Literature/Product Sheet
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... the widest possible dynamic range is to bring out the maximum performance potential of all types of other features, the AVR-5803 has become Denon's latest "Surround Reference" A/V receiver for serious home theater enthusiasts. ■ THX Ultra2 Certified 7-channel High Power ...A T I O N A/V Surround Receiver AVR-5803 THX Ultra2 Certified A/V Surround Receiver with New Dolby Pro Logic IIx and HDCD Decoder The AVR-5803 surround receiver inherits the critically acclaimed amplifier design characteristics of the AVR-5800 while adding Denon's much improved DDSC-Digital sound processor for every...
... the widest possible dynamic range is to bring out the maximum performance potential of all types of other features, the AVR-5803 has become Denon's latest "Surround Reference" A/V receiver for serious home theater enthusiasts. ■ THX Ultra2 Certified 7-channel High Power ...A T I O N A/V Surround Receiver AVR-5803 THX Ultra2 Certified A/V Surround Receiver with New Dolby Pro Logic IIx and HDCD Decoder The AVR-5803 surround receiver inherits the critically acclaimed amplifier design characteristics of the AVR-5800 while adding Denon's much improved DDSC-Digital sound processor for every...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... the ears directly, it can enjoy the effects of Dolby Headphone with a portable MD player or other recorders so that supports Denon Digital Link. The AVR-5803's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you can cause fatigue during extended listening sessions. SUBWOOFER VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, 2...a registered trademark of the subwoofer to the main speaker system. ■ DENON Digital Link High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel (*3) digital input is possible when the AVR-5803 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a DVD player...
... the ears directly, it can enjoy the effects of Dolby Headphone with a portable MD player or other recorders so that supports Denon Digital Link. The AVR-5803's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you can cause fatigue during extended listening sessions. SUBWOOFER VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE-1, 2...a registered trademark of the subwoofer to the main speaker system. ■ DENON Digital Link High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel (*3) digital input is possible when the AVR-5803 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a DVD player...
Owners Manual
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.... "SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5803 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA PURE DIRECT INPUTSIGNAL LOCK DIGITAL AL24 INPUT MODE AUTO PCM ...REC / M-ZONE 2 MULTI FUNCTION FUNCTION INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE CONTROL ·)) 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-5803. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-5803 has to 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" AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5803 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA PURE DIRECT INPUTSIGNAL LOCK DIGITAL AL24 INPUT MODE AUTO PCM ...REC / M-ZONE 2 MULTI FUNCTION FUNCTION INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE CONTROL ·)) 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-5803. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-5803 has to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.
Owners Manual
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...between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-5803 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using this unit: • Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires...⁄4 Initialization of the Microprocessor 68 ⁄5 Troubleshooting 69 ⁄6 Additional Information 70~81 ⁄7 Specifications 82, 83 2 ACCESSORIES q Operating instructions AVR-5803 1 RC-8000 1 RC-8001ST 1 r Check that the following parts are not problems with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that...
...between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other audio components when moving the set for choosing the DENON AVR-5803 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using this unit: • Moving the set To prevent short circuits or damaged wires...⁄4 Initialization of the Microprocessor 68 ⁄5 Troubleshooting 69 ⁄6 Additional Information 70~81 ⁄7 Specifications 82, 83 2 ACCESSORIES q Operating instructions AVR-5803 1 RC-8000 1 RC-8001ST 1 r Check that the following parts are not problems with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that...
Owners Manual
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..., digital formats such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-5803 is also equipped with respect to -home services. 3. The DENON AVR-5803 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of surround back speakers, even with a minimum of direct sound from sources such as two different...
..., digital formats such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6 The AVR-5803 is also equipped with respect to -home services. 3. The DENON AVR-5803 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of surround back speakers, even with a minimum of direct sound from sources such as two different...
Owners Manual
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... 7.1 channel preamp outputs, controlled by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology Ltd. of Australia for achieving surround sound using regular headphones. 17.DENON Link This terminal can be used to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). •...low impedance drive capability. 15.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-5803 is a three-dimensional sound technology developed jointly by the 8 channel master volume control. If this unit. 6 This assures future ...
... 7.1 channel preamp outputs, controlled by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology Ltd. of Australia for achieving surround sound using regular headphones. 17.DENON Link This terminal can be used to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). •...low impedance drive capability. 15.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-5803 is a three-dimensional sound technology developed jointly by the 8 channel master volume control. If this unit. 6 This assures future ...
Owners Manual
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...other noise is generated when the ground wire is above 120 W (1 A.) NOTE: Only use Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-5803's PHONO jacks, the L (left channel. Refer to the right jack. IN Extended function for future use them for connections to this ... BACK MULTI ZONE 2 / 6 16Ω SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω A + B / 8 16Ω SPEAKER SYSTEMS SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A.) MAX. IN-1 L RIN DENON LINK 1 ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP (REMOTE CONTROL) CONTROL OUT IN OUT SW EXT. COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CD player or other components. IN...
...other noise is generated when the ground wire is above 120 W (1 A.) NOTE: Only use Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-5803's PHONO jacks, the L (left channel. Refer to the right jack. IN Extended function for future use them for connections to this ... BACK MULTI ZONE 2 / 6 16Ω SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω A + B / 8 16Ω SPEAKER SYSTEMS SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A.) MAX. IN-1 L RIN DENON LINK 1 ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP (REMOTE CONTROL) CONTROL OUT IN OUT SW EXT. COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CD player or other components. IN...
Owners Manual
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... signals input to the VCR-2 or VCR-3 jacks in the same way. 8 Connect the another video deck to the VDP input jacks. SURR. IN-1 IN DENON LINK 1 ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP (REMOTE CONTROL) CONTROL OUT IN OUT SW EXT. BACK MULTI ZONE 2 A + B / 6 16Ω SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω A + B...-3 RF) input selector button on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are three sets of the other components. Note on the AVR-5803 is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks. TV or DBS ...
... signals input to the VCR-2 or VCR-3 jacks in the same way. 8 Connect the another video deck to the VDP input jacks. SURR. IN-1 IN DENON LINK 1 ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP (REMOTE CONTROL) CONTROL OUT IN OUT SW EXT. BACK MULTI ZONE 2 A + B / 6 16Ω SURROUND A OR B / 6 16Ω A + B...-3 RF) input selector button on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are three sets of the other components. Note on the AVR-5803 is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks. TV or DBS ...
Owners Manual
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...may 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. Because of the other component. These terms all refer to the color difference (component) video jacks are... DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player's color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the operating instructions of this, the AVR-5803's MONITOR OUT jack can be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("PR, PB and Y", "R-Y, B-Y and Y", "CR, CB and...
...may 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. Because of the other component. These terms all refer to the color difference (component) video jacks are... DVD IN jacks • Connect the DVD player's color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the operating instructions of this, the AVR-5803's MONITOR OUT jack can be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components ("PR, PB and Y", "R-Y, B-Y and Y", "CR, CB and...
Owners Manual
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... turning counterclockwise. 2. Speaker Impedance • Speakers with an impedance of lower than the specified impedance are connected. Cooling fan • The AVR-5803 is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Improve the ventilation condition around the set 's power, wait for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with...
... turning counterclockwise. 2. Speaker Impedance • Speakers with an impedance of lower than the specified impedance are connected. Cooling fan • The AVR-5803 is cut off the power and contact a DENON service center. Improve the ventilation condition around the set 's power, wait for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with...
Owners Manual
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... details, refer 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 /down buttons i LIGHT (back light) button o Battery...
... details, refer 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 /down buttons i LIGHT (back light) button o Battery...
Owners Manual
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... the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the SVIDEO input jack. (For details, see page 37.) • The AVR-5803's on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to achieve the optimum sound fields for...channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left and right speakers. With the AVR-5803 it possible to read small characters on -screen display signals are input to the AVR5803 from the listening position to the S-Video monitor output. The...
... the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the SVIDEO input jack. (For details, see page 37.) • The AVR-5803's on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to achieve the optimum sound fields for...channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left and right speakers. With the AVR-5803 it possible to read small characters on -screen display signals are input to the AVR5803 from the listening position to the S-Video monitor output. The...
Owners Manual
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... distance is set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. If you set to 12 feet for the listening room. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker If "Yes" is pressed.
... distance is set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. If you set to 12 feet for the listening room. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker If "Yes" is pressed.
Owners Manual
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... system. 5 Increase the master volume level until the test noise is excessively high (when the sound crackles). 6 Press the ENTER button at a high level. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is distorted. Clear the...
... system. 5 Increase the master volume level until the test noise is excessively high (when the sound crackles). 6 Press the ENTER button at a high level. The AVR-5803 automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is distorted. Clear the...
Owners Manual
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... low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. 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". 2 Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. 3 ...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 6 IN jack. • "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment ...
... low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. 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". 2 Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. 3 ...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 6 IN jack. • "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment ...
Owners Manual
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...-zone 2 is a fixed output level pre-output. Multi-zone 1 is a pre-output with two sets of multi-zone outputs. Setting the Multi Zone Control The AVR-5803 is equipped with an output level adjustment function.
...-zone 2 is a fixed output level pre-output. Multi-zone 1 is a pre-output with two sets of multi-zone outputs. Setting the Multi Zone Control The AVR-5803 is equipped with an output level adjustment function.
Owners Manual
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...remote control unit is set as far away from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. 37 • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-5803 On-screen display signal output (MONITOR output jacks) VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video ... result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other manufacturers, so it is exposed to operate not only the AVR-5803 but this distance will be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components. • For details, refer to the component fixed mode at system setup, the...
...remote control unit is set as far away from the main unit, but other remote control compatible DENON components as possible. 37 • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-5803 On-screen display signal output (MONITOR output jacks) VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video ... result in malfunction. • Neon signs or other manufacturers, so it is exposed to operate not only the AVR-5803 but this distance will be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components. • For details, refer to the component fixed mode at system setup, the...
Owners Manual
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... is being input. q AUTO (All auto mode) In this mode to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are played in the AVR-5803's surround decoder is used when the LD player has an Dolby DigitalRF (AC-3RF) output jack, but does not have a PCM digital output jack. If...
... is being input. q AUTO (All auto mode) In this mode to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and playback are played in the AVR-5803's surround decoder is used when the LD player has an Dolby DigitalRF (AC-3RF) output jack, but does not have a PCM digital output jack. If...
Owners Manual
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[3] Dolby Headphone recording • 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 on a separate recorder. 1 The Dolby...-1 -2 -3 V.AUX TAPE -1 -2 M-ZONE2 SOURCE NOTES: • The signals of the respective components. When "M-ZONE 2" is selected for the selected program source light. • When the AVR-5803 is in the REC OUT mode, the source cannot be recorded. 3 Select the parameters and set the desired mode, then record. (Refer to an amplifier...
[3] Dolby Headphone recording • 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 on a separate recorder. 1 The Dolby...-1 -2 -3 V.AUX TAPE -1 -2 M-ZONE2 SOURCE NOTES: • The signals of the respective components. When "M-ZONE 2" is selected for the selected program source light. • When the AVR-5803 is in the REC OUT mode, the source cannot be recorded. 3 Select the parameters and set the desired mode, then record. (Refer to an amplifier...
Owners Manual
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...the "ANALOG" mode is connected, then set . EXT. IN-2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is a 2-channel source. Playback using the DENON Link connector Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of the EXT. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to switch the...the SURR.PARA button to complete. • Input CH parameter 2 CH: Select when the input source being played is possible by connecting the AVR-5803 to the SW (subwoofer) jack is pressed. Also refer to the desired input mode. When the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button is pressed, the ...
...the "ANALOG" mode is connected, then set . EXT. IN-2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is a 2-channel source. Playback using the DENON Link connector Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of the EXT. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to switch the...the SURR.PARA button to complete. • Input CH parameter 2 CH: Select when the input source being played is possible by connecting the AVR-5803 to the SW (subwoofer) jack is pressed. Also refer to the desired input mode. When the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button is pressed, the ...