AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS START SYSTEM CALL SET LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO 4 5 6 VCR-1 CD 7 8 SHIFT MD / TAPE-1 CHANNEL 9 VCR-2 TAPE-2 MON +10 MASTER VOLUME RC-869 ON / SOURCE DVD TV/VCR 0 A/B INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME LEVEL VOLUME REMOTE SENSOR L SL CH INDICATOR C R S SR LOCK HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON SURROUND SPEAKER A B ANALOG AUDIO PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 4.
2 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. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
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. • Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc. • Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
Connecting video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in sound quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connecting a TV/DBS tuner TV or DBS tuner AUDIO R R OUT L TV/DBS • Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
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.
Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, R-Y, B-Y) Video Jacks (DVD Player) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks.
Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (An Accessory) FM ANTENNA F-type converter plug (attached) • When using the FM antenna attach to this apparatus FEEDER CABLE IN 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE PHONO FM COAX. 75 R AM MONITOR OUT-2 DVD CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD VDP SURROUND VDP TV/ DBS EFECT / SB V.AUX 6CH EXT. IN 300 Ω/ohms MONITOR OUT-1 IN ANTENNA TERMINALS FM INDOOR ANTENNA (An Accessory) MULTI SOURCE OUT FRONT SIGNAL CD GND LOOP ANT.
Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks • These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, or future multi-channel sound format, etc. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. IN R L LOOP ANT. AM DVD CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD VDP SURROUND VDP TV/ DBS EFECT / SB V.
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. • When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.
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 for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (L) CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (R) (L) ( R) IN IN PHONO FM COAX. 75 R L SIGNAL CD GND AM LOOP ANT.
(2) When using the power amplifier for the front channels Connect the PRE OUT FL and FR jacks to the power amplifier's input jacks. When these connections are used, select “Center/Surround/SurroundBack” for “Power Amp Assignment” in the System Setup Menu. (see page 24) Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM (R) (L) ( R) IN IN L PHONO FM COAX. 75 R R SIGNAL CD GND LOOP ANT.
Protector circuit • This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). #3 #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 #4 @6 @5 @4 @3 MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME LEVEL REMOTE SENSOR L SL CH INDICATOR C R S SR LOCK LFE SURROUND BACK ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD !4 !5 !6 PHONES 6.1 / 7.1 SURROUND DIRECT STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG 6CH / 8CH EXT. IN TUNER DVD VDP VCR-1 VCR-2 V.
Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Remote control signal transmitter .........................................(31) LEDs (indicators) ................................(36) START SYSTEM CALL SYSTEM CALL buttons......................(37) Input source selector buttons ...............................................(40) SET LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.
7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 15), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the 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: SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu.
NOTES: • The on-screen display signals are not output from the MONITOR OUT-2 output jack or the color difference (component) video signal (MONITOR OUT) jacks. • The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor is connected to both the AVR-4800’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-4800 from a video source (VDP, etc.
Before setting up the system 1 2 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. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”. 2 Switch to the speaker configuration screen.
4 ENTER Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B): 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. c) When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode. d) If “None” is set for surround speakers A: “None” is automatically set for surround speakers B and surround back speaker.
2 ENTER Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. 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. • By selecting the “LFE + Main” option, you will be sending the same bass frequencies to both the front left, front right, AND the subwoofer speakers simultaneously.
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).
6 Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance. Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker (L1) If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 15 ft (4.5 m) or less.
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.) When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately. 1 2 At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.
8 Select “Yes”. 9 a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers.
Subwoofer peak limit level setting • This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system. • This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system. 1 2 Use the CURSOR buttons to specify “Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.” from the “System Setup Menu” screen. Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.
CAUTION! • The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output. • The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for example turning down the subwoofer’s attenuator before starting then slowly turning the attenuator up to the listening level.
Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. 1 2 At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”. Switch to the On Screen Display screen. ENTER 3 4 Select “ON” or “OFF”. ENTER 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.
2 Press the ENTER button. The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears. ENTER 3 Use the CURSOR button to select “Yes”. “Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins. “Completed” appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. This completes system setup. Once these settings are made, there is no need to change them unless different AV components are connected or the speakers are repositioned.
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. Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover.
Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (AVR/AVC)”. AUDIO START SYSTEM CALL SET AVR/AVC 2 VIDEO Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD TUNER RC-869 START SYSTEM CALL ON / SOURCE SET SHIFT DVD 1 2 3 1 2 3 V.AUX PHONO TV/DBS V.
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. • For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset memory, see page 39. 1 4 Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AUDIO AVR/AVC Next, while holding the POWER button, press the button for the code in block B.
“VCR” “TV” B A DIRECT STEREO EXT.IN (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. IN) — — — — q (DVD) B DIRECT STEREO EXT.IN (DIRECT) (STEREO) (EXT. IN) q (DVD) — — — w (VDP) DENON/HITACHI — — A w (VDP) HITACHI A HITACHI B e (TUNER) MITSUBUSHI A MITSUBUSHI B MITSUBUSHI C e (TUNER) MITSUBUSHI A MITSUBUSHI B — r (TV/DBS) PANASONIC A PANASONIC B PANASONIC C r (TV/DBS) PANASONIC A PANASONIC B — t (V. AUX) JVC (VICTOR) A JVC (VICTOR) B JVC (VICTOR) C t (V.
Operating a video component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AUDIO START SYSTEM CALL SET AVR/AVC 2 VIDEO LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD Set the slide switch to the component to be registered (VDP, VCR or TV). 2 3 V.
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 system buttons (see page 35).
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.
(3) Storing signals (4) Clearing system call settings START SYSTEM CALL 1,5 SET 2 LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD RC-869 START SYSTEM CALL 1,3 ON / SOURCE TUNER SHIFT SET LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD 1 2 3 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO TV/DBS V.
Clearing “learned” remote control signals 1 START SYSTEM CALL 4 Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode. SET LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF ON / SOURCE DVD VDP TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO SHIFT 4 5 6 VCR-1 CD MD / TAPE-1 7 8 9 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON VCR-2 +10 TV/VCR 0 A/B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS SURROUND HOME THX CINEMA DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO MASTER VOL.
Playing the input source 1 3 5 START SYSTEM CALL SET OFF VDP DVD 1 LEARNED/TX POWER CALL TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO 4 5 6 VCR-1 CD MD / TAPE-1 7 8 9 VCR-2 TAPE-2 MON +10 0 3 2 2 SHIFT CHANNEL TV/VCR A/B VOLUME HOME THX CINEMA RC-869 ON / SOURCE DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO 5 DIRECT STEREO MASTER VOL. INPUT MODE ANALOG AUDIO CD AVR/AVC VIDEO EXT.
3 Input mode display Select the play mode. One of these lights, depending on the input signal. • In the AUTO mode Example: Stereo ANALOG STEREO DIGITAL STEREO • In the PCM mode DIGITAL (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. • In the DTS mode DIGITAL • In the ANALOG mode ANALOG MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOL.
[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting) 1 Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTING button. Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. HOME THX CINEMA MUTING DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO DIRECT STEREO MASTER VOL. INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.
Multi-source recording/playback [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC/MULTI MODE button until “REC OUT SOURCE” appears on the set’s display. 2 Press the REC/MULTI SOURCE button until the source you want to record appears on the set’s display. • The indicator for the selected program source lights. 1,2 MODE SOURCE 1,4 2,4 2 Display 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the component on which you want to record.
[3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) START SYSTEM CALL 1 Set the slide switch to “AUDIO” and “MULTI”. DECK MD CD MULTI AUDIO AVR/AVC SET DVD VIDEO 2 TV OFF ON / SOURCE VDP TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO SHIFT 4 5 6 VCR-1 CD MD / TAPE-1 7 8 9 VCR-2 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON +10 VDP VCR (Remote control unit) TV/VCR 0 A/B VOLUME Press the input source Example: CD button. The multi source switches directly.
Multi-source and multi-zone playback MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer to ANOTHER ROOM on the diagram below.
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. • Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the DOLBY SURROUND and HOME THX CINEMA modes.
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. 1 Select “FADER”. CH SELECT HOME THX CINEMA ENTER DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO DIRECT STEREO MASTER VOL. INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.
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. is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode. Dolby Digital EX or DTS Surround ES Recorded sources THX SURROUND EX • Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVR-4800. DOLBY 6.1 / DTS (ES) • We recommend these for sources consisting mostly of music. Dolby Digital or DTS Surround 5.
[1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. 1 HOME THX CINEMA HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) 2 (Remote control unit) Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 7 8 9 VCR-2 TAPE-2 MON +10 0 A/B VOLUME NOTE: For Dolby Pro Logic sources, no sound is produced from the surround back speakers even if the THX Surround EX mode is selected.
Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28). INPUT SELECTOR VDP 2 (Main unit) 1 3 (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”. INPUT MODE INPUT MODE 1 (Main unit) 2 2 (Remote control unit) START SYSTEM CALL Select the Dolby Surround mode.
4 Display the surround parameter menu. SURROUND PARAMETER MENU/GUIDE 5 6 Select the various parameters. Enter the setting. ENTER NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “6.1/7.1 Surround” is reset, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and the tone is set to the default value. Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode 1 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. • The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights. DOLBY / DTS SURROUND (Main unit) 2 DOLBY / DTS SURROUND Lit (Remote control unit) 1 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. VOLUME NOTE: • There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL, PHANTOM, WIDE and 3CH. LOGIC).
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. Surround modes and their features 1 WIDE SCREEN Select this to achieve an atmosphere like that of a movie theater with a large screen.
DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel.
Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 SURROUND PARAMETER MENU/GUIDE Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. The screen for the selected surround mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected in the Direct or Home THX Cinema mode. START SYSTEM CALL SET LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.
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. It can be set in 15 steps, from “1” to “15”. Set this to a low level if the positioning or phase of the surround signals sounds unnatural. 6.1 / 7.
12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR 1 TUNER 3 (Main unit) 2 (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). BAND START SYSTEM CALL SET 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. LEARNED/TX POWER CALL OFF VDP DVD 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.
Preset memory 1 2 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. 3 4 Press the MEMORY button. MEMORY 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). START SYSTEM CALL SHIFT SHIFT SET 4 TUNER 1 2 3 V.
Recalling preset stations 1 Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. SHIFT SHIFT (Main unit) 2 1 2 (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel. DOWN UP START SYSTEM CALL CHANNEL SET CALL VDP DVD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) LEARNED/TX POWER OFF TUNER 1 2 3 TV/DBS V.
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. Remote control unit.
16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital (EX), Dolby Pro Logic, DTS (ES), high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multi-channel audio, etc. “Source” here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content.
Surround back speakers The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers.
Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. For THX Surround EX systems (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the surround speakers.
(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music To achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music, use different sets of surround speakers and different surround modes for the two types of sources.
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. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.
(2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby Surround into four channels: front left, center, front right and surround (the surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surround speakers). Here, “sources recorded in Dolby Surround” are sources on which surround signals (three channels or more) are recorded onto two channels using Dolby Surround encoding technology.
Home THX Cinema surround mode THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home theater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.
System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup q Default settings Speaker Configuration Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. (Surround Speaker Setting) Use this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for more ideal surround sound.
17 SPECIFICATIONS 2 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: Stereo (2ch driven) 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 130 W + 130 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Surround 125 W x 5 ch (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.
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