JBL AVR480 manual Introduction, Description and Features, Multiple Digital Inputs and an Output

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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 sound- tracks and every nuance of musical selec- tions. 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 avail- able, incorporating a wide range of lis- tening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur- round 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 con- nection to digital recorders.

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

With state-of-the-art circuitry and time- honored 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

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Contents AVR480 Important Safety Information Declaration of ConformityAVR480 AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver IntroductionAn electrician for replacement Walked on or pinched, particularly atIntroduction Description and FeaturesMultiple Digital Inputs and an Output Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking FRONT-PANEL Controls Delay Button Digital Input Selector‹/›Selector Buttons Set Button $ Volume Control Turn this knob Optical and Coaxial DigitalSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators Preset Number/Sleep Timer P Preset IndicatorLogic 7 Mode Indicators FRONT-PANEL Information DisplayPage REAR-PANEL Connections Coaxial Digital Audio OutputCoaxial Digital Audio Input Optical Digital Audio InputVideo 2 Video Input Connect this Video 2 Audio Inputs ConnectVideo Monitor Outputs Connect DVD S-Video InputRemote Control Functions Program Indicator This three-colorAfter the Delay Button has been pressed Page Panel. Note that the Optical Installation and ConnectionsSpeaker Outputs to the respective speakers Video 1 Output Jacks Video source to the Video Video 3 # Input JacksDVD Video Input Jacks Video Connection NotesSpeaker Selection Speaker PlacementMeters 6 feet behind the rear of the seating area Settings to Be Made With Each Input Used System ConfigurationTo obtain the correct power cord for your area Input SetupSpeaker Setup Press the Speaker Button ÔFNT Spkr will appear in the Main Information Display K Press the Set Button ESurround Setup Surround Mode Selector ButtonButtons C % so that SUB LFE appears in the display Icons in the Speaker/Channel InputConfiguring Global Settings Delay SettingsTo set the delay time, follow these steps Sdelay will appear in the MainNight Mode Settings Output Level AdjustmentAdjust the Volume Control $ Display K. Press the ⁄/¤ ButtonsUntil the desired surround mode Appears in the Main InformationSource Selection Basic OperationOperation Surround Mode Selection Up/Down buttonsMute Button 11 listening modes are available on the AVR480Dolby Digital Digital Audio PlaybackInput on the rear panel Digital Status Indicators Selecting a Digital SourcePCM Audio Playback Optical or Coaxial Input on the rear panelSurround Mode Chart Night Mode When a Dolby Digital or DTS sourceTape Recording Video 1 OutputsUsing the Volume Control $ Memory BackupDisplay Brightness Tuner Operation Programming the Product Codes Programming the RemoteDirect Code Entry Auto Search MethodMacro Programming Programmed Device FunctionsChannel Control Punch-Through Volume Punch-ThroughTransport Control Punch-Through AVR480 Function List Preset Up Preset DownTape VCR VID1,3 DirectDevice TV Hinari Saba Device VCR 047 148 155 176050 054 073 054 076 154044 047 090 141 044 083 090 094104 108 131 149 155 012Device CD Device DVD Device SAT Device Tape Setup Code NumberDevice Cable Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuideAVR480 Specifications Page
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