Denon AVR-4806 User Manual

A/V Surround Receiver

AVR-4806

THX Ultra2 Certified 7.1-channel A/V Surround Receiver

Denon’s AVR-4806 has technology, the reference sound quality and an extensive feature set, that previously was only available on its
critically acclaimed sibling, the AVR-5805. But it also stands alone with the introduction of some exciting new technologies, not found
on any previously released Denon receivers. The AVR-4806 is the first product from Denon to offer XM Satellite Radio Ready ‘Connect
and Play’ capability. And for the ultimate in connection flexibility and ease of use, the AVR-4806 is the first A/V receiver to offer Analog
Video to digital HDMI output conversion, which allows all video sources input through the AVR-4806 to be output on one HDMI cable.
The highly regarded Audyssey MultEq setup system is included, to give more realism and higher sound reproduction to any environment
the AVR-4806 may be installed. Denon original technologies are present as well, DDSC-Digital, AL24 Processing Plus and the latest
Denon Link 3rd digital interface.

Audio Section

■ THX Ultra2 Certified 7-channel High Power Amplifier

Front 140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Center 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround 140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
Surround back 140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

The AVR-4806 proudly bears the THX Ultra2 logo, certifying that it satisfies the strict
standards of Lucasfilm, Inc., governing performance, features, sound quality, power,
stability into low-impedance speaker loads (3.2 ohms and higher), and ease of operation.

■ 'New DDSC-Digital,' for dramatically improved processing performance

The New DDSC (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit)- Digital is a high-quality
surround sound reproduction circuit designed by Denon, and forms the core of the
design concept that Denon pursues for all its A/V amps: to faithfully reproduce the
original intent of content producers. Denon has succeeded in developing a fully dis­crete design for the New DDSC-Digital in which high-performance ICs are used in
independent blocks to form a signal processor that reproduces surround sound, and
the discrete design ensures that all channels are endowed with identical response
and quality of sound.

■ New 32-bit floating point DSP

Three of the latest 32-bit floating point DSPs for the decoder.

• 24-bit/192-kHz D/A Converter

The latest high-accuracy 24-bit/192-kHz D/A converter has been employed
for the audio DAC.

• High-performance A/D Converter

A high-performance A/D converter of 24-bit/192-kHz quality has been used
to significantly boost S/N and dynamic range.

■ 'AL24 Processing Plus,' for high sound quality

■ DENON Link, enabling high-speed, high-grade digital signal transmission

■ IEEE 1394 digital interface

■ Large-output Power Amp Section and Power Supply Configuration,

for stable high-power output

■ Stabilized, independent power supplies for each circuit

■ Chassis construction to suppress internal/external vibration

■ Pure Direct mode, for the pure enjoyment of music in high-quality sound

■ Configurable Center, Surround and Surround Back Amplifiers

• Multi-zone system: a 5.1-channel theater in the main room and a monaural
environment in a second and third rooms.

• "Bi-amp" system: Front (L/R) channels are bi-wired in a 5.1-channel theater to
improve playback quality in the front for enhanced listening enjoyment.

■ Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume

■ New Auto Set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ from

Audyssey, for overall listening area support using supplied
microphone

■ Full support for the most advanced surround playback formats

• Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Digital • Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• Dolby Headphone • DTS-ES • DTS 96/24 • DTS Neo:6 • DTS • HDCD

■ THX, THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Post Processing Modes

■ Original surround modes from Denon

■ XM Satellite Radio Ready with optional 'Connect and Play' antenna*

*Subsciption to XM services also required.

Video Section

■ Video Up/Down Conversion capable of output to HDMI port

The AVR-4806 includes a video up/down conversion function that allows the unit to
be connected to the video monitor via a single cable regardless of the video input
signal's format as follows:

1) Composite video signals are converted to HDMI (*1), component video, & S-video;

2) S-video signals are converted to HDMI (*1), component video, & composite video;

3) Component video signals are converted to HDMI (*1), composite video (*2), & S-video (*2).

*1. Output signal up-converted to HDMI retains the resolution of the input signal.
*2. Down-conversion from component video to composite or S-video applies only to 480i input signals.

■ Component video switching

The AVR-4806 is equipped with 3 sets of component video inputs. There are also 2
sets of component video outputs capable of simultaneous output, allowing component
video with high picture quality to be enjoyed on two monitors at the same time.
Settings do not need to be changed each time a monitor is switched. These component
video circuits achieve sharp HDTV video quality in a frequency range up to 100 MHz.

■ High-speed, high-accuracy 12-bit/216-MHz Video DAC

A high-speed, high-accuracy 12-bit/216-MHz video DAC is used in the video circuitry
for component video, S-video, and composite video signals. This DAC enhances the
reproducibility of delicate-level video signals, allowing high-definition video to be
played back with greater fidelity to the original images. In addition, noise shaped
video (NSV) technology improves video S/N for greater signal linearity.

■ Composite and S-video signal processing

The AVR-4806 uses a time base corrector (TBC) in converting composite video & S-video
signals to component video to suppress jitter in the video signal during playback.

Expandability

■ Analog EXT IN terminal

■ 3 Source and Zone Capability

■ Ethernet and RS-232C terminals, for external 3rd party control systems

and possible future upgrades

AVR-4806

Other Functions

■ Auto Surround Back Channels ON function,
for auto-detection of supporting sources

■ Auto Surround mode

■ New design and ease-of-use

• Front panel's large display.

• A cursor key and Buttons on the front panel

■ EL remote controller for easy operation

■ On-screen display, for easier, error-free operation

■ Variable subwoofer crossover switching

(40/60/80/90/100/110/120/150/200/250 Hz)

Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
Audio Inputs

12 Sets Analog Input

PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE

1 Set 8-ch Analog EXT. Input

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER

8 Digital Inputs

OPTICAL x 5
COAXIAL x 3

Audio Outputs

1 Set 8-ch Analog PRE Output

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER

4 Sets Analog REC Output

VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE

2 Sets Analog Multi Zone Output

ZONE2 L/R, ZONE3 L/R

3 Digital Outputs

OPTICAL x 3

Video Inputs

1 Set DVI-D Video Input
3 Sets HDMI Video Input (with Digital Audio) 1, 2, 3
3 Sets Component Video Input 1, 2, 3
8 Sets Composite Input

DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX

8 Sets S-Video Input

DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX

1 Set DVI Input

Video Outputs

1Set HDMI Video Output (with Digital Audio)

MONITOR

2 Set Component Video Output

MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2

4 Sets Composite Output

VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MONITOR

4 Sets S-Video Output

VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MONITOR

2 Sets Multi Zone Output

ZONE2 (Composite& S-Video), ZONE3 (Composite& S-Video)

Video/Audio Inputs

3 Sets of HDMI

Video/Audio Outputs

1 Set of HDMI

■ Muting level settings (∞/-40dB/-20db)

■ Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec)

■ 3 User Mode Buttons

Inside of the trapdoor

Specifications
Power Amplifier Section

Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.

Front 140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

165 W + 165 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

Center 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

165 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

Surround 140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

165 W + 165 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

Surround back

140 W + 140 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

Preamplifier Section

Input sensitivity/impedance

Output level/Load impedance

Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz; +0, -3 dB (DIRECT MODE)
Signal-to-noise ratio 102 dB (DIRECT MODE)
RIAA deviation ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Tone control Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz, Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

FM Section

Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)

AM Section

Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity 18 µV

General

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 10.6A
Dimensions 434 (W) x 178 (H) x 500 (D) mm

Weight 23.8 kg, 52 lbs 8oz

165 W + 165 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)

PHONO(MM)

2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE,
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK, SUBWOOFER

200 mV/47 kohms

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER,
MULTI ZONE L/R

1.2 V/10 kohms
VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE

200 mV/47 kohms

17-3/32” (W) x 7-0” (H) x 19-11/16” (D)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* "Dolby", "Dolby Digital-EX", "Pro Logic IIx", and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation,
* "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "NEO:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
* HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* "DCDi" is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc.
* Audyssey MultEQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. MultEQ and the Audyssey MultEQ logo are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.
* NSV and Sub Alias Filter are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc.

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