Top 20 Denon AVR-1803 Receiver Questions & Answers

The noise is in the pre-amp stages of the Denon AVR. It might be caused by bad capacitors.

Connect the 3.5mm cable to the iPod headphone output and the two RCA plugs into any unused analogue audio input on the Denon AVR 1803. Then choose the appropriate input on the Denon, press play and enjoy the music. Be careful about volume. Start with the volume on the iPad low and adjust to suit. Cheers, Don.

is the turntable a new one if so there is a setting on it for pre amp or computer connection. if its an old school turntable it should work fine.

An i-pod provides a standard headphone level output. The AVR-1803 has nine RCA stereo inputs that will accept the signal from the i-pod. You need a 3.5mm stereo TRS plug on one end and two RCA plugs on the other end to connect your i-pod to your amplifier. Note: Be careful to select a 3.5 mm plug that has a slim enough plastic moulding to fit into the i-pod headphone output. On your amplifier you simply select the analogue input that you have chosen to use. Be careful of levels when you are setting up. Set the volume of your i-pod to about 50% and set the input sensitivity to zero, press play on your i-pod and gradually increase the gain on your amplifier input. Hope this helps, Don.

You can get the actual I pod dock for this receiver or you can get a cable that has 2 male rcas on one side and then a 3.5mm male plug on the other and connect it into any open source on the receiver but doing it this way the ipod will not charge and you will also need to turn up the volume on your ipod so the amp can pick it up

Look for a button that says repeat ...push if to turn it off..if it has schuffle , try hitting that.

Yes inside the unit,

If there is no reaction at all on standby button, the receiver most likely has a problem with standby power supply or mcu. If you get flashing red standby light, there is a problem with one of the channels or main power supply. Either case you need to bring it to a reoair facility.

The problem usually caused by bad connection in headphone jack of the receiver. You need to find a headphones with 1/4 plug and plug it in to and out of the receiver several times. It cleanes internal contacts and you receiver works again. Good idea to put some contact cleaner on the plug. Hope it helps. Let me know.

Read this procedure to possibly fix the remote:
http://remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=Display&contents=help_deadremote&uuid=A12963989782821
They also sell replacement remotes.

Zoom in on the picture of the original remote provided on the site (or look at your own) and get the actual remote model number.

or check eBay: search for "(model of the device or the remote) remotes", check the 'include description' box. Usually cheaper than the vendors.

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The switching problem: If you mean you wish to change digital input assignment there is no way to do that without the remote. You COULD view the matrix on page 19 of the manual and possibly move your optical device to the default "optical 3" if it hasn't changed. Then you could select "CDR/TAPE3" to hear that attached device.

Short answer from personal experience.

There is no way around this part. Get a separate power amp for the 901's if you want to use them in a multichannel way or alongside non-901 speakers.

Connect the Active EQ between the pre-outs and the amp input. Run speaker assignment, levels, etc and have fun.

Oh, but you don't have pre-outs. Bummer. Most AVR's will NOT pass digital sources to analog tape outs. Page 40 of the manual confirms that.

no can do. sorry. You need Pre-Outs to feed an external amp.

Did not see any original remotes available anywhere such as on EBay, but here is a similar one available.


http://www.remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=gmi&smodel=AVR1803&brand_pn=DENON_AVR1803&mode=small&uuid=12996199379890


Otherwise, just pick up a high quality Universal remote like a Logitech Harmony which can control any device with just a bit of programming. These units are not cheap though, the really good ones run for more than $100.


http://cgi.ebay.com/WOW-Logitech-Harmony-One-LCD-Touchscreen-Remote-Control-/250715588233?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5fd04689

Deselect VCR-1, VCR-2 or CDR/Tape.

In tv mode the signal that comes from the tv (or box) is stereo; to turn it in surround a special program that transforms it must be activated from the settings.
To activate it press Setup, go down to Auto Surround Mode and set it to ON. Then press the Surround Parameter button till the Virtual is selected.
The full user manual, with a lot more options can be downloaded from here
http://bit.ly/9BiowP

You can get the manual on the link below.

http://usa.denon.com/avr1803_883_ownersmanual.pdf

http://usa.denon.com/avr1803_productsheet.pdf

http://usa.denon.com/ArchivedAVReceivers.asp?archivedModelSearch=true&clearCurrent=true&archivedCategory=AV&archivedModel=AVR-1803&imageField.x=25&imageField.y=7

Good Luck and please rate

Typically, Zone 2 is for a different program than the one you're hearing in the main listening room. You can choose any source for Zone 2 EXCEPT a digital one.

Check the main power transformer.

ohm out the primary side should be about 2 ohms. and check for 120v ac when you power it on.

If 120v is present on the primary side check for ac on the secondary. if none you need to replace the tranformer.

If it doesn't have 120v ac on the primary there is an open fuse or bad solder connection.

If you find an open fuse check for a shorted output transistor pair.

good luck

Your remote is no longer made....there is no way to set this particular device up without it. The replacement remote is the RC-980. I have included links below for a couple of the best deals to get a replacement. Good luck to you.


http://www.dvdremotecontrols.com/Mfrs/Denon/DenonAudio/RC-980.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/DENON-RC-980-REMOTE_W0QQitemZ390110188644QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad4611464

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Hi, this is a power board issue. remove the cover and make sure that this unit doesn't have blow fuse. if the fuse is fine, you will then need to replace the integrated power/ main board.