Denon AVR-4802 manual

A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-4802 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS · )) AVR-4802 PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER 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 DIGITA[...]

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 appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to[...]

4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-4802 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 pro[...]

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 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 conn[...]

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, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions. q w e r t i u y o !0 !1 !2 The USB terminal is a terminal that will be used in the future to update the microprocessor program, etc. q T ransmitter w T ouch panel e CHANNEL up/down buttons r MUTE button t USB terminal y Jog stick (PUSH ENTER) u [...]

16 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V 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 A VR-4802 ’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room ’ s A V system cen[...]

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: With the A VR-4802 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and sur[...]

18 Before setting up the system 1 Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit ’ s power . 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.) 3 By default the liquid crysta[...]

19 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the fr equency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 2 At the System Setup Menu select “ Speaker Configuration ” . 3 Switch to the speaker configuration screen. 4 Set whether or no[...]

20 • Parameters Large ................Select this when using speakers that have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency mode. Small ................Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient performance for reproducing bass sound below t he frequency set for the Crosso[...]

21 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 from the subwoofer or from speakers which are set to “ Large ” (when not using a subwoofer) (crossover frequency). • For speakers set to “ Small ” , sound with a frequency be[...]

22 Setting the THX Surround EX / DTS-ES Source Auto Set the operation for the digital signals when playing in the 6.1 SURROUND, DTS-ES and THX SURROUND EX surround modes. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “ SB CH Auto Flag Detect ” and press the ENTER button. 2 Select the desired setting. When set to “ ON ” , the operation for software for [...]

23 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). L1[...]

24 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. If “ Ye s ” is selected for “ Default ” , the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Please note that the differenc[...]

25 1 At the System Setup Menu, select “ Multi Zone Control ” . 2 Press jog stick “ ENTER ” to switch to the “ Multi Zone Control ” screen. [2] Setting the multi-zone level 3 Select “ Multi Zone Vol. Level ” then press jog stick “ ENTER ” . 4 Select “ Surround Back ” to use as the surround back channel, “ Multi ” to use a[...]

26 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[...]

27 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 buttons [...]

28 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 Sy[...]

29 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 [...]

30 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 [...]

31 3 Select “ Ye s ” 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 A V components are connected or the speakers a[...]

32 Operating the remote control unit 1 2 Remote control unit ’ s jog stick Lightly press “ ENTER ” to display the icons. Press the “” button on the icon display section to display the “ A V AMP ” icon. Press the “ A V AMP ” icon to display the page section. Move the remote control unit ’ s jog stick “ ENTER ” left and right [...]

33 Playing the input source 2 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to be played. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: CD 2 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[...]

34 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[...]

35 3 If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound. TONE DEFEAT [2] Listening over headphones Plug the headphones ’ plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (includ[...]

36 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[...]

37 [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 2 (Main unit) VCR -1 -2 -3 V.AUX MD / TAPE PHONO CD TUNER DVD / VDP TV / DBS 2 Display 2 Select the source you want to record appears on the set ?[...]

38 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. 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 t[...]

39 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The A VR-4802 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 sign[...]

40 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 [...]

41 RC-8001ST AVR-4802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RC-8000 ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM B w When the MUL TI ZONE terminal output is set to “ Fixed (-40dB, 0dB) ” . The A VR-4802 is equipped with audio pre output terminals with a fixed output level (M-ZONE 1) as the MUL TI ZONE output terminals. Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same s[...]

42 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 26) or from the remote control unit, as described below . • Adjusting with the remote cont[...]

43 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[...]

44 Playing modes for different sources The A VR-4802 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achiev e 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 [...]

45 [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[...]

46 [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 47). 2 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 3 Play a prog[...]

47 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 29). INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “ AUTO ” . 2 Select the Surround mode[...]

48 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[...]

49 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 6 4, 5 1 12 5 5 4, 6 DOLBY / DTS 4 Select the surround parameter mode. 1 Select the function to which t[...]

50 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 [...]

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

52 11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The A VR-4802 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, powe[...]

53 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 2 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor . The screen for the [...]

54 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 or Home THX Cinema mode. 2 Press the CURSOR/P AGE button to highlight the display , then use the[...]

55 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[...]

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) 56 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) 2 Surround modes and parameters C : Signal / Adjustable E : No signal / Not adjustable B : T urned on o[...]

57 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to “ TUNER ” . INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 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. “ Auto ” appears on the display . 4 Press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. A[...]

58 Preset memory 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 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[...]

59 Recalling preset stations 2 1 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. TUNING PRESET (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Main unit: Watching the display , sele[...]

60 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[...]

61 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[...]

62 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[...]

63 • 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 above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the surround b[...]

64 • 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), [...]

65 Surround The A VR-4802 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to ac hieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater . (1) Dolby Surround q Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby[...]

66 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby ” , “ Pro Logic ” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. (2) DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format de[...]

67 (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[...]

68 (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[...]

69 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System setup Default settings q w t y u i o Speaker Configuration (Surround Speaker Setting) Subwoofer mode SB CH Auto Flag Detect Channel Level Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev Digital In Assignment On Screen Display Auto T uner Presets Input the combination of speakers in your [...]

70 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 [...]

71 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[...]

14-14, AKASAKA 4-CHOME, MINA TO-KU, TOKYO 107-8011, JAP AN T elephone: (03) 3584-8111 Printed in Japan 511 3770 002[...]