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...home theater continues with the introduction of the AVR-4800, the world's first A/V receiver that faithfully reproduce the musician's artistry and the movie director's vision with total fidelity. Denon's newest A/V receiver, the AVR-4800, continues the AVR-5700's heritage of even the most demanding ...theater components. A/V SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 The World's First A/V Receiver with THX Surround EX Denon's tradition of excellence and innovation in an A/V receiver. Providing 125 watts of power into each of the 5 amplifier channels, the AVR-4800's all-discrete power amplifier section...
...home theater continues with the introduction of the AVR-4800, the world's first A/V receiver that faithfully reproduce the musician's artistry and the movie director's vision with total fidelity. Denon's newest A/V receiver, the AVR-4800, continues the AVR-5700's heritage of even the most demanding ...theater components. A/V SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 The World's First A/V Receiver with THX Surround EX Denon's tradition of excellence and innovation in an A/V receiver. Providing 125 watts of power into each of the 5 amplifier channels, the AVR-4800's all-discrete power amplifier section...
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... back surround channel in the same manner and gives you need to connect an external amplifier such as the DENON POA-5200. Digital Denon's unique approach to surround decoder design, DDSC-Digital, employs optimized circuit blocks and elements for optimum subwoofer response. Compared to simpler and less accurate "6.1" unlicensed simulations, the AVR-4800's accurate THX...
... back surround channel in the same manner and gives you need to connect an external amplifier such as the DENON POA-5200. Digital Denon's unique approach to surround decoder design, DDSC-Digital, employs optimized circuit blocks and elements for optimum subwoofer response. Compared to simpler and less accurate "6.1" unlicensed simulations, the AVR-4800's accurate THX...
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... completely transparent, to drive the surround back loudspeaker(s). s Assignable Power Amplifier Configuration The AVR-4800 provides 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, to connect an external amplifier or distribution component, so that are greatly simplified with THX Surround EX decoding. This proprietary Denon DSP function provides full panoramic surround presentation, utilizing the three front loudspeakers, the...
... completely transparent, to drive the surround back loudspeaker(s). s Assignable Power Amplifier Configuration The AVR-4800 provides 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs, to connect an external amplifier or distribution component, so that are greatly simplified with THX Surround EX decoding. This proprietary Denon DSP function provides full panoramic surround presentation, utilizing the three front loudspeakers, the...
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For example, when combined with Denon's AVR-4800 THX Surround EX A/V receiver, the POA-5200 can be mounted in Japan The POA-5200 meets Lucasfilm's stringent THX Ultra certification requirements, and provides 120 watts of power per channel, RMS into 8 ohms, and 200 watts of power per channel, RMS into 4 ohms. s THX Ultra Certified Lucasfilm's stringent...
For example, when combined with Denon's AVR-4800 THX Surround EX A/V receiver, the POA-5200 can be mounted in Japan The POA-5200 meets Lucasfilm's stringent THX Ultra certification requirements, and provides 120 watts of power per channel, RMS into 8 ohms, and 200 watts of power per channel, RMS into 4 ohms. s THX Ultra Certified Lucasfilm's stringent...
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... DTS 5CH / 7CH DSP SURROUND DIRECT STEREO SURROUND STEREO SIMULATION SHIFT DOWN UP INPUT MODE ANALOG 6CH / 8CH EXT. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON CH INDICATOR L C R LOCK SL S SR LFE ...BASS TREBLE PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 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 ON / SOURCE TUNER 3 SHIFT PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR A / B VOLUME ...
... DTS 5CH / 7CH DSP SURROUND DIRECT STEREO SURROUND STEREO SIMULATION SHIFT DOWN UP INPUT MODE ANALOG 6CH / 8CH EXT. AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE SENSOR INPUT SELECTOR ON / STANDBY HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON CH INDICATOR L C R LOCK SL S SR LFE ...BASS TREBLE PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 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 ON / SOURCE TUNER 3 SHIFT PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR A / B VOLUME ...
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... rigorous set of the multi surround speakers in digital domain, surround sound from reference ANALOG DEVICES DACs, for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a minimum of on AC line voltage. axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side ...low impedance drive capability. 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4800 is connected to the input jacks. The DENON AVR-4800 provides the ability to connect two different sets of specially-designed surround ...
... rigorous set of the multi surround speakers in digital domain, surround sound from reference ANALOG DEVICES DACs, for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a minimum of on AC line voltage. axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side ...low impedance drive capability. 12.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4800 is connected to the input jacks. The DENON AVR-4800 provides the ability to connect two different sets of specially-designed surround ...
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5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. Do not use them for hair dryers, TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire is supplied ... them near a power transformer will result in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left ) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to this terminal. No power is connected, disconnect the ground wire. If this unit...
5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the generation of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers. Do not use them for hair dryers, TVs or other noise is generated when the ground wire is supplied ... them near a power transformer will result in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left ) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to this terminal. No power is connected, disconnect the ground wire. If this unit...
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...SL MD/ TAPE-1 EL TAPE-2 8CH EXT. Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other components. or 6-channel analog output For instructions on operations using the external input (EXT. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ ...page 45. 11 IN AM FM PHONO COAX. 75 R SIGNAL CD GND LOOP ANT. AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLETS Extension jacks for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with 8- IN V.AUX FR FL VCR-1 SW C VCR-2 SR SL MD/ TAPE-1 ER...
...SL MD/ TAPE-1 EL TAPE-2 8CH EXT. Subwoofer Center Decoder with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other components. or 6-channel analog output For instructions on operations using the external input (EXT. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ ...page 45. 11 IN AM FM PHONO COAX. 75 R SIGNAL CD GND LOOP ANT. AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLETS Extension jacks for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with 8- IN V.AUX FR FL VCR-1 SW C VCR-2 SR SL MD/ TAPE-1 ER...
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... speaker, connect it to the power amplifier's input jacks. NOTE: When using a power amplifier for the surround back channel Connect the PRE OUT SBL and SBR jacks to the surround back left channel. 13 SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (L) (R) (L) (R) IN IN AM FM PHONO COAX. ... R L RL RL INPUT B Power amplifier (0ption) (L) (R) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEMS The power amplifier's SP outputs are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Connection jack for 8ch EXT IN).
... speaker, connect it to the power amplifier's input jacks. NOTE: When using a power amplifier for the surround back channel Connect the PRE OUT SBL and SBR jacks to the surround back left channel. 13 SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS (L) (R) (L) (R) IN IN AM FM PHONO COAX. ... R L RL RL INPUT B Power amplifier (0ption) (L) (R) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER SYSTEMS The power amplifier's SP outputs are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. Connection jack for 8ch EXT IN).
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...an external stereo power amplifier for subwoofer with the power of the AVR-4800. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ DBS 6CH EXT. When using the remote cable (may be included with a Denon power amplifier) to connect a Denon power amplifier to the POWER AMP REMOTE CONTROL jack, the power ...INPUT B Power amplifier (option) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS The FRONT/EFFECT SB Ò and  jacks are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for 8ch EXT IN), the power amplifier's SP outputs for "Power Amp Assignment" in amplifier (super woofer), etc. AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLETS...
...an external stereo power amplifier for subwoofer with the power of the AVR-4800. DVD VDP ANTENNA TERMINALS TV/ DBS 6CH EXT. When using the remote cable (may be included with a Denon power amplifier) to connect a Denon power amplifier to the POWER AMP REMOTE CONTROL jack, the power ...INPUT B Power amplifier (option) (L) (R) FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS The FRONT/EFFECT SB Ò and  jacks are used for the surround back channels (EFFECT channels for 8ch EXT IN), the power amplifier's SP outputs for "Power Amp Assignment" in amplifier (super woofer), etc. AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLETS...
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...41) @6 Display @7 Low frequency effect indicator (LFE 49) @8 Digital lock indicator (LOCK 41) @9 Dolby digital/DTS surround input channel indicators [CH INDICATOR 49) #0 Surround speaker system indicators (SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) #1 Tape 2 monitor button (TAPE-2 MON 40) #2 Input...) #4 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 31) 16 IN VIDEO SELECT TONE DEFEAT STATUS DIMMER MODE SOURCE INPUT REC / MULTI PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 @1 @2 q Power switch 39) w Power indicator 39) e Headphones jack (PHONES 41) r 6.1/7.1 ...
...41) @6 Display @7 Low frequency effect indicator (LFE 49) @8 Digital lock indicator (LOCK 41) @9 Dolby digital/DTS surround input channel indicators [CH INDICATOR 49) #0 Surround speaker system indicators (SURROUND SPEAKER A/B) #1 Tape 2 monitor button (TAPE-2 MON 40) #2 Input...) #4 Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR 31) 16 IN VIDEO SELECT TONE DEFEAT STATUS DIMMER MODE SOURCE INPUT REC / MULTI PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 @1 @2 q Power switch 39) w Power indicator 39) e Headphones jack (PHONES 41) r 6.1/7.1 ...
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...2 TV/DBS 4 V.AUX 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8 VCR-2 +10 0 RC-869 LEARNED/TX POWER OFF ON / SOURCE TUNER 3 SHIFT PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS HOME THX CINEMA SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN... button 42) SURROUND PARAMETER button 54) Channel select/enter button 18) Cursor buttons 18) ON SCREEN button 42) DVD SETUP button 35) SPEAKER button 42) STATUS button 35, 42) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-4800. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)...
...2 TV/DBS 4 V.AUX 5 VCR-1 CD 7 8 VCR-2 +10 0 RC-869 LEARNED/TX POWER OFF ON / SOURCE TUNER 3 SHIFT PHONO 6 MD / TAPE-1 9 CHANNEL TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR A / B VOLUME DISC SKIP+ DOLBY / DTS HOME THX CINEMA SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN... button 42) SURROUND PARAMETER button 54) Channel select/enter button 18) Cursor buttons 18) ON SCREEN button 42) DVD SETUP button 35) SPEAKER button 42) STATUS button 35, 42) NOTE • The shaded buttons do not function with the AVR-4800. (Nothing happens when they are pressed.)...
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... 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 V. Also use with which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-4800. • Use the following buttons to display the system setup menu. and : Use these to move the cursors (• and ª) up... DTS SURROUND A THX SURROUND A WIDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH DSP STEREO SIMULATION EXT. w THX Surround EX e Delay Time r Power Amp Assignment t Channel Level Subwoofer y Peak Limit Lev u Digital In Assignment i On Screen Display o Auto Tuner Presets Select the operation when the "THX Surround EX" ...
... 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 V. Also use with which the audio signals are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-4800. • Use the following buttons to display the system setup menu. and : Use these to move the cursors (• and ª) up... DTS SURROUND A THX SURROUND A WIDE SCREEN 5CH/7CH DSP STEREO SIMULATION EXT. w THX Surround EX e Delay Time r Power Amp Assignment t Channel Level Subwoofer y Peak Limit Lev u Digital In Assignment i On Screen Display o Auto Tuner Presets Select the operation when the "THX Surround EX" ...
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... the parameter Center Sp. Surround Sp. A Surround back Sp. B 20 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 ENTER...
... the parameter Center Sp. Surround Sp. A Surround back Sp. B 20 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Speaker Configuration". 2 ENTER...
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... speaker A: When using surround speakers A B: When using surround speakers B A+B: When using speakers that can be achieved even when "Small" is set for the surround back channel. c) When "Front" is set to "Large" and "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes", the set switches to be used (if "None" is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr...
... speaker A: When using surround speakers A B: When using surround speakers B A+B: When using speakers that can be achieved even when "Small" is set for the surround back channel. c) When "Front" is set to "Large" and "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes", the set switches to be used (if "None" is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr...
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... speakers and a subwoofer as "Small." Setting ON The surround back speakers are always used during playback. AUTO.........This function only works with conventional 5.1-channel sources or sources on and off using the surround back speakers when the software is a function for the digital signals when playing in the Dolby...This software is recorded. This is not recorded in the future. Setting the THX Surround EX Set the operation for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS (ES) or in the normal...
... speakers and a subwoofer as "Small." Setting ON The surround back speakers are always used during playback. AUTO.........This function only works with conventional 5.1-channel sources or sources on and off using the surround back speakers when the software is a function for the digital signals when playing in the Dolby...This software is recorded. This is not recorded in the future. Setting the THX Surround EX Set the operation for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS (ES) or in the normal...
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...The System Setup Menu reappears. The selected speaker(s) flash. The front channel signals are reset to the Power Amp Assignment screen. 3 Select the setting. The distance changes in highlighted line. The AVR-4800 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for use with the surround ...back channel. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Power Amp Assignment". 2 ENTER Switch to the factory ...
...The System Setup Menu reappears. The selected speaker(s) flash. The front channel signals are reset to the Power Amp Assignment screen. 3 Select the setting. The distance changes in highlighted line. The AVR-4800 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for use with the surround ...back channel. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Power Amp Assignment". 2 ENTER Switch to the factory ...
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..." or "Small"). 6 Select "Back" and make the surround back speaker settings. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the...tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 ENTER Switch to the Channel Level screen. 3 Select "Test Tone Mode". 4 Select the mode. This is not displayed if "None" is selected 5 Select "Surr....
..." or "Small"). 6 Select "Back" and make the surround back speaker settings. Sp.: A+B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the channels when using surround speakers A and B at the same time. Sp.: B Adjusts the balance of the playback level between the...tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". 2 ENTER Switch to the Channel Level screen. 3 Select "Test Tone Mode". 4 Select the mode. This is not displayed if "None" is selected 5 Select "Surr....
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..., select "Level Clear" and "Yes" on Page 46. You can be adjusted between each channel for each surround mode on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again. The volume can adjust the channel levels for the various selections of 1 dB. When the "Manual" mode is set to adjust... the balance of playback levels between -12 dB and +12 dB in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will be sure to -12 dB while the subwoofer is set to "SB". When using either surround speakers A or B, ...
..., select "Level Clear" and "Yes" on Page 46. You can be adjusted between each channel for each surround mode on the "Channel Level" screen, then make the settings again. The volume can adjust the channel levels for the various selections of 1 dB. When the "Manual" mode is set to adjust... the balance of playback levels between -12 dB and +12 dB in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will be sure to -12 dB while the subwoofer is set to "SB". When using either surround speakers A or B, ...
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...the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-4800 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.... the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-4800's rear panel are equipped with the master volume set at an extremely high level. In this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect ...
...the settings are automatically reset to the default values. Setting the Digital In Assignment • This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-4800 for the different input sources. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Digital In Assignment". 2 ENTER Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.... the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-4800's rear panel are equipped with the master volume set at an extremely high level. In this for digital recording between a digital audio source (stereo - 2 channel) and a digital audio recorder. • Do not connect ...