Denon AVR-3803 user manual

User manual for the device Denon AVR-3803

Device: Denon AVR-3803
Category: Stereo System
Manufacturer: Denon
Size: 5.14 MB
Added : 5/21/2013
Number of pages: 84
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3803/1083
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AMP
VOLUME LEVEL
REMOTE SIGNAL SURROUND
SENSOR BACK CH
DIGITAL OUTPUT
INPUT
SIGNAL
ON / STANDBY AUTO PCM DTS DETECT
2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083.
2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3803/1083 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 RECO

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG WARNING: TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA CAUTION LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU DO NOT OPEN FOND. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- This devic

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where should be retained for future reference. they exit from

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2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding. TAB

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3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not • Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the connected apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either say, a vacation. turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of PR

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5 CONNECTIONS •Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing completed. them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with other noise. left, right with right). •Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the equipment is used independently without turning t

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Connecting the video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals. • The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video monitor out terminals. • The REC OUT terminals have

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Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and Video inputs work in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-3803/1083 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 term

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R R Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P /C , B B P /C ) Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output to the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, CB, CR, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color

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Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING AM LOOP STATION ANTENNA (Supplied) FM ANTENNA 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA FM INDOOR GROUND ANTENNA (Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. AM loop antenna assembly Connection of AM antennas Connect to the AM antenna terminals. 1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor. 3. Return the lever. 1 2 3 Remove the vinyl tie Bend in the reverse and take out the direction. connection line. 4 Not

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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 DVD Audio player, a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. R L R L RL Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output For instructions on playback using the external i

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Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like Speaker Impedance polarities are matched (≈ with ≈ , √ with √ ). Mismatching of polarities will • Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connected for result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, use as front and center speakers. and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. • Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω /ohms can be connect

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Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cu

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6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). @8@7@6 @5@4 @3 @2 @1@0 !9 !8 VOLUME LEVEL REMOTE SIGNAL SURROUND SENSOR BACK CH DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT SIGNAL ON / STANDBY AUTO PCM DTS DETECT q w erty uio!0!1!2 !3!4 !5 !6!7 Power ON/STANDBY switch..............................................(47, 70) SELECT knob...........................................(49, 51, 56 ~ 60, 64, 66) q !5 Headphones jack (PHONES) .......

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Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter..............................................(34) Power buttons .................................(36~47) ZONE 2 buttons .....................................(53) ZONE1 (MAIN) buttons ..........................(53) Mode selector buttons.................................(35, 37, 47, 53) Tuner system/System buttons.....................(35, 38, 53, 68, 69,

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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 various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-3803/1083’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to set up the system: • Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode. SYSTEM SETUP button Press t

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System setup Default settings PHONO CD TUNER CDR/TAPE DVD VDP TV DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX Trigger Out Set the Trigger Out output for the different input sources. !2 Setup OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON A1 ~ A8 87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz B1 ~ B8 520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz, 90.1/90.1 MHz Auto Tuner FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory. !3 C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz Presets D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz Set whether or not to lock the system setup sett

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. 1 Display the System Setup Menu. 2 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”. 1 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 2 Set whether or not speakers are connecte

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• Parameters Large...................Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. Small...................Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer. Wh

Summary of the content on the page No. 20

Select the “Subwoofer Mode”. 2 Select the setting. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. 3 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 low frequency signal range of channels set to “LARGE” are produced from those channels. — Crossover Frequency — • When “Subwoofer” is se


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