Denon AVR-2805

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-2805/985
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Denon AVR-2805 Specifications

General

Impedance	8 ohms
Surround Sound	Yes
Component Video	3 inputs, 1 output
AM/FM Tuner	Yes
Digital Audio Outputs	1 optical
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance	200 mV / 47 kOhms
Inputs	7.1 channel
Outputs	7.1 channel
Digital Audio Inputs	2 coaxial
Surround Sound Formats	Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dimensions	434 x 171 x 429 mm (17.1 x 6.7 x 16.9 inches)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	102dB
Tuner Frequency Range	FM: 87.5-108 MHz, AM: 522-1611 kHz

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Crucial safety warning to prevent fire or shock hazard by avoiding exposure to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Important safety note regarding electric shock prevention and proper plug insertion.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the audio components

Speaker system connections

Remote control unit

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

1. Auto SetupRoom EQ

Automates speaker setup and room acoustic correction using a microphone.

2. Speaker Setup

Configures speaker types, sizes, delay times, levels, and crossover frequencies.

3. Input Setup

Assigns digital inputs, subwoofer levels, component video, and tuner presets.

4. Advanced Playback

Adjusts audio delay, Dolby Digital settings, and auto surround mode.

5. Option Setup

Configures power amp assignment, zone volume, trigger outputs, muting, and display settings.

OPERATION

Before operating

Playing the input source

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)

SURROUND

Before playing with the surround function

DTS NEO:6 mode

Adjusting the Audio Delay

DSP SURROUND SIMULATION

Room EQ Tone control setting

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

Preset memory

INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

TROUBLESHOOTING

Speaker setting examples

Surround

Dolby Surround

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-ES Extended Surround TM