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Denon AVR-485S Operating Instructions Manual

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-485S

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODE D'EMPLOI
FOR ENGLISH READERS
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the
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features this unit has to offer, read these instructions
carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this
manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO
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Nous vous remercions pour l'achat de cet appareil.
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instructions et bien utiliser l'appareil. Toujours
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV SURROUND RECEIVER RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO AVR-485S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features this unit has to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by QUALIFIED SERVICE DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON A/V Surround 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 5: Cautions On Installation

    2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: • Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV. •...

  • Page 6: Features

    ENGLISH 4 FEATURES 1. Dolby Digital Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for DVD and North American DTV. 2. Dolby Pro Logic x compatibility Dolby Pro Logic x furthers the matrix decording technology of...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Power ON/STANDBY switch...(19, 33, 52) POWER indicator...(19, 33) Power switch...(19, 33) Headphone jack (PHONES) ...(36) INPUT MODE button ...(34, 37) SPEAKER A/B buttons...(33, 55) SURROUNDBACK button...(44)
  • Page 8 ENGLISH Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). LED (indicator) ...(29, 32) SURROUND buttons...(35, 38, 48) Input source selector buttons ...(29~32, 34) System buttons ...(28, 30, 31) SYSTEM SET UP/ SETUP button ...(18, 30, 31) Cursor...

  • Page 9: Read This First

    6 READ THIS FIRST This AV Surround Receiver must be setup before use. Following these steps. Step 1 (page 9 to 16) Choose the best location to setup the Speakers and connecting the components. Step 2 (page 17) Next, insert the batteries into the remote control unit. Step 3 (page 18 to 27) Finally, setting up the system.

  • Page 10: Connections

    ENGLISH 8 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
  • Page 11 Connecting the video equipments To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality. TV or DBS tuner AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO OPTICAL Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)
  • Page 12 ENGLISH Connecting a video component equipped with S-video jacks • When marking connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other. •...
  • Page 13 Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, P Video Jacks (DVD Player) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. •...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    ENGLISH Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory) 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.
  • Page 15 Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
  • Page 16 If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. • The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms)

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control Unit

    9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Following the procedure outlined below, insert the batteries before using the remote control unit. Range of operation of the remote control unit 30° Approx. 23 feet/7 m Inserting the batteries q Press as shown by the arrow and slide off. NOTES: •...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    ENGLISH 10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 10 to 16), make the various settings described below on the display. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the this unit. Set the slide switch to “AUDIO”.

  • Page 19: Setting The Speaker Configuration

    Before setting up the system Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 10 to 16) and check that all connections are correct. Press the Power switch (button) . • ¢ The power turns on and indicator is light. Set the power switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit. •...
  • Page 20 ENGLISH NOTE: • When “Small” has been selected for the front speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround speakers. NOTE: • When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround back speakers. •...

  • Page 21: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the delay time • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5) on the diagram at the right).
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Use the (left) and (right) buttons to set the distance from the surround L speakers to the listening position. 9 SURR.L 10ft • The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.
  • Page 23 Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency Use the Press the ENTER or setting. Use the 14CR.OVER 80Hz Press the ENTER or NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range — • The signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL”...

  • Page 24: Setting The Test Tone

    ENGLISH Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. •...
  • Page 25 Use the Press the Use the Press the Use the Press the Use the Press the ENTER button to finish the Test Tone. Press the ENTER or (left) and (right) buttons to set the surround R channel level. -12dB AUTO-SR (down) button to switch to the surround back channel level (manual mode).

  • Page 26: Setting The Digital In Assignment

    ENGLISH Setting the Digital In assignment Input the type of components connected to the digital input terminals. 16 COAX 17 OPT NOTE: • TUNER, V. AUX cannot be selected. Use the (left) and (right) buttons to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL input (COAXIAL) terminal.

  • Page 27: Setting The Auto Surround Mode

    Setting the Auto Surround Mode For the three kinds of input signals as shown below, the surround mode played the last is stored in the memory. At next time it the same signal inputs, the memorized surround mode is automatically selected and the signal is played. Note that the surround mode setting is also stored separately for the different input function.

  • Page 28: Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH 11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO”. Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. (CD, CDR/MD or Tape deck) Operate the audio component.

  • Page 29: Preset Memory

    Preset memory DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown on the List of Preset Codes (pages 126~130).
  • Page 30 Some models cannot be operated with this remote control unit. 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) : DENON DVD power off : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search...
  • Page 31 NOTES: • For this CD, CDR, MD and TAPE components, buttons can be operated in the same way as for Denon audio components (page 28). • The TV can be operated when the switch is at DVD/VDP, VCR, TV position.

  • Page 32: Punch Through

    ENGLISH Punch Through • “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on the CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set. Set mode switch 1 to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 33: Operation

    12 OPERATION Before operating Preparations: Check that all connections are proper. Press the POWER switch (button). • ¢ The power turns on and indicator is light. Set the power switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit. •...
  • Page 34 ENGLISH Playing the input source Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. (Main unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT.
  • Page 35 Select the play mode. Press the SURROUND MODE button, then turn the SELECT knob. Example: Stereo (Main unit) To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the surround mode button then operate the selector. Start playback on the selected component.
  • Page 36 ENGLISH [2] Listening over headphones Plug the headphones’ plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The speaker output is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. [3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting) Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.
  • Page 37 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN to switch the external input. (Main unit) Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), and SR (surround right) channels of the EXT.

  • Page 38: Surround

    ENGLISH 13 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from each speakers. This adjustment can be performed from the remote control unit, as (described) below. •...
  • Page 39 • After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes, as (described) below. Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. (Remote control unit) The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.
  • Page 40 ENGLISH Dolby Pro Logic x (Pro Logic To play in the PL x mode, set “S. BACK” at the Speaker Configuration setting to “SMALL” or “LARGE”. Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. Example: DVD (Main unit) Select the STANDARD (Dolby Pro Logic (Main unit)
  • Page 41 Set the surround parameters according to the mode. • The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) If you do want the bass and trable to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. Set the various surround parameters.
  • Page 42 ENGLISH DTS NEO:6 mode Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. Example: DVD (Main unit) Select the DTS NEO:6 mode. (Main unit) • The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. DOLBY PL DTS NEO:6 Play a program source.
  • Page 43 Set the various surround parameters. • CINEMA EQ setting CINEMA EQ OFF • CENTER IMAGE setting C.IMAGE • TONE DEFEAT setting TONE DEF. • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : ON • D. COMP. setting D.COMP. OFF NOTE: This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback. •...
  • Page 44 ENGLISH Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) Select the input source. Playback with a digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 26). Example: DVD (Main unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”...
  • Page 45 Set the surround parameter according to the source. • The parameter switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) If you do want the bass and trable to be adjusted, turn off the tone defeat mode. NOTE: Please make sure the “AUDIO”...
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Dialogue Normalization The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. These contents can be verified with the STATUS button.

  • Page 47: Dsp Surround Simulation

    14 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 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 48 ENGLISH DSP surround simulation • To operate the surround mode and surround parameters from the remote control unit. Select the surround mode for the input channel. (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIDEO GAME...
  • Page 49 • TONE DEFEAT setting TONE DEF. • SURROUND BACK SPEAKER setting SB : ON Press the ENTER button to finish surround parameter mode. (Remote control unit) NOTE: • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.
  • Page 50 ENGLISH • Operating the surround mode and surround parameters from the main unit‘s panel. Turn the SELECT knob to select the surround mode. (Main unit) • When turned clockwise DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND • When turned counterclockwise DIRECT STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND To select the surround mode while adjusting the surround parameters, tone defeat or tone control, press the SURROUND MODE button then operate the selector.

  • Page 51: Surround Modes And Parameters

    Surround modes and parameters Mode FRONT L/R CENTER DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/6CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL C : Signal / Adjustable No signal B : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting Channel output...

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    ENGLISH 15 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto preset memory This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. DEFAULT VALUE AUTO TUNER PRESETS A1 ~ A8 B1 ~ B8 C1 ~ C8 D1 ~ D8 E1 ~ E8...

  • Page 53: Auto Tuning

    Auto tuning Manual tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). NOTE: • When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off. Set the input source to “TUNER”.

  • Page 54: Preset Stations

    ENGLISH Preset stations 1, 4 Recalling preset stations Preparations: Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. (Remote control unit) Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to G).

  • Page 55: Last Function Memory

    16 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY • This unit is equipped with a last function memory which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power is switched off. • The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit’s power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    ENGLISH 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multi- channel audio, etc.
  • Page 57 With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. All the Denon original surround modes (see page 47) are compatible with 6.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 6.1-channel sound with any signal source.
  • Page 58 ENGLISH Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies Front speakers Center speaker...
  • Page 59 Surround The AVR-1505/485 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1”...

  • Page 60: Dts Digital Surround

    ENGLISH (3) Dolby Pro Logic • Dolby Pro-Logic is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits. • Dolby Pro Logic can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.
  • Page 61 3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs.
  • Page 62 ENGLISH DTS 96/24 The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    19 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    ENGLISH 20 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N ratio: Video section • Standard video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: • S-video jacks Input / output level and impedance: Frequency response: •...
  • Page 65 ENGLISH FRANCAIS LIST OF PRESET CODES / LISTE DE CODES PRÉRÉGLÉS Denon 014, *[111] Aiwa Hitachi 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo Sony 002, 019, 020 Toshiba 001, 021, 022...
  • Page 66 Minolta 013, 023 Mitsubishi 001, 003, 008, 013, 014, 017, 027, 029, 039, 040, 041, 045, 097 Motorola Montgomery Ward 001, 002, 007, 009, 049, 063, 081, 115, 117 009, 087, 094 Multitech 007, 009, 011, 087, 090, 094 004, 005, 006, 018, 026, 029, 045, 061, 062, 085 Nikko Noblex...
  • Page 67 ENGLISH FRANCAIS Circuit City Citizen 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 038, 047, 049, 050, 054, 061, 095, 122, 123 Concerto 031, 047, 049 Colortyme 003, 047, 049, 135 Contec 013, 051, 052, 061 Cony 051, 052, 061 Craig 004, 061 Crown Curtis Mathes 029, 034, 038, 044, 047, 049, 053,...
  • Page 68 Samsung 003, 015, 034, 053, 055, 057, 094, 095, 136, 153 Sansui Sanyo 013, 014, 021, 022, 063, 064, 081, Schneider Scott Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 040, 052, 057, 062, 063, 064, 065, 073, 075, 076, 097, 098, 125, 159 Sharp 011, 012, 013, 026, 093, 099, 100, 104, 121...
  • Page 69 Sierra III Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 STS3 SRS4 Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082 Toshiba 047, 050 Uniden Denon *[111] Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Burmster Carver 003, 035 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 018, 019...
  • Page 70 MEMO:...
  • Page 71 16-11, YUSHIMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3837-5321 Printed in China 511 4174 005...

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