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...AAA batteries 4 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 r t y u r Remote control unit (RC-969 1 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before... v Features 5, 6 b Connections 7~16 n Part Names and Functions 17~19 m Setting up the system 20~49 , Remote Control Unit 50~61 . As this unit as far as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of the Microprocessor 87 ⁄6 Troubleshooting 88 ...
...AAA batteries 4 y AM loop antenna 1 u FM indoor antenna...1 r t y u r Remote control unit (RC-969 1 1 BEFORE USING Pay attention to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you review the contents of this manual before... v Features 5, 6 b Connections 7~16 n Part Names and Functions 17~19 m Setting up the system 20~49 , Remote Control Unit 50~61 . As this unit as far as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of the Microprocessor 87 ⁄6 Troubleshooting 88 ...
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... signal is input. 22.EL Foil Remote An EL Foil remote with improved operational qualities is used which displays only the keys required by the 8 channel master volume control. 14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3805 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main...
... signal is input. 22.EL Foil Remote An EL Foil remote with improved operational qualities is used which displays only the keys required by the 8 channel master volume control. 14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3805 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main...
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... 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 DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to "DENON LINK" with the...q Select input source. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) w Select input jack. DENON LINK connections High quality digital...
... 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 DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to "DENON LINK" with the...q Select input source. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) w Select input jack. DENON LINK connections High quality digital...
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... to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the system. 1 Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode. 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this function when using the AVR-3805's on-screen display function. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L & R Center Subwoofer Surround L & R SBL & SBR 12 ft... or V.Aux Lchannel input jack. CURSOR buttons Use these to move the cursors the left, right, up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3805.
... to set up the system • Use the following buttons to set up the system. 1 Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode. 2 SYSTEM SETUP button Press this function when using the AVR-3805's on-screen display function. Large Small Yes Small Small / 2spkrs Front L & R Center Subwoofer Surround L & R SBL & SBR 12 ft... or V.Aux Lchannel input jack. CURSOR buttons Use these to move the cursors the left, right, up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3805.
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...1 Audio Delay Advanced Playback Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it may be difficult to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are output with the picture. 2 Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on -screen display function is selected at audio... to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.) • The AVR-3805's on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. 3 Auto Surround Mode Set the Auto surround mode function. AUX ON ON ON ON DBS VCR...
...1 Audio Delay Advanced Playback Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize it may be difficult to read small characters on the remote control unit or main unit are output with the picture. 2 Dolby Digital Setup Turn the audio compression on -screen display function is selected at audio... to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.) • The AVR-3805's on or off when down-mixing Dolby Digital signals. 3 Auto Surround Mode Set the Auto surround mode function. AUX ON ON ON ON DBS VCR...
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Therefore, please cancel the mode or reverse the condition. 2 Display the System Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *System Setup Auto Set/RoomEQ NOTES: • The System Setup menu composition is an example of the basic layout for a system... selector function to choose the best layout for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3805 it is set to achieve the optimum sound fields for a variety of sources and surround modes. • Surround speaker selector function This function makes...
Therefore, please cancel the mode or reverse the condition. 2 Display the System Setup Menu. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *System Setup Auto Set/RoomEQ NOTES: • The System Setup menu composition is an example of the basic layout for a system... selector function to choose the best layout for different sources by switching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3805 it is set to achieve the optimum sound fields for a variety of sources and surround modes. • Surround speaker selector function This function makes...
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...CH SEL ENTER Set the distance between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 20). 2-3 Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that .... 1 CH SEL ENTER Select "Channel Level" at the Speaker Setup Menu. ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the listening room. The AVR-3805 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker If "Yes" is set...
...CH SEL ENTER Set the distance between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 20). 2-3 Setting the Channel Level • Use this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that .... 1 CH SEL ENTER Select "Channel Level" at the Speaker Setup Menu. ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the listening room. The AVR-3805 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the center speaker If "Yes" is set...
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... • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3805's rear panel to "DENON LINK connections". (See page 14) 39 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Digital In CD : COAX1 3 Select the digital input jack to be selected on ... SEL ENTER Enter the setting. If "Yes" is selected for recording digital signals on the AVR-3805's rear panel are used. Refer to any jack other digital recorder. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Input Setup Digital In 2 CH SEL ENTER Display the Digital Inputs...
... • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3, 4 OUT jack on the AVR-3805's rear panel to "DENON LINK connections". (See page 14) 39 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Digital In CD : COAX1 3 Select the digital input jack to be selected on ... SEL ENTER Enter the setting. If "Yes" is selected for recording digital signals on the AVR-3805's rear panel are used. Refer to any jack other digital recorder. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Input Setup Digital In 2 CH SEL ENTER Display the Digital Inputs...
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...) (Main unit) *Input Setup Component In Display the Component In Assign screen. *Component In DVD : V1 40 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Input Setup Ext.In SW Lev. 2 CH SEL ENTER Display to the specifications of the player being used. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 CH ... the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 Select "Ext.In Subwoofer Level" at the Input Setup Menu. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources. 1 Select "Video Setup" at the Input Setup Menu. 3-2 Setting the Ext.
...) (Main unit) *Input Setup Component In Display the Component In Assign screen. *Component In DVD : V1 40 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) *Input Setup Ext.In SW Lev. 2 CH SEL ENTER Display to the specifications of the player being used. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 CH ... the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 Select "Ext.In Subwoofer Level" at the Input Setup Menu. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources. 1 Select "Video Setup" at the Input Setup Menu. 3-2 Setting the Ext.
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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 on the combination of the TV and VTR the ... sync or not display at the Input Setup Menu. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. CH SEL ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 3-5 Auto Tuner Presets Use this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a VTR, depending on . 4 CH SEL ...
... 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 on the combination of the TV and VTR the ... sync or not display at the Input Setup Menu. "Search" flashes on the screen and searching begins. CH SEL ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 3-5 Auto Tuner Presets Use this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a VTR, depending on . 4 CH SEL ...
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The changed settings are entered and the onscreen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3805 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (yellow... signals not output) NOTE: • When a component video signal is input and when the "Video Input Mode" is set to complete the process. 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at Input setup, the on-screen display is only displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and...
The changed settings are entered and the onscreen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-3805 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack Video signal output to VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (yellow... signals not output) NOTE: • When a component video signal is input and when the "Video Input Mode" is set to complete the process. 1 (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at Input setup, the on-screen display is only displayed when the System Setup, Surround Parameters and...
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... / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control units, so it for verifying operation. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. Replace it with respect to the remote sensor. Notes on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but this depends on the frequency of...
... / 7 meters from the main unit, but other remote control units, so it for verifying operation. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. Replace it with respect to the remote sensor. Notes on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but this depends on the frequency of...
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Example: CD 1 3 3 5 (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/ZONE3/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is pressed. If so, play 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...recorded in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. IN (on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the...
Example: CD 1 3 3 5 (Remote control unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/ZONE3/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is pressed. If so, play 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...recorded in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) or "ANALOG" (exclusive PCM signal playback) mode. IN (on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes The mode switches as shown below each time the...
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... the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in 2-channel input. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3805 is also turned off to achieve analog sound with even higher purity. (See NOTES) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images...
... the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting in 2-channel input. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3805 is also turned off to achieve analog sound with even higher purity. (See NOTES) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images...
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... and connections example. The AVR-3805 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold ) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal cable * Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 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 the ZONE2 video terminals even when ZONE2 is adjustable...
... and connections example. The AVR-3805 is equipped with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of separately sold ) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal cable * Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 6 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 the ZONE2 video terminals even when ZONE2 is adjustable...
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... OUT Monitor RC-617 B Power Amplifier or Premain Amplifier PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ZONE 2 RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ZONE 3 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal ...cable * Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 7 to 16. Using external amplifier as the ZONE2 and using this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The AVR-3805...
... OUT Monitor RC-617 B Power Amplifier or Premain Amplifier PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ZONE 2 RC-617 PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ZONE 3 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable ZONE2 VIDEO signal ...cable * Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 7 to 16. Using external amplifier as the ZONE2 and using this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. • The AVR-3805...
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...then press the F cursor button. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Ex : DOLBY PLIIx music mode screen. 7 If the setting ends, press the "ENTER" or "SURROUND PARAMETER" button. The AVR-3805 sets the mode automatically according to the types of each parameter.) CH ...SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) When set with the on -screen display differs according to whether...
...then press the F cursor button. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Ex : DOLBY PLIIx music mode screen. 7 If the setting ends, press the "ENTER" or "SURROUND PARAMETER" button. The AVR-3805 sets the mode automatically according to the types of each parameter.) CH ...SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) When set with the on -screen display differs according to whether...