Denon AVR-3806S Operating Instructions Manual

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72Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Setup – Part 1Setting the Power Amplifier AssignmentIf no Surround back speakers are used in the main room, theiramplifier channels can be assigned for multi–zone use or thefront speaker‘s bi-amp connection.1 Press the CURSOR DD or HH button to select the“Power Amp Assign” at the “Option Setup”menu, then press the ENTER button.•The “Power Amp Assign” screen appears.2 Press the CURSOR FF or GG button to select whichchannel to assign the surround back poweramplifier to.S. Back:The Surround back speakers are used in MAIN ZONE.Front:This provides a bi-amp mode for the two main frontspeakers, replicating the front left and front rightamplifier channel’s outputs.Front B:Both surround back power amplifier channels can beused to provide a second set of stereo outputs thatmatch the front left and right speakers, providing aSpeaker B option for stereo sound in another location( page 69).ZONE2:This mode assigns the surround back amplifier channelsto provide ZONE2 speaker-level outputs from thesurround back speaker terminals.ZONE3:This mode assigns the surround back amplifier channelsto provide ZONE3 speaker-level outputs from thesurround back speaker terminals.3 Press the ENTER button to enter the setting.• The “Option Setup” menu reappears.Setting the Volume ControlSet the upper limit for the volume, the volume level when thepower is turned on, and the volume level when the mute modeis set for the different zones.1 Press the CURSOR DD or HH button to select the“Volume Control” at the “Option Setup” menu,then press the ENTER button.• The “Volume Control” screen appears.2 Press the CURSOR DD or HH button to select thedesired setting, then press the CURSOR FF or GGbutton to select the parameter.Volume Limit:Set the upper limit for the volume for the different zones.• –20 dB, –10 dB, 0 dB:The volume cannot be increased above the selectedlevels.• OFF:If you do not want to set a volume limit, select “OFF”.In this case, the volume can be set to the AVR-3806’smaximum volume (output) level of +18 dB, which isextremely loud.Power On Level:Set the volume that is set when the power is turned onfor the different zones.You can adjust the MAIN ZONE volume level within therange of –80 to +18 dB in steps of 1.0 dB and the ZONE2(or ZONE3) volume level within the range of –70 dB to+18 dB in steps of 1.0 dB.• – – – (Mute)The volume is always muted when the power is turnedon.• LASTThe volume set when the AVR-3806 was last used isstored in the memory and set when the power is turnedon.Front Bi-Amp connectionsCertain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of inputterminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR-3806 Amp Assignmode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers withtwo amplifier channels. Be sure to consult the owner’smanual of your bi-amp-capable speakers for furtherinformation before proceeding.AVR-3806SPEAKERNOTE:• When making bi-amp connections, be sure to removethe short-circuiting bar included with the speaker.Option Setup