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Denon AVR-4802R Operating Instructions Manual

Denon AVR-4802R Operating Instructions Manual

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AVR-4802R

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INPUT SELECTOR
ON/STANDBY
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4802R.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4802R 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.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4802R. To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4802R 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 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 AVR-4802R 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

    Digital Theater Systems Inc. DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-4802R with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits. 9. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder...

  • Page 6: Connections

    (MM cartridge) Ground wire Connecting a turntable Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR-4802R’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. NOTE: This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer.

  • Page 7: Connecting Video Components

    /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. • The monitor connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR-4802R’s on- screen display signals are not output from this jack. (See page 32.) SPEAKER SYSTEMS MONITOR...

  • Page 8: Connecting Video Component With S-Video Jacks

    Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making 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 9 • The AVR-4802R’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 labelled 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 F-type converter plug (attached) • When using the FM antenna attach to this apparatus /ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) AM loop antenna assembly Connect to the AM antenna terminals. Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

  • Page 11: Connecting The External Input (Ext. In) Jacks

    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

    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 are connected.
  • Page 13 Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connection jack FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LOOP ANT. FRONT PRE OUT CENTER FM COAX. 75 SURROUND SURROUND ANTENNA SIGNAL PHONO...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #6 #5 #4 #3 # 2 INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA PHONES w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 Power ON/STANDBY switch ...(18, 46) Headphones jack (PHONES)...(51) DIRECT button ...(50, 52, 75)
  • Page 15 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). MULTI ZONE buttons...(53) Mode selector buttons ...(34) Input source selectorbuttons...(34~37, 47) BACK LIGHT button System buttons...(34, 36, 40) SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP button ...(18, 36, 67) Cursor buttons...(16) ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The System

    AVR-4802R’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4802R. • Use the following buttons to set up the system: •...
  • Page 17 (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm). With the AVR-4802R 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 18: Before Setting Up The System

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

  • Page 19: Selecting The Surround Speakers For The Different Surround Modes

    NOTE: • Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker’s capacity for playing low frequency (bass sound below frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

  • Page 20: Setting The Crossover Frequency

    Setting the Crossover Frequency Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used. Select the Crossover Frequency mode. To select the Crossover Frequency. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Crossover frequency • Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output from the subwoofer or from speakers which are set to “Large”...

  • Page 21: Setting The Delay Time

    NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range — • The only 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” in the setup menu. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” are produced from those channels.
  • Page 22 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-4802R automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. speaker listening Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker Example: When “Feet”...

  • Page 23: 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 56.) •...
  • Page 24 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 25: Settings For Using A Thx Ultra2 Compatible Subwoofer

    Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer Make these settings when “Yes” is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings. There is not displayed when “No” selected. (page 18) Select “THX Audio Setup” on the System Setup Menu screen. Press the ENTER button to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen.

  • Page 26: Surround Back Speaker Position Settings

    Surround Back Speaker Position settings • When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 18), set the distance of the speakers. There is not displayed when “1spkr” selected. • This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. It is recommended that SBL/SBR speakers are placed together as close as possible.
  • Page 27 (when the sound crackles). Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. The AVR-4802R 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

    NOTES: • The OPTICAL 4 and 5 jacks on the AVR-4802R’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output jack for recording digital signals on a DAT deck, MD recorder or other digital recorder. Use this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder.
  • Page 29 Setting the Multi Zone Control Multi-zone is a pre-output with an output level adjustment function. Using the power amplifier assignment function described below, it is also possible to connect speakers to the SB/MULTI speaker terminals. [1] Power amplifier assignment function setting Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi-zone.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Audio Delay

    Press the “ENTER” button to switch to the “Multi Zone Control” screen. NOTE: The multi zone volume level is not displayed when “Multi” is selected at the “Power Amp Assignment” setting. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. -40 dB, 0 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted.
  • Page 31 Select “ON” or “OFF”. Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Auto tuner presets Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels A1 to 8, B1 to 8, C1 to 8, D1 to 8 and E1 to 8. NOTES: •...

  • Page 32: After Completing System Setup

    At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button. The changed settings are entered and the on-screen display turns off. • On-screen display signals Signals input to the AVR-4802R VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) ( C : Signal E : No signal) NOTES: •...

  • Page 33: Inserting The Batteries

    • The included remote control unit (RC-932) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4802R 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 34: Operating Denon Audio Components

    Operating DENON audio components Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one of the mode buttons is pressed. AMP/MULTI : AMP, MULTI ZONE CDR/MD : CDR,MD...

  • Page 35: Preset Memory

    This setting can be cancelled by resetting the preset memory or registering another preset signal. The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: TV, VCR1 ...HITACHI CD, MD, TAPE, CDR, VDP, DVD...DENON VCR2, DBS...SONY CABLE...ABC “OK”...

  • Page 36: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Operating a component stored in the preset memory Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. NOTE: • For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ according to manufacturer. Compare with the remote control operation of the various components.
  • Page 37 3. Video deck (VCR1/VCR2) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause Channel +, – : Channels 4. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system VCR1 buttons POWER...

  • Page 38: Learning Function

    Learning function If your AV component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory, it can be controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit.

  • Page 39: System Call

    System call The accessorious remote control unit is equipped with “system call” function allowing a series of remote control signals to be transmitted by pressing a single button. This function can be used for example to turn on the receiver’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on the source component’s power and set the source to the play mode, all at a signal button.

  • Page 40: Punch Through

    NOTE: • If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, “FULL” appears on the remote control unit’s display and only the number of signals that can be registered are registered (up to 10 operations). (3) Using the system call function Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored.

  • Page 41: Setting The Back Light's Lighting Time

    Setting the back light’s lighting time Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • “PRE” appears on the remote control unit’s display. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “BKLT” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 42 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “PRE” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. • After “SEL” is displayed on the remote control unit’s display, the registered preset memory is displayed on the remote control unit’s display. Use the •...
  • Page 43 (3) Resetting the system call buttons Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • “PRE” appears on the remote control unit’s display. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “RST” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 44 (4) Resetting the punch through setting Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • “PRE” appears on the remote control unit’s display. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “RST” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 45 (5) All reset function • This function is for resetting all the settings to the factory defaults. Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. “PRE” appears on the remote control unit’s display. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “RST” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 46: Before Operating

    9 OPERATION Before operating Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. Select “AMP” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) (Remote control unit) Turn on the power. Press the POWER switch (button). ON / STANDBY (Main unit) (Remote control unit)

  • Page 47: 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-4802R’s surround decoder is selected (Remote control unit) automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER.
  • Page 48 Select the play mode. Example: Stereo STEREO (Main 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 49: Playing Audio Sources (Cds And Dvds)

    • The external input mode can be set for any input source. To watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to which the video signal is connected, then set this mode. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-4802R is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality.
  • Page 50 VIDEO ON/OFF button When no video signals of a DVD, etc., are connected to the AVR-4802R and the DVD, etc., are connected directly to a TV, etc., the unneeded video circuitry can be turned off by selecting the “VIDEO OFF” setting.
  • Page 51 [2] Listening over headphones Plug the headphones’ plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

  • Page 52: Multi-Source Recording/Playback

    Multi-source recording/playback With the exception of the case in [2] below, only the signal connected to the analog input jacks are output from the REC OUT and multi-room output jacks. [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) Press the REC/MULTI button until “REC OUT SOURCE”...
  • Page 53 • The MULTI indicator lights. • The indicator selected program source light. • When the AVR-4802R is in the REC OUT mode, the source cannot be output using the “MULTI” mode on the remote control unit. Start playing the source to be output.
  • Page 54 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 55 • When the OUT jack is connected, the signals input to the IN jack are output from the OUT jack directly. (Example: RC616 signals are output.) • Do not connect only the OUT jack. (The signals from the AVR-4802R’s remote sensor are not output to this jack.) MAIN ROOM...

  • Page 56: Remote Control Unit (Rc-932)

    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 23) or from the remote control unit, as described below. •...

  • Page 57: 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. MAIN UNIT: Press the CH VOL button, and select “FADER”.

  • Page 58: Playing Modes For Different Sources

    Playing modes for different sources The AVR-4802R 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. Sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX...

  • Page 59: Thx Surround Ex / Home Thx Cinema Mode

    THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode When the HOME THX CINEMA button is pressed, the surround mode is set as follows according to the signal that is played: q THX Surround EX (THX Ultra2 Cinema) w Home THX CINEMA e THX 5.1 r THX DSCRT 6.1, THX MTRX 6.1 When the HOME THX CINEMA mode is set when a DVD is played, check the DVD player’s digital output setting and change the setting to one...
  • Page 60 Surround parameters q DECODER: Select the decoder to be used when playing 2-channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode. PL II C ...The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing. DOLBY PL...The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic emulation mode before undergoing THX processing. NEO:6 C...The signals are decoded in the NEO:6 Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing.

  • Page 61: Surround

    [2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS Select the program source. Selecting a digital input source Perform step 1 under “Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround” (page 62). Select the Home THX Cinema mode.
  • Page 62 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 Surround mode.

  • Page 63: D.comp. (Dynamic Range Compression)

    NOTE: • The on-screen display (OSD) will differ for operation by main unit button and operation by remote control button. • When “Default” is selected and the 0 cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “SB CH OUT” is reset, “CHANNEL LEVEL”...
  • Page 64 Dolby Surround Pro Logic Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. EX: DVD INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode using the SELECT buttons.
  • Page 65 Set the surround parameters according to the mode. q Select the parameter. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Set the various surround parameters. • CINEMA EQ setting • PANORAMA/DIMENSION/CENTER WIDTH setting • DEFAULT setting Stop pressing buttons (main unit) once you have completed setting the surround parameters.

  • Page 66: Dts Neo:6 Mode

    DTS Neo:6 mode Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals. Select the DTS NEO:6 mode. DOLBY / DTS (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Play a program source. Display the Surround Parameter Menu. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit)
  • Page 67 Adjusting the Audio Delay When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture. The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input function.

  • Page 68: Surround Modes And Their Features

    11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The AVR-4802R 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 69: Dsp Surround Simulation

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

  • Page 70: 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 mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected in the Direct, Pure Direct and Home (Remote control unit) THX Cinema mode.
  • Page 71 Surround parameters r 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 72 TONE CINEMA Mode CONTROL PURE DIRECT, DIRECT STEREO C (0dB) EXTERNAL INPUT C (0dB) WIDE SCREEN C (0dB) C (OFF) HOME THX CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC C (0dB) C (OFF) DOLBY DIGITAL C (0dB) C (OFF) DTS SURROUND C (0dB) C (OFF) DTS NEO:6 C (0dB)

  • Page 73: Manual Tuning

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

  • Page 74: 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. (Remote control unit) Main unit: Press the TUNER PRESET button. Remote control unit: Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E).

  • Page 75: Recalling Preset Stations

    Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the CHANNEL + (up) or – (down) button to select the desired preset channel.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    • DVD player’s audio output setting is not set to bit stream. • DVD player is not dts-compatible. • AVR-4802R’s input setting is set to analog. • Mode video software contains copy prohibit signals. • Subwoofer’s power is not on.

  • Page 77: Additional Information

    The AVR-4802R’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 78: Surround Back Speakers

    Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-4802R. 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 79: Speaker Setting Examples

    • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4802R and set all settings on the setup Surround back speakers menu to “A”.
  • Page 80 • 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-4802R, the surround 45° ~ 60° Surround •...
  • Page 81 Surround The AVR-4802R 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. (1) Dolby Surround q Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 82 2-channel PCM stereo signals w 2-channel Dolby Digital signals When either of these signals is input to the AVR-4802R, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic II when the “DOLBY/DTS SURROUND” mode is selected. Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below.
  • Page 83 AVR-4802R, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-4802R (see page 61) lights before turning up the master volume.
  • Page 84 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-4802R, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX processing is automatically...
  • Page 85 Upon playback, the signals are decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital decoder into the SL, SR and SB channels and output as 6.1 channels of signals. With the AVR-4802R, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system.
  • Page 86 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 87: Surround Modes And Parameters

    Surround modes and parameters Channel output SURROUND Mode FRONT L/R CENTER PURE DIRECT, DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT WIDE SCREEN HOME THX CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 5/7CH STEREO SUPER STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE MATRIX C : Signal / Adjustable...
  • Page 88 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals Surround Mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM PURE DIRECT, DIRECT STEREO HOME THX CINEMA DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DOLBY PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC DSP SIMULATION C : Selectable : The surround mode name differs depending on the “MODE/SB CH OUT”...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    17 SPECIFICATIONS Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Dynamic power: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Distortion: Rated output: • Digital D/A output: Digital input: • Phono equalizer (PHONO input — REC OUT) Input sensitivity: RIAA deviation: Signal-to-noise ratio:...
  • Page 90 16-11, YUSHIMA 3-CHOME, BUNKYOU-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN Telephone: (03) 3837-5321 Printed in Japan 511 4020 007...

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