Denon AVR-4800 Operations Instructions

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-4800OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDSPSIMULATIONMASTER VOLUMEREMOTE SENSORON / STANDBYINPUT SELECTORTAPE-2 MONHOMETHX CINEMAVOLUME LEVE

101423Connecting the antenna terminalsR LOUTOUTOUTPRE OUTPHONOFRONTCENTEREFECT/ SBSURROUNDSIGNALGNDCDDVDVDPTV/ DBSV.AUXVCR-1VCR-2MD/ TAPE-1TAPE-2M

11Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacksConnecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an ou

12Speaker system connections• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that likepolarities are matched ( < with < , > with

13Connections when using surround back speakersR LOUTOUTOUTOUTOUTOUTPRE OUT6 166 168 16PHONOFRONTCENTEREFECT/ SBSURROUNDSIGNALGNDCDDVDVDPTV/

14R LOUTOUTOUTOUTOUTOUTPRE OUT6 166 168 16PHONOFRONTCENTEREFECT/ SBSURROUNDSIGNALGNDCDDVDVDPTV/ DBSV.AUXVCR-1VCR-2MD/ TAPE-1TAPE-2MONITOR

15Protector circuit• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers undercircumsta

166PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).PRECISION AUDIO COMPO

17Remote control unit• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).DVDSTART LEARNED/TXHOME THX CINEMATUNI

187SETTING UP THE SYSTEM• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 15), make th

19• Speaker system layoutBasic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system)• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting o

22 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION• Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heat dispersion wheninstalle

20Before setting up the systemSetting the type of speakers1Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.2Display the

214Enter 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 speak

222Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.ENTERNOTES:• In the Subwoofer Mode screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass informatio

23Setting the delay time• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.• T

Front/Center/Surround:This is the normal setting.Center/Surround/SurroundBack:The power amplifier for the front channels is used for the surroundback

25Setting the channel level• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.• From the listening positi

268Select “Yes”.9a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.The test tones are emitted from t

27Subwoofer peak limit level setting• This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system

28CAUTION!• The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output.• The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and

29Setting the on-screen display (OSD)• Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off.1At the System Setup Me

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the appliance isoperated.2. Retain Instructi

302Press the ENTER button.The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears.ENTER3Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”.“Search” flashes on the screen and searc

318REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-869) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4800 but other remote control compatible DEN

32Operating DENON audio components• Turn on the power of the different components before operating them.1Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”.AVR/AV

33Preset memory• Denon and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is notpo

34“VCR”ABq (DVD)w (VDP)e (TUNER)r (TV/DBS)t (V. AUX)y (PHONO)u (VCR-1)i (CD)o (MD/TAPE-1)(VCR-2)p(SHIFT)SHIFT(CHANNEL +)CHANNEL+(CHANNEL -)CHANNEL–(A/

35Operating a video component stored in the preset memory1Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”.AVR/AVC VIDEOAUDIO2Set the slide switch to the component to

36Learning function• If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-480

37System call function• The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when

38(3)Storing signals (4)Clearing system call settingsDVDSTART LEARNED/TXHOME THX CINEMATUNINGBANDTITLEMENU/GUIDEMODEMEMORYUSE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAK

39Clearing “learned” remote control signals1Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen,etc., to set the learn mode.2To clear “learned”

42 INTRODUCTION2 ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4800 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered t

40Playing the input source13 521Select the input source to be played.INPUT SELECTORCD8(Main unit) (Remote control unit)Example: CDWhen the tape 2 inpu

413Select the play mode.STEREOSTEREO(Main unit) (Remote control unit)Example: Stereo4Start playback on the selected component.• For operating instruct

42[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)1Use this to turn off the audio outputtemporarily.Press the MUTING button.Cancelling MUTING mode.Press

43Multi-source recording/playback[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the REC/MULTI MODE buttonuntil “REC OUT SOURCE” a

44[3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source)1Set the slide switch to “AUDIO” and “MULTI”.AVR/AVC VIDEOAUDI

45Multi-source and multi-zone playbackMULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM• When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and co

4610SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback

47Fader function• This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR)

48Playing modes for different sourcesThe AVR-4800 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in o

49[1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode1Select the Home THX Cinema mode.HOMETHX CINEMAHOME THX CINEMA(M

53CAUTIONS ON HANDLING4FEATURES• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnectedA clicking noise may be produced if the input function

50Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)1Select the input source.INPUT SELECTORVDP2(Main unit) (Remot

514Display the surround parametermenu.MENU/GUIDESURROUNDPARAMETER5Select the various parameters.6Enter the setting.ENTERNOTE:• When “Default” is selec

52Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode1Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode.• The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.DOLBY / DTSSURROUNDDOLBY / DTSSURROUND

5311DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES• The AVR-4800 is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processi

54DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.DSPSIMULATIONDIRECTSTEREODOLBY / DTSSURROUND5CH / 7CHSTEREOSURROUND MODE(Main

55Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.1Display the surround parameterscreen on the monitor.The

56Surround parameters eEFFECT:This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. Wh

5712LISTENING TO THE RADIOAuto tuning1Set the input function to “TUNER”.INPUT SELECTORTUNER3(Main unit) (Remote control unit)2Watching the display, pr

58Preset memory1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the MEMORY button.MEMORY3Pr

59Recalling preset stations12DVDSTART LEARNED/TXDOLBY / DTSVOLUME DISC SKIP+SYSTEM CALL POWERVDP TUNER SHIFTTV/DBS V.AUX PHONOVCR-1 CDMD / TAPE-1CHANN

65CONNECTIONS• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed.• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left wi

6015TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to

6116ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOptimum surround sound for different sourcesThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats w

62Surround back speakersThe THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy

63• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the samepositions as in example (1).• It is best to place the surround speakers directly a

64• Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listeningposition in order assure cl

65SurroundThe AVR-4800 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the sam

66(2) Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby

67Home THX Cinema surround modeTHX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasf

68System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)Surround modes and parametersSignals and adjustability in the different mo

6917SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Stereo (2ch driven) (All properties shown are only 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~

7Connecting video components• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a

8Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.•

9Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, R-Y, B-Y) VideoJacks (DVD Player)• When making connections, also refer to