Denon AVR-4800 manual Setting UP the System, System Setup button, Surround Parameter button

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7SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

•Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 15), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-4800’s on-screen display function.

These settings are required to set up the listening room’s AV system centered around the AVR-4800.

•Use the following buttons to set up the system:

AUDIO

 

DECK

MD

 

 

CD

LOCK

MUTING

AVR/AVC

VIDEO

DVD

TV

 

 

 

VDP

VCR

 

 

 

SYSTEM

 

SURROUND

TUNING

SETUP

 

PARAMETER

BAND

 

TITLE

 

MENU/GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH SELECT

 

MODE

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

MEMORY

 

STATUS

 

ON SCREEN

 

 

DISPLAY

 

RETURN

USE/LEARN

T.TONE

MULTI

SPEAKER

DVD

 

 

 

 

SET UP

SYSTEM SETUP button

Press this to display the system setup menu.

SURROUND PARAMETER button

Press this to display the surround parameter menu.

ENTER button

Press this to switch the display on the screen.

Also use this button to complete the setting on the screen.

CURSOR buttons

and : Use these to move the cursors (0 and 1) to the left and right on the screen.

and : Use these to move the cursors (• and ª) up and down on the screen.

• System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)

 

 

 

System setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

Input the combination of speakers in your system and their

Front Sp.

 

Center Sp.

 

Surround Sp.

 

 

Surround Back Sp.

 

Sub Woofer

 

corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals

Small

 

 

 

Small

 

Small

 

 

 

 

Small / 2spkrs

 

 

Yes

 

 

output from the speakers and the frequency response.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker

Surround

DOLBY/

THX

 

 

WIDE

 

5CH/7CH

 

DSP

 

 

 

 

 

 

—

 

—

q

 

DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXT. IN

 

 

(Surround

combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the

mode

SURROUND

 

SCREEN

 

STEREO

 

SIMULATION

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

combinations of surround speakers to be used for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

different

surround modes are preset, the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting)

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers

are selected automatically according to the

A

A

 

 

A

 

A

 

A

 

 

 

A

 

—

 

—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround mode.

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LFE —THX—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

w

THX

Select the operation when the “THX Surround EX” surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Surround EX = ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround EX

parameter is set to “ON”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e

 

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

Front L & R

 

Center

 

Surround L & R

 

 

 

 

SBL & SBR

 

Sub Woofer

Delay Time

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 ft (3.6 m)

12 ft (3.6 m)

 

10 ft (3.0 m)

 

 

 

 

10 ft (3.0 m)

 

12 ft (3.6 m)

 

 

the listening position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r

Power Amp

Set this when the power amplifier for the front channels is

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front / Center / Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment

switched for use with the surround back channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and

Front L

 

Front R

 

Center

Surround

 

Surround

 

 

Surround

 

Surround

 

Subwoofer

t

 

 

 

L

 

 

R

 

 

 

Back L

 

Back R

 

subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

effects.

 

 

0 dB

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

 

 

 

0 dB

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

This parameter is for detecting the maximum level of the low bass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

y

signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peak Limiter = OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peak Limit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lev

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from being produced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input

CD

DVD

 

 

VDP

 

TV/DBS

 

VCR-1

 

 

 

VCR-2

 

V. AUX

TAPE-1

 

Digital In

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input

source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

u

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment

sources.

 

Digital

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

 

COAXIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inputs

1

 

2

 

 

3

 

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Screen

This sets whether or not to display the on-screen display that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i

appears on the monitor screen when the controls on the remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Screen Display = ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

control unit or main unit are operated (from MONITOR 1 outputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A1 ~ A8

87.5/89.1/98.1/107.9/90.1/90.1/90.1/90.1 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1 ~B8

520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710 kHz/90.1/90.1 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

o

Auto Tuner

FM stations are received automatically and stored in the memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1 ~C8

90.1 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D1 ~D8

90.1 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E1 ~E8

90.1 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AVR-4800 Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Table of Contents Before UsingFeatures Connecting the audio components ConnectionsConnecting video components Connecting a monitor TV Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksPrecaution when using S-jacks Connecting the video decksConnecting a DVD player DVD in jacks Monitor OUT jackConnecting the antenna terminals AM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adapter assemblyConnection of AM antennas Connecting the external input EXT. in jacks Connecting the Multi Source jacksSpeaker Impedance Connecting the speaker cordsSpeaker system connections ConnectionsConnections when using surround back speakers When using a power amplifier for the surround back channelRemote ON-OFF Protector circuit Front Panel @4Input source indicatorsPart Names and Functions @6DisplayRemote control unit +10Surround Parameter button Setting UP the SystemSystem Setup button Enter buttonSpeaker system layout Surround speaker selector functionBefore setting up the system Setting the type of speakersSystem Setup Menu reappears Setting the Subwoofer modeEnter the setting ParametersSetting the THX Surround EX SettingSetting the delay time PreparationsSetting the Power Amp Assignment Setting the channel level 1spkr FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW Flashing 2spkrs Subwoofer peak limit level setting Volume control is at a high levelAVR-4800 automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level Setting the Digital In Assignment To select the input sourceTo select the digital input jack Setting the on-screen display OSD Auto tuner presetsSelect on or OFF After completing system setup On-screen display signalsRemote Control Unit Using the remote control unitInserting the batteries Operated Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to beOperating Denon audio components Tuner system buttonsPreset memory VCR DVD, VDP, VCR or TV Operating a video component stored in the preset memorySet the slide switch to the component to be registered Operate the video componentLearning function Using the system call function System call functionSystem call buttons Storing signals Clearing system call settingsClearing learned remote control signals OperationBefore operating Input mode selection function Playing the input sourceExample CD After starting playback Adjusting the sound quality toneListening over headphones Example StereoSwitching the surround speakers Turning the sound off temporarily mutingChecking the currently playing program source, etc Playing one source while recording another REC OUT mode Multi-source recording/playbackPlayback using the external input EXT. in jacks Multi-source and multi-zone playback Multi Room Music Entertainment SystemSurround Before playing with the surround functionFader function THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel moviesPlaying modes for different sources Contains Low Frequency Effect sounds Select the Home THX Cinema modeSurround Back indicator lights green Surround parameters q THX Surround EXDolby Digital indicator Lights when Set the input mode to AutoSelect the Dolby Surround mode When the source is played Input channel7.1 Surround Surround parameters w Cinema EQ. Cinema EqualizerCOMP. Dynamic Range Compression Dialogue NormalizationDolby Surround Pro Logic mode Surround modes and their features Denon Original Surround ModesPersonal Memory Plus Set the parameters Select the surround mode for the input channelDSP surround simulation Unit’s panelTone control setting Surround parameters e Surround modes and parametersAuto tuning Manual tuningListening to the Radio Checking the preset stations Recalling preset stations Last Function MemoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Optimum surround sound for different sources Types of multi-channel signalsAdditional Information Movie audioSurround back speakers Number of surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When using different surround speakers for movies and music When not using surround back speakersDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic DTS compatible media and playback methodsHome THX Cinema surround mode THX Surround EXSurround modes and parameters Specifications Audio section Power amplifier Rated output

AVR-4800 specifications

The Denon AVR-4800 is a high-performance home theater receiver that has left a lasting impact on audiophiles and home entertainment enthusiasts since its launch. A product of Denon's legacy in audio technology, the AVR-4800 caters to individuals who seek an immersive listening experience while enjoying their favorite movies, music, and gaming.

One of the standout features of the Denon AVR-4800 is its powerful multi-channel amplification. The receiver supports an impressive configuration of up to 7.1 channels, delivering a total output of 100 watts per channel. This level of amplification ensures that even the most demanding audio tracks are delivered with clarity and depth, creating an enchanting surround sound environment. The ability to connect various speakers allows for a customizable sound setup, catering to the needs of diverse home theater configurations.

The AVR-4800 supports several audio formats and technologies, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II. This compatibility allows users to experience high-quality sound reproduction across various media formats, whether they are watching a blockbuster movie or listening to their favorite music. With a comprehensive suite of surround sound processing options, the receiver ensures an immersive audio experience that draws listeners into the action.

Furthermore, the AVR-4800 features Denon's proprietary AL24 processing, which enhances the audio signal by providing wider dynamic ranges and reduced distortion. This technology captures nuanced details in music and film soundtracks, resulting in a richer and more engaging listening experience. The inclusion of digital signal processing and tone controls allows users to tailor the sound according to their preferences, ensuring that every user can achieve their ideal audio setup.

The AVR-4800 also includes a range of connectivity options. It boasts multiple analog and digital inputs, allowing users to connect various devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver features video scaling capabilities, enabling it to upscale standard-definition video to high-definition output for better picture quality while watching films or shows.

Overall, the Denon AVR-4800 combines advanced audio technologies, impressive amplification, and versatile connectivity to provide an exceptional home theater experience. Its commitment to sound quality and user-friendly features make it a notable choice for anyone looking to elevate their entertainment setup. Whether you're a casual viewer or a serious audiophile, the AVR-4800 promises to deliver an auditory experience that is nothing short of mesmerizing.
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