• INTRODUCTIONThank yeu fer cheosing tile DENON AVR-2805/985 Digital A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to providesuperb surreund sound listening with heme theater seurces such as DVD, as well as previding eutstanding high fidelity repreduction ef yourfavorite music seurces.As this preduct is provided with an immense array ef features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operatien that you review thecontents ef this manual before proceeding.TABLE OF CONTENTSBefore Using ............................................................................................... 4i2 Cautions on Installation ............................................................................... 4Cautions on Handling .................................................................................. 5Features ...................................................................................................... 5Connections .......................................................................................... 6~14Part Names and Functions ................................................................. 15~17Setting up the system ........................................................................ 18~47Remote Control Unit ........................................................................... 48~57Operation ............................................................................................ 58~64Multi Zone ........................................................................................... 65~67ill Surround ............................................................................................. 68~75@ DSP Surround Simulation ................................................................... 76~82i13 Listening to the Radio ......................................................................... 83~84i14 Last Function Memory .............................................................................. 85i15 Initialization of the Microprocessor ........................................................... 85i16 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 86Additional Information ......................................................................... 87~97Specifications ............................................................................................ 98• ACCESSORIESCheck that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:Operating instructions ....... 1 2_ Warranty ( for North America model only ).................... 1 _ Service station list ..................... 1 4_ Remote control unit(5: R6P/AA batteries ............. 3 (6: AM loop antenna .................. 1 (7: FM indoor antenna..,1 (8: Omnidirectional microphone.......1 (RC-974) ..................... 1BEFORE USINGPay attention to the following before using this unit:• Moving the setTo prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords,always unplug the power cord and disconnect the cennection cordsbetween all other audie components when moving the set.• Before turning the power switch onCheck ence again that all cennectiens are preper and that there arenet preblems with the connection cords. Always set the powerswitch to the standby pesitien before connecting and disconnectingconnectien cerds.• Store this instructions in a safe place.After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in asafe place.• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ fromthe actual set for explanation purposes.CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATIONNoise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit orany ether electronic equipment using microprecessers is used near atuner or TV.If this happens, take the fellewing steps:• Install this unit as far as possible frem the tuner or TV.• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit'spower cerd and input/output connectien cerds.• Neise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoorantennas or 300 £2/ohms feeder wires. We recommend usingoutdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables.For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space betweenthe top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or othercomponents.4 inch 10 cm or moreWall