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Page 2 - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION

2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion wheninstalled on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleursuffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère. • Handl...

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; or

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s – A l l t h e s a f e t y a n d o p e r a t i n ginstructions should be read before the appliance isoperated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warning...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; o prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection

4 2 INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing the DENON AVR-5800 Digital Surround A / V receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superbsurround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your...

Page 5 - amp channels feature additional low impedance drive capability.

5 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 4 FEATURES • Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnected A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switchedwhen nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens,either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connectcomponents to the ...

Page 6 - CONNECTIONS; Connecting the audio components

6 5 CONNECTIONS • Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation ofnoise. • Use the AC OUTLETS for au...

Page 7 - Connecting video components; • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75

7 Connecting video components • To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω /ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can result in a drop in picture quality. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. CONPONENT VIDEO R L R L R L R...

Page 8 - Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks; A note on the S input jacks; Connecting a monitor TV

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

Page 9 - color difference output.; Connecting a DVD player; MONITOR OUT jack

9 Connecting a Video Component Equipped with Color Difference (Component - Y, R-Y, B-Y) VideoJacks (DVD Player) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.• The signals input to the color difference (component) video jacks are not output from the VIDE...

Page 10 - Connecting the antenna terminals; AM loop antenna assembly; Connection of AM antennas; FM antenna adapter assembly

10 1 4 2 3 Connecting the antenna terminals DIRECTION OF BROADCASTING STATION AM LOOP ANTENNA(Supplied) FM ANTENNA GROUND AM OUTDOORANTENNA 300 Ω /ohms TERMINALS FM ANTENNAADAPTER(Supplied) FM INDOORANTENNA(Supplied) 300 Ω /ohms FEEDERCABLE 75 Ω /ohms COAXIAL CABLE F-type converter plug (attached)• ...

Page 11 - Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks

11 Connecting the external input (EXT. IN) jacks Connecting the MULTI SOURCE jacks • These jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals from an outboard decoder, or a component with a different type of multi-channel decoder, such as a Super Audio DVD player, or a multi-channel SACD player, or...

Page 12 - Speaker system connections; Speaker Impedance; Connecting banana plugs; Protector circuit

12 Speaker system connections • Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched ( < with < , > with > ). Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments,and the sense of direction of ...

Page 13 - Connections

13 Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. SPEAKER SYSTEMS ANTENNA TERMINALS MULTIZONE SURR.-B SURR.-A CENTER CONPONENT VIDEO FRONT EFFECT / SB R R R R R R L R L R L R L SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND BACK SU...

Page 14 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Front Panel; Display

14 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel • For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). q Power indicator ........................................................................(32) w Power switch ...........................................................

Page 15 - Remote control unit

15 Remote control unit • For details, refer to the separate (supplied) RC-8000 operating instructions. The USB terminal is a terminal that will be used in the future to update the microprocessor program, etc. q Transmitter w Touch panel e CHANNEL up/down buttons r MUTE button t USB terminal y Jog st...

Page 16 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM; • Use the following buttons to set up the system:

16 7 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM • Once all connections with other AV components have been completed as described in “CONNECTIONS” (see pages 6 to 13), make the various settings described below on the monitor screen using the AVR-5800’s on-screen display function.These settings are required to set up the ...

Page 17 - Using A only

17 • Speaker system layout Basic system layout (For a THX Surround EX system)• The following is an example of the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems and a television monitor: With the AVR-5800 it is also possible to use the surround speaker selector function to choose the ...

Page 18 - Before setting up the system

18 Before setting up the system 1 Check that all the connections arecorrect, then turn on the main unit’spower. 2 Either lightly press on the remote control unit’s touch panelor press the LIGHT button to turn on the liquid crystal display.(The back light does not turn on when the touch panel ispress...

Page 19 - Setting the type of speakers

19 Setting the type of speakers • The composition of the signals output from the different channels and the frequency response are adjusted automatically according to the combination of speakers actually being used. 2 At the System Setup Menu select “Speaker Configuration”. 3 Switch to the speaker c...

Page 20 - Parameters; When using surround speakers A; Setting the Subwoofer mode; Select the subwoofer mode.

20 • Parameters Large ................Select this when using speakers that can fully reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz. Small ................Select this when using speakers that cannot reproduce low sounds of below 80 Hz with sufficient volume. When this setting is selected, low frequencies of be...

Page 21 - • Select the play mode that provides bass reproduction with body.; Setting the Surround Back channel; Select the desired setting.; Non-Flag Source SB ch Output setting; the surround back channel.

21 NOTES: — Assignment of low frequency signal range — • The only signals produced from the subwoofer channel are LFE signals (during playback of Dolby Digital or DTS signals) and the low frequency signal range of channels set to “SMALL” in the setup menu. The low frequency signal range of channels ...

Page 22 - Setting the delay time; At the System Setup Menu select “Delay Time”.

22 Setting the delay time • Input the distance between the listening position and the different speakers to set the delay time for the surround mode.• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B. Preparations: Measure the distances between the listening position and the speake...

Page 23 - Setting the Multi Zone Control; At the System Setup Menu, select “Multi Zone Control”.

23 6 Set the distance between thecenter speaker and listeningposition.The distance changes in units of 1foot (0.1 meters) each time thebutton is pressed. Select the valueclosest to the measured distance. If “Yes” is selected for “Default”, the settings are automatically resetto the default values. P...

Page 24 - Select the desired setting, then press jog stick “ENTER”.; [2] Power amplifier assignment function setting

24 4 Select the desired setting, then press jog stick “ENTER”. Variable: The level can be adjusted freely using the buttons on the remote control unit (M. ZONE 1 4/5,VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN). -40 dB, 0 dB: The output level is fixed at the set level and the volume can no longer be adjusted. Make th...

Page 25 - Setting the channel level; At the System Setup Menu select “Channel Level”.; Select “Test Tone Start”.

25 Setting the channel level • Use this setting to adjust so that the playback level between the different channels is equal.• From the listening position, listen to the test tones produced from the speakers to adjust the level.• The level can also be adjusted directly from the remote control unit. ...

Page 27 - Subwoofer peak limit level setting; • This feature operates with or without a subwoofer in the system.

27 Subwoofer peak limit level setting • This unit features a subwoofer peak limit control which prevents distortion and damage in the loudspeaker system by controlling the maximum bass volume level. With this feature you may set the maximum bass level for the system. • This feature operates with or ...

Page 28 - Setting the Digital In Assignment; At the System Setup Menu select “Digital In Assignment”.

28 CAUTION! • The master volume is set to “–30 dB” when test tones are output.• The test tones are for confirming the low frequency playback limits and are played at an extremely high level. When using a low output subwoofer, be very careful about irregular operations exceeding clipping by for examp...

Page 29 - Auto tuner presets; using the manual “Preset memory” operation.

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

Page 30 - Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen.; After completing system setup; At the System Setup Menu, press the SYSTEM SETUP button.; • On-screen display signals; not connected to the S-video MONITOR OUT-1 video signal output jack.

30 2 Switch to the Auto Preset Memory screen. 3 Select “Yes” for Start.“Search” flashes on the screen and searching begins.“Completed” appears once searching is completed.The display automatically switches to screen. This completes system setup. Once these settings are made, there is no need to chan...

Page 31 - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Using the remote control unit

31 8 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The included remote control unit (RC-8000) can be used to operate not only the AVR-5800 but other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Furthermore, it is equipped with a function for learning the control signals of remote control units of other manufacturers...

Page 32 - Operating the remote control unit; Remote control unit’s jog stick; OPERATION; Before operating; This

32 Operating the remote control unit 1 2 Remote control unit’s jog stick Lightly press “ENTER” to display the icons. Press the “ ” button on the icon display section to display the “AVAMP” icon. Press the “AVAMP” icon to display the page section. Move the remote control unit’s jog stick “ENTER” left...

Page 33 - Playing the input source; Select the input source to be played.; Press the ANALOG button to switch to the analog input.; • Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes; AUTO; • Note that noise will be output when CDs or LDs recorded in DTS; Note on playing a source encorded with DTS

33 Playing the input source 2 1 3 5 1 Select the input source to be played. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: CD When the input source is selected,the input indicator lights. CD Lit 2 Select the input mode.• Selecting the analog mode Press the ANALOG button to switch to the a...

Page 34 - After starting playback

34 3 Select the play mode. STEREO (Main unit) (Remote control unit) Example: Stereo 4 Start playback on the selected component.• For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual. 5 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME (Main unit) (Remote control unit) The volume level isdisplayed on themaster...

Page 35 - Plug the headphones’ plug into the jack.; [4] Combining the currently playing sound with the desired image; Cancelling simulcast playback.

35 3 Adjust as desired with the CONTROL knob. • To increase the bass or treble: Turn the control clockwise. (The bass or treble sound can be increased to up to +12 dB in steps of 2 dB.) • To decrease the bass or treble: Turn the control counter clockwise. (The bass or treblesound can be decreased to...

Page 36 - [2] Recording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources

36 Multi-source recording/playback [1] Playing one source while recording another (REC OUT mode) 1 Press the REC/M-ZONE 2 button until“REC OUT SOURCE” appears on theset’s display. REC / M-ZONE 2 2 Select the source you want to recordappears on the set’s display.• The indicator for the selected progr...

Page 38 - output from channels not connected to the input jacks.

38 Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks 1 Set the external input (EXT. IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote control unit) to switch the external input. The playback switches as shown below each time the buttonis pressed. Once this is selected, the input signal...

Page 39 - • The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE DIRECT

39 Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-5800 is equipped with three 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music.Select the mode to suit your tastes. 1 PURE DIRECT mode In this mode, the music is played with an extremely high levelof sound quality.When this mode is set, all the video-relat...

Page 40 - MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

40 Multi-source and multi-zone playback MULTI ROOM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM • When the outputs of the MULTI SOURCE AUDIO OUT terminals are wired and connected to integrated amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the main room in which this unit and...

Page 41 - When using the PRE OUT terminals

41 [2] Multi-zone playback using the MULTI ZONE 2 terminals The AVR-5800 is equipped with audio pre output terminals with a fixed output level (M-ZONE 2) as the MULTI ZONE 2 output terminals.(These are not video outputs.)Settings can be made at the system setup menu so that the same source as the M-...

Page 42 - Before playing with the surround function; to adjust the levels of the various channels.; Press the TEST TONE button.

42 10 SURROUND Before playing with the surround function • Before playing with the surround function, be sure to use the test tones to adjust the playback level from the different speakers. This adjustment can be performed with the system setup (see page 25) or from the remote control unit, as descr...

Page 43 - Fader function

43 Fader function • This function makes it possible to lower the volume of the front channels (FL, C and FR) or the rear channels (SL, SR, SBL and SBR) together. Use it for example to adjust the balance of the sound from the different positions when playing multi-channel music sources. 1 MAIN UNIT: ...

Page 44 - Playing modes for different sources

44 Playing modes for different sources The AVR-5800 is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve themaximum effect for the specific signal source. • Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surroun...

Page 45 - Surround parameters; THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema mode

45 [1] Playing sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic in the Home THX Cinema surround mode 1 Select the Home THX Cinema mode. HOME THX CINEMA (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Play a program source with the mark. • For operating instructions, refer to the manuals of the respective components. [2] To ...

Page 47 - This adjusts the tone control. (See “Surround parameters; Dialogue Normalization; Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode; Play a program source with the

47 Surround parameters w CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer): The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picturesoundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.This function only wor...

Page 48 - 1 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES; Surround modes and their features; Personal Memory Plus

48 11 DENON ORIGINAL SURROUND MODES • The AVR-5800 is equipped with a built-in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) that uses digital processing to recreate sound fields artificially. Select one of the eight provided surround modes according to the program source you want to play and adju...

Page 49 - DSP surround simulation; Select the surround mode for the input channel.

49 DSP surround simulation 1 Select the surround mode for the input channel. DIRECT STEREO DOLBY SURROUND DTS SURROUND WIDE SCREEN 5CH / 7CH STEREO DSP SIMULATION SURROUND MODE (Main unit) The surround mode switches in the following order each timethe DSP SIMULATION button is pressed: 1 2 Display th...

Page 50 - Tone control setting; Switch to the Tone Control screen.

50 Tone control setting • Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired. 1 Display the surround parameterscreen on the monitor. The screen for the selectedsurround mode appears.“TONE” cannot be selected inthe Direct or Home THX Cinemamode. 2 Press the CURSOR/PAGE button tohig...

Page 52 - 2 LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Auto tuning; Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode.; Manual tuning; Set the input function to “TUNER”.

52 12 LISTENING TO THE RADIO Auto tuning 1 Set the input function to “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Watching the display, press the BAND button to select thedesired band (AM or FM). 3 Press the MODE button to set the auto tuning mode. “Auto” appears on the display. 4 Pre...

Page 53 - Preset memory; Press the MEMORY button.; Checking the preset stations

53 Preset memory 1 Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation to tunein the station to be preset in the memory. 2 Press the MEMORY button. 3 Main unit: Press the MODE SELECT button until “TUNER PRESET”appears on the set’s display. Remote control unit: Press the SHIFT button and select the de...

Page 54 - Recalling preset stations; Watching the display, select the desired preset channel.; 3 LAST FUNCTION MEMORY; power switch is off and with the power cord disconnected.; 4 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

54 Recalling preset stations 1 Main unit: Watching the display, press the MODE SELECT button until“TUNER PRESET” appears on the set’s display. Remote control unit: Watching the display, press the SHIFT button to select thepreset memory block. MODE SELECT (Main unit) (Remote control unit) 2 Main unit...

Page 55 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING

55 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise,first check the following.1. Are the connections correct ?2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions ?3. Are the speakers, turntable and other components operating property ? If this unit is not operating properly, check ...

Page 56 - 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Optimum surround sound for different sources; Types of multi-channel signals; Multiple surround speakers; Other types of audio

56 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Optimum surround sound for different sources There are currently various types of multi-channel signals (signals or formats with more than two channels). 2 Types of multi-channel signals Dolby Digital (EX), Dolby Pro Logic, DTS (ES), high definition 3-1 signals (Japan MU...

Page 57 - Surround back speakers; Change of positioning and acoustic image; Number of surround back speakers

57 Surround back speakers The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy to achievesound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surroun...

Page 58 - Speaker setting examples; For THX Surround EX systems (using surround back speakers)

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

Page 59 - (3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music; When not using surround back speakers

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

Page 60 - Surround; Dolby Surround; Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:

60 Surround The AVR-5800 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the samesense of presence as in a movie theater. Dolby Surround (1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Surround AC-3) Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal f...

Page 61 - Dolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods; DTS Digital Surround; DTS compatible media and playback methods; Marks indicating DTS compatibility:

61 (2) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in DolbySurround into four channels: front left, center, front right and surround (the surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surroundspeak...

Page 62 - DTS-ES Extended Surround; surround

62 DTS-ES Extended Surround TM DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibilitywith the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impress...

Page 63 - Home THX Cinema surround mode; Timbre Matching; Adaptive Decorrelation; THX Ultra; THX Surround EX

63 Home THX Cinema surround mode THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew fromGeorge Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home theater,...

Page 65 - Surround modes and parameters

65 Surround modes and parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals SB CH OUT D.COMP. E E E C C C C C C C C C C C C C C (OFF) C (OFF) E C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) C (OFF) ...

Page 66 - 7 SPECIFICATIONS

66 17 SPECIFICATIONS 2 Audio section • Power amplifierRated output: Stereo (2ch driven) (All properties shown are only 170 W + 170 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) for the power amplifier stage.) 200 W + 200 W (6 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.) Dynamic power: 190 W x 2 ch (...