OUT CDR/ TAPE

PRE OUT MULTI ZONE

SB / MULTI

Turntable (MM cartridge)

POWER AMP OUT

SIGNAL GND

EXT. IN DIGITAL

AC OUTLETS

OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

RS-232C

REMOTE CONTROL

COAXIAL 4 OPTICAL 5

SWITCHED TOTAL 120W (1A) MAX. AV 120V 60Hz
Extension jacks for future use Ground wire
MD recorder, DAT deck or other component equipped with digital input/output jacks

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntables output cord to the AVR-4802Rs PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack. NOTE: This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer. If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire.
COAXIAL OPTICAL OUTPUT INPUT

OPTICAL

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 28 for instructions on setting this terminal. NOTES: Use 75 /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections. Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.
Connecting video components
To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in picture quality. When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

TV or DBS/SAT tuner

AUDIO R

VIDEO OUT

Connecting a TV, DBS/SAT tuner
TV or DBS/SAT Connect the TVs or DBS/SAT tuners video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the VIDEO (yellow) TV,DBS/SAT IN jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. Connect the TVs or DBS/SAT tuners audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the AUDIO TV or DBS/SAT IN jacks using pin plug cords.

Monitor TV

VIDEO IN

Connecting a Monitor TV

DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc. MONITOR OUT Connect the TVs video input jack (VIDEO INPUT) to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using a 75 /ohms video coaxial pin plug cord. The monitor TV can also be connected in the same way to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT-2 jack. Note, however, that the AVR-4802Rs onscreen display signals are not output from this jack. (See page 32.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD player

Connecting a DVD player

DVD IN jacks Connect the DVD players color difference (component) video output jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT) to the COMPONENT DVD IN jack using 75 / ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords. In the same way, another video source with component video outputs such as a TV, DBS/SAT tuner, etc., can be connected to the TV, DBS/SAT color difference (component) video jacks. Monitor TV

Connecting a monitor TV

COMPONENT VIDEO IN
MONITOR OUT jack Connect the TVs color difference (component) video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) to the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jack using 75 /ohms coaxial video pin-plug cords.
The color difference input jacks may be indicated differently on some TVs, monitors or video components (Pr, Pb and Y, R-Y, B-Y and Y, Cr, Cb and Y, etc.). For details, carefully read the operating instructions included with the TV or other component.

SURROUND B

V. AUX

1-MONITOR-2

Connecting the antenna terminals
DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA (Supplied)

FM ANTENNA

F-type converter plug (attached) When using the FM antenna attach to this apparatus 75 /ohms COAXIAL CABLE

FEEDER CABLE

CENTER FM COAX. 75 SW C DVD SURROUND -A SR SL VDP TV
I SIGNAL GND PHONO CD DVD VDP TV
FM INDOOR ANTENNA (Supplied) 300 /ohms
OUT IN ROOM TO ROOM FRONT CENTER SURROUND SB

AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

GROUND

AM loop antenna assembly

Connect to the AM antenna terminals.
Connection of AM antennas
1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the cord. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.
Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.
Bend in the reverse direction.
a. With the antenna on top any stable surface.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Notes: Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna. Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal parts of the panel.

CH SELECT/ENTER button...(16, 36, 56) RETURN button..(36) SURROUND SPEAKER/ SURROUND BACK button.(51)
SYSTEM CALL buttons.(39) INPUT MODE selector buttons..(47, 49)

7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in CONNECTIONS (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-4802Rs on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening rooms AV system centered around the AVR-4802R. Use the following buttons to set up the system: Check that the remote control unit is set to AMP mode. SYSTEM SETUP button Press this to display the system setup menu.

CURSOR buttons

0 and 1: and :
Use these to move the cursors (0 and 1) to the
left and right on the screen.
Use these to move the cursors ( and ) to the up and down on the screen.
ENTER button Press this to switch the display. Also use this button to complete the setting. System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory)
System setup Speaker Configuration Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (Small for regular speakers, Large for fullsize, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response. Use this function when using multiple surround speaker combinations for more ideal surround sound. Once the combinations of surround speakers to be used for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are selected automatically according to the surround mode.
Surround mode Surround speaker
Default settings Front Sp. Small
DOLBY/ DTS SURROUND THX / THX 5.1

Center Sp. Small

Subwoofer Yes

5CH/7CH STEREO

Surround Sp. Small
Surround Back Sp. Small / 2spkrs

Surround Speaker Setting

DSP SIMULATION
Crossover Frequency Subwoofer mode
Set the frequency (Hz) below which the bass sound of the various speakers is to be output from the subwoofer. This selects the subwoofer speaker for playing deep bass signals. (see page 20) This parameter is for optimizing the timing with which the audio signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to the listening position. This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and subwoofer for the different channels in order to obtain optimum effects. Boundary Gain compensation Surround Back Speaker Position When using a THX Ultra2 compatible subwoofer, set the subwoofers frequency response. When using two surround back speakers, set the distance of the two speakers. Front L & R 12 ft (3.6 m) Front L 0 dB Front R 0 dB Center 12 ft (3.6 m) Center 0 dB

Select Yes.

a. If the Auto mode is selected: Test tones are automatically emitted from the different speakers. The test tones are emitted from the different speakers in the following order, at 4-second intervals the first time and second time around, 2-second intervals the third time around and on:
SB FL C FR SR SBR SBL SL SW

Flashing

2spkrs
When the surround back speaker setting is set to 1spkr for Speaker Configuration, this is set to SB. Use the CURSOR up and down buttons to adjust all the speakers to the same volume. The volume can be adjusted between 12 dB and +12 dB in units of 1 dB. b. When the Manual mode is selected Use the CURSOR left and right to select the speaker for which you want to output test tones, then use the CURSOR up and down to adjust so that the volume of the test tones from the various speakers is the same.
Example: When the volume is set to 12 dB while the test tone is being produced from the subwoofer
Example: When the volume is set to 12 dB while the subwoofer is selected
After the above settings are completed, press the ENTER button again. The Channel Level screen reappears.
To cancel the settings, select Level Clear and Yes on the Channel Level screen, then make the settings again. The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (C-weighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance. NOTE: When adjusting the level of an active subwoofer system, you may also need to adjust the subwoofers own volume control.
When you adjust the channel levels while in the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL mode, the channel level adjustments made will affect ALL surround modes. Consider this mode a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can then activate the individual surround modes and adjust channel levels that will be remembered for each of those modes. Then, whenever you activate a particular surround sound mode, your preferred channel level adjustments for just that mode will be recalled. Check the instructions for adjusting channel levels within each surround mode on Page 56. You can adjust the channel levels for each of the following surround modes: PURE DIRECT/DIRECT, STEREO, 5CH/7CH STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, HOME THX CINEMA, WIDE SCREEN, SUPER STADIUM, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, CLASSIC CONCERT, MONO MOVIE, and MATRIX. When using either surround speakers A or B, or when using surround speakers A and B at the same time, be sure to adjust the balance of playback levels between each channel for the various selections of A or B and A and B.

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.
Setting the Digital In Assignment
This setting assigns the digital input jacks of the AVR-4802R for the different input sources.
At the System Setup Menu select Digital In Assignment.
Switch to the Digital In Assignment screen.
Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. To select the input source To select the digital input jack Select OFF for input sources for which no digital input jacks are used. If Yes is selected for Default, the settings are automatically reset to the default values.

It is also possible to select the mode directly using the mode buttons.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to register the desired buttons. When settings are stored at all 10 keys, FULL is displayed and no more settings can be stored. Press the CALL1 or CALL2 button while the KEY or FULL indicator is lit to register the signals at the system call button. OK is displayed and the set returns to the normal operating mode.
Press the button you want to register. SET is displayed and the button is registered. Once the button is registered, the KEY indicator reappears and the next button can be registered.
NOTE: If you exceed the number of signals that can be registered, FULL appears on the remote control units display and only the number of signals that can be registered are registered (up to 10 operations).
(3) Using the system call function
Press the button at which the system call signals have been stored. The stored signals are transmitted successively.

Punch Through

(1) Punch through button Buttons used in the CD, CDR, MD, TAPE, DVD, VDP, VCR1 and VCR2 modes can be assigned to the buttons shown on the diagram at the right which are not normally used in the AMP, TV, DBS and CABLE modes. For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode in the AMP mode, the CD modes PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKIP buttons signals are sent in the AMP mode. (2) Making the punch through setting

(1) 2, 3, 4

Use the and cursor buttons to display PUNCH on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. SEL appears on the remote control units display.

2, 3, 4

Use the and cursor buttons to display the mode for which you want to make the punch through setting, then press the ENTER button. SEL appears on the remote control units display.
Use the and cursor buttons to display the mode you want to punch through, then press the ENTER button. OK is displayed and the punch through is set.
The display switches as shown below each time the and cursor buttons are pressed. AMP DBS CABLE TV
The display switches as shown below each time the and cursor buttons are pressed. CD VCR2 CDR VCR1 MD VDP TAPE DVD
Setting the back lights lighting time
Use the and cursor buttons to display BKLT on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. 05SEC appears on the remote control units display.
Use the and cursor buttons to adjust the lighting time (3 sec ~ 30 sec), then press the ENTER button. OK is displayed and that lighting time is set.

Resetting

(1) Resetting the preset memory
Use the and cursor buttons to display RST on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button.
Use the and cursor buttons to display PRE on the remote control unit, then press the ENTER button. After SEL is displayed on the remote control units display, the registered preset memory is displayed on the remote control units display.

After starting playback

[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone control) The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT, PURE DIRECT and Home THX Cinema mode.
The tone switches as follows each time the TONE CONTROL button is pressed. BASS TREBLE With the name of the volume to be adjusted selected, turn the SELECT knob to adjust the level.

TONE CONTROL

SELECT
To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be decreased to up to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB.)
If you do not want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn on the tone defeat mode. The signals do not pass through the bass and treble adjustment circuits, providing higher quality sound.

TONE DEFEAT

[2] Listening over headphones Plug the headphones plug into the jack. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The pre-out output (including the speaker output) is automatically turned off when headphones are connected. NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
[5] Checking the currently playing program source, etc.

1-e 1-w

[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (muting)
Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily. Press the MUTE button. Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTE button again.
[4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image
Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. Press the VIDEO SELECT button until the desired image appears.
q On screen display Each time an operation is performed, a description of that operation appears on the display connected to the units VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. Also, the units operating status (Remote control unit) can be checked during playback by pressing the remote control units ON SCREEN/DISPLAY button. Such information as the position of the input selector and the surround parameter settings is output in sequence. w Front panel display STATUS Descriptions of the units operations are also displayed on the front panel display. In addition, the display can be switched to check the units operating status while playing a (Main unit) source by pressing the STATUS button. e Using the dimmer function DIMMER Use this to change the brightness of the display. The display brightness changes in four steps (bright, medium, dim and off) by pressing the DIMMER button (Main unit) repeatedly. The brightness changes in 3 steps each time the button is pressed, and finally the display turns off.

NOTES: For the AUDIO output, use high quality pin-plug cords and wire in such a way that there is no humming or noise. For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices operating instructions.
MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
[1] When the MULTI ZONE terminal output is set to Variable. The AVR-4802R is equipped with audio pre-out terminals for which the volume is adjustable. A separately sold stereo power amplifier (POA-T10) can be connected to enjoy multi-zone playback.

ANOTHER ROOM

MAIN ROOM

POA-T10

AVR-4802R RC-617

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RC-616
When connected as shown on the diagram below using connection cords included with Denon power amplifiers, the power amplifiers power can be turned on and off using the MULTI ZONE ON/OFF button on the remote control unit.

MONITOR COMP

REMOTE (ON-OFF)

Power amplifier (Option)

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

COAXIAL 4 OPTICAL 5 4

[2] When using the SB/MULTI speaker terminals Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the MULTI ZONE pre-out terminals can be played from the speakers connected to the MULTI speaker terminals.

ANOTHER ROOM MAIN ROOM

RC-617
NOTE: When the main unit is set to the recording output mode, remote control unit keys indicated MULTI mode cannot be operated. (See page 53.) Room to Room Remote Control jacks The OUT jack is an extension jack for future use. When the OUT jack is connected, the signals input to the IN jack are output from the OUT jack directly. (Example: RC616 signals are output.) Do not connect only the OUT jack. (The signals from the AVR-4802Rs remote sensor are not output to this jack.)

10 SURROUND

Before playing with the surround function
Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 23) or from the remote control unit, as described below. Adjusting with the remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the Auto mode and only effective in the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND and HOME THX CINEMA modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.

SURROUND PARAMETER

Select the parameter.
(Main unit) (Main unit) (Remote control unit)
Surround parameters q DECODER: Select the decoder to be used when playing 2-channel sources in the Home THX Cinema mode. PL II C.The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing. DOLBY PL.The signals are decoded in the Dolby Pro Logic emulation mode before undergoing THX processing. NEO:6 C.The signals are decoded in the NEO:6 Cinema mode before undergoing THX processing. MODE/SB CH OUT: Select the surround back channel playback method or mode. NON MTRX.The same signals as those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels. MTRX ON.The surround channel signals undergo digital matrix processing and are output from the surround back channels. SB OFF (OFF)..No signal is played from the surround back channels. THX Surround EX..Dolby Digital signals are played in the THX Surround EX mode. Ultra2 Cinema..The signals are played in the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode. Music Mode.The signals are played in the THX Music mode. ES MTRX..When playing DTS signals, the surround back signals undergo digital matrix processing for playback. ES DSCRT.When a signal identifying the source as a discrete 6.1-channel source is included in the DTS signals, the surround back signals included in the source are played. NORMAL (ON).This is the recommended play mode for using the surround back channel when DTS NEO:6 is selected. NORMAL (OFF).This is the recommended play mode when Dolby Pro Logic II is selected. The surround back channel is not played. AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode): ON.This function only works with software on which a special identification signal is recorded. This software is scheduled to go on sale in the future. This is a function for automatically playing in the 6.1-channel mode using the surround back speakers if the software is recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES or in the normal 5.1-channel mode without using the surround back speakers when the software is not recorded in THX Surround EX or DTS-ES. OFF..Set the OFF mode to perform 6.1-channel playback with conventional 5.1-channel sources or sources on which the identification signal described below is not recorded.
[2] To play in the THX Surround EX/Home THX Cinema Surround mode for sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

Surround modes and their features
1 WIDE SCREEN Select this to achieve an atmosphere like that of a movie theater with a large screen. In this mode, all signal sources are played in the 7.1-channel mode, including Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital 5.1-channel sources. Effects simulating the multi surround speakers of movie theaters are added to the surround channels. Select this when watching baseball or soccer programs to achieve a sound as if you were actually at the stadium. This mode provides the longest reverberation signals. Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions. This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism. Select this for the sound of a concert hall rich in reverberations.

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE (NOTE 1)
Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

MATRIX

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting of the difference component of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the surround channel. The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels, the front right channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal right channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.
Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable. In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes. NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a Y adaptor cable to split the mono output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs. Personal Memory Plus This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each surround mode.

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.
(3) DTS-ES Extended Surround
DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes also referred to as surround center) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as described below.

(5) Home THX Cinema Surround THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home theater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions. The soundtrack created for movie theaters is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theater environment. THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On the AVR-4802R, when the Home THX Cinema mode is on, THX processing is automatically added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS decoder: Re-EqualizationTM The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large movie theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment. Timbre MatchingTM The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theater, there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In a home theater, only two speakers located to the side of your head are used. The Timbre Matching feature filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers. Adaptive DecorrelationTM In a movie theater, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, while in a home theater there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channels time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This expands the listening position and createswith only two speakersthe same spacious surround experience as in a movie theater. THX Ultra2TM Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including power amplifier performance, pre-amplifier performance and operation, as well as hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain. In addition to improvements to the power amplifier with respect to previous THX Ultra standards, two surround modes have been added: the THX Ultra2 Cinema mode and the THX Music mode.

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DENON AVR/AVC control protocol

Ver. 3.7

Application model : AVR-4802R Application terminal : RS-232C

Connector specification

Connector type : DB-9pin female type, slave straight connection (DCE type) ( 1pin : GND , 2pin : TxD , 3pin : RxD , 5pin : Common(GND) , 4,6,7,8,9pin : NC ) Communication format : Synchronous system : Tone step synchronization communication system : A half duplex Communication speed : 9600bps Character length : 8 bits Parity control : None Start bit : 1 bit Stop bit : 1 bit Communication procedure : Non procedural Communication data length : 135 bytes (maximum)

Protocol specification

The following three data forms is defined. COMMAND : The message sent to a system(AVR/AVC) from a controller(Touch Panel etc.) A command to a system is given from a controller. EVENT : The message sent to a controller(Touch Panel etc.) from a system(AVR/AVC) The result is sent, when a system is operated directly and a state changes. *The form of EVENT presupposes that it is the same as that of COMMAND. **Refer to the following table for the contents of COMMAND and EVENT. RESPONSE : The message sent to a controller(Touch Panel etc.) from a system(AVR/AVC) if the request command (COMMAND+?+CR(0x0D)) has came from a controller. The RESPONSE should be sent within 200ms of receiving the COMMAND. *The form of RESPONSE presupposes that it is the same as that of EVENT.
Basic specification : The command by ASCII CODE, parameter expression
*ASCII CODE which can be used is from 0x20 to 0x7F : the alphabet and the number of 0-9 , and space (0x20) , Some signs , AND carriage return(0x0D)--- It is used only as a pause sign.
Command structure : COMMAND + PARAMETER + CR(0x0D)
COMMAND : ASCII CODE of 2 characters ex. SI : Select Input source MS : surround Mode Setting MV : Master Volume setting PW : system PoWer setting PARAMETER : ASCII CODE ( up to 25 characters) ex. DVD : function name CDR/TAPE-1 : function name THX SURROUND EX : surround mode name SUPER STADIUM : surround mode name *Special Parameter--- ? : for request command

The example of a command

* <CR> is the meaning of 0x0D. SIDVD<CR> : Select Input source DVD MSTHX SURROUND EX<CR> : surround Mode Set to THX SURROUND EX MVUP<CR> : Master Volume UP PWON<CR> : system PoWer ON PWSTANDBY<CR> : system PoWer STANDBY SI?<CR> : Request command for now playing input source >> Return RESPONSE SI***<CR>

Others

A) COMMAND is receivable also during transmission of EVENT. B) Since CHANNEL VOLUME changes simultaneously when the SURROUND MODE changes, the value of the channel volume of all channels returns as EVENT. C) CHANNEL VOLUME returns the data of ALL channels by the present SURROUND MODE also including an intact channel. In this case, the data of an intact channel is set to "50". D) Since SURROUND MODE changes simultaneously when the INPUT source changes, the SURROUND MODE (and also the value of the channel volume of all channels , It described in B) ) returns as EVENT. E) When SURROUND MODE is the same in between INPUT source change before and after, EVENT of SURROUND MODE and CHANNEL VOLUME does NOT return. F) Although EVENT of SURROUND MODE returns when the present SURROUND MODE is set up again, CHANNEL VOLUME does NOT return. G) When SURROUND MODE is changed, before returning SURROUND MODE after change as EVENT, the present SURROUND MODE is returned. H) The RESPONSE should be sent as opposed to the request command by all the commands with which an EVENT exists , not need to the another request commands(ex. SV command). I) The PARAMETER (with COMMAND and RESPONSE, EVENT) of minimum level of MASTER VOLUME and MULTI ZONE defines 99.
COMMAND and PARAMETER list
COMMAND PW MV PARAMETER ON STANDBY UP DOWN ** FL UP FL DOWN FL ** FR UP FR DOWN FR ** C UP C DOWN C ** SW UP SW DOWN SW ** SL UP SL DOWN SL ** SR UP SR DOWN SR ** SBL UP SBL DOWN SBL ** SBR UP SBR DOWN SBR ** function POWER ON/STANDBY change MASTER VOLUME UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB **:00 to 99 by ASCII 98=+18dB(MAX),80=0dB,99=---(MIN) CHANNEL VOLUME UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB ---FRONT Lch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---FRONT Rch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---CENTERch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---SUBWOOFERch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---SURROUND Lch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---SURROUND Rch **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---SURROUND BACK Lch (SBch 2SP) **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB ---SURROUND BACK Rch (SBch 2SP) **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB example PWON<CR> PWSTANDBY<CR> MVUP<CR> MVDOWN<CR> MV80<CR> CVFL UP<CR> CVFL DOWN<CR> CVFL 50<CR> CVFR UP<CR> CVFR DOWN<CR> CVFR 50<CR> CVC UP<CR> CVC DOWN<CR> CVC 50<CR> CVSW UP<CR> CVSW DOWN<CR> CVSW 50<CR> CVSL UP<CR> CVSL DOWN<CR> CVSL 50<CR> CVSR UP<CR> CVSR DOWN<CR> CVSR 50<CR> CVSBL UP<CR> CVSBL DOWN<CR> CVSBL 50<CR> CVSBR UP<CR> CVSBR DOWN<CR> CVSBR 50<CR>

COMMAND CV

PARAMETER SB UP SB DOWN SB ** ON OFF PHONO CD TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS/SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 V.AUX CDR/TAPE1 MD/TAPE2 ON OFF PHONO | MD/TAPE2 SOURCE UP DOWN ** ON OFF
example CVSB UP<CR> CVSB DOWN<CR> **:38 to 62 by ASCII , 50=0dB CVSB 50<CR> OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change MUON<CR> MUOFF<CR> Select INPUT source SIPHONO<CR> SICD<CR> SITUNER<CR> SIDVD<CR> SIVDP<CR> SITV<CR> SIDBS/SAT<CR> SIVCR-1<CR> SIVCR-2<CR> SIVCR-3<CR> SIV.AUX<CR> ---Select CDR/TAPE function at AVR-4802R SICDR/TAPE1<CR> ---Invalid at AVR-4802R SIMD/TAPE2<CR> MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change ZMON<CR> ZMOFF<CR> MULTI ZONE-1 mode set , and select source Z1PHONO<CR> ---The name of PARAMETER is | the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. Z1MD/TAPE2<CR> MULTI ZONE-1 mode cancel Z1SOURCE<CR> MULTI ZONE-1 VOLUME UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB Z1UP<CR> Z1DOWN<CR> **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB, 99=---(MIN) Z180<CR> MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change Z1ON<CR> Z1OFF<CR> ---Set MULTI ZONE functions at AVR-4802R ---SURROUND BACKch

function (SBch 1SP)

COMMAND Z2
PARAMETER PHONO | MD/TAPE2 SOURCE UP DOWN ** ON OFF PHONO | MD/TAPE2 SOURCE DVD VDP TV DBS/SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 V.AUX SOURCE AUTO PCM DTS RF ANALOG EXT.IN-1 EXT.IN-2
function MULTI ZONE-2 mode set , and select source ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. MULTI ZONE-2 mode cancel MULTI ZONE-2 VOLUME UP/DOWN , direct change to ***dB **:00 to 99 by ASCII , 80=0dB MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change ---Invalid at AVR-4802R REC SELECT mode set , and select source ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. REC SELECT mode cancel VIDEO SELECT mode set , and select source
example Z2PHONO<CR> | Z2MD/TAPE2<CR> Z2SOURCE<CR> Z2UP<CR> Z2DOWN<CR> Z280<CR> Z2ON<CR> Z2OFF<CR> SRPHONO<CR> | SRMD/TAPE2<CR> SRSOURCE<CR> SVDVD<CR> SVVDP<CR> SVTV<CR> SVDBS/SAT<CR> SVVCR-1<CR> SVVCR-2<CR> SVVCR-3<CR> SVV.AUX<CR> SVSOURCE<CR> SDAUTO<CR> SDPCM<CR> SDDTS<CR> SDRF<CR> SDANALOG<CR> SDEXT.IN-1<CR> SDEXT.IN-2<CR>

VIDEO SELECT mode cancel set DIGITAL INPUT AUTO mode set DIGITAL INPUT force PCM mode set DIGITAL INPUT force DTS mode set DIGITAL INPUT force RF mode set force ANALOG INPUT mode set EXT.IN-1 mode ---Set EXT.IN mode at AVR-4802R set EXT.IN-2 mode ---Invalid at AVR-4802R

EVENT MS

PARAMETER DIRECT PURE DIRECT STEREO MULTI CH IN MULTI CH DIRECT MULTI CH PURE D DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL2 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY D EX 6.1 SURROUND DTS NEO:6 DTS SURROUND DTS ES DSCRT6.1 DTS ES MTRX6.1 HOME THX CINEMA THX5.1 THX U2 CINEMA THX MUSIC MODE THX6.1 THX SURROUND EX WIDE SCREEN 5CH STEREO 7CH STEREO SUPER STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB CLASSIC CONCERT MONO MOVIE MATRIX
function SURROUND mode set
All are received as "DOLBY SURROUND" , the surround mode which changed return as EVENT.
Same as "DOLBY D EX" All are received as "DTS SURROUND" , the surround mode which changed return as EVENT.
All are received as "THX SURROUND" , the surround mode which changed return as EVENT.
---Operate as Matrix6.1 or Discrete6.1
Both are received as "5CH/7CH STEREO" , the surround mode which changed return as EVENT.
example MSDIRECT<CR> MSPURE DIRECT<CR> MSSTEREO<CR> MSMULTI CH IN<CR> MSMULTI CH DIRECT<CR> MSMULTI CH PURE D<CR> MSDOLBY PRO LOGIC<CR> MSDOLBY PL2<CR> MSDOLBY DIGITAL<CR> MSDOLBY D EX<CR> MS6.1 SURROUND<CR> MSDTS NEO:6<CR> MSDTS SURROUND<CR> MSDTS ES DSCRT6.1<CR> MSDTS ES MTRX6.1<CR> MSHOME THX CINEMA<CR> MSTHX5.1<CR> MSTHX U2 CINEMA<CR> MSTHX MUSIC MODE<CR> MSTHX6.1<CR> MSTHX SURROUND EX<CR> MSWIDE SCREEN<CR> MS5CH STEREO<CR> MS7CH STEREO<CR> MSSUPER STADIUM<CR> MSROCK ARENA<CR> MSJAZZ CLUB<CR> MSCLASSIC CONCERT<CR> MSMONO MOVIE<CR> MSMATRIX<CR>

EVENT PS

PARAMETER TONE DEFEAT ON TONE DEFEAT OFF SB:MTRX ON SB:NON MTR X SB:OFF CINEMA EQ.ON CINEMA EQ.OFF MODE : MUSIC MODE : CINEMA MODE : EMULATION MODE : PRO LOGIC UP DOWN ****** (6 digits) UP DOWN **(PRESET No.)
function PARAMETER setting TONE DEFEAT ON/OFF SURROUND BACK SP MODE set ---MTRX ON = SURR.EX ON = DSCRT ON = NRML (@THX) (@ES DSCRT) (PL2, NEO6) CINEMA EQ. ON/OFF CINEMA / MUSIC /PL mode change (This parameter can change DOLBY PL2,NEO:6 mode.) ---Invalid at AVR-4802R --- EMU. & PL can change ONLY DOLBY PL2 mode. TUNER Frequency UP/DOWN , direct change --- ****.** kHz at AM band (>050000 is AM.) ****.** MHz at FM band (<050000 is FM.) TUNER PRESET CH UP/DOWN , direct change to No.**

example PSTONE DEFEAT ON<CR> PSTONE DEFEAT OFF<CR> PSSB:MTRX ON<CR> PSSB:NON MTRX<CR> PSSB:OFF<CR> PSCINEMA EQ.ON<CR> PSCINEMA EQ.OFF<CR> PSMODE : MUSIC<CR> PSMODE : CINEMA<CR> PSMODE : EMULATION<CR> PSMODE : PRO LOGIC<CR> TFUP<CR> TFDOWN<CR> TF105000<CR> (1050.00kHz at AM) TPUP<CR> TPDOWN<CR> TPA1<CR> (PRESET No.A1) TMAM<CR> TMFM<CR> TMAUTO<CR> TMMANUAL<CR> isnt TUNER.
TUNER BAND , MODE Select AM ---Band set to AM FM ---Band set to FM AUTO ---Tuning mode set to AUTO mode MANUAL ---Tuning mode set to MANUAL mode TF, TP, TM COMMAND : '*' parameters can NOT operate when INPUT source
EVENT(or RESPONSE) and PARAMETER list
EVENT PW MV PARAMETER ON STANDBY ** function POWER ON/STANDBY change MASTER VOLUME change , **:00 to 98 by ASCII 98 = +18dB(MAX) 80 = 0dB 10 = -70dB example PWON<CR> PWSTANDBY<CR> MV80<CR> *RES.
99 = ---dB(MIN) FL ** CHANNEL VOLUME change , **:38 to 62 by ASCII FR ** 62 = +12dB(MAX) C ** 50 = 0dB SW ** 38 = -12dB(MIN) SL ** 00 = OFF (define ONLY SWch in DIRECT mode.) SR ** SBL ** (at SBch 2SP) SBR ** (at SBch 2SP) SB ** (at SBch 1SP) MU ON OUTPUT MUTE ON/OFF change OFF SI PHONO INPUT source change CD TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS/SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3 V.AUX CDR/TAPE1 ---means CDR/TAPE function at AVR-4802R MD/TAPE2 ---Invalid at AVR-4802R *RES. : NOT returns '*' parameters as RESPONSE. CV -9-
CVFL 50<CR> CVFR 50<CR> CVC 50<CR> CVSW 50<CR> CVSL 50<CR> CVSR 50<CR> CVSBL 50<CR> CVSBR 50<CR> CVSB 50<CR> MUON<CR> MUOFF<CR> SIPHONO<CR> SICD<CR> SITUNER<CR> SIDVD<CR> SIVDP<CR> SITV<CR> SIDBS/SAT<CR> SIVCR-1<CR> SIVCR-2<CR> SIVCR-3<CR> SIV.AUX<CR> SICDR/TAPE1<CR> SIMD/TAPE2<CR>

EVENT ZM Z1

PARAMETER ON OFF PHONO | MD/TAPE2 SOURCE **
function MAIN-ZONE ON/OFF change MULTI ZONE-1 source change ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. MULTI ZONE-1 mode cancel MULTI ZONE-1 VOLUME change , **:00 to 99 by ASCII 98 = +18dB(MAX) 80 = 0dB 10 = -70dB 99 = ---(MIN) MULTI ZONE-1 ON/OFF change ---means MULTI ZONE functions at AVR-4802 MULTI ZONE-2 source change ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. MULTI ZONE-2 mode cancel MULTI ZONE-2 VOLUME change , **:00 to 99 by ASCII 98= +18dB(MAX) 80 = 0dB 10 = -70dB 99 = ---(MIN) MULTI ZONE-2 ON/OFF change ---Invalid at AVR-4802R REC SELECT source change ---The name of PARAMETER is the same as that of the time of SI COMMAND. REC SELECT mode cancel