JBL AVR480 manual

OWNER’S GUIDE A VR480 HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER ®[...]

2 AV R480 A UDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER T ypographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear -panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button or indicator , or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE – (OCR[...]

3 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, he[...]

4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing JBL! With the purchase of a JBL ® A VR480, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR480 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound- tracks and every nuance of musical selec- tions. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS ® decoding, the AVR480 deliver[...]

5 SAFETY INFORMA TION Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR480 has been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the [...]

6 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Remote Sensor Window 6 T one Mode Button 7 Surround Mode Selector 8 T uning Selector 9 T uner Band Selector ) Preset Stations Selector ! Input Source Selector @ T uning Mode Selector # V ideo 3 Input Jacks $ V olume Control % ‹ / › Selector Buttons ^ Set Button &a[...]

7 9 T uner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the A VR to the T uner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some sec- onds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (see page 31 for more information on the tuner). )[...]

8 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y A Bitstream Indicators B Optical Source Indicators C DTS Mode Indicator D Dolby Digital Indicator E Coaxial Digital Input Indicators F Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator G Analog Input Indicator H Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator I DSP Mode Indicator J T uned Indicator K Main Information Display L Night Mode Indicator M Auto[...]

9 P Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep T imer O is showing the station’ s preset memory number (see page 31 for more informa- tion on tuner presets). Q Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number indicators will [...]

10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS  Coaxial Digital Audio Output  Coaxial Digital Audio Input  Optical Digital Audio Input  Subwoofer Output  T ape Inputs  Ta p e Outputs  CD Inputs  DVD V ideo Inputs  V ideo 1 V ideo Inputs  V ideo 1 Audio Inputs  V ideo 1 V ideo Output  V ideo 1 Audio Outputs  V ideo 2 V ideo Input [...]

11  V ideo 2 V ideo Input: Connect this jack to the PLA Y/OUT composite video jack on a second VCR or other video source.  V ideo 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLA Y/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source.  V ideo Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite and/or S- V ideo input of a TV monitor or video pro-[...]

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’ s feature when used with the A VR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 36 for a list of these functions. • The AVR480’ s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the A VR480 and many CD or DVD players and casset[...]

13 4 Status Button: This button has no function on the A VR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to access an on-screen menu system. 5 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the A VR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on[...]

14 O Check Button: This button has no function on the A VR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to edit a programmed playlist. P Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct function for the A VR480, but when used with a compatibly pro- grammed CD or DVD changer , it will change the disc currently being played in the changer . Q Pre[...]

15 INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connec- tions to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connec- tions to source equipment and recorders [...]

16 We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers have a different distance from the A VR480. 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-[...]

17 Speaker Selection The same model or brand of speaker should be used at least for the front-left, center and front-right speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front- channel speakers. Speaker Placement The placement of spe[...]

18 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configu- ration memories. With the A VR480, two kinds of memories are used: those associ- ated individually with the input selected (e.g., surround modes) and others working independently from any input selected, suc[...]

19 Speaker Setup This setup tells the A VR480 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information and whether a center speaker should be used or not. The speakers may be configured independ- ently for each source input, but it is rec- ommended that th[...]

20 The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particularly the front left/right positions. If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL , the subwoofer will automati- cally be set to SUB , which is the “on” position. If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE , three options [...]

21 Configuring Global Settings After the settings described above have been made for all input sources in your system, the following settings will remain in effect independent of the input selected. Delay Settings For the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II modes, you may need to adjust the delay time setting. Note that the delay time is not adjust[...]

22 9. Press the Set Button E ^ to enter the setting into the A VR480’ s memory . Y ou have now completed the delay time settings for all surround modes and inputs. Night Mode Settings The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intel- ligibility of a movie soundtrack while reduc[...]

23 speaker position shown in the Main Information Display K . If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display , turn the A VR480 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is con- nected to the correct output terminal. After checking for speaker placemen[...]

24 OPERA TION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the A VR480, it is simple to operate. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the AVR480 On or Off • When using the A VR480 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the f[...]

25 V olume and T one Controls and Headphones • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel Vo l ume Control $ or remote Vo l ume Up/Down  buttons. • T o temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute Button  . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any reco[...]

26 Surround modes are selected using either the front-panel controls or the remote. T o select a surround mode from the front panel, repeatedly press the Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll through the list of available modes. T o select a sur- round mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selector 9 , and then press the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons C to[...]

27 PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- compressed digital audio system used for compact discs, non-Dolby Digital/DTS laserdiscs and some special PCM- encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in the A VR480 are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your [...]

28 OPERA TION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DELA Y TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Center: 0 ms – 5 ms Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels Initial Setting – 0 ms and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Surround: 0 ms – 15 ms Initial Setting[...]

29 Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 . This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digit[...]

30 Output Level T rim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the A VR480 is established using the test tone, as outlined on page 22. In some cases, however , it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selec- tion you are familiar with. Additionally , the output level for the subwoofer and[...]

31 T uner Operation The A VR480’ s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually , or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory . Region Selection The A VR’ s FM tuner must be set for compatibility with the television format and radio broadcasts in [...]

32 The A VR480 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver’ s functions and most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equip- ment. Once the A VR480’ s remote is pro- grammed with the codes for t[...]

33 a one-second pause between digits. Count the number of blinks between pauses to determine the digit of the code. One blink is the number 1, two blinks indicate the number 2, and so forth, while 10 blinks are used to indi- cate a “0. ” Example: One blink, followed by a one- second pause, followed by six blinks, fol- lowed by a one-second paus[...]

34 television boxes and satellite receivers. Button number 32 is the Delay button for the A VR480, but the T ime Display button for CD players. NOTE: The numbers used to describe the button functions in the diagram on page 35 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manu[...]

35 change the device selected by the A VR480 or the remote. Note, however , that the remote is factory-preset so that the T ransport Controls w are pro- grammed with the codes for JBL DVD players, and no further programming is required to use a JBL DVD player when the A VR controls are active after the AV R Selector g has been pressed. T o pr o- gr[...]

36 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1,3) TV CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 5 Sta[...]

37 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1,3) TV CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) 46 Direct Direct T uner Entry T rack Direct 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward 49 T une Down T une Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 50 Night Night Mode Select 51 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 52 Preset D[...]

38 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 023 088 AIW A 110 AKAI 011 022 042 053 089 093 ALBA 040 ANAM 155 156 ARISTONA 022 023 033 047 048 060 086 ASA 012 023 088 096 201 AUTOVOX 044 088 BANG & OLUFSEN 088 BARCO 202 BAUR 075 076 077 102 BEKO 022 BLAUPUNKT 011 075 076 077 BRIONVEGA 023 088 203 BRUNS 023 088 BUSH 010 040 043 092 BUSH (UK) [...]

39 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HINARI 010 043 195 HIT ACHI 010 012 015 018 026 035 043 055 058 061 066 069 082 085 093 094 101 206 HYPER 206 INNO HIT 068 INTERFUNK 022 023 033 088 104 INTERVISION 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121 ITT 040 046 092 100 ITT -NOKIA 040 058 092 100 JET POINT 208 JVC 010 043 047 053 092 149 KARCHER 012 068 KA T[...]

40 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SABA 009 023 069 088 093 094 SALORA 018 058 SAMSUNG 022 068 151 204 205 208 SANYO 010 012 023 038 043 091 092 147 SBR 022 033 046 047 061 084 086 SCHNEIDER 022 023 033 047 048 060 078 086 196 SCOTT 195 SELECO 022 198 199 SHARP 010 043 207 SIEMENS 010 011 015 075 076 077 SINGER 023 088 SINUDYNE 209 210 SONY 00[...]

41 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIW A 039 044 073 116 121 148 150 152 AKAI 044 090 092 103 149 150 155 ALBA 061 068 073 121 136 AMSTRAD 039 107 148 ANITECH 155 ARC EN CIEL 044 090 ASTRA 148 ASTRO SOUND 155 A TLANTIC 155 AUDIOSONIC 165 166 BANG & OLUFSEN 044 155 BAUR 054 155 BLAUPUNKT 089 107 129 137 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 044 090 BUSH 061 [...]

42 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number KENWOOD 044 047 KOERTING 155 KUBA 148 LG (GOLDST AR) 036 148 155 176 LLOYD 039 148 LOEWE OPT A 054 155 MAGNA VOX 062 MARANTZ 036 050 054 073 MA TSUI 136 MEMOREX 039 148 MITSUBISHI 047 054 076 154 155 171 MUL TITECH 039 054 068 148 155 NA TIONAL 107 NEC 036 044 047 090 NECKERMANN 044 054 090 155 NESCO 148 NOKI[...]

43 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEMPEST 150 TENSAI 148 155 THOMSON 044 047 090 141 THORN 044 083 090 094 100 104 108 131 149 155 TIVO 012 TOSHIBA 009 044 080 090 153 155 173 TRANSONIC 155 UHER 044 UL TRAVOX 155 UNIVERSUM 148 149 155 VICTOR 141 WA TSON 155 WEL TBLICK 155 Y AMAHA 036 044 YOKO 148 155 ZANUSSI 044 090 ZENDER 090 DEVICE: VCR[...]

44 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIW A 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 CAPETRONIC 070 CARVER 145 185 186 CROWN 042 DENON 187 188 213 FISHER 055 068 FUNAI 126 GRUNDIG 225 226 227 228 HAIT AI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HIT ACHI 093 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LG (GOLDST AR) 016 087 LUXMAN 077 102 MAG[...]

45 DEVICE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGIT AL 061 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 HARMAN KARDON 001 080 081 166 JBL 001 081 JVC 006 KENWOOD 069 KLH 068 LG (GOLDST AR) 005 055 064 066 097 MAGNA VOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 P ANASONIC 024 030 035 044 093 096 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 038 041[...]

46 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIW A 441 ALBA 301 411 AMSTRAD 432 ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 BLAUPUNKT 338 390 BUSH 348 406 ECHOST AR 347 493 FERGUSON 323 345 348 352 363 364 367 406 411 424 FINLUX 309 310 FUBA 347 GOODMANS 411 GRUNDIG 338 367 390 HIT ACHI 406 411 HUGHES 490 ITT 367 ITT -NOKIA 367 KA THREIN 301 390 KYOTO GMI A T[...]

47 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CABLETIME 008 011 012 016 CL YDE CABLE VISION 017 C&M 042 DECSA T CANAL 010 DONG GUK 037 FRANCE TELECOM 013 021 GEC 017 JERROLD 001 022 LG (GOLDST AR) 039 040 MEMOREX 041 P ARAGON 041 PHILIPS 023 PIONEER 002 PULSAR 041 SAGEM 028 SAMSUNG 002 024 035 03[...]

48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’ s operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’ s memory or microprocessor . To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC pow[...]

49 A VR480 SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Front 75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD) 100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ) Center 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD) 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ) Sorrund 75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD) 100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IH[...]

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