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Denon AVR-485S - User Manual

Denon AVR-485S
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We greatly appreciate your purchase of this unit.
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To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the
features this unit has to offer, read these instructions
carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this
manual for future reference should any questions or
problems arise.
“SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO
THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”
“NO. DE SERIE
PRIERE DE NOTER LE NUMERO DE SERIE DE L’APPAREIL
INSCRIT A L’ARRIERE DU COFFRET DE FAÇON A POUVOIR
LE CONSULTER EN CAS DE PROBLEME.”
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Nous vous remercions pour l’achat de cet appareil.
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Pour être sûr de profiter au maximum de toutes les
caractéristiques qu’offre cet appareil, lire avec soin ces
instructions et bien utiliser l’appareil. Toujours
conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer
ultérieurement en cas de question ou de problème.
FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 2 ~ PAGE 64, 126 ~ 130 POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 2, 65 ~ PAGE 130
AV SURROUND RECEIVER
RÉCEPTEUR AUDIO-VIDÉO
AVR-485S
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI

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Questions and Answers

  • J
    Joseph DavisJul 30, 2025
    Why is there no sound coming from my Denon AVR-485S Stereo Receiver even though the display is on?
    • V
      Vanessa WoodJul 30, 2025
      If your Denon Stereo Receiver's display is lit but no sound is coming out, there are several potential causes: * Check that the speaker cords are securely connected. * Ensure the INPUT SELECTOR knob is in the correct position. * Verify the volume isn't set to the minimum; turn it up. * Make sure MUTING is switched off. * If you've selected a digital input, confirm digital signals are being input, or select the correct input jacks.
  • D
    david36Aug 5, 2025
    Why is my Denon Stereo Receiver display not lit and there is no sound when the power is on?
    • L
      Larry SandersAug 5, 2025
      If the display is not lit and no sound is produced when the power switch is set to on for your Denon Stereo Receiver: * Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. * After turning the POWER operation switch on, turn the power off with the remote control unit.
  • A
    Amber GardnerAug 10, 2025
    What to do if my Denon AVR-485S remote control is not working?
    • J
      Jose HumphreyAug 11, 2025
      If your Denon Stereo Receiver remote control isn't working correctly, consider these possibilities: 1. The batteries may be dead. Replace them with new ones. 2. You might be too far from the unit. Try moving closer. 3. There could be an obstacle blocking the signal. Remove it. 4. You might be pressing the wrong button. Make sure you're pressing the correct one. 5. The batteries might be inserted incorrectly. Ensure the < and > ends are properly aligned.
  • S
    Sarah ContrerasAug 17, 2025
    Why is the display not working and the ON/STANDBY LED flashing rapidly on my Denon Stereo Receiver?
    • P
      Phillip HobbsAug 17, 2025
      If the display of your Denon Stereo Receiver isn't showing anything and the “ON/STANDBY” LED is rapidly flashing, it could be due to: * Short-circuited speaker terminals. Turn off the power, properly connect the speakers, and then turn the power back on. * Blocked ventilation holes. Turn off the power, ensure proper ventilation to cool the unit down, and then turn it back on. * Continuous high power operation with inadequate ventilation. Turn off the power, ventilate the unit to cool it down, and then turn it back on.
  • M
    Mitchell SantosAug 23, 2025
    How to fix sound only coming from one channel on my Denon AVR-485S Stereo Receiver?
    • J
      Jose CastanedaAug 23, 2025
      If you're only getting sound from one channel on your Denon Stereo Receiver, it might be due to: * Incomplete connection of speaker cords. Ensure they are securely connected. * Incomplete connection of input/output cords. Double-check that they are securely connected.

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Note on Use; Observations

Guidelines for safe and proper unit operation and placement.

2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

5 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Unit

6 READ THIS FIRST

8 CONNECTIONS

9 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

10 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

Speaker Configuration

Input speaker sizes for automatic signal and frequency response setup.

Delay Time

Optimize audio timing from speakers based on listening position distance.

Crossover Frequency

Test Tone

Setting the delay time

Setting the Subwoofer mode and Crossover Frequency

Setting the Test Tone

Setting the Digital In assignment

Setting the Auto Surround Mode

Preset memory

12 OPERATION

Before operating

Preparations and initial steps before using the receiver.

Playing the input source

Select the play mode

Adjust the volume

Adjusting the sound quality (tone)

Playback using external input (EXT. IN)

13 SURROUND

Before playing with surround function

Adjust speaker levels using test tones for surround sound.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Pro Logic II) mode

DTS NEO:6 mode

Dolby Digital & DTS Surround (digital input)

14 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION

Surround modes and their features

DSP surround simulation

Select surround mode for input channel

Set surround parameters

Operating surround mode from main unit

Surround modes and parameters

15 LISTENING TO THE RADIO

Auto preset memory

Auto tuning

Manual tuning

Preset stations

17 INITIALIZATION OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

Surround back speakers

Speaker setting examples

Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS Digital Surround

19 TROUBLESHOOTING

20 SPECIFICATIONS

Denon AVR-485S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAV Receiver
Frequency Response10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.08%
Input Sensitivity200 mV
Input Impedance47 kOhms
HDMI Inputs2
HDMI Outputs1
Component Video Inputs2
Component Video Outputs1
Digital Audio Inputs2 Optical, 1 Coaxial
Signal-to-Noise Ratio98 dB
Tuner SectionAM/FM
Surround Sound FormatsDolby Digital, DTS
Dimensions (W x H x D)434 x 147 x 417 mm (17.1 x 5.8 x 16.4 inches)

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