Page 2 - C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
2 C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,is intended to al...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; INTRODUCTION; BEFORE USING; • Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away; CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
3 ENGLISH 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3802. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3802 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...
Page 4 - FEATURES; II; Connecting the audio components; CONNECTIONS; DIGITAL AUDIO
4 ENGLISH 4 FEATURES 1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirelyin digital domain, surround sound from digitalsources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite arefaithfully re-created. 2. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing m...
Page 5 - Connecting video components; • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75; Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks; A note on the S input jacks
5 ENGLISH Connecting 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. IN VIDEO R L R OUT IN A...
Page 6 - Connecting the antenna terminals; AM loop antenna assembly; Connection of AM antennas
6 ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM ANTENNA 300 Ω /ohms FEEDERCABLE FM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied) 300 Ω /ohms AM LOOPANTENNA(Supplied) AM OUTDOORANTENNA GROUND FM ANTENNAADAPTER(Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be conne...
Page 7 - Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks; Speaker Impedance; Speaker system connections
7 ENGLISH L R L R R L Decoder with 8- or 6-channelanalog output Front Surround back Surround Subwoofer Center For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 24. Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals ...
Page 8 - Connections; e r; Front Panel; PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Surround speaker system indicators
8 ENGLISH Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R) C o n n e c t i o n j a c k f o rsubwoofer with built-inamplifier (super woofer),etc. SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SY...
Page 9 - Remote control unit; SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; SYSTEM SETUP button
9 ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 TV/ VCR OFF TV CD CDR/MD / TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/ CABLE SKIP SKIP ENTER MEMORY VOLUME CHANNEL + - + - VDP DVD POWER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-884 ON / SOURCE TUNER VDP VCR-1 RDS PTY RT VCR-2 / V.AUX DVD TV/DBS CDR/ TAPE PHONO CD SURROUND INPUT OUTPUT TEST TONE SPEAKER ...
Page 10 - Speaker system layout; SB; Before setting up the system; Setting the type of speakers
10 ENGLISH NOTES: • The on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video signal (MONITOR OUT) jacks. • The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is co...
Page 11 - Parameters; Setting the Crossover Frequency and Subwoofer mode
11 ENGLISH 2 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. ENTER SHIFT Center Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer Surround Sp. A Surround back Sp. Surround Sp. B NOTE: • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (bas...
Page 12 - — Assignment of low frequency signal range —; Setting the SB CH Auto Flag Detect; Setting; Setting the delay time
12 ENGLISH NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range — • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “Small” in the setup menu. The lowfrequency signal range of ch...
Page 13 - Select the speaker to be set.; Setting the channel level; At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.; Select “Test Tone Start”.
13 ENGLISH 4 Once “Meter” or “Feet” is selected in Step 3,the Delay Time screen appears automatically. 5 Select the speaker to be set. BAND MODE TUNING TUNING Example: When the distance is set to 3.6 m for the center speaker 6 Set the distance between thecenter speaker and listeningposition.The dist...
Page 14 - b. When the “Manual” mode is selected; Setting the Digital In Assignment; At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.
14 ENGLISH Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to thesame volume.The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB inunits of 1 dB. Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB while the test toneis being produced from thesubwoofer FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW SB 1spkr 2spkrs When the surr...
Page 15 - Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment.; Setting the multi vol. level; Select the desired settimg.; Auto tuner preset
15 ENGLISH Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment. Setting the multi vol. level 1 At the “System Setup Menu” screen, select“Multi Vol. Level” and press the ENTERbutton. BAND MODE TUNING TUNING 2 Select the desired settimg. 0 dB, -40 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volum...
Page 16 - After completing system setup; • On-screen display signals; Using the remote control unit; REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Inserting the batteries; Notes on Batteries
16 ENGLISH This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. After completing system setup 1 At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. SETUP • On-screen display signals ...
Page 17 - Operating DENON audio components; buttons; Preset memory
17 ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 TV/ VCR OFF TV CD CDR/MD / TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/ CABLE SKIP SKIP ENTER MEMORY VOLUME CHANNEL + - + - VDP DVD POWER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-884 ON / SOURCE TUNER VDP VCR-1 RDS PTY RT VCR-2 / V.AUX DVD TV/DBS CDR/ TAPE PHONO CD DISPLAY RETURN SETUP MENU SHIFT SURR. P...
Page 18 - Checking the preset memory settings; Operating a component stored in the preset memory; Digital video disc player; system buttons
18 ENGLISH Checking the preset memory settings 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and theOFF button at the same time. • “SET UP” appears on the remote control unit’s display. OFF ON / SOURCE 2 Press the ENTER button. ENTER SHIFT 3 Use the D and H cursor buttons to display “CODE NO” on the remote con...
Page 19 - Learning function; System call
19 ENGLISH If your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can becontrolled with the included remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit. Learning function 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and theOFF butt...
Page 20 - Resetting
20 ENGLISH 5 Use the D and H cursor buttons to select the mode for the button at which the system callsignals are to be registered, then press theENTER button. BAND MODE TUNING TUNING ENTER SHIFT 6 “SELECT KEY” is displayed. Pressthe button at which the system callsignals are to be registered, thenp...
Page 22 - Auto search function; OPERATION; Before operating
22 ENGLISH • The set is equipped with a function for searching for the registration number if you do not know the preset code (a 4-digit number) when setting the preset memory. Auto search function 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and theOFF button simultaneously. • “SET UP” appears on the remote ...
Page 23 - Playing the input source; Input mode selection function; • Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs; Note on playing a source encorded with DTS; Input mode display; Input signal display; DIGITAL
23 ENGLISH B 1 1 5 2 3 Playing the input source 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 TV/ VCR SKIP SKIP ENTER VOLUME CHANNEL + - + - TUNER VDP VCR-1 RDS PTY RT VCR-2 / V.AUX DVD TV/DBS CDR/ TAPE PHONO CD SURROUND INPUT OUTPUT TEST TONE SPEAKER 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND 5CH / 7CH ANALOG EXT.IN MODE CALL 2 BACKLIGHT CALL ...
Page 24 - After starting playback
24 ENGLISH B 2 3 1 BASS TREBLE [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the Direct mode. After starting playback 1 The tone switches as follows each time theTONE CONTROL button is pressed. TONE CONTROL (Main unit) 2 With the name of the volume tobe adjusted s...
Page 25 - [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image; RECOUT SOURCE
25 ENGLISH 1 Simulcast playbackUse this switch to monitor a video source otherthan the audio source.Press the VIDEO SELECTbutton repeatedly until thedesired source appears onthe display. Cancelling simulcast playback.• Select “SOURCE” using the VIDEO SELECT button. • Switch the program source to the...
Page 26 - MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT); MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)
26 ENGLISH [3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the input source) This operation is possible when Multi mode is selected.This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode. 1 Select “MULTI” using theRECEIVER button. RECEIVER (Remote Control unit) 2 Press the inp...
Page 27 - Before playing with the surround function; Fader function; Dolby Surround Pro Logic; mode
27 ENGLISH 10 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 13) or from the remotecontrol unit, a...
Page 28 - MODE CINEMA; Surround parameters
28 ENGLISH NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO).The AVR-3802 sets the mode automaticallyaccording to the types of speakers set during thesystem setup process (page 10). 3 Set the surround parameter mode. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) SURR. PARA....
Page 29 - Dialogue Normalization
29 ENGLISH 3 Play a program source with the , mark. 4 Display the surround parameter menu. DIGITAL • The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources. Light SIGNAL DETECT • The SIGNAL DETECT indictor lightswhen playing DTS-ES/6.1-channelsurround sources containing theidentification signal. • The Do...
Page 30 - DSP SURROUND SIMULATION; Surround modes and their features; Personal Memory Plus; DSP surround simulation; Select the surround mode for the input channel.; Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor.
30 ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VIDEO GAME ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE(NOTE 1) MATRIX WIDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH STEREO Use this to enjoy video game sources. Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds comingfrom all directions. This mode creates the sound field of...
Page 31 - Tone control setting
31 ENGLISH Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.• To operate the tone control from the remote control unit. 1 Display the surround parameterscreen on the monitor. The screen for the selectedsurround mode appears.“TONE” cannot be selectedin the ...
Page 32 - Surround modes and parameters
* 32 ENGLISH Surround parameters e MODE: (DTS NEO:6) • Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separationperformance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in...
Page 33 - LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Auto tuning; Checking the preset stations
33 ENGLISH 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning B 1 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. FUNCTION (Main unit) 2 Press the RECEIVER buttonon the remote control unit toselect “TUNER”. RECEIVER (Remote control unit) 3 Watching the display, pressthe BAND button to selectthe desired band (AM orFM). BAND...
Page 34 - Recalling preset stations; • To call out preset stations from the remote control unit.; RDS search
34 ENGLISH Recalling preset stations OFF TV CD CDR/MD / TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/ CABLE SKIP SKIP ENTER MEMORY VOLUME CHANNEL + - + - VDP DVD POWER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-884 ON / SOURCE TUNER PHONO CD DISPLAY RETURN SETUP MENU SHIFT SURR. PARA. OSD A /B MUTING BAND MODE TUNING TUNING 2 1 • To call out...
Page 35 - PTY search; TP search; ‘‘RT’’
35 ENGLISH PTY search Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 TV/ VCR OFF TV CD CDR/MD / TAPE RECEIVER VCR DBS/ CABLE SKIP SKIP ENTER MEMORY VOLUME CHANNEL + - ...
Page 36 - LAST FUNCTION MEMORY
36 ENGLISH NOTES: • If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1.• If the microprocessor has been reset, all the button settings are reset to the default values(the values set upon shipment from the factory). B 1, 2 2 13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY • This unit is equipped with a last function memory whi...
Page 37 - Other types of audio; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Optimum surround sound for different sources; Types of multi-channel signals; Surround back speakers; Number of surround back speakers
37 ENGLISH FL C SW FR FL C SW FR SL SR SB SL SR SB Multiple surround speakers Movie theater sound field Listening room sound field In this case it is important to achieve the samesense of expansion as in a movie theater withthe surround channels.To do so, in some cases the number ofsurround speakers...
Page 38 - Speaker setting examples; (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies
38 ENGLISH • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions asin example (1). • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the frontof the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cmabove the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation meth...
Page 39 - Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic; Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods; Surround; Dolby Surround
39 ENGLISH 2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surroundsystems No. recorded channels (elements) No. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit ofsurround channel Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 5.1 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW Digital discrete process...
Page 40 - DTS Digital Surround; DTS compatible media and playback methods; Marks indicating DTS compatibility:; DTS-ES Extended Surround; surround
40 ENGLISH Media CD LD (VDP) DVD Dolby Digital output jacks Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 3 Playback method (reference page) Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 2...
Page 42 - SPECIFICATIONS
42 ENGLISH 17 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifierRated output: Front: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 150 W + 150 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Center: 105 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 150 W (6 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Surro...
