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Denon AVR-3805 Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3805

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MODE D'EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
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FOR ENGLISH READERS
RC-970
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PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3805 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MODE D’EMPLOI BRUKSANVISNING ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO CH SEL ENTER FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 112 ~ PAGE RC-970 FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER SEITE 164 ~ SEITE POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO CAUTION NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE USING We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3805. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3805 has to offer, read these Pay attention to the following before using this unit: instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, •...

  • Page 4: Features

    16. Video Conversion Function recorded in DTS 96/24, a multi-channel digital Motion picture soundtracks use the surround The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up- signal format developed by Digital Theater channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of converting video signals.

  • Page 5: Connections

    • Be sure to connect the left and right channels will result in generating hum or other noise. • The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. properly (left with left, right with right). • Noise or humming may be generated if a •...

  • Page 6: Connecting Video Components With S-Video Jacks

    S-VIDEO • Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the Because of this, the AVR-3805’s MONITOR OUT jack can be connected to the VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the monitor (TV) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, S-VIDEO VCR-1 OUT jack using S-Video connection cords.

  • Page 7: Connecting Multi Zone Jacks

    ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks DIRECTION OF AM loop antenna assembly For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See pages 40, 41) BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION [1] ZONE2 preout CONNECTIONS Connect to the AM ANTENNA antenna terminals.
  • Page 8 DENON LINK Setting NOTE: • The settings must be changed When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to to use this speaker for ZONE2/ZONE3. “DENON LINK” with the System Setup Digital In Assignment. (See page 23) (See page 26.)
  • Page 9 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 •...

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    œ!8 œ!9 @1 œ!3 œ!5 œ!7 INPUT SIGNAL indicator DENON LINK indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding This lights during playback in a DENON LINK CH SEL ENTER to the input signal. connection. INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator V.OFF indicator...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The System

    • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 5 to 9), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-3805’s Remote control signal on-screen display function.
  • Page 12 • The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback Mode output terminal. of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3805’s S-Video and A1 ~ A8 87.5/89.1/98.1/108.0/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3805 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected...
  • Page 13 With the AVR-3805 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for When performing Auto Setup, a microphone is required for the setup.
  • Page 14 ENGLISH q Select the “Start”. Setting the Auto Setup / Room EQ CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER Select “Auto Setup / Room EQ” at the System Setup Menu. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER * A u t o S e t u p ENTER (Remote control (Main unit)
  • Page 15 ENGLISH About the error message Press the ENTER button NOTE: CH SEL CH SEL and display the verification ENTER ENTER These error screens will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup / Room EQ and the • When measurements have been screen.
  • Page 16 ENGLISH 1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup 1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. Select “Manual EQ Setup”...
  • Page 17 • When the speaker set as “None” with the Auto Setup is change to on Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup. manually, the equalizer of “Normal”, “Front” and “Flat” cannot be used.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH 2-1 Setting the type of speakers Select the Equalizer curve. CH SEL CH SEL • The composition of the signals output to each channels and the frequency response are adjusted ENTER ENTER automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. (Remote control (Main unit) unit)
  • Page 19 ENTER ENTER (Remote control (Main unit) M e t e r s F e e t The AVR-3805 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the unit) listening room. (Remote control (Main unit) unit) Select the desired unit, meters or feet.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH 2-3 Setting the Channel Level Select “Test Tone Start”. CH SEL CH SEL • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. ENTER ENTER • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. •...
  • Page 21 ENGLISH 2-5 Setting the low frequency distribution When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size. adjustment mode.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH NOTES: q To select the surround mode When either “Large” or “Small” has been — Assignment of low frequency signal range (2-1) — CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or set for both speakers A and B on the DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL”...
  • Page 23 (Main unit) sources. unit) NOTES: Select “Component In Assign” at the Input • The OPTICAL 3, 4 jacks on the AVR-3805’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for Setup Menu. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER recording digital signals on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other digital recorder.
  • Page 24 When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, unit) etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a VTR, depending on the combination of the TV and VTR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be 3-4 Setting the Video Input Mode out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH 4-2 Setting the Dolby Digital Setup Press the CURSOR left button to select “Yes”. “Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins. Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER “Completed”...
  • Page 26 ENGLISH 4-3 Setting the Auto Surround Mode Setting the Option Setup The surround mode used at last for the three types of input signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input. Select “Option Setup”...
  • Page 27 ENGLISH 5-3, 5-4 Setting the Trigger Out Setup Enter the setting. CH SEL CH SEL The Option Setup Menu reappear. ENTER ENTER • Set the Trigger Out output 1 for the different input sources. (Remote control (Main unit) Select “Trigger Out 1 Setup” at the Option unit) Setup Menu.
  • Page 28 ENGLISH 5-5 Setting the Muting Level 5-6 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. •...
  • Page 29 • On-screen display signals Display the Setup Lock screen. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER Signals input to the AVR-3805 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal Video signal output to Video signal output to Video signal output to Color S-video signal...

  • Page 30: Remote Control Unit

    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • The included remote control unit (RC-970) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but other remote Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for to operate.
  • Page 31 • Some manufacturers use more than one type of remote control code. Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and check it out. The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR1 ..................HITACHI CD, MD, TAPE, CDR, VDP, DVD, DVDR ........DENON VCR2, DBS................SONY CABLE..................ABC...

  • Page 32: Remote Control Unit (Rc-970)

    1. Digital video disc player (DVD), Digital video disc recorder (DVD R) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on SOURCE OFF : Power off (DENON DVD only) 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play...
  • Page 33 System call If your AV component is not a DENON product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be The accessorious remote control unit is equipped with “system call” function allowing a series of remote control controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control signals to be transmitted by pressing a single button.
  • Page 34 ENGLISH Setting the back light’s lighting time NOTES: • The remote control signals of the buttons pressed while registering the system call signals are emitted, so be careful not to operate the components accidentally (cover the remote sensors, for example). Press the power ON button and the OFF button •...
  • Page 35 ENGLISH (2) Resetting “learned” buttons (4) Resetting the punch through setting Resetting (1) Resetting the preset memory Press the power ON button and the OFF button Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. at the same time. Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time.

  • Page 36: Operation

    Select the input mode. the digital and analog input jacks for the selected • Selecting the analog mode input source are detected and the program in the Press the ANALOG button to switch to the AVR-3805’s surround decoder selected analog input.
  • Page 37 (See page 36) DENON LINK have been connected and The volume can be adjusted within the range of • PCM is connected, then set this mode.
  • Page 38 ENGLISH Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) After starting playback The AVR-3805 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) Select the mode to suit your tastes. The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode.
  • Page 39 ENGLISH [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image [6] Switching the surround speakers Simulcast playback surround speakers Use this switch to monitor a video source other switch as shown below each than the audio source. time the SPEAKER button is Press the VIDEO SELECT button, turn the pressed.

  • Page 40: Multi Zone

    “Power Amp Assign”. In this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The AVR-3805 is equipped with preout terminals for which the volume is adjustable (ZONE 2, MULTI ZONE) MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM and speaker out terminals for which the volume is adjustable (MULTI ZONE) and fixed output level as the •...

  • Page 41: Surround

    ENGLISH [1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2, ZONE3 mode) SURROUND Press the “ON” button. Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers.
  • Page 42 ENGLISH Fader function Play a program source with the mark. • This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together.
  • Page 43 • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3805 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 18). (Remote control unit)
  • Page 44 ENGLISH NOTE: Play a program source with the • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR left button is pressed, “MODE” and “TONE” are mark. automatically reset to the default values and “CINEMA EQ” is set to “OFF”. • The Dolby Digital indicator Surround parameters w Light lights when playing Dolby...
  • Page 45 ENGLISH NOTE: Surround parameters e • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR left button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): automatically turned off, “LFE” is reset, and the tone is set to the default value. The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks.
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Adjusting the Audio Delay Press the ENTER button and display the Enter the setting. Advanced Playback Menu. The Advanced Playback Menu reappears. When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound.

  • Page 47: Dsp Surround Simulation

    DSP SURROUND SIMULATION DSP surround simulation • The AVR-3805 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal Select the surround mode for each input processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected channel.
  • Page 48 ENGLISH NOTES: Select Bass or Treble. Set the level. • The surround speaker setting can also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit. CH SEL • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR left button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are CH SEL ENTER ENTER...
  • Page 49 ENGLISH 2 Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Channel output When playing Dolby Digital and When When SB CH When When When When TONE...

  • Page 50: Listening To The Radio

    ENGLISH LISTENING TO THE RADIO Signals and adjustability in the different modes SURROUND PARAMETER • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER. PRO LOGIC x ONLY NEO:6 MUSIC EXT.IN Auto tuning ROOM EFFECT EFFECT SUBWOOFER CENTER CENTER DELAY...
  • Page 51 ENGLISH Preset memory Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” • Preset stations can be chosen directry preset channel and channel range button. (see page 31.) operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.
  • Page 52 ENGLISH RDS (Radio Data System) RDS search RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide RDS service. along with the regular radio program signal. The following three types of RDS information can be received on this unit: Set the input function to “TUNER”.
  • Page 53 ENGLISH PTY search TP search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic program (TP stations). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”. Set the input function to “TUNER”.

  • Page 54: Last Function Memory

    ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING RT (Radio Text) “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is If a problem should arise,first check the following table. received. 1. Are the connections correct ? When the RDS button is pressed until “RT” appears 2.

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Cause Measures Page The AVR-3805 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that makes it possible to change the settings according to the combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in • Batteries dead. • Replace with new batteries.
  • Page 56 • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker between the front left and right Monitor speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround speakers for playing multi- speakers and no further from the listening Subwoofer 120°...
  • Page 57 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. Dolby The AVR-3805 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-channel sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels.
  • Page 58 Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low discrete system. level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-3805 (see page 37) DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source.
  • Page 59 96 3805 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a DENON DVD player that supports DENON Digital kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources.
  • Page 60 ENGLISH 2. Speaker Setup 4. Advanced Playback Advanced Playback Default settings Speaker Setup Default settings Input the combination of speakers in your Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and Surround Sp. Surround Back Audio Delay 0 ms Front Sp.
  • Page 61 ENGLISH Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When When When When When When playing playing playing playing playing playing When playing Dolby Digital and Dolby DVD-...
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Signals and adjustability in the different modes Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the VIDEO INPUT MODE settings SURROUND PARAMETER PRO LOGIC x ONLY NEO:6 MUSIC EXT.IN Input signals MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT Mode COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier 120 W + 120 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) Rated output: Front: 160 W + 160 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) Center: 120 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.)
  • Page 64 16-11, YUSHIMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3837-5321 Printed in Japan 511 4158 005...

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