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English
Use this manual in combination with the operating
guide displayed on the GUI screen.
GUI Menu Operation (vpage 22, 23)
GUI Menu Map (vpage 24)
Language (vpage 36)
Remote Control Unit Operations (vpage 60)
Deutsch
Verwenden Sie dieses Handbuch zusammen
mit den Bedienungsanweisungen auf dem GUI-
Bildschirm.
GUI-Menübedienung (vSeite 22, 23)
AVR-3808 Français
Utilisez ce manuel en même temps que le guide
d’utilisation affi ché sur l’écran GUI (Interface
graphique).
Fonctionnement du menu de l’interface graphique GUI
Owner’s Manual (vpage 22, 23)
Plan du menu de l’interface graphique GUI
(vpage 24)
Bedienungsanleitung Langue (vpage 36)
Fonctionnement de la télécommande (vpage 60)
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN
CAUTION:
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
ACHTUNG:
• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit. Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen. werden.
• Avoid high temperatures. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. fern. • Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità. Kerzen aufgestellt werden.
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la poussière. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo. • Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet • Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla • Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen. Umweltbestimmungen.
wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. polvere. • Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten. • Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
• Eviter des températures élevées. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo. • Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de • Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat aufgestellt werden.
l’installation sur une étagère. binnendringen.
• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature elevate. • Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm. ATTENTION:
Assicuratevi che vi sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore • La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio. objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.
• Evite altas temperaturas. • Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está • Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.
instalado en la consola. • L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.
• Vermijd hoge temperaturen. • Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.
Zorg er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door • Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in
het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden ATTENZIONE:
contact with the unit. • Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
afgevoerd. • Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
• Undvik höga temperaturer. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen. • Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid periods of time. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et
montering i ett rack. • Wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll, • Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
un diluant avec l’appareil. batterie.
trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker. • Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est • L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.
benzolo o solventi. • Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.
pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes. • No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes
• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo.
con el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN:
• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit • La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo toestel in contact komen. como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.
por mucho tiempo. • Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och • No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje. encendidas.
apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.
• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio
• Koppla loss nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att
ambiente.
användas i lång tid.
• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.
• Handle the power cord carefully. • No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um. WAARSCHUWING:
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker • De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
herausziehen. bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution. • Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon. • Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.
• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione. • Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.
Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa. • Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way. • Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. * (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. oder zu verändern. OBSERVERA:
energía. • Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière ou • Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig. • Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération. d’une autre. såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet • Non coprite i fori di ventilazione. • Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo. • Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.
worden aan- of losgekoppeld. • No obstruya los orificios de ventilación. • Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera. • Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.
• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt. • De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd. • Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden. • Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget. • Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna. • Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den. • Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.
II
III
a Signal Information····································································46
Resetting the Microprocessor·······················································59 operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using
s Monitor····················································································46
the product.
Auto Surround··············································································· 46
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Quick Select··················································································· 46 Remote Control Unit Operations
Preset Station················································································ 46 Main Remote Control Unit···························································60
Setup
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Turning the Power On···································································47 Setting the Remote ID··································································63
Operations During Playback··························································47 Learning Function··········································································63 q Owner’s manual....................................................................... 1
Playing Video and Audio Equipment············································47 System Call Function·····································································64 w Service station list.................................................................... 1
Basic Operation·············································································47 Punch Through Function································································64
Remote Control
o AM loop antenna...................................................................... 1
PTY Search····················································································50 (ZONE SELECT LOCK mode)························································68 Q0 Setup microphone (Cord length: Approx. 7.6 m)....................... 1
TP Search······················································································50 Setting the Remote ID··································································68
RT (Radio Text)···············································································51 Resetting the Settings···································································68 e r y
iPod® Playback··············································································51
Information
Troubleshooting····································································83 ~ 85
Other Operations and Functions
Other Operations···········································································57 Specifications················································································ 86
Playing Super Audio CD································································57
Recording on an External Device (REC OUT mode)······················58 List of preset codes············································ End of this manual
Getting Started
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
• Before turning the power switch on In addition to the AVR-3808, the included main remote control unit when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are (RC-1068) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.
no problems with the connection cables. q DENON system components • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
• Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is w Non-DENON system components following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.
• By setting the preset memory (vpage 60 ~ 62)
Connections
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long • To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power • By using the learn function (vpage 63) • Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
outlet. • Do not use two different types of batteries.
• About condensation Inserting the Batteries • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of • Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
Setup
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on q Lift the clasp and remove the rear lid. flames.
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate • If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
(RC-1068) (RC-1070) of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
properly.
Playback
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature use for long periods.
before using the unit. • When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
Remote Control
• Cautions on using mobile phones
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use. Operating Range of the Remote Control
• Moving the unit
w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the
Unit
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. battery compartment. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
Multi-Zone
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before (RC-1068) (RC-1070)
moving the unit. R03/AAA
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the LR6/AA
actual unit for explanation purposes.
Information
Cautions on Installation (RC-1070)
30°
Note:
Troubleshooting
e Put the rear cover back on. 30°
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined or
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.
Approx. 7 m
b Note
(RC-1068)
b b
NOTE
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
b strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.
Wall
Q4 Q0 i
Q7 Q6 Q5 Q3 Q2 Q1 o u y
o i u y t
Setup
Playback
Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3
q w e r t
Remote Control
The input source name, surround mode, setting This lights when playing using DENON LINK
values and other information are displayed here. connections.
GWith the door openH Q1 TUNING PRESET button····························· (49)
r Output signal channel indicators Q4 Input mode indicators
Q2 ZONE2/3 / REC SELECT button··········· (58, 72)
E3 E2 E1 E0 W9 W8 W7 W6 W5 W4 W3 t Surround speaker indicators Q5 HDMI indicator
Q3 VIDEO SELECT button································ (38)
Information
These light according to the settings of the This lights when playing using HDMI
Q4 Headphones jack (PHONES)······················· (47) surround A and B speakers. connections.
Q5 ZONE2 ON/OFF button······························· (72) y Master volume indicator Q6 Decoder indicators
Q6 ZONE3 ON/OFF button······························· (72) These light when the respective decoders are
u AUDYSSEY MULTEQ XT indicator operating.
Troubleshooting
Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W1 W2 Q7 INPUT MODE button··································· (38) This lights when the room equalizer is selected.
Q7 Tuner reception mode indicators
Q8 MENU button··············································· (23) i Recording output source indicator These light according to the reception conditions
q Power operation button Q9 Cursor buttons (uio p)··························· (23) This lights when the REC OUT mode is
when the input source is set to “TUNER”.
(ON/STANDBY)············································ (47) selected.
W0 CH SEL / ENTER button························ (23, 59) • AUTO
w Power indicator············································ (47) o NIGHT indicator These light when in the auto tuning mode.
W1 RETURN button··········································· (23)
This lights when the night mode is selected. • RDS
e Power switch (hON jOFF)······················ (47) W2 V.AUX INPUT connectors···························· (17)
Q0 Multi-zone indicators This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts.
r QUICK SELECT buttons / indicators·········· (59) W3 SETUP MIC jack··········································· (25) • STEREO
These light when the power for the respective
t MASTER VOLUME control knob················· (47) W4 ROOM EQ button········································· (44) zone is turned on. In the FM mode, these light when receiving
y Master volume indicator analog stereo broadcasts.
W5 DIMMER button··········································· (35) Q1 RESTORER indicator
• TUNED
u Display W6 USB port······················································· (18) This lights when the RESTORER mode is
Lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
i Remote control sensor·································· (3) selected.
W7 STATUS button············································ (45)
o SOURCE SELECT knob······························· (37) W8 AUDIO DELAY button·································· (44)
Q0 SOURCE button··········································· (37) W9 RESTORER button······································· (44)
Rear Panel
Getting Started
Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o
Connections
Setup
Playback
Remote Control
Q6 Q7 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q9
Multi-Zone
Information
Troubleshooting
q w e r t y u i
q RS-232C connector······································ (21) i AC inlet (AC IN)············································ (22) Q5 VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors····················· (12)
w REMOTE CONTROL jacks··························· (21) o Digital audio connectors Q6 Analog audio connectors (AUDIO)············· (12)
e TRIGGER OUT jacks···································· (21) (OPTICAL / COAXIAL)··························· (12, 14) Q7 PRE OUT connectors······························ (17, 21)
r FM/AM antenna terminals Q0 ETHERNET connector·································· (20) Q8 EXT. IN connectors······································ (17)
(TUNER ANTENNA)····································· (19) Q1 USB port······················································· (18) Q9 SIGNAL GND terminal································ (13)
t DOCK CONTROL jack·································· (13) Q2 DENON LINK connector······························ (16)
y Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)··················· (9) Q3 COMPONENT VIDEO connectors··············· (12)
u AC OUTLET·················································· (22) Q4 HDMI connectors··········································(11)
n Main remote control unit (RC-1068) n Sub remote control unit (RC-1070)
Q5 t System buttons····································· (61, 62) Q1 q ZONE indicators·········································· (68)
y Audio delay button (A. DL)························· (44) w Advanced setup button······························· (68)
Connections
Q4 o Q9
The time for which the backlight stays on can
be changed (vpage 65 “Setting the Time the Q0 W0
W7 Backlight Stays Lit”).
NOTE
• The M. SEL, SAT TU, DTU buttons cannot be
used.
• The ZONE2 mode QUICK SELECT (1 ~ 3), A.DL,
q Signal transmission indicator···················· (60) RSTR, NGT, INPUT, SPKR, TEST and surround
mode buttons cannot be used.
w Mode select buttons··································· (60) • The ZONE4 mode cannot be used.
e Quick select / System call buttons······ (59, 64)
r Surround mode buttons······················· (40, 41)
Preparations
Getting Started
Connections Cables Used for Connections
Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats are
Connections
described in these operating instructions. Please select the types
Audio cables Video cables
of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Coaxial digital connections Component video connections
on the AVR-3808. For details, refer to the instructions for the (Green) (Y)
respective connection items below. (Orange)
Setup
Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cable (Blue) (PB/CB)
NOTE
(Red) (PR/CR)
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Optical digital connections
Playback
Component video cable
completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other components. Optical cable S-Video connections
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
Remote Control
right with right). Analog connections (stereo)
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing S-Video cable
(White) L L
so can result in humming or noise.
(Red) R R
Video connections
Stereo pin-plug cable
(Yellow)
Multi-Zone
Analog connections (monaural, for subwoofer) 75 Ω/ohms pin-plug video cable
(Black)
Audio and video cables
Information
Pin-plug cable
HDMI connections
DENON LINK connections
19-pin HDMI cable
Troubleshooting
DENON LINK cable
Network connections
• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-3808 into the input connector.
format used to output the video signals from the AVR-3808 to a monitor. • The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-3808 can be checked at GUI
• The AVR-3808’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals: menu “Information” – “HDMI Information” – “Monitor” (vpage 46).
Digital video signals: HDMI
Connections
connectors connectors
High picture
quality playback ZONE2
S-Video connector monitor
Getting Started
Example: 7.1-channels (Surround A+B)
Speaker Installation
Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer
The illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 8 speakers and
a monitor.
Connections
Subwoofer Center speaker Subwoofer
with built-in
(L) (R) amplifier
Surround back speakers
w q w q
Setup
w q */
Playback
Remote Control
Front speakers
Multi-Zone
Place the front speakers to the
Surround speakers
sides of the monitor or screen and
as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
Information
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-3808.
b L : Left
SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND R : Right
FRONT
Troubleshooting
A B BACK
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 (L) (R) (L) (R) (L) (R)
L R L R L R L R
only
7.1-channels w qw q w qw q w qw q
S S S S S S S S S – S
(Surround A+B)
7.1-channels S S S S S – – S S – S
Surround speakers Surround speakers Surround Back
6.1-channels S S S S S – – – – S S
A B speakers
5.1-channels S S S S S – – – – – S
3.1-channels S S S – – – – – – – S
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – – – S
2-channels S S – – – – – – – – – When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – If speakers with an impedance lower than specified (for example
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-3808, 4 Ω/ohms speakers) are used for an extended period of time with
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. the volume turned up high, the temperature may rise, activating the
protection circuit.
1 Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is shut
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the tip of the speaker cable, then either off and the power indicator flashes red. If this happens, unplug
the power cord, then check the speaker cable and input cable
twist the core wire tightly or terminate
connections. If the set is extremely hot, wait for it to cool off and
it. improve ventilation around it. Once this is done, plug the power cord
back in and turn the set’s power back on.
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• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms. When using
surround A and B speakers simultaneously, use speakers with an
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impedance of 8 to 16 Ω/ohms.
• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out
of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if
the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
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• Use a CPPM-compatible DVD player to play DVD-Audio discs that are copyright-protected by CPPM.
With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. • The AVR-3808 cannot be controlled from another device via the HDMI cable.
DVD player Monitor b The AVR-3808 is equipped for HDMI version 1.3a. This • The audio signals output from the HDMI connector (sampling frequency, bit rate, etc.) may be restricted
version is compatible with other versions, allowing by the connected device.
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connector. • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case,
b The AVR-3808 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep switch the DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible.
Color. • If the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” setting (vpage 30) is set to “Amp”, the
sound may be interrupted when the monitor’s power is turned off.
Compatible Discs • Use a cable on which the HDMI logo is indicated (a certified HDMI product) for connection to the HDMI
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audio format (examples)
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connector. Normal playback may not be possible when using a cable other than one on which the HDMI
2-channel linear 2ch 32-192 kHz CD, DVD-Video, logo is indicated (a non-HDMI-certified product).
PCM 16/20/24 bits DVD-Audio • If the monitor or DVD player does not support deep color, deep color signal transfer is not possible.
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Multi-channel 8ch 32-192 kHz • If the monitor or DVD player does not support xvYCC, xvYCC signal transfer is not possible.
DVD-Audio • If the monitor does not support “Auto Lipsync Correction” function, this function will not work.
linear PCM 16/20/24 bits
Dolby Digital, DTS Bitstream DVD-Video
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2/5.1ch • When the AVR-3808 and DVD player are connected using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-3808 and
DSD 2.8224 MHz SACD monitor using an HDMI cable.
1 bit • If the connected monitor or DVD player only has a DVI-D connector, use an HDMI/DVI converter cable.
Dolby Digital Plus, When using a DVI cable, no audio signals are transmitted.
HD DVD, • Use a Deep Color compatible cable for connection to Deep Color compatible devices.
Dolby TrueHD, Bitstream
Blu-ray Disc
DTS-HD
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When connecting with an HDMI/DVI converter cable (adapter)
• HDMI video signals are theoretically compatible with the DVI format.
Copyright protection system (HDCP)
When connecting to a monitor, etc., equipped with a DVI-D connector, connection is possible using an
In order to play the digital video and audio signals of a DVD- HDMI/DVI converter cable, but depending on the combination of components in some cases the video
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Video or DVD-Audio disc using HDMI/DVI connections, both signals will not be output.
the connected DVD player and monitor must be equipped • When connecting using an HDMI/DVI converter adapter, the video signals may not be output properly
for a copyright protection system called “HDCP” (High- due to poor connections with the connected cable, etc.
bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDCP is a copy protection technology consisting of data
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encoding and mutual identification of the devices.
The AVR-3808 is HDCP-compatible. For details on the
DVD player or monitor you are using, refer to its operating
instructions.
• By default, the HDMI audio signals are output from the speakers connected to the AVR-3808.
• To output the sound from the TV, make the settings at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “HDMI Setup”
– “Audio” – “TV” (vpage 30).
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• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Video Conversion Function”). Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
• With HDMI connections, the video and audio signals can be transferred with a single cable. correctly.
• To output the audio signals to the monitor with HDMI connections, set GUI menu “Manual Setup”
– “HDMI Setup” – “Audio” to “TV” (vpage 30).
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• The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the
monitor’s operating instructions.
• The audio signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.
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Getting Started
Connect the cables to be used. Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to
Turntable (MM cartridge)
connect the iPod to the AVR-3808. For instructions on the Control
CD player
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• When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a
commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer. When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the
• Induction humming (a booming sound) may be produced from the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “CD” – “Assign” – “Digital”
speakers if the volume is raised with no record player connected. (vpage 39).
• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground
wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.
NOTE
The AVR-3808’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR
a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal. (iPod) connector.
• To assign the iPod to a connector other than VCR (iPod), make the
settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source to which iPod
dock assigned)” – “Assign” – “iPod dock” (vpage 39).
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When using an optical cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source • When using a coaxial digital cable for the digital audio connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source
Select” – “TV/CBL” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 39). Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Digital” (vpage 39).
• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source
Select” – “SAT” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 39).
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Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect Connect the cables to be used.
correctly.
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• When recording via the AVR-3808, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-3808’s VCR OUT connector.
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable
TV IN → Video cable : VCR OUT → Video cable
• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source
• Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals. Select” – “VCR” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 39).
• When recording via the AVR-3808, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable
used to connect the AVR-3808’s DVR OUT connector. NOTE
Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : DVR OUT → S-Video cable Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808’s OPTICAL3 output connector to
TV IN → Video cable : DVR OUT → Video cable any input connector other than OPTICAL3.
• When using a component video cable for the video connection, make the settings at GUI menu “Source
Select” – “DVR” – “Assign” – “Component” (vpage 39).
NOTE
Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808’s OPTICAL2 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL2.
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Make analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals, or digital connections if you wish to Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect
record digital audio signals, depending on the types of connectors on the components being used. correctly.
CD recorder /
MD recorder / Tape deck Components Equipped with a DENON LINK connector
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NOTE
Do not connect the output of the component connected to the AVR-3808’s OPTICAL3 output connector to
any input connector other than OPTICAL3.
To use with DENON LINK connections, make the settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “Assign” –
“Digital” – “DENON LINK” (vpage 39).
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Video Camera / Game Console Component with Multi-channel Output External Power Amplifier
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When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left
• To play the analog input signals input to the EXT. IN connectors, channel (SBL).
press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or INPUT button
on the main remote control unit and select “EXT. IN” or make the
settings at GUI menu “Source Select” – “(input source)” – “Input
Mode” – “Input Mode” – “EXT. IN” (vpage 38).
• The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player
(vpage 12).
• To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-3808’s EXT.
IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output
connector.
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USB Port
Getting Started
• In the initial status, USB memory devices can be used by connecting them to the USB port on the front panel.
• To change the port to be used, see “USB Select” on page 40.
• For instructions on playing the files on a USB memory device, see page 56.
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NOTE
• Set to the USB port you want to use.
• The AVR-3808 is equipped with two USB ports, one each on the front and rear panels. It is not possible to use the set with USB memory
devices connected to both the ports at the same time. Select the USB port you want to use at the GUI menu “Source Select” – “NET/USB” –
“Playback Mode” – “USB Select”.
• Do not use the extension cable for connecting the USB memory device to the AVR-3808’s USB port.
Use of the extension cable may cause harmful interference.
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Antenna terminals
Getting Started
An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
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FM antenna
(supplied)
Setup
75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable
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FM indoor antenna
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(supplied)
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AM outdoor antenna
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Ground
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Connection of AM antennas
antenna terminals.
1. Push the 2. Insert the 3. Return the
lever. conductor. lever.
Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction.
out the connection line.
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n Broadband Internet connection For connections to the Internet, contact an ISP (Internet Service
A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to Provider) or a computer shop.
Computer
Modem use the AVR-3808’s Internet radio function and firmware update.
NOTE
n Modem • A contract with an ISP is required to connect to the Internet.
This is a device that is connected to the broadband line to
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To LAN port LAN port/ • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch • If you have an Internet provider contract for a line on which network
Ethernet When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching settings are made manually, make the settings at GUI menu
connector hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 32, 33).
• With the AVR-3808, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP
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n Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) functions to make the network settings automatically.
Router • The AVR-3808 does not come with an Ethernet cable.
• When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the AVR-3808
• Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise.
sets the IP address, etc., automatically.
We recommend using a normal type cable.
When using the AVR-3808 connected to a network with no DHCP
• For the Ethernet cable, used a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
function, make the settings for the IP address, etc., at GUI menu
Do not use an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, as it may exceed
“Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” (vpage 32, 33).
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ZONE2 or ZONE3 Pre-out Connections
• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 or ZONE3 pre-out
(variable or fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 or ZONE3
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the same time (vpage 69 ~ 72). RS-232C connector
• When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-3808 and an input device,
connect to the video connectors.
This connector is used for an external controller.
• The ZONE2 video out is only for ZONE2.
Power amplifier b If you wish to control the AVR-3808 from an
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e Check that the AVR-3808 is in the standby mode.
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• When using in combination with an RF Remote Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF Remote
Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately) two-way communication with an RF Remote Controller is
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The AVR-3808’s status information as well as iPod and Internet audio music files can be browsed watching
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the RF Remote Controller’s display. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the respective
devices.
• When used in combination with an RF Remote Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the settings at
GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “2Way Remote” – “Used” (vpage 35).
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Trigger output jacks
The power of an external device equipped with
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a trigger input jack can be turned on and off in
association with operations on the AVR-3808. For
details, see GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option
Setup” – “Trigger Out 1” or “Trigger Out 2” (vpage
35).
• Output level: 150 mA/12 V
Check the trigger input conditions of the connected
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Infrared Infrared Extension jack for future use. is higher than 150 mA/12 V and depending on
retransmitter sensor the short-circuiting conditions, the AVR-3808’s
protection circuit may be activated, in which case
NOTE “TRIGGER PROTECT” appears on the display. If
• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced. this happens, turn off the AVR-3808’s power and
• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices’ disconnect the connected device.
operating instructions.
• To conduct multi-zone playback, see “Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Operations” (vpage
69 ~ 72).
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Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.
To household
GUI Menu Operations
power outlet
Power cord
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz) With the AVR-3808, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while
(included)
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The GUI cannot be superimposed when xvYCC signals and component 1080p signal, computer’s resolution
(e.g. VGA) are input.
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• The power supplied from these outlets turns on Example of the Display of the GUI Mark at a Title
and off together with the set’s power switch.
• Audio equipment with a total power consumption Items for which this mark is indicated at the title can be operated from the GUI.
of 100 W (0.43 A) can be connected.
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NOTE
• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Auto Setup
• Only use the AC outlet to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as power supplies for hairdryers or Optimize settings for speakers in use.
anything other than audio equipment.
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item belongs.
Turning the Power On (vpage 47)
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Some typical examples are described below. The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control
unit.
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n Icon b To operate from the main remote control unit, be sure to set the
remote control unit to the AMP mode.
Switch the selected item
SOURCE SELECT
TUNER
Selected item
name Switch to the next item 2 Press the u
or operated.
i p button to select the menu to be set
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PHONO
CD List of subsequent items b To return to the previous item, press the o or RETURN button.
DVD
Playback
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TV/CBL Guidance text for item at Selected item Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.
cursor position
Switch the selected item
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Select input source and make playback
Press the MENU button to finish.
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settings
n List
Selected item
Example: Menus with Illustrations
When “Screensaver” is set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if no
(Auto Setup) Assign Switch to the next item
operation is performed for about 3 minutes.
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Operation guidance text Operation step indicators b Switch the selected item using
Rename
ui.
AUTO SETUP Other
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STEP1 Speaker Detection 1 2 3 4 5
Please place the microphone at ear
height at main listening position.
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Config 7.1(B)
Amp Assign
Operation
Guidance text for item at cursor button guidance
position
(vpage 42 ~ 45)
n Audio Surround Mode Auto Setup (vpage 25 ~ 27)
• Surround Parameters (vpage 40, 41) n Auto Setup n Option n Parameter
· Mode n STEREO • STEP1: Speaker Detection • Room EQ • Speaker Confi guration Check
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Preparations
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Auto Setup
1 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to
the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
The auto setup screen appears automatically.
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• Audyssey MultEQ® XT automatically measures the acoustical
problems in the listening environment to create the best audio Sound
receptor
experience for your home theater.
• It optimizes a large listening area where one or more listeners are
seated.
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Measurements are performed by placing the calibrated microphone
(DM-A405) successively at multiple positions throughout the
listening area as shown in Example q. For best results, it is
2 Place the microphone at ear height on a tripod or stand
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strongly recommended to measure 6 or more positions so that the with the microphone pointing directly up towards the
measurements have the proper spatial weighting.
ceiling.
Even if the listening environment is small as shown in Example w,
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measuring at multiple points throughout the listening environment
results in more effective correction.
Example q Example w
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( :Measuring positions)
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b It is not recommended to hold it in your hand. Be sure that the
*M *M path from microphone to the speakers is not blocked by objects.
Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound
reflections may give inaccurate results.
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When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
About the main listening position (*M) the auto setup procedure:
The main listening position refers to the most central position where • Defeat the volume and crossover controls if possible
one would normally sit within the listening environment. • If this is not possible then set
MultEQ XT uses the measurements from this position to calculate • Volume: “12 o’clock” position
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value • Crossover frequency: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”
NOTE
To make manual adjustments to the settings, see page 28, 29.
• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setup
procedure is completed.
• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
the auto setup procedure.
Advanced setting : changes power amplifier assignment. are analyzed automatically to determine how the speaker system
a Auto Setup NOTE interacts with the room.
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The settings are performed automatically. The items selectable at “Configuration” differ according to the “Amp
Assign” settings.
The time required for this analysis depends on the number of speakers
GAuto setup fl owH connected. The higher the number of speakers, the longer the time
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Select any item whose results you want to check to review the
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STEP3: Calculation • Loud test tone may be played during Audyssey MultEQ XT Automatic
Speaker Setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is background
Values that are different from the actual distance may be set for
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STEP5: Store refrain from talking. Turn off air conditioning units or other devices The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-3808.
that emit noise if at all possible as measurements may be affected
by these sounds. NOTE
Start • Operating the MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or the VOL Do not turn the power off while the settings are being stored.
+/– buttons on the remote control unit during the measurements will
Start Auto Setup.
cancel the measurements.
The Audyssey MultEQ XT Auto Setup process automatically calculates
• Do not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after
the size, level, distance, bass management crossover frequency, and
“STEP1”.
optimal settings for each speaker and subwoofer. Audyssey MultEQ
XT corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.
Before starting, connect and position all your speakers.
Once started, MultEQ XT will play a series of test tones through each
speaker.
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If the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error Select settings for room EQ, mic, etc.
message is displayed. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform the
auto setup procedure over again.
Room EQ
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Select room EQ setting method.
No microphone or speaker • Connect the included setup microphone to the SETUP MIC
• Included setup microphone is not connected.
jack on the main unit. [Selectable items] All Assign
• Not all speakers could be detected. • Check the speaker connections.
Ambient noise is too high • Too much noise in the room for accurate • Either turn off any device generating noise or move it Direct Mode
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or Level is too low measurements to be made. away.
• Try again when the surroundings are quieter. Select room EQ use for DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode.
• Speaker or subwoofer sound is too low for • Check the speaker installation and the direction in which
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accurate measurements to be made. the speakers are facing.
• Adjust the subwoofer’s volume.
Mic Select
None • Displayed speaker could not be detected. • Check the connections of the displayed speaker.
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· The front L and front R speakers were not Select the microphone type if not using supplied mic.
properly detected. The microphone connected to V.AUX Lch is used.
· Only one channel of the surround (A) and
surround (B) speakers was detected. [Selectable items] Mic V.AUX L
· Sound was output from the R channel when only
one surround back speaker was connected.
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· The surround back or the surround (B) speaker Only a professionally certified installer should ever connect a
was detected, but the surround (A) speaker professionally-calibrated microphone to the V.AUX L input on the front
was not detected. panel.
Phase • Displayed speaker connected with the polarities • Check the polarities of the displayed speaker.
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reversed. • For some speakers, this error message may be displayed
even if the speaker is properly connected. If you are sure
that the wiring is correct, select “Skip”. d Parameter Check
Check auto setup measurement results.
Select “Retry” to make the measurements again. This is displayed after the auto setup procedure
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NOTE Be sure to turn the power off before checking the speaker connections.
[Items to be checked]
Spkr Config Check Distance Check Ch. Level Check
Crossover Check EQ Check
The auto setup results can be reset to what was originally calculated
by MultEQ XT when “Restore” is selected.
Make detail settings for various parameters. Select surround speakers A use and size.
• This can be set when GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” –
“Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.
[Selectable items] Large Small None
Speaker Setup • Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the
strongest bass.
Use this procedure to set the speakers Surround B
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f Channel Level Large : Select this for a large speaker with strong bass Step
g Crossover Frequency reproduction.
Select step. (smallest distance)
h Surround Speaker Small : Select this for a smaller speaker with weaker bass
reproduction. [Selectable items]
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NOTE
Set the distance between the listening position and the various
speakers to no more than 6.00 meters (20.0 ft).
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Adjust channel levels to obtain equal volume from all Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles Select surround speakers to use for each surround mode.
speakers. low range signal.
[Selectable items] A B A+B
Mode [Selectable items]
Operating from the main remote control unit
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Select test tone playback method. 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz
Press the SPKR button.
[Selectable items] Auto Manual 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz Surround A Surround B
Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output Surround A+B
Surround from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set
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Select surround speaker from which test tone is output. Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the
• This can be set when GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Surround
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speakers you are using.
[Selectable items] A B A+B A” and “Surround B” are used (vpage 28).
Advanced : • When using the pre-out connectors, select and use either “Surround
Start Set the crossover frequency separately for the different speakers.
A” or “Surround B”.
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• Make the surround speaker settings when the input mode is set to
Output test tone. “EXT. IN” at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Audio Setup” – “EXT. IN
Setup” (vpage 30).
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB • The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers that
have been set to “Small” at GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” or
About Speaker Type Setting when Using Both
Default when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 28).
• If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 28) Surround speakers A and B
Multi-Zone
Resets the settings to the default values. in the GUI menu is set to “LFE”, it is possible to make this setting If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the
for speakers set to “Small” at “Speaker Configuration”. If set to same as when “Small” is set for both A and B.
Operating from the main remote control unit “LFE+Main”, this setting can be made regardless of the speaker
Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is size.
Information
only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD • For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency
mode. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the
stored in the memory. subwoofer or front speakers.
GAdjusting using test tonesH • Always set the crossover frequency to “80Hz”. When using small
q Press the TEST button. speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency
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Test tones are output from the various speakers. to a higher frequency.
w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all
speakers.
e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button
again.
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Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Select optimum progressive mode for video material. Select HDMI audio output device.
HDMI Setup This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.
a i/p Scaler Audio Setup
Make settings for audio playback.
s Resolution f Aspect
Setup
d Progressive Mode This sets the aspect ratio when outputting 480i/576i or
f Aspect 480p/576p input signals from the HDMI output connector. F Menu tree F
Manual Setup
Playback
g Color Space
[Selectable items] Full Normal Audio Setup
h RGB Range
a EXT.IN Setup
j Auto Lip Sync
Remote Control
s 2ch Direct/Stereo
k Audio This can be set when “i/p Scaler” is set to anything other than “OFF”.
d Downmix Option
f Auto Surround Mode
a i/p Scaler g Color Space
g Manual EQ
Make settings for output color space.
Make settings for i/p scaler function.
Multi-Zone
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Getting Started
Make speaker settings for 2-channel mode playback. Set dynamic range for downmix playback of Dolby Digital Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic
sources. equalizer.
Setting
[Selectable items] ON OFF Adjust CH
To change the settings, select “Custom”.
Connections
Select speaker adjustment method.
[Selectable items] Basic z Custom
• Set this to “ON” if the sound from the front speakers seems [Selectable items] Each L/R All
z: Use the same settings as in “Speaker Setup”.
distorted.
Front • When not using the center speaker or surround speakers, the
Manual EQ
Setup
playback sound is down-mixed and output from the front speakers.
Select front speaker size.
Select the speaker and frequency band and adjust the level.
Playback
[Selectable items] Large Small f Auto Surround Mode [Selectable items] 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k
Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for 8k 16k
Subwoofer
each input signal type.
Remote Control
Select subwoofer use.
[Variable range] –20dB ~ 0dB ~ +6dB
[Selectable items] ON OFF
[Selectable items] Yes No
Curve Copy
Subwoofer Mode Copy the Room EQ’s “Audyssey Flat” correction curve.
• The auto surround mode function lets you store in the memory the
Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer. surround mode last used for playing the four types of input signals
Multi-Zone
[Selectable items] Yes No
listed below.
[Selectable items] LFE LFE+Main q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals
w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals
Crossover e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals “Curve Copy” is displayed after the auto setup procedure has been
Information
r Multi-channel signals other than Dolby Digital and DTS (PCM, performed.
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range DSD, etc.)
signal. • When playing in the PURE DIRECT mode, the surround mode does Default
[Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz not change even if the input signal is changed.
Resets the settings to the default values.
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110Hz 120Hz 150Hz 200Hz 250Hz
Distance FL
Set distance from listening position to front left speaker.
Distance FR
Set distance from listening position to front right speaker.
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Network Setup
a Network Setup
s Other
To enter the IP address manually
Setup
To not pass through the proxy server To connect via proxy server
Multi-Zone
Recheck the connections and settings if you cannot connect to the Internet (vpage 20).
NOTE Knowledge about networks is required to make the IP address and proxy settings. For details, consult a network administrator.
Getting Started
Adjust the right channel output level.
Make setting for amp power save mode and computer Make settings for audio playback in a multi-
language environment. zone system. [Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB
F Menu tree F
Power Saving Manual Setup Channel
Connections
Make setting for power saving when not connected to network. Zone Setup Switch between stereo and mono output.
Setup
When GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign”
Set the character code type of the MP3 ID3-Tag played by USB.
a ZONE2 (vpage 34) is set to “ZONE (MONO)”, the “Channel” setting is
Playback
[Selectable items] Auto Latin Japanese Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system. automatically set to “Mono”.
Remote Control
If the characters are not properly displayed when set to “Auto”, set to Make settings for audio playback in a ZONE3 system. Adjust the main volume level.
“Latin” or “Japanese”.
[Selectable items] Variable –40dB 0dB
Bass
PC Language
Adjust low frequency range (bass).
Select computer environment language.
“Variable” is displayed when a power amplifier is assigned to the
–10dB ~ ~ +10dB
Multi-Zone
[Variable range] 0dB ZONE2 output channel at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup”
[Selectable items] ara chi (smpl) chi (trad) cze dan
– “Amp Assign” (vpage 34).
dut eng fin fre ger gre heb Treble
hun ita jpn kor nor pol por Adjust high frequency range (treble). Volume Limit
Information
Make a setting for maximum volume.
por (BR) rus spa swe tur [Variable range] –10dB ~ 0dB ~ +10dB
[Selectable items] OFF –20dB –10dB 0dB
HPF
d Network Information
Troubleshooting
When using speakers that cannot satisfactorily play low frequencies, Power On Level
Display network information.
distortion of the bass sound can be reduced by setting “HPF” to
Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on.
“ON”.
[Items to be checked] DHCP= ON or OFF IP Address
[Selectable items] Last ––– –70dB ~ +18dB
[Selectable items] ON OFF
MAC Address
Mute Level
Lch Level
Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on.
Adjust the left channel output level.
[Selectable items] Full –40dB –20dB
[Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB
Make various other settings. Set the main zone volume setting. Make GUI related settings.
Option Setup Use the screensaver to prevent burn-in on the monitor screen.
[Selectable items] OFF –20dB –10dB 0dB When set to “ON”, the screensaver is activated if there is no activity
a Amp Assign
for about 3 minutes.
s Volume Control
Power On Level
d Source Delete [Selectable items] ON OFF
Setup
This sets the volume set when the main zone’s power is turned on.
f GUI
Wall Paper
g Quick Select Name [Selectable items] Last ––– –80dB ~ +18dB
Playback
Define how the amplifier for the surround back speaker NOTE
channels is used. • Input sources being used in the various zones cannot be deleted.
Operating from the main unit
q Press and hold the STATUS and RETURN buttons for at least 3
• Input sources set to “Delete” cannot be selected from GUI menu
The places where the surround back amplifier are used can be set seconds.
“Source Select” or using the SOURCE SELECT knob on the main unit
freely according to the usage environment. This makes it possible to “Video Format” appears on the display.
or SOURCE SELECT button on the remote control unit.
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output sound to rooms other than the room (the main zone) where w Use the o p button to make the setting.
surround playback is performed (multi-zone playback) or play the sound e Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to complete the setting.
with high quality using the front speakers (bi-amp connections).
[Selectable items]
7.1CH ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE(MONO) Bi-Amp 2CH
Getting Started
Text information display.
Select the conditions to turn on the trigger out 1 with Set remote control ID.
[Selectable items] ON OFF respect to the zone, input source, surround mode, HDMI Match the ID setting of the remote control unit and the
monitor, etc. receiver.
Master Volume For details about the trigger out function, see page 21.
Connections
[Selectable items] 1 2 3 4
Master volume display during adjustment. j Trigger Out 2
This sets the conditions to turn on the trigger out 2, in the
[Selectable items] ON OFF
same way as “Trigger Out 1” above. • When changing the remote ID, also change the AMP, iPod, TU and
NET/DTU modes of the main remote control unit at the same time
NET/USB / iPod / Tuner
Setup
[Selectable items] ON ––– (vpage 63).
This sets the time the on-screen display is displayed when an operation • When changing the remote ID, also change the sub remote control
is performed. Setting with Respect to the Zone unit at the same time (vpage 68).
Playback
[Selectable items] Always 30s 10s OFF • When the power of the zone turned on/off, the trigger out turns on.
• Associated with the power supply of zones set to “ON”. l 2Way Remote
Remote Control
Make setting for 2-way remote control unit.
g Quick Select Name Setting with Respect to the Input Source
Change the Quick Select name. • When the input source set to on is selected, the trigger out turns [Selectable items] Used Not Used
Up to 16 characters can be input. on.
• Associated with respect to the input source for zones set to “ON” at
[Input characters] “Setting with Respect to the Zone”. When using a 2-way remote control unit (RC-7000CI and RC-7001RCI,
Multi-Zone
sold separately), set this to “Used”.
A~Z a~z 0~9 Setting with Respect to the Surround Mode
! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space) • When the surround mode set to on is selected, the trigger out turns
on.
A0 Dimmer
Information
• Associated with respect to surround modes that are set to “ON”. Adjust display brightness of the receiver.
• This can be set if the “MAIN ZONE” setting at “Setting with Respect
to the Zone” is set to “ON”. [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF
• Associated when an input source for which “Setting with Respect to
Troubleshooting
the Input Source” is set to “ON” is selected.
Operating from the main unit
Press the DIMMER button.
Setting with Respect to the Monitor
Bright Dim
• When the HDMI monitor set to on is selected, the trigger out turns
on. OFF Dark
• Associated with respect to HDMI monitor that are set to “ON”.
• This can be set if the “MAIN ZONE” setting at “Setting with Respect
to the Zone” is set to “ON”.
• Associated when an input source for which “Setting with Respect to
the Input Source” is set to “ON” is selected.
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Protect settings from inadvertent change. Update the firmware of the receiver. This sets the language used on the display
screens.
[Selectable items] ON OFF [Selectable items]
F Menu tree F
Start : Manual Setup
Connections
• When “Setup Lock” is set to “ON”, the settings listed below can Execute the update process. Language
no longer be changed. Also, “SETUP LOCKED!” is displayed if you When updating starts, the power indicator lights red. “Updating
attempt to operate related buttons. zzz” is shown on the display during updating. Once updating is [Selectable items]
⋅ GUI menu operations completed, “Updating complete” is displayed.
Setup
⋅ Room EQ b If the display reads as shown below, check the settings and network
⋅ Channel Level environment, then update again.
⋅ Audio Delay Display Description Operating from the main unit
• To cancel the setting, press the MENU button to re-display the “Setup
Remote Control
Updating failed Updating failed. b The GUI menu is not displayed when performing this setting.
Lock” screen, then change the setting to “OFF”. Login failed Failure to log into server. q Press and hold the STATUS and RETURN buttons for at least 3
Server is busy Server is busy. Wait a while then try again. seconds.
“Video Format” appears on the display.
A2 Maintenance Mode Connection failed Failure connecting to server.
w Use the ui button to set “GUI Language”.
This sets the function for maintenance by a DENON Regist failed Failure registering to server. e Use the o p button to make the setting.
Multi-Zone
serviceperson or installer. (For professional use only.) r Press the ENTER, MENU or RETURN button to complete the setting.
NOTE
This function allows a DENON serviceperson or installer to check the • Connection to the network and specific settings are required to
AVR-3808’s status and make settings via the Internet. update the firmware. For details, see page 20, 32, 33.
• Do not turn off the power until updating is completed.
Information
NOTE
• Normally there is no need to use this function, aside from the cases
Only use this function if so instructed by a DENON serviceperson or described below.
installer. ⋅ The Firmware Update function is only used for updating the
firmware (free or for a charge) via the Internet, for example for the
Troubleshooting
a Play
Getting Started
To operate the AVR-3808 using the main remote control unit, set the The playback screen is displayed.
remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 60 “Remote Control
Connections
Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings s Auto Preset
related to playing input sources. Settings Related to Playing Use the auto preset function to program radio stations.
Input Sources
Input Source Selection F Menu tree F [Input source] TUNER
Setup
F Menu tree F Source Select
[Selectable items] Start
Source Select TUNER
Playback
TUNER a Play
PHONO s Auto Preset If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired
d Preset Skip station by tuning it in manually, then preset it manually.
Remote Control
CD
f Preset Name
DVD
HDP
g Input Mode d Preset Skip
h Rename Set the preset memories that you do not want to display
TV/CBL
j Other when tuning.
SAT
Multi-Zone
PHONO
VCR A ~ G
g Input Mode
DVR h Rename Select the preset channel(s) you do not want to display.
V.AUX j Other [Input source] TUNER
Information
NET/USB CD, DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, SAT, VCR, DVR, V.AUX
a Playz [Selectable items] All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Operating from the main unit or main remote k Playback Mode (iPod)z
[Selectable items] ON Skip
control unit l Assign
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GOperation on the main unitH g Input Mode
Turn the SOURCE SELECT knob.
h Rename When set “All” to “Skip”, it is possible to skip entire preset memory
b If “Rec Select” or “Video Select” is selected for the input source,
press the SOURCE button before turning the SOURCE SELECT knob. j Other blocks (A to G).
NET/USB
GOperation on the main remote control unitH
Press the SOURCE SELECT button. a Play
The desired input source can be selected directly. A0 Playback Mode
g Input Mode
h Rename
j Other
z : “Play” and “Playback Mode (iPod)” are displayed for input sources
(Main unit) (Main remote control unit) for which “iPod dock” is assigned.
f Preset Name Operating from the main unit or main remote j Other
Getting Started
Assign name to a preset memory. control unit Make various other settings.
Names containing up to 8 characters can be input. Press the INPUT MODE button on the main unit or the INPUT button on
the main remote control unit. Video Select
A1 ~ G8 Switch video input source while listening to audio signal.
Auto HDMI z1 Digital z2
Connections
A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] (space) “Assign” setting is set to “Digital” (vpage 39).
Press the VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the SOURCE SELECT knob until
the desired picture appears.
Decode Mode
Playback
b To cancel, press the main unit’s VIDEO SELECT button, then turn the
g Input Mode Set the decode mode for this source. main unit’s SOURCE SELECT knob and select “SOURCE”.
Make input mode and decode mode settings for this
source. [Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR NOTE
Remote Control
The selectable input modes depend on the input source • It is not possible to select HDMI input signals.
DVR V.AUX
and “Assign” setting (vpage 39). • When playing HDMI video input signals, the analog video signal of
another input source cannot be selected for the HDMI video output.
[Selectable items] Auto PCM DTS • Input sources for which “Delete” is selected at “Source Delete”
Input Mode
cannot be selected.
Set the input mode for this source.
Multi-Zone
• This can be selected for input sources for which the GUI menu Video Convert
[Input source] TUNER PHONO ( iPod ) “Assign” setting is set to “HDMI” or “Digital” (vpage 39).
• Only set “PCM” and “DTS” when playing the respective signals.
Automatically convert video input signal to monitor output format.
[Selectable items] Analog EXT. IN
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR
Information
• When a digital signal is properly input, the “ ” indicator lights on [Variable range] –12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB
the display. If the “ ” indicator does not light, check the digital
input connector assignment and the connections.
• The surround mode cannot be set if the input mode is set to “EXT.
For input sources for which “HDMI” and “Digital” are set at the GUI
IN”.
menu “Assign” setting, the analog input level and digital input level can
be set separately.
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Getting Started
• With HDMI, the video and audio signals are transferred simultaneously. Select component video input to assign to this source.
Make settings for “iPod” playback.
To play the video signal assigned at “HDMI” combined with the audio
signal assigned at “Digital”, select “Digital” at GUI menu “Source [Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR
Repeat
Select” – “Input Mode” (vpage 38). DVR V.AUX
Make settings for repeat mode. • When the AVR-3808 and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable,
Connections
if the monitor is not compatible with HDMI audio signal playback,
[Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR [Selectable items] 1 2 3 None
only the video signals are output to the monitor.
DVR V.AUX • The audio signals input from the analog, digital and EXT. IN connectors
are not output to the monitor. Input
DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX
source
[Selectable items] All One OFF NOTE
Setup
Default Component Component Component
None None None None
This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is setting 1 2 3
Shuffle assigned.
Playback
NOTE
Make settings for shuffle mode.
Digital This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is
[Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR assigned.
Select digital input connector to assign to this source.
Remote Control
DVR V.AUX iPod dock
[Input source] CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT
[Selectable items] Songs Albums OFF VCR DVR V.AUX Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source.
Multi-Zone
This can be selected for input sources for which “Assign” is assigned
DENON LINK z None
at the “iPod dock” setting.
Input [Selectable items] Assign None
CD DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX
source
l Assign
Information
Default Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Optical Optical Optical Optical
Assign input sources to input connectors. None
setting 3 1 2 1 3 2 4 • With the default settings, the Control Dock for iPod can be used
connected to the VCR (iPod) connector.
HDMI z: When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been
• Even if “iPod dock” is set to “Assign”, if the set is not connected to
connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK”.
Select HDMI connector to assign to this source. a Control dock for iPod, the input source can be used as the normal
Troubleshooting
NOTE input source.
[Input source] DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR • This cannot be set for input sources for which “iPod dock” is
DVR V.AUX assigned.
• When “DENON LINK” is assigned at the GUI menu “Assign” setting,
the PCM signals, network audio signals (Internet radio, music server
[Selectable items] 1 2 3 4 None
and USB) input from the digital input connectors cannot be output
Input from the ZONE2 and ZONE3 audio output connectors and the analog
DVD HDP TV/CBL SAT VCR DVR V.AUX REC OUT connectors.
source
Default
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 None None HDMI4 None
setting
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A0 Playback Mode
Getting Started
Make settings for “NET/USB” playback. Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at GUI
menu “Parameter” – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode”
[Input source] NET/USB Surround Modes (vpage 42).
USB Select
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
Select USB port to use. Standard Playback
[Selectable items] Front Rear This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound [Selectable items]
according to the program source.
Setup
STANDARD :
To select these surround modes pressing the STANDARD button on the This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
Match the port to be used and the setting. main unit or press the STD button on the main remote control unit. The and playing surround sound.
Playback
mode switches each time the button is pressed. The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
Repeat input signal and surround back output playback mode.
Make settings for repeat mode.
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources Input signal Display
Remote Control
[Selectable items] ON OFF [Selectable items] DOLBY PLg DTS NEO:6 DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD
DTS (5.1ch) / DTS SURROUND
DTS-ES Discrete DTS+PLgx CINEMA
Direct Play DOLBY PLgx : The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or DTS+PLgx MUSIC
6.1 /
or DOLBY PLg DOLBY PLg for playback. DTS+NEO:6
Information
Set the folder to be played using the DIRECT PLAY button on the sub DTS-ES Matrix
DTS DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
remote control unit. 6.1 /
Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources. Surround DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
Source DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 (z3)
[Selectable items] Favorites All Music
Music : This mode is suited for music sources. DTS-HD High
DTS-HD HI RES
Resolution Audio
Troubleshooting
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DSP Simulation Playback Stereo Playback Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode
Getting Started
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most
The desired mode according to the program source and [Selectable items] faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.
viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON
original surround modes. STEREO :
Press the PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 76, 77) This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
PURE button on the main remote control unit.
Connections
to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
[Selectable items]
• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed
7CH STEREO : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from
all speakers.
Direct Playback and the display on the main unit is turned off.
Setup
• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
WIDE SCREEN : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of [Selectable items] the PURE DIRECT mode.
viewing a movie on a large screen.
• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
Playback
DIRECT :
SUPER STADIUM : This mode is suited for viewing sports mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.
programs. In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high
quality sound.
ROCK ARENA : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
Remote Control
live concert in an arena.
The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input
JAZZ CLUB : This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a signal.
live concert in a jazz club. For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back
CLASSIC CONCERT : This mode is for appreciating classical concert output’s play mode.
programs.
Input signal Display
Multi-Zone
MONO MOVIE z: This mode is for playing monaural movie Analog signal /
sources with surround sound. PCM (2ch) /
VIDEO GAME : This mode is suited for achieving surround Dolby Digital source / DIRECT
sound with video games. DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
Information
MATRIX : This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
DSD (2ch) DSD DIRECT (z)
to stereo music sources.
MULTI CH DIRECT
VIRTUAL : This mode is for enjoying surround effects M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
using only the front speakers or headphones. PCM (multi ch)
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
Troubleshooting
M DIRECT 7.1
z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE
DSD (multi ch) DSD MULTI DIRECT (z)
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
right), so input to both channels. z : When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the
audio parameters and speaker settings, “DIRECT” or “MULTI CH
DIRECT” is displayed.
• To select these surround modes using the buttons on the main
remote control unit, press the SIMU button. The mode switches each
time the button is pressed. For details, see page 79.
• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be
possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try
other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
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Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for better Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
understanding. sound.
[Selectable items] Auto Low Middle High OFF [Selectable items] ON OFF
Audio
Setup
Center Width
a Surround Parameters [Selectable items] OFF Low Middle High
Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider
s Tone
sound.
d Room EQ
f RESTORER When playing DTS sources, this is only displayed for compatible [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7
software.
Multi-Zone
g Night Mode
Delay Time
h Audio Delay LFE
Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.
Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE).
a Surround Parameters [Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 ms
Information
The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot
of stereo music.
Getting Started
Adjust effect signal level. Select playback mode for surround back channels.
Adjust the tonal quality of the sound.
[Variable range] 1 ~ 10 ~ 15 [Selectable items]
Tone Defeat
NON MTRX MTRX ON PLIIx CINEMA z1 PLIIx MUSIC z2 Turn tone adjustments off.
Connections
Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the ES MTRX z3 ES DSCRT z4 DSCRT ON OFF
surround signals seems unnatural. [Selectable items] ON OFF
z1: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”
at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – “Speaker
Room Size Configuration” setting (vpage 28).
The tone cannot be adjusted when in the DIRECT mode.
z2: This can be selected when “Surround Back” is set to “2spkrs”
Setup
Determine size of acoustic environment.
or “1spkr” at the GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Speaker Setup”
Bass
[Selectable items] Small Medium small Medium –“Speaker Configuration” setting.
Playback
z3: This can be selected when playing DTS sources. Adjust low frequency range (bass).
Medium large Large
z4: This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a
discrete 6.1-channel signal identification signal. [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB
NOTE
Remote Control
“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources SB CH Out (for 2-channel sources) Treble
are played.
Determine whether to use surround back speakers. Adjust high frequency range (treble).
AFDM
[Selectable items] ON OFF [Variable range] –6dB ~ +6dB
Auto-select surround mode by source.
Multi-Zone
This function only works for software containing a special identification Subwoofer Att.
signal. “Bass” and “Treble” can be set when “Tone Defeat” is set to “OFF”.
If the software being played is recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES, Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode.
it is played in 6.1-channels. If not, it is played in 5.1-channels.
[Selectable items] ON OFF
Information
[Selectable items] ON OFF
Example : Playing Dolby Digital software (with EX flag)
Set this to “ON” if the subwoofer channel level seems too high when
• When “AFDM” is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically playing Super Audio CD.
set to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode.
Troubleshooting
• To play in the DOLBY DIGITAL EX mode, set “AFDM” to “OFF” and
Subwoofer
“SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON”.
Turn subwoofer output on and off.
Some Dolby Digital EX sources do not include EX flags. If the playback [Selectable items] ON OFF
mode does not switch automatically even when “AFDM” is set to
“ON”, set “SB CH Out” to “MTRX ON” or “PLgx CINEMA”. Default
Resets the settings to the default values.
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Select room equalizer for current environment. This function restores compressed audio signals to how Optimized setting for late-night listening.
they were before compression and corrects the sense of
[Selectable items] volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback [Selectable items] OFF Low Middle High
sound.
Audyssey : Optimize frequency response of all speakers.
Connections
[Selectable items]
Operating from the main remote control unit
Audyssey Byp. L/R : Optimize frequency response of speakers Press the NGT button.
except front L and R speakers. OFF The “ ” indicator lights when “Low”, “Middle” or “High” is
selected.
Audyssey Flat : Optimize frequency response of all speakers to Mode1 (RESTORER 64)
Setup
OFF Audyssey Audyssey Byp. L/R RSTR button on the main remote control unit. [Variable range] ~ 200 ms
0 ms
Multi-Zone
Mode 3
the auto setup measuring results have changed, “ ” lights. q Press the AUDIO DELAY button on the main unit or the A. DL button
(RESTORER HQ)
on the main remote control unit.
w Use the o p button to set.
• “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and “Audyssey Flat” can be About the RESTORER function
Troubleshooting
selected after the auto setup procedure has been performed. • Such compressed audio formats as MP3, WMA (Windows Media
• If the settings of the speakers for which “None” has been determined Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating • This cannot be adjusted when playing in the EXT. IN, DIRECT or
at “Auto Setup” are changed, “Audyssey”, “Audyssey Byp. L/R” and signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The STEREO mode (with “Front” set to “Large”, “Tone Defeat” to “ON”
“Audyssey Flat” cannot be selected and measurements have to be RESTORER function generates the signals eliminated upon and “Room EQ” to “OFF”.)
taken again to include the newly-added speakers. compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those of the • The adjustment range is 0 to 100 ms when the Auto Lipsync
• When using headphones, “Room EQ” is always set to “OFF”. original sound before compression. It also corrects the sense of Correction function is activated.
volume of the bass to obtain richer sound with compressed audio
signals.
• This is displayed on the GUI menu and can be set when the input
source is set to “NET/USB” or when analog signals (including AM/
FM signals) or PCM signals (fs = 44.1/48 kHz) are input.
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Getting Started
Adjust the picture quality. Shows information about audio input
signals.
F Menu tree F
Information F Menu tree F
Parameter Information
Connections
Picture Adjust Audio Input Signal
a Contrast Status
s Brightness Shows information about current settings. [Items to be checked]
Setup
d Chroma Level
Surround Mode : The currently set surround mode is displayed.
f Hue
F Menu tree F
Signal : The input signal type is displayed.
Playback
Information
a Contrast Status
fs : The input signal’s sampling frequency is
a MAIN ZONE displayed.
Adjust picture contrast.
Remote Control
s ZONE2/3 Format : The number of channels in the input signal (front,
[Variable range] –6 ~ 0 ~ +6 surround, LFE) is displayed.
Offset : The dialogue normalization correction value is
a MAIN ZONE displayed.
s Brightness Shows information about settings for main zone. Flag : “MATRIX” is displayed if the input signal has
Adjust picture brightness. The items displayed differ according to the input source. undergone matrix processing, “DISCRETE” if the
Multi-Zone
input signal has undergone discrete processing.
[Variable range] 0 ~ +12 [Items to be checked]
Dialogue normalization function
Select Source Name Surround Mode Input Mode This is automatically activated when playing Dolby Digital sources.
Information
d Chroma Level Assign Room EQ Video Select Src Level Rec Select This function automatically corrects the standard signal level for
Adjust picture chroma level (saturation). individual program sources.
Night Mode RESTORER etc. The correction value can be checked using the STATUS button on
the main unit.
[Variable range] –6 ~ 0 ~ +6
Troubleshooting
f Hue s ZONE2/3
Adjust color hue. Shows information about settings for multi-zone.
The figure is the correction value when the standard level is
corrected.
[Variable range] –6 ~ 0 ~ +6 [Items to be checked] Power Select Source Volume Level
Shows information about HDMI input/output Shows information about auto surround Shows information about preset stations.
signals and monitor. mode settings.
The surround mode for which the last
F Menu tree F F Menu tree F
Information
memory function was used for the different Information
Connections
C
D
a Signal Information [Items to be checked]
E
Playback
Information
Quick Select When the STATUS button on the main unit is pressed, the set’s status
1 can be checked on the display.
Information
2
3
[Items to be checked]
Troubleshooting
Getting Started
Press [MUTE].
SOURCE SELECT <PHONES> MASTER VOLUME Playback
To cancel, press [MUTE] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting
Preparations
Connections
the master volume.
Setup
The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically
The power indicator lights red and the power is set to the standby cut.
mode.
<ON/STANDBY> <POWER>
Playback
NOTE
Remote Control
[ AMP] To operate the AVR-3808 using the main remote control unit, set the
Playing Video and Audio Equipment
remote control unit to the AMP mode (vpage 60 “Remote Control
Unit Operations”). Basic Operation
Multi-Zone
Turning the Power Off
q Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER OFF].
The power is set to the standby mode.
1 Prepare the equipment.
Information
[POWER ON] The power indicator turns off, and so does the power. w To play a video device, switch the monitor input.
[POWER OFF] (vSee the monitor’s operating instructions.)
NOTE
2
Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when To operate using the main remote control unit, set the
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods
remote control unit to the AMP mode.
Troubleshooting
of time or when traveling, either press <POWER> to turn off the power,
MASTER VOLUME or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. (vpage 60 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
[MUTE]
SOURCE SELECT Operations During Playback 3 Use SOURCE SELECT to select the input source.
2 To operate using the main remote control unit, set the 2 Press [MEMO].
Setup
4
Remote Control
(
[ TU]
mode)
q To tune in automatically (Auto Tuning) 4 Press [MEMO] again to complete the setting.
Press [MODE] to light the “AUTO” indicator on the display, then use
[df] to select the station you want to hear.
[A ~ G] w To tune in manually (Manual Tuning) • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 4.
Multi-Zone
Press [MODE] to turn off the display’s “AUTO” indicator, then use • Stations can be preset automatically at GUI menu “Source Select”
[df]
[df] to select the station you want to hear. – “Tuner” – “Auto Preset” (vpage 37).
[BAND]
[MEMO] NOTE
[MODE]
Information
[CHANNEL] • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold [df] to change
frequencies continuously.
[1 ~ 8] • The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI
menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “Tuner” (vpage
[TUNER] 35).
(AMP mode),
[SHIFT]
Getting Started
RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that
Operation on the Main Unit which allows a station to send additional information along provide the RDS service.
with the regular radio program signal.
1
Press <TUNING PRESET>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT> The following three types of RDS information can be Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]
to select the preset radio station. received with this unit: (AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.
Connections
Operation on the Main Remote Control Unit Program Type (PTY)
2 To operate using the main remote control unit, set the
remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.
Setup
The program types and their displays are as follows:
2 Press [CHANNEL] or [1 ~ 8] to select the desired preset NEWS News WEATHER Weather
3 Press [SEARCH] to select “RDS”.
Playback
channel. AFFAIRS Current Affairs FINANCE Finance
4 Press [CHANNEL].
INFO Information Children’s
CHILDREN
SPORT Sports programmes The search for RDS stations begins automatically.
n Default settings
Remote Control
EDUCATE Education SOCIAL Social Affairs
Auto tuner presets b If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the
DRAMA Drama RELIGION Religion reception bands are searched.
87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /
A1 ~ A8 CULTURE Culture PHONE IN Phone In b When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears on
90.1 MHz
SCIENCE Science TRAVEL Travel the display.
522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz,
B1 ~ B8 VARIED Varied LEISURE Leisure
5
90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 MHz
JAZZ Jazz Music To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Multi-Zone
POP M Pop Music
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
ROCK M Rock Music COUNTRY Country Music
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz b If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been
Easy Listening NATION M National Music
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz EASY M searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.
Music OLDIES Oldies Music
F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz
Information
LIGHT M Light Classical FOLK M Folk Music
G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz CLASSICS Serious Classical DOCUMENT Documentary
OTHER M Other Music
Troubleshooting
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
area before leaving home.
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<SOURCE SELECT> Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic
designated program type (PTY). programs (TP stations).
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program
Type (PTY)”.
1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER]
(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.
Connections
2
(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”. To operate using the main remote control unit, set the
remote control unit to the TUNER ( ) mode.
2 To operate using the main remote control unit, set the (vpage 60 “Remote Control Unit Operations”)
Setup
4 Press [CHANNEL].
TP search begins automatically.
AMP] 4
Remote Control
5
( mode) Press [CHANNEL]. stops.
PTY search begins automatically.
b If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type
5 To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Multi-Zone
with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.
b The station name is displayed on the display after searching b If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have been
stops. searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
[POWER
Information
uiop
[SEARCH]
OFF]
6 To continue searching, repeat steps 2 to 4.
[CHANNEL] is displayed.
[iPod]
[TUNER]
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Getting Started
“RT” appears on the display when radio text data is The music on an iPod can be played by using the Control • With the default settings, the iPod can be used connected to the VCR
received. Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). (iPod) connector.
The operation can also be performed using the buttons on • Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
1 Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [TUNER] the main unit or remote control unit while watching the GUI components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound.
menus. The default setting is “Mode3”.
(AMP mode) to select “TUNER”.
Connections
• Press <ON/STANDBY> or [POWER OFF] and set the AVR-3808’s power
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. to the standby mode before disconnecting the iPod. Also switch
Setup
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply NOTE
3 Press [SEARCH] to select “RT”. with applicable copyright legislation. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some
Playback
functions may not operate.
b While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data broadcast • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod
from the station is displayed. Basic Operation data.
b To turn the display off, press op.
Remote Control
b If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.
Multi-Zone
”iPod dock” (vpage 39)
Information
mode) to select the input source assigned in step 1-w
above.
Troubleshooting
OK to disconnect.
(iPod screen)
b If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly connected. Try connecting again.
Playback starts.
Searching up or down pages
Press [SEARCH], then press o (down) or p (up).
Stopping playback temporarily To cancel, press ui or [SEARCH].
During playback, press ENTER or [1].
To switch between the Browse and Remote modes
Setup
forward), or press [6] or [7]. • The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by
To cue to the beginning of a track pressing <STATUS> during playback.
During playback, either press u (to cue to the previous track) or i (to • On the AVR-3808, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any
[ iPod]
Remote Control
cue to the next track), or press [8] or [9]. characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.
• The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI
To stop
menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “iPod” (vpage
[8], [9], During playback, either press and hold ENTER or press [2].
35).
[6], [7], Playing repeatedly
Press [CHANNEL –] or [REPEAT] on the sub remote control unit.
[1], [2] Viewing Still Pictures or Videos on the
Multi-Zone
[SEARCH] functions.)
[CHANNEL+/–]
1 Press and hold [SEARCH] to set the Remote mode.
Troubleshooting
[8] [9]
[REPEAT] [RANDOM] 3 Press ENTER until the image you want to view is
displayed.
Getting Started
A USB memory device can be connected to the AVR-3808’s USB Sampling
Bit rate Extension
Memory Devices port to play music files stored on the USB memory device. frequency
This procedure can be used to play Internet radio stations or · Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and WMA (Windows
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on the 32/44.1/48 kHz 48~192 kbps .wma
music files stored on a computer or USB memory device. Media Audio)
AVR-3808. MP3 (MPEG-1
n About the Internet radio function · The AVR-3808 is compatible with USB memory devices in 32/44.1/48 kHz 32~320 kbps .mp3
Connections
Audio Layer-3)
• Internet radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the “FAT16” or “FAT32” format.
WAV 32/44.1/48 kHz – .wav
Internet. Internet radio stations from around the world can be
tuned in. [Compatible formats] MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16~320 kbps .aac/.m4a/.mp4
The AVR-3808 is equipped with the following Internet radio Internet FLAC (Free
functions: Music serverb USBb Lossless Audio 32/44.1/48 kHz – .flac
radio
Setup
· Stations can be selected by genre and region. Codec)
WMA (Windows
· Up to 56 Internet radio stations can be preset. S S Sz
Media Audio) WAV format Quantization bit rate: 16 bits.
· Internet radio stations in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio)
Playback
MP3 (MPEG-1
format can be listened to. S S S
Audio Layer-3)
· Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an
exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a WAVz – S S
Remote Control
computer. MPEG-4 AAC – Sz Sz
b The function is managed for individual users, so you must FLAC (Free
provide your MAC or e-mail address. Lossless Audio – S S
Exclusive URL: http://www.radiodenon.com Codec)
b The radio station database service may be suspended without
A server or server software compatible with distribution in the
notice.
corresponding formats is required to play music files via a network.
Multi-Zone
• The AVR-3808’s Internet radio station list is created using a radio
station database service (vTuner). This database service provides a z: Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on the
list edited and created for the AVR-3808. AVR-3808.
vTuner services may be discontinued without notice. Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright
protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a
Information
n Music server CD, etc., on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on
This function lets you play music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) the computer’s settings.
stored on a computer (music server) connected to the AVR-3808 b Music server and USB
via a network. · The AVR-3808 is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standards.
With the AVR-3808’s network audio playback function, connection
Troubleshooting
· The AVR-3808 is compatible with WMA META tags.
to the server is possible using one of the technologies below.
· Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
· Windows Media DRM10
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Basic Operation
Getting Started
• Use the RESTORER mode to expand the low and high frequency
<SOURCE SELECT>
1
uiop Make the necessary preparations. components of compressed audio files and achieve a richer sound.
The default setting is “Mode3”.
q Check the network environment, then turn on the AVR-3808’s • The time for which the GUI menus are displayed can be set at GUI
power. (vpage 20 “Network Audio”) menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “GUI” – “NET/USB”
Connections
1
(AMP mode) to select “NET/USB”. Use ui to select “Internet Radio”, then press ENTER
ENTER
Playback
ENTER
[MEMO]
5 Press ENTER or p.
Playback starts. • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the
quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the
Information
To stop Inversely, lower bit rates mean a lower sound quality but less
During the play or pause mode, press and hold ENTER. tendency for the sound to be interrupted.
• “Server Full” or “Connection Down” is displayed if the station is
[1 ~ 8] Searching up or down pages busy or not broadcasting.
[NET/USB] Press [SEARCH], then press o (down) or p (up). • On the AVR-3808, folder and file names can be displayed as titles. Any
(AMP mode) To cancel, press ui or [SEARCH]. characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)”.
Searching by fi rst letter (Character search)
This operation is convenient for choosing items from the menu screens
for Internet radio stations or files stored on the computer.
q When the menu screen is displayed, press [SEARCH] twice.
About the button names in these explanations
w Use o p to select the first letter you want to search for.
< > : Buttons on the main unit
If there are multiple items starting with the selected letter, they are
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
displayed in alphabetical order.
Button name only:
If it is not possible to search the list, “Unsorted list...” is displayed.
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
Getting Started
Recently played internet radio stations can be selected from “Recently
Played” in top menu.
Your Favorites Use this procedure to play music files or playlists.
Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so
Connections
2 Use ui to select the item you want to play, then
press ENTER or p. 1 Press [MEMO] while the Internet radio station you
want to register is playing.
2 ENTERui
Use to select the search item or folder, then press
or p.
NOTE
2 Use ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Setup
Use
Up to 20 stations stored in “Recently Played”. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.
Playback
Presetting Internet Radio Stations The Internet radio station is registered.
Selecting tracks
If you do not want to register it, press p.
Preset Internet radio stations can be selected directly. During playback, either press u (previous track) or i (next track).
Remote Control
1 While the Internet radio station you want to preset is
playing, press [MEMO].
Listening to Internet Radio Stations Registered in
Your Favorites • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be
made in order to play music files (vpage 20).
Multi-Zone
3 Press [A ~ G], then press [1 ~ 8] to select the desired
preset number.
The Internet radio station is now preset.
2 Use ui to select the Internet radio station, then
press ENTER or p.
The AVR-3808 automatically connects to the Internet and
Playing files that have been Preset or Registered in
Your Favorites
playback begins.
Information
Files can be preset, registered in your favorites and played using the
NOTE same operations as for Internet radio stations.
If registered at a number that has already been preset, the previously Clearing Internet Radio Stations from Your Favorites
NOTE
1
registered setting is cleared. Use ui to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER or • Presettings are erased by overwriting them.
p.
Troubleshooting
• When the operation described below is performed, the music
Listening to Preset Internet Radio Stations
server’s database is updated and it may no longer be possible to play
With the input source set to “NET/USB”, press [A ~ G],
then press [1 ~ 8].
The AVR-3808 automatically connects to the Internet and playback
2 Use ui to select the Internet radio station you want
to clear, then press [MEMO].
preset or favorite music files.
• When you quit the music server and then restart it.
• When music files are deleted or added on the music server.
begins.
3 Press o to select “Delete”.
The selected Internet radio station is cleared.
To cancel the operation without clearing the station, press p.
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Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”. • If [USB] on the sub remote control unit is pressed when the USB
memory device or folder is selected, all the tracks on the USB
ENTER memory device or in the folder are played.
uip NOTE
Information
(Main remote control unit) USB” – “Playback Mode” – “USB Select” menu.
• DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or
damage to data on USB memory devices when using the USB
[RANDOM] memory device connected to the AVR-3808.
• USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
[REPEAT] [USB] • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate
or receive power. When using a USB connection type portable hard
disk of the type for which power can be supplied by connecting an
AC adapter, we recommend using the AC adapter.
• It is not possible to connect and use a computer via the AVR-3808’s
(Sub remote control unit)
USB port using a USB cable.
• The AVR-3808 is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.
About the button names in these explanations
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
Getting Started
(Web control)
This function lets you operate the AVR-3808 using Internet Other Operations and
Explorer.
Functions
1 Check the AVR-3808’s IP address.
Connections
: “Manual Setup” – “Network Setup” – Other Operations
“Network Information” (vpage 33)
Setup
Playing Super Audio CD
2 Input the AVR-3808’s IP address in Internet
Explorer.
1 Assign “DENON LINK” or “HDMI” at the “Digital”
Playback
The AVR-3808 can be operated in the same way as with regular or “HDMI” setting (vpage 39).
Internet browsing.
2 SELECT]
Either turn <SOURCE SELECT> or press [SOURCE
Remote Control
to select the input source assigned in step 1.
To use the web control function, set the GUI menu “Manual Setup”– The “ ” or “ ” indicator lights on the display.
“Network Setup” – “Other” – “Power Saving” setting to “OFF”
(vpage 33).
3 Use INPUT MODE to select the input mode (vpage
38).
Select the input mode according to the program source to be
Multi-Zone
played.
Information
5 Start playing the Super Audio CD.
The “ ” indicator lights on the display.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
operating instructions.
Troubleshooting
• When playing DSD signals in the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode,
the DSD signals are converted as such into analog signals. When
playing in other surround modes, the DSD signals are first converted
into PCM format, then into analog signals.
• “DSD DIRECT” is shown on the display when playing DSD 2-channel
signals in the DIRECT mode. “DSD MULTI DIRECT” is shown on
the display when playing DSD multi--channel signals in the DIRECT
mode.
<STANDARD> uiop (REC OUT mode) • To cancel, press <ZONE2/3 / REC SELECT>, then turn <SOURCE SELECT>
until “ZONE2 SOURCE” is displayed.
You can listen to one program source while recording a • Make a test recording before starting the actual recording.
different program source. • Signals are only output to the analog REC OUT connectors when
the digital signals input to the digital input connectors (OPTICAL/
3 Turn <SOURCE SELECT> to choose the input source • Recordings you make are for your personal enjoyment and should
not be used for other purposes without permission of the copyright
to be recorded. holder.
• When “DENON LINK” is assigned at the GUI menu “Assign” setting,
QUICK SELECT
4 Play the program source.
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
the PCM signals, network audio signals (Internet radio, music server
and USB), input from the digital input connectors cannot be output
Multi-Zone
5 Start recording.
Information
CH SELECT
For operating instructions, refer to the respective equipment’s
uiop operating instructions.
Troubleshooting
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Getting Started
With this function, the currently playing input source, input This stores the settings as they were directly before the
mode, surround mode, room EQ settings and volume can standby mode was set.
Channel Level
be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are
You can adjust the channel level either according to the
restored to as they were directly before the standby mode
1
playback sources or to suit your taste, as described Set the input source, input mode, surround mode, was set.
Connections
below. room EQ settings and volume to the conditions you
want to store.
1 Press CH SELECT.
Backup Memory
2 Press and hold the desired QUICK SELECT. The various settings are backed up for about 1 week,
Setup
Keep pressing the button until the quick select indicator lights.
2 Use ui or CH SELECT to select the speaker. even if the power is turned off or the power cord is
The speaker that can be set switches each time one of the disconnected.
[Quick Select Defaults]
Playback
buttons is pressed.
Input Source Volume
Remote Control
Quick Select 3 VCR –40 dB
b “OFF” can be set by pressing o when the subwoofer’s volume is operations cannot be performed.
set to –12 dB. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are
reset to their default values.
• To call out the settings, press QUICK SELECT at which the desired
Fader Function settings were stored.
1 <POWER>
Turn off the power using .
Multi-Zone
This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound from all the • The Quick Select name can be changed (vpage 35).
front or rear speakers at once.
2 <STANDARD>
<POWER>
NOTE Press while simultaneously pressing
Information
3
Setup” – “Source Delete” (vpage 34). In this case, store them Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1
again.
Troubleshooting
3 Use o p to adjust the volume of the speakers.
(o: front, p: rear)
This function sets the settings (input mode, surround
mode, etc.) last selected for the individual input sources.
When you switch to an input source, the settings are
If in step 3 the display does not flash at intervals of about 1 second,
start over from step 1.
automatically set to the ones that were set the last time
• The fader function does not affect the subwoofer. that input source was used.
• The fader can be adjusted until the volume of the speaker adjusted
to the lowest value is –12 dB.
The surround parameters, tone control, room EQ settings and the
volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround
modes.
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Presetting
Connections
on the AVR-3808, so use the learn function to store the signals The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
remote ID is set, the AVR-3808 can be used independently
(vpage 63).
3
even in an environment containing multiple DENON Press [NUMBER] and input the 5-digit number of the
amplifiers. b The mode switches each time [AMP] is pressed. brand of the component to be preset. The numbers
Remote Control
GAMP modeH GZONE2 modeH GZONE3 modeH are shown in the Preset Code Table (v End of this
Signal transmission
manual).
indicator
[ AMP] When the code is registered, the signal transmission indicator
flashes twice.
[MODE SELECTOR]
When the preset code is transmitted, the mode indicator for the
Multi-Zone
Some brands have more than one preset code. If the component does
not operate, try inputting a different code.
Troubleshooting
1
[HOME] Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the component to be
operated.
The mode indicator of the device to be operated flashes.
[NUMBER]
[RC SETUP]
2 Operate the component.
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EL Display
EL Display MODE SELECTOR DVD VCR iPod
Connections
SELECTOR] DVD CD
[8 9], Device operated
(Default setting)
DVD Recorder
(Default setting)
CD Recorder VCR TAPE iPod
[6 7], [3], 1 Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback Playback/Pause
[2], Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search Auto search
8 9
[SOURCE ON], (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue) (cue)
Setup
[SOURCE OFF] Manual search Manual search Manual search Manual search Manual search Manual search Manual search
6 7 (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/ (fast-reverse/
fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward) fast-forward)
Playback
[MENU] [ENTER] 3 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause –
[SETUP/ [uiop] 2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
SEARCH] [RETURN] SOURCE ON Power on Power on – – Power on – –
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SOURCE OFF Power off Power off – – Power off – –
[CH + / Buttons
SHUFFLE], MENU Menu/guide Menu/guide – – Menu/guide – Menu
[CH – / u i o p Cursor Cursor – – Cursor – Cursor
[0 ~ 9, +10]
REPEAT] ENTER Enter setting Enter setting – – Enter setting – Enter
Multi-Zone
Page forward
screen / Browse/
Buttons SETUP/SEARCH Set up Set up – – Set up – Remote mode
switching (Press
Information
and hold)
RETURN Return Return – – Cancel – Return
1-track/album
CH + / SHUFFLE – – – – Switch channels –
shuffle play
1-track/All-track
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CH - / REPEAT – – – – Switch channels –
repeat play
0 ~ 9, +10 Select track Select track Select track Select track – – –
Special Remarks q, w q q q –
GSpecial RemarksH
q Only one component can be preset for each mode. If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared.
w The names of the functions for the DVD remote control buttons differ from brand to brand. Check beforehand.
NOTE
• Preset a DVD player or DVD recorder for the “DVD” – “ ” mode. Preset a CD player or CD recorder for the “DVD” – “ ” mode.
• Preset a VCR for the “VCR” – “ ” mode. Preset a tape deck for the “VCR” – “ ” mode.
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8 9
[2], 6 7 Punch through Punch through Punch through Punch through
[SOURCE ON], 3
[SOURCE OFF] 2
SOURCE ON Power on Power on Power on Power on
Setup
[MENU] [ENTER] SOURCE OFF Power off Power off Power off Power off
[uiop] Buttons
Playback
Buttons
GSpecial RemarksH
q Only one component can be preset for each mode. If a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically cleared.
EL Display e The CD, VCR or DVD buttons (one only set) can be assigned to the TV, satellite receiver and cable TV mode (vpage 64 “Punch Through
Information
Function”).
[MODE
SELECTOR] EL Display
MODE SELECTOR TU NET / DTU
[A ~ G], [d f],
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Device Mode
[BAND], Device operated Analog tuner NET / USB
[MODE], A~G Preset memory block selection Preset memory block selection
[MEMO] d f Tuning + / – –
BAND AM/FM switching –
[ENTER] MODE Switch search modes –
[uiop] MEMO Preset memory registration
Favorites /
Preset memory registration
[SEARCH] Buttons
[CH +/–] u i o p – Cursor
ENTER – Enter, Playback/Pause
[1 ~ 8] SEARCH RDS search Search
CH + / – Preset channel selection Preset channel selection
[SHIFT] 1~8 Preset channel selection Preset channel selection
SHIFT Switch memory block Switch memory block
Buttons
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5
MODE SELECTOR
Point the main remote control units directly at each
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TUNER NET/DTU
Signal transmission
other and press and hold the button on the other
indicator AMP
[ AMP] (MAIN)
iPod device’s remote control unit that you want to learn.
[ TU] [MODE SELECTOR] (Analog
TUNER)
(Net Audio /
USB)
Once learning is completed normally, the display lights and the
Remote ID signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
[ NET/DTU] [ iPod]
Connections
1 Other device’s
81001 52863 72815 62865
(Default) remote control unit
2 82001 52795 72816 62837
3 83001 52800 72817 62838
4 84001 52805 72818 62839
Setup
NOTE
• When changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as the AVR-3808’s main remote
Playback
AVR-3808’s (vpage 35). control unit (RC-1068)
• When changing the AMP mode’s remote ID, also change the b If you want to learn other buttons, repeat steps 4 and 5.
“TUNER”, “iPod” and “NET/DTU” remote ID at the same time. b The mode can be switched by pressing [MODE SELECTOR].
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• Set the remote ID of an analog tuner for “TUNER” – “ ”. b The signal transmission indicator lights once for a long time if
learning was not possible
[NUMBER] Learning Function
[RC SETUP] If your AV devices are of a brand other than DENON or if
they cannot be operated with the preset memory function, 6 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the setting
is completed.
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their remote control signals can be transfered to stored in
the AVR-3808’s main remote control unit.
Information
When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same learned. In this case, use the device’s own remote control unit.
1 3
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Press [AMP] to set the main remote control unit to the Press [9], [7] and [5], in that order. NOTE
AMP mode. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the learning
mode is set. • [HOME] cannot be learned.
• Do not learn any remote control signals at [RC SETUP].
4 Press
be set.
[TU], [iPod] or [NET/DTU] to select the mode to
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1
transmission
indicator
Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to CD, DVD or VCR mode buttons can be stored at unused TV
register. or SAT/CBL mode buttons.
[ AMP] For example, when DVD mode buttons are assigned to
[MODE
2 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
the TV mode, the DVD mode operations can be performed
while in the TV mode.
Connections
SELECTOR]
[SYSTEM
CALL]
[8],
[9], 3 Press [9], [7] and [8], in that order.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the system
call registration mode is set.
1 Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to
punch through (CD, DVD or VCR).
[6],
2 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
Setup
[POWER
ON]
[7],
[1], [3], 4 Press [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3) at which you want to
register the signals.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
Playback
[2]
5 Press the buttons you want to register in the same
sequence as the operations you want to perform.
3 Press [9], [8] and [4], in that order.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the punch
through setting mode is set.
[CHANNEL The signal transmission indicator lights when a button is
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+/–] pressed.
Example : Press [POWER ON].
↓
4 Press the button you want to punch through (1, 2,
6, 7, 8, 9 or 3).
[NUMBER]
5
Press [MODE SELECTOR] – [DVD].
[MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to
Press
↓
[RC SETUP] Press [1]. punch through (TV or SAT/CBL).
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source selected, the monitor’s power turned on, the Calling out
source device’s power turned on and the play mode set all
by pressing a single button.
Up to 32 signals each can be registered at [SYSTEM CALL] 1 Press [AMP], to select “SYSTEM CALL”.
2
(1, 2 or 3). Press [SYSTEM CALL] (1, 2 or 3) at which the signals
were registered.
The registered signals are transmitted in the registered
sequence.
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1 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
Learning Function 1 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
2
GResetting button by buttonH
Press [9], [7] and [8], in that order.
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The signal transmission indicator flashes twice and the backlight reset.
3 Set the light on time. 2 Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
Setup
3
[Settable times] : [1] : 5 sec. Press [9], [7] and [6], in that order. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
[2] : 10 sec. (Default) The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
[3] : 15 sec.
Playback
Punch Through Function
4
[4] : 20 sec.
Press the button you want to reset twice.
1
[5] : 25 sec.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. Press [MODE SELECTOR] for the device you want to
reset (TV or SAT/CBL).
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Adjusting the Backlight’s Brightness
2
GResetting by device modeH
Press and hold in [RC SETUP] for at least 3 seconds.
Multi-Zone
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
The signal transmission indicator flashes twice.
Information
The display gets one step darker when [–] is pressed.
All Settings
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2 Press [9], [8] and [1], in that order.
The signal transmission indicator flashes 4 times.
All the settings are restored to their defaults.
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• The sub remote control unit is equipped with frequently used buttons, so it can be used for DVD, HDP, TV / CBL, DVR1, VCR, V.AUX, TUNER
Device operated
SAT, CD, PHONO (AM/FM)
simple remote control unit operations.
Zone selection M Z2 Z3 M Z2 Z3
• The sub remote control unit can also be used for multi-zone, so you can use it to control
the AVR-3808 from other rooms. ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection
• The operations listed below can be performed with the sub remote control unit. ZONE OFF Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1)
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• Switching the input source ZONE ON Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1)
• Adjusting the volume SOURCE SELECT Input source selection (b2) Input source selection
• Tuner (AM/FM) and iPod operations CHANNEL + / – – Preset channel selection
• NET/USB direct play Preset channel memory block
SHIFT –
Setup
– Tuning
[ZONE SELECT] TUNING d f
[ZONE OFF] [ZONE ON] USB b2 b2
ALL MUSIC *
b3 b3
(Music server only)
FAVORITES * b4 b4
[SOURCE SELECT]
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[CHANNEL +/–] [VOLUME +/–] *: Whether “All Music” or “Favorites” is selected depends on the “Direct Play” setting (vpage 40).
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Zone selection M Z2 Z3 M Z2 Z3
ZONE SELECT Zone operation mode selection Zone operation mode selection
ZONE OFF Power turned off (b1) Power turned off (b1)
ZONE ON Power turned on (b1) Power turned on (b1)
SOURCE SELECT Input source selection (b2) Input source selection
Connections
CHANNEL + / – Preset channel selection –
Preset channel memory block
SHIFT –
selection
VOLUME + / – Adjustment of volume (b1) Adjustment of volume (b1)
Setup
MUTE Muting (b1) Muting (b1)
MENU Selected zone menu Selected zone menu
u i o p File operations File operations
Playback
ENTER File operations File operations
Page forward screen /
Page forward screen /
SEARCH Browse/Remote mode switching
Character search
Remote Control
(press and hold)
RETURN File operations –
8 9,
Track search Track search
TUNING d f
2 Stop Stop
Multi-Zone
1/3 Play/pause Play/pause
REPEAT 1-track/All-track repeat play (USB) 1-track/All-track repeat play
RANDOM 1-track random play (USB) 1-track/album shuffle play
USB b2 b2
Information
ALL MUSIC *
b3 b3
(Music server only)
FAVORITES * b4 b4
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b2: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the files on the USB memory device are played.
b3: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the files in “All Music” on the music server are played.
b4: The input source switches to “NET/USB” and the files in “Favorites” are played.
*: Whether “All Music” or “Favorites” is selected depends on the “Direct Play” setting (vpage 40).
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Setting the Zone for Which the Sub Setting the Remote ID
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Remote Control Unit is Used (ZONE When using multiple DENON AV receivers in the same
Multi-zone indicator [ZONE SELECT] SELECT LOCK mode) room, make this setting so that no AV receiver other than
[ZONE OFF] [ADVANCED SETUP] the desired one operates.
We recommend always using the sub remote control unit
1
for the same room. When this is done, the unit can be While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]
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set so that the zone does not switch when buttons are with the tip of a pen.
operated. The multi-zone indicator corresponding to the currently selected
1
remote ID flashes.
Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].
All the multi-zone indicators light.
2
Setup
FAVORITES] To Cancel
3 While pressing [MENU], press [ADVANCED SETUP]
Multi-Zone
NOTE
2 Press [ZONE SELECT].
Information
All the multi-zone indicators light. When changing a setting, be sure to set the same remote ID as the
AVR-3808’s (vpage 35).
Switching Zones
Use this procedure to select the zone to be operated by
the sub remote control unit. 3 Use the tip of a pen to press [ADVANCED SETUP].
The multi-zone indicator turns off. Resetting the Settings
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1 [ZONE SELECT]
Press . While pressing [ZONE OFF], press [ADVANCED SETUP]
The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights. with the tip of a pen.
All the multi-zone indicators flash 4 times, then all the settings are
2 SELECT]
While the multi-zone indicator is light, press
to select the zone to be operated.
The currently selected multi-zone indicator lights.
[ZONE restored to their defaults.
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Setting 1 :
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F 7.1-channel playback
Amp Assign / Multi-Zone Connections and Main zone
Operations FL SW C FR
Connections
The AVR-3808 is compatible with the following types of playback: Amp Assign mode:
• Multi-zone playback (ZONE2 & ZONE3) 7.1ch
SL SR 7CH (Default)
• Bi-amp playback (front speaker)
A A
NOTE
Setup
B B
• For bi-amp playback, use speakers compatible with that type of connection. SBL SBR
• When conducting bi-amp playback, remove the short-circuiting boards (or wires) from the speaker Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL.
Playback
terminals.
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker
terminals
Multi-Zone Settings with the Amp Assign Function
Remote Control
Speaker terminal SURR. BACK /
FRONT SURR-A SURR-B
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
The amp assign function lets you assign the amplifiers for the different channels built into the AVR-3808 to
the speaker outputs for the different zones. Amp Assign mode R L R L R L R L
Select the desired playback environment from among “Setting 1” to “Setting 4”, then set the corresponding
7.1CH FR FL C SR-A SL-A SR-B SL-B SBR SBL
“Amp Assign” mode at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Amp Assign” (vpage 34).
Connect the speakers as described at “Amp Assign mode settings and speakers connected to the various
Multi-Zone
speaker terminals”.
“Setting 3” is possible to switch the Amp Assign mode between the 5.1-channel mode and 2-channel
Information
mode without changing the speaker connections.
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Setting 2 : Setting 3 : With this setting it is possible to switch between the following two playback modes.
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SL SR SL SR
A A Stereo Multi Channel /
A A A A
B B Z2 Z3 Surround
+ + ZONE (MONO) B B B B
Playback
Mono Mono
• “STEREO” or “MONO” depends on the setting at GUI menu “Manual Setup” – “Zone Setup” – “Channel” n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker
(vpage 33). terminals
• Both A and B can be installed for SR and SL.
Speaker terminal SURR. BACK /
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker FRONT SURR-A SURR-B
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
terminals
Multi-Zone
R L R L R L R L
Information
ZONE (MONO)
(MONO) (MONO)
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Getting Started
unit
F Making bi-amp connections for the FL and FR channels in the main zone Output
and conducting 5.1-channel playback
Prepare power amplifiers for ZONE2 and ZONE3.
(switching with other modes not possible)
Connectors for audio output Audio signals Connectors for video output
Main zone
Connections
FL SW C FR ZONE2 ZONE2 PRE OUT Stereo ZONE2 VIDEO OUT
ZONE3 ZONE3 PRE OUT Stereo –
5.1ch
Amp Assign mode:
FL/FR
Setup
SL SR
Bi-Amp Bi-Amp Main zone (7.1-channel system) ZONE2
A A
Monitor Monitor
B B
Playback
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AVR-3808 ZONE2
n Amp Assign mode setting and speakers connected to the various speaker DVD player
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video output
terminals
Input ZONE2
Speaker terminal SURR. BACK / audio output
FRONT SURR-A SURR-B
CENTER AMP ASSIGN
4- 43
ZONE3
Amp Assign mode R L R L R L R L
Multi-Zone
Remote Power amplifier
FR FL 4# 4#
control unit - 3
Bi-Amp FR FL C SR-A SL-A SR-B SL-B FL/FR Bi-Amp
connection
ZONE3 audio output
Information
: Multi-zone video cable
: Multi-zone audio cable
• When only using one speaker for ZONE2 or ZONE3, set to “Mono”. In this case, the ZONE2 (ZONE3)
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monaural output is output from the ZONE2 (ZONE3) pre-out L and R connectors, so connect as desired.
• Separate power amplifiers are needed for ZONE2 and ZONE3.
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In the zone mode for which you want to mute the sound, press
Turning the Power On and Off [MUTE].
The sound is reduced to the level set at GUI menu “Manual Setup”
GOperation on the main unitH – “Zone Setup” – “(select the zone)” – “Mute Level” (vpage 33).
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Press <ZONE2 ON/OFF> or <ZONE3 ON/OFF> for the zone to be operated. To cancel, either adjust the volume or press [MUTE] again.
When the power turns on, the multi-zone indicator lights on the The setting is canceled when the zone’s power is turned off.
display.
GOperation on the remote control unitH • The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording
In the zone mode you want to operate, press [ON] or [OFF].
Setup
[OFF] [ON] In the zone mode you want to operate, press [SOURCE SELECT].
>Bass 0dB
Vol.Lev.
Vol.Limit
VAR
OFF
[OFF] Treble
HPF
0dB
OFF
P.On Lev.
Mute Lev.
LAST
FULL
Adjusting the Volume Lch Lev. 0dB
Multi-Zone
GOperation on the remote control unitH • When the input source to which the digital input connectors
SELECT In the zone mode whose volume you want to adjust, press [VOLUME]. (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) are assigned is selected in ZONE2 or ZONE3,
playback is only possible if the digital signal being input is in PCM
(Main remote control unit) [Variable range] ––– –70dB ~ –40dB ~ +18dB (2-channel) format.
• Digital audio signals input from the DENON LINK or HDMI connectors
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speakers for the surround speakers
We recommend using 2 speakers. For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse
Other Information When using dipolar speakers in particular, be sure to use 2 speakers. radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide
a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating
Placement of the surround left and right channels speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the
when using surround back speakers prime listening position, mounted above ear level.
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About Speaker Installation We recommend installing the speakers for the surround “L” and “R” Path of the surround sound from the
channels a bit forward. speakers to the listening position
Setup
Sound positioning directly to the rear can be achieved easily by adding Examples of speaker layouts
a surround back speaker to a 5.1-channel system.
In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the Below we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to
Playback
Surround Surround Surround back
rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround arrange your speakers according to their type and how you want to speaker speaker
speakers
signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the use them.
Front speaker
front to the point directly behind the listening position.
G1H Using surround back speaker(s) 60 to 90 cm
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Point slightly
Change of positioning and acoustic image downwards
with 5.1-channel systems q When mainly playing movies
Recommended when your surround speakers are single or 2-way 60°
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Multi-Zone
e When playing movies and music
Monitor
Subwoofer Front speakers
Center speaker
Information
60°
Surround Surround back
4-DI 43DI Surround speaker speaker Monitor
speakers
Front speaker Subwoofer
Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL
60 to 90 cm 45° ~ 60°
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Change of positioning and acoustic image Point slightly
downwards Surround Surround back
with 6.1-channel systems Surround
speaker A speaker
60° speaker A
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Front speaker
Surround back speakers 60 to 90 cm Point slightly
120°
downwards
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH
Surround
speaker B
4-DI 43DI
Surround back
speaker
Surround speaker B
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Front speakers Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby
Center speaker
Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce
the sound of the studio master.
DTS Digital Surround
This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 DTS Digital Surround is the standard digital surround format of DTS,
Monitor
kHz and up to 7.1-channels, so it is used for applications particularly Inc., compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 or 48 kHz and up
Subwoofer
Connections
The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band high quality sound. This format is fully compatible with conventional
Surround speakers signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel
to create a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich sense of data.
GAs seen from aboveH GAs seen from the sideH presence for all stereo sources.
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same sense of presence as in a movie theater. sound with up to 7.1-channels. digital surround 5.1-channel data.
There are 3 modes: “Music” suited for playing music, “Cinema”
suited for playing movies, and “Game” which is optimized for playing DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
Dolby Surround games.
DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
Information
b Sources recorded in Dolby Surround adding a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
Dolby Digital Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the following Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is also possible
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by logo marks. according to the decoder.
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Surround support mark :
A total of 5.1-channels are played: 3 front channels (“FL” , “FR” and DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1
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“C”), 2 surround channels (“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format
low frequencies.
Dolby Laboratories. inserting a surround back (SB) channel to the DTS digital surround
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic
sound through matrix encoding. Decoding of conventional 5.1-channel
sound field with a “three-dimensional” feeling (sense of distance,
audio signals is also possible according to the decoder.
movement and positioning) is achieved.
A real, overpowering sense of presence is achieved when playing
DTS NEO:6™ Surround
movie sources in AV rooms as well.
DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1-
Dolby Digital Plus channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS
NEO:6 CINEMA” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 MUSIC”
Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is
suited for playing music.
compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also
improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It
is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers
greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions
of the playback equipment.
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DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality
playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24
(High Definition Compatible Digital®) AL24 Processing for All Channels
bit quantization on DVD-Video. DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an
HDCD® is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reduces
analog waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192 kHz
the distortion that occurs upon digital recording while maintaining
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; sampling frequency of DVD-Audio. AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly
compatibility with the conventional CD format, thus expanding the
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5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other suppresses quantization noise associated with D/A conversion of
dynamic range and achieving a high resolution.
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity
Conventional CDs and HDCD compatible CDs are identified
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD that will bring out all the delicate nuances of the music.
automatically to select the optimum digital processing.
Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. Equipped foe not only front left and right channels but also for the
All Rights Reserved. ®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and surround left and right, center and subwoofer channels.
Setup
Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from
Playback
Audyssey MultEQ® XT Microsoft Corporation, Inc. This product is covered by one or more
of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
Audyssey MultEQ® XT is the first technology to properly measure 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
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sound information throughout a listening area, then combine this Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.
information to accurately represent the acoustical problems in
the room. Based on these measurements, MultEQ XT calculates
an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency
response problems in every seat. DENON LINK
Audyssey MultEQ XT not only corrects frequency response problem
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in a large listening area, it also performs a fully automated surround DENON LINK is a unique digital, balanced transfer type interface
system setup. developed by DENON. It offers high speed, high quality transfer of
For a detailed description, see page 25. digital audio data with low signal loss. It can be used together with
DENON DVD players equipped with a special DENON LINK connector
using a single cable to enable playback with high sound quality.
Information
It allows digital transfer of the 192 kHz/24 bit 2-channel digital signals
Audyssey MultEQ® XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
of DVD-Audio discs, PCM multi-channel signals, etc. Full-spec digital
It is licensed under U.S. and National Patent Applications
transfer of the audio contents of Super Audio CD is possible by
20030235318 and 10/700,220. Additional U.S. and Foreign
connecting a player equipped for DENON LINK 3rd Edition.
Patents pending. MultEQ XT and the Audyssey MultEQ XT logo
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are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Non-compressed digital video and multi-channel audio signals are PURE DIRECT, DIRECT S A A A D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A A A
transmitted with a single connection. DSD DIRECT S A A A A A A A A A
HDMI is also compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents DSD MULTI DIRECT S D D D D A S ( 0 dB) A S A
Protection), a technology for protecting copyrights that encrypts digital MULTI CH DIRECT S D D D D A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A
video signals in the same was as with DVI. STEREO S (OFF) S ( 0 dB)
Setup
S A A A D A A A
EXT. IN S D D D D A A A A A
Deep Color
MULTI CH IN S D D D D A S ( 0 dB) S (ON) S A
Playback
Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and WIDE SCREEN S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S S (OFF)
subtle gradations between colors. DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S D D D D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE1)
Enables increased contrast ratio. DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S D D A D S (OFF) A A S S (NOTE2)
Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and
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Next-generation “xvYCC” color space supports 1.8 times as many JAZZ CLUB S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A
colors as existing HDTV signals. CLASSIC CONCERT S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A
Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately.
MONO MOVIE S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A
Enables displays with natural, vivid colors.
VIDEO GAME S D D D D S (OFF) S ( 0 dB) A S A
Information
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameter”
become a greater challenge and could potentially require complex end- – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to
user adjustments. HDMI 1.3 incorporates an automatic video/audio “Cinema” (vpage 42).
synching capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization NOTE2 : This parameter is availabe when the GUI menu “Parameter”
automatically with total accuracy. – “Audio” – “Surround Parameters” – “Mode” is set to
“Cinema” or “Pro Logic” (vpage 42).
NOTE:
“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” z1 : When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing z2 : When playing Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio and Super
LLC. Audio CD.
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Getting Started
Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)
Surround Mode NEO:6 MUSIC
PRO LOGIC g/gx MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only
Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer mode only Tone Night Mode Room EQ RESTORER
Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Subwoofer Att.
PURE DIRECT, DIRECT A A A A S A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) S
Connections
DSD DIRECT A A A A S A A A A A A A A A
DSD MULTI DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
MULTI CH DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A S (OFF) S (NOTE5) A
STEREO A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
EXT. IN A A A A A A A A A S A A A A
Setup
MULTI CH IN A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
WIDE SCREEN A A S (ON, 10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Playback
DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx S (Cinema) A A A A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (Cinema) A A A A S (OFF) S (3) S (3) A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DTS NEO:6 S (Cinema) A A A A A A A S (0.3) A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
DOLBY DIGITAL A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
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DTS SURROUND A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) A
7CH STEREO A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
SUPER STADIUM A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (NOTE3) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
ROCK ARENA A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (NOTE4) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
JAZZ CLUB A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
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CLASSIC CONCERT A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
MONO MOVIE A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
VIDEO GAME A S (Medium) S (10) A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
MATRIX A A A S (30 ms) A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
Information
VIRTURL A A A A A A A A A A S (0 dB) S (OFF) S (OFF) S
S : Signal / Adjustable S : Adjustable
A : No signal / Not adjustable A : Not adjustable
D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE3 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
NOTE4 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE +4 dB
Troubleshooting
NOTE5 : Can be used according to the “Direct Mode” setting.
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DTS ES MTRX6.1 z1 A A A A F D A A A A A A A A A A A
DTS SURROUND A A A S S F A A A A A A A A A A
Playback
DTS 96/24 A A A A A A F A A A A A A A A A
DTS + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A S S S S A A A A A A A A A
DTS + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A S S S S A A A A A A A A A
DTS + NEO:6 z1 A A A A S S S A A A A A A A A A
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Getting Started
WMA DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIO Super Audio CD
(Windows
LINEAR DOLBY DVD-
Note Media Audio) DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DVD- DSD
Surround Mode ANALOG PCM / DTS DTS DIGITAL EX Audio DSD
/ MP3 / DSCRT MTRX DIGITAL EX DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL Audio (multi
WAV (5.1ch) 96/24 (With no (multi (2ch)
MPEG-4 (With Flag) (With Flag) (With Flag) (5.1/5/4ch) (4/3ch) (2ch) (2ch) ch)
Flag) ch)
AAC / FLAC
Connections
DIRECT
DIRECT S S S S S S S S S S S S A S A S
DSD DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DSD MULTI DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A
Setup
MULTI CH DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
Playback
M DIRECT 7.1 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A A A
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT S S S S S S S S S S S S A S A S
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DSD PURE DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S
DSD MULTI PURE A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A
MULTI CH PURE DIRECT A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
M PURE D + PLgx CINEMA z2 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
M PURE D + PLgx MUSIC z1 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A S A
M CH PURE DIRECT 7.1 A A A A A A A A A A A A S A A A
Multi-Zone
DSP SIMULATION
7CH STEREO z3 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
WIDE SCREEN S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
SUPER STADIUM S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Information
ROCK ARENA S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
JAZZ CLUB S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
CLASSIC CONCERT S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
MONO MOVIE S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Troubleshooting
VIDEO GAME S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
MATRIX S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
VIRTUAL S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
STEREO
STEREO F F F S S S S S S S S S S F S F
NOTE :
z1: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”.
z2: This mode is not available when the surround back speaker setup is set to “1spkr” or “None”
.
z3: If the surround back speaker setup is set to “None”
, then “5CH STEREO” is displayed.
F : Mode selectable in initial status
S : Selectable mode
A : Non-selectable mode
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It can be used to play playlists created with Windows Media Player trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
ver. 11 as well as files in such formats as WMA, DRM WMA, MP3 United States and/or other countries.
and WAV. • Content providers are using the digital rights management technology
for Windows Media contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect
Setup
vTuner website: http://www.radiodenon.com Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM
Nothing Else Matters Software and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license
such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may,
from Nothing Else Matters Software and BridgeCo or an authorized in conjunction with such license, also download revocation list onto
subsidiary. your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
Multi-Zone
DLNA
Information
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Getting Started
n Main zone
Input signal Monitor output Monitor output (when GUI menu displayed)
Video Convert
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
A A A A b b z3 z3 z3 z3
A A A S b VIDEOz1 VIDEOz1 VIDEOz1 z4 VIDEOz1 z4 b VIDEOz2 VIDEOz2 VIDEOz2 VIDEOz2
A A S A b S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 z
b S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEOz2
Connections
A A S S b S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 b S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2
A S (1080p) A A A COMPONENT A A b z3 z3 z3 z3
A S (480p ~ 720p) A A b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A A b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 A A
A S (480i/576i) A A b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
A S (1080p) A S b VIDEOz1 COMPONENT VIDEO z1z4 VIDEO z1z4 z
b VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2z VIDEO 2z VIDEOz2
A S (480p ~ 720p) A S b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A VIDEO b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 A VIDEO
b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
Setup
A S (480i/576i) A S
A S (1080p) S A b S-VIDEOz1 COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 b S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2
A S (480p ~ 720p) S A b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
A S (480i/576i) S A b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
Playback
A S (1080p) S S b S-VIDEOz1 COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 b S-VIDEO*2 S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEOz2
A S (480p ~ 720p) S S b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
A S (480i/576i) S S b COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 b COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
S A A A HDMI A A A z
HDMI 2 A A A
S A A S HDMI VIDEOz1 VIDEO z1z4 VIDEO z1z4 HDMIz2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
HDMI S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
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S A S A
S A S S HDMI S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 HDMIz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (1080p) A A HDMI COMPONENT A A HDMIz2 COMPONENT A A
S S (480p ~ 720p) A A HDMI COMPONENTz1 A A z
HDMI 2 COMPONENT A A
S S (480i/576i) A A HDMI COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 z
HDMI 2 COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
With HDMI S S (1080p) A S HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO z1z4 VIDEO z1z4 HDMIz2 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO
ON S (480p ~ 720p) HDMI COMPONENTz1 VIDEO HDMIz2 COMPONENT VIDEO
monitor S A S A A
S S (480i/576i) A S HDMI COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 HDMIz2 COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
S S (1080p) S A HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 z
HDMI 2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
Multi-Zone
S S (480p ~ 720p) S A HDMI COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMIz2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (480i/576i) S A HDMI COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 HDMIz2 COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
S S (1080p) S S HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 HDMIz2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (480p ~ 720p) S S HDMI COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMIz2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (480i/576i) S S HDMI COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 HDMIz2 COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT
S A A A A A z 3 z 3 z3
Information
S A A S A VIDEOz1 VIDEOz1 z4 VIDEOz1 z4 A VIDEOz2 VIDEOz2 VIDEOz2
S A S A A S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 A S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2
S A S S A S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 A S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2 S-VIDEOz2
S S (1080p) A A A COMPONENT A A A z 3 z 3 z3
Troubleshooting
or S S (1080p) A S A A
S S (480p ~ 720p) A S A COMPONENTz1 A VIDEO A COMPONENTz2 A VIDEO
with HDMI
S S (480i/576i) A S A COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
monitor off
S S (1080p) S A A COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 A S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEOz2
S S (480p ~ 720p) S A A COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (480i/576i) S A A COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
S S (1080p) S S A COMPONENT S-VIDEOz1 S-VIDEOz1 A S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEO 2z S-VIDEOz2
S S (480p ~ 720p) S S A COMPONENTz1 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO A COMPONENTz2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S S (480i/576i) S S A COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 COMPONENTz1 A COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2 COMPONENTz2
S : Signal present A : No output b : Output according to “Resolution” setting (i/p Scaler : When “A to H” is set) (vpage 30).
A : No signal z1 : The “Picture Adjust” setting can be made. : Wallpaper or set background color displayed
480p ~ 720p : 480p / 576p / 1080i / 720p z2 : Superimposed over video signal : Output according to “Resolution” setting (i/p Scaler : When “H to H” is set) (vpage 30).
z3 : Only displayed when the MENU button is : GUI menu not displayed
pressed
z4 : If the input signal is in SECAM format, it is
• The main zone video conversion function is compatible with the following formats: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4,43, PAL -N, PAL -M and PAL -60.
• When SECAM signals of video input are up-converted, the signals are output in PAL format from the S-Video connector.
• If the input signal is a component 1080p signal, up-converting to HDMI is not possible.
• The GUI menu display cannot be superimposed when xvYCC signals and component 1080p signal, computer’s resolution (e.g. VGA) are input.
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Video Convert
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO
A A A A A A A A S S S S
A A A S A A A S (VIDEO) S S S S
A A S A A A S (S-VIDEO) A S S S S
A A S S A A S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S S S S
Connections
A S A A A S (COMPONENT) A A S S S S
A S A S A S (COMPONENT) A S (VIDEO) S S S S
A S S A A S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) A S S S S
A S S S A S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S S S S
OFF
S A A A S (HDMI) A A A S (HDMI)z2 A A A
Setup
S S S A A A A A
S S S S S (HDMI) S (COMPONENT) S (S-VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (HDMI)z2 A A A
S : Signal present S : Output present
A : No signal A : No output
z2 : Superimposed over video signal
Multi-Zone
To display the GUI menu on an HDMI monitor, output with a resolution of 480p/576p.
n ZONE2
Information
S A S (S-VIDEO)
S S S (S-VIDEO)
S : Signal present S : Output present
A : No signal A : No output
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Getting Started
Power turns off • Protection circuit activated due • Turn off the power, wait for the 10
suddenly and to rise of internal temperature. set to fully cool down, then turn
Troubleshooting power indicator the power back on.
flashes red. • Place the set in a well-ventilated 10
place.
If a problem should arise, first check the following:
• Core wires of two speakers are • First unplug the power cord, 10
Connections
1. Are the connections correct?
touching each other or a core then twist the core wires tightly
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
wire is sticking out of the terminal or terminate the speaker cables,
3. Are the other components operating properly?
and touching the set’s rear panel, then reconnect.
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
activating the protection circuit.
there may be a malfunction.
Setup
• Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with the specified 10
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
other than specified are being impedance.
used.
GGeneralH
Playback
• Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a –
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page DENON service center.
Power does not • Connection of the power cord is • Check that the power plugs are 22
turn on, or turns faulty. securely inserted into the AVR- GRemote Control UnitH
Remote Control
off directly after it 3808’s AC inlet and the wall
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
was turned on. power outlet.
Set does not work • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. 3
No sound is • Connection with the input • Check the connections. 9
properly when • You are operating outside of the • Operate within the specified 3
produced from devices or connection of the
remote control specified range. range.
speakers. speaker cables is faulty.
unit operated. • Obstacle between main unit and • Remove the obstacle. 3
• Device you want to play and set • Select an appropriate input 37
Multi-Zone
remote control unit.
input source do not match. source.
• The batteries are not inserted in • Insert the batteries in the 3
• Master volume is turned too • Adjust the master volume to an 47
the proper direction, as indicated proper direction, following the
low. appropriate level.
by the polarity marks in the polarity marks in the battery
• Mute mode is set. • Cancel the mute mode. 47
battery compartment. compartment.
Information
• Headphones are connected. • Disconnect the headphones. 47
• The set’s remote control sensor • Move the set to a place in which 3
• No digital signals are being • Select an input source for which 39
is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor will
input. the digital input setting has been
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent not be exposed to strong light.
made.
bulb light, etc.).
• The connectors to which the • Set the input mode. 39
Troubleshooting
• The remote ID of the main unit • Set the same remote IDs for the 35, 63
digital inputs are assigned and
and remote control unit do not main unit and remote control
the settable input modes do not
match. unit.
match.
Display is off. • The “Dimmer” setting is set to • Set to something other than 35
“OFF”. “OFF”.
• The PURE DIRECT mode is set. • Set a surround mode other than 40, 41
the PURE DIRECT mode.
“DOLBY DIGITAL” • DVD player’s digital audio output • Check the DVD player’s audio –
indicator does not setting is not proper. output setting. For details, read
appear on display. the DVD player’s operating
instructions.
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Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page No sound is • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “TV”. 30
No sound is • You are playing a monaural • The mode is set to something 41 output from Setup” – “Audio” setting is set to
produced from source (TV, AM radio broadcast, other than “STANDARD”. the monitor “Amp”.
center speaker. etc.) in the STANDARD mode. connected
No sound • The surround mode is set to • Set to a surround playback 40, 41 with HDMI
connections.
Connections
surround back different channel. display does not (PAL or NTSC) do not match. TV.
speaker. • Surround back speaker setting is • Set to something other than 28 appear.
set to “None”. “None”.
Playback
• The subwoofer’s volume is • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume 59 connectors. (480i/576i) signals.
turned off. to an appropriate level.
No picture • The connections to the HDMI • Check the connections. 11
No test tones are • Surround mode not set to • Set to the STANDARD mode. 40 appears connectors are faulty.
produced when “STANDARD”. with HDMI • HDMI input setting is improper. • Check the HDMI input setting. 39
main remote
Information
output. is not set to bitstream. refer to the DVD player’s Picture cannot be • Input source does not match • The video conversion function 15
operating instructions. recorded. recorder’s video connection does not work for the REC
• DVD player is not compatible • Use a DTS-compatible player. – connector (video or S-Video). OUT connectors. Match the
with DTS sound playback. input source and recorder
• The AVR-3808’s “Decode Mode” • Set to the “Auto” or DTS mode. 38 connections.
setting is set to “PCM”.
DVDs cannot be • This is not a malfunction. Most –
HDMI audio • The “Manual Setup” – “HDMI • Set to “Amp”. 30 copied on a VCR. movie software includes copy
signals are not Setup” – “Audio” setting is set to –
prevention signals and cannot be
output from “TV”. copied.
speakers.
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Getting Started
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Internet radio • Ethernet cable is not properly • Check the connection status. 20
iPod cannot be • The input source assigned to • Switch to the input source 39 cannot be played. connected or network is
played. “iPod dock” is not selected. assigned at “iPod dock”. disconnected.
• Cable is not properly connected. • Reconnect. 13 • Program is being broadcast in • Only Internet radio programs in 53
• Control Dock for iPod’s AC • Plug the Control Dock for iPod’s – non-compatible format. MP3 and WMA can be played on
this set.
Connections
adapter is not connected to AC adapter into a power outlet.
power outlet. • The computer’s or router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –
firewall is activated. firewall settings.
• Radio station is not currently • Choose a radio station that is 54
GNET/USBH
broadcasting. currently broadcasting.
Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page
Setup
• IP address is wrong. • Check the set’s IP address. 33
When a USB • The set cannot recognize a USB • Check the connection. 18 Files stored on a • Files are stored in a non- • Record in a compatible format. 53
memory device is memory device. computer cannot compatible format.
Playback
connected, “USB” • A USB memory device not • Connect a USB memory device – be played. • You are attempting to play a file • Files that are copyright protected 53
is not displayed on conforming to mass storage class conforming to mass storage that is copyright protected. cannot be played on this set.
the GUI menu. or MTP standards is connected. class or MTP standards. • Set and computer are connected • The set’s USB port cannot –
• The set port and the connected • Connect to the port set at “USB 40 by USB cable. be used for connection to a
Remote Control
port do not match. Select”. computer.
• A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s or router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –
the set cannot recognize is does not guarantee that all USB found, or it is firewall is activated. firewall settings.
connected. memory devices will operate or not possible to • Computer’s power is not turned • Turn on the power. –
receive power. connect to the on.
• USB memory device is connected • Connect the USB memory device – server. • Server is not running. • Launch the server. –
Multi-Zone
via USB hub. directly to the USB port. • Set’s IP address is wrong. • Check the set’s IP address. 32, 33
Files on a USB • USB memory device is in format • Set the format to FAT16 or – Cannot connect to • Radio station is not currently • Wait a while before trying again. –
memory device other than FAT16 or FAT32. FAT32. For details, refer to the preset or favorite broadcasting.
cannot be played. USB memory device’s operating radio stations. • Radio station is not currently in • It is not possible to connect to –
Information
instructions. service. radio stations that are no longer
• USB memory device is divided • When divided into multiple – in service.
into multiple partitions. partitions, only files stored in the For some • Station is congested or not • Wait a while before trying again. –
top partition can be played. radio stations, currently broadcasting.
• Files are stored in a non- • Record the files in a compatible 53
Troubleshooting
“Server Full”
compatible format. format. or “Connection
• You are attempting to play a file • Files that are copyright protected 53 Down” is
that is copyright protected. cannot be played on this set. displayed and
The file names • Characters that cannot be • This is not a malfunction. On – station cannot be
are not displayed displayed are used. this set, characters that cannot connected to.
properly (“...”, etc.). be displayed are replaced with a Sound is broken • Network’s signal transfer speed • This is not a malfunction. When –
“ . (period)”. during playback. is slow or communications lines playing broadcast data with a
or radio station is congested. high bit rate, the sound may
be broken, depending on the
communications conditions.
Sound quality is • File being played has a low bit • This is not a malfunction. –
poor or played rate.
sound is noisy.
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Specifications
n Audio section n Video section
Connections
130 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) C (color) signal — 0.3 (PAL) / 0.286 (NTSC) Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
160 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 10 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)
Surround (A + B): • Color component video connector
Playback
130 W + 130 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Input / output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
160 W + 160 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
Surround back: PR / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω/ohms
130 W + 130 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Frequency response: 5 Hz ~ 100 MHz — +0, –3 dB (when video convert set to “OFF”)
Remote Control
• Digital
D/A output: Rated output — 2 V (at 0 dB playback) Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Total harmonic distortion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB) Power consumption: 550 W
S/N ratio — 102 dB 0.3 W (Standby)
Dynamic range — 96 dB Maximum external dimensions: 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 420 (D) mm
Troubleshooting
b For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Denon Amp G Galaxi 00008 Skyworth 01464 Burmester 40420 Modulaire 40000, 40032, 40087, 40179,
40420, 40468
GE 00237, 00144 Sony 01006, 01460 Bush 40388
D Denon 81001, 82001, 83001, 84001
Gehua 00476 Sprucer 00144 C Cairn 40157
MTC 40420
Musical Fidelity 40393
General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003 Starcom 00003 California Audio Labs 40029, 40303
Myryad 40157
Denon Tuner Gibralter 00003 StarHub 00276 Cambridge 40157
N NAD 40000, 40721
D Denon (Analog) 52863, 52795, 52800, 52805 GNI 01466 Sumitomo 01500, 01504 Cambridge Audio 40157
Naim 40157
GoldStar 00144 Supercable 00276 Cambridge 40157 NSM 40157
Soundworks
H Hitachi 00003, 00008 T Taihan 00778
O
Denon Digital Tuner Hongtian Jiangsu 01462 TCL 01445
Carver 40157, 40179 Onkyo 40868, 40101
CDC 40420 40000, 40032, 40037, 40087,
D Denon (NET/USB) 62865, 62837, 62838, 62839 Hwalin 00303 Telewest 01068
CEC 40420
Optimus 40179, 40393, 40420, 40468
I Insight 00476, 00810 Time Warner cable 01877
Copland 40393
Orion 40393
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V Vestel 11037 Thomson 30551 Sharp 10093, 11917 Lloyd’s 20000 Z Zenith 20000, 20479, 20637, 21479
Toshiba 30695 Siemens 10037 Loewe 20037
b4 b4
A Akai 30695 U United 30713, 30884, 31367 Sony 10000, 11505, 11904 M Magnasonic 20278, 21278
T Thomson 30551
Universum 30713 Sylvania 10054 Magnavox 20081, 20000, 21781
Akura 31367
V Vestel 30884 Symphonic 11904 Magnin 20240
Alba 30695, 30884
T Teac 10178, 10171 Matsui 20352, 20742 TV/VCR/DVD Combination
Amstrad 31367
Technics 10556 Medion 20352 b2, b3, b4
Apex Digital 30830 TV/VCR Combination b2, b3, b4 Thomas 11904 20162, 20037, 21162, 21237, b2
B Black Diamond 30713, 30884 Memorex
b2 21262 A Akai 11903
Thomson 10625
Broksonic 30695 MGA 20240
A Aiwa 11904, 11911 Toshiba 11971 B Broksonic 11938
Bush 30713, 30884 Mitsubishi 20048, 20081, 20043, 20807
America Action 10180
W White 11909 E Emerson 11944
C Centrum 30713 Amstrad 10171 Westinghouse O Optimus 20162, 21162, 21262 ESA 11944
Citizen 30695 Audiovox 10180 Z Zenith 11904, 11909, 11911 Orion 20002, 20352, 20479, 20742,
21479 M Magnavox 11944
Crown 30713
B Beko 10486 b3 P Pace 20352 P Panasonic 11946, 11947
D D-Vision 31367 Black Diamond 11909 20000, 20352, 20479, 20742, R RCA 11953
A Aiwa 21137
Pacific 20742
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Samsung
30490, 30573, 30744, 30199,
30820, 30899, 31044, 31075,
Spectra 30872 Tsinghua Tongfang 31205 Alba 31530 N NEC 31404
31635, 31932 Standard 30651, 30768, 30788, 30831,
30898
TSM 31224 Apex Digital 31056 O Oopla 31158
30784, 30695, 30751, 30763,
Star Clusters 31152, 31227
U Umax 30690, 31151 Aristona 30646 P Palsonic 31056, 31321
Sansui 30768, 31051, 31228, 31230, Unimax 30770 Aspire Digital 31168 Panasonic 30490, 31579
31695, 31832 Starlogic 31005
Sanyo 30670, 30675, 30695, 30713, Starmedia 31005, 31224 United
30675, 30695, 30699, 30713,
30730, 30788, 30884, 31115,
B Belson 31086 Philips 30646, 31158
30873, 31228
Stevison 31367 31152, 31228, 31367, 31832 C Cat 31421 Pioneer 30631
Scan 30705, 30850 30591, 30713, 30741, 30790, cello 31730 Polaroid 31086
Strong 30713 Universum
ScanMagic 30730, 31730 30869, 31227, 31530, 31913 Centrum 31227 ProVision 31321
Sunkai 30770, 30850 Uptek 30763
ScanSonic 31695 Classic 31730 Pye 30646
Sunstech 30831 upXus 31345
Schaub Lorenz 30770, 30788, 31115, 31151 Coby 31086 R RCA 30522
30539, 30646, 30651, 30705, Sunwood 30788, 30898 Urban Concepts 30503, 30539 Commax 31321 Relisys 31347
Schneider 30713, 30774, 30783, 30788, Superscan 30821 US Logic 30839
30790, 30831, 30869, 31367 Conia 31321 Roadstar 31227
Schwaiger 30752
Supervision 30768, 31152 V Venturer 30790 CyberHome 31129, 31502 S Sampo 31347
SVA 30672, 30717, 30752, 31105 Vestel 30713, 30884, 31530
Scientific Labs 30768 Cytron 31347 Samsung 30490, 31635
Sylvania 30630, 30675, 30821, 31268 Victor 31597
Scott 30672, 30651, 31005, 31036,
31233, 31423 Symphonic 30675, 30821, 31268
D Denon 30490 ScanMagic 31730
Vieta 30705 Denver 31056 Schneider 30646
Seeltech 31224, 31451 Synn 30768 Viewmaster 30862, 31224 Digitrex 31056 SEG 31530
SEG 30798, 30665, 30713, 30763,
30872, 30884, 31483, 31530
T Tandberg 30713, 31695 Voxson 30690, 30730, 30774, 30831 DSE 31730 Sensory Science 31158
Tangent 31321 Vtrek 31228
Sensory Science 31158 Durabrand 31502 Sharp 30630, 30675
Shanghai 30672
Targa 31227 W Waitec 31151, 31224, 31233
E E:max 31321 31033, 31070, 31431, 31433,
Tatung 30770, 31695 Sony
30630, 30675, 30713, 30752, Walkvision 30717 31536
Sharp Ellion 31421
31256, 32015, 32024 Tchibo 30741 Waltham 31530 Star Clusters 31227
Eltax 31321
Sharper Image 31117 TCL 31180 Welkin 30831 Sylvania 30675
Emerson 30675
Sherwood 30717, 30741, 30770 TCM 30741, 30790 Wellington 30713
F Ferguson 31730
T Tangent 31321
Shinco 30717 30571, 30717, 30675, 30741, Weltstar 30713 Targa 31227
Teac 30759, 30768, 30790, 30833, Firstline 31530
Shinsonic 30533, 30839 31006, 31197, 31227 Wesder 30699 Teac 31227
Funai 30675
Siemssen 31382 Tec 30898 30686, 30751, 30752, 30790, Techwood 31530
Sigmatek 31005, 31224
Wharfedale 31832 G Gateway 31158
Tevion 31227, 31347, 31730
Technica 31367, 31695 Go Video 30741, 31158, 31730
Siltex 31224 Wilson 30831, 31233
Technics 30490, 30703, 31905 Thomson 30551
Windsor 30713 Goodmans 31530, 31730
Silva 30788, 30898 Technika 30770, 30831, 31115, 31695 Toshiba 31510
Windy Sam 30573 GPX 30741
Silva Schneider 30831, 30898 Technisson 31115 Grundig 31730
U Universum 31227, 31530
WIZE 31115
SilverCrest 31152 Technosonic 30730, 31051, 31115
H H&B 31421
V Vestel 31530
Simaudio 30885 Woxter 31005, 31151, 31224
Techwood 30713, 31530 Victor 31597
Singer 30690, 30751, 30768 Tedelex 30690, 30768, 31004, 31228
X Xbox 30522, 31708 Humax 30646
W Waltham 31530
Xenius 30790 I iLo 31348
Sistemas 30672
Telefunken 30789, 30790, 30833, 31483,
J JVC 31164, 31597
Y Yakumo 31056
Skantic 30539, 30713 31832, 31923 XLogic 30768, 31152, 31228
Yamada 31056, 31158
Skymaster 30730, 30768 Teletech 30713, 30768 XMS 30770, 30788 K Kansas Technologies 31530
Yamaha 30646
Tensai 30651, 30690, 30770 Xoro 31183, 31250 Kreisen 31421
Skyworth 30898 Yukai 31730
Sliding 31115 Tevion
30651, 30798, 30768, 30833,
30898, 31036, 31227, 31347,
Y Yakumo 31004, 31056 KXD 31321
Z Zenith 30741
Slim Art 30784 31382, 31483, 31730, 31923 Yamada 30872, 31004, 31056, 31151, L LG 30741
31158 Lifetec 31347
SM Electronic 30690, 30730, 30768, 31152 Theta Digital 30571 30490, 30539, 30646, 30545,
Yamaha LiteOn 31158
Smart 30705, 30713 Thomson 30522, 30511, 30551 31354
Tivo 31503 Yamakawa 30665, 30872, 31104 Loewe 30741
Sonai 30755
30784, 30665, 30788, 30790, Yukai 30730, 31730 Lumatron 31321
Sonashi 30831 Tokai 30898 30503, 30591, 30741, 30869, Luxor 31730
Sonic Blue 30573, 30715, 30783, 30869,
Tom-Tec 30789 Z Zenith 31906
31099
Zeus 30784
M Magnavox 30646, 30675
30533, 31533, 30864, 30573, Top Suxess 31224 Matsui 31730
30630, 30772, 31033, 31070, 30503, 30573, 30539, 30695,
Sony Maxent 31347
31431, 31433, 31536, 31633, Toshiba 31045, 31154, 31503, 31510,
31769, 31981, 32043 31769 DVD Recorder MBO 31730
Sound Color 31233 TRANS-continents 30831, 30872, 31321, 31327 Medion 31347
Soundmaster 30768
1 4Kus 31158
Transonic 30730 MiCO 30751
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