Denon AVR-4800 manuel d'utilisation

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    A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-4800 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS DSP SIMULATION MASTER VOLUME REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR TAPE-2 MON HOME THX CINEMA VOLUME LEVEL TUNER DVD VDP TV / DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 V. AUX MD / TAPE-1 TAPE-2 MON PHONO SURROUND SPEAKER CD B A L C R SL S SR CH INDICATOR LOCK LFE PHONES BASS TREBLE INPUT MODE DIRECT STEREO ANALOG D[...]

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    2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. T enir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handle the power cord carefull[...]

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    3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to[...]

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    4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON A VR-4800 Digital Surround A / V receiver . This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is pro[...]

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    5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEA TURES • Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens, either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connect components to the input jacks. • Muting of PRE OUT jacks an[...]

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    6 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only . Do not use them for[...]

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    7 Connecting video components • T o connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /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. R L OUT OUT OUT OUT PRE OUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT / SB SURROUND SIGN[...]

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    8 Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on the S input jacks The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other . • Precaution when using S-jacks This unit’ s S-jacks (input and o[...]

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    9 Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y , R-Y , B-Y) 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 outp[...]

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    10 1 4 2 3 Connecting the antenna terminals R L OUT OUT OUT PRE OUT PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT / SB SURROUND SIGNAL GND CD DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8[...]

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    11 Connecting the external input (EXT . IN) jacks Connecting the MUL TI SOURCE 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 d[...]

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    12 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 conn[...]

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    13 Connections when using surround back speakers R L OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT PRE OUT 6 1 6 6 1 6 8 1 6 PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT / SB SURROUND SIGNAL GND CD DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 6[...]

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    14 R L OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT PRE OUT 6 1 6 6 1 6 8 1 6 PHONO FRONT CENTER EFECT / SB SURROUND SIGNAL GND CD DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 MONITOR SOURCE MULTI OUT-1 MONITOR OUT-2 DVD VDP TV / DBS V.AUX VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 VCR - 1 VCR - 2 MD / T APE-1 T APE-2 6CH EXT. IN FR SW SR ER FL C SL EL 8CH EXT. IN [...]

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    15 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 [...]

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    16 6 P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER DSP SIMULATION MASTER VOLUME REMOTE SENSOR ON / STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR TAPE-2 MON HOME THX CINEMA VOLUME LEVEL PHONES BASS TREBLE INPUT MODE DIRECT STEREO ANALOG D[...]

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    17 Remote control unit • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAKER DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANA[...]

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    18 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other A V components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 15), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the A VR-4800’ s on-screen display function. These settings are required to set up the listening room’ s A V system centere[...]

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    19 • Speaker system layout Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system) • The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: With the A VR-4800 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the best layout for a variety of sources and sur[...]

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    20 Before setting up the system Setting the type of speakers 1 Check that all the connections are correct, then turn on the main unit’ s power . 2 Display the System Setup Menu. TITLE SYSTEM SETUP • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combinatio[...]

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    21 4 Enter the setting. a) If no surround speakers are used (if “None” is set for both A and B): The System Setup Menu reappears. b) If both surround speakers A and B are used (if either “Large” or “Small” is set for both A and B): The surround speaker setting screen appears. c) When “Front” is set to “Large” and “Subwoofer”[...]

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    22 2 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER NOTES: • In the Subwoofer Mode screen, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers if you have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. • By selecting the “LFE + Main” option, you[...]

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    23 Setting the delay time • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode. • The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 on the diagram at the right). L1[...]

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    Front/Center/Surround: This is the normal setting. Center/Surround/SurroundBack: The power amplifier for the front channels is used for the surround back channel. When this is set, the surround back left and right signals are amplified and output from the front left and right speaker terminals. The front channel signals are only output from the pre[...]

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    25 Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal. • From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level. • The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. (For details, see page 46.) • When using[...]

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    26 8 Select “Y es”. 9 a. If the “Auto” mode is selected: T est 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: Use the CURSOR buttons to ad[...]

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    27 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. 1 Use the C[...]

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    28 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 subwoofer’ s att[...]

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    29 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) • Use this to turn the on-screen display (messages other than the menu screens) on or off. 1 At the System Setup Menu select “On Screen Display”. 2 Switch to the On Screen Display screen. ENTER 3 Select “ON” or “OFF”. 4 Enter the setting. The System Setup Menu reappears. ENTER Auto tuner presets [...]

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    30 2 Press the ENTER button. The “Auto Preset Memory” screen appears. ENTER 3 Use the CURSOR button to select “Y es”. “Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins. “Completed” appears once searching is completed. The display automatically switches to screen. This completes system setup. Once these settings are made, there is [...]

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    31 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-869) can be used to operate not only the A VR-4800 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers, so it can also be used to operate non-DENON re[...]

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    32 Operating DENON audio components • T urn on the power of the different components before operating them. 1 Set mode switch 1 to “AUDIO (A VR/A VC)”. AVR/AVC VIDEO AUDIO 2 Set mode switch 2 to the position for the component to be operated. DVD TV VDP VCR CD MD MULTI DECK DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE[...]

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    33 Preset memory • Denon and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory for your make of video component. Operation is not possible for some models, however . In this case use the learning function (see page 36) to store the remote control signals. • For instructions on clearing the presettings stored in the preset m[...]

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    34 “VCR” A B q (DVD) w (VDP) e (TUNER) r (TV/DBS) t (V . AUX) y (PHONO) u (VCR-1) i (CD) o (MD/T APE-1) (VCR-2) p (SHIFT) SHIFT (CHANNEL +) CHANNEL + (CHANNEL -) CHANNEL – (A/B) A / B (DIRECT) DIRECT — HIT ACHI A MITSUBUSHI A JVC (VICTOR) A P ANASONIC A SONY A PIONEER TOSHIBA A SANYO A SHARP A NEC A PHILIPS A RCA A GENERAL ELECTRIC A — (S[...]

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    35 Operating a video component stored in the preset memory 1 Set the slide switch to “VIDEO”. AVR/AVC VIDEO AUDIO 2 Set the slide switch to the component to be registered (DVD, VDP , VCR or TV). DVD TV VDP VCR CD MD MULTI DECK DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAKER DVD SET UP[...]

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    36 Learning function • If your A V component is not a DENON product or it cannot be operated with the preset memory codesets, you can “teach” the A VR- 4800’ s remote control to “learn” the codes from the component’ s original remote control. • The buttons that can be “learned” are the CD, DECK and MD system buttons (see page 32[...]

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    37 System call function • The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single button is pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function). This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’ s power , select the input source, turn on the monitor TV?[...]

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    38 (3) Storing signals (4) Clearing system call settings DVD START LEARNED/TX HOME THX CINEMA TUNING BAND TITLE MENU/GUIDE MODE MEMORY USE/LEARN T.TONE MULTI SPEAKER DVD SET UP RETURN STATUS DISPLAY ON SCREEN DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO INPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.IN MUTING MASTER VOL. VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SYSTEM CALL [...]

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    39 Clearing “learned” remote control signals 1 Press the USE/LEARN selector button with the tip of a pen, etc., to set the learn mode. 2 T o clear “learned” remote control signals, set the slide switch to the position at which the signals were “learned”. AVR/AVC VIDEO AUDIO 3 Set the slide switch to the position at which the signals wer[...]

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    40 Playing the input source 13 5 2 1 Select the input source to be played. INPUT SELECTOR CD 8 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: CD When the tape 2 input (T APE-2 MON) is selected, the input indicator lights. TAPE-2 MON Lit 2 Select the input mode. • Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. ANALOG [...]

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    41 3 Select the play mode. STEREO STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: Stereo 4 Start playback on the selected component. • For operating instructions, refer to the component’ s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOL. (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level is displayed on the master volume level display .[...]

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    42 [3] T urning the sound off temporarily (muting) 1 Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily . Press the MUTING button. Cancelling MUTING mode. Press the MUTING button again. MUTING [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image 1 Simulcast playback Use this switch to monitor a video source other than the audio source. P[...]

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    43 Multi-source recording/playback [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC/MUL TI MODE button until “REC OUT SOURCE” appears on the set’ s display . MODE 2 Press the REC/MUL TI SOURCE button until the source you want to record appears on the set’ s display . • The indicator for the selected program so[...]

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    44 [3] Remote control unit operations during multi-source playback (selecting the source) 1 Set the slide switch to “AUDIO” and “MUL TI”. AVR/AVC VIDEO AUDIO DVD TV VDP VCR CD MD MULTI DECK (Remote control unit) 2 Press the input source button. The multi source switches directly . The remote control unit’ s MUL TI button can be operated a[...]

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    45 Multi-source and multi-zone playback MUL TI ROOM MUSIC ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MUL TI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. (Refer t[...]

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    46 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 25) or from the remote control unit, as described below . • Adjusting with the remote contr[...]

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    47 Fader function • This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together . Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 Select “F ADER”. CH SELECT ENTER The channel switches [...]

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    48 Playing modes for different sources The A VR-4800 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source. 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural • Maximum performance for playing[...]

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    49 [1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. HOME THX CINEMA HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. [2] T o play in the THX Surround EX/Hom[...]

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    50 Dolby Digital mode (only with digital input) and DTS Surround (only with digital input) 1 Select the input source. INPUT SELECTOR VDP 2 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) q Select an input source set to digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (see page 28). INPUT MODE INPUT MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) w Set the input mode to “AUTO”. 2 Select the[...]

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    51 4 Display the surround parameter menu. MENU/GUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER 5 Select the various parameters. 6 Enter the setting. ENTER NOTE: • When “Default” is selected and the cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP .” are automatically turned off, “6.1/7.1 Surround” is reset, “CHANNEL LEVEL” and the tone is set to t[...]

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    52 Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode 1 Select the Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. • The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights. DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DOLBY / DTS SURROUND Lit (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. NOTE: • There are four Dolb[...]

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    53 11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The A VR-4800 is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processing to recreate sound fields artificially . Select one of the eight provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play and adjust the parameters to achieve a more real, powe[...]

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    54 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. DSP SIMULATION DIRECT STEREO DOLBY / DTS SURROUND 5CH / 7CH STEREO SURROUND MODE (Main unit) (Remote control unit) DOLBY / DTS SURROUND DIRECT DSP SIMULATION 5CH / 7CH STEREO STEREO The surround mode switches in the following order each time the DSP SIMULA TION button is p[...]

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    55 T one control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 Display the surround parameter screen on the monitor . The screen for the selected surround mode appears. “TONE” cannot be selected in the Direct or Home THX Cinema mode. MENU/GUIDE SURROUND PARAMETER 2 Select “TONE”. 3 Switch to the T one [...]

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    56 Surround parameters e EFFECT : This parameter turns the effect signals with multi surround mode speaker effects on and off in the WIDE SCREEN mode. When this parameter is turned off, the SBL and SBR channel signals are equivalent to the SL and SR channels, respectively . LEVEL: This parameter sets the strength of the effect signals in the WIDE S[...]

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    57 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR TUNER 3 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display , press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). BAND 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. MODE “Auto” appears on the display . 4 Press the TUNING UP or D[...]

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    58 Preset memory 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station to be preset in the memory . 2 Press the MEMORY button. MEMORY 3 Press the SHIFT button and select the desired memory block (A to E). SHIFT SHIFT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 4 Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button to select the desired preset cha[...]

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    59 Recalling preset stations 12 DVD START LEARNED/TX DOLBY / DTS VOLUME DISC SKIP+ SYSTEM CALL POWER VDP TUNER SHIFT TV/DBS V.AUX PHONO VCR-1 CD MD / TAPE-1 CHANNEL VCR-2 TAPE-2 MON TV/VCR RC-869 123 4 SET A / B CALL OFF ON / SOURCE 56 789 +10 0 1 2 1 Watching the display , press the SHIFT button to select the preset memory block. SHIFT SHIFT (Main[...]

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    60 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ? 3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly , check the items listed in the table below . Should t[...]

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    61 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 T ypes of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital (EX), Dolby Pro Logic, DTS (ES), high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audi[...]

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    62 Surround back speakers The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy t o achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener , something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image[...]

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    63 • Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same positions as in example (1). • It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above the ears. • Same as surround back speaker installation method (1). Using dipolar speakers for the surround b[...]

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    64 • Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening position in order assure clear positioning of the sound. • Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1). • Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example (1) or (2), [...]

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    65 Surround The A VR-4800 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 . Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Di[...]

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    66 (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby Surround into four channels: front left, center , front right and surround (the surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surround speakers). Here, “sources recorded in Dolby Surrou[...]

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    67 Home THX Cinema surround mode 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[...]

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    68 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SURROUND EX D.COMP . E E E E C E C E C E E E E E E E E C (OFF) C (OFF) E C (OFF) C [...]

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    69 17 SPECIFICA TIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Stereo (2ch driven) (All properties shown are only 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T .H.D.) for the power amplifier stage.) 130 W + 130 W (8 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Surround 125 W x 5 ch (8 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T .H.D.) Dynamic power: 170[...]