JBL AVR480 User Manual 2

OWNER’S GUIDE

AVR480

HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER

AVR480 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button or indicator, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir France

declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 55013:2001

EN 55020:2002

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Gary Mardell

Harman Consumer International

Château-du-Loir, France 4/04

4 Introduction 5 Important Safety Information 5 Unpacking 6 Front-Panel Controls

8 Front-Panel Information Display 10 Rear-Panel Connections 12 Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 15 Audio Equipment Connections 16 Video Equipment Connections 17 Speaker Selection and Placement 18 System Configuration 18 Settings to Be Made

With Each Input Used

18 Input Setup 19 Speaker Setup 20 Surround Setup 21 Configuring Global Settings 21 Delay Settings 22 Night Mode Settings 22 Output Level Adjustment 24 Operation 24 Basic Operation 24 Source Selection 25 Volume and Tone Controls

and Headphones

25 Surround Mode Selection 26 Digital Audio Playback 27 Selecting a Digital Source 27 Digital Status Indicators 28 Surround Mode Chart 29 Night Mode 29 Tape Recording 30 Output Level Trim Adjustment 30 Display Brightness 30 Memory Backup 31 Tuner Operation

32 Programming the Remote 32 Programming the Product Codes 32 Direct Code Entry 32 Auto Search Method 32 Code Readout 33 Macro Programming 33 Programmed Device Functions 34 Punch-Through Programming 34 Volume Punch-Through 34 Channel Control Punch-Through 34 Transport Control Punch-Through 35 Resetting the Remote Memory 36 Function List 38 Setup Code Tables

48 Troubleshooting Guide 48 Processor Reset 49 Technical Specifications

See trademark acknowledgements on page 49.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

16. 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.

17. 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 1.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

23. 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. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

read first!

Important Safety Precautions!

Figure 1. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70

HCGUL1492/6500 02/2003

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized) plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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.

Antenna Lead-In Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Electric Service Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art. 250, Part H)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing JBL! With the purchase of a JBL

AVR480, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR480 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS

decoding, the AVR480 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take the time to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR480 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer, who is your best local source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR480 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR480 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR480 features connections for four video devices, three with both composite and S-Video inputs. Front-panel inputs allow temporary connection of camcorders, portable players, video games or other devices. Three additional audio inputs are available, and a total of two digital inputs make the AVR480 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. A coax digital output is available for direct connection to digital recorders.

The AVR480’s powerful amplifier uses traditional high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

With state-of-the-art circuitry and timehonored circuit designs, the AVR480 is one of the finest products ever offered by JBL in its class.

■

Onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS

Decoding Using Cirrus®Chip Technology

■

Dolby Laboratories’ Pro Logic* II Decoding Technology

■

Multiple Digital Inputs and an Output

■

Front-Panel Inputs for Easy Connection to Portable Devices and the Latest Video Game Consoles

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR480 has been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the wiring in your home, the power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones, and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service depot with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid

the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is pro-

vided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a

carpeted surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot

or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots

on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

Main Power Switch

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Headphone Jack

Remote Sensor Window

Tone Mode Button

Surround Mode Selector

Tuning Selector

Tuner Band Selector

)

Preset Stations Selector

Input Source Selector

Tuning Mode Selector

Video 3 Input Jacks

Volume Control

‹/›Selector Buttons

^ Set Button

& Delay Button * Digital Input Selector (

Main Information Display

Ó Channel Select Button Ô

Speaker Select Button



Test Tone Selector

Main Power Switch: Press this

button to apply power to the AVR480. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the red LED

Power Indicator

in the middle of the System Power Control

. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

System Power Control: When the

Main Power Switch1is “ON,” press

this button to turn on the AVR480; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the

Power Indicator

inside the switch will turn orange when the unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be

illuminated in red when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn orange.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be

used to listen to the AVR480’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard

6.3mm (1/4-inch) stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.

Remote Sensor Window: The sen-

sor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

Tone Mode Button: Pressing this

button activates the menu for setting the Bass and Treble controls.

Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes. Note that Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected only when a digital input is used (see page 28 for more information about surround modes).

Tuning Selector: Press the left side

of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the

TUNED IndicatorJwill light in

the

Main Information Display ((see

page 31 for more information on tuning stations).

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this

button will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (see page 31 for more information on the tuner).

)

Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory (see page 31 for more information on tuner programming).

Input Source Selector: Press this

button to change the input by scrolling through the list of input sources.

@ Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the Auto Indicator M lights, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the

Tuning Selector

8t is pressed. When the button is pressed so that

MANUAL appears in the

Main Information Display K, each press of the

Tuning Selector 8t will

increase the frequency. This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, press the button so that

MANUAL

appears in the Main Information Display

K to switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 31 for more information on using the tuner.)

Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/

video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

Volume Control: Turn this knob

clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

‹/› Selector Buttons: When you

are establishing the AVR480’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the

Main Information Display(.

Set Button: When making choices

during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the

Main

Information Display

(

into the AVR480’s memory. The set button may also be used to change the display brightness (see page 30).

Delay Button: Press this button to

begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings (see page 31 for more information on delay times).

Digital Input Selector: When play-

ing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the

Opticaland CoaxialDigital

inputs (see pages 26–27 for more information on digital audio).

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Main Information Display: This

display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver (see page 8 for a complete explanation of the Information Display).

Channel Select Button: Press this

button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source (for more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 30).

Speaker Select Button: Press this

button to begin the process of configuring the speakers that are used in your listening room (see page 19 for more information on setup and configuration).



Test Tone Selector: Press this but-

ton to begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal test tone as a reference (for more information on output level adjustment, see page 22).

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Bitstream Indicators

Optical Source Indicators

DTS Mode Indicator

Dolby Digital Indicator

Coaxial Digital Input Indicators

Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator

Analog Input Indicator

Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator

DSP Mode Indicator

Tuned Indicator

Main Information Display

Night Mode Indicator

Auto Indicator

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Preset Number/Sleep Timer

Preset Indicator

Sleep Indicator

Memory Indicator

Stereo Indicator

Logic 7 Mode Indicators

Bitstream Indicators: When the input

is a digital source, one of these indicators will light to display the specific type of signal in use.

Optical Source Indicators: These

indicators light to show when an Optical Digital Input has been selected.

DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when the DTS mode is selected.

Dolby Digital Indicator: This indica-

tor lights when the Dolby Digital mode is selected.

Coaxial Digital Input Indicators:

These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected.

Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This

ndicator lights when one of the Dolby

Pro Logic II

modes has been selected.

Analog Input Indicator: This indica-

tor lights when an analog input source has been selected.

Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indi-

cator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo Mode has been selected. Only the ST (Stereo) portion of this indicator will light when “Surround Off” has been selected. Then all Surround Modes are turned off and the unit will play in pure stereo mode.

DSP Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when any of the surround modes created by Digital Signal Processing, or DSP are in use. These modes include Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater and 5-Channel Stereo.

Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights

when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

Main Information Display: This dis-

play shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the unit’s operation.

L Night Mode Indicator: This indica- tor lights when the AVR480 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.

Auto Indicator: This indicator lights

when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

N Speaker/Channel Input Indicators:

These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of two boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted (see pages 20 and 27 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When

the tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use (see page 31 for more information on preset stations). When the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show how many minutes remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode.

Preset Indicator: This indicator

lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer O is showing the station’s preset memory number (see page 31 for more information on tuner presets).

Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights

when the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number indicators will show the minutes remaining before the AVR480 goes into the Standby mode (see page 24 for more information on the Sleep function).

R Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory.

Stereo Indicator: This indicator

lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. When the “Surround Off” mode has been selected for any source input, the

ST portion of the Dolby 3 Stereo

Indicator

H will light.

T Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These

indicators light to indicate that one of the Logic 7 modes is in use. Along with the main Logic 7 indicator, one of the letters to the right will light to show which version of Logic 7 processing is in use: C for the Cinema mode or M for the Music mode. (See page 28 for a description of the Logic 7 modes.)

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS



Coaxial Digital Audio Output

 Coaxial Digital Audio Input  Optical Digital Audio Input  Subwoofer Output 

Tape Inputs



Tap e Outputs



CD Inputs

 DVD Video Inputs

 Video 1 Video Inputs 

Video 1 Audio Inputs

 Video 1 Video Output  Video 1 Audio Outputs  Video 2 Video Input  Video 2 Audio Inputs  Video Monitor Outputs  TV Audio Inputs

 Surround Speaker Outputs  Front/Center Speaker Outputs  AC Power Cord Jack  AM Antenna  FM Antenna  Region Selector

NOTE: To assist in connecting the multichannel inputs, outputs and speakers, all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded in conformance with the latest EIA/CEA-863 standards as follows:

Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Subwoofer: Purple

Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange Composite Video: Yellow



Coaxial Digital Audio Output:

Connect this jack to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

 Coaxial Digital Audio Input:

Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to this jack. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to this jack.

 Optical Digital Audio Input:

Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to this jack. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.



Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to

the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio

recorder.



CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer.

Note: If your DVD player, HDTV set-top box, cable box, satellite receiver or other video source device is equipped with component (Y/Pr/Pb) video outputs that are compatible with component video inputs on your video display, it is recommended that you connect the source’s component video outputs directly to the corresponding component video inputs on the video display. In that case, you only need to connect the source’s audio outputs to the AVR. If you don’t have component video connections on your TV or video display, then see the descriptions

below for connecting the source’s composite or S-Video outputs to the AVR.

 DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source.

 Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT composite or S-

Video jacks on a VCR or other video source.



Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect

these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks

on a VCR or other video source.  Video 1 Video Output: Connect this

jack to the

RECORD/INPUT composite

video jack on a VCR.  Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect

these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT

audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

 Video 2 Video Input: Connect this jack to the

PLAY/OUT composite video

jack on a second VCR or other video source.

 Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks

on a VCR or other video source.  Video Monitor Outputs: Connect

these jacks to the composite and/or SVideo input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the output of any video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

If you would like to make an S-Video recording from the source connected to the

DVD S-Video Input , you may use

the

Video Monitor Output  S-Video

jack when connected to a compatible recording device. However, you will not be able to monitor the video signal from your video display.

 TV Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Audio Out jacks on a TV or other video source.

 Surround Speaker Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right surround speakers. When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the colored (+) terminals on the AVR480 (see chart above) to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR480 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

 Front/Center Speaker Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your front/center speakers. When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the colored (+) terminals on the AVR480 (see chart above) to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the AVR480 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

 AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required it must be of the same type and capacity.

 AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the

AM and

GND terminals in accordance with the

instructions supplied with the antenna.  FM Antenna: Connect the supplied

indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

 Region Selector: Select the position corresponding to the country in which the AVR will be used (C, S or K) so that the video standard and the FM tuner’s frequency increments will be correct. (See page 31 for more information on setting the

Region Selector .)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any adjustments

made to the

Region Selector  will

not take effect unless the unit is first fully turned off by pressing the

Main

Power Switch

1 until it pops out and the word “OFF” appears on the top of the button.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 36 for a list of these functions.

• The AVR480’s remote is shipped from

the factory to operate the AVR480 and many CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input

Selector Button5that corre-

sponds to the unit you wish to operate.

Power Off Button: Press this button

to place the AVR480 in the Standby mode.

IR Transmitter Window: Point this

toward the AVR480 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

Program Indicator: This three-color

indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote. (See pages 32 for information on programming the remote.)

Power On Button: Press this button

to turn on the power.

Power Off Button

IR Transmitter Window

Program Indicator

Power On Button

Status Button

Input Selectors

AVR Selector

Test Button

Sleep Button

Surround Mode Selector

Repeat Button

Channel Select Button

⁄/¤

Buttons

‹/›

Button

Set Button

Digital Select Button

Numeric Keys

Tuner Mode

Direct Button

Tuning Up/Down

Night Mode

Subtitle On/Off Button

Transport Controls

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons

Check Button

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down



Clear Button

 Memory Button  Delay  Speaker Select  A-B Button  Volume Up/Down  TV/Video Button  AM/FM Tuner Select  Macro Buttons  Mute

Status Button: This button has no

function on the AVR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to access an on-screen menu system.

Input Selectors: Pressing one of

these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the compatible product selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press the

AVR Selector

Button

again to operate the AVR’s

functions with the remote.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button

will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

Test Tone: Press this button to

begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR480’s output levels (see page 22 for more information on calibrating the AVR480).

Sleep Button: Press this button to

place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR480 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting. Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV, VCR and SAT receiver when selected.

Surround Mode Selector: Press

this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons

to select the desired surround mode

(see page 28 for more information).

Repeat Button: This button has

no function on the AVR480, but is used by some CD and DVD players and other devices to repeat play of program material.

Channel Select Button: This button

is used to start the process of setting the AVR480’s output levels with an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

⁄/¤

ButtonsCto select the channel

being adjusted, then press the

Set Button

, followed by the

⁄/¤

Buttons

again, to change the level setting (see page 30 for more information).

⁄/¤

Buttons: These are naviga-

tional buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode. These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the digital inputs. They are also used to enter delay time settings after the

Delay Button  has been

pressed.

D‹›Button: These buttons do not have a function with the AVR480. When a DVD player or TV is selected, they may be used to navigate the menus of those devices.

Set Button: This button is used to

enter settings into the AVR480’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

Digital Select Button: Press this

button to assign one of the digital inputs



to a source. (See page 27 for more

information on using digital inputs.)

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve

as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also used to select channel numbers when a TV, VCR or Sat receiver has been selected as the input source, or to select track numbers on a compatible CD, DVD or LD player.

Tuner Mode: Press this button when

the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the

AUTO IndicatorMgoes out, pressing

the

Tuning ButtonsJ8

will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use and the

AUTO IndicatorMis on,

pressing this button will change to monaural reception, making even weak stations audible (see page 31 for more information).

Direct Button: In Tuner mode, press

this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper

Numeric

Keys

to select a station (see page

31 for more information on the tuner).

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is

in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the

Tuner Mode ButtonH@

has been

pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator

is lit, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the

AUTO Indicator

is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments (see page 31 for more information).

Night Mode: Press this button to

activate the Night mode. This mode is available only with Dolby Digital-encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels (see page 29 for more information).

Subtitle On/Off Button: This button

has no function on the AVR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to turn on or off on-screen subtitles.

Transport Controls: These buttons

do not have any functions for the AVR, but they may be used for the forward/ reverse play operation of a wide variety of compatible CD or DVD players, and audio or videocassette recorders.

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons:

These buttons have no direct function with the AVR480, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player, they will change the track or chapter of the disc currently being played.

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Check Button: This button has no

function on the AVR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to edit a programmed playlist.

Disc Skip Button: This button has

no direct function for the AVR480, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer, it will change the disc currently being played in the changer.

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner

is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR480’s memory. (See page 31 for information on programming tuner presets.)



Clear Button: Press this button to

clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

 Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR480’s preset memory. After pressing the button, the

MEMORY IndicatorRwill flash; you

then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the

Numeric

Keys

. (See page 31 for more infor-

mation.)  Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button

to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR480 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the

Set ButtonEand then

using the

⁄/¤

ButtonsCto change

the setting. Press the

Set Button

again to complete the process (see page 21 for more information).

 Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR480’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

ButtonsCto

select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set ButtonEand then

select the speaker type (see page 19 for more information).

 A-B Button: This button has no function on the AVR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to select a passage for repeat play.

 Volume Up/Down: Press these but- tons to raise or lower the system volume.

 TV/Video Button: This button does not have a direct function on the AVR480, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function, pressing this button will switch between the output of the player or receiver and the external video input to that player. Consult the owner’s manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function.

 AM/FM Tuner Select:Press this button to select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

 Macro Buttons: Press these but- tons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote.

 Mute: Press this button to momen- tarily silence the AVR480 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to clearly identify all connectors and simplify installation, as per the new EIA/CEA-863 standard, all connections are color-coded as follows:

For speakers and audio in/outputs: white (left, speakers front) and red (right, speakers front)

For speakers: green (center), blue (left surround) and gray (right surround)

For audio output: purple (subwoofer) For composite video in/outputs: yellow For coaxial digital audio in/outputs:

orange

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the

CD Inputs.

NOTE: When the CD player has both

fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the

Tape Input Jacks.

Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the

Tape Output

Jacks



on the AVR480.

3. Connect the digital output of any digital device to the appropriate input connections on the AVR480 rear panel. Note that the

Optical and

Coaxial Digital Inputs



may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

4. Connect the

Coaxial Digital Output



on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connection on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the

AM and GND

Screw Terminals

a .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM (75-ohm) Connection . The

FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75ohm adapter to make the connection.

Select the position corresponding to the country in which the AVR will be used (China, Singapore or Korea) so that the FM tuner’s frequency increments will be correct. If the AVR will be used in a country other than one of those listed, contact your JBL dealer for information on which position should be used. (See page 31.)

7. Connect the front, center and surround

Speaker Outputs



to the

respective speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors.

Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than 2mm

(14-gauge or smaller; when specifying cable size in terms of gauge, remember that the lower the number, the thicker the cable).

Cable with an area of 1.5mm

(16-gauge) may be used for short runs of less than 4m (10 feet). We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1mm

(18-gauge) due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be connected to the corresponding colored terminals on the AVR480 and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers have a different distance from the AVR480.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the

Subwoofer

Output



to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information.

NOTE: Speaker sets with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer must be connected to the front

Speaker Outputs



only rather than to the Subwoofer

Output



Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components. Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality. To ensure best video performance, S-Video sources should be connected to the AVR480 using only their S-Video In/Outputs. Do not connect their composite video connectors.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1 Input

Jacks



on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the

Video 1 Output Jacks



the AVR480.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the

Video 2



Video 3#Input Jacks.

3. Connect one of the video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to one of the

DVD Video Input Jacks.

4. Connect the

Video Monitor Out



jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video inputs of your television monitor or video projector.

Remember to select the correct video input on your TV for the source input you wish to view. Consult the owner’s guide for your TV for information on its video inputs.

Video Connection Notes:

• If your DVD player, HDTV set-top box, cable box, satellite receiver or other video source device is equipped with component (Y/Pr/Pb) video outputs that are compatible with component video inputs on your video display, then it is recommended that you connect the source’s component video outputs directly to the corresponding component video inputs on the video display. In that case, you only need to connect the source’s audio outputs to the AVR.

• S-Video or composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats and will not be converted to the other format. Thus both connections must be made from the AVR480 to the TV if both composite video and S-Video sources are used, and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected.

• For the connections described above, your video device needs RCA interconnect cables and/or S-Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals. Any normal video device (not S-VHS or High 8) for playback only needs three interconnect cables; VCRs for record and playback require six interconnect cables. Any S-Video device (S-VHS, High 8) needs two interconnect cables (Audio) and one S-Video cable (Video), if it’s a playback unit, or four interconnect cables (Audio In/Out) and two S-Video (Video In/Out) cables, if it’s a recording VCR.

• Only the video cables (the “yellow” composite video or the S-Video cable) need to be connected to the

Monitor Output



. The volume on

the TV should be reduced to minimum.

• Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices should be connected to the AVR, NOT both composite video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV; see item 4).

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