Denon AVR-3806 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-3806

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. PRODUCT

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

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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

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

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

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

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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

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

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

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

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

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

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

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

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière.

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

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

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

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

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

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

• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any way.

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

Advanced Operation Remote control unit

Operating DENON audio components ···························47, 48 Preset memory·····································································49 Operating a component stored in the preset memory ·····49 ~ 51 Learning function··································································52 System call ···········································································53 Punch through ······································································54 Setting the back light’s lighting time····································54 Setting the ambient light sensor ··········································54 Setting the brightness ··························································54 Resetting ··············································································55

Multi zone music entertainment system

Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 and ZONE3 PREOUT terminals ············································56 Multi-zone playback using the SPEAKER terminals ·············57 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in a ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode)···························58 Outputting a program source to amplifier, etc., in a ZONE3 room (ZONE3 SELECT mode)···························58 Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback ···························································58

Other function

Playing Super Audio CDs with DENON LINK·······················59 Multi-source recording / playback·········································60 Last function memory ··························································60 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································60

Getting Started

Contents

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3806 Digital Surround A / V amplifier. 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.

Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································2 Cautions on installation ·························································3 Cautions on handling······························································3 Preparing the remote control unit ········································3 Inserting the batteries ····························································3 Operating range of the remote control unit ························3 Part names and functions

Front panel··············································································4 Display ····················································································4 Rear panel···············································································5 Remote control unit································································5

Easy to setup flow ··································································6 Speaker system layout···························································6 Speaker connections ······························································7 Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV···························8 Auto Setup / Room EQ···························································9

Connecting a microphone ····················································10 Turning on the power ···························································10 Starting Auto Setup ······························································11 Power Amp Assign·······························································11 Preliminary measurements·············································11, 12 Speaker system measurement ············································12 Check of the measurement result ·································12, 13 About the error message ·····················································13

Playing a DVD with surround sound ··································13

Cable indications···································································14 The video conversion function ············································15 On screen display for component video outputs and HDMI output ·········································15 Connecting equipment with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals] ···········16 Connecting a TV tuner ·························································16 Connecting a DBS tuner·······················································17

Playback

Operating the remote control unit········································26 Playing the input source ·······················································27 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ··········28 Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING) ·······················28 Listening over headphones ··················································28 Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) ···········································28 Switching the surround speakers·········································28 Checking the currently playing program source, etc.···········29 Input mode ·····································································29, 30 Room EQ function································································30

Surround

Playing modes for different sources ····································31 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes ···················································32 Dolby Digital mode and DTS surround (only with digital input) ···················································33, 34

Basic Operation

Getting Started

Easy Setup and Operation

Connecting Other Sources

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals··········17 Connecting a video camera component or video game·······17 Connecting a DVD recorder ·················································18 Connecting a VCR ·································································18 Connecting a CD player························································19 Connecting a turntable·························································19 Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder·························19 Connecting a tape deck························································19 DENON LINK connections····················································20 Connecting equipment with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals········20, 21 Connecting the antenna terminals······································22 Connecting the XM terminal ···············································23 Connecting the CONTROL terminal ····································23 Connecting the TRIGGER OUT terminals···························23 Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals ·····························24

ZONE2 (or ZONE3) pre-out connections ······························24 ZONE2 / ZONE3 speaker out connections···························24

Connecting the pre-out terminals ·······································25 Connecting the power supply cord·····································25

Night mode···········································································34 Dolby Pro LogicIIx (Pro LogicII) mode ···························36, 37 DTS NEO:6 mode·································································38 Memory and call-out functions (USER MODE function) ······38

DENON original surround modes

Surround modes and their features······································39 DSP surround simulation······················································40 Tone control setting

• Adjusting the tone······························································41

• Tone defeat mode······························································42 Channel level ········································································42 Fader function·······································································42

Listening to the radio

Auto tuning ···········································································43 Manual tuning·······································································43 Preset memory·····································································44 Checking the preset stations················································44 Recalling preset stations ······················································44

XM Satellite Radio

Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···················45 Channel selection ·································································46 Category search····································································46 Direct access of channels ····················································46

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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3806.

To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3806 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”

MEMO

Getting Started Getting Started

Accessories

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

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

w Warranty (for North America model only)...1

e Service station list ..................................1

r Power supply cord ..................................1

t Remote control unit (RC-1024) ...............1

yuio

y LR6/AA alkaline batteries........................2

u AM loop antenna ....................................1

i FM indoor antenna .................................1

o Setup microphone (DM-S205) ................1

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the unit

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

• Before turning the power switch on

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

• Store these instructions in a safe place.

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

• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

Advanced Setup – Part 1 Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················61 On screen display and front display ···································62 Audio Input Setup

Setting the Digital In Assignment·········································63 Setting the DENON LINK ·····················································63 Setting the EXT. IN Setup···············································63, 64 Setting the Input Function Level ··········································64 Setting the Function Rename···············································64 Tuner Presets ·································································65, 66

Video Setup

Setting the HDMI In Assign ···········································66, 67 Setting the Component In Assign ········································67 Setting the Video Convert ····················································67 Setting the HDMI Out Setup··········································67, 68 Setting the Audio Delay························································68 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) ····························68, 69

Advanced Playback

Setting the 2ch Direct / Stereo·············································69 Setting the Dolby Digital Setup ············································70 Setting the Auto Surround Mode ·········································70 Setting the Manual EQ Setup ········································70, 71 Procedure for copying the “Flat” correction curve ··············71

Option setup

Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment·····························72 Setting the Volume Control············································72, 73 Setting the Trigger Out ···················································73, 74 Setup Lock············································································74

Advanced Setup – Part 2 Speaker Setup

Setting the type of speakers ················································75 Setting the low frequency distribution ·································76 Setting the Distance·······················································76, 77 Setting the Channel Level ··············································77, 78 Setting the Crossover Frequency·········································78 Setting the crossover frequency individually for the different channels ·····················································79 Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes·····················································79

Others Setup

Setting the Room EQ Setup·················································80 Setting the Direct Mode Setup ············································80 Setting the MIC Input Select················································80 Check the parameter····························································81

System setup items and default values·······················82~84

Troubleshooting ······························································85, 86

Additional Information···················································87

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Specifications ······································································100

List of preset codes ····································End of this manual

Getting Started Getting Started

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input source when input terminals are not connected.

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

• Muting of PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or the input source, surround mode or any other set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

Preparing the remote control unit

The included remote control unit (RC-1024) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3806 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.

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 away as possible from the tuner or TV.

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

• 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/ohm coaxial cables.

Wall

Note

Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 23 feet/7 m

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

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/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.

NOTE:

• 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 pulsetype noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Inserting the batteries

q Remove the remote control unit’s rear

cover.

w Set two LR6/AA batteries in the battery

compartment in the indicated direction.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only for verifying operation.)

• 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.

• 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.

Display

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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. This lights when the digital signal is inputted.

Information display

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

Output signal channel indicator

The audio channels that can be output 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.

Recording output source indicator

REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.

DENON LINK indicator

This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection.

AL24 indicator

The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT, STEREO, MULTI CH 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.

Part names and functions

Front panel

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

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#6#6

#5#5

#4#4

#3#3 #2#2

#1#1

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@8@8

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Power ON/STANDBY switch··············(10)

Power indicator····································(10)

Power switch ·································(10, 60)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(28)

V.AUX INPUT terminals ······················(17)

SETUP MIC jack ···································(10)

USER MODE 1 button ·························(38)

USER MODE 2 button ·························(38)

USER MODE 3 button ·························(38)

Master volume control knob ··············(27)

Master volume indicator·····················(27)

Display

Remote control sensor··························(3)

FUNCTION knob···································(27)

SOURCE button ···································(27)

TUNING PRESET button ·····················(44)

ZONE2/3/REC SELECT button······(58, 60)

VIDEO SELECT button·························(28)

MultEQ XT indicator····························(30)

NIGHT indicator ···································(34)

INPUT MODE button ···························(28)

ANALOG button···································(30)

EXT. IN button ······································(28)

SYSTEM SETUP button ······················(11)

CURSOR button ···································(11)

SURROUND BACK button ··················(33)

ROOM EQ button·································(30)

STATUS button ····································(29)

DIMMER button ···································(29)

TONE DEFEAT button··························(42)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ······(33)

CH SELECT/ENTER button ·················(42)

DSP SIMULATION button ···················(40)

7CH STEREO button ····························(40)

STANDARD button ······························(27)

DIRECT/STEREO button······················(32)

#7 PURE DIRECT button ···························(32) #8 NIGHT button ·······································(34)

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Remote control unit

Surround mode/System buttons·················(27, 47)

Mode selector buttons

····································(47)

IR segment

····································(49)

ROOM EQ button

····································(30)

SYSTEM SETUP button

····································(11)

Cursor buttons

····································(10)

SURROUND PARAMETER/SEARCH button···················(33, 46)

Tuner system buttons

····································(43)

Mode selector button

····································(47)

Remote control signal transmitter···················(3)

Input mode selector buttons·······················(28)

NIGHT button

····································(34)

SPEAKER button

····································(28)

TEST TONE button

····································(78)

Tuner system buttons

····································(43)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

····························

(42)

Power buttons

····································(10)

Master volume control buttons·······················(27)

ON SCREEN button

····································(29)

Function/Number buttons·······················(27)

Muting button

····································(28)

User mode/System call button············(38, 53)

VIDEO SELECT button

····································(28)

• With the AVR-3806, the “AUX” button cannot be used.

• For instructions on setting the remote control unit back light’s lighting time ( page 54).

MEMO

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

Rear panel

Digital audio terminals (Optical/Coaxial) ···(8)

Analog audio terminals·························(8)

Pre-out terminals ·································(25)

Speaker terminals··································(7)

AC outlet (s) ·········································(25)

AC inlet ·················································(25)

Component video terminals ·················(8)

Video/S-Video terminals·······················(8)

12V TRIGGER OUT terminals ·············(23)

Remote control terminals ···················(24)

RS-232C terminal ·································(23)

EXT. IN terminals ·································(17)

AM/FM antenna terminals··················(22)

HDMI terminals ····································(20)

DENON LINK terminal ·························(20)

XM terminal ········································(23)

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Speaker system layout

2 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 speaker systems

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems

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

With the AVR-3806 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.

2 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). The settings of the different speakers (A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes, so they are set automatically when the surround mode is selected.

SB SB SB SB

Using A only

(Multi surround speaker system)

Using B only

(Single surround speaker system)

( SB: Surround back speakers)

• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-3806 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.

• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 75 ~

79).

Easy to setup flow

Easy Setup and Operation

Placing the speakers.

Connecting the

speakers.

Connecting a monitor

and a DVD player.

Starting the Auto

Setup.

Playing a DVD with

surround sound.

Auto setup flow

1) Speaker Configuration

2) Distance

3) Channel Level

4) Crossover Frequency

5) Room EQ

1) Measuring the background noise (noise in the room)

2) Determining whether or not speakers are connected

3) Checking the polarities of the speakers

Store the measurement result in the memory.

Connecting a microphone.

Preliminary measurement

Measurement of the speakers

in the listening position.

Check of the measurement result.

The measurement of the speakers

in the 2nd to 6th listening position

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2 Connections

• The AVR-3806 can be configured for 10 speaker playback using two pairs of surround speakers (A+B) and one pair of surround back speakers as shown below.

• The output of the surround back’s power amplifier can be assigned to the multi zone or front channel. For details, refer to “Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment” (page 72).

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

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 cause this effect.

NOTE:

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

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

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc.

Speaker 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 stereo image being impaired.

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

2 Speaker impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use as front, center, surround and surround back speakers.

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

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

Protector circuit

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

Note on speaker impedance

The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

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

Connecting the speaker cables

1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.

Either tightly twist or

terminate the core wires.

2. Insert the cable.

3. Tighten by turning clockwise.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Surround

speaker

Systems (B)

Front speaker

Systems

Surround

speaker

Systems (A)

Subwoofer

Surround back

speaker

Systems

Center

speaker

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Monitor TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HDMI

For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video or HDMI connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.

NOTE:

• The component video input and/or output jacks may be labelled differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (Y, P

B, PR; Y, CB, CR; Y, B-Y, R-Y). Check the owner’s manuals

for other components for further information.

• The COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-1 and the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT-2 can be used simultaneously.

• Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out terminal when audio signals are input to the HDMI input terminal.

• When connecting the AVR-3806 and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR3806 and monitor TV using an HDMI cable ( page 20).

Connecting a DVD player and monitor TV

• To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-3806, you only need to choose one connection type. Component video connection offers the best quality (and is required for progressive DVD playback), followed by S-Video, while composite video offers the lowest picture quality of the three connection types. For more information about the video up conversion function ( page 15).

• The AVR-3806 is equipped with HDMI connectors, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor TV using an HDMI cable.

• To connect the digital audio output from the DVD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 63).

• The AVR-3806 is equipped with another set of input terminals for a non-DVD Video Disc Player (such as laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player). The above connection guidelines for DVD also apply to the VDP input.

Audio signal flow is shown with white arrows; video signal flow is shown with gray arrows.

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

HDMI

OUT

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Auto Setup / Room EQ

The Auto Setup and Room EQ 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. The AVR-3806’s Audyssey MultEQ XT function has the feature that it provides the optimum listening environment at all listening positions in the home theater, where there are often multiple listeners viewing programs together. To achieve this, it is first necessary to use a microphone to measure test tones generated from the different speakers at the various listening positions. All this measured data is analyzed with a unique method to comprehensively improve acoustic characteristics in the listening area. For optimum effectiveness, measurements should be performed at six points. Move the microphone successively within the listening area surrounded by the speakers as shown on the diagram below to measure the test tones. When listening to music or viewing movies with the whole family, move the microphone successively to the different positions in which the members of the family sit (“ ” on the diagram indicates the points of installation) and measure repeatedly (Example q). Even if the number of people using the home theater is small, taking multiple measurements at or near the listening positions makes it possible to correct the sound more effectively (Example w). The AVR-3806’s Room EQ function offers three correction curves: “Audyssey”, “Front” and “Flat”. These can be selected after performing the auto setup procedure. Details of the different correction curves are described below.

• Audyssey: This adjusts the frequency response of all speakers to correct the effects of room acoustics.

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

• Flat: This the frequency response of all speakers flat. This is suitable for multi-channel music reproduction, from discrete music sources such as Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

2 About the main listening position

(*M)

The main listening position is the point where a listener sits most often or the listening position when only one person is listening. Measurements on the AVR-3806 start from this point. Correction for the speaker distance is set based on this point.

Example:

Example: q

• To make the Speaker system settings without using the Auto Setup function ( page 75 ~

79).

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Connecting a microphone

Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the

SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit.

Mount the auto setup microphone onto a camera tripod, etc., and place it at ear height at the main listening position in the listening room with the sound receptor facing the ceiling.

Microphone

NOTE:

• Do not disconnect the microphone until the settings are completed.

• Do not change the connection of speakers or the subwoofer’s volume after performing these measurements.

When placing the microphone, adjust the height so that the microphone’s sound receptor is at the height of the ears of the listener. Be sure that at the beginning, the measurement is started with the microphone set up at the main listening position. It is not possible to measure properly if there are any obstacles between the speakers and microphone. Check that there are no obstacles. Please do not stand between or near the speakers and the microphone during the measurements.

ENTER

OFF

CURSOR

SYSTEM

SETUP

AMP

ON/STANDBY

SYSTEM SETUP

CURSOR

POWER ENTER SETUP MIC

Press the ON/STANDBY switch on the main unit or ON button on the remote control unit.

• When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights.

• When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off.

Press the POWER switch.

£ OFF:

The power turns off and the indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit.

¢ ON:

The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.

Turn on your subwoofer.

Turn on your monitor (TV).

Turning on the power

Press the AMP button to select the “AMP” mode (only when operating with the remote control unit ( page 26)).

The sound is muted for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. When ever the ON/STANDBY button is in the standby state, the apparatus is still connected to the AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn off the POWER switch or unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.

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Starting Auto Setup Power Amp Assign

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the “Auto Setup / Room EQ”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Auto Setup / Room EQ” menu screen appears.

Press the CURSOR

orHHbutton to select the

“Power Amp Assign”, then press the CURSORFFor

button to select the “Surround Back”, “Front”,

“Front B”, “ZONE2” or “ZONE3”.

Press the SETUP button.

• The “System Setup Menu” appears.

The AVR-3806 has available surround back amplifier channel. If no surround back speakers are used in the main room, their amplifier channels can be assigned for multi-zone use or the front speaker‘s Bi-Amp connection. If this functionality is not needed, skip this “Power Amp Assign” procedure and proceed to “Preliminary Measurements”.

The message “Connect Microphone” is displayed if no microphone is connected. If so, connect the auto setup microphone.

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the “Auto Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

• The “Auto Setup” screen appears.

When “Surround Back” is selected, the surround back channel‘s test tone during Auto Setup will be output from surround back speakers. When “Front” is selected, change the setting to a Bi-Amp mode for the front speakers. The front channel‘s test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the front speakers and the surround back speakers. When “Front B” is selected, change the setting to a second stereo output mode. The test tone during Auto Setup will not be output from the surround back speakers. When “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” is selected, change the setting to “ZONE2” or “ZONE3”. The test tone during Auto Setup it will not be output to “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” (Another room).

Preliminary measurements

• This procedure is used to automatically determine the background noise, whether or not speakers are connected, and the polarities of the connected speakers.

• To avoid affecting the measurements, turn off the airconditioner or any other device that makes noise and take the measurements with the room as quiet as possible.

• The set measures the background noise even when in the silent state with no test tones being output, so keep as quiet as possible until the measurements are completed.

Press the ENTER button.

•The “Speaker Detect Check” screen appears.

[ First screen ]

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the “Start”, then press the CURSOR FFbutton.

• The preliminary measurements start.

The screen shown at the below appears once the preliminary measurements are completed.

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Speaker system measurement

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select the “OK Start”, then press the CURSOR

button.

• Measurements for the first point start.

The screen shown at the below appears once the measurements for the main listening position are completed.

Check the results of the speaker detection, then press the ENTER button.

• The second screen appears.

[ Second screen ]

If the check ends, press the ENTER button again.

NOTE:

• If the results are not as expected or if an error message is displayed, select “Retry” and perform the measurements again. (For details on the error messages ( page 13). If the results of remeasurement are still not as expected or if an error message is displayed, turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections. Then start the measurements again from the beginning.

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

With these measurements, the “Speaker Configuration”, “Distance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency” and “Room EQ” are analyzed automatically. The main listening position is measured first, so leave the microphone where it is.

Perform step 2, 3 repeatedly.

After measuring at the number of points according to your listening environment, press the CURSOR

button to select the

“Calculate”, then press the CURSOR

button.

• The speaker system is analyzed.

The more measurement points, the better the resulting room correction effect. We recommend 6 measurement points – 6 measurement points provides the best room correction effect.

Next the measurements for the second point will be taken.

Press the CURSOR

button.

• Measurements for the second point start.

Place the microphone at the second listening position. For instructions on the position in which the microphone should be placed ( page 9).

The amount of time required for the analysis depends on the number of speakers and the number of measuring points. The greater the number of speakers and measuring points, the longer the time required. Measurements can be ended when there are 6 or less measurement locations; however, to obtain better results, measurements at 6 locations is recommended. Once the calculations are completed, a screen for confirming the results of the measurements appears.

Check of the measurement result

Press the CURSORDDorHHbutton to select an item, then press the ENTER button.

• The verification screen appears.

Example: Speaker Config. Check

Press the ENTER button.

• The second screen appears.

Example: Speaker Config. Check

The results of the measured items can be checked.

[ First screen ]

[ Second screen ]

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Store:

Store the checked measurement values. All parameters are stored.

If the check ends, press the ENTER button again.

Press the CURSOR

orHHbutton to select whether or not to save the data you have checked.

Press the CURSORFFbutton.

• After the data is stored, the “Auto Setup / Room EQ”

menu screen appears automatically.

Cancel:

Cancel the auto setup settings.

• 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.

NOTE:

• Do not turn off the power while the data is being stored.

If the power is turned off while the data is being stored, the Room EQ parameters stored in the memory will be cleared, and it will not be possible to select the “Audyssey”, “Front” or “Flat” equalizer settings.

Measures

Cause

Screen example

q 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. If multiple errors occur, press the CURSORFFor GGbutton to check the contents.

• Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.

w The speaker polarity is connected in reverse.

If multiple errors occur, press the CURSORFFor GGbutton to check the contents.

• 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 There is too much ambient noise in the room and the

measurements cannot be made accurately.

r The sound level that is output from the speakers and/or

subwoofer is too low.

• Either turn off the power of the device that generated the noise during the measurements or move the device away.

• Try again at a time when it is quieter.

• Check the placement and orientation of the loudspeakers.

• Adjust the subwoofer’s output level.

t The measurement microphone is not connected, or all

of speakers have not been detected.

• Connect the measurement microphone to the microphone connector.

• Check the speaker connection.

Playing a DVD with surround sound

Disconnect the microphone from the unit.

Select the input source to be played.

4 5

Adjust the volume.

Start DVD playback.

About the error message

These error messages will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup 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. Be sure to turn off the AVR-3806’s power before checking the speaker connections.

Select the play (surround) mode.

Connecting Other Sources

Cable indications

Signal direction

Audio and Video cable

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).

Video cableAudio cable

NOTE:

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

• Connecting a LD (laser disc) player with a Dolby Digital RF Output.

The AVR-3806 does not have a DD RF demodulator function. Therefore, you need to use a commercially available outboard DD RF demodulator and connect its digital output to one of the AVR-3806 available digital inputs. Refer to the demodulator’s owner’s manual for further information.

Analog terminal (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Analog terminal (Monaural, for subwoofer)

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohm pin-plug cable)

(Yellow)

Digital terminal (Optical)

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

DENON LINK terminal

DENON LINK cable

Speaker terminal

Speaker cable

Video terminal

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

S-Video cable

Audio signal

Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

Component video cable

(Y)

(PB/CB)

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

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The AVR-3806 is equipped with a function for up and down converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-3806’s MONITOR OUT terminal 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-3806’s video input terminals are connected. Generally speaking, analog video connections using the component video terminals offer the highest quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video terminals, then connections using the regular video terminals (yellow).

The flow of the video signals.

This unit’s input

terminals

This unit’s output

terminals

: only MAIN ZONE 480i/576i

(Component Video

terminals)

(Component Video

terminals)

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

The video conversion function

On screen display for component video outputs and HDMI output

(HDMI terminal)

(HDMI

terminal)

(S-Video terminal)

(Video terminal)

NOTE:

• It is not possible to down-convert from HDMI input signals to the component, S-Video or composite video monitor output terminals.

• Video down conversion to the MAIN ZONE’s monitor output is only possible when the component video input resolution is 480i (interlaced standard definition video – NTSC format, for North America) or 576i (interlaced standard definition video – PAL format, for Europe and other countries).

• To set the video conversion function for the MAIN ZONE to “OFF” ( page 67).

2 The analog video to HDMI conversion function:

• The AVR-3806’s video up-conversion function lets you output analog video input signals (component – 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video - 480i/576i) to the HDMI monitor output terminal with the original resolution.

• The on screen display signals are output from the HDMI monitor output terminal with a resolution of 480i/576i. Because of this, if the monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is compatible with the 480i/576i resolution, all the signals the AVR-3806 handles can be output to the monitor with a single HDMI cable. The resolutions with which the monitor is compatible can be checked using the STATUS button on the main unit or the ON SCREEN button on the remote control unit.

• If the monitor equipped with HDMI terminal is not compatible with the 480i/576i resolution, connect the player and the AVR3806 using a component cable and set the player’s resolution to one which the monitor can handle.

• If you do not want to use the function for converting analog video signals to HDMI signals, select “OFF” for “Analog to HDMI Convert” at “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”( page

67). In this case, the function for video up conversion to the component video terminal operates.

• When viewing component video signals or HDMI signals via the AVR-3806, the on screen display is displayed on the monitor when

the “System Setup” operations are performed and when the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button is operated.

• To view the on screen display using an HDMI monitor, set “Analog to HDMI Convert” at “HDMI Out Setup” to “ON” (default).

• When only component video signals are input to the AVR-3806, the characters of the on screen display are not displayed over the picture.

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Connecting equipment with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals [To convert analog video signals to HDMI signals]

Monitor TV

HDMI

DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

• The AVR-3806 is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection.

• Audio signals are not output from the HDMI monitor output terminal, so also make analog or digital audio connections. To play sound using digital audio connections, assign the digital terminal (coaxial or optical) at “Setting the Digital In Assignment” ( page 63).

NOTE:

• Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i.

• If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-3806 to the monitor

using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals.

Connecting a TV tuner

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.

• To connect the digital audio output from the TV, you can choose from either the coaxial or the optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial or the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 63).

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Connecting a video camera component or video game

Video camera /

Video game

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals

DVD Audio-Video /

Super Audio CD Player /

External decoder

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SUB-

WOOFER

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

• The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player ( page 8).

• For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals ( page 63).

• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVR-3806’s EXT. IN terminals for playback. Also refer to your DVD player’s operating instructions.

Connecting a DBS tuner

DBS / BS Tuner

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DBS tuner. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided.

• To connect the digital audio output from the DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 63).

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Connecting a DVD recorder

DVD recorder

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your DVD recorder. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided. If you choose to use the component video connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Component Input Assignment ( page 67).

• If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital sources, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will needs connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

NOTE:

• When recording to a DVD recorder, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the

playback source equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-3806 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR-1 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → S-Video cable

VCR-1 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT → Video cable

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on

the AVR-3806’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.

Connecting a VCR

Video deck

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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

NOTE:

• When recording to a VCR, it is necessary that the type of cable used with the playback source

equipment be the same type that is connected to the AVR-3806 VCR-1 (to 2) OUTPUT terminal.

Example: VCR-2 IN → S-Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → S-Video cable

VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-2 OUT → Video cable

AUDIO OUT

CD player

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

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Connecting a tape deck

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

CD recorder /

MD recorder

OPTICAL

OUT

OPTICAL

If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.

NOTE:

• Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT terminal on

the AVR-3806’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 4 IN terminal.

NOTE:

• The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you will need to use a separate MC head amplifier or step-up MC transformer.

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

Connecting a CD player

To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 63).

Connecting a turntable

You can connect the turntable (MM cartridge) to the PHONO terminals.

AUDIO OUT

GND

Turntable

(MM cartridge)

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

Tape deck

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DENON LINK connections

DVD player

DENON

LINK

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

• Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of DVD Audio discs, Super Audio CDs and other multichannel sources are possible by connecting the AVR-3806 to a DENON DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player. For instructions on playing Super Audio CDs ( page 59).

• When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” with “Setting the Digital In Assignment” ( page 63).

Connecting equipment with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals

• A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD video and other sources, and the multi-channel sound of DVD Audio and DVD Video.

• To provide audio output from AVR-3806’s audio output connector, select “Amp” at the System Setup. To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the System Setup. For details, see “Setting the HDMI In Assign” ( page 66, 67).

DVD Video

Input signals

LINEAR PCM

DTS

Dolby Digital

DVD Audio

LINEAR PCM

PACKED PCM

(with CPPM /

without CPPM)

CD LINEAR PCM

Super Audio

Multi area

CD area

Stereo area

EE CC

2 Copyright Protection System

To play back the digital video and audio of DVD video and DVD audio through an HDMI/DVI-D connection, both the connected player and monitor are required to support a copyright protection system called HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the partner equipment. The AVR-3806 supports HDCP. Please see the user’s manual of your video display for more information about this.

The AVR-3806 is HDMI Ver. 1.1 compatible.

DVD player

Monitor TV

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

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• If your digital TV monitor or DVD player only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable or adaptor, available from your dealer.

2 Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter)

• The HDMI video stream signals (video signals) are theoretically compatible with DVI-D. When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with DVI-D terminals, it is possible to connect using an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable, but depending on the combination of devices used the image might not be output.

• When using an HDMI/DVI-D conversion adapter, the image may not be output properly due to poor contact with the connected cable, etc..

NOTE:

• The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super

Audio CD is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output.

• Use a compatible player to play DVD Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.

• Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI

connector; however, the AVR-3806 cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI connector.

• The audio signals from the HDMI connector (including the sampling frequency and bit length)

may be limited by the equipment that is connected.

• The video signals are not output properly if a device not compatible with HDCP is used.

• Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i.

• The video signals input from the HDMI input terminals are output to the HDMI monitor with

their original resolution, so the image will not be displayed if the resolutions of the input signal and the monitor being used are not matched. In this case, change the setting of the resolution on the source device (player) to one which the monitor can handle.

• For stable signal transfer, we recommend using cables that are a maximum of 5 meters in

length.

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2 AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

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

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

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

Connecting the antenna terminals

Note to CATV system installer:

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

Connection of AM antennas

1. Push the lever.

2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

FM ANTENNA

FM INDOOR

ANTENNA

(Supplied)

AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied)

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

GROUND

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Connecting the XM terminal

• AVR-3806 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio® by connecting to the XM Connect-and-PlayTM(sold separately) and subscribing the XM service.

• Plug the XM Connect-and-Play antenna into XM terminal on the rear panel.

• Position the XM Connect-and-Play antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.

For details, see “XM Satellite Radio” ( page 45). When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Connect-and-Play antenna.

NOTE:

• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Connect-and-Play antenna connection

have been completed.

Connecting the CONTROL terminal

This terminal is used for an external controller. Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal:

1. Press the ON/STANDBY switch

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.

Connecting the TRIGGER OUT terminals

Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for the individual functions and surround modes. For details, see “Setting the Trigger Out” ( page 73).

XM Connect-and

-Play Antenna

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For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE functions ( page 56~58).

Connecting the MULTI ZONE terminals

• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 pre-out (variable) and ZONE3 pre-out (fixed level) terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 (or ZONE3) the same time ( page 56).

• The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2.

• When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired

and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.

ZONE2 (or ZONE3) pre-out connections

NOTE:

• For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cables and wire in such a way that there is no

humming or noise.

• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’

operating instructions.

• When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 or ZONE3 output channel at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 or ZONE3 speaker out terminals ( page 57).

• The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel. In this case, surround back speaker out can not be used for MAIN ZONE.

ZONE2 / ZONE3 speaker out connections

Extension terminal

for future use.

Monitor TV

(ZONE 2)

Power amplifier

(ZONE 2)

Premain amplifier

(ZONE 3)

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

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (subwoofer), etc.

Surround

speaker

systems (A)

Subwoofer

Surround

speaker

systems (B)

ZONE2

Front speaker

systems

Front speaker

systems

Center

speaker

ZONE2

Monitor TV

(ZONE2)

AUX OUT

RC-616

INFRARED

RETRANSMITTER

Power amplifier

Premain amplifier

INPUT OUTPUT

INFRARED

(ZONE2)

(ZONE3)

RC-617

SENSOR

VIDEO

S VIDEO

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

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel.

Connecting the pre-out terminals

Power amplifier

SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SUB-

WOOFER

Connecting the power supply cord

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC outlets

(wall)

Power supply cord

(Supplied)

NOTE:

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

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

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED (total capacity – 120 W (1 A.)) The power to the outlet is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit. No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total power consumption exceeds 120 W (1 A.).

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