Denon AVR-3805 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS [de]

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

CH SEL ENTER

RC-970

AVR-3805

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

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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO

CAUTION

NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and

• 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.

• 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.

CAUTION

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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.

• 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.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Please be care the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing for use.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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CH SEL ENTER

2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3805. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3805 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-3805 Digital A / V Surround 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

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

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

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

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

Connections.....................................................5~9

Part Names and Functions ..........................10, 11

Setting up the System ................................11~29

Remote Control Unit ...................................30~35

Operation.....................................................36~39

ACCESSORIES

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

Multi Zone....................................................40, 41

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Surround......................................................41~46

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DSP Surround Simulation............................47~50

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Listening to the Radio .................................50~54

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Last Function Memory.......................................54

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Initialization of the Microprocessor....................54

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Troubleshooting ...........................................54, 55

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Additional Information .................................55~62

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Specifications.....................................................63

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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.

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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.

• 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.

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CAUTIONS 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 jack 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 unit is in the STANDBY state, the

apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn the power off ( when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

£off)

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FEATURES

1. 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 DVD and North American DTV.

2. Dolby Pro Logic IIx compatibility

Dolby Pro Logic IIx furthers the matrix decording technology of Dolby Pro Logic II to decode audio signals recorded on two channels into up to 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1channel sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels. The mode can be selected according to the source. The Music mode is best suited for playing music,the Cinema mode for playing movies, and the Game mode for playing games. The Game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources.

3. Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode compatibility

In addition to the previously offered Music and Cinema modes, the AVR-3805 also offers a Game mode optimum for games.

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-3805 can be decoded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-3805 can be also decoded with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo sources.

6. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-3805 can be decoded with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multichannel mode on the AVR-3805 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

7. HDCD decoder equipped

Connection with a player that supports HDCD playback allows the features of HDCD to be extracted, namely the characteristics of high resolution and low distortion, and fusion with the digital technology that is contained in the AVR3805 allows for the exhibition of the high sound quality of HDCD.

8. DENON LINK

The connection of one cable to our DVD player, which supports digital transfer, permits the digital transfer of DVD audio, and DVD multi-channel audio for an enjoyable experience of higher sound quality digital sound with low transfer losses.

9. NEW D.D.S.C-Digital

New 32-bit floating point DSP is used for digital transfer processing. Furthermore, operation of D/A and DIR at up to 192 kHz supports the digital transfer of DVD audio by DENON LINK.

10. AL24 Processing for All Channels

DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling frequency of DVD-Audio, AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the signals with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the music. Equipped for not only the front left and right channels but also for the surround left and right, center and subwoofer channels.

11. Auto Setup/Room EQ

Use of the microphone for setup applications measures the presence of speakers, the distance to the speakers, and other information, and permits automatic setup. The characteristics of each speaker can also be corrected. Auto setup requires a microphone for setup use.

12. 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-3805 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.

13. Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

Multi Source Function: This unit’s Multi Source function lets you select different audio sources for listening Different sources can thus be enjoyed in the main room (MAIN) and the subroom (ZONE2 and ZONE3) simultaneously.

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

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR3805 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.

15. Front input Terminal

The unit is equipped with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment.

16. Video Conversion Function

The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for upconverting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-3805’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor (TV) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR-3805’s video input jacks are connected.

17. Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR-3805 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, P set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

B/CB, PR/CR) inputs, and one

18. TRIGGER OUT

AVR-3805 is equipped with 2 systems of 12V TRIGGER OUT connections. Each output can be activated upon the selection of assigned. Main Zone inputs or zone2 inputs or zone3 inputs.

19. RS-232C Terminal

Includes a RS--232C port to support an AMX, Crestron integrated control system.

20. AC INLET

Detachable AC CORD is used.

21. Auto Surround Mode

This function stores the surround mode last used for an input signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode the next time that signal is input.

22. EL Foil Remote

An EL Foil remote with improved operational qualities is used which displays only the keys required by the device.

23. Large-sized fluorescent display

A large-sized fluorescent display is used which also permits a check of the input/output channels.

24. Audio delay

This is a function for delaying the audio signal with respect to the video signal. (0 to 200 msec)

25. Preset Memory Tuning

56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory tuning.

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RLR

INPUT OUTPUT

LRL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

INPUT

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R L

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R L

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 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

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

CD player

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 a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR3805’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.

Ground wire

AC OUTLET

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W)

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 100 W.

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLET 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.

Connecting the AC OUTLET

Connecting the 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.

• The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals.

• The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video monitor out terminals.

• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the video terminals.

TV or DBS tuner

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

DVD

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

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

Connecting a TV or DBS tuner

TV or DBS

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

Monitor TV

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

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

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to “Setting the Digital in Assignment”. (See page 23)

NOTES:

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

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

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.

Video deck 2

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

TRIGGER OUT

Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for the individual functions. For details, see “Setting the Trigger Setup”. (See page 27)

NOTE:

If humming noise is generated by a

CD recorder or Tape deck

tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away.

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.

Power supply cord

AC 230V, 50Hz

Video deck 1

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

VIDEO

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

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are inputs to the digital input jacks. For details. (See page 5)

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S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

CRCB

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

CRCB

COMPONENT

(S-Video jack)

(Color Diffrence Video jack)

(Video jack) (Video jack)

(Color Diffrence Video jack)

(S-Video jack)

Connecting the video components 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 Video inputs work in conjunction with each other.

• The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

• The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video and component video monitor out terminals.

• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the S-Video terminals.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

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

Monitor TV

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a TV or DBS tuner

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

Connecting the video decks

• 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

S-VIDEO

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the

S-VIDEO

Video deck 1

VCR-1 OUT jack using S-Video connection cords.

VCR-2 OUT jack using S-Video connection cords.

Video deck 2

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

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

DVD

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

• 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 V.AUX jacks.

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described. (See page 5)

S-VIDEO

Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P

• 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 outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack.

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, C terms all refer to component video color difference output.

• The function assigned to the component video input can be changed at the system setup. For details, see “Setting the Video Input Mode”. (See page 24)

DVD player

The Video Conversion Function

With the AVR-3805, the Video signal and the S-video signal which were inputted are converted mutually. And also the Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are converted into a higher quality.

This unit’s input jacks This unit’s output jacks

R/CR, PB/CB) Video jacks

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT VIDEO-1 IN jack using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pinplug cords.

• In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a TV/DBS tuner, etc., can be connected to the VIDEO-2 color difference (component) video jacks.

Monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jacks

The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-3805’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the monitor (TV) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR-3805’s video input jacks are connected. Generally speaking, connections using the component video jacks offer the highest quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video jacks, then connections using the regular video jacks (yellow).

The flow of the this unit’s internal signals.

B, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These

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 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.

NOTE:

Down-converting from the component video signal to the SVideo and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal.

Cautions on the video conversion function:

When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3805 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on.

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OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

Connecting the antenna terminals

DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied)

FM ANTENNA

GROUND

AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied)

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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

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.

AM loop antenna assembly

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

a. With the

antenna on top any stable surface.

b. With the

antenna attached to a wall.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

Mount

2. Insert the conductor.

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse direction.

3. Return the lever.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See pages 40, 41)

[1] ZONE2 preout CONNECTIONS

• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 41)

• The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2.

ZONE2

Power amplifier

INFRARED SENSOR

Extension jacks for future use.

CONTROL terminal

Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal:

1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode.

2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control.

3. Check that the product has been set to the standby mode. After checking the above, check the connections of the external controller. Operation is possible.

INFRARED RETRANSMITTER

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, 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.

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks. (See page 36)

Surround back

Surround

Front

Center

Subwoofer

[2] ZONE3 FIXEDOUT CONNECTIONS

• If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE3 Fixed-OUT jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE3 the same time. (See page 41)

Pre-main amplifier

ZONE3

INFRARED SENSOR

Extension jacks for future use.

INFRARED RETRANSMITTER

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OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

(L) (R)

CH SEL

ENTER

R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTOPTICALL

R VIDEO OUTL

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

CH SEL ENTER

DVD : DLINK

*Digital In

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

NoSig.: EXT.IN

*Digital In

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

[3] ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS

• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2/ZONE3 output terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2/ZONE3 the same time.

• ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER OUT can be used when “ZONE2/ZONE3” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assign”. In this case, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page

26)

ZONE2/ZONE3

Power amplifier

INFRARED SENSOR

Extension jacks for future use.

NOTE:

• The settings must be changed to use this speaker for ZONE2/ZONE3. (See page 26.)

SURROUND BACK/ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER SYSTEMS

INFRARED RETRANSMITTER

Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord.

Video game

Connecting a Video game component

• Connect the Video game component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

DENON LINK connections

High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately sold DENON LINK compatible DVD Player.

Playback using the DENON Link connector

Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of DVD audio discs and other multi-channel sources is possible by connecting the AVR-3805 to a DENON DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player.

DENON LINK Setting

When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to

“DENON LINK” with the System Setup Digital In Assignment. (See page 23)

• Select the input for the playback of signals that cannot be transferred by DENON LINK.

• When the input mode is AUTO and DENON LINK has become unlocked, the unit automatically changes

over to the set connector (ANALOG or EXT. IN).

unit)

(Main unit)(Remote control

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

q Select input source.

w Select input jack.

q Select DLINK setting.

Video camera

Connecting a video camera component

• Connect the video camera component’s output jacks to this unit’s V. AUX INPUT jacks.

unit)

(Main unit)(Remote control

w Select input signal.

(Main unit)(Remote control

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(L) (R)

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

(L) (

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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.

Connecting the speaker terminals

1. Loosen by turning

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning

counterclockwise.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

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.

clockwise.

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.

Connections

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

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

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 ZONE2/ZONE3. See page 26.

SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

FRONT SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER

SYSTEM

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (A)

• 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)

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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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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

Power ON/STANDBY switch..........................(36)

Power switch ...........................................(36, 54)

Headphone jack (PHONES) ............................(38)

INPUT MODE button .....................................(36)

ANALOG button .............................................(36)

EXT. IN button..........................................(36, 37)

SYSTEM SETUP button .....................(13, 29, 46)

CURSOR button

CH SELECT/ENTER button

SURROUND BACK button .............................(44)

V.AUX input jacks.............................................(8)

PURE DIRECT button.....................................(38)

DIRECT button ...............................................(38)

STEREO button ..............................................(38)

STANDARD button...................................(42~45)

5CH/7CH STEREO button ..............................(47)

DSP SIMULATION button........................(47, 48)

SURROUND PARAMETER button...........(42~46)

TONE CONTROL button ..........................(38, 48)

TONE DEFEAT button....................................(38)

STATUS button ...............................................(39)

ROOM EQ button ..........................................(16)

SETUP MIC jack .............................................(13)

MASTER VOLUME control ............................(37)

MASTER VOLUME indicator..........................(37)

Display

Remote control sensor

(REMOTE SENSOR).......................................(30)

FUNCTION knob ....................(36, 38, 39, 41, 53)

VIDEO SELECT button ...................................(38)

ZONE2/3/REC SELECT button .................(39, 41)

TUNING PRESET button ................................(51)

SOURCE button .......................................(36, 38)

POWER indicator............................................(36)

Display

INPUT SIGNAL indicator

The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal.

INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator

The channels included in the input source will light.

Information display

This displays the surround mode, function name or setting value, etc.

OUTPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator

The audio channels output from this unit will light.

SPEAKER indicator

This lights corresponding to the settings of the surround speakers of the various surround modes.

MASTER VOLUME indicator

This displays the volume level. The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup.

MULTI(ZONE) indicator

ZONE2 mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT. REC OUT SOURCE indicator.

REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.

DENON LINK indicator

This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection.

V.OFF indicator

This lights when the operation of the video circuit has been turned off.

AL24 indicator

The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT, STEREO, MULTI PURE DIRECT, MULTI CH DIRECT, MULTI CH IN mode is selected in the PCM input signal.

INPUT MODE indicator

This lights corresponding to the setting of the INPUT mode.

AUTO indicator

This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO tuning mode.

TUNED indicator

This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received.

STEREO indicator

This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received.

Decoder indicator

This lights when each decoder is operating.

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Remote control unit

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

Remote control signal

transmitter ................................(30)

Power buttons....................(31~36)

SYSTEM buttons ................(32, 41)

Mode selector

buttons ...................(11, 30, 32, 36)

Input source button............(30, 36)

Surround mode

button.....................(30, 36, 38, 42)

SYSTEM buttons................(30~32)

SYSTEM SETUP

button .................................(11, 29)

ROOM EQ button.....................(16)

Tuner system

buttons ....................(31,34, 41, 50)

10KEY/SYSTEM CALL

button.................................(30~35)

SURROUND PARAMETER button

...............................(42~45, 47, 48)

ON SCREEN button............(39, 45)

Cursor buttons..........................(11)

Master volume control

buttons ...............................(37, 41)

CH SELECT/

ENTER button...............(11, 41, 42)

MUTING button........................(38)

SYSTEM buttons................(30~32)

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 5 to 9), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-3805’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-3805.

Use the following buttons to set up the system

• Use the following buttons to set up the system.

Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode.

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

1. Auto Setup/Room EQ

Auto Setup/Room EQ Default settings

Auto Setup

Manual EQ Setup

Power Amp Assignment

This parameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers.

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3.

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

CURSOR buttons

Use these to move the cursors the left, right, up and down on the screen

ENTER button

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

SURROUND BACK

All Channel and Frequency=0 dB

RDS button.........................(52~54)

VIDEO ON/OFF button .............(38)

INPUT MODE selector

buttons .....................................(36)

DIMMER button .......................(39)

SPEAKER button ......................(39)

TEST TONE button ...................(41)

Room EQ

Setup

Direct Mode

Setup

Mic Input

Select

Set the Room EQ setting with All or Assign for each surround mode.

Set the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ, in the case of the surround mode is in Direct or Pure Direct.

Set this to switch the Mic Input jack for use for Mic or V.Aux L-channel input jack.

All

OFF

Mic

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2. Speaker Setup

Input the combination of speakers in your

Speaker

Configuration

Delay Time

Channel

Level

Crossover

Frequency

Subwoofer

mode

(Surround Speaker

Setting)

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.

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.

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

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

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.

3. Input Setup

Digital In Assignment

Ext. In Subwoofer Level

Component In Assign

Video Input Mode

Auto Tuner Presets

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

Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level.

This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for the different input sources.

Set the input signal to be output from the monitor output terminal.

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

Speaker Setup Default settings

Front Sp.

Front L & R Center Surround L & RSubwoofer

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

Front L

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

Surround

Input Setup Default settings

DOLBY/

mode

speaker

DTS

CINEMA

Input

CD DVD VDP TV DBS

source

Digital

COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT4

Inputs

DVD

VIDEO

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~ B8

C1 ~ C8

D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz

E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz

F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz

G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz

Center Sp.

Large

Front R Center

DOLBY/

DTS

MUSIC

AAA A AA

VDP TV VCR-1 V. AUX

NONE

87.5/89.1/98.1/108.0/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz

522/603/999/1404/1611 kHz, 90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

Subwoofer

Small SmallYes

Surround

0 dB

DOLBY/

PL IIx

SCREEN

GAME

Subwoofer = +15 dB

DBS

VIDEO

Surround

80Hz

LFE

WIDE

5CH/7CH STEREO

NONE NONE

AUTO

Surround Sp.

A / B

Surround

Back L

0 dB

V. AUX

OPT5

VCR-2

NONE

Surround

Back R

DSP

SIMULATION

VCR-1

OPT3

Surround Back

Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

SBL & SBR

3.0 m (10 ft)

Subwoofer

MULTI

MODE

CDR/

VCR-2

TAPE

OFF

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EXT.IN

4. Advanced Playback

Advanced Playback Default settings

Audio Delay

Dolby Digital Setup

Auto Surround Mode

Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it with the picture.

Turn the audio compression on or off when downmixing Dolby Digital signals.

Set the Auto surround mode function.

0 ms

OFF

Auto Surround Mode = ON

5. Option Setup

Option Setup Default settings

Power AMP Assignment

Zone2 vol. Level

Trigger Out1 Setup

Trigger Out2 Setup

Muting Level

On Screen Display

Setup Lock

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3.

This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks. This menu is not displayed, when “ZONE2” is selected at Option Setup “Power Amp Assign”.

Set the Trigger Out1 output for the each input sources.

Set the Trigger Out2 output for the each input sources.

This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting.

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. A setting to prevent flickering.

Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed.

CDCDTUNER

PHONO

OFFONOFFONOFF

PHONO

Surround Back

Variable

ZONE=MAIN

CDR/

DVD

VDP

TAPE

OFF

ZONE=2

CDR/

TUNER

DVD

VDP

TAPE

---dB (minimum)

On Screen Display = ON / Mode 1

Setup Lock = OFF

DBS

VCR-1

ONONON

DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

NOTES:

• 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-3805’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3805 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 29.)

• The AVR-3805’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 are being used.

V. AUX

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SB SB SB SB

Auto Set/RoomEQ

*System Setup

Listening position

• 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 screen as possible.

With the AVR-3805 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).

Surround speaker systems

Before setting up the system

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

Setup will not be possible when the unit is set to Pure Direct ON, the Video Off mode, or when the headphones are plugged in. Therefore, please cancel the mode or reverse the condition.

unit)

NOTES:

• The System Setup menu composition is of a layered design that includes the related items below the large table title as contained in the tables of Pages 11 and 12.

• Wherever your position in System Setup, one more press of the System Setup button permits a move to one level higher.

(Main unit)(Remote control

Display the System Setup Menu.

Auto setup/Room EQ

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting.

When performing Auto Setup, a microphone is required for the setup.

Measurement and setting details

q : This sets the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w : This sets the optimum delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position. e : This sets the volume that is output from each speaker. r : This sets the frequency response of each speaker.

NOTE:

• A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please consider this should you be planning nighttime measurements, and consider not allowing small children into the listening room at this time.

Using A only Using B only

SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Connecting the microphone for Auto Setup

Connect the optional microphone for Auto

Setup to the Setup Mic connector on the front panel of the unit.

CH SEL ENTER

Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the

actual listening position which will be at the same height as your ears. Use a tripod or level surface at positioning.

NOTE:

• When using other microphone. (See page 17)

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CH SEL ENTER

Auto Set/RoomEQ

*System Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Auto Setup

*AutoSet/RoomEQ

CH SEL ENTER

P.Amp: SB

*Auto Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Start

*Auto Setup

CH SEL ENTER

FR CSW

SLA

SRA SLB SRB SBL

SBR

Setting the Auto Setup / Room EQ

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

(Remote control

unit)

1-1 Setting the Auto Setup

(Main unit)

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Select “Auto Setup / Room EQ” at the System Setup Menu.

Display the Auto Setup / Room EQ menu.

Select “Auto Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the Auto Setup screen.

unit)

(Main unit)(Remote control

q Select the “Start”.

w Press the CURSOR left button.

unit)

Start the measurements.

Measurement of each channel is performed as follows.

(Main unit)(Remote control

Display

Subwoofer speaker is measured twice. When “ZONE2” or ”ZONE3” is selected, this is not displayed. After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. The display switches to Auto Setup check screen automatically.

NOTES:

• Measurement is canceled when MASTER VOLUME is operated while the Auto Setup is performed.

• Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or low pass filter off if your subwoofer speaker can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency.

Check the “Power Amp Assign” setting.

• When “Surround Back” is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the

Surround Back speaker.

• When “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” is selected, change the setting to ”ZONE2” or “ZONE3”. The test tone during Auto Setup is set so that it will not be output to ZONE2 or ZONE3 (Another room).

q Select the Power Amp Assign setting.

w Select “Surround Back”, “ZONE2” or

“ZONE3”.

unit)

(Main unit)(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)(Remote control

NOTE:

• When “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assign”, surround back speaker is not displayed as the target of setup in “2-1. Speaker Config.”. The results is reflected in “5-1. Power Amp Assign”.

About automatic retry

Remeasurement starts automatically to receive proper result of measurement. Remeasurement is performed to 2 times, and “Retry1” or “Retry2” is displayed on screen during remeasurement.

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CH SEL ENTER

Sp Config.Check

*Auto Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Store

*Auto Setup

CH SEL ENTER

About the error message

These error screens will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup / Room EQ and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. When there is too much noise in the room, the speakers may not be detected properly. Should this happen, perform the measurements when the noise level is low, or switch off the power of the equipment that is producing the noise for the duration of the measurements.

q This screen will be displayed when the speakers

required for producing suitable reproduction have not been detected.

• The front L and front R speakers were not properly detected.

• Only one channel of the surround (A) and surround (B) speakers was detected.

• Sound was output from the R channel when only one surround back speaker was connected.

• The surround back or the surround (B) speaker was detected, but the surround (A) speaker was not detected.

Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected. (see page 9)

w This screen will be displayed when the speaker

polarity is connected in reverse.

Check the polarity of the pertinent speakers. For some speakers, the screen below may be displayed even though the speakers are properly connected. If so, select “Skip

”.

e This screen will be displayed when accurate

measurements cannot be made due to the input level to the microphone being too high.

Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away from the listening position. Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.

r This screen will be displayed when the

measurement microphone is not connected, or when all of the speakers have not been detected.

Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector. Check the speaker connections.

Press the ENTER button and display the verification screen.

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NOTE:

• When measurements have been made using the measurement microphone, speakers with a built-in filter such as subwoofers might be set with a value that differs from the physical distance because of the internal electrical delay.

[Speaker Config. Check] [Delay Time Check] [Channel Level Check]

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If the check ends, press the ENTER button again.

Select from the following three items based on the measurement results.

• Set with the checked measurement value.

• Perform the measurement again.

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• Cancel the checked measurement value.

Check of the measurement results

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When the “Store” is selected, all parameters are stored up. When the “Retry” is selected, it measures again.

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Select the items. The measurement results of each item can be checked here.

(Main unit)(Remote control

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CH SEL ENTER

Manual EQ Setup

*AutoSet/RoomEQ

CH SEL ENTER

Channel : FL

*ManualEQ Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

FR C

SLA

SLBSRB

SBL

SBR

1spkr

SRA

Channel : FL

*ManualEQ Setup

CH SEL ENTER

63Hz : 0.0dB

*ManualEQ Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Room EQ Setup

*AutoSet/RoomEQ

CH SEL ENTER

SurMode:ALL

*Room EQ Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

OFF Normal

Manual Flat

Front

RoomEQ Normal

*Room EQ Setup

1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup

Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music).

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Select “Manual EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the Manual EQ Setup screen.

Select the speaker to be set. The display changes as follows.

Flashing

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr” at “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

Select the frequency.

Use the cursor left and right buttons to adjust the Gain level.

• Each frequency can be adjusted the range from –6 dB to +6 dB in 0.5 dB step.

1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup

Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “Room EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the Room EQ Setup screen.

Select All or Assign.

• All : The Equalizer to all Surround mode is set as once.

• Assign : The Equalizer to each surround mode is to set individually.

When the All is selected and press the ENTER button, display the Select the EQ Curve screen. Select the Equalizer setting.

• OFF : The Equalizer is not used.

• Normal : Adjusts the frequency

response of all speakers suitable for general surround system.

• Flat : Adjusts the frequency response of all speakers flat. This is suitable for music reproduction like ITU-R speaker setting.

• Front : Adjusts the characteristics of each speaker to the characteristics of the front speakers.

• Manual : Selects the setting value that was set in the Manual EQ setup.

Whenever the Room EQ button on Main unit or Remote control unit is pressed, the display switches as shown below.

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Enter the setting. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

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CH SEL ENTER

Direct Mode

*AutoSet/RoomEQ

CH SEL ENTER

Room EQ : OFF

*Direct Mode

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Mic In Select

*AutoSet/RoomEQ

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Mic

*Mic In Select

CH SEL ENTER

NOTES:

• The Equalizer setting of Normal, Flat and Front can be selected after performing the Auto Setup.

• When the speaker set as “None” with the Auto Setup is change to on manually, the equalizer of “Normal”, “Front” and “Flat” cannot be used.

• The Equalizer setting can be selected directly by ROOM EQ button in Main unit or Remote control unit.

• When headphone is connected, the Room EQ cannot be used.

Enter the setting. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

1-4 Setting the Direct Mode

Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

unit)

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Select “Direct Mode Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the Direct Mode Setup screen.

1-5 Setting the MIC Input Select

Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the PIN JACK connector or the MINI JACK connector.

Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup.

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Select “Mic Input Select” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the Mic Input Select screen.

Select the Mic input jack or V.AUX L jack.

Enter The setting. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

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Select ON or OFF.

1-6 Check the EQ parameter

• The frequency characteristic of each speaker is rectified and the tone of the speaker is unified. The EQ parameters that were set in Auto Setup can be checked.

(Main unit)(Remote control

Enter the setting. The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

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This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Setup / Room EQ” is decided.

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Select “EQ Parameter Check” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu.

Display the EQ Parameter Check screen.

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CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Speaker Setup

*System Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Speaker Config.

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

FrontSp: Large

*Speaker Config

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

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Dislay the parameter screen.

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Select the Equalizer curve.

2-1 Setting the type of speakers

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

(Main unit)(Remote control

Select the speaker channel.

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If the check ends, select “Exit” and press the ENTER button. The Auto Setup Menu / Room EQ reappears.

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Enter the Setting. Select “Exit” and press the ENTER button at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu screen.

(Main unit)(Remote control

The System Setup Menu reappears.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “Speaker Config.” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

Display the speaker configuration screen as below.

Set whether speakers are connected or not and, if so, their size parameters. q Select the speaker

Center Sp.

w Select the parameter

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

• Cross over Frequency and Subwoofer Mode Setup is not displayed when not using a subwoofer.

• Surround Sp setup is displayed when using both surround speakers A and B.

Setting the Speaker Setup

Select “Speaker Setup” at the System Setup Menu.

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Display the Speaker Setup Menu screen.

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ENTER the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears.

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 the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency) 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.

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CH SEL ENTER

Delay Time

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Meters : Feet

*Delay Time

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

FL : 12.0ft

*Delay Time

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

• 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.

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.

2-2 Setting the Delay Time

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

• 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

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Select “Delay Time” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

Display the Delay Time screen.

Select the desired unit, meters or feet.

Subwoofer

Center FRFL

Listening position

SBRSBL

Once “Meters” or “Feet” is selected in step 3,

the Delay Time screen appears automatically.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Select the speaker to be set. The picture of the speaker selected blinks.

Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.03 meters (0.1 foot) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

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Example: When the distance is

set to 3.6 m for the center speaker

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 6.0 m (20 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.

Enter the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3805 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

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NOTE:

• If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 12).

ENGLISH

CH SEL ENTER

Channel Level

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

T.Tone: Auto

*Channel Level

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

T.Tone: Auto

*Channel Level

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Tone Start:Yes

*Channel Level

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

FL : -11.5dB

TestTone Auto

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

2-3 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 41.)

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

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q Select “Surr. Sp.”. w Select the surround speaker(s)

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Select “Channel Level” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

Display the Channel Level screen.

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

• Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each

Example: When the “Auto”

mode is selected

speaker.

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

• Surr. Sp.: A from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B).

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

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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”).

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a. When the “Auto” mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker.

Select “Test Tone Start”.

Select “Ye s”.

The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time

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around and on:

Flashing

1spkr

2spkrs

Example: When the volume is set to

–11.5 dB while the test tone is being produced from the Front Lch speaker

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr” for “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

Use the CURSOR left and right buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 0.5 dB.

b. When the “Manual” mode is selected :

q Select the speaker. w Adjust all the speakers to the same

volume.

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Enter the setting. The “Channel Level” screen reappears.

(Main unit)(Remote control

To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select “Level Clear” and “Ye s” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again.

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CH SEL ENTER

Crossover Freq.

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

80Hz

*Crossover Freq

CH SEL ENTER

Subwoofer Mode

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

LFE

*Subwoofer Mode

CH SEL ENTER

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. (See page 41) You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5/7 CH STEREO, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, VIDEO GAME, MATRIX and VIRTUAL. 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”.

2-4 Setting the crossover frequency

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

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Select the “Crossover Frequency” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

Display the Crossover Frequency screen.

2-5 Setting the low frequency distribution

This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size.

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

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Select the “Subwoofer Mode Setup” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

Display the Subwoofer Mode screen.

Select the setting.

Enter the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears.

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Select the frequency.

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• 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200 / 250 Hz can be selected.

Enter the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears.

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ENGLISH

CH SEL ENTER

Surr Sp Setup

*Speaker Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CINEMA : A

*Surr Sp Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Input Setup

*System Setup

NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range (2-1) —

• 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 (2-4) —

• 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.

(• When the subwoofer set to “NO”, the bass sound is output from the speaker set as “Large”.)

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 (2-5) —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” is set for the subwoofer in the “Setting the type of speakers”. (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 quantity.

• 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.

• In surround modes other than Dolby Digital and DTS, if the subwoofer is set to “YES”, the low frequency portion is always output to the subwoofer channel. For details, refer to “Surround Modes and Parameters”. (See page 61)

q To select the surround mode

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

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in each surround mode.

w To select the surround speaker

A : When surround speakers A is

used.

B : When surround speakers B is

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Enter the setting. At the “2. Speaker Setup ”screen, select “Exit” and press the ENTER

used.

A+B : When both surround speakers A

and B are used.

button. The System Setup Menu reappears.

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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 Input Setup

2-6 Selecting the Surround Speakers for the different surround modes

This Menu is displayed when both surround speakers A and B are used.

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

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Select “Surround Sp Setup” at the Speaker Setup Menu.

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(Main unit)

At the System Setup Menu select “Input Setup”.

Display the Input Setup Menu screen.

Display the Surround Sp Setup screen.

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CH SEL ENTER

Digital In

*Input Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CD : COAX1

*Digital In

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Ext.In SW Lev.

*Input Setup

CH SEL ENTER

SW Lev.: +15dB

*Ext.In SW Lev.

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Component In

*Input Setup

CH SEL ENTER

DVD : V1

*Component In

3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment

• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources.

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At the Input Setup Menu select “Digital In Assign”.

Display the Digital Inputs screen.

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

q Select the input source

w Select the digital input jack

Select “OFF” for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used.

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

3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level

• Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer.

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Select “Ext.In Subwoofer Level” at the Input Setup Menu.

Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen.

Select the desired setting.

Select according to the specifications of the player being used. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions. +15 dB (default) recommended. (0, +5, +10 or +15 can be selected.)

Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.

NOTES:

• The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-3805’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, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3805’s

rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 3, 4 IN jack.

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

Refer to “DENON LINK connections”. (See page 8)

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Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.

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3-3 Setting the Component In Assign

• This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

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Select “Component In Assign” at the Input Setup Menu.

Display the Component In Assign screen.

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CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

Video In Mode

*Input Setup

CH SEL ENTER

DVD : Auto

*Video In Mode

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

AUTO

COMPONENT

Svideo Video

CH SEL ENTER

Auto Tuner

*Input Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Start :Yes

*Auto Tuner

Select the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source.

q Select the source

selection.

w Select the

component video input terminal.

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Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input is not to be used.

When the default, “Ye s”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults.

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Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.

3-4 Setting the Video Input Mode

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(Main unit)(Remote control

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q Select the input source for which you want

to set the Video Input Mode.

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Select “Video Input Mode” at the Input Setup Menu.

Display the Video Input Mode screen.

w Select the mode as below.

The details in each mode are as follows.

AUTO: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal

to be output from the video monitor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order: component video, S-Video, composite video.

Component: The signal connected to the component video terminal is always played.

Video conversion is not conducted, so no image is output from the monitor output terminal when there is no input signal to the component terminal.

S-Video: The signal connected to the S-Video terminal is always played.

The S-Video input signal is converted and output from the composite and component monitor output terminal.

Video: The signal connected to the composite video terminal is always played.

The composite video input signal is up-converted and output from the S-Video and component monitor output terminals.

NOTE:

Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal.

Cautions on the video conversion function:

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Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

3-5 Auto Tuner Presets

Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 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.

Select “Auto Tuner Presets”at the Input Setup Menu.

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Display the Auto Preset Memory screen.

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ENGLISH

CH SEL ENTER

Advanced Play

*System Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Dolby D Setup

*Advanced Play

CH SEL ENTER

Comp. : OFF

*Dolby D Setup

CH SEL ENTER

Press the CURSOR left button to select “Ye s”. “Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins. “Completed” appears once searching is completed.

The display automatically switches to screen.

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Enter the setting. The Input Setup Menu reappears.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Setting the Advanced Playback

Select “Advanced Play back” at the System Setup Menu.

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(Remote control

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(Main unit)

Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen.

(Main unit)

4-2 Setting the Dolby Digital Setup

Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers.

OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed. ON: The dynamic range is compressed automatically according to the combination of speakers being

used.

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NOTE:

When a center speaker or surround speakers, are not used the sound is played from the front speakers. Set “Compression” to “ON” if it seems that sound is distorted because the input level exceeds the allowable input for the front speakers.

(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “Dolby Digital Setup” at the Advanced Playback Menu.

Press the ENTER button. Display the Dolby Digital Setup screen.

Select “ON” if you want to use the Compression, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

4-1 Setting the Audio Delay

This function allows you to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it is not made here. By default, this is not displayed when no digital signals are being input. For instructions on making the setting, refer to page 36.

NOTE:

The audio delay setting does not apply when it plays in the EXT. IN mode or in the analog input direct mode or stereo mode (TONE DEFEAT “ON”).

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Enter the setting. The Advanced Playback Menu reappears.

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CH SEL ENTER

Auto Surround

*Advanced Play

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

ON/OFF: ON

*Auto Surround

CH SEL ENTER

Option Setup

*System Setup

CH SEL ENTER

P.Amp Assign

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

S.Back

*P.Amp Assign

4-3 Setting the Auto Surround Mode

The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources.

q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format

During playback in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does not change even if the input signal is changed.

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Select “Auto Surround Mode” at the Advanced Playback Menu.

Press the ENTER button. Display the Auto Surround Mode screen.

Select “ON” if you want to use the auto surround mode, “OFF” if you do not want to use it.

Enter the setting. The Advanced Playback Menu reappears.

Setting the Option Setup

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(Main unit)

Select “Option Setup” at the System Setup Menu.

Display the Option Setup Menu Screen.

5-1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment

Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2 or ZONE3. If ZONE2/3 is selected, the signal that selected at ZONE2/3 is output at “SURR. BACK/MULTI ZONE PREOUT” terminals.

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Select “Power Amp Assign” at the Option Setup Menu.

Press the ENTER button. Display the Power Amp Assign screen.

Select “Surround Back” to use as the surround back channel, “Zone2” to use as Zone2 out, Zone3 to use as Zone3 out.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

When “Surround Back” is

selected

When “Zone2” is

selected

When “Zone3” is

selected

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CH SEL ENTER

Zone2 Vol.Level

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

Variable

*Zone2 Vol.Lev.

CH SEL ENTER

Trigger Out 1

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

ZONE : MAIN

*Trigger Out 1

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

CH SEL ENTER

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Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappear.

5-2 Setting the Zone2 Vol. Level

Set the Zone2 pre-out output level adjustment.

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At the Option Setup Menu select “Zone2 Vol.Level”.

Display the Zone2 Vol. Level screen.

Select the desired setting.

Variable:

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

0 dB, –40 dB:

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

NOTE:

• When “ZONE2” is selected at System Setup Menu “5-1. Power amp Assign”, the Zone2 vol. Level is all set to “variable” including preout level and this menu is not displayed.

Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears.

5-3, 5-4 Setting the Trigger Out Setup

• Set the Trigger Out output 1 for the different input sources.

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q Select the input source. w Select “ON” or “OFF”.

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Set the Trigger out 2 Setup in the same way.

(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “Trigger Out 1 Setup” at the Option Setup Menu.

Display to the Trigger Out 1 Setup screen.

Select the Zone (MAIN, Zone2 or Zone3).

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Enter the setting The Option Setup Menu reappears.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

ENGLISH

CH SEL ENTER

Muting Level

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

---dB

*Muting Level

CH SEL ENTER

On Screen

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

ON/OFF: ON

*On Screen

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

Mode : Mode1

*On Screen

CH SEL ENTER

5-5 Setting the Muting Level

• This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “Muting Level” at the Option Setup Menu.

Display the Muting Level screen.

Select the desired setting.

•–20 dB: It is turned down the volume to

–20 dB from the present level.

•–40 dB: It is turned down the volume to

–40 dB from the present level.

Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears.

5-6 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD)

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

• Sets the on-screen display’s display mode.

Mode 1: Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is no video signal. Mode 2: Flickering is not prevented.

q Select the On Screen Display

Use this mode if the on-screen display does not appear in the mode 1, as may happen according to the TV being used.

Select “On Screen Display” at the Option Setup Menu.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Display the On screen display setup screen.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

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w Select “Mode1” or “Mode2”.

mode.

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(Main unit)(Remote control

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Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears.

(Main unit)(Remote control

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CH SEL ENTER

Setup Lock

*Option Setup

CH SEL ENTER

CH SEL

ENTER

ON/OFF: OFF

*Setup Lock

CH SEL ENTER

5-7 Protecting the setting

The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily.

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Select “Setup Lock” at the Option Setup Menu.

Display the Setup Lock screen.

Select “ON”, to lock the system setup settings.

Press the “ENTER”button to finalize the setting and exit the Option setup mode.

When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed, and “Setup Locked” is displayed when related buttons are operated.

• System setup settings

• Surround parameter settings

• Tone control settings

• Channel level settings (including test tones)

To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select “OFF” and press “ENTER”.

After completing system setup

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

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• On-screen display signals

Signals input to the AVR-3805 On-screen display signal output

VIDEO signal

input jack

(yellow)

(C: Signal

NOTE:

• When a component video signal is input and when the “Video Input Mode” is set to the component fixed mode at Input setup, the on-screen display is only displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and On Screen buttons are operated.

(Main unit)(Remote control

S-video signal

input jack

No signal)(

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System Setup Menu.

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

Video signal output to

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jack (yellow)

: On-screen signals output

Video signal output to

S-Video MONITOR

OUT jack

On-screen signals not output)

Video signal output to Color

Difference (Component) Video

MONITOR OUT jack

System setup is complete. 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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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

• The included remote control unit (RC-970) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover.

w Set three R03/AAA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on Batteries

• Use R03/AAA batteries in the remote control unit.

• The batteries should be replaced with new ones

approximately once a year, though this depends on the frequency of usage.

• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the “≈” and “√” marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an old

one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or

dispose of batteries in flames.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit when you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and insert them as quickly as possible.

Operating DENON audio components

Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want

to operate.

The function switches as shown below each time one of the mode buttons is pressed.

AMP/TUNER : AMP, TUNER ZONE2/ZONE3 : ZONE2, ZONE3 TAPE/MD : TAPE, MD CD/CDR : CD, CDR TV/DBS/CABLE : TV, DBS, CABLE VCR1/VCR2 : VCR1,VCR2 VDP : VDP DVD/DVDR : DVD,DVDR

Example: Select “AMP” mode. Select “TUNER” mode.

Operate the audio component.

• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. It may not be possible to operate some models.

[SOURCE MENU]

• Operate the source.

1. CD player (CD) system buttons

Using the remote control unit

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor.

Approx. 7 m

30°

NOTES:

• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

[SURROUND MENU]

• Operate the surround mode.

[10KEY / SYSTEM CALL MENU]

• Operate the 10KEY or SYSTEM CALL mode.

6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse)

2 :Stop

1 : Play

8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of track)

3 : Pause

DISC SKIP + : (for CD changers only)

0~9, +10 : 10 Key

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