AV SURROUND RECEIVER

AVR-4802R

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

REMOTE SENSOR

SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT PCM PURE DIRECT
SURROUND BACK CH SIGNAL OUTPUT DETECT

VOLUME LEVEL

ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY

ES DSCRT DVD

DIGITAL

SURROUND SPEAKER

HOME THX CINEMA

PURE DIRECT

2 We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-4802R. 2 To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-4802R has to offer, read these instructions
carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference should any questions or problems arise.
SERIAL NO. PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION
Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Protger lappareil contre lhumidit, leau et la poussire. Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Eviter des tempratures leves. Tenir compte dune dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de linstallation sur une tagre.
Do not let foreign objects in the set. Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans lappareil.
Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time. Dbrancher le cordon dalimentation lorsque lappareil nest pas utilis pendant de longues priodes.
Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set. Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzne et un diluant avec lappareil.
Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. Manipuler le cordon dalimentation avec prcaution. Tenir la prise lors du dbranchement du cordon.
* (For sets with ventilation holes) Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Ne pas obstruer les trous daration.
Never disassemble or modify the set in any way. Ne jamais dmonter ou modifier lappareil dune manire ou dune autre.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Connecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)
DVD Connect the DVD players S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO DVD IN jack using a S-Video connection cord. A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in the same way. It is also possible to connect a video disc player, DVD player, video camcorder, Video Game, etc., to the V.AUX jacks. Connect the TVs or DBS tuners S video output jack (S-VIDEO OUTPUT) to the S-VIDEO TV, DBS/SAT IN jack using an S jack connection cord.
Connecting a monitor TV MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs or DBS tuners S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT-1 jack using a S jack connection cord. The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR4802Rs on-screen display signals are not output from this jack.

Video deck 2

IN OUT
Connecting the video decks
Connect the video decks S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO VCR-1 IN jack and the video decks S input jack (S-IN) to the S-VIDEO VCR-1 OUT jack using S jack connection cords. Connect the video decks S output jack (S-OUT) to the S-VIDEO VCR-2 IN jack and the video decks S input jack (S-IN) to the S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT jack using S jack connection cords.
Connect the components audio inputs and outputs as described on page 6.
NOTES: The on-screen display signals are not output from the video signal MONITOR OUT-2 (yellow) or S-Video signal MONITOR OUT-2 jack. The MONITOR OUT-2 output switches together with the input function selected with the REC/MULTI button. To use as the monitor output, set SOURCE as the REC/MULTI input function.
Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) Video Jacks (DVD Player)
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDEO output jack (yellow) or the S-Video output jack. In addition, the video signals input to the VIDEO input (yellow) and S-Video input jacks are not output to the color difference (component) video jacks. The AVR-4802Rs on-screen display signals are not output from the color difference (component) video output jacks (MONITOR OUT). Some video sources with component video outputs are labelled Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, R-Y, B-Y. These terms all refer to component video color difference output.

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks
These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or other future multi-channel sound format decoder. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
DVD SURROUND -A SR SL VDP TV DBS/ SAT V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3

ANTENNA AUDIO

IN SIGNAL GND PHONO CD DVD VDP TV DBS/ SAT V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 OUT VCR-2 VCR-3
OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM FRONT CENTER SURROUND SB IN

2 COAXIAL

4 OPTICAL
Decoder with 8- or 6-channel analog output
For instructions on playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks, see page 49.
Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks
If another amplifier is connected, the multi-source jacks can be used to play a different program source in another room at the same time. (See page 54.)
RC-616 INFRARED RETRANSMITTER

Surround back

Subwoofer

Surround

Center
Another room Integrated pre-main amplifier
RC-617 INFRARED SENSOR OUTPUT +

AUX OUT

IN SIGNAL GND PHONO CD DVD VDP TV DBS/ SAT V. AUX VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 VCR-1 OUT VCR-2 VCR-3 IN CDR/ TAPE OUT CDR/ TAPE PRE OUT MULTI ZONE

SB IN OUT

Extension jacks for future use.
For instructions on operations using the MULTI SOURCE jacks, see page 53.
Speaker system connections
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments, and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired. When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent terminals, with other speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel. NOTE: NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shocks. Speaker Impedance Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as front and center speakers. Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 /ohms can be connected for use as surround speakers. The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance are connected.

Connecting the speaker cords
1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise. Connecting banana plugs
Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires.
Turn clockwise to tighten, then insert the banana plug.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the power back on. If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center.
Note on speaker impedance
The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 /ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the sets power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.
Connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
Connection jack for subwoofer with built-in amplifier (super woofer), etc. FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEMS CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS (A)

SB IN OUT RS-232C

Precautions when placing speakers If a speaker is placed near a TV or video monitor, the colors on the screen may be disturbed by the speakers magnetism. If this should happen, move the speaker away to a position where it does not have this effect.

Selecting the surround speakers for the different surround modes
At this screen preset the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes.
When either Large or Small has been set for both speakers A and B on the System Setup Menu (when using both A and B surround speakers), the surround speaker setting screen appears. Select the surround speakers to be used in the different surround modes. To select the surround mode
To select the surround speaker A: When using surround speakers A B: When using surround speakers B A+B: When using both surround speakers A and B
Enter the setting. When Subwoofer is set to Yes or other speakers is set to Small, the set switches to the Crossover Frequency mode. When Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes, the set switches to the subwoofer mode. (See page 20.)
Speaker type setting when using both surround speakers A and B If Small is set for either surround speakers A or B, the output is the same as when Small is set for both A and B. For the WIDE SCREEN and 5/7CH STEREO DSP simulation modes, the surround speakers can be set separately.
Setting the Crossover Frequency
Set the crossover frequency mode according to the speaker system being used.
Select the Crossover Frequency mode.
To select the Crossover Frequency.

Crossover frequency

Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears.
Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of each main speakers is to output from the subwoofer or from speakers which are set to Large (when not using a subwoofer) (crossover frequency). For speakers set to Small, sound with a frequency below the crossover frequency is cut, and instead the cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or speakers which are set to Large. This crossover frequency mode is valid when Subwoofer is set to Yes at Speaker Configuration Setting or when speakers are set to Small. FIXED THX: Set to the THX rated 80 Hz crossover frequency. VARIABLE 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 Hz: Set as desired according to your speakers bass playback ability. NOTES: The crossover frequency is set to 80 Hz in the HOME THX CINEMA mode. We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to FIXED THX, but depending on the speaker, setting it to a different frequency may improve frequency response near the crossover frequency.
Setting the Subwoofer mode
This setting is displayed when Front is set to Large and Subwoofer is set to Yes.
Select the subwoofer mode.

Select the setting.

NOTES: Assignment of low frequency signal range The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to Small in the setup menu. The low frequency signal range of channels set to Large are produced from those channels. Subwoofer mode The subwoofer mode functions only when the input signal is Dolby Digital or a DTS digital signal. The subwoofer mode setting is only valid when Large is set for the front speakers and Yes is set for the subwoofer in the Speaker Configuration settings (see page 18). When the LFE+Main playback mode is selected, the low frequency signal range of channels set to Large are produced simultaneously from those channels and the subwoofer channel. In this playback mode, the low frequency range expand more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range. Selection of the LFE - THX play mode will play the low frequency signal range of the channel selected with Large from that channel only. Therefore, the low frequency signal range that are played from the subwoofer channel are only the low frequency signal range of LFE (only during Dolby Digital or DTS signal playback) and the channel specified as Small in the setup menu. THX is recommended in this play mode so that bass interference is less likely to occur in the room. Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body.

Select the settings according to the distances of the two surround back speakers. (page 21)
Select Exit then press the ENTER button to return to the System Setup Menu screen.
Subwoofer peak limit level setting
This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system. This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system. In case of THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer setup, there is not displayed when Yes selected.
At the System Setup Menu select Subwoofer Peak Limit Lev.
Switch to the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen.
Select ON for Peak Limiter.
The screen switches. Select Setting Start, then select Yes. The screen switches and a test noise is produced from the speaker system.
Increase the master volume level until the test noise is distorted. The test noise (bass sound) is distorted when it sounds as if the input is excessively high (when the sound crackles).
Press the ENTER button at the point where the test noise starts sounding distorted. The AVR-4802R automatically sets the subwoofer peak limit level. This prevents future inadvertent subwoofer overload due to excessively strong bass content when the master volume control is at a high level.
To cancel the setting, use the cursor buttons on the Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting screen after step 2 to select OFF for Peak Limiter.
CAUTION! The master volume is set to 30 dB when test tones are output. The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for example turning down the subwoofers attenuator before starting then slowly turning the attenuator up to the listening level. Also, when the subwoofer is set to No in the speaker configuration, the test tones are output from the front speakers. When using front speakers with low input resistance, check that the sound is not clipped at sections where the signal is strong on the CD music source before starting the peak limit setting. The peak limit setting should not be performed if the music source cannot be played with the master volume set at 15. Set the front speakers to Small and the subwoofer to Yes in the speaker configuration. When this is done, the low frequencies are cut, so the effect is insufficient. We strongly recommend adding a subwoofer. If the test tone is clipped when it is set to 18 dB, set the peak limit to 18 dB. In this case, the input resistance of the subwoofer or front speakers is insufficient so clipping may occur when playing music. We recommend switching to a subwoofer with a higher input resistance.

23 feet/Approx. 7 m

Operating DENON audio components
Use the mode selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The function switches as shown below each time one of the mode buttons is pressed. AMP/MULTI : AMP, MULTI ZONE CDR/MD : CDR,MD DBS/CABLE : DBS, CABLE VCR : VCR1, VCR2 DVD/VDP : DVD, VDP
Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the components operating instructions. It may not be possible to operate some models.
1. CD player (CD) system buttons
2. Tape deck (TAPE) system buttons
: : 1 : 8, 9 : 3 : DISC SKIP +: 0~9, +10 :
Manual search (forward and reverse) Stop Play Auto search (to beginning of track) Pause (for CD changers only) 10 key
: : 2 : 1 : 3 : 0 : A/B :
Rewind Fast forward Stop Forward play Pause Reverse play Switch between sides A and B
3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR) system buttons

4. Tuner system buttons

6, 7 2
: : 1 : 8, 9 : 3 : 0~9, +10 :
Manual search (forward and reverse) Stop Play Auto search (to beginning of track) Pause 10 key
TUNING +, BAND MODE MEMORY SHIFT CHANNEL +,

: : : : : :

Tuning up/down Switch between AM and FM bands Switch between AUTO and MANUAL Preset memory Switch preset channel range Preset channel up/down
The tuner can be operated in the amplifier (AMP, CD, CDR/MD, or TAPE) mode.

Preset memory

The included remote control unit can be used to operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number corresponding to the brand of your device. For some models the remote control unit or the device may not operate properly. In this case, use the learning function (page 38) to store your devices remote control signals in the included remote control unit. For instructions on resetting the preset memory, see page 41.
Press the power ON/SOURCE button and the OFF button at the same time. PRE appears on the remote control units display.
Use the and cursor buttons to display PRE on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. The remote control units display switches as follows each time the and cursor buttons are pressed. PRE LRN CALL PUNCH BKLT RST
The SEL indicator flashes and the device selection mode is set. Use the and cursor buttons to display the mode you want to preset, then press the ENTER button.

Checking the input signal
The input signal can be checked by pressing the remote control units ON SCREEN button. (See page 51.) SIGNAL: Displays the type of signal (DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, PCM, etc.). fs: Displays the input signals sampling frequency. (Remote control unit) FORMAT: Displays the input signals number of channels. Number of front channels/Number of surround channels/LFE on/off SURROUND is displayed for 2-channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround. OFFSET: Displays the dialog normalization offset value. (See page 63.) FLAG: Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input signal. (See page 60.) MATRIX is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on the surround back channel, DISCRETE is displayed when discrete processing is conducted. Not displayed when no identification signal is recorded. In addition, screen information is displayed in the following order when the ON SCREEN button is pressed repeatedly: OSD-1 OSD-2 OSD-3 OSD-4 OSD-5 OSD-6 OSD-7 OSD-8 ~ 12 Input signal Input/output Surround parameter Tone control Surround mode Surround mode Digital in assignment Tuner preset station
NOTE: OSD-3: Not displayed in surround modes without surround parameters. OSD-4: Not displayed in surround modes in which the tone cannot be controlled.
Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input)
Select the input source. Playback with digital input q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28).
Select the Surround mode.

DOLBY / DTS

The Dolby Digital indicator lights when playing Dolby Digital sources.

4, 6 5

The DTS indicator lights when playing DTS sources. The SIGNAL DETECT indicator lights when playing sources on which a special identification signal is recorded.

SIGNAL DETECT

Display the surround parameter menu.
q Select the various parameters.
w Adjust the parameter settings.
Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to complete the setting. When operation is by a main unit button, there will be a return to the regular display several seconds after the operation is stopped.
NOTE: The on-screen display (OSD) will differ for operation by main unit button and operation by remote control button. When Default is selected and the 0 cursor button is pressed, CINEMA EQ. and D.COMP. are automatically turned off, SB CH OUT is reset, CHANNEL LEVEL and the tone is set to the default value.

Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright. This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and Wide Screen modes. D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression): Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the four parameters (OFF, LOW, MID (middle) or HI (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening. This parameter is displayed only when playing compatible sources in DTS mode. LFE (Low frequency Effect): This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS. If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary. Program source and adjustment range 1. Dolby Digital:10 dB to 0 dB 2. DTS Surround:10 db to 0 dB When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 10 dB for correct DTS playback. TONE: This adjusts the tone control. (See page 70.)

2 Dialogue Normalization

The dialogue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital program sources. Dialogue normalization is a basic function of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) of the signals which are recorded at different levels for different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and other future formats that will use Dolby Digital. When this function is activated, the following message appears on the main units display:

DIAL.NORM OFFSET + 4dB

The number indicates the normalization level when the currently playing program is normalized to the standard level.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode
Select the function to which the component you want to play is connected. EX: DVD
Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode. Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode using the SELECT buttons. The surround mode switches when the SURROUND MODE button is pressed. Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode.

4, 6 5, 6

The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights.

4 5, 6

Play a program source with the mark. For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. Select the surround parameter mode.

Select the optimum mode for the source.
The CINEMA, MUSIC and PL modes can be selected directly using the CINEMA/MUSIC button on the main units panel.

DOLBY PL II CINEMA

DOLBY PL II MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Set the surround parameters according to the mode. q Select the parameter. w Select the setting.
Set the various surround parameters. CINEMA EQ setting NOTE: When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last button was pressed and the setting will be completed.
PANORAMA/DIMENSION/CENTER WIDTH setting

DEFAULT setting

Surround parameters e Pro Logic II Mode: The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded Dolby Surround. The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for autosound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems. The Pro Logic mode offers the same robust surround processing as original Pro Logic in case the source contents is not of optimum quality. Select one of the modes (Cinema, Music or PL). Panorama Control: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging. Select OFF or ON. Dimension Control: This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6. Center Width Control: This control adjust the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.
Stop pressing buttons (main unit) once you have completed setting the surround parameters. After several seconds the normal display reappears and the settings you have made are automatically set.

DTS Neo:6 mode

Surround playback can be conducted for the analog input and PCM digital input 2-channel signals.
Select the DTS NEO:6 mode.

Play a program source.

Display the Surround Parameter Menu.
Set the various surround parameters.
Select CINEMA or MUSIC. (CINEMA is optimum for movies, MUSIC is optimum for music software.)

Enter the setting.

NOTES: When Default is selected and the 0 cursor button is pressed, MODE and TONE are automatically set to the default value. In addition, CINEMA EQ. is set to OFF.
Adjusting the Audio Delay
When watching a DVD or other video source, the picture on the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture. The audio delay setting is stored separately for each input function.

The speakers can be switched at the touch of a button by turning HOME THX CINEMA on when playing movies and off when playing multi-channel music.
2. When not using surround back speakers

Monitor Subwoofer 60

Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. Consult the owners manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the subwoofer within the listening room. If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters above ear level at the prime listening position. Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-4802R and set all settings on the setup menu to A. (This is the factory default setting. For details, see page 16.)
Surround speaker Front speaker

60 to 90 cm

As seen from the side
120 Surround speakers As seen from above
The surround speakers can be switched freely during playback with the surround parameter adjustment. (For instructions, see page 51.)
The AVR-4802R is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. (1) Dolby Surround q Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to 5.1 channels - front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects LFE channel, also called the.1 channel, containing bass frequencies of up to 120 Hz). Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digitals main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.
2 Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Comparison of home surround systems No. recorded channels (elements) No. playback channels Playback channels (max.) Audio processing High frequency playback limit of surround channel Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 5.1 ch L, R, C, SL, SR, SW Digital discrete processing Dolby Digital encoding/decoding 20 kHz Dolby Pro Logic 2 ch 4 ch L, R, C, S (SW - recommended) Analog matrix processing Dolby Surround 7 kHz

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below. Dolby Surround support mark:
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
(2) DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. DTS offers the same 5.1 playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc. DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-ROM synchronized with the film is played. With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats. There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.
DTS compatible media and playback methods Marks indicating DTS compatibility: and.
Media CD LD (VDP) DVD DTS Digital output jacks Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 2 Optical or coaxial digital output (same as for PCM) 3 Playback method (reference page) Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS (page 47). Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM. 1 Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS (page 47). Never set the mode to ANALOG or PCM. 1 Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS (page 47).
1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random hissy noise from the CD or LD players analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to AUTO or DTS before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to ANALOG or PCM during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur. 2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-4802R, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-4802R (see page 61) lights before turning up the master volume. 3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output consult the players owners manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS,DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS Neo:6TM surround This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1channel surround playback. High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable full band reproduction (frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) for all 6.1 channels, and separation between the different channels is improved to the same level as that of a digital discrete system. DTS Neo:6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding for the signal source. DTS Neo:6 Cinema This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources. This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL, SR and SB channels). DTS Neo:6 Music This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels add a natural sense of expansion to the sound field.
(4) DTS 96/24 The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recording of music, etc., in studios has been increasing in recent years, and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources. For example, there are high picture/sound quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks. However, because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high, there are limits to recording them on two channels only, and since the quality of the pictures must be restricted it is common to only include still pictures. In addition, 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources, but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high quality. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. in order to deal with this situation. Conventional surround formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44.1 kHz, so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal frequency. With DTS 96/24, the sampling frequency is increased to 96 or 88.2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of over 40 kHz. In addition, DTS 96/24 has a resolution of 24 bits, resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM. As with conventional DTS Surround, DTS 96/24 is compatible with a maximum of 5.1 channels, so sources recorded using DTS 96/24 can be played in high sampling frequency, multiple channel audio with such normal media as DVD videos and CDs. Thus, with DTS 96/24, the same 96 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround sound as with DVD-Audio can be achieved while viewing DVD-Video images on a conventional DVD-Video player ( 1). Furthermore, with DTS 96/24 compatible CDs, 88.2 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround can be achieved using normal CD/LD players ( 1). Even with the high quality multi-channel signals, the recording time is the same as with conventional DTS surround sources. Whats more, DTS 96/24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surround format, so DTS 96/24 signal sources can be played with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS-ES surround decoders ( 2). 1: A DVD player with DTS digital output capabilities (for CD/LD players, a player with digital outputs for conventional DTS CDs/LDs) and a disc recorded in DTS 96/24 are required. 2: The resolution is 24 or 20 bits, depending on the decoder.

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A/V Surround Receiver

AVR-4802

World's First 7-channel A/V Surround Receiver with DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 + THX Post Processing
The AVR-4802 is the first 7-channel A/V surround receiver in the world to offer both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and THX Post Processing as well as high-quality DTS 96/24 5.1 decoding for DVD-Video in a single unit. In another world's first, the AVR-4802 lets you enjoy 96/24 PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II mode or DTS NEO:6 mode. Now, you can truly surround yourself with multi-channel sound in the mode you like best. The AVR-4802 owes much of its chassis design to its more technologically advanced, critically acclaimed sibling, the AVR-5800. This high-end approach virtually eliminates the mutual interference from the various circuits to ensure that you experience all the delicate nuances of pure audio sound, as well as the clearest and most dynamic realism that is Denon home theater entertainment.
THX Ultra Certified 7-channel High Power Amplifier Front. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Center. 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround.. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround back. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD)
1. World's first DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 + THX Post Processing By adding THX Post Processing to the localized sound and spatial expression of DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, your listening room is almost completely transformed into a full-featured cinema. 2. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 decoding 3. DTS NEO:6 decoding DTS NEO:6 lets you enjoy 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in full 6.1-channel surround sound. 4. Dolby Digital decoding 5. Dolby Pro Logic II decoding With the AVR-4802, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II to do more than just enjoy your 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in surround sound ambiance. For the first time in the world, you can also add the soundfield effects of THX Post Processing to Dolby Pro Logic II in Movie mode (*1) to brilliantly enhance the excitement of 2-channel A/V sources. 6. THX Surround EX decoding

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The AVR-4802 proudly bears the THX Ultra logo, certifying that it satisfies the strict standards of Lucasfilm, Inc., governing performance, features, sound quality, power, stability into low-impedance speaker loads (3.2 ohms and higher), and ease of operation. High-quality Pure Audio Chassis Construction Unwanted vibration is minimized by placing the power transformer near the center of the unit, the digital circuitry beneath the center, and the power amp circuits on the left and right sides. By also separating the analog circuit and video circuit sections, mutual interference among all the circuits is eliminated. This chassis design is well suited to the faithful reproduction of all types of sources, from the delicate purity of 2-channel stereo music recordings to the high-quality multichannel soundtracks of DVD-Audio and the dynamic realism of sound and picture signals from DVD-Video programs.
DDSC-Digital, for High-quality Sound Reproduction DDSC-Digital is a circuit configuration specially designed by DENON in which all the elements of the surround processor are optimized by the use of selected high performance discrete elements, including separate A/D and D/A conversion, with sophisticated dual DSP surround decoding.
1. 24-bit Analog To Digital Conversion 2. Analog Devices SHARC Dual 32-bit Floating Point DSPs 3. 24-bit, 96 kHz D/A Converters
first DTS 96/24 5.1 Decoding for DVD-Video High-quality 96-kHz, 24-bit (96/24) sound playback from ordinary DVD-Video recordings is limited to only two channels and there are also limitations on the picture. DVD-Video recorded in DTS 96/24, however, allows high-quality 5.1-channel sound playback in full-quality, full-motion video. DTS 96/24 lets you enjoy both digital output and video output from your existing DVD player. Denon's AVR-4802 A/V receiver is the first in the world to come equipped with a DTS 96/24 decoder.
DENON's latest surround technology faithfully recreates the complex sound effects produced at the dubbing stage.
s AL 24 Processing The AVR-4802 includes Denon's renowned 24-bit ALPHA processing technology that reproduces digital signals in a waveform with the smoothness of analog signals. This technology thoroughly suppresses annoying quantization distortion and faithfully reproduces the delicate musical details of low-level signals. AL 24 processing works in 2-channel Stereo, Direct, Pure Direct modes.

Pure Direct Mode, to Deliver Pure Audio Quality In addition to surround sound playback, the AVR-4802 lets you enjoy pure 2-channel stereo sound as well through its Pure Direct mode. In Pure Direct Mode, while listening to digital sources, power to the video circuitry and the front panel display is turned off, and with analog source inputs, power to the digital circuitry is also automatically turned off.
s Digital-to-Analog Recording The AVR-4802 lets you make analog recordings from digital signal sources. s Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-4802 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 5 cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system. s s s s
Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-Audio or SACD 8-Channel Input For DVD-Audio or SACD Surround A/B Speaker Switching
Support for Multi Zone Configurations With the AVR-4802's Multi Zone Output and Select functions, you can output different program sources to multiple zones. Sources can be selected for output to 1 additional zone besides the main room (or home theater). This zone, Multiroom Zone 1, can have variable pre-amp output along with 1 set audio(L/R) feed. In addition, the remote controller can be used to select the source and adjust the volume. With the AVR-4802's Power Amplifier Assign function, you can assign the 2 Surround Back amplifier channels to instead drive 2 powered speakers in Multiroom Zone 2 with 125 watts per channel while still providing full 5-channel output to the main room.

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Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System s Audio Inputs 12 Sets Analog Input. PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE 1 Set 8-ch Analog EXT. Input. FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER 5 Sets Digital (Optical) Input.. OPTICAL x Sets Digital (Coaxial) Input. COAXIAL x 3 s Audio Outputs 8 Sets Analog PRE Output. FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER, 4 Sets Analog REC Output. VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, CDR/TAPE 1 Set Analog Multi Zone Output. L/R 2 Sets Digital (Optical) Output. OPTICAL x 2 s Video Inputs 3 Sets Component Video Input. DVD, TV, DBS/SAT 8 Sets Composite Input.. DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX 8 Sets S-Video Input.. DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX s Video Outputs 1 Set Component Video Output.. MONITOR 5 Sets Composite Output.. VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-Sets S-Video Output. VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2 Specifications s Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values. Front.. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) 150 W + 150 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Center. 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) 150 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround.. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) 150 W + 150 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) Surround back. 125 W + 125 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) 150 W + 150 W (6 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05 % THD) s Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/impedance PHONO(MM).. 2.5 mV/47 kohms CD, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS/SAT, VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER. 200 mV/47 kohms Output level/Load impedance FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER MULTI ZONE L/R. 1.2 V/10 kohms VCR-1, VCR-2, VCR-3, V.AUX, CDR/TAPE. 200 mV/47 kohms Frequency response. 10 Hz - 100 kHz; +0, -3 dB (DIRECT MODE) Signal-to-noise ratio. 105 dB (DIRECT MODE) RIAA deviation. 1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Tone control. Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz, Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz s FM Section Tuning frequency range. 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity.. 1.0 V (11.2 dBf) s AM Section Tuning frequency range. 520 - 1710 kHz Usable sensitivity.. 18 V s General Power supply.. AC 120 V, 50 Hz Power consumption. 10.5 A Dimensions. 434 (W) x 179 (H) x 485 (D) mm 17.1 (W) x 7.0 (H) x 19.1 (D) Weight.. 20.5 kg, 45.2 lbs

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Includes RC-8000 remote controller with large LCD touch panel The AVR-4802's RC-8000 remote controller lets you control not only the AVR-4802 but also other gear such as your TV and DVD player. You can even use it to control your home theater video screen and lights. If you find the RC-8000's infrared (IR) capabilities too limiting, you can purchase the optional RC-8001ST charger base station to switch to radio frequency (RF) transmission and control systems out of reach of the IR signals.
Frequency Synthesis Tuning 40-station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning Auto Preset Memory
Other Features Cinema Equalizer Music Surround Modes Including 7/5-Channel Stereo S and Composite Video Switching Component Video Switching, 50 MHz Bandwidth (3 inputs, 1 output) Tone Control

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(*1) Note on Movie mode: On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is displayed as MODE CINEMA. *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *THX is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. * Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Labs, Inc., and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization. *Dolby, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. *DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
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