Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, the outlet, try reversing the plug.
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2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION • Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus. • Keep the apparatus free from • Ne pas laisser des objets moisture, water, and dust. étrangers dans l’appareil. • Protéger l’appareil contre •...
DSP surround simulation ······················································40 As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you Tone control setting review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3806. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3806 has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.
Getting Started Advanced Setup – Part 1 Accessories Navigating through the System Setup Menu····················61 Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: On screen display and front display ···································62 Audio Input Setup Operating instructions ......1 LR6/AA alkaline batteries......2...
The PRE OUT terminals, PHONES jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the of this, the output signals are greatly attenuated for several seconds after the power switch is remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.
For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #7 #7 # 6 #6 # 5 #5 # 4 #4 #3 #3 #2 #2 # 1 #1 # 0 #0 @9 @9 @8 @8 @ 7 @7...
Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter···················(3) IR segment ····································(49) Input mode selector buttons·······················(28) Mode selector buttons ····································(47)
(A and B). The settings of the different in the 2nd to 6th listening position speakers (A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes, so they are set automatically when the surround mode is selected.
(A+B) and one pair of surround back speakers as shown below. speakers making sure that like polarities are • The output of the surround back’s power amplifier can be assigned to the multi zone or front 1. Loosen by turning...
HDMI connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video • To connect the video output from the DVD player to the AVR-3806, you only need to choose one outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs.
To achieve this, it is first necessary to use a Example: microphone to measure test tones generated from the different speakers at the various listening positions.
Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.
“Preliminary Measurements”. measurements with the room as quiet as possible. • The set measures the background noise even when in the silent state with no test tones being output, so keep as quiet as CURSOR D D Press the button to select the possible until the measurements are completed.
( page 9). • The verification screen appears. NOTE: • If the results are not as expected or if an error message is CURSOR F F Press the button. Example: Speaker Config. Check displayed, select “Retry” and perform the measurements •...
Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-3806’s power before checking the speaker CURSOR D D...
Cable indications instructions of the other components. The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
“System Setup” operations are performed and when the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button is operated. • To view the on screen display using an HDMI monitor, set “Analog to HDMI Convert” at “HDMI Out Setup” to “ON” (default).
• The AVR-3806 is equipped with a function for converting analog video signals into HDMI signals. • To connect the digital audio output from the TV, you can choose from either the coaxial or the You can do this by either a component or a video or a S-Video connection.
Super Audio CD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • To connect the digital audio output from the DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial • The video signal connection is the same as that for a DVD player ( page 8).
67). Video deck • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital sources, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will needs connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown VIDEO below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
To connect the digital audio output from the CD player, you can choose from either the coaxial or If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a CD or MD recorder to an optical connections. If you choose to use the optical connection, it needs to be assigned. For more...
To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the System Setup. For details, see “Setting • When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a the HDMI In Assign” ( page 66, 67).
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Connecting Other Sources NOTE: • The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super Audio CD is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output. • Use a compatible player to play DVD Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 2 AM loop antenna assembly Connecting the antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Connection of AM antennas FM ANTENNA 1. Push the lever.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting the XM terminal Connecting the CONTROL terminal • AVR-3806 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio® by connecting to the This terminal is used for an external XM Connect-and-Play (sold separately) and subscribing the XM service.
INFRARED INFRARED RETRANSMITTER SENSOR NOTE: • For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cables and wire in such a way that there is no ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) humming or noise.
120 W (1 A.). SUB- WOOFER NOTE: FRONT • Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
2 ZONE3 mode Basic Operation To operate the ZONE3 function. Playback The EL display switches as shown below with respect to the Operating the remote control unit selected mode. The RC-1024 remote control has a backlit EL display whose contents change according to the mode or function selected,...
MUTING FUNCTION The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display. The volume can be adjusted within the range of –80 to +18 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set ( page 42 or 77, 78), if the volume for any channel is set at +0.5 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up...
29, 30). This operation is possible when the setting for using both • The external input mode can be set for any input source. To Combining the currently playing sound with surround speakers A and B is made at “Setting the type of...
AUTO (All auto mode): ROOM EQ In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and 2 Using the dimmer function analog input terminals for the selected input source are Use this to change the brightness of the display.
2 Input mode display Manual: AL24 processing is activated when PCM signals are played Selects the setting value that was set in the Manual EQ Setup. Depending on the input signal. while the surround mode is set to PURE DIRECT, DIRECT, For details of the “Setting the Manual EQ Setup”...
• Effective for achieving pure playback. 7.1-channel playback with 5.1- selected when only one surround back • If there is no need for tone control or channel sources. is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround speaker is being used. distribution of the low frequencies in mode.
Basic Operation Basic Operation 2 STEREO mode Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound. 2-channel playback modes PURE DIRECT DIRECT/STEREO • The AVR-3806 is equipped with three 2-channel playback...
Basic Operation Basic Operation Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround (only SURROUND with digital input) • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR F F button is STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE” is reset, and “TONE” is set to the default...
70) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”. that will use Dolby Digital. It is not displayed when the input mode is set to “ANALOG” Displays the input signal’s sampling frequency. When this function is activated, the following message appears or “EXT.
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DTS mode. • PL x Music: w When you would like to play back with the “Dolby Digital EX” Processing is performed with the Music mode of the PL mode, set AFDM to “OFF” and select “MTRX ON” with “SB LFE (Low Frequency Effect): decoder and the Surround Back channel is reproduced.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Dolby Pro Logic x (Pro Logic ) mode When the “SB CH OUT” parameter is set to “OFF”. (Set SURROUND “Sp.Back” at the System Setup to “None”). STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER • To play in the PL x mode, set “Sp.Back”...
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PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3806 sets the front or towards the rear. mode automatically according to the types of speakers set The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6. during the system setup process ( page 75).
When the input signal switches to a DTS signal, settings. the mode automatically switches to DTS surround. In this case, press the button and hold it in until the indicator of the selected USER MODE button lights. 2 Surround parameters e...
The AVR-3806 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically have a source component with only one audio output recreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adapter cable be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
ROCK ARENA 5CH STEREO VIRTUAL DSP SIMULATION 7CH STEREO JAZZ CLUB • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR F F button is MATRIX pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE CLASSIC CONCERT turned off, “ROOM SIZE” is set to “medium”, “EFFECT LEVEL”...
EFFECT LEVEL: CURSOR This sets the strength of the surround effect. SURROUND The level can be set in 15 steps from 1 to 15. Lower the level PARAMETER if the sound seems distorted. DELAY TIME: The delay time can be set within the range of 0 to 300 ms only...
2 Tone defeat mode lowering the SW (subwoofer) setting one additional from –12 dB (setting it to “OFF”). If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. TONE DEFEAT Press the button to turn on the “Tone...
ON SCREEN CHANNEL TUNER • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the “STEREO” • If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned NUMBER “Manual tuning”...
• To preset other channels, repeat steps 3 to 6. 2 Recalling preset stations from the main unit’s A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G.
Basic Operation Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID XM Satellite Radio AVR-3806 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio® by connecting to the XM Connect-and-Play (sold Set the input source to “TUNER”. separately) and subscribing the XM service.
Watching the display, press the button to press the Number buttons as shown below. select the XM mode. Channel number • When the selected channel is not available, “XM– – –” is displayed. Channel name Artist name/Song title TUNING •...
• The icon for the selected mode flashes. • When a remote control code is sent, the icon for the mode of AMP, ZONE2, ZONE3 or SYSTEM CALL the device to which that code belongs flashes.
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51) A ~ G : Preset channel range The preset codes of a CDR can be recorded in the CD mode The preset codes of a TAPE can be recorded in the VCR 1 ~ 8 : Preset channel mode so that the tape deck can be operated ( page 49).
For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control You have 10 seconds to press each digit. If it takes longer unit. than that, the remote “times out” and you must begin again.
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: Number codes are sent with priority. Default setting = DVD The preset codes of a DVDR can be recorded in the DVD mode so that the DVD recorder can be operated ( page 49). It is only possible to set the preset memory for either the...
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4. Monitor TV (TV), system buttons When there are codes usable for the preset device, those codes are sent when the buttons below are pressed. If not, by default the DVD codes are punched through. If the punch through setting is made after the preset memory is set, the codes are sent with priority.
The mode can be switched by pressing a MODE SELECTOR button. If an AV component is not a DENON product, or if it cannot be If the IR segment displays one long flash, a leaning error has operated via codes provided in the AVR-3806 remote control's occurred.
2 System call buttons • Up to 32 signals each can be stored at the SYSTEM CALL 1 ~ 3 buttons. • The System Call function can be used in the SYSTEM CALL mode.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Punch through Setting the back light’s lighting time • If you want to set the brightness of the display manually, set to Buttons used in the CD, DVD, and VCR modes can be assigned SET UP SETUP “OFF”...
Only use this if you wish to clear all customized settings and • The IR segment blinks twice. • The IR segment blinks twice. • The IR segment blinks twice.
ZONE2 (ZONE3) on the diagram below.) • Settings can be made at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu” so that the same source as the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre- out terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the ZONE2 (ZONE3) speaker terminals ( page 72).
2 When using the SURROUND BACK amplifier as the ZONE2/ZONE3 output • When the surround back’s power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 or ZONE3 output channel at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 or ZONE3 speaker out terminals ( page 72).
Press the MUTING button again, or press the VOLUME button on respective components. the remote control unit. • The signals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CDR/TAPE recording output terminals.
PCM signals. The input signal and playing FUNCTION POWER SURROUND MODE status can be checked by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote control unit. Select the input source to which DENON LINK was assigned at the “Digital In Assign” (...
This might be (REC OUT mode) caused due to an AC line surge or line spike noise, or by static immediately before the power is switched off. This function eliminates the need to perform complicated...
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Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1 You can customize a variety of system setup so that it may be fitting for your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 82 ~ 84).
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The AVR-3806 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alpha-numeric front panel display tube that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system Screen title adjustments.
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“Setting the Digital In Assignment”. • Set the method of playback of the analog input signal • When the input mode is AUTO and the signals are not be able connected to the EXT. IN (8CH) terminals. to transferred by DENON LINK, the unit automatically changes •...
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• The “System Setup Menu” reappears. button to select the input terminal. If you wish to set the preset channel name back to as it was initially, press the CURSOR H H button with the preset Select from among HDMI1 to 2.
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The S-Video signal input from the S-Video input terminal is only output to the S-Video monitor out terminal. • If a monitor is connected with an HDMI cable but the monitor Select from among 1-RCA to 3-RCA. The component input signal input from the component...
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Press the button to select the CURSOR F F • When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the setting, then press the button to • Use this to turn the on screen display (messages other than the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound.
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Press the button to select the “Custom”. ENTER Set this when you want to change the speaker settings when the “Exit”, then press the button. surround mode is set to the 2-channel Direct or Stereo mode. • The “System Setup Menu” reappears.
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• The various settings applied in the auto surround mode can be Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker The surround mode used at last for the four types of input signals checked via the on screen display. Simply press the ON SCREEN or surround speakers.
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• “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after performing the Auto In this case, speaker selection is not performed. Setup. If a value is already set for the FL channel, the data • To restore the settings to their defaults, select “Default Yes stored for the FL channel is displayed.
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You can adjust the MAIN ZONE volume level within the page 69). NOTE: range of –80 to +18 dB in steps of 1.0 dB and the ZONE2 • When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove (or ZONE3) volume level within the range of –70 dB to ZONE2: the short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.
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Mute Level: Set the volume attenuation level when the mute mode is • Two 12 V DC Trigger Outputs on the rear panel can be used to When that input source is selected, the power supplied control other devices with compatible trigger inputs, such as set for the different zones.
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• Channel level settings (including test tones) • RoomEQ • To unlock, press the SETUP button again and display the “Setup Lock” screen, then select “OFF” and press the ENTER button. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the setting are automatically reset to the default values.
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This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually (without using the Auto Setup function), to select the parameter. as well as to make manual changes to settings that have already been made by the Auto Setup function. Speaker Setup Center Sp.
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• Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system page 75). being used. •When the input signal is analog or a PCM signal not including • Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with LFE signals, if “LFE” is selected, the low frequency body.
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“Yes”. Please note that the difference of distance for every “Auto” or “Manual”. speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. If you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen Auto: right will appear. In this case, please relocate the...
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The crossover frequency can be set individually for the TEST TONE Press the button. • To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR H H button to select the different speakers ( page 79). • Test tones are output from the different speakers.
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D D or H H button to select the Press the surround modes. • If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output speaker to be set. is the same as when “Small” is set for both A and B.
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Front: mode is “DIRECT” or “PURE DIRECT”. Adjusts the frequency response of the surround Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto speakers to match the characteristics of the front Setup or Manual EQ. CURSOR D D...
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• The results of the measured items can be checked. Equalizer curve, then press the button. • The EQ parameters that were set in Auto Setup can be after performing the “Auto Setup” procedure: • The “EQ Check” screen appears.
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Set the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ, in the case of the Setup surround mode is in “Direct” or “Pure Direct”. Mic Input Set this to switch the Mic Input jack for use for Mic or Select V.AUX L-channel input terminal. 2. Speaker Setup...
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This sets whether or not to use the function for converting analog video (composite video, S-Video or component HDMI Out video) signals into HDMI signals. Convert = ON, Color Space = Y Cb Cr, RGB Mode = Normal 67, 68 Setup When using this conversion function, set the color format and video range of the signals output from the HDMI terminal.
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This sets the amount of attenuation of the audio output when each zone is muted. Zone2 Vol.Lev. = VAR, Vol.Limit = OFF, P. On Lev. = LAST, Mute Lev. = FULL Volume Level: This sets whether the output level of ZONE2 is fixed or variable.
2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? speakers. 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem • Batteries dead. • Replace with new batteries.
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Play antenna. mode. • The selected channel is not • Select the another channel. “OFF AIR” is displayed currently broadcasting. in the XM mode. Receiving only • The XM Tuner is not activated. • Contact XM Radio. channels 0 and 1.
2 Types of multi-channel signals the front to the point directly behind the listening position.
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When using one surround back speaker, Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to purposes.
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(1). • Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker...
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L, R, C, S L, R, C, SL, SR, SW (max.) (SW - recommended) LogicII offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the Digital discrete Analog matrix surround left and right channels were the same) with...
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Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS 2: The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD recording methods, as described below. playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-ROM player may undergo some sort of internal signal synchronized with the film is played.
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DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. High precision input in a different way for every person in the room. It is not by Digital Theater Systems Inc. in order to deal with this...
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HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a technology for protecting ® , HDCD ® , High Definition Compatible Digital ® and • copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the same was as Microsoft ®...
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NOTE2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB NOTE3 : This parameter is availabe when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA”. NOTE4 : This parameter is availabe when the “MODE” is set to “CINEMA” or “PL”. *1: When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
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CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX C (30 msec) VIRTURL C : Signal / Adjustable C : Adjustable E : No signal / Not adjustable E : Not adjustable B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting...
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E : Non-selectable mode NOTE : *1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”. *2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”.
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*1: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”. *2: This mode is not available when the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”. *3: If the Surround Back speaker setup is set to “None”, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.
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Additional Information Additional Information Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert settings Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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: On screen display superimposed on video signal and output. : On screen display superimposed on S-Video signal and output. : Video signals are output when the analog to HDMI convert function is set to “OFF”. COMPONENT : On screen display only displayed for SETUP, SURROUND PARAMETER and ON SCREEN buttons.
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2 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés B & K 40655, 40662 Clayton 40713 Basic Line 40713 Coby 40730, 40770, 40778, 40852, 41086, 3D Lab 40539 Baze 41165 41107, 41115, 41165, 41177, 41351 Acoustic Solutions 40713, 40730, 41242...
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40672, 41056, 41100 General Electric 40717 Jaton 41078 DIGIXmedia 40826 Global Solutions 40768 40702 40774, 40831 Go Video 40715, 40741, 40744, 40783, 40833, Jeken 40699 Disney 40675, 41270 40869, 41044, 41075, 41099, 41144, Jensen 41016 DiViDo 40705 41158, 41304, 41730 Jepssen...
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Quasar 20162, 21035 Stack 9 21972 Sylvania 10171 RadioShack 20000 Systemax 21972 These preset codes can be recorded in the TV mode. 20240, 20807, 21035, 21060 Tagar Systems 21972 Samsung 20432, 21014 TV/VCR Combination Tivo 20618, 20636, 20739 Sansui 20000, 20479, 21479...
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Digeo 01187 Grundig 01150 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. Freebox 01482 Hughes Network Systems *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison General Instrument 00476, 00810 01142, 01442, 01443, 01444 de l’usine.
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