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INTRODUCTION
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ACCESSORIES
Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-1803/883 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide
superb surround sound listening with AV theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your 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
z Before Using ...............................................................................................4
x Cautions on Installation...............................................................................5
c Cautions on Handling ..................................................................................5
v Features ......................................................................................................5
b Part Names and Functions......................................................................6, 7
n Read this first..............................................................................................8
m Setting up the Speaker Systems ................................................................8
, Connections..........................................................................................9~17
. Using the Remote Control Unit ................................................................18
⁄0 Setting up the System........................................................................19~26
⁄1 Remote Control Unit...........................................................................27~31
⁄2 Operation ............................................................................................32~37
⁄3 Multi Zone...........................................................................................37~39
⁄4 Surround .............................................................................................40~47
⁄5 DSP Surround Simulation ...................................................................48~52
⁄6 Listening to the Radio.........................................................................53~55
⁄7 Last Function Memory..............................................................................56
⁄8 Initialization of the Microprocessor ...........................................................56
⁄9 Additional Information.........................................................................57~62
¤0 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................63
¤1 Specifications ............................................................................................64
List of Preset Codes ..............................................................................126~130
Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
q Operating instructions .................................................................1
w Warranty (for North America model only) ...................................1
e Service station list .......................................................................1
r Remote control unit (RC-916)......................................................1
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BEFORE USING
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
• Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords,
always unplug the power cord and disconnect the connection cords
between all other audio components when moving the set.
• 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.
• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a
safe place.
• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from
the actual set for explanation purposes.
• V. AUX jacks
The AVR-1803/883’s front
panel is equipped with a V.
AUX jacks. Remove the cap
covering the jacks when you
want to use it.
t R6P/AA batteries .........................................................................2
y AM loop antenna.........................................................................1
u FM indoor antenna ......................................................................1
i FM antenna adapter ....................................................................1
Setting the power amplifier assignment:
• Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to zone2.
Disconnect the power plug and set the POWER AMP ASSIGN switch on the rear to the desired position.
The plug in the AC main again.
