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Denon AVR-4806 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4806 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 3. NOTE...
  • Page 3 2 System Setup Menu CH SEL ENTER page 19~25 page 122 page 123 page 123, 124 page 124, 125 page 113, 114 page 114, 115 page 115, 116 CH SEL ENTER page 116~118 page 118, 119 CH SEL page 119, 120 ENTER page 120, 121 page 89, 90...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to Retain Instructions –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4806 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
  • Page 6 Last function memory ..............86 Setting the Direct Mode Setup ..........123 Initialization of the microprocessor ..........86 Setting the MIC Input Select .............123 Specifications and setup procedure for non-DENON Advanced Setup – Part 1 microphone ................123, 124 Check the parameter ............124, 125 Navigating through the System Setup Menu ....87...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Getting Started Accessories • Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions ..........1 y R03/AAA alkaline batteries ...........4 w Warranty (for North America model only).....1 u AM loop antenna ............1 e Service station list............1 i FM indoor antenna............1 r Power supply cord ............1 o List of preset codes............1...

  • Page 8: Cautions On Handling

    Preparing the remote control unit • The included remote control unit (RC-995) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4806 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible products.

  • Page 9: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started Operating range of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 23 feet/7 meters from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the...
  • Page 10 Getting Started #4 #3 #2 @8 @7 @6 @0 @1 @2 @3 Power ON/STANDBY switch INPUT MODE button ........(21) ..........(45) Power indicator ANALOG button ............(21) ............(46) Power switch EXT. IN button ............(21, 86) ............(44) Headphones jack (PHONES) SYSTEM SETUP button .........(44) .........(21) V.AUX INPUT terminals...

  • Page 11: Display

    REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE3/REC SELECT. input signal. DENON LINK indicator Input signal channel indicator This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection. The channels included in the input source will light. AL24 indicator This lights when the digital signal is inputted.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    RC-995 NOTE: • With the AVR-4806, the “Z4”, “VCR4”, “AUX”, “M.SEL” and “SCALE” buttons cannot be used. • The AVR-4806’s 7CH STEREO surround mode can be operated using the “9CH” button. • For instructions on setting the remote control unit back light’s lighting time (...

  • Page 13: Easy Setup And Operation

    Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-4806 according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.

  • Page 14: Speaker System Layout

    (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm). With the AVR-4806 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.

  • Page 15: Speaker Connections

    • Be careful when using two pairs of surround speakers (A + the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON B) at the same time, since use of speakers with an service center.
  • Page 16 Easy Setup and Operation 2 Connections • The AVR-4806 can be configured for 10 speaker playback using two pairs of surround speakers (A+B) and one pair of surround back speakers as shown below. • The output of each power amplifier can be assigned to any desired channel to best suit the application.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor Tv

    ( page 27). • The AVR-4806 is equipped with HDMI connectors, so it can be connected to a DVD player or monitor TV using an HDMI cable. To connect it to a DVD player using a DVI-D cable ( page 36).
  • Page 18 • Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out connector when audio signals are input to the HDMI input connector. • When connecting the AVR-4806 and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-4806 and monitor TV using an HDMI cable (...

  • Page 19: Auto Setup / Room Eq

    Measurements on the AVR-4806 start The AVR-4806’s Audyssey MultEQ XT function has the feature from this point. Correction for the speaker distance that it provides the optimum listening environment at all (“Delay Time”) is set based on this point.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Microphone

    Please do not stand between or near the speakers and the microphone during the measurements. NOTE: • Do not disconnect the microphone until the settings are The standard microphone is DENON DM-S305. completed. • Do not change the connection of speakers or the When using other microphone ( page 123, 124).

  • Page 21: Turning On The Power

    Easy Setup and Operation Turning on the power Starting Auto Setup Turn on your subwoofer. SETUP Press the button. • Display the “System Setup Menu”. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency.

  • Page 22: Extra Setup

    Easy Setup and Operation Extra Setup Preliminary measurements • The AVR-4806 has seven available amplifier channels, some • This procedure is used to automatically determine the of which can be assigned for powering speakers in ZONE2 background noise, whether or not speakers are connected, and ZONE3, depending on the speaker system complement and the polarities of the connected speakers.

  • Page 23: Speaker System Measurement

    Easy Setup and Operation NOTE: CURSOR F F button. Press the • If the results are not as expected or if an error message is • Measurements for the second point start. displayed, select “Retry” and perform the measurements again. (For details on the error messages ( page 25).) If the results of remeasurement are still not as expected or if an error message is displayed, turn off the power...

  • Page 24: Check Of The Measurement Result

    Easy Setup and Operation Check of the measurement result CURSOR F F button. Press the • After the data is stored, the “Auto Setup / Room • The results of the measured items can be checked. EQ” menu screen appears automatically. CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the...

  • Page 25: About The Error Message

    • These error messages will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-4806’s power before checking the speaker connections.

  • Page 26: Connecting Other Sources

    The AVR-4806 does not have a DD RF demodulator function. Therefore, you need to use a commercially available outboard DD RF demodulator and connect its digital output to one of the AVR-4806 available digital inputs. Refer to the demodulator’s owner’s manual for further information.

  • Page 27: The Video Conversion Function

    • The AVR-4806’s video up-conversion function lets you output analog video input signals (component – 480i/576i, • The AVR-4806 is equipped with a function for up and down 480p/576p, 1080i or 720p; S-Video and composite video - converting video signals.

  • Page 28: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminals [To Convert Analog Video Signals To Hdmi Signals]

    • Use an HDMI monitor compatible with an HDMI input resolution of 480i or 576i. • If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-4806 to the monitor using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Tv Tuner

    Connecting Other Souces Connecting a TV tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs. • To connect the digital audio output from the TV, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned.

  • Page 30: Connecting The External Inputs (Ext. In) Terminals

    • Playback using the DENON LINK connector Digital transfer and multi-channel playback of DVD audio discs and other multi- channel sources is possible by connecting the AVR-4806 to a DENON DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    VCR-1 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT→ Video cable • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Vcr

    VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-2 OUT→ Video cable • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Turntable

    MD recorder AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL OPTICAL NOTE: • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 4 IN terminal.

  • Page 34: Connectiong A Tape Deck

    AVR-4806 to a DENON DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player. • When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” with the System Setup Digital In Assignment ( page 90).

  • Page 35: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminals

    DVD Audio and DVD Video. • To provide audio output from AVR-4806’s audio output connector, select “Amp” at the System Setup. To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the System Setup. For details, see “Setting the HDMI/DVI In Assign” ( page 96, 97).

  • Page 36: Connecting Equipment With Dvi (Digital Visual Interface) Terminals

    • If your digital TV monitor only supports DVI-D, please obtain and use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable or adaptor, available from your dealer. NOTE: • Commercially-available DVI cables are available in 24-pin and 29-pin types. The AVR-4806 supports the 24-pin DVI-D cable. • The AVR-4806 supports HDCP. Use an HDCP-compatible HDMI monitor. 2 Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter) •...

  • Page 37: Connecting Ieee1394 Devices

    If the connection is looped, “LOOP CONNECT” is displayed. Check the connections and undo the loop. NOTE: • The AVR-4806 will not operate when connected to equipment other than that conforming to “IEEE1394 AUDIO (A&M protocol)” standards or when connected to computer peripherals.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    Connecting Other Souces Connecting the antenna terminals • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. 2 AM loop antenna assembly FM ANTENNA Connect to the AM antenna terminals. AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied) DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION Remove the vinyl tie Bend in the reverse and take out the direction.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Trigger Out Terminals

    • The ZONE2 (or ZONE3) video out is only for the ZONE2 (or ZONE3). • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.

  • Page 40: Zone2/Zone3 Speaker Out Connections

    Connecting Other Souces ZONE2/ZONE3 speaker out connections • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 or ZONE3 output channel at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the MAIN ZONE speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 or ZONE3 speaker out terminals ( page 106, 107).

  • Page 41: Connecting The Pre-Out Terminals

    Connecting Other Souces Connecting the pre-out terminals • Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel. Power amplifier CENTER SURROUND...

  • Page 42: Basic Operation

    MODE SELECTOR buttons is pressed. AMP/Z2 : AMP, ZONE2 Z3/Z4 : ZONE3, ZONE4* (* : This mode can not be used with the AVR-4806.) 2 SOURCE MENU To operate the system’s source components. SOURCE Press the button to display the screen shown below, to that you can select an input source.

  • Page 43: Playing The Input Source

    Basic Operation FUNCTION VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND HOME THX FUNCTION CINEMA VOLUME ROOM EQ SOURCE HOME THX ROOM EQ CINEMA Playing the input source The volume can be adjusted within the range of –80 to +18 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB. However, when the channel level is set ( page 64, 65 or 116 ~ 118), if Select the input source to be played.

  • Page 44: Playback Using The External Input (Ext. In) Terminals

    Basic Operation DIMMER VOLUME VOLUME ON SCREEN MUTING VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER INPUT MODE EXT. IN PHONES EXT. IN STATUS ANALOG INPUT MODE ANALOG Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) Listening over headphone terminals PHONES Connect the headphone to the jack.

  • Page 45: Switching The Surround Speakers

    A and B is made at “Speaker Configuration” ( page 113, 114). • The AVR-4806 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals.
  • Page 46 • DTS decoded and played. Depending on the input signal. NOTE: • The “DSD” indicator lights when the DENON LINK or IEEE1394 have been connected and • Input mode when playing DTS sources: • PCM the DSD signals have been inputted ( Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are page 34, 37).

  • Page 47: Room Eq Function

    Basic Operation Room EQ function • The AVR-4806’s Auto Setup / Room EQ function offers three correction curves: “Audyssey”, “Front”, “Flat”. The timbre of the speakers can also be adjusted manually using a graphic equalizer. Details of the different correction curves are described below.

  • Page 48: Surround

    Surround Sources recorded in stereo Playing modes for different sources Sources recorded in monaural • The AVR-4806 is equipped with many surround modes. We PURE DIRECT page 49) recommend using the surround modes as described below • By suspending all circuits and processes not required,...

  • Page 49: Playing Audio Sources (Cds And Dvds) 2-Channel Playback Modes

    Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired 2-channel playback modes sound. • The AVR-4806 is equipped with three 2-channel playback DIRECT/STEREO modes exclusively for music. Press the button to select the •...

  • Page 50: Thx Surround Ex / Home Thx Cinema Mode

    Basic Operation SURROUND PARAMETER SURROUND ENTER STATUS HOME THX SURROUND CINEMA BACK ENTER CURSOR ON SCREEN SURROUND PARAMETER HOME THX CURSOR SURROUND BACK CINEMA 2 Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in THX surround EX / Home THX cinema the Home THX cinema surround mode mode •...

  • Page 51: To Play In The Thx Surround Ex/Home Thx Cinema Surround Mode For Sources Recorded In Dolby Digital Or Dts

    This is the recommended play mode for using the surround The monitor’s resolution is displayed when an HDMI back channel when DTS NEO:6 is selected. monitor is connected to the AVR-4806. • OFF: • OSD-4: This is the recommended play mode when Dolby Pro Logic This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to is selected.
  • Page 52 Basic Operation SURROUND SURROUND STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER STANDARD SURROUND BACK ENTER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND BACK 2 Surround parameters w (2) (2ch source) OFF: MODE/SB CH OUT: Playback is conducted without using the surround back Select the surround back channel playback method or speaker.

  • Page 53: Dolby Digital Mode And Dts Surround

    Basic Operation Example: When playing software that has a Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround flag (only with digital input) When AFDM is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically set to the “DOLBY DIGITAL + PL STANDARD Press the button to select the...
  • Page 54 Basic Operation 2 Surround parameters e 2 Dialogue Normalization dialogue normalization function activated CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard sounding motion picture soundtracks.

  • Page 55: Dolby Pro Logic Ii X (Pro Logic Ii ) Mode

    Basic Operation SURROUND SURROUND STANDARD PARAMETER STANDARD CURSOR F CURSOR G SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR F CURSOR G Dolby Pro Logic x (Pro Logic ) mode CURSOR F F or G G button to select the Press the play mode. • To play in the PL x mode, set “Sp.Back”...

  • Page 56: Default Setting

    Press the • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, various surround parameters. PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-4806 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set Example: DOLBY PL x music mode screen during the system setup process ( page 113, 114).

  • Page 57: Dts Neo:6 Mode

    Basic Operation DTS NEO:6 mode • When “Default” is selected and the CURSOR F F button is • Surround playback can be performed for the analog input and pressed, “MODE” and “TONE” are automatically reset to digital input 2-channel signals. the default values and “CINEMA EQ.”...

  • Page 58: The Dolby Headphone

    Basic Operation SURROUND SURROUND ENTER PARAMETER USER MODE ENTER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER PHONES CURSOR USER MODE 2 Parameters The Dolby Headphone MODE: • The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are • DH1: connected to the PHONES jack while in the DOLBY/DTS Reference room (small room with weak reverberations).

  • Page 59: Memory And Call-Out Functions (User Mode Function)

    Basic Operation Memory and call-out functions (USER MODE function) • The AVR-4806 is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.

  • Page 60: Denon Original Surround Modes

    DENON original surround modes • The AVR-4806 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of nine preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.

  • Page 61: Dsp Surround Simulation

    Basic Operation SURROUND SURROUND 7CH STEREO ENTER PARAMETER 9CH (7CH STEREO) DSP SIMULATION ENTER CURSOR SURROUND PARAMETER DSP SIMULATION CURSOR DSP surround simulation CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the various surround parameters. Select the surround mode for each input channel.
  • Page 62 If so, set “SW ATT” to of the surround signals sounds unnatural. “ON”. SB CH OUT: For DENON players, use with the default settings (“OFF”). • ON: Subwoofer ON/OFF: Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

  • Page 63: Tone Control Setting

    Basic Operation Tone control setting CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the “Bass” or “Treble”. • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. CURSOR F F or G G button to set the Press the •...

  • Page 64: Channel Level

    Basic Operation TUNER FUNCTION ENTER SOURCE NUMBER / SYSTEM CALL FUNCTION TUNING ENTER CURSOR CURSOR BAND MODE Channel Level Fader function • This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the • You can adjust the channel level either according to the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, playback sources or to suit your tastes, as described below.

  • Page 65: Listening To The Radio

    Basic Operation CURSOR F F button to reduce the Press the CURSOR volume of the front channels, the • The channel whose channel level is adjusted lowest can be faded to –12 dB using the fader function. button to reduce the volume of the rear •...

  • Page 66: Preset Memory

    Basic Operation TUNER SOURCE FUNCTION FUNCTION CHANNEL ON SCREEN TUNING PRESET MEMORY SHIFT MEMORY BLOCK Preset memory Checking the preset stations • The preset (broadcast) stations can be checked on the on Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” screen display. operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.

  • Page 67: Rds (Radio Data System)

    Basic Operation 2 Recalling preset stations from the main unit’s RDS search panel • Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide RDS service. TUNING PRESET Press the button. Set the input source to “TUNER”. FUNCTION Turn the knob and select the desired preset channel.

  • Page 68: Pty Search

    Basic Operation SOURCE CURSOR F CURSOR G FUNCTION FUNCTION CURSOR G CHANNEL CURSOR F PTY search CHANNEL Press the button. • Automatically begin the PTY search operation. • Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). •...

  • Page 69: Tp Search

    Basic Operation TP search RT (Radio Text) • Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic • “RT” appears on the display when radio text data is program (TP stations). received. Set the input source to “TUNER”. Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit)

  • Page 70: Advanced Operation

    MODE SELECTOR instructions. It may not be possible to operate some models. 2 SOURCE MENU • Operate the source. Operating DENON audio components MODE SELECTOR Press the buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one of the MODE SELECTOR buttons is pressed.
  • Page 71 Advanced Operation 1. CD player (CD) system buttons 2. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR), Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Stop : Play : Play : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Auto search (to beginning of track) : Pause...

  • Page 72: Preset Memory

    Advanced Operation 3. Tuner system buttons MODE SELECTOR NUMBER ENTER Preset memory • The included remote control unit can be used to operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number corresponding to the brand of your device. For some models the remote control unit or the device may not operate properly.

  • Page 73: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: • TV, VCR1 ...........HITACHI • CD, CDR, VDP, DVD, DVDR ....DENON • VCR2, DBS ........SONY 0000 DVD preset codes...
  • Page 74 RC-995 RC-995 SRC ON : Power on SRC ON : Power on/Standby : Power off (DENON DVD only) : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Stop : Play : Play...
  • Page 75 Advanced Operation 3. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2) system buttons 4. Monitor TV (TV),digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons RC-995 RC-995 SRC ON : Power on / Standby SRC ON : Power on / Standby : Manual search (forward and reverse) SETUP : Setup : Stop...

  • Page 76: Learning Function

    Learning function the learning standby mode is set. • If an AV component is not a DENON product, or if it cannot be operated via codes provided in the AVR-4806 remote control's internal preset memory, or if its codes cannot be •...

  • Page 77: System Call

    Advanced Operation System call • If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, • The accessorius remote control unit is equipped with there will be a changeover to the system call registration “system call” function allowing a series of remote control screen.

  • Page 78: Setting The Back Light's Lighting Time

    Advanced Operation Resetting 2 Resetting the preset memory MODE SELECTOR Press the button at the same time. NUMBER Press the button to select resetting. Press the button to resetting the preset CHANNEL ENTER memory. 2 Resetting List Setting the back light’s lighting time 1 : Resetting the preset memory 2 : Resetting the “Learned”...
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation 2 Resetting the system call buttons 2 All reset function Press the button at the same time. Press the button at the same time. Press the button to select resetting. Press the button to select resetting. Press the button to resetting the system call Press the button.

  • Page 80: Multi Zone Music Entertainment System

    106, 107). • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.

  • Page 81: Multi-Zone Playback Using The Speaker Terminals

    [System configuration and connections example] [System configuration and connections example] Using external amplifier as the ZONE2 and using this AVR- Using this AVR-4806 internal amplifier as the ZONE2 and 4806 internal amplifier as the ZONE3. using external amplifier as the ZONE3.

  • Page 82: Outputting A Program Source To Amplifier, Etc., In A Zone2 Room (Zone2 Select Mode)

    Advanced Operation FUNCTION ZONE3/REC SELECT SOURCE OFF SOURCE ON MODE SELECTOR FUNCTION VOLUME ZONE2 SELECT MUTING Outputting a program source to an Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a ZONE2 room amplifier, etc., in a ZONE3 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) (ZONE3 SELECT mode) ZONE2 SELECT...

  • Page 83: Remote Control Unit Operations During Multi-Source Playback

    Advanced Operation Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback Select the zone which you want to operate MODE SELECTOR pressing the buttons. Example: ZONE2 (Remote control unit) SOURCE ON Press the button to turn on the zone power. Press the SOURCE OFF button to turn off the zone power.

  • Page 84: Other Function

    Advanced Operation Other function ZONE3/REC SELECT FUNCTION DIRECT/STEREO SURROUND SOURCE SURROUND FUNCTION MODE STEREO DIRECT ON SCREEN SURROUND PHONES INPUT MODE MODE When playing DSD signals in the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT Playing Super Audio CDs with an IEEE1394 mode, the DSD signals are converted into analog signals. cable When playing in other surround modes, the DSD signals are first converted into PCM signals with a sampling frequency...

  • Page 85: Multi-Source Recording / Playback

    Advanced Operation 2 Recording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel Multi-source recording / playback sources • With this set it is possible to record Dolby Digital and DTS 2 Playing one source while recording another multichannel signals converted into 2-channel analog (REC OUT mode) signals.

  • Page 86: Last Function Memory

    Initialization of the Microprocesssor POWER DIRECT/STEREO • In very rare instances, the AVR-4806 internal microprocessor might lock up, or otherwise cause mis-operation. This might be caused due to an AC line surge or line spike noise, or by static electric discharge on or nearby the unit, or to connected components.

  • Page 87: Advanced Setup - Part 1

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 • You can customize a variety of system setup so that it may be fitting for your listening environment. For the contents of a system memu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 126 ~ 128). Navigating through the System Setup Menu •...

  • Page 88: On Screen Display And Front Display

    On screen display and front display • The AVR-4806 is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alpha-numeric front panel display tube that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments.

  • Page 89: Audio Input Setup

    • Display the “Digital In Assign” screen. • The OPTICAL 2, 3 and 4 terminals on the AVR-4806’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recording digital audio signals to a CD recorder, MD recorder, or other digital audio recording deck.

  • Page 90: Setting The Denon Link

    Setting the EXT. IN Setup • Set the method of playback of the analog input signal • When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have connected to the EXT. IN (8CH) terminal. been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON •...

  • Page 91: Setting The Input Function Level

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Input Function Level Setting the Function Rename • Correct the playback level of the different input sources. • The names of the input sources displayed on the front • Adjust the playback levels of the devices connected to the display and on the on-screen display can be changed.

  • Page 92: Setting The Ieee1394 Assign

    FUNCTION knob. In this case, the connection information is cleared when the power of the connected device or the AVR-4806 is turned off, so the selection procedure must be performed again. • By default, if no device has been connected using an IEEE1394 cable in the past, “No Connection”...

  • Page 93: Setting The Ieee1394 Auto Function

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the IEEE1394 Auto Function Tuner Presets • Set whether or not to automatically play the IEEE1394 2 Auto Preset Memory device when it is selected with the FUNCTION knob. • Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 56 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8, E1 to 8, F1 to 8 and G1 to 8.

  • Page 94: Preset Skip

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 2 Preset Skip 2 Preset Name • When selecting preset channels pressing the PRESET • It is possible to input station names , etc., for preset button, it is possible to skip specific preset channels. channels.
  • Page 95 Advanced Setup – Part 1 Repeat step 3 to input the preset channel CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the name. ENTER “Exit”, then press the button. • The “System Setup Menu” reappears. If you wish to set the preset channel name back to as it was initially, press the CURSOR H H button with the preset channel name highlighted.

  • Page 96: Video Setup

    HDMI input signal. CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Play the audio signals on a monitor TV connected to Press the the AVR-4806. “Video Setup” at the “System Setup Menu”, ENTER AMP: then press the button.

  • Page 97: Setting The Component In Assign

    AVR-4806 (DVI mode). Press the STATUS button to check which mode is set for outputting HDMI signals from the AVR-4806 (HDMI and DVI CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the modes).

  • Page 98: Setting The Hdmi Out Setup

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the HDMI Out Setup Video: The signal connected to the composite video • Set whether to use the analog video signals to HDMI terminal is always played. conversion function. The composite video input signal is up-converted •...

  • Page 99: Setting The Audio Delay

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Audio Delay • “Color Space” and “RGB Mode Setup” are only displayed • When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on when “Analog to HDMI Convert” is set to “ON”. the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound.

  • Page 100: Setting The On Screen Display (Osd)

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the ENTER “Exit”, then press the button. • Use this to turn the on screen display (messages other than •...

  • Page 101: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Advanced Playback • Makes more detailed audio playback settings. Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo CURSOR F F or G G button to select the Press the “Custom”. • Set this when you want to change the speaker settings when the surround mode is set to the 2-channel Direct or Stereo mode.

  • Page 102: Setting The Dolby Digital Setup

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Dolby Digital Setup Setting the Auto Surround Mode • The surround mode used at last for the four types of input • Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers. signals shown below is stored in the memory, and the signal is automatically played with that surround mode the next time it is input.

  • Page 103: Setting The Manual Eq Setup

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Manual EQ Setup Select the “Each CH” • Allows you to adjust the tonal quality of the various speakers (except the subwoofer) while listening to a music source. SR A+B SL A+B CURSOR D D or H H button to select the 1spkr Press the...

  • Page 104: Procedure For Copying The "Flat" Correction Curve

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Procedure for copying the “Flat” correction CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the curve ENTER “Exit”, then press the button. • The “System Setup Menu” reappears. CURSOR D D button to select the “Base Press the CURSOR Curve Copy”, then press the...

  • Page 105: Option Setup

    Main Zone: This configures the AVR-4806 according to whether or not • Surr. B: you have surround “B” speakers connected, and whether Not Used: or not you have surround back (SB) speaker(s) connected.

  • Page 106: Setting The Power Amplifier Assignment

    Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment Surr. A: The Surround A power amplifier channels can be • AVR-4806’s power amplifiers for seven channels (except assigned if Surround B is not activated in the main the front channel), can be assigned to any channels in the room (MAIN ZONE).
  • Page 107 • ZONE2: Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input This mode assigns the Surround Back amplifier terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR-4806 Amp Assign channels to provide ZONE2 speaker-level outputs mode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with from the Surround Back speaker terminals, with two amplifier channels.

  • Page 108: Setting The Volume Control

    “Volume Control” at the “Option Setup” • LAST ENTER menu, then press the button. The volume set when the AVR-4806 was last used • Display the “Volume Control” screen. is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. Mute Level: Set the volume attenuation level when the mute mode is set for the different zones.

  • Page 109: Setting The Trigger Out

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Trigger Out If “MAIN” was selected at step 3: CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the • Three 12 V DC Trigger Outputs on the rear panel can be used CURSOR F F or surround mode, then press the...

  • Page 110: Zone2 And Zone3 Tone Control And Channel Level Setting

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 ZONE2 and ZONE3 tone control and CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the channel level setting CURSOR F F or G G item to be set, then press the button to adjust the parameter. •...

  • Page 111: Setting The Digital Out Assignment

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Digital Out Assignment User Memory • The optical digital output connectors on the AVR-4806’s rear • The currently set settings (system setup, surround panel (OPTICAL2 to 4 OUT) normally function in association parameters, etc.) can be stored in the memory. The stored with the ZONE3/REC SELECT mode.

  • Page 112: Setup Lock

    Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setup Lock • When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed • The system setup settings can be locked so that they below cannot be changed, and “Setup Locked” is displayed cannot be changed easily. when related buttons are operated.

  • Page 113: Advanced Setup - Part 2

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 • This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually (without using the Auto Setup function), as well as to make manual changes to settings that have already been made by the Auto Setup function. ENTER ENTER CURSOR...

  • Page 114: Setting The Low Frequency Distribution

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 Setting the low frequency distribution • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of • Set the subwoofer mode according to the speaker system the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for being used.

  • Page 115: Setting The Delay Time

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the 2 Assignment of low frequency signal range “Delay Time” at the “Speaker Setup” menu, • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are ENTER then press the button.

  • Page 116: Setting The Channel Level

    • The “Speaker Setup” menu reappears. Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level. The AVR-4806 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected...
  • Page 117 Advanced Setup – Part 2 CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Example: When the volume is set to –11.5 dB while Press the the test tone is being produced from the CURSOR F F or G G “Surr.

  • Page 118: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 • When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, Setting the Crossover Frequency you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control. • Set the crossover frequency according to the low frequency •...

  • Page 119: Setting The Crossover Frequency Individually For The Different Channels

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 CURSOR F F or G G button to select the Press the • If “LFE+Main” is set at “Subwoofer Setup”, “SW:LFE+Main” frequency. page 114, 115) is displayed at the top right of the screen. • Please set all THX Certifies speakers to small and the •...

  • Page 120: Settings For Using A Thx Ultra2 Compatible Subwoofer

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 CURSOR D D or H H button to select the CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the Press the CURSOR F F or surround mode, then press the “Boundary Gain Compensation”, then press G G button to select the surround speaker.

  • Page 121: Surround Back Speaker Position Settings

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 Surround Back Speaker Position Settings CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the ENTER “Exit”, then press the button. • When two surround back speakers have been set in • The “System Setup Menu” reappears. “Speaker Configuration”...

  • Page 122: Others Setup

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 Others Setup Setting the Room EQ Setup w Press the CURSOR F F or G G button to select the equalizer setting. • Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ.

  • Page 123: Setting The Direct Mode Setup

    Microphone Amplifier Gain Setting using Sound Level Meter and RMS Volt Meter First you will need to adjust the “ microphone amplifier gain”. Connect the all speakers and the video monitor (for the on screen display) with the AVR-4806. Connect the microphone with the microphone amplifier.

  • Page 124: Microphone

    Adjust the “microphone amplifier’s gain” as the RMS Volt Meter becomes about 120 [mV RMS]. (10) Once set, exit out of “System Setup” and turn off the AVR-4806. (11) Connect the output of the microphone amplifier to the AVR-4806’s front panel “V.AUX” Left channel audio input–located behind Trap Door.
  • Page 125 Advanced Setup – Part 2 The results of the “Auto Setup” procedure can CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the be reset even if the settings have been changed ENTER Equalizer curve, then press the button.

  • Page 126: System Setup Items And Default Values

    Advanced Setup – Part 2 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Auto Setup / Room EQ Default settings Page This unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and 1 Auto Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to –...
  • Page 127 Advanced Setup – Part 2 3. Audio Input Setup Audio Input Setup Default settings Page Input CDR / VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 V.AUX source TAPE Digital In This assigns the digital input terminals for the 89, 90 Assign different input sources. Digital COAX 1 COAX 2 COAX 3 OPT 1 OPT 2...
  • Page 128 S. Back can be assigned to a playback channel, and the front Power Amp channel bi-amp playback, or the ZONE2 or ZONE3 106, 107 Assign playback channel can be output from the AVR-4806 Front Center Surr. A Surr. B S. Back speakers.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    No DTS sound is produced. • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • Use a DTS-compatible player. — • AVR-4806’s input setting is set to analog. • Set to AUTO or DTS. Ultra2 Cinema / THX Music • Surround back speaker set to 1.
  • Page 130 96, 97 source. An image is not projected with • The connected monitor equipment or other • The AVR-4806 will not output video signal 35, 36 an HDMI/DVI-D connection. equipments do not support HDCP. unless the other equipment supports HDCP.

  • Page 131: Additional Information

    (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.). The AVR-4806’s surround speaker selection function makes Movie theater sound field it possible to change the settings according to the...
  • Page 132 Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to Surround back speakers achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-4806. Adding these, however, allows you to achieve stronger The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system.
  • Page 133 • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the surround terminals on the AVR-4806 and set settings on the setup speakers. menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting ( page 126).)
  • Page 134 • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A • Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the terminals on the AVR-4806 and set settings on the setup positions described in example (1) or (2), depending on the menu to “A”.

  • Page 135: Dolby Digital

    Digital encoding/ listening position. Surround decoding • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A terminals on the AVR-4806 and set settings on the setup High frequency playback limit of 20 kHz 7 kHz menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting (...
  • Page 136 • Dolby Headphone is effective not only for multichannel optimum decoding ( page 56). sources but also for stereo programs. • On the AVR-4806, it is possible to output signals encoded e Dolby Pro Logic in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output • Dolby Pro Logic x furthers the matrix decoding technology terminal and record them on a separate recorder.
  • Page 137 AVR-4806, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two...
  • Page 138 Additional Information [3] DTS-ES Extended Surround™ When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES decoder, the format is DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital automatically detected upon decoding and the optimum signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. playing mode is selected.
  • Page 139 Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies spatial errors that occur. On the AVR-4806, when the of 48 or 44.1 kHz, so 20 kHz was about the maximum Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX post-processing is playback signal frequency.
  • Page 140 Additional Information 2 THX Ultra2™ 2 THX Games Mode Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM,...

  • Page 141: Audyssey Multeq Xt

    SB channels and output as 6.1 channels of signals. Audyssey MultEQ XT is the only technology that can achieve With the AVR-4806, the signals further undergo Home THX room correction for multiple listeners in a large listening area. Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system.
  • Page 142 High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel digital input is possible when the AVR-4806 is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a DENON DVD player that supports Denon Digital Link, Since DENON Digital Link uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), transfer capabilities of greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential...
  • Page 143 HDMI is also compatible with HDCP include MPEG-TS, DV, etc. (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a technology for • The AVR-4806 is compatible with a data transfer speed of up protecting copyrights that encrypts digital video signals in the to S400.
  • Page 144 Additional Information...
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  • Page 147 Additional Information Introduction...
  • Page 148 Additional Information Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert mode settings Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert mode HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
  • Page 149 Additional Information Input signals MONITOR OUT Video convert mode HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO C C (1080p) COMPONENT C C (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT C C (480i/576i) COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT COMPONENT C C (1080p) COMPONENT C C (480p ~ 720p) COMPONENT COMPONENT C C (480i/576i)

  • Page 150: Specifications

    Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 140 W + 140 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 165 W + 165 W (6 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) Center: 140 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.) 165W (6 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05 % T.H.D.)
  • Page 151 Specifications –15 2 Tuner section [FM] (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 [AM] Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) 18 µV 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf) STEREO...
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  • Page 154 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4294 008...

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