Connecting the external input EXT. in jacks

Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

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

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

Front

Surround

Surround back

Subwoofer

Center

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 47.

Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks

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

Another room

Integrated pre-main amplifier or power amplifier

For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE jacks, see page 45, 46 or page 48.

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Denon AVR-3801 manual Connecting the external input EXT. in jacks, Connecting the Multi Zone jacks

Contents

AVR-3801 Page Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Table of Contents Before Using Features Connecting the audio components Connections Connecting video components Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks Precaution when using S-jacksConnecting a monitor TV Connecting the video decks Connecting the antenna terminals AM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adopter assembly Connecting a DVD player DVD in jacks Connecting a monitor TV Monitor OUT jack Connecting the external input EXT. in jacks Connecting the Multi Zone jacks Connecting banana plugs Precautions when connecting speakersSpeaker system connections Connections Protector circuit Surround speaker system indicators Part Names and FunctionsFront Panel Surround Speaker A/B Remote control unit DISPLAY/SURR. Para Setting UP the System System Setup buttonPress this to display the system setup menu Cursor buttons Surround speaker selector function Before setting up the system Setting the power amplifier assignmentSetting the type of speakers Parameters Setting the Subwoofer mode Assignment of low frequency signal rangeSubwoofer mode Setting the delay time SettingOFF Preparations Delay Time screen appears automatically Once Meters or Feet is selected in ,Select the speaker to be set Set the distance between Setting the channel level Switch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Select Test Tone Start Select YesIs the same Setting the Digital In Assignment To select the input sourceTo select the digital input jack Setting the on-screen display OSD Set the multi pre-out output level adjustmentSwitch to the On Screen Display screen Select on or OFF Multi Vol. Level Auto tuner presets Press the Enter button Auto Preset Memory screen appears After completing system setup On-screen display signals Remote Control Unit Using the remote control unitInserting the batteries Operating Denon audio components CD player CD system buttonsMD recorder MD, CD recorder CDR system buttons Tape deck Tape system buttons Reset Enter CodeCode no Learn Checking the preset memory settings Operating a component stored in the preset memory Operate the component Learning function Storing system call signals SYS ModeSystem call System call buttons Resetting Using the system call functionResetting the system call buttons Reset PRE Reset LRN Reset ALL Reset SYSSYS Mode SYS Call Resetting the preset memory Resetting learned buttons All reset function Auto search function Turn on the power Press the Power switch button OperationBefore operating Refer to Connections pages 6 to 13 and check that all To select the input source when REC Input mode selection functionPlaying the input source Select the input source to be played Input mode display Input signal displayExample Stereo Adjusting the sound quality Tone Listening over headphonesAfter starting playback Turning the sound off temporarily Muting Playing one source while recording another REC OUT mode Multi-source recording/playbackChecking the currently playing program source, etc Display switches as follows each This operation is not possible in the REC OUT modeSelect Multi using Multi source switches Playback using the external input EXT. in jacks Press the EXT. in to switch External inputSet the external input EXT Mode Multi-source and multi-zone playback Multi Room Music Entertainment System Surround Before playing with the surround function Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode Fader function Set the input mode to Auto or DTS Select the Dolby/DTS Surround modeSignal Detect indicator lights When playing sources On which 7.1 Surround Surround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema EqualizerCOMP. Dynamic Range Compression LFE Low Frequency Effect Surround modes and their features DSP Surround SimulationPersonal Memory Plus DSP surround simulation Set the parameters When turned clockwise When turned counterclockwisePress the Surround Parameter button Tone control setting Cinema Music Auto tuning Manual tuningListening to the Radio Tuner Preset memory Checking the preset stations Recalling preset stations Last Function MemoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Types of multi-channel signals Additional InformationMovie audio Surround back speakers Number of surround back speakers Speaker setting examples When using different surround speakers for movies and music When not using surround back speakers Surround Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-32Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods DTS Digital Surround Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methods DTS-ESTMDiscrete DTS-ESTMMatrixDTS Neo6TM surround DTS Neo6 Cinema Surround modes and parameters DVD VDP Tape TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 Specifications 14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan