Denon AVR-2803/983 Cautions On Handling, Features, Digital Surround Sound Decoding, Dolby Digital

[] 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

•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.

to the input jacks.

•Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

[] FEATURES

1.Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created.

2.DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-2803/983 can be decoded with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.

DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-2803/983 with high sound quality of 96 kHz!24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

3.DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-2803/983 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-2803/983 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.f-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

4.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.

5.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 DVD and North American DTV.

6.Dolby Pro Logic I1 decoder

Dolby Pro Logic I[ is a new format for playing multi-channel 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.

7.Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1_channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the "DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX" audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for the movie "Star Wars Episode 1 - Phantom Menace".

The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound positioning and expression of space.

8.Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

g. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

Multi Source Function:

This unit's Multi Source function lets you select different audio sources for listening Different sources can thus be enjoyed in the main room {MAIN) and the subroom {ZONE 2} simultaneously.

10.Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and "S" video switching, the AVR- 2803/983 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/Cs, PWCR) inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

11.Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio).

12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel

Inputs & Outputs

For future muki-channel audio format(s), the AVR-2803/983 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.

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