Denon AVR-488 Owner's Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-488Owner’s ManualManuel de l’Utilisateur

Audio cables Video cablesCoaxial digital connections (Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cableOptical digital connectionsOptical cableAnalo

Speaker ConnectionsThe illustration below shows a basic example of installation of the amplifier combined with 6 speakers and a monitor.Speaker Install

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Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.Direction of broadcasting stationAM loop antenna (supplied)FM antenna75 Ω

n SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-S

NOTE• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.• Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use them as po

OperationsENGLISHMenu MapSystem Setup (vpage 19 ~ 24)n Speaker Setup (vpage 20, 21)• Speaker Confi guration• Subwoofer Mode Setup• Distance• Cross

• Make detail settings for various parameters.• With the AVR-488, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looki

SetupSpeaker SetupPerform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually.a ~ f Speaker Configurationg Sub

SetupA2 Crossover FrequencySelect crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal.[Display]1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O pQS p e a k e

Input SetupUse this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources.a, s HDMI In Assignd ~ h Digital I

A0 Antenna AimingAdjust the XM radio reception sensitivity.[Display]1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O pWI n p u t S e t u pW1 0 A n t A i m i n g <W

Setupf Auto Surround ModeMake setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type.[Display]1 . S p 2 . I n 3 . O pEO p t i o n

SetupDTS NEO:6 : The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for playback.Cinema : This mode is suited for movie sources.Music : This mode is suited

SetupInput signalDisplayAnalog signal /PCM (2ch) /Dolby Digital source /DTS source /Other 2-channel digital signalsDIRECT• For details, see page 45.•

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une

DELAY TIMEAdjust delay time to control sound stage size.[Variable range] 0 ms ~ 30 ms ~ 300 msCENTER WIDTHAssign center channel signal to front left a

Night ModeOptimized setting for late-night listening. Operating from the remote control unitPress the NIGHT button.OFF LOW MIDHIGH[Selectable items]OF

PlaybackAbout the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unitButton

Plug the headphones into <PHONES>.The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut.NOTEBe careful not to set the volume t

Presetting Radio Stations(Preset Memory)Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be p

Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online

iPod® PlaybackThe music on an iPod can be played by using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately).The operation can also be performed

• The title name, artist name and album name can be checked by pressing STATUS during playback.• On the AVR-488, folder and file names can b

Recording on an External Device(REC OUT mode)You can listen to one program source while recording a different program source.1Press <REC SELECT&

Quick Select FunctionWith this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode and volume can be stored in the memory.1Set th

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Remote Control Unit OperationsDepending on the model and year of manufacture of your equipment, some buttons may not operate.[MODESELECTOR 1][MODESELE

Functions of Buttons by ComponentDevice operatedCD Player iPodCD RecorderMD RecorderTape Deck DVD PlayerVideo disc playerVideo DeckSatellite Receiver

Device operatedCD Player iPodCD RecorderMD RecorderTape Deck DVD PlayerVideo disc playerVideo DeckSatellite ReceiverCable TVTV (Monitor)MODE SELECT

[MODESELECTOR 1][MODESELECTOR 2] [1], [2], [3],[0], [6], [7],[8], [9]1Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “VIDEO”.2Set [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the componen

InformationExamples of speaker layoutsBelow we introduce examples of speaker layouts. Refer to these to arrange your speakers according to their type

Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides

Surround modeSignals and adjustability in the different modesChannel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses)Front L/R Center Surrou

Surround modeSignals and adjustability in the different modesParameter (default values are shown in parentheses)PRO LOGIC g MUSIC mode onlyNEO:6 MUSIC

ButtonInput signalsANALOG LINEAR PCMDTS DOLBY DIGITAL DVD-AUDIOSurround modeDTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24DOLBY DIGITAL (5.1/5/4ch)DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch)DOLBY

If a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?3

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.q Owner’s manual ...1w

Symptom Cause Countermeasure PageNo sound is produced from center speaker.• You are playing a monaural source (TV, AM radio broadcast, etc.) in th

Specificationsn Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front (A, B): 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

PRESET CODEDVD PlayerAAiwa 009DDenon 014, [111]zHHitachi 010JJVC 006, 011KKonka 012, 013MMagnavox 005Mitsubishi 004PPanasonic 014Philips 005, 015,

PRESET CODEMGA001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083Midland 125Minutz 066Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 082, 083, 105Mo

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30°30°Approx. 23 feet / 7 mOperating Range of the Remote Control UnitPoint the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.NOTEThe set

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