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

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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