Denon AVR-3801 manual Table of Contents, Before Using

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2INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3801 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.

As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

z Before Using

4

x Cautions on Installation

4

c Cautions on Handling

5

v Features

5

b Connections

6~13

n Part Names and Functions

14, 15

m Setting up the system

16~28

, Remote Control Unit

29~40

. Operation

41~48

⁄0 Surround

49~52

⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation

53~57

⁄2 Listening to the Radio

58~60

⁄3 Last Function Memory

60

⁄4 Initialization of the Microprocessor

60

⁄5 Troubleshooting

61

⁄6 Additional Information

62~69

⁄7 Specifications

70

2ACCESSORIES

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

q Operating instructions…..1

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

e Service station list…….....1

r Remote control unit

t R6P/AA batteries

3

y AM loop antenna…...............1 u FM indoor antenna…1

i FM antenna adaptor….....1

(RC-883)............…......1

1 BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

•Moving the set

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

•Before turning the power switch on

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

•Store this instructions in a safe place.

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

•Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.

2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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/4 inch of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components.

10 cm/4 inch or more

10 cm/4 inch or more

Wall

4

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Contents AVR-3801 Page Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of ContentsFeatures Connections Connecting the audio componentsConnecting video components Precaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a monitor TV Connecting the video decksAM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adopter assembly Connecting the antenna terminalsConnecting a monitor TV Monitor OUT jack Connecting a DVD player DVD in jacksConnecting the Multi Zone jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacksPrecautions when connecting speakers Connecting banana plugsSpeaker system connections ConnectionsProtector circuit Part Names and Functions Surround speaker system indicatorsFront Panel Surround Speaker A/BDISPLAY/SURR. Para Remote control unitSystem Setup button Setting UP the SystemPress this to display the system setup menu Cursor buttonsSurround speaker selector function Setting the type of speakers Before setting up the systemSetting the power amplifier assignment Parameters Subwoofer mode Setting the Subwoofer modeAssignment of low frequency signal range Setting Setting the delay timeOFF PreparationsOnce Meters or Feet is selected in , Delay Time screen appears automaticallySelect the speaker to be set Set the distance betweenSwitch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Setting the channel levelIs the same Select Test Tone StartSelect Yes To select the digital input jack Setting the Digital In AssignmentTo select the input source Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment Setting the on-screen display OSDSwitch to the On Screen Display screen Select on or OFF Multi Vol. LevelPress the Enter button Auto Preset Memory screen appears Auto tuner presetsOn-screen display signals After completing system setupInserting the batteries Remote Control UnitUsing the remote control unit CD player CD system buttons Operating Denon audio componentsMD recorder MD, CD recorder CDR system buttons Tape deck Tape system buttonsEnter Code ResetCode no LearnOperating a component stored in the preset memory Checking the preset memory settingsOperate the component Learning function SYS Mode Storing system call signalsSystem call System call buttonsResetting the system call buttons ResettingUsing the system call function Reset ALL Reset SYS Reset PRE Reset LRNSYS Mode SYS Call Resetting the preset memoryResetting learned buttons All reset function Auto search function Operation Turn on the power Press the Power switch buttonBefore operating Refer to Connections pages 6 to 13 and check that allInput mode selection function To select the input source when RECPlaying the input source Select the input source to be playedExample Stereo Input mode displayInput signal display Listening over headphones Adjusting the sound quality ToneAfter starting playback Turning the sound off temporarily MutingChecking the currently playing program source, etc Playing one source while recording another REC OUT modeMulti-source recording/playback This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode Display switches as follows eachSelect Multi using Multi source switchesPress the EXT. in to switch External input Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksSet the external input EXT ModeMulti Room Music Entertainment System Multi-source and multi-zone playbackBefore playing with the surround function SurroundFader function Dolby Surround Pro Logic modeSelect the Dolby/DTS Surround mode Set the input mode to Auto or DTSSignal Detect indicator lights When playing sources On whichSurround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer 7.1 SurroundCOMP. Dynamic Range Compression LFE Low Frequency EffectPersonal Memory Plus Surround modes and their featuresDSP Surround Simulation Set the parameters DSP surround simulationPress the Surround Parameter button When turned clockwiseWhen turned counterclockwise Tone control setting Music CinemaManual tuning Auto tuningListening to the Radio TunerChecking the preset stations Preset memoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Recalling preset stationsLast Function Memory Troubleshooting Movie audio Types of multi-channel signalsAdditional Information Number of surround back speakers Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and musicDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Surround2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methodsDTS-ESTMMatrix DTS-ESTMDiscreteDTS Neo6TM surround DTS Neo6 CinemaDVD VDP Tape TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 Surround modes and parametersSpecifications 14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan
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