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  • Page 1 AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-488 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by 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 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Getting Started Accessories ······················································································2 Cautions on Handling ·····································································2 Cautions on Installation ·································································2 About the Remote Control Unit ····················································3 Inserting the Batteries ····································································3 Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit ································3 Part Names and Functions ·····························································4 Front Panel ·····················································································4 Display ···························································································4 Rear Panel ······················································································5 Remote Control Unit ······································································6...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Specifications ··············································································· 48 List of preset codes ··········································· End of this manual Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

  • Page 6: About The Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-488, the included remote control unit (RC-1079) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 37 ~ 39)

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 Power operation button SELECT / ENTER knob ························· (19, 25) (ON/STANDBY) ··········································· (29) Power indicator ··········································· (29) •...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Rear Panel Digital audio connectors (OPTICAL / COAXIAL) ························ (11 ~ 13) Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ·············(11) EXT. IN connectors ····································· (15) PRE OUT connector ······································ (9) AC OUTLETS ··············································· (17) Power cord ·················································· (17) VIDEO / S-VIDEO connectors ·····················(11) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ··················...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit [ Front ] Indicator ······················································ (37) Power buttons············································· (29) Tuner system buttons ·························· (31, 34) Source select buttons ································ (29) System buttons ···································· (34, 38) Video select button (V. SELECT) ··············· (30) Cursor buttons (uio p) ························· (19) DIMMER button ··········································...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. With some types of connections, certain settings must be made on the AVR-488. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. NOTE •...

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Center speaker Front speakers Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-488. FRONT CENTER 5.1-channels 3.1-channels 2.1-channels –...

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-488, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Front speakers Center speaker Peel off about 0.03 ft/10 mm...

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment With Hdmi Connectors

    The AVR-488 is compatible with HDMI Ver. 1.3a Deep Color and xvYCC. NOTE • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-488. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio input connector.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    • The component video connectors may be indicated differently on your monitor. For details, see the monitor’s operating instructions. • To play the sound by AVR-488, make analog or digital audio output connections to AVR-488’s audio input connectors. • The signals output from the HDMI connectors are only the HDMI input signals.

  • Page 15: Cd Player

    Setup” – “Digital In Assign” (vpage 22). iPod ® Use a DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) to connect the iPod to the AVR-488. For instructions on the Control Dock for iPod settings, refer to the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.

  • Page 16: Tv/Cable Tuner

    Connect the cables to be used. Video cassette recorder • When recording via the AVR-488, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-488’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable TV IN →...

  • Page 17: Cd Recorder / Md Recorder / Tape Deck

    CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck Connect the cables to be used. CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck Connections to Other Devices Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.

  • Page 18: Component With Multi-Channel Output Connectors

    “EXT. IN” (vpage 29). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 11). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-488’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.

  • Page 19: Antenna Terminals

    Antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna AM loop antenna (supplied) AM outdoor antenna Ground AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take Bend in the reverse direction.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord

    ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Power cord • These outlets supply power to external audio devices. • The power supplied from these outlets turns on and off together with the set’s power switch. •...

  • Page 21: Operations

    Operations Menu Map System Setup (vpage 19 ~ 24) n Speaker Setup n Input Setup (vpage 22, 23) (vpage 20, 21) • HDMI In Assign • Speaker Confi guration • Digital In Assign • Subwoofer Mode Setup • iPod Assign •...

  • Page 22: System Setup

    Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit • Make detail settings for various parameters. • With the AVR-488, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the items displayed on the main unit.

  • Page 23: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup Perform this setting if you wish to make the settings for your speaker systems manually. a ~ f Speaker Configuration Subwoofer Mode Setup h ~ A1 Distance Crossover Frequency Test Tone a ~ f Speaker Configuration Select speaker configuration and size. (bass reproduction capability) [Display] .

  • Page 24: A2 Crossover Frequency

    ENGLISH A2 Crossover Frequency Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal. [Display] . S p 2 . I n 3 . O p S p e a k e r S e t u p 1 2 C r . O v e r 8 0 H z [Selectable items] 40Hz 60Hz...

  • Page 25: Input Setup

    Input Setup Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources. HDMI In Assign a, s d ~ h Digital In Assign iPod Assign EXT. IN Subwoofer Level Auto Preset Memory Antenna Aiming a, s HDMI In Assign Select HDMI connector to assign to this source.

  • Page 26: Auto Preset Memory

    ENGLISH l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1 . S p . I n 3 . O p I n p u t S e t u p 9 P r e s e t < S t a r t Press the button to start.

  • Page 27: Auto Surround Mode

    5 R e m o t e I D 1 [Selectable items] NOTE When using the AVR-488 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1079), there is no need to make settings. When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), this function can be used.

  • Page 28: Surround Modes

    STD button on the remote control unit. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround modes. The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 43, 44) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.

  • Page 29: Stereo Playback

    Stereo Playback [Selectable items] STEREO This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted. Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Direct Playback [Selectable items] DIRECT In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound.

  • Page 30: Tone Control

    ENGLISH CENTER WIDTH Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. [Variable range] 0 ~ 3 ~ 7 DELAY TIME Adjust delay time to control sound stage size. 0 ms ~ ~ 300 ms [Variable range] 30 ms EFFECT LEVEL Adjust the strength of the surround effect.

  • Page 31: Restorer

    RESTORER This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and treble to obtain richer playback sound. [Selectable items] Do not use RESTORER. Mode1 (RESTORER 64): Optimized mode for compressed sources with very weak highs. Mode2 (RESTORER 96): Apply suitable bass and treble boost for all compressed sources.

  • Page 32: Playback

    ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT <SOURCE> <PHONES> <POWER> <SPEAKER> BAND DIMMER <ON/STANDBY> <ANALOG> TUNING <EXT. IN> [Front] [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] SOURCE SELECT [TUNER] MASTER VOLUME VIDEO SELECT [MUTING] STATUS DIMMER [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [TUNER] SOURCE SELECT TUNING...

  • Page 33: Playing Video And Audio Equipment

    Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) [MUTING] Press To cancel, press [MUTING] again. Muting can also be canceled by adjusting the master volume. Listening with Headphones <PHONES> Plug the headphones into The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is automatically cut.

  • Page 34: Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> SHIFT STATUS TUNING <PRESET CHANNEL> [Front] SHIFT [CHANNEL] [SAT TU] STATUS [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] TUNING [MEMORY] About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Presetting Radio Stations...

  • Page 35: Listening To Xm Satellite Radio Programs

    Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs ABOUT XM RADIO XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.

  • Page 36: Searching Categories

    Basic Operation Make the necessary preparations. q S et the iPod in the DENON Control Dock for iPod. (vSee the Control Dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the Control Dock for iPod’s input. to select ”System Setup”...

  • Page 37: Listening To Music In The Browse Mode

    • 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 be displayed as titles. Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ . (period)” .

  • Page 38: Other Operations And Functions

    ENGLISH <SOURCE SELECT> <SPEAKER B> <SPEAKER A> <POWER> <QUICK SELECT> <ENTER>, op <REC SELECT> [Front] [CH SELECT] uiop [Rear] uiop About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Other Operations and...

  • Page 39: Quick Select Function

    Quick Select Function With this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode and volume can be stored in the memory. Set the input source, input mode, surround mode and volume to the conditions you want to store. QUICK SELECT>...

  • Page 40: Remote Control Unit Operations

    Presetting • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • Operation is not possible for some models. [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO”...
  • Page 41 Functions of Buttons by Component n Front [OFF] [ON/SOURCE] [SHIFT] [CHANNEL +/–] [1], [2], [3], [A/B], [0], [DISC SKIP +], [6 7], [8 9], [SETUP], [uiop], [VCR CH +/–] [AUDIO], [ENTER], [DISPLAY], [RETURN], [MENU] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] Device CD Player iPod...
  • Page 42 SUBTITLE DISPLAY – – – – RETURN – – – – Default DENON DENON setting – – (111) (151) (Preset code) Special – Remarks GSpecial RemarksH q Only one device can be set in the preset memory for each mode. Also, when a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.

  • Page 43: Punch Through Function

    [Front] [1], [2], [3], [0], [6], [7], [8], [9] [MODE [MODE SELECTOR 1] SELECTOR 2] [Rear] [NUMBER] [MEMORY] [RETURN] Punch Through Function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate 1, 2, 3, 0, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on CD, iPod/NETWORK, TAPE/CD-R/ MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the SAT/CABLE or TV mode.

  • Page 44: Other Information

    G As seen from the side H Surround The AVR-488 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.
  • Page 45 Neural Surround Neural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, will bring the excitement of surround music to more of America’s listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 % compatible with stereo. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround™...

  • Page 46: Surround Modes And Parameters

    ENGLISH Surround Modes and Parameters Channel output Surround mode Front L/R Center DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX VIRTURL S : Signal / Adjustable A : No signal / Not adjustable D : Turned on or off by speaker configuration setting NOTE1 : This parameter is availabe when “Parameter”...
  • Page 47 Surround mode PRO LOGIC g MUSIC mode only PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH CENTER IMAGE DIRECT STEREO EXT. IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC g S (OFF) S (3) S (3) DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND neural 5CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB MONO MOVIE VIDEO GAME MATRIX...
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Surround mode ANALOG STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA DTS NEO:6 MUSIC DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC g CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC g MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC g GAME DOLBY PRO LOGIC neural...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Cause Countermeasure • Batteries are worn. • Replace with new batteries. • You are operating outside of the •...
  • Page 50 GXM Satellite RadioH • The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be Symptom played on the AVR-488. Input the ”CHECK audio signal to the digital audio ANTENNA” is input connector or analog audio displayed in the input connector.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications 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.) 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
  • Page 52 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Player Curtis Mathes Cybernex Aiwa Denon 014, [111] Daewoo Hitachi Daytron 006, 011 Konka 012, 013 Dumont Magnavox Dynatech Mitsubishi Electrohome Panasonic Electrophonic Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Pioneer 003, 008...
  • Page 53 011, 012, 013, 018, 021 002, 003, 022 Aiwa 001, 035, 043 Burmster Carvery 003, 035 014, 023 [111]*, 044 Denon 004, 024, 025 Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 Fisher 003, 008, 009, 010 018, 019 Kenwood 011, 012, 013, 014, 017 DVD preset codes / Codes préréglés DVD...
  • Page 56 Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4641 101...

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