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.
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.
Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4806CI AV 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.
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Character search function (searching by first letter) ...77 Updating the list of radio stations ...78 Playing music files stored on the computer (music server)...78, 79 Operating the AVR-4806CI using a browser ...79 Advanced Operation Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components ...80 ~ 82 Preset memory ...82, 83...
Accessories • Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions ...1 w Warranty (for North America model only)...1 e Service station list...1 r Power supply cord ...1 t Remote control unit (RC-1036) ...1 Before using Pay attention to the following before using this unit: •...
Preparing the remote control unit • The included remote control unit (RC-1036) can be used to operate not only the AVR-4806CI 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.
Operating range of the remote control unit Approx. 23 feet/7 m Part names and functions Front panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). !5 !6 !7 !8 q w e •...
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Getting Started @0 @1 @2 @3 Power ON/STANDBY switch ...(21) Power indicator ...(21) Power switch ...(21, 96) Headphones jack (PHONES) ...(45) V.AUX INPUT terminals ...(30) SETUP MIC jack ...(20) USER MODE 1 button ...(60) USER MODE 2 button ...(60) USER MODE 3 button ...(60) Master volume control knob ...(44)
Recording output source indicator REC OUT mode is selected in ZONE3/REC SELECT. DENON LINK indicator This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection. AL24 indicator The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT, STEREO, MULTI CH PURE DIRECT , MULTI CH DIRECT, MULTI CH IN mode is selected in the PCM input signal.
HOME/VIDEO SELECT button ·················································(46, 80) FUNCTION/NUMBER buttons ·····························(44, 76, 82) NOTE: • With the AVR-4806CI, the “ZONE4”, “VCR-4” and “ZONE2 surround mode” buttons cannot be used. • For instructions on setting the remote control unit back light’s lighting time page 87).
Easy Setup and Operation • This section contains the basic steps necessary to configure the AVR-4806CI according to your listening room environment and the source equipment and loudspeakers you are using. • For optimum performance, we recommend using the Auto Setup function.
(FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm). With the AVR-4806CI it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround modes.
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...
Easy Setup and Operation ¢ Connections • The AVR-4806CI can be configured for 10 speaker playback using two pairs of surround speakers (A+B) and one pair of surround back speakers as shown below. • The output of each power amplifier can be assigned to any desired channel to best suit the application.
( page 27). • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with HDMI connectors, so it can be connected to a DVD player or TV (monitor) using an HDMI cable. To connect it to a DVD player using a DVI-D cable ( •...
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• Audio signals are only output from the HDMI monitor out connector when audio signals are input to the HDMI input connector. • When connecting the AVR-4806CI and DVD player using an HDMI cable, also connect the AVR-4806CI and monitor or TV using an HDMI cable ( page 35).
The AVR-4806CI’s Audyssey MultEQ XT function has the feature that it provides the optimum listening environment at all listening positions in the home theater, where there are often multiple listeners viewing programs together.
Easy Setup and Operation POWER CURSOR ON/STANDBY ENTER SYSTEM SETUP Connecting a microphone Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the unit. Mount the auto setup microphone onto a camera tripod, etc., and place it at ear height at the main listening position in the listening room with the sound receptor facing the ceiling.
Turning on the power Turn on your subwoofer. Set the volume to halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or Low pass filter off if your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency. Some subwoofers have a standby mode. Be sure to turn this function off before performing the Auto Setup procedure.
Easy Setup and Operation Extra Setup • The AVR-4806CI has seven available amplifier channels, some of which can be assigned for powering speakers in ZONE2 and ZONE3, depending on the speaker system complement in the main room. If this functionality is not needed, skip this “Extra Setup”...
NOTE: • If the results are not as expected or if an error message is displayed, select “Retry” and perform the measurements again. (For details on the error messages ( If the results of remeasurement are still not as expected or if an error message is displayed, turn off the power switch and check the speaker connections.
Easy Setup and Operation Check of the measurement result • The results of the measured items can be checked. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the ENTER items, then press the • Switch to the verification screen. Example: Speaker Config.
• These error messages will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup and the automatic measurements can not be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement environment, or other factors. Please check the following matters, reset the pertinent items, and measure again. Be sure to turn off the AVR-4806CI’s power before checking the speaker connections.
The AVR-4806CI does not have a DD RF demodulator function. Therefore, you need to use a commercially available outboard DD RF demodulator and connect its digital output to one of the AVR-4806CI available digital inputs. Refer to the demodulator’s operating instruction for further information.
The video conversion function • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with a function for up and down converting video signals. Because of this, the AVR-4806CI’s MONITOR OUT terminal can be connected to the TV (monitor) with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of how the player and the AVR-4806CI’s video input terminals are...
• When “Through” is set at “Resolution” under “Setting the HDMI Out Setup”, use a monitor compatible with input resolutions of 480i/576i. • If your monitor is not equipped with an HDMI terminal, connect the AVR-4806CI to the monitor using the component video, S-Video, or composite video terminals.
Connecting a TV tuner • For best picture quality choose the component video connection to your TV tuner. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV tuner does not have component video inputs. • To connect the digital audio output from the TV tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned.
• With discs on which special copyright protection measures have been taken, however, the digital signals may not be output from the DVD player. In this case, connect the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output to the AVR-4806CI’s EXT. IN terminals for playback.
TV IN → Video cable : VCR-1 to 3 OUT→ Video cable • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806CI’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 2 IN terminal.
VCR-2 IN → Video cable : VCR-1 OUT→ Video cable • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 3 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806CI’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 3 IN terminal.
NOTE: • Do not connect the output of the component connected to the OPTICAL 4 OUT terminal on the AVR-4806CI’s rear panel to any terminal other than the OPTICAL 4 IN terminal.
AVR-4806CI to a DENON DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the connection cable included with the DVD player. • When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” with the System Setup Digital In Assignment ( •...
DVD-Audio and DVD-Video. • To provide audio output from AVR-4806CI’s audio output connector, select “Amp” at the System Setup. To provide audio output from the TV, select “TV” at the System Setup. For details, see “Setting the HDMI/DVI In Assign” ( page 106, 107).
NOTE: • Commercially-available DVI cables are available in 24-pin and 29-pin types. The AVR-4806CI supports the 24-pin DVI-D cable. • The AVR-4806CI supports HDCP. Use an HDCP-compatible HDMI monitor. ¢ Connections with an HDMI/DVI-D conversion cable (adapter) •...
• Do not use an IEEE1394 cable to connect the AVR-4806CI with a computer. • The AVR-4806CI will not operate when connected to equipment other than that conforming to “IEEE1394 AUDIO (A&M protocol)” standards or when connected to computer peripherals.
Connecting Other Sources Connecting the antenna terminals • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) GROUND Note to CATV system installer •...
Connecting the XM terminal • AVR-4806CI is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel.
• The ZONE2 (or ZONE3) video out is only for the ZONE2 (or ZONE3). • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.
ZONE2/ZONE3 speaker out connections • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 or ZONE3 output channel at “Power Amp Assign” in the “System Setup Menu”, the MAIN ZONE speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 or ZONE3 speaker out terminals ( •...
Connecting Other Sources Connecting the pre-out terminals • Use these terminals if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center, surround and surround back sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel. Connecting the power supply cord NOTE: •...
AMP button is pressed. ZONE 2 SYSTEM CALL ZONE 4 ∗ :This mode can not be used with the AVR-4806CI. The EL display switches as shown below with respect to the selected mode. ¢ AMP mode To operate the MAIN ZONE function.
Basic Operation INPUT HOME THX FUNCTION MODE CINEMA SOURCE PHONES EXT.IN ROOM EQ ANALOG Playing the input source Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) To select the input source when ZONE2 SELECT, ZONE3/REC SELECT or TUNING PRESET is selected, press the SOURCE button on the main unit then operate the input function selector.
Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals EXT. IN Press the button on the main unit or INPUT MODE button on the remote control unit to switch the external input. When operating the remote control unit: (Remote control unit) The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT MODE button is pressed: AUTO...
Basic Operation DIMMER INPUT MODE ANALOG STATUS Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT) VIDEO SELECT Press the button until the desired image appears. D V D V I D E O S O U R C E The video source selected with the video select function is stored in the memory for the different input sources.
Input mode • The AVR-4806CI has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals.
ROOM EQ Room EQ function page 99, 100) and • The AVR-4806CI’s Auto Setup / Room EQ function offers three correction curves: “Audyssey”, “Front”, “Flat”. The timbre of the speakers can also be adjusted manually using a graphic equalizer.
Surround Playing modes for different sources • The AVR-4806CI 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. is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.
PURE DIRECT DIRECT/STEREO CURSOR Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) 2-channel playback modes • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. • Select the mode to suit your tastes. ¢ PURE DIRECT mode This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality.
¢ Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema Surround mode HOME THX CINEMA Press the “Home THX Cinema” mode. Play a program source with the mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. SURROUND PARAMETER Press the •...
Tuner preset stations NOTE: • OSD-2: The monitor’s resolution is displayed when an HDMI monitor is connected to the AVR-4806CI. • OSD-4: This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to “ON” ( page 112) and the input mode is set to “AUTO”.
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¢ Surround parameters w MODE/SB CH OUT: Select the surround back channel playback method or mode. (1) (Multi channel source) THX Surround EX: Dolby Digital signals are played in the “THX Surround EX” mode. Ultra2 Cinema: The signals are played in the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. Music Mode: The signals are played in the THX Music mode.
Basic Operation SURROUND STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER CURSOR SURROUND BACK Example: When playing software that has a Dolby Digital EX flag When AFDM is set to “ON”, the surround mode is automatically set to the “DOLBY DIGITAL + PL CINEMA” mode. The surround parameter screen shown at the below is displayed.
• When “Default Yes” is selected and the CURSOR F F button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE” is reset, and “TONE” is set to the default value. ¢ Surround parameters e 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.
Basic Operation SURROUND STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER CURSOR Dolby Pro Logic x (Pro Logic • To play in the PL x mode, set “Sp.Back” at the Speaker Configuration setting to “1spkr” or “2spkrs”. • To play in the PL x mode, set “Surround Back” at the Power Amp Assign setting.
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CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the various surround parameters. Example: DOLBY PL x Music mode screen When set with the on screen display using the remote control unit while in the MUSIC mode, set the “ mark to “OPTIONS 0”...
Basic Operation SURROUND STANDARD ENTER PARAMETER PHONES CURSOR DTS NEO:6 mode • Surround playback can be performed for the analog input and digital input 2-channel signals. STANDARD Press the button to select “DTS NEO:6” mode. • The DTS NEO:6 indicator lights. The mode switches as shown below each time the STANDARD button is pressed.
¢ Surround parameters t DTS NEO:6 Mode: • Cinema: This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and...
Basic Operation Memory and call-out functions (USER MODE function) • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with a function for storing the selected input source, the auto surround mode and input mode in the memory and selecting these settings when you want to use them.
DENON original surround modes • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of nine preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
Basic Operation SURROUND 7CH STEREO ENTER PARAMETER DSP SIMULATION CURSOR DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for each input channel. Example: DSP surround simulation mode (Main unit) Example: 7CH STEREO mode (Main unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM...
¢ Surround parameters y 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.
Basic Operation SURROUND CH SEL/ENTER PARAMETER CURSOR CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Bass” or “Treble”. CURSOR F F or G G button to set the Press the level. To increase the bass or treble: The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.
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 each position when multi-channel music sources are played.
Basic Operation FUNCTION TUNING PRESET Manual tuning Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) Press (TUNER) button to select the TUNER mode. Watching the display, press the to select the desired band (AM, FM or XM). When listening to the XM satellite Radio ( 71).
Checking the preset stations • The preset (broadcast) stations can be checked on the on screen display. ON SCREEN Press the button (in the AMP mode) repeatedly until the “Tuner Preset Stations” screen appears on the OSD. Recalling preset stations ¢...
Basic Operation CURSOR FG RDS search • Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide RDS service. Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) Press (TUNER) button to select the TUNER mode. RDS SEARCH Press the button until “RDS SEARCH”...
PTY search • Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY). • For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”. Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) Press (TUNER) button to select the TUNER mode.
Basic Operation FUNCTION CURSOR FG STATUS CHANNEL Press the button. • Automatically begin the TP search operation. If no TP station is found with above operation, all the reception bands are searched. The station name is displayed on the display after searching stops.
XM Satellite Radio • AVR-4806CI is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. ¢ Introducing XM Satellite Radio There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM.
Basic Operation FUNCTION CURSOR STATUS Channel selection Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) (Remote control unit in the AMP mode) Press the (TUNER) button to select the TUNER mode. Watching the display, press the to select the XM mode. Channel number X M 0 4 0 D e e p T r k s...
Using the Network Audio Function • The AVR-4806CI can be connected to a network by cable to listen to Internet radio or music files stored on computers. Internet radio function Internet radio refers to radio programs broadcast over the Internet.
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“Network Setup” ( page 123, 124). • The AVR-4806CI is not compatible with PPPoE. If your contract is of the PPPoE setting type, you need a PPPoE- compatible router.
FUNCTION ENTER CURSOR ¢ Network settings When using a broadband router (DHCP function), the network settings are made automatically, so there is no need to make the settings from the setup menu. If the broadband router’s DHCP function is turned off, make the “Network Setup”...
Basic Operation ENTER CURSOR • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet. The programs they broadcast and their bit rates vary widely. Generally, the higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but streamed music or sound may be broken if the communication lines or servers are busy.
Registering Internet radio stations in your favorites • Your favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so registered stations can be tuned in easily. MEMORY Press the button while playing the Internet radio station you want to register. •...
• This procedure is used to play music files (in WMA, MP3 and WAV format) stored on computers (music servers) connected to the AVR-4806CI via the network. • The computer’s server program must be launched before using this function. For details, refer to the server program’s operating instructions.
Operating the AVR-4806CI using a browser • Internet Explorer can be used on the computer connected to the AVR-4806CI over the network to operate the AVR- 4806CI. • Check the AVR-4806CI’s IP address ( beforehand and input this IP address in Internet Explorer to display the AVR-4806CI’s control panel.
Advanced Operation Remote control unit MODE SELECTOR Operating DENON audio components MODE SELECTOR Press the the component you want to operate. • The icon for the selected mode flashes. AMP, ZONE2, ZONE3, ZONE4 or SYSTEM CALL TUNER DIGITAL TUNER SATELLITE or CABLE...
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It is only possible to set the preset memory for either the CD or CDR. To operate a DENON CDR player, preset “30626” or “31868”. To return to operation of a DENON CD player, preset “31867”. 2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons...
Advanced Operation 3. Tuner system buttons : Tuning up/down • ª BAND : Switch between AM, FM and XM bands MODE : Switch between AUTO and MANUAL : Preset memory SRCH : RDS search : Switch preset channel range CH +, – : Preset channel up/down A ~ G : Preset channel range...
Refer to the included list of preset codes to change the number and check it out. ¢ The preset codes are as follows upon shipment from the factory and after resetting: • TV, VCR ...HITACHI • CD, DVD ...DENON • SAT ...RCA DVD preset codes 41470 (default) DVD-555...
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Advanced Operation 2. Satellite (SAT) tuner, cable (CABLE) buttons SRC ON : Power on SRC OFF : Power off SETUP : Setup DISP : Guide MENU : Menu • , ª , : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter CH +, –...
: Pause NUMBER Learning function • If an AV component is not a DENON product, or if it cannot be operated via codes provided in the AVR-4806CI remote control’s internal preset memory, or if its codes cannot be successfully learned by the AVR-4806CI remote control, then you should use the remote control that was supplied with that AV component to operate the component.
Advanced Operation Press the button that you wish to be learned. • The display will go off and the unit will enter the learning standby mode. If a button that cannot be “learned” is pressed, the IR segment lights and the learning setup mode is cancelled.
SYSTEM CALL Press the button (1 to 3) you want to register the system call. Press the button you want to register. • The IR segment blinks once after each button press. The mode can be switched by pressing a MODE SELECTOR button.
Advanced Operation SYSTEM CALL CHANNEL Setting the brightness • The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 5 levels. • The default brightness setting is level 3 (level 5 = brightest). RC SETUP Press and hold the least three seconds. •...
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¢ Resetting the punch through setting MODE SELECTOR Press the / CBL) you want to reset. RC SETUP Press and hold the least three seconds. • The IR segment blinks twice. button (9 → 8 → 4) to select Press the setting •...
ZONE2 (ZONE3) speaker terminals ( • When a sold separately room-to-room remote control unit (DENON RC-616, 617 or 618) is wired and connected between the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2 (ZONE3), the remote-controllable devices in the MAIN ZONE can be controlled from ZONE2 (ZONE3) using the remote control unit.
PROGRAMMABLE PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ZONE 2 [System configuration and connections example] Using this AVR-4806CI internal amplifier as the ZONE3 and using external amplifier as the ZONE2. MAIN ZONE 5.1-channel systems DVD player MULTI ZONE SPEAKER OUT...
Advanced Operation FUNCTION ZONE3/REC SELECT ZONE2 SELECT Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a ZONE2 room (ZONE2 SELECT mode) ZONE2 SELECT Press the button to display the “ZONE2 SOURCE” on the display. FUNCTION Turn the knob to select the source you want to output appears on the display.
Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback Select the zone which you want to operate pressing the buttons. Example: ZONE2 Press the button to turn on the zone power. Press the OFF button to turn off the zone power. Select the input source you wish to output. The volume of the outputs of the different zones can be adjusted with the button on the remote control unit.
Advanced Operation Other function ZONE3/REC SELECT FUNCTION DIRECT/STEREO SURROUND PHONES INPUT MODE MODE Playing Super Audio CDs with an IEEE1394 cable Select the input source to which IEEE1394 was assigned at the “IEEE1394 Assign” ( 102) in the system setup. Example: CD (Main unit) •...
Multi-source recording / playback ¢ Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) ZONE3/REC SELECT Press the “RECOUT SOURCE” appears on the display. • The “REC” indicator lights. D V D R E C O U T S O U R C E FUNCTION Turn the knob to select the source...
• If step 3 does not work, start over from step 1. • If the microprocessor has been reset, all the settings are reset to the default values (the values set upon shipment from the factory). AVR-4806CI internal button and...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 • You can customize a variety of system setup so that it may be fitting for your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( Navigating through the System Setup Menu •...
On screen display and front display • The AVR-4806CI is equipped with an intuitive and easy-to-understand on screen display, and is equipped with an alpha-numeric front panel display tube that can also be used to check and adjust settings. We recommend that you use the on screen display when you make system adjustments.
• The “Audio Input Setup” menu reappears. ENTER • The OPTICAL 2, 3 and 4 terminals on the AVR-4806CI’s rear panel are equipped with an optical digital output terminal for recording digital audio signals to a CD recorder, MD recorder, or other digital audio recording deck.
Advanced Setup – Part 1 ¢ Setting the DENON LINK • When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure to make a setting to “DENON LINK” with the System Setup Digital In Assignment. • When the input mode is AUTO and the signals are not be...
Setting the Input Function Level • Correct the playback level of the different input sources. • Adjust the playback levels of the devices connected to the different input sources to the same level to eliminate the need for adjusting the main volume each time the input source is switched.
FUNCTION knob. In this case, the connection information is cleared when the power of the connected device or the AVR-4806CI is turned off, so the selection procedure must be performed again. • By default, if no device has been connected using an IEEE1394 cable in the past, “No Connection”...
Setting the IEEE1394 Auto Function • Set whether or not to automatically play the IEEE1394 device when it is selected with the FUNCTION knob. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “IEEE1394 Auto Func.” at the “Audio Input Setup”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 ¢ Preset Skip • When selecting preset channels pressing the CHANNEL + or – button, it is possible to skip specific preset channels. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Preset Skip” at the “Tuner Presets” screen, ENTER then press the button.
Repeat step 3 to input the preset channel name. To reset the input source name to the default value, press the CURSOR F F or G G button to highlight the input source display, then press the CURSOR H H button When “Default Yes”...
HDMI input signal, then press the CURSOR “TV”. AMP: Play the audio signals on speakers connected to the AVR-4806CI. Play the audio signals on a TV connected to the AVR-4806CI. Press the ENTER input for the playback of signals when the...
When this setting is made for input sources to which a digital audio input (DENON LINK, IEEE1394 etc.) is previously assigned, the digital audio assignment is set to HDMI. In this case, reassign the digital input using the procedure described at “Digital In Assign”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the HDMI Out Setup • Set whether to use the analog video signals to HDMI conversion function. • When using this conversion function, set the color format and video range of the signals output from the HDMI terminal. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the...
• “Aspect”, “Resolution” “Color Space” and “RGB Mode Setup” are only displayed when “Analog to HDMI Convert” is set to “ON”. • When connecting to an HDCP compatible monitor equipped with DVI-D terminal using an HDMI/DVI-D converter cable, the signals are output in RGB format, regardless of the “Color Space”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. • Sets the on screen display’s display mode. CURSOR D D or H H button to select “On Press the Screen Display”...
Advanced Playback • Makes more detailed audio playback settings. Setting the 2ch Direct/Stereo • Set this when you want to change the speaker settings when the surround mode is set to the 2-channel Direct or Stereo mode. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Advanced Playback”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Dolby Digital Setup • Sets the down-mixing method when not using a center speaker or surround speakers. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Dolby Digital Setup” at the “Advanced Playback”...
Setting the Manual EQ Setup • Allows you to adjust the tonal quality of the various speakers (except the subwoofer) while listening to a music source. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Manual EQ Setup” at the “Advanced Playback”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the ENTER “Exit”, then press the • The “System Setup Menu” reappears. • “Base Curve Copy” is displayed after performing the Auto Setup. • To restore the settings to their defaults, select “Default Yes 0”, then press the CURSOR F F button.
• With this setting it is possible to change the number of channels played in the different zones according to the purpose. This configures the AVR-4806CI according to whether or not you have surround “B” speakers connected, and whether or not you have surround back (SB) speaker(s) connected.
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setting the Power Amplifier Assignment • AVR-4806CI’s power amplifiers for seven channels (except the front channel), can be assigned to any channels in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 or ZONE3 and output to the speakers. In this way, power amplifiers not being used in the MAIN ZONE can be assigned for multi-zone use, the front speakers can be connected with a “Bi-Amp”, etc., so you...
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“Channel Setup” menu. Front Bi-Amp connections Certain loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of input terminals, for bi-amplification. The AVR-4806CI Amp Assign mode allows you to power bi-amp-capable speakers with two amplifier channels. Be sure to consult the operating instructions of your bi-amp-capable speakers for further information before proceeding.
The volume is always muted when the power is turned on. • LAST button. The volume set when the AVR-4806CI was last used is stored in the memory and set when the power is turned on. Mute Level: Set the volume attenuation level when the mute mode is set for the different zones.
Setting the Trigger Out • Three 12 V DC Trigger Outputs on the rear panel can be used to control other devices with compatible trigger inputs, such as motorized screens, motorized screen masking, motorized drapes, and other trigger-controlled devices. • Set the DC output supplied from the trigger out terminals for the various input sources to “ON”...
Advanced Setup – Part 1 ZONE2 and ZONE3 tone control and channel level setting • Adjust the sound output from ZONE2 and ZONE3. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Zone2/3 Tone/Ch Lev.” at the “Option Setup” ENTER menu, then press the •...
Setting the Digital Out Assignment • The optical digital output terminals on the AVR-4806CI’s rear panel (OPTICAL2 to 4 OUT) normally function in association with the ZONE3/REC SELECT mode. With this setting, the OPTICAL 2 OUT terminal can be used in association with the ZONE2 SELECT mode.
Advanced Setup – Part 1 Setup Lock • The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannot be changed easily. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Setup Lock” at the “Setup Memory / Lock” ENTER screen, then press the •...
“Setting the Proxy”, since the DHCP function is set to “ON” in the AVR-4806CI’s default settings. • If the AVR-4806CI is being used connected to a network without the DHCP function, the network settings must be made. In this case, some knowledge of networks is required.
• The “Network Setup” menu reappears. Setting the Network Option ¢ Setting the Power Saving • When not using the AVR-4806CI connected in a network, set “ON” to reduce the power consumption when in the standby mode. Set “OFF” when using the AVR-4806CI connected in a network.
Advanced Setup – Part 2 • This Speaker Setup section describes the procedures to make speaker settings manually (without using the Auto Setup function), as well as to make manual changes to settings that have already been made by the Auto Setup function. ENTER SYSTEM SETUP CURSOR...
Advanced Setup – Part 2 • 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 the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency) 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.
¢ 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”...
Press the button to enter the setting. • The “Speaker Setup” menu reappears. The AVR-4806CI automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room. Setting the Channel Level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.
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CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Surr. Sp.”, then press the button to select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B). Surr. Sp. : A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker A.
Advanced Setup – Part 2 • When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control. • When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect all surround modes.
• If “LFE+Main” is set at “Subwoofer Setup”, “SW:LFE+Main” page 126, 127) is displayed at the top right of the screen. • Please set all THX Certified speakers to small and the crossover to 80 Hz. • We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to “FIXED–THX–”, but depending on the speaker, setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.
Advanced Setup – Part 2 CURSOR D D or H H button to select the Press the surround mode, then press the G G button to select the surround speaker. When surround speakers A is used. When surround speakers B is used. A + B: When both surround speakers A and B are used.
¢ Surround Back Speaker Position Settings • When two surround back speakers have been set in “Speaker Configuration” ( page 125, 126), set the distance of the speakers. This option is not available when “1spkr” is selected. • This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music mode and THX Games mode.
Advanced Setup – Part 2 Others Setup Setting the Room EQ Setup • Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Auto Setup or Manual EQ. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Room EQ Setup”...
Setting the Direct Mode Setup • Perform the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ when the surround mode is “DIRECT” or “PURE DIRECT”. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the “Direct Mode Setup” at the “Auto Setup / Room EQ”...
Advanced Setup – Part 2 Check the parameter • The results of the measured items can be checked. • The EQ parameters that were set in Auto Setup can be checked. • This item is displayed, after the measurement result of the “Auto Setup / Room EQ”...
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CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the ENTER “Exit”, then press the • The “Auto Setup / Room EQ” menu reappears. CURSOR D D or H H button to select Press the ENTER “Exit”, then press the •...
Advanced Setup – Part 2 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) 1. Auto Setup/Room EQ Auto Setup / Room EQ This unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and 1 Auto Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit an appropriate automatic setting.
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3. Audio Input Setup Audio Input Setup Digital In This assigns the digital input terminals for the Assign different input sources. 2 EXT.IN Setup Set the Ext.In terminal playback method. Input The playback level is corrected individually for the different Function Lev.
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Power Amp channel bi-amp playback, or the ZONE2 or ZONE3 Assign playback channel can be output from the AVR-4806CI speakers. This sets the volume level of each zone output. Volume Limit: This sets the upper limit for the master volume.
• DVD player’s audio output setting is not set to bit stream. No DTS sound is produced. • DVD player is not DTS-compatible. • AVR-4806CI’s input setting is set to analog. Ultra2 Cinema / THX Music • Surround back speaker set to 1. Mode / THX Games Mode cannot be set.
• The output format of the connected player (HDMI/DVI-D FORMAT) does not matche the supported input format of connected monitor equipments. • The AVR-4806CI does not play HDMI audio signals. The HDMI audio is not output. • The HDMI audio signals are not output from the connected monitor device.
These two types of sources thus have different properties, and different speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required in order to achieve the ideal sound. The AVR-4806CI’s surround speaker selection function makes it possible to change the settings according to the Listening room...
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Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-4806CI. 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...
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A terminals on the AVR-4806CI and set settings on the setup menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting ( 138).)
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• Same as surround back speaker installation method q. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A terminals on the AVR-4806CI and set settings on the setup menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting ( 138).) •...
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90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the prime listening position. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A terminals on the AVR-4806CI and set settings on the setup menu to “A”. (This is the factory default setting ( 138).) •...
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• Dolby Headphone is effective not only for multichannel sources but also for stereo programs. • On the AVR-4806CI, it is possible to output signals encoded in the Dolby Headphone mode from the recording output terminal and record them on a separate recorder.
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DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-4806CI ( page 54) lights before turning up the master volume. A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs.
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Additional Information [3] DTS-ES™ DTS-ES is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
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On the AVR-4806CI, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX post-processing is automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS decoder: ¢...
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Additional Information ¢ THX Ultra2™ Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.
Dolby Digital decoder into the SL, SR and SB channels and output as 6.1 channels of signals. With the AVR-4806CI, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system.
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High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel digital input is possible when the AVR-4806CI is connected via a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to a DENON DVD player that supports Denon Digital Link, Since DENON Digital Link uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), transfer capabilities of greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential...
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In addition to A&M protocol, IEEE1394 transfer formats also include MPEG-TS, DV, etc. • The AVR-4806CI is compatible with a data transfer speed of up to S400. The IEEE1394 maximum data transfer speeds are defined as approximately 100, 200 or 400 Mbps, expressed respectively as S100, S200 and S400.
It is not compatible with “MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3”, “MP1” or “MP2” files. • The AVR-4806CI is compatible with bit rates of 32 to 320 kbps for MP3 files and 48 to 192 kbps for WMA files.
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Relationship between the video input signal and monitor output according to the video convert mode settings MAIN ZONE Input signals Video convert HDMI COMPONENT C C (1080p) C C (480p ~ 720p) C C (480i/576i) C C (1080p) C C (480p ~ 720p) C C (480i/576i) C C (1080p) C C (480p ~ 720p)
Additional Information S-VIDEO MONITOR Video convert HDMI – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used – – – Used Not used C C : Signal input E E : No signal •...
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: S/N:...
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¢ Tuner section Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: S/N (IHF-A): Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): ¢ General Power supply: Power consumption: Maximum external dimensions: Mass: ¢ Remote control unit (RC-1036) Batteries: External dimensions: Mass: * For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. [FM] (note: µV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
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