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Denon AVR-4800 Operating Instructions Manual

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AVR-4800

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INPUT SELECTOR
REMOTE SENSOR
ON / STANDBY
HOME
TAPE-2 MON
THX CINEMA
PHONES
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4800.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4800 has to offer, read these instructions
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carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
"SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"
VOLUME LEVEL
CH INDICATOR
L
C
R
LOCK
SL
S
SR
LFE
SURROUND SPEAKER
A
B
PHONO
CD
TUNER
DVD
VDP
TV / DBS
VCR-1
VCR-2
V. AUX
SURROUND MODE
TUNING PRESET
6.1 / 7.1
DOLBY / DTS
5CH / 7CH
DSP
SURROUND
DIRECT
STEREO
SURROUND
STEREO
SIMULATION
SHIFT
DOWN
UP
6CH / 8CH
VIDEO
TONE
INPUT MODE
ANALOG
STATUS
DIMMER
MODE
SOURCE
EXT. IN
SELECT
DEFEAT
INPUT
REC / MULTI
SYSTEM CALL
SET
DVD
1
TV/DBS
4
VCR-1
7
VCR-2
+10
MASTER VOLUME
HOME THX CINEMA
SURROUND
DSP SIMULATION 5CH/7CH STEREO
BACK
INPUT MODE
AUDIO
MD / TAPE-1
TAPE-2 MON
AVR/AVC
BAND
MODE
BASS
TREBLE
MEMORY
USE/LEARN T.TONE
AVR-4800
PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RC-869
START
LEARNED/TX
POWER
CALL
OFF
ON / SOURCE
VDP
TUNER
SHIFT
2
3
V.AUX
PHONO
5
6
CD
MD / TAPE-1
CHANNEL
8
9
TAPE-2 MON
TV/VCR
0
A / B
VOLUME
DISC SKIP+
DOLBY / DTS
SURROUND
DIRECT
STEREO
MASTER VOL.
ANALOG
EXT.IN
DECK
MD
CD
MULTI
MUTING
VIDEO
DVD
TV
VDP VCR
SYSTEM
SURROUND
TUNING
SETUP
PARAMETER
TITLE
MENU/GUIDE
CH SELECT
ENTER
SELECT
PANEL
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
RETURN
MULTI
SET UP

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4800. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4800 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.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 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: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4800 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 5: Cautions On Handling

    Surround EX, the latest surround format. 6. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters.

  • Page 6: Connections

    5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC 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 7: Connecting Video Components

    • The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR-4800’s on- screen display signals are not output from this jack. (See page 29.) Note on connecting the digital input jacks •...
  • Page 8 • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO • The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR-4800’s on-screen display signals are not output from this jack. S-VIDEO...
  • Page 9 • The AVR-4800’s on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output jacks (MONITOR OUT). • Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION F-type converter plug (attached) • When using the FM antenna attach to this apparatus /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) FM ANTENNA ADAPTER (Supplied) • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. •...
  • Page 11 Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. •...

  • Page 12: Speaker System Connections

    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 13 Connections when using surround back speakers (1) When using a power amplifier for the surround back channel Connect the PRE OUT SBL and SBR jacks to the power amplifier's input jacks. Connection jack SURROUND SPEAKER subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.
  • Page 14 When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left channel. When using the remote cable (may be included with a Denon power amplifier) to connect a Denon power amplifier to the POWER AMP REMOTE CONTROL jack, the power amplifier's power turns on and off together with the power of the AVR-4800.

  • Page 15: Cooling Fan

    • The AVR-4800 is equipped with a cooling fan to prevent the temperature inside the set from rising. The fan is activated under certain usage conditions. It is temperature and volume level sensitive, to minimize or prevent audible fan noise.

  • Page 16: Part Names And Functions

    HOME THX CINEMA button ...(49) Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ...(31) MASTER VOLUME VOLUME LEVEL SURROUND BACK VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MON BASS TREBLE DOWN MODE SOURCE REC / MULTI AVR-4800 PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER...
  • Page 17 ...(41) MUTING button ...(42) SURROUND PARAMETER button...(54) Channel select/enter button...(18) Cursor buttons ...(18) ON SCREEN button ...(42) DVD SETUP button ...(35) SPEAKER button...(42) STATUS button...(35, 42) do not function with the AVR-4800. , however, can be used with the learning...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    AVR-4800’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4800. • Use the following buttons to set up the system:...
  • Page 19 S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.) • The AVR-4800’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small screens or low resolutions.

  • Page 20: Before Setting Up The System

    Before setting up the system Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. Display the System Setup Menu. SYSTEM SETUP TITLE Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Surround Speakers For The Different Surround Modes

    Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B): ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears.
  • Page 22 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER NOTES: • In the Subwoofer Mode screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. •...

  • Page 23: 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. • The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right).
  • Page 24 ENTER The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-4800 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. NOTE: • If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset to the factory default values (see page 18).

  • Page 25: Setting The Channel Level

    Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 46.) •...
  • Page 26 Select “Yes”. a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on: When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr”...
  • Page 27 Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. ENTER The AVR-4800 automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. This prevents future inadvertent subwoofer overload due to excessively strong bass content when the master volume control is at a high level.

  • Page 28: Setting The Digital In Assignment

    MD player or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-4800’s rear panel to any jack other than the OPTICAL 5 IN jack.
  • Page 29 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”. Switch to the On Screen Display screen. ENTER Select “ON” or “OFF”. Enter the setting.
  • Page 30 The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. SYSTEM SETUP TITLE • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-4800 VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) ( C : Signal E : No signal) ( C : On-screen signals output...

  • Page 31: Remote Control Unit

    8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-869) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4800 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers, so it can also be used to operate non-DENON remote control compatible video components.

  • Page 32: Operating Denon Audio Components

    Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”. AUDIO AVR/AVC Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. DECK VDP VCR Operate the audio component.

  • Page 33: Preset Memory

    Preset memory • Denon and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models, however. In this case use the learning function (see page 36) to store the remote control signals.
  • Page 34 CHANNEL — (CHANNEL -) – — — (A/B) A / B DIRECT STEREO (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. IN) — — DENON/HITACHI — MITSUBUSHI A MITSUBUSHI B PANASONIC A PANASONIC B JVC (VICTOR) — SONY — PIONEER — TOSHIBA — SANYO —...
  • Page 35 Operating a video component stored in the preset memory Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO Set the slide switch to the component to be registered (DVD, VDP, VCR or TV). DECK MULTI VDP VCR Operate the video component. •...

  • Page 36: Learning Function

    Learning function • If your AV component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the AVR-4800’s remote control to “learn” the codes from the component’s original remote control. • The buttons that can be “learned” are the CD, DECK and MD system buttons (see page 32) and the DVD, VDP, VCR and TV/DBS system buttons (see page 35).
  • Page 37 System call function • The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function). This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on a source component’s power and start playback, etc., all at the touch of a button.
  • Page 38 (3) Storing signals START LEARNED/TX SYSTEM CALL CALL TUNER TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO VCR-1 MD / TAPE-1 VCR-2 TAPE-2 MON VOLUME DOLBY / DTS HOME THX CINEMA SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG DECK AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO VDP VCR...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Clearing “learned” remote control signals Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode. To clear “learned” remote control signals, set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were “learned”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO...

  • Page 40: Playing The Input Source

    In this mode, the types of signals being input to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and the program in the AVR-4800’s surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all (Remote control unit) input sources other than PHONO, TAPE-2 and TUNER.
  • Page 41 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME The volume level is (Main unit) displayed on the master volume level display.
  • Page 42 [3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting) Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTING button. Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source.
  • Page 43 • The “MULTI” indicator lights. • The indicator selected program source lights. • When the AVR-4800 is in the REC OUT mode, the source cannot be output using the MULTI button on the remote control unit. Start playing the source to be output.
  • Page 44 [3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) Set the slide switch to “AUDIO” and “MULTI”. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO (Remote control unit) Press the input source Example: CD button. The multi source switches directly. The remote control unit’s MULTI button can be operated at positions other than “MULTI”.

  • Page 45: Remote Control Unit

    ROOM on the diagram below.) • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the main room and another room, the remote-controllable devices in the main room can be controlled from another room using the remote control unit.

  • Page 46: Surround

    10 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 the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 25) or from the remote control unit, as described below. •...

  • Page 47: Fader Function

    Fader 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) together. Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. Select “FADER”.

  • Page 48: Playing Modes For Different Sources

    Playing modes for different sources The AVR-4800 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source. Dolby Digital EX Recorded sources DTS Surround ES Dolby Digital 5.1 ch sources...
  • Page 49 [1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode Select the Home THX Cinema mode. HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Play a program source with the • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components.
  • Page 50 Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) Select the input source. Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28). INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”. INPUT MODE (Main unit) Select the Dolby Surround mode.
  • Page 51 Display the surround parameter menu. SURROUND PARAMETER MENU/GUIDE Enter the setting. ENTER NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the Surround” is reset, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and the tone is set to the default value. Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks.
  • Page 52 • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC). The AVR-4800 sets the mode automatically according to the types of speakers set during the system setup process (page 20). mark.

  • Page 53: Denon Original Surround Modes

    11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The AVR-4800 is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processing to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the eight provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play and adjust the parameters to achieve a more real, powerful sound field.

  • Page 54: Dsp Surround Simulation

    DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for the input channel. DOLBY / DTS DIRECT STEREO SURROUND (Main unit) DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO (Remote control unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM...

  • Page 55: Tone Control Setting

    Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. The screen for the selected SURROUND PARAMETER surround mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected in MENU/GUIDE the Direct or Home THX Cinema mode.
  • Page 56 Surround parameters e EFFECT: This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. When this parameter is turned off, the SBL and SBR channel signals are equivalent to the SL and SR channels, respectively. LEVEL: This parameter sets the strength of the effect signals in the WIDE SCREEN mode.

  • Page 57: Listening To The Radio

    12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR TUNER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). BAND Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. MODE “Auto”...

  • Page 58: Checking The Preset Stations

    Preset memory Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button. MEMORY Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). SHIFT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired...

  • Page 59: Last Function Memory

    Recalling preset stations Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. SHIFT SHIFT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel. DOWN CHANNEL (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    15 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, turntable 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 61: Additional Information

    The AVR-4800’s surround speaker selection function makes it possible to change the settings according to the combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources. This means that you can connect a pair of bipolar or dipolar surround speakers (mounted on either side of the prime listening position), as well as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room.
  • Page 62 Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Amplifier(s) and speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-4800. Adding these, however, allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX Surround EX, but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources.
  • Page 63 • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800 and set all settings on the setup menu Surround back speakers to “A”.
  • Page 64 • Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle Monitor Subwoofer • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800, the surround 45° ~ 60° Surround •...
  • Page 65 Surround The AVR-4800 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 Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 66: Dts Digital Surround

    Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility: When playing in Dolby Pro Logic, select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR-4800, in the same way as selecting the stereo signal (see page 28). Set the surround mode to “DOLBY SURROUND” (see page 52) to play in Dolby Pro Logic.
  • Page 67 THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the AVR-4800, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX processing is automatically added after...
  • Page 68 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Input the combination of speakers in your system and their Speaker corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full- Configuration size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    17 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: (All properties shown are only for the power amplifier stage.) Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output/maximum output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: •...

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