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...; Component Video Switching (2 inputs, 1 output) • Music Surround Modes Including 7/5-Channel Stereo s Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System Audio Inputs 9 Sets Analog Input PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, CDR/TAPE 1 Set 8-ch Analog EXT. A Denon Original Technology Denon's new Widescreen 7.1 function provides thrilling 7 speakers (plus subwoofer) reproduction of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are power amp stage values. OPTICAL X 3 1 Set Digital (Coaxial) Input COAXIAL Audio Outputs...
...; Component Video Switching (2 inputs, 1 output) • Music Surround Modes Including 7/5-Channel Stereo s Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System Audio Inputs 9 Sets Analog Input PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, CDR/TAPE 1 Set 8-ch Analog EXT. A Denon Original Technology Denon's new Widescreen 7.1 function provides thrilling 7 speakers (plus subwoofer) reproduction of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are power amp stage values. OPTICAL X 3 1 Set Digital (Coaxial) Input COAXIAL Audio Outputs...
Owners Manual
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... you review the contents of this unit's power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using this unit or any other audio components when moving the set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. Always set . • Before turning the power switch on...
... you review the contents of this unit's power cord and input/output connection cords. • Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered to the standby position before using this unit or any other audio components when moving the set the power switch to provide superb surround sound listening with the connection cords. Always set . • Before turning the power switch on...
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... surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals. 6. 24 bit D/A Conversion All six channels, including the five main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference, for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a full set of the acoustic environment they configure their studios during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for the first time...
... surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals. 6. 24 bit D/A Conversion All six channels, including the five main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference, for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a full set of the acoustic environment they configure their studios during this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for the first time...
Owners Manual
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... playing deep bass signals. This sets the output level for multi-zone. On Screen Display = ON o Auto Tuner Presets FM stations are output with priority to the listening position. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3801's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3801 from the speakers and subwoofer according to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of the signals output from the factory) System setup q Power AMP Assignment Set this to switch the surround back channel's power amplifier for use with small screens...
... playing deep bass signals. This sets the output level for multi-zone. On Screen Display = ON o Auto Tuner Presets FM stations are output with priority to the listening position. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-3801's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3801 from the speakers and subwoofer according to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of the signals output from the factory) System setup q Power AMP Assignment Set this to switch the surround back channel's power amplifier for use with small screens...
Owners Manual
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... surround speaker setting screen appears. Yes/No.... Selecting the surround speakers for the front, center and surround speakers. Select this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes. 1 When either "Large" or "Small" is set for surround speakers B and surround back. None...... If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz are TUNING connected and, if so, their size BAND MODE parameters. • To select the speaker TUNING TUNING...
... surround speaker setting screen appears. Yes/No.... Selecting the surround speakers for the front, center and surround speakers. Select this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes. 1 When either "Large" or "Small" is set for surround speakers B and surround back. None...... If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz are TUNING connected and, if so, their size BAND MODE parameters. • To select the speaker TUNING TUNING...
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... MODE TUNING 2 ENTER SHIFT Switch to "Large" or "Small"). 23 The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3801 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. TUNING Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: BAND MODE Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically TUNING from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. 5 TUNING BAND MODE TUNING Example: When the "Auto" mode is set to the Channel Level screen. 3 Select "Test Tone Mode...
... MODE TUNING 2 ENTER SHIFT Switch to "Large" or "Small"). 23 The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3801 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. TUNING Select "Auto" or "Manual". • Auto: BAND MODE Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically TUNING from the different speakers. • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. 5 TUNING BAND MODE TUNING Example: When the "Auto" mode is set to the Channel Level screen. 3 Select "Test Tone Mode...
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...; "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be remembered for the various selections of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT jack on the Digital In Assignment screen. 25 When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be assigned to adjust the balance of playback levels between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of "A or B" and "A and B". Check the instructions for just that will be selected on the AVR-3801's rear panel...
...; "PHONO" and "TUNER" cannot be remembered for the various selections of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT jack on the Digital In Assignment screen. 25 When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be assigned to adjust the balance of playback levels between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of "A or B" and "A and B". Check the instructions for just that will be selected on the AVR-3801's rear panel...
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... of remote control code. The remote control unit's display switches as follows each time the D and H cursor buttons are as shown below each time the D and H cursor buttons are registered and the mode is displayed when the signals are pressed. CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 STEREO EXT.IN BACKLIGHT 5 Referring to the included List of 1 2 3 Preset Codes, use the learning function...
... of remote control code. The remote control unit's display switches as follows each time the D and H cursor buttons are as shown below each time the D and H cursor buttons are registered and the mode is displayed when the signals are pressed. CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 STEREO EXT.IN BACKLIGHT 5 Referring to the included List of 1 2 3 Preset Codes, use the learning function...
Owners Manual
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... various components. PARA. OFF ON / SOURCE 2 Press the ENTER button. CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 STEREO EXT.IN BACKLIGHT 32 TUNING BAND MODE TUNING 5 Press the ENTER button to operate. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - Checking the preset memory settings 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • "SET...
... various components. PARA. OFF ON / SOURCE 2 Press the ENTER button. CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 STEREO EXT.IN BACKLIGHT 32 TUNING BAND MODE TUNING 5 Press the ENTER button to operate. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - Checking the preset memory settings 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • "SET...
Owners Manual
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...SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - 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 is displayed, the remote control unit's display switches as shown below each of remote control signals to the mode. POWER OFF ON / SOURCE RC-883 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TV CD CDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/CABLE VDP DVD DISPLAY SURR. OFF ON / SOURCE 2 Press the ENTER button. TUNING BAND MODE...
...SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - 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 is displayed, the remote control unit's display switches as shown below each of remote control signals to the mode. POWER OFF ON / SOURCE RC-883 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TV CD CDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/CABLE VDP DVD DISPLAY SURR. OFF ON / SOURCE 2 Press the ENTER button. TUNING BAND MODE...
Owners Manual
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... TV, DBS or CABLE components, turn on the component's power and load a disc or tape. 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at a time. OFF 2 6 4, 5 3, 4, 5, 7 POWER OFF ON / SOURCE RC-883 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TV CD CDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/CABLE VDP DVD DISPLAY SURR. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL...
... TV, DBS or CABLE components, turn on the component's power and load a disc or tape. 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at a time. OFF 2 6 4, 5 3, 4, 5, 7 POWER OFF ON / SOURCE RC-883 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TV CD CDR/MD/ TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/CABLE VDP DVD DISPLAY SURR. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL...
Owners Manual
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... 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT STEREO MODE INPUT ANALOG EXT.IN SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 BACKLIGHT 1 4 3 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be played. The selected input modes for the different input sources. Use this mode to play in the DTS mode. 42 AUTO PCM DTS MODE (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO mode Press the AUTO button to switch to switch the external input. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND CHANNEL MODE VOLUME TUNING...
... 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT STEREO MODE INPUT ANALOG EXT.IN SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 BACKLIGHT 1 4 3 2 Input mode selection function Different input modes can be played. The selected input modes for the different input sources. Use this mode to play in the DTS mode. 42 AUTO PCM DTS MODE (Remote control unit) • Selecting the AUTO mode Press the AUTO button to switch to switch the external input. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND CHANNEL MODE VOLUME TUNING...
Owners Manual
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... the ANALOG mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS One of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) - (Remote control unit) The volume can be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in steps of -60 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. NOTE: • The digital input indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be adjusted within the range of 1 dB. MASTER VOLUME VOLUME + The volume level is turned on...
... the ANALOG mode AUTO INPUT PCM DTS One of these lights, depending on the master volume level display. (Main unit) - (Remote control unit) The volume can be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in steps of -60 to 0 to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. NOTE: • The digital input indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will be adjusted within the range of 1 dB. MASTER VOLUME VOLUME + The volume level is turned on...
Owners Manual
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... input selector and the surround parameter settings is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off. REC 2 With "RECOUT SOURCE" displayed, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". • When "SOURCE" is output in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off . Front panel display • Descriptions of the unit's operations are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. (Main unit) 45 SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B BAND MODE MEMORY 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this switch to monitor a video source...
... input selector and the surround parameter settings is selected, the "REC" indicator turns off. REC 2 With "RECOUT SOURCE" displayed, turn the function knob and select "SOURCE". • When "SOURCE" is output in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off . Front panel display • Descriptions of the unit's operations are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. (Main unit) 45 SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B BAND MODE MEMORY 1 Using the dimmer function • Use this switch to monitor a video source...
Owners Manual
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... signal is on. DIGITAL Light • The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. • The DTS indicator lights when playing Light DTS sources. SURROUND MODE SELECT (Main unit) (Main unit) 3 Play a program source with digital input) 1 Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 25). CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG...
... signal is on. DIGITAL Light • The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. • The DTS indicator lights when playing Light DTS sources. SURROUND MODE SELECT (Main unit) (Main unit) 3 Play a program source with digital input) 1 Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 25). CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT MODE INPUT ANALOG...
Owners Manual
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... Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the signal played from the Surround Back channel can be played from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. SURROUND PARAMETER TUNING BAND MODE TUNING (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (When displayed with the remote control unit) (When displayed with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as those of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and WIDE SCREEN modes...
... Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the signal played from the Surround Back channel can be played from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. SURROUND PARAMETER TUNING BAND MODE TUNING (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (When displayed with the remote control unit) (When displayed with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as those of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and WIDE SCREEN modes...
Owners Manual
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... frequencies, the noise is tuned in. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT STEREO MODE INPUT ANALOG EXT.IN SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 BACKLIGHT 2. 5 3 Checking the preset stations • The preset broadcast stations can be preset in the memory. 2 RETURN A/B MEMORY Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 3 ENTER SHIFT Press the SHIFT button and select...
... frequencies, the noise is tuned in. SETUP TUNING MENU OSD RETURN A/B MEMORY BAND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME TUNING + + SKIP ENTER - CD 3 DVD 6 TV/DBS 9 TV/ VCR 0 +10 TEST TONE DOLBY/DTS SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND DSP SIMU. 5CH / 7CH STEREO 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT STEREO MODE INPUT ANALOG EXT.IN SYSTEM CALL CALL 1 CALL 2 BACKLIGHT 2. 5 3 Checking the preset stations • The preset broadcast stations can be preset in the memory. 2 RETURN A/B MEMORY Press the MEMORY button. (Remote control unit) 3 ENTER SHIFT Press the SHIFT button and select...
Owners Manual
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... with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-3801, switch the DVD player's output mode to ) PCM". Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of home surround systems No. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital's main channels can all contain full range sound information, from...
... with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-3801, switch the DVD player's output mode to ) PCM". Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection. 2 Some DVD digital outputs have the function of home surround systems No. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital's main channels can all contain full range sound information, from...
Owners Manual
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... with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). consult the player's owner's manual for information on the AVR-3801 (see page 50) to the speakers. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player's audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-3801's surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. 2 Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with DTS-compatible digital output is required to reinforce the directivity and achieve an effective surround sound...
... with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). consult the player's owner's manual for information on the AVR-3801 (see page 50) to the speakers. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player's audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-3801's surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. 2 Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing in movie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with DTS-compatible digital output is required to reinforce the directivity and achieve an effective surround sound...
Owners Manual
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... Setting) Use this to the surround mode. Surround mode Surround speaker Front Sp. LFE e DTS-ES/6.1 Source Auto r Delay Time t Channel Level y Digital In Assignment u Multi vol. This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the factory) System setup Default settings q Power AMP Assignment Set this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for playing deep bass signals. EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME SURROUND BACK D. Once the combinations of surround speakers to be used for the different surround modes are preset, the surround...
... Setting) Use this to the surround mode. Surround mode Surround speaker Front Sp. LFE e DTS-ES/6.1 Source Auto r Delay Time t Channel Level y Digital In Assignment u Multi vol. This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the factory) System setup Default settings q Power AMP Assignment Set this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for playing deep bass signals. EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME SURROUND BACK D. Once the combinations of surround speakers to be used for the different surround modes are preset, the surround...