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JBL AVR480 User's Manual

1. 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 and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons 2 1 Press the Mute Button F and the Macro Button amp 9 to be pro grammed or the Power On Button at the same time Note that the last Input Selector pressed will light red and the Program Indicator will 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 will flash green to confirm each but ton press as you enter command
2. 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 Il 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 Il when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a gr
3. 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 s
4. 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 J and then press the amp W Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons fj on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPKR 8 Press the Set Button J again and then use the a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons IH 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 selectio
5. 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 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 for the product you wish to control e g VCR TV and the Mute Button at the same time When the Program Indicator gt turns amber and begins flashing and the Input Selector turns 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 jack
6. 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 oum 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 Il 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 t
7. 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 48 SELECO 044 090 155 SHARP 050 058 148 SINGER 55 SONY 039 051 052 077 081 174 SUNSTAR 039 148 SUPERTEC 48 155 SYLVANIA 039 148 TANDBERG 032 TEAC 039 044 148 TEC 148 155 TECHNICS 107 TELEFUNKEN 044 090 TELERENT 148 DEVICE VCR 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 55 UHER 044 ULTRAVOX 55 UNIVERSUM 48 149 155 VICTOR 41 WATSON 55 WELTBLICK 55 YAMAHA 036 044 YOKO 48 155 ZANUSSI 044 090 ZENDER 090 43 44 DEVICE CD 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 O79 148 151 176 178 181 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 LUXMAN 077 102 M
8. 6 6 6 6 39 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 41 Tun M Tuner Mode 42 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 Memory Memory 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 36 No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 3 TV CBL VID2 SAT VID2 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 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 37 38 DEVICE TV 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 amp OLUFSEN 088 BARCO 202 BAUR 075 0
9. 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 he power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor o obtain the correct power cord A AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these erminals 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 Jj until it pops out and the word OFF appears on the top of the button REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program Indicator Power On Button Status Button In
10. Il mode will be set automatically press the Input Source Selector i and select any input that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode 2 Press the Delay Button id S DELAY will appear in the Main Information Display 3 Press the Set Button Big 4 Press the amp W Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons qj 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 i to enter the setting into the AVR480 s memory 6 Press the a v Buttons on the remote once so that C DELAY appears in the Main Information Display 4 7 Press the Set Button Bia 8 Press the a v Buttons H until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display 22 9 Press the Set Button I 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 selecte
11. 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 O78 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 39 40 DEVICE TV 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
12. 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 2mm 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 5mm 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 1mm 18 gauge due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area 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 ter
13. 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 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 i 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 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 J goes out pressing the Tuning Buttons Eq 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 D 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 to select a station see page 31 for more information on the tuner Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through t
14. 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 e When a button on the AVR480 s remote is pressed the red light under the Input Selector for 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 AVR
15. 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 E in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel Note that the Power Indicator KJ 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 J or the Input Source Selector i or Tuner Band Selector EJ on the front panel or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors P on the remote The Power Indicator J 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 an
16. 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 E and then using the a v Buttons amp on the remote or the Selector Buttons Jy on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they appear in the Main Information Display and Display Indicators E q 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 EY 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 corre
17. 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
18. 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 J Preset Indicator This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number Sleep Timer is showing the station s preset memory number see page 31 for more informa tion on tuner presets e 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 G Memory Indicator This indicator lashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory E9 Stereo Indicator This indicator ights 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 J will light Logic 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 o the right will light to show which ver sion of Logic 7 processing is in use C for he Cinema mode or M for the Music mode See page 28 for a description of he Logic 7 modes 0 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CAUTION REGION SELECTOR rsa
19. receiver or other is equipped with component Y Pr Pb are compatible with inputs on your video video outputs that component 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 need to connect the that case you only source s audio out puts to the AVR If you don t have compo nent video connections on your TV or video display then s ee 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 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 hese jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source Video Monitor Outputs Connect hese jacks to the composite and or S Video input of
20. set to control the VCR first press the VID1 VCR Input Selector Button and the Mute Button F at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down Button followed by the VID2 CBL SAT Input Selector Button 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 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 change the device selected by the AVR480 or the remote Note however that the remote is factory preset so that the Transport Controls are 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 has been pressed To pro gram the remote for Transport Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the device you will be using e g TV when you wish to have Transport Control Punch Through active and the Mute Button F at the same time until the red light appears under the In
21. the front channels press he Set Button 2 7 and then press he a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons fq on the ront panel to change the display to CEN SPKR 6 Press the Set Button IJ on the ront again and use the a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons Jj 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 Il 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 inthe SUBWOOFER line in this menu see below This mode is needed if no center speaker is used
22. w RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AC INPUT 220V 230V 0 60Hz 380W HE Aui COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTAIQUE NE EVER NE PAS EXPOSER A LA PLUIE NI L HUMIDITE o ATN o SURR SPKRS 82 CENTER FRONT SPKRS a MODEL NO AVR480 230 RIGHT SPKR 89 RIGHT YBL viti QO eI TO oncat DIGITAL IN N oT 5 OO OO Ol COOO OO OOOOO O O NORTHRIDGE SERIAL NO Nor DVD Vib1 vib2 T 6 Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial Digital Audio Input Optical Digital Audio Input Subwoofer Output Tape Inputs Tape Outputs CD Inputs DVD Video Inputs ODAO Q ODO 07 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 A 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 w
23. will scroll through the Main Information Display while the modes are being selected To avoid exiting from the su round mode selection process be certain to push the A w Buttons while a mode name is still visible a 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 ion of this manual To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and ront right speakers only plus the sub woofer if installed and configured follow he instructions shown above for using he remote until SURR OFF appears in he Main Information Display 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 re
24. 022 198 199 SHARP 010 043 207 SIEMENS 010 011 015 O75 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 O75 076 077 102 201 VOXSON 023 088 WATSON 075 076 077 WELTBLICK 022 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 022 WINTERNITZ 206 ZANUSSI 022 198 DEVICE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 039 044 073 116 121 148 150 152 AKAI 044 090 092 103 149 150 155 ALBA 061 068 073 121 136 AMSTRAD 039 107 148 ANITECH 155 ARC EN CIEL 044 090 ASTRA 148 ASTRO SOUND 155 ATLANTIC 155 AUDIOSONIC 165 166 BANG amp 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
25. 064 ZENITH DIVX 039 DEVICE SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 441 ALBA 301 411 AMSTRAD 432 ASTRO 476 477 418 479 480 481 482 483 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 ASPRO 406 METZ 390 INERVA 390 ITSUBISHI 390 NEC 330 336 346 373 NETA 440 OKIA 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 TAPE Manufacturer Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 DEVICE CABLE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CABLETIME 008 011 012 016 CLYDE CABLE VISION 017 C amp M 042 DECSAT CANAL 010 DONG GUK 037 FRANCE TELECOM 013 021 GEC 017 JERROLD 001 022 LG GOLDSTAR 039 040
26. 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 MPERIAL 039 148 155 NTERFUNK 054 155 NTERVISION 148 155 TT 044 090 103 TT NOKIA 044 090 103 149 150 155 JENSEN 044 JVC 044 047 090 141 KARCHER 054 155 KENDO 103 41 42 DEVICE VCR 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 OKIA 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 PATHE 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
27. 480 s remote may be pro grammed to operate the Volume Control E and Mute amp 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 for 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 F at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and note that the Program Indicator will flash amber 2 Press the Volume Up Button amp amp and note that the Program Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press either the AVR Selector or the Input Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode The Program Indicator will 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 and the Mute Button at the same time Next press the Volume Up Button followed by the AVR
28. 76 077 102 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 CIHA 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 O76 O77 O99 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 O75 076 O77 096 200 HANSEATIC 010 022 043 DEVICE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HINARI 010 043 195 HITACHI 010 O12 O15 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
29. AGNAVOX 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 59 167 180 181 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 amp A 001 TECHNICS 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 THETA DIGITAL 039 THOMSON 252 TOSHIBA 013 074 O97 151 155 173 UNIVERSUM QUELLE 002 220 223 224 225 VICTOR 120 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 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
30. Buttons H 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 lt gt Buttons FH 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 80HZz in addition to the LFE soundtrack see above 11 When all speaker selections have been made for the input selected press the Set Button iJ 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 will 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
31. Input Selector 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 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 and the Program Indicator gt flashes amber 2 Press the Volume Down Button 8 The Program Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry EXAMPLE To contro the channels using your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the remote is
32. 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 47 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch Jj is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Sound is heard but Front Panel Display does not light No sound from any speaker Power Indicator EJ is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators J and Digital Audio stops 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 CAUSE e No AC Power e Intermittent input connections e Mute is on e Volume control is down e Display brightness is turned off e Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short e Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems e Incorrect surround mode e Incorr
33. Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 5 Status Menu 6 M1 Open Close Open Close Cancel Sleep PPV Cancel 7 M2 Subtitle On Off Repeat Fav Fav 8 AVR AVR Select 9 CD CD Input Select CD Select 0 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select 1 AM FM Tuner Select 2 VIDI 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 6 Sleep Sleep Channel Channel Channel 7 Test Test Tone Input Select 8 TW 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 2 A Move Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up 26 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 27 lt a Move Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left 28 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 29 gt Move Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right 30 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Subtitle Exit Exit Exit Exit 31 yv ove Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down 32 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Time Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 35 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 33 6 6 6 6
34. OWNER S GUIDE AVR480 HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO VIDEO MULTICHANNEL PROCESSOR AMIPLIFIER AVR480 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls 8 Front 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 aww Aa 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
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36. Selector Button on the front panel repeatedly or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector Q and then the remote s 4 Y Buttons until DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE appears in the Main Information Display and the Pro Logic II Indicator ij lights 2 Press the Speaker Button D PAI FNT SPKR will appear in the Main Information Display 3 Press the Set Button QD 4 Press the remote s a v Buttons or the Selector Buttons f 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
37. Technical Specifications See trademark acknowledgements on page 49 Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau 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 Am Gary Mardell Harman Consumer International Ch teau du Loir France 4 04 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 E number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection EN letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel information display read first Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION
38. 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 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 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 f
39. a first put the unit in Standby by pressing the System Power Control Button PJ Next press the Tone Mode and the Tuner Mode A Buttons simultaneously The unit will turn on automatically and display the RESET message in the Main Information Display 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 f the system is still operating incorrectly here may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference hat has corrupted the memory or microprocessor f these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized JBL service center AVR4380 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Front 75W 75W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD 100W 100W 6 ohms ElAJ Center 75W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD 100W 6 ohms EIAu 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 Unme
40. a TV monitor or video pro jector to view the output of any video source selected by the receiver s video switcher f you would like to make an S Video recording from the source connected to he DVD S Video Input you may use he 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
41. accept able signal when the Tuning Selector EJ D is pressed When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Main Information Display each press of the Tuning Selector J 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 to switch to Mono reception Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode See page 31 for more information on using the tuner IE 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 WZ 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 i lt gt 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 J a 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 t
42. ake he 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 out
43. amming the remote See pages 32 for information on programming the remote Power On Button Press this button to turn on the power 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 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 again to operate the AVR s functions with the remote 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 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 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 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min 40 30 20 10 min min min gt min gt OFF Hold the but
44. ased by switching to Mono mode press the Tuner Mode Button A until the Stereo Indicator fJ 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 i Press the Memory Button on the remote The Memory Indicator R will light and flash in the Main Information Display Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset number will appear in the Preset Number Sleep Time Display 0 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations e To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys P that corre spond to the desired station s memory location e To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector buttons e on the front panel or remote 31 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR480 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver s functions and most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players cassette decks TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equip ment
45. asurable FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Tuner Step Size China Singapore Korea Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Tuner Step Size all models Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Video Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight 87 5 108 0MHz 0 05MHz 0 1MHz IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 65dB DIN Mono Stereo 0 15 0 3 35dB 1kHz 300kHz 65dB 80dB 90dB 522 1620kHz 9kHz 45dB Loop 500uV 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 9kHz 30dB PAL NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB AC 220 240V 50Hz 72W idle 580W maximum 5 channels driven 440mm 17 3 inches 168mm 6 6 inches 435mm 17 1 inches 11kg 24 2 Ib Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 49 NOTES NOTES JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 U
46. at 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 E 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 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 Volume and Tone Controls and Headphones e Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control F or remote Volume Up Down amp buttons e To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute Button 699 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 aga
47. 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 29 30 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 F169 Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select Button H and note that FL LEVEL will appear in the Main Information Display for five seconds To change he level first press the Set Button BK and then use the Selector Buttons Jj or the a v Buttons o raise or lower the level DO NOT use h
48. cally switches to the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode the Dolby Digital Indicator B will 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 EQ lights 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 ZY 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 FN 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 DX in the front pane Main Information Display When a standard analog stereo or matrix
49. cing 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 gag lt Ng 2o53 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 HCGUL1492 6500 02 2003 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 racks and every nuance of musical selec ions With onboard Dolby Digital and DTS decoding the AVR480 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital soundtracks from he latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to t
50. ct 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 FY will light to show which type of signal is playing DD When the Dolby D EY 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 and r often contain Pro Logic surround informations With those tracks the AVR480 automati
51. d To adjust the Night mode setting press the Input Source Selector HO and select an input that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode Next press the Night Button amp p on the remote When the button is pressed D R Dynamic Range followed by the current setting MID MAX OF F will appear in the Main Information Display f Press the a v Buttons within 5 seconds to select the desired setting OF F 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 will light To confirm the selection press the Set Button iq 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 sur
52. d 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
53. d period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch EJ NOTE All preset memories may be lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch jj for more than two weeks Using the Sleep Timer e To program the AVR480 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence 90 80 70_ 60 50 min min min min min ee nin OFF gt min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset Number Sleep Timer Indicator 0 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 until the information display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers return to 0 in the Preset Number Sleep Timer Indicator Source Selection e To select a source press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote DED NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons you must press the AVR Selector to have the remote control the AVR functions e The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector Button i repe
54. e your enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR480 On or Off e When using the AVR480 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch E 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 fy Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control FJ or the Source Button ij on the front panel or the AVR Selector Note that the Power Indicator EJ 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 O OED on the remote NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector 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 FJ on the front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote To switch off both the AVR480 and a compatible DVD or CD player first press the Input Selector Button and then press the Power Off Button After that press the AVR Selector Button followed by the Power Off Button 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 Ky When you will be away from home for an extende
55. e volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press he Set Button J and then press he Selector Buttons H or the a v Buttons 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 f or the a v Buttons amp until SW LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display only available if the subwoofer was selected during the speaker configuration see page 19 Press the Set Button J when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display 4 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 A 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 W
56. ecommend 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 m Jo 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 m 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 circum
57. ect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material e Speakers not properly connected e Weak batteries in remote e Wrong device selected e Remote sensor J is obscured e Local interference e Digital audio feed paused SOLUTION e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled e Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute Button 69 e Turn up volume control e Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 30 so that the display is set to VF D FULL e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends e Contact your local JBL service center e Select a mode other than Stereo e Check speaker mode e With analog or digital Dolby surround modes the surround decoder may not create rear channel information from nonencoded programs e Check speaker wire connections or use test tone to verify connections see page 22 e Change remote batteries e Press the AVR Selector e Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances e Resume play for DVD e Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected To clear the AVR480 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration dat
58. ed Hall 2 concert hall with stereo and even pure mono sources such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Ideal for playing music in situations left and at the front right and surround right speakers The center channel DELAY TIME RANGE Center 0 ms 5 ms Initial Setting 0 ms Surround 0 ms 15 ms Initial Setting 0 ms Delay time not adjustable Movie and Pro Logic 10 ms 25 ms Initial Setting 10 ms Music 0 ms 15 ms Initial Setting 0 ms No surround channels Delay time not adjustable Delay time not adjustable No delay is available for this mode No surround channels 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 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital mode is selected The Night mode may be engaged wh
59. en a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button on the remote Next press the 4 Y Buttons to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the 4 Y Buttons amp until the message in the Main Information Display 4 reads D R OFF When the Night mode is active the Night Mode Indicator will also light 2 A 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 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 though 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 EQ and Channel In
60. er 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 Center Front Speaker N 60cm 0 2 feet Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen Center Front i Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker Speaker Optional Rear Wall Mounting 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 e A At least 170mm 6 inches from ceiling le At least 60cm 2 feet 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
61. es 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 While the test tone is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Indicators DN 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 speaker position shown in the Main Information Display If the sound rom a speaker location does NOT match he position indicated in the display turn he AVR480 off using the Main Power Switch J and check the speaker wiring o make certain that each speaker is con nected to the correct output terminal After checking for speaker placement let he test tone circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than he others Using the front left speaker as a reference press the A V Buttons on the remote to bring all speakers o the same volume level Note that when one of the amp W Buttons R is pushed he test tone circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time o 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 A V Butt
62. etting 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
63. ferred 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
64. gital Input Indicators a Dolby Pro Logic Il Indicator e Analog Input Indicator Bitstream Indicators When the input is a digital source one of these indicators will light to display the specific type of signal in use E Optical Source Indicators These indicators light to show when an Optical Digital Input has been selected DTS Mode Indicator This indicator lights when the DTS mode is selected P Dolby Digital Indicator This indica tor lights when the Dolby Digital mode is selected H Coaxial Digital Input Indicators These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected a Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator This indicator lights when one of the Dolby Pro Logic Il modes has been selected ej Analog Input Indicator This indica tor lights when an analog input source has been selected i E Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator E DSP Mode Indicator Tuned Indicator 4 Main Information Display Night Mode Indicator M Auto Indicator IN Speaker Channel Input Indicators EE 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 E DSP Mode Indicator This indicator lights when any of the surround modes created by Digital Signal Processing or DSP are in use The
65. hat 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 on the front panel repeatedly or press the Surround Mode Selector and the a v Buttons amp on the remote until the desired surround mode s name appears in the Main Information Display 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 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
66. he 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 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 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 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 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 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 Disc Skip Button This button has no direct f
67. his button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings see page 31 for more information on delay times IE 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 i 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 B 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 Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of configuring he speakers that are used in your listen ing room see page 19 for more informa ion on setup and configuration PA Test Tone Selector Press this but on to begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal est tone as a reference for more infor mation on output level adjustment see page 22 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY DIS DAD _OPT123 COAX123_ ANALOG na na na Nl nv hia NA NWA x pon WANE JANE JANE JANI JANE WANT TANT JAN hie fE dts DOD OOPLE OO3ST DSP ZN Bitstream Indicators E Optical Source Indicators DTS Mode Indicator P Dolby Digital Indicator HE Coaxial Di
68. in to return to normal operation e To set the output of the AVR480 so that the output is flat with the Tone controls deactivated press the Tone Mode Button once or twice so that the words TONE OUT appear momentarily in the Main Information Display To return the tone con trols to an active condition press the Tone Mode Button once or twice so that the words TONE IN momen tarily appear in the Main Information Display Once TONE IN is shown in the Display press the Set Button J on the front panel to select the Bass Control Adjustments can be made with the Selector Buttons jj on the front panel Pressing the Set Button Jq again selects the Treble Control Make your adjustments with the Selector Buttons Jj For private listening plug the 3 2mm 5 8 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack EJ Note that when the headphone s plug is connected the word HEADPHONE will scroll once across the Main Information Display 4 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
69. is to connect the player s output to either the Optical or Coaxial Input on the rear panel 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 J and then use the a W Buttons amp on the remote or the Selector Buttons Jj on the front panel until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display then press the Set Button BiG to confirm the choice When a PCM source is playing the PCM Indicator FY 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
70. ith 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 f 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 Hd on the front panel for three seconds until the message in the Main Informa tion Display 4 reads VF D FULL Within five seconds press the front panel lt gt Buttons H until the desired brightness display level is shown At that point press the Set Button J 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 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 broadcast
71. ith 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 Composite Video Orange 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 p box cable box sate video source device ayer HDTV set top lite
72. l Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that creates or decodes full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources The Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround by creating true rear left center and right signals The Dolby Pro Logic Il 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 Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater with stereo and even pure mono sources The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 or medium siz
73. le system is grounded so as 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 oO Figure 1 Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 oe 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 ay touch dangerous voltage points or hort out parts that could result in a fire r electric shock Never spill liquid of any nd on the product 1 Do not attempt to service this product ourself as opening or removing covers ay expose you to dangerous voltage or her hazards Refer all servi
74. 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 smocth 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 subwoof
75. ls 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 EJ 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 BJ will light in the Main Information Display see page 31 for more information on tuning stations EJ 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 EN 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 EH 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 M lights the tuner will search for the next station with an
76. minals 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 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 E
77. n for the surround channel press the Set Button ig and then press the a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons IE on the front panel to change the display to S W SPKR 10 Press the Set Button iJ and then press the a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons on the front panel to select the option that best describes your sub woofer system The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers particularly the front left right positions lf the front left right speakers are set to SMALL the subwoofer will automati cally be set to SUB which is the on position lf the front left right speakers are set to LARGE three options are available e f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR480 press the lt gt Buttons iH 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 e f 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 lt p gt
78. ndicator begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 Button P three times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector will go out and the Program Indicator will stop flashing and turn green 4 The Program Indicator will 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 goes out the remote has been reset to the factory settings 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 C4 5 C6 C7 8a 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 JBL AVR480 35 FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 3 TV CBL VID2 SAT VID2 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3
79. nnot be entered to turn he unit off if the code for your prod uct does not appear in the tables in his manual or if not all functions operate properly try programming he 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 for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute Button F at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the Input Selector stays lit and the Program Indicator turns 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 A or Y Button amp The Program Indicator will 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 A or Y Button as that is your indication that the correct code is in use 4 Press the Input Selector and note that the red light under the Input Selector will fla
80. onnect 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 Speaker Selection The same model or brand of speaker should be used at lea
81. ons 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 ZJ 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 PAG gt again to turn the test tone off and com plete the process IMPORTANT NOTE The output level adjustment made will be effective for he 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 J on he front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors on the remote When the indicator for any surround mode for which he level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display repeat the level adjustment described above Alternatively change the surround mode either by pressing the Surround Mode Selector Button on the front panel repeatedly or by press ing the Surround Mode Selector D on the remote and the A V Buttons until the desired surround mode appears in the Main Information Display This will also allow you to compensate for level differences between speakers which may be differ ent
82. or 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 hey may cause hazards 16 This product should be operated only rom the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of he type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate rom battery power or other sources refer o the operating instructions 17 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cab
83. ote 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 33 34 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 e Manufacturers may use different code sets within the same product category such as TV sets or VCRs
84. owing 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 Il 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 25 26 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 FA to scroll through the list of available modes To select a sur round mode using the remote press the Surround Mode Selector f and then press the A V Buttons to change the mode As you press the buttons the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display and an individual mode indicator will also light up A D GG D 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
85. put Selector and the Program Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Play Button amp The Program Indicator will stop flash ing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device whose trans port mechanism will be controlled e g DVD CD The Program Indicator 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 and the Mute Button F at the same time Next release them and press the Play Button amp followed by the VID1 VCR Input Selector 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 and the 0 Button qj at the same time until the Program I
86. put Indicators J 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 Il 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 e 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
87. put Selectors AVR Selector Test Button Sleep Button A Surround Mode Selector Repeat Button Channel Select Button B A V Buttons lt gt Button Set Button Digital Select Button Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up Down Night Mode Subtitle On Off Button Transport Controls Track Skip Up Down Buttons Z Check Button Disc Skip Button Preset Up Down Clear Button Memory Button eI Delay E Speaker Select amp A B Button Volume Up Down D TV Video Button B AM FM Tuner Select Macro Buttons amp Mute S880 NOTES e 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 e 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 that corre sponds to the unit you wish to operate Power Off Button Press this button to place the AVR480 in the Standby mode IR Transmitter Window Point this toward the AVR480 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received AVR480 Program Indicator This three color indicator is used to guide you through the process of progr
88. put 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 m Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Using Cirrus Chip Technology m Dolby Laboratories Pro Logic Il Decoding Technology m Multiple Digital Inputs and an Output m Front Panel Inputs for Easy Connection to Portable Devices and the Latest Video Game Consoles 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 hat for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage he unit Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the wiring in your home he power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor o obtain the correct power cord f 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 r
89. 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 connec
90. quipment 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 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 E 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 e f 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 c
91. rd 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 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 22921120 19 HHH M Ea AVR480 High Performance Audio Video Multi Channel Processor Amplifier DIS OOD OPTI COXI ANALOG AUTO TUNED ST MEM TE pam GA ni kA A RA GA RA KA a a E ron AN ANI N HAM N ONI N N te SD io Em oo ims oS TestTone Speaker Chahnel Digit l Se Delay GEC v Tuning a AMM v Prest a y Source E Main Power Switch EJ System Power Control EJ Power Indicator E Headphone Jack E Remote Sensor Window E Tuner Band Selector E Preset Stations Selector EH Input Source Selector Tuning Mode Selector EE Video 3 Input Jacks Tl Tone Mode Button EE Volume Control Surround Mode Selector I 4P Selector Buttons EJ Tuning Selector E Set Button Ed 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 EJ in the middle of the System Power Control FJ This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To
92. rite 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 Il 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 fl until the Pro Logic Il Indicator 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 FA on the front panel repeatedly or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote and the amp W Buttons until one of the Dolby Pro Logic II surround modes appears in the Main Information Display 2 Adjust the Volume Control 69 so that LOdB appears in the Main Information Display 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 OdB 3 Press the Test Tone Button Q T T FL will appear in the Main Information Display 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 rotat
93. round 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 favo
94. s NOTE When entering commands for Power On Off of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute Button g for a Power On com mand The Power Off Button should be used for Power Off com mands 3 When all the steps have been entered press the Sleep Button io enter the commands The Program Indicator will 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 e Press the Macro 1 and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them e The Program Indicator will flash amber e Press the AVR Selector e Press the Mute Button F to store the AVR480 s Power On command e Press the TV Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is to be transmitted to the TV e Press the Mute Button yg to store the TV Power On Command e Press the VID2 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is to be transmitted to the cable box e Press the Mute Button amp to store the Cable Power On command e Press the Sleep Button to 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 bu
95. s For example you may only program the codes for a VCR or PVR device such as a TiVo to the VID1 VCR Input Selector only cable and satellite set tops to the VID2 CBL SAT Input Selector only TVs and projectors to the TV Input Selector 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 The Program Indicator will 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 again and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry on 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 again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will 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 lf a code ca
96. s 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 Sork 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 Hong Kong Indonesia Korea South Malaysiat Singaporet Thailand ANNAN Td Cd 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 adjustment made to the Region Selector amp will not take effect unless the unit is firs fully turned off by pressing the Main Power Switch Jj until it pops out and the word OFF appears on the top of the button n 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 J until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector J at any time 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button or Tuner Band Selector EJ again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuner Mode Button A to
97. s 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
98. se modes include Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater and 5 Channel Stereo Tuned Indicator This indicator lights when a station is being received with suffi cient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality 4 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 AUTO__ TUNED ST MEM PRESET mo tL mE NIGHT H LA a TE SR LOGIC 7 CM 0 Preset Number Sleep Timer J Preset Indicator e Sleep Indicator EY Memory Indicator E Stereo Indicator Logic 7 Mode Indicators Night 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 IN Speaker 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 0 Preset Number Sleep Timer When the tuner is in use these numbers indi cate the specific preset memory location in use see
99. select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO Indicator M is illumin ated in the Main Information Display EE 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 EJ 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 EJ to advance one fre quency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the TUNED Indicator lights the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct Button and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned after the last number is entered If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear Button to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak audio quality will be incre
100. sh 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 for the device for which you wish to find the code and the Mute Button yg at the same time Note that the Program Indicator will initally turn amber Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds 2 Press the Set Button The Program Indicator will then blink green in a sequence that corre sponds to the three digit code with 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
101. st 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
102. stances a fan may be required m Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface m Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment m Avoid moist or humid locations m 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 he 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 hat 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 cardboa
103. 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 27 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo Theater Hall 1 Hall 2 5 Channel Stereo Surround Off Stereo FEATURES Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data Available on special DVD LD and audio only discs DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channe
104. t tons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute Button F and the Macro Button 9 that contains the commands you wish to erase 2 The Program Indicator will flash amber and the LED under the AVR Selector will turn red 3 Within 10 seconds press the Surround Mode Selector Channel Down Button Qo 4 The red LED under the AVR Selector will go out and the Program Indicator will turn green and flash three times before it goes out 5 When the Program Indicator gt 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 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 rem
105. t 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 E Volume Up Down Press these but tons to raise or lower the system volume ED 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 EB 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 E Mute Press this button to momen tarily silence the AVR480 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected 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
106. 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 ndividual 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 MJ until the desired input s name appears momentarily in the Main Information Display The input may also be selected by pressing the appropri ate Input Selector on the remote control OD The second step is to associate one of he digital inputs with the selected input source if this is needed otherwise the selected analog input will remain Press he Digital Input Select Button JA on the front panel or the remote Within ive seconds make your input selection using the Selector buttons on the front panel H or the a v Buttons on he remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display Then press the Set Button JB 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 Speaker Setup This setup tells the AVR480 which type of speakers are in use Thi
107. tions 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 o 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
108. ton 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 Surround Mode Selector Press this button to begin the process of chang ing the surround mode After the button has been pressed use the a v Buttons to select the desired surround mode see page 28 for more information 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 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 4 Buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set Button followed by the a v Buttons again to change the level setting see page 30 for more information 4 v 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 amp has been pressed lt gt 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
109. turn he unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from he front panel so that OFF may be read at the top of the switch EJ 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 E 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 NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position EJ 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 EJ System Power Control When the Main Power Switch EH 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 EJ inside the switch will turn orange when the unit is on Delay Button EE Digital Input Selector HE Main Information Display E Channel Select Button Speaker Select Button P Test Tone Selector J Tone Mode Button Pressing this button activates the menu for setting the Bass and Treble contro
110. unction 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 C 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 3 will flash you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys See page 31 for more infor mation EW 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 and then using the a v Buttons amp to change the setting Press the Set Button again to complete the process see page 21 for more information D 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 a v Buttons amp to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button and then selec
111. 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 23 24 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 maximiz

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