AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-486 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI
FRANCAIS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 System setup / Configuration système Speaker Configuration *Front page 12, 13 Subwoofer Mode Crossover Frequency Large page 16 Norm Small *Cr.Over *Surr. Auto Surround Mode *Auto Surr. ON *SW Mode *Center page 14 80Hz Ext. In Subwoofer Level page 16 Small *Ext.In SW+15dB Test Tone *S.Back page 15 Small *TEST TONE Yes< *S.Back Power Amp Assignment 2sp> *P.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-486 A/V Surround 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 provided we recommend with an immense array of features, before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Cautions on installation Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps: • Install this unit as far away as possible from the tuner or TV. • Run the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power supply cord and input/output connection cables.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Inserting the batteries Part names and functions q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Put the rear cover back on. Notes on batteries: • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit. (The included batteries are only for verifying operation.
ENGLISH Getting Started Remote control unit Easy Operation For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation 2 Connections Speaker connections When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • 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 stereo image being impaired.
ENGLISH Easy Operation Easy Operation • For best picture quality (especially with progressive DVD and other high definition sources), choose the component video connection to your monitor TV. S-Video and composite video outputs are also provided if your TV does not have component video inputs. • The signals input to the color difference (component) video terminals are not output from the VIDEO output terminal (yellow) or the S-Video output terminal.
ENGLISH Easy Operation INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKER A POWER ON/STANDBY Easy Operation Turning on the power Playing the input source MASTER VOLUME SELECT SURROUND MODE ON/SOURCE 1 2 3 Turn on your subwoofer. 1 Select the input source to be played. Example: DVD Turn on your monitor (TV). Press the POWER switch. ¢ ON: The power turns on and the indicator lights. Set the POWER switch to this position to turn the power on and off from the included remote control unit.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Cable indications The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting the external inputs (EXT. IN) terminals • To connect the digital audio output from the TV or DBS tuner, you can choose from either the coaxial or optical connections. If you choose to use the coaxial connection, it needs to be assigned. For more information about Digital Input Assignment ( page 16).
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources Connecting a VCR Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder • If you wish to perform analog dubbing from a digital source, such as a DVD recorder to an analog recorder such as a cassette deck, you will need to connect the analog inputs and outputs as shown below, in addition to the digital audio connections.
ENGLISH Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources 2 AM loop antenna assembly 1 2 Connect to the AM antenna terminals. ZONE2 speaker out connections • When the power amplifier is assigned to the ZONE2 output channel at “Power Amp Assignment”, the surround back speaker terminals can be used as the ZONE2 speaker out terminals ( page 35). • The connections diagram below is an example for when the surround back speaker is assigned to the ZONE2 stereo 2 channel.
ENGLISH System Setup Setting the Speaker Configuration System Setup The composition of the signals output to each channel and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. Use System Setup to customize a variety of settings to suit your listening environment. For the contents of a system menu and the initial setting of this unit ( page 17). Front display • You can change the settings using the buttons on the remote control unit.
ENGLISH System Setup 4 System Setup Press the CURSOR F or G button to select your surround back speaker type, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch to the number of surround back speaker setting. *S.Back Large Small Small None When “Small” has been selected for the surround speakers, “Large” cannot be selected for the surround back speakers.
ENGLISH System Setup 5 6 7 8 Press the CURSOR F or G button to set the distance from the surround R speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch to the surround back L speaker setting. Press the CURSOR F or G button to set the distance from the surround back L speakers to the listening position, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch to the surround back R speaker setting.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Test Tone • Use this setting to adjust to that the playback level between the different channel 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. 1 the CURSOR F button to switch the test tone mode. • Press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch to the digital input (COAXIAL) setting.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup Setting the Digital In Assignment Setting the Auto Surround Mode This setting assigns the digital input terminals of the AVR-486 for the different input sources. 1 Press the CURSOR F or G button to assign the input function connected to the COAXIAL 1 input terminal, then press the ENTER or CURSOR H button to switch the COAXIAL 2 input setting.
ENGLISH System Setup System Setup System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) System Setup 1 Speaker Configuration 2 Delay Time Default settings Input the combination of speakers in your system and their corresponding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for full-size, full-range) to automatically set the composition of the signals output from the speakers and the frequency response.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) terminals Basic Operation The signals being input to the external decoder input terminals are played without passing through the surround circuitry. Playback INPUT MODE ANALOG MASTER VOLUME Playing the input source 1 EXT. IN INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE SELECT Select the input source to be played. Example: CD (Main unit) 2 Press the EXT. IN button to select the external input.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Input mode INPUT MODE ANALOG DIMMER STATUS STEREO DIRECT DIRECT/STEREO PHONES SPEAKER VIDEO SELECT MASTER VOLUME STATUS VIDEO SELECT INPUT MODE DIMMER SPEAKER ANALOG The AVR-486 has an AUTO signal detection mode that automatically identifies the type of incoming audio signals, but is also equipped with a manual mode that can be switched according to the type of input audio signals. 2 Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes Press the INPUT MODE button.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 2 Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input. ANALOG (exclusive analog audio signal playback mode): The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded and played. NOTE: • Input mode when playing DTS sources: Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation STANDARD 5 STANDARD Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button to select the various parameters. The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation 7 • PANORAMA setting Press the ENTER button to finish the surround parameter mode. PANORAMA OFF ON OFF • 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. • DIMENSION setting 2 Surround parameters q DIMENSION 3 0 3 6 • CENTER WIDTH setting CENTER WIDTH 3 0 4 7 • TONE DEFEAT setting TONE DEF.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation • CINEMA EQ setting: STANDARD INPUT MODE SELECT INPUT SELECTOR CINEMA EQ OFF ON OFF • CENTER IMAGE setting SURROUND PARAMETER CURSOR G ENTER CURSOR F STANDARD SURROUND PARAMETER INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND BACK C.IMAGE 0.3 0.0 0.3 1.0 • TONE DEFEAT setting INPUT MODE TONE DEF. ON DTS NEO:6 mode 1 Press the STANDARD button to select the DTS NEO:6 mode. The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation • 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. 2 Surround parameters w DTS NEO:6 Mode: • 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.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation STATUS TONE: This enables tone control. This can be set individually for the separate surround modes other than DIRECT mode. SB CH OUT (Surround Back): STANDARD/NIGHT 2 Surround parameters e 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.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation DENON original surround modes This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation SURROUND MODE • When the MONO MOVIE, ROCK ARENA, JAZZ CLUB and VIDEO GAME mode: ROOM SIZE TONE DEFEAT EFFECT LEVEL DEFAULT • D. COMP. setting D.COMP. OFF SURROUND BACK OFF LOW MID HIGH • When the MATRIX mode: This parameter is displayed during DOLBY DIGITAL playback.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation TONE CONTROL SURROUND MODE SELECT 3 Display the parameter you want to adjust, then turn the SELECT knob to set it. Tone control setting 2 Adjusting the sound quality (tone) The tone control function will not work in the DIRECT mode. • 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.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation INPUT SELECTOR PRESET CH SELECT TUNER CURSOR G CURSOR F TUNING PRESET MODE MEMORY POWER SHIFT TUNING ON/STANDBY BAND Listening to the radio Channel Level You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback sources or to suit your taste, as described below. 1 Press the CH SELECT button to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. The channel switches as shown below each time the button is pressed.
ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic Operation Auto tuning 1 Manual tuning Set the input source to “TUNER”. (Main unit) 2 3 (Remote control unit) Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. Lights A1 FM 87.50MHz 4 1 2 3 Preset stations Set the input source to “TUNER”. Watching the display, press the BAND button to select the desired band (AM or FM). Press the MODE button to set the manual tuning mode.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation OFF ON/SOURCE 3. Tuner system buttons 1. CD player (CD), CD recorder and MD recorder (CDR/MD) system buttons NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Remote control unit Operating DENON audio components 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO”. 2 Set the MODE 2 switch to the position for the component to be operated (CD, CDR/MD or TAPE). 6, 7 2 1 8, 9 3 DISC SKIP + Manual search (forward and reverse) Stop Play Auto search (cue) Pause Switch discs (for CD changers only) 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Preset memory • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other manufacturers without using the learning function by registering the manufacturer of the component as shown in the list of preset codes ( End of this manual). • Operation is not possible for some models. 1 Set the MODE 1 switch to “AUDIO” or “VIDEO”.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation 1. Digital video disc player (DVD) system buttons ON/SOURCE : Power on/standby OFF : DENON DVD power off 6, 7 : Manual search (forward and reverse) 2 : Stop 1 : Play 8, 9 : Auto search (to beginning of track) 3 : Pause 0 ~ 9, +10 : Number DISC SKIP + : Disc skip (for DVD changer only) DISPLAY : Switch display MENU : Menu RETURN : Return SETUP : Setup •, ª, 0, 1 : Cursor up, down, left and right ENTER : Enter setting Advanced Operation 2.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation 4. Digital broadcast satellite (DBS) tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons Advanced Operation 5. Monitor TV (TV) system buttons ZONE2 OFF MAIN ON NUMBER MODE 1 MODE 2 Punch through “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate the PLAY, STOP, MANUAL SEARCH and AUTO SEARCH buttons on CD, TAPE, CDR/MD, DVD/VDP or VCR components when in the DBS/CABLE or TV mode. By default, nothing is set.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Multi zone music entertainment system ZONE2 OFF ZONE2 speaker out can be used when “ZONE2” is selected at “Power Amp Assignment”. In this case, surround back speaker out cannot be used for MAIN ZONE. ZONE2 ON • For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ operating instructions. CHANNEL 2 When using the SURR.BACK/ZONE2 amplifier as the ZONE2 • To use the ZONE2, turn on the ZONE2 button.
ENGLISH Advanced Operation 5 Advanced Operation Last function memory INPUT SELECTOR When the input source is set to TUNER, the preset channel can be selected pressing the CHANNEL button on the remote control unit. • The input source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob is output for the ZONE2 speaker output.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom 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 the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH Additional Information Surround back speakers Additional Information • Other types of audio: These signals are designed to recreate a 360° sound field using three to five speakers. Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).
ENGLISH Additional Information With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding these speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes ( page 26) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.
ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information [2] When not using surround back speakers Front speakers Center speaker Monitor Subwoofer 60° 120° Surround speakers [ As seen from above ] Surround speaker Surround The AVR-486 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.
ENGLISH Additional Information • Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater). In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stereo signals.
ENGLISH Additional Information [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 360degree 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.
ENGLISH Additional Information Additional Information Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals Channel output Mode DIRECT STEREO EXTERNAL INPUT DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx DTS NEO:6 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS SURROUND 5CH/7CH STEREO ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB VIDEO GAME MONO MOVIE MATRIX VIRTUAL FRONT L/R CENTER SURROUND L/R SURROUND BACK L/R SUBWOOFER C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C E E B B B B B B B B B B B B E E E B B
ENGLISH Specifications 2 Tuner section Specifications Receiving Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output terminals: • Analog Input sensitivity / input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Front: 75 W +75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% 110 W + 110 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.) Center: 75 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08% 110W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7% T.H.D.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS 2 List of preset codes / Liste de codes préréglés DVD Audio Dynamic 005, 085 Denon 014, *[111] Audiovox 088 Aiwa 009 Beaumark 087 Jensen Hitachi 010 Broksonic 086, 093 JVC JVC 006, 011 Calix 088 Konka 012, 013 Candle 006, 087, 088, 089, 090 Magnavox 005 Canon 049, 057 Mitsubishi 004 Capehart 025, 055, 056, 071 Kodak 088 Panasonic 014 Carver 015 Lloyd 009, 094 Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 CCE 095 LXI 088 Pioneer 003, 008 Citizen 006, 007, 08
FRANCAIS ENGLISH Optonica 021 Sylvania 009, 015, 016, 017, 041, 049, 094 Bauer 155 Panasonic 024, 049, 064, 066, 067, 068, 069, 107 Symphonic 009, 094 Belcor 047 Perdio 009 Tandy 009 Bell & Howell 045, 118 Pentax 009, 013, 023, 058, 090 Tashiko 009, 088 Bradford 061 Philco 015, 016, 049 Tatung 004, 026, 030 Brockwood 003, 047 Philips 015, 021, 042, 049, 105 Teac 004, 009, 026, 094 Candle Pilot 088 Technics 024, 049 Pioneer 005, 013, 029, 036, 037, 038, 045, 085 Tek
ENGLISH FRANCAIS Futuretech 004 Minutz 066 SBR 015 GE 020, 036, 037, 040, 044, 058, 066, 088, Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, Schneider 015 081, 082, 083, 105 Scott 062 000, 015, 029, 031, 039, 048, 051, 056, Montgomery Ward 011, 020, 144, 145, 146 Sears 008, 014, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 040, 057, 067, 068, 069, 116 Motorola 121, 147 Grundy 062 MTC 031, 034, 039, 048, 095 Hitachi 029, 031, 051, 052, 070, 111, 112, 113, NAD 008, 075, 076, 128 124, *[134]
FRANCAIS CABLE DBS (SATELLITE) Emerson 004, 005, 006, 007 003, 008, 009, 010 ABC 006, *[007], 008, 009 Alphastar 054 Fisher Archer 010, 011 Chaparral 035, 036 JVC 018, 019 011, 012, 013, 014, 017 006, 015, 035 Century 011 Dishnet 053 Kenwood Citizen 011 Drake 037, 038 Magnavox Colour Voice 012, 013 Echostar Dish 062, 066 Marantz 016, 028, 035 Comtronic 014 GE 048, 055, 056 MCS 016, 024 Eastern 015 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Onkyo 025, 027 Garrard 011 Grun
ENGLISH FRANCAIS Magnavox 002 Marantz 002 Onkyo 016, 018 Optimus 007, 008 Panasonic 012 Philips 002 Pioneer 007, 008, 009 Sony 013, 014, 015 Technics 012 Victor 004 Wards 007 Yamaha 010, 011 *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from the factory. *[ ] : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en fonctiom des livraison de l’usine. DVD preset codes Codes préréglés DVD B Model No.
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