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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3805
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CH SEL
ENTER
2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3805.
2 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.
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG WARNING: TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA CAUTION LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU DO NOT OPEN FOND. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- This devic
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where should be retained for future reference. they exit from
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2 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. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. TABLE OF
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3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected • Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched still connected on AC line voltage. when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either Please be sure to turn the power off (£off) when you leave turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components home for, say, a vacation. to the input jacks. • Muting of
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14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel 19.RS-232C Terminal Inputs & Outputs Includes a RS--232C port to support an AMX, Crestron integrated For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3805 is provided control system. with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency 20.AC INLET effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp Detachable AC CORD is used. outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This 21.Auto Surround Mo
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5 CONNECTIONS •Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing completed. them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with other noise. left, right with right). •Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the equipment is used independently without turning t
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Connecting the video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • 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. • The REC OUT terminals have no c
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Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks 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. • The REC OUT terminals
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R R Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P /C , B B P /C ) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video colo
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Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION ANTENNA AM loop antenna assembly (Supplied) Connect to the AM FM ANTENNA antenna terminals. 1 2 3 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE Remove the vinyl tie Bend in the reverse and take out the direction. connection line. 4 a. With the antenna on top any stable surface. Mount b. With the antenna attached to a wall. AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA Installation hole Mount on wall, etc. Note to CATV system installer: FM INDOOR GROUND This reminde
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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. (See page 71) • The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2. RC-616 INFRARED ZONE2 RETRANSMITTER RC-617 Power amplifier OUTPUT INPUT INFRARED SENSOR + + AUX OUT L
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[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. (See page 45) RC-616 INFRARED ZONE2/ZONE3 RETRANSMITTER RC-617 Power amplifier O
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DENON LINK connections High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately sold DENON LINK compatible DVD Player. 2 Playback using the DENON Link connector Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of DVD audio discs and other multi-channel sources is possible by connecting the AVR-3805 to a 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 D
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Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will • Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, use as front and center speakers. and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connect
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Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cu
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6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 !2 œ@0 œ!4 œ!6 œ!8 @2 œ!3 œ!5 œ!7 œ!9 @1 @3 #1 #2 #0@9 CH SEL ENTER #3 tuo q w y e r i œ!0 !1 Power ON/STANDBY switch....................................................(62) DSP SIMULATION button..................................................(80, 81) q !7 Power switch .....................................................................(62, 87) SURR
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Display !5!4 !3 !2 !1!0 o iu y!6 q w e rt INPUT SIGNAL indicator DENON LINK indicator q o The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection. signal. V.OFF indicator !0 INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator This lights when the operation of the video circuit has been w The channels included in the input source will light. turned off. Information display AL24 indicator e !1 This displays the surround mode, function name or setting The A
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Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter..............................................(50) Power buttons ...............................(53 ~ 62) SYSTEM buttons..............................(54, 71) Mode selector buttons.................................(20, 51, 54, 62) Input source button..........................(51, 62) 10KEY/SYSTEM CALL button ............................................(5
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7 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 • Use the following buttons to set up the system. Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mo
