Denon AVR-4802 User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-4802

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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

DIGITAL

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We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4802.

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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4802 has to offer, read these instructions
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”

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

• 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.

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.

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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. 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. Nonuse 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.

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

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2 INTRODUCTION

2 ACCESSORIES

Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-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 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

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

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BEFORE USING

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CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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.

• 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Connections .........................................................................................6~13

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Part Names and Functions.................................................................14, 15

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Setting up the system .......................................................................16~31

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Remote Control Unit ................................................................................31

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Operation ...........................................................................................32~41

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Surround.............................................................................................42~51

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DENON Original Surround Modes .....................................................52~56

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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……………………………………………………61~70

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Specifications .…………………………………………………………………71

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

AVR-4802.....................1 t Remote control unit y LR6/AA alkaline batteries…4 u AM loop antenna…...1 i FM indoor antenna…...1

RC-8000.......................1 (RC-8000)…………………..1

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10 cm or more

wall

10 cm or more

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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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FEATURES

• 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.

• Whenever the AVR-4802 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.

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

The AVR-4802 is fully compatible with THX Surround EX, the latest
surround format.

6. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-4802 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new
multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.
The AVR-4802 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode
allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

7. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-4802 is compatible with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a
new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater
Systems Inc.
DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the
AVR-4802 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

8. Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio
signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro
Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in
Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels
(front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various
parameters can be set according to the type of source and the
contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

9. 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.

10.24 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.

11.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 on­axis 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-4802 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.

12.Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR­4802 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, P

R/CR, PB/CB) inputs

for the DVD, TV and DBS/SAT inputs, and one set of component
video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

13.Video Select Function

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

14.Seven 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.

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

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4802 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.

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CONNECTIONS

• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of
noise.

• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair

driers, etc.

• Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power
transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.

• 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

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Connecting the audio components

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

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

YP

B/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

DIGITALEXT. IN

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

AM

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

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 DBS/

SAT

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

1-

MONITOR

-2

VDP TV

IN OUT IN

IN OUT RS-232C

OUT

PRE OUT

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER,
SB / MULTI

SURROUND

A OR B

6~16Ω
6~16Ω

8~16Ω

A + B

DBS/
SAT

CDR/
TAPE

CDR/
TAPE

MULTI
ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

R

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP
OUT

OUT IN

R

R

L

R

L

R

L

IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

L

L

SURROUND

-B

L

SB / MULTI

L

REMOTE CONTROL

R

OUTPUT

L

R

L

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

B

R

L

RL

R

L

RL

CD player

Connecting a CD player

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

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR-4802’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.

Turntable
(MM cartridge)

Ground wire

Extension jacks for future use

AC cord
(Supplied)

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, surround and surround back sound
channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.
When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to left channel.

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 driers,
TVs or other electrical appliances.

AC outlets (wall)

AC 120V, 60Hz

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

CD player or other component equipped
with digital output jacks

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output.
Refer to page 29 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.

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.

CD recorder or Tape deck

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Connecting video components

• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in picture quality.

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

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

YP

B/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

AUDIO

DIGITALEXT. IN

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

PHONO

CD

FRONT CENTER SB

SW

SURROUND

DVD

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

1-

MONITOR

-2

VDP TV

IN OUT IN

IN OUT RS-232C

OUT

PRE OUT

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER,
SB / MULTI

SURROUND

A OR B

6~16Ω
6~16Ω

8~16Ω

A + B

DBS/
SAT

CDR/
TAPE

CDR/
TAPE

MULTI

ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

R

L

R

L

R

L

IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

L

L

SURROUND

-B

L

SB / MULTI

L

L

R

L

R

L

R

R

L

R

L

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

L

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

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

L

R

IN

VIDEO

B

TV or DBS/SAT tuner

LD player, CDV player, etc.

Monitor TV

Connecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner

TV or DBS/SAT

• Connect the TV’s or DBS/SAT tuner’s video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to

the (yellow) TV,DBS/SAT IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial
pin plug cord.

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

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connecting a video disc player VDP

VDP

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

(yellow) VDP 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 IN jacks using pin plug cords.

• 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.

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s video input jack
(VIDEO INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT jack 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-4802’s on­screen display signals are not output
from this jack. (See page 31.)

VIDEO

Note on connecting the digital
input jacks

• Only audio signals are input to the
digital input jacks. For details, see
page 6 and page 29.

LD player or other component
equipped with digital output jacks

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

• There are three sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so three 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
OUT jacks using pin plug cords.

Connect the another video deck to the VCR-2 or VCR-3 jacks in the same way.

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

Connecting a video decks

Connecting a Monitor TV

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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 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.

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

YP

B/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/
SAT

ANTENNA

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

AM

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

SURROUND

-A

R

R

SURROUND

-B

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

1-

MONITOR

-2

R

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP
OUT

OUT IN

R

IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

B

LD player, CDV player, etc.

Monitor TV

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a video disc player (VDP)

Connecting a monitor TV

Connecting the video decks

Connecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner

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.

MONITOR OUT

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT)
to the MONITOR OUT-1 jack using a S jack connection
cord.

• The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the S­VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR­4802’s on-screen display signals are not output from this jack.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the TV’s or DBS tuner’s S video output jack
(S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV, DBS/SAT
IN jack using an S jack connection cord.

S-VIDEO

• Connect the video deck’s S output jack (S-OUT) to the VCR-1 IN jack and
the video deck’s S input jack (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 VCR-2 IN jack and
the video deck’s S input jack (S-IN) to the VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack
connection cords.

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Connect the components’ audio inputs and outputs as described on page 7.

NOTES:

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

• The MONITOR OUT-2 output switches together with the input function selected with the REC/MULTI button. To use as the monitor output,
set “SOURCE” as the REC/MULTI input function.

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Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
Video Jacks (DVD Player)

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

• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack.
In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video
jacks.

• The AVR-4802’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 TV MONITOR

YP

B/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

S-VIDEO

1-

MONITOR

-2

IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

L

L

SURROUND

YPrPb

B

B

VIDEO OUT

Pr

Y

Pb

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

DVD player

Monitor TV

Connecting a DVD player

Connecting a monitor TV

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 TV, DBS/SAT tuner, etc., can be
connected to the TV, DBS/SAT color difference
(component) video jacks.

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 pin-plug 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

DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING
STATION

AM LOOP ANTENNA
(Supplied)

FM ANTENNA

GROUND

AM OUTDOOR
ANTENNA

FM INDOOR
ANTENNA
(Supplied)

300 Ω/ohms

FEEDER
CABLE

75 Ω/ohms
COAXIAL
CABLE

F-type converter plug (attached)

• When using the FM antenna
attach to this apparatus

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.

Bend in the reverse
direction.

Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable
surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a
wall.

Mount

Installation hole
Mount on wall, etc.

Connection of AM antennas

1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.

2. Insert the
cord.

3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.

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

the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch
metal parts of the panel.

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

SURROUND

SURROUND

POWER

AMP
OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT

CENTER

SB / MULTI

R

-A

R

-B

R

R

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

LOOP ANT.

FM COAX. 75Ω

ANTENNA

SIGNAL
GND

AM

PHONO

DVD

IN

YP

CD

EXT. IN

SURROUND

SW

B/CB PR/CR

IN

DVD VDP TV

DVD

VDP TV

PRE OUT

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

L

R

FRONT CENTER SB

I

L

R

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Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks

• These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel
decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder.

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

• If another 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 40.)

R

L

R

L

R

L

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel
analog output

Front

Surround back

Surround

Subwoofer

Center

For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 38.

CENTER

A

L

R

++

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

B

Another room

RC-616
INFRARED
RETRANSMITTER

Integrated pre-main amplifier

RC-617
INFRARED SENSOR

Extension jacks for future use.

For instructions on operations using the MULTI SOURCE jacks, see page 37.

POWER

AMP
OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

SURROUND

-A

R

SURROUND

-B

R

SB / MULTI

R

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

SIGNAL
GND

ANTENNA

SR SL

SBR SBL

PHONO

DVD VDP TV DBS/

CD

DVD

L

R

FRONT CENTER SB

SURROUND

SW

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

SAT

IN OUT

DBS/

VDP TV

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

SAT

L

R

1231234

COAXIAL

AUDIO

VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

DIGITALEXT. IN

IN

OPTICAL

SURROUND

A OR B
A + B

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER,
SB / MULTI

AC IN

6~16Ω
6~16Ω

8~16Ω

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

-

L

SURROUND

-B

L

SB / MULTI

L

FM COAX. 75Ω

SURROUND

-A

R

POWER

AMP
OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

SURROUND

SB / MULTI

-B

R

R

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

SIGNAL
GND

ANTENNA

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

PHONO

L

R

FRONT CENTER SB

DVD VDP TV DBS/

CD

DVD

SURROUND

SW

SAT

IN OUT IN

DBS/

VDP TV

SAT

L

R

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

AUDIO

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

12312345 54

COAXIAL

VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

DIGITALEXT. IN

IN OUT RS-232C

OPTICAL

1-

CDR/
TAPE

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

-2

VIDEO

PRE OUT

OUT
CDR/

MULTI

TAPE

ZONE

L

R

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Speaker system connections

• Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like
polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will
result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments,
and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.

• When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors
of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other
speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.

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.

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
clockwise.

Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.

Connecting banana plugs

Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the
banana plug.

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.

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Connections

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

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

YP

B/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CRYPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

DIGITALEXT. IN

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

AM

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

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 DBS/

SAT

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

1-

MONITOR

-2

VDP TV

IN OUT IN

IN OUT RS-232C

OUT

PRE OUT

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER,
SB / MULTI

SURROUND

A OR B

6~16Ω
6~16Ω

8~16Ω

A + B

DBS/
SAT

CDR/
TAPE

CDR/
TAPE

MULTI
ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

R

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP
OUT

OUT IN

R

R

L

R

L

R

L

IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

L

L

SURROUND

-B

L

SB / MULTI

L

REMOTE CONTROL

(L) (L) (

R

) (

R

)

(L) (

R

) (L) (

R

)

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

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (A)

CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEMFRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS

• Precautions when
placing 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.

IN

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTE:

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

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6

PART 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 / 7CH

VIDEO

SELECT

WIDE

CINEMA

SCREEN

/ MUSIC

EXT. IN

DOLBY / DTS

STEREO

ANALOG

DIRECT

INPUT MODE

INPUT

SURROUND MODE

MULTI FUNCTION

SENSOR

REMOTE

ON/STANDBY

INPUT

SIGNAL

PCM

AUTO

DTS

DIRECT

PURE

DIGITAL

SURROUND SPEAKER

A

B

SURROUND BACK CH
OUTPUT

DETECT

SIGNAL

ES DSCRT DVD

VOLUME LEVEL

DIGITAL

#6 #5

#4

#3#2 #0 @9#1 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4

qwertyuio!0 !1 !2 !3 !5!4

!6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3

q

Power ON/STANDBY switch.......................................(18, 32, 59)

w

Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(35)

e

DIRECT button ................................................(34, 36, 39, 53, 59)

r

INPUT MODE selector button.........................(33, 36, 38, 45, 47)

t

ANALOG button ................................................................(33, 38)

y

EXT. IN button ...................................................................(33, 38)

u

CINEMA/MUSIC button...........................................................(49)

i

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................(35)

o

VIDEO ON/OFF button ............................................................(39)

!0

DIMMER button ......................................................................(35)

!1

STATUS button ........................................................................(35)

!2

REC/MULTI button.............................................................(36, 37)

!3

SELECTOR dial (SELECTOR) ........(34, 36, 37, 42, 43, 51, 58, 59)

!4

TUNING PRESET button....................................................(58, 59)

!5

TONE CONTROL button..........................................................(34)

!6

STEREO button ...............................................(34, 36, 39, 53, 59)

!7

DOLBY/DTS button .........................................(34, 47, 49, 51, 53)

!8

WIDE SCREEN button.......................................................(34, 53)

!9

5CH/7CH STEREO button .................................................(34, 53)

@0

DSP SIMULATION button .................................................(34, 53)

@1

TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................(35)

@2

SURROUND PARAMETER button.....................................(50, 51)

@3

Channel Volume button (CH VOL).....................................(42, 43)

@4

MASTER VOLUME control................................................(34, 35)

@5

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL)............................(34)

@6

Display ...............................................................................(36, 37)

@7

Input mode indicators (INPUT MODE) ....................................(34)

@8

Surround speaker system indicators
(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B)

@9

Surround back ch indicators ..............................................(46, 47)

#0

PURE DIRECT indicator ...........................................................(39)

#1

Digital signal indicators (SIGNAL)................................(34, 46, 47)

#2

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

#3

Power indicator........................................................................(32)

#4

PURE DIRECT button ..............................................................(39)

#5

Input source selector dial

(INPUT SELECTOR).........................................(33, 45, 47, 49, 57)

#6

HOME THX CINEMA button .............................................(45, 46)

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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

Transmitter

w

Touch panel

e

CHANNEL up/down buttons

r

MUTE button

t

USB terminal

y

Jog stick (PUSH ENTER)

u

VOL. (volume) up/down buttons

i

LIGHT (back light) button

o

Battery charging contacts

!0

RF frequency selector switch

!1

Reset button

!2

Battery cover

16

7

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make the
various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-4802’s on-screen display function.
These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4802.

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

• 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 Tuner
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.

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

Set the method of playing the surround back channel for digital
signals.

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.

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).

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

Surround

mode

Surround

speaker

Input

source

Digital
Inputs

Front Sp.

Small

Center Sp. Surround Sp.Subwoofer

Small SmallYe s

DOLBY/

DTS

SURROUND

THX /

THX 5.1

WIDE

SCREEN

5CH/7CH

STEREO

DSP

SIMULATION

EXT. IN

——

A A AAAA ——

LFE —THX—

Front L & R Center Surround L & RSubwoofer

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

Front L

Front R Center

Surround

R

Surround

Back R

Subwoofer

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

Peak Limitter = OFF

CD DVD VDP TV

DBS/SAT

VCR-1 VCR-2

V. AUX

COAXIAL1COAXIAL2COAXIAL3OPTICAL1OPTICAL

2

OPTICAL

3

OPTICAL

4

OFF

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

Surround Sp Back.

Small / 2spkrs

Auto Flag Detect Mode = ON / Non-Flag Source SBch Output = THX Surround EX DTS ES

e

Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio
signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to
the listening position.

SBL & SBR

10 ft (3.0 m)

r

Multi Zone
Control

This sets the output level for the multi-zone 1
output jacks.

Variable

Surround

Back L

0 dB

Surround

L

0 dB

Multi Zone-1
vol. Level

Power AMP
Assignment

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s
power amplifier for use for multi-zone 2.

Surround Back

TAPE

OPTICAL

5

Screen while icons are displayed

Transmission codes

of independent buttons

CHANNEL• : Tuner preset
CHANNELª : Tuner preset
VOL• : Main volume of AV amplifier
VOLª : Main volume of AV amplifier
MUTE : Muting of AV amplifier

VCR-3

OFF

—

—

Crossover
Frequency

Set the crossover frequency according to the speakers’ bass
playback ability.

FIXED —THX—

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• 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 AVR-4802 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and surround
modes.

Subwoofer Center speaker system

Surround speaker systems

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 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.

AA

BB

AA

BB

SB SB SB SB

Using A only

(Multi surround speaker system)

Using B only

(Single surround speaker system)

(SB: Surround Back Speakers)

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-4802’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-4802 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 31.)

• The AVR-4802’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.

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 crystal display is set to display for 30
seconds, but this can be changed to approximately 120
seconds using the procedure described below so that
operations during system up can be performed securely.

4

Lightly press the remote control unit’s
jog stick (PUSH ENTER) to display the
icon display section.

5

Press the “” button in the icon display section to display
the “SETUP” icon.

6

Press the “SETUP” icon for at least 3 seconds to display
the setup screen.

8

Press the “” button in the icon display section to display
the “AVAMP” icon.
Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page section.

ON / STANDBY

(Main unit)

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Push the remote control unit’s jog
stick to the right to display the “SETUP
4/4” page.

Press the “LCD 30s” button on this
page so that this part is displayed in
half-tone dot mesh.

Now press the “•” button to set the
time display to “120s”.

Push the remote control unit’s jog stick
to the right to display the “SETUP 3/5”
page.

Press “SYSTEM SETUP” at the bottom left to display the
“System Setup Menu” on the TV screen.

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2, 5, 6, 7, 8

4, 7, 8

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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.

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At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”.

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Switch to the speaker configuration screen.

4

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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Press “CURSOR/PAGE” at the center of the bottom line on the “AV AMP’s” “SETTING 3/5” page so
that this part is displayed in half-tone dot mesh.
Make the system setups by pushing the jog stick on the remote control unit forward and backward, left
and right.

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Enter the setting.
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.

NOTE:

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

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• 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 the frequency

set for the Crossover Frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the

Crossover Frequency mode is sent to the subwoofer or main speakers selected “Large”.

None…… .........Select this when no speakers are installed.

Yes/No… ..........Select “Ye s ” 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 “Ye s”.
For the majority of speaker system configurations, using the SMALL setting for all five main speakers and Subwoofer On with a connected
subwoofer will yield the best results.
When “Front” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” is automatically set to “Ye s ”, and when “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front” is automatically
set to “Large”.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes

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

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

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Enter the setting.

• When “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes ” or “other speakers” is set to “Small”, the set switches to the Crossover
Frequency mode.

• When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s”, the set switches to the subwoofer mode.
(See page 21.)

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.

Setting the Crossover Frequency

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Select the Crossover Frequency mode.

Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used.

To select the Crossover Frequency.

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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 below the crossover frequency is cut, and instead the cut bass sound is output from the
subwoofer or speakers which are set to “Large”.

• This crossover frequency mode is valid when “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s” at “Speaker Configuration Setting” or when speakers are set to
“Small”.

FIXED –THX–:

Set to the THX rated 80 Hz crossover frequency.

VARIABLE 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 Hz:

Set as desired according to your speakers’ bass playback ability.

NOTES:

• The crossover frequency is set to 80 Hz in the HOME THX CINEMA mode.

• We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to “FIXED –THX–”, but depending on the speaker, setting it to a different frequency

may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.

Setting the Subwoofer mode

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Select the subwoofer mode.

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Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

NOTES:

— Assignment of low frequency signal range —

• The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low
frequency signal range of channels set to “Small” in the setup menu. The low frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” are
produced from those channels.

— Subwoofer mode —

• The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when “Large” is set for the front speakers and “Ye s” is set for the subwoofer in the “Speaker
Configuration” settings (see page 19).

• When the “LFE+Main” playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to “Large” are produced simultaneously
from those channels and the subwoofer channel.
In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room,
interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

• Selection of the “LFE - THX” play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with “Large” from that channel
only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE
(only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as “Small” in the setup menu. THX is recommended in this play
mode so that bass interference is less likely to occur in the room.

• Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body.

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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.

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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 which
no identification signals are
recorded is set.

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Enter the setting.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

THX surround EX/DTS ES Auto Flag Detect Mode (AFDM) setting

ON .................This function only works with software on which a special identification signal is recorded.

This is a function for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded
in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES or in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the surround back speakers when the software
is not recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES.

OFF................Set the “OFF” mode to perform 6.1-channel playback with conventional 5.1-channel sources or sources on which the

identification signal described below is not recorded.

Non-Flag Source SB ch Output setting

THX surround EX/DTS ES..........Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker.

Surround back channel is reproduced using digital matrix processing.

Non MTRX.....Playback is conducted using the surround back speaker. The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from

the surround back channel.

OFF................Playback is conducted without using the surround back speaker.

NOTES:

• The “SB CH Auto Flag Detect” setting screen is displayed when the surround back speaker is set to “Large” or “Small” at “Speaker
Configuration”.

• The surround back speakers can also be turned on and off using the “SB CH OUT” surround parameter. (See pages 55.)
Select the setting according to the program source to be played.