AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-2805/985 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MASTER VOLUME FUNCTION SOURCE TUNING PRESET ZONE 2 / REC SELECT VIDEO SELECT ON / STANDBY MODE ANALOG EXT. IN 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-2805/985. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-2805/985 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.
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2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite 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.
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. • Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn the power off (£off) when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc. • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
Connecting the video components • • • • • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video monitor out terminals.
Connecting the video components 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 Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-2805/985 is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video and component video monitor out terminals.
Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video jacks • 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 outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.
Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) FM ANTENNA AM loop antenna assembly 1 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE 2 Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 3 Remove the vinyl tie and take out the Bend in the reverse connection line. 4 direction. a. With the antenna on top any stable surface. Mount b. With the antenna attached to a wall.
Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 65 ~ 67) [1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 67) • The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2.
Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Video game MASTER VOLUME Connecting a Video game component OUTPUT L LINE OUT L R • Connect the Video game component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.
Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.
Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 @8 @7 @6 @5 w q e y i !0 !2 r t u o !1 q Power ON/STANDBY switch....................................................(58) w POWER indicator......................................................................(58) e Power switch .....................................................................(58, 85) r Headphone jack (PHONES) ..........................
Display !4 !3 !2 !1 q w q INPUT SIGNAL indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. w INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator The channels included in the input source will light. This displays bitstream signal channel. This does not light when signals are being input to the ANALOG, EXT.IN or PCM connectors. e Information display This displays the surround mode, function name or setting value, etc.
Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter ..............................................(48) LED (indicator) ...............................(50 ~ 57) Power buttons ...............................(50 ~ 58) ZONE 2 buttons .....................................(67) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons ..........................(67) Mode selector buttons ......................
7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • 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-2805/985’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-2805/985. Use the following buttons to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the system.
3.Input Setup Input Setup Default settings Input source CD DVD VDP TV DBS V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR/TAPE Digital Inputs COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT5 OPT3 OFF OPT4 Digital In Assignment This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. 2 Ext. In Subwoofer Level Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. 3 Component In Assign This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for the different input sources.
• Speaker system layout Basic system layout • 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 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.
Auto setup/Room EQ The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. When performing Auto Setup, an optional microphone is required for the setup. 2 Measurement and setting details q : This sets the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w : This sets the optimum delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position.
1-1 Setting the Auto Setup 1 Select “Auto Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. *AutoSet/RoomEQ Auto Setup (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Auto Setup screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Check the "Power Amp Assign" setting. • When “Surround Back" is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the Surround Back speaker. • When “ZONE2” is selected, change the setting to "ZONE2” The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will not be output to ZONE2 (Another room).
5 Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display 2 1 FL FR C SW 3 SL SR SBL SBR 1 Only the front speakers (A) is measured. Even if the front speakers (B) is set, the setting automatically switches to the front speakers (A) once measurements are completed. 2 Subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 3 When “ZONE2” is selected, this is not displayed. After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears.
Check of the measurement results 1 Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here. (Remote control unit) 2 *Auto Setup Sp Config.Check Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen. (Remote control unit) [Speaker Config. Check] NOTE: • When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with a builtin filter such as subwoofers might be set with a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay.
1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). Select “Manual EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. 1 *AutoSet/RoomEQ Manual EQ Setup (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. *ManualEQ Channel : Setup FL (Remote control unit) 3 Select the speaker to be set. The display changes as follows.
1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. 1 Select “Room EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. *AutoSet/RoomEQ Room EQ Setup (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Room EQ Setup screen. *Room EQ Setup SurMode:ALL (Remote control unit) 3 Select All or Assign. • All ............The Equalizer to all Surround mode is set as once. • Assign .....The Equalizer to each surround mode is to set individually.
1-4 Setting the Direct Mode Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. Select “Direct Mode Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. 1 *AutoSet/RoomEQ Direct Mode (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Direct Mode Setup screen. *Direct Room EQ Mode : OFF (Remote control unit) 3 Select ON or OFF. (Remote control unit) 4 Enter the setting . The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.
1-5 Setting the MIC Input Select • Use this setting when using a microphone other than the included one for measurements when performing the auto setup procedure. • The microphone included with the AVR-2805 is a measurement microphone designed specifically for use during the auto setup procedure. Select “Mic” and connect the included microphone to the “SETUP MIC” mini-jack. When conducting the auto setup procedure using a separate high performance condenser microphone for measurements, select “V.
Select the Equalizer curve. 3 7 If the check ends, select “Exit” and press the ENTER button. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 4 Display the parameter screen. (Remote control unit) 8 (Remote control unit) Select “Exit” and press the ENTER button at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu screen. The System Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 5 Select the speaker channel. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) 6 Enter the Setting.
2-1 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to each channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 1 Select “Speaker Config.” at the Speaker Setup Menu. *Speaker Setup Speaker Config. (Remote control unit) 2 Display the speaker config. screen as below. (Remote control unit) 3 Set whether speakers are connected or not and, if so, their size parameters.
2-2 Setting the Delay Time • Input the distance between the listening position and each speakers to set the delay time for the surround playback. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right).
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. 6 (Remote control unit) Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less.
Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”. 3 *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto (Remote control unit) • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker. Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. Select “Test Tone Start”. 4 *Channel Level Tone Start:Yes (Remote control unit) 5 Select “Yes”. (Remote control unit) 6 a.
Enter the setting. The “Channel Level” screen reappears. 7 (Remote control unit) To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select “Level Clear” and “Yes” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again. NOTE: • When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control. When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes.
2-5 Setting the low frequency distribution This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size . • Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. 1 Select the “Subwoofer Mode Setup” at the Speaker Setup Menu. *Speaker Setup Subwoofer Mode (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Subwoofer mode screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select the setting. *Subwoofer LFE Mode (Remote control unit) 4 Enter the setting.
3 Setting the Input Setup At the System Setup Menu select “Input Setup”. 1 *System Setup Input Setup (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Input Setup Menu screen.
3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-2805/985 for the different input sources. 1 At the Input Setup Menu select “Digital In Assign”. *Input Setup Digital In (Remote control unit) Display the Digital Inputs screen. 2 (Remote control unit) *Digital In CD : COAX1 Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.
3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 Select “Ext.In Subwoofer Level” at the Input Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) 2 *Input Ext.In Setup SW Lev. Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. (Remote control unit) *Ext.In SW Lev. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting. Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.
3 Select the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source. q Select the source selection. (Remote control unit) w Select the component video input terminal. (Remote control unit) Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input is not to be used. When the default, “Yes”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults. 4 Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.
NOTE: 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. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-2805/985 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.
4 Setting the Advanced Playback 1 Select “Advanced Play back” at the System Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) 2 *System Setup Advanced Play Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen. (Remote control unit) 4-1 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.
4-3 Setting the Auto Surround Mode The surround mode used at last for the three 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.
5-1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2. If ZONE2 is selected, the signal that selected at ZONE2 is output at “SURR. BACK ZONE2 PREOUT” terminals. Select “Power Amp Assign” at the Option Setup Menu. 1 *Option Setup P.Amp Assign (Remote control unit) Press the ENTER button. Display the Power Amp Assign screen.
Select the desired setting. 3 (Remote control unit) Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. NOTE: • When “ZONE2” is selected at System Setup Menu “51.Power Amp Assign”, the Zone2 vol. Level is all set to “Variable” including preout level and this menu is not displayed. Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears.
5-5 Setting the Muting Level • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. 1 Select “Muting Level” at the Option Setup Menu . *Option Setup Muting Level (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Muting Level screen. (Remote control unit) 3 Select the desired setting. *Muting Level ---dB (Remote control unit) 4 • –20 dB: It is turned down the volume to –20 dB from the present level. • –40 dB: It is turned down the volume to –40 dB from the present level.
4 q Select the On Screen Display mode. w Select “Mode1” or “Mode2”. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) *On Screen Mode : Mode1 5 Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) 5-7 Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. 1 Select “Setup Lock” at the Option Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) 2 *Option Setup Setup Lock Display the Setup Lock screen.
After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System Setup Menu. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off.
8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-974) can be used to operate not only the AVR-2805/985 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. w Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction.
Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function will change one step in the sequence described below each time the MODE SELECT button is pressed. CD ZONE2 2 CDR/MD TV TAPE DVD/VDP DBS/CABLE 1 VCR Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. It may not be possible to operate some models. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2.
Preset memory The included remote control unit can be used to operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number corresponding to the brand of your device. For some models the remote control unit or the device may not operate properly. In this case, use the learning function (page 53) to store your device’s remote control signals in the included remote control unit. 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • The LEARNED/TX indicator flashes.
