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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. 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 keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. 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 keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO.
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...c Cautions on Check once again that all connections are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you review the... a safe place. If this happens, take the following parts are proper and that the following steps: • Install this manual before using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of...
...c Cautions on Check once again that all connections are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. We recommend using microprocessors is provided with the warranty in a safe place. • Note that you review the... a safe place. If this happens, take the following parts are proper and that the following steps: • Install this manual before using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. After reading, store this instructions along with an immense array of...
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...1 Auto Setup Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3. 2 Manual EQ Setup This parameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers. 3 Room EQ Setup... the subwoofer. 5 Subwoofer mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. (Surround 6 Speaker Setting) Use this function when using the AVR-3805's on the screen ENTER button Press this to the surround mode. Default settings Subwoofer Surround Sp. A / B Surround Back Sp. Large Small Yes...
...1 Auto Setup Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channel's Assignment power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3. 2 Manual EQ Setup This parameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers. 3 Room EQ Setup... the subwoofer. 5 Subwoofer mode This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. (Surround 6 Speaker Setting) Use this function when using the AVR-3805's on the screen ENTER button Press this to the surround mode. Default settings Subwoofer Surround Sp. A / B Surround Back Sp. Large Small Yes...
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...the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). 1 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Select "Manual EQ Setup" at "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB". *ManualEQ Setup Channel : FL Select the frequency *ManualEQ Setup 63Hz : 0.0dB 5 CH...ENTER -6dB to be set to "1spkr" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. *AutoSet/RoomEQ Manual EQ Setup 2 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. *ManualEQ Setup Channel : FL 3 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit...
...the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). 1 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Select "Manual EQ Setup" at "Speaker Configuration", this is set to "SB". *ManualEQ Setup Channel : FL Select the frequency *ManualEQ Setup 63Hz : 0.0dB 5 CH...ENTER -6dB to be set to "1spkr" at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. *AutoSet/RoomEQ Manual EQ Setup 2 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. *ManualEQ Setup Channel : FL 3 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit...
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... each surround mode is selected and press the ENTER button, display the Select the EQ Curve screen. OFF Normal Front *Room EQ Setup RoomEQ Normal Manual Flat NOTES: • The Equalizer setting of Normal, Flat and Front can be selected after performing the Auto Setup. • When the speaker set as... the Room EQ Setup screen. *Room EQ Setup SurMode:ALL 3 CH SEL ENTER Select All or Assign. • All :The Equalizer to set in the Manual EQ setup Whenever the Room EQ button on Main unit or Remote control unit is connected, the Room EQ cannot be used . • The Equalizer...
... each surround mode is selected and press the ENTER button, display the Select the EQ Curve screen. OFF Normal Front *Room EQ Setup RoomEQ Normal Manual Flat NOTES: • The Equalizer setting of Normal, Flat and Front can be selected after performing the Auto Setup. • When the speaker set as... the Room EQ Setup screen. *Room EQ Setup SurMode:ALL 3 CH SEL ENTER Select All or Assign. • All :The Equalizer to set in the Manual EQ setup Whenever the Room EQ button on Main unit or Remote control unit is connected, the Room EQ cannot be used . • The Equalizer...
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...and B have been set to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). Example: When the volume is set to "Large" or "Small"). When the "Manual" mode is being produced from each speaker. 3 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 4 q Select "Surr. w Select the surround speaker(s) from which ...SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of 0.5 dB. Select "Auto" or "Manual". *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from which you want to "1spkr" for...
...and B have been set to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). Example: When the volume is set to "Large" or "Small"). When the "Manual" mode is being produced from each speaker. 3 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 4 q Select "Surr. w Select the surround speaker(s) from which ...SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of 0.5 dB. Select "Auto" or "Manual". *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from which you want to "1spkr" for...
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... a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3805 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it using the S-Video or composite video input terminal....the setting. "Completed" appears once searching is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Select "Auto Tuner Presets"at the Input Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. (Remote ...
... a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3805 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it using the S-Video or composite video input terminal....the setting. "Completed" appears once searching is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Select "Auto Tuner Presets"at the Input Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. (Remote ...
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... DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models. 3 [SOURCE MENU] • Operate the source. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons [SURROUND MENU] • Operate the surround mode. [10KEY / SYSTEM CALL MENU] • Operate the 10KEY or SYSTEM CALL mode. 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + 0~9, +10 : Manual...
... DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate some models. 3 [SOURCE MENU] • Operate the source. 1. CD player (CD) system buttons [SURROUND MENU] • Operate the surround mode. [10KEY / SYSTEM CALL MENU] • Operate the 10KEY or SYSTEM CALL mode. 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + 0~9, +10 : Manual...
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... : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down CHA~G : Preset channel range 1~8 : Preset channel 52 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 0~9, +10 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause : 10 Key TAPE deck (TAPE) system buttons 4. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (...
... : Preset memory SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL +, - : Preset channel up/down CHA~G : Preset channel range 1~8 : Preset channel 52 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 0~9, +10 : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause : 10 Key TAPE deck (TAPE) system buttons 4. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (...
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Video disc player (VDP) system buttons 54 SOURCE ON : Power on SOURCE OFF : Power off (DENON DVD only) 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. 2 Operate the component. • ... operate. Compare with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD), Digital video disc recorder (DVD R) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on /Standby 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • For the DVD ...
Video disc player (VDP) system buttons 54 SOURCE ON : Power on SOURCE OFF : Power off (DENON DVD only) 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of the various components. 2 Operate the component. • ... operate. Compare with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD), Digital video disc recorder (DVD R) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on /Standby 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key NOTE: • For the DVD ...
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... reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause : 10 key SOURCE ON 6, 7 SETUP TOP MENU MENU RETURN •,ª, 0, 1 ENTER DISPLAY Channel +, - 0~9, +10 TV/VCR VOL +,- : Power on/standby : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Setup : Top menu : Menu : Return : Cursor up,down,left and right : Enter : Switch display : Switch channels +,- : 10 key : Switch between TV...
... reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause : 10 key SOURCE ON 6, 7 SETUP TOP MENU MENU RETURN •,ª, 0, 1 ENTER DISPLAY Channel +, - 0~9, +10 TV/VCR VOL +,- : Power on/standby : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Setup : Top menu : Menu : Return : Cursor up,down,left and right : Enter : Switch display : Switch channels +,- : 10 key : Switch between TV...
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... component you want to punch through, then press the ENTER button. • The punch through mode in the AMP mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are transmitted successively.
... component you want to punch through, then press the ENTER button. • The punch through mode in the AMP mode, the CD mode's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons' signals are transmitted successively.
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... any channel is activated when PCM signals are being input with a player that supports HDCD playback. AL24 processing is set to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. 3 Select the play mode. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but... Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL • DTS • PCM Depending on the input signal. • The DSD indicator lights when the DENON LINK have been connected and the DSD signals have been inputted. (See page 14) Depending on the selected component. • For operating instructions, ...
... any channel is activated when PCM signals are being input with a player that supports HDCD playback. AL24 processing is set to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. 3 Select the play mode. indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs containing data other than audio signals, but... Input signal display • DOLBY DIGITAL • DTS • PCM Depending on the input signal. • The DSD indicator lights when the DENON LINK have been connected and the DSD signals have been inputted. (See page 14) Depending on the selected component. • For operating instructions, ...
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..., it turn to the "REC" indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to check the unit's operating status while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Remote...
..., it turn to the "REC" indicator and the indicator of the selected source light. 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to check the unit's operating status while playing a source by pressing the main unit's DIMMER button repeatedly. (Remote...
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... display switches the selected source. (Main unit) (Main unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CDR/TAPE recording output jacks. • Digital signals are...
... display switches the selected source. (Main unit) (Main unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the source selected in the ZONE2 mode are also output from the VCR-1, VCR-2 and CDR/TAPE recording output jacks. • Digital signals are...
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... Pro Logic IIx mode. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the rear channels. Front : Rear Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode To play in the order shown below each position when multi...
... Pro Logic IIx mode. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the rear channels. Front : Rear Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode To play in the order shown below each position when multi...
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..., the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display. 4 Press the TUNING + or - Check that the remote control unit is set to set the manual tuning mode. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and (Remote control unit) "STEREO" indicators turn off. • When the...display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in . (Remote control unit) If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. 4 2 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to select the desired band (AM or FM). The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in ...
..., the "STEREO" indicator lights on the display. 4 Press the TUNING + or - Check that the remote control unit is set to set the manual tuning mode. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and (Remote control unit) "STEREO" indicators turn off. • When the...display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in . (Remote control unit) If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual tuning" operation. 4 2 Manual tuning 1 Set the input function to select the desired band (AM or FM). The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in ...
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... channel (1 to 8). (Remote control unit) 5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the station to 5. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to be checked on the on screen display...
... channel (1 to 8). (Remote control unit) 5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the station to 5. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the preset memory. (Remote control unit) To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to be checked on the on screen display...
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...effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on 60 to 90 cm the AVR-3805 and set all settings on placing Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within ...to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805 and set up your subwoofer for the surround speakers. Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround ... at a narrower distance than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for different purposes.
...effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on 60 to 90 cm the AVR-3805 and set all settings on placing Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards the subwoofer within ...to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805 and set up your subwoofer for the surround speakers. Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° Surround ... at a narrower distance than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for different purposes.
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...point them toward the listening position. • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround speakers for the two types of sources. When not using different surround speakers for movies and music To achieve more ... ~ 60° Surround speakers A • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then ...
...point them toward the listening position. • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround speakers for the two types of sources. When not using different surround speakers for movies and music To achieve more ... ~ 60° Surround speakers A • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then ...