Denon AVR-1082 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-3802/1082

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING

ON / STANDBY

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OFF£

AVR-3802

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

OUTPUT

SIGNAL
DETECT

SURROUND

BACK CH

TUNING
PRESET

REC /
MULTI

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

SOURCE

ON / STANDBY

REMOTE
SENSOR

FUNCTION

SURROUND
SPEAKER

A

B

AUTO

PCM

DTS

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

INPUT

VOLUME LEVEL

MASTER VOLUME

SURROUND

MODE

SURROUND
PARAMETER

TONE

CONTROL

SELECT CH VOL

DIMMER

STATUS TONE DEFEAT

VIDEO SELECT

INPUT

EXT. IN

ANALOG

AUTO PCM DTS

PHONES

1

2

3
456
789

+10

0

TV/

VCR

OFF

TV

CD

CDR/MD/TAPE RECEIVER

VCR DBS/CABLE

SKIP

SKIP

ENTER

MEMORY

VOLUME

CHANNEL

+

-

+

-

VDP DVD

POWER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-884

ON /

SOURCE

TUNER

VDP

VCR-1 VCR-2/V.AUX

DVD

TV/DBS

CDR/TAPE

PHONO

CD

SURROUND

PTY RTRDS

INPUT

OUTPUT

TEST
TONE

SPEAKER

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

5CH / 7CH

ANALOG

EXT.INMODE

CALL 2

BACKLIGHT

CALL 1

STEREO

STEREO

DOLBY/DTS
SURROUND

DSP

SIMU.

DISPLAY

SYSTEM CALL

DIRECT

RETURN

SETUP

MENU

SHIFT

SURR.
PARA.

OSD

A/B

MUTING

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and
EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and
93/68/EEC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses
Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den
folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und
EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que
l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette déclaration, est
conforme aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et
EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo
prodotto, al quale la nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è
conforme alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000­3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que
este producto al que hace referencia esta declaración,
está conforme con los siguientes estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000­3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC y 93/68/EEC.

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid
dat dit produkt, waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft,
in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en
EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC,
89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt,
vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och
EN61000-3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och
93/68/EEC.

NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH /
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend
Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das
Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata
dispersione del calore quando installate
l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.

• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het
apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god
värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit,
Wasser und Staub fern.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et
lapoussière.

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua
e dalla polvere.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua
y polvo.

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och
damm.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät
kommen lassen.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito
all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit
apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i
apparaten.

• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie
den Stecker herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.

• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo
dalla presa.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the
set for long periods of time.

• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de
longues périodes.

• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando
avete l’intenzione di non usare il filo di
alimentazione per un lungo periodo di tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no
utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt
wanneer het apparaat gedurende een lange
periode niet wordt gebruikt.

• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte
kommer att användas i lång tid.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in
Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in
contatto con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.

• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat in
kontakt komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hölje.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät
auseinander zu nehmen oder auf jegliche Art
zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in
nessun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere
wijze modifiëren.

• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga
om den.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht
verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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ENGLISH

2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3802.
2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3802 has to offer, read these

instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference,
should any questions or problems arise.

“SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

2 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3802 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has
been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as
providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and
operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

z

Before Using........................................................3

x

Cautions on Installation........................................3

c

Cautions on Handling...........................................3

v

Features...............................................................4

b

Connections.....................................................4~8

n

Part Names and Functions ..............................8, 9

m

Setting up the system...................................9~16

,

Remote Control Unit ...................................16~22

.

Operation.....................................................22~26

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Surround......................................................27~29

⁄1

DSP Surround Simulation............................30~32

⁄2

Listening to the Radio .................................33~35

⁄3

Last Function Memory.......................................36

⁄4

Initialization of the Microprocessor....................36

⁄5

Troubleshooting ...........................................36, 37

⁄6

Additional Information .................................37~41

⁄7

Specifications.....................................................42

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ACCESSORIES

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

q Operating instructions........................................1

w Service station list..............................................1

e Remote control unit (RC-884) ............................1

r R6P/AA batteries................................................3

t AM loop antenna................................................1

y FM indoor antenna.............................................1

u FM antenna adaptor...........................................1

1

BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this
unit:

• Moving the set

To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the
connection cords, always unplug the power cord
and disconnect the connection cords between all
other audio components when moving the set.

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are proper
and that there are not problems with the connection
cords. Always set the power switch to the standby
position before connecting and disconnecting
connection cords.

• Store this instructions in a safe place.

After reading, store this instructions along with the
warranty in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions

may differ from the actual set for explanation
purposes.

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated
if this unit or any other electronic equipment using
microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV.
If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or
TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away
from this unit’s power cord and input/output
connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly
when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder
wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas

and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space
between the top, back and sides of this unit
and the wall or other components.

10 cm or more

wall

10 cm or more

2

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

• Switching the input function when input jacks
are not connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input
function is switched when nothing is connected to
the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the
MASTER VOLUME control or connect components
to the input jacks.

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jacks

and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jacks and
SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit.
Because of this, the output signals are greatly
reduced for several seconds after the power switch
is turned on or input function, surround mode or any
other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up
during this time, the output will be very high after
the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait

until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the
volume.

• Whenever the power switch is in the

£ OFF

state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line
voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you
leave home for, say, a vacation.

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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ENGLISH

4

FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely
in digital domain, surround sound from digital
sources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are
faithfully re-created.

2. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing
multichannel audio signals that offers
improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic.
It can be used to decode not only sources
recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo
sources into five channels (front left/right, center
and surround left/right). In addition, various
parameters can be set according to the type of
source and the contents, so you can adjust the
sound field with greater precision.

3. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms,
Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide­range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital
is the default digital audio delivery system for
North American DVD and DTV.

4. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range,
high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as
laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music
discs.

5. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-3802 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended
Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by
Digital Theater Systems Inc.
The AVR-3802 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a
surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of
regular stereo sources.

6. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound
even with

5.1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with
a new design which recreates the effects of the
multi surround speakers in movie theaters. The
result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of
surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

7. 24 bit D/A Conversion

All six channels, including the five main channels
and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel
benefit from reference, for optimum high fidelity
reproduction of music and movie soundtracks.

8. Dual Surround Speaker Mode

Provides for the first time the ability to optimize
surround sound reproduction using two different
types of surround sound speakers as well as two
different surround speaker positions:

(1) Movie Surround

Motion picture soundtracks use the surround
channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of
the acoustic environment they want the
audience to realize. This is best accomplished
by the use of specially-designed surround
speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern
(bipolar dispersion) or by using surround
speakers that provide broad dispersion with a
minimum of on-axis localization (dipolar
dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the
ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the
greatest envelopment, minimizing localization
of direct sound from the speakers.

(2) Music Surround

With full range discrete surround channels, as
well as three discrete full range front channels,
digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer
thrilling surround sound music listening.
Producers of multi-channel discrete digital
music recordings almost always favor the use
of direct radiating (monopolar) surround
speakers, placed in the rear corners of the
room, since that is how they configure their
studios during the mixing/creation process.
The DENON AVR-3802 provides the ability to
connect two different sets of surround
speakers, and place them in the appropriate
locations in your AV theater room, so that you
can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music
listening, with optimum results and no
compromise.

9. Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video
switching, the AVR-3802 provides 2 sets of
component video (Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR) inputs for the

DVD and TV/DBS inputs, and one set of
component video outputs to the television, for
superior picture quality.

10. Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while
listening to another source (audio).

11. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via
Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR­3802 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main
channels, plus one low frequency effects channel)
inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp
outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master
volume control. This assures future upgrade
possibilities for any future multi-channel sound
format.

• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections
have been completed.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels
properly (left with left, right with right).

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections
will result in the generation of noise.

• Use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment only.

Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC
cords or placing them near a power transformer
will result in generating hum or other noise.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a
connected audio equipment is used independently
without turning the power of this unit on. If this
happens, turn on the power of the this unit

.

Connecting the audio components

5

CONNECTIONS

RLR

L

R

INPUT OUTPUT

LRL

R

OUTPUT

L

R

L

INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

B

B

CD player

Connecting a CD player

Connect the CD player’s
analog output jacks
(ANALOG OUTPUT) to this
unit’s CD jacks using pin
plug cords.

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the
AVR-3802’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to
the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTES:

• This unit cannot be used with MC
cartridges directly. Use a separate head
amplifier or step-up transformer.

• If humming or other noise is generated
when the ground wire is connected,
disconnect the ground wire.

Turntable
(MM cartridge)

Ground
wire

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power
amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center,
surround and surround back sound channels, or for
connection to powered loudspeakers.

To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the
speaker to SURR. BACK L CH.

MD recorder, CD recorder or other component
equipped with digital input/output jacks

CD player or other component equipped
with digital output jacks

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to
page 14 for instructions on setting this terminal.

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s
tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this
unit’s tape playback (CDR/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

CD recorder or Tape deck

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
The power to this outlet is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the
remote control unit or power switch.

NOTES:

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.

• Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before

connecting.

Power supply cord

AC 230V, 50Hz

Connecting the AC OUTLET

AC OUTLET

• SWITCHED
(total capacity – 100 W)
The power to this outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the
POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is
switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.
No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit’s power is at
standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 100
W.

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use them for
hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

Route the connection cords, etc., in
such a way that they do not
obstruct the ventilation holes.

NOTE:

If humming noise is generated
by a tape deck, etc., move the
tape deck away.

Connecting the pre-out jacks

5

ENGLISH

Connecting 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 drop in video quality.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

IN

VIDEO

R
L

ROUTIN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

L

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

L

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

AUDIO

L

R

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

AUDIO

L

R

R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L

RL

B

B

TV or DBS tuner

DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc.

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT)

to the (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video
coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT)
to the TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video
input jack (VIDEO
INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT jack
using a 75 Ω/ohms
video coaxial pin plug
cord.

VIDEO

Note on connecting the digital input
jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the
digital input jacks. For details, see page

4.

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.

Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR-1 IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the

(yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the
VCR-1 OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

Connect the second video deck to the VCR-2/V.AUX jacks in the same way.

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

Connecting a video decks

DVD

• Connect the DVD player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the

(yellow) DVD IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the DVD player’s analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT)
to the DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords.

• VDP player can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder,

game machine, etc., to the VCR-2/V.AUX jacks.

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

Monitor TV

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

Connecting a monitor TV

Connecting the video decks

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

DVD

• Connect the DVD player’s S-Video output jack to the S­VIDEO DVD IN jack using an S-Video connection cord.

• A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player,

video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the VCR-2/V.AUX
jacks.

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video output jack (S­VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jack using an
S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the
VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the

VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the
VCR-2/V.AUX IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to
the VCR-2/V.AUX OUT jack using S jack connection
cords.

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• A note on the S input jacks

The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.

• Precaution when using S-jacks

This unit’s S-jacks (input and output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures,
so that video signals input from the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input
from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and
make connections according to the equipment’s instruction manuals.

Connecting a monitor
TV

B

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

B

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

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Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING
STATION

75 Ω/ohms
COAXIAL
CABLE

FM ANTENNA

300 Ω/ohms
FEEDER
CABLE

FM INDOOR
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

300 Ω/ohms

AM LOOP
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

AM OUTDOOR
ANTENNA

GROUND

FM ANTENNA
ADAPTER
(Supplied)

• An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

• If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the included antenna adapter.

14mm

9mm

14mm

19mm

5mm

5mm

5C-2V3C-2V

1

4

2

3

AM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adopter assembly

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

a. With the

antenna on
top any
stable
surface.

b. With the

antenna
attached to
a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

Open the cover

ANTENNA ADAPTER

REMOVE

CLAMP

CLAMP

CLAMP

PULL

PULL

SHUT

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the
lever.

2. Insert the
conductor.

3. Return the
lever.

Notes:

• Do not connect two FM antennas
simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do
not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals
do not touch metal parts of the panel.

Y CRCB

VIDEO OUT

Y

CR CB

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

B

DVD player

Monitor TV

Connecting a DVD player

Connecting a monitor TV

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component)
video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video
pin-plug cords.

• In the same way, another video source with component
video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected
to the TV/DBS color difference (component) video jacks.

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference (component)
video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT)
to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using
75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

• The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some
TVs, monitors or video components (“CR, CB and Y”, “R-Y, B-Y and Y”,
“Pr, Pb and Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions
included with the TV or other component.

Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component

- Y, P

R/CR

, PB/CB) Video Jacks (DVD Player)

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack

(yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video
input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks.

• The AVR-3802’s on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output
jacks (MONITOR OUT).

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, C

B, CR, or Y, P

b, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These

terms all refer to component video color difference output.

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L

R

L

R

RL

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel
analog output

Front

Surround back

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 24.

Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a
different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a DVD Audio player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other
future multi-channel sound format decoder.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

R

L

B

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier or power amplifier

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see pages 25, 26.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks

• If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier or power amplifier is connected, the multi-source jacks can be used
to play a different program source in another room at the same time.

Speaker Impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16

Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front and
center speakers.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms

can be connected for use as surround and surround
back speakers.

• Be careful when using two pairs of surround
speakers (A + B) at the same time, since use of
speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω/ohms
will lead to damage.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is
played for long periods of time at high volumes
when speakers with an impedance lower than the
specified impedance are connected.

NOTE:
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the
power is on.
Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.

Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
making sure that like polarities are matched ( <
with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will
result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of
the various instruments, and the sense of direction
of the stereo being impaired.

• When making connections, take care that none of
the individual conductors of the speaker cord come
in contact with adjacent terminals, with other
speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

Protector circuit

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the
speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short­circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or
when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise.
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED
flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check
whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to
cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the
ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when

speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an
impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output
is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set,
then turn the power back on.

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Connections

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

(L) (R)

(L) (R) (L) (R)

(L) (

R

)

Connection jack for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier (super woofer),
etc.

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (A)

CENTER SPEAKER

SYSTEM

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

• Precautions when
connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed near
a TV or video monitor, the
colors on the screen may
be disturbed by the
speaker’s magnetism. If
this should happen, move
the speaker away to a
position where it does not
have this effect.

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTES:

• To use Surround back with one
speaker, connect the speaker to
SURR. BACK L CH.

• The settings must be changed to
use this speaker for MULTI
ZONE.
See page 10.

AVR-3802

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

OUTPUT

SIGNAL
DETECT

SURROUND

BACK CH

TUNING

PRESET

REC /
MULTI

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

SOURCE

ON / STANDBY

REMOTE
SENSOR

FUNCTION

SURROUND

SPEAKER

A

B

AUTO

PCM

DTS

SIGNAL

DIGITAL

INPUT

VOLUME LEVEL

MASTER VOLUME

SURROUND

MODE

SURROUND
PARAMETER

TONE

CONTROL

SELECT CH VOL

DIMMER

STATUS TONE DEFEAT

VIDEO SELECT

INPUT

EXT. IN

ANALOG

AUTO PCM DTS

PHONES

ON / STANDBY

OFF

£

¢

!8

!9@0@1@2@3@4@5@6@7@8@9

q w ter y u i o

!0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7

Front Panel

6

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

q

Power operation switch .................................(22)

w

Headphones jack (PHONES) ..........................(24)

e

6.1/7.1 SURROUND button............................(29)

r

Surround speaker system indicators
(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B)

t

AUTO button ..................................................(23)

y

PCM button....................................................(23)

u

DTS button .....................................................(23)

i

ANALOG button .............................................(23)

o

EXT. IN button................................................(23)

!0

VIDEO SELECT button ...................................(25)

!1

DIMMER button.............................................(25)

!2

STATUS button ...............................................(25)

!3

TONE DEFEAT button....................................(24)

!4

SURROUND MODE button............................(23)

!5

SURROUND PARAMETER button .................(28)

!6

SELECT knob..................................................(23)

!7

TONE CONTROL button ................................(24)

!8

CH VOL button...............................................(27)

!9

MASTER VOLUME control ............................(23)

@0

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ..(23)

@1

Display

@2

INPUT mode indicators ..................................(23)

@3

SIGNAL indicators ..........................................(23)

@4

Remote control sensor

(REMOTE SENSOR).......................................(16)

@5

Power indicator ..............................................(22)

@6

FUNCTION knob.............................................(23)

@7

TUNING PRESET button ................................(34)

@8

SOURCE selector button ...............................(23)

@9

REC/MULTI button.........................................(25)

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1

2

3
456
789

+10

0

TV/

VCR

OFF

TV

CD

CDR/MD/TAPE RECEIVER

VCR DBS/CABLE

SKIP

SKIP

ENTER

MEMORY

VOLUME

CHANNEL

+

-

+

-

VDP DVD

POWER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-884

ON /

SOURCE

TUNER

VDP

VCR-1

RDS PTY RT

VCR-2/V.AUX

DVD

TV/DBS

CDR/TAPE

PHONO

CD

SURROUND

INPUT

OUTPUT

TEST

TONE

SPEAKER

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

5CH / 7CH

ANALOG

EXT.INMODE

CALL 2

BACKLIGHT

CALL 1

STEREO

STEREO

DOLBY/DTS
SURROUND

DSP

SIMU.

DISPLAY

SYSTEM CALL

DIRECT

RETURN

SETUP

MENU

SHIFT

SURR.
PARA.

OSD

A/B

MUTING

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

Remote control unit

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

SYSTEM CALL buttons................(19)

Input mode selector buttons .......(23)

Surround mode buttons...............(30)

TEST TONE / RDS button ............(27)

Speaker selector / PTY button .....(30)

System buttons............................(33)

ENTER/system button .................(10)

Tuner system/

system button..............................(10)

System setup/

system button..............................(10)

DISPLAY/SURR. PARA

button...........................................(28)

Master volume control

buttons.........................................(23)

Mode selector buttons ................(17)

Power button ...............................(22)

MENU/OSD button ......................(25)

RETURN/MEMORY/system

button...........................................(33)

MUTING button ...........................(24)

Input source selector

buttons.........................................(23)

OUTPUT / RT button....................(24)

BACKLIGHT button

Remote control signal

transmitter ...................................(16)

ONO

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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS”
(see pages 4 to 8), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-3802’s
on-screen display function.
These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-3802.

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display.
Also use this button to complete the setting.

CURSOR buttons

F and G: Use these to move the cursors (F and G) to

the left and right on the screen.

D and H: Use these to move the cursors (D and H) to

the up and down on the screen.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

System setup Default settings

w

e

t

y

i

Speaker
Configuration

(Surround
Speaker
Setting)

(Subwoofer
mode)

SB CH Auto
Flag Detect

Channel Level

Digital In
Assignment

On Screen
Display

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their
corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for
full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the
signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

Use this function when using multiple surround
speaker combinations for more ideal surround
sound. Once the combinations of surround
speakers to be used for the different surround
modes are preset, the surround speakers are
selected automatically according to the surround
mode.

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass
signals.

Set the method of playing the surround backchannel for digital
signals.

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers
and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain
optimum effects.

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different
input sources.

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that
appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote
control unit or main unit are operated.

Surround

mode

Surround

speaker

Input

source

Digital
Inputs

Front Sp.

Large

Center Sp. Surround Sp. A /BSub Woofer

Small SmallYes

DOLBY/

DTS

SURROUND

5CH/7CH
STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

EXT. IN

——

AAAA——

LFE

Front L & R Center Surround L & RSub Woofer

3.6 m (12 ft) 3.6 m (12 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft)3.6 m (12 ft)

Front L

Front R Center

Surround

R

Surround

Back R

Subwoofer

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

CD DVD TV/DBS

CDR

/TAPE

VDP —

COAXIAL

OPTICAL1OPTICAL2OPTICAL

3

OFF —

On Screen Display = ON

Surround Back Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

DTS-ES / 6.1 Source Auto Flag Detect Mode = OFF

r

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the
audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer
according to the listening position.

SBL & SBR

3.0 m (10 ft)

u

This sets the output level for the multi output jacks. 0 dB

Surround

Back L

0 dB

Surround

L

0 dB

Multi vol. Level

VCR-2

OFF

VCR-1

OFF

Power AMP
Assignment

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier
for use for multi-zone.

Surround Back

q

A1 ~ A8 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz

B1 ~ B8 522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz, 90.1 / 90.1 MHz

C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz

D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz

E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

o

Auto Tuner
Preset

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the
memory.

Crossover
Frequency

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the
various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

80 Hz

MENU

DISPLAY

SURR.

OSD

SETUP

CHANNEL

+

SKIP

-

SKIP

TUNER

PARA.

BAND MODE

RETURN

TUNING

A/B

MEMORY

VOLUME

TUNING

+

ENTER

SHIFT

-

MUTING

CD

PH

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NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video signal
(MONITOR OUT) jacks.

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback
of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3802’s S-Video and
video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3802 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected
to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S­Video monitor output. If you wish to output the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a
cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 16.)

• The AVR-3802’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may
be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

• The setup menu is not displayed when “HEADPHONE ONLY” is selected.

• Speaker system layout

Basic system layout

• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a
television monitor:

With the AVR-3802 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for
a variety of sources and surround modes.

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems
Set these at the sides of the TV or
screen with their front surfaces as flush
with the front of the screen as possible.

• Surround speaker selector function

This function makes it possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for different sources by switching
between two systems of surround speakers (A and B).

AA

BB

AA

BB

SB SB SB SB

Using A only Using B only

SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Before setting up the system

2

Display the System Setup Menu.

SETUP

1

Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.

Setting the power amplifier assignment

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi.

1

At the System Setup Menu, select “Power Amp
Assignment” and press the ENTER button.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

ENTER

SHIFT

2

Select “Surround Back” to use
as the surround back channel,
“Multi” to use as multi zone
out.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

When “Surround Back” is selected When “Multi” is selected

3

Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

ENTER

SHIFT

• The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted
automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

Setting the type of speakers

1

At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

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2

Switch to the speaker configuration screen.

ENTER

SHIFT

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

NOTE:

• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s
capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and
below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level
low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

3

Set whether or not speakers
are connected and, if so, their
size parameters.

• To select the speaker

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

• To select the parameter

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

4

Press the ENTER button to finalize the settong.

ENTER

SHIFT

• Parameters

Large.................Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass

sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode.

Small.................Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing

bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. When this is set,
bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode
is sent to the subwoofer.
When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below the frequency set for the Crossover

Frequency mode are assigned to the subwoofer.

None……..........Select this when no speakers are installed.

Yes/No… ...........Select “Ye s ” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer is not installed.

2spkrs/1spkr .....Set the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when
“Small” is set for the front, center and surround speakers.
For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the Small setting for all five main speakers and
Subwoofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.

This screen is displayed when using both surround speakers A and B.

• At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

1

When either “Large” or “Small” has been set for both
speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu (when using
both A and B surround speakers), the surround speaker
setting screen appears.
Select the surround speakers to be used in the different
surround modes.

• To select the surround mode

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

• To select the surround speaker
A: When using surround speakers A
B: When using surround speakers B
A+B: When using both surround speakers A and B

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and B
If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when “Small” is set for both
A and B.

2

Enter the setting.
When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s”, the set switches to the
subwoofer mode.

ENTER

SHIFT

Setting the Crossover Frequency and Subwoofer mode

1

Select the “Crossover Frequency” mode.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

3

Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

ENTER

SHIFT

This screen is displayed when using a subwoofer.

• Set the crossover frequency and subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used.

Select the Frequency.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

2

Select the “Subwoofer Mode”.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

Select the setting.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

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NOTES:
— Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or
DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “Small” in the setup menu. The low
frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” are produced from those channels.

— Crossover Frequency —

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s ” at the “Speaker Configuration Setting”, set the frequency (Hz) below
which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer (the crossover
frequency).

• For speakers set to “Small”, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and the cut bass
sound is output from the subwoofer instead.
NOTE: For ordinary speaker systems, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to 80 Hz. When

using small speakers, however, setting the crossover frequency to a high frequency may improve
frequency response for frequencies near the crossover frequency.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “Large” is set for the front speakers and “Ye s” is set for
the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see page 10).

• When the “LFE+MAIN” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to
“Large” are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel.

In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending
on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low
frequency range.

• Selection of the “LFE ” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with
“Large” from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the

subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal
playback) and the channel specified as “Small” in the setup menu.

• Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body.

• When the subwoofer is set to “Ye s”, bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer

mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS.

Set the operation for the digital signals when playing in the 6.1 SURROUND and DTS-ES surround modes.

Setting the SB CH Auto Flag Detect

1

At the System Setup Menu select “SB CH
Auto Flag Deterct” and press the ENTER
button.

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

ENTER

SHIFT

Setting

q Auto Flag Detect Mode (AFDM)

ON: This function only works for sources containing DTS-ES or 6.1-channel surround identification signals.

When this function is used, sources that have been recorded in 6.1-channel surround or DTS-ES are
automatically played in the 6.1-channel surround mode using the surround back speaker(s). (Refer to
w for the method of playback of the surround back speaker in this case.)

OFF: Set this mode if you wish to play normal 5.1-channel sources or sources not containing the

identification signals described below in the 6.1-channel mode.

NOTES:

• The “SB CH Auto Flag Detect” setting screen is displayed when the surround back speaker is set to
“Large” or “Small” at “Speaker Configuration”.

• The surround back speakers can also be turned on and off using the “6.1/7.1 Surround” surround

parameter. (See page 29.)

2

Select the desired setting.

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

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Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

ENTER

SHIFT

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the
surround mode.

• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B.

Setting the delay time

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers
(L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position
L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position
L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position
L4: Distance between surround back speakers and listening position
L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position

L1

L2

L5

L3

L4

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

SL

Listening position

SR

SBRSBL

1

At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

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w Non-Flag Source SBch Output

MTRX ON: Sources are played using the surround back speaker(s). The surround back channel is played

with digital matrix processing.

NON-MTRX: Sources are played using the surround back speaker(s). The same signals as those of the

surround channel are output from the surround back speaker(s).

OFF: Sources are played without using the surround back speaker(s).

2

Switch to the Delay Time screen.

ENTER

SHIFT

Example: When “Meters” is selected

3

Select the desired unit, meters or feet.
Select (darken) the desired units, “Meters” or “Feet”.

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4

Once “Meter” or “Feet” is selected in Step 3,
the Delay Time screen appears automatically.

5

Select the speaker to be set.

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Example: When the distance is set to

3.6 m for the center speaker

6

Set the distance between the
center speaker and listening
position.
The distance changes in units
of 0.1 meters (1 foot) each
time the button is pressed.
Select the value closest to the
measured distance.

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If “Ye s ” is selected for “Default”, the settings are
automatically reset to the default values.

Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker
should be 4.5 m (15 ft) or less. If you set an invalid distance,
a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. In this
case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its
distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line.

7

Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.
The AVR-3802 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

ENTER

SHIFT

NOTES:

• If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values
(see page 9).

• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.

• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 27.)

• When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately.

Setting the channel level

1

At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.

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Switch to the Channel Level screen.

ENTER

SHIFT

3

Select “Test Tone Mode”.

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Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected

4

Select the mode.
Select “Auto” or “Manual”.

• Auto:
Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced
automatically from the different speakers.

• Manual:
Select the speaker from which you want to produce the
test tone to adjust the level.

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Select “Surr. Sp.”, then select the surround speaker(s) from which
you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B).

• Surr. Sp.: A
Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels
when using surround speaker A.

• Surr. Sp.: B
Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels
when using surround speaker B.

• Surr. Sp.: A+B
Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels
when using surround speakers A and B at the same time.

The “Surr. Sp.” can only be selected when both surround
speakers A and B have been selected at the “Speaker
Configuration” (when both A and B have been set to “Large” or
“Small”).

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Select “Test Tone Start”.

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