Denon AVR-4802R manual

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-4802R OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AMP MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY THX CINEMA HOME PURE DIRECT SENSOR REMOTE ON/STANDBY INPUT SIGNAL PCM AUTO DTS DIRECT PURE DIGITAL SURROUND SPEAKER A B SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT DETECT SIGNAL ES DSCRT DVD VOLUME LEVEL DIGITAL 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the A VR-4802R. [...]

2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the power cord carefull[...]

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. [...]

4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-4802R Digital Surround A / V receiver . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is pr[...]

5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEA TURES • 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. • Muting of PRE OUT jacks an[...]

6 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[...]

7 Connecting video components • T o 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. PRE OUT DVD TV MONITOR YP B /C B P R /C R YP B /C B P R /C R YP B /C B [...]

8 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 . • Precaution when using S-jacks This unit’ s S-jacks (input and o[...]

9 Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ) 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[...]

10 1 4 2 3 Connecting the antenna terminals SPEAKER SYSTEMS PRE OUT DVD YP B /C B P R /C R ANTENNA EXT . IN FRONT LOOP ANT . AM CENTER FM COAX. 75 Ω FR FL SW C SR SL SBR SBL SURROUND -A R R SURROUND -B SIGNAL GND PHONO CD FRONT CENTER SB SW SURROUND DVD DVD VDP TV VDP TV I R SB / MULTI ROOM TO ROOM POWER AMP OUT OUT IN R R L R L IN IN REMOTE CONT[...]

11 Connecting the external input (EXT . IN) jacks Connecting the MUL TI SOURCE jacks • These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder , or a component with a different type of mul ti-channel decoder , such as a Super Audio DVD player , or a multi-channel SACD player , or other future multi-channel sound format [...]

12 Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sur e 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 con[...]

13 Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. SPEAKER SYSTEMS PRE OUT DVD TV MONITOR YP B /C B P R /C R YP B /C B P R /C R YP B /C B P R /C R YP B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO DBS/ SAT ANTENNA AUDIO DIGITAL EXT . IN FRONT LOOP ANT . AM CENTER FM COAX. 75 Ω FR FL SW C SR SL SBR SBL S[...]

14 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY THX CINEMA HOME PURE DIRECT PHONES CONTROL TONE TUNING PRESET SELECT CH. VOL REC / MULTI PARAMETER SURROUND STATUS DEFEAT TONE DIMMER SIMULATION ON/OFF DSP VIDEO STEREO 5CH [...]

15 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Master volume control buttons .............................................(48, 53) MAIN ZONE buttons ..............................(53) Power buttons ..................................(35, 46) T uner system/System buttons...........[...]

16 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu. ENTER button Press this to switch the display . Also use this button to complete the setting. CURSOR buttons 0 and 1 : Use these to move the cursors ( 0 and 1 ) to the left and right on the screen. • and ª : Use these to move the cursors ( • and ª ) to[...]

17 • Speaker system layout Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system) • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: T wo surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. Set the surround back speakers so that the distance [...]

18 Before setting up the system 1 Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit ’ s power . 2 Display the System Setup Menu. ON / STANDBY (Main unit) 1 • The composition of the signals output to the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually[...]

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

20 Setting the Crossover Frequency 1 Select the Crossover Frequency mode. Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used. T o select the Crossover Frequency . 2 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. Crossover frequency • Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output[...]

21 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[...]

22 3 Select the desired unit, feet or meters. Select (darken) the desired units, “ Feet ” or “ Meters ” . 4 Once “ Feet ” or “ Meter ” is selected in Step 3, the Delay T ime screen appears automatically . 5 Select the speaker to be set. Example: When “ Feet ” is selected 6 Set the distance between the center speaker and listenin[...]

23 Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 56.) • When using[...]

24 7 Select “ Ye s ” . 8 a. If the “ Auto ” mode is selected: T est tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order , at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on: Use the CURSOR up and d[...]

25 Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer Make these settings when “ Ye s ” is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings. There is not displayed when “ No ” selected. (page 18) 1 Select “ THX Audio Setup ” on the System Setup Menu screen. 2 Press the ENTER button to switch to the THX Audio Setup scre[...]

26 Surround Back Speaker Position settings • When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 18), set the distance of the speakers . There is not displayed when “ 1spkr ” selected. • This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes[...]

27 4 The screen switches. Select “ Setting Start ” , then select “ Ye s ” . The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system. 5 Increase the master volume level until the test noise is distorted. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is excessively high (when the sound crackles). 6 P[...]

28 Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the A VR-4802R for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “ Digital In Assignment ” . 2 Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen. 3 Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. • T o select the input source ?[...]

29 Setting the Multi Zone Control Multi-zone is a pre-output with an output level adjustment function. Using the power amplifier assignment function described below , it is also possible to connect speakers to the SB/MUL TI speaker terminals. Make this setting to switch the power amplifier for the surround back channel to Multi-zone. [1] Power ampl[...]

30 3 Select “ Multi Zone Vol. Level ” then press the “ ENTER ” button. 4 Select the desired setting, then press the “ ENTER ” button. V ariable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit. -40 dB, 0 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. 2 Press the “[...]

31 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. NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the ?[...]

32 2 Press the ENTER button to switch to the Setup Lock screen. 3 Select “ ON ” , to lock the system setup settings. 4 Press the ENTER button to finalize the setting and exit the system setup mode. When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed below cannot be changed, and “ Setup Locked ” is displayed when related buttons a[...]

33 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-932) can be used to operate not only the A VR-4802R but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control units, so it can be used to operate non-Denon remote control compatible products. Inserting [...]

34 Operating DENON audio components 1 2 Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one of the mode buttons is pressed. AMP/MUL TI : AMP , MUL TI ZONE CDR/MD : CDR,MD DBS/CABLE : DBS, CABLE VCR : VCR1, VCR2 DVD/VDP : DVD, VDP Operate the audio component. • For details, [...]

35 Preset memory 1 4 2, 3 1 2, 3 DVD 1 2 3 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. •“ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . The “ SEL ” indicator flashes and the device selection mode is set. Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display the mode you want to preset, then press the ENTER butt[...]

36 Operating a component stored in the preset memory 1 Press the mode selector button for the component you want to operate. AMP 1 NOTE: • For the DVD player remote control buttons, function names may differ according to manufacturer . Compare with the remote control operation of the various components. DVD 1. Digital video disc player (DVD, DVD [...]

37 3. Video deck (VCR1/VCR2) system buttons 4. Monitor TV (TV), digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) 6 , 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 :P l a y 3 : Pause Channel +, – : Channels VCR1 POWER : Power on/standby (ON/SOURCE) MENU : Menu • , ª , 0 , 1 : Cur[...]

38 Learning function If your A V component is not a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memory , it can be controlled with the accessorious remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remote control unit. For some remote control signals it is not possible to “ learn ” the signals or the device will no[...]

39 System call (1) System call buttons Up to 10 signals each can be stored at the “ CALL1 ” and “ CALL2 ” buttons. (1) (2) Storing system call signals 1 2 5 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • “ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “[...]

40 (3) Using the system call function NOTE: • If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, “ FULL ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display and only the number of signals that can be registered are registered (up to 10 operations). 1 Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored. • The stored sig[...]

41 Resetting Setting the back light ’ s lighting time DVD 2, 3 1 1 2, 3 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. • “ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “ BKL T ” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. • “ 05SEC ” a[...]

42 3 4 5 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “ PRE ” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. • After “ SEL ” is displayed on the remote control unit ’ s display , the registered preset memory is displayed on the remote control unit ’ s display . Use the • and ª cursor buttons to select the mode to be reset[...]

43 (3) Resetting the system call buttons DVD 2, 3, 4 1 1 2, 3, 5 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. •“ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “ RST ” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. •“ PRE ” appears on the r[...]

44 (4) Resetting the punch through setting DVD 2, 3, 4 1 1 2, 3, 4 1 2 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. •“ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “ RST ” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. 3 Use the • and ª cursor b[...]

45 • This function is for resetting all the settings to the factory defaults. DVD 2, 3 1 1 2, 3 1 Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. “ PRE ” appears on the remote control unit ’ s display . 2 3 Use the • and ª cursor buttons to display “ RST ” on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.[...]

46 1 Refer to “ CONNECTIONS ” (pages 6 to 13) and check that all connections are correct. 2 Select “ AMP ” using the AMP button. (only when operating with the remote control unit) 3 T urn on the power . Press the POWER switch (button). ON / STANDBY (Main unit) (Remote control unit) ON/STANDBY AMP 2 3 • When pressed, the power turns on and[...]

47 Playing the input source 1 Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. ANALOG (Remote control unit) • Selecting the external input (EXT . IN) mode Press the EXT . IN (on the EXT . IN button on th[...]

48 3 Select the play mode. STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: Stereo 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component ’ s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display . The volume can be[...]

49 Playback using the external input (EXT . IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT . IN) mode. Press the EXT . IN (or the EXT . IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FRONT -L , FRONT -R, CENTER, SURR.-L (surround left), SURR.-R (surround right) SB-L (surround b[...]

50 2 DIRECT mode Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly , resulting in good quality sound. DIRECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 STEREO mode Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound w[...]

51 [2] Listening over headphones Plug the headphones ’ plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. NOTE: T o prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. [3] T urning the sound o[...]

52 Multi-source recording/playback [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC/MUL TI button until “ REC OUT SOURCE ” appears on the set ’ s display . REC / MULTI 2 Select the source you want to record appears on the set ’ s display . • The indicator for the selected program source lights. SELECT 3 Set th[...]

53 [3] Outputting a program source to an amplifier , etc., in a different room (MUL TI mode) 1 Press the REC/MUL TI button until “ M- ZONE SOURCE ” appears on the set ’ s display . REC / MULTI 1, 4 1, 2 2, 4 (Main unit) VCR -1 -2 -3 V.AUX / TAPE PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS MULTI 2 M-ZONE SOURCE Display 2 Select the source you want to re[...]

54 Multi-source and multi-zone playback MUL TI ROOM MUSIC ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MUL TI 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. (R efer [...]

55 [2] When using the SB/MUL TI speaker terminals Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the MUL TI ZONE pre-out terminals can be played from th e speakers connected to the MUL TI speaker terminals. AVR-4802R ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-617 RC-616 NOTE: When the main unit is set to the recording o[...]

56 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 speake rs. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 23) or from the remote control unit, as described below . • Adjusting with the remote cont[...]

57 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 MAIN UNIT : Press the CH VOL button, and select “ F ADER[...]

58 Playing modes for different sources The A VR-4802R is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source. 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural Sources recorded in Dolby Digital [...]

59 [1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Surround in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 q Select the program source. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode When the HOME THX CINE[...]

60 Surround parameters q DECODER: Select the decoder to be used when playing 2-channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode. PL II C .........The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing. DOLBY PL...The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic emulation mode before undergoing THX processing. NEO:6 [...]

61 [2] T o play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 1 Select the program source. Selecting a digital input source Perform step 1 under “ Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround ” (page 62). 2 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a prog[...]

62 Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28). INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” . 2 Select the Surround mode[...]

63 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 moti on 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 S[...]

64 Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode 2 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. Light (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 2 4, 6 5 5, 6 1 1 2 4 5, 6 DOLBY / DTS 4 Select the surround parameter mode. 1 Select the function to whi[...]

65 NOTE: • When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed. Surround parameters e Pro Logic II Mode: The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended as [...]

66 DTS Neo:6 mode 1 Select the DTS NEO:6 mode. DOLBY / DTS (Main unit) Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals. 4 1 3, 4 (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source. 3 Display the Surround Parameter Menu. SURROUND PARAMETER (Main unit) (Remote control unit) SURROUND PARAMETER SELECT 4 Set th[...]

67 Adjusting the Audio Delay 1 INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) q Select the input source. INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” . 2 e Select the Dolby/DTS Surround. (Remote control unit) 1- w 1- e 1- q 3, 5 2, 7 1- w 1- q 1- e 4, 6 When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on[...]

68 11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The A VR-4802R is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processing to recre ate 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, po[...]

69 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. DIRECT STEREO DOLBY / DTS WIDE SCREEN 5CH / 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION SURROUND MODE (Main unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is pressed: 1 3 2, 3 2 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor . The screen f[...]

70 T one control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor . The screen for the selected surround mode appears. “ TONE ” cannot be selected in the Direct, Pure Direct and Home THX Cinema mode. 2 Select “ TONE ” . 3 Switch to the T one Control scr[...]

71 Surround parameters r EFFECT : This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. When this parameter is turned off, the SBL and SBR channel signals are equivalent to the SL and SR channels, respectively . LEVEL: This parameter sets the strength of the effect signals in the WIDE S[...]

72 (Note 1) BASS: +6 dB, TREBLE: 0 dB (Note 2) BASS: +8 dB, TREBLE: 4 dB Signals and adjustability in the different modes TONE CONTROL CINEMA EQ. ROOM SIZE EFFECT LEVEL DELA Y TIME PURE DIRECT , DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT WIDE SCREEN HOME THX CINEMA DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS SURROUND DTS NEO:6 5/7CH STEREO SUPER ST ADIUM ROCK ARENA JA[...]

73 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “ Manual tuning ” operation. 1 Set the input function to “ TUNER ” . INPUT SELECTOR 2 Watching the display , press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. 4 Press the TUNING + (up) or ?[...]

74 Checking the preset stations 1 Use the “ Auto tuning ” or “ Manual tuning ” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory . 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 4 5 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station in the preset memory . T o preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 5. A total of 40 broadcast stations can be preset[...]

75 Recalling preset stations • Recalling preset stations from the remote control unit. 1 Watching the display , press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display , press the CHANNEL + (up) or – (down) button to select the desired preset channel. (Remote control unit) • Recalling preset stat[...]

76 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 t[...]

77 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 T ypes 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 Audi[...]

78 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 m ulti surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic ima[...]

79 • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1). • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). • Connect the surround sp[...]

80 • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening position in order assure clear positioning of the sound. • Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1). • Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example (1) or (2), [...]

81 Surround The A VR-4802R is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to a chieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater . (1) Dolby Surround q Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of [...]

82 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby ” , “ Pro Logic ” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. (2) DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same “ 5.1 ” playback channels[...]

83 (3) 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 ex[...]

84 (5) Home THX Cinema Surround 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[...]

85 THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode, new THX processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directiona l surround sounds. DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digi[...]

86 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Default settings q e t y o !0 Speaker Configuration Surround Speaker Setting Subwoofer mode Channel Level Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment On Screen Display Auto T uner Presets Input the combination of speakers in your system and their correspon[...]

87 Surround modes and parameters C (OFF) C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (0dB) C (0dB) E C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C (0dB) C : Signal / Adjustable E : No signal / Not adjustable B : T urned on or [...]

88 2 Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals C : Selectable ✳ : The surround mode name differs depending on the “ MODE/SB CH OUT ” surround parameter setting. B : The surround mode name differs depending on the input signal. E : Not selectable ANALOG DTS (5.1 ch) DTS 96/24 (5.1 ch) DTS (6.1 ch) D. D. (2 ch) PURE DIRE[...]

89 17 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 150 W + 150 W (6 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) Center: 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) 150 W + 150 W (6 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) Surround: 1[...]

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