Denon AVR-4802 manual Features

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3CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks.

Muting of PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals

The PRE OUT jacks and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

Whenever the AVR-4802 is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage.

Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

4FEATURES

1.Digital Surround Sound Decoding

Featuring dual 32 bit high speed DSP processors, operating entirely in digital domain, surround sound from digital sources such as DVD, DTV and satellite are faithfully re-created.

2.Dolby Digital

Using advanced digital processing algorithms, Dolby Digital provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound. Dolby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system for North American DVD and DTV, and is available on laser discs as well as some digital satellite direct-to-home services.

3.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides up to 5.1 channels of wide-range, high fidelity surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and specially-encoded music discs.

4.Lucasfilm Home THX Ultra Certified

Home THX is the unique collaboration between Lucasfilm Ltd. and audio equipment manufacturers. THX Ultra certification is the highest performance level, and provides a rigorous set of performance standards, along with proprietary surround sound post-processing technologies, designed to enhance the surround soundtrack playback experience in the home theater.

5.THX Surround EX

The AVR-4802 is fully compatible with THX Surround EX, the latest surround format.

6.DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

The AVR-4802 is compatible with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a new multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.

The AVR-4802 is also compatible with DTS Neo:6, a surround mode allowing 6.1-channel playback of regular stereo sources.

7.DTS 96/24 compatibility

The AVR-4802 is compatible with sources recorded in DTS 96/24, a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.

DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the AVR-4802 with high sound quality of 96 kHz/24 bits or 88.2 kHz/24 bits.

8.Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition, various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

9.Wide screen mode for a 7.1-channel sound even with 5.1-channel sources

DENON has developed a wide screen mode with a new design which recreates the effects of the multi surround speakers in movie theaters. The result is 7.1-channel sound taking full advantage of surround back speakers, even with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1-channel signals.

10.24 bit D/A Conversion

All eight channels, including the seven main channels and the low frequency effects (LFE) channel benefit from reference ANALOG DEVICES DACs, for optimum high fidelity reproduction of music and movie soundtracks.

11.Dual Surround Speaker Mode

Provides for the first time the ability to optimize surround sound reproduction using two different types of surround sound speakers as well as two different surround speaker positions:

(1) Movie Surround

Motion picture soundtracks use the surround channel(s) to provide the ambient elements of the acoustic environment they want the audience to realize. This is best accomplished by the use of specially-designed surround speakers that offer a wide diffusion pattern (bipolar dispersion) or by using surround speakers that provide broad dispersion with a minimum of on- axis localization (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound from the speakers.

(2)Music Surround

With full range discrete surround channels, as well as three discrete full range front channels, digital formats such as Dolby and DTS offer thrilling surround sound music listening. Producers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopolar) surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room, since that is how they configure their studios during the mixing/creation process.

The DENON AVR-4802 provides the ability to connect two different sets of surround speakers, and place them in the appropriate locations in your home theater room, so that you can enjoy both movie soundtracks and music listening, with optimum results and no compromise.

12.Component Video Switching

In addition to composite video and “S” video switching, the AVR- 4802 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, PR/CR, PB/CB) inputs for the DVD, TV and DBS/SAT inputs, and one set of component video outputs to the television, for superior picture quality.

13.Video Select Function

Allow you to watch one source (visual) while listening to another source (audio).

14.Seven Identical Power Amplifiers

Featuring discrete high current power transistors, the power amp section is THX Ultra certified for top performance with the widest range of speaker systems. Rated at 125 watts into 8 /ohms, the amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability.

15.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel Inputs & Outputs

For future multi-channel audio format(s), the AVR-4802 is provided with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre- amp outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume control. This assures future upgrade possibilities for any future multi- channel sound format.

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Contents AVR-4802 Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of ContentsFeatures Connections Connecting the audio componentsConnecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner TV or DBS/SAT Connecting video componentsPrecaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a DVD player DVD in jacks FM Antenna Connecting the antenna terminalsConnecting the Multi Source jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacksSpeaker Impedance Connecting the speaker cordsSpeaker system connections Surround Speaker Systems a ConnectionsFront Panel Part Names and FunctionsRemote control unit Mute Setting UP the SystemSurround speaker selector function Speaker system layout6, 7 Before setting up the systemSetting the type of speakers Parameters Setting the Crossover FrequencyAssignment of low frequency signal range Setting the Subwoofer modeSubwoofer mode Variable 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 HzNon-Flag Source SB ch Output setting Setting the THX Surround EX / DTS-ES Source AutoTHX surround EX/DTS ES Auto Flag Detect Mode Afdm setting Preparations Setting the delay timePower amplifier assignment function setting Setting the Multi Zone Control40 dB, 0 dB VariableSetting the channel level Channel Level screen reappears Subwoofer peak limit level setting Setting the Digital In Assignment Auto tuner presets Setting the on-screen display OSDUsing the remote control unit Remote Control UnitAfter completing system setup Remote control unit’s jog stick Before operating Operating the remote control unitIs called the cursor mode OperationExample CD Input mode selection functionPlaying the input source Example Stereo Adjusting the sound quality toneAfter starting playback Switching the surround speakers Listening over headphonesTurning the sound off temporarily muting Checking the currently playing program source, etcRecording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources Playing one source while recording another REC OUT modeMulti-source recording/playback Display Multi indicator lightsPlayback using the external input EXT. in jacks Direct mode Pure Direct modeStereo mode Playing audio sources CDs and DVDsMulti Room Music Entertainment System Multi-source and multi-zone playbackWhen using the SB/MULTI speaker terminals When using the PRE OUT Multi Zone terminalsPress the CH VOL button and select SurroundBefore playing with the surround function Press the CH VOL button, and select Fader functionTHX Dscrt 6.1, Mtrx Playing modes for different sourcesSurround parameters q THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema modeAfdm Auto Flag Detect Mode Checking the input signal Select the input source COMP. Dynamic Range Compression Surround parameters w Cinema EQ. Cinema EqualizerLFE Low frequency Effect Dialogue NormalizationDolby PRO Logic Dolby Surround Pro Logic II modePANORAMA/DIMENSION/CENTER Width setting Default setting Cinema EQ settingSurround parameters e Pro Logic II Mode Dimension ControlPlay a program source Disolay the Surround Parameter Menu DTS Neo6 modePersonal Memory Plus Surround modes and their featuresDenon Original Surround Modes DSP surround simulation Select Tone Tone control settingEffect Surround parameters rSurround modes and parameters Listening to the Radio Auto tuningManual tuning Checking the preset stations Preset memoryRemote control unit Main unitInitialization of the Microprocessor Recalling preset stationsLast Function Memory Troubleshooting Additional Information Types of multi-channel signalsOptimum surround sound for different sources Movie audioNumber of surround back speakers Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and musicDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 SurroundDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDTS compatible media and playback methods Dolby Pro LogicDTS Digital Surround DTS-ESTMDiscrete DTS-ES Extended Surround TMDTS-ESTMMatrix DTS Neo6TM surroundHome THX Cinema Surround DTS 96/24Re-EqualizationTM Timbre MatchingTMTHX Surround EX Surround modes and parameters Audio section Specifications14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan