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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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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 instructions
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.

  • Page 5: Cautions On Handling

    96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-3805 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits. 7. HDCD decoder equipped...
  • Page 6 The unit is equipped with a Front Input connector for the convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment. 16.Video Conversion Function The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-3805’s MONITOR OUT jack can be...

  • Page 7: Connections

    5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Video Components

    • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. • The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video monitor out terminals.
  • Page 9 The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video and component video monitor out terminals.

  • Page 10: The Video Conversion Function

    3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or This unit’s output jacks 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 out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM ANTENNA 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM INDOOR GROUND ANTENNA (Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Connection of AM antennas 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. Connecting the external input (EXT.
  • Page 12 Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks For instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 69 ~ 71) [1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time.
  • Page 13 [3] ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS • If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2/ZONE3 output terminals can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2/ZONE3 the same time. • ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER OUT can be used when “ZONE2/ZONE3” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assign”. In this case , Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE.

  • Page 14: Denon Link Connections

    Denon DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player. 2 DENON LINK Setting When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to "DENON LINK" with the System Setup Digital In Assignment. (See page 39) •...

  • Page 15: Speaker System Connections

    Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
  • Page 16 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. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are...

  • Page 17: Part Names And Functions

    6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power ON/STANDBY switch...(62) Power switch ...(62, 87) Headphone jack (PHONES) ...(67) INPUT MODE button ...(63) ANALOG button ...(63) EXT.
  • Page 18 ZONE2 mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT. REC OUT SOURCE indicator. REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT. DENON LINK indicator This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection. V.OFF indicator This lights when the operation of the video circuit has been turned off.
  • Page 19 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power buttons ...(53 ~ 62) SYSTEM buttons ...(54, 71) Mode selector buttons ...(20, 51, 54, 62) Input source button...(51, 62) Surround mode button...(51, 62, 66, 73) SYSTEM buttons ...(51 ~ 55) SYSTEM SETUP button ...(20, 49)

  • Page 20: Setting Up The System

    • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 7 to 16), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-3805’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-3805. Use the following buttons to set up the system •...
  • Page 21 S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.) • The AVR-3805’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

  • Page 22: Before Setting Up The System

    With the AVR-3805 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.
  • Page 23 ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) NOTES: • The optional standard microphone is DENON DM-S305 sold separately. • When using other microphone see page 30. Select “Auto Setup / Room EQ” at the System Setup Menu. Display the Auto Setup / Room EQ menu.

  • Page 24: Setting The Auto Setup

    1-1 Setting the Auto Setup CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Check the "Power Amp Assign" setting. • When “Surround Back" is selected, the test tone during Auto Setup will be output from the Surround Back speaker. •...

  • Page 25: About The Error Message

    Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display Subwoofer speaker is measured twice. When “ZONE2” or ”ZONE3” is selected, this is not displayed. After each channel is measured, “Calculating” appears. The display switches to Auto Setup check screen automatically. About automatic retry Remeasurement starts automatically to receive proper result of measurement.
  • Page 26 Check of the measurement results CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) [Speaker Config. Check] CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER...

  • Page 27: Setting The Manual Eq Setup

    1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL...

  • Page 28: Setting The Room Eq Setup

    1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL...

  • Page 29: Setting The Direct Mode

    1-4 Setting the Direct Mode Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL...

  • Page 30: Setting The Mic Input Select

    1-5 Setting the MIC Input Select Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the PIN JACK connector or the MINI JACK connector. Please ask the DENON Authorized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the option setup. CH SEL...

  • Page 31: Setting The Speaker Setup

    CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Display the parameter screen. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit)

  • Page 32: Setting The Type Of Speakers

    Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to each channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL...

  • Page 33: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time • Input the distance between the listening position and each speakers to set the delay time for the surround playback. • The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right).

  • Page 34: Setting The Channel Level

    Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker Enter the setting. The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3805 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. Select “Channel Level” at the Speaker Setup Menu. Display the Channel Level screen.
  • Page 35 CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) q Select “Surr. Sp.”. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit)

  • Page 36: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) To cancel the settings, press the CURSOR down to select “Level Clear” and “Yes” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again. The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same.

  • Page 37: Setting The Low Frequency Distribution

    2-5 Setting the low frequency distribution This screen is not displayed when not using a subwoofer and all speakers are set to small size . • Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system being used. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit)

  • Page 38: Selecting The Surround Speakers For The Different Surround Modes

    Selecting the Surround Speakers for the different surround modes This Menu is displayed when both surround speakers A and B are used. • At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in each surround modes. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit)

  • Page 39: Setting The Digital In Assignment

    MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3805’s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 3, 4 IN jack.

  • Page 40: Setting The Component In Assign

    ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Setting the Component In Assign • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit)
  • Page 41 Select the component (Y, P and P CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, P When the default, “Yes”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER...
  • Page 42 When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, 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 out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes.

  • Page 43: Setting The Audio Delay

    Setting the Advanced Playback CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4-1 Setting the Audio Delay This function allows you to adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals and store these settings for the different input sources. The setting is made while watching a DVD or other software, so it is not made here.

  • Page 44: Setting The Auto Surround Mode

    4-3 Setting the Auto Surround Mode 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. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input sources.

  • Page 45: Setting The Power Amplifier Assignment

    5-1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to ZONE2 or ZONE3. If ZONE2/3 is selected, the signal that selected at ZONE2/3 is output at “SURR. BACK/MULTI ZONE PREOUT” terminals. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER...
  • Page 46 CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Setting the Trigger Out Setup 5-3, 5-4 • Set the Trigger Out output 1 for the different input sources. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER...
  • Page 47 5-5 Setting the Muting Level • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER...
  • Page 48 q Select the On Screen Display mode. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 5-7 Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER...
  • Page 49 This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3805 VIDEO signal input jack S-video signal input jack (yellow)

  • Page 50: Remote Control Unit

    • The included remote control unit (RC-969) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products.

  • Page 51: Operating Denon Audio Components

    Operating DENON audio components Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one of the mode buttons is pressed. AMP/TUNER : AMP, TUNER ZONE2/ZONE3 : ZONE2, ZONE3...
  • Page 52 2. TAPE deck (TAPE) system buttons 3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Forward Play : Pause : Reverse Play : Switch between sides A and B : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track)

  • Page 53: Preset Memory

    • 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 2, 4...

  • Page 54: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 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) : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play...
  • Page 55 3. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on/Standby : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 4. Monitor TV (TV),digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on/standby : Manual search (forward and reverse) SETUP...

  • Page 56: Learning Function

    Learning function If your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit.

  • Page 57: System Call

    System call The accessorious remote control unit is equipped with “system call” function allowing a series of remote control signals to be transmitted by pressing a single button. This function can be used for example to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on the source component’s power and set the source to the play mode, all at a signal button.

  • Page 58: Punch Through

    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). • If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, There will be a changeover to the System Call registration screen. (3) Using the system call function Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored.

  • Page 59: Setting The Brightness

    Setting the back light’s lighting time Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. Press the “5” button to select Light setup. Press the button you want to adjust the lighting time (5sec~20sec). • Lighting time 1 : 5sec 2 : 10sec 3 : 15sec...
  • Page 60 Resetting (1) Resetting the preset memory Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. Press the “6” button to select Resetting. Press the “1” button to resetting the preset memory. • Presetting List : Resetting the preset memory : Resetting the “Learned”...
  • Page 61 (2) Resetting “learned” buttons Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. Press the “6” button to select resetting. Press the “2” button to resetting the “learned” buttons The mode buttons will all light. Press the mode button you want to resetting, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 62: Operation

    9 OPERATION Operating the remote control unit Select “AMP” using the AMP/TUNER button. [SOURCE MENU] • Operate the source. Before operating Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. Select “AMP” using the AMP/TUNER button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) (Remote control unit) Press the POWER switch (button).

  • Page 63: Playing The Input Source

    In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-3805’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER.
  • Page 64 Depending on the input signal. Depending on the input signal. • The indicator lights when the DENON LINK have been connected and the DSD signals have been inputted. (See page 14) Depending on the input signal. • The indicator lights when digital...
  • Page 65 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input. (Remote control unit) Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround back left) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the EXT.
  • Page 66 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3805 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality.
  • Page 67 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode. The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS (Main unit) With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, press cursor button to adjust the level.
  • Page 68 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. On screen display • Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Also, the unit’s operating status can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control unit’s ON SCREEN button.

  • Page 69: Multi Zone

    Speaker OUT cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. (See page 45.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the main zone can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.
  • Page 70 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) and speaker out terminals for which the volume is adjustable (MULTI ZONE) and fixed output level as the ZONE3 output terminals and composite video output terminals as the ZONE2 output terminals.
  • Page 71 [1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2, ZONE3 mode) Press the “ON” button. Press the ZONE2/3/REC button. The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed. ZONE2 ZONE3 (RECOUT) With “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to output.

  • Page 72: Surround

    11 SURROUND 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. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 34~35) or from the remote control unit, as described below. •...
  • Page 73 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 each position when multi-channel music sources are played. Select “FADER”.
  • Page 74 CH SEL ENTER NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3805 sets the (Main unit) mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 32).
  • Page 75 Surround parameters q Pro Logic x and Pro Logic Mode: • The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. • The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for auto sound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems.
  • Page 76 Select the various parameters. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the 0 cursor button is pressed, “MODE” and “TONE” are automatically reset to the default values and “CINEMA EQ” is set to “OFF”. Surround parameters w DTS NEO:6 Mode: •...
  • Page 77 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) NOTE: The display on the screen differs depending on whether you are performing the operation from the main unit or the remote control unit. Select the various parameters. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Dialogue Normalization The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Audio Delay

    Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, DTS NEO:6 and WIDE SCREEN modes.
  • Page 79 Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced Playback Menu. CH SEL CH SEL ENTER ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) * A d v a n c e d P l a y A u d i o D e l a y Select “Audio Delay”...

  • Page 80: Dsp Surround Simulation

    12 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3805 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
  • Page 81 DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for each input channel. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME Press the surround patameter button.

  • Page 82: Tone Control Setting

    Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. • Operate the tone control from the remote control unit. Press the surround parameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. The screen selected surround mode appears.
  • Page 83 • Operate the tone control from the main unit. The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS (Main unit) Select with the name of the volume to be adjusted and adjust the level. • To increase the bass or treble: The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.
  • Page 84 When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals D. COMP Mode DIRECT / PURE DIRECT C (OFF) MULTI CH DIRECT STEREO C (OFF) EXTERNAL INPUT MULTI CH IN PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) DTS NEO:6 C (OFF) DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND C (OFF) DTS SURROUND...

  • Page 85: Listening To The Radio

    13 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER. Auto tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM).

  • Page 86: Checking The Preset Stations

    Preset memory Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G). (Remote control unit) Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or –...

  • Page 87: Last Function Memory

    Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. • Preset stations can be chosen directry preset channel and channel range button. (see page 52) Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (UP) or –...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    16 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following table. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below.

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    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 order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources.
  • Page 90 SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS Surround 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 62) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.
  • Page 91 • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805 and set all settings on the setup menu Surround back speakers to “A”.
  • Page 92 • Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle Monitor Subwoofer • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround 45° ~ 60° Surround speakers A 120°...
  • Page 93 Surround The AVR-3805 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 94: Dts Digital Surround

    AVR-3805, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-3805 (see page 64) lights before turning up the master volume.
  • Page 95 DTS-ES Extended Surround DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
  • Page 96 High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel twisted pair (STP) cable to a Denon DVD player that supports Denon Digital Link, Since Denon Digital Link uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), transfer capabilities of greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential voltage of approximately 0.3Vpp are possible.
  • Page 97 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Speaker corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full- Configuration size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.
  • Page 98 4.Option Setup Option Setup Power AMP Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for Assignment use for zone2 or zone3. Zone2 vol. This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks. Level Trigger Out1 Set the Trigger Out1 output for the different input sources. Setup Trigger Out2 Set the Trigger Out2 output for the different input sources.
  • Page 99 When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals D. COMP Mode DIRECT / PURE DIRECT C (OFF) C (0dB) MULTI CH DIRECT C (0dB) STEREO C (OFF) C (0dB) EXTERNAL INPUT MULTI CH IN C (0dB) PRO LOGIC C (OFF) C (0dB) DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (OFF) C (0dB)
  • Page 100 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Surround Mode ANALOG PURE DIRECT, DIRECT STEREO DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 ✳DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC (Cinema,Music,Game) DSP SIMULATION C : Selectable ✳ : The surround mode name differs depending on the “SB CH OUT” surround parameter setting. B : The surround mode name differs depending on the input signal.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    18 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: • Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT) Input sensitivity: RIAA deviation: Signal-to-noise ratio:...
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  • Page 104 16-11, YUSHIMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3837-5321 Printed in Japan 511 4150 003...

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