OWNER’S GUIDE
AVR480
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTICHANNEL
PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER
®
read first!Important Safety Precautions!
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of be located in the vicinity of overhead
time.
18. An outside antenna system should not
CAUTION
power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits, as
contact with them might be fatal.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
14. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 19. Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the product manufacturer, as
they may cause hazards.
16. This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
the type of power supply to your home, kind on the product.
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.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized) plug with
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
sion cords, or integral convenience recep-
tacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
20. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
consult your product dealer or local power 21. Do not attempt to service this product
company. For products intended to operate yourself, as opening or removing covers
from battery power, or other sources, refer may expose you to dangerous voltage or
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
to the operating instructions.
17. If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure the
other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
22. When replacement parts are required,
antenna or cable system is grounded so as be sure the service technician has used
to provide some protection against voltage replacement parts specified by the manu-
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code,
facturer or that have the same character-
istics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
23. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
24. The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specified by the manufac-
turer or sold with the appara-
Figure 1.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
tus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)
to avoid injury from tip-over.
HCGUL1492/6500 02/2003
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing JBL! With the
purchase of a JBL AVR480, you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR480 has been
Description and Features
The AVR480’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional high-current design technolo-
gies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
®
The AVR480 is among the most versatile
and multifeatured A/V receivers avail-
able, incorporating a wide range of lis-
tening options. In addition to Dolby
Digital and DTS decoding for digital
sources, a broad choice of analog sur-
round modes are available for use with
sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts
and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner.
custom-designed to provide all the
excitement and detail of movie sound-
tracks and every nuance of musical selec-
tions. With onboard Dolby* Digital and
With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-
honored circuit designs, the AVR480 is
one of the finest products ever offered by
JBL in its class.
®
DTS decoding, the AVR480 delivers six
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discrete channels of audio that take
advantage of the digital soundtracks from
the latest DVD and LD releases and
Digital Television broadcasts.
Onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS
Decoding Using Cirrus Chip
®
In addition to providing a wide range of
listening options, the AVR480 is easy to
configure so that it provides the best
results with your speakers and specific
listening-room environment.
Technology
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Dolby Laboratories’ Pro Logic* II
Decoding Technology
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from
your new receiver, we urge you to take
the time to read through this manual.
This will ensure that connections to
speakers, source playback units and
other external devices are made properly.
In addition, a few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the
power the AVR480 is able to deliver.
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Multiple Digital Inputs and an
Output
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR480
features connections for four video
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Front-Panel Inputs for Easy
devices, three with both composite and
S-Video inputs. Front-panel inputs allow
temporary connection of camcorders,
portable players, video games or other
devices. Three additional audio inputs are
available, and a total of two digital inputs
make the AVR480 capable of handling all
the latest digital audio sources. A coax
digital output is available for direct con-
nection to digital recorders.
Connection to Portable Devices and
the Latest Video Game Consoles
If you have any questions about this
product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your dealer, who is your
best local source of information.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation Location
Important Safety Information
Unpacking
■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid
the potential for safety hazards, place
the unit on a firm and level surface.
When placing the unit on a shelf, be
certain that the shelf and any mounting
hardware can support the weight of the
product.
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR480 has been designed for use
with 220 – 240-volt AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which it is intended can create a
safety and fire hazard and may damage
the unit.
The carton and shipping materials used
to protect your new receiver during
shipment were specially designed to
cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and
packing materials for use in shipping
if you move, or should the unit ever
need repair.
■ Make certain that proper space is pro-
vided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is suffi-
cient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances, a fan may
be required.
Depending on the electrical requirements
in your area or the wiring in your home,
the power cords included with your AVR
may not be the correct ones, and you may
need to contact your local JBL distributor
to obtain the correct power cord.
To minimize the size of the carton in
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams
on the bottom and collapsing the carton.
Other cardboard inserts may be stored in
the same manner. Packing materials that
cannot be collapsed should be saved
along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you have any questions about the
voltage requirements for your specific
model, or about the line voltage in your
area, contact your dealer before plugging
the unit into a wall outlet.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a
carpeted surface.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping protection
are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot
or cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the
power cord attached to your unit. We
do not recommend that extension cords
be used with this product. As with all
electrical devices, do not run power cords
under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords
should be replaced immediately by an
authorized service depot with a cord
meeting factory specifications.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots
on the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord
from an AC outlet, always pull the plug,
never pull the cord. If you do not intend
to use the unit for any considerable
length of time, disconnect the plug from
the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
Moving the Unit
There are no user-serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any
modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object
such as a paper clip, wire or a staple
accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized
service station.
Before moving the unit, be certain to
disconnect any interconnection cords
with other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the
AC outlet.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Main Power Switch
System Power Control
Power Indicator
9
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#
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Tuner Band Selector
Preset Stations Selector
Input Source Selector
Tuning Mode Selector
Video 3 Input Jacks
Volume Control
&Delay Button
*Digital Input Selector
(
Main Information Display
Headphone Jack
ÓChannel Select Button
Remote Sensor Window
Tone Mode Button
Surround Mode Selector
Tuning Selector
Ô
Speaker Select Button
Test Tone Selector
‹/›Selector Buttons
^Set Button
1
Main Power Switch: Press this
3
Power Indicator: This LED will be
6
Tone Mode Button: Pressing this
button to apply power to the AVR480.
When the switch is pressed in, the unit
is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated
illuminated in red when the unit is in the
Standby mode to signal that the unit is
ready to be turned on. When the unit is in
operation, the indicator will turn orange.
button activates the menu for setting the
Bass and Treble controls.
7
Surround Mode Selector: Press this
by the red LED Power Indicator
in the middle of the System Power
Control . This button MUST be
3
button to change the surround mode by
scrolling through the list of available
modes. Note that Dolby Digital and DTS
modes can be selected only when a digi-
tal input is used (see page 28 for more
information about surround modes).
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be
2
used to listen to the AVR480’s output
through a pair of headphones. Be certain
that the headphones have a standard
6.3mm (1/4-inch) stereo phone plug. Note
that the speakers will automatically be
turned off when the headphones are
connected.
pressed in to operate the unit. To turn
the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch
should be pressed until it pops out from
the front panel so that “OFF” may be
read at the top of the switch.
8
Tuning Selector: Press the left side
of the button to tune lower-frequency
stations and the right side of the button
to tune higher-frequency stations. When
a station with a strong signal is reached,
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the
“ON” position.
5
Remote Sensor Window: The sen-
sor behind this window receives infrared
signals from the remote control. Aim the
remote at this area and do not block or
cover it unless an external remote sensor
is installed.
2
System Power Control: When the
the TUNED Indicator
the Main Information Display
J
will light in
(see
Main Power Switch is “ON,” press
1
(
this button to turn on the AVR480; press
it again to turn the unit off (to Standby).
page 31 for more information on tuning
stations).
Note that the Power Indicator
3
inside the switch will turn orange when
the unit is on.
6
9
Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this
#
Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/
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Digital Input Selector: When play-
button will automatically switch the AVR
to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will
switch between the AM and FM frequency
bands, holding it pressed for some sec-
onds will switch between stereo and
mono receiving and between automatic
and manual tuning mode (see page 31 for
more information on the tuner).
video jacks may be used for temporary
connection to video games or portable
audio/video products such as camcorders
and portable audio players.
ing a source that has a digital output,
press this button to select between the
Optical
2
and Coaxial
1
Digital
inputs (see pages 26–27 for more infor-
mation on digital audio).
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Volume Control: Turn this knob
clockwise to increase the volume, coun-
terclockwise to decrease the volume. If
the AVR is muted, adjusting the volume
control will automatically release the unit
from the silenced condition.
(
Main Information Display: This
display delivers messages and status
indications to help you operate the
receiver (see page 8 for a complete expla-
nation of the Information Display).
)
Preset Stations Selector: Press this
button to scroll up or down through the
list of stations that have been entered
into the preset memory (see page 31 for
more information on tuner programming).
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‹/› Selector Buttons: When you
Ó
Channel Select Button: Press this
are establishing the AVR480’s configuration
settings, use these buttons to select from
the choices available, as shown in the
button to begin the process of trimming
the channel output levels using an exter-
nal audio source (for more information
on output level trim adjustment, see
page 30).
!
Input Source Selector: Press this
button to change the input by scrolling
through the list of input sources.
Main Information Display
(.
^
Set Button: When making choices
@Tuning Mode Selector: Press this
button to select Auto or Manual tuning.
When the button is pressed so that the
Auto Indicator Mlights, the tuner will
search for the next station with an accept-
able signal when the Tuning Selector
8tis pressed. When the button is
pressed so that MANUAL appears in the
Main Information Display K, each
press of the Tuning Selector 8twill
increase the frequency. This button may
also be used to switch between Stereo
and Mono modes for FM radio reception.
When weak reception is encountered,
press the button so that MANUAL
appears in the Main Information
during the setup and configuration
process, press this button to enter the
desired setting as shown in the Main
Ô
Speaker Select Button: Press this
button to begin the process of configuring
the speakers that are used in your listen-
ing room (see page 19 for more informa-
tion on setup and configuration).
Information Display
(
into the
AVR480’s memory. The set button may also
be used to change the display brightness
(see page 30).
Test Tone Selector: Press this but-
ton to begin the process of adjusting the
channel output levels using the internal
test tone as a reference (for more infor-
mation on output level adjustment, see
page 22).
&
Delay Button: Press this button to
begin the sequence of steps required to
enter delay time settings (see page 31 for
more information on delay times).
Display Kto switch to Mono reception.
Press it again to switch back to Stereo
mode. (See page 31 for more information
on using the tuner.)
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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Bitstream Indicators
Optical Source Indicators
DTS Mode Indicator
Dolby Digital Indicator
Coaxial Digital Input Indicators
Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator
Analog Input Indicator
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator
DSP Mode Indicator
Tuned Indicator
Main Information Display
Night Mode Indicator
Auto Indicator
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Preset Number/Sleep Timer
Preset Indicator
Sleep Indicator
Memory Indicator
Stereo Indicator
Logic 7 Mode Indicators
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
A
Bitstream Indicators: When the input
H
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indi-
LNight Mode Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when the AVR480 is in the
Night mode, which preserves the dynamic
range of digital program material at low
volume levels.
is a digital source, one of these indicators
will light to display the specific type of
signal in use.
cator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo
Mode has been selected. Only the ST
(Stereo) portion of this indicator will
light when “Surround Off” has been
selected. Then all Surround Modes are
turned off and the unit will play in pure
stereo mode.
B
Optical Source Indicators: These
indicators light to show when an Optical
Digital Input has been selected.
M
Auto Indicator: This indicator lights
when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
C
DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator
NSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators:
These indicators are multipurpose, indicat-
ing either the speaker type selected for
each channel or the incoming data-signal
configuration. The left, center, right, right
surround and left surround speaker indica-
tors are composed of two boxes, while the
subwoofer is a single box. When the let-
ters flash, the digital input has been inter-
rupted (see pages 20 and 27 for more
information on the Channel Indicators).
I
DSP Mode Indicator: This indicator
lights when the DTS mode is selected.
lights when any of the surround modes
created by Digital Signal Processing, or
DSP are in use. These modes include
Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater and 5-Channel
Stereo.
D
Dolby Digital Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when the Dolby Digital mode is
selected.
E
Coaxial Digital Input Indicators:
J
Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights
These indicators light to show when a
Coaxial Digital Input has been selected.
when a station is being received with suffi-
cient signal strength to provide acceptable
listening quality.
F
Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This
ndicator lights when one of the Dolby
Pro Logic II modes has been selected.
i
K
Main Information Display: This dis-
O
Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When
play shows messages relating to the sta-
tus, input source, surround mode, tuner,
volume level or other aspects of the unit’s
operation.
the tuner is in use, these numbers indi-
cate the specific preset memory location
in use (see page 31 for more information
on preset stations). When the Sleep func-
tion is in use, these numbers show how
many minutes remain before the unit
goes into the Standby mode.
G
Analog Input Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when an analog input source has
been selected.
8
P
Preset Indicator: This indicator
lights when the tuner is in use to show
that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer O
is showing the station’s preset memory
number (see page 31 for more informa-
tion on tuner presets).
Q
Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights
when the Sleep function is in use. The
numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number
indicators will show the minutes remain-
ing before the AVR480 goes into the
Standby mode (see page 24 for more
information on the Sleep function).
RMemory Indicator: This indicator
flashes when entering presets and other
information into the tuner’s memory.
S
Stereo Indicator: This indicator
lights when an FM station is being tuned
in stereo. When the “Surround Off” mode
has been selected for any source input,
the ST portion of the Dolby 3 Stereo
Indicator Hwill light.
TLogic 7 Mode Indicators: These
indicators light to indicate that one of the
Logic 7 modes is in use. Along with the
main Logic 7 indicator, one of the letters
to the right will light to show which ver-
sion of Logic 7 processing is in use: C for
the Cinema mode or M for the Music
mode. (See page 28 for a description of
the Logic 7 modes.)
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
0
Coaxial Digital Audio Output
8 Video 1 Video Inputs
9 Video 1 Audio Inputs
G Surround Speaker Outputs
H Front/Center Speaker Outputs
I AC Power Cord Jack
J AM Antenna
K FM Antenna
L Region Selector
1 Coaxial Digital Audio Input
2 Optical Digital Audio Input
3 Subwoofer Output
4
5
6
A Video 1 Video Output
B Video 1 Audio Outputs
C Video 2 Video Input
D Video 2 Audio Inputs
E Video Monitor Outputs
F TV Audio Inputs
Tape Inputs
Tape Outputs
CD Inputs
7 DVD Video Inputs
NOTE: To assist in connecting the
multichannel inputs, outputs and
speakers, all connection jacks and
terminals are color-coded in conformance
with the latest EIA/CEA-863 standards
as follows:
Front Left:
Front Right:
Center:
Surround Left:
Surround Right:
Subwoofer:
White
Red
Green
Blue
Gray
Purple
Coaxial Digital Audio:
Composite Video:
Orange
Yellow
0
Coaxial Digital Audio Output:
4
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to
below for connecting the source’s com-
posite or S-Video outputs to the AVR.
Connect this jack to the matching digital
input connector on a digital recorder such
as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
7 DVD Video Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the composite or S-Video output
jacks on a DVD player or other video
source.
5
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to
the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio
recorder.
1 Coaxial Digital Audio Input:
Connect the coax digital output from a
DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD
player or CD player to this jack. The signal
may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS sig-
nal or a standard PCM digital source. Do
not connect the RF digital output of an
LD player to this jack.
6
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to
8 Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-
Video jacks on a VCR or other video
source.
the analog output of a compact disc
player or CD changer.
Note: If your DVD player, HDTV set-top
box, cable box, satellite receiver or other
video source device is equipped with
component (Y/Pr/Pb) video outputs that
are compatible with component video
inputs on your video display, it is recom-
mended that you connect the source’s
component video outputs directly to the
corresponding component video inputs on
the video display. In that case, you only
need to connect the source’s audio out-
puts to the AVR. If you don’t have compo-
nent video connections on your TV or
video display, then see the descriptions
9
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks
on a VCR or other video source.
2 Optical Digital Audio Input:
Connect the optical digital output from a
DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD
player or CD player to this jack. The signal
may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS
signal or a standard PCM digital source.
A Video 1 Video Output: Connect this
jack to the RECORD/INPUT composite
video jack on a VCR.
B Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect
these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT
audio jacks on a VCR or any other
Audio recorder.
3 Subwoofer Output: Connect this
jack to the line-level input of a powered
subwoofer. If an external subwoofer
amplifier is used, connect this jack to the
subwoofer amplifier input.
10
C Video 2 Video Input: Connect this
jack to the PLAY/OUT composite video
jack on a second VCR or other video
source.
I AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the
AC power cord to this jack when the
installation is complete. To ensure safe
operation, use only the power cord sup-
plied with the unit. If a replacement is
required it must be of the same type and
capacity.
D Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks
on a VCR or other video source.
Depending on the electrical requirements
in your area or the wiring in your home,
the power cords included with your AVR
may not be the correct ones, and you may
need to contact your local JBL distributor
to obtain the correct power cord.
E Video Monitor Outputs: Connect
these jacks to the composite and/or S-
Video input of a TV monitor or video pro-
jector to view the output of any video
source selected by the receiver’s video
switcher.
J AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop
antenna supplied with the receiver to these
terminals. If an external AM antenna is
used, make connections to the AM and
GND terminals in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the antenna.
If you would like to make an S-Video
recording from the source connected to
the DVD S-Video Input 7, you may use
the Video Monitor Output E S-Video
jack when connected to a compatible
recording device. However, you will not be
able to monitor the video signal from your
video display.
K FM Antenna: Connect the supplied
indoor or an optional external FM antenna
to this terminal.
F TV Audio Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the Audio Out jacks on a TV or
other video source.
L Region Selector: Select the position
corresponding to the country in which the
AVR will be used (C, S or K) so that the
video standard and the FM tuner’s fre-
quency increments will be correct. (See
page 31 for more information on setting
the Region Selector L.)
G Surround Speaker Outputs:
Connect these outputs to the matching +
or – terminals on your left and right sur-
round speakers. When making speaker
connections always make certain to
maintain correct polarity by connecting
the colored (+) terminals on the AVR480
(see chart above) to the red (+) terminals
on the speakers and the black (–) termi-
nals on the AVR480 to the black (–) termi-
nals on the speakers. (See page 15 for
more information on speaker polarity.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any adjustments
made to the Region Selector L will
not take effect unless the unit is first
fully turned off by pressing the Main
Power Switch 1until it pops out
and the word “OFF” appears on the top
of the button.
H Front/Center Speaker Outputs:
Connect these outputs to the matching +
or – terminals on your front/center speak-
ers. When making speaker connections,
always make certain to maintain correct
polarity by connecting the colored (+) ter-
minals on the AVR480 (see chart above)
to the red (+) terminals on the speaker
and the black (–) terminals on the
AVR480 to the black (–) terminals on
the speakers. (See page 15 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
11
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Power Off Button
IR Transmitter Window
Program Indicator
Power On Button
Status Button
Input Selectors
AVR Selector
Test Button
Sleep Button
Surround Mode Selector
Repeat Button
Channel Select Button
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons
Button
‹ ›
/
Set Button
Digital Select Button
Numeric Keys
Tuner Mode
Direct Button
Tuning Up/Down
Night Mode
Subtitle On/Off Button
Transport Controls
Track Skip Up/Down Buttons
Check Button
Disc Skip Button
Preset Up/Down
Clear Button
S Memory Button
T Delay
U Speaker Select
V A-B Button
W Volume Up/Down
X TV/Video Button
Y AM/FM Tuner Select
Z Macro Buttons
a Mute
NOTES:
• The function names shown here are
each button’s feature when used with
the AVR. Most buttons have additional
functions when used with other
devices. See page 36 for a list of
these functions.
• The AVR480’s remote is shipped from
the factory to operate the AVR480 and
many CD or DVD players and cassette
decks. Before using the remote, it is
important to remember to press the
Input Selector Button
5
that corre-
sponds to the unit you wish to operate.
0
Power Off Button: Press this button
to place the AVR480 in the Standby mode.
2
Program Indicator: This three-color
3
Power On Button: Press this button
1
IR Transmitter Window: Point this
indicator is used to guide you through the
process of programming the remote. (See
pages 32 for information on programming
the remote.)
to turn on the power.
toward the AVR480 when pressing buttons
on the remote to make certain that infrared
commands are properly received.
12
4
Status Button: This button has no
B
Channel Select Button: This button
I
Direct Button: In Tuner mode, press
function on the AVR480, but is used by
some DVD players and other devices to
access an on-screen menu system.
is used to start the process of setting the
AVR480’s output levels with an external
source. Once this button is pressed, use the
⁄ ¤
this button when the tuner is in use to
start the sequence for direct entry of a
station’s frequency. After pressing the
button, simply press the proper Numeric
/
Buttons
C
to select the channel
5
Input Selectors: Pressing one of
being adjusted, then press the Set Button
Keys
G
to select a station (see page
these buttons will perform three actions
at the same time. First, if the AVR is not
turned on, this will power up the unit.
Next, it will select the source shown
on the button as the input to the AVR.
Finally, it will change the remote control
so that it controls the compatible product
selected. After pressing one of these but-
tons you must press the AVR Selector
⁄ ¤
/
E
, followed by the
Buttons
C
31 for more information on the tuner).
again, to change the level setting (see page
30 for more information).
J
Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is
in use, these buttons will tune up or down
through the selected frequency band. If the
⁄ ¤
/
C
Buttons: These are naviga-
tional buttons. They will be used most
frequently to select a surround mode.
These buttons are also used to increase or
decrease output levels when configuring
the unit, to select speaker configuration
or to select the digital inputs. They are
also used to enter delay time settings
after the Delay Button T has been
pressed.
Tuner Mode Button
H
@
has been
pressed so that the AUTO Indicator
M
is lit, pressing either of the buttons will
cause the tuner to seek the next station
with acceptable signal strength for quality
Button
6
again to operate the AVR’s
functions with the remote.
reception. When the AUTO Indicator
M
is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons
will tune stations in single-step increments
(see page 31 for more information).
6
AVR Selector: Pressing this button
will switch the remote so that it will oper-
ate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the
Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.
D
‹›Button: These buttons do not
K
Night Mode: Press this button to
have a function with the AVR480. When
a DVD player or TV is selected, they may
be used to navigate the menus of those
devices.
activate the Night mode. This mode is
available only with Dolby Digital-encoded
digital sources, and it preserves dialogue
(center channel) intelligibility at low vol-
ume levels (see page 29 for more
information).
7
Test Tone: Press this button to
begin the sequence used to calibrate the
AVR480’s output levels (see page 22 for
more information on calibrating the
AVR480).
E
Set Button: This button is used to
enter settings into the AVR480’s memory.
It is also used in the setup procedures for
delay time, speaker configuration and
channel output level adjustment.
8
Sleep Button: Press this button to
L
Subtitle On/Off Button: This button
place the unit in the Sleep mode. After
the time shown in the display, the
AVR480 will automatically go into the
Standby mode. Each press of the button
changes the time until turn-off in the fol-
lowing order:
has no function on the AVR480, but is
used by some DVD players and other
devices to turn on or off on-screen
subtitles.
F
Digital Select Button: Press this
button to assign one of the digital inputs
12 to a source. (See page 27 for more
information on using digital inputs.)
M
Transport Controls: These buttons
90
min
80
min
70
min
60
min
50
min
do not have any functions for the AVR,
but they may be used for the forward/
reverse play operation of a wide variety
of compatible CD or DVD players, and
audio or videocassette recorders.
40
min
30
min
20
min
10
min
G
Numeric Keys: These buttons serve
OFF
as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter
tuner preset positions. They are also used
to select channel numbers when a TV,
VCR or Sat receiver has been selected as
the input source, or to select track numbers
on a compatible CD, DVD or LD player.
Hold the button pressed for two seconds
to turn off the Sleep mode setting. Note
that this button is also used to change
channels on your TV, VCR and SAT
receiver when selected.
N
Track Skip Up/Down Buttons:
These buttons have no direct function
with the AVR480, but when used with a
compatibly programmed CD or DVD player,
they will change the track or chapter of
the disc currently being played.
H
Tuner Mode: Press this button when
9
Surround Mode Selector: Press
the tuner is in use to select between
automatic tuning and manual tuning.
When the button is pressed so that the
this button to begin the process of chang-
ing the surround mode. After the button
⁄ ¤
has been pressed, use the
/
Buttons
AUTO Indicator
the Tuning Buttons
M
goes out, pressing
will move
C
to select the desired surround mode
J
8
(see page 28 for more information).
the frequency up or down in single-step
increments. When the FM band is in
A
Repeat Button: This button has
no function on the AVR480, but is used
by some CD and DVD players and other
devices to repeat play of program material.
use and the AUTO Indicator
M
is on,
pressing this button will change to
monaural reception, making even weak
stations audible (see page 31 for more
information).
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O
Check Button: This button has no
V A-B Button: This button has no
function on the AVR480, but is used by
some DVD players and other devices to
select a passage for repeat play.
function on the AVR480, but is used by
some DVD players and other devices to
edit a programmed playlist.
P
Disc Skip Button: This button has
W Volume Up/Down: Press these but-
no direct function for the AVR480, but
when used with a compatibly pro-
grammed CD or DVD changer, it will
change the disc currently being played in
the changer.
tons to raise or lower the system volume.
X TV/Video Button: This button does
not have a direct function on the AVR480,
but when used with a compatibly pro-
grammed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver
that has a “TV/Video” function, pressing
this button will switch between the out-
put of the player or receiver and the
external video input to that player.
Q
Preset Up/Down: When the tuner
is in use, press these buttons to scroll
through the stations programmed into the
AVR480’s memory. (See page 31 for infor-
mation on programming tuner presets.)
Consult the owner’s manual for your spe-
cific player or receiver for the details of
how it implements this function.
R
Clear Button: Press this button to
clear incorrect entries when using the
remote to directly enter a radio station’s
frequency.
Y AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this
button to select the AVR’s tuner as the
listening choice. Pressing this button
when the tuner is in use will select
between the AM and FM bands.
S Memory Button: Press this button to
enter a radio station into the AVR480’s pre-
set memory. After pressing the button, the
MEMORY Indicator
then have five seconds to enter a preset
memory location using the Numeric
R
will flash; you
Z Macro Buttons: Press these but-
tons to store or recall a “Macro”, which
is a preprogrammed sequence of com-
mands stored in the remote.
Keys
G. (See page 31 for more infor-
mation.)
a Mute: Press this button to momen-
tarily silence the AVR480 or TV set being
controlled, depending on which device
has been selected.
T Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button
to begin the process for setting the delay
times used by the AVR480 when process-
ing surround sound. After pressing this
button, the delay times are entered by
pressing the Set Button
E
C
and then
to change
⁄ ¤
using the
/
Buttons
the setting. Press the Set Button
E
again to complete the process (see page
21 for more information).
U Speaker Select: Press this button
to begin the process of configuring the
AVR480’s Bass Management System for
use with the type of speakers used in
your system. Once the button has been
⁄ ¤
pressed, use the
/
Buttons
C
to
select the channel you wish to set up.
Press the Set Button and then
E
select the speaker type (see page 19
for more information).
14
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
After unpacking the unit, and placing it on
a solid surface capable of supporting its
weight, you will need to make the connec-
tions to your audio and video equipment.
3. Connect the digital output of any
digital device to the appropriate input
connections on the AVR480 rear
panel. Note that the Optical and
Coaxial Digital Inputs 12 may
be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS
source or the output of a conventional
CD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF)
output.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable
resource to consult in selecting the
proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected,
we recommend that you use a cable con-
structed of fine, multistrand copper with
Audio Equipment Connections
2
an area greater than 2mm (14-gauge or
We recommend that you use high-quality
interconnect cables when making connec-
tions to source equipment and recorders
to preserve the integrity of the signals.
smaller; when specifying cable size in
terms of gauge, remember that the lower
the number, the thicker the cable).
4. Connect the Coaxial Digital Output
0
2
on the rear panel of the AVR to the
matching digital input connection on a
CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
Cable with an area of 1.5mm (16-gauge)
When making connections to audio
source equipment or speakers it is always
a good practice to unplug the unit from
the AC wall outlet. This prevents any pos-
sibility of accidentally sending audio or
transient signals to the speakers that may
damage them.
may be used for short runs of less than
4m (10 feet). We do not recommend that
you use cables with an area less than
5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied
with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom
of the antenna loop snap into the holes in
the base. Connect it to the AM and GND
Screw Terminals a .
2
1mm (18-gauge) due to the power loss
and degradation in performance that
will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should
have the appropriate markings to indicate
listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate
testing agency standards. Questions
about running cables inside walls should
be referred to your installer or a licensed
electrical contractor who is familiar with
the applicable local building codes in
your area.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to clearly
identify all connectors and simplify
installation, as per the new EIA/CEA-863
standard, all connections are color-coded
as follows:
For speakers and audio in/outputs: white
(left, speakers front) and red (right,
speakers front)
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to
the FM (75-ohm) Connection K. The
FM antenna may be an external roof
antenna, an inside powered or wire
lead antenna or a connection from a
cable system. Note that if the antenna
or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead
cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75-
ohm adapter to make the connection.
For speakers: green (center), blue (left
surround) and gray (right surround)
When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the “negative” or
“black” wire to the same terminal on both
the receiver and the speaker. Similarly,
the “positive” or “red” wire should be
connected to the corresponding colored
terminals on the AVR480 and speaker.
For audio output: purple (subwoofer)
For composite video in/outputs: yellow
For coaxial digital audio in/outputs:
orange
Select the position corresponding to
the country in which the AVR will be
used (China, Singapore or Korea) so
that the FM tuner’s frequency incre-
ments will be correct. If the AVR will
be used in a country other than one of
those listed, contact your JBL dealer
for information on which position
should be used. (See page 31.)
1. Connect the analog output of a CD
NOTE: While most speaker manufactur-
ers adhere to an industry convention of
using black terminals for negative and red
ones for positive, some manufacturers
may vary from this configuration. To
ensure proper phase and optimal perform-
ance, consult the identification plate on
your speaker or the speaker’s manual to
verify polarity. If you do not know the
polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer
for advice before proceeding, or consult
the speaker’s manufacturer.
player to the CD Inputs
6.
NOTE: When the CD player has both
fixed and variable audio outputs it is best
to use the fixed output unless you find
that the input to the receiver is so low
that the sound is noisy, or so high that
the signal is distorted.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a
cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio
7. Connect the front, center and surround
Speaker Outputs GH to the
respective speakers.
recorder to the Tape Input Jacks
4.
Connect the analog Record/In jacks on
the recorder to the Tape Output
To ensure that all the audio signals are
carried to your speakers without loss of
clarity or resolution, we suggest that you
use high-quality speaker cable. Many
brands of cable are available and the
choice of cable may be influenced by the
distance between your speakers and the
receiver, the type of speakers you use,
personal preferences and other factors.
Jacks
5
on the AVR480.
15
We also recommend that the length of
cable used to connect speaker pairs be
identical. For example, use the same
length piece of cable to connect the
front-left and front-right or surround-left
and surround-right speakers, even if the
speakers have a different distance from
the AVR480.
Video Connection Notes:
Video Equipment Connections
• If your DVD player, HDTV set-top box,
cable box, satellite receiver or other
video source device is equipped with
component (Y/Pr/Pb) video outputs that
are compatible with component video
inputs on your video display, then it is
recommended that you connect the
source’s component video outputs
directly to the corresponding compo-
nent video inputs on the video display.
In that case, you only need to connect
the source’s audio outputs to the AVR.
Video equipment is connected in the same
manner as audio components. Again, the
use of high-quality interconnect cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.
To ensure best video performance,
S-Video sources should be connected
to the AVR480 using only their S-Video
In/Outputs. Do not connect their
8. Connections to a subwoofer are
normally made via a line-level audio
connection from the Subwoofer
composite video connectors.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video
Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 Input
Jacks 89 on the rear panel. The
Audio and Video Record/In jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the
Video 1 Output Jacks AB on
the AVR480.
Output
3
to the line-level input of a
subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.
When a passive subwoofer is used, the
connection first goes to a power ampli-
fier, which will be connected to one or
more subwoofer speakers. If you are
using a powered subwoofer that does
not have line-level input connections,
follow the instructions furnished with
the speaker for connection information.
• S-Video or composite video signals may
only be viewed in their native formats
and will not be converted to the other
format. Thus both connections must be
made from the AVR480 to the TV if
both composite video and S-Video
sources are used, and the appropriate
input on the TV must be selected.
2. Connect the analog audio and video
outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV
converter or television set or any other
video source to the Video 2 CD or
NOTE: Speaker sets with two front satel-
lites and a passive subwoofer must be
connected to the front Speaker Outputs
• For the connections described above,
your video device needs RCA intercon-
nect cables and/or S-Video connectors
for all Audio and Video signals. Any
normal video device (not S-VHS or
High 8) for playback only needs three
interconnect cables; VCRs for record
and playback require six interconnect
cables. Any S-Video device (S-VHS,
High 8) needs two interconnect cables
(Audio) and one S-Video cable (Video),
if it’s a playback unit, or four intercon-
nect cables (Audio In/Out) and two
S-Video (Video In/Out) cables, if it’s
a recording VCR.
Video 3
#
Input Jacks.
3. Connect one of the video outputs of a
DVD or laser disc player to one of the
H
only rather than to the Subwoofer
Output
3
.
DVD Video Input Jacks
7.
4. Connect the Video Monitor Out
E
jacks on the receiver to the composite
and S-Video inputs of your television
monitor or video projector.
Remember to select the correct video input
on your TV for the source input you wish to
view. Consult the owner’s guide for your
TV for information on its video inputs.
• Only the video cables (the “yellow”
composite video or the S-Video cable)
need to be connected to the TV
Monitor Output H. The volume on
the TV should be reduced to minimum.
• Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video
devices should be connected to the
AVR, NOT both composite video and
S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV;
see item 4).
16
Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use,
you may find that imaging is improved by
moving the front-left and front-right
speakers slightly forward of the center
channel speaker. If possible, adjust all
front loudspeakers so that they are aimed
at ear height when you are seated in the
listening position.
Center Front Speaker
Speaker Selection
The same model or brand of speaker
should be used at least for the front-left,
center and front-right speakers. This
creates a seamless front soundstage and
eliminates the possibility of distracting
sonic disturbances that occur when a
sound moves across mismatched front-
channel speakers.
No more than
60cm (0 – 2 feet)
Left Front
Speaker
Right Front
Speaker
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with
Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it
takes some experimentation to find the
correct location for the front speakers in
your particular installation. Don’t be afraid
to move things around until the system
sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so
that audio transitions across the front of
the room sound smooth.
Speaker Placement
TV or Projection Screen
The placement of speakers in a multi-
channel home theater system can have a
noticeable impact on the quality of sound
reproduced.
Center Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
Right Front
Speaker
Depending on the type of center channel
speaker in use and your viewing device,
place the center speaker either directly
above or below your TV, or in the center
behind a perforated front-projection
screen.
Surround speakers should be placed on
the side walls of the room, at or slightly
behind the listening position. The center
of the speaker should face you, and the
bottom of the speaker cabinet should be
at least 60cm (2 feet) higher than the
listeners’ ears, with the top of the cabinet
at least 170mm (6 inches) below the
ceiling.
Once the center channel speaker is
installed, position the left-front and right-
front speakers so that they are as far
away from one another as the center
channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-channel
speakers should be placed so that their
tweeters are no more than 60cm (2 feet)
above or below the tweeter in the center
channel speaker.
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
If side-wall mounting is not practical,
the speakers may be placed on a rear
wall, behind the listening position.
The speakers should be no more than
2 meters (6 feet) behind the rear of the
seating area.
B) The distance between the left and right
speakers should be equal to the distance from
the seating position to the viewing screen.
You may also experiment with placing the left
and right speakers slightly forward of the center
speaker.
They should also be at least 0.5 meter
(1-1/2 feet) from your TV set unless the
speakers are magnetically shielded to
avoid colorings on the TV screen.
Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional
sound, so they may be placed almost
anywhere in a room. Actual placement
should be based on room size and shape
and the type of subwoofer used. One
method of finding the optimal location for
a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in
the front of the room, about 170mm
(6 inches) from a wall, or near the front
corner of the room. Another method is to
temporarily place the subwoofer in the
spot where you will normally sit, and then
walk around the room until you find a spot
where the subwoofer sounds best. Place
the subwoofer in that spot. You should
also follow the instructions of the
At least 170mm (6 inches) from ceiling
At least 60cm (2 feet)
subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may
wish to experiment with the best location
for a subwoofer in your listening room.
17
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Once the speakers have been placed in
Input Setup
Settings to Be Made With
the room and connected, the remaining
steps are to program the system configu-
ration memories. With the AVR480, two
kinds of memories are used: those associ-
ated individually with the input selected
(e.g., surround modes) and others working
independently from any input selected,
such as speaker output levels, or delay
times used by the surround sound
processor.
The first step in configuring the AVR480
is to select an input. This may be done by
pressing the front-panel Input Source
Each Input Used
The AVR480 features an advanced
memory system that enables you to
establish different settings for the
Selector
name appears momentarily in the Main
Information Display . The input may
!
until the desired input’s
speaker configuration, digital input and
surround mode for each input source.
This flexibility enables you to customize
the way in which you listen to each
source and have the AVR480 memorize
them. This means, for example, that you
may associate different surround modes
and analog or digital inputs with different
sources, or set different speaker configu-
rations with the resultant changes to the
bass management system or the use of
the center speaker. Once these settings
are made, they will automatically be
recalled whenever you select an input.
K
also be selected by pressing the appropri-
ate Input Selector on the remote control
fY.
The second step is to associate one of
the digital inputs with the selected input
source (if this is needed; otherwise, the
selected analog input will remain). Press
You are now ready to power up the
AVR480 to begin these final adjustments.
1. Plug the AC Power Cord
I
into an
the Digital Input Select Button
*F
unswitched AC outlet. Depending on
the electrical requirements in your area
or the wiring in your home, the power
cords included with your AVR may not
be the correct ones, and you may need
to contact your local JBL distributor
to obtain the correct power cord for
your area.
on the front panel or the remote. Within
five seconds, make your input selection
using the Selector buttons on the front
panel
%
or the ⁄/¤ Buttons
C
on
the remote until the desired digital or
analog input is shown in the Main
Information Display
the Set Button
digital input assignment.
The default settings for the AVR480, as
it is shipped from the factory, have all
inputs set for an analog source (except for
the DVD input, which has the Coaxial
K. Then press
^E
to enter the new
2. Press the Main Power Switch
1
Digital Input
1
as the default), with
in until it latches and the word “OFF”
on the top of the switch disappears
inside the front panel. Note that the
After the setting has been made with
one input, repeat as described above
with all inputs in use. The digital input
associated with the input selected can
also be changed at any time later and the
AVR480’s memory system will retain the
settings until they are changed again.
stereo as the surround mode, the front
left and right speakers set to “large”
(when a surround mode is selected, the
default settings for the center and sur-
round speakers will be ”small“) and a
subwoofer connected. Before using the
unit, you will probably want to change
these settings for most inputs so that
they are properly configured to reflect the
use of digital or analog inputs, the type of
speakers installed and the surround mode
associated with the input. Remember,
since the AVR480’s memory system keeps
the settings for each input separate from
the other inputs, you will need to make
these adjustments for each input used.
However, once they are made, further
adjustment is only required when system
components are changed.
Power Indicator
3
will turn red,
indicating that the unit is in the
Standby mode.
3. Remove the protective plastic film from
the front-panel lens. If left in place, the
film will affect the performance of your
remote control.
4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries
in the remote as shown. Be certain to
follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators
that are on the bottom of the battery
compartment.
To make this process as quick and as easy
as possible, we suggest that with each of
these settings to be made you step
through each input. Once you have com-
pleted the settings for the first input,
many settings may be duplicated for the
remaining inputs.
5. Turn the AVR480 on either by pressing
the System Power Control
Input Source Selector
2
or Tuner
or the
!
Band Selector 9on the front panel,
or via the remote by pressing the AVR
The items that follow will describe the
individual settings required for each input.
Selector
Selectors f
Power Indicator
to confirm that the unit is on, and the
6
or any of the Input
on the remote. The
will turn orange
Y
3
Main Information Display
(
will
also light.
18
Speaker Setup
front and right-front positions, as
described by the definitions shown
above.
right front-channel outputs and its bass
will be sent to the subwoofer output as
long as SUB L/R+LFE is selected
in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu
(see below). This mode is needed if no
center speaker is used. In this case, con-
sider selecting one of the DSP surround
modes, such as Hall or Theater.
This setup tells the AVR480 which type
of speakers are in use. This is important
as it adjusts the settings that determine
which speakers receive low-frequency
(bass) information and whether a center
speaker should be used or not. The
speakers may be configured independ-
ently for each source input, but it is rec-
ommended that the speakers be config-
ured the same for all inputs to ensure
optimum performance.
When SMALL is selected, low-
frequency front-channel sounds will be
sent only to the subwoofer output. Note
that if you choose this option and there is
no subwoofer connected, you will not hear
any low-frequency sounds from the front
channels. This setting is not available
with stereo mode to ensure purest sound
by bypassing the crossovers of the DSPs.
7. When you have completed your
selection for the center channel, press
the Set Button
E
^
, and then
C
⁄ ¤
press the
/
Buttons on the
For each of these settings use the
remote or the Selector Buttons
on the front panel to change the
display to SUR SPKR.
%
When LARGE is selected, a full-range
output will be sent to the front left and
front right outputs. Depending on the sub-
woofer configuration (see below), the
front left and right bass information may
also be directed to a subwoofer.
LARGE setting if the speakers for a
particular position are traditional full-
range loudspeakers that are capable
of reproducing sounds below 100Hz.
Use the SMALL setting for smaller,
frequency-limited satellite speakers that
do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz.
Note that when “small” front (left and
right) speakers are used, a subwoofer
is required to reproduce low-frequency
sounds. If you are in doubt as to which
category describes your speakers, con-
sult the specifications in the speakers’
owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.
Remember that each speaker setup that
differs from the default settings must be
made individually for each input in use.
8. Press the Set Button E^again,
⁄ ¤
/
and then use the
Buttons
C
on the remote or the Selector Buttons
on the front panel to select the
%
IMPORTANT NOTE: When a speaker
set with two front satellites and a
passive subwoofer connected to the
option (S-SMALL, S-NONE,
S-LARGE) that best describes
your system based on the surround
speaker definitions shown in the pre-
ceding section.
Front Speaker Outputs
H
is used, the
front speakers must be set for LARGE.
5. When you have completed your
selection for the front channels, press
When SMALL is selected, with all digi-
tal surround modes low-frequency sur-
round channel sounds will be sent to the
Fronts when the Sub is turned off, or to
the subwoofer output when the Sub is
on. With the analog surround modes the
rear bass feed depends on the mode
selected and the setting of the sub and
front speakers.
the Set Button
E
C
^
, and then press
on the remote
⁄ ¤
the
/
Buttons
or the Selector Buttons
%
on the
front panel to change the display to
CEN SPKR.
It is best to select the Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie mode for speaker setup. Then with
the currently selected input all speaker
settings will be copied to other surround
modes (as far as possible) and need not
be repeated with any other mode.
6. Press the Set Button
front again, and use the
E
⁄ ¤
^
/
on the
Buttons
C
on the remote, or the Selector
When LARGE is selected, a full-range
output will be sent to the surround chan-
nel outputs (with all analog and digital
surround modes), and, except with Hall
and Theater modes, NO surround channel
bass will be sent to the subwoofer output.
Buttons on the front panel, to
%
select the option (C-SMALL,
C-NONE, C-LARGE) that best
describes your system based on the
center speaker definitions shown in
the preceding section.
With the AVR480 turned on, follow these
steps to configure the speakers:
1. Put the AVR480 in the Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie mode either by pressing the
Surround Mode Selector Button
on the front panel repeatedly, or by
pressing the Surround Mode
When NONE is selected, surround
sound information will be split between
the front-left and front-right outputs.
Note that for optimal performance when
no surround speakers are in use, the
Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used.
7
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency
center channel sounds will be sent to the
fronts, if they are set for LARGE and
the Sub is turned off. When the Sub is
on, low-frequency center channel sounds
will be sent to the subwoofer only. (This
setting is not available when one of the
Logic 7 surround modes has been selected.)
Selector
9
and then the remote’s
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons
C
, until DOLBY
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE appears
in the Main Information Display
K
9. When you have completed your
selection for the surround channel,
and the Pro Logic II Indicator
F
lights.
press the Set Button
E
^
, and
C on
When LARGE is selected, a full-range
output will be sent to the center speaker
output, and with analog and digital sur-
round modes (except with the Pro Logic II
Music mode) NO center channel signal
will be sent to the subwoofer output.
⁄ ¤
then press the
/
Buttons
2. Press the Speaker Button
FNT SPKR will appear in the Main
Information Display
U
Ô.
the remote or the Selector Buttons
on the front panel to change the
display to S-W SPKR.
%
K.
3. Press the Set Button
E^.
10. Press the Set Button
E
^
, and
C on
⁄ ¤
⁄ ¤
/
4. Press the remote’s
or the Selector Buttons
front panel until either F-LARGE or
F-SMALL appears, matching the
type of speakers you have at the left-
/
Buttons
C
then press the
Buttons
When NONE is selected, no signal will
be sent to the center channel output. The
receiver will operate in a “phantom” cen-
ter channel mode and center channel
information will be sent to the left and
%
on the
the remote or the Selector Buttons
%on the front panel to select the
option that best describes your sub-
woofer system.
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The choices available for the subwoofer
position will depend on the settings for
the other speakers, particularly the front
left/right positions.
To assist in making these settings, the
icons in the Speaker/Channel Input
Indicators Nwill change as the speaker
type is selected at each position. When
only the inner icon box is lit, the speaker
is set for “small.” When the inner and
outer boxes are lit, the speaker is set for
“large.” When no indicator appears at a
speaker location, that position is set for
“none” or “no” speaker.
Surround Setup
Once the speaker setup has been com-
pleted, the next setup step is to set the
surround mode you wish to use with each
input. Since surround modes are a matter
of personal taste, feel free to select any
mode you wish – you may change it later.
The Surround Mode chart on page 28
may help you select the mode best suited
to the input source selected. However,
to make it easier to establish the initial
parameters for the AVR480, it is best to
select any Dolby Pro Logic II mode for
most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for
inputs connected to digital sources. In the
case of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape
Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the
mode to Stereo, if that is your preferred
listening mode for standard stereo
If the front left/right speakers are set to
SMALL, the subwoofer will automati-
cally be set to SUB, which is the “on”
position.
If the front left/right speakers are set to
LARGE, three options are available:
As an example, in the figure below, the
left front and right front speakers are set
for “large,” the center, left surround and
right surround speakers are set for small,
and a subwoofer is enabled.
• If no subwoofer is connected to the
AVR480, press the ‹›Buttons
C
%
so that SUB NONE appears in
the display. When this option is select-
ed, all bass information will be routed
to the front left/right “main” speakers.
After the speaker setting has been made
with one input, repeat as described
above with all inputs you will use. In
most cases, the speaker type will be the
same and may be quickly entered by
entering the same data used for the origi-
nal input. But with some music sources
you may prefer to listen to your surround
system without using a center speaker,
particularly when a small center is in
use whose audio performance does not
match perfectly with the main front
speakers. With these sources selected
the center speaker will then be turned off
automatically (enter NONE for the Center
setting), while its signal will be fed to the
left and right fronts.
• If a subwoofer is connected to the
AVR480, you have the option to have
the front left/right “main” speakers
reproduce bass frequencies at all
times, and have the subwoofer operate
only when the AVR480 is being used
with a digital source that contains a
dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or
LFE soundtrack. This allows you to
use both your main and subwoofer
speakers to take advantage of the
special bass created for certain movies.
To select that option press the ‹›
Buttons C %so that SUB (LFE)
appears in the display.
sources, where it is unlikely that surround-
encoded material will be used. Logic 7
Music is also an excellent choice for two-
channel materials, as it is capable of
deriving ambient effects that are normally
present even in two-channel recordings.
To set the surround mode you wish to
use with the input selected, press the
Surround Mode Selector Button
on the front panel repeatedly or press the
Surround Mode Selector and the
⁄/¤ Buttons on the remote until
7
9
C
the desired surround mode’s name
appears in the Main Information
Display
K.
The speaker setting mode can also be
changed at any time later, and the
AVR480’s memory system will retain
these settings for the input selected,
until they are changed again.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you
wish to use it for bass reproduction in
conjunction with the main front
left/right speakers, regardless of the
type of program source or surround
mode you are listening to, press the
Note that Dolby Digital and DTS will only
appear as choices when a digital input
has been selected.
After the surround mode setting has been
made with the current input, repeat the
setting with all inputs you will use. The
surround mode can also be changed at
any time later, and the AVR480’s memory
system will retain the settings for the
input selected, until they are changed
again.
‹›Buttons
C
%
so that
C
L/R+LFE appears in the display.
When this option is selected, a “com-
plete” feed will be sent to the front
left/right “main” speakers, and the
subwoofer will receive the front left
and right bass frequencies under
80Hz, in addition to the LFE soundtrack
(see above).
L
R
SL
SR
LFE
11.When all speaker selections have
been made for the input selected,
press the Set Button
E
^
twice or
simply wait three seconds until the
display returns to the normal mode.
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a. When setting the delay time for the
Dolby Digital surround modes, the
optimal delay time is the result of
that subtraction. For example, if the
front speakers are 3m away and the
surround speakers are 1m away, the
optimal delay time is figured as
(3 – 1) x 3 = 6. Thus, in this example,
the delay time for Dolby Digital should
be set at 6 milliseconds.
If the distances are equal, no further
adjustment is required and the center
delay should be left zero. If the distance
to the front speakers is greater than the
distance to the center speaker, you may
wish to reposition the speakers by
moving the front left and front right
speakers closer to the listening position
or the center speaker further away from
the listening position.
Configuring Global Settings
After the settings described above have
been made for all input sources in your
system, the following settings will
remain in effect independent of the input
selected.
Delay Settings
For the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II
modes, you may need to adjust the delay
time setting. Note that the delay time is
not adjustable for any other modes.
If you measured the distance in feet
instead of meters, don’t multiply the
difference by 3. Thus, if the front
speakers are 10 feet away from the
listening position, and the surround
speakers are 4 feet away, then the
difference will be 10 – 4 = 6, and the
Dolby Digital delay should be set at
6 milliseconds.
If repositioning of the speakers is not
possible, adjust the center delay time,
adding 1 millisecond of center channel
delay for every 30cm (foot) closer to the
listening position the center speaker is
than the front speakers. For example, if
the front left and front right speakers are
each 3m (12 feet) from the listening posi-
tion and the center channel speaker is
2.4m (10 feet) away, the delay is figured
as 300cm (12 feet) – 240cm (10 feet) =
60cm (2 feet), suggesting an optimal
center delay of 2 milliseconds.
Important Note: Once the delay time
is set with any input it will be effective
with all other inputs too. Moreover, the
surround delay time setting must be made
only for either the Dolby Pro Logic II or
the Dolby Digital mode. The other set-
tings will be set automatically.
b. When setting the delay time for any
Dolby Pro Logic II mode, take the result
of the calculation above and add 15
to obtain the optimal delay time. For
example, if the front speakers are 3m
away and the surround speakers are
1m away, the optimal delay time is
figured as (3 – 1) x 3 + 15 = 21. Thus,
in this example, the Pro Logic II delay
should be set at 21 milliseconds.
Due to the different distances between
the listening position for the front chan-
nel speakers and the surround speakers,
the amount of time it takes for sound to
reach your ears from the front or surround
speakers is different. You may compen-
sate for this difference through the use
of the delay settings to adjust the timing
for the specific speaker placement and
acoustic conditions in your listening room
or home theater.
To set the delay time, follow these steps:
1. To make the delay settings for the
Dolby Digital mode (this will include
the Center delay setting, and the sur-
round delay for the Pro Logic II mode
will be set automatically), press the
Similarly for English measurements,
if the front speakers are 10 feet away
and the surround speakers are 4 feet
away from the listening positon, then
the delay for the Dolby Pro Logic II
modes is calculated at 10 – 4 = 6 + 15
= 21 milliseconds.
Input Source Selector
!5
and
The factory setting (see Surround Mode
Chart page 28) is appropriate for most
rooms, but some installations create an
uncommon distance between the front
and surround speakers that may cause
the arrival of front channel sounds to
become disconnected from surround
channel sounds.
select any input that is associated with
a digital input and the Dolby Digital
surround mode.
2. Press the Delay Button
T&.
S DELAY will appear in the Main
Information Display
3. Press the Set Button
⁄ ¤
K.
NOTE: The DTS, 5CH Stereo, Hall and
Theater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable
delay time.
E
^.
To resynchronize the front, center and
surround channels, follow these steps:
4. Press the
/
Buttons
C
on the
The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a
separate setting for the center channel
delay mode, since the discrete nature of
these signals makes the location of the
center channel speaker more critical. To
calculate the delay for the center chan-
nel, measure the distance from the pre-
ferred listening position in the center
of the room to both the center channel
speaker and either the left or right speaker.
remote or the Selector Buttons
%
on the front panel until the desired rear
delay time for the Dolby Digital mode,
calculated using the formula for Dolby
Digital above (item a), appears in the
display.
1. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
front speakers.
2. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
surround speakers.
5. Press the Set Button
E
^
to enter
the setting into the AVR480’s memory.
3. Subtract the distance to the surround
speakers from the distance to the front
speakers and multiply the result by 3,
if you measured the distances in
meters. If you measured the distances
in feet, don’t multiply the result; it will
be the same as the setting.
⁄ ¤
/
6. Press the
Buttons
C
on the
remote once, so that C DELAY
appears in the Main Information
Display
K.
7. Press the Set Button
E
^
.
⁄ ¤
/
8. Press the
Buttons
C
%until
the desired delay time for the center
channel appears in the display.
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Output Level Adjustment
To adjust and calibrate the output levels,
follow these steps. For accurate calibra-
tion, it is a good idea to make these
adjustments while seated in your favorite
listening position. As the adjustment
must be made for each surround mode,
it is best to select any input associated
with any Dolby Pro Logic II mode, make
the adjustment for that surround mode,
then step through all inputs you’re using
(and thus through all surround modes
associated with the inputs) and repeat
the adjustment when any surround mode
appears that has not yet been adjusted.
9. Press the Set Button
the setting into the AVR480’s memory.
E
^
to enter
Output level adjustment is a key part of
the configuration process for any sur-
round sound product. It is particularly
important for a Dolby Digital receiver
such as the AVR480, as correct output
levels will ensure that you hear sound-
tracks with the proper directionality and
intensity.
You have now completed the delay
time settings for all surround modes
and inputs.
Night Mode Settings
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby
Digital that uses special processing to
preserve the dynamic range and full intel-
ligibility of a movie soundtrack while
reducing the peak level. This prevents
abruptly loud transitions from disturbing
others, without reducing the sonic impact
of a digital source. Note that the Night
mode is only available when the Dolby
Digital surround mode is selected.
NOTE: Listeners are often confused
about the operation of the surround
channels. While some assume that
sound should always be coming from
each speaker, most of the time there will
be little or no sound in the surround
channels. This is because they are only
used when a movie director or sound
mixer specifically places sound there to
create ambience, a special effect or to
continue action from the front of the
room to the rear. When the output levels
are properly set, it is normal for sur-
round speakers to operate only occa-
sionally. Artificially increasing the vol-
ume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field
that duplicates the way you hear sound
in a movie theater or concert hall.
1. Select any input associated with any
Dolby Pro Logic II surround mode by
pressing the Input Source Selector
!
5
until the Pro Logic II
To adjust the Night mode setting, press
the Input Source Selector
and select an input that is associated
with a digital input and the Dolby Digital
surround mode.
Indicator lights up. Alternatively,
F
!5
select any desired source input, then
change the surround mode to any
Dolby Pro Logic II mode either by
pressing the Surround Mode
Selector Button 7on the front
panel repeatedly, or by pressing the
Surround Mode Selector jon
⁄ ¤
Next, press the Night Button
K
on
the remote. When the button is pressed,
D-R (Dynamic Range) followed by the
current setting (MID, MAX, OFF) will
appear in the Main Information
⁄ ¤
the remote and the
/
Buttons
C until one of the Dolby Pro Logic II
surround modes appears in the Main
Information Display K.
Display
K. Press the
/
Buttons
IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level
can be adjusted for each digital and
analog surround mode separately. This
allows you to compensate for level differ-
ences between speakers that may also
vary with the surround mode selected, or
to increase or decrease the level of cer-
tain speakers intentionally, depending on
the surround mode selected. Note that
adjustments made for any surround mode
are effective with all inputs associated
with that surround mode.
C
within 5 seconds to select the
desired setting:
2. Adjust the Volume Control $W
so that -10dB appears in the Main
Information Display K. If this set-
ting results in speaker output levels
that are too high or low, you may
repeat the procedure using a differ-
ent volume setting, as long as it is
below 0dB.
OFF: When OFF is shown in the display,
the Night mode will not function.
MID: When MID is shown in the dis-
play, a mild compression will be applied.
MAX: When MAX is shown in the dis-
play, a more severe compression algo-
rithm will be applied.
3. Press the Test Tone Button
T-T FL will appear in the Main
Information Display
7.
When you want to use the Night mode
feature, we recommend that you select
the MID setting as a starting point and
change to the MAX setting later, if
desired.
Before beginning the output level adjust-
ment process, make certain that all
speaker connections have been properly
made. The system volume should be
turned down at first.
K.
4. The test tone will immediately begin
to circulate through the speakers in a
clockwise rotation, pausing at each
position for 2 seconds. As the test tone
rotates, the speaker positions FL,
CEN, FR, SR, SL (Front Left, Center,
Front Right, Surround Right, Surround
Left) will be shown in the Main
When the MID or MAX setting is selected,
the NIGHT Mode Indicator
light. To confirm the selection, press the
Set Button or wait for several
L
will
E
^
seconds until the display returns to the
normal mode.
Information Display
K. While the
test tone is circulating, the proper
channel position will also be indicated
in the Speaker/Channel Indicators
N
by a blinking letter within the
correct channel.
NOTE: This is a good time to verify that
the speakers have been properly connected.
As the test tone circulates, listen to make
certain that the sound comes from the
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speaker position shown in the Main
Information Display . If the sound
appears in the Main Information
Display . This will also allow you
K
K
from a speaker location does NOT match
the position indicated in the display, turn
the AVR480 off using the Main Power
Switch 1and check the speaker wiring
to make certain that each speaker is con-
nected to the correct output terminal.
to compensate for level differences
between speakers, which may be differ-
ent with each surround mode, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain
speakers intentionally, depending on the
surround mode selected.
Once the settings outlined on the previ-
ous pages have been made, the AVR480
is ready for operation. While there are
some additional settings to be made,
these are best done after you have had
an opportunity to listen to a variety of
sources and different kinds of program
material. These advanced settings are
described on page 30 of this manual. In
addition, any of the settings made in the
initial configuration of the unit may be
changed at any time. As you add new or
different sources or speakers, or if you
wish to change a setting to better reflect
your listening taste, simply follow the
instructions for changing the settings for
that parameter, as shown above. Note
that any settings changed at any time
will be stored in memory in the AVR480.
The settings will either depend on the
input (speaker configuration, analog/
digital input selection, surround mode) or
on the surround mode selected (speaker
output level), as described on previous
pages.
After checking for speaker placement, let
the test tone circulate again, and listen to
see which channels sound louder than
the others. Using the front left speaker as
⁄ ¤
a reference, press the
/
Buttons
C
on the remote to bring all speakers
to the same volume level. Note that when
⁄ ¤
/
one of the
Buttons
C
is pushed,
the test tone circulation will pause on the
channel being adjusted to give you time
to make the adjustment. When you
release the button, the circulation will
resume after 5 seconds.
Continue to adjust the individual speak-
ers until they all have the same volume.
Adjustments should be made with the
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons
C
only, NOT the main
volume controls.
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not
adjustable using the test tone. To change
the subwoofer level, follow the steps for
Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 30.
When all channels have the same output
level, turn the Volume
$
W
down to
Having completed the setup and configu-
ration process for your AVR480, you are
about to experience the finest in music
and home theater listening. Enjoy!
about – 40dB; otherwise, the listening
level may be too high as soon as the
source’s music starts to play. Afterwards,
press the Test Tone Button
7
again to turn the test tone off and com-
plete the process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level
adjustment made will be effective for
the surround mode currently selected,
independent of which source input is
selected. To adjust the output level with
other surround modes, step through all
inputs you’re using by repeatedly press-
ing the Source Selector Buttons
the front panel or the appropriate Input
Selectors on the remote. When the
!
on
5
indicator for any surround mode for which
the level adjustment has not yet been
made lights in the Main Information
Display
K, repeat the level adjustment
described above. Alternatively, change
the surround mode either by pressing the
Surround Mode Selector Button 7
on the front panel repeatedly, or by press-
ing the Surround Mode Selector j
⁄ ¤
on the remote and the
/
Buttons
C
until the desired surround mode
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OPERATION
Using the Sleep Timer
• To program the AVR480 for automatic
turn-off, press the Sleep Button
on the remote. Each press of the button
will increase the time before shut down
in the following sequence:
Basic Operation
Source Selection
Once you have completed the setup and
configuration of the AVR480, it is simple
to operate. The following instructions
should be followed for you to maximize
your enjoyment of your new receiver:
• To select a source, press any of the
Source Selector buttons on the
8
remote 56Y
.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input
Selector Buttons
the AVR Selector
5
6
you must press
to have the remote
90
min
80
min
70
min
60
min
50
min
Turning the AVR480 On or Off
• When using the AVR480 for the first
40
min
30
min
20
min
10
min
OFF
control the AVR functions.
time, you must press the Main Power
• The input source may also be changed
by pressing the front-panel Input
Switch
1
on the front panel to turn the
The sleep time will be displayed in the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicator
unit on. This places the unit in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the red color of
Source Selector Button
!
repeat-
O
and it will count down until the time
edly. Each press of the button will move
the input selection through the list of
available inputs.
the Power Indicator
3. Once the unit
has elapsed.
is in Standby, you may begin a listening
session by pressing the System Power
When the programmed sleep time has
elapsed, the unit will automatically turn
off (to Standby mode). Note that the front
panel display will dim to one half bright-
ness when the Sleep function is pro-
grammed. To cancel the Sleep function,
Control
on the front panel or the AVR Selector
. Note that the Power Indicator
will turn orange. This will turn the
2
or the Source Button
!
• As the input is changed, the AVR480
will automatically switch to the digital
input (if selected), surround mode and
speaker configuration that were
entered during the configuration
process for that source.
6
3
unit on and return it to the input source
that was last used. The unit may also be
turned on from Standby by pressing any
of the Source Selector Buttons
56Y on the remote.
press and hold the Sleep Button
8
until the information display returns to
normal brightness and the Sleep indicator
numbers return to “0” in the Preset
• The front-panel Video 3 Inputs
#
may be used to connect a device such
as a video game or camcorder to your
home entertainment system on a tem-
porary basis.
Number/Sleep Timer Indicator
O.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input
Selector Buttons
5
to turn the unit on,
press the AVR Selector
remote control the AVR functions.
6
to have the
• As the input source is changed, the
new input name will appear in the
To turn the unit off at the end of a listen-
Main Information Display
K.
ing session, simply press the System
• When a pure audio source (Tuner, CD,
Tape) is selected, the last video input
used remains routed to the Video 1
Power Control
2
on the front panel
or the Power Off Button
3
on the
remote. To switch off both the AVR480
and a compatible DVD or CD player, first
Outputs
A
and Video Monitor
Outputs E. This permits simultaneous
viewing and listening to different
sources.
press the Input Selector Button
and then press the Power Off Button
. After that, press the AVR Selector
5
3
Button
Button
6
3
, followed by the Power Off
.
• When a Video source is selected, its
audio signal will be fed to the speakers
and the video signal for that input will be
routed to the appropriate Monitor
When the remote is used to turn the unit
“off” it is actually placing the system in a
Standby mode, as indicated by the red
Output Jack
E
and will be viewable
on a TV monitor connected to the
AVR480.
color of the Power Indicator
3.
When you will be away from home for an
extended period of time, it is always a
good idea to completely turn the unit off
with the front-panel Main Power
Switch
1.
NOTE: All preset memories may be lost
if the unit is left turned off with the
Main Power Switch
1
for more than
two weeks.
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NOTE: Once a program has been
Volume and Tone Controls and
Headphones
Surround Mode Selection
encoded with matrix surround informa-
tion, it retains the surround information
as long as the program is broadcast in
stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound
may be decoded via any of the analog
surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II,
when they are broadcast via conventional
TV stations, cable, pay TV and satellite
transmission. In addition, a growing
number of made-for-television programs,
sports broadcasts, radio dramas and
music CDs are also recorded in surround
sound. You may view a list of these
programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web
One of the most important features of the
AVR480 is its ability to reproduce a full
multichannel surround sound field from
digital sources, analog matrix surround-
encoded programs and standard stereo
or even mono programs. In all, a total
of 11 listening modes are available on
the AVR480.
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable
level using the front-panel Volume
Control
Up/Down
$
W
or remote Volume
buttons.
• To temporarily silence all speaker
outputs, press the Mute Button
a.
This will interrupt the output to all
Selection of a surround mode is based on
personal taste, as well as the type of
program source material being used. For
example, motion pictures, CDs or TV
programs bearing the logo of one of the
major surround-encoding processes (such
as Dolby Surround) may be played in
either the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie (with
movies, video or television programs) or
Music (with music) surround mode. When
no rear speakers are in use, the Dolby 3
Stereo mode should be selected with all
surround recordings.
speakers and the headphone jack, but
it will not affect any recording or dub-
bing that may be in progress. Press the
Mute Button
a
again to return to
normal operation.
• To set the output of the AVR480 so
that the output is “flat,” with the Tone
controls deactivated, press the Tone
Even when a program is not listed as
carrying intentional surround information,
you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II,
Dolby 3 Stereo and Logic 7 modes often
deliver enveloping surround presentations
through the use of the natural surround
information present in all stereo
recordings.
Mode Button
6
once or twice so
that the words TONE OUT appear
momentarily in the Main Information
Display
trols to an active condition, press the
Tone Mode Button once or twice
K. To return the tone con-
Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals
(e.g., “D.D. 2.0” tracks from DVD) that are
encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information
are received via any digital input, the
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode will be
selected automatically (in addition to the
Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a
full-range 5.1-channel surround sound
even from those recordings (see also
“Dolby Digital” on page 26).
6
so that the words TONE IN momen-
tarily appear in the Main Information
However, for stereo programs without
any surround information, the Theater,
Hall and 5CH Stereo modes should be
tried (effective particularly with old
”extreme” stereo recordings); for mono
programs, we suggest that you try the
Theater or Hall modes.
Display
shown in the Display, press the Set
Button on the front panel to select
the Bass Control. Adjustments can be
made with the Selector Buttons
on the front panel. Pressing the Set
Button again selects the Treble
Control. Make your adjustments with
the Selector Buttons
K. Once TONE IN is
^
%
^
To create wide, enveloping sound field
environments and defined pans and fly-
overs with all analog stereo recordings,
select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music or
Pro Logic mode.
%
.
• For private listening, plug the 3.2mm
(5/8") stereo phone plug from a pair of
stereo headphones into the front-panel
Headphone Jack
4. Note that when
the headphone’s plug is connected, the
word HEADPHONE will scroll once
across the Main Information Display
K
and all speakers will be silenced.
When the headphone plug is removed,
the audio feed to the speakers will be
restored.
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Surround modes are selected using either
the front-panel controls or the remote. To
select a surround mode from the front
panel, repeatedly press the Surround
Dolby Digital
Digital Audio Playback
Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®)
is a standard part of DVD, and is avail-
able on specially encoded LD discs and
satellite broadcasts and it is a part of
the new high-definition television
(HDTV) system.
Digital audio is a major advancement
over older analog matrix surround sys-
tems. It delivers five discrete channels:
left front, center, right front, left surround
and right surround. Each channel repro-
duces full frequency range (20Hz to
20kHz) and offers dramatically improved
dynamic range and significant improve-
ments to signal-to-noise ratios. In addi-
tion, digital systems have the capability
to deliver an additional channel that is
specifically devoted to low-frequency
information. This is the “.1” channel
referred to when you see these systems
descibed as “5.1.” The bass channel is
separate from the other channels, but
since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited,
sound designers have given it that unique
designation.
Mode Selector
7
to scroll through the
list of available modes. To select a sur-
round mode using the remote, press the
Surround Mode Selector
9
to change
, and then
Note that an optional, external RF
demodulator is required to use the
AVR480 to listen to the Dolby Digital
soundtracks available on laser discs.
Connect the RF output of the LD player
to the demodulator and then connect
the digital output of the demodulator to
the Optical or Coaxial Input 12 of
the AVR480. No demodulator is required
for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded
laser discs.
⁄
press the
/
¤
Buttons
C
the mode. As you press the buttons, the
Surround mode name will appear in the
Main Information Display
K, and an
individual mode indicator will also light
up C D F H I. Any time a sur-
round mode is changed, it remains
associated with the input just selected
until another choice is made.
NOTE: The name of each Surround Mode
will scroll through the Main Information
Display
K
while the modes are being
DTS
selected. To avoid exiting from the sur-
DTS is another digital audio system
that is capable of delivering 5.1 audio.
Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are
digital, they use different methods of
encoding the signals, and thus they
require different decoding circuits to con-
vert the digital signals back to analog.
round mode selection process, be certain
⁄
to push the
/
¤
Buttons
C
while a
mode name is still visible.
Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes
may only be selected when a digital input
is in use. In addition, when a digital
source is present, the AVR480 will auto-
matically select and switch to the correct
mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless
of the mode that has been previously
selected. For more information on select-
ing digital sources, see the following sec-
tion of this manual.
DTS-encoded soundtracks are available
on select DVD and LD discs, as well as
on special audio-only DTS CDs. You may
use any LD, DVD or CD player equipped
with a digital output to play DTS-encoded
special audio-only CDs with the AVR480,
but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players
and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All
that is required is to connect the player’s
output to either the Optical or Coaxial
Input 12on the rear panel.
To listen to a program in traditional two-
channel stereo, using the front left and
front right speakers only (plus the sub-
woofer if installed and configured), follow
the instructions shown above for using
the remote until SURR OFF appears in
the Main Information Display
K.
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PCM Audio Playback
a conventional PCM signal, which is
the standard output from CD players.
(only Music or Pro Logic should be
used then).
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-
compressed digital audio system used for
compact discs, non-Dolby Digital/DTS
laserdiscs and some special PCM-
encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in
the AVR480 are capable of high-quality
digital-to-analog decoding, and they may
be connected directly to the digital audio
output of your CD/DVD or LD player
(LD only for PCM or DTS programs; for
Dolby Digital laserdiscs, an RF adapter
is needed; see “Dolby Digital” above).
A Bitstream Indicator
the Main Information Display
A
will light in
to
DTS: When the DTS Indicator Alights,
a DTS bitstream is being received. When
the unit senses this type of data, only the
DTS mode is available.
(
confirm that the digital signal is Dolby
Digital, DTS or PCM. Note that a digital
input (e.g., coaxial) remains associated
with any analog input (e.g., DVD) as
soon as it is selected; thus the digital
input need not be reselected each time
the appropriate source input choice
(e.g., DVD) is made.
PCM: When the PCM Indicator A
lights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation,
or PCM, signal is being received. This is
the type of digital audio used by conven-
tional compact disc and laser disc record-
ings. When a PCM bitstream is present,
all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS
are available. Note that the PCM signal
format can be selected on the DVD player
with any audio track, even with Dolby
Digital tracks (but not with Dolby Digital
decoding). So, if selected, even ”2.0” D.D.
audio tracks can be played with all sur-
round modes.
Digital Status Indicators
Connections may be made to either the
Optical or Coaxial Input 12 on the
rear panel.
When a digital source is playing, the
AVR480 senses the type of bitstream data
that is present. Using this information, the
correct surround mode will automatically
be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams
will cause the unit to switch to DTS
decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams
will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When
the unit senses PCM data from CDs and
LDs and some music DVDs or certain
tracks on normal DVDs, it will allow the
appropriate surround mode to be selected
manually. Since the range of available
surround modes depends on the type of
digital data that is present, the AVR480
uses a variety of indicators to let you
know what type of signal is present. This
will help you to understand the choice of
modes and the input channels recorded
on the disc.
To listen to a PCM digital source, first
select the input for the desired source
(e.g., CD) to feed its video signal (if any)
to the TV monitor and to provide its ana-
log audio signal for recording. Next, press
In addition to the Bitstream Indicators
A, the AVR480 features a set of unique
channel input indicators that tell you how
many channels of digital information are
being received and whether the digital
signal is interrupted.
the Digital Select Button
then use the Buttons
remote, or the Selector Buttons
*
C
F
on the
%
and
⁄
/
¤
on
the front panel, until the desired choice
appears in the Main Information
Display
K, then press the Set Button
E
^
to confirm the choice.
These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE
letters that are inside the center boxes of
the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
When a PCM source is playing, the PCM
Indicator will light. During PCM
A
N
in the front-panel Main Information
playback you may select any surround
mode (as described on page 28) except
Dolby Digital or DTS.
Display . When a standard analog
(
stereo or matrix surround signal is in use,
only the “L” and “R” indicators will light,
as analog signals have only left and right
channels, respectively; even surround
recordings carry surround information on
the left and right channels only.
When a digital source is playing, a
Bitstream Indicator
show which type of signal is playing:
D: When the Dolby D indicator
A
will light to
Selecting a Digital Source
To utilize either digital mode, you must
have properly connected a digital source
to the AVR480. Connect the digital out-
puts from DVD players, HDTV receivers,
satellite systems or CD players to the
Optical or Coaxial Input 12on the
rear panel.
A
lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being
received. Depending on the audio track
selected on the source player and number
of channels on the disc, different sur-
round modes are possible. Note that only
one channel without subwoofer, called
”1.0” audio, or all five channels with sub-
woofer (”5.1” audio) or all steps between
can be recorded on digital surround-
encoded audio tracks (see NOTES on
page 29). With all those tracks, except
”2.0” audio, only the Dolby Digital mode
is available. When the Dolby Digital sig-
nal is only two-channel (”2.0”), these two
channels (l and r) often contain Pro Logic
surround informations. With those tracks
the AVR480 automatically switches to the
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode (the Dolby
Digital Indicator Dwill also remain
lit). When the D.D. 2.0 signal contains no
Pro Logic information, the Dolby Digital
mode will be selected automatically, but
you may also select any Pro Logic II mode
Digital signals, however, may have one to
six separate channels, depending on the
program material, the method of trans-
mission and the way in which it was
encoded. When a digital signal is playing,
the letters in these indicators will light
in response to the specific signal being
received. It is important to note that
although Dolby Digital, for example, is
referred to as a “5.1” system, not all
Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks
selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital
programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus,
it is sometimes normal for a DVD with
a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only
the “L” and “R” indicators.
When playing a digital source such as
DVD, first select its input using the
remote or front-panel controls as outlined
in this manual in order to feed its video
signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to
provide its analog audio signal for record-
ing. If necessary, select the digital input
by pressing the Digital Input Selector
⁄ ¤
Button
Buttons
Selector Buttons
F
C
*
and then using the
on the remote or the
on the front panel
/
%
to choose any of the OPTICAL or
COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in
the Main Information Display
Display Indicators BE. When the
digital source is playing, the AVR480 will
automatically detect whether it is a mul-
tichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source, or
K
and
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OPERATION
Surround Mode Chart
MODE
FEATURES
DELAY TIME RANGE
Dolby Digital
Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby
Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels
and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.
Center: 0 ms – 5 ms
Initial Setting – 0 ms
Surround: 0 ms –15 ms
Initial Setting – 0 ms
DTS
Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.
Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides
up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency channel.
Delay time not adjustable
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s
benchmark surround technology that creates or decodes full-
range, discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround
channels from matrix surround-encoded programs and conventional
stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for
movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround, by
creating true rear left, center and right signals. The Dolby Pro Logic II
Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded
with matrix surround or with normal stereo mode, creating discrete
rear left and right signals. The Dolby Pro Logic mode provides
decoding that is identical to the original Dolby Pro Logic processing
for those who prefer that presentation. In this mode, the surround
channels are fed an identical monaural signal.
Movie and Pro Logic:
10 ms – 25 ms,
Initial Setting – 10 ms,
Music:
0 ms – 15 ms,
Initial Setting – 0 ms
Dolby 3 Stereo
Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel
stereo program to create center channel information. In addition,
the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround
speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right
channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a
center channel speaker but no surround speakers.
No surround channels
Theater
The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the
acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater, with
stereo and even pure mono sources.
Delay time not adjustable
Delay time not adjustable
Hall 1
Hall 2
The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small
(Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall, with stereo
and even pure mono sources.
5-Channel Stereo
This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal
at both the front and back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations
such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-
left, and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel
is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and
right channels.
No delay is available for
this mode
Surround Off
(Stereo)
This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure
left and right channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.
No surround channels
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IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL
PLAYBACK:
1. When the digital playback source is
stopped, or in a pause, fast forward or
chapter search mode, the digital audio
data will momentarily stop, and the
channel position letters inside the
Night Mode
Tape Recording
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the
Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital
input sources to be played back with full
digital intelligibility while reducing the
maximum peak level and lifting the low
levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly
loud transitions from disturbing others
without reducing the impact of the digital
source. The Night mode is available only
when Dolby Digital mode is selected.
In normal operation, the audio or video
source selected for listening through the
AVR480 is sent to the record outputs.
This means that any program you are
watching or listening to may be recorded
simply by placing machines connected to
the outputs for Tape Outputs
Video 1 Outputs AB in the record
mode.
Speaker/Channel Indicators
N
will
5
or
flash. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a problem with either the AVR480
or the source machine. The AVR480
will return to digital playback as soon
as the data is available and when the
machine is in a standard play mode.
When a digital audio recorder is connected
to the Coaxial Digital Audio Output
0, you are able to record the digital sig-
nal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digi-
tal recording system. Note that all digital
signals will be passed through to the
coaxial digital output, no matter which
kind of digital input was selected.
The Night mode may be engaged when a
Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing
the Night Button
K
on the remote.
2. Although the AVR480 will decode
virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV
sources, it is possible that some future
digital sources may not be compatible
with the AVR480.
⁄ ¤
Next, press the
/
Buttons to
C
select either the middle range or full-
compression versions of the Night mode.
To turn the Night mode off, press the
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons
C
until the message
3. Note that not all digitally encoded
programs and not all audio tracks on
a DVD contain full 5.1-channel audio.
Consult the program guide that accom-
panies the DVD or laser disc to deter-
mine which type of audio has been
recorded on the disc. The AVR480 will
automatically sense the type of digital
surround encoding used, indicate it in
NOTES:
in the Main Information Display
reads D-R OFF. When the Night mode
is active, the Night Mode Indicator
will also light.
K
• The digital outputs are active only when
a digital signal is present, and they do
not convert an analog input to a digital
signal, or change the format of the digi-
tal signal (e.g., Dolby Digital to PCM
or vice versa. In addition, the digital
recorder must be compatible with the
output signal. For example, the PCM
digital output from a CD player may be
recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but
Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.
L
the Bitstream Indicators
Channel Input Indicators
adjust to accommodate it.
A
N
and
and
4. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source
is playing, you normally may not be able
to select some of the analog surround
modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby
3 Stereo, Hall, Theater or 5CH Stereo,
except with special audio tracks or data
format selected (see page 27).
• Please make certain that you are aware
of any copyright restrictions on any mate-
rial you copy. Unauthorized duplication
of copyrighted materials is prohibited
by law.
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source
is playing, it is not possible to make an
analog recording using the Tape
5
or Video 1 record outputs, if the
B
source is only connected to a digital
input of the AVR480.
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Press the Set Button
name of the desired channel appears in
the Main Information Display and
on-screen display, and follow the instruc-
tions shown above to adjust the level.
E
^
when the
Output Level Trim Adjustment
Display Brightness
Normal output level adjustment for the
AVR480 is established using the test
tone, as outlined on page 22. In some
cases, however, it may be desirable to
adjust the output levels using program
material such as a test disc, or a selec-
tion you are familiar with. Additionally,
the output level for the subwoofer and
those for the Stereo mode can only be
adjusted using this procedure.
The AVR480’s front-panel Main
K
Information Display
(
is set at a
default brightness level that is sufficient
for viewing in a normally lit room.
However, in some home theater installa-
tions, you may wish to occasionally lower
the brightness of the display, or turn it off
completely.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all
channels requiring adjustment have been
set. When all adjustments have been
made, press the Set Button
E^
twice, and the AVR480 will return to
normal operation.
The display brightness may be changed
by pressing and holding the Set Button
NOTE: The output levels may be sepa-
rately trimmed for each digital and analog
surround mode. If you wish to have differ-
ent trim levels for a specific mode, select
that mode and then follow the instructions
in the steps shown above.
To adjust the output levels using program
material, first select the surround mode
for which you want to trim the speakers
(see NOTE below) by selecting the appro-
priate input, associated with the desired
surround mode, start your program mate-
rial source and set the reference volume
for the front left and front right channels
^
on the front panel for three seconds
until the message in the Main Informa-
tion Display reads VFD FULL.
K
Within five seconds, press the front-
panel
brightness display level is shown. At that
point, press the Set Button
‹ ›
/
Buttons
%
until the desired
^
again to
Changing the levels by the trim adjust-
ment as described above will automati-
cally change the level settings shown
during the Output Level Adjustment (see
page 22) correspondingly (and vice versa)
and will remain in the AVR480´s memory
system, even when the unit is turned off.
With Stereo mode the adjustment proce-
dure described above is the only way to
trim the output level.
enter the setting.
using the Volume Control
$W.
Memory Backup
Once the reference level has been set,
press the Channel Select Button
This product is equipped with a memory
backup system that preserves tuner
presets and system configuration
information if the unit is turned off
completely, accidentally unplugged or
subjected to a power outage. This
memory will last for approximately two
weeks, after which time all information
must be reentered.
B
Ó
and note that FL LEVEL
will appear in the Main Information
Display for five seconds. To change
the level, first press the Set Button
, and then use the Selector
K
E
^
⁄ ¤
/
Buttons
%
or the
Buttons
C
to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use
the volume control, as this will alter the
reference setting.
Once the change has been made, press
the Set Button
the Selector Buttons
Buttons
E
^
%
and then press
⁄ ¤
or the
/
C
to select the next output
channel location that you wish to
adjust (C LEVEL, FR LEVEL,
SR LEVEL, SL LEVEL). To adjust
the subwoofer level, press the Selector
⁄ ¤
Buttons
%
or the
/
Buttons
C
until SW LEVEL appears in the Main
Information Display (only available
K
if the subwoofer was selected during the
speaker configuration; see page 19).
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Preset Tuning
When the AUTO Indicator
ated in the Main Information Display
the tuner will only stop at those sta-
tions that have a strong enough signal to
be received with acceptable quality.
M
is illumin-
Tuner Operation
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may
be stored in the AVR480’s memory for
easy recall using the front-panel controls
or the remote.
The AVR480’s tuner is capable of tuning
AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations.
Stations may be tuned manually, or they
may be stored as favorite station presets
and recalled from a 30-position memory.
(
To enter a station into the memory, first
tune the station using the steps outlined
above. Then:
When the AUTO Indicator
M
is not
illuminated, the tuner is in a manual
mode and will stop at each frequency
increment in the selected band.
Region Selection
The AVR’s FM tuner must be set for
compatibility with the television format
and radio broadcasts in your area. Using
the Region Selector L located on the
rear panel of the receiver, select the
position corresponding to the country
in which you are using the receiver:
C, S or K.
1. Press the Memory Button
remote. The Memory Indicator
will light and flash in the Main
S
on the
R
4. To select stations, press the Tuning
Button
8
J
. When the AUTO
Information Display
(.
Indicator
M
is lit, press the button to
cause the tuner to search for the next
highest- or lowest-frequency station
that has an acceptable signal or hold
the button pressed to tune more
quickly. In the Auto mode, the tuner
will play each station in stereo or
mono mode, just as the program is
2. Within five seconds, press the
Numeric Keys corresponding
to the location where you wish to
store this station’s frequency. Once
entered, the preset number will appear
in the Preset Number/Sleep Time
G
Refer to the chart below to determine the
proper setting. For other countries, con-
sult with your dealer or distributor to
determine the correct setting.
Display
O.
transmitted. If the AUTO Indicator
is not illuminated, tap the Tuning
M
3. Repeat the process after tuning any
additional stations to be preset.
Country
China
Region Selector Switch
Button
8
J
to advance one fre-
C
C
S
K
S
S
S
quency increment at a time, or press
and hold it to locate a specific station.
Hong Kong†
Indonesia†
Korea (South)
Malaysia†
Singapore†
Thailand†
Recalling Preset Stations
• To manually select a station previously
entered in the preset memory, press
the Numeric Keys
spond to the desired station’s memory
location.
When the TUNED Indicator
J
lights, the station is properly tuned and
should be heard with clarity.
G
that corre-
5. Stations may also be tuned directly
by pressing the Direct Button
and then pressing the Numeric Keys
that correspond to the station’s
frequency. The desired station will
automatically be tuned after the last
number is entered. If you press an
incorrect button while entering a direct
I,
† Depending on the electrical requirements in
your area or the wiring in your home, the
power cords included with your AVR may not
be the correct ones, and you may need to
contact your local JBL distributor to obtain
the correct power cord for your area.
• To manually tune through the list of
stored preset stations one by one,
press the Preset Stations Selector
G
buttons
)Q
on the front panel or
remote.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any adjustments
made to the Region Selector L will
not take effect unless the unit is first
fully turned off by pressing the Main
Power Switch 1until it pops out
and the word “OFF” appears on the
top of the button.
frequency, press the Clear Button
R
to start over.
NOTE: When the FM reception of a
stereo station is weak, audio quality will
be increased by switching to Mono mode;
press the Tuner Mode Button
until the Stereo Indicator
H@
goes out.
S
Station Selection
1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select
Button
Y
on the remote to select
the tuner as an input. The tuner may
be selected from the front panel by
either pressing the Input Source
Selector
or by pressing the Tuner Band
Selector at any time.
!
until the tuner is active
9
2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select
Button or Tuner Band Selector
again to switch between AM and
Y
9
FM so that the desired frequency band
is selected.
3. Press the Tuner Mode Button
H@
to select manual or automatic tuning.
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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
The AVR480 is equipped with a powerful
remote control that will control both the
receiver’s functions and most popular
brands of audio and video equipment,
including CD players, cassette decks,
TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite
receivers and other home theater equip-
ment. Once the AVR480’s remote is pro-
grammed with the codes for the products
you own, it is possible to eliminate most
other remotes and replace them with the
convenience of a single, universal remote
control.
and projectors to the TV Input
Selector f, and so forth.
Selector fstays lit and the
Program Indicator cturns amber
and begins flashing. Note that the
next step must take place while the
red light is on, and it must begin with-
in 20 seconds after the light appears.
4. Point the AVR480’s remote towards the
unit to be programmed and enter the
first three-digit code number using the
Numeric Keys q. The Program
Indicator cwill change to a flash-
ing green to indicate that a code has
been entered. If the unit turns off, the
correct code has been entered. Press
the Input Selector fagain, and
note that the red light will flash three
times before going dark to confirm
the entry.
3. Point the AVR480‘s remote toward the
unit to be programmed and press
⁄
¤
either the or Button m. The
Program Indicator cwill change
to a flashing green to indicate that a
code has been entered. Each press
will send out a three-digit code from
the remote’s built-in database. When
the unit being programmed turns off,
Programming the Product
Codes
5. If the device to be programmed into
the remote does NOT turn off, continue
to enter three-digit code numbers
until the equipment turns off. At this
point, the correct code has been
entered. Press the Input Selector
fagain and note that the red light
under the Input Selector fwill
flash three times before going dark to
confirm the entry.
⁄
¤
release the or Button m, as
that is your indication that the correct
code is in use.
As shipped from the factory, the remote is
fully programmed for all AVR480 functions,
as well as those of many CD changers,
DVD players, CD recorders, CD players and
cassette decks. By following one of the
methods below, you may program the
remote to operate a wide range of devices
from other manufacturers.
4. Press the Input Selector f, and
note that the red light under the Input
Selector will flash three times before
going dark to confirm the entry.
5. Try all of the functions on the remote
to make certain that the product oper-
ates. Keep in mind that many manu-
facturers use a number of different
combinations of codes, and it is a
good idea to make certain that not
only the power control works, but also
that the volume, channel and trans-
port controls function properly. If all
functions do not work properly, you
may need to Auto-Search for a differ-
ent code, or enter a code via the
Direct Code Entry method.
Direct Code Entry
This method is the easiest way to program
your remote to work with different
products.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote
to make certain that the product oper-
ates properly. Keep in mind that many
manufacturers use a number of differ-
ent combinations of codes, so it is a
good idea to make certain that not
only the power control, but the vol-
ume, channel and transport controls
work as they should. If functions do
not work properly, you may need to
use a different remote code.
1. Use the tables on pages 38–47 to
determine the three-digit code or
codes that match both the product
type printed on the remote above the
Input Selector f (e.g., VCR, TV),
and the specific brand name. If there
is more than one number for a brand,
make note of the different choices.
2. Turn on the unit you wish to program
into the AVR480 remote.
7. If a code cannot be entered to turn
the unit off, if the code for your prod-
uct does not appear in the tables in
this manual, or if not all functions
operate properly, try programming
the remote with the Auto Search
Method.
Code Readout
When the code has been entered using
the Auto Search method, it is always a
good idea to find out the exact code so
that it may be easily reentered if neces-
sary. You may also read the codes to
verify which device has been programmed
to a specific Control Selector button.
3. Press and hold both the Input
Selector ffor the product you
wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and
the Mute Button 37 at the same
time. When the Program Indicator
cturns amber and begins flashing,
and the Input Selector fturns
red, release the buttons. It is impor-
tant that you begin the next step
within 20 seconds.
Auto Search Method
If the unit you wish to include in the
AVR480’s remote is not listed in the code
tables in this manual or if the code does
not seem to operate properly, you may
wish to program the correct code using
the Auto Search method that follows:
1. Press and hold both the Input
Selector ffor the device for
which you wish to find the code and
the Mute Button
at the same
37
time. Note that the Program
Indicator cwill initally turn
amber. Release the buttons and
begin the next step within 20
seconds.
NOTE: Be certain that the device you
are attempting to program is connect-
ed to the corresponding input jacks.
For example, you may only program
the codes for a VCR or PVR device
1. Turn on the unit that you wish to
include in the AVR480’s remote.
2. Press the Input Selector ffor the
type of product to be entered (e.g.,
®
such as a TiVo to the VID1/VCR
2. Press the Set Button o. The
Program Indicator cwill then
blink green in a sequence that corre-
sponds to the three-digit code, with
Input Selector f, only cable and
satellite set-tops to the VID2/CBL/
SAT Input Selector f, only TVs
VCR, TV) and the Mute Button
37
at the same time. Hold both buttons
until the red light under the Input
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a one-second pause between digits.
Count the number of blinks between
pauses to determine the digit of the
code. One blink is the number 1, two
blinks indicate the number 2, and so
forth, while 10 blinks are used to indi-
cate a “0.”
NOTE: When entering commands for
Power On/Off of any device during a
macro sequence, press the Mute
3. Within 10 seconds, press the Surround
Mode Selector/Channel Down
Button j.
Button
for a Power On com-
37
mand. The Power Off Button a
should be used for Power Off com-
mands.
4. The red LED under the AVR Selector
gwill go out, and the Program
Indicator cwill turn green and
flash three times before it goes out.
Example: One blink, followed by a one-
second pause, followed by six blinks, fol-
lowed by a one-second pause, followed
by 10 blinks indicates that the code has
been set to 160.
3. When all the steps have been
entered, press the Sleep Button
ito enter the commands. The
Program Indicator cwill flash
green three times and then turn off.
5. When the Program Indicator c
goes out, the Macro has been erased.
Programmed Device Functions
Once the AVR480’s remote has been pro-
grammed for the codes of other devices,
press the appropriate Input Selector f
to change the remote from controlling the
AVR480 to controlling the additional prod-
uct. When you press any one of the selec-
tors, it will briefly flash in red to indicate
that you have changed the device being
controlled.
For future reference, enter the Setup
Codes for the equipment in your system
here:
Example: To program the Macro 1
Button
Z
so that it turns on the
AVR480, TV and a Cable Box, follow
these steps:
• Press the Macro 1
Z
and Mute
37 buttons at the same time and
then release them.
DVD ____________ CD____________
VID1/VCR ________ TV ____________
VID2/CBL/SAT ____ TAPE ________
VID3/VCR2________________________
• The Program Indicator cwill
flash amber.
• Press the AVR Selector g.
• Press the Mute Button 37 to
store the AVR480’s Power On
command.
• Press the TV Input Selector
Button fto indicate the next
command is to be transmitted
to the TV.
When operating a device other than the
AVR480, the controls may not correspond
exactly to the function printed on the
remote or button. Some commands, such
as the Volume Control, are the same as
they are with the AVR480. Other buttons
will change their function so that they
correspond to a secondary label on the
remote. For example, the Sleep and
Surround mode selector buttons also func-
tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down
buttons when operating most TV sets,
VCRs or cable boxes. The Channel Up/
Down indication is printed directly on the
remote. For many standard CD players,
cassette decks, VCRs and DVD functions,
the standard function icons are printed on
top of the buttons.
Macro Programming
Macros enable you to easily repeat fre-
quently used combinations of commands
with the press of a single button on the
AVR480 remote control. Once programmed,
a macro will send out up to 19 different
remote codes in a predetermined sequen-
tial order, enabling you to automate the
process of turning on your system, chang-
ing devices, or other common tasks. The
AVR480 remote can store up to five sepa-
rate macro command sequences: one that
is associated with the Power On Button
d, and four more that are accessed by
pressing the Macro Buttons Z.
• Press the Mute Button
to
37
store the TV Power On Command.
• Press the VID2 Input Selector
Button fto indicate the next
command is to be transmitted to
the cable box.
• Press the Mute Button
to
37
store the Cable Power On command.
• Press the Sleep Button ito
complete the process and store the
macro sequence.
For some products, however, the function
of a particular button does not follow the
command printed on the remote. In order
to see which function a button controls,
consult the Function List tables on pages
36 and 37. To use those tables, first
check the type of device being controlled
(e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote
control diagram pictured just before the
Function List tables. Note that each but-
ton has a number on it.
37
1. Press the Mute Button
and the
After following these steps, each time
Macro Button to be pro-
Z
you press the Macro 1 Button
Z,
grammed or the Power On Button
dat the same time. Note that the
last Input Selector fpressed will
light red, and the Program Indicator
cwill flash amber.
the remote will send the Power
On/Off command to the AVR480, the
television and the cable box with a
single button press.
Erasing Macro Commands
2. Enter the steps for the macro
To erase the commands that have been
programmed into one of the Macro but-
tons, follow these steps:
sequence by pressing the button for
the actual command step. Although
the macro may contain up to 19 steps,
each button press, including those
used to change devices, counts as a
step. The Program Indicator c
will flash green to confirm each but-
ton press as you enter commands.
To find out what function a particular but-
ton has for a specific device, find the but-
ton number on the Function List and then
look in the column for the device you are
controlling. For example, button number 7
is the Macro 2 button for the AVR480, but
it is the “Favorite” button for many cable
1. Press the Mute Button
and the
37
Macro Button
Z
that contains the
commands you wish to erase.
2. The Program Indicator cwill
flash amber, and the LED under the
AVR Selector gwill turn red.
33
television boxes and satellite receivers.
Button number 32 is the Delay button for
the AVR480, but the Time Display button
for CD players.
NOTE: All programming for the remote
codes needed to operate specific devices,
such as a TV, DVD, cable box, satellite
receiver or VCR, should be completed
before programming punch-through
commands.
Channel Control Punch-Through
The AVR480’s remote may be programmed
to operate so that the channel control
function for either the TV, cable or satellite
receiver used in your system may be used
in conjunction with one of the other
devices controlled by the remote. For
example, while using and controlling the
VCR, you may wish to change channels on
a cable box or satellite receiver without
having to change the device selected by
the AVR480 or the remote. To program the
remote for Channel Control Punch-Through,
follow these steps:
NOTE: The numbers used to describe the
button functions in the diagram on page
35 for the purposes of describing how a
button operates are a different set of
numbers than those used in the rest of
this manual to describe the button func-
tions for the AVR480.
Volume Punch-Through
The AVR480’s remote may be pro-
grammed to operate the Volume Control
33 and Mute
functions of either
37
the TV or the AVR480 in conjunction with
any of the devices controlled by the
remote. For example, since the AVR480
will likely be used as the sound system
for TV viewing, you may wish to have the
AVR480’s volume activated, although the
remote is set to run the TV. Either the
AVR480 or TV volume control may be
associated with any of the remote’s
devices. To program the remote for
Volume Punch-Through, follow these
steps:
Notes on Using the AVR480 Remote
With Other Devices
• Manufacturers may use different code
sets within the same product category,
such as TV sets or VCRs. They may also
change codes for a certain category
from one model year to the next. For
that reason, it is important that you
check to see whether the code set you
have entered operates as many con-
trols as possible. If it appears that only
a few functions operate, check to see
whether another code set will work
with more buttons.
1. Press the Input Selector Button f
for the device you’ll be using (e.g., VCR)
when you wish to have Channel Punch-
Through active and the Mute Button
at the same time until the red
37
light appears under the Input Selector
fand the Program Indicator c
flashes amber.
33
1. Press the Input Selector ffor the
unit you will be using (e.g., TV) when
you wish to have Volume Punch-
2. Press the Volume Down Button
.
The Program Indicator cwill stop
flashing and stay amber.
Through to your audio system active
• When a button on the AVR480’s
remote is pressed, the red light under
the Input Selector ffor the prod-
uct being operated should flash briefly.
If the Device Control Selector flashes
for some but not all buttons for a par-
ticular product, it does NOT indicate a
problem with the remote but rather
that no function is programmed for the
button being pushed.
and the Mute Button
at the
3. Press and release the Input Selector
Button ffor the device that will be
used to change the channels. The
Program Indicator cwill blink
green three times and then go out to
confirm the data entry.
37
same time until the red light appears
under the Input Selector fand
note that the Program Indicator c
will flash amber.
2. Press the Volume Up Button
33
and note that the Program Indicator
cwill stop flashing and stay amber.
EXAMPLE: To control the channels
using your Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver while the remote is set to
control the VCR, first press the VID1/
VCR Input Selector Button fand
the Mute Button 37 at the same
time. Next, release them and press the
3. Press either the AVR Selector g
or the Input Selector f, depending
on which system’s volume control you
wish to have attached for the punch-
through mode. The Program
Indicator cwill blink green three
times and then go out to confirm the
data entry.
Punch-Through Programming
The AVR480's remote may be pro-
grammed to control one device, such as a
TV, while simultaneously directing only
certain functions to another device, such
as the transport controls of a DVD player,
without having to switch back and forth
between inputs. You may also use the
remote to control the system volume on
the AVR without the need to switch
between different devices. This is called
“Punch-Through,” and this section will
show you how to program the remote for
these functions.
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Volume Down Button
, followed
by the VID2/CBL/SAT Input Selector
Button e.
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control
Punch-Through and return the remote to
its original configuration, repeat the steps
shown above. However, press the same
button in Steps 1 and 3.
EXAMPLE: To have the AVR480’s
volume control activated even though
the remote is set to control the TV,
first press the TV Input Selector
37
fand the Mute Button
at the
same time. Next, press the Volume
Up Button , followed by the AVR
Transport Control Punch-Through
33
The AVR480’s remote may be programmed
to operate so that the Transport Control
Functions w(Play, Stop, Fast Forward,
Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, cas-
sette deck, DVD or CD will operate in con-
junction with one of the other devices con-
trolled by the remote. For example, while
using and controlling the TV, you may wish
to start or stop your VCR without having to
Input Selector g.
NOTE: Should you wish to return the
remote to the original configuration after
entering a Volume Punch-Through, you will
need to repeat the steps shown above.
However, press the same Input Selector in
Steps 1 and 3.
34
change the device selected by the AVR480
or the remote. Note, however, that the
remote is factory-preset so that the
Transport Controls ware pro-
grammed with the codes for JBL DVD
players, and no further programming is
required to use a JBL DVD player when
the AVR controls are active after the AVR
Selector ghas been pressed. To pro-
gram the remote for Transport Control
Punch-Through, follow these steps:
codes that you have entered will be
erased and will need to be reentered:
1. Press any of the Input Selector
Buttons fand the “O” Button q
at the same time until the Program
Indicator cbegins to flash amber.
1
2
3
4
5
9
6
7
2. Press the “3” Button qthree times.
8
10
14
11
15
3. The red LED under the Input Selector
fwill go out and the Program
Indicator cwill stop flashing and
turn green.
12
13
17
21
18
22
1. Press the Input Selector ffor the
device you will be using (e.g., TV) when
you wish to have Transport Control
Punch-Through active and the Mute
Button 37 at the same time until the
red light appears under the Input
Selector fand the Program
Indicator cflashes amber.
16
20
19
23
4. The Program Indicator cwill
remain green until the remote is reset.
Note that this may take a while,
depending on how many commands are
in the memory and need to be erased.
24
30
26
25
5. When the Program Indicator c
goes out, the remote has been reset to
the factory settings.
28
31
2. Press the Play Button w. The
Program Indicator cwill stop flash-
ing and stay amber.
27
29
32
3. Press and release the Input Selector
Button ffor the device whose trans-
port mechanism will be controlled (e.g.,
DVD, CD). The Program Indicator c
will blink green three times and then go
out to confirm the data entry.
33
34
35
39
43
47
51
54
36
37
41
45
38
42
46
40
44
48
52
EXAMPLE: To control the transport of a
VCR while the remote is set to control
the TV, first press the TV Input Selector
49 50
53
fand the Mute Button
at the
37
same time. Next, release them and press
the Play Button w, followed by the
VID1/VCR Input Selector f.
55
56
59
57
60
58
61
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control
Punch-Through and return the remote to
its original configuration, repeat the steps
shown above. However, press the same
button in Steps 1 and 3.
62
The diagram on this page shows the but-
ton numbers used in the Function List
tables on pages 36–37. Do not confuse
these numbers with those used through-
out the rest of this manual to indicate
the specific buttons used to operate the
AVR480’s functions. The key to those but-
ton numbers, which are shown inside an
oval, is found on page 12.
Resetting the Remote Memory
As you add components to your home the-
ater system, occasionally you may wish to
totally reprogram the remote control with-
out the confusion of any commands,
AVR480
macros or ”Punch-Through“ programming
that you may have done. To do this, it is
possible to reset the remote to the original
factory defaults and command codes by
following these steps. Note, however, that
once the remote is reset, all commands or
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FUNCTION LIST
No. Button Name
AVR Function
DVD
CD/CD-R
Tape
VCR (VID1,3) TV
CBL (VID2)
SAT (VID2)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Power On
Power Off
Mute
DVD
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power On
Power Off
Mute
Power Off
Mute
DVD Input Select
DVD Select
Menu
Status
M1
Open/Close
Open/Close
Cancel
Sleep
PPV
Fav
Cancel
Fav
M2
Subtitle On/Off Repeat
AVR
AVR Select
CD
CD Input Select
Tape Input Select
Tuner Select
Video 1 Select
Video 2 Select
Video 3 Select
TV Input Select
Sleep
CD Select
10 Tape
11 AM/FM
12 VID1
13 VID2
14 VID3
15 TV
Tape Select
VCR Select
VCR Select
CBL Select
Channel +
SAT Select
Channel +
TV Select
Channel +
16 Sleep
17 Test
Test Tone
Input Select
18 T/V
TV/DVD
Repeat
CDP Select
Input Level Up
CDR Select
Repeat
TV/VCR
TV/Video
TV/Cable
Volume Up
Channel –
TV/Sat
19 Volume Up
Volume Up
Volume Up
Channel –
Repeat
Volume Up
Volume Up
Channel –
20 Surround Select Surround Mode Select
21 Repeat
22 A-B
Repeat
A-B Repeat A-B Repeat
23 Volume Down
Volume Down
Input Level Down
Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down
24 Channel/Guide Channel Trim
Title
Up
Info/Guide
Up
Info/Guide
Up
⁄
25
Move/Adjust Up
Up
Up
26 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust
27
28 Set
29
Menu
Menu
Left
Menu
Menu
Left
Menu
Left
fi
Move/Adjust Left Left
Set Enter
Move/Adjust Right Right
Left
Enter
Right
Exit
Enter
Enter
Right
Exit
Enter
Right
Exit
fl
Right
30 Digital/Exit
Digital Input Select
Move/Adjust Down
Subtitle
Exit
¤
31
Down
Down
Down
Down
Down
32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust
Return
Time
Prev Channel
Prev Channel Prev Channel
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
41 Tun-M
Tuner Mode
42
43
9
0
9
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
0
44 Memory
45 Tune Up
Memory
Tune Up
Next Chapter
36
No. Button Name
AVR Function
DVD
CD/CD-R
Tape
VCR (VID1,3) TV
CBL (VID2)
SAT (VID2)
46 Direct
Direct Tuner Entry
Clear
Track Direct
Clear
47 Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
48 Preset Up
49 Tune Down
50 Night
Preset Tune Up
Tune Down
Slow Forward
Prev Chapter Track Increment
Night Mode Select
51 D. Skip
52 Preset Down
53 Subt. On/Off
54 Check
Disc Skip
Preset Tune Down Slow Rev
Subtitle On/Off
Disc Skip
Intro Scan
Check
Check
R. Search
Play
55 Rewind
56 Play
R. Search
Play
Rewind
Play
Rewind
Play
Day –
Day +
Day –
Day +
57 Fast Forward
58 Record
59 Stop
F. Search
F. Search
Record
Stop
Fast Fwd
Record
Stop
Fast Fwd
Record
Stop
Stop
60 Pause
Pause
Skip –
Skip +
Pause
Skip –
Skip +
Pause
Pause
Scan –
Scan +
61 Skip Down
62 Skip Up
Page –
Page +
Page –
Page +
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DEVICE: TV
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
ADMIRAL
AIWA
023 088
110
AKAI
011 022 042 053 089 093
ALBA
040
ANAM
155 156
ARISTONA
ASA
022 023 033 047 048 060 086
012 023 088 096 201
AUTOVOX
BANG & OLUFSEN
BARCO
044 088
088
202
BAUR
075 076 077 102
BEKO
022
BLAUPUNKT
BRIONVEGA
BRUNS
011 075 076 077
023 088 203
023 088
BUSH
010 040 043 092
BUSH (UK)
CENTURY
CIHAN
044
023 088
032
COMTEL
CONTEC
CROSLEY
DAEWOO
DANSAI
DECCA
032
010
023 088
022 154
022
032 091
DECCA (UK)
DEGRAAF
DIXI
038
015
022
DORIC
029
DUMONT
DYNATRON
ELBE
012 023 044 088 096 199 201
022
095 211
ELCIT
023 032
EMERSON
ERRES
023 088 195
022 033
FENNER
FERGUSON
FIDELITY
FIDELITY (UK)
FINHER
022
001 047 062 075 076 077 099 102 103 196 197 201
047
099
204
FINLANDIA
FINLUX
018
012 044 088 096 199 201
FISHER
023 043 088
FORGESTONE
FORMENTI
FUJITSU
FUNAI
047 099
088
195
195
GBC
043
GEC (UK)
GOODMANS
GORENJE
GRANADA
GRANADA (UK)
GRUNDIG
HANSEATIC
061
010 022 043
034 124
010 018 022 029 033 104
043
011 075 076 077 096 200
010 022 043
38
DEVICE: TV
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
HINARI
010 043 195
HITACHI
010 012 015 018 026 035 043 055 058 061 066 069 082 085 093 094
101 206
HYPER
206
INNO HIT
INTERFUNK
INTERVISION
ITT
068
022 023 033 088 104
111 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121
040 046 092 100
ITT-NOKIA
JET POINT
JVC
040 058 092 100
208
010 043 047 053 092 149
KARCHER
KATHREIN
KONKA
012 068
034 124
144
KORTING
KRIESLER
LG (GOLDSTAR)
LOEWE OPTA
LOGIK
023 088
022 023 033 047 048 060
022 152
022 023 088
038 047 091 099
LUMA
022
LUXOR
058
M ELECTRONIC
MAGNADYNE
MANESTH
MARANTZ
MARELLI
MARK
201
023 088
022
022
088
022
MATSUI
001 038 040 043 091
METZ
011 023 075 076 077 088
MINERVA
MITSUBISHI
011 075 076 077 096 200
007 010 011 013 022 023 029 034 038 039 043 046 050 057 075 076
077 079 082 083 089 090 091 092 124 148
NATIONAL
NEC
018
010 043
NECKERMANN
NOBLEX
023 078 088 102
204 205
NOKIA
040 046 092 100
NORDMENDE
ORION
009 053 069 093 094
038 040 091 209 210
OTTO VERSAND
PANASONIC
PHILCO
010 022 043 075 076 077 078 092 102 207
128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 143 150
023 088
PHILIPS
008 014 022 023 032 033 046 047 048 054 060 061 067 068 070 071
078 084 086 088 095 099 100 104 107 108 140 158
PHOENIX
PIONEER
PROLINE
PROTECH
QUELLE
RADIOLA
RADIOMARELLI
RBM (UK)
REDIFFUSION
REX
088
022 069 157
209
022
011 012 022 038 044 075 076 077 096 200
022 023 033 047 048 060 078
022 023 029 082 083 088
044
029 082 083
022 198
RFT
023 122 123 124 125 126 127
39
DEVICE: TV
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
SABA
009 023 069 088 093 094
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SBR
018 058
022 068 151 204 205 208
010 012 023 038 043 091 092 147
022 033 046 047 061 084 086
SCHNEIDER
SCOTT
022 023 033 047 048 060 078 086 196
195
SELECO
SHARP
022 198 199
010 043 207
SIEMENS
SINGER
SINUDYNE
SONY
010 011 015 075 076 077
023 088
209 210
006 010 016 023 038 043 062 064 065 088 091 102 103 106 145 146
153
STERN
022 198
SUNKAI
210
TANDBERG
TCL
023
142
TEKNIKA
TELEFUNKEN
TENSAI
195
069
022
THOMSON
THORN
003 005 009 040 044 053 069 072 074 082 093 094
047 099 102 103 196 197 201
TOSHIBA
TRISTAR
TRIUMPH
UHER
001 010 037 042 043 044 063 092 096 141
099
044 199
044
ULTRAVOX
UNIVERSUM
VOXSON
WATSON
WELTBLICK
023 088
012 075 076 077 102 201
023 088
075 076 077
022
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 022
WINTERNITZ
ZANUSSI
206
022 198
40
DEVICE: VCR
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
AIWA
039 044 073 116 121 148 150 152
AKAI
044 090 092 103 149 150 155
ALBA
061 068 073 121 136
AMSTRAD
ANITECH
039 107 148
155
ARC EN CIEL
ASTRA
044 090
148
ASTRO SOUND
ATLANTIC
AUDIOSONIC
BANG & OLUFSEN
BAUR
155
155
165 166
044 155
054 155
089 107 129 137
BLAUPUNKT
BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 044 090
BUSH
061 068 073 121 136
CONDOR
CROWN
155
009 061 068
CROWN/ONWA
DAEWOO
DECCA
148
009 061 068 069 155 177 201 202
039 044 148 155
DECCA (UK)
DEGRAAF
DUAL
054
039 054 148
044 090 148 155
DUMONT
DYNATECH
ELBE
039 054 148 155
039 148
036 148
ELTA
148
EMERSON
FERGUSON
FINLANDIA
FINLUX
032 039 062 073 148 155
001 044 083 090 094 100 104 108 122 131 138 149 155
054
039 044 054 103 107 143 146 148 149
FISHER
032
FUJITSU
148
FUNAI
039 148
GBC (UK)
GOODMANS
GRAETZ
054
039 050 054 061 068 073 148 155
044 090
GRANADA
GRANADA (UK)
GRUNDIG
HANSEATIC
HARMAN KARDON
HIFIVOX
149 155
054 107
054 143
054 155
036
044 090
HITACHI
025 039 044 074 087 090 138 149
IMPERIAL
INTERFUNK
INTERVISION
ITT
ITT-NOKIA
JENSEN
039 148 155
054 155
148 155
044 090 103
044 090 103 149 150 155
044
JVC
KARCHER
KENDO
044 047 090 141
054 155
103
41
DEVICE: VCR
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
KENWOOD
KOERTING
KUBA
044 047
155
148
LG (GOLDSTAR)
LLOYD
036 148 155 176
039 148
LOEWE OPTA
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MATSUI
054 155
062
036 050 054 073
136
MEMOREX
MITSUBISHI
MULTITECH
NATIONAL
NEC
039 148
047 054 076 154 155 171
039 054 068 148 155
107
036 044 047 090
NECKERMANN
NESCO
044 054 090 155
148
NOKIA
044 090 103
NORDMENDE
OPTONICA
ORION
039 044 047 090 141 142
050
032 073 148 155
OSAKI
039 148 155
OTTO VERSAND
PALLADIUM
PANASONIC
PATHÉ MARCONI
PHILIPS
054 155
148
088 089 107 129 137 148 170
044 090
006 041 043 050 054 145 146 155 178 179 180
PIONEER
PROLINE
047 054 113 145
039 148
QUALCRAFT
QUELLE
150
044 054 107
RCA
062
REALISTIC
REX
039 050 148
044 090
ROADSTAR
SABA
148
009 044 047 090 142
SAISHO
136
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
009 054 057 062 066 067 092 150 155 172 175
044 047
SANYO
073 149 151
SBR
054
SCHAUB LORENZ
SCHNEIDER
SEG
044 090
039 054 148 155
148
SELECO
044 090 155
SHARP
050 058 148
SINGER
155
SONY
039 051 052 077 081 174
SUNSTAR
SUPERTEC
SYLVANIA
TANDBERG
TEAC
039 148
148 155
039 148
032
039 044 148
148 155
107
TEC
TECHNICS
TELEFUNKEN
TELERENT
044 090
148
42
DEVICE: VCR
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
TEMPEST
TENSAI
150
148 155
THOMSON
THORN
044 047 090 141
044 083 090 094 100 104 108 131 149 155
TIVO
012
TOSHIBA
TRANSONIC
UHER
009 044 080 090 153 155 173
155
044
ULTRAVOX
UNIVERSUM
VICTOR
155
148 149 155
141
WATSON
WELTBLICK
YAMAHA
YOKO
ZANUSSI
ZENDER
155
155
036 044
148 155
044 090
090
43
DEVICE: CD
Manufacturer/Brand
AIWA
Setup Code Number
072 111 118 156 170
AKAI
050 177
CAPETRONIC
CARVER
070
145 185 186
CROWN
042
DENON
187 188 213
FISHER
055 068
FUNAI
126
GRUNDIG
HAITAI
225 226 227 228
099 214
HARMAN KARDON
HITACHI
001 002 025 054 190
093
JVC
176 195 196
KENWOOD
LG (GOLDSTAR)
LUXMAN
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MCINTOSH
MITSUBISHI
MITSUMI
NAD
030 078 079 148 151 176 178 181
016 087
077 102
039 113
084 191 192 193
194
032
152
013 074 197 198
NAKAMICHI
NEC
199 200 201 229
069
ONKYO
037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
075 119 158 183 204
039 138 149 209
PIONEER
PROTON
071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215
210
RCA
150
REALISTIC
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
093 095 104 105 108 164 166
028
047 081 157 172
SANYO
033 068 082 095 168
SHARP
105 114 151 159 167 180 181
SHERWOOD
003 041 105 133 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241
242 243
SIGNATURE
SONY
040
103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212
T & A
001
TECHNICS
THETA DIGITAL
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
UNIVERSUM (QUELLE)
VICTOR
244 245 246 247 248 249 250
039
252
013 074 097 151 155 173
002 220 223 224 225
120
YAMAHA
019 031 053 061 135 169
44
DEVICE: DVD
Manufacturer/Brand
APEX DIGITAL
CALIFORNIA AUDIO
DENON
Setup Code Number
061
040
019 051
GE
003 004
HARMAN KARDON
JBL
001 080 081 166
001 081
JVC
006
KENWOOD
KLH
069
068
LG (GOLDSTAR)
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MITSUBISHI
NAD
005 055 064 066 097
056
059
023 036
062
ONKYO
009 048
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
024 030 035 044 093 096
056
PIONEER
038 041 065
060
003 004 037
003 004 037
053 054 094 098
028 090
PROCEED
PROSCAN
RCA
SAMSUNG
SHARP
SONY
043 045 091 095 167
003 004
009 058 067 092
030 063
005 055 064
039
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
ZENITH
ZENITH DIVX
45
DEVICE: SAT
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
AIWA
441
ALBA
301 411
AMSTRAD
ASTRO
432
476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483
BLAUPUNKT
BUSH
338 390
348 406
ECHOSTAR
FERGUSON
FINLUX
347 493
323 345 348 352 363 364 367 406 411 424
309 310
FUBA
347
GOODMANS
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
HUGHES
ITT
411
338 367 390
406 411
490
367
ITT-NOKIA
KATHREIN
KYOTO GMI ATLAN
LG (GOLDSTAR)
LORENZEN
MASPRO
METZ
367
301 390
443
495
461 462 463 464 465
406
390
MINERVA
MITSUBISHI
NEC
390
390
330 336 346 373
NETA
440
NOKIA
367
NORSAT
OTTO VERSAND
PACE
346
390
348 363 364 367 424
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
331 424
319 332 424
QUADRAL
QUELLE
466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473
390
RADIX
347
RCA
492
SAMSUNG
SIEMENS
SKY LIFE
SKY MASTER
SONY
432 494
338 390
496 497
433
491
TECHNISAT
TELECOM
TELEFUNKEN
THORN
347
341
383
323 345 348 352 363 364 367
VORTEC
WISI
432 442
347
ZENITH
344
46
DEVICE: TAPE
Manufacturer/Brand
HARMAN KARDON
Setup Code Number
001
DEVICE: CABLE
Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
CABLETIME
CLYDE CABLE VISION
C & M
008 011 012 016
017
042
DECSAT CANAL
DONG GUK
FRANCE TELECOM
GEC
010
037
013 021
017
JERROLD
001 022
LG (GOLDSTAR)
MEMOREX
PARAGON
039 040
041
041
PHILIPS
023
PIONEER
002
PULSAR
041
SAGEM
028
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SONY
002 024 035 036 037
005 006 025 026 030 031
032 033 034
TAEKWANG
TELESERVICE
TOSHIBA
UNITED CABLE
VISIOPASS
ZENITH
038
011
041
001
009
041
47
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit does not function when
• No AC Power
• Make certain AC power cord is plugged
into a live outlet.
Main Power Switch
1
is pushed
• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled.
Display lights, but no sound
or picture
• Intermittent input connections
• Make certain that all input and speaker
connections are secure.
• Mute is on
• Press Mute Button
a.
• Volume control is down
• Turn up volume control.
Sound is heard, but Front-Panel
Display does not light
• Display brightness is turned off
• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section
on page 30 so that the display is set to VFD FULL.
No sound from any speaker;
• Amplifier is in protection mode
due to possible short
• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts
at receiver and speaker ends.
Power Indicator
3
is red
• Amplifier is in protection mode
due to internal problems
• Contact your local JBL service center.
No sound from surround or
center speakers
• Incorrect surround mode
• Incorrect configuration
• Select a mode other than Stereo.
• Check speaker mode.
• Stereo or Mono program material • With (analog or digital) Dolby surround modes,
the surround decoder may not create rear-channel
information from nonencoded programs.
• Speakers not properly connected • Check speaker-wire connections or use test tone
to verify connections (see page 22).
Unit does not respond to
remote commands
• Weak batteries in remote
• Wrong device selected
• Change remote batteries.
• Press the AVR Selector
6.
• Remote sensor
5
is obscured
• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible
to remote or connect remote sensor.
Intermittent buzzing in tuner
• Local interference
• Move unit or antenna away from computers,
fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances.
Letters flash in the Speaker Channel • Digital audio feed paused
• Resume play for DVD.
Input Indicators
Audio stops
N
and Digital
• Check that Digital Signal is fed to the
Digital Input selected.
To clear the AVR480’s entire system
NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase
any configuration settings you have made
for speakers, output levels, surround
modes, digital input assignments as well
as the tuner presets. After a reset the
unit will be returned to the factory
presets, and all settings for these items
must be reentered.
Processor Reset
memory including tuner presets, output
level settings, delay times and speaker
configuration data, first put the unit in
Standby by pressing the System Power
In the rare case where the unit’s operation
or the displays seem abnormal, the cause
may involve the erratic operation of the
system’s memory or microprocessor.
Control Button
Mode and the Tuner Mode
Buttons simultaneously.
2. Next, press the Tone
6
@
To correct this problem, first unplug the
unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at
least three minutes. After the pause,
reconnect the AC power cord and check
the unit’s operation. If the system still
malfunctions, a system reset may clear
the problem.
The unit will turn on automatically and
display the RESET message in the
If the system is still operating incorrectly,
there may have been an electronic
discharge or severe AC line interference
that has corrupted the memory or
microprocessor.
Main Information Display
K.
If these steps do not solve the problem,
consult an authorized JBL service center.
48
AVR480 SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
Tuner Step Size
China, Singapore:
Korea:
Usable Sensitivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Distortion
Front
75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
87.5 – 108.0MHz
100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
0.05MHz
0.1MHz
Center 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf
Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN)
Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.3%
35dB @ 1kHz
300kHz: 65dB
80dB
Sorrund 75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
Stereo Separation
Selectivity
Image Rejection
IF Rejection
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High Level)
200mV/47k ohms
90dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)
90dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Decoding
(Pro Logic, etc.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
DTS
40dB
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
Tuner Step Size
(all models):
522 – 1620kHz
55dB
55dB
9kHz
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Usable Sensitivity
Distortion
45dB
10Hz – 65kHz
25 Amps
Loop: 500µV
1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%
9kHz: 30dB
Instantaneous
Current Capability
Selectivity
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM)
Video Section
Video Format
Unmeasurable
PAL/NTSC
Input Level/Impedance
Output Level/Impedance
Video Frequency
Response
1Vp-p/75 ohms
1Vp-p/75 ohms
10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)
General
Power Requirement
AC 220-240V/50Hz
Power Consumption
72W idle, 580W maximum
(5 channels driven)
Dimensions
Width
440mm (17.3 inches)
168mm (6.6 inches)
435mm (17.1 inches)
11kg (24.2 lb)
Height
Depth
Weight
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated.
*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
49
NOTES
NOTES
®
JBL Consumer Products
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Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
8500 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge, CA 91329 USA
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©
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