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INTRODUCTION
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ACCESSORIES
Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-3801 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb
surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well 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 you review the
contents of this manual before proceeding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
z Before Using ...............................................................................................4
x Cautions on Installation...............................................................................4
c Cautions on Handling ..................................................................................5
v Features ......................................................................................................5
b Connections..........................................................................................6~13
n Part Names and Functions..................................................................14, 15
m Setting up the system ........................................................................16~28
, Remote Control Unit...........................................................................29~40
. Operation ............................................................................................41~48
⁄0 Surround .............................................................................................49~52
⁄1 DSP Surround Simulation ...................................................................53~57
⁄2 Listening to the Radio.........................................................................58~60
⁄3 Last Function Memory..............................................................................60
⁄4 Initialization of the Microprocessor ...........................................................60
⁄5 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................61
⁄6 Additional Information.........................................................................62~69
⁄7 Specifications ............................................................................................70
Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:
q Operating instructions…..1 w Warranty ( for North America model only )………...........1 e Service station list…….....1 r Remote control unit
t R6P/AA batteries .............3 y AM loop antenna…...............1 u FM indoor antenna…1 i FM antenna adaptor….....1 (RC-883)............…......1
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BEFORE USING
CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
• Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in 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 all connections are proper and that there are
not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power
switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting
connection cords.
Noise or disturbance 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 the 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 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using
outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.
For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm/4 inch of space between
the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other
components.
• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a
safe place.
• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from
the actual set for explanation purposes.
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