1  INTRODUCTION 
Thank  you  for  choosing  the  DENON  AVR-1803/883  Digital  Surround  A /  V  receiver.  This  remarkable  component  has  been  engrneered  to  provide 
superb  surround  sound  listening  with  AV theater  sources  such  as  DVD,  as well  as providing  outstanding  high  fidelrty  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 
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Before  Using  ................................................ 
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Cautions  on  Installation.. 
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Cautions  on  Handling.. 
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5 
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Features  ............................................................................................... 
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5 
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Part  Names  and  Functions.. 
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.6,  7 
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Read this  first..  ....................... 
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Setting  up the  Speaker  Systems 
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8 
&I  Connections..  ................................................ 
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9-  17 
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Usrng the  Remote  Control 
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.I8 
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Setting  up the  System  ................................................................... 
.19-26 
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Remote  Control  Unit.. ....................................................................... 
.27-31 
EI  Operatron 
..32-37 
a  Multi  Zone... 
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@  Surround 
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@  DSPS urround  Srmulatron 
48-52 
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Listenrng  to  the  Radio...  ., 
..53-55 
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Last  Functron  Memory 
56 
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lnitralrzatron  of  the  Mrcroprocessor. 
.56 
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Addrtronal  lnformatron 
..57-62 
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Troubleshootrng 
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63 
a  Specifrcatrons 
64 
List  of  Preset  Codes 
126-130 
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ACCESSORIES 
Check  that  the  following  parts  are  included  in  addition  to  the  main  unit: 
@  Operating  instructions  .._.,.......,._....,......................,......................  1 
@  RGP/AA batteries 
2 
@  Warranty  (for  North  America  model  only)  .._....................  1 
@ AM  loop  antenna 
,....,,,.....,,......,......,,.......,  1 
@  Service  station  list  ..,........._...,...............,......................................  1 
0  FM  indoor  antenna 
1 
@  Remote  control  unit 
(K-916)  1 
8  FM  antenna  adapter 
1 
0 
1  BEFORE  USING 
Pay  attention  to  the  following  before  using  this  unit: 
l  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. 
l  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. 
l  Store  this  instructions  in  a safe  place. 
After  reading,  store  this  instructions  along  with  the  warranty  in  a 
safe  place. 
l  Note  that  the  illustrations  in  this  instructions  may  differ  from 
the  actual  set  for  explanation  purposes. 
l  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. 
Setting  the  power  amplifier  assignment: 
l  Make  this  setting  to  switch  the  power  amplifier  for  the  surround  back  channel  to  zone2. 
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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.