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Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
ENGLISH
7CH STEREO
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from
all speakers.
WIDE SCREEN
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of
viewing a movie on a large screen.
SUPER STADIUM
: This mode is suited for viewing sports
programs.
ROCK ARENA
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
live concert in a jazz club.
CLASSIC CONCERT
: This mode is for appreciating classical concert
programs.
MONO MOVIE
z
: This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
VIDEO GAME
: This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
MATRIX
: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL
: This mode is for enjoying surround effects
using only the front speakers or headphones.
z: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
right), so input to both channels.
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.
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.
[Selectable items]
DSP Simulation Playback
The desired mode according to the program source and
viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON
original surround modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 76, 77)
to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most
faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.
When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed
and the display on the main unit is turned off.
If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
the PURE DIRECT mode.
The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.
Press the PURE DIRECT button on the main unit or the
PURE button on the main remote control unit.
Input signal
Display
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source /
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
DIRECT
DSD (2ch) DSD DIRECT (
z
)
PCM (multi ch)
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PL
g
x CINEMA
M DIRECT + PL
g
x MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1
DSD (multi ch) DSD MULTI DIRECT (
z
)
DIRECT
:
In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high
quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input
signal.
For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back
output’s play mode.
[Selectable items]
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.
For details, see page 79.
Direct Playback
STEREO
:
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
[Selectable items]
Stereo Playback
Setup
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Denon AVR-3808 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAV Receiver
Channels7.1
Power Output per Channel130 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% THD)
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI Outputs2
Network ConnectivityEthernet
THD0.05%
Component Video Inputs3
Component Video Outputs1
Digital Audio Inputs (Coaxial)2
Preamp Outputs7.1
Weight15.5 kg
Frequency Response10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance200 mV / 47 kOhms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
HDMI Version1.3a
Supported Video Formats1080p
Dolby TechnologiesDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS TechnologiesDTS-HD Master Audio
Multi-room Zones3
Video Inputs/OutputsComposite
Audio Inputs/OutputsAnalog, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial

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