60 m 12 0 ft 3 60 m 10 0 ft 3 00 m 10 0 ft 3 06 m 1 Surround S und Surround Surround Channel This adjusts the volume of the Signals output from the speakers and Front L Front R Center L R Back L Back R Subwoofer D Level subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 0 0dB 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 6 0 dB 0 0 dB Boundary Gain When using
43. tum on the main unit s power ON STANDBY Main unit Either lightly press on the remote control unit s touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display The back light does not turn on when the touch panel is pressed By default the liquid crystal display is set to display for 30 seconds but this can be changed to approximately 120 seconds using the procedure described below so that operations during system up can be performed securely TUER Lightly press the remote control unit s jeg stick PUSH ENTER to display the icon display section 2 5 6 7 8 5 Press the ww button in the icon display section to display the SETUP icon TAPE 1 VCR 3 TAPE 2 6 Press the SETUP icon for at least 3 seconds to display the setup screen Push the remote control unit s jog Stick to the right to display the SETUP 4 4 page Press the LCD 30s button on this page so that this part is displayed in half tone dot mesh Now press the A button to set the time display to 120 Press the Ww button in the icon display section to display the AVAMP icon Press the AVAMP icon to display the page section SETUP Setup 4 4 gt attery Sound ON Push the remote control unit s jog
44. you have made are automatically set NOTE e When making parameter settings the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed Surround parameters 4 Pro Logic li Mode The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded Dolby Surround The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems no video and is optional for A V systems The Pro Logic Emulation mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum quality Select one of the modes Cinema Music or EML It is possible to switch to the direct mode using the CINEMA MUSIC button on the main unit s panel Panorama Control This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging Select OFF or ON Dimension Control This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear The control can be set in 7 steps from O to 6 Center Width Control This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker only from the left right speakers as a phantom image or from all three front speakers to varying degrees The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7 DTS NEO 6 MUSIC CENTER IMAGE 0 0 to 0 5 default 0 2 The center image p
45. 06 66 OK 9 5 9 o0 OwO AAAAAAARAAARAEA AX reto e MONITOR OUT jacks The AVR 5803 is equipped with a function for up converting video signals Because of this the AVR 5803 s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor TV with a single cable offering a higher quality connection regardless of how the player and the AVR 5803 s video input jacks are connected Generally speaking connections using the component video jacks offer the highest quality playback followed by connections using the S Video jacks then connections using the regular video jacks yellow X If the AVR 5803 s MONITOR OUT jack is not connected to the monitor TV using the component video jacks connect the player to the AVR 5803 s video input jacks using either the video jacks yellow or the S Video jacks The video signals will not be output if the player and the AVR 5803 are only connected with the component video jacks 10 Connecting the antenna terminals AM LOOP ANTENNA Suppfied ae o 9 DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING x STATION FM ANTENNA 3 ws wow aom ow 2 a F type converter plug attached z FEEDER When using the FM antenna 8 CABLE attach to this app
46. 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 a
47. 68 5 D mm 3 25 32 x 1 1 2 x 6 41 64 Mass 242 g Approx 8 5 oz not including batteries For purposes of improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice 83 DENON Ltd 16 11 YUSHIMA 3 CHOME BUNKYOU KU TOKYO 113 0034 JAPAN Telephone 03 3837 5321 Printed in Japan 511 3874 005
48. C Main unit OUT mode the source cannot be output using the M ZONE 2 buttons on the remote control unit Start playing the source to be output For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components When M ZONE 2 is selected for the system setup s multi zone setting the source selected here is output from the M ZONE 2 speaker terminals The volume can be adjusted and the input source can be selected using the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons on the remote control unit s M ZONE 2 page NOTES The signals of the source selected in the M ZONE 2 mode are also output from the TAPE and VCR recording output terminals Digital signals are not output from the MULTI ZONE 1 audio output jacks 43 Playback using the external input EXT IN jacks Set the external input EXT IN mode EXT IN Press the EXT IN on the EXT IN button on the remote control unit to switch the a external input Y The playback switches as shown below Main unit Remote control unit each time the button is pressed EXT IN T EXT IN 2 Ca co r c3 e m milcaco Once this is selected the input signals connected to the FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURR L surround left SURR R surround right SB L surround back left and SB R surround back right channels of the EXT IN jacks are
49. Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer Surround speakers Surround back speakers As seen from above Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker Surround speaker Surround back between the front left and right speakers and no further speaker Point slightly from the listening position than the front speakers Front speaker downwards Consult the owner s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room lf the surround speakers are direct radiating monopolar then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters 2 to 3 feet above ear level at the prime As seen from the side listening position When using two surround back speakers set them at the back facing front and with both speakers at the same distance from the listening point When using one surround back speaker place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position 0 to 20 cm than the surround speakers We recommend installing the surround back speaker s at a slightly downward facing angle This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center resulting in interference and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp Connect the surround speakers to the surround spea
50. Different button is being pressed Press the proper button Q and ends of battery inserted in reverse Insert batteries properly 37 69 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi channel signals signals or formats with more than two channels Types of multi channel signals Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic DTS ES high definition 3 1 signals Japan MUSE Hi Vision audio DVD Audio SACD Super Audio CD MPEG multi channel audio ete Source here does not refer to the type of signal format but the recorded content Sources can be divided into two major categories 2 Types of sources Movie audio Signals created to be played in movie theaters In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers regardless of the format Dolby Digital DTS etc Movie theater sound field H Listening room sound field In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels To do so in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased to four or eight or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used PEPEEEEUP SR Surround R channel SB Surround B back channel D0000 O orn0nm000 og RRRS sa Surround L channel Multiple surround speakers Other types of audio These signals are
51. HX Ultra2 CINEMA and THX MUSIC MODE These modes are suited for playing 5 1 channel sources in 7 1 channels Select the desired surround mode for the movie and music sources WIDE SCREEN Effective for 2 channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7 1 channel playback with 5 1 channel sources HOME THX CINEMA THX 5 1 This mode is optimized for playing 5 1 channel movies For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well this mode provides the same power as with 5 1 channel sources DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND DTS 96 24 This mode is optimized for playing 5 1 channel music For Dolby surround recording sources Dolby Pro Logic II playback is conducted PURE DIRECT By suspending all the video circuits analog input music playback can be played with optimum quality The video outputs do not operate DIRECT STEREO Effective for achieving pure playback f there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality DENON Original Surround Modes see page 61 Select these for 7 1 channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or monaural The effects are different for each of the surround modes Select the one most suited for the source being used DTS NEO 6 This is a surround mode for playing 6 1 or 7 1 chan
52. Logic or Dolby Digital DTS 5 1 channel signals 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 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 on axis 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 studi
53. M SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode the channel level adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes Then whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on page 48 X You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes DIRECT STEREO 5CH 7CH STEREO DOLBY DTS SURROUND HOME THX CINEMA WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE and MATRIX X When using either surround speakers A or B or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of A or B and A and B Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer Make these settings when Yes is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings There is not displayed when No selected page 20 1 Select THX Audio Setup on the System Setup Menu screen System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment miden I
54. MORY his 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 he unit is also equipped with a back up memory This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit s power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR When the indication of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shows the reasonable result the initialization of the microprocessor is required by the following procedure 1 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 O O about 1 second and release your fingers from the 2 buttons Doonopoanocc and the microprocessor will be initialized NOTES e If step 3 does not work start over from step 1 e f the microprocessor has been reset all the button settings are reset to the default values the values set upon shipment from the factory 68 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise first check the following 1 Are the connections correct 2 Have you o
55. N Ext In Setup Set the Ext In terminal playback method MODE DSP S Back NOT USED SW Level 15 dB INPUT Vol 0 dB qa Digital Multi St E A n b 2 Ch In Digital multichannel input setting DENON Link OFF Digital Ext in OFF This sets whether or not to display the on screen display that 43 On Screen appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote 5 m B Display control unit or main unit are operated from MONITOR 1 outputs On Seren Display SON only Ai AB 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 1 MHz B1 88 520 600 1000 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz KE pe De FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory C1 C8 90 1 MHz D1 D8 90 1 MHz E1 E8 90 1 MHz E Setup Lock Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they Setup Lock OFF cannot be changed 17 NOTES he on screen display signals are output with priority to the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component For example if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR 5803 s S Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR 5803 from a video source VDP etc connected to both the S Video and video input jacks the on screen display signals are output with priority to the S Video monitor output If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack do not connect a cord to the S VIDEO input jack For details see page 37 The AVR 5803 s
56. ONCERT i2 0dB x x Medium x x x x X MONO MOVIE i2 0dB x x Medium x x x x X MATRIX i2 0dB X x X x gt 30mseci x x x x Note 1 BASS 6 dB TREBLE 0 dB gt Adjustable Note 2 BASS 8 dB TREBLE 4 dB X Not adjustable 80 E Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals input signals Surround Mode DTS DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS 8 1 ch DTS 96 24 6 1 ch DTS 6 1 ch D D 2 ch D D 5 1 ch PURE DIRECT DIRECT Oo o o gt STEREG o e oO Oo HOME THX CINEMA THX THX XTHX MTRX6 1 XTHX MTRXS 1 3 THX DSCRT6 1 THX THX SURROUND EX THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Ultra Cinema THX MTRX6 1 THX Ultra2 Cinema THX MUSIC MODE THX MUSIC MODE THX MUSIC MODE THX5 1 THX8 1 THXS 1 DTS SURROUND x x DTS ES MTRX DTS ES MTRX DTS ES DSCRT6 7 x x DTS SURROUND DTS 96 24 DTS MTRX6 1 DTS NEO 6 DTS NEO 6 DTS NEO 6 x x x DTS NEO 6 x DOLBY DIGITAL x x x x x x DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC I DOLBY DOLBY x x x DOLBY x PRO LOGIC If PRO LOGIC Il PRO LOGIC Hl DSP SIMULATION S S S gt G o 2 Selectable X The surround mode name differs depending on the MODE SB CH OUT surround parameter setting amp gt The surround mode name differs depending on the input signal X Not selectable Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the VIDEO INPUT MODE settings
57. ONE 2 OUT TAPE and VCR output terminals Down mixed analog signals converted into digital signals are output from the OPTICAL 5 and 6 digital output terminals at this time Press the REC M ZONE 2 button until RECOUT kkk 1 appears on the display Then select RECOUT SOURCE REC FUNCTION M ZONE 2 Main unit Set the input mode according to the purr source to be played MODE Main unit Set the surround mode by pressing the DIRECT or STEREO 3 button The multichannel digital signals are down mixed and output to the TAPE and VCR output terminals DIRECT STEREO DIREC or STEREO a d Py f Main unit Remote control unit Display 2 MOP TV 7 OBS TAPE 40203 NOTES Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC OUT mode are also output to the multi source audio video output jacks Digital signals are not output from the MULTI ZONE 1 audio output jacks o racigomnuacdarnur urmu iind Di BCH TCH su URR CURSOR CH PARA PAGE SELECT HOME THX PURE CINAMA DIRECT SP 4 Set the recording mode 42 3 Dolby Headphone recording e When RECOUT mode is set to source with the AVR 5803 it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them
58. P LFE AFDM MODE PURE DIRECT DIRECT G x x x OFF x x MULTI CH DIRECT B amp x x STEREO o x x X OFF 0dB x EXTERNAL INPUT gt EJ s l e x x x MULTI CH iN 3 E 4 El ge x x ac WIDE SCREEN gt xl 9 El c x HOME THX CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC Ii DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND DTS NEG 6 5 7CH STEREO x SUPER STADIUM x ROCK ARENA x JAZZ CLUB x CLASSIC CONCERT x MONO MOVIE x MATRIX x Signal Adjustable No signal Not adjustable Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter default values are shown in parentheses SURROUND PARAMETER PRO LOGIC H MUSIC MODE ONLY NEO 6 MUSIC MODE ONLY Mode SONTSOL ST MODE noom ECT pave PANORAMA DIMENSION E CENTER IMAGE PURE DIRECT DIRECT es x x x x x x x x e MULTI CH DIRECT x x x x x x x x x X STEREO 12 0dB x x x x x x x x x EXTERNAL INPUT O0cB x x x x X x x X x MULTI CH iN 2 0dB x x x x x x x x x WIDE SCREEN i2 0dB S OFF x x 22 ON 10 X x x x x HOME THX CINEMA x x i2 CINEMA x x X x x x x DOLBY PRO LOGIC Il 240dB COFF CINEMA x x x OFF O3 3 x DOLBY DIGITAL gt 0dB OFF x X x x x x x x BTS SURROUND gt 0dB lt 3 OFF x x x x E x x x DTS NEG 6 gt QdB OFF 9 CINEMA x x x x x x 0 2 5 7CH STEREO gt OdB x x x x x x x x SUPER STADIUM Note 1 x x Medium x x x x x ROCK ARENA Note 2 x x Medium x x x x x JAZZ CLUB 2 0dB x x Medium x x x x x CLASSIC C
59. RF o o o o n the PCM mode INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DTS RF DIGITAL o o Oo Oo n the DTS mode INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DTS RF D GITAL o o o o When switched to RF in the VDP RF or AUTO mode INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DTS RF Oo Oo Oo o DIGITAL In the ANALOG mode INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DIS RF o Oo Oo Oo ANALOG ANALOG DIGITAL Input signal display Gne of these lights depending on the input signal DOLBY DIGITAL iNPUTSIGNAL LOCK DIGITAL CA o o I PRO LOGIC DIS INPUTSIGNAL Lock DIGITAL Em o PCM INPUTSIGNAL LOCK DIGITAL EA AL24 o Oo X The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT DIRECT or STEREO mode is selected in the digital input mode X The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are being input properly If the LED does not light check whether the digital input component setup page 29 and connections are correct and whether the component s power is turned on After starting playback 1 Adjusting the sound quality tone The tone control function will not work in the Direct or Home THX Cinema mode 1 Press the MODE SELECT button and select MODE TONE SELECT The mode switches as follows each time the MODE SELECT button is pressed n SURR TONE m CH VOL PARAMETER CONTROL Main unit TUNER PRESET X Only displayed when the TUNER input is
60. SBL and SBR are connected SW Level Select according to the specifications of the player being used Also refer to the player s operating instructions 15dB default recommended 0 5 10 and 15 can be selected INPUT Voi Set when MODE is set to DSP If the OVER LOAD indicator is displayed on the fluorescent tube adjust the input level to between 0 and 20 dB DER Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears 33 Setting the Digital Multi Ch In 1 Select Digital Multi Ch In on the System Setup screen then press jog stick ENTER System Setup Menu mum FN Menu n Audio Delay zu Multi Zone Control Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock To set select Yes and press jog stick ENTER Digital Multi Ch In Digital Multi Ch Extra Digital In GDENON Link 4 Gh in ME Digital Ext In 4 DENON Link setting Set this when connecting a Denon DVD player using the Denon Link terminal Digital Multi Ch In Set to ON if you want to use the terminal OFF if you do not want to use it c amp DENON Link 40N aun Select DENON Link using the up and down cursor No Digital ANAL Amaan t buttons then select ON or OFF using the left and Signal O right jog stick Digital Ext In oN 4 q S Back NOT USED When set to ON also set the playback input wh
61. SYSTEM separately sold contro line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cabie 47 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function Before playing with the surround function be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers This adjustment can be performed with the system setup see page 24 or from the remote control unit as described below Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the Auto mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND and HOME THX CINEMA modes The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory a AVENP DERON Test tones are output from the different speakers Press the SL SETTING sn pD CURSOR PAGE button to highlight the display then use the INPUT M ZONE 1 jog stick to adjust the channel level ON OFF EXT IN O q system cunsoR TEST 1 3 BETUP IPAGE TONE 2 3 3 After completing the adjustment press the CURSOR PAGE i button again so that the display is no longer highlighted then press the TEST TONE button to complete the operation 1 After adjusting using the test tones make the desired settings for each surround mode to be played then use the procedure described below to adjust the levels of the various channels MAIN UNIT MODE Press the MODE SELECT button and select SELECT CH
62. Sarang Sursund Subwoofer G Level subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects 0 0 dB 9 0 dB 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 6 0 dB 6 0 dB 0 0 dB Boundary Gain When using a THX Uitra2 compatible subwoofer 2 1 le rae es compensation set the subwoofer s frequency response THX Ultra2 Subwoofer NO d Setup Surround Back When using two surround back speakers set Speaker Position the distance of the two speakers The Distance Between SBL SBR 0 ft to 1 ft 0 m to 6 3 m This parameter is for detecting the maximum level of the low bass E SHBWSBIr signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the 5 Peak Limit 2 E Peak Limiter OFF iey subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds from being produced M Ec rv oput CD DVD VDP TV DBS S F VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 8 V AUX TAPE t TAPE 2 Digital In This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input SAC 7 Assignment Sources Digital COAXIAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Inputs 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 an Video Input ilc 2 Q7 Mode Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminal AUTO Audio Delay Adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals Audio Delay 5 ms Multi Zonet This sets the output level for the multi zone 1 3 vol Level output jacks Wanaote voy Multi Zone d Put MU Control Power AMP Set this to switch the surrou
63. T SETUP IPAGE TONE 46 2 Multi zone playback using the MULTI ZONE 2 terminals The AVR 5803 is equipped with audio pre output terminals with a fixed output level M ZONE 2 as the MULTI ZONE 2 output terminals These are not video outputs Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the M ZONE 2 pre out terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the M ZONE 2 speaker terminals M When using the PRE OUT terminals ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM RC 8001ST M When using the M ZONE 2 MULTI speaker terminals ANOTHER ROOM goo A MAIN ROOM RC 8001ST NOTE AVAMP DENON M zoNE2 5 5 gt When the main unit is set to the recording output mode the M ZONE 2 remote control unit key cannot be operated See page 42 3 When using a separately sold room to room remote control unit RC 616 617 or 618 When the main room and another room are far apart and operation is not possible with RF transmission operation is possible using a separately sold room to room remote control unit RC 616 617 or 618 For details refer to the operating instructions of the RC 616 617 or 618 ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ROOM TO ROOM REMOTE CONTROL
64. 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 53 Dolby Digital mode only with digital input and DTS Surround only with digital input 1 Select the input source Playback with digital input D Select an input source set to digital COAXIAL
65. UP SURR PARA and ON SCREEN buttons X1 On screen display superimposed on video signal and output 2 On screen display superimposed on S video signal and output 81 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section Power amplifier Rated output Dynamic power Output terminals Analog Input sensitivity input impedance Frequency response S N Distortion Rated output Digital D A output Digital input Phono equalizer PHONO input REC OUT Input sensitivity RIAA deviation S N Rated output Maximum output Distortion factor Video section Standard video jacks Input output level and impedance Frequency response S video jacks Input output level and impedance Frequency response Color component video terminal Input output level and impedance Frequency response Tuner section Receiving Range Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity S N IHF A Total Harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz Front 170 W 170 W 8 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 200 W 200 W 6 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D Center 170W 18 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 0596 E H DJ 200 W 16 Q ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D Surround 170 W 170 W 8 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 200 W 200 W 6 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D Surround Back Multi 170 W 170 W 8 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0 05 T H D 200 W 200 W 6 O ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz with 0
66. V s video input jack VIDEO INPUT to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cord The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT 2 jack L FET T T T T Connecting a video disc player VDP VDP Connect the video disc player s video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the VIDEO yellow VDP IN jack using a 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cord Connect the video disc player s analog audio output jacks ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT to the AUDIO VBP IN jacks using pin plug cords A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way t is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the V AUX jacks AMG MG MONS e me MONK AMOK AE AE UR AO MOE MONG GI AK m m c c c m m m we CC LT LILPLAZZIZZDIZIZZZIIIil z E LE E E E E E d 5 Me ag Ome EE E SE E E E EOE TOE E E E ur Ld BIZ mi a g AMA A AM TREE UU D W DE S DE MR M LIT IE weg CIT I Tor m mom m m i P Arre LL a ju i i 3B NOUS GU E EU hy EE 3080 CAO kM E UE t Note on connecting the digital input jacks Only audio signals are input to the digita
67. VD videos and CDs 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 a conventional DVD Video player CX 1 Furthermore with DTS 96 24 compatible CDs 88 2 kHz 24 bit multi channel surround can be achieved using normal CD LD players 1 Even with the high quality multi channel signals the recording time is the same as with conventional DTS surround sources What s more DTS 96 24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format so DTS 96 24 signal sources can be played with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44 1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS ES surround decoders X 2 X1 A DVD player with DTS digital output capabilities for CD LD players a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs LDs and a disc recorded in DTS 96 24 are required X2 The resolution is 24 or 20 bits depending on the decoder 15 Home THX Cinema Surround THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world renowned film production company Lucasfilm Ltd THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack in both movie theaters and in your home theater as faithful as possible to what the director intended Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions The soundtrack create
68. VOL The setting mode switches in the following X order each time the button is pressed Si TONE Main unit Et EY BEBE EE E PARAMETER CONTROL CH VOL EUER AER E TUNER PRESET REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press the CH SELECT button on the SURROUND 2 5 page CH VOL is selected 1 2 3 Remote controf unit 2 MAIN UNIT Use the FUNCTION knob to select the pau speaker whose level is to be adjusted O Main unit Sum REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press the CURSOR PAGE button on the SURROUND 2 5 page to highlight the display then press jog stick ENTER The channel speaker switches as shown on the diagram below each time it is pressed O Q Remote control unit sunm cunson cH 1 4 2 4 gt FL C FR SR SBR SBL FADER ry SW e SL Je 48 3 MAIN UNIT CONTROL Turn the CONTROL knob to adjust the level of the selected speaker Q Main unit REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Move jog stick ENTER back and forth to adjust the level of the selected speaker iX SW channel level can be turned off by q decreasing one step from 12 dB Remote contro unit 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Once the channel level adjustment is completed press the CURSOR PAGE button again so that the display is no longer highlighted then press the CH SELECT button Remote control unit
69. Vs or other electrical appliances When using only one surround back speaker connect it to left channel CD player OUTPUT R L i AC outlets wall I EN EN AC cord AC 120V 60Hz My D ppi b W M M aee M il ww wy mmm c D li Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player s analog output jacks ANALOG OUTPUT to o this units CD jacks using pin plug cords m o _ o oF fH Oye e uu CCS omen Turntable MM cartridge a cS E E s x amp 8 a TOK Ground wire i we TE UE NE NE ONE ME NU ME ONE GE NU NE ONE GU D recorder DAT deck or other component eaquipped with digital input output jacks Extension jacks for future use Connecting a turntable o o Connect the turntable s output cord to the AVR 5803 s PHONO jacks the EES L left piug to the L jack the R right plug to the right jack NOTE a CD player or other component equipped This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly Use a separate COANIAL DETICAL with digital output jacks head amplifier or step up transformer OUTPUT IF humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is Connecting the DIGITAL jacks connected disconne
70. X MUSIC MODE THX MUSIC MODE THX MUSIC MODE THX5 1 THX5 1 THX8 1 DTS SURROUND x DTS ES MTRX DTS ES MTRX TS ES DSCRT6 1 x x DTS SURROUND DTS 96 24 DTS MTRX6 1 DTS NEO 6 DTS NEO 6 DTS NEO 6 x x x DTS NEC 6 x DOLBY DIGITAL x 3 x x x x 3XDOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC Il DOLBY DOLBY x x x DOLBY x PRO LOGIC Il PRO LOGIC II PRO LOGIC Il DSP SIMULATION S o o Selectable Not selectable The surround mode name differs depending on the MODE SB CH GUT surround parameter setting The surround mode name differs depending on the input signal 65 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO To operate the tuner by remote control switch the remote control device to TUNER Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to TUNER Then switch the remote control device to TUNER INPUT SELECTOR C Main unit Remote control unit pDaomodadacodruur ocrcoc Watching the display press the BAND button to select the desired band AM or FM 7 0 7877777777 AVBNP DERON Remote control unit 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode MODE AUTO appears on the display Remote controt unit 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button i Automatic searching begins 3s then stops when a station is tuned in Remote control unit If tuning does not stop at the desired station use to the Manual tuning operat
71. accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT 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 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 num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada E NOTE ON USE OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L UTILISATION dust poussi re Keep the set free from moisture water and Prot ger l appareil contre l humidit l eau et la Do not let foreign objects in the set Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans l appareil Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack Eviter des temp ratures lev es Tenir compte d une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l instal
72. an PCM signals x DTS exclusive DTS signal playback mode Decoding and playback are only performed when DTS signals are Main unit Remote control unit being input r 4 RF exclusive RF signal playback mode Selecting the external input EXT IN mode This can only be selected when the program source is set to VDP Press the EXT IN on the EXT IN button on the remote Decoding and playback are only performed when RF signals are control unit to switch the external input being input This is used when the LD player has an Dolby Digital Bier iN DE output jack but does not have a PCM digital output ack amp ANALOG exclusive analog audio signal playback mode Y The signals input to the analog input jacks are decoded and played amp EXT IN external decoder input jack selection mode Main unit Remote control unit The signals being input to the external decoder input jacks are played page 44 Selecting the AUTO PCM and DTS modes NOTE The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS MODE button is pressed format are played in the PCM or ANALOG mode Select the DTS mode when playing signals recorded in DTS from a laser AUTO PCM DTS disc player or CD player RF Note on playing a source encoded with DTS P DE Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode If EX so play in the DTS mo
73. arameter for adjusting the expansion of the center channel in the DTS NEO 6 MUSIC mode has been added 58 DTS Neo 6 mode Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCM digital input 2 channel signals 1 Select the DTS NEO 6 mode DTS SURROUND Main unit Remote control unit 2 Play a program source 3 Display the Surround Parameter Menu DTS NEO 6 ER NEMA EQ a 4 orr D COMP 4loc h LFE O9 TONE 4 AFDM lou Remote control unit MM NI Default Yes 4 D Select the various surround parameters 2 Adjust the parameters setting Remote control unit DTS NEO 6 EYZ Select CINEMA or MUSIC CINEMA is CNTR IMAGE optimum for movies MUSIC is optimum for music software E It is possible to switch to the direct mode using the CINEMA MUSIC button on the ON gt main unit s panel SB CH OUT NRML ON gt CINEMA Default Yes EN Main unit DTS NEO 6 Default 5 Enter the setting p Remote controt unit NOTES e When Default is selected and the jog stick is moved to the left MODE and TONE are autom
74. aratus a 75 Q ohms I COAXIAL IM CABLE E u a 22 2 8 8 w my fee eee m m m m m m m mn m dU a a FM INDOOR 300 ohms ANTENNA Supplied FM ANTENNA i 300 Q ohms ADAPTER TERMINALS Supplied An F type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly na m oo AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUND If the FM antenna cable s plug is not of the F type connect using the included antenna adapter AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection li Bend in the reverse direction dd a With the antenna on top any stable surface b With the antenna attached to a wall gt Installation hole Mount on wall etc FM antenna adapter assembly Open the cover T PULE CLAMP we PULL ANTENNA ADAPTER E B02 REMOVE desi CLAMP Xs F 5C 2v 78 Qfohms COAXIAL CABLE Connection of AM antennas 2 Insert the cord 1 Loosen by turning counterclockwise 3 Tighten by turning clockwise Note to CATV system installer practical This reminder is provided to ca
75. atically set to the default value e in addition CINEMA EQ is set to OFF 59 Dolby Headphone The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack while in the DOLBY DTS SURROUND mode 1 When the SURR PARA button is pressed the parameter DOLBY HEADPHONE selection screen appears GMODE 4 DH DECODER PL II C OFF D gt 0d Remote control unit Yes 2 D Select the parameters 5 i e Remote control unit Remote control unit Press the SURR PARA button to complete the setting Remote control unit Parameters segui Reference room small room with weak reverberations ses Live room room with a bit stronger reverberations than DH1 E Large room larger room than DH1 offers a sense of distance and sound diffusion effects sae Stereo sound DECODER Select this when playing analog PCM or other 2 channel sources The signals are converted into multichannel signals using the decoders shown below and played in the Dolby Headphone mode PL II C Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode Recording When RECOUT mode is set to SOURCE with this amplifier signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode can be output from the recording output terminals and recorded on another recorder see page 43 60 1 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES The AVR 5803 is equipped with a built in high performa
76. audio source Press the remote control unit s VIDEO SELECT button until the desired image appears X Cancelling simulcast playback e Select SOURCE using the video select button Switch the program source to the component connected to the video input Remote control unit 5 Checking the currently playing program source etc On screen display 1 Each time an operation is performed a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack Also the unit s operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control unit s ON SCREEN button Such information as the position of the Remote control unit input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence Front panel display Descriptions of the unit s operations are also displayed on the front panel display In addition the display can be Switched to check the unit s operating status while playing a source by pressing the STATUS button STATUS Main unit Using the dimmer function Use this to change the brightness of the display The display brightness changes in four steps bright medium dim and off by pressing the remote control unit s DIMMER button repeatedly X The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed and finally the display turns off Remote control unit 6 Switching the surround
77. by Digital RF output jack Set the input mode to AUTO X1 X2 3 Xi X2 X3 Page 39 DVD Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO x same as for PCM P 9 X KA Page 39 Others Optical or coaxial digital output Set the input mode to AUTO satellite broadcasts CATV etc same as for PCM Page 39 x 1 X2 3 K 4 When playing in Dolby Digital with a Dolby Digital compatible LD player connect the LD VDP player to the VDP function When the LD DVD compatible player is equipped with Dolby Digital RF outputs the LD s Dolby Digital output is output from the RF jacks and the DVD s Dolby Digital output is output from the optical or coaxial digital jacks Select the input mode according to the type of media being played LD or DVD You may wish to connect the outboard RF demodulator s digital output to the AVR 5803 s VDP input lf the player is switched from the pause or search mode to the play mode when playing an LD in the AUTO mode see page 39 analog sound may be output momentarily before the sound switches to Dolby Digital This is because the Dolby Digital RF signals output from the LD are not output during the pause and search modes so during this type the input mode is switched according to the AUTO mode s signal priority order see page 39 If this happens switch to the RF fixed RF input mode No analog sound will be output Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dol
78. by Digital signal output method between bit stream and convert to PCM When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR 5803 switch the DVD player s output mode to bit stream In some cases players are equipped with both bit stream PCM and PCM only digital outputs In this case connect the bit stream PCM jacks to the AVR 5803 Dolby Pro Logic H Dolby Pro Logic IL is a new multi channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround 3 but also regular stereo sources into five channels front left front right center surround left and surround right to achieve surround sound Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider band range 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater In addition the surround channels were monaural the surround left and right channels were the same with previous Dolby Pro Logic but Dolby Pro Logic E they are played as stereo signals Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding see page 57 3 Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals us
79. ck is selected When M Zone2 is selected Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode last used for the four types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources 5g D 4 2 4 lt Td D Analog and PCM 2 channel signals 2 2 channel signals of Dolby Digital DTS or other multichannel format 3 Multichannel signals of Dolby Digital DTS or other multichannel format Multi channel signal when conducting playback using the EXT IN 1 EXT IN 2 and DENON LINK terminals X During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed weak Select Auto Surround Mode on ihe System 1 v Setup Menu screen then press jog stick ENTER n System Setup Menu Audio Delay i X Multi Zone Control Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock HS Select ON if you want to use the auto surround mode OFF if you do not want to use it Auto Surround Mode 4 5 Anina Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears 32 Setting the Ext In Setup Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext In 1 and Ext In 2 terminal Sys
80. ck in the DIRECT STEREO DOLBY DTS SURROUND HOME THX CINEMA WIDE SCREEN 5CH 7CH STEREO and DSP SIMULATION modes is only possible when DSP MODE is selected for Ext In Setup at System Setup When the DIRECT button is pressed while the input channel parameter is set to MULTI CH the MULTI CH DIRECT mode is set When the DOLBY DTS SURROUND button is pressed the MULTI CH IN mode is set See pages 64 and 65 NOTES in play modes other than the external input mode the signals connected to these jacks cannot be played In addition signals cannot be output from channels not connected to the input jacks The external input mode can be set for any input source To watch video while listening to sound select the input source to which the video signal is connected then set this mode Bl Playback using the DENON Link connector Digital transfer and multi channel playback of DVD audio discs and other multi channel sources is possible by connecting the AVR 5803 to a Denon DVD player equipped with a Denon Link connector using the connection cable inciuded with the DVD player With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken however the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player In this case connect the DVD player s analog multi channel output to the AVR 5803 s EXT IN 1 or EXT IN 2 terminals for playback Also refer to your DVD player s operating instructions 44 Playing audio sources CDs an
81. cks There are three sets of video deck VCR jacks so three video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying Video input output connections Connect the video deck s video output jack VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO yellow VCR 1 IN jack and the video deck s video input jack VIDEO IN to the VIDEO yellow VCR 1 OUT jack using 75 Q ohms video coaxial pin plug cords Connecting the audio output jacks Connect the video deck s audio output jacks AUDIO OUT to the AUDIO VCR 1 IN jacks and the video deck s audio input jacks AUDIO IN to the AUDIO VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords X Connect the another video deck to the VCR 2 or VCR 3 jacks in the same way Connecting a video component equipped with S Video jacks When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other Precaution when using S jacks This unit s S jacks input and output and video pin jacks input and output have independent circuit structures so that video signals input from the S jacks are only output from the S 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 S jacks keep the above point in mind and make connection
82. ct the ground wire N Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output Refer to page 29 for instructions on setting this terminal Denon Link terminal Use this terminal to connect a Denon DVD player for high quality digital NOTES A 3 ri ltiehannel Sound Use 75 Q ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections H i i For details refer to the DVD player s operating instructions Use optical cables for optical connections removing the cap before connecting DIGITAL EXT IN Extended function for future use Connecting video components To connect the video signal connect using a 75 Q 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 ot DBS tuner Connecting a TV DBS tuner TV DBS UB VIE Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s video output jack VIDEO OUTPUT to the VIDEO yellow TV DBS IN jack using a RL eei 75 Ofohms video coaxial pin plug cord Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s audio output jacks AUDIO OUTPUT to the AUDIO TV DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords R t Monitor TV a H m d L Ne a ae r aa as LD player CDV player etc eel sl UDIO VIDEO T R L Qut Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT Connect the T
83. d Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights Reserved 3 DTS ES Extended Surround 76 DTS ES Extended Surround is a new multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format DTS ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360 degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999 In addition to the 5 1 surround channels FL FR C SL SR and LFE DTS ES Extended Surround also offers the SB Surround Back sometimes also referred to as surround center channel for surround playback with a total of 6 1 channels DTS ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods as described below E DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 is the newest recording format With it all 6 1 channels including the SB channel are recorded independently using a digital discrete system The main feature of this format is that because the SL SR and SB channels are fully independent the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees Though maximum performance is achie
84. d DVDs The AVR 5803 is equipped with three 2 channel playback modes exclusively for music Select the mode to suit your tastes PURE DIRECT mode In this mode the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality When this mode is set all the video related circuits are turned off so that music signals can be reproduced with high quality When an analog input phono etc is selected the digital processing circuitry is also turned off to achieve analog sound with even higher purity PURE DIRECT D Main unit Remote control unit Use this mode to achieve good quality 2 channel sound while watching images n this mode the audio signals bypass Such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly resulting in good quality sound 2 DIRECT mode DIRECT DIRECT X f Main unit Remote control unit Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound while watching images 3 STEREO mode STEREO Main unit Remote control unit VIDEO ON OFF button 4 When no video signals of a DVD etc are connected to the AVR 5803 and the DVD etc are connected directly to a TV etc the unneeded video circuitry can be turned off by selecting the VIDEO OFF setting VIDEO ON OFF Main unit NOTES The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE DIRECT mode is set or the VIDEO OFF setting is select
85. d for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc VHS tape DVD etc and is not changed for playback in a small home theater environment THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur On the AVR 5803 when the Home THX Cinema mode is on THX processing is automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS decoder Re Equalization The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large movie theaters using very different professional equipment Re Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment Timbre Matching The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming In a movie theater there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you In a home theater only two speakers located to the side of your head are used The Timbre Matching feature filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers Adaptive Decorrelation In a m
86. d so that they cannot be changed easily 1 t 5 Select Setup Lock on the System Setup Menu screen System Setup Menu Audio Delay Multi Zone Control Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock 2 nmam Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the Setup Lock screen Select ON to lock the system setup settings Setup Lock E lt gt OFF 4 Press jog stick ENTER to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode When the setup lock function is activated the settings listed below cannot be changed and Setup Locked is displayed when related buttons are operated System setup settings e 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 select OFF and press jog stick ENTER X This completes system setup Once these settings are made there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process 1 At the System Setup Menu press the SYSTEM SETUP button X The changed settings are entered and the on screen display turns off X Finally set the remote control unit RC 8000
87. de Main unit Remote control unit 39 3 Select the play mode Example Stereo STEREO b Main unit STEREO Remote control unit Start playback on the selected component For operating instructions refer to the component s manual Adjust the volume MASTER VOLUME O S n Main unit 80 The volume level is displayed Remote control unit on the master volume level display Figures of 0 5 dB and below are rounded down X The volume can be adjusted within the range of 80 to 0 to 18 dB in steps of 0 5 dB However when the channel level is set as described on page 24 or page 48 if the volume for any channel is set at 1 dB or greater the volume cannot be adjusted up to 18 dB In this case the maximum volume adjustment range is 18 dB Maximum value of channel level input mode when playing DTS sources Noise will be output if DTS compatible CDs or LDs are played in the ANALOG or PCM mode When playing DTS compatible sources be sure to connect the source component to the digital input jacks OPTICAL COAXIAL and set the input mode to AUTO or DFS NOTE The digital input indicator will light green when playing CD ROMs containing data other than audio signals but no sound will be heard One of these lights depending on the input signal Input mode display n the AUTO mode INPUT MODE AUTO PCM DTS
88. display time setting to a time that is short but long enough that operation is possible page 19 36 On screen display signals Signals input to the AVR 5803 On screen display signal output MONITOR output jacks VIDEO signal input jack S video signal input jack VIDEO signal output jack S video signal output jack Component video signal yellow yellow output jack 1 x Oo 2 x Q o 3 x Oo O iO Signat x No signal Cx On screen signals output x On screen signals not output NOTE e When a component video signal is input and when the Video Input Mode is set to the component fixed mode at system setup the on screen display is only displayed when the System Setup Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are operated REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The included remote contro unit RC 8000 can be used to operate not only the AVR 5803 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well Furthermore it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers So it can also be used to operate non DENON remote control compatible video components For details refer to the separate supplied RC 8000 operating instructions 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
89. duced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel In this playback mode the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room but depending on the size and shape of the room interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range e Selection of the LFE THX play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with Large from that channel only Therefore the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE tonly during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback and the channel specified as Small in the setup menu THX is recommended in this play mode so that bass interference is less likely to occur in the room Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body 22 Setting the delay time Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening point is the same for both the left and right speakers It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers front left FL and front right FRI surround left SL and su
90. e DTS Neo 6 surround mode for 6 1 channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources E DTS Neo 6 surround This mode applies conventional 2 channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS ES Matrix 6 1 to achieve 6 1 channel surround playback High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable fuil band reproduction frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater for all 6 1 channels and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system DTS Neo 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source DTS Neo 6 Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2 channel sources as with 6 1 channel sources This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well because the in phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel C and the reversed phase component to the surround SL SR and SB channels DTS Neo 6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music The front channel FL and FR signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality and the effect of the surround signals output from the center C and surround SL SR and SB channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field 4 DTS 96 24 The sampli
91. e sound Press jog stick ENTER to return to the System Setup Menu screen 7 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to complete the setting NOTE The audio delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode only when the crossover frequency is set to FIXED THX or front speaker is set to Large Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected EX INPUT SELECTOR D L3 C CJ DJ c ca mp cc Main unit Remote control unit maomnadaoanmuc Q 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic E mode Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC H mode using the DOLBY SURROUND buttons DOLSY SURROUND Gh Main unit Remote control unit The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights Light SN 4 ODPRO LOGIC zd NS AUTO DVD DOLBY PL CINEMA 3 Play a program source with the DOK bour ammon mark For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components 4 Select the surround parameter mode 3 P ER Press the MODE SELECT button and display k SURR PARAMETER DOLBY PL 11 Ms MODE oH E SELECT D COMP4 OFF gt Qee LFE 4 Od TONE 4 m AFDM lt 4 0N gt i 9 SB CH OUT 2 ABE 4NRML OFF Main unit Remote control unit Default Yess
92. e surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center ill Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear Because of this the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back As shown on the diagram above in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space To achieve these effects we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5 1 channel sources in the THX Surround EX mode Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode 71 Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose For THX Surround EX systems using surround back speakers 1 Basic setting for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2 way speakers for the surround speakers 1 72 Front speakers
93. e the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrica Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wail outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out part
94. each input source 1 D Select the input source INPUT SELECTOR Main unit Remote control unit 2 Set the input mode to AUTO INPUT X N Main unit Remote control unit Select the Dolby DTS Surround DOLBY SURROUND SURROUND o Main unit Remote control unit 4 Play a program source DVD etc 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button and display the System Setup Menu screen System Setup Menu SYSTEM m Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel MPs SPEI ubwoofer Pea m ev Remote control unit Digital In Assignment y deo Input Mode LJ L3 CO C3 L3 CJ L2 c2 c3 1 2 A VABP DERON lt FUNCTION 1 5 D gt X SURROUND 2 5 gt CURSOR IPAGE sic 3 Select Audio Delay on the System Setup Menu screen ae System Setup Menu m cAudio Delay m Multi Zone Control 4 Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock Remote control unit 4 Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen rui ETE Input Source Audio Delay 4 Remote control unit Oms gt 56 5 Se mam Input Source Audio De lay 200ms e Remote control unit With a movie source for example adjust so that the movement of the actors lips is synchronized with th
95. ection is THX Ultra certified for top performance with the widest range of speaker systems Rated at 170 watts into 8 O ohms the amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability 15 Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs amp 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 pre amp outputs controlled by the 8 channel master volume control This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi channel sound format A D converters are provided for each channel for digital down mixing 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 5 CONNECTIONS 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 the
96. ed To use the system setup function cancel the PURE DIRECT mode or select the VIDEO ON setting The multi room video output is not output in the PURE DIRECT and VIDEO OFF modes he channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode When the PURE DIRECT button is pressed while in the PURE DIRECT mode the PURE DIRECT mode is cancelled and the DIRECT mode is set 45 Multi source and multi zone playback MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM When the outputs of the MULTI ZONE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed Refer to ANOTHER ROOM on the diagram below When a sold separately room to room remote control unit DENON RC 616 617 or 618 is wired and connected between the main room and another room the remote controllable devices in the main room can be controlled from another room using the remote control unit X To contro playback devices other than the ones above either use that device s remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit NOTES e For the AUDIO output use high quality pin piug cords and wire in such a way that there is no humming or noise For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices refer to the de
97. en there is no digital signal ANALOG The analog input of the input source assigned to Denon Link is played EXT 1 The EXT IN 1 input is played EXT 2 he EXT IN 2 input is played NOTE e When playing using the DENON LINK terminal also connect the analog external input terminal EXT 1 see page 12 and set the No Digital Signal setting to EXTI 1 Digital Ext In setting This is set for the Digital Ext In input using the Coaxial 1 to 4 inputs Digital Multi Ch In DENON Link 40N Select Digital Ext In using the up and down cursor buttons then select m ON or OFF using the left and right jog stick No Digi tal ANAL When set to ON the four terminals Coaxial 1 to 4 are assigned to the gna desired input source as a single digital multichannel input cDigital Ext In 40N q When set to OFF the four terminals Coaxial 1 to 4 are assigned to individual input sources S Back NOT USED When ON was selected at Digital Ext In set the surround back channel input If you do not want to use the surround back channel NOT USED If you do want to use the surround back channel set according to the specifications of the connected player ENS Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears 34 Use this to turn the on screen display messages other than the menu screens on or off Setting the on screen display OSD 1 t i At the System Se
98. er is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting system setup menu adjust the level as necessary Program source and adjustment range 1 Dolby Digital 10 dB to 0 dB 2 DTS Surround 10 db to 0 dB X When DTS encoded movie software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback X When DTS encoded music software is played it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 10 dB for correct DTS playback TONE This adjusts the tone control See page 63 Dialogue Normalization The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level standard level of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources such as DVD DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital When this function is activated the following message appears on the main unit s display standard level The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the 55 Adjusting the Audio Delay When watching a DVD or other video source the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound In this case adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture The audio delay setting is stored separately for
99. he level X If you do not want the tone to be adjusted set Tone Defeat to ON rums t See page 41 O mi 4 Remote control unit Remote control unit Enter the setting FUE ENTE The surround menu screen re appears BS Remote contro unit Press the CURSOR PAGE button so that the display is no longer highlighted then press the SURR PARA button to complete the setting Remote control unit 63 Surround parameter EFFECT This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode When this parameter is turned off the SBL and SBR channel signals are equivalent to the SL and SR channels respectively LEVEL This parameter sets the strength of the effect signals in the WIDE SCREEN mode It can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15 Set this toa low level if the positioning or phase of the surround signals sounds unnatural SB CH OUT ON e ended Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker OFF oae cin Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker NOTE This operation can be performed directly using the 6 1 7 1 Surround button on the main unit s panel ROOM SIZE This sets the size of the sound field There are five settings small med s tmedium small medium med medium large and large small recreates a small sound field large a large sound field EFFECT LEVEL This sets t
100. he strength of the surround effect The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15 Lower the level if the sound seems distorted DELAY TIME In the matrix mode only the delay time can be set within the range of 0 to 300 ms TONE CONTROL This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than Direct and Home THX Cinema E Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter default values are shown in parentheses When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SB CH OUT Mode SURROUND SURROUND SUB F MODE FRONT L R CENTER UR BACK L R WOOFER D COMP LFE AFDM PURE DIRECT DIRECT x x x E OFF HOdB x x MULTI CH DIRECT d gt 9 d x x x STEREO iS x x x OFF 0dB x x EXTERNAL INPUT X X MULTI CH iN x WIDE SCREEN x HOME THX CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC Il DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND DTS NEO 6 5 7CH STEREO SUPER STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE MATRIX Signal Adjustable Able No signal Not adjustable X Unable Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting 64 Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter default values are shown in parentheses
101. ignment screen N i Digital In Assignment LCD COAX1 VAUX DVD COAX2 WE VDP COAX3 WE TV DBS 2 CR 1 Default VCR 2 4 NCR 3 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 dmi n d X f Yes is selected for Default the settings are automatically reset to the default values Ol 4 Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears et NOTES The OPTICAL 5 and 6 jacks on the AVR 5803 s 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 5803 s 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 5803 s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 6 IN jack e PHONO and TUNER cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment screen 29 Setting the Video Input Mode Select the input signal to be output from the video monitor
102. ing Dolby Surround encoding technology Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio TV satellite broadcasts and cable TV Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi channel surround playback The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment in which case they provide normal stereo sound There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals D 2 channel PCM stereo signals 2 2 channel Dolby Digital signals Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below Dolby Surround support mark EET rasr amamma Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 2000 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved 3 Dolby Headphone 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 Previously when using headphones ali the sounds resonated inside the head and it was uncomfortable to listen over headphones for long periods of time Dolby Headphone simulates speaker playback in a room and places the sound at the front or the sides outside the head to achieve a powerful sound like
103. ing from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position Change of positioning and acoustic image Change of positioning and acoustic image with 5 1 channel systems with THX Surround EX system Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL Speaker s for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR 5803 Adding these however allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX Surround EX but also with conventional 2 to 5 1 channel sources 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 channe and DTS Surround 5 1 channe sources Furthermore all the Denon original surround modes see page 61 are compatible with 7 1 channel playback so you can enjoy 7 1 channel sound with any signal source Number of surround back speakers With THX Surround EX the surround back channel consists of one channel of playback signals but we recommend using two speakers When using dipolar speakers in particular it is essential to use two speakers Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of th
104. instructions on playback using the external input EXT IN jacks see page 44 Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks f 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 RC 616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER Another room Integrated pre main amplifier sR OUTPUT INPUT AUX OUT SE NI ENZ 00000 TRIGGER OUT Extension jacks for future use DC 12V turns on and off when the product s power is turned on and off CONTROL terminai 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 Opera
105. ion Manual tuning Set the input function to TUNER Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode Then switch the remote control device to TUNER Check that the display s AUTO indicator turns off INPUT SELECTOR MODE Remote control unit Main unit Remote contro unit Switch the remote control device to TUNER 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button to tune in the desired 2 Watching the display press the BAND button to select the station f desired band AM or FM The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in DOWN UP Remote control unit Remote control unit NOTES When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band the STEREO indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in At open frequencies the noise is muted and the TUNED and STEREO indicators turn off When the manual tuning mode is set FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off 66 Preset memory To operate the tuner by remote control switch the remote control device to TUNER Use the Auto tuning or Manual tuning operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory 2 Press the MEMORY button Remote contro unit Remote control unit Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block A to E Remote controf unit Press the PRESET UP or DOWN
106. 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 lf 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 O ohms are connected If the protector circuit is activated the speaker output is cut off Turn off the set s power wait for the set to cool down improve the ventilation around the set then turn
107. is set to medium EFFECT LEVEL to 10 and DELAY TIME to 30ms The ROOM SIZE expresses the expansion effect for the different surround modes in terms of the size of the sound field not the actual size of the listening room 62 Tone control setting Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired 1 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor SUPER STADIUM X The screen for the selected GROOM SIZE surround mode appears Komm 4med i um TONE cannot be selected in EFFECT 410 Remote control unit the Direct or Home THX Cinema DA CONF um mede SB CH OUT E14 orr Default Yes Press the CURSOR PAGE button to 2 ns t highlight the display then use the SUPER STADIUM B jog stick to set the parameters ROOM SIZE Select TONE 4med i um i EFFECT 410 D COMP MID Remote control unit X sumRouwp 26 gt SB CH OUT oT OFF Default Yes 3 FTN Switch to the Tone Control screen Front Bass 4 6 Total Control Treble Odb Center Bass GTone Defeat oN 4 ME Treble Remote control unit Surround Bass Bass 4 68 gt Treble SurroundBack Bass Treble 4 Od gt Treble Subwoofer Bass Individual Control 4 To select Bass or Treble To set t
108. ith the Center speaker TV or monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between Surround speaker the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening MO position than the front speakers Front speaker Monitor Subwoofer Consult the owner s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room f the surround speakers are direct radiating monopolar then 66 to 90 om place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters 2 to 3 feet above ear level at the prime listening position As seen from the side Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR 5803 and set all settings on the setup menu to A This is the factory default setting For details see page 17 45 Surround speakers As seen from above The surround speakers can be switched freely during playback with the surround parameter adjustment For instructions see page 41 73 The AVR 5803 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater 1 Dolby Surround D Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC 3 Dolby Digital is the multi channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital consists of up to 5 1 channels front left front right center surro
109. justing the fader the fader adjustment values are cleared so adjust the fader again mnaaomnacdcrtucarc Q rEuocuopdodcucrcc This is only displayed when setting the fader control 49 The AVR 5803 is equipped with many surround modes We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the Playing modes for different sources maximum effect for the specific signal source Sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX Sources recorded in DTS ES NOTE Surround modes indicated with an asterisk require the use of two surround back speakers Dolby Digital or 5 1 ch sources DTS Surround 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural Th amand is a 6 1 channel 7 1 channel surround mode THX SURROUND EX Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVR 5803 DOLBY DIGITAL EX This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS ES DSCRT 6 1 MTRX 6 1 This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS ES THX DSCRT 6 1 MTRX 6 1 When playing movies setting this mode sometimes resuits in a more natural sound Select the mode as desired T
110. ker A jacks on the AVR 5803 and set all settings on the setup menu to A This is the factory default setting For details see page 17 2 Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types or dipolar THX types provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker monopolar Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position mounted above ear level Path of the surround sound from the speakers to the listening position Surround speakers Surround back speakers As seen from above Same as surround back speaker installation method 1 Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A 60 to 90 cm Set the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example 1 Surround speaker Surround back It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side speaker Point slightly or slightly to the front of the viewing position and 60 to 90 Front speaker Al s downwards cm above the ears jacks on the AVR 5803 and set all settings on the setup menu to A This is the factory default setting For details see page 17 As seen from the side The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown on the diagram at the left creating an enveloping and realistic surround sou
111. l input jacks For details see page 7 Video deck 2 m CET EEEE T EE E TE TE EEEE I TOE T LD player or other component equipped LD player or other component L with a Dolby Digital RF output jacks equipped with digital output jacks pa E d Pj L 3 L5 9 5 QUT IN VIDEO RE GUT OPTICAL OUTPUT pocad itu z pues NOTES Video output connections for LD players equipped with Dolby Digitai RF AC 3 RF output jacks Video deck 1 5 rs To connect an Dolby Digital AC 3 compatible LD player to the Dolby Digital RF AC 3 RF jacks By LJ RJ fL connect the player s video outputs to this unit s VDP input jacks Cc When the Dolby Digital RF AC 3 RF input selector button on the AVR 5803 is pressed the BH R oL UR T ODE N picture switches to the signals input to the VDP input jacks rrr coor OREL VIDEO Connecting a video de
112. lation sur une tag re Handie the power cord caretully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord Manipuler le cordon d alimentation avec pr caution Tenir la prise fors du d branchement du cordon N Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time D brancher ie cordon d alimentation lorsque l appareil n est pas utilis pendant de longues p riodes Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the set Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benz ne et un diluant avec l appareil For sets with ventilation holes Do not obstruct the ventilation holes Ne pas obstruer les trous d a ration Never disassemble or modify the set in any way Ne jamais d monter ou modifier l appareil d une mani re ou d une autre SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 reco
113. ll the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shail be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as Notes the AM loop antenna metal parts of the panel Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously Even if an external AM antenna is used do not disconnect Make sure AM ioop antenna lead terminals do not touch 11 Connecting the external input EXT IN jacks These jacks are for inputting multi channel audio signals from an outboard decoder or a component with a different type of multi channel decoder such as a DVD Audio player or a multi channel SACD player or other future multi channel sound format decoder When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components D Qvo M x o n 8 o UBER cS UO is SB 5 5 B 3 o o ciol 2j ED E os ci IL Se D OD ous Me me uu Decoder with 8 or 6 channel analog output UC Ta X For
114. llow or the S Video output jack Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y Pe Pr or Y Cg Cr or Y R Y B Y These terms all refer to component video color difference output COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD player i Connecting a DVD player Pr DVD IN jacks Y Connect the DYD players color difference component video output jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Q ohms coaxial video pin plug cords n the same way another video source with component video outputs such as a DTV DBS tuner etc can be connected to the TV DBS color difference component video jacks Pel onitor TV Connecting a monitor TV COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack VIDEO IN Connect the TV s color difference component Y Ps PR video input jacks COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 Qfohms coaxial video pin plug cords The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some Vs monitors or video components PR PB and Y R Y B Y and Y CR CB and Y etc For details carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component TT al oe ma SP ely LE Ore T 1000 DeO 9 9 9
115. lly compatible with THX Surround EX the latest surround format 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 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 86 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 Dolby Pro Logic H 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 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
116. mmended 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 manufacturer s 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 zat 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 manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power
117. n 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 1 t Oj At the System Setup Menu select Channel Level System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment ie Input Mode Switch to the Channel Level screen Channel Level GTest Tone 234 gt Manual Surr Sp EB A B Test Tone Start Level Clear Yes 4 Ol 4 Select Test Tone Mode 24 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 Channel Level Surr Sp EB A B Test Tone Start Level Clear Yes 4 Example When the Auto mode is selected tone A B or A B Sur Sp A A Surr Sp B Select Surr Sp then select the surround speakerts from which you want to produce the test Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using s
118. nce DSP digital signal processor that uses digital processing to recreate sound fields artificially Select one of the eight provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play and adjust the parameters to achieve a more real powertul sound field Surround modes and their features Select this to achieve an atmosphere like that of a movie theater with a large screen in this mode all signal sources are played 1 WIDE SCREEN in the 7 1 channel mode including Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital 5 1 channe l sources Effects simulating the multi surround speakers of movie theaters are added to the surround channels Select this when watching baseball or soccer programs to achieve a sound as if you were actually at the stadium This mode SHPERCSTADIUN provides the longest reverberation signals 3 ROCK ARENA Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions 4 JAZZ CLUB This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism 5 CLASSIC CONCERT Select this for the sound of a concert hall rich in reverberations 6 a dE Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo Signals consisting of the difference 7 MATRIX component of the input signals the component that
119. nd back channel s I A Surround Back Assignment power amplifier for use tor muiti zone 2 do oo Auto surround mode function setting Auto Surround Mode ON db Ext In Setup Set the Ext In terminal playback method MODE DSP S Back NOT USED SW Level 15 dB INPUT Vol 0 dB 2 Care Digital multichannel input setting DENON Link OFF Digital Ext in OFF This sets whether or not to display the on screen display that On Screen appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote On Screen Display ON A Display control unit or main unit are operated from MONITOR 1 outputs play only Al AB 87 5 89 1 98 1 107 9 90 1 90 1 90 1 90 1 MHz B1 B8 520 600 1000 1400 1500 1710 kHz 90 1 90 1 MHz i5 Au auner FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory C1 C8 90 1 MHz D1 D8 90 1 MHz E1 E8 90 1 MHz KE Setup Lock Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they Setup Lock OFF 79 Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter default values are shown in parentheses PU UR When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SB CH OUT Mode FRONT L R CENTER UR pack um wooreg D COM
120. nd presentation For multi channel music sources however the use of bipolar or dipolar Speakers mounted at the sides of the listening position may not be satisfactory in order to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field Connect another pair of direct radiating speakers as described in example 3 and place them at the rear corners of the room facing towards the prime listening position 3 When using different surround speakers for movies and music To achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music use different sets of surround speakers and different surround modes for the two types of sources Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening position in order assure clear positioning of the sound Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example 1 Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example 1 or 2 depending on the types of speakers used Set surround speakers B for playing multi channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle to the rear of the listening position and point them toward the listening position Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR 5803 the surround speakers for playing multi channel music to the surround speaker B jacks Set the surround speaker selection on the setup menu For i
121. nd 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 THX Surround EX in 1999 a new surround system was launched simultaneously with the release of the movie Star Wars Episode I Dolby Digital Surround EX is a new movie sound track that greatly enhances the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the surround channel sound The result is 360 degrees of movement and moving sound effects that seem to pass right over the listener s head This system was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories fusing Lucasfilm s idea of improving spatial expression and achieving a uniform 360 degree sound positioning with Dolby Laboratories matrix encoding technology Emphasis was placed on compatibility with the existing system Dolby Digital 5 1 channel and the new surround back SB channel was added to achieve improvements over the conventional 5 1 channel system in terms of the positioning of the sound at the rear the acoustic image of sound moving from the two sides to the back as well as sound moving from the front to the center rear with the multi surround speaker systems used in movie theaters thereby enabling various types of surround sound The surround back channel signal is a matrix encoded signal inserted into both the Dolby Digital
122. nel stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems One of two playing modes MUSIC for music sources or CINEMA for movie sources can be selected according to your preferences DOLBY PROLOGIC I This surround mode plays stereo sources developed by Dolby Laboratories in 5 1 channels Select one of the three playback modes according to your tastes e Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above other surround modes can also be selected 50 THX Surround EX Home THX Cinema mode When the HOME THX CINEMA button is pressed the surround mode is set as follows according to the signal that is played THX Surround EX THX Ultra2 Cinema 2 Home THX CINEMA THX 5 1 THX DSCRT 6 1 THX MTRX 6 1 When the HOME THX CINEMA mode is set when a DVD is played check the DVD player s digital output setting and change the setting to one for which Dolby Digital and DTS bit stream signals can be output bit stream for example 1 Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 D Select the input source INPUT SELECTOR Main unit Remote control unit 2 Set the input mode to AUTO INPUT MODE Main unit Remote control unit 1 0 DODDO CO D OO o raconaacdrucaca O O Select the Home THX Cinema mode HOME THX CINEMA Main unit
123. ng frequency number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music etc in studios has been increasing in recent 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 quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz 24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks However because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high there are limits to recording them on two channels only and since the quality of the pictures must be restricted it is common to only include still pictures In addition 96 kHz 24 bit 5 1 channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high quality DTS 96 24 is a multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc in order to deal with this situation Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44 1 kHz so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal frequency With DTS 96 24 the sampling frequency is increased to 96 or 88 2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz In addition DTS 96 24 has a resolution of 24 bits resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz 24 bit PCM As with conventional DTS Surround DTS 96 24 is compatible with a maximum of 5 1 channels so sources recorded using DTS 96 24 can be played in high sampling frequency multiple channel audio with such normal media as D
124. 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 1 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 THX X CINEMA IN Main unit Remote control unit pEDoacoooudommngrocic Play a program source with the DX oom Em mark For operating instructions refer to the manuals of the respective components The channel status information during playback of Dolby 2 Digital and DTS sources can be checked using the STATUS button on the main unit packcn The surround back LED lights green when playing OUTPUT OS in the THX SURROUND EX mode ofla The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources ce When playing DTS sources the DTS indicator XX lights Surround parameters 2 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
125. not unified DVD player s audio output setting is not set to bit Make the DVD player s initial settings No dts sound is produced Suva 5 P DVD player is not dts compatible Use a dts compatible player AVR 5803 s input setting is set to analog Set to AUTO or dts 39 Ultra2 Cinema THX MusicMode cannot Surround back speaker set to 1 Connect two surround back speakers 18 20 27 be set Copying from DVD to VCR is not Mode video software contains copy prohibit Copying is not possible possible signals Subwoofter s power is not on Turn on the power No sound is produced from subwoofer Subwoofer s initial setting is set to NO Set the setting to YES 20 Subwoofer s output is not connected Connect properly 14 Surround mode is set to a mode other than Set to Dolby Surround No test tones are produced Dolby Surround No sound is produced from surround Surround mode is set to STEREO Set to a mode other than STEREO speakers vind eei Not connected to Dolby Digital jacks Connect the LD player s Dolby Digital RF output to 8 Poly Digitale Ra possible VIE EUIS the AVR 5803 s Dolby Digital RF input jacks Batteries dead Replace with new batteries 37 Remote control unit too far from this unit Move closer 37 Obstacle between this unit and remote control Remove obstacle 37 This unit does not operate properly when init OTROESLGD HG OC unitis SR
126. nput Mode Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen N i i ae pee Select Boundary Gain Compensation then press jog stick ENTER THX Audio Setup 1 gBoundary Gain X Compensation Ol Surround Back Speaker Position Exit 26 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 Do You Have A THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Or Sub That Extends To 20Hz m Yes gDo You Have A THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Or Sub That Extends To 20Hz IZA lt gt No Boundary Gain Compensation 5 34 gt OFF 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
127. ns 15 TROIS OCU Gc oec rex tps ett taut na gie XE CI Ye MEX M HE pat ed zin Additional Information ien Setting up the system JE 18 Remote Control Unit 12 Specifications usescoe el lalate A E A AA CIEE o occae tte eee ote d e E ACCESSORIES Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit T Operating instructions Warranty for North America model only 0 0 1 Service station list 1 AVR 5803 Remote control unit amp LRG AA alkaline batteries 4 Z2 AM loop antenna 1 RC 8000 RC 8000 iini 1 amp FM antenna adaptor 1 RC 8001ST tset RC 8001ST amp E p ea Ni Pay attention to the following before using this unit Moving the set Store this instructions in a safe place To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection After reading store this instructions along with the warranty in a cords always unplug the power cord and disconnect the safe place connection cords between all other audio components when moving the set Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cords Always set the power Switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cords
128. nstructions see page 21 To activate the appropriate speakers for movies and music we suggest that during setup choose Dolby Digital DTS with THX and Surround Speakers A the bipolar or dipolar speakers mounted at the sides of FS ON ree por the listening position Choose Dolby Digital DTS without THX and Surround Speakers B the direct radiating speakers mounted at the Front speakers Center speaker Monitor bwoofer Surround speakers A Surround back rear corners of the listening room Then by simply ie Paint slightly activating the THX function used during movie playback the Front speaker Cownwalds Surround back Surround A speakers are automatically activated For multi d 60 to 90 cm speakers channel music listening Dolby Digital or DIS music Surround speakers B programs turn off the THX enhancements by touching the Surround THX button on the remote control and the Surround B speakers B As seen from above speakers will be automatically activated Example Movie sources Dolby DTS surround etc As seen from the side THX or THX 5 1 mode Speakers A Music sources DVD video DTS CD etc Dolby DTS surround Speakers B X The speakers can be switched at the touch of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing movies and off when playing multi channel music 2 When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush w
129. on screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used Speaker system layout Basic system layout For a THX Surround EX system The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker systems
130. os 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 multi zone 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 multi zone 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 s
131. ovie theater a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience while in a home theater there are usually only two speakers This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel This expands the listening position and creates with only two speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theater 77 16 78 THX Ultra2 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 Uttra2 Cinema mode and the THX MusicMode THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays
132. perated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions 3 Are the speakers turntable and other components operating property f this unit is not operating properly check the items listed in the table below Should the problem persist there may be a malfunction Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase Symptom Cause Measures Page DISPLAY not lit and sound not produced Power cord not plugged in securely Check the insertion of the power cord plug 7 when power switch set to on Speaker cords not securely connected Connect securely 13 14 Input source selector button position is not Switch to the proper position 39 appropriate Volume contro set to minimum Turn volume up to suitable level 40 DISPLAY lit but sound not produced MUTING is on Switch off MUTING 41 No digital signal is being input Properly select a digital signal input source 29 Speaker A or B button is set to OFF Set the button for the connected speaker 20 terminals to ON AVR 5803 s video output jacks and monitors Check that the connections are correct 8 10 input jacks are not properly connected Nothing is displayed on monitor Monitor TV s input setting is wrong L Set the TV s input selector to the jacks to which 8 10 video signals are connected Connections of the various component s video Unify to composite or S jack 8 10 signals are
133. pilay mode when Dolby Pro Logic II is selected The surround back channel is not played Checking the input signal The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control unit s ON SCREEN button See page 41 kode 6 1 SURROUND SIGNAL Displays the type of signal DTS DOLBY DIGITAL PCM etc SIONAL fash DIGITAL fs Displays the input signal s sampling frequency Remote control unit FORMAT 3 27 1 FORMAT Displays the input signal s number of channels OFFSET 4dB Number of front channeis Number of surround channeis LFE on off SURROUND is displayed for 2 channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround OFFSET Displays the dialog normalization offset value See page 55 FLAG Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input signal See page 51 MATRIX is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on the surround back channel DISCRETE is displayed when discrete processing is conducted Not displayed when no identification signal is recorded kde DTS ES DSCRTS 1 In addition screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is FIGNAC ADIS pressed repeatedly FORMAT 2 3 1 OSD 1 Input signal FLAG DISCRETE OSD 2 Input output OSD 3 Auto surround mode OSD 1 OSD 3 7 Tuner preset stations NOTE OSD 3 This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to ON and the input mode is set to Auto It is
134. ps functioning Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume FEATURES RP 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 sateilite are faithfully re created 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 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 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 THX Surround EX he AVR 5803 is fu
135. rround right SR surround back left SBL and surround back right SBR is less than 2 ft 60 cm Preparations Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers L1 to L6 on the diagram at the right L1 Distance between center speaker and listening position L2 Distance between front speakers and listening position L3 Distance between surround speakers and listening position LA Distance between surround back speakers and listening position L5 Distance between subwoofer and listening position L6 Distance between surround back L and surround back R Subwoofer C FL Center FR SL Ls n SR a secon I SBR At the System Setup Menu select Delay Time Ol m System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration c Delay Time Channel Level THX Audio Setup Stwoet Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment Video Input Mode is 2 TERN Switch to the Delay Time screen Delay Time Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters In Feet UMeters 4 Feet MES Select the desired unit meters or feet Select darken the desired units Meters or Feet Delay Time Set The Distance To Each Speakers Do You Prefer In Meters In Feet cMeters 4 Example When Feet is selected 4 Once Meter or Feet is selected in Step 3 the Delay Time screen appears automatically Delay
136. s Connect the video deck s S output jack S OUT to the VIDEO the video deck s S input jack S IN to the S VIDEO VCR 2 OUT jack using S jack connection cords Video deck 1 mERRESESEESSESSEESSSSETETESESHAEESEEHSEE GE SERSSSSSSESSTESEEXSSINESSESESSSESEITESEZTENSSESSEEGHSSENENE e I Connect the components audio inputs and outputs as described on page 7 jack using an S jack connection cord Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s S video input S VIDEO INPUT to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 jack using a S jack connection The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the S VCR 1 IN jack and VCR 2 IN jack and X Connect the third video deck to the VCR 3 jacks in the same way NOTE The MONITOR OUT 2 output switches together with the input function selected with the REC M ZONE 2 button To use as the monitor output set SOURCE as the REC M ZONE 2 input function At this time the on screen display signals are output from the video signal MONITOR OUT yellow or S Video signal MONITOR OUT 2 jack Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference Component Y Pr Cr Pe Ce Video Jacks DVD Player When making connections also refer to the operating instructions of the other components The signals input to the color difference component video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack ye
137. s according to the equipment s instruction manuals For a description of the MONITOR OUT terminals see page 10 LD player CDV player etc TV or satellite broadcast tuner Connecting a TV DBS tuner Connect the TV s or DBS tuner s S video output jack S VIDEO OUTPUT to the SVIDEO TV DBS IN Connecting a video disc player VDP VDP Connect the video disc player s S Video output jack to the S VIDEO VDP IN jack using an S Video connection cord A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way t is also possible to connect a video disc player DVD player video camcorder game machine etc to the VAUX jacks Monitor TV 31 ETETETEETEITTETEETET ETE m B Ed Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT E BESSERSENEHSEETESSSESSAHE cord VIDEO MONITOR OUT 2 jack Video deck 2 Fic a t gESBESSSESSEEESSEENSESNESSENSSESEENSSSEESESSSERSSSESESSSSESESESSESESESNS re EEZHNSTSETESEEHAEESENGXE A sepe sss xesssass m Connecting the video decks Connect the video deck s S output jack S OUT to the VIDEO the video deck s S input jack S IN to the S VIDEO VCR 1 OUT jack using S jack connection cord
138. s that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repair
139. s to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources Such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat B INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR 5803 Digital Surround A V 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 music Sources As this product is provided with an immense array of features we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding TABLE OF CONTENTS P Before USM criin asrasa iiaia PaSA 4 10 iila APAI APATO I AE EEA ETT 48 60 Cautions On InstellBbTE usus anarsa oaea nr ore gp i ea bp 4 m DENON Original Surround Modes wie eee tienes 861 65 Cautions on Handling 12 Listening to the Radio 66 68 Features 13 East Euriction Mernorny neunese rate anie a rado e oa E ye dran bae 68 COMMOCTIONS a c ip fieci rette ava O ROEE PEEN EENE rai Veg eS A Rodi a 14i Initialization of the Microprocessor ssssssssssssseeene ees 68 Part Names and Functio
140. t to Yes at Speaker Configuration Setting or when speakers are set to Small FIXED THX Set to the THX rated 80 Hz crossover frequency VARIABLE 40 60 80 100 120 Hz Set as desired according to your speakers bass playback ability NOTES The crossover frequency is set to 80 Hz in the HOME THX CINEMA mode We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to FIXED THX but depending on the speaker setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency Setting the Subwoofer mode 1 UM t Select the subwoofer mode m m Er PUSH INTER Select the setting Crossover Frequency H FIXED P THX Subwoofer Mode TEE LFE gt aain Ak Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears NOTES Assignment of low frequency signal range The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals and the low frequency signal range of channels set to Small in the setup menu The low frequency signal range of channels set to Large are produced from those channels Subwoofer mode The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when Large is set for the front speakers and Yes is set for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings see page 20 e When the LFE Main playback mode is selected the low frequency signal range of channels set to Large are pro
141. tem Setup Menu t Audio Delay Multi Zone Control 4 Auto Surround Mode GExt In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets 1 4 At the System Setup Menu select Ext In Setup m m Setup Lock 2 aec Switch to the Ext In Setup screen Ext In Setup GEXT IN 1 EXT IN 2 EXIT 3 D Select the input terminal 2 Switch to the setting screen Oz EXT IN 1 Setup m 4 TMode 4 DSP S Back NOT USED SW Level 4 1508 gt iisi Select the item to be set push the jog stick to the Input Vol 4 0d gt n t up and down then select the parameter push the jog stick to the left and right j x MODE DSP The analog input signal is converted into a digital signal and undergoes DSP processing System Setup settings speaker configuration channel delay etc are reflected in the same way as for other input signals ANALOG The analog input signal is played without DSP processing SW and center channel Down mixing is conducted by the analog circuit Surround and surround back channels Not output if No is selected at the speaker configuration Channel delay Not reflected S Back Set when MODE is set to DSP Select according to the specifications of the player being used Also refer to the player s operating instructions NOT USE Select when neither SBL or SBR is connected SB SBL Select when only one surround back channel SBL is connected SBL SBR Select when two surround back channels
142. the sound of movie or home theaters This technology is mainly for multichannel audio video equipment with Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding functions and works with a high performance digital signal processing DSP chip Dolby Headphone is effective not only for multichannel sources but also for stereo programs On the AVR 5803 it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them on a separate recorder 2 DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround also called simply DTS is a multi channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems DTS offers the same 5 1 playback channels as Dolby Digital front left front right and center surround left and surround right as well as the stereo 2 channel mode The signals for the different channels are fully independent eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals crosstalk etc DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital 1234 kbps for CDs and LDs 1536 kbps for DVDs so it operates with a relatively low compression rate Because of this the amount of data is great and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters a separate CD ROM synchronized with the fiim is played With LDs and DVDs there is of course no need for an extra disc the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc so the discs can be handled
143. tion is possible X For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks see page 43 12 Speaker system connections Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure Speaker Impedance that like polarities are matched with with Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Q ohms can be Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound unclear connected for use as front and center speakers orientation of the various instruments and the sense of direction Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Q ohms can be connected of ihe stereo being impaired for use as surround speakers When making connections take care that none of the individual The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance terminals with other speaker cord conductors or with the rear lower than the specified impedance are connected panel NOTE NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on Doing so could result in electric shocks Connecting the speaker cords 1 Loosen by turning 2 Insert the cord 3 Tighten by turning Connecting banana plugs counterclockwise clockwise Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires amp Sy Turn clockwise to tighten then insert the banana plug Protector circuit This unit
144. tor output terminals Down converting from the component video signal to the S Video and composite video signal is not possible so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S Video or composite video input terminal Enter the setting The System Setup Menu reappears Setting the Audio Delay This function allows you to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software so it is not made here By default this is not displayed when no digital signals are being input For instructions on making the setting refer to page 56 30 Setting the Multi Zone Control The AVR 5803 is equipped with two sets of multi zone outputs Multi zone 1 is a pre output with an output level adjustment function Multi zone 2 is a fixed output level pre output Using the power amplifier assignment function described below it is also possible to connect speakers to the multi zone 2 speaker terminals 1 Setting the multi zone 1 vol level 1 X 1 At the System Setup Menu select Multi Zone Control System Setup Menu t Audio Delay H Multi Zone Control 4 Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock 2 nia Press jog stick ENTER to switch to the Multi Zone Control screen Multi Zone Control
145. tup Menu select On Screen Display System Setup Menu t Audio Delay Multi Zone Control Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display Auto Tuner Presets Setup Lock 2 Switch to the On Screen Display screen On Screen Display 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 8 D1 to 8 and E1 to 8 NOTE f an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception use the Manual tuning operation to tune in the station then preset it using the manual Preset memory operation 1 At the System Setup Menu select Auto Tuner Presets m m i System Setup Menu Audio Delay Multi Zone Control Auto Surround Mode Ext In Setup Digital Multi Ch In On Screen Display GAuto Tuner Presets Setup Lock 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen Auto Preset Memory Auto Turn ng amp Preset Station Memory Storing Preset Memory Start ve 35 3 m Select Yes for Start Search flashes on the screen and searching begins Completed appears once searching is completed The display automatically switches to screen Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locke
146. und left surround right and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects the Low Frequency Effects LFE channel also called the 1 channel containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format Dolby Digital s main channels can all contain full range sound information from the lowest bass up to the highest frequencies 22 kHz The signals within each channel are distinct from the others allowing pinpoint sound imaging and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest softest sounds free from noise and distortion E Doiby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surround systems Doiby Digital Dolby Pro Logic No recorded channels elements 5 1 ch 2ch No playback channels 5 1 ch 4 ch Playback channels max L R C SL SR SW L R C S SW recommended Audio processing Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital AC 3 encoding decoding Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround ene playback limit of surround 20 kHz 2 kHz Doiby Digital compatible media and playback methods 74 Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility Deem ang OO pas sunnu DIGITAL An abDIOQOITAL The following are general examples Also refer to the player s operating instructions Media Doiby Digital output jacks Playback method reference page LD VDP Coaxial Dol
147. urround speaker 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 X 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 Channel Level Test Tone EAA gt onu Surr Sp EB A B cTest Tone Start Level Clear Yes 4 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 pcc SB penc gt FL C FR SR 2spkrs X 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
148. utomatically set the composition of the signats output from the speakers and the frequency response Small Smail Yes Small Small 2spkrs Use this function when using multiple surround speaker Surround edd THX WIDE BSCH 7CH DSP MULTI CH P combinations for more ideal surround sound Once the mode ers THX 5 1 SCREEN STEREO DIRECT uu Surround g SURROUND AN combinations of surround speakers to be used for the D Speaker different surround modes are preset the surround Setting pps E a rd pa Sun speakers are selected automatically according to the Sutound I A A A A A A surround mode Speaker Crossover Set the frequency Hz below which the bass sound of the various FIXED THX Frequency speakers is to be output from the subwoofer Subwoofer mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals LFE THX This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio Front L amp R Center Sub Woofer Surround L amp R SBL amp SBR cannot be changed e Delay Time signals are produced fram the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position 12 0 ft 3 80 m 12 0 ft 3 60 m 12 0 ft 3 60 m 10 0 ft 3 00 m 10 0 ft 3 00 m x Cpanel This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and Front L Front R Center Surround und
149. utton 12 Battery cover Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in CONNECTIONS see pages 6 to 14 make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR 5803 s on screen display function These settings are required to set up the listening room s AV system centered around the AVR 5803 Use the following buttons to set up the system CJ TAPE 1 Da3 SAT arana TAPE 2 lt FUNCTION 1 5 P gt lt SURROUND im p lt SETTING s5 gt sies en Screen while icons are displayed me ae 16 lt M ZONE1 45 D gt Transmission codes of independent buttons OO CHANNELA Tuner preset CHANNELY Tuner preset VOLA Main volume of AV amplifier VOLY Main volume of AV amplifier MUTE Muting of AV amplifier System setup items and defauit values set upon shipment from the factory System setup Default settings Input the Gombrnauor of speakers in your system and their Front Sp Center Sp Sub Woofer Surround Sp Surround Back Sp Speaker corresponding sizes Small for regular speakers Large for full size Configuration fullrange
150. ved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS ES decoder when played with a conventional DTS decoder the SB channel signals are automatically down mixed to the SL and SR channels so none of the signal components are lost E DTS ES Matrix 6 1 With this format the additional SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input to the SL and SR channels beforehand Upon playback they are decoded to the SL SR and SB channels The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS thereby achieving surround sound more faithful to the producer s sound design aims than with conventional 5 1 or 6 1 channel systems In addition the bit stream format is 10096 compatible with conventional DTS signals so the effect of the Matrix 6 1 format can be achieved even with 5 1 channel signal sources Of course it is also possible to play DTS ES Matrix 6 1 encoded sources with a DTS 5 1 channel decoder When DTS ES Discrete 6 1 or Matrix 6 1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS ES decoder the format is automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum 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 54 The DTS ES decoder includes another function th
151. vices operating instructions MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM 1 Multi zone playback using the MULTI ZONE 1 terminals The AVR 5803 is equipped with audio pre out terminals for which the volume is adjustable M ZONE 1 and composite video output terminals as the MULTI ZONE 1 output terminals A separately sold stereo power amplifier can be connected to enjoy multi zone playback Also refer to the operating instructions of the RC 8001ST ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM AVAMP DENON M zoNE1 4 5 D gt BEREEEEEEHEREEEEEEEEEEHEEEEEEEEESEEENEEEEEEEENENEHA TV or monitar AVR SBOS GR RC 8001ST NOTE The multi room video output is not output in the PURE DIRECT and VIDEO OFF modes When connected as shown on the diagram below using connection cords included with Denon power amplifiers the power amplifier s power can be turned on and off using the M ZONE 1 ON OFF button on the remote control unit AVAMP DENOI lt sETTING 3 5 m oo000000000000 ES Q9 EUNT EE ere E OO ON OFF I EE Power amplifier Option GonOO COO b og 900090000 009 L9 E ITE TET NEM 1773 EE o E EE EE EJ E Ed E3 EJ SYSTEM TES
152. y Lights ON STANDBY Main unit Remote contro 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 s 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 unpiug the cord when you leave home for say a vacation Remote control unit s jog stick Lightly press ENTER to display the icons X Press the w button on the icon display section to display the AVAMP icon NY VCR 2 VCR 3 denn Move the remote control unit s jog stick ENTER left and right to display the necessary page 38 When the CURSOR PAGE button is pressed and the display is in half tone dot mesh the joystick operates as the cursor up down and left right buttons and the ENTER button This is called the cursor mode The display switches between normal and half tone dot mesh each time the CURSOR PAGE button is pressed thus Switching between the page mode and the cursor mode When the display is normal the page mode is set Normal display page mode co Page feeding Half tone dot mesh display cursor mode Cursor up down left right and ENTER button Playing the input source AVAMP DENON SETTING 3 6
153. y cannot be changed 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 CD recorder or Tape deck 1 OUTPUT INPUT MD recorder or Tape deck 2 OUTPUT INPUT R L RL R L R t s a a O D KO D

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