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OWNER’S GUIDE
AVR480
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTICHANNEL
PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER
®
2
AVR480 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls
and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button
or indicator, or rear-panel connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel
information display
1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control
¡– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
A– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55013:2001
EN 55020:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer International
Château-du-Loir, France 4/04
4Introduction
5Important Safety Information
5Unpacking
6Front-Panel Controls
8Front-Panel Information Display
10 Rear-Panel Connections
12 Remote Control Functions
15 Installation and Connections
15 Audio Equipment Connections
16 Video Equipment Connections
17 Speaker Selection and Placement
18 System Configuration
18 Settings to Be Made
With Each Input Used
18 Input Setup
19 Speaker Setup
20 Surround Setup
21 Configuring Global Settings
21 Delay Settings
22 Night Mode Settings
22 Output Level Adjustment
24 Operation
24 Basic Operation
24 Source Selection
25 Volume and Tone Controls
and Headphones
25 Surround Mode Selection
26 Digital Audio Playback
27 Selecting a Digital Source
27 Digital Status Indicators
28 Surround Mode Chart
29 Night Mode
29 Tape Recording
30 Output Level Trim Adjustment
30 Display Brightness
30 Memory Backup
31 Tuner Operation
32 Programming the Remote
32 Programming the Product Codes
32 Direct Code Entry
32 Auto Search Method
32 Code Readout
33 Macro Programming
33 Programmed Device Functions
34 Punch-Through Programming
34 Volume Punch-Through
34 Channel Control Punch-Through
34 Transport Control Punch-Through
35 Resetting the Remote Memory
36 Function List
38 Setup Code Tables
48 Troubleshooting Guide
48 Processor Reset
49 Technical Specifications
See trademark acknowledgements on page 49.
3
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.
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-
tus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
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
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
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
17. If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code,
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.
18. An outside antenna system should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead
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.
19. Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
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
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
21. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
22. When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manu-
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.
24. The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
read first!
Important Safety Precautions!
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)
Figure 1.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
HCGUL1492/6500 02/2003
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
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.
4
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
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
DTS®decoding, the AVR480 delivers six
discrete channels of audio that take
advantage of the digital soundtracks from
the latest DVD and LD releases and
Digital Television broadcasts.
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.
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.
Description and Features
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.
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.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR480
features connections for four video
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.
The AVR480’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional high-current design technolo-
gies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
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.
Onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS®
Decoding Using Cirrus®Chip
Technology
Dolby Laboratories’ Pro Logic* II
Decoding Technology
Multiple Digital Inputs and an
Output
Front-Panel Inputs for Easy
Connection to Portable Devices and
the Latest Video Game Consoles
5
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Installation Location
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.
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.
Do not place the unit directly on a
carpeted surface.
Avoid installation in extremely hot
or cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
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.
Moving the Unit
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.
Unpacking
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.
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 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.
6
1
Main Power Switch
2
System Power Control
3
Power Indicator
4
Headphone Jack
5
Remote Sensor Window
6
Tone Mode Button
7
Surround Mode Selector
8
Tuning Selector
9
Tuner Band Selector
)
Preset Stations Selector
!
Input Source Selector
@
Tuning Mode Selector
#
Video 3 Input Jacks
$
Volume Control
%
/Selector Buttons
^Set Button
&Delay Button
*Digital Input Selector
(
Main Information Display
ÓChannel Select Button
Ô
Speaker Select Button
Test Tone Selector
1
Main Power Switch: Press this
button to apply power to the AVR480.
When the switch is pressed in, the unit
is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated
by the red LED Power Indicator
3
in the middle of the System Power
Control
2
. This button MUST be
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.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the
“ON” position.
2
System Power Control: When the
Main Power Switch
1
is “ON,” press
this button to turn on the AVR480; press
it again to turn the unit off (to Standby).
Note that the Power Indicator
3
inside the switch will turn orange when
the unit is on.
3
Power Indicator: This LED will be
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.
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be
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.
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.
6
Tone Mode Button: Pressing this
button activates the menu for setting the
Bass and Treble controls.
7
Surround Mode Selector: Press this
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).
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,
the TUNED Indicator
J
will light in
the Main Information Display
(
(see
page 31 for more information on tuning
stations).
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
7
9
Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this
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).
)
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).
!
Input Source Selector: Press this
button to change the input by scrolling
through the list of input sources.
@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
8t is pressed. When the button is
pressed so that MANUAL appears in the
Main Information Display K, each
press of the Tuning Selector 8t will
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
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.)
#
Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/
video jacks may be used for temporary
connection to video games or portable
audio/video products such as camcorders
and portable audio players.
$
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.
%
/Selector Buttons: When you
are establishing the AVR480’s configuration
settings, use these buttons to select from
the choices available, as shown in the
Main Information Display
(
.
^
Set Button: When making choices
during the setup and configuration
process, press this button to enter the
desired setting as shown in the Main
Information Display
(
into the
AVR480’s memory. The set button may also
be used to change the display brightness
(see page 30).
&
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).
*
Digital Input Selector: When play-
ing a source that has a digital output,
press this button to select between the
Optical
and Coaxial
Digital
inputs (see pages 26–27 for more infor-
mation on digital audio).
(
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).
Ó
Channel Select Button: Press this
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).
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).
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).
8
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
A
Bitstream Indicators
B
Optical Source Indicators
C
DTS Mode Indicator
D
Dolby Digital Indicator
E
Coaxial Digital Input Indicators
F
Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator
G
Analog Input Indicator
H
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator
I
DSP Mode Indicator
J
Tuned Indicator
K
Main Information Display
L
Night Mode Indicator
M
Auto Indicator
N
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
O
Preset Number/Sleep Timer
P
Preset Indicator
Q
Sleep Indicator
R
Memory Indicator
S
Stereo Indicator
T
Logic 7 Mode Indicators
A
Bitstream Indicators: When the input
is a digital source, one of these indicators
will light to display the specific type of
signal in use.
B
Optical Source Indicators: These
indicators light to show when an Optical
Digital Input has been selected.
C
DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator
lights when the DTS mode is selected.
D
Dolby Digital Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when the Dolby Digital mode is
selected.
E
Coaxial Digital Input Indicators:
These indicators light to show when a
Coaxial Digital Input has been selected.
F
Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This
i
ndicator lights when one of the Dolby
Pro Logic II
modes has been selected.
G
Analog Input Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when an analog input source has
been selected.
H
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indi-
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.
I
DSP Mode Indicator: This indicator
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.
J
Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights
when a station is being received with suffi-
cient signal strength to provide acceptable
listening quality.
K
Main Information Display: This dis-
play shows messages relating to the sta-
tus, input source, surround mode, tuner,
volume level or other aspects of the unit’s
operation.
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.
M
Auto Indicator: This indicator lights
when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
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).
O
Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When
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.
9
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.)
10
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Coaxial Digital Audio Output
Coaxial Digital Audio Input
Optical Digital Audio Input
Subwoofer Output
Tape Inputs
Tape Outputs
CD Inputs
DVD Video Inputs
Video 1 Video Inputs
Video 1 Audio Inputs
Video 1 Video Output
Video 1 Audio Outputs
Video 2 Video Input
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video Monitor Outputs
TV Audio Inputs
Surround Speaker Outputs
Front/Center Speaker Outputs
AC Power Cord Jack
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
Region Selector
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: White
Front Right: Red
Center: Green
Surround Left: Blue
Surround Right: Gray
Subwoofer: Purple
Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange
Composite Video: Yellow
Coaxial Digital Audio Output:
Connect this jack to the matching digital
input connector on a digital recorder such
as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
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.
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.
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.
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to
the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio
recorder.
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to
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
below for connecting the source’s com-
posite or S-Video outputs to the AVR.
DVD Video Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the composite or S-Video output
jacks on a DVD player or other video
source.
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-
Video jacks on a VCR or other video
source.
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks
on a VCR or other video source.
Video 1 Video Output: Connect this
jack to the RECORD/INPUT composite
video jack on a VCR.
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect
these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT
audio jacks on a VCR or any other
Audio recorder.
11
Video 2 Video Input: Connect this
jack to the PLAY/OUT composite video
jack on a second VCR or other video
source.
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks
on a VCR or other video source.
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.
If you would like to make an S-Video
recording from the source connected to
the DVD S-Video Input , you may use
the Video Monitor Output 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.
TV Audio Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the Audio Out jacks on a TV or
other video source.
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.)
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.)
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.
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.
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.
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied
indoor or an optional external FM antenna
to this terminal.
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 .)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any adjustments
made to the Region Selector 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.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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.
1
IR Transmitter Window: Point this
toward the AVR480 when pressing buttons
on the remote to make certain that infrared
commands are properly received.
2
Program Indicator: This three-color
indicator is used to guide you through the
process of programming the remote. (See
pages 32 for information on programming
the remote.)
3
Power On Button: Press this button
to turn on the power.
0
Power Off Button
1
IR Transmitter Window
2
Program Indicator
3
Power On Button
4
Status Button
5
Input Selectors
6
AVR Selector
7
Test Button
8
Sleep Button
9
Surround Mode Selector
A
Repeat Button
B
Channel Select Button
C
/
¤
Buttons
D
/
Button
E
Set Button
F
Digital Select Button
G
Numeric Keys
H
Tuner Mode
I
Direct Button
J
Tuning Up/Down
K
Night Mode
L
Subtitle On/Off Button
M
Transport Controls
N
Track Skip Up/Down Buttons
O
Check Button
P
Disc Skip Button
Q
Preset Up/Down
Clear Button
Memory Button
Delay
Speaker Select
A-B Button
Volume Up/Down
TV/Video Button
AM/FM Tuner Select
Macro Buttons
Mute
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4
Status Button: This button has no
function on the AVR480, but is used by
some DVD players and other devices to
access an on-screen menu system.
5
Input Selectors: Pressing one of
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
Button
6
again to operate the AVR’s
functions with the remote.
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.
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).
8
Sleep Button: Press this button to
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:
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.
9
Surround Mode Selector: Press
this button to begin the process of chang-
ing the surround mode. After the button
has been pressed, use the /¤Buttons
C
to select the desired surround mode
(see page 28 for more information).
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.
B
Channel Select Button: This button
is used to start the process of setting the
AVR480’s output levels with an external
source. Once this button is pressed, use the
/¤Buttons
C
to select the channel
being adjusted, then press the Set Button
E
, followed by the /¤Buttons
C
again, to change the level setting (see page
30 for more information).
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 has been
pressed.
D
‹›
Button: These buttons do not
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.
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.
F
Digital Select Button: Press this
button to assign one of the digital inputs

to a source. (See page 27 for more
information on using digital inputs.)
G
Numeric Keys: These buttons serve
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.
H
Tuner Mode: Press this button when
the tuner is in use to select between
automatic tuning and manual tuning.
When the button is pressed so that the
AUTO Indicator
M
goes out, pressing
the Tuning Buttons
J
8
will move
the frequency up or down in single-step
increments. When the FM band is in
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).
I
Direct Button: In Tuner mode, press
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
Keys
G
to select a station (see page
31 for more information on the tuner).
J
Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is
in use, these buttons will tune up or down
through the selected frequency band. If the
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
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).
K
Night Mode: Press this button to
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).
L
Subtitle On/Off Button: This button
has no function on the AVR480, but is
used by some DVD players and other
devices to turn on or off on-screen
subtitles.
M
Transport Controls: These buttons
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.
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.
90
min 80
min 70
min 60
min 50
min
40
min 30
min 20
min 10
min OFF
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O
Check Button: This button has no
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
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.
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.)
Clear Button: Press this button to
clear incorrect entries when using the
remote to directly enter a radio station’s
frequency.
Memory Button: Press this button to
enter a radio station into the AVR480’s pre-
set memory. After pressing the button, the
MEMORY Indicator
R
will flash; you
then have five seconds to enter a preset
memory location using the Numeric
Keys
G
. (See page 31 for more infor-
mation.)
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
and then
using the /¤Buttons
C
to change
the setting. Press the Set Button
E
again to complete the process (see page
21 for more information).
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
E
and then
select the speaker type (see page 19
for more information).
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.
Volume Up/Down: Press these but-
tons to raise or lower the system volume.
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.
Consult the owner’s manual for your spe-
cific player or receiver for the details of
how it implements this function.
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.
Macro Buttons: Press these but-
tons to store or recall a “Macro”, which
is a preprogrammed sequence of com-
mands stored in the remote.
Mute: Press this button to momen-
tarily silence the AVR480 or TV set being
controlled, depending on which device
has been selected.
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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.
Audio Equipment Connections
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.
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.
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)
For speakers: green (center), blue (left
surround) and gray (right surround)
For audio output: purple (subwoofer)
For composite video in/outputs: yellow
For coaxial digital audio in/outputs:
orange
1. Connect the analog output of a CD
player to the CD Inputs
.
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
recorder to the Tape Input Jacks
.
Connect the analog Record/In jacks on
the recorder to the Tape Output
Jacks
on the AVR480.
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

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.
4. Connect the Coaxial Digital Output
on the rear panel of the AVR to the
matching digital input connection on a
CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
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.
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to
the FM (75-ohm) Connection . 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.
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.)
7. Connect the front, center and surround
Speaker Outputs

to the
respective speakers.
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.
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
an area greater than 2mm2 (14-gauge or
smaller; when specifying cable size in
terms of gauge, remember that the lower
the number, the thicker the cable).
Cable with an area of 1.5mm2(16-gauge)
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
1mm2(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.
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.
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.
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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.
8. Connections to a subwoofer are
normally made via a line-level audio
connection from the Subwoofer
Output
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.
NOTE: Speaker sets with two front satel-
lites and a passive subwoofer must be
connected to the front Speaker Outputs
only rather than to the Subwoofer
Output
.
Video Equipment Connections
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
composite video connectors.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video
Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 Input
Jacks

on the rear panel. The
Audio and Video Record/In jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the
Video 1 Output Jacks

on
the AVR480.
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

or
Video 3
#
Input Jacks.
3. Connect one of the video outputs of a
DVD or laser disc player to one of the
DVD Video Input Jacks
.
4. Connect the Video Monitor Out
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.
Video Connection Notes:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Only the video cables (the “yellow”
composite video or the S-Video cable)
need to be connected to the TV
Monitor Output
. 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).
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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.
Speaker Placement
The placement of speakers in a multi-
channel home theater system can have a
noticeable impact on the quality of sound
reproduced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may
wish to experiment with the best location
for a subwoofer in your listening room.
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with
Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors
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.
At least 60cm (2 feet)
At least 170mm (6 inches) from ceiling
Center Front
Speaker
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
TV or Projection Screen
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than 2m (6 ft.)
when rear-mounted
speakers are used
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than
60cm (0 – 2 feet)
Center Front Speaker
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Once the speakers have been placed in
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.
You are now ready to power up the
AVR480 to begin these final adjustments.
1. Plug the AC Power Cord
into an
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.
2. Press the Main Power Switch
1
in until it latches and the word “OFF”
on the top of the switch disappears
inside the front panel. Note that the
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.
5. Turn the AVR480 on either by pressing
the System Power Control
2
or the
Input Source Selector
!
or Tuner
Band Selector 9on the front panel,
or via the remote by pressing the AVR
Selector
6
or any of the Input
Selectors f
on the remote. The
Power Indicator
3
will turn orange
to confirm that the unit is on, and the
Main Information Display
(
will
also light.
Settings to Be Made With
Each Input Used
The AVR480 features an advanced
memory system that enables you to
establish different settings for the
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.
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
Digital Input
as the default), with
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.
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.
The items that follow will describe the
individual settings required for each input.
Input Setup
The first step in configuring the AVR480
is to select an input. This may be done by
pressing the front-panel Input Source
Selector
!
until the desired input’s
name appears momentarily in the Main
Information Display
K
. The input may
also be selected by pressing the appropri-
ate Input Selector on the remote control
f
.
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
the Digital Input Select Button
*
F
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
K
. Then press
the Set Button
^
E
to enter the new
digital input assignment.
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.
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Speaker Setup
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.
For each of these settings use the
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.
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.
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
7
on the front panel repeatedly, or by
pressing the Surround Mode
Selector
9
and then the remote’s
/¤Buttons
C
, until DOLBY
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE appears
in the Main Information Display
K
and the Pro Logic II Indicator
F
lights.
2. Press the Speaker Button
Ô
.
FNT SPKR will appear in the Main
Information Display
K
.
3. Press the Set Button
E
^
.
4. Press the remote’s /¤Buttons
C
or the Selector Buttons
%
on the
front panel until either F-LARGE or
F-SMALL appears, matching the
type of speakers you have at the left-
front and right-front positions, as
described by the definitions shown
above.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When a speaker
set with two front satellites and a
passive subwoofer connected to the
Front Speaker Outputs
is used, the
front speakers must be set for LARGE.
5. When you have completed your
selection for the front channels, press
the Set Button
E
^
, and then press
the /¤Buttons
C
on the remote
or the Selector Buttons
%
on the
front panel to change the display to
CEN SPKR.
6. Press the Set Button
E
^
on the
front again, and use the /¤Buttons
C
on the remote, or the Selector
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.
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.)
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.
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
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.
7. When you have completed your
selection for the center channel, press
the Set Button
E
^
, and then
press the /¤Buttons
C
on the
remote or the Selector Buttons
%
on the front panel to change the
display to SUR SPKR.
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
option (S-SMALL, S-NONE,
S-LARGE) that best describes
your system based on the surround
speaker definitions shown in the pre-
ceding section.
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.
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.
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.
9. When you have completed your
selection for the surround channel,
press the Set Button
E
^
, and
then press the /¤Buttons
C
on
the remote or the Selector Buttons
%
on the front panel to change the
display to S-W SPKR.
10.Press the Set Button
E
^
, and
then press the /¤Buttons
C
on
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.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
‹› Buttons
C
%
so that
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
7
on the front panel repeatedly or press the
Surround Mode Selector
9
and the
/¤Buttons
C
on the remote until
the desired surround mode’s name
appears in the Main Information
Display
K
.
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.
LR
C
SL SR
LFE
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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.
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.
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.
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.
To resynchronize the front, center and
surround channels, follow these steps:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
NOTE: The DTS, 5CH Stereo, Hall and
Theater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable
delay time.
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.
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.
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.
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
Input Source Selector
!
5
and
select any input that is associated with
a digital input and the Dolby Digital
surround mode.
2. Press the Delay Button
&
.
SDELAY will appear in the Main
Information Display
K
.
3. Press the Set Button
E
^
.
4. Press the /¤Buttons
C
on the
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.
5. Press the Set Button
E
^
to enter
the setting into the AVR480’s memory.
6. Press the /¤Buttons
C
on the
remote once, so that CDELAY
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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9. Press the Set Button
E
^
to enter
the setting into the AVR480’s memory.
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.
To adjust the Night mode setting, press
the Input Source Selector
!
5
and select an input that is associated
with a digital input and the Dolby Digital
surround mode.
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
Display
K
. Press the /¤Buttons
C
within 5 seconds to select the
desired setting:
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.
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.
When the MID or MAX setting is selected,
the NIGHT Mode Indicator
L
will
light. To confirm the selection, press the
Set Button
E
^
or wait for several
seconds until the display returns to the
normal mode.
Output Level Adjustment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Indicator
F
lights up. Alternatively,
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
the remote and the /¤Buttons
Cuntil one of the Dolby Pro Logic II
surround modes appears in the Main
Information Display K.
2. Adjust the Volume Control $
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.
3. Press the Test Tone Button
7
.
T-T FL will appear in the Main
Information Display
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
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
K
. If the sound
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.
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
$
down to
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
!
on
the front panel or the appropriate Input
Selectors
5
on the remote. When the
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
appears in the Main Information
Display
K
. This will also allow you
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.
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!
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OPERATION
Basic Operation
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:
Turning the AVR480 On or Off
• When using the AVR480 for the first
time, you must press the Main Power
Switch
1
on the front panel to turn the
unit on. This places the unit in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the red color of
the Power Indicator
3
. Once the unit
is in Standby, you may begin a listening
session by pressing the System Power
Control
2
or the Source Button
!
on the front panel or the AVR Selector
6
.Note that the Power Indicator
3
will turn orange. This will turn the
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
56
on the remote.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input
Selector Buttons
5
to turn the unit on,
press the AVR Selector
6
to have the
remote control the AVR functions.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listen-
ing session, simply press the System
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
press the Input Selector Button
5
and then press the Power Off Button
3
. After that, press the AVR Selector
Button
6
, followed by the Power Off
Button
3
.
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
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.
Using the Sleep Timer
To program the AVR480 for automatic
turn-off, press the Sleep Button
8
on the remote. Each press of the button
will increase the time before shut down
in the following sequence:
The sleep time will be displayed in the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicator
O
and it will count down until the time
has elapsed.
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,
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
Number/Sleep Timer Indicator
O
.
Source Selection
• To select a source, press any of the
Source Selector buttons on the
remote
56
.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input
Selector Buttons
5
you must press
the AVR Selector
6
to have the remote
control the AVR functions.
• The input source may also be changed
by pressing the front-panel Input
Source Selector Button
!
repeat-
edly. Each press of the button will move
the input selection through the list of
available inputs.
• 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.
• 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.
• As the input source is changed, the
new input name will appear in the
Main Information Display
K
.
• When a pure audio source (Tuner, CD,
Tape) is selected, the last video input
used remains routed to the Video 1
Outputs
and Video Monitor
Outputs
. This permits simultaneous
viewing and listening to different
sources.
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
Output Jack
and will be viewable
on a TV monitor connected to the
AVR480.
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Volume and Tone Controls and
Headphones
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable
level using the front-panel Volume
Control
$
or remote Volume
Up/Down
buttons.
• To temporarily silence all speaker
outputs, press the Mute Button
.
This will interrupt the output to all
speakers and the headphone jack, but
it will not affect any recording or dub-
bing that may be in progress. Press the
Mute Button
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
Mode Button
6
once or twice so
that the words TONE OUT appear
momentarily in the Main Information
Display
K
. To return the tone con-
trols to an active condition, press the
Tone Mode Button
6
once or twice
so that the words TONE IN momen-
tarily appear in the Main Information
Display
K
. Once TONE IN is
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
%
.
• 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.
Surround Mode Selection
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.
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.
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).
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.
NOTE: Once a program has been
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
site at www.dolby.com.
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.
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.
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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
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
, and then
press the
/
¤
Buttons
C
to change
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
selected. To avoid exiting from the sur-
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.
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
.
Digital Audio Playback
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.
Dolby Digital
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.
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

of
the AVR480. No demodulator is required
for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded
laser discs.
DTS
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.
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

on the rear panel.
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PCM Audio Playback
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).
Connections may be made to either the
Optical or Coaxial Input

on the
rear panel.
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
the Digital Select Button
*
F
and
then use the
/
¤
Buttons
C
on the
remote, or the Selector Buttons
%
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.
When a PCM source is playing, the PCM
Indicator
A
will light. During PCM
playback you may select any surround
mode (as described on page 28) except
Dolby Digital or DTS.
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

on the
rear panel.
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
F
*
and then using the /¤
Buttons
C
on the remote or the
Selector Buttons
%
on the front panel
to
choose any of the OPTICAL or
COAXIAL
inputs, as they appear in
the Main Information Display
K
and
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
a conventional PCM signal, which is
the standard output from CD players.
A Bitstream Indicator
A
will light in
the Main Information Display
(
to
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.
Digital Status Indicators
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.
When a digital source is playing, a
Bitstream Indicator
A
will light to
show which type of signal is playing:
D: When the Dolby D
A
indicator
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
(only Music or Pro Logic should be
used then).
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.
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.
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.
These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE
letters that are inside the center boxes of
the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
N
in the front-panel Main Information
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.
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.
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OPERATION
Surround Mode Chart
MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE
Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Center: 0 ms – 5 ms
Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels Initial Setting – 0 ms
and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Surround: 0 ms –15 ms
Initial Setting – 0 ms
DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Delay time not adjustable
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.
Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s Movie and Pro Logic:
benchmark surround technology that creates or decodes full- 10 ms – 25 ms,
range, discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround Initial Setting – 10 ms,
channels from matrix surround-encoded programs and conventional Music:
stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for 0 ms – 15 ms,
movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround, by Initial Setting – 0 ms
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.
Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel No surround channels
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.
Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the Delay time not adjustable
acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater, with
stereo and even pure mono sources.
Hall 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Delay time not adjustable
Hall 2 (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 No delay is available for
at both the front and back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations this mode
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.
Surround Off This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure No surround channels
(Stereo) left and right channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.
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Night Mode
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 1/4to 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.
The Night mode may be engaged when a
Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing
the Night Button
K
on the remote.
Next, press the /¤Buttons
C
to
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
in the Main Information Display
K
reads D-R OFF. When the Night mode
is active, the Night Mode Indicator
L
will also light.
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
Speaker/Channel Indicators
N
will
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.
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.
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
the Bitstream Indicators
A
and
Channel Input Indicators
N
and
adjust to accommodate it.
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).
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source
is playing, it is not possible to make an
analog recording using the Tape
or Video 1
record outputs, if the
source is only connected to a digital
input of the AVR480.
Tape Recording
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
or
Video 1 Outputs

in the record
mode.
When a digital audio recorder is connected
to the Coaxial Digital Audio Output
, 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.
NOTES:
• 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.
• 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.
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Output Level Trim Adjustment
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.
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
using the Volume Control
$
.
Once the reference level has been set,
press the Channel Select Button
B
Ó
and note that FL LEVEL
will appear in the Main Information
Display
K
for five seconds. To change
the level, first press the Set Button
E
^
, and then use the Selector
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
E
^
and then press
the Selector Buttons
%
or the /¤
Buttons
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
K
(only available
if the subwoofer was selected during the
speaker configuration; see page 19).
Press the Set Button
E
^
when the
name of the desired channel appears in
the Main Information Display
K
and
on-screen display, and follow the instruc-
tions shown above to adjust the level.
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.
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.
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.
Display Brightness
The AVR480’s front-panel Main
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.
The display brightness may be changed
by pressing and holding the Set Button
^
on the front panel for three seconds
until the message in the Main Informa-
tion Display
K
reads VFD FULL.
Within five seconds, press the front-
panel /Buttons
%
until the desired
brightness display level is shown. At that
point, press the Set Button
^
again to
enter the setting.
Memory Backup
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.
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Tuner Operation
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.
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 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.
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.
Country
Region Selector Switch
China C
Hong KongC
IndonesiaS
Korea (South) K
MalaysiaS
SingaporeS
ThailandS
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any adjustments
made to the Region Selector 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.
Station Selection
1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select
Button
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
!
until the tuner is active
or by pressing the Tuner Band
Selector
9
at any time.
2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select
Button
or Tuner Band Selector
9
again to switch between AM and
FM so that the desired frequency band
is selected.
3. Press the Tuner Mode Button
H
@
to select manual or automatic tuning.
When the AUTO Indicator
M
is illumin-
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.
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.
4. To select stations, press the Tuning
Button
8
J
. When the AUTO
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
transmitted. If the AUTO Indicator
M
is not illuminated, tap the Tuning
Button
8
J
to advance one fre-
quency increment at a time, or press
and hold it to locate a specific station.
When the TUNED Indicator
J
lights, the station is properly tuned and
should be heard with clarity.
5. Stations may also be tuned directly
by pressing the Direct Button
I
,
and then pressing the Numeric Keys
G
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
frequency, press the Clear Button
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
H
@
until the Stereo Indicator
S
goes out.
Preset Tuning
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.
To enter a station into the memory, first
tune the station using the steps outlined
above. Then:
1. Press the Memory Button
on the
remote. The Memory Indicator
R
will light and flash in the Main
Information Display
(
.
2. Within five seconds, press the
Numeric Keys
G
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
Display
O
.
3. Repeat the process after tuning any
additional stations to be preset.
Recalling Preset Stations
• To manually select a station previously
entered in the preset memory, press
the Numeric Keys
G
that corre-
spond to the desired station’s memory
location.
• To manually tune through the list of
stored preset stations one by one,
press the Preset Stations Selector
buttons
)
Q
on the front panel or
remote.
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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.
Programming the Product
Codes
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.
Direct Code Entry
This method is the easiest way to program
your remote to work with different
products.
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.
3. Press and hold both the Input
Selector ffor the product you
wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and
the Mute Button 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.
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
such as a TiVo®to the VID1/VCR
Input Selector f, only cable and
satellite set-tops to the VID2/CBL/
SAT Input Selector f, only TVs
and projectors to the TV Input
Selector f, and so forth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.,
VCR, TV) and the Mute Button
at the same time. Hold both buttons
until the red light under the Input
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.
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,
release the
or
¤
Button m, as
that is your indication that the correct
code is in use.
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.
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.
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
time. Note that the Program
Indicator cwill initally turn
amber. Release the buttons and
begin the next step within 20
seconds.
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
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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.
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.
For future reference, enter the Setup
Codes for the equipment in your system
here:
DVD ____________ CD____________
VID1/VCR ________ TV ____________
VID2/CBL/SAT ____ TAPE ________
VID3/VCR2________________________
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 .
1. Press the Mute Button and the
Macro Button
to be pro-
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.
2. Enter the steps for the macro
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.
NOTE: When entering commands for
Power On/Off of any device during a
macro sequence, press the Mute
Button for a Power On com-
mand. The Power Off Button a
should be used for Power Off com-
mands.
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.
Example: To program the Macro 1
Button
so that it turns on the
AVR480, TV and a Cable Box, follow
these steps:
• Press the Macro 1
and Mute
buttons at the same time and
then release them.
• The Program Indicator cwill
flash amber.
• Press the AVR Selector g.
• Press the Mute Button 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.
• Press the Mute Button to
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
store the Cable Power On command.
• Press the Sleep Button ito
complete the process and store the
macro sequence.
After following these steps, each time
you press the Macro 1 Button
,
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
To erase the commands that have been
programmed into one of the Macro but-
tons, follow these steps:
1. Press the Mute Button and the
Macro Button
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.
3.
Within 10 seconds, press the Surround
Mode Selector/Channel Down
Button j.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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television boxes and satellite receivers.
Button number 32 is the Delay button for
the AVR480, but the Time Display button
for CD players.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Volume Punch-Through
The AVR480’s remote may be pro-
grammed to operate the Volume Control
and Mute functions of either
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:
1. Press the Input Selector ffor the
unit you will be using (e.g., TV) when
you wish to have Volume Punch-
Through to your audio system active
and the Mute Button at the
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
and note that the Program Indicator
cwill stop flashing and stay amber.
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.
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
fand the Mute Button at the
same time. Next, press the Volume
Up Button , followed by the AVR
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.
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:
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
light appears under the Input Selector
fand the Program Indicator c
flashes amber.
2. Press the Volume Down Button .
The Program Indicator cwill stop
flashing and stay amber.
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.
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 at the same
time. Next, release them and press the
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.
Transport Control Punch-Through
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
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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:
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 at the same time until the
red light appears under the Input
Selector fand the Program
Indicator cflashes amber.
2. Press the Play Button w. The
Program
Indicator cwill stop flash-
ing and stay amber.
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.
EXAMPLE: To control the transport of a
VCR while the remote is set to control
the TV, first press the TV Input Selector
fand the Mute Button at the
same time. Next, release them and press
the Play Button w, followed by the
VID1/VCR Input Selector f.
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.
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,
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
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.
2. Press the “3” Button qthree times.
3. The red LED under the Input Selector
fwill go out and the Program
Indicator cwill stop flashing and
turn green.
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.
5. When the Program Indicator c
goes out, the remote has been reset to
the factory settings.
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AVR480
1
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891011
12
16 19
20
24
25
31
28
27 29
26
30
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44
45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52
53
61 62
55 5756
58 6059
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23
13
17 18
21 22
14 15
23
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.
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No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1,3) TV CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2)
1Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On
2Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off
3Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute
4DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select
5Status Menu
6M1 Open/Close Open/Close Cancel Sleep PPV Cancel
7M2
Subtitle On/Off
Repeat Fav Fav
8AVR AVR Select
9CD CD Input Select CD Select
10 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select
11 AM/FM Tuner Select
12 VID1 Video 1 Select VCR Select
13 VID2 Video 2 Select CBL Select SAT Select
14 VID3 Video 3 Select VCR Select
15 TV TV Input Select TV Select
16 Sleep Sleep Channel + Channel + Channel +
17 Test Test Tone Input Select
18
T/V
TV/DVD CDP Select TV/VCR TV/Video TV/Cable TV/Sat
19 Volume Up Volume Up Input Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up
20 Surround Select
Surround Mode Select
CDR Select Channel – Channel – Channel –
21 Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat
22 A-B 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 Info/Guide Info/Guide
25
Move/Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up
26 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu
27
Move/Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left
28 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter
29
Move/Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right
30 Digital/Exit
Digital Input Select
Subtitle Exit Exit Exit Exit
31
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Move/Adjust Down
Down Down Down Down Down
32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return Time Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel
33 1111 1111
34 2222 2222
35 3 333 3333
36 4 444 4444
37 5555 5555
38 6 666 6666
39 7777 7777
40 8888 8888
41 Tun-M Tuner Mode
42 9999 9999
43 0000 0000
44 Memory Memory
45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter
FUNCTION LIST
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No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1,3) TV CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2)
46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Track Direct
47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear
48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward
49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter
Track Increment
50 Night Night Mode Select
51 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip
52 Preset Down
Preset Tune Down
Slow Rev Intro Scan
53 Subt. On/Off Subtitle On/Off
54 Check Check Check
55 Rewind R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind Day – Day –
56 Play Play Play Play Play
57 Fast Forward F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day + Day +
58 Record Record Record Record
59 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
60 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause
61 Skip Down Skip – Skip – Scan – Page – Page –
62 Skip Up Skip + Skip + Scan + Page + Page +
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Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
ADMIRAL 023 088
AIWA 110
AKAI 011 022 042 053 089 093
ALBA 040
ANAM 155 156
ARISTONA 022 023 033 047 048 060 086
ASA 012 023 088 096 201
AUTOVOX 044 088
BANG & OLUFSEN 088
BARCO 202
BAUR 075 076 077 102
BEKO 022
BLAUPUNKT 011 075 076 077
BRIONVEGA 023 088 203
BRUNS 023 088
BUSH 010 040 043 092
BUSH (UK) 044
CENTURY 023 088
CIHAN 032
COMTEL 032
CONTEC 010
CROSLEY 023 088
DAEWOO 022 154
DANSAI 022
DECCA 032 091
DECCA (UK) 038
DEGRAAF 015
DIXI 022
DORIC 029
DUMONT 012 023 044 088 096 199 201
DYNATRON 022
ELBE 095 211
ELCIT 023 032
EMERSON 023 088 195
ERRES 022 033
FENNER 022
FERGUSON 001 047 062 075 076 077 099 102 103 196 197 201
FIDELITY 047
FIDELITY (UK) 099
FINHER 204
FINLANDIA 018
FINLUX 012 044 088 096 199 201
FISHER 023 043 088
FORGESTONE 047 099
FORMENTI 088
FUJITSU 195
FUNAI 195
GBC 043
GEC (UK) 061
GOODMANS 010 022 043
GORENJE 034 124
GRANADA 010 018 022 029 033 104
GRANADA (UK) 043
GRUNDIG 011 075 076 077 096 200
HANSEATIC 010 022 043
DEVICE: TV
39
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 068
INTERFUNK 022 023 033 088 104
INTERVISION 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121
ITT 040 046 092 100
ITT-NOKIA 040 058 092 100
JET POINT 208
JVC 010 043 047 053 092 149
KARCHER 012 068
KATHREIN 034 124
KONKA 144
KORTING 023 088
KRIESLER 022 023 033 047 048 060
LG (GOLDSTAR) 022 152
LOEWE OPTA 022 023 088
LOGIK 038 047 091 099
LUMA 022
LUXOR 058
M ELECTRONIC 201
MAGNADYNE 023 088
MANESTH 022
MARANTZ 022
MARELLI 088
MARK 022
MATSUI 001 038 040 043 091
METZ 011 023 075 076 077 088
MINERVA 011 075 076 077 096 200
MITSUBISHI 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 018
NEC 010 043
NECKERMANN 023 078 088 102
NOBLEX 204 205
NOKIA 040 046 092 100
NORDMENDE 009 053 069 093 094
ORION 038 040 091 209 210
OTTO VERSAND 010 022 043 075 076 077 078 092 102 207
PANASONIC 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 143 150
PHILCO 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 088
PIONEER 022 069 157
PROLINE 209
PROTECH 022
QUELLE 011 012 022 038 044 075 076 077 096 200
RADIOLA 022 023 033 047 048 060 078
RADIOMARELLI 022 023 029 082 083 088
RBM (UK) 044
REDIFFUSION 029 082 083
REX 022 198
RFT 023 122 123 124 125 126 127
DEVICE: TV
40
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
SABA 009 023 069 088 093 094
SALORA 018 058
SAMSUNG 022 068 151 204 205 208
SANYO 010 012 023 038 043 091 092 147
SBR 022 033 046 047 061 084 086
SCHNEIDER 022 023 033 047 048 060 078 086 196
SCOTT 195
SELECO 022 198 199
SHARP 010 043 207
SIEMENS 010 011 015 075 076 077
SINGER 023 088
SINUDYNE 209 210
SONY 006 010 016 023 038 043 062 064 065 088 091 102 103 106 145 146
153
STERN 022 198
SUNKAI 210
TANDBERG 023
TCL 142
TEKNIKA 195
TELEFUNKEN 069
TENSAI 022
THOMSON 003 005 009 040 044 053 069 072 074 082 093 094
THORN 047 099 102 103 196 197 201
TOSHIBA 001 010 037 042 043 044 063 092 096 141
TRISTAR 099
TRIUMPH 044 199
UHER 044
ULTRAVOX 023 088
UNIVERSUM 012 075 076 077 102 201
VOXSON 023 088
WATSON 075 076 077
WELTBLICK 022
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 022
WINTERNITZ 206
ZANUSSI 022 198
DEVICE: TV
41
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 039 107 148
ANITECH 155
ARC EN CIEL 044 090
ASTRA 148
ASTRO SOUND 155
ATLANTIC 155
AUDIOSONIC 165 166
BANG & OLUFSEN 044 155
BAUR 054 155
BLAUPUNKT 089 107 129 137
BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 044 090
BUSH 061 068 073 121 136
CONDOR 155
CROWN 009 061 068
CROWN/ONWA 148
DAEWOO 009 061 068 069 155 177 201 202
DECCA 039 044 148 155
DECCA (UK) 054
DEGRAAF 039 054 148
DUAL 044 090 148 155
DUMONT 039 054 148 155
DYNATECH 039 148
ELBE 036 148
ELTA 148
EMERSON 032 039 062 073 148 155
FERGUSON 001 044 083 090 094 100 104 108 122 131 138 149 155
FINLANDIA 054
FINLUX 039 044 054 103 107 143 146 148 149
FISHER 032
FUJITSU 148
FUNAI 039 148
GBC (UK) 054
GOODMANS 039 050 054 061 068 073 148 155
GRAETZ 044 090
GRANADA 149 155
GRANADA (UK) 054 107
GRUNDIG 054 143
HANSEATIC 054 155
HARMAN KARDON 036
HIFIVOX 044 090
HITACHI 025 039 044 074 087 090 138 149
IMPERIAL 039 148 155
INTERFUNK 054 155
INTERVISION 148 155
ITT 044 090 103
ITT-NOKIA 044 090 103 149 150 155
JENSEN 044
JVC 044 047 090 141
KARCHER 054 155
KENDO 103
DEVICE: VCR
42
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
KENWOOD 044 047
KOERTING 155
KUBA 148
LG (GOLDSTAR) 036 148 155 176
LLOYD 039 148
LOEWE OPTA 054 155
MAGNAVOX 062
MARANTZ 036 050 054 073
MATSUI 136
MEMOREX 039 148
MITSUBISHI 047 054 076 154 155 171
MULTITECH 039 054 068 148 155
NATIONAL 107
NEC 036 044 047 090
NECKERMANN 044 054 090 155
NESCO 148
NOKIA 044 090 103
NORDMENDE 039 044 047 090 141 142
OPTONICA 050
ORION 032 073 148 155
OSAKI 039 148 155
OTTO VERSAND 054 155
PALLADIUM 148
PANASONIC 088 089 107 129 137 148 170
PATHÉ MARCONI 044 090
PHILIPS 006 041 043 050 054 145 146 155 178 179 180
PIONEER 047 054 113 145
PROLINE 039 148
QUALCRAFT 150
QUELLE 044 054 107
RCA 062
REALISTIC 039 050 148
REX 044 090
ROADSTAR 148
SABA 009 044 047 090 142
SAISHO 136
SAMSUNG 009 054 057 062 066 067 092 150 155 172 175
SANSUI 044 047
SANYO 073 149 151
SBR 054
SCHAUB LORENZ 044 090
SCHNEIDER 039 054 148 155
SEG 148
SELECO 044 090 155
SHARP 050 058 148
SINGER 155
SONY 039 051 052 077 081 174
SUNSTAR 039 148
SUPERTEC 148 155
SYLVANIA 039 148
TANDBERG 032
TEAC 039 044 148
TEC 148 155
TECHNICS 107
TELEFUNKEN 044 090
TELERENT 148
DEVICE: VCR
43
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
TEMPEST 150
TENSAI 148 155
THOMSON 044 047 090 141
THORN 044 083 090 094 100 104 108 131 149 155
TIVO 012
TOSHIBA 009 044 080 090 153 155 173
TRANSONIC 155
UHER 044
ULTRAVOX 155
UNIVERSUM 148 149 155
VICTOR 141
WATSON 155
WELTBLICK 155
YAMAHA 036 044
YOKO 148 155
ZANUSSI 044 090
ZENDER 090
DEVICE: VCR
44
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
AIWA 072 111 118 156 170
AKAI 050 177
CAPETRONIC 070
CARVER 145 185 186
CROWN 042
DENON 187 188 213
FISHER 055 068
FUNAI 126
GRUNDIG 225 226 227 228
HAITAI 099 214
HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190
HITACHI 093
JVC 176 195 196
KENWOOD 030 078 079 148 151 176 178 181
LG (GOLDSTAR) 016 087
LUXMAN 077 102
MAGNAVOX 039 113
MARANTZ 084 191 192 193
MCINTOSH 194
MITSUBISHI 032
MITSUMI 152
NAD 013 074 197 198
NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 229
NEC 069
ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203
PANASONIC 075 119 158 183 204
PHILIPS 039 138 149 209
PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215
PROTON 210
RCA 150
REALISTIC 093 095 104 105 108 164 166
SAMSUNG 028
SANSUI 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 040
SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212
T & A 001
TECHNICS 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
THETA DIGITAL 039
THOMSON 252
TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173
UNIVERSUM (QUELLE) 002 220 223 224 225
VICTOR 120
YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169
DEVICE: CD
45
DEVICE: DVD
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
APEX DIGITAL 061
CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040
DENON 019 051
GE 003 004
HARMAN KARDON 001 080 081 166
JBL 001 081
JVC 006
KENWOOD 069
KLH 068
LG (GOLDSTAR) 005 055 064 066 097
MAGNAVOX 056
MARANTZ 059
MITSUBISHI 023 036
NAD 062
ONKYO 009 048
PANASONIC 024 030 035 044 093 096
PHILIPS 056
PIONEER 038 041 065
PROCEED 060
PROSCAN 003 004 037
RCA 003 004 037
SAMSUNG 053 054 094 098
SHARP 028 090
SONY 043 045 091 095 167
THOMSON 003 004
TOSHIBA 009 058 067 092
YAMAHA 030 063
ZENITH 005 055 064
ZENITH DIVX 039
DEVICE: DVD
46
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
AIWA 441
ALBA 301 411
AMSTRAD 432
ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483
BLAUPUNKT 338 390
BUSH 348 406
ECHOSTAR 347 493
FERGUSON 323 345 348 352 363 364 367 406 411 424
FINLUX 309 310
FUBA 347
GOODMANS 411
GRUNDIG 338 367 390
HITACHI 406 411
HUGHES 490
ITT 367
ITT-NOKIA 367
KATHREIN 301 390
KYOTO GMI ATLAN 443
LG (GOLDSTAR) 495
LORENZEN 461 462 463 464 465
MASPRO 406
METZ 390
MINERVA 390
MITSUBISHI 390
NEC 330 336 346 373
NETA 440
NOKIA 367
NORSAT 346
OTTO VERSAND 390
PACE 348 363 364 367 424
PANASONIC 331 424
PHILIPS 319 332 424
QUADRAL 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473
QUELLE 390
RADIX 347
RCA 492
SAMSUNG 432 494
SIEMENS 338 390
SKY LIFE 496 497
SKY MASTER 433
SONY 491
TECHNISAT 347
TELECOM 341
TELEFUNKEN 383
THORN 323 345 348 352 363 364 367
VORTEC 432 442
WISI 347
ZENITH 344
DEVICE: SAT
47
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
HARMAN KARDON 001
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number
CABLETIME 008 011 012 016
CLYDE CABLE VISION 017
C&M 042
DECSAT CANAL 010
DONG GUK 037
FRANCE TELECOM 013 021
GEC 017
JERROLD 001 022
LG (GOLDSTAR) 039 040
MEMOREX 041
PARAGON 041
PHILIPS 023
PIONEER 002
PULSAR 041
SAGEM 028
SAMSUNG 002 024 035 036 037
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 005 006 025 026 030 031
SONY 032 033 034
TAEKWANG 038
TELESERVICE 011
TOSHIBA 041
UNITED CABLE 001
VISIOPASS 009
ZENITH 041
DEVICE: TAPE
DEVICE: CABLE
48
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Processor Reset
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.
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.
To clear the AVR480’s entire system
memory including tuner presets, output
level settings, delay times and speaker
configuration data, first put the unit in
Standby by pressing the System Power
Control Button
2
. Next, press the Tone
Mode
6
and the Tuner Mode
@
Buttons simultaneously.
The unit will turn on automatically and
display the RESET message in the
Main Information Display
K
.
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.
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.
If these steps do not solve the problem,
consult an authorized JBL service center.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit does not function when • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged
Main Power Switch
1
is pushed into a live outlet.
• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled.
Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker
or picture connections are secure.
• Mute is on • Press Mute Button
.
• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control.
Sound is heard, but Front-Panel Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section
Display does not light on page 30 so that the display is set to VFD FULL.
No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts
Power Indicator
3
is red due to possible short at receiver and speaker ends.
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local JBL service center.
due to internal problems
No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo.
center speakers • Incorrect configuration • 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 • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries.
remote commands • Wrong device selected • 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
N
and Digital • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the
Audio stops Digital Input selected.
49
AVR480 SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section
Front 75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
Center 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
Sorrund 75W + 75W (8 ohms/20Hz – 20kHz, 0.08% THD)
100W + 100W (6 ohms/EIAJ)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High Level) 200mV/47k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 90dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Decoding 40dB
(Pro Logic, etc.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS 55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz – 65kHz
Instantaneous
Current Capability ±25 Amps
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 87.5 – 108.0MHz
Tuner Step Size
China, Singapore: 0.05MHz
Korea: 0.1MHz
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN)
Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.3%
Stereo Separation 35dB @ 1kHz
Selectivity ±300kHz: 65dB
Image Rejection 80dB
IF Rejection 90dB
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 522 – 1620kHz
Tuner Step Size
(all models): 9kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB
Usable Sensitivity Loop: 500µV
Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%
Selectivity ±9kHz: 30dB
Video Section
Video Format PAL/NTSC
Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency
Response 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)
Height 168mm (6.6 inches)
Depth 435mm (17.1 inches)
Weight 11kg (24.2 lb)
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.
NOTES
NOTES
®
JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
8500 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
© 2004 Harman International Industries,
Incorporated
Part No. 55820040
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