Denon AVR-4802R User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-4802R

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AMP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

ON/STANDBY

THX CINEMA

HOME

PURE

DIRECT

SENSOR

REMOTE

ON/STANDBY

INPUT

SIGNAL

PCM

AUTO

DTS

DIRECT

PURE

DIGITAL

SURROUND SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK CH OUTPUT

DETECT

SIGNAL

ES DSCRT DVD

VOLUME LEVEL

DIGITAL

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4802R.

To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4802R 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”

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

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

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. 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 product.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable 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.

16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

– this indicates a need for service.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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

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

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

2 INTRODUCTION

2 ACCESSORIES

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

BEFORE USING

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting up the system .......................................................................16~32

Remote Control Unit..........................................................................33~45

Operation ...........................................................................................46~55

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Surround.............................................................................................56~67

⁄1

DENON Original Surround Modes .....................................................68~72

⁄2

Listening to the Radio……………………………………………………73~75

⁄3

Last Function Memory .............................................................................75

⁄4

Initialization of the Microprocessor.…………………………………………75

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Troubleshooting..………………………………………………………………76

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Additional Information……………………………………………………77~88

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Specifications .…………………………………………………………………89

q Operating instructions...............1 w Warranty ( for North America model only )........1 e Service station list .............1 r List of preset codes ......1

t AC cord ........1 y Remote control unit (RC-932) ........1 u R6P/AA batteries ...........3 i AM loop antenna ........1 o FM indoor antenna ........1

tyuio

10 cm or more

wall

10 cm or more

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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-4802R 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. Dolby Digital EX decoder system

Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films and first used for the movie “Star Wars Episode 1 – Phantom Menace”. The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound positioning and expression of space.

4. 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.

5. Lucasfilm THX Ultra2 Certified

Home THX is the unique collaboration between Lucasfilm Ltd. and audio equipment manufacturers. THX Ultra2 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. In addition to improvements to the power amplifier with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, two surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode and the THX Music mode.

6. THX Surround EX

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

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

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

8. DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-4802R 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-4802R with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

9. 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.

10.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.

11.24 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.

12.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-4802R 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.

13.Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR4802R provides 3 sets of component video (Y, PR/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.

14.Video Select Function

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

15.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.

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

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4802R 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 pre-amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi-channel sound format.

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

Connecting the audio components

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

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

DIGITALEXT. IN

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SIGNAL GND

PHONO

FRONT CENTER SB

SURROUND

DVD

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

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

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

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

MULTI ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

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

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP OUT

OUT IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

REMOTE CONTROL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

RLRL

OUTPUT INPUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

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-4802R’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 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.

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

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

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

FRONT CENTER SB

SURROUND

DVD

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

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

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

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

MULTI

ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

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

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

RLR

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

R OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO

TV or DBS/SAT tuner

DVD player or video disc player (VDP), 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 DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

DVD

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

(yellow) 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 DVD IN jacks using pin plug cords.

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

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, 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-4802R’s onscreen display signals are not output from this jack. (See page 32.)

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 28.

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

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

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/ SAT

ANTENNA

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

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

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR

-2

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP OUT

OUT IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD player or video disc player (VDP)

Monitor TV

Video deck 2

Video deck 1

TV or satellite broadcast tuner

Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)

Connecting a monitor TV

Connecting the video decks

Connecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner

DVD

• Connect the DVD player’s S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord.

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

• It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, 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 AVR4802R’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

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

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.

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-4802R’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 labelled 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

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

MONITOR

-2

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

YPrPb

VIDEO OUT

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.

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

POWER

AMP OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

LOOP ANT.

PRE OUT

FR FL

FM COAX. 75Ω

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

ANTENNA

SIGNAL

PHONO

GND

FRONT CENTER SB

DVD VDP TV

DVD

EXT. IN

SURROUND

DVD

B/CB PR/CR

VDP TV

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 54.)

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 49.

CENTER

OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX OUT

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 53.

SURROUND

-A

POWER

AMP OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

SURROUND

SB / MULTI

-B

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

SIGNAL GND

ANTENNA

PHONO

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SR SL

SBR SBL

FRONT CENTER SB

SURROUND

SAT

IN OUT

VDP TV

DBS/ SAT

DVD

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

AUDIO

COAXIAL

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

DIGITALEXT. IN

OPTICAL

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

1231234

SURROUND

A OR B A + B

AC IN

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT, CENTER, SB / MULTI

6~16Ω 6~16Ω

8~16Ω

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FM COAX. 75Ω

SIGNAL GND

ANTENNA

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

PHONO

POWER

AMP OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

OUT IN

ROOM TO ROOM

DVD VDP TV DBS/

DVD

SURROUND

FRONT CENTER SB

VDP TV

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

SAT

IN OUT IN

DBS/

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

SAT

MONITOR

AUDIO

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

DIGITALEXT. IN

IN OUT RS-232C

12312345 54

COAXIAL

CDR/ TAPE

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

-2

VIDEO

PRE OUT

OUT CDR/

MULTI

TAPE

ZONE

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.

Connections

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

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PRE OUT

DVD TV MONITOR

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DBS/

SAT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

DIGITALEXT. IN

FRONT

LOOP ANT.

CENTER

FM COAX. 75Ω

FR FL

SW C

SR SL

SBR SBL

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SIGNAL GND

PHONO

FRONT CENTER SB

SURROUND

DVD

DVD VDP TV DBS/

SAT

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

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

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

MULTI ZONE

V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2

COAXIAL

12312345 54

OPTICAL

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

SB / MULTI

ROOM TO ROOM

POWER

AMP OUT

OUT IN

IN IN IN OUT

OUT OUT

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC OUTLETS

AC IN

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX.

AV 120V 60Hz

FRONT

SURROUND

-A

SURROUND

-B

SB / MULTI

REMOTE CONTROL

(L) (L) (

) (

)

(L) (

) (L) (

)

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.

SURROUND SPEAKER

SYSTEMS (B)

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

NOTE:

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

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

SURROUND BACK CH

OUTPUT

DETECT

SIGNAL

ES DSCRT DVD

VOLUME LEVEL

DIGITAL

#6 #5

#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

Power ON/STANDBY switch.............................................(18, 46)

Headphones jack (PHONES)....................................................(51)

DIRECT button ............................................................(50, 52, 75)

INPUT MODE selector button ..................(47, 49, 52, 59, 62, 67)

ANALOG button ................................................................(47, 49)

EXT. IN button ...................................................................(47, 49)

CINEMA/MUSIC button...........................................................(64)

VIDEO SELECT button ............................................................(51)

VIDEO ON/OFF button ............................................................(50)

DIMMER button ......................................................................(51)

STATUS button ........................................................................(51)

REC/MULTI button.............................................................(52, 53)

SELECTOR dial

(SELECTOR) ....................................................(50, 52, 56, 59, 74)

TUNING PRESET button..........................................................(74)

TONE CONTROL button..........................................................(50)

STEREO button ...........................................................(50, 52, 75)

DOLBY/DTS button..................................................................(62)

WIDE SCREEN button.............................................................(69)

5CH/7CH STEREO button .......................................................(69)

DSP SIMULATION button .......................................................(69)

TONE DEFEAT button .............................................................(50)

SURROUND PARAMETER button...........................................(59)

Channel Volume button (CH VOL)...........................................(56)

MASTER VOLUME control......................................................(48)

Master volume indicator (VOLUME LEVEL)............................(48)

Display

Input mode indicators (INPUT MODE) ....................................(48)

Surround speaker system indicators

(SURROUND SPEAKER A/B)...................................................(51)

Surround back ch indicators ....................................................(61)

PURE DIRECT indicator ...........................................................(49)

Digital signal indicators (SIGNAL) ............................................(48)

Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) ..........................(33)

Power indicator........................................................................(46)

PURE DIRECT button ..............................................................(49)

Input source selector dial

(INPUT SELECTOR) .................................................................(47)

HOME THX CINEMA button ...................................................(59)

Remote control unit

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

Master volume control

buttons .............................................(48, 53)

MAIN ZONE buttons ..............................(53)

Power buttons..................................(35, 46)

Tuner system/System

buttons...........................(34, 37, 53, 73~75)

Surround buttons

.................................(48, 49, 59, 61, 62, 69)

SURROUND PARAMETER

button...............................................(36, 59)

MUTING button......................................(51)

SYSTEM CALL buttons ..........................(39)

ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button

...................................................(36, 51, 61)

TEST TONE button.................................(56)

SYSTEM SETUP/SETUP

button.........................................(18, 36, 67)

System buttons..........................(34, 36, 40)

BACK LIGHT button

Input source selectorbuttons.....(34~37, 47)

Mode selector buttons...........................(34)

Remote control signal

transmitter..............................................(33)

MULTI ZONE buttons.............................(53)

Cursor buttons........................................(16)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

...................................................(16, 36, 56)

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

SURROUND SPEAKER/

SURROUND BACK button .....................(51)

INPUT MODE selector

buttons .............................................(47, 49)

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

ENTER button

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

CURSOR buttons

and 1: Use these to move the cursors (0and 1) to the

left and right on the screen.

•

and ª: Use these to move the cursors (•and ª) to the

up and down on the screen.

• 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-4802R’s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4802R.

• Use the following buttons to set up the system:

• Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode.

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

System setup Default settings

Speaker Configuration

Surround Speaker Setting

Subwoofer mode

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. (see page 20)

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

Back R

Subwoofer

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

Peak Limiter = OFF

CD DVD VDP TV

DBS/SAT

VCR-1 VCR-2

V. AUX

COAXIAL1COAXIAL2COAXIAL3OPTICAL1OPTICAL

OPTICAL

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

Surround Back Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

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)

Multi Zone Control

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

Surround Back

Surround

Back L

0 dB

Surround

0 dB

Power AMP Assignment

Multi Zone-1 vol. Level

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

Variable

TAPE

OPTICAL

VCR-3

OFF

—

Crossover Frequency

Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer.

FIXED —THX—

THX Audio Setup

When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer, set the subwoofer’s frequency response.

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer = NO

Boundary Gain compensation

Surround Back Speaker Position

When using two surround back speakers, set the distance of the two speakers.

The Distance Between SBL/SBR = 0 ft to 1 ft

Audio Delay Adjust the time delay of the video and audio signals. (see page 30) Audio Delay = 0 ms

Setup Lock

Set whether or not to lock the system setup settings so that they cannot be changed.

Setup Lock = OFF

• 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:

Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening point is the same for both the left and right speakers. It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm).

With the AVR-4802R 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.

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-4802R’s S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR- 4802R 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 SVIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 32.)

• The AVR-4802R’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.

Before setting up the system

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

Display the System Setup Menu.

ON / STANDBY

(Main unit)

• The composition of the signals output to 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”.

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

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

The Crossover Frequency screen 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 subwoofer mode screen reappears. d) If “None” is set for surround speakers A:

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

Center Sp.

Front Sp.

Subwoofer

Surround Sp. A

Surround back Sp.

Surround Sp. B

Setting the type of speakers

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.

• 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.

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

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 20.)

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

Select the Crossover Frequency mode.

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

To select the Crossover Frequency.

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

Select the subwoofer mode.

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.

Select the setting.

This setting is displayed when “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer” is set to “Ye s”.

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 functions only when the input signal is Dolby Digital or a DTS digital signal.

• 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 18).

• 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.

Setting the delay time

• Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.

• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B.

• Two surround back speakers are required to use the THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes.

Set the surround back speakers so that the distance to the listening point is the same for both the left and right speakers. It is also recommended that the deviations of the distance from the listening position to L and R channel speakers (front left (FL) and front right (FR), surround left (SL) and surround right (SR), surround back left (SBL) and surround back right (SBR)) is less than 2 ft (60 cm).

Preparations:

Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L6 on the diagram at the right).

L1: Distance between center speaker and listening position L2: Distance between front speakers and listening position L3: Distance between surround speakers and listening position L4: Distance between surround back speakers and listening position L5: Distance between subwoofer and listening position L6: Distance between surround back L and surround back R

At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

Center FRFL

Subwoofer

Listening position

SBRSBL

Switch to the Delay Time screen.

Select the desired unit, feet or meters. Select (darken) the desired units, “Feet” or “Meters”.

Once “Feet” or “Meter” is selected in Step 3, the Delay Time screen appears automatically.

Select the speaker to be set.

Example: When “Feet” is selected

Set the distance between the center speaker and listening position. The distance changes in units of 1 foot (0.1 meters) each time the button is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

If “Ye s ” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

Please note that the difference of distance for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. If you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right will appear. In this case, please relocate the blinking speaker(s) so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in highlighted line.

Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet for the center speaker

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. The AVR-4802R automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for the listening room.

Setting the channel level

• Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.

• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.

• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 56.)

• When using both surround speakers A and B, their playback levels can be adjusted separately.

At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.

Switch to the Channel Level screen.

Select “Test Tone Mode”.

Select the mode. Select “Auto” or “Manual”.

• Auto: Adjust the level while listening to the test tones produced automatically from the different speakers.

• Manual: Select the speaker from which you want to produce the test tone to adjust the level.

Example: When the “Auto” mode is selected

Select “Surr. Sp.”, then select the surround speaker(s) from which you want to produce the test tone (A, B or A+B).

• Surr. Sp.: A Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker A.

• Surr. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speaker B.

• Surr. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time.

The “Surr. Sp.” can only be selected when both surround speakers A and B have been selected at the “Speaker Configuration” (when both A and B have been set to “Large” or “Small”).

Select “Test Tone Start”.

Select “Ye s ”.

a. If the “Auto” mode is selected:

Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:

Use the CURSOR up and down buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between –12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 dB.

b. When the “Manual” mode is selected

Use the CURSOR left and right to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR up and down to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.

After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button again. The “Channel Level” screen reappears.

Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB

while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer

Example: When the volume is set to –12 dB

while the subwoofer is selected

To cancel the settings, select “Level Clear” and “Ye s” on the “Channel Level” screen, then make the settings again.

The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance. NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofer’s own volume control.

When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on Page 56. You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of “A or B” and “A and B”.

Flashing

FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

1spkr

2spkrs

When the surround back speaker setting is set to “1spkr” for “Speaker Configuration”, this is set to “SB”.

Settings for using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer

Make these settings when “Ye s” is selected for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings. There is not displayed when “No” selected. (page 18)

Select “THX Audio Setup” on the System Setup Menu screen.

Press the ENTER button to switch to the THX Audio Setup screen.

Select “Boundary Gain Compensation”, then press the ENTER button.

When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer or subwoofer that frequency response extends to 20 Hz, select “Ye s”. Otherwise select

“No”.

• When “Ye s” is selected “Boundary Gain Compensation” can be selected and the compensation set to “OFF”.

• If the bass sound seems too strong

Set “Boundary Gain Compensation” to “ON”. This activates a circuit that cuts the low frequencies of 55 Hz and under. Select “ON” or “OFF” according to how strong you like the bass sound to be.

Press the ENTER button to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.

Surround Back Speaker Position settings

• When two surround back speakers have been set in the Speaker Configuration settings (page 18), set the distance of the speakers. There is not displayed when “1spkr” selected.

• This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes. It is recommended that SBL/SBR speakers are placed together as close as possible.

Select “Surround Back Speaker Position” on the THX Audio Setup screen, then press the ENTER button.

Select the settings according to the distances of the two surround back speakers. (page 21)

Press the ENTER button to return to the THX Audio Setup screen.

Select “Exit” then press the ENTER button to return to the System Setup Menu screen.

Subwoofer peak limit level setting

• This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system.

• This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system.

• In case of THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer setup, there is not displayed when “Ye s” selected.

At the System Setup Menu select “Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.”.

Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.

The screen switches. Select “Setting Start”, then select “Ye s”. The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system.

Increase the master volume level until the test noise is distorted. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is excessively high (when the sound crackles).

Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. The AVR-4802R automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. This prevents future inadvertent subwoofer overload due to excessively strong bass content when the master volume control is at a high level.

To cancel the setting, use the cursor buttons on the “Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting” screen after step 2 to select “OFF” for “Peak Limiter”.

Select “ON” for Peak Limiter.

CAUTION!

• The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output.

• The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output

subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for example turning down the subwoofer’s attenuator before starting then slowly turning the attenuator up to the listening level.

• Also, when the subwoofer is set to “No” in the speaker configuration, the test tones are output from the front speakers. When using front speakers with low input resistance, check that the sound is not clipped at sections where the signal is strong on the CD music source before starting the peak limit setting. The peak limit setting should not be performed if the music source cannot be played with the master volume set at “–15”. Set the front speakers to “Small” and the subwoofer to “Ye s” in the speaker configuration. When this is done, the low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. We strongly recommend adding a subwoofer.

• If the test tone is clipped when it is set to “–18 dB”, set the peak limit to “–18 dB”. In this case, the input resistance of the subwoofer or front speakers is insufficient so clipping may occur when playing music. We recommend switching to a subwoofer with a higher input resistance.

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