SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NO. DE SERIE PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE LAPPAREIL INSCRIT A LARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAON A POUVOIR LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

FRANCAIS

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION

ENGLISH

Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Eviter des tempratures leves Tenir compte dune dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de linstallation sur une tagre.
Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Protger lappareil contre lhumidit, leau et lapoussire.
Do not let foreign objects in the set. Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans lappareil.
Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time. Dbrancher le cordon dalimentation lorsque lappareil nest pas utilis pendant de longues priodes.
Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set. Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzne et un diluant avec lappareil.
Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. Manipuler le cordon dalimentation avec prcaution. Tenir la prise lors du dbranchement du cordon. * (For sets with ventilation holes) Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Ne pas obstruer les trous daration. Never disassemble or modify the set in any way. Ne jamais dmonter ou modifier lappareil dune manire ou dune autre.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 20. 14. 15. 16. 12. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

115V 230V
* The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR knob on the rear panel, using a screwdriver. * If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR knob does not move smoothly, please contact a qualified serviceman.
2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
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 units power cord and input/output connection cords. Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 /ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75 /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. Wall 10 cm/4 inch or more

10 cm/4 inch or more

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume. Whenever the power switch is in the OFF or STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

4 FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding Featuring 32 bit high speed DSP, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, LD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV. 3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs. 4. 24 bit D/A Conversion All six channels, including the five main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference, for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie soundtracks. 5. Dual Surround Speaker Mode Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound reproduction using two different types of surround sound speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of onaxis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the speakers. (2) Music Surround With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening. Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar) surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room, since that is how they configure their studios during the mixing/creation process. The DENON AVR-3300 provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your AV theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise. 6. Component Video Switching In addition to composite video and S video switching, the AVR3300 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) inputs for the DVD and TV/DBS inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality. 7. Video Select Function Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio). 8. Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-3300 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format.

CENTER

CB MONITOR

CR VOLTAGE SELECTOR 115V 230V
SUB MULTI/ EFFECT SURROUND WOOFER PRE OUT CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SAME AS LINE-VOLTAGE SWITCHED 100W MAX. AC OUTLET

Ground wire

FM ER COAX. 75 ANTENNA CD SIGNAL GND R PHONO

VCR-2/ V.AUX

MD/ TAPE

OPT.-1 VCR-1

OPT.-2 COAXIAL OPT.-3

VCR-2/ V.AUX MD/ TAPE

DIGITAL

RAUDIO L

MONITOR C-VIDEO S-VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

For multiple voltage model only (Refer to page 5.) Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

AC CORD

AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North America model) AC 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz (Multiple voltage model)
MD recorder, DAT deck or other component equipped with digital output jacks

OPTICAL

Tape deck or MD recorder

OPTICAL COAXIAL

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 25 for instructions on setting this terminal. NOTES: Use 75 /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording: Connect the tape decks recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this units tape recording (MD/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords. Connections for playback: Connect the tape decks playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this units tape playback (MD/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords.
Connecting video components
To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in video quality. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

TV or DBS tuner

AUDIO R

VIDEO OUT

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV/DBS Connect the TVs or DBS tuners video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. Connect the TVs or DBS tuners audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

Monitor TV

VIDEO IN
LD player, CDV player, etc.
MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to VIDEO the MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
Connecting a video disc player VDP VDP Connect the video disc players video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) VDP IN jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. Connect the video disc players analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords. A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way. It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the VCR-2/V.AUX jacks.

Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Precautions when connecting speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speakers magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.
Note on speaker impedance
The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 /ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the sets power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Surround speaker selector function This function uses either or both of two systems of surround speakers (A and B) to achieve the optimum sound field for different sources. The speaker settings (on or off for A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes and are recalled automatically when that surround mode is set.

Using A only

Using B only
Using both A and B (A+B) Multi surround speaker mode
Before setting up the system
Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main units power.
Display the System Setup Menu.
Setting the type of speakers
The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.
At the System Setup Menu select Speaker Configuration.
Switch to the speaker configuration screen.
Set whether or not speakers are connected and, if so, their size parameters. To select the speaker

To select the parameter

Center Sp. Front Sp. Subwoofer

Surround Sp.

Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if None is set for both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either Large or Small is set for both A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears. c) If None is set for surround speakers A: None is automatically set for surround speakers B.
NOTE: Select Large or Small not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speakers capacity for playing low frequency (approximately 80 Hz and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting. Parameters Large Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer. None Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No. Select Yes when a subwoofer is installed, No when a subwoofer is not installed. * If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when Small is set for the front, center and surround speakers. * For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with a connected subwoofer will yield the best results.

FL Center FR

L1 L2 L3 SL SR

Listening position

At the System Setup Menu select Delay Time.
Switch to the Delay Time screen.
Select the desired unit, meters or feet. Select (darken) the desired units, Meters or Feet.
Example: When Feet is selected
Once Meters or Feet is selected in step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically.
Select the speaker to be set.
Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 0.1 meters (1 foot) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.
Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker (L1)
* If Yes is selected for Default, the settings are automatically reset to

the default values.

* If you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right * *
will appear. In this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line. Set in such a way that the distance to the center speaker is the same as or up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer. Set in such a way that the distance to the surround speakers is the same as or up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) shorter than the distance to the front speakers and the subwoofer.
Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-3300 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.
NOTE: If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 17).
Setting the channel level
Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 44.) When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately. At the System Setup Menu select Channel Level.
Switch to the Channel Level screen.

Select Test Tone Mode.

Select the mode. Select Auto or Manual. Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers. Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.
Example: When the Auto mode is selected
Select Surr. Sp., then select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker A. Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B. Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time. * The Surr. Sp. can only be selected when both surround speakers A and B have been selected at the System Setup Menu (when both A and B have been set to Large or Small).

Select Test Tone Start.

Select Yes.
a. If the Auto mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2second intervals the third time around and on:
Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same Flashing volume. The volume can be adjusted between 12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 Example: When the volume is set to 12 dB dB. b. When the Manual mode is selected Use the and cursor buttons to select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone, then use the and cursor buttons to adjust so that the volume from the different speakers sounds the same.
Flashing while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer
Example: When the volume is set to 12 dB while the subwoofer is selected
After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button again. The Channel Level screen reappears.
* To cancel the settings, select Level Clear and Yes on the Channel Level screen, then make the settings again.
The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance. NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofers own volume control.
* When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect
ALL surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode.
* After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and
adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on Page 44. You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5 CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, VIDEO GAME, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of A or B and A and B.

Clearing learned remote control signals and resetting the preset memory
Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode.
To clear learned remote control signals, set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were learned. To clear the preset memory settings, set the slide switch to VIDEO. AUDIO

AVR/AVC VIDEO

Set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were learned or at which the preset memory settings were set.
Press the SYSTEM CALL SET button, and hold it in for at least four seconds. When both the START and LEARNED/TX LEDs light simultaneously, all the stored codes are cleared.

9 OPERATION

Before operating
Press the USE/LEARN selector button.
Refer to CONNECTIONS (pages 7 to 14) and check that all connections are correct. Set the remote control units slide switch to the AUDIO position. (only when operating with the remote control unit)
Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch (button).

ON/STANDBY

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

for North American model When pressed, the power turns on and the display lights. The sound is muted for several seconds, after which the unit operates normally. When pressed again, the power turns off, the standby mode is set and the display turns off. 2 Whenever the ON/STANDBY button is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation. for multiple voltage model ON/STANDBY The power turns on and ON/STANDBY indicator is light. Several seconds are required from the time the power switch is set to the ON position until sound is output. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that prevents noise when the power switch is turned on and off. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit (RC-860). OFF The power turns off and ON/STANDBY indicator is off. In this position, the power cannot be turned on and off from the remote control unit.

Using the dimmer function Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the remote control units DIMMER button repeatedly. * The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed, and finally the display turns off.

DIMMER

Multi-source recording/playback
[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)
Press the REC/MULTI button. The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed.
RECOUT SOURCE M-SOURCE SOURCE
With RECOUT SOURCE displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob to select the source you wish to record. The REC indicator and the indicator of the selected source light.

Display

Set the recording mode. For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record. To cancel, either press the REC/MULTI button or turn the function knob and select SOURCE.
NOTES: Recording sources other than digital inputs selected in the REC OUT mode are also output to the multi source audio output jacks. (only when 6CH In & Multi is selected at the system setup menus Ext. In & Multi setting screen) Digital signals are not output from the REC SOURCE or audio output jacks. Only the currently playing source can be recorded to MD/TAPE.
[2] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (MULTI mode) This operation is possible when 6CH IN & MULTI is selected at the System Setup Menus EXT. IN & MULTI setting screen. This operation is not possible in the 8CH IN mode.
With M-SOURCE SOURCE displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob and select the source you wish to output. The MULTI indicator and the indicator of the selected source light.
Start playing the source to be output. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. To cancel, either press the REC/MULTI button or turn the function knob and select SOURCE. When SOURCE is selected, the MULTI indicator turns off.
NOTES: The signals of the source selected in the MULTI mode are also output from the VCR-1 and VCR-2/V.AUX recording output terminals. Digital signals are not output from the multi source audio output jacks.
[3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the input source) This operation is possible when 6CH IN & MULTI is selected at the System Setup Menus EXT. IN & MULTI setting screen. This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode.
Set the slide switch to AUDIO and MULTI.

AUDIO CD AVR/AVC VIDEO

Press the input source Example: CD button. The multi source switches directly. The remote control units MULTI button canbe operated at positions other than MULTI. The multi source switches in order each time the multi button is pressed.
[4] Remote control unit operation during multi-source playback (adjusting the volume level) The volume can only be adjusted when 6CH IN & MULTI is selected at the System Setup Menus EXT. IN & MULTI setting screen and Variable is set at the MULTI VOL. LEVEL screen.

MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM

RC-617

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

ROOM-TO-ROOM REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (separately sold) control line AVR-3300 MULTI SOURCE AUDIO signal cable SPEAKER cable
PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-616

SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-860
* Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 7 to 14.

10 SURROUND

Before playing with the surround function
Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 23) or from the remote control unit, as described below. Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the Auto mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.
Press the T. tone button.

T.TONE

Test tones are output from the different speakers. Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust so that the volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers.
After completing the adjustment, press the T. tone button again.
(Remote control unit) (Remote control unit)
* Test tone signals are not output to the EL and ER channels.
After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes, as described below.
Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.

CH.VOL

The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.

1 FL 1 C 1 FR 1 SR 1 SL

Adjust the level of the selected speaker.
* The EL and ER channels can only be adjusted when 8CH EXT.

IN is selected.

Fader function
This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL and SR) together. Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources.

Select FADER.

The channel switches in the order shown below each time this button is pressed.
* The EL and ER channels can only be adjusted when

8CH EXT. IN is selected.

Press the button to reduce the volume of the front channels, the button to reduce the volume of the rear channels. * The fader function does not affect the SW, EL and ER channels.
* The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded
to 12 dB using the fader function.
* If the channel levels are adjusted separately after adjusting the

VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SPEAKER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT
Auto appears on the display.
Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. Automatic searching begins, then stops when a station is tuned in.
If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the Manual tuning operation.

Manual tuning

Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode. Check that the displays AUTO indicator turns off.
(Remote control unit) (Main unit)
Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button to tune in the desired station. The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in.
NOTES: When in the auto tuning mode on the FM band, the STEREO indicator lights on the display when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the TUNED and STEREO indicators turn off. When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the STEREO indicator turns off.
Use the Auto tuning or Manual tuning operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button.
Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E).
Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel (1 to 8).
Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory.
To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5. A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset 8 stations (channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks A to E.
Checking the preset stations
The preset broadcast stations can be checked on the on screen display.
Press the ON SCREEN button repeatedly until the Tuner Preset Stations screen appears on the on screen display.
(for example: NORTH AMERICA MODEL)
Recalling preset stations
To call out out preset stations from the remote control unit.
Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block.
Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel.
Calling out preset stations from the main units panel.
Press the TUNING PRESET button.
Turn the FUNCTION knob and select the desired station.

13 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY

This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off. This function eliminates the need to perform complicated resettings when the power is switched on. The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main units power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.

2 Types of sources

Movie audio
Signals created to be played in movie theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.).
Movie theater sound field

FL SW C FR

Listening room sound field

SL SL SR

In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels. To do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is increased (to four or eight) or speakers with bipolar or dipolar properties are used.
Multiple surround speakers Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360 sound field using three to five speakers.
In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound field from 360. Ideally the surround speakers should function as point sound sources in the same way as the front speakers.
These two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required in order to achieve the ideal sound.
The AVR-3300s surround speaker selection function makes it possible to change the settings according to the combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources. This means that you can connect a pair of bipolar or dipolar surround speakers (mounted on either side of the prime listening position), as well as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room.

Speaker setting examples

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Use this setting if your main purpose is to listen to movie music and when using one set (two speakers) of regular single-way or two-way speakers as the surround speakers.
Front speakers Center speaker

Monitor Subwoofer 45

120 Surround speakers
Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. Consult the owners manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening position. Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3300 and set all settings on the setup menu to A. (This is the factory default setting. For details, see page 17.)