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; B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in theope...
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 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surroundsound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite...
Page 5 - II; Dolby Pro Logic
5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEATURES • Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected 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 - DIGITAL AUDIO; CONNECTIONS; • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been; Connecting the audio components
6 R L R L R INPUT OUTPUT L R L R OUTPUT L R L INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT OPTICAL L R L R L R L R OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO B 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 7 - Connecting video components; • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75
7 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 R L B B Connecting video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an i...
Page 8 - Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks; A note on the S input jacks
8 IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO B B Connecting a video component 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 pin jack ...
Page 9 - color difference output.; Connecting a DVD player; Connecting a monitor TV; • The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on
9 Y C R C B VIDEO OUT Y C R C B COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT B Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P R /C R , P B /C B ) Video Jacks (DVD Player) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.• The signals input to...
Page 10 - Connecting the antenna terminals; AM loop antenna assembly
10 14mm 9mm 14mm 19mm 5mm 5mm 5C-2V 3C-2V 1 4 2 3 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 AM loop antenna assembly FM antenn...
Page 11 - Connecting the MULTI ZONE jacks; in another room at the same time.
11 R L B L R L R R L Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future mu...
Page 12 - Speaker system connections; Connections
12 (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 14 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Front Panel; e r; Display
14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). AVR-3802 PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER OUTPUT SIGNAL DETECT SURROUND BACK CH TUNING PRESET REC / MULTI 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND SOURCE ON / STANDBY REMOT...
Page 16 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; SYSTEM SETUP button
16 SKIP SKIP ENTER MEMORY VOLUME CHANNEL + - + - TUNER PHONO CD DISPLAY RETURN SETUP MENU SHIFT SURR.PARA. OSD A /B MUTING BAND MODE TUNING TUNING 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make the v...
Page 17 - SB; Using A only
17 • 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-3802 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of so...
Page 18 - Before setting up the system; Display the System Setup Menu.; Setting the power amplifier assignment; combination of speakers actually being used.
18 Before setting up the system 1 2 Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. SETUP Display the System Setup Menu. Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi. 1 At the System Setup Menu, select “Power AmpAssignment” an...
Page 19 - Parameters; Crossover Frequency mode.
19 2 3 ENTER SHIFT BAND MODE TUNING TUNING BAND MODE TUNING TUNING Switch to the speaker configuration screen. Set whether or not speakers areconnected and, if so, their sizeparameters.• To select the speaker • To select the parameter 4 ENTER SHIFT Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting. NOT...
Page 20 - Setting the Crossover Frequency and Subwoofer mode
20 2 ENTER SHIFT Enter the setting.When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode. 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 se...
Page 21 - Setting the SB CH Auto Flag Detect; Select the desired setting.; Setting; for the method of playback of the surround back speaker in; — Assignment of low frequency signal range —
21 Setting the SB CH Auto Flag Detect Set the operation for the digital signals when playing in the 6.1 SURROUND and DTS-ES surround modes. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “SB CH Auto FlagDetect” and press the ENTER button. ENTER SHIFT BAND MODE TUNING TUNING 2 Select the desired setting. We recom...
Page 22 - Setting the delay time; At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.; Configuration” screen.
22 Setting the delay time 1 BAND MODE TUNING TUNING At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”. • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B. Preparati...
Page 23 - Setting the channel level; At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.
23 6 BAND MODE TUNING TUNING Set the distance between thecenter speaker and listeningposition.The distance changes in units of 1foot (0.1 meters) each time thebutton is pressed. Select the valueclosest to the measured distance. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset...
Page 25 - Setting the Digital In Assignment; At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.
25 9 ENTER SHIFT After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button. The “Channel Level” screen reappears. To cancel the settings, 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...
Page 26 - Setting the multi vol. level; Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment.
26 Setting the multi vol. level Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment. 1 BAND MODE TUNING TUNING At the “System Setup Menu” screen, select “MultiVol. Level” and press the ENTER button. 2 3 BAND MODE TUNING TUNING ENTER SHIFT Enter the setting.The “System Setup Menu” reappears. Select the des...
Page 27 - Auto tuner presets; using the manual “Preset memory” operation.
27 4 ENTER SHIFT Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears. BAND MODE TUNING TUNING Auto tuner presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. NOTE: • If an FM station cannot be preset a...
Page 28 - After completing system setup; At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.; On-screen display signals; connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT video signal output jack.
28 After completing system setup This button can be pressed at any time during the system setup process to complete the process. SETUP 1 At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals ...
Page 29 - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Inserting the batteries; Notes on Batteries; Using the remote control unit
29 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-883) can be used to operate not only the AVR-3802 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 30 - Operating DENON audio components; It may not be possible to operate some models.; Tuner system buttons
30 Operating DENON audio components 1 2 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component youwant to operate. The mode switches between “AMP”, “TUNER” and“MULTI” each time the RECEIVER button is pressed,between “CDR”, “MD” and “TAPE” each time theCDR/MD/TAPE button is pressed, between “DBS” and“...
Page 31 - Preset memory
31 Preset memory 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-883 ON / SOURCE TUNER VDP VCR-1 VCR-2 / V.AUX DVD TV/DBS CDR/ TAPE PHONO CD SURROUND INPUT OUTPUT TEST TONE SPEAKER 6.1 ...
Page 33 - Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit.; buttons
33 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-883 ON / SOURCE TUNER VDP VCR-1 VCR-2 / V.AUX DVD TV/DBS CDR/ TAPE PHONO CD SURROUND INPUT OUTPUT TEST TONE SPEAKER 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND...
Page 34 - Learning function
34 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 included remotecontrol unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 TV/ VCR OFF TV CD CDR/MD / TAPE RE...
Page 35 - System call
35 System call (1) System call buttons The buttons that can be used for the system call function areshown on the diagram at the right. System call signals can be stored at different buttons according tothe mode. System call signals can be stored at a maximum of 6buttons other than the CALL 1 and CAL...
Page 36 - Resetting
36 5 6 Use the D and H cursor buttons to select the mode for the button at which the system call signals are to be registered,then press the ENTER button. “SELECT KEY” is displayed. Press the button at which thesystem call signals are to be registered, then press theENTER button.• “ENTER KEYS” is di...
Page 40 - Auto search function
40 Auto search function • 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) whensetting the preset memory. 1 2 For TV, DBS or CABLE components, turn on the component’spower. For CD, MD, TAPE, DVD, VCR and VDP component...
Page 41 - OPERATION; Before operating
41 9 OPERATION Before operating 1 Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct. 2 Select “AMP” using the RECEIVER button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 Turn on the power.Press the POWER switch (button). RECEIVER ON / STANDBY (Main unit) (Rem...
Page 42 - Playing the input source; Input mode selection function; Note on playing a source encorded with DTS
42 B 1 5 2 3 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. FUNCTION Example: CD 3 CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) To select the input source when RECMULTI OUT or TUNING PRESET isselected, press the SOURCE buttonthen operate the input functionselector. 2 Select the input mode....
Page 43 - Input mode display
43 SIGNAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL SIGNAL SIGNAL ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS AUTO INPUT PCM DTS PCM • Selecting the PCM mode Press the PCM button to switch to the PCM signal input. DTS • Selecting the DTS mode Press the DTS button to ...
Page 44 - • In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals
44 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT.IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN to switchthe external input. EXT.IN EXT.IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL(front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surro...
Page 45 - After starting playback; The tone control function will not work in the direct mode.; • To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise.; • The output to the speaker and pre-out jacks is turned off; BASS
45 After starting playback [1] Adjusting the sound quality (TONE) The tone control function will not work in the direct mode. 1 The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROLbutton is pressed. TONE CONTROL (Main unit) 2 With the name of the volume to beadjusted selected, turn the SELECTknob...
Page 46 - RECOUT SOURCE; [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image
46 Multi-source recording/playback [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC/MULTI button. REC / MULTI 2 With “RECOUT SOURCE” displayed,turn the FUNCTION knob to select thesource you wish to record.• The “REC” indicator and the indicator of the selected source lig...
Page 47 - indicator of the selected source light.; respective components.
47 [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. (Remote control unit) 2 Press the input sourcebutton.T...
Page 48 - MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT); MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT)
48 RC-617 AVR-3802 RC-616 B 2 MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT) ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM PROGRAMMABLEREMOTECONTROL UNIT SYSTEM REMOTECONTROL UNIT RC-883 ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM(separately sold) control line MULTI SOURCE SPEAKER cable SPEAKER cable * Refer to CON...
Page 49 - Before playing with the surround function; Press the TEST TONE button.; Adjust the level of the selected speaker.; • The adjustment range for the different channels is +12 dB to
49 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 23) or from the remote control unit, as descr...
Page 50 - Fader function; Dolby Surround Pro Logic; mode
50 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 the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 Select “FAD...
Page 51 - MODE CINEMA; Surround parameters; Center Width Control:
51 NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC). The AVR-3802 sets themode automatically according to the types of speakers setduring the system setup process (page 18). 3 Set the surround parameter mode. SURROUND PARAMETER SURR. PARA. (Main unit) (Rem...
Page 53 - Select the various parameters.; Adjust the parameter settings.; This adjusts the tone control. (See “Surround parameters; (Auto Flag Detect Mode) is set to “OFF”. The parameters that can be; AFDM; Dialogue Normalization
53 4 Display thesurround parametermenu. SURR. PARA. (Remote control unit) SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) 5 Select the various parameters. SURROUND PARAMETER 6 BAND MODE TUNING TUNING (Remote control unit) (Main unit) SELECT BAND MODE TUNING TUNING (Remote control unit) (Main unit) Adjust the paramet...
Page 54 - 1 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION; Surround modes and their features; Personal Memory Plus
54 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3802 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of seven preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be...
Page 55 - DSP surround simulation; Select the surround mode for the input channel.; Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor.
55 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. The surround mode switches in the following order each timethe DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: SURROUND 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND 5CH / 7CH STE...
Page 56 - Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode.; • When turned clockwise
56 • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel. 1 Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. SELECT • When turned clockwise • When turned counterclockwise 2 Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button.Press and hold in the surround parameter button to select the p...
Page 57 - Tone control setting; To end the setting mode, press the surround parameter button again.; • To decrease the bass or treble:
57 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 Direct m...
Page 58 - Cinema
58 Surround parameters e MODE: (DTS NEO:6) • Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the sameatmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventio...
Page 59 - Surround modes and parameters
C C E E E E C C C C C C C C 59 2 Surround modes and parameters C : Signal E : No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting C : Adjustable E : Not adjustable C : Able E : Unable Channel output FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND BACK L/R DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT ...
Page 60 - 2 LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Auto tuning; “Auto” appears on the display.; Manual tuning; Set the input function to “TUNER”.
60 12 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”. FUNCTION 3 Watching the display, press theBAND button to select the desiredband (AM or FM). BAND MODE TUNING TUNING 4 Press the MODE button to set th...
Page 61 - Checking the preset stations; Press the MEMORY button.; • When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the “STEREO”
61 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. MEMORY RETURN A /B 3 ENTER SHIFT Press the SHIFT button and selectthe desired memory block (A to E). 4 SKIP SKIP CHANNEL + - Press the CHA...
Page 62 - Recalling preset stations; • To call out preset stations from the remote control unit.; 3 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY; power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.; 4 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR; • Calling out preset stations from the main unit‘s panel.
62 Recalling preset stations • To call out preset stations from the remote control unit. 1 Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to select the presetmemory block. ENTER SHIFT SKIP SKIP CHANNEL + - (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press theCHANNEL + (UP) or – (DOWN)button to select...
Page 63 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
63 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ?3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check ...
Page 64 - 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Optimum surround sound for different sources; Types of multi-channel signals; Multiple surround speakers; Other types of audio
64 16 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 65 - Surround back speakers; Change of positioning and acoustic image; Number of surround back speakers
65 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 66 - Speaker setting examples; (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies
66 • 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 67 - (3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music; When not using surround back speakers
67 • 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 68 - Surround; Dolby Surround
68 Surround The AVR-3802 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 Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal f...
Page 69 - DTS Digital Surround; DTS compatible media and playback methods
69 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 70 - DTS-ES Extended Surround; surround
70 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 73 - 7 SPECIFICATIONS
73 17 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifierRated output: Front: 110 W + 110 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: 110 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.) Surround: 110...
