Denon AVR-4802R User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-4802ROPERATING INSTRUCTIONSAMPMASTER VOLUMEINPUT SELECTORON/STANDBYTHX CINEMAHOMEPUREDIRECTSENSORREMOTEON/STANDBYINPUTSIGNALPC

101423Connecting the antenna terminalsSPEAKER SYSTEMSPRE OUTDVDYPB/CB PR/CRANTENNAEXT. INFRONTLOOP ANT.AMCENTERFM COAX. 75ΩFR FLSW CSR SLSBR SBLSURRO

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 surethat like polarities are matched ( < with < , > wi

13Connections• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.SPEAKER SYSTEMSPRE OUTDVD TV MONITORYPB/CB PR

146PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSFront Panel• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).MASTER VOLUMEINPUT SE

15Remote control unit• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).Master volume controlbuttons ...

167SETTING UP THE SYSTEMSYSTEM SETUP buttonPress this to display the system setup menu.ENTER buttonPress this to switch the display.Also use this butt

17• 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

18Before setting up the system1Check that all the connections are correct,then turn on the main unit’s power.2Display the System Setup Menu.ON / STAND

19NOTE:• Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency(b

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

20Setting the Crossover Frequency1Select the Crossover Frequency mode.Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used.To s

21NOTES:— Assignment of low frequency signal range —• The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby D

223Select the desired unit, feet or meters.Select (darken) the desired units, “Feet” or “Meters”.4Once “Feet” or “Meter” is selected in Step 3, theDe

23Setting the channel level• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.• From the listening positi

247Select “Ye s”.8a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.The test tones are emitted from

25Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwooferMake these settings when “Yes” is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settin

26Surround Back Speaker Position settings• When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 18), set the dist

274The screen switches. Select “Setting Start”,then select “Yes ”.The screen switches and a test noise isproduced from the speaker system.5Increase th

28Setting the Digital In Assignment• This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-4802R for the different input sources.1At the System Setu

29Setting the Multi Zone ControlMulti-zone is a pre-output with an output level adjustment function.Using the power amplifier assignment function desc

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructio

303Select “Multi Zone Vol. Level” then press the “ENTER” button.4Select the desired setting, then press the“ENTER” button.Variable:The level can be ad

313Select “ON” or “OFF”.4Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.Auto tuner presetsUse this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and st

322Press the ENTER button to switch to the Setup Lock screen.3Select “ON”, to lock the system setup settings.4Press the ENTER button to finalize the s

338REMOTE CONTROL UNIT• The included remote control unit (RC-932) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4802R but other remote control compatible DE

34Operating DENON audio components12Use the mode selector buttons to select the component youwant to operate.The function switches as shown below each

35Preset memory142, 312, 3DVD123Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time.•“PRE” appears on the remote control unit’s displa

36Operating a component stored in the preset memory1Press the mode selector button for the component you wantto operate.AMP1NOTE:• For the DVD player

373. Video deck (VCR1/VCR2) systembuttons4. Monitor TV (TV), digitalbroadcast satellite (DBS) tunerand cable (CABLE) systembuttonsPOWER : Power on/sta

38Learning functionIf your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the acce

39System call(1) System call buttonsUp to 10 signals each can be stored at the “CALL1” and “CALL2”buttons.(1)(2) Storing system call signals125Press t

42 INTRODUCTION2 ACCESSORIESThank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4802R Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered

40(3) Using the system call functionNOTE:• If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, “FULL” appears on the remote control unit’s dis

41ResettingSetting the back light’s lighting timeDVD2, 3112, 312Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time. • “PRE” appears

42345Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “PRE” on theremote control unit, then press the ENTER button.• After “SEL” is displayed on the remote

43(3) Resetting the system call buttonsDVD2, 3, 4112, 3, 512Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time. •“PRE” appears on the

44(4) Resetting the punch through settingDVD2, 3, 4112, 3, 412Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe same time. •“PRE” appears on t

45• This function is for resetting all the settings to the factory defaults.DVD2, 3112, 31Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button atthe sa

461Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that allconnections are correct.2Select “AMP” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the

47Playing the input source1Select the input source to be played.Example: CD(Main unit) (Remote control unit)2Select the input mode.• Selecting the ana

483Select the play mode.STEREO(Main unit) (Remote control unit)Example: Stereo4Start playback on the selected component.• For operating instructions,

49Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks1Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN (or the EXT. IN button on the remote contr

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

502DIRECT modeUse this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound whilewatching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypasssuch circuits as the

51[2] Listening over headphonesPlug the headphones’ plug into the jack.Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.The pre-out output (including the spe

52Multi-source recording/playback[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the REC/MULTI button until “RECOUT SOURCE” appear

53[3] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (MULTI mode)1Press the REC/MULTI button until “M-ZONE SOURCE” appears on

54Multi-source and multi-zone playbackMULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM• When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and co

55[2] When using the SB/MULTI speaker terminalsSettings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the MULTI ZONE pre-out termina

5610SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback

57Fader 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)

58Playing modes for different sourcesThe AVR-4802R is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in

59[1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema surround mode1q Select the program source.INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote co

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

60Surround parameters qDECODER:Select the decoder to be used when playing 2-channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode.PL II C ...The signals a

61[2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS1Select the program source.Selecting a

62Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)1Select the input source.INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote co

63Surround parameters wCINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating f

64Dolby Surround Pro Logic IImode2Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode.Light(Main unit)(Remote control unit)3Play a program source with the ma

65NOTE:• When making parameter settings, the display will return to theregular condition several seconds after the last button waspressed and the sett

66DTS Neo:6 mode1Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.DOLBY / DTS(Main unit)Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCMdigital input 2-channe

67Adjusting the Audio Delay1INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote control unit)q Select the input source.INPUT MODE(Main unit) (Remote control unit)w Set

6811DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES• The AVR-4802R is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital process

69DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.DIRECT STEREO DOLBY / DTSWIDESCREEN5CH / 7CHSTEREODSPSIMULATIONSURROUND MODE(

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

70Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.1Display the surround parameterscreen on the monitor.The

71Surround parameters rEFFECT:This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. Wh

72(Note 1) BASS: +6 dB, TREBLE: 0 dB(Note 2) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dBSignals and adjustability in the different modesTONECONTROLCINEMAEQ.ROOM SIZEEFF

7312LISTENING TO THE RADIOIf tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manualtuning” operation.1Set the input function to “TUNER”.INPUT

74Checking the preset stations1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the MEMORY b

75Recalling preset stations• Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit.1Watching the display, press theSHIFT button to select the presetm

7615TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to

7716ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOptimum surround sound for different sourcesThere are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats w

78Surround back speakersThe THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy t

79• 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

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

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

81SurroundThe AVR-4802R is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the sa

82Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.(2) DTS Digital

83(3) DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While

84(5) Home THX Cinema SurroundTHX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfi

85THX Ultra2 CinemaTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode,

86System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)System setup Default settingsqetyo!0SpeakerConfigurationSurroundSpeakerSet

87Surround modes and parametersC (OFF)C (OFF)EC (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (OFF)C (0dB)C (0dB

882 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signalsC : Selectable✳ : The surround mode name differs depending on the “MODE/SB CH OUT

8917SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section• Power amplifierRated output: Front: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.)150 W + 150 W (6 Ω/o

9Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)Video Jacks (DVD Player)• When making connections, also refe

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