Denon AVR-4802 manual THX Surround EX

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(6)THX Surround EX

In 1999, a new surround system was launched simultaneously with the release of the movie “Star Wars Episode I”. “Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a new movie sound track that greatly enhances the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the surround channel sound. The result is 360 degrees of movement and moving sound effects that seem to pass right over the listener's head.

This system was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories, fusing Lucasfilm's idea of improving spatial expression and achieving a uniform 360 degree sound positioning with Dolby Laboratories' matrix encoding technology. Emphasis was placed on compatibility with the existing system Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, and the new "surround back (SB) channel" was added to achieve improvements over the conventional 5.1-channel system in terms of the positioning of the sound at the rear, the acoustic image of sound moving from the two sides to the back as well as sound moving from the front to the center rear with the multi surround speaker systems used in movie theaters, thereby enabling various types of surround sound.

The surround back channel signal is a matrix-encoded signal inserted into both the Dolby Digital SL (surround left) and SR (surround right) channels. Upon playback, the signals are decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital decoder into the SL, SR and SB channels and output as 6.1 channels of signals. With the AVR-4802, the signals further undergo Home THX Cinema processing to achieve a THX Surround EX system.

Even without the proper environment for playing the SB channel, Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are 100% compatible with existing 5.1- channel playback systems, so they can be played as such. In this case, the SB channel signal is produced as a monaural signal from both the SL and SR channels, so none of the signal components are missing. The effects specific to THX Surround EX (the sense of spatial expression and the positioning of the sound), however, are the same as with conventional 5.1-channel surround systems.

©Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

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.

 

 

Subwoofer

 

 

Surround Sp.

 

 

 

Surround Sp Back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

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

Small

 

 

 

 

 

Small

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

Small

 

 

 

Small / 2spkrs

 

 

 

output from the speakers and the frequency response.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker

Surround

DOLBY/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX /

 

WIDE

 

 

5CH/7CH

 

 

DSP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—

 

—

 

 

combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the

DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXT. IN

 

 

 

 

 

(Surround

mode

 

 

THX 5.1

 

SCREEN

 

STEREO

SIMULATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combinations of surround speakers to be used for the

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

different surround modes are preset, the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting)

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers are selected automatically according to the

A

 

 

 

A

 

A

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

—

 

—

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crossover

Set the crossover frequency according to the speakers’ bass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED —THX—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

playback ability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer mode

This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LFE

—THX—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

w

SB CH Auto

Set the method of playing the surround back channel for digital

Auto Flag Detect Mode = ON / Non-Flag Source SBch Output = THX Surround EX DTS ES

 

Flag Detect

signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e Delay Time

This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio

Front L & R

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

Subwoofer

 

 

Surround L & R

 

 

SBL & SBR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 ft (3.6 m)

 

 

 

12 ft (3.6 m)

 

 

12 ft (3.6 m)

 

 

10 ft (3.0 m)

 

 

 

10 ft (3.0 m)

 

 

 

the listening position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi Zone-1

 

This sets the output level for the multi-zone 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi Zone

vol. Level

 

output jacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control

Power AMP

 

Set this to switch the surround back channel’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment

 

power amplifier for use for multi-zone 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

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

Front L

 

Front R

 

Center

 

Surround

 

Surround

 

Surround

 

Surround

Subwoofer

t

subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

Back L

 

 

Back R

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 dB

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

 

0 dB

 

 

 

0 dB

 

 

 

0 dB

0 dB

 

 

 

effects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

signals output from the subwoofer channel in order to protect the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

y Peak Limit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peak Limitter = OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subwoofer from damage and prevent unpleasant distorted sounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lev

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from being produced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input

CD

 

DVD

 

VDP

 

TV

 

DBS/SAT

 

VCR-1

 

VCR-2

 

VCR-3

 

 

TAPE

 

V. AUX

 

—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital In

This assigns the digital input jacks for the different input

source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

u

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment

sources.

 

Digital

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

 

COAXIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

OFF

 

OPTICAL

 

OFF

 

—

 

 

 

 

 

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-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 jacksConnecting the speaker cords Speaker system connectionsSpeaker Impedance 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 HzSetting the THX Surround EX / DTS-ES Source Auto THX surround EX/DTS ES Auto Flag Detect Mode Afdm settingNon-Flag Source SB ch Output 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 OSDRemote Control Unit After completing system setupUsing the remote control unit Remote control unit’s jog stick Before operating Operating the remote control unitIs called the cursor mode OperationInput mode selection function Playing the input sourceExample CD Adjusting the sound quality tone After starting playbackExample Stereo Switching the surround speakers Listening over headphonesTurning the sound off temporarily muting Checking the currently playing program source, etcPlaying one source while recording another REC OUT mode Multi-source recording/playbackRecording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources 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 terminalsSurround Before playing with the surround functionPress the CH VOL button and select Press the CH VOL button, and select Fader functionTHX Dscrt 6.1, Mtrx Playing modes for different sourcesTHX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode Afdm Auto Flag Detect ModeSurround parameters q 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 modeSurround modes and their features Denon Original Surround ModesPersonal Memory Plus DSP surround simulation Select Tone Tone control settingEffect Surround parameters rSurround modes and parameters Auto tuning Manual tuningListening to the Radio Checking the preset stations Preset memoryRemote control unit Main unitRecalling preset stations Last Function MemoryInitialization of the Microprocessor 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 methodsDolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDTS compatible media and playback methods 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

AVR-4802 specifications

The Denon AVR-4802 is a premium home theater receiver that has garnered a reputation for delivering exceptional audio and video performance. Launched as part of Denon's celebrated line of A/V receivers, the AVR-4802 exemplifies the brand's commitment to quality and innovation in the realm of home entertainment.

One of the key features of the AVR-4802 is its robust amplification capability. It provides a powerful 110 watts per channel, allowing users to enjoy a dynamic and impactful soundstage. The receiver is equipped with multiple channels, which facilitates a fully immersive surround sound experience, accommodating various speaker configurations, including traditional 5.1 and more advanced setups like 7.1 surround sound.

The AVR-4802 incorporates cutting-edge surround sound processing technologies, including Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring high-fidelity audio reproduction for both movies and music. Additionally, it supports 24-bit/192kHz audio playback, which enhances the detail and clarity of sound, making it suitable for both casual listeners and audiophiles.

In terms of video capabilities, the AVR-4802 supports high-quality video formats, including progressive scan for smoother images, and it features multiple video inputs, including S-Video and composite connections. This versatility allows users to connect various devices, such as DVD players and gaming consoles, simplifying the integration of a comprehensive home theater system.

The receiver also comes with advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithms that optimize audio output based on the environment, providing an improved listening experience regardless of the room's acoustics. This feature further enhances the AVR-4802's appeal to home theater enthusiasts looking for customizability.

Another outstanding characteristic of the AVR-4802 is its user-friendly interface, featuring a comprehensive on-screen display that simplifies setup and operation. It includes a remote control that offers convenient access to all functionalities, making navigation through various settings intuitive.

Additionally, the AVR-4802 is equipped with multiple digital and analog inputs, which provides flexibility in connecting other audio and video components. The receiver's build quality is also noteworthy, reflecting Denon's attention to detail, ensuring durability and performance.

Overall, the Denon AVR-4802 is a well-rounded A/V receiver that combines power, advanced technologies, and user-friendly features to create an ideal centerpiece for any home theater system, offering an unparalleled entertainment experience for users who appreciate high-quality sound and video.
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