Multi-source and multi-zone playback | Denon AVR-3801 guide

Multi-source and multi-zone playback

MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

•When the outputs of the MULTI ZONE PRE OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ANOTHER ROOM on the diagram below.)

•MULTI ZONE SPEAKER OUT can be used when “Multi” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assignment”. In this case, Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ROOM. (See page 18.)

•When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the main room and another room, the remote-controllable devices in the main room can be controlled from another room using the remote control unit.

To control playback devices other than the ones above, either use that device’s remote control unit or preset a separately sold programmable remote control unit.

NOTES:

•For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cords 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.

2MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT)

ANOTHER ROOM								MAIN ROOM

INTEGRATED

AMPLIFIER

PROGRAMMABLE

REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

SYSTEM REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT RC-883

ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line

MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable

SPEAKER cable

*Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13.

2MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)

ANOTHER ROOM							MAIN ROOM

PROGRAMMABLE

REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

SYSTEM REMOTE

ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line

MULTI SOURCE SPEAKER cable

SPEAKER cable

* Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 to 13.

CONTROL UNIT RC-883

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Denon AVR-3801 manual Multi-source and multi-zone playback, Multi Room Music Entertainment System

Contents

AVR-3801 Page Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of Contents Features Connections Connecting the audio components Connecting video components Precaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a monitor TV Connecting the video decks AM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adopter assembly Connecting the antenna terminals Connecting a monitor TV Monitor OUT jack Connecting a DVD player DVD in jacks Connecting the Multi Zone jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacks Precautions when connecting speakers Connecting banana plugsSpeaker system connections Connections Protector circuit Part Names and Functions Surround speaker system indicatorsFront Panel Surround Speaker A/B DISPLAY/SURR. Para Remote control unit System Setup button Setting UP the SystemPress this to display the system setup menu Cursor buttons Surround speaker selector function Setting the power amplifier assignment Before setting up the systemSetting the type of speakers Parameters Assignment of low frequency signal range Setting the Subwoofer modeSubwoofer mode Setting Setting the delay timeOFF Preparations Once Meters or Feet is selected in , Delay Time screen appears automaticallySelect the speaker to be set Set the distance between Switch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Setting the channel level Select Yes Select Test Tone StartIs the same To select the input source Setting the Digital In AssignmentTo select the digital input jack 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. Level Press the Enter button Auto Preset Memory screen appears Auto tuner presets On-screen display signals After completing system setup Using the remote control unit Remote Control UnitInserting the batteries CD player CD system buttons Operating Denon audio componentsMD recorder MD, CD recorder CDR system buttons Tape deck Tape system buttons Enter Code ResetCode no Learn Operating a component stored in the preset memory Checking the preset memory settings Operate the component Learning function SYS Mode Storing system call signalsSystem call System call buttons Using the system call function ResettingResetting the system call buttons Reset ALL Reset SYS Reset PRE Reset LRNSYS Mode SYS Call Resetting the preset memory Resetting 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 all Input mode selection function To select the input source when RECPlaying the input source Select the input source to be played Input signal display Input mode displayExample Stereo Listening over headphones Adjusting the sound quality ToneAfter starting playback Turning the sound off temporarily Muting Multi-source recording/playback Playing one source while recording another REC OUT modeChecking the currently playing program source, etc This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode Display switches as follows eachSelect Multi using Multi source switches Press the EXT. in to switch External input Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksSet the external input EXT Mode Multi Room Music Entertainment System Multi-source and multi-zone playback Before playing with the surround function Surround Fader function Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode Select the Dolby/DTS Surround mode Set the input mode to Auto or DTSSignal Detect indicator lights When playing sources On which Surround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer 7.1 SurroundCOMP. Dynamic Range Compression LFE Low Frequency Effect DSP Surround Simulation Surround modes and their featuresPersonal Memory Plus Set the parameters DSP surround simulation When turned counterclockwise When turned clockwisePress the Surround Parameter button Tone control setting Music Cinema Manual tuning Auto tuningListening to the Radio Tuner Checking the preset stations Preset memory Last Function Memory Recalling preset stationsInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Additional Information Types of multi-channel signalsMovie audio Number of surround back speakers Surround back speakers Speaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and music Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Surround2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods Dolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methods DTS-ESTMMatrix DTS-ESTMDiscreteDTS Neo6TM surround DTS Neo6 Cinema DVD VDP Tape TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 Surround modes and parameters Specifications 14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan