AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-5800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME LEVEL REMOTE SENSOR INPUTSIGNAL LOCK AUTO DIGITAL SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT AL24 INPUT MODE PCM DTS RF SIGNAL DETECT ¥)) ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA PURE DIRECT SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS / SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 V.
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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-5800 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 picture 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 (Supplied) FM ANTENNA F-type converter plug (attached) • When using the FM antenna attach to this apparatus FEEDER CABLE 75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE 300 Ω/ohms FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) 300 Ω/ohms TERMINALS FM ANTENNA ADAPTER (Supplied) AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA • An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. • If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the included antenna adapter.
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. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. 1 CENTER ANTENNA TERMINALS SAT VIDEO OUT SURR.-A R AM S-VIDEO LOOP ANT. IN OUT SURR.
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 making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc.
6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). q Power indicator........................................................................(32) w Power switch...........................................................................(32) e Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(35) r DIRECT button.........................................................................
Remote control unit • For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions. q Transmitter w Touch panel e CHANNEL up/down buttons r MUTE button t USB terminal y Jog stick (PUSH ENTER) u VOL. (volume) up/down buttons i LIGHT (back light) button o Battery charging contacts !0 RF frequency selector switch !1 Reset button !2 Battery cover The USB terminal is a terminal that will be used in the future to update the microprocessor program, etc.
7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-5800’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-5800.
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-5800’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-5800 from a video source (VDP, etc.
Before setting up the system 1 ON / STANDBY Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power. 1 (Main unit) 2 Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display. (The back light does not turn on when the touch panel is pressed.
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 Press “CURSOR/PAGE” at the center of the bottom line on the “AV AMP’s” “SETTING 3/5” page so that this part is displayed in half-tone dot mesh. Make the system setups by pushing the jog stick on the remote control unit forward and backward, left and right.
• Parameters Large ................Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small ................Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 80 Hz are assigned to the subwoofer. None…… .........Select this when no speakers are installed. Yes/No… ..........Select “Yes” when a subwoofer is installed, “No” when a subwoofer is not installed.
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.
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 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.
4 Select the desired setting, then press jog stick “ENTER”. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit (M. ZONE 1 4/5, VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN). -40 dB, 0 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. [2] Power amplifier assignment function setting Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi-zone 2. 1 At the System Setup Menu, select “Multi Zone Control”.
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 42.) When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.
7 Select “Yes”. 8 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 At the System Setup Menu select “Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.”. 2 Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen. 3 Select “ON” for Peak Limiter.
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 At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”. 2 Switch to the On Screen Display screen. 3 Select “ON” or “OFF”. 4 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 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 3 Select “Yes” for Start. “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-8000) can be used to operate not only the AVR-5800 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. • For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions.
9 OPERATION Before operating Operating the remote control unit • For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions. 1 Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s touch panel or press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display. 2 Remote control unit’s jog stick 3 3 Lightly press “ENTER” to display the icons. 2 Press the “ ” button on the icon display section to display the “AVAMP” icon.
Playing the input source 3 1 5 1 3 2 2 1 Select the input source to be played. Example: CD INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) When the input source is selected, the input indicator lights. 2 CD Lit Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. ANALOG (Main unit) (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT.
3 Input mode display Select the play mode. One of these lights, depending on the input signal. • In the AUTO mode Example: Stereo INPUT MODE PCM DTS AUTO RF STEREO ANALOG DIGITAL • In the PCM mode INPUT MODE PCM DTS AUTO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 5 Adjust the volume.
3 [5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Adjust as desired with the CONTROL knob. • To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass (Main unit) or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counter clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) 4 If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode.
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) 1 Press the REC/M-ZONE 2 button until “REC OUT SOURCE” appears on the set’s display. REC / M-ZONE 2 (Main unit) 2 Select the source you want to record appears on the set’s display. • The indicator for the selected program source lights.
[3] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc., in a different room (M-ZONE 1 mode) 1 Press the M-ZONE 1 button. M-ZONE 1 (Main unit) 2 Select the source you want to output appears on the set’s display. FUNCTION (Main unit) 3 Start playing the source to be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. [4] Outputting a program source to an amplifier, etc.
Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode. Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. EXT. IN (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The playback switches as shown below each time the button is pressed. EXT. IN-1 EXT. IN-2 Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FRONT-L , FRONT-R, CENTER, SURR.-L (surround left) and SURR.-R (surround right) channels of the EXT.
Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-5800 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high level of sound quality. When this mode is set, all the video-related circuits are turned off so that music signals can be reproduced with high quality. When an analog input (phono, etc.
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.
[2] Multi-zone playback using the MULTI ZONE 2 terminals The AVR-5800 is equipped with audio pre output terminals with a fixed output level (M-ZONE 2) as the MULTI ZONE 2 output terminals. (These are not video outputs.) Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the M-ZONE 2 pre-out terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the M-ZONE 2 speaker terminals.
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.
3 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT: Once the channel level adjustment is completed, press the CURSOR/PAGE button again so that the display is no longer highlighted, then press the CH. SELECT button. 4 MAIN UNIT: Turn the CONTROL knob to adjust the level of the selected speaker. (Main unit) REMOTE CONTROL UNIT: Move jog stick “ENTER” back and forth to adjust the level of the selected speaker.
Playing modes for different sources The AVR-5800 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. • Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected.
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 w Home THX CINEMA e THX 5.1 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 for which Dolby Digital and DTS bit stream signals can be output (“bit stream”, for example). When the THX5.1 mode is set, press the 6.1/7.
Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. 1 Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28). INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”. 1 2 INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 1 2 2 2 Select the Surround mode.
Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes. D.COMP.
11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The AVR-5800 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. 1 SURROUND MODE DIRECT DOLBY SURROUND STEREO DTS SURROUND WIDE SCREEN 5CH / 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION (Main unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: WIDE SCREEN SUPER STADIUM JAZZ CLUB ROCK ARENA CLASSIC CONCERT MATRIX MONO MOVIE 3 2 2, 4 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor. The screen for the selected surround mode appears.
Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 (Remote control unit) 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. 2, 3, 4, 5 2 Press the CURSOR/PAGE button to highlight the display, then use the jog stick to set the parameters. Select “TONE”. (Remote control unit) 3 Switch to the Tone Control screen.
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.
12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO To operate the tuner by remote control, switch the remote control device to “TUNER”. Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) 2 (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 1 (Remote control unit) 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. 4 2 4 3 “Auto” appears on the display. (Remote control unit) 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button.
Preset memory 1 2 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory. Press the MEMORY button. 4 (Remote control unit) 3 3 4 Main unit: Press the MODE SELECT button until “TUNER PRESET” appears on the set’s display. Remote control unit: Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). MODE SELECT (Main unit) 4 (Remote control unit) 5 Main unit: Select the desired preset channel (1 to 8).
Recalling preset stations 1 Main unit: Watching the display, press the MODE SELECT button until “TUNER PRESET” appears on the set’s display. Remote control unit: Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. MODE SELECT 2 (Main unit) 2 (Remote control unit) Main unit: Watching the display, select the desired preset channel. Remote control unit: Watching the display, press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset channel.
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.
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-5800 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.
DTS-ES Extended Surround TM DTS-ES Extended Surround 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 Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.
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.
Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Mode Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) SURROUND BACK FRONT SUBSURROUND /EFFECT CENTER L/R L/R L/R WOOFER When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ. EFFECT LEVEL ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELAY TIME D.COMP.
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) 170 W + 170 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) 200 W + 200 W (6 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.
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