Denon AVR-1803 User manual

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 6 Channels
■Fully Discrete, Equal Power Six Amplifier Channels
Front ................... 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
Center................. 80 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
Surround............. 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
Surround Back.... 80 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
All six power amplifier channels feature discrete power output
devices, and all six amplifier channels provide equal power with lowest
distortion. Each channel is rated at 80 watts, into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz
- 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% THD. A hallmark of Denon A/V
component design, the equal power amplifier provides outstandingly
accurate reproduction of motion picture soundtracks and multi-channel
music programs.
■Single-Channel Surround Back Power AMP for 6.1 Surround
and 2 Speaker Terminals for 7.1 Surround
The AVR-1803 is equipped with a total of 6 power amps including one
for the Surround Back speaker to give you more clearly defined sound
localization at the rear for 6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6.
The AVR-1803 also provides you with 2 speaker terminals for the
Surround Back channels, allowing for the ultimate home theater experi-
ence in amazing 7.1-channel Surround, when a second power amplifier
is added.
■High Power Custom Transistor
When temperatures rise or fall inside the unit, bias current values supplied
to the power transistor tend to fluctuate, causing sound quality to
deteriorate. The high power custom transistor used in the AVR-1803
ensures that the bias current is constantly uniform so that the sound
you hear is of consistently stable, high quality.
■High-quality DSP
A high-quality 32-bit DSP “MELODY32” from Analog Devices
processor has been used in the DSP processor, placing the
AVR-1803 at a higher rank than other models of this class in its ability
to accurately decode and reproduce the superior quality of DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS NEO:6, Dolby Digital EX and
Dolby Pro Logic II.
■Featuring DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
The AVR-1803 is equipped with the DTS-ES (true discrete) 6.1 decoder,
developed by DTS to provide dramatically improved surround sound
panoramic reproduction and superior surround sound localization.
■ Supports DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
■ Supports DTS NEO:6 Surround Decoding
■Featuring Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding
Enjoy 2-channel stereo recordings in stunning 5.1-channel surround playback.
The Dolby Pro Logic II decoder reproduces dynamic 5.1-channel surround
sound not only from normal 5.1-channel DVD but from 2-channel
sources such as videos and CDs, too. Dolby Pro Logic II uses matrix
decoding technology that has been dramatically improved over Pro
Logic.
■High-quality Component Video In/Out Terminals
The AVR-1803's Component Video terminals allow you to connect,
and switch, up to 2 sources utilizing these high resolution video out-
puts. These terminals are especially useful if your display device has
only one set of Component Video inputs.
■Dolby Digital Decoding
■5-CH/6-CH Stereo Mode
Denon's popular 5-CH/6-CH Stereo mode transforms your favorite
2-channel sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video
sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and
unnatural artifacts, from all five, or six, speakers. This 5-CH/6-CH
Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance
music lovers' enjoyment of home theater ambience.
■96 kHz, 24-bit Audio D/A Converters
AVR-1803
DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX A/V Receiver
NEW MODEL INFORMATION
The AVR-1803 is equipped with 6 amplifiers of equal power, one for each channel, in a discrete configuration for total accuracy
when reproducing sound from demanding DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II feature lets you hear
2-channel stereo sources in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound.

■Adjustable Cross-Over Switching
The AVR-1803 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of
3 cross-over frequencies: 80, 100, and 120. This lets you more accurately
match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main
speaker system.
■Multi Source Function
The AVR-1803 provides a Multi OUT terminal. The Multi Source function
lets you enjoy one program source in a second room, or area, while
another source is playing in the main room.
■6-Channel Input For DVD-Audio or SACD
■Support for Multi Zone Configurations
The AVR-1803 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select
function that let you output different sources to multiple zones. Sources
can be selected for output to up to 1 additional zone, in addition to the
main room. Multi-room Zone can have variable pre-amp output.
The AVR-1803’s Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the
Surround Back (SB A/B) amplifier channels to instead drive the
Multi-room Zone powered speaker outputs, with 110 Watts per channel
power output capability, while still providing 5 full amplifier channels to
drive the main and surround speakers in the home theater room.
■Video Select Switch
This function lets you select video sources independently of the audio
sources.
■All-channel Level Control
■Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels
■Personal Memory Plus
The handy Personal Memory Plus function allows you to store the surround
mode, the level settings for all speakers, as well as the delay time, to
further customize the sound source. Simply push any source button and
it will instantly display the settings stored for that source.
■Multi-function Remote Controller
• Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with Easy
Recognition Layout
• Pre-Memory Function for non-DENON components
■Frequency Synthesis Tuning
• 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
• Auto Preset Memory
■Other Features
• Cinema Equalizer
• Tone Control
■Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
• Audio Inputs
9 Analog Input ................................ PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD/VDP, V.AUX
TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE
6-ch Analog EXT. Input................... FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
4 Digital (Optical) Input ................... OPTICAL x 4
1 Digital (Coaxial) Input .................. COAXIAL x 1
• Audio Outputs
1 Analog PRE Output ..................... SUBWOOFER
3 Analog REC Output ..................... VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE
1 Analog Multi Zone 2 Output.............. L/R
1 Digital (Optical) Output ................ OPTICAL x 1
• Video Inputs
2 Component Video Input .............. VIDEO1, VIDEO2
5 S-Video Input .............................. DVD/VDP, TV/DBS,VCR-1,VCR-2, V.AUX
5 Composite Input .......................... DVD/VDP,TV/DBS, VCR-1,VCR-2,V.AUX
• Video Outputs
1 Component Video Output ............ MONITOR
3 S-Video Output ............................ VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
3 Composite Output ....................... VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
Specifications
■Power Amplifier Section
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front .................................................. 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
110 W + 110 W(6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Center................................................ 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround........................................... 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
110 W + 110 W(6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround Back................................. 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
■Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO(MM)....................... 2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX
CDR/TAPE ......................... 200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load Impedance
SUBWOOFER..................... 1.2 V/10 kohms
VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE,
ZONE 2............................... 200 mV/47 kohms
Frequency response................ 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On)
Signal-to-noise ratio ................ 100 dB (A-Weighted) (Tone Defeat On)
RIAA deviation......................... ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Tone control ............................ Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz
■FM Section
Tuning frequency range .......... 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity..................... 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
■AM Section
Tuning frequency range .......... 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity..................... 18 µV
■General
Power supply........................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption................. 4.5 A
Dimensions.............................. 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm
17.1” (W) x 6.7” (H) x 16.4” (D)
Weight ..................................... 11.7 kg, 25.8 lbs
NEW MODEL INFORMATION AVR-1803
(*1) Note on Movie mode:
On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is displayed as "MODE CINEMA".
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*“Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic II”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
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