Literature/Product Sheet
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...or efficiency. Digital Denon's unique approach to surround decoder design, DDSC-Digital, employs optimized circuit blocks and elements for home theater playback, the AVR-4800's THX Surround ...DENON POA-5200. Independent Power Transformers Block Diagram Individual separate power supplies are also provided for optimum subwoofer response. s THX Ultra & THX Surround EX, For Accurate Movie Soundtrack Reproduction The AVR-4800 is equipped with a 5-channel amplifier. For the most stringent THX Ultra certification provides your assurance that the AVR-4800 can be automatically or manually...
...or efficiency. Digital Denon's unique approach to surround decoder design, DDSC-Digital, employs optimized circuit blocks and elements for home theater playback, the AVR-4800's THX Surround ...DENON POA-5200. Independent Power Transformers Block Diagram Individual separate power supplies are also provided for optimum subwoofer response. s THX Ultra & THX Surround EX, For Accurate Movie Soundtrack Reproduction The AVR-4800 is equipped with a 5-channel amplifier. For the most stringent THX Ultra certification provides your assurance that the AVR-4800 can be automatically or manually...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... wideband component video outputs. A built-in the home theater. s Assignable Power Amplifier Configuration The AVR-4800 provides 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, to drive the surround back loudspeaker(s). Only Denon let's you can activate the THX Surround EX function manually, for the most accurate 5.1 channel music surround reproduction. IR input and output ports accommodate external...
... wideband component video outputs. A built-in the home theater. s Assignable Power Amplifier Configuration The AVR-4800 provides 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, to drive the surround back loudspeaker(s). Only Denon let's you can activate the THX Surround EX function manually, for the most accurate 5.1 channel music surround reproduction. IR input and output ports accommodate external...
Owners Manual
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... ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SET UP 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4800. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4800 has to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully...
... ON SCREEN DISPLAY RETURN USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SET UP 2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4800. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4800 has to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully...
Owners Manual
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...are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 t Remote control unit (RC-869 1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-4800 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered ... hookup and operation that the following before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of this manual before proceeding. Always set the power switch to the Radio 57~59 ⁄3 Last Function Memory 59 ⁄4 Initialization ...
...are included in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions.....1 t Remote control unit (RC-869 1 w Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-4800 Digital Surround A / V receiver. We recommend using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. This remarkable component has been engineered ... hookup and operation that the following before connecting and disconnecting connection cords. 2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Noise or disturbance of this manual before proceeding. Always set the power switch to the Radio 57~59 ⁄3 Last Function Memory 59 ⁄4 Initialization ...
Owners Manual
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...an S-Video connection cord. • A DVD player can also be connected to the DVD jacks in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. IN V.AUX FR FL VCR-1 SW C VCR-2 SR SL MD/ TAPE-1 ER EL TAPE-2 8CH EXT. IN MULTI SOURCE OUT L FRONT CENTER...TV's or DBS tuner's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT-1 jack using an S jack connection cord. Note, however, that the AVR-4800's on page 6. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ DBS 6CH EXT. NOTE: • The on-screen display signals are only output from the pin jack outputs...
...an S-Video connection cord. • A DVD player can also be connected to the DVD jacks in mind and make connections according to the equipment's instruction manuals. IN V.AUX FR FL VCR-1 SW C VCR-2 SR SL MD/ TAPE-1 ER EL TAPE-2 8CH EXT. IN MULTI SOURCE OUT L FRONT CENTER...TV's or DBS tuner's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT-1 jack using an S jack connection cord. Note, however, that the AVR-4800's on page 6. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ DBS 6CH EXT. NOTE: • The on-screen display signals are only output from the pin jack outputs...
Owners Manual
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... Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 ENTER Switch to use the surround back speaker(s). 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 "Large" or "Small...
... Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 ENTER Switch to use the surround back speaker(s). 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 "Large" or "Small...
Owners Manual
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... from the subwoofer b. Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the test tone is being produced from the different speakers. When the "Manual" mode is selected: Test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME...
... from the subwoofer b. Example: When the volume is set to -12 dB while the test tone is being produced from the different speakers. When the "Manual" mode is selected: Test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME...
Owners Manual
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... Setup Menu reappears. NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR buttons to the On Screen Display screen. 3 Select "ON" or "OFF". 4 ENTER Enter...
... Setup Menu reappears. NOTES: • If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual "Preset memory" operation. 1 Use the CURSOR buttons to the On Screen Display screen. 3 Select "ON" or "OFF". 4 ENTER Enter...
Owners Manual
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...SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH ... / B VCR-2 +10 TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR 0 A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ 6,7 2 1 8,9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated: ... to the component's operating instructions. Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote...
...SHIFT : Switch preset channel range CHANNEL : Preset channel +, - AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH ... / B VCR-2 +10 TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR 0 A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ 6,7 2 1 8,9 3 DISC SKIP+ : Manual search (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Auto search (cue) : Pause : Switch discs (for the component to be operated: ... to the component's operating instructions. Operating DENON audio components • Turn on the power of components may not be operated with this remote...
Owners Manual
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...DVD 1 TV/DBS 4 VCR-1 7 VCR-2 +10 VDP 2 V.AUX 5 CD 8 0 TUNER 3 PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 TAPE-2 MON SHIFT CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to the instructions on and off : Volume up /down : Switch between TV and VCR : Switch channel... (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause : Switch channel VOLUME DISC SKIP+ POWER VOLUME •,ª TV/VCR CHANNEL +, - : Power on/off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause TITLE : Call out title DISC SKIP +: Disk skip (DVD changer ...
...DVD 1 TV/DBS 4 VCR-1 7 VCR-2 +10 VDP 2 V.AUX 5 CD 8 0 TUNER 3 PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 TAPE-2 MON SHIFT CHANNEL TV/VCR A / B 3. AUDIO AVR/AVC VIDEO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to the instructions on and off : Volume up /down : Switch between TV and VCR : Switch channel... (forward and reverse) : Stop : Play : Pause : Switch channel VOLUME DISC SKIP+ POWER VOLUME •,ª TV/VCR CHANNEL +, - : Power on/off 6,7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8,9 : Auto search (cue) 3 : Pause TITLE : Call out title DISC SKIP +: Disk skip (DVD changer ...
Owners Manual
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... and 47, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be heard. Connect the headphones to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Example: Stereo STEREO STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the tone defeat mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be...
... and 47, if the volume for any channel is set at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be heard. Connect the headphones to the component's manual. 5 Adjust the volume. Example: Stereo STEREO STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Start playback on the tone defeat mode. When playing DTS-compatible sources, be...
Owners Manual
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SOURCE 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the respective components. 4 To cancel, either press the REC/MULTI MODE button or press the REC/MULTI SOURCE button until "SOURCE" appears on the ..., the source cannot be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the component on which you want to record appears on the set's display. • The indicator for the selected program source lights. • When the AVR-4800 is in the MULTI mode are also output from the MD/TAPE...
SOURCE 3 Set the recording mode. • For operating instructions, refer to the manual of the respective components. 4 To cancel, either press the REC/MULTI MODE button or press the REC/MULTI SOURCE button until "SOURCE" appears on the ..., the source cannot be output. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the component on which you want to record appears on the set's display. • The indicator for the selected program source lights. • When the AVR-4800 is in the MULTI mode are also output from the MD/TAPE...
Owners Manual
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.... (The number of channels that lights depends on and off. 49 When the source is selected. AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SURROUND Surround parameters q THX Surround EX: Switch the surround back speakers on the input source.) ...THX CINEMA HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the , mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. Selecting a digital input source 2 Perform step 1 under "Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround" (page 50). 2 Select the Home...
.... (The number of channels that lights depends on and off. 49 When the source is selected. AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SURROUND Surround parameters q THX Surround EX: Switch the surround back speakers on the input source.) ...THX CINEMA HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the , mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. Selecting a digital input source 2 Perform step 1 under "Dolby Digital mode and DTS Surround" (page 50). 2 Select the Home...
Owners Manual
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... INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MASTER VOL. Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to "AUTO". AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...and DTS Surround (only with the , mark. • The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. Lit For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of channels that lights depends on the diagram below. (The number of the respective components.
... INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MASTER VOL. Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to "AUTO". AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...and DTS Surround (only with the , mark. • The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources. Lit For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of channels that lights depends on the diagram below. (The number of the respective components.
Owners Manual
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LOGIC). The AVR-4800 sets the mode automatically according to the manuals of speakers set during the system setup process (page 20). 1 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS HOME THX CINEMA SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO ...
LOGIC). The AVR-4800 sets the mode automatically according to the manuals of speakers set during the system setup process (page 20). 1 1 VOLUME DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS HOME THX CINEMA SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO ...
Owners Manual
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... MODE button to select the desired band (AM or FM). MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to the "Manual tuning" operation. 1 START SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS 4 V.AUX 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8 VCR-2 +10 0 RC-869 LEARNED/TX POWER OFF...AM or FM). 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...
... MODE button to select the desired band (AM or FM). MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to the "Manual tuning" operation. 1 START SYSTEM CALL SET CALL DVD VDP 1 2 TV/DBS 4 V.AUX 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8 VCR-2 +10 0 RC-869 LEARNED/TX POWER OFF...AM or FM). 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to "TUNER". AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...
Owners Manual
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... 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MASTER VOL. A total of blocks A to 8). AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...preset stations The preset broadcast stations can be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to store the station in the preset memory. DOWN UP CHANNEL (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 5 ...
... 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MASTER VOL. A total of blocks A to 8). AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO TUNING DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND PARAMETER BAND MODE MEMORY TITLE MENU/GUIDE CH SELECT ENTER SELECT STATUS ON SCREEN DISPLAY...preset stations The preset broadcast stations can be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. Preset memory 1 Use the "Auto tuning" or "Manual tuning" operation to tune in the station to store the station in the preset memory. DOWN UP CHANNEL (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 5 ...
Owners Manual
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... back channel signals from reflecting off the walls as As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. Use these speakers at either side of the listening...or monitor screen as well is more effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on 60 to 90 cm the AVR-4800 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is possible to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field. Using dipolar speakers for...
... back channel signals from reflecting off the walls as As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose. 1. Use these speakers at either side of the listening...or monitor screen as well is more effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on 60 to 90 cm the AVR-4800 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is possible to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field. Using dipolar speakers for...
Owners Manual
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... A Music sources (DVD video, DTS CD, etc.) As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are automatically activated. Choose Dolby Digital/DTS... point them toward the listening position. • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800, the surround speakers for the two types of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing movies and off the THX enhancements...
... A Music sources (DVD video, DTS CD, etc.) As seen from the listening position than the front speakers. • Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. • If the surround speakers are automatically activated. Choose Dolby Digital/DTS... point them toward the listening position. • Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800, the surround speakers for the two types of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing movies and off the THX enhancements...
Owners Manual
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... (same as for PCM) 3 Others (satellite broadcasts, DTV, etc.) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-4800, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". The following are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital... movie theater. recorded channels (elements) No. Dolby Digital consists of up to the highest frequencies - 20 kHz. Please refer to the instruction manual of the AC-3 RF demodulator/adapter when making connections. 2 When the LD/DVD compatible player is equipped with Dolby Digital RF outputs, the ...
... (same as for PCM) 3 Others (satellite broadcasts, DTV, etc.) Optical or coaxial digital output (same as in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-4800, switch the DVD player's output mode to "bit stream". The following are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital... movie theater. recorded channels (elements) No. Dolby Digital consists of up to the highest frequencies - 20 kHz. Please refer to the instruction manual of the AC-3 RF demodulator/adapter when making connections. 2 When the LD/DVD compatible player is equipped with Dolby Digital RF outputs, the ...