Denon AVR-5800

AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-5800
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MASTER VOLUME
REMOTE SENSOR
ON / STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
HOME
THX CINEMA
PURE DIRECT
VOLUME LEVEL
AL24
RF
LOCK
DIGITAL
AUTO
PCM
DTS
INPUTSIGNAL
INPUT MODE
TUNER DVD VDP TV DBS / SAT VCR-1 VCR-2 VCR-3
V. AUX
CDR /TAPE-1
MD /TAPE-2
PHONO CD
SURROUND SPEAKER
BA
SURROUND
BACK CH
OUTPUT
SIGNAL
DETECT
PHONES
DIRECT STEREO
ANALOG EXT. IN
DOLBY
SURROUND
DTS
SURROUND
WIDE
SCREEN
CINEMA /
MUSIC
6.1 / 7.1
SURROUND
VIDEO
ON / OFF
STATUS
M-ZONE 1
FUNCTION CONTROL
INPUT
MODE
5CH / 7CH
STEREO
DSP
SIMULATION
TONE
DEFEAT
MODE
SELECT
REC /
M-ZONE 2
SURROUND MODE
INPUT REC SELECT / M-ZONE
MULTI FUNCTION
AVR-5800
PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT / AV SURROUND RECEIVER
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Denon AVR-5800 Specifications

General

Brand	Denon
Model	AVR-5800
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions and Handling

General Safety Warnings

Provides essential safety cautions and warnings for operating the AV receiver.

Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Comprehensive instructions covering operation, installation, environment, and servicing safety.

Introduction and Initial Setup

Connections Guide

Connecting Audio Components

Speaker System Setup

Speaker System Connections

Guidance on connecting speakers, including polarity matching and impedance.

System Setup Procedures

Setting Up the System

Guides the user through the initial system setup process using the on-screen display.

Speaker Configuration and Settings

Setting the Type of Speakers

Instructions for configuring speaker types (Large/Small) and connections.

Selecting Surround Speakers and Subwoofer Mode

Guide to selecting surround speakers for different modes and setting the subwoofer mode.

Setting the Surround Back Channel

Audio Delay and Zone Settings

Setting the Delay Time

Procedure to set speaker delay times based on listening position distances.

Setting the Multi Zone Control

Channel Level and Subwoofer Settings

Setting the Channel Level

Guide to adjusting playback levels for individual channels using test tones.

Subwoofer Peak Limit Level Setting

Procedure to set the maximum bass level to prevent distortion and damage.

Basic Operation and Playback

Operating the Remote Control Unit

Playing the Input Source

Guide to selecting input sources and input modes (Auto, PCM, DTS, Analog, EXT. IN).

Audio Playback Modes

Playing Audio Sources (CDs and DVDs)

Explanation of playback modes like PURE DIRECT, DIRECT, and STEREO.

Surround Sound Functionality

Before Playing with Surround Function

Adjusting speaker levels using test tones before engaging surround modes.

Surround Mode Selection

Playing Modes for Different Sources

Recommendations for selecting surround modes based on source content (movies, music).

THX and DolbyDTS Surround Modes

THX Surround EX Home THX Cinema Mode

Setting THX modes for Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS sources.

Dolby Digital and DTS Surround Playback

Instructions for playing Dolby Digital and DTS sources with digital inputs.

DTS Neo:6 Surround Mode

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A table listing symptoms, causes, and measures for common operational problems.

Additional Information on Surround Sound

Optimum Surround Sound for Different Sources

Guidance on selecting surround sound based on source types like movies and audio.

Surround Back Speakers Explained

Speaker Setting Examples

Practical examples for setting up speakers for movies, music, and different surround systems.

Surround Sound Formats

Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital

Explanation of Dolby Digital, its channels, and compatibility with media.

Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Digital Surround

Details on Dolby Pro Logic and DTS formats, including media compatibility.

DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Neo:6

Information on DTS-ES formats (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1) and DTS Neo:6 surround.

THX Cinema Surround Mode

Home THX Cinema Surround Mode

Explanation of THX standards, Re-Equalization, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive Decorrelation.

Specifications

Audio and Video Specifications

Technical details of the amplifier, audio inputs/outputs, video, and tuner sections.