Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION; NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triang...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; – this indicates a need for service.
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in theoperati...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; BEFORE USING; power cord and input/output connection cords.
4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superbsurround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your...
Page 5 - Dolby Pro Logic; II
5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEATURES • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switchedwhen nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, eitherturn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect componentsto the...
Page 6 - Detachable AC CORD is used.
6 14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3805 is providedwith 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequencyeffects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-ampoutputs, controlled b...
Page 7 - DIGITAL AUDIO; CONNECTIONS; • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been; Connecting the audio components
7 R L R L R INPUT OUTPUT L R L R OUTPUT L R L L R L R L R L R DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO B INPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT B 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels...
Page 8 - Connecting the video components; • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75
8 IN VIDEO R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R L R L R L R OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R L R L R L R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO L R R L R L R L R L B B R L Connecting the video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using ...
Page 9 - Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks; A note on the S input jacks
9 IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO B B 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 ...
Page 10 - color difference output.; Connecting a DVD player; Connecting a monitor TV; • The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on; Cautions on the video conversion function:; The Video Conversion Function; This unit’s input jacks
10 VIDEO OUT Y C R C B COMPONENT B VIDEO IN Y C R C B COMPONENT Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P R /C R , P B /C B ) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.• The signals input to the color...
Page 11 - Connecting the antenna terminals; AM loop antenna assembly; • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.; Connection of AM antennas
11 Connecting the antenna terminals 1 4 2 3 DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA FM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied) AM LOOPANTENNA(Supplied) AM OUTDOORANTENNA GROUND AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AMantenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tieand take out theconnection l...
Page 12 - CONTROL terminal; Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks; different program source in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 71)
L R + + OUTPUT INPUT AUX OUT 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 externa...
Page 13 - Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks; To connect the video signal, connect using a 75; LINE OUT; program source in ZONE2/ZONE3 the same time.; SURROUND BACK/ZONE2/ZONE3 SPEAKER SYSTEMS
L R + + OUTPUT INPUT AUX OUT (L) (R) 13 Connecting the video component equipped with V. AUX jacks To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. CH SELENTER R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL L R VIDEO OUT L OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDE...
Page 14 - DENON LINK connections; DENON LINK Setting; Select DLINK setting.; Playback using the DENON Link connector
14 DENON LINK connections High quality digital sound with reduced digital signal transfer loss can be enjoyed by connecting a separately sold DENON LINK compatible DVDPlayer. When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to "DENON LINK" with the Sy...
Page 15 - Speaker system connections; Connections
15 (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) 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 se...
Page 17 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Front Panel; u o; CURSOR button
17 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). CH SELENTER e r y i œ!0 u o t q w œ!3 œ!5 œ!4 !2 !1 œ!7 œ!6 œ!8œ!9 @1 œ@0 @3 @2 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #2 #3 #1 q Power ON/STANDBY switch..................................
Page 18 - Display; r t
18 Display e r t y !6 u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 q w q INPUT SIGNAL indicator The respective indicator will light corresponding to the inputsignal. w INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator The channels included in the input source will light. e Information display This displays the surround mode, function name...
Page 20 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; SYSTEM SETUP button; Press this to display the system setup menu.; ENTER button; Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode.; Use the following buttons to set up the system; Use the following buttons to set up the system.
20 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 ...
Page 22 - Using A only; Before setting up the system; Display the System Setup Menu.
22 • 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: With the AVR-3805 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of so...
Page 23 - Measurement and setting details; : This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.; Setting the Auto Setup / Room EQ; Connecting the microphone for Auto Setup; • The optional standard microphone is DENON DM-S305 sold
Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listeningposition which will be at the same height as your ears. Use atripod or level surface at positioning. 23 Auto setup/Room EQ 1 2 Connect the optional microphone for Auto Setup to the SetupMic connector on the front panel of the unit. The Auto ...
Page 24 - -1 Setting the Auto Setup; Select the Power Amp Assign setting.; Display the Auto Setup screen.
24 1-1 Setting the Auto Setup 3 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". The test t...
Page 26 - Check of the measurement results; If the check ends, press the ENTER button again.; • When measurements have been made using the
26 Check of the measurement results 1 Select the items. The measurement results of each item can bechecked here. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER S p C o n f i g . C h e c k * A u t o S e t u p 2 Press the ENTER button and displaythe verification screen. CH SEL ENTER (Main...
Page 27 - -2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup; Display the Manual EQ Setup screen.
27 1-2 Setting the Manual EQ Setup 1 Select “Manual EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / RoomEQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER C h a n n e l : F L * M a n u a l E Q S e t u p Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer speaker while listening to the sound (mu...
Page 28 - -3 Setting the Room EQ Setup
28 1-3 Setting the Room EQ Setup 1 Select “Room EQ Setup” at the Auto Setup / RoomEQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER R o o m E Q S e t u p * A u t o S e t / R o o m E Q Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. 2 When the All...
Page 29 - -4 Setting the Direct Mode; Display the Direct Mode Setup screen.
29 1-4 Setting the Direct Mode 1 Select “Direct Mode Setup” at the Auto Setup /Room EQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER D i r e c t M o d e * A u t o S e t / R o o m E Q Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is Direct or Pure Direct. 2 Display ...
Page 30 - -5 Setting the MIC Input Select; Display the Mic Input Select screen.; -6 Check the EQ parameter; Display the EQ Parameter check screen.
30 1-5 Setting the MIC Input Select 1 Select “Mic Input Select” at the Auto Setup / RoomEQ Menu. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER M i c I n S e l e c t * A u t o S e t / R o o m E Q Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the PIN JACK connector or the MINI JACK c...
Page 31 - Setting the Speaker Setup; Select “Speaker Setup” at the System Setup Menu .; Select the Equalizer curve.
31 Setting the Speaker Setup 1 2 Select “Speaker Setup” at the System Setup Menu . Display the Speaker Setup Menu screen. S p e a k e r S e t u p * S y s t e m S e t u p CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER 6 If the c...
Page 32 - Setting the type of speakers; speakers actually being used.; Parameters; Crossover Frequency mode.
32 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. 1 CH SEL ENTER Select “Speaker Configuration” at the Speaker SetupMenu. 2 3 CH SEL ENTER Di...
Page 33 - Setting the Delay Time; Select “Delay Time” at the Speaker Setup Menu.
33 2-2 Setting the Delay Time 1 Select “Delay Time” at the Speaker Setup Menu. • 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 distanc...
Page 34 - Setting the Channel Level; Select “Channel Level” at the Speaker Setup Menu.
34 6 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. Selectthe value closest to the measured distance. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default v...
Page 35 - Select “Test Tone Start”.; Adjust all the speakers to the same volume.
35 3 4 Select the mode.Select “Auto” or “Manual”. Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected 5 6 7 Select “Test Tone Start”. Select “Yes”. a. When the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from each speaker.The test tones are emitted from each speaker in the followingorder, at...
Page 36 - To cancel the settings,; press the CURSOR down to; -4 Setting the crossover frequency; Select the frequency.; Display the Crossover Frequency screen.
36 8 Enter the setting.The “Channel Level” screen reappears. 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 lev...
Page 37 - -5 Setting the low frequency distribution; NOTE; Display the Subwoofer mode screen.
37 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. 4 Enter the setting.The Speaker Setup Menu reappears. 1 Select the “Subwoofer Mode” at th...
Page 38 - A+B : When both surround speakers A and B are; Setting the Input Setup; At the System Setup Menu select “Input Setup”.
38 4 Enter the setting.At the “2.Speaker Setup ”screen, select “Exit” andpress the ENTER button.The System Setup Menu reappears. Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and BIf “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when “Small” is set for both...
Page 39 - Setting the Digital In Assignment; Display the Digital Inputs screen.; • “PHONO” and “TUNER” cannot be selected on the Digital In Assignment.
39 3-1 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-3805 for the different input sources. 1 2 3 4 At the Input Setup Menu select “Digital InAssignment”. Display the Digital Inputs screen. Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source....
Page 40 - Setting the Component In Assign; Select “Video Setup” at the Input Setup Menu.
40 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 SetupMenu. 2 Display to the Ext.In Subwoofer Level screen. 3 4 Enter the setting.The Input Setup Menu reappears. Select...
Page 41 - -4 Setting the Video Input Mode
41 1 Select “Video Input Mode” at the Input Setup Menu . 2 Display the Video Input Mode screen. 3-4 Setting the Video Input Mode 3 Select the component (Y, P B /C B and P R /C R ) video input terminal to be assigned to the input source. Select “NONE” for sources for which the component (Y, P B /C B ...
Page 42 - Auto Tuner Presets; using the manual “Preset memory” operation.
42 4 Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears. NOTE: Down-converting from the component video signal to the S-Video and composite video signal is not possible, so when not using thecomponent video monitor output terminal connect the player using the S-Video or composite video input terminal...
Page 43 - Setting the Advanced Playback; Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen.; -1 Setting the Audio Delay; The dynamic range is not compressed.
43 Setting the Advanced Playback 1 Select “Advanced Play back” at the System SetupMenu. 2 Display the Advanced Playback Menu screen. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER A d v a n c e d P l a y * S y s t e m S e t u p CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit)...
Page 44 - -3 Setting the Auto Surround Mode; Analog and PCM 2-channel signals; Setting the Option Setup; Select “Option Setup” at the System Setup Menu.
44 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 playedwith that surround mode the next time it is input.Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the...
Page 45 - -1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment; Set the Zone2 pre-out output level adjustment.; When “Zone2” is selected
45 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 OptionSetup Menu. 3 Select “Surround Back” to u...
Page 46 - Setting the Trigger Out Setup
46 4 Enter the setting.The Option Setup Menu reappears. 3 Select the desired setting. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons onthe remote control unit. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and thevolume can no longer be adjusted. NOTE: • When “ZONE2” is sele...
Page 47 - -5 Setting the Muting Level
47 5-6 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off.• Sets the on-screen display’s display mode. Mode 1: Prevents flickering of the on-screen display when there is no video signal.Mode 2: Flickering is not prevented. Us...
Page 48 - Select “Mode1” or “Mode2”.; Select the On Screen Display mode.; -7 Protecting the setting; Select “Setup Lock” at the Option Setup Menu.
48 4 w Select “Mode1” or “Mode2”. 5 Enter the setting.The Option Setup Menu reappears. CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER M o d e : M o d e 1 * O n S c r e e n CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control u...
Page 49 - After completing system setup; On-screen display signals
49 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 SystemSetup Menu. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to...
Page 50 - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Inserting the batteries; Notes on Batteries; Using the remote control unit
50 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-Denonr...
Page 51 - Operating DENON audio components; VDP
51 Operating DENON audio components 1 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component youwant to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one ofthe mode buttons is pressed. AMP/TUNER : AMP, TUNER ZONE2/ZONE3 : ZONE2, ZONE3TAPE/MD : TAPE, MD CD/CDR : CD, CDR TV/DBS/CABLE : TV, DB...
Page 53 - Preset memory; included list of preset codes.
53 Preset memory 3 3 1 5 2, 4 1 2 3 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the sametime. Press the Mode button for the component you want topreset, then press ENTER button. 4 5 6 “OK” is displayed when the signals are registered and themode is terminated.“FAIL” is displayed when the signals...
Page 54 - Operating a component stored in the preset memory; Digital video disc recorder (DVD R) system buttons; • For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may
54 Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 2 Press the mode selector button for the component you wantto operate. Operate the component.• For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions. Some models cannot be operated with this remote controlunit. 1. Digital video disc playe...
Page 56 - Learning function; The display will go off and the unit will; repeating steps 4 to 6.
56 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 accessoriousremote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit.For some remote control signals it is not possible to “...
Page 57 - System call; Press the “3” button to select system call setting.
57 System call (1) System call buttons Up to 12 signals each can be stored atthe “CALL1” ~ “CALL6” buttons.The System Call function can be usedin the “AMP”, “ZONE2”, and“ZONE3” modes. (2) Storing system call signals 1 2 5 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the sametime. Press the “3” bu...
Page 58 - Punch Through; Press the “4” button to select punch through setting.
58 (3) Using the system call function 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 ...
Page 59 - Setting the back light’s lighting time; Press the “5” button to select Light setup.; Setting the brightness; • For 1 step dimmer Hold the ENTER button and press the CH–; Up
59 Setting the back light’s lighting time 1 2, 3 1 2 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the sametime. 3 Press the button you want to adjust the lighting time(5sec~20sec).• Lighting time 1 : 5sec2 : 10sec3 : 15sec4 : 20sec Press the “5” button to select Light setup. Setting the brightnes...
Page 60 - Resetting; Press the “6” button to select Resetting.; The set returns to the normal operating mode.
60 Resetting (1) Resetting the preset memory 1 2 Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the sametime. 3 Press the “6” button to select Resetting. 4 The mode buttons that were set in preset memory will alllight. 5 Press the mode button you want to resetting, then press theENTER button. CH SE...
Page 62 - OPERATION; Operating the remote control unit; ON
62 9 OPERATION Operating the remote control unit Before operating 1 Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct. 2 Select “AMP” using the AMP/TUNER button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 Press the POWER switch (button). (Main unit) 4 3 4 2 4...
Page 63 - Playing the input source; Select the input source to be played.; Input mode selection function; • Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS
63 2 3 1 1 5 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source whenZONE2/ZONE3/REC OUT orTUNING PRESET is selected, pressthe SOURCE button then operatethe input function selector. 2 Select the input mode.• Select...
Page 64 - Input mode display
64 3 Example: Stereo Select the play mode. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component.• For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME The volume level isdisplayed on themaster volume leveldisplay. (Main unit) (Remote...
Page 66 - DSD DIRECT
66 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 levelof sound quality.When this mode is set, all the video-relat...
Page 67 - After starting playback; BASS
67 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the PURE DIRECT and theDIRECT mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROLbutton is pressed. (Main unit) 2 With the name of the volume to beadjusted selected, press cursor ...
Page 68 - Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode); indicator and the indicator of the selected source light.; • Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC
68 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. 1 On screen display• Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operationappears on the display connected tothe unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUTjack. Also, the unit’s operating statuscan be checked during playback bypressing the remo...
Page 69 - MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; When using the SURR.BACK/MULTI ZONE amplifier as the SURROUND BACK.; Using external amplifier
69 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 t...
Page 70 - Surround Back PREOUT and speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE.
70 [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 sp...
Page 72 - Before playing with the surround function; Press the TEST TONE button.; • The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to
72 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 de...
Page 73 - Fader function; To play in the PL
73 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”. 2 ...
Page 75 - x and Pro Logic; Center Width Control:; DOLBY PL
75 Surround parameters q Pro Logic II x 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 Pr...
Page 76 - Surround parameters
76 5 Select the various parameters. 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”. CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 6 Adjust the parameter settings. CH ...
Page 77 - Dialogue Normalization; Checking the input signal
77 4 Display thesurround parametermenu. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 5 Select the various parameters. CH SEL ENTER 6 CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) CH SEL ENTER CH SEL ENTER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Adjust the parameter settings. NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and t...
Page 78 - Adjusting the Audio Delay
78 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 picturesoundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.This function only wor...
Page 79 - Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to complete the setting.; Select “Audio Delay” at the Advanced Playback Menu.; Switch to the Audio Delay adjustment screen.
79 4 Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced PlaybackMenu. With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement ofthe actors’ lips is synchronized with the sound. 8 Enter the setting.The Advanced Playback Menu reappears. 9 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button to complete the setting. NOTE:...
Page 80 - 2 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION; Surround modes and their features; Personal Memory Plus
80 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 a...
Page 81 - DSP surround simulation; Select the surround mode for each input channel.; size of the listening room.
81 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for each input channel. The surround mode switches in the following order each timethe DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: 1 2,4 1 3 2 Press the surround patameter button.Display the surround parameter screen. The screen for the selected surround m...
Page 82 - Tone control setting; Display the Tone Control screen.; Select Bass or Treble.
82 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 Press the surround parameterbutton.Display the surround parameterscreen. The screen selected surroundmode appears.“TONE” cannot be selected inthe...
Page 85 - 3 LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Auto tuning
85 13 LISTENING TO THE RADIO If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manualtuning” operation. 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. 2 Watching the display, press theBAND button to select the desiredband (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set theauto tuning mode. 4 Press the TU...
Page 86 - Checking the preset stations; Press the MEMORY button.
86 Checking the preset stations 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 Press the SHIFT button and selectthe desired memory block (A to G). 4 Press the CHANNEL + (UP) or –(DOWN) button to select thedesired pr...
Page 87 - Recalling preset stations; 4 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY; unit’s power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.; 5 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR; • Recalling preset stations from the main unit’s panel.
87 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 theSHIFT button to select the presetmemory block. (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the d...
Page 88 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
88 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, ...
Page 89 - 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Optimum surround sound for different sources; Types of multi-channel signals; Multiple surround speakers; Other types of audio
89 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-Visi...
Page 90 - Surround back speakers; Change of positioning and acoustic image; Number of surround back speakers
90 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 toachieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional mul...
Page 91 - Speaker setting examples; (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies
91 • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1). • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1...
Page 92 - (3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music; When not using surround back speakers
92 • 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. • Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1).• Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the ...
Page 93 - Surround; Dolby Surround
93 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 samesense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dol...
Page 94 - DTS Digital Surround; DTS compatible media and playback methods
94 DTS Digital Surround Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as thest...
Page 95 - DTS-ES Extended Surround; surround
95 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 compatibilitywith the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impress...
Page 96 - : The resolution is 24 or 20 bits, depending on the decoder.; AL24 Processing for All Channels
96 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 qua...
Page 98 - Surround modes and parameters
98 4.Option Setup Surround modes and parameters Set this to switch the surround back channel’s power amplifier foruse for zone2 or zone3. Surround Back Power AMPAssignment 1 6 5 Muting Level This sets the output level for the speaker terminals. ---dB(minimum) Option Setup Default settings 2 Zone2 vo...
Page 101 - 8 SPECIFICATIONS
101 18 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifierRated output: Front: 120 W + 120 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 160 W + 160 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Center: 120 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 160 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Surround: 12...
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