Denon AVR 3802 Owners Manual - Page 4

ENGLISH 4 FEATURES 1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision. 3. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of widerange, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV. 4. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of 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 Neo:6 The AVR-3802 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. The AVR-3802 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources. 6. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals. 7. 24 bit D/A Conversion All six channels, including the five main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference, for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie soundtracks. 8. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound reproduction using two different types of surround sound speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of on-axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the speakers. (2) Music Surround With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening. Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar) surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room, since that is how they configure their studios during the mixing/creation process. The DENON AVR-3802 provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your AV theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise. 9. Component Video Switching In addition to composite video and "S" video switching, the AVR-3802 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) inputs for the DVD and TV/DBS inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. 10. Video Select Function Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio). 11. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR3802 is provided 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 control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format. 4 5 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 OUTLET for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc. • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or 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 power of the this unit. Connecting the audio components • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. The power to this outlet is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch. OUTPUT RL RL CD player DIGITAL AUDIO Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR-3802's PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. NOTES: • This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire. Connecting a CD player Connect the CD player's analog output jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit's CD jacks using pin plug cords. Connecting the AC OUTLET AC OUTLET • SWITCHED (total capacity - 100 W) The power to this outlet 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. No power is supplied from this outlet when this unit's power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 100 W. NOTE: Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances. Connecting the pre-out jacks Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. Turntable (MM cartridge) To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to SURR. BACK L CH. Ground wire L RL R L R RL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped with digital input/output jacks B OUTPUT INPUT OPTICAL R LR L DIGITAL AUDIO R LRL INPUT OUTPUT Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Power supply cord AC 230V, 50Hz CD recorder or Tape deck B NOTE: If humming noise is generated by a tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away. CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks Connecting the DIGITAL jacks Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 14 for instructions on setting this terminal. NOTES: • Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. • Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting. Connecting a tape deck 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.