Manual

• We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3802,
• To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3802 has to offer, read these
instructions carefully and use the set properly Be sure to keep this manuai for future reference,
should any questions or problems arise
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• INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3802 DigitaE Surround A / V receiveE This remarkable component has
been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as welE as
providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources
As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and
operation that ' ou review the contents of this manual before proceeding
TABLE OF CONTENTS
h_] Before Using ........................................................ 3
_] Cautions on InstaElation ........................................ 3
J_] Cautions on Handling ........................................... 3
J4] Features ............................................................... 4
I_] Connections ..................................................... 4-8
I_] Part Names and Functions .............................. 8, 9
[7_] Setting up the system ................................... 9-16
18] Remote Control Unit ................................... 16-22
[91 Operat on ..................................................... 22-26
I10]Surround......................................................27-29
1L_ DSPSurround Simulation ............................30-32
J_ Listening to the Radio.................................33-35
J_ Last Function Memory .......................................36
J_ InitiaEizationof the Microprocessor ....................36
J_ Troubleshooting...........................................36,37
Additional Information .................................37-41
Specifications.....................................................42
• ACCESSORIES
Checkthat the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
[] BEFORE USING
Pay attention to the following before using this
unit:
• Moving the set
Tu prevent shor_ circuits or damaged wires n the
connection cords, always unplug the power cord
and disconnect the connection cords between all
other audio components when moving the set
• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that aEI connections are proper
and that there are not probleE'qs with the connection
cords¸ Always set the power switch to the standby
position before connecting and disconnecting
connection cords¸
• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this nstructions aEong with the
warranty in a safe place
• Note that the illustrations in this instructions
may differ from the actual set for explanation
purposes.
[] CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
Noise or disturba_lce of the picture may be generated
if this unit or any other electronic equipment using
microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV
If this happens, take the following steps:
• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or
TV
• Set tile antenna wires from the tuner or TV away
from this unit's power cord and input/output
connection cords
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly
when using indoor antennas or 300 _Z/uhms feeder
wEres We recommend using outdoor antennas
and 75 £_/ohms coaxial cables.
For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space
between the top, back and sides of this unit
and the wall or other components.
_g cm or more
wall
,_1}Operating instructions ........................................ 1
Service station list .............................................. 1
Remote control unit {RC-884) ............................ 1
R6P/AA batteries ................................................ 3
_5 AM loop antenna ................................................ 1
FM indoor antenna ............................................. 1
FM antenna adaptor ........................................... 1
[] CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
• Switching the input function when input jacks
are not connected
A clicking noise may be produced f the input
function is switched when _lOthi_lg is con_lected to
the input jacks If this happens r either turn do_vn the
MASTER VOLUME CO_ltrOlor connect compo_lents
to the input }acks
• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jacks
and SPEAKER terminals
The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE iacks and
SPEAKER termnals include a mutng crcuit
Because of this, the output signals are greatly
reduced for several seconds after the power switch
is turned on or i_lput function, surround mode or any
other-set-up is changed If the volume is turned up
during this time, the output will be very high after
the muting circuit stops functioning Always wait
until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the
volume
• Whenever the power switch is in the IL OFF
state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line
voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you
leave home for, say, a vacation.
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