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. “SERIAL NO.
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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.
3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to turn the power off (£off) when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
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 channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format. 15.
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. • Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc. • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
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.
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.
Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) 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 color difference output.
Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) AM loop antenna assembly FM ANTENNA 1 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE 4 2 Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 3 Bend in the reverse direction. 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.
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.
[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.
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.
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. • When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.
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.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8 #2#1 #0 @9 @7 @6 @5 @4 !2œ!3œ!4œ!5œ!6œ!7 œ!8œ!9œ@0@1@2@3 CH SEL ENTER #3 q w t u o e r y i œ!0 q Power ON/STANDBY switch....................................................(62) w Power switch .....................................................................(62, 87) e Headphone jack (PHONES) ......................................................
Display !5 !4 !3 !2 q w q INPUT SIGNAL indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. w INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator !1!0 o i u This displays the surround mode, function name or setting value, etc. r Output signal channel indicator The audio channels output from this unit will light. t SPEAKER indicator This lights corresponding to the settings of the surround speakers of the various surround modes. y MASTER VOLUME indicator This displays the volume level.
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 ............................................
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. 1 Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode.
3.Input Setup Input Setup Default settings Input source CD DVD VDP TV DBS V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 CDR/TAPE Digital Inputs COAX1 COAX2 OPT1 OFF OPT2 OPT5 OPT3 OFF OPT4 Digital In Assignment This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input sources. 2 Ext. In Subwoofer Level Set the Ext. In Subwoofer terminal playback level. 3 Component In Assign This assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks for the different input sources.
• Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: Subwoofer Center speaker system Surround back speaker systems Front speaker systems Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with their front surfaces as flush with the front of the screen as possible.
Auto setup/Room EQ The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting. When performing Auto Setup, an optional microphone is required for the setup. 2 Measurement and setting details q : This sets the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability. w : This sets the optimum delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position.
1-1 Setting the Auto Setup 1 Select “Auto Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *AutoSet/RoomEQ Auto Setup (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Auto Setup screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 3 (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (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. • When “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” is selected, change the setting to "ZONE2” or "ZONE3".
5 Start the measurements. Measurement of each channel is performed as follows. Display 2 1 FL FR C SW SLA SRA SLB SRB SBL SBR 1 Subwoofer speaker is measured twice. 2 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. NOTES: • Measurement is canceled when MASTER VOLUME is operated while the Auto Setup is performed.
Check of the measurement results 1 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) [Speaker Config.
1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (music). Select “Manual EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. 1 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *AutoSet/RoomEQ Manual EQ Setup (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Manual EQ Setup screen. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *ManualEQ Channel : (Remote control unit) Setup FL (Main unit) 3 Select the speaker to be set. The display changes as follows.
1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. 1 Select “Room EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *AutoSet/RoomEQ Room EQ Setup (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Room EQ Setup screen.
1-4 Setting the Direct Mode Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. 1 Select “Direct Mode Setup” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *AutoSet/RoomEQ Direct Mode (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Direct Mode Setup screen. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Direct Room EQ (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 3 Select ON or OFF.
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. 1 Select “Mic Input Select” at the Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *AutoSet/RoomEQ Mic In Select (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Mic Input Select screen.
Select the Equalizer curve. 3 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 4 CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) 5 Display the parameter screen. Select the speaker channel. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 6 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) If the check ends, select “Exit” and press the ENTER button. The Auto Setup Menu reappears.
2-1 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. Select “Speaker Configuration” at the Speaker Setup Menu. 1 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Speaker Setup Speaker Config. (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the speaker configuration screen as below.
2-2 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).
6 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.1 foot (0.03 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. (Main unit) Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.
Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”. 3 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Channel Level T.Tone: Auto (Remote control unit) 4 • Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from each speaker. Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected • Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. (Main unit) q Select “Surr. Sp.”. w Select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B).
8 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER Enter the setting. The “Channel Level” screen reappears. (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.
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. 1 Select the “Subwoofer Mode” at the Speaker Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Speaker Setup Subwoofer Mode (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Subwoofer mode screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) 3 Select the setting.
2-6 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. 1 Select “Surround Sp Setup” at the Speaker Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Speaker Setup Surr Sp Setup (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Surround Sp Setup screen.
3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources. 1 At the Input Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Input Setup Digital In (Remote control unit) 2 Display the Digital Inputs screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) *Digital In CD : COAX1 Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source.
3-2 Setting the Ext. In Subwoofer Level • Set the method of playback of the analog input signal connected to the Ext.In Subwoofer. 1 Select “Ext.In Subwoofer Level” at the Input Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 CH SEL ENTER *Input Ext.In Setup SW Lev. (Main unit) Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) *Ext.In SW Lev. SW Lev.: +15dB 3 Select the desired setting.
3 Select the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source. q Select the source selection. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) w Select the component video input terminal. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (Main unit) Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, PB/CB and PR/CR) video input is not to be used. When the default, “Yes”, is selected, the settings are reset to the factory defaults.
NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using the component video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.
4 Setting the Advanced Playback 1 Select “Advanced Play back” at the System Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 2 CH SEL ENTER *System Setup Advanced Play (Main unit) Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (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.
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.
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. 1 Select “Power Amp Assignment” at the Option Setup Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Option Setup P.
Select the desired setting. 3 CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 4 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. NOTE: • When “ZONE2” is selected at System Setup Menu “5-1.Power amp Assign”, the Zone2 vol.
5-5 Setting the Muting Level • This sets the amount of attenuation at audio output muting. 1 Select “Muting Level” at the Option Setup Menu . CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER *Option Setup Muting Level (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Display the Muting Level screen. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) 3 Select the desired setting.
4 q Select the On Screen Display mode. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) w Select “Mode1” or “Mode2”. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) *On Screen Mode : Mode1 5 CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER Enter the setting. The Option Setup Menu reappears. (Main unit) 5-7 Protecting the setting The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. 1 Select “Setup Lock” at the Option Setup Menu.
After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. 1 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System Setup Menu. The changed settings are entered and the onscreen display turns off.
8 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. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. w Set three R03/AAA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction.
Operating DENON audio components 1 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 TAPE/MD : TAPE, MD CD/CDR : CD, CDR TV/DBS/CABLE : TV, DBS, CABLE VCR1/VCR2 : VCR1,VCR2 VDP : VDP DVD/DVDR : DVD,DVDR Example: Select“AMP”mode. 1 3 Select“TUNER”mode. 2 Operate the audio component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
4. Tuner system buttons 2. TAPE deck (TAPE) system buttons 6 7 2 1 3 0 A/B : : : : : : : Rewind Fast forward Stop Forward Play Pause Reverse Play Switch between sides A and B 3.
Preset memory The included remote control unit can be used to operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number corresponding to the brand of your device. For some models the remote control unit or the device may not operate properly. In this case, use the learning function (page 56) to store your device’s remote control signals in the included remote control unit. For instructions on resetting the preset memory, see page 60.
Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. 1 NOTE: • For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ according to manufacturer. Compare with the remote control operation of the various components. 2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1.
3. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2) system buttons SOURCE ON : Power on/Standby 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 3 : Pause 0~9, +10 : 10 key 4.
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. For some remote control signals it is not possible to “learn” the signals or the device will not operate properly. In such cases use the remote control unit included with the device to operate it. 1 Press the power ON button and the OFF button simultaneously.
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. (1) System call buttons Up to 12 signals each can be stored at the “CALL1” ~ “CALL6” buttons.
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 1 Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored. • The stored signals are transmitted successively.
Setting the back light’s lighting time 1 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. 2 Press the “5” button to select Light setup. 1 2, 3 3 Press the button you want to adjust the lighting time (5sec~20sec). • Lighting time 1: 2: 3: 4: 5sec 10sec 15sec 20sec Setting the brightness The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 4 levels. • For 1 step brighten Hold the ENTER button and press the CH+ (channel up) button.
Resetting (1) Resetting the preset memory 1 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time. 2 Press the “6” button to select Resetting. 1 4 2, 3 3 Press the “1” button to resetting the preset memory. • Presetting List 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : +10: Resetting the preset memory Resetting the “Learned” buttons Resetting the system call Resetting the punch through setting All reset function (factory default) 5 4 The mode buttons that were set in preset memory will all light.
(2) Resetting “learned” buttons (4) Resetting the punch through setting 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 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. The set returns to the normal operating mode. Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same time.
9 OPERATION Operating the remote control unit 1 2 Select “AMP” using the AMP/TUNER button. 3 [SOURCE MENU] • Operate the source. 1 [SURROUND MENU] • Operate the surround mode. 1 2 3 Before operating 1 2 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) 4 3 (Remote control unit) 3 Press the POWER switch (button).
Playing the input source 1 5 1 3 3 3 2 1 1 Select the input source to be played. (Remote control unit) (Main unit) To select the input source when ZONE2/ZONE3/REC OUT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button then operate the input function selector. 2 5 Example: CD 2 (Main unit) Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT.
3 Input mode display Select the play mode. Depending on the input signal. • In the AUTO mode Example: Stereo • In the DIGITAL PCM mode (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. • In the DIGITAL DTS mode • In the ANALOG mode MASTER VOLUME • In the EXT.IN mode The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display.
Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input. (Remote control unit) (Main 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.
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. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality. When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are turned off so that music signals can be reproduced with high quality.
After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and the DIRECT mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS TREBLE (Main unit) 2 2 1 3 With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, press cursor button to adjust the level. CH SEL ENTER 3 (Main unit) If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.
[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 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. Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence.
10 MULTI ZONE Multi-zone playback with multi-source MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the “ZONE2 (ZONE3)” OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main zone in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ZONE2 (ZONE3) on the diagram below.) • MULTI ZONE SPEAKER OUT can be used when “ZONE3” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assign”.
[2] Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 PREOUT and MULTI ZONE3 terminals 2 When using the SURR.BACK/MULTI ZONE amplifier as the ZONE2/ZONE3. • ZONE2/ZONE3 preout and speaker out can be used when “ZONE3” is selected at System Setup Menu “Power Amp Assign”. In this case, Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE.
[1] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (ZONE2, ZONE3 mode) 1 3 Press the “ON” button. (Main unit) 2 Press the ZONE2/3/REC button. The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed. ZONE2 (RECOUT) 3 21 ZONE3 (Main unit) With “ZONE2 SOURCE” displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to output. • The display switches the selected source. FUNCTION ZONE2 SOURCE (Main unit) 4 Start playing the source to be output.
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. • Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) modes.
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. 1 Select “FADER”. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed.
3 Set the surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) *Surr MODE: (Main unit) Parameter PLIIx C The on-screen display differs according to whether the operation is performed from the main unit or the remote control unit. 4 Select the play mode. CH SEL ENTER NOTE: • The PLIIx mode is set when the “SB CH OUT” surround parameter is set to “ON”, and the PLII mode is set when this parameter is set to “OFF”.
Surround parameters q Pro Logic IIx and Pro Logic II 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. • The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum quality. • The Game mode for playing games.
5 Select the various parameters. 6 Adjust the parameter settings. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main 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: • Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies.
Display the surround parameter menu. 4 (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. 5 Select the various parameters. CH SEL ENTER 6 Adjust the parameter settings.
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. (The same contents are set for all operating modes.) D.COMP.
4 1 Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced Playback Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) (Main unit) 11 *Advanced Play Audio Delay 5 2, 9 4, 6, 8 3, 5, 7 Select “Audio Delay” at the Advanced Playback Menu. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER 1 (Remote control unit) 6 (Main unit) Switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) 7 (Main unit) Set the delay time.
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.
DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for each input channel. (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN VIRTUAL 2 SUPER STADIUM MATRIX VIDEO GAME ROCK ARENA MONO MOVIE CLASSIC CONCERT Press the surround patameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. The screen for the selected surround mode appears.
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. 1 (Remote control unit) Press the surround parameter button. Display the surround parameter screen. The screen selected surround mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected in the Direct mode. 1, 7 *Surr ROOM: 2 Parameter Medium 2~5 6 Select “TONE”. CH SEL ENTER (Remote control unit) *Surr TONE Parameter Display the Tone Control screen.
• Operate the tone control from the main unit. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS 0 1 TREBLE (Main unit) 2 2 1 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. • To decrease the bass or treble: The bass or treble sound can be decreased up to –6 dB in steps of 1 dB.
Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SB CH OUT (MODE) TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ. MODE E E E E E E C E E E C (0dB) E E C (0dB) E E E E E E E E E MULTI CH IN E C (0dB) E C C (0dB) E E PRO LOGIC II C (OFF) C (0dB) C C C (0dB) C (OFF) C D.
13 LISTENING TO THE RADIO • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER. Auto tuning 1 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. (Remote control unit) 2 (Main unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). (Remote control unit) 3 1 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. “Auto” appears on the display. (Remote control unit) 4 Press the TUNING + or – button. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in.
Preset memory 1 2 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). 3 (Remote control unit) 4 Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8). 4 (Remote control unit) Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset 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) 1 Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. 2 (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN) button to select the desired preset channel. 1 (Remote control unit) • Recalling preset stations from the main unit’s panel.
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. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multichannel audio, etc. “Source” here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content. Sources can be divided into two major categories.
Surround back speakers A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the “surround back” (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers.
Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the surround speakers.
(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music To achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music, use different sets of surround speakers and different surround modes for the two types of sources. Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 45° ~ 60° Surround speakers A • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening position in order assure clear positioning of the sound.
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. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.
Sources recorded in Dolby Surround These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.
DTS-ES Extended Surround TM 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. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.
DTS 96/24 The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks.
System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Speaker Setup Speaker Setup 1 2 Default settings Speaker Configuration Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.
4.Option Setup Option Setup Default settings 1 Power AMP Assignment Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3. 2 Zone2 vol. Level This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks. Surround Back Variable ZONE=ZONE1 3 Trigger Out1 Setup Set the Trigger Out1 output for the different input sources. PHONO CD OFF OFF TUNER CDR/TAPE OFF OFF DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 ON ON ON ON ON VCR-2 V.
Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SB CH OUT (MODE) TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ. MODE E E E E E E C E E E C (0dB) E E C (0dB) E E E E E E E E E MULTI CH IN E C (0dB) E C C (0dB) E E PRO LOGIC II C (OFF) C (0dB) C C C (0dB) C (OFF) C D.
2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Input signals DTS Surround Mode DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG LINEAR PCM DTS (5.1 ch) DTS 96/24 (5.1 ch) DTS (6.1 ch) D. D. (2 ch) D. D. (5.1 ch) PURE DIRECT, DIRECT C C C C C C C STEREO C C C C C C C DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 ✳DTS ES MTRX ✳DTS ES MTRX B ES DSCRT6.1 DTS NEO:6 E DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 ES MTRX6.
18 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output: • Digital D/A output: 2 2 2 2 120 W + 120 W (8 160 W + 160 W (6 Center: 120 W (8 160 W (6 Surround: 120 W + 120 W (8 160 W + 160 W (6 Surround Back: 120 W + 120 W (8 160 W + 160 W (6 140 W x 2 ch (8 Ω/ohms) 210 W x 2 ch (4 Ω/ohms) 240 W x 2 ch (2 Ω/ohms) Front, Center, Surr.
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