Denon AVR-4800 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

DSP

SIMULATION

MASTER VOLUME

REMOTE SENSOR

ON / STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE-2 MON

HOME

THX CINEMA

VOLUME LEVEL

TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONPHONO

SURROUND SPEAKER

CDBA

LCR

SLSSR

CH INDICATOR

LOCK

LFE

PHONES

BASS

TREBLE

INPUT MODE

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG

DOLBY / DTS
SURROUND

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

5CH / 7CH
STEREO

SURROUND MODE

TUNING PRESET

SHIFT

6CH / 8CH

EXT. IN

VIDEO
SELECT

TONE

DEFEAT

DIMMER

STATUS

MODE

DOWN UP

SOURCE

INPUT

REC / MULTI

DVD

START LEARNED/TX

HOME THX CINEMA

TUNING

BAND

TITLE

MENU/GUIDE

MODE

MEMORY

USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SET UP

RETURN

PANEL

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN

DOLBY / DTS
SURROUND

DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

5CH/7CH STEREO

STEREO

INPUT MODE

ANALOG EXT.IN

MUTING

MASTER VOL.

VOLUME DISC SKIP+

SYSTEM CALL POWER

VDP TUNER SHIFT

TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO

VCR-1 CD

MD / TAPE-1

CHANNEL

VCR-2

TAPE-2 MON

TV/VCR

AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV

AUDIO

VDP VCR

CDMDMULTI

DECK

SYSTEM

SETUP

SURROUND
PARAMETER

CH SELECT

SELECT

RC-869

123
4

SET

A / B

CALL OFF

ENTER

ON / SOURCE

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PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-4800

SURROUND
BACK

AVR-4800

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4800.

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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4800 has to offer, read these instructions

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carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.

“SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU
FOND.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

ATTENTION

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la
poussière.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set
for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes.

* (For sets with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du
benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used
near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart

combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven
surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.

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.

14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

15. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.

16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Figure A.

17. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.

19. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

20. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

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2 INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-4800 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb
surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music
sources.
As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the
contents of this manual before proceeding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using ..............................................................................................4

z

Cautions on Installation..............................................................................4

x

Cautions on Handling .................................................................................5

c

Features......................................................................................................5

v

Connections.........................................................................................6~15

b

Part Names and Functions.................................................................16, 17

n

Setting up the system .......................................................................18~30

m

Remote Control Unit..........................................................................31~39

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Operation ...........................................................................................39~45

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Surround.............................................................................................46~52

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DENON Original Surround Modes.....................................................53~56

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Listening to the Radio ……………………………………………………57~59

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Last Function Memory.............................................................................59

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Initialization of the Microprocessor.…………………………………………59

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Troubleshooting..………………………………………………………………60

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Additional Information ……………………………………………………61~68

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Specifications .…………………………………………………………………69

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2 ACCESSORIES

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit:

q Operating instructions…..1 w Warranty ( for North America model only )………...........1 e Service station list…….....1 r AC cord.................……1

t Remote control unit y R6P/AA batteries….....2 u AM loop antenna…...1 i FM indoor antenna…........1 o FM antenna adaptor…. 1

(RC-869)…………………..1

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BEFORE USING

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection

cords, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
connection cords between all other audio components when
moving the set.

• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are
not problems with the connection cords. Always set the power
switch to the standby position before connecting and
disconnecting connection cords.

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CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or
any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a
tuner or TV.
If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s
power cord and input/output connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor
antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using

outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

For heat dispersal, leave at least 10 cm of space between the
top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other
components.

• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty in a
safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from

the actual set for explanation purposes.

10 cm or more

10 cm or more

wall

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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.

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals
The PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting
circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for
several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input
function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the
volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high
after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the
muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

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FEATURES

1. Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring dual 32 bit high speed DSP processors, operating
entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources
such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created.

2. Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital
provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround
sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for
North American DVD and DTV, and is available on laser discs as
well as some digital satellite direct-to-home services.

3. DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity
surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and
specially-encoded music discs.

4. Lucasfilm Home THX Ultra Certified

Home THX is the unique collaboration between Lucasfilm Ltd. and
audio equipment manufacturers. THX Ultra certification is the
highest performance level, and provides a rigorous set of
performance standards, along with proprietary surround sound
post-processing technologies, designed to enhance the surround
soundtrack playback experience in the home theater.

5. THX Surround EX

By adding a 2-channel power amplifier and two surround back
speakers, the system becomes fully compatible with THX
Surround EX, the latest surround format.

6. Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with

5.1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design
which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in
movie theaters. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full
advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic
or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

7. 24 bit D/A Conversion

All eight channels, including the seven main channels and the low
frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference ANALOG
DEVICES DACs, for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music
and movie soundtracks.

8. Dual Surround Speaker Mode

Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound
reproduction using two different types of surround sound
speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions:
(1) Movie Surround

Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to
provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment
they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by
the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a
wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround
speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of on-

• 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.

axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer
to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest
envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the
speakers.

(2) Music Surround

With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three
discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby
and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening.
Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings
almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar)
surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room,
since that is how they configure their studios during the
mixing/creation process.
The DENON AVR-4800 provides the ability to connect two
different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the
appropriate locations in your home theater room, so that you
can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with
optimum results and no compromise.

9. Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR­4800 provides 2 sets of component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) inputs for
the DVD and TV/DBS inputs, and one set of component video
outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

10.Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another
source (audio).

11.Five Identical Power Amplifiers

Featuring discrete high current power transistors, the power amp
section is THX Ultra certified for top performance with the widest
range of speaker systems. Rated at 125 watts into 8 Ω/ohms, the
amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability.

12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel
Inputs & Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4800 is provided
with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency
effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre­amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control.
This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi­channel sound format.

13.Amplifier assign function for greater liberty in upgrading the
system with an external power amplifier

When using an external power amplifier (option) to upgrade to a
THX Surround EX system, you can choose whether to use the
internal amplifier for the front channels or the surround back
channel. Even when the system is upgraded with an external
power amplifier for the front channels the internal amplifier can be
used for the surround back channel.

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5

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

B

A

IN

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

R

L

R

L

R

OUTPUT INPUT

LRL

R

OUTPUT

L

RLRL

R

L

R

L

R
L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R
L

OUTPUT INPUT

R

L

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

SB-R SB / SB-L

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

B

B

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

dryers, etc.

Connecting the audio components

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

CD player

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR­4800’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L
jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTE:

This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges
directly. Use a separate head amplifier or
step-up transformer.

If humming or other noise is
generated when the ground wire
is connected, disconnect the
ground wire.

Connecting a CD player

Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks
(ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks
using pin plug cords.

Turntable
(MM cartridge)

Ground wire

• 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.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used
independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the
power of the this unit

.

Pre-main (integrated) amplifier
for multi-source playback

Connecting the pre-out jacks

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to
increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or
for connection to powered loudspeakers. For instructions on using the
effect output, refer to page 44.

Connecting the AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED
(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER
switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and
standby from the remote control unit.
No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby.
Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.)

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair dryers,
TVs or other electrical appliances.

Tape deck 2

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s
tape recording (OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s
tape playback (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

Tape deck 1 or MD recorder

Extension jacks for future use

AC outlets (wall)

AC 120V, 60Hz

CD player or other component equipped
with digital output jacks

AC cord
(Supplied)

Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that
they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

MD recorder, DAT deck or other component
equipped with digital input/output jacks

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output.
Refer to page 28 for instructions on setting this terminal.

NOTES:

• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.

• Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap
before connecting.

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Connecting video components

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

IN

VIDEO

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

R
L

R
L

L

R

R

L

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

R

LRL

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

L

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

AUDIO

L

R

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

AUDIO

L

R

• 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.

TV or DBS tuner

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

TV/DBS

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the (yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a
75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug
cords.

LD player, CDV player, etc.

Connecting a video disc player VDP

VDP

• Connect the video disc player’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the

VIDEO

(yellow) VDP/DVD IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug

cord.

• Connect the video disc player’s analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO
OUTPUT) to the VDP/DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords.

AUDIO

• A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder,
game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks.

Note on connecting the digital input jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the digital input

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video input
jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the

VIDEO

using a 75 Ω/ohms video
coaxial pin plug cord.

• The monitor TV can also be
connected in the same way
to the VIDEO MONITOR
OUT-2 jack. Note, however,
that the AVR-4800’s on­screen display signals are
not output from this jack.
(See page 29.)

jacks. For details, see page 6.

Monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jack

LD player or other component
equipped with digital output jacks

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

Connecting a video decks

• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.

Video input/output connections:

• Connect the video deck’s video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the (yellow) VCR-1 IN jack, and the video deck’s video input jack (VIDEO IN) to the
(yellow) VCR-1 OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.

Connecting the audio output jacks

• Connect the video deck’s audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jacks, and the video deck’s audio input jacks (AUDIO IN) to the VCR-1

AUDIOAUDIO

OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

Connect the second video deck to the VCR-2 jacks in the same way.

VIDEOVIDEO

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Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

S-VIDEO

• 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 output) and video pin jacks (input and output) have independent circuit structures, so that video signals input from
the S-jacks are only output from the S-jack outputs and video signals input from the pin jacks are only output from the pin jack outputs.
When connecting this unit with equipment that is equipped with S-jacks, keep the above point in mind and make connections according to the
equipment’s instruction manuals.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT

LD player, CDV player, etc.

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT-1 jack using a S jack connection cord.

• The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR-4800’s on-screen display
signals are not output from this jack.

Connecting a video disc player (VDP)

VDP

• Connect the video disc player’s S-Video output jack to the
S-VIDEO VDP IN jack using an S-Video connection cord.

• A DVD player can be connected to the DVD jacks in the same
way.

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player,
video camcorder, game machine, etc., to the V.AUX jacks.

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 6.

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV/DBS tuner

• Connect the TV’s or DBS
tuner’s S video output jack (S­VIDEO OUTPUT) to the

S-VIDEO

an S jack connection cord.

TV/DBS IN jack using

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Video deck 1

Connecting the video decks

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the

S-VIDEO

VCR-1 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack

S-VIDEO

VCR-2 IN jack and the video deck’s S input jack

S-VIDEO

(S-IN) to the VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack
connection cords.

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the

S-VIDEO

(S-IN) to the VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack
connection cords.

Video deck 2

NOTE:

• The on-screen display signals are not output from the video signal MONITOR OUT-2 (yellow) or S-Video signal MONITOR OUT-2 jack.

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Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, R-Y, B-Y) Video

OUT

OUT

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

R L

SURROUND

POWER

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

A

IN

IN IN

SB-R SB / SB-L

YPrPb

B

B

VIDEO OUT

Pr

Y

Pb

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

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.

• The AVR-4800’s on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output jacks (MONITOR OUT).

• Some video sources with component video outputs are labeled Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video
color difference output.

DVD player

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks

• Connect the DVD player’s color difference
(component) video output jacks (COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack
using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.

• In the same way, another video source with
component video outputs such as a DTV/DBS
tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV/DBS color

Monitor TV

difference (component) video jacks.

Connecting a monitor TV

MONITOR OUT jack

• Connect the TV’s color difference
(component) video input jacks
(COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the
COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack
using 75 Ω/ohms coaxial video pin­plug cords.

• The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs,
monitors or video components (“Pr, Pb and Y”, “R-Y, B-Y and Y”, “Cr, Cb and
Y”, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with
the TV or other component.

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1

4

2

3

Connecting the antenna terminals

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

14mm

9mm

14mm

19mm

5mm

5mm

5C-2V3C-2V

DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING
STATION

FM ANTENNA

F-type converter plug (attached)

• When using the FM antenna
attach to this apparatus

75 Ω/ohms
COAXIAL
CABLE

FEEDER
CABLE

AM LOOP
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

FM INDOOR
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

FM ANTENNA
ADAPTER
(Supplied)

300 Ω/ohms

300 Ω/ohms
TERMINALS

• 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.

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable
surface.

Mount

b. With the antenna

attached to a
wall.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

GROUND

FM antenna adapter assembly

Open the cover

PULL

PULL

ANTENNA ADAPTER

CLAMP

REMOVE

CLAMP

AM OUTDOOR
ANTENNA

SHUT

CLAMP

75 Ω/ohms COAXIAL CABLE

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Installation hole
Mount on wall, etc.

1. Loosen by turning

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

Notes:

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch

Connection of AM antennas

counterclockwise.

the AM loop antenna.
metal parts of the panel.

2. Insert the
cord.

3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.

Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

OPTICAL OPTICAL-5

1234

C

R YCB CR Y

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

L

R

L

R

R

L

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

B

A

IN

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

SB-R SB / SB-L

LR

++

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

B

• 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.

When connecting a high definition (MUSE 3-1
format) component, use a separately sold
mono/stereo cable if the surround channel
output is monaural (Japan users).

Front

Surround

Effect, etc.

Subwoofer

Center

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel
analog output

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 44.

Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks

• If another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the multi-source jacks can be used to play a different program source in another room
at the same time. (See page 43.)

RC-616
INFRARED
RE-TRANSMITTER

Another room

RC-617
INFRARED SENSOR

Extension jacks for future use.

Integrated pre-main amplifier

For instructions on operations using the MULTI SOURCE jacks, see page 43 or page 45.

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Speaker system connections

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

B

A

IN

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

SB-R SB / SB-L

(L) (L) (

R

) (

R

)

• 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.

NOTE:

NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on.
Doing so could result in electric shocks.

Connecting the speaker cords

1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.

2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

Speaker Impedance

• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for
use as front and center speakers.

• Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 Ω/ohms can be connected for use
as surround speakers.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of
time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the
specified impedance are connected.

Connecting banana plugs

clockwise.

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the
banana plug.

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.

IN

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

• Precautions when
connecting speakers

If a speaker is placed near
a TV or video monitor, the
colors on the screen may
be disturbed by the
speaker’s magnetism. If
this should happen, move
the speaker away to a
position where it does not
have this effect.

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Connections when using surround back speakers

R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

B

A

IN

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

SB-R SB / SB-L

(L) (L) (

R

) (

R

)

(L) (

R

)

R
L

B

R

Power amplifier (0ption)

INPUT

L

LR

R

L

(1) When using a power amplifier for the surround back channel

Connect the PRE OUT SBL and SBR jacks to the power amplifier's input jacks.

Connection jack for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier (super woofer),
etc.

IN

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

The power amplifier's SP outputs are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for 8ch EXT IN).

NOTE:

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left channel.

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R L

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

PRE OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

PHONO

FRONT
CENTER

EFECT
/ SB

SURROUND

SIGNAL
GND

CD

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

MONITOR

SOURCE

MULTI

OUT-1

MONITOR

OUT-2

DVD

VDP

TV

/

DBS

V.AUX

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

VCR-1

VCR-2

MD

/

TAPE-1

TAPE-2

6CH EXT. IN

FR

SW

SR

ER

FL

C

SL

EL

8CH EXT. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL

SUB
WOOFER

R L

R L

R L

YC

B

DVD TV/DBS

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

123

4

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

CR YCB CR YCB CR

B

A

IN

IN IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

LOOP
ANT.

AM

FM
COAX.
75

ANTENNA TERMINALS

SB-R

SB/
SB-L

SB-R SB / SB-L

(L) (L) (

R

) (

R

)

(L) (

R

)

R

L

B

R

Power amplifier (option)

INPUT

L

LR

R

L

(2) When using an external stereo power amplifier for the front channels

OUT

OUT

OUT

6 16
6 16
8 16

R L

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-5

123

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W(1A.) MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

FRONT

/ EFECT, SB

CENTER

R L

R L

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER
AMP

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT / EFECT, SB / CENTER:
SURROUND

/ A OR B :

A+B :

MONITOR

ROOM TO ROOM
REMOTE
CONTROL

B

A

IN

IN

IN

SB-R SB / SB-L

Power amplifier (0ption)

Connect the PRE OUT FL and FR jacks to the power amplifier's input jacks.
When these connections are used, select “Center/Surround/SurroundBack” for “Power Amp Assignment” in the System Setup Menu.
(see page 24)

Connection jack for
subwoofer with built-in
amplifier (super woofer),
etc.

IN

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

The FRONT/EFFECT SB Ò and  jacks are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for 8ch EXT IN), the power amplifier's
SP outputs for the front left and right channels.

NOTE:

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left channel.

When using the remote cable (may be included with a Denon power amplifier) to connect a Denon power amplifier to the POWER AMP REMOTE
CONTROL jack, the power amplifier's power turns on and off together with the power of the AVR-4800.

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REMOTE
(ON-OFF)

Protector circuit

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under
circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows,
when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long
period which results in an extreme temperature rise.
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should
this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults
with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the
ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the
unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.

Note on speaker impedance

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with
an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms)
are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set
to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

Cooling fan

• The AVR-4800 is equipped with a cooling fan to prevent the temperature inside the set from rising. The fan is activated
under certain usage conditions. It is temperature and volume level sensitive, to minimize or prevent audible fan noise.

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6

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER

DSP

SIMULATION

MASTER VOLUME

REMOTE SENSOR

ON / STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE-2 MON

HOME

THX CINEMA

VOLUME LEVEL

PHONES

BASS

TREBLE

INPUT MODE

DIRECT STEREO

ANALOG

DOLBY / DTS
SURROUND

6.1 / 7.1

SURROUND

5CH / 7CH

STEREO

SURROUND MODE

TUNING PRESET

SHIFT

6CH / 8CH

EXT. IN

VIDEO

SELECT

TONE

DEFEAT

DIMMER

STATUS

MODE

SOURCE

INPUT

REC / MULTI

DOWN UP

TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MONPHONO CD

LCR

SLSSR

CH INDICATOR

LOCK

LFE

SURROUND SPEAKER

BA

qwertyuio!0!1!2 !3 @1 @2

#4 #3 #2

#1

#0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3

!4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0

AVR-4800

SURROUND
BACK

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Power switch...........................................................................(39)

q

Power indicator........................................................................(39)

w

Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(41)

e

6.1/7.1 SURROUND button.....................................................(51)

r

INPUT MODE selector button.................................................(40)

t

ANALOG button.......................................................................(40)

y

6CH/8CH external input button

u

(6CH/8CH EXT. IN)...................................................................(44)

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................(42)

i

TONE DEFEAT button.............................................................(41)

o

STATUS button ........................................................................(42)

!0

DIMMER button ......................................................................(42)

!1

REC/MULTI MODE selector button.........................................(43)

!2

REC/MULTI SOURCE selector button.....................................(43)

!3

DIRECT button.........................................................................(54)

!4

STEREO button........................................................................(54)

!5

DOLBY/DTS SURROUND button............................................(54)

!6

5CH/7CH STEREO button .......................................................(54)

!7

DSP SIMULATION button.......................................................(54)

!8

SHIFT button .....................................................................(58, 59)

!9

PRESET UP/DOWN button................................................(58, 59)

@0

BASS adjustment control ........................................................(41)

@1

TREBLE adjustment control ....................................................(41)

@2

MASTER VOLUME control ......................................................(41)

@3

Input source indicators

@4

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL) ............................(41)

@5

Display

@6

Low frequency effect indicator (LFE)......................................(49)

@7

Digital lock indicator (LOCK)....................................................(41)

@8

Dolby digital/DTS surround input channel indicators

@9

[CH INDICATOR].…………………………………………………(49)
Surround speaker system indicators

#0

(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B)

Tape 2 monitor button (TAPE-2 MON).....................................(40)

#1

Input source selector dial (INPUT SELECT).............................(40)

#2

HOME THX CINEMA button ...................................................(49)

#3

Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ..........................(31)

#4

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Remote control unit

DVD

START LEARNED/TX

HOME THX CINEMA

TUNING

BAND

TITLE

MENU/GUIDE

MODE

MEMORY

USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAKER DVD

SET UP

RETURN

STATUS

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN

DOLBY / DTS

SURROUND

DIRECT

DSP SIMULATION

5CH / 7CH STEREO

STEREO

INPUT MODE

ANALOG EXT.IN

MUTING

MASTER VOL.

VOLUME DISC SKIP+

SYSTEM CALL POWER

VDP TUNER SHIFT

TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO

VCR-1 CD

MD / TAPE-1

CHANNEL

VCR-2

TAPE-2 MON

TV/VCR

AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV

AUDIO

VDP VCR

CD

MD

MULTI

DECK

SYSTEM

SETUP

SURROUND

PARAMETER

CH SELECT

SELECT

RC-869

123
4

SET

A / B

CALL OFF

ENTER

ON / SOURCE

56

789

+10

0

• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

LEDs (indicators)................................(36)

Remote control signal

transmitter .........................................(31)

SYSTEM CALL buttons......................(37)

Input source selector

buttons...............................................(40)

System buttons..................................(32)

HOME THX CINEMA button..............(49)

Surround buttons...............................(54)

INPUT MODE selector

buttons...............................................(40)

Mode selector switches ....................(32)

Power buttons ...................................(39)

Tuner buttons.....................................(58)

Master volume control

buttons...............................................(41)

MUTING button .................................(42)

SURROUND PARAMETER

button.................................................(54)

Channel select/enter

button.................................................(18)

Tuner system buttons..................(32, 57)

USE/LEARN selector

button.................................................(36)

Test tone button.................................(46)

SYSTEM SETUP button.....................(18)

Multi source button ...........................(43)

Cursor buttons...................................(18)

ON SCREEN button...........................(42)

DVD SETUP button ............................(35)

SPEAKER button................................(42)

STATUS button.............................(35, 42)

NOTE

• The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-4800.
(Nothing happens when they are pressed.)
The button indicated , however, can be used with the learning
function.

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TUNING

BAND

TITLE

MENU/GUIDE

MODE

MEMORY

USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAKER

RETURN

DVD

SET UP

STATUS

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN

MUTING

AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV

AUDIO

VDP VCR

CDMDLOCK

DECK

SYSTEM

SETUP

SURROUND
PARAMETER

CH SELECT

SELECT

ENTER

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 15), make the
various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-4800’s on-screen display function.
These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4800.

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

SURROUND PARAMETER button

Press this to display the surround parameter menu.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display on the screen.
Also use this button to complete the setting on the screen.

CURSOR buttons

and : Use these to move the cursors (

and : Use these to move the cursors (

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

System setup Default settings

Speaker
Configuration

q

(Surround
Speaker
Setting)

Subwoofer mode
THX

w

Surround EX

Delay Time

e

Power Amp

r

Assignment

Channel

t

Level

Subwoofer
Peak Limit

y

Lev

Digital In

u

Assignment

On Screen

i

Display

Auto Tuner

o

Presets

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.

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker
combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the
combinations of surround speakers to be used for the
different surround modes are preset, the surround
speakers are selected automatically according to the
surround mode.

Surround

mode

Surround

speaker

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.
Select the operation when the “THX Surround EX” surround

parameter is set to “ON”.
This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to
the listening position.

Set this when the power amplifier for the front channels is
switched for use with the surround back channel.

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and
subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum
effects.

This parameter is for detecting the maximum level of the low bass
signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the
subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds
from being produced.

Input

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input
sources.

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that
appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote
control unit or main unit are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs
only).

source

Digital
Inputs

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

on the screen.

0 and 1) to the left and right

screen.

• and ª) up and down on

SIMULATION

Surround

R

DSP

2

Surround Back Sp.

Front Sp.

Small

DOLBY/

DTS

SURROUND

Center Sp. Surround Sp. Sub Woofer

Small Small Yes

THX

SURROUND

WIDE

SCREEN

5CH/7CH

STEREO

A A AAAA ——

LFE —THX—

THX Surround EX = ON

Front L & R Center Surround L & R Sub Woofer

12 ft (3.6 m) 12 ft (3.6 m) 10 ft (3.0 m) 12 ft (3.6 m)

Front / Center / Surround

Front L

Front R Center

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

Surround

L

0 dB

Peak Limiter = OFF

CD DVD VDP TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX TAPE-1

COAXIAL1COAXIAL2COAXIAL3OPTICAL1OPTICAL

On Screen Display = ON

A1 ~ A8

B1 ~B8
C1 ~C8

D1 ~D8

E1 ~E8

87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz
520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz/90.1/90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

90.1 MHz

Small / 2spkrs

EXT. IN

SBL & SBR

10 ft (3.0 m)

Surround

Back L

0 dB

OPTICAL

3

the

——

Surround

Back R

OPTICAL4OPTICAL

Subwoofer

5

18

AA

BB

AA

BB

A A A A

NOTES:

• The on-screen display signals are not output from the MONITOR OUT-2 output jack or the color difference (component) video signal (MONITOR OUT) jacks.

• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV
monitor is connected to both the AVR-4800’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-4800 from a video source (VDP, etc.)
connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. If you wish to output
the signals to the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 30.)

• The AVR-4800’s on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficult to read small characters on TVs with small
screens or low resolutions.

• The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used.

• 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:

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround back speaker systems

Front speaker systems
Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with
their front surfaces as flush with the front of the
screen as possible.

Surround speaker systems

With the AVR-4800 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround
modes.

• Surround speaker selector function
This function makes it possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for different sources by switching between two systems of surround
speakers (A and B). The settings of the different speakers (A only, B only or A+B) are stored in the memory for the different surround modes,
so they are set automatically when the surround mode is selected. In addition, since the setting of the surround back speakers (ON or OFF)
is stored separately for surround speakers A and B, it is possible to set either a multi surround speaker system (A) using the surround back
speakers or a single surround speaker system (B) for the different surround modes.

• It is also possible to select surround
speakers A+B, but we recommend using
the more effective multi surround speaker
system with the surround back speakers.

Using A only

(Multi surround speaker system)

Using B only

(Single surround speaker system)

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Before setting up the system

TITLE

SYSTEM

SETUP

ENTER

Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’s power.

1

Display the System Setup Menu.

2

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.

At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.

1

2

3

Switch to the speaker configuration screen.

Set whether or not speakers are
connected and, if so, their size
parameters.

• To select the speaker

• To select the parameter

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

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Enter the setting.

ENTER

ENTER

4

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
(approximately 80 Hz and below) signals. If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low
enough so as not to damage the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

• 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.

2spkrs/1spkr.....Select the number of speakers to be used for the surround back channel.

If the subwoofer has sufficient low frequency playback capacity, good sound can be achieved even when “Small” is set for the front, center
and surround speakers.
To take full advantage of the performance of the Home THX certified speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size
parameters to “Small” and the subwoofer to “Yes”.
For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwooofer On with a connected
subwoofer will yield the best results.
When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Yes”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically
set to “Large”.

a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B):

The System Setup Menu reappears.

b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both A and B):

The surround speaker setting screen appears.
c) When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.
d) If “None” is set for surround speakers A:

“None” is automatically set for surround speakers B and surround back speaker.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

• At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.

When either “Large” or “Small” has been set for both speakers A and B

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2

Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and B
If “Small” is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when “Small” is set for both A and B.
For the “WIDE SCREEN” and “5/7CH STEREO” DSP simulation modes, the surround speakers can be set separately.

on the System Setup Menu (when using both A and B surround speakers),
the surround speaker setting screen appears.
Select the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.

• To select the surround mode

• To select the surround speaker
A: When using surround speakers A
B: When using surround speakers B
A+B: When using both surround speakers A and B

Enter the setting.
When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.

Setting the Subwoofer mode

Select the bass signal playback mode.

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