N E W M O D E L I N F O R M A T I O N
A/V Surround Receiver
AVR-3805
Latest DSP technology employed in DENON's critically acclaimed
D.D.S.C-Digital circuitry for the finest in multi-channel audio performance
D.D.S.C-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit) is a circuit configuration designed by DENON in which all elements of the Surround
Processor are optimized to the highest standards by the use of selected high performance and discrete components, particularly the A/D
and D/A converters and the sophisticated DSP surround decoder. DENON has developed with Analog Devices, a new 32-bit Floating Point
DSP processor for decoding and processing the various digital signals with the highest level of accuracy,
so this new D.D.S.C-Digital circuit will provide the ultimate in multi-channel performance.
■ DENON LINK multi channel digital audio input ■ New EL Backlight Touch Panel Remote
The AVR-3805 incorporates DENON LINK 3rd Edition*, this new edition now The AVR-3805's remote controller is a completely new design, focusing
allows the input of uncompressed Super Audio CD digital signals as well as heavily on ease of use. It features Electro-Luminescence technology which
DVD-Video/Audio. To transfer high resolution, multi-channel digital audio signals, offers sophisticated design and extraordinary control. This remote will
DENON has developed a unique digital transmission technology, known as automatically activate the backlighting when the user picks the remote up.
DENON LINK. This digitally balanced transfer technology permits jitter-less data
transfer and ultra-low noise. The AVR-3805 incorporates this latest digital audio
interface, so the end user will experience the absolute finest in audio playback
between the AVR-3805 and a DENON LINK featured DVD player.
*The 3rd Edition for DVD/Super Audio CD output for DVD players is currently awaiting
verification.
■ Component Video Conversion
• High-grade Up Conversion
This video transcoding technology lets you enjoy highest picture quality from all
video gear connected to the AVR-3805. Since composite and S-video signals DVD Player Commands AVR Commands
are converted up to component video signals and output to the monitor, all you
need to do is connect a monitor that can display component video images. ■ Fully Discrete, Equal Power Seven Amplifier Channels, 120 Watts Each
• 3 Sets of Component Video Inputs Front 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
The AVR-3805 is equipped with 3 sets of assignable, component video inputs Center 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
and 1set of monitor outputs (all RCA terminals) Surround 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround back 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
• High Definition Quality Video Switching
The high-performance relay that is used to switch component video signals, The AVR-3805 features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with
features an extended bandwidth range up to 100 MHz. identical amplifier design featuring high current discrete output devices on all 7
channels. Each of the 7 amplifier channels is rated at 120 watts, into 8 ohms,
■ Auto Setup and Room EQ Function with Optional Microphone from 20 Hz - 20 kHz with no more than 0.05% THD.
The AVR-3805 is equipped with an Auto Setup and Room Equalization
function, to achieve the most ideal sound field for your room. With the ■ Designed for high sound quality
optional microphone placed at your listening position, the powerful new 32bit • Hefty Power Transformer for Stable Supply of Power
floating point DSP automatically and accurately analyzes, adjusts and sets A huge power transformer has been connected in the power section where it
the speaker configurations of your system. Also, the AVR-3805 analyzes is combined with a rectifier diode and an oversized block capacitor to ensure
and adjusts the frequency response of the speakers to the room with an a large, stable supply of electrical current. Accordingly, this design allows the
8 band parametric equalizer. The optional microphone (DM-S305) is a AVR-3805 to achieve high output power of 120 W for each of the 7 channels.
specially designed, high performance unit with a heavy duty base to suppress
vibrations for accurate analyzing. • Block Capacitor
A large-capacity block capacitor was developed for the AVR-3805 to ensure
■ Pure Direct and AL24 Processing Plus a rock stable supply of power.
DENON's Pure Direct mode was designed for those who want the ultimate in
sonic quality from their audio sources. Depending on input signal type, Pure • Detachable AC Power Cord
Direct will turn off any unneeded circuitry of the AVR-3805.
• When listening to PCM based sources, DENON's waveform technology
AL24 Processing Plus brings out all the delicate nuances of the source material.
N E W M O D E L I N F O R M A T I O N AVR-3805
■ Support for Multi Zone Configurations ■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning
• The AVR-3805 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function • 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
that let you output different sources to multiple zones. Sources can be selected • Auto Preset Memory
for output to an additional zones, in addition to the main room. Multi-room Zone
2 can have variable pre-amp output along with a composite video feed. And
an independently selected audio source can be output to Multi-room Zone 3
with a fixed pre-amp output. The AVR-3805's Power Amplifier Assign function
lets you assign the 2 Surround Back (SB L/R) amplifier channels when the Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
system is not configured for 7.1, to instead drive the Multi-room Zone 2, or ■ Audio Inputs
3, speakers, with 120 Watts per channel output power, while still providing 11 Analog Input ............................ PHONO, CD, (Tuner), DVD, VDP, TV, DBS,
5 discrete amplifier channels to drive all speakers in a 5.1 configured home VCR-1, VCR-2, [Link](FRONT), CDR/TAPE
theater room. 8-ch Analog EXT. Input .................. FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
• +12 V Trigger Output x2 (Assignable) SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER
5 Digital (Optical) Input ................. OPTICAL x 5 (FRONT x 1) (Assignable)
• Remote In/Out Ports 2 Digital (Coaxial) Input .................. COAXIAL x 2 (Assignable)
• RS232C Control Port to support an AMX, Crestron integrated 1 Denon Link ................................ Denon Link (Assignable)
■ Audio Outputs
control system
8 Analog PRE Output .................... FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER
3 Analog REC Output ................... VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE
Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage.
1 Analog Multi Zone PRE Output ....... ZONE 2 L/R
• DTS 96/24 Decoding for DVD-Video 1 Analog Multi Zone Output...... ..... ZONE 3 L/R
• DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1 2 Digital (Optical) Output .............. OPTICAL x 2
■ Video Inputs
• DTS NEO:6 3 Component Video Input .................. VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, VIDEO-3
• Dolby Digital EX 7 Composite Input ........................ DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR1, VCR2, [Link](FRONT)
7 S-Video Input ............................. DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, [Link](FRONT)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx ■ Video Outputs
• Auto Surround 1 Component Video Output ................. MONITOR
The AVR-3805 can automatically store the surround mode for any of four 3 Composite Output ...................... VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
inputs signals: (1) Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2) Bit stream 2-channel (Dolby 3 S-Video Output .......................... VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
Digital, DTS) and (3) Bit stream multi-channel and (4) DENON LINK multi- 1 Multi Zone Composite Video output ..... ZONE 2 VIDEO x1
channel. If the type of input signal changes, the most appropriate surround Specifications
mode is automatically selected for the signal. ■ Power Amplifier Section
■ Other Features That Enhance Operating Ease Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
• 1 Set of 8-Channel External Analog Inputs Front ............................................. 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
160 W + 160 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
• New Front Panel Design with Trap Door Center ............................................ 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Larger display area is now capable of displaying a broad range of information 160 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
including character icons for an intuitive recognition of input signal channels Surround ........................................ 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
and output speaker channels. 160 W + 160 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
All settings can now be made using the controls on the main unit. Surround back ............................... 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
160 W + 160 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
■ Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/impedance
PHONO(MM) ................................. 2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, [Link], CDR/TAPE
...................................................... 200 mV/47 kohms
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R,
SUBWOOFER ............................... 200 mV/15 kohms
Output level/Load impedance
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUB WOOFER
MULTI ZONE L/R .......................... 1.2 V/10 kohms
VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE ........... 200 mV/47 kohms
Frequency response ...................... 10 Hz - 100 kHz; +0, -3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio....................... 102 dB
RIAA deviation ............................... ± 1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Tone control ................................... Treble: ± 6 dB, Bass: ± 6 dB
• Audio Delay Function ■ FM Section
The Audio Delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that Tuning frequency range ................. 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
can occur when a video signal is processed, such as in a Progressive Scan Usable sensitivity ........................... 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
DVD player or outboard video processor. ■ AM Section
• Variable Gain Volume Tuning frequency range ................. 520 - 1710 kHz
S/N in the useable area has been improved. Finer adjustments are also Usable sensitivity ........................... 18 µV
possible in 0.5 dB steps across the extended range of –80 dB to +18 dB. ■ General
Power supply ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Adjustable Cross-Over Switching Power consumption ....................... 7.1 A
The AVR-3805 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 8 Dimensions .................................... 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm
cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200 and 250 Hz. This lets 17.1” (W) x 6.7” (H) x 16.9” (D)
you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer Weight ........................................... 17.0 kg, 37 lbs 8 oz
to the main speaker system.
• A/B switching between surround speakers
*Black version is available.
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks
of Digital Theater System, Inc.
*HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Microsoft®
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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