Denon AVR-3805 User manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3805
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3805.
•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.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AThe lightning flash with arrewhead symbel, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended te alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclesure that may be ef sufficient
magnitude to censtitute a risk ef electric sheck te
persons.
AThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended te alert the user to the presence ef important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accempanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU
FOND.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
•NOTE ON USE /OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L'UTILISATION
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
• Eviter des temperatures 6levees
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lots de I'installation sur une etagere.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Manipuler le cordon d'alimentation avec
precaution.
Tenir la prise lots du d¢branchement du cordon.
• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.
• Proteger I'appareil contre I'humidite, I'eau et
lapoussiere.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the set
for long periods of time.
• Deblancher le cordon d'alimentation Iorsque
I'appareil n'est pas utilis6 pendant de Iongues
p@iodes.
(For sets with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aeration.
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Ne pas laisser des obiets etrangers dans
I'appareil.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du
benzene et un diluant avec I'appareil.
• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.
• Ne jamais demonter ou modifier I'appareil
d'une maniere ou d'une autre.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read befere the preduct is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and eperating instructions
sheuld be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions sheuld be adhered to.
4. Fellow instructions - All operating and use instructiens should
be follewed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this preduct frem the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments net recommended by
the preduct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Meisture - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming poel; and the like.
8. Accesseries - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, triped, bracket, er table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury tea child er adult, and serieus damage te the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follew the manufacturer's
instructions, and sheuld use a
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
steps, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the preduct and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilatien - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the preduct and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blecked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or ether similar surface.
This product sheuld not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless preper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructiens have been adhered te.
11. Power Sources - This product should be eperated only frem the
type of power source indicated on the marking label, if yeu are
net sure of the type of power supply te yeur home, consult yeur
product dealer or lecal pewer company. For products intended
te eperate frem battery power, er ether sources, refer te the
operating instructions.
12. Greunding or Polarizatien - This preduct may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the ether). This plug will fit into the pewer outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature, if you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail te fit, contact your electrician to replace yeur
obsolete eutlet. De net defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA
W_RE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNiT
(NEO SECTFON 81O2O)
GR©UN_ING CONDUCT,
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GR©UN_ CLAMPS
P©WER SERVICE GR©UN_ING
SYSTEM
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NEC NATI©NAL ELECTRICAL C©©E
13. Power:Cord Pretection - Power-supply cords should be reuted
so that they are net likely te be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attentien te
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
15. Outdoer Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna er cable
system is connected te the preduct, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded se as to provide some pretection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the Natienal Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper greunding ef the mast and
supporting structure, greunding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding cenductors, Iocatien
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrede. See Figure A.
16. Lightning -Fer added pretection fer this preduct during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
leng perieds of time, unplug it frem the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna er cable system. This will prevent
damage te the product due to lightning and powerqine surges.
17. Power Lines - An eutside antenna system sheuld not be
located in the vicinity ef everhead power lines or other electric
light er power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an eutside antenna system,
extreme care sheuld be taken to keep frem touching such
power lines or circuits as centact with them might be fatal.
18. Overleading - Do not everload wall eutlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric sheck.
19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that ceuld result in a fire or
electric sheck. Never spill liquid ef any kind on the product.
20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service persennel
under the fellewing cenditions:
a) When the power:supply cerd er plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the preduct does net operate normally by following the
eperating instructions. Adjust only those contrels that are
covered by the operating instructiens as an impreper
adjustment of other contrels may result in damage and will
eften require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal eperatien,
e) If the product has been drepped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the preduct exhibits a distinct change in perfermance
- this indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or ether hazards.
23. Safety Check - Upen completien ef any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks te
determine that the product is in proper operating cendition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Meunting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling enly as recemmended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat seurces
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other preducts
(including amplifiers) that preduce heat.

•INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choesing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb
surreund sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as previding eutstanding high fidelity reproduction ef your favorite music
seurces.
As this product is provided with an immense array ef features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the
contents ef this manual before proceeding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using ............................................................................................... 4
i2 Cautions on Installation ............................................................................... 4
Cautions on Handling .................................................................................. 5
Features .................................................................................................. 5, 6
Connections .......................................................................................... 7-16
Part Names and Functions ................................................................. 17~19
Setting up the system ........................................................................ 20~49
Remote Control Unit ........................................................................... 50~61
Operation ............................................................................................ 62~68
Multi Zone ........................................................................................... 69~71
il1 Surround ............................................................................................. 72~79
@ DSP Surround Simulation ................................................................... 80~84
i13 Listening to the Radio ......................................................................... 85~87
i14 Last Function Memor .............................................................................. 87
i15 Inkialization of the Microprocessor ........................................................... 87
i16 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 88
Additional Information ....................................................................... 89-_100
Specifications .......................................................................................... 101
•ACCESSORIES
Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
Operating instructions.....1 2_ Warranty (for North America model only ).................... 1 3_ Service station list ........... 1
(5: R03/AAA batteries ............. 4 (6: AM loop antenna .................. 1 (7: FM indoor antenna...1 4: Remote control unit (RC-969) ..................... 1
[] BEFORE USING
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
•Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords,
always unplug the power cord and disconnect the cennection cords
between all other audie cempenents when moving the set.
•Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are preper and that there are
net problems with the connection cords. Always set the power
switch to the standby pesitien before connecting and disconnecting
connectien cerds.
• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a
safe place.
•Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from
the actual set for explanation purposes.
CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or
any ether electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a
tuner or TV.
If this happens, take the following steps:
• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.
• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit's
power cord and input/output connection cords.
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor
antennas or 300 £2/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using
outdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables.
For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between
the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other
components.
4inch/10 cm or more

[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
•Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected
A clicking noise may be produced if tile input function is switched
when nothing is cennected to the input jacks. If this happens, either
turn down the MASTER VOLUME contrel er connect components
te the input jacks.
•Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER
terminals
The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals
include a muting circuit. Because ef this, the eutput signals are
greatly reduced fer several secends after the power switch is
turned on or input function, surreund mode er any other-set-up is
changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will
be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait
until the muting circuit turns off befere adjusting the velume.
•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 (lloff) when you leave
home for, say, a vacation.
r_l FEATURES
1. Dolby Digital
Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital
prevides up te 5.1 channels ef wide-range, high fidelity surround
sound. Delby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system fer
DVD and North American DTV.
2. Dolby Pro Logic ]Ix compatibility
Dolby Pro Legic IIx furthers the matrix decording technok)gy of
Delby Pre Logic II te decede audio signals recorded on twe
channels into up te 7.1 playback channels, including the surround
back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx alse allows 5.1-channel sources
te be played in up to 7.1 channels.
The mode can be selected according te the source. The Music
mede is best suited fer playing music,the Cinema mode for playing
mevies, and the Game mede for playing games. The Game mode
can enly be used with 2-channel audio seurces.
3. Dolby Pro Logic 1][Game mode compatibility
In additk)n te the previeusly offered Music and Cinema modes, the
AVR-3805 also effers a Game mode optimum for games.
4, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS provides up te 5.1 channels ef wide-range, high fidelity
surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and
specially-encoded music discs.
5. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Nee:6
The AVR-3805 can be deceded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a
multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.
The AVR-3805 can be also decoded with DTS Nee:6, a surround
mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo seurces.
6. DTS 96/24 compatibility
The AVR-3805 can be decoded with seurces recorded in DTS
96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format devek>ped by Digital
Theater Systems inc.
DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the
AVR-3805 with high sound quality ef 96 kHz/24 bits er 88.2 kHz/24
bits.
7, HDCD decoder equipped
Connection with a player that supports HDCD playback allows
the features of HDCD to be extracted, namely the
characteristics of high resolution and low distortion, and fusion
with the digital technology that is contained in the AVR-3805
allows for the exhibition of the high sound quality of HDCD.
8. DENON LINK
The connection of one cable to our DVD player, which supports
digital transfer, permits the digital transfer of DVD audio, and
DVD multi-channel audio for an enjoyable experience of higher
sound quality digital sound with low transfer losses.
9, NEW D.D.S.C-Digital
New 32-bit floating point DSP is used for digital transfer
processing. Furthermore, operation of D/A and DIR at up to
192 kHz supports the digital transfer of DVD audio by DENON
LINK.
10.AL24 Processing for All Channels
DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Precessing, an
anak>g waveferm reproduction technok)gy, to support the 192-kHz
sampling frequency of DVD-Audio,AL24 Processing Plus,
thoroughly suppresses quantization noise asseciated with D/A
conversien of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals
with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances ef
the signals with eptimum clarity that will bring eut all the delicate
nuances ef the music.
Equipped fer not only the front left and right channels but also fer
the surround left and right, center and subweofer channels.
11.Auto Setup/Room EQ
Use of the optional microphone for setup applications
measures the presence of speakers, the distance to the
speakers, and other information, and permits automatic setup.
The characteristics of each speaker can also be corrected.
Auto setup requires an optional microphone for setup use.
12.Dual Surround Speaker Mode
Provides fer the first time the ability te optimize surround sound
repreduction using two different types of surreund seund speakers
as well as two different surreund speaker positk)ns:
(1) Movie Surround
Metk)n picture seundtracks use the surround channel(s) to
provide the ambient elements ef the aceustic envirenment they
want the audience to realize. This is best accemplished by the
use ef specially-designed surreund speakers that offer a wide
diffusion pattern (bipelar dispersk)n) or by using surround
speakers that previde broad dispersk)n with a minimum of on-
axis Iocalizatk)n (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer
to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest
envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound frem the
speakers.
(2) Music Surround
With full range discrete surreund channels, as well as three
discrete full range front channels, digital fermats such as Delby
and DTS offer thrilling surreund seund music listening.
Preducers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings
almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopelar)
surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room,
since that is hew they cenfigure their studios during the
mixing/creation process.
The DENON AVR-3805 prevides the ability te connect two
different sets ef surround speakers, and place them in the
appropriate k)cations in yeur AV theater room, so that yeu can
enjey both movie seundtracks and music listening, with optimum
results and ne compremise.
13.Multi Zone Music Entertainment System
Multi Seurce Function:
This unit's Multi Source functien lets you select different audio
sources for listening Different sources can thus be enjoyed in the
main roem (MAIN) and the subroem (ZONE2 and ZONE3)
simultaneeusiy.

14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel
Inputs & Outputs
Fer future multi-channel audie format(s), the AVR-3805 is previded
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 contrel. This
assures future upgrade possibilities fer any future multi-channel
sound fermat.
15.Front input Terminal
The unit is equipped with a Front Input connector for the
convenient connection of a video camera or other equipment.
16.Video Conversion Function
The AVR-3805 is equipped with a functien fer up-cenverting video
signals.
Because of this, the AVR-3805's MONITOR OUT jack can be
connected to the monitor (TV) with a set ef cables effering a higher
quality cennectk)n, regardless ef how the player and the AVR-
3805's video input jacks are connected.
17.Component Video Switching
in addition to composite video and "S" video switching, the AVR-
3805 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)inputs,
and ene set of cempenent video outputs to the television, fer
superier picture quality.
18.TRIGGER OUT
AVR-3805 is equipped with 2 systems of 12V TRIGGER OUT
connections. Each output cars be activated upon the selection
of assigned. Main Zone inputs or zone2 inputs or zone3 inputs.
19.RS-232C Terminal
Includes a RS-232C port te support an AMX, Crestron integrated
control system.
20.AC INLET
Detachable AC CORD is used.
21.Auto Surround Mode
TMs function stores the surreund mode last used fer an input
signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode
the next time that 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 device.
23. Large-sized fluorescent display
Alarge-sized fluorescent display is used which also permits a
check of the input/output channels.
24.Audio delay
This is a function for delaying the audio signal with respect te the
video signal. (0 te 200 msec)
25.Preset Memory Tuning
56-Station AM/FM Randem Preset Memory tuning.

_1 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.
• Nete that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing
them near a power transfermer will result in generating hum er
other noise.
• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio
equipment is used independently without turning the power of this
unit on. If this happens, turn on the pewer of the this unit.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other components.
OUTPUT CD player
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Turntable
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[Connecting a turntable ]
Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-
3BOB's PHONO iacks, the L deftl plug to the L iack,
the R {gght/ plug to the dght jack.
NOTE:
__ra yi er"_t_g_Thisunit cannot be used v,Ath MC cartridges
directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step up
If humming or other noise is generated when the
ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground
wire.
IConnecting the AC OUTLETS t
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
(total capacity -120 W (1 A.)/
The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the
POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched
between on and standby from the remote control unit.
driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.
_,_ Connecting the pre-out jacks
Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplfier(s} to
NOTES:
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OUTPUT
CD recordel or Tape deck
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IConnecting atape deck I
Connections for recording:
Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC/to this unit's tape
recording (CDR/TAPE OUT/jacks using pin plug cords.
Connections for playback:
Connect the tape deck's playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit's tape
playback (CDR/TAPE IN/jacks using pin plug cords
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OPTICAL ' _ _ ' R L
IConnecting the DIGITAL jacks I INPUT
Use these forconnections to audio equipment with digitaloutput Refer to "Settingthe
DigitalinAssignment" {See page 391
_ _ Ground wire increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or
_/_v__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ v__ _ v__ _#_ _ for connection to powered loudspeakers.
•_ To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to
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• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 £Uohms video signal cable cord. Using an impreper cable can result in a drop in video quality.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other compenents.
• 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 menitor out terminals.
• The REC OUT terminals have ne cenversion functien, se when recording only connect the video terminals.
TV oFDBS tuner
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[ Connecting a TV or BBS tuner I
TV or DBS
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
[_ (yellow) TV or DBS IN jack using a 75 _l/ohms video coaxial pin
plug cord.
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to
the _ TV or DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.
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I; I V EConneding a DVD player or avideo disc player (VDP) ]
_DVD
_•Connect the video disc player's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the _ (yellow) DVD IN
_ jack using a 75 _Uohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
s_ • Connect the video disc player's analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the
I_ _ DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords.
_ • VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.
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__i1 • Connect the TV's video input jack (VIDEO INPUT)to the
_"' ' _+_ +,_%_ MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 _Uohms video coaxial pin plug
..... cord.
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_:_ Note on connecting the digital input jacks
£• Only audio signals are inputs to the digital input jacks.
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IConnecting a video decks I
• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.
Video input/output connections:
• Connect the video deck's video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the [_ (yellow) VCR-1 IN jack, and the video deck's video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the [_
(yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 £Uohms video coaxial pin plug cords.
Connecting the audio output jacks
• Connect the video deck's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the _ VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck's audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the _ VCR-1
OUT jacks using pin plug cords.
'_ Connect the second video deck to the VCR-2 jacks in the same way.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
•A note on the S input jacks
The input selecters for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other.
• The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for converting video signals.
• The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video and component video monitor out terminals.
• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the S-Video terminals.
DVD player or video disc player (VDP)
I Connecting a DVD player or avideo disc player (VDP) I
DVD
_*Connect the DVD player's S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO
DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord.
_ • VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way.
• It is also possible to connect a video disc played DVD player,
_ video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks.
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IConnecting a monitor TV ]
MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the _ MONITOR
OUT jack using a S jack connection cord.
TV or satellite broadcasttune_
_ V I C'-_n'nnect'nga TV or DB_tuner ]
• Connect the TV's o_ DBS tuner's S video output jack (S-
VIDEO OUTPUT) to the _ TV or DBS IN jack
using an S-Video connection cord.
,,_o,S_,D_O,_-_ __ _' Videodeck 1
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_ [Connecting the video deck_
• Connect _he video deck's S output jack (S-OUT) to _he
VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck's S input jack
(SqN) to the _ VCR-1 OUT jack using S-Video
connection cords.
• Connect the video deck's S output jack (S-OUT) to the
_ VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck's S input jack
(SqN) to the _ VCR-2 OUT jack using S-Video
connection cords.
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III==== .... _ <1_11
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Connect the components' audio inputs and outputs as described. (See page 8) ]

•When making connections, also refer to the eperating instructions of the ether components.
• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are net outputs to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack.
• Some vide() sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, er Y, R-Y, B-_ These terms all refer to component vide()
color difference output
• The function assigned to the component video input can be changed at the system setup. For details, see "Setting the Video Input Mode'.
(See page 41)
I Connecting a DVD player I
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With the AVR-3805, the Video signal and the S-video signal
which were inputted are converted mutually. And also the
Video signal and the S-Video signal which were inputted are
converted into a higher quality.
The flow of the
This unit's input jacks This unit's output jacks
this unit's internal
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}ColorDiffrenceVideojack} IColorDiffrenceVideojack)
(S-Videojack} ..... (e-Video jack)
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connected to the monitor (TV) with a set ef canes offering a higher
quality connectien, regardless of hew the player and the AVR-3805's
vide() input jacks are connected.
Generally speaking, connections using the component vide() jacks
effer the highest quality playback, fellewed by connectiens using the
S-Video jacks, then connectiens using the regular vide() jacks
(yellow).
NOTE:
Dewn-converting from the component vide() signal te 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 vide() input terminal.
Cautions on the video conversion function:
When the component vide() terminals are used to connect the AVR-
3805 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellew) or
S video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3805 with a VTR,
depending on the combination ef the TV and VTR the picture may
flicker in the horizontal directien, be distorted, be eut ef sync or not
display at all when playing video tapes.
If this happens, connect a cemmercially available video stabilizer, etc.,
with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3805 and
the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC functien, turn it en.
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DiRECTiONOF
BROADCASTING
STATION
iFM ANTENNA
75 .r)/ohms
COAXIAL
CABLE
ff
EMINDOOR
ANTENNA
(Supplied)
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
(Supplied)
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ANTENNA
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AM loop antenna assembly
O ®
_Re.move the vinyl tie
andtake out the
(_ connection line.
a.With the antenna
on top any stable
surfface.
Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.
Bend in the reverse
dhection.
Mount
b. With the antenna
attached to a wall. _
Installation hole
Mount on wall, etc.
Note to CATV system installer:
GROUND
• An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Connection of AM antennas
1 Pushthe lever. 2. Insertthe conductoL 3. Return the ]ever.
_> =>
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instaNer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particulah specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
Notes:
•Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect
the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch
metal parts of the panel.
• These jacks are fer inputting multi-channel audie signals frem an eutboard deceder, or a component with a different type ef multFchannel
decoder, such as a DVD Audie [)layer, a multi-channel SACD [)layer, er other future multi-channel sound fermat deceder.
• When making connections, also refer to the eperating instructiens of the ether components.
Decoder with 8- or 6-channel
analog output
._ Fer instructiens on playback using the external input (EXT. IN)
jacks. (See page 63)
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._ Fer instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 69 - 71)
[1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS
•If anether power amplifier er pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed level) jacks carl be used te play a
different pregram seurce in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 71)
• The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2.
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Extension jacks for future use.
-- CONTROL terminal
Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal:
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode.
2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control.
3. Check that the product has been set to the standby mode.
After checking the above, check the connections of the external controller. Operation is possible.
[2] ZONE 3FIXEDOUT CONNECTIONS
• If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE3 Fixed-OUT jacks can be used to play a different program source in ZONE3
the same time. (See page 71)
ZONE3
Pre-main amplifier
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[3] ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS
•If anether power amplifier er pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2/ZONE3 eutput terminals can be used te play a different
program source in ZONE2/ZONE3 the same time.
• ZONE2fZONE3 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 fer MAIN ZONE. (See page 45)
RC-616
ZONE2/ZONE3 INFRARED
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NOTE:
•The settings must
be changed to use
this speaker for
ZONE2/ZONE3.
(See page 45.) [D
[ SURROUND BACK/ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER SYSTEMS
To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _2/ohms video signal cable cord.
[ Connecting a Video game component I
• Connect the Video game component's output jacks
to this unit's V. AUX INPUT jacks.
I Connecting a video camera component I
• Connect the video camera component's output
jacks to this unit's V. AUX INPUT jacks.
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High quality digital seund with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjeyed by connecting a separately seld DENON LINK cempatible DVD
Player.
•Playback using the DENON Link connector
Digital transfer and multi-channel playback ef DVD audio discs and other multi-channel sources is pessible by connecting tile AVR-3805 to a
Denon DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the cennectk)n cable included with the DVD player.
•DENON LINK Setting
When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure te make a setting te "DENON LINK" with the System Setup
Digital in Assignment. (See page 39)
• Select the input fer the playback of signals that cannet be transferred by DENON LINK.
• When the input mede is AUTO and DENON LINK has become unlocked, the unit automaticall changes ever to the set connector (ANALOG
or EXT. IN).
1
(Remote control unit) (Main unit}
(Remote control unit) (Main unit/
Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input
source,
,i} Select input seurce.
,2 Select input jack.
3-1. Digital In Assign
[_: COAX1 [V_: OFF
a=[_:{l'_l]l_[_: OPT4
[_: OPT1
[Z_: OFF
[_]: OPT2 DLINK
_: OPT5 No Signal
_: OPT3 _EX_ )N
Default[_
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(Remote control unit) (Main unit/
,i}: Select DLINK setting.
2}: Select input signal.
3-1. Digital in Assign
[_: COAX1 _: OFF
[_: DLtNK _: OPT4
[_: OPT1
[B_: OFF
[_: OPT2 DLINK
[_@_]: OPT5 No Signal
_: OPT3 _EXT. IN
Default[_
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(Remote control unit) (Main unit)
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• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like
polarities are matched (® with _+_,0 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.
NOTE:
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on.
Doing so could result in electric shocks.
Speaker Impedance
• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 £Z/ohms can be connected for
use as front and center speakers.
• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 £Z/ohms can be connected for use as
surround speakers.
• Be careful when using two pairs of surround speakers (A + B) at the same
time, since use of speakers with an impedance of less than 8 £Z/ohms will
lead to damage.
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of
time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the
specified impedance are connected.
Connection the speaker terminals
1. Loosen by turning 2. Insert the cord.
counterclockwise
Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.
3. Tighten by turning
clockwise. Connecting banana plugs
banana plug
Turn clockwise to tighten,
insert the banana plug.
Connections
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructk)ns of the other components.
Connection jack for subwoofer
with builtdn amplifier (super
woofer), etc.
[ CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM ] [ SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) ]
•Precautions when
connecting speakers
If a speaker is placed near a
TV or video monitor, the
colors on the screen may
be disturbed by the
speaker's magnetism. If
this should happen, move
the speaker away to a
position where it does not
have this effect.
-
• To use Surround back with one
speaker, connect the speaker to
SURR. BACK L CH.
• The settings must be changed to use
this speaker for ZONE2/ZONE3.
See page 45.
[ SURROUND BACK/MULTI ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS ] I I SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (B) ]
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• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under
circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when
the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period
which results in an extreme temperature rise.
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should
this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with
the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation
condition around the unit and switch the power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the
unit, switch off the power and contact a DEN©N service center.
• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an
impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 _-_/ohms) are
connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set's power, wait for the set to cool
down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.
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[_ PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
• For details en the functions of these parts, refer te the pages given in parentheses ().
_ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ _'¸_¸
_"_ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ _
--I
®
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_]_ Power ON/STANDBY switch .................................................... (62)
Power switch ..................................................................... (62, 87)
Headphene jack (PHONES) ...................................................... (67)
INPUT MODE button ............................................................... (63)
ANALOG button ....................................................................... (63)
EXT. IN button .................................................................... (63, 66)
SYSTEM SETUP button ............................................... (22, 49, 78)
OCURSOR button
CH SELECT/ENTER button
_) SURROUND BACK butten ....................................................... (76)
_) V.AUX input jacks ..................................................................... (13)
PURE DIRECT button ............................................................... (66)
_) DIRECT button ......................................................................... (66)
_) STEREO button ........................................................................ (66)
_) STANDARD butten .......................................................... (73 _ 77)
5CH/7CH STEREO butten ........................................................ (80)
DSP SIMULATION button .................................................. (80, 81)
_) SURROUND PARAMETER button ................................... (74 _ 78)
_) TONE CONTROL butten .............................................. (67, 82, 83)
_) TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................. (67)
STATUS button ......................................................................... (68)
ROOM EQ button .................................................................... (28)
_) SETUP MIC jack ....................................................................... (23)
_) MASTER VOLUME control ...................................................... (64)
_}) MASTER VOLUME indicator .................................................... (64)
Display
Remete contrel senser (REMOTE SENSOR) ........................... (50)
_1 FUNCTION kneb .............................................. (63, 67, 68, 71, 87)
_) VIDEO SELECT butten ............................................................. (67)
ZONE2/3/REC SELECT button ........................................... (68, 71)
TUNING PRESET button .......................................................... (87)
SOURCE button ................................................................. (63, 67)
_) POWER indieater ...................................................................... (62)
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s'
:[313DIGITAL TUNED
-STEREO
J,
OINPUT SIGNAL indicator
The respective indicator will light corresponding te the input
signal.
INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator
The channels included in the input source will light.
Information display
This displays the surround mode, function name or setting
value, etc.
OUTPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator
The audio channels output from this unit will light.
O SPEAKER indicator
This lights corresponding to the settings of the surround
speakers of the various surround modes.
MASTER VOLUME indicator
This displays the volume level.
The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup.
MULTI(ZONE) indicator
ZONE2 mede is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.
Q REC OUT SOURCE indicater.
REC OUT mede is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.
DENON LINK indicator
This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection.
_) V.OFF indicator
This lights when the operation of the video circuit has been
turned off.
AL24 indicator
The AL24 indicater lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT,
STEREO, MULTI PURE DIRECT, MULTI CH DIRECT, MULTI CH
IN mode is selected in the PCM input signal.
INPUT MODE indicater
This lights corresponding to the setting of the INPUT mode.
_) AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO
tuning mode.
_) TUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received.
_} STEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received.
Decoder indicator
This lights when each decoder is operating.
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•For details en the functions ef these [)arts, refer te the pages given in parentheses ().
Remote control signal
transm tter .............................................. 50
Power buttons ............................... (53 - 62) 1
[SYSTEM buttons .............................. (54, 71) I
Mode selector 62) I
buttons ................................. 20, 51, 54,
[Input source button .......................... (51, 62) I
[Su,round mode button (51, 62, 66, 73) I......... II Ill
SYSTEM buttons ........................... (51 55) I
[SYSTEM SETUP button ................... (20, 49) I
[ROOMEObutton..................................128/I
[Tuner system buttons .......... (52, 59, 71, 85) I
SYS SETUP ROOM EO ON SCREEN SORR PARA
TUNER TUNING
I
VIDEO ON/OFF button ........................... (66) 1
[INPUT MODE selector buttons .............. (63) I
IOKEY/SYSTEM CALL - 61)
button ............................................ 51
H SURROUND PARAMETER button I
........................................... (74 -_ 77, 81, 82) I
IONSCREENbutton......................... (68, 77)I
iCursorbuttons......................................../20/I
Master volume control
buttons ............................................. 64, 71
I CH SELECT/ENTER button ........ (20, 72, 73) I
I MUTING button ...................................... /67/I
I SYSTEM buttons ........................... (51 _ 55) I
ID,MMERbutton...................................../66/I
ISPEAKERbutton.................................... /66/I
ITESTTONEbutton................................./72/I
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ITI SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
• Once all cennectiens with other AV compenents have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS" (see pages 7 to 16), make the varieus
settings described below en the monitor screen using the AVR-3805's en-screen display function.
These settings are required te set up the listening reom's AV system centered around the AVR-3805.
•Use the following buttons to set up the system.
Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode.
2SYSTEM SETUP button
I Press this te display the system setup menu.
/I CURSOR buttons
.......................___. ..............................
_-o_'_ I Use these to move the cursors the left n
_/o_'_! o'%,_11 I thescreen ,ght, up and down on
_ ',I_""_-"- 1 APrl_t_heit _Os _wltt_';1 ttt_ecdiS_)la?'
"plete the setting.
• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)
1, Auto Setup/Room EQ
Auto Setup/Room EQ Default settings
1Auto Setup Power Amp Set this to switch the surround back channePs SURROUND BACK
Assignment power amplifier for use for zone2 or zone3
2Manual EQ This palameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which the audio All Channel and Ftequency=OdB
Setup signals are produced from the speakers
3 Room EQ
Setup Set the Room EQ setting with All or Assign for each surround mode All
4 Direct Mode Set the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ, in the case of the surround OFF
Setup mode is in Direct or Pure Direct.
Set this to switch the Mic Input iack fol use for Mic or VAux L Mic
Mic input Select channel input jack.
2. Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
1
2
3
4
5
6
Speaker
Configul_tion
Delay ]qme
Channel
Level
Crossover
Frequency
Subw00ferMode
Surround
Speaker
Setting
input the combination of speakers in your system and their
corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-
size, full range/to automatically set the composition of the signals
output from the speakers and the flequency lesponse
This pararneter is for opth-ilizing the timing with which the audio
signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to
the listening position.
This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and
subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum
effects
Front Sp.
Large
Front L & R
12 ft (3.6 m/
Front L
OdB
Center Sp.
Small
Center
12 ft (36 m)
Front R Center
0dB 0dB
Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass so of the vadous
speaker is to be output from the subwoofer
This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. LFE
Use this function when using multiple surround speaker Surround DOLBY/ DOLBY/ DOLBY WIDE 5CH/7CH DSP
combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the mode DTS DTS PLEx SCREEN STEREO SIMU_TION EXT.IN
combinations of surround speakers to be used for the CINEMA MUSIC GAME
different surround modes are preset, the surround
speakers are selected automatically according to the Surround A A A A A A A A
surround mode. speaker
Default settings
Subwoofer Surround Sp.
A/B Surround Back Sp.
Yes Small Small /2spkrs
Subwoofer Surround L & R SBL & SBR
12 ft (3.6 m/ 10 ft (3 0 m/ 10 ft (3.0 m)
Surround Surround Surround Surround
L R BackL Sack B Subwoofer
0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB OdB
80Hz
MULTICH
MODE
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