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Denon AVR-3803 User Manual

Denon AVR-3803
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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-3 803/1083
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any
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Denon AVR-3803 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels7.1
Dolby DigitalYes
DTSYes
Component Video Inputs3
S-Video Inputs7
Digital Audio Inputs5 (3 Optical, 2 Coaxial)
Analog Audio Inputs9
TypeAV Receiver
THD0.05%
Input Sensitivity200 mV
Signal to Noise Ratio100 dB
Frequency Response10 Hz - 100 kHz
Digital Inputs5 (3 Optical, 2 Coaxial)
Weight33.1 lbs
Amplifier Channels7
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
Surround Sound ModesDolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II
Power Output110W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD)
Video InputsS-Video, Component
Input Sensitivity/Impedance200 mV / 47 kOhm
Video Inputs/OutputsS-Video, Component
Dimensions (W x H x D)17.1 x 6.6 x 16.9 inches

Summary

1 BEFORE USING

Moving the set

Instructions on safely moving the unit to prevent damage or short circuits.

Before turning the power switch on

Check connections and ensure proper setup before powering on.

4 FEATURES

Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Utilizes 32-bit DSP for faithful digital surround sound reproduction.

Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Enhances multi-channel audio from Dolby Surround or stereo sources.

Dolby Digital

Provides up to 5.1 channels of high-fidelity surround sound for DVD and DTV.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Offers 5.1 channels of surround sound for DVD, laser disc, and music.

DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

Supports advanced multi-channel formats for enhanced surround playback.

DTS 96/24 compatibility

Decodes high-quality digital signals for multi-channel surround sound.

Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources

Recreates 7.1-channel effects even with 5.1 sources.

Dual Surround Speaker Mode

Allows optimization of surround sound with two speaker types/positions.

Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

Enables simultaneous listening of different sources in main and subrooms.

Component Video Switching

Provides component video input and output for superior picture quality.

Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs

7.1 channel inputs/outputs for future multi-channel format compatibility.

5 CONNECTIONS

Connecting the audio components

Details on connecting CD players, turntables, and tape decks.

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

For connecting digital audio equipment with digital output.

Connecting a tape deck

Connects tape deck for recording and playback.

Connecting the video components

Connecting a video decks

Connects VCRs for recording, copying, and playback.

Connecting the video components equipped with S-Video jacks

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

Connects DVD/VDP S-Video outputs to the unit's S-Video input.

Connecting a TV or DBS tuner

Connects TV/DBS tuner S-Video output to the unit's S-Video input.

Connecting the video decks

Connects VCR S-Video outputs/inputs for signal transfer.

Connecting the video component equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) Video jacks

Connecting a DVD player

Connects DVD player component video outputs to unit's component input.

Connecting a monitor TV

Connects TV component video input to unit's component monitor out.

Speaker system connections

Connection the speaker terminals

Instructions for connecting speakers to terminals.

6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

Identifies and explains the functions of the front panel controls and indicators.

Remote control unit

7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

Speaker Configuration

Configures speaker setup, size, and type.

Audio and Video Setup

Adjusts audio delays, levels, digital inputs, and video settings.

8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

9 OPERATION

Before operating

Checks connections and ensures correct setup before use.

Turn on the power

Instructions for powering the unit on and off.

Playing the input source

Select the input source to be played

Chooses the desired audio/video input source.

Select the input mode

Sets the input mode (Auto, PCM, DTS, Analog, Ext. IN).

Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)

PURE DIRECT mode

High-quality playback mode that turns off video circuits.

DIRECT mode

Achieves good quality 2-channel sound while bypassing tone circuits.

STEREO mode

Adjusts tone and sound while watching images.

Switching the surround speakers

Selects surround speaker configuration.

Selects surround speaker configuration.

Multi-zone playback with multi-source

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using PREOUT)

System diagram for multi-zone playback using pre-outs.

MULTI ZONE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (When using SPEAKER OUT)

System diagram for multi-zone playback using speaker outs.

10 SURROUND

Before playing with the surround function

Adjusting playback level with test tones

Uses test tones to balance speaker playback levels.

Adjusting channel levels

Fine-tunes individual speaker channel levels.

Fader function

Adjusts front or rear channel volume together.

Adjusts front or rear channel volume simultaneously.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode

Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode

Chooses between Cinema, Music, or Emulation modes.

DTS NEO:6 mode

Select the DTS NEO:6 mode

Selects DTS NEO:6 mode for surround playback.

Set the surround parameter mode.

Configures surround parameters for DTS NEO:6.

Select the play mode.

Chooses playback mode for DTS NEO:6.

Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround mode (only with digital input)

Playback with a digital input

Steps for playing sources via digital input.

Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS".

Selects AUTO or DTS input mode for digital signals.

Adjusting the Audio Delay

Select the input source.

Chooses the input source for audio delay adjustment.

11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION

12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO

15 TROUBLESHOOTING

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-ES Extended Surround TM

DTS Neo:6TM surround

Explains DTS Neo:6 for 6.1-channel playback.

DTS 96/24

Explains DTS 96/24 format for high-quality audio sources.

Details DTS 96/24 format for high-quality audio sources.

17 SPECIFICATIONS

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