Fader function, Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode | Denon AVR-3801

Fader function

•This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together. Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources.

1	Select “FADER”.
	CH.VOL

ENTER

SHIFT

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed.

FL	C	FR
	FADER

SR SBR SBL

SW SL

SETUP		RETURN
	TUNING	A/B
2		A/B
2		MEMORY
BAND		MODE
CHANNEL		VOLUME

TUNING

2	Press the D button to reduce the volume of the front	+		+
		1	ENTER
		SKIP
	channels, the H button to reduce the volume of the rear	-	SHIFT	-
	channels.	SKIP	MUTING
		TUNER	PHONO	CD

The fader function does not affect the SW channel.

SELECT	TUNING
SELECT
BAND	MODE
	TUNING

(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)

The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded to –12 dB using the fader function.

If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the fader, the fader adjustment values are cleared, so adjust the fader again.

When EXT. IN is selected, the SW, SBL and SBR channel faders do not function.

This is only displayed when setting the fader control.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode

1	Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode.
	Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode.
	•	The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.
		SURROUND	SELECT	Light
		SURROUND	SELECT
		MODE	DOLBY/DTS
			SURROUND
		(Main unit)	(Remote control unit)
2	Play a program source with the			mark.
	•	For operating instructions, refer to the		manuals of the	TEST	SPEAKER	OUTPUT
					TONE	SPEAKER	OUTPUT
						SURROUND
		respective components.		1	SURROUND	SIMU.	STEREO
					DOLBY/DTS	DSP	5CH / 7CH
					6.1 / 7.1	DIRECT	STEREO
					SURROUND	DIRECT	STEREO

NOTE:

•There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC). The AVR-3801 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18).

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Denon AVR-3801 manual Fader function, Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode

Contents

AVR-3801 Page Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of Contents Features Connections Connecting the audio components Connecting video components Connecting the video decks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksPrecaution when using S-jacks Connecting a monitor TV 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 Connections Connecting banana plugsPrecautions when connecting speakers Speaker system connections Protector circuit Surround Speaker A/B Surround speaker system indicatorsPart Names and Functions Front Panel DISPLAY/SURR. Para Remote control unit Cursor buttons Setting UP the SystemSystem Setup button Press this to display the system setup menu 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 Preparations Setting the delay timeSetting OFF Set the distance between Delay Time screen appears automaticallyOnce Meters or Feet is selected in , Select the speaker to be set Switch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Setting the channel level Select Test Tone Start Select YesIs the same Setting the Digital In Assignment To select the input sourceTo select the digital input jack Multi Vol. Level Setting the on-screen display OSDSet the multi pre-out output level adjustment Switch to the On Screen Display screen Select on or OFF Press the Enter button Auto Preset Memory screen appears Auto tuner presets On-screen display signals After completing system setup Remote Control Unit Using the remote control unitInserting the batteries Tape deck Tape system buttons Operating Denon audio componentsCD player CD system buttons MD recorder MD, CD recorder CDR system buttons Learn ResetEnter Code Code no Operating a component stored in the preset memory Checking the preset memory settings Operate the component Learning function System call buttons Storing system call signalsSYS Mode System call Resetting Using the system call functionResetting the system call buttons Resetting the preset memory Reset PRE Reset LRNReset ALL Reset SYS SYS Mode SYS Call Resetting learned buttons All reset function Auto search function Refer to Connections pages 6 to 13 and check that all Turn on the power Press the Power switch buttonOperation Before operating Select the input source to be played To select the input source when RECInput mode selection function Playing the input source Input mode display Input signal displayExample Stereo Turning the sound off temporarily Muting Adjusting the sound quality ToneListening over headphones After starting playback Playing one source while recording another REC OUT mode Multi-source recording/playbackChecking the currently playing program source, etc Multi source switches Display switches as follows eachThis operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode Select Multi using Mode Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksPress the EXT. in to switch External input Set the external input EXT 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 When playing sources On which Set the input mode to Auto or DTSSelect the Dolby/DTS Surround mode Signal Detect indicator lights LFE Low Frequency Effect 7.1 SurroundSurround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer COMP. Dynamic Range Compression Surround modes and their features DSP Surround SimulationPersonal Memory Plus Set the parameters DSP surround simulation When turned clockwise When turned counterclockwisePress the Surround Parameter button Tone control setting Music Cinema Tuner Auto tuningManual tuning Listening to the Radio Checking the preset stations Preset memory Recalling preset stations Last Function MemoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Types of multi-channel signals Additional InformationMovie 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 Digital compatible media and playback methods SurroundDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic DTS compatible media and playback methods DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS Neo6 Cinema DTS-ESTMDiscreteDTS-ESTMMatrix DTS Neo6TM surround 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