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..., followed by incorporating the newest surround technology - The AVR-4800 is to develop components that combines Dolby Digital, DTS, Lucasfilm's THX Ultra 5.1 post-processing and also the newest surround technology, Lucasfilm's THX Surround EX decoding. The introduction in 1999 of the AVR-5700 brought together for Denon. A/V SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 The World's First A/V Receiver with THX Surround EX Denon's tradition of excellence and innovation...
..., followed by incorporating the newest surround technology - The AVR-4800 is to develop components that combines Dolby Digital, DTS, Lucasfilm's THX Ultra 5.1 post-processing and also the newest surround technology, Lucasfilm's THX Surround EX decoding. The introduction in 1999 of the AVR-5700 brought together for Denon. A/V SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-4800 The World's First A/V Receiver with THX Surround EX Denon's tradition of excellence and innovation...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... external amplifier such as conventional 5.1-channel signals. THX Surround EX, developed jointly by Surround Back, you the same effects as the DENON POA-5200. In addition, the AVR-4800 surround decoder is equipped with a 5-channel amplifier. s Robust Power Supply The THX Ultra-certified power amp section is turned off, the AVR-4800 processes the signals in the same manner and...
... external amplifier such as conventional 5.1-channel signals. THX Surround EX, developed jointly by Surround Back, you the same effects as the DENON POA-5200. In addition, the AVR-4800 surround decoder is equipped with a 5-channel amplifier. s Robust Power Supply The THX Ultra-certified power amp section is turned off, the AVR-4800 processes the signals in the same manner and...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... of wideband component video outputs. AVR-4800 s THX Surround EX Auto Mode Surround EX-encoded movies may have the special data flag. This proprietary Denon DSP function provides full panoramic surround presentation, utilizing the three front loudspeakers, the two surround loudspeakers, and if configured, the surround back loudspeakers. Enjoy total 360 degree surround immersion, with the AVR-4800's on screen display, which...
... of wideband component video outputs. AVR-4800 s THX Surround EX Auto Mode Surround EX-encoded movies may have the special data flag. This proprietary Denon DSP function provides full panoramic surround presentation, utilizing the three front loudspeakers, the two surround loudspeakers, and if configured, the surround back loudspeakers. Enjoy total 360 degree surround immersion, with the AVR-4800's on screen display, which...
Literature/Product Sheet
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...on /off convenience. DE C. All Rights Reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Labs, Inc., and is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. This provides the widest dynamic range, along with Denon's AVR-4800 THX Surround EX A/V receiver, the POA-5200 can be mounted... in Japan All aspects of power amplifier performance are able to reproduce low-level signals with accurate spectral response, and the ability to Denon components such as the stereo...
...on /off convenience. DE C. All Rights Reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Labs, Inc., and is registered trademarks of DTS Technology. This provides the widest dynamic range, along with Denon's AVR-4800 THX Surround EX A/V receiver, the POA-5200 can be mounted... in Japan All aspects of power amplifier performance are able to reproduce low-level signals with accurate spectral response, and the ability to Denon components such as the stereo...
Owners Manual
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... UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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 VOLUME LEVEL SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. IN VIDEO SELECT TONE...
... UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" 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 VOLUME LEVEL SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. IN VIDEO SELECT TONE...
Owners Manual
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... this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to -home services. 3. THX Surround EX By adding a 2-channel power amplifier and two surround back speakers, the system becomes fully compatible with optimum results and no compromise. 9. Always wait until...full range front channels, digital formats such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. The DENON AVR-4800 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in movie theaters. 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the...
... this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to -home services. 3. THX Surround EX By adding a 2-channel power amplifier and two surround back speakers, the system becomes fully compatible with optimum results and no compromise. 9. Always wait until...full range front channels, digital formats such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created. 2. The DENON AVR-4800 provides the ability to 5.1 channels of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in movie theaters. 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING • Switching the...
Owners Manual
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...HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON CH INDICATOR L C R LOCK SL S SR LFE VOLUME LEVEL SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. 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 SURROUND button 51) t INPUT MODE selector button 40) y ANALOG...
...HOME THX CINEMA TAPE-2 MON CH INDICATOR L C R LOCK SL S SR LFE VOLUME LEVEL SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKER A B PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. 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 SURROUND button 51) t INPUT MODE selector button 40) y ANALOG...
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...41) MUTING 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 ...pages given in parentheses ( ). LEDs (indicators 36) SYSTEM CALL buttons 37) Input source selector buttons 40) System buttons 32) HOME THX CINEMA button 49) Surround buttons 54) INPUT MODE selector buttons 40) Mode selector switches 32) Tuner system buttons 32, 57) USE/LEARN selector button 36)...
...41) MUTING 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 ...pages given in parentheses ( ). LEDs (indicators 36) SYSTEM CALL buttons 37) Input source selector buttons 40) System buttons 32) HOME THX CINEMA button 49) Surround buttons 54) INPUT MODE selector buttons 40) Mode selector switches 32) Tuner system buttons 32, 57) USE/LEARN selector button 36)...
Owners Manual
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... using the AVR-4800's on the remote control unit or main unit are selected automatically according to the surround mode. LFE -THX- THX Surround EX = ON Front L & R 12 ft (3.6 m) Center 12 ft (3.6 m) Surround L & R 10 ft (3.0 m) SBL & SBR 10 ft (3.0 m) Sub Woofer 12 ft (3.6 m) Front / Center / Surround Front L 0 dB Front R 0 dB Center 0 dB Surround Surround L R 0 dB 0 dB Surround Back L 0 dB Surround Back R 0 dB...
... using the AVR-4800's on the remote control unit or main unit are selected automatically according to the surround mode. LFE -THX- THX Surround EX = ON Front L & R 12 ft (3.6 m) Center 12 ft (3.6 m) Surround L & R 10 ft (3.0 m) SBL & SBR 10 ft (3.0 m) Sub Woofer 12 ft (3.6 m) Front / Center / Surround Front L 0 dB Front R 0 dB Center 0 dB Surround Surround L R 0 dB 0 dB Surround Back L 0 dB Surround Back R 0 dB...
Owners Manual
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... small characters on -screen display signals are set either a multi surround speaker system (A) using the more effective multi surround speaker A A system with priority to set automatically when the surround mode is selected. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-4800 it is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, ... • The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system) • The following is also possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for the different...
... small characters on -screen display signals are set either a multi surround speaker system (A) using the more effective multi surround speaker A A system with priority to set automatically when the surround mode is selected. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-4800 it is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, ... • The setup menu is not displayed when headphones are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system) • The following is also possible to achieve the optimum sound fields for the different...
Owners Manual
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...at both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. None Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of speaker system configurations, using both surround speakers A and B If "Small" is set for either "Large" or "Small" has been set separately. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a ...subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr.....Select the number of the Home THX certified speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size parameters to "Small" and the subwoofer to a level low enough so as when "Small" is set to ...
...at both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. None Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of speaker system configurations, using both surround speakers A and B If "Small" is set for either "Large" or "Small" has been set separately. Yes/No Select "Yes" when a ...subwoofer is installed, "No" when a subwoofer is not installed. 2spkrs/1spkr.....Select the number of the Home THX certified speaker systems, set the front, center and surround speaker size parameters to "Small" and the subwoofer to a level low enough so as when "Small" is set to ...
Owners Manual
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...channel playback with software on and off using the surround back speakers when the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS (ES) or in the Dolby 6.1, DTS (ES) and THX 5.1 EX surround modes. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "THX Surround EX". 2 Select the desired setting. 3 ENTER...identification signal described below is a function for the digital signals when playing in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the "THX Surround EX" or "6.1/7.1 Surround" surround parameter. (See pages 49, 51 and 56) Select the setting according to the program source to "Small" at "Speaker ...
...channel playback with software on and off using the surround back speakers when the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS (ES) or in the Dolby 6.1, DTS (ES) and THX 5.1 EX surround modes. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "THX Surround EX". 2 Select the desired setting. 3 ENTER...identification signal described below is a function for the digital signals when playing in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the "THX Surround EX" or "6.1/7.1 Surround" surround parameter. (See pages 49, 51 and 56) Select the setting according to the program source to "Small" at "Speaker ...
Owners Manual
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... on a sound level meter at the same time, be adjusted between each of an active subwoofer system, you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be recalled. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments..., you adjust the channel levels while in the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. ...
... on a sound level meter at the same time, be adjusted between each of an active subwoofer system, you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that will be recalled. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments..., you adjust the channel levels while in the following surround modes: DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. ...
Owners Manual
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... speaker setting on the AVR-4800. HOME THX CINEMA • This mode is optimized for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources. THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode When the HOME THX CINEMA button is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic. Select the one most suited for sources consisting mostly of the surround modes. DENON Original Surround Modes (see page 53...
... speaker setting on the AVR-4800. HOME THX CINEMA • This mode is optimized for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources. THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode When the HOME THX CINEMA button is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic. Select the one most suited for sources consisting mostly of the surround modes. DENON Original Surround Modes (see page 53...
Owners Manual
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...mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 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.) CH INDICATOR L C R SL S SR L: Front left channel C:... or DTS 1 Select the program source. AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SURROUND [2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in the source light as shown on the diagram below...
...mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. 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.) CH INDICATOR L C R SL S SR L: Front left channel C:... or DTS 1 Select the program source. AUDIO DECK MD CD MULTI MUTING AVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TV VDP VCR SYSTEM SURROUND [2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in the source light as shown on the diagram below...
Owners Manual
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... in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with THX Surround EX is displayed only when playing compatible sources in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes. Dialogue normalization is too bright. TONE: This adjusts the tone control... automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. NOTE: In the Pro Logic and THX modes, no sound is output from the front speakers is a basic function of Dolby Digital which are automatically turned off, "6.1/7.1 Surround" is reset, "CHANNEL LEVEL" and the tone is set to DTS (ES...
... in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with THX Surround EX is displayed only when playing compatible sources in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes. Dialogue normalization is too bright. TONE: This adjusts the tone control... automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. NOTE: In the Pro Logic and THX modes, no sound is output from the front speakers is a basic function of Dolby Digital which are automatically turned off, "6.1/7.1 Surround" is reset, "CHANNEL LEVEL" and the tone is set to DTS (ES...
Owners Manual
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... in the THX Surround EX mode. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with the AVR-4800. This makes it is a mode for achieving surround sound with ... the diagram above, in THX Surround EX, but we recommend placing the speakers for one channel of the surround back channel when listening from SR to SB to the back. Check the surround effects of the sound at the rear. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 53)...
... in the THX Surround EX mode. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with the AVR-4800. This makes it is a mode for achieving surround sound with ... the diagram above, in THX Surround EX, but we recommend placing the speakers for one channel of the surround back channel when listening from SR to SB to the back. Check the surround effects of the sound at the rear. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 53)...
Owners Manual
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... movies using regular single way or 2-way speakers for your system according to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field. For THX Surround EX systems (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using ...from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800 and set up your subwoofer for different purposes. Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards • Same as guides to set ...
... movies using regular single way or 2-way speakers for your system according to create a coherent 360 degree surround sound field. For THX Surround EX systems (using surround back speakers) (1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using ...from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4800 and set up your subwoofer for different purposes. Surround speaker Front speaker Surround back speaker Point slightly downwards • Same as guides to set ...
Owners Manual
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...the two sides to the back as well as sound moving sound effects that seem to the surround speakers so that lack spaciousness and envelopment. With the AVR-4800, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to come. In this case, the SB channel signal is an exclusive set of... harsh when played back over the listener's head. On the AVR-4800, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on the direction from which is coming from the front speakers. Even without the proper environment for many years to achieve a THX Surround EX system. In a home theater, only two speakers located...
...the two sides to the back as well as sound moving sound effects that seem to the surround speakers so that lack spaciousness and envelopment. With the AVR-4800, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to come. In this case, the SB channel signal is an exclusive set of... harsh when played back over the listener's head. On the AVR-4800, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on the direction from which is coming from the front speakers. Even without the proper environment for many years to achieve a THX Surround EX system. In a home theater, only two speakers located...
Owners Manual
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... channels in order to obtain optimum effects. LFE -THX- Front L & R 12 ft (3.6 m) THX Surround EX = ON Center 12 ft (3.6 m) Surround L & R 10 ft (3.0 m) SBL & SBR 10 ft (3.0 m) Front / Center / Surround Sub Woofer 12 ft (3.6 m) t Channel Level ... off by speaker configuration setting E : No signal/not adjustable Surround Sp. w THX Surround EX e Delay Time r Power Amp Assignment Select the operation when the "THX Surround EX" surround parameter is for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs only). IN -...
... channels in order to obtain optimum effects. LFE -THX- Front L & R 12 ft (3.6 m) THX Surround EX = ON Center 12 ft (3.6 m) Surround L & R 10 ft (3.0 m) SBL & SBR 10 ft (3.0 m) Front / Center / Surround Sub Woofer 12 ft (3.6 m) t Channel Level ... off by speaker configuration setting E : No signal/not adjustable Surround Sp. w THX Surround EX e Delay Time r Power Amp Assignment Select the operation when the "THX Surround EX" surround parameter is for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs only). IN -...