Denon AVR-3802 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-3802

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER

OFF

ON /

SOURCE

RC-883

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV

CD

CDR/MD/TAPE RECEIVER

VCR

DBS/CABLE VDP

DVD

DISPLAY

MENU

SURR.

OSD

PARA.

SETUP

RETURN

TUNING

A/B

MEMORY

BAND

MODE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-3802

MASTER VOLUME

+

TUNING

+

FUNCTION

SKIP

ENTER

VOLUME LEVEL

-

SHIFT

-

REMOTE

SIGNAL

SURROUND

SENSOR

BACK CH

SKIP

MUTING

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

TUNER

PHONO

CD

ON / STANDBY

AUTO

INPUT

DTS

SIGNAL

1

2

3

PCM

DETECT

CDR/TAPE

VDP

DVD

4

5

6

VCR-1

VCR-2/V.AUX

TV/DBS

SOURCE

TUNING

REC /

6.1 / 7.1

7

8

9

PRESET

MULTI

SURROUND

SURROUND

B

A

SPEAKER

TV/

0

+10

VCR

TEST

SPEAKER

OUTPUT

TONE

SURROUND

ON / STANDBY

PHONES

INPUT

SURROUND

SELECT

CH VOL

DOLBY/DTS

DSP

5CH / 7CH

MODE

SURROUND

SIMU.

STEREO

AUTO

PCM

DTS

ANALOG

EXT. IN

VIDEO SELECT

DIMMER

STATUS

TONE DEFEAT

6.1 / 7.1

DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

SURROUND

TONE

PARAMETER

CONTROL

INPUT

MODE

ANALOG

EXT.IN

SYSTEM CALL

CALL 1

CALL 2

BACKLIGHT

2We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3802.

2To 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”

2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE 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.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

2NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

•Avoid high temperatures.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

•Eviter des températures élevées

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

•Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

•Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

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

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

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

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

*(For sets with ventilation holes)

•Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

•Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

•Do not let foreign objects in the set.

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

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

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

•Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6.Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9.Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10.Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11.Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12.Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14.Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

15.Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

17.Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

18.Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

19.Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

20.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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2INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON 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 ...............................................................................................	4	⁄0Surround .............................................................................................	49~53
x Cautions on Installation...............................................................................	4	⁄1DSP Surround Simulation ...................................................................	54~59
c Cautions on Handling ..................................................................................	5	⁄2Listening to the Radio.........................................................................	60~62
v Features ......................................................................................................	5	⁄3Last Function Memory..............................................................................	62
b Connections ..........................................................................................	6~13	⁄4Initialization of the Microprocessor ...........................................................	62
n Part Names and Functions..................................................................	14, 15	⁄5Troubleshooting.........................................................................................	63
m Setting up the system ........................................................................	16~28	⁄6Additional Information.........................................................................	64~72
, Remote Control Unit...........................................................................	29~40	⁄7Specifications ............................................................................................	73
. Operation ............................................................................................	41~48

2ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions…..1 w Warranty ( for North America model only )………...........1					e Service station list…….....1	r Remote control unit
t R6P/AA batteries .............	3 y AM loop antenna…...............1			u FM indoor antenna…1	i FM antenna adaptor….....1	(RC-883)............…......1
	r		t	y	u	i

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.

		2	CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION	4 inch/10 cm or more
	Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or
	any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a			B
	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		4 inch/10 cm or more
		outdoor antennas and 75 Ω /ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between

the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other

Wall

components.

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3CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

•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 jack 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 STANDBY 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.

4FEATURES

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 wide-range, 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 onaxis 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 AVR3802 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/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 AVR-3802 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.

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5 CONNECTIONS

•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 OUTLETS 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

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

The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch.

	OUTPUT	CD player
	R L

R L

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR3802’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTE:

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)

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 the AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED

(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to these outlets 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 these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.).

NOTE:

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

Connecting the pre-out jacks

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

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

Ground wire

L	R	L
R
		L
		R

R L

	AC CORD
MD recorder, CD recorder or other component	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
equipped with digital input/output jacks	Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way
B	that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

	OUTPUT	INPUT
	OPTICAL						CD recorder or Tape deck
			R	L	R	L		NOTE:
		CD player or other
							B	If humming noise is generated by a
		component equipped
OPTICAL	COAXIAL							tape deck, etc., move the tape deck
		with digital output jacks	R	L	R	L
OUTPUT								away.
			INPUT		OUTPUT

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 25 for instructions on setting this terminal.

NOTES:

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

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

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.

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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.

TV or DBS tuner

AUDIO VIDEO B

OUT

R L OUT

R

L

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

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

Monitor TV

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO		VIDEO	B
	OUT
			DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc.
R	L OUT

R L

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

DVD

•Connect the video disc player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) DVD IN jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

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

•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 video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to

the VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jack using a 75 Ω /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R L

R

L

R

L

R	L	R	L OUT IN
	OUT		IN
	AUDIO		VIDEO

R

L

R

L

R			L	R		L OUT IN
	OUT				IN
			AUDIO			VIDEO

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

•Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks. For details, see page 6.

Connecting a video decks

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

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

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

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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
	MONITOR OUT
DVD player or video disc player (VDP)	• Connect the TV’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR
S-VIDEO B	OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.
OUT

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

DVD

•Connect the DVD player’s S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO 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.

S-VIDEO

IN

Monitor TV

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

S-VIDEO B

OUT

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

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

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

Video deck 1

Connecting the video decks

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

(S-IN) to the S-VIDEO VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.

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

jackconnection cords.

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

Video deck 2

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 7.

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Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/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, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CR CB Y

DVD player

B

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

CB CR Y

Connecting a DVD player

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 TV

Connecting a monitor TV

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 pinplug 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.

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	Connecting the antenna terminals
		DIRECTION OF
		BROADCASTING		AM LOOP
		STATION
				ANTENNA
				(Supplied)
		FM ANTENNA
	75 Ω /ohms	300	Ω	/ohms
	COAXIAL
		FEEDER
	CABLE
		CABLE
	FM ANTENNA
	ADAPTER
	(Supplied)
				AM OUTDOOR
				ANTENNA

FM INDOOR
					300 Ω /ohms	GROUND
ANTENNA
(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.

AM loop antenna assembly

1

2

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the

4connection line.

a.With the antenna on top any stable

surface.

Mount

b. With the antenna attached to a wall.

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

3

Bend in the reverse direction.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

FM antenna adapter assembly

Open the cover

PULL

CLAMP

PULL

ANTENNA ADAPTER

REMOVE

75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE

SHUT

CLAMP	14mm	19mm
	9mm	14mm
	5mm	5mm

3C-2V

5C-2V

CLAMP

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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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 Super Audio DVD 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
R
L
R	L

Front

Surround

Surround back

Subwoofer

Center

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 44.

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.

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier or power amplifier

B

L

R

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see page 46 ~ 48.

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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.

NOTE:

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

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 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.

Connection the speaker terminals

1. Loosen by turning	2. Insert the cord.	3. Tighten by turning	Connecting banana plugs
counterclockwise		clockwise.
			banana plug

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Connections

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

Connection jack for subwoofer		FRONT SPEAKER		CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM		SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A)
with built-in	amplifier (super
		SYSTEMS
woofer), etc.

(L)

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 18.

(R)

(L) (R)

(L) (R)

• 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.

(L) (R)

SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B)

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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 short-circuited 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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6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

@9@8@7	@6@5 @4@3					@2@1	@0	!9
PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER		AVR-3802						MASTER VOLUME
	FUNCTION
	REMOTE			SIGNAL		SURROUND	VOLUME LEVEL
	SENSOR					BACK CH
				DIGITAL		OUTPUT
	ON / STANDBY		AUTO	INPUT	DTS	SIGNAL
				PCM		DETECT

SOURCE	TUNING	REC /	6.1 / 7.1
	PRESET	MULTI	SURROUND	SURROUND	B
			A	SPEAKER

ON / STANDBY	PHONES		INPUT		SURROUND	SELECT	CH VOL
					MODE
	AUTO	PCM	DTS	ANALOG EXT. IN VIDEO SELECT DIMMER STATUS TONE DEFEAT
					SURROUND		TONE
					PARAMETER		CONTROL
q	w ert y u i o !0!1!2!3				!4!5!6!7!8

q Power ON/STANDBY switch....................................................	(41)
w Headphones jack (PHONES) ....................................................	(45)
e 6.1/7.1 SURROUND button......................................................	(52)
r Surround speaker system indicators
(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B)
t AUTO button ............................................................................	(42)
y PCM button ..............................................................................	(43)
u DTS button ...............................................................................	(43)
i ANALOG button .......................................................................	(42)
o EXT. IN button ....................................................................	(42, 44)
!0VIDEO SELECT button .............................................................	(46)
!1DIMMER button .......................................................................	(46)
!2STATUS button .........................................................................	(46)
!3TONE DEFEAT button ..............................................................	(45)
!4SURROUND MODE button................................................	(43, 50)

!5SURROUND PARAMETER button ...........................................	(51)
!6SELECT knob............................................................................	(43)
!7TONE CONTROL button ..........................................................	(45)
!8CH VOL button.........................................................................	(49)
!9MASTER VOLUME control ......................................................	(43)
@0Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ............................	(43)
@1Display
@2INPUT mode indicators ............................................................	(43)
@3SIGNAL indicators ....................................................................	(43)
@4Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ...........................	(29)
@5Power indicator ........................................................................	(41)
@6FUNCTION knob.......................................................................	(42)
@7TUNING PRESET button ..........................................................	(62)
@8SOURCE selector button .........................................................	(42)
@9REC/MULTI button .............................................................	(46, 47)

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Remote control unit

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

DISPLAY/SURR. PARA
button .....................................................	(51)
System setup/
......................................system buttons	(16)
Tuner system/
system button ........................................	(16)
System buttons ......................................	(61)
ENTER/system button............................	(16)

.........................Speaker selector button	(55)
TEST TONE button .................................	(49)
Surround mode buttons .........................	(55)
Input mode selector buttons..................	(42)
SYSTEM CALL buttons ..........................	(35)

	Remote control signal
	transmitter ..............................................	(29)
	Power button..........................................	(41)
	POWER
OFF	ON /
	SOURCE
	RC-883
	REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV

CD

CDR/MD/TAPE RECEIVER

VCR DBS/CABLE

DISPLAY

SURR.

PARA.

SETUP

TUNING

BAND

VDP	DVD	Mode selector buttons ...........................	(32)
MENU		MENU/OSD button	(46)
	OSD
	RETURN
	A/B	RETURN/MEMORY/system
	MEMORY	buttons ...................................................	(61)

MODE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TUNING

++

	SKIP	ENTER		Master volume control
	-		-	buttons ...................................................	(43)
		SHIFT
	SKIP	MUTING
	TUNER	PHONO	CD	MUTING button......................................	(45)
	1	2	3
	CDR/TAPE	VDP	DVD
	4	5	6	Input source selector
	VCR-1	VCR-2/V.AUX	TV/DBS	buttons	(42)
	7	8	9
	TV/	0	+10
	VCR
	TEST	SPEAKER	OUTPUT	OUTPUT button	(45)
	TONE
		SURROUND
	DOLBY/DTS	DSP	5CH / 7CH
	SURROUND	SIMU.	STEREO
	6.1 / 7.1	DIRECT	STEREO
	SURROUND
		INPUT
	MODE	ANALOG	EXT.IN
	SYSTEM CALL
	CALL 1	CALL 2	BACKLIGHT	BACKLIGHT button

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7SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

•Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), 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:

DISPLAY		MENU
SURR.		OSD
PARA.
SETUP		RETURN
	TUNING	A/B
		MEMORY
BAND		MODE
CHANNEL		VOLUME

TUNING

++

SKIP ENTER

-	SHIFT	-
SKIP	MUTING
TUNER	PHONO	CD

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

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.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display.

Also use this button to complete the setting.

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

System setup

Default settings

q

Power AMP

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for

Surround Back

Assignment

use for multi-zone.

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their

Front Sp.

Center Sp.

Surround Sp.

Surround Back Sp.

Sub Woofer

Speaker

corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-

A / B

Configuration

size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals

Large

Small

Small

Small / 2spkrs

Yes

output from the speakers and the frequency response.

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker

Surround

DOLBY/

5CH/7CH

DSP

—

—

DTS

EXT. IN

Surround

combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the

mode

STEREO

SIMULATION

SURROUND

combinations of surround speakers to be used for the

w SettingSpeaker

different surround modes are preset, the surround

Surround

speakers are selected automatically according to the

A

A

A

A

—

—

surround mode.

speaker

Crossover

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various

80 Hz

Frequency

speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

Subwoofer mode

eSB CH Auto Flag Detect

rDelay Time

tChannelLevel

yDigital In Assignment

uMulti vol. Level

iOn Screen Display

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

Set the method of playing the surround back channel for digital signals.

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

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

	Input
This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input	source
sources.	Digital
	Inputs
This sets the output level for the multi output jacks.

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.

LFE

DTS-ES / 6.1 Source Auto = OFF

Front L & R

Center

Surround L & R

SBL & SBR

Sub Woofer

12 ft (3.6 m)

12 ft (3.6 m)

10 ft (3.0 m)

10 ft (3.0 m)

12 ft (3.6 m)

Front L

Front R

Center

Surround

Surround

Surround

Surround

Subwoofer

L

R

Back L

Back R

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

0 dB

CD

DVD

TV/DBS

CDR/TAPE

VDP

VCR-1

VCR-2

—

—

COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2

OPTICAL 3

OFF

OFF

OFF

—

—

0 dB

On Screen Display = ON

			A1 ~ A8		87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz
			B1 ~B8		520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz
o	Auto Tuner	FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.	C1 ~C8		90.1 MHz
	Presets
			D1	~D8	90.1 MHz
			E1	~E8	90.1 MHz

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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 S-Video 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 28.)

•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:

Subwoofer

Center speaker system

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	Surround speaker systems
	screen as possible.

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.

•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).

A			A
B	SB	SB	B

Using A only

A			A
B	SB	SB	B	SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER
	Using B only

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Before setting up the system

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

2

SETUP

Display the System Setup Menu.

Setting the power amplifier assignment

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

1

TUNING

ENTER

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

BAND	MODE	SHIFT
	TUNING

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

TUNING

BAND

TUNING

When “Surround Back” is selected

When “Multi” is selected

3	ENTER
	SHIFT

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

Setting the type of speakers

•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.

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

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2

3

4

ENTER	Switch to the speaker configuration screen.
SHIFT
	Set whether or not speakers are
TUNING	connected and, if so, their size
	parameters.
BAND	MODE
	• To select the speaker
TUNING

• To select the parameter				Center Sp.

TUNING

Front Sp.

BAND

Subwoofer

TUNING

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

ENTER	Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting.
SHIFT

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.

•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 “Yes” 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 Subwooofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.

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Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

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.

1

2

TUNING

BAND MODE

TUNING

TUNING

BAND

TUNING

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

•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

ENTER	Enter the setting.
	When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.
SHIFT

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.

Setting the Crossover Frequency and Subwoofer mode

This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer.

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

1

2

3

Select the “Crossover Frequency” mode.

TUNING

BAND MODE

TUNING

Select the frequency.

TUNING

BAND

TUNING

Select the “Subwoofer Mode”.

TUNING

BAND MODE

TUNING

Select the setting.

TUNING

BAND

TUNING

ENTER	Enter the setting.
	The System Setup Menu reappears.
SHIFT

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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 “Yes” 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 “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings (see page 18).

•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 “Yes”, bass sound is output from the subwoofer regardless of the subwoofer mode setting in surround modes other than Dolby/DTS.

Setting the SB CH Auto Flag Detect

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

1	ENTER
	TUNING
	SHIFT

BAND MODE

TUNING

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

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

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.

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).

3	ENTER
	SHIFT

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

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NOTES:

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

•The surround back speaker(s) can also be turned on and off with the 6.1/7.1 SURROUND button on the main unit. (See page 52.)

Setting the delay time

•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.

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

FL	Center		FR
Subwoofer	L1 L2
	L5		Listening position
SL	L3	L4	SR
SBL			SBR

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

2	Switch to the Delay Time screen.
	ENTER
	SHIFT

3	TUNING
	BAND
	TUNING

Select the desired unit, meters or feet.

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

Example: When “Feet” is selected

4	Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3, the
	Delay Time screen appears automatically.

5	Select the speaker to be set.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

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6

7

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

Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker

If “Yes” 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 15 ft (4.5 m) 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.

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

NOTE:

• If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 16).

Setting the channel level

•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 49.)

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

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

2	ENTER
	SHIFT

Switch to the Channel Level screen.

3	Select “Test Tone Mode”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

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4

5

6

7

8

	Select the mode.
TUNING	Select “Auto” or “Manual”.
	•	Auto:
BAND		Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically
TUNING		from the different speakers.
	•	Manual:
		Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to
		adjust the level.

Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected

TUNING

TUNING

BAND MODE

BAND MODE

TUNING

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 System Setup Menu (when both A and B have been set to “Large” or “Small”).

Select “Test Tone Start”.

TUNING

BAND MODE

TUNING

Select “Yes”.

TUNING

BAND MODE

a. If the “Auto” mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.

The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:

1spkr

SB

Flashing

FL

C

FR

SR

SBR

SBL

SL

SW

2spkrs

		When the surround back speaker setting is set to	“1spkr” for	Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB
		“Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.		while the test tone is being
				produced from the subwoofer
TUNING		Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers	to the same
		volume.
BAND	MODE	The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of
TUNING		1 dB.
		b. When the “Manual” mode is selected
TUNING		Use the CURSOR left and right to select the speaker for which you
BAND		want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR up and down to
TUNING		adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers
		is the same.
			Flashing
TUNING
				Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB
BAND	MODE			while the subwoofer is selected

TUNING

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9	ENTER
	SHIFT

After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button. The “Channel Level” screen reappears.

To cancel the settings, select “Level Clear” and “Yes” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again.

The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position.

If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance.

NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control.

When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode.

After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on page 49.

You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5/7 CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, WIDE SCREEN, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX.

When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of “A or B” and “A and B”.

Setting the Digital In Assignment

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3802 for the different input sources.

1	At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

2	ENTER
	SHIFT

Switch to the Digital Inputs screen.

3

4

Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.

TUNING		TUNING	•	To select the input source
BAND	MODE		•	To select the digital input jack
		BAND	Select “OFF” for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used.
TUNING		TUNING		If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.
ENTER		Enter the setting.
		The System Setup Menu reappears.

SHIFT

NOTES:

•The OPTICAL 3 jacks on the AVR-3802’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder.

•Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT jack on the AVR-3802’s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 3 IN jack.

•“PHONO” and “TUNER” cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment screen.

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Setting the multi vol. level

Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment.

1	ENTER
	TUNING
	SHIFT

At the “System Setup Menu” screen, select “Multi Vol. Level” and press the ENTER button.

BAND MODE

TUNING

2

3

Select the desired settimg.

TUNING

0 dB, -40 dB:

BAND		The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be
	TUNING	adjusted.

Variable:

The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit.

ENTER	Enter the setting.
	The “System Setup Menu” reappears.
SHIFT

Setting the on-screen display (OSD)

• Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off.

1	At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”.
	TUNING
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

2	ENTER
	SHIFT

Switch to the On Screen Display screen.

3	Select “ON” or “OFF”.
	TUNING
	BAND
	TUNING

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4	ENTER
	SHIFT

Enter the setting.

The System Setup Menu reappears.

Auto tuner presets

Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8.

NOTE:

•If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” operation.

1

TUNING

Use the CURSOR buttons to specify “Auto Tuner Presets” from the “System Setup Menu” screen.

BAND MODE

TUNING

2	ENTER
	SHIFT

Press the ENTER button.

The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears.

3	TUNING
BAND	MODE

Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.

“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins. “Completed” appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen.

This completes system setup. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned.

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After completing system setup

This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process.

1

SETUP

At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off.

• On-screen display signals

		Signals input to the AVR-3802		On-screen display signal output
	VIDEO signal input jack (yellow)		S-video signal input jack	VIDEO MONITOR OUT video		S-video MONITOR OUT video
				signal output jack (yellow)		signal output jack
1		E	E	C		C
2		C	E	C		E
3		E	C	E		C
4		C	C	E		C
	(C: Signal	E: No signal)		(C: On-screen signals output	E: On-screen signals not output)

NOTES:

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

•For 4 above, the on-screen display signals are output to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT video signal output jack (yellow) if the monitor TV is not connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT video signal output jack.

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