Denon AVR-3801 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-3801OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3801.2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all

9Connecting the antenna terminalsDIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLEFM ANTENNA300 Ω/ohmsFEEDERCABLEFM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied)300

10Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, CR, CB) Video Jacks(DVD Player)• When making connections, also refer to

11Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component wi

12Speaker system connections• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that likepolarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mism

13• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers undercircumstances such as when

146PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).qPower ON/STANDBY swi

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16SKIPSKIPENTERMEMORYVOLUMECHANNEL+-+-TUNERPHONOCDDISPLAYRETURNSETUPMENUSHIFTSURR.PARA.OSDA/BMUTINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNING7SETTING UP THE SYSTEM• Once a

17• Speaker system layoutBasic system layout• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a t

18Before setting up the system12Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.SETUPDisplay the System Setup Menu.Make

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1923ENTERSHIFTBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGSwitch to the speaker configuration screen.Set whether or not speakers areconnected and, if so

202ENTERSHIFTEnter the setting.When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.Speaker type set

212Select the desired setting.We recommend setting this to “OFF”.When set to “ON”, the operation for software for which no identification signals are

2223456ENTERSHIFTBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGSwitch to the Delay Time screen.Select the desired unit, meters or fee

237ENTERSHIFTEnter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.The AVR-3801 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

24678BAND MODETUNINGTUNINGSelect “Test Tone Start”.BAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGSelect “Yes”.9E

25Setting the Digital In Assignment• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3801 for the different input sources.1234BAND MODETUNINGT

26Multi Vol. LevelSet the multi pre-out output level adjustment.1BAND MODETUNINGTUNINGAt the “System Setup Menu” screen, select “MultiVol. Level” and

274ENTERSHIFTEnter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.BAND MODETUNINGTUNINGAuto tuner presetsUse this to automatically search for FM broadcas

28After completing system setupThis button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process.SETUP1At the System Setu

22SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVIC

298REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-883) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3801 but other remote control compatible DEN

30Operating DENON audio components12Use the mode selector buttons to select the component youwant to operate.The mode switches between “AMP”, “TUNER”

31Preset memory123456789+100TV/VCROFFTVCDCDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVERVCR DBS/CABLESKIPSKIPENTERMEMORYVOLUMECHANNEL+-+-VDP DVDPOWERREMOTE CONTROL UNITRC-883ON

32Checking the preset memory settings123ON /SOURCEOFFENTERSHIFTBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGENTERSHIFTPress the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atth

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34Learning functionIf your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the incl

35System call(1) System call buttonsThe buttons that can be used for the system call function areshown on the diagram at the right. System call signal

3656Use the D and H cursor buttons to select the mode for thebutton at which the system call signals are to be registered,then press the ENTER button.

374Use the D and H cursor buttons to display “RESET SYS” onthe remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.• “SYS SEL” appears on the remote cont

384567BAND MODETUNINGTUNINGENTERSHIFTBAND MODETUNINGTUNINGENTERSHIFTENTERSHIFTUse the D and H cursor buttons to display “RESET PRE” onthe remote contr

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Instruct

39• This function is for resetting all the settings to the factory defaults.123456789+100TV/VCROFFTVCDCDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVERVCR DBS/CABLESKIPSKIPENTERM

40Auto search function• The set is equipped with a function for searching for the registrationnumber if you do not know the preset code (a 4-digit num

419OPERATIONBefore operating1Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct.2Select “AMP” using the RECEIVER button.

42Playing the input source1Select the input source to be played.FUNCTIONExample: CD3CD(Main unit) (Remote control unit)To select the input source when

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44After starting playback[1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE)The tone control function will not work in the direct mode.1The tone switches as follow

45Multi-source recording/playback[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the REC button.REC2With “RECOUT SOURCE” displayed

46[3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the input source)This operation is possible when Multi mode is selected.T

47Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks1Set the external input (EXT.IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN to switchthe external input.EXT.INEXT.IN(Ma

482 MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOMPROGRAMMABLEREMOTECONTROL UNITSYSTEM REMOTECONTROL UNIT RC-883

42INTRODUCTION2ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3801 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to

4910SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback

50Fader function• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR)

51Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input)1Select the input source.Playback with a digital inputq

524Display thesurround parametermenu.SURR.PARA.(Remote control unit)SURROUNDPARAMETER(Main unit)(When displayed with the remote control unit) (When di

5311DSP SURROUND SIMULATION• The AVR-3801 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to s

54DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.• To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote contro

55• Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel.1Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.SELECT• When turn

56Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• To operate the tone control from the remote control un

57Surround parameters wMODE: (DTS NEO:6)• CinemaThis mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performanc

5812LISTENING TO THE RADIOIf tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manualtuning” operation.1Set the input function to “TUNER”.FUNCT

53CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4FEATURES• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function

59Checking the preset stations1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the MEMORY b

60Recalling preset stations• To call out preset stations from the remote control unit.1Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to select the prese

6115TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to

6216ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOptimum surround sound for different sourcesThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats w

63Surround back speakersA 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This make

64• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the samepositions as in example (1).• It is best to place the surround speakers directly a

65• Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listeningposition in order assure cl

66SurroundThe AVR-3801 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the sam

67(2) Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby

68DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While of

65CONNECTIONS• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have beencompleted.• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left wit

69System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)Surround modes and parametersC: Signal/adjustableB: Turned on or off by sp

7017SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)150 W + 150 W (6 Ω/

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7Connecting video components• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a

8Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.•