AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-3806OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5Getting Started Getting StartedRemote control unitSurround mode/Systembuttons·················(27, 47)Mode selector buttons··························
95Additional Information Additional InformationC : Signal / AdjustableE : No signal / Not adjustableB : Turned on or off by speaker configuration sett
96Additional Information Additional Information2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signalsEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE4CCEEEEEEEEEEEEE
97Additional Information Additional InformationSTEREOSurround ModeSuper Audio CDButtonNoteDTS ES DSCRT(With Flag)Input signalsDTS DOLBY DIGITALANALOGL
98Additional Information Additional InformationONEE✳3S-VIDEOS-VIDEOS-VIDEOS-VIDEOVideo convertEEVIDEOS-VIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENTCOMPONENTCOMPONENT ✳1COMPO
99Additional Information Additional InformationVideo convert ––VIDEOOFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHDMIHDMIHDMIHDMIHDMIHDMICOMPONENTEEEEEEEEEECCInput signalsS-VID
100SpecificationsSpecifications2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front:120 W + 120 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)160 W +
2 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglésClayton 40713Coby 40730, 40770, 40778, 40852, 41086,41107, 41115, 41165, 41177, 41351Compacks 40826,
Digitor 40651, 40690Digitrex 40672, 41056, 41100DIGIXmedia 40826DiK 40774, 40831Disney 40675, 41270DiViDo 40705DK Digital 40831DMTech 40783Dragon 4083
Lunatron 40741Luxman 40573Luxor 40713, 41004, 41730Magnasonic 40651, 40769Magnavox 40503, 40539, 40646, 40675, 40713,40821Magnex 41165Malata 40782, 41
Ronin 40872Rotel 40558, 40623Rowa 40516, 40717, 40823, 40872, 41004Saba 40651, 40769Sabaki 40798Saivod 40831Sakyno 40768Salora 40741Sampo 40698, 40752
6Easy Setup and OperationSpeaker system layout2 Basic system layoutThe following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight sp
WIZE 41115Xbox 40522Xenius 40651, 40790XLogic 40768, 40798XMS 40770Xoro 41173, 41250Yakumo 41004, 41056Yamada 40872, 41004, 41056, 41158Yamaha 40490,
CCE 20072, 20278CGE 20000Changhong 20048, 20081Cimline 20072Cineral 20278Citizen 20037, 20278, 21278Clatronic 20000, 20072Colt 20072Condor 20278Craig
Hypson 20000, 20037, 20072, 20209, 20278iBUYPOWER 21972Imperial 20000Ingersoll 20209, 20240Inno Hit 20072, 20432inotech 20278Interbuy 20072Interfunk 2
Nordmende 20041, 20067, 20320Northgate 21972Novatronic 20209Nu-Tec 20209Oceanic 20000, 20041, 20046, 20048, 20081,20104Okano 20072, 20209, 20278, 2031
Siera 20081Silva 20037Silver 20278Singer 20045, 20072, 20348Sinudyne 20081, 20209Smaragd 20348Sonic Blue 20614, 20616Soniko 20072Sonitron 20104Sonnecl
Abex 10032Accent 10009Acura 10009Addison 10092, 10108, 10653Admiral 10087, 10093, 10163, 10264, 10363,10463Advent 10761, 10783, 10815, 10817, 10842Adv
Baysonic 10180Bazin 10217Beaumark 10178Beijing 10001, 10009, 10208, 10226, 10264,10374, 10412, 10482, 10661, 10812,10817, 10821Beko 10037, 10292, 1037
Contec 10009, 10036, 10037, 10157, 10180,10185, 10216, 10264, 10698Continental Edison 10109, 10287, 10487Cosmel 10037, 10337Craig 10180Crosley 10054,
ESC 10037, 10217Ether 10003, 10009, 10030Etron 10001, 10009Eurofeel 10217, 10264EuroLine 10556Euroman 10037, 10216, 10217, 10264, 10421Europa 10037Eur
Gronic 10163Grundig 10036, 10037, 10070, 10191, 10195,10370, 10443, 10487, 10535, 10556,10587, 10630, 10672, 10706Grunpy 10179, 10180H&B 10808Haaz
7Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation2 Connections• The AVR-3806 can be configured for 10 speaker playback using two pairs of surround sp
IR 10011, 10012, 10032, 10035, 10036,10037, 10045, 10070, 10072, 10073,10087, 10093, 10102, 10104, 10105,10108, 10109, 10146, 10157, 10163,10191, 1019
LG 10001, 10003, 10019, 10030, 10032,10037, 10038, 10039, 10056, 10060,10108, 10178, 10442, 10556, 10606,10644, 10698, 10700, 10714, 10715,10856, 1114
Monaco 10009Monivision 10700, 10843Morgan's 10037Motorola 10055, 10093MTC 10019, 10030, 10056, 10060, 10163,10185, 10216, 10361, 10370, 10512MTEC
Panavision 10037, 10411Panda 10009, 10051, 10208, 10226, 10264,10412, 10508, 10698, 10706, 10780,10817, 10821, 10826, 10848, 10891Pathe Cinema 10163,
Ricoh 10037Rinex 10264, 10418, 10698, 10773Roadstar 10009, 10037, 10218, 10264, 10282,10418, 10668, 10714, 11037Robotron 10087Rover 10036Rowa 10009, 1
Siemens 10032, 10037, 10146, 10157, 10191,10195, 10200, 10361, 10535Siera 10012Siesta 10370Signature 10016Silva 10037, 10216, 10361, 10648Silva Schnei
Tec 10009, 10037, 10163, 10217, 10247,10259, 10337, 10361Tech Line 10037, 10668, 11437Techica 10218Technema 10320Technics 10051, 10250, 10556, 10650Te
Universum 10009, 10011, 10032, 10036, 10037,10070, 10104, 10105, 10146, 10157,10163, 10170, 10177, 10191, 10200,10217, 10247, 10264, 10290, 10346,1036
Amstrad 01222Antronix 00022Archer 00022, 00153, 00797Auna 00277, 01269Austar 00012, 00276Bell & Howell 00014Bell South 00899Birmingham Cable Commu
Salora 00000Samsung 00000, 00040, 00144, 01060Scientific Atlanta 00008, 00017, 00237, 00277, 00477,00877, 01510, 01877Sejin 01602Signal 00015, 00040Si
8Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and OperationMonitor TVS VIDEOINVIDEOINCOMPONENT VIDEO INYPBPRHDMIINGIHJFor best picture quality (especially with
Axiel 00668, 00710Axis 00369, 00834, 00880, 01111Beko 00455Bentley Walker 01017Best 00369Bestar 00243Black Diamond 01284Blaupunkt 00173Blue Sky 00713,
Eurosat 00243Eurosky 00114, 00115, 00132, 00243, 00299,00369, 00501, 00607Eurostar 00115, 00607, 00818, 00880, 00898Eutelsat 00713Exator 00421, 00515,
Jolly 00592JVC 00492, 00515, 00571, 00775, 01170,01507, 01531, 01775K-SAT 00713Kamm 00713, 00880Kaon 01300KaTelco 01111Kathrein 00114, 00115, 00123, 0
Octagon 00421, 00613OctalTV 01294, 01505Okano 00243, 00331, 00442, 00668Opentel 01232, 01412Optex 00114, 00136, 00417, 00592, 00834,01043, 01283Optus
Schneider 00157, 00668, 00710, 00805, 00898,01206, 01251Schwaiger 00132, 00157, 00587, 00605, 00607,00692, 00863, 00885, 01075, 01083,01111, 01334, 01
TPS 00820, 01253, 01307Triad 00321, 00351, 00372Triasat 00501Triax 00114, 00115, 00132, 00200, 00396,00501, 00713, 00853, 01099, 01113,01227, 01251, 0
GoldStar 30417, 31208Goodmans 30245, 30280, 30305GPX 31296Grundig 30157Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173, 30426, 31202Hitachi 30032, 30155, 30038Inkel 30180,
Tivoli Audio 31553Tokai 30164, 30420Toshiba 31693Traxdata 30626Universum 30053, 30157, 30437Vector Research 30194, 30417Victor 30072Wards 30000, 30032
Sonic Blue 20614, 20616Sony 20636, 21972Stack 9 21972Systemax 21972Tagar Systems 21972Tivo 20618, 20636, 20739Toshiba 21008, 21972Touch 21972Viewsonic
Digeo 01187Freebox 01482General Instrument 00476, 00810Jerrold 00476, 00810Motorola 00476, 00810, 01106, 01187, 01376Nokia 01569Pace 00237, 01877Pione
9Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and OperationAuto Setup / Room EQThe Auto Setup and Room EQ function of thisunit performs an analysis of the spea
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10Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and OperationConnecting a microphone1Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to theSETUP MIC jack on the front pan
11Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and OperationStarting Auto Setup Power Amp Assign2Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the“Auto Setup / Room E
Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and Operation12Speaker system measurement1Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the“OK Start”, then press the CUR
13Easy Setup and Operation Easy Setup and OperationStore:Store the checked measurement values.All parameters are stored.3If the check ends, press the
14Connecting Other SourcesCable indicationsSignal directionAudio and Video cableThe hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the foll
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1. PRODUCTThis product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the follow
15Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesThe AVR-3806 is equipped with a function for up and downconverting video signals.Because of this, t
16Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting equipment with HDMI (High-Definition MultimediaInterface) terminals [To convert analog v
17Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a video camera component or video gameVideo camera /Video gameS VIDEOOUTRLAUDIO OUTVIDEO
18Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a DVD recorderDVD recorderS VIDEOOUTS VIDEOINRLAUDIO INRLAUDIO OUTVIDEOOUTVIDEOINOPTICAL
RLAUDIO OUTCD playerCOAXIALOUTOPTICALOUTRLRLACD19Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting a tape deckConnecting a CD recorder or MD
20Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesDENON LINK connectionsDVD playerDENONLINKE• High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal
21Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources• If your digital TV monitor or DVD player only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVIco
22Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources14232 AM loop antenna assemblyConnect to the AMantenna terminals.Remove the vinyl tieand take out t
23Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesConnecting the XM terminal• AVR-3806 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio®
24Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other SourcesFor instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 56~58).Connecting the MULTI ZO
2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION• Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heatdispersion when installed in arack.• Eviter d
25Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources• Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power ofth
26Basic OperationOperating the remote control unitBasic OperationPlaybackThe RC-1024 remote control has a backlit EL display whosecontents change acc
27Basic Operation Basic Operation2 To choose the surround sound modeExample: Dolby DigitalPress the STANDARD button.For more information about the sur
28Basic Operation Basic OperationTurning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)Use this to mute the audio output temporarily.2 Operate the video select fr
29Basic Operation Basic Operation2 On screen displayChecking the currently playing programsource, etc.Press the ON SCREEN button.Each time an operatio
30Basic Operation Basic Operation• DOLBY DIGITAL• DTS• PCMDepending on the input signal.• The “HDCD” indicator lights when digitalsignals are being in
31Basic Operation Basic OperationSurroundPlaying modes for differentsourcesThe AVR-3806 is equipped with many surroundmodes. We recommend using the su
32Basic Operation Basic Operation2 DIRECT modeUse this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound. In thismode, the audio signals bypass such circui
33Basic Operation Basic OperationSTANDARDCURSORNIGHTSURROUND BACKSURROUNDPARAMETERENTERDolby Digital mode and DTS Surround (onlywith digital input)2Pl
34Basic Operation Basic Operation• In addition, screen information is displayed in the followingorder when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly:
Advanced OperationRemote control unitOperating DENON audio components ···························47, 48Preset memory··································
35Basic Operation Basic OperationTONE:This adjusts the tone control ( page 41).This can be set individually for the separate surround modeother than P
36Basic Operation Basic OperationDolby Pro LogicIIx (Pro LogicII) modeSTANDARDCURSORSURROUNDPARAMETERENTER1Press the STANDARD button to select the “Do
37Basic Operation Basic Operation2 Surround parameters wPro LogicIIx and Pro LogicII Mode:Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music”, “Pro Logic” or“G
38Basic Operation Basic Operation2 Calling the settings outPress the USER MODE button at which the settingsyou want to call out are stored.• The indic
39Basic Operation Basic OperationVIRTUALWIDE SCREENDENON original surround modesThe AVR-3806 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal P
40Basic Operation Basic Operation7CH STEREOSURROUNDPARAMETERENTERDSP SIMULATION CURSOR354• The “7CH STEREO” display changes as shown belowaccording t
41Basic Operation Basic Operation2 Surround parameters rEFFECT:This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surroundmode speaker effects on and
42Basic Operation Basic OperationPress the CURSORFForGGbutton to set the level.To increase the bass or treble:The bass or treble sound can be increase
43Basic Operation Basic Operation1Set the input source to “TUNER”.(Main unit)(Remote control unit in the AMP mode)2Press the TUNER button onthe remote
44Basic Operation Basic OperationPress the ON SCREEN button (in the AMP mode)repeatedly until the “Tuner Preset Stations” screenappears on the OSD.1Us
2 System setup menupage 75page 76page 76, 77page 77, 78page 78, 79page 79page 63page 63, 64page 64page 64page 65, 66page 66, 67page 67page 67page 67,
45Basic Operation Basic OperationNO3Watching the display, press the BAND button toselect the XM mode.4Press the STATUS button on the main unit until“S
46Basic Operation Basic Operation1Press theFForGGbutton in the XM mode.• The current category name is displayed. 2Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to sele
Advanced Operation47Advanced OperationRemote control unitOperating DENON audio componentsAMP/LAST MODESELECTOR1Press the MODE SELECTOR buttons to sel
48Advanced Operation Advanced Operation1. CD player (CD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)2 : Stop1 : Play8,
49Advanced Operation Advanced OperationPreset memoryThe included remote control unit (RC-1024) can be used tooperate devices of different brands by re
50Advanced Operation Advanced Operation1. DVD player (DVD), DVD recorder (DVDR) systembuttonsSRC ON : Power onSRC OFF : Power off6, 7 : Manual search
51Advanced Operation3. Video deck (VCR) system buttonsSRC ON : Power onSRC OFF : Power off6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)2 : Stop1 : Play8,
52Advanced Operation Advanced OperationIf an AV component is not a DENON product, or if it cannot beoperated via codes provided in the AVR-3806 remote
53Advanced Operation Advanced OperationSystem call3Press the SYSTEM CALL button (1 to 3) you wantto register the system call.4Press the button you wan
54Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationSetting the back light’s lighting time1Press and hole the SET UP button for at leastthree seconds.• The IR segme
2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3806.2To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3806 has to offer, readthese i
55Advanced Operation Advanced OperationResetting1Press and hole the SET UP button for at leastthree seconds.• The IR segment blinks twice.2Press the 9
56Advanced Operation Advanced Operation• When the outputs of the “ZONE2 (ZONE3)” OUT terminals are wired and connected to power amplifiers installed i
57Advanced Operation Advanced OperationMulti-zone playback using the SPEAKER terminals2 When using the SURROUND BACK amplifier as the ZONE2/ZONE3 outp
58Advanced Operation Advanced Operation2With “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn theFUNCTION knob to select the source you want tooutput appears on the dis
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation591Select the input source to which DENON LINKwas assigned at the “Digital In Assign” ( page63) in the system set
60Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationMulti-source recording / playback2 Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the ZONE2/3/R
61Advanced Setup – Part 1Advanced Setup – Part 1You can customize a variety of system setup so that it may be fitting for your listening environment.F
62Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1The AVR-3806 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and isequipped w
63Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Make the audio-related settings.Audio Input SetupSetting the Digital In AssignmentThis setting assign
64Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1SW Level:Sets the playback level of the analog signal that was input tothe EXT. IN subwoofer terminal
2Getting Started Getting StartedAccessoriesCheck that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:q Operating instructions ...
65Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Tuner Presets2 Auto Preset MemoryUse this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store upto 56
66Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 14Repeat step 3 to input the preset channel name.If you wish to set the preset channel name back to as
67Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 16Press the ENTER button to enter the setting..• The “Video Setup” menu reappears.• If a monitor is co
68Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 12Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select thesetting, then press the CURSORFForGGbutton toselect the pa
69Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 15Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.• The “Advanced Playback” menu reappears.3Press the CURS
70Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Dolby Digital SetupSets the down-mixing method when not using a center speakeror surround
71Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 13Press the CURSORFForGGbutton to select thespeaker to be set.• The screen switches to the character i
72Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Power Amplifier AssignmentIf no Surround back speakers are used in the main room, theiram
73Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Mute Level:Set the volume attenuation level when the mute mode isset for the different zones.• FULLTh
74Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setup LockThe system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot bechanged easily.1Press the CUR
3Getting Started Getting StartedCautions on handling• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.A clicking noise may be produc
75Advanced Setup – Part 2Advanced Setup – Part 2This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually (without using t
76Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Setting the low frequency distribution• Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker systembeing u
77Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 24Press the CURSORFForGG button to set thedistance between the center speaker andlistening position.Ex
78Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Example: When the volume is set to –11.5 dB while thetest tone is being produced from the Front Lchsp
79Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2• If “LFE+Main” is set at “Subwoofer Setup”, “SW:LFE+Main”( page 76) is displayed at the top right of
80Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Others SetupSetting the Room EQ SetupSelect the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with AutoSe
81Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2Check the parameter• The results of the measured items can be checked.• The EQ parameters that were s
82Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2PageDefault settingsAuto Setup / Room EQ1. Auto Setup/Room EQ1 Auto SetupRoom EQSetup2Direct ModeSetu
83Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2PageDefault settingsVideo Setup4. Video Setup2ComponentIn AssignHDMI InAssignThis assigns the compone
Option Setup84Advanced Setup – Part 2 Advanced Setup – Part 2PageDefault settingsAdvanced Playback5. Advanced Playback122chDirect/StereoAutoSurroundMo
4DisplayGetting Started Getting Startedyuio!0!1!2!3!4er tqwqInput signal indicatorThe respective indicator will light correspondingto the input signal
Troubleshooting85PageMeasuresCauseSymptomTroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following.1. Are the connections correct?2. Have yo
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting86PageMeasuresCauseSymptom23454645“NO SIGNAL” isdisplayed in the XMmode.• The signal cannot be received.• Reposition you
Additional Information872 Types of multi-channel signalsDolby Digital (including Dolby Digital EX), DTS (including DTS-ES), DVD-Audio, and Super Audio
Additional Information Additional Information882 Number of surround back speakersThough the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel ofplaybac
89Additional Information Additional Information• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in thesame positions as in example (1).• It is b
90Additional Information Additional InformationThe AVR-3806 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuitthat lets you play program sources in
91Additional Information Additional Information[2] DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal
92Additional InformationWhen DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sourcesare decoded with a DTS-ES decoder, the format isautomatically detected u
93Additional Information Additional InformationThe two diagrams below illustrate two examples of microphoneplacement for two types of seating arrangem
Surround Mode94Additional Information Additional InformationSurround modes and parametersC : Signal / AdjustableE : No signal / Not adjustableB : Turn
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