Denon AVR-4802 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-4802OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS·))AVR-4802PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVERMASTER VOLUMEINPUT SELECTORON/STANDBYTHX

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 sure that likepolarities are matched ( < with < , > with

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, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions.qwertiuyo!0!1!2The USB terminal is a terminal that

167SETTING UP THE SYSTEM• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make th

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 arecorrect, then turn on the main unit’spower.2Either lightly press on the remote contro

19Setting the type of speakers• The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automaticall

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

20• ParametersLarge ...Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency se

212Enter the setting.The System Setup Menu reappears.Crossover frequency• Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is t

22Setting the THX Surround EX / DTS-ES Source AutoSet the operation for the digital signals when playing in the 6.1 SURROUND, DTS-ES and THX SURROUND

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

246Set the distance between thecenter speaker and listeningposition.The distance changes in units of 1foot (0.1 meters) each time thebutton is pressed

251At the System Setup Menu, select “Multi Zone Control”.2Press jog stick “ENTER” to switch to the “Multi Zone Control” screen.[2] Setting the multi-z

26Setting the channel level• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.• From the listening positi

277Select “Ye s”.8a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.The test tones are emitted from

28Subwoofer peak limit level setting• This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system

29CAUTION!• 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

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

30Setting 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

313Select “Ye s” for Start.“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins.“Completed” appears once searching is completed.The display automatical

32Operating the remote control unit12Remote control unit’s jog stickLightly press “ENTER” to display the icons.Press the “” button on the icon display

33Playing the input source213 51Select the input source to be played.INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote control unit)Example: CD2Select the input mode.

343Select the play mode.STEREO(Main unit) (Remote control unit)Example: Stereo4Start playback on the selected component.• For operating instructions,

353If you do not want the bass and treble to beadjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.The signals do not pass through the bassand treble adjustment ci

36Multi-source recording/playback[1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode)1Press the REC/MULTI button until “RECOUT SOURCE” appear

37[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

38Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks1Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote contr

39Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)The AVR-4802 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.Select the mode to suit your

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

40Multi-source and multi-zone playbackMULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM• When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and co

41RC-8001STAVR-4802INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERRC-8000ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOMBw When the MULTI ZONE terminal output is set to “Fixed (-40dB, 0dB)”.The AVR-4802

4210SURROUNDBefore playing with the surround function• Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback

43Fader 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)

44Playing modes for different sourcesThe AVR-4802 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in o

45[1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema surround mode1q Select the program source.INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote co

46[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

47Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)1Select the input source.INPUT SELECTOR(Main unit) (Remote co

48Surround parameters wCINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating f

49Dolby Surround Pro Logic IImode2Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode.Light(Main unit)(Remote control unit)3Play a program source with the ma

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

50NOTE:• When making parameter settings, the display will return to theregular condition several seconds after the last button waspressed and the sett

51DTS Neo:6 mode1Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.DOLBY / DTSSELECT(Main unit) (Main unit)Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCMdig

5211DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES• The AVR-4802 is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processi

53DSP surround simulation1Select the surround mode for the input channel.DIRECT STEREO DOLBY / DTSWIDESCREEN5CH / 7CHSTEREODSPSIMULATIONSURROUND MODE(

54Tone control setting• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.1Display the surround parameterscreen on the monitor.The

55Surround parameters rEFFECT:This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. Wh

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

58Preset memory1Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory.2Press the MEMORY button.3Main uni

59Recalling preset stations2 11Main unit:Watching the display, press the MODE SELECT button until“TUNER PRESET” appears on the set’s display.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

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-4802 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the sam

66Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Un

67(3) DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. Whil

68(5) Home THX Cinema SurroundTHX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfi

69System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)System setup Default settingsqwtyuioSpeakerConfiguration(SurroundSpeakerSe

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

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7117SPECIFICATIONS 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

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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, PB/CB, PR/CR)Video Jacks (DVD Player)• When making connections, also refe