Denon AVR-3806S Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for AVR-3806: Capabilities and Compatibilities Guide Specifications Supplementary guide Code List Service manual

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6Easy Setup and OperationSpeaker system layout2 Basic system layoutThe following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systemsand a television monitor:Subwoofer Center speaker systemSurround speaker systemsSurround back speaker systemsFront speaker systemsSet these at the sides of the TVor screen with their front surfacesas flush with the front of thescreen as possible.With the AVR-3806 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose thebest layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.2 Surround speaker selector functionThis function makes it possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for different sources byswitching between two systems of surround speakers (A and B). The settings of the differentspeakers (A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes, sothey are set automatically when the surround mode is selected.A ABBA ABB SB SB SB SBUsing A only(Multi surround speaker system)Using B only(Single surround speaker system)( SB : Surround back speakers)• This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-3806 according to yourlistening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using.• For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.• If you wish, you can set the various settings manually without using Auto Setup ( page 75 ~79).Easy to setup flowEasy Setup and OperationPlacing the speakers.Connecting thespeakers.Connecting a monitorand a DVD player.Starting the AutoSetup.Playing a DVD withsurround sound.Auto setup flow1) Speaker Configuration2) Distance3) Channel Level4) Crossover Frequency5) Room EQ1) Measuring the background noise (noise in theroom)2) Determining whether or not speakers areconnected3) Checking the polarities of the speakersStore the measurement result in the memory.Connecting a microphone.Preliminary measurementMeasurement of the speakersin the listening position.Check of the measurement result.The measurement of the speakersin the 2nd to 6th listening position