Denon AVR-1909
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd. Part number: AVR-1909
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- The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
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CNET editors' review
Denon AVR-1909 price range: $429.99 - $459.00
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak and Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: John P. Falcone
- Reviewed on: 01/20/2009
The good: Three HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; Sirius and XM-ready; upconverts analog signals to 1080p over HDMI output; automatic speaker calibration; decent video quality on upconverted video signals.
The bad: Terrible remote; difficult setup; competition offers more HDMI inputs for less money; no graphical user interface.
The bottom line: The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
Setting up an AV receiver isn't for the faint of heart. Stripping speaker wire, multitudes of cables, inputs and outputs, confusing configuration--even the most grizzled AV nerd is likely to make at least one mistake during a setup. And even after you get it set up, it can be a headache to operate unless you buy a fancy universal remote that makes you forget it's even there.
The Denon AVR-1909 looks like a great receiver from the spec sheet, matching up almost line for line with the Onkyo TX-SR606. We were even happier when it was in our home theater rack, as it bested the Onkyo in both sound and upconversion video quality. However, our biggest gripe was that--even for AV receiver standards--we found the AVR-1909 difficult to set up and even more difficult to use with the included remote. Some of that difficulty was due to the confusing menu system, some to the manual, and even more to the wonky remote. If you're a home theater veteran who craves the Denon sound, you'll get what you pay for on the AVR-1909, but neophytes should steer clear and enthusiasts should at least plan to buy a third-party universal remote.
Design
The design of the AVR-1909 follows the new curved look first seen on last year's Denon AV receivers. We've seen some tacky "wavy" designs from electronics before, but the AVR-1909 manages to add in some subtle curves that deliver on a stylish design that stands out from the average component. In the center of the receiver is the LCD display, which was readable from a seating distance of about 7 feet. The LCD display is flanked by two large knobs: to the right is the volume knob and to the left is the source-selection knob. Under the LCD display are a few additional front panel buttons, but not so many that it will intimidate home audio novices. Overall, it's a great mix of style and substance.
The same can't be said for the included remote, though. AV receiver remotes are usually cumbersome in general because they need to include so much functionality, but the main clicker for the AVR-1909 is pretty awful even with the lower standards. It looks like no other AV receiver remotes we've used, with large buttons for play and stop, which have strange prominence for a receiver. There's a directional pad toward the bottom with four buttons surrounding it, but each button has two labels. We kept looking for a shift button to use the second button label, but that's not how it works--the secondary functions are only if you're controlling another device. The more AV receiver-centric buttons are actually located on the back of the remote, under a flip-down panel. We'd highly recommend ditching the included clicker for a quality universal remote. There's also a second, smaller remote included, which is less confusing but is too limited to be your main clicker.
We also had a tough time with the setup process in general, as both the manual and user interface were difficult to use. Denon's manuals have always been particularly hard to get through, and as AV receivers become even more complex, the confusion only gets multiplied. The user interface is limited to just white text on the black background and the methods of assigning inputs and making other adjustments just isn't straightforward, even if you're pretty tech savvy. If "easy to set up" is a primary concern, you should steer clear of the AVR-1909.
Features
The AVR-1909 is a 7.1-channel AV receiver, and Denon rates its output at 90 watts per channel. Like essentially every other receiver available, it offers a full selection of standard Dolby and DTS surround processing modes.
The AVR-1909 also includes onboard decoding for the two, new high-resolution soundtrack formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. While this was a major step-up feature last year, it's more common in 2008 and less essential now that many Blu-ray players (including the PS3) also have onboard decoding for both formats. That being said, having onboard decoding is a nice way to future-proof your receiver in case other devices come out that output the soundtracks in bitstream (undecoded PCM) format.
There are also two audio processing features from Audyssey--Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ--on the AVR-1909. Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume leveling system, designed to adjust the volume on the fly so that commercials don't sound too loud or dialogue isn't too soft. Dynamic EQ is similar, but instead tries to compensate for the perceived loss of bass response at lower volume levels. We'll discuss how these features worked in the real world in the performance section.
The AVR-1909's connectivity is highlighted by its three HDMI inputs, which can handle both high-resolution audio and HD video signals up to 1080p. Three HDMI inputs may be enough for most home theaters, but it's worth noting that the cheaper Onkyo TX-SR606 and Sony STR-DG920 both offer four HDMI inputs. However, it is relatively easy to add more connectivity with an HDMI switcher.
Unlike some other receivers in this price range, analog video is still fully supported on the Denon AVR-1909. It includes three component video inputs, along with four AV inputs with S-Video (and one additional AV input on front that lacks S-Video). The Onkyo TX-SR606 only has two component video inputs, while the Sony STR-DG920 drops S-Video inputs completely. Devices that use analog video connections are becoming rarer, so how important these connections are depends on how much legacy equipment your home theater has.
A lot of video connectivity is important, but every receiver is ultimately limited by how many input labels is has. In other words, just because the AVR-1909 has six total high-definition inputs (three HDMI, three component video inputs) doesn't necessarily mean you can use six high-definition components simultaneously. The AVR-1909 has five labels (DVD, HDP, TV/CBL, VCR, V.Aux) to which HDMI and component video sources can be assigned, which means you're limited to five simultaneous video sources at a time. These are also the only inputs available for standard-definition video devices, so those with many components in their rack may feel constrained. There are also two audio-only labels: CD and CD-R/Tape.
The functionality of the standard-definition video inputs is enhanced by the AVR-1909's HDMI upconversion. What this means is that analog video signals from the component, S-Video, and composite video inputs can be converted to be output over the HDMI output, so you only need to make one HDMI connection from your receiver to your HDTV. Additionally, the AVR-1909 is capable of scaling these signals from their original 480i format up to 1080p.
For audio, the HDMI inputs can deliver 7.1 channels of high-resolution audio. Other digital audio connectivity is available by two optical digital audio inputs and two coaxial digital audio inputs, but note that they are, as always, limited to standard Dolby Digital/DTS audio resolution. Analog audio is supported by a set of 7.1 analog inputs, plus two stereo analog audio inputs. Vinyl enthusiasts will bemoan the lack of a phono input, but you can still add a turntable with a separate preamp. For late-night listening, there's also a headphone jack on the front panel.
The rest of the connectivity is rounded out by both Sirius and XM jacks, and since both companies have merged, we'd suggest using an XM Mini-tuner plus a home dock to get reception. The AVR-1909 also has solid multiroom functionality, allowing you to send either powered or line level audio signals to another room. There's no built-in digital or network audio features, but those who are interested in that will be better served with a dedicated media streamer anyway.
Audio performance
As we mentioned before, the AVR-1909 features Audyssey's new technologies, Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. Both promise to improve sound quality for late-night, low-volume listening, but we didn't enjoy the effect while watching the naval battle scenes from Master and Commander on Blu-ray. The AVR-1909 allows you to switch between having them both on, both off, or just with Dynamic EQ on.
Together, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume produced an overly bassy, dynamically compressed sound, which robbed the soundtrack of any visceral excitement. Switching off Dynamic Volume restored some life to the sound, but the Dynamic EQ effect was still murky, with an overabundance of bass. If the goal is to allow for late-night enjoyment of movies without disturbing others (sleeping family members), the increased bass might be problematic. The bottom line is turning off Dynamic EQ and Volume just plain sounded better to us, even at low volume levels.
That said, we were happy with the improvement Audyssey MultEQ rendered with our Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD speaker system. The Audyssey MultEQ added sparkle and detail to the sound of Jazz Hat, an excellent piano jazz CD. Bass definition and power were also both slightly enhanced by MultEQ. Our previous experiences with MultEQ have shown it can provide significant improvement when used with inexpensive speakers.
All in all, we felt the AVR-1909 sounded terrific with every Blu-ray, DVD, and CD we played. The sound was clear, with a good sense of power and low distortion. Well-recorded and mixed movies exhibited seamless front-to-rear imaging, and with Dynamic EQ and volume turned off, impressive dynamic range capabilities.
Video performance
The AVR-1909 is capable of upconverting analog signals to 1080p over its HDMI output, and we put it through our video testing suite. We starting off our testing using the 480i S-Video output of the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK connected to the Denon AVR-1909, which output to the Vizio VOJ370F. We popped in Silicon Optix's HQV test suite and had a look.
The AVR-1909 did a good job at first, resolving every line of the test pattern with very little image instability. It struggled a bit on the next two video-based test patterns, showing more jaggies than we'd like on a rotating white line and three shifting white lines. It also struggled on the 2:3 pull-down test, as we could see significant moire in the grandstands in the background. On the upside, it did handle test patterns with scrolling CNN-like text perfectly.
Test pattern performance wasn't so good, but we changed over to program material to see how it actually handles movies. This went better, as our first disc, Seabiscuit, was relatively moire-free, despite being a relatively difficult disc to display properly. Next up was Star Trek: Insurrection, and this also looked relatively good, with its 2:3 pull-down rendering the curved edges of the boat hulls and bridge railings smoothly. So while AVR-1909 struggled on some test patterns, it performed admirably on actual program material.
Analog upconversion is still a useful feature for those with analog video components, but it's worth acknowledging that analog video-only devices are becoming rare, with the (big) exception of the Nintendo Wii. If you're just planning on using the Denon AVR-1909 for HDMI signals, disregard the previous tests, as HDMI-based digital video looked great no matter what resolution it was in. To be clear, the AVR-1909 simply passes the digital signal through to your HDTV, so you won't run into the minor aforementioned video quality issues.
User reviews
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Good for video and DVD, less for music
by aravaioli on November 26, 2008
Pros: Audissey digital volume: works well
Audissey in general: more sophisticated and effective than the competitionCons: Not as musical as Harman Kardon or Marantz
Summary: If you need a good AVR for home theater only, or mostly for that, I recommend it: Audissey really works well and it is not just marketing hype. Commercials are ...
Summary: If you need a good AVR for home theater only, or mostly for that, I recommend it: Audissey really works well and it is not just marketing hype. Commercials are not going to bother you anymore with louder volume. Low volume listening will be easier than ever.
If, instead, you intended usage is mostly for music I recommend Harman Kardon or Marantz. This Denon does not even come close in sound quality, it is just an average, generic sounding receiver (I also found the Pioneer 1018 better for music listening).
Power is fine, remote is terrible. Reliability I do not know, I only had it for 2 weeks and then returned, but I noticed that this unit is made in China (2309 and above are still made in Japan). My unit had troubles with HDMI, with really long lag time when switching sources and also when switching from HD to SD channels. The Pioneer 1018 did not have any issue instead.
Overall, an OK reciever and recommendable for watching TV and DVDs.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great receiver for the price
by Jeff M1 on September 2, 2008
Pros: 3 HDMI Inputs
Two zone capabilities
Audysey dynamic equilization
Audysey speaker callibrationCons: Setup User Interface
Summary: After doing months of research, I chose Denon, mainly for the Audysey dynamic equalization. It works great! When I watch a TV show, the commercial volume stays the same--no more ...
Summary: After doing months of research, I chose Denon, mainly for the Audysey dynamic equalization. It works great! When I watch a TV show, the commercial volume stays the same--no more annoying jumps in volume when the commercials appear. Soft passages are as easy to hear as loud passages. There are different levels of equalization (that you can set), and you can turn it off when you're listening to music if you want to.
The automatic speaker calibration made a huge difference. It comes with a mic that you place in six different locations in the room while it goes ahead and tests levels. Once it is done, it sets parameters that adjust speaker levels to give you the best sound. It worked great for me.
The only con--and it's a minor one for me--is that the setup UI is text-based, and there is no direct IP access. Both of these problems don't exist in the more expensive Denon receivers.
Bottom line: my wife was skeptical about setting up a home theater in our family room. After one evening of watching a dvd through the Denon 1909, she's a convert! (Now I have to work on getting her to agree to a good blu-ray dvd player).4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Allows your AV equipment to give you what they meant to
by aburtonco on December 3, 2008
Pros: Video Upscaling to 1080P
HDMI Repeating
3 HDMI InputsCons: A little Pricey
Remote
Instruction Manual
3 HDMI InputsSummary: I had originally purchased the Denon AVR-1709, (you can read that review also), but after finding out what the 1909 offers over the 1709, I had to make the exchange. ...
Summary: I had originally purchased the Denon AVR-1709, (you can read that review also), but after finding out what the 1909 offers over the 1709, I had to make the exchange.
I am fairly new to the video & audiophile community. That being said, I try to research as much as I can. So after your response to my review, I did a little more.
There are 3 features that were worth the cost difference to me.
1. HDMI Repeating - With the 1909 you don't have to use a separate digital audio cable (coaxial or optical digital) to hear the audio from your digital sources through your speakers. The price for those cables alone, greatly decreases the price difference between the two receivers. (Not to mention only HDMI cables support the new Loss-less audio formats)
2. Video Up-scaling - When I got the 1909 hooked up to my 46" Samsung LCD TV, I immediately noticed a difference in the picture being sent from my satellite receiver. The 1909 automatically upscales all video (analog and digital, from all sources) to 1080p! I am not an expert, but I don't know of any satellite or cable that transmits higher than 1080i. From my research, what makes the video so amazing is the Faroudja DCDi Video Processor, (not available in the 1709). The difference is definitely noticeable, and worth it.
3. Loss-less Audio Processing - Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Digital True HD, DTS HD, DTS HD Master Audio are audio formats on Blu-Ray disks. Obviously you can still here audio from you Blu-Ray movies, but not the loss-less audio formats. I was doubtful as to how much of a difference I would actually notice, but after hearing these formats, (not processed on the 1709 and other less expensive receivers), the difference is purely amazing!
If you are not picky about your audio or video quality, then the cost difference is not for you, (please remember that once you buy the digital audio cables, you've come a lot closer to the cost of the 1909). But if you are like me, and you really pay attention to the quality of your audio and video, then don't hesitate to purchase this receiver. If you have spent the money on quality AV products like your TVs and Blu-Ray players, don't do yourself a disservice by getting a receiver that limits their capabilities.
The AVR-1909 is AWESOME, it is worth every penny! I recommend this product!
Updated on Dec 27, 2008
I went to Onkyo's website and learned that there are at least 2 different Faroujda DCDi processors. One that up-converts to 1080i, & another to 1080p. The Onkyo TX-SR606 up-converts to 1080i to the Denon's 1080p. I could be wrong, but I'll assume that they are utilizing two different video processors. Which might explain the difference in video quality.
I have my receiver connected to a Samsung LN-T4669f tv (1080p, 120hz & auto motion plus), with a Sony PS3 (for blu-ray), and an XBOX 360 for games and DVDs. Not the most expensive equipment, but quality just the same. And this receiver outputs the audio & video through beautifully.
I can't speak for the Onkyo. But as for the Denon, it's audio and video capabilities have completely satisfied this picky owner.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Receiver
by Stratus5ss on September 21, 2008
Pros: Audyssey Sound Processing
Faroudja DCDi video processing / Upconversion
3 HDMI Inputs
Great features you will actually useCons: Archaic On-Screen Set Up Program
Poorly written manual
Denon has some great deals on higher level, higher build quality discontinued models (ie. AVR-988)Summary: Once you get your setup figured out, you will love the sound, features and overall quality of this unit.
Summary: Once you get your setup figured out, you will love the sound, features and overall quality of this unit.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Unreliable
by jimhagen58 on March 24, 2009
Pros: Clear sound, adequate HDMI
Cons: This amp quit working within 48 hours of being installed.
Warranty has no "Out-Of-Box" exchanges, and parts must be shipped in (I have been 2 weeks and the parts have not even arrived for an attempted repair at the AUTHORISED repair facility)Summary: Buyer Beware.
I saw no reliability problems discussed in any review, and was not warned of a less than adequate repair structure (even in metropolitain areas). All Parts are shipped ...Summary: Buyer Beware.
I saw no reliability problems discussed in any review, and was not warned of a less than adequate repair structure (even in metropolitain areas). All Parts are shipped from I Don't Know Where.......more than 2 weeks in my case.
The Authorised repair facility has at least 6 other 1909 units in the same condition as mine.
What earthly good is a review touting great sound reproduction if the unit breaks, and takes forever to be repaired? -
Best Bang For The Buck
by theconsultant on February 24, 2009
Pros: Audyssey MultiEQ is better than competing Dynamic EQ technologies (including Yamaha) - will make your speakers sound incredible
Dynamic Volume Leveling is a must-have feature (no more blaring commercials)Cons: Can be time-consuming setup for someone with limit experience setting up the latest A/V Receivers
On-Screen Menu is bare-bones (but does the job)
No volume level indication on the video displaySummary: I've owned about 8 A/V receivers over the past 23 years. I'm a Pro-sumer (essentially a consumer that knows what they are doing but doesn't setup ...
Summary: I've owned about 8 A/V receivers over the past 23 years. I'm a Pro-sumer (essentially a consumer that knows what they are doing but doesn't setup Home Theaters for a living.) I'm also a research fanatic and over analyze every purchase - and am not afraid to return anything I find unsatisfactory. Most of my receivers have all been Yamaha's although I've owned Onkyo, Harmon Kardon, Kenwood, and Sony also. The main reason I bought this receiver was for the Audyssey Dynamic EQ and the Dynamic Volume leveling. All the competent reviews of this product point out this is the strength of this receiver. In fact, I've found these features to work so well, so much better than my Yamaha 1400, that they make up for any small drawbacks of this receiver compared to others in it's class like the highly touted Onkyo. The on-screen menu is bare bones and it won't be easy to setup for the less knowledgeable or experienced A/V user, but if you slug through it and set everything up correctly you will be handsomely rewarded when your speakers sound better than they ever had before. Good job on the sound processing programming Denon! There may be more user-friendly receivers with similar features, inputs, etc., but I'm confident you will find no receiver for the same price or less that has better sound processing than this one as far as the Dynamic EQ and Volume leveling. The video processing is excellent also. And the reliability is also excellent, which may not be the case for some of the nearest competitors like Onkyo. This receiver is a dream product for an A/V Enthusiast/Pro-sumer on a budget.
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Highly recommend for sub1000 price range
by sjgould on February 17, 2009
Pros: Awesome companion with the ipod dock, plenty of video inputs, sexy design.
well respected brand, best sound at its price rangeCons: weird remote, i have to flip open the back part of the remote to access the ipod main menu every time. I believe there is a way to change that but I'm sure its 1 step too many to deal with. Also, I wished there was an extra optical cable in the front
Summary: I have it hooked up to a pair of B&W 685 speakers with audioquest cables, ps3, xbox elite, ipod touch, and sony 32 xbr 1080p tv. So far, ...
Summary: I have it hooked up to a pair of B&W 685 speakers with audioquest cables, ps3, xbox elite, ipod touch, and sony 32 xbr 1080p tv. So far, I've really enjoyed the sound produced by the speakers from movies and gaming, but especially for music. I guess since i'm only playing audio through 2 speakers and a sub occasionally, my setup was less of a fuss than others because I kept things simple with just the basic connections. I dare not venture into the audyssey setup, and other programming just yet as I'm satisfied with the default settings for stereo use and it does look to be a headache if you want to mess with the other features.
I would certainly recommend getting the ipod dock with the receiver as the sound from your ipod is wonderfully produced.
I'm Pleased with the bluray, hd-dvd, and standard dvd playback, and I like the nighttime feature. -
Great Sound, Poor Menu
by macattk on February 14, 2009
Pros: Good Sound, HDMI carries audio and True HD
Cons: Menu and Remote are hard to use and setup.
Summary: For the money is a good AVR, as long as you are willing to put up with the menu.
Summary: For the money is a good AVR, as long as you are willing to put up with the menu.
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Great sound quality for movies, but difficult to set up
by BoilermakerG on February 13, 2009
Pros: Great sound quality. I can clearly tell the difference between DTS-MA and Dolby 5.0 in movies through my Polk speakers. HD Upconversion is good on my 106" screen, and Audessey is somewhat helpful for calibration.
Cons: In my dedicated media room, I found the Audyssey EQ to be artifically bassy and enjoyed the sound better with this feature disabled. Remote is not great, and utilizing advanced features through setup is difficult and the instructions are not good.
Summary: Overall, now that i'm happy with my setup, I really enjoy this receiver. The other day, I was watching "The Dark Knight" on BluRayfor the 2nd time in my ...
Summary: Overall, now that i'm happy with my setup, I really enjoy this receiver. The other day, I was watching "The Dark Knight" on BluRayfor the 2nd time in my dedicated media room, and I quickly realized that I did not have the HD-Audio selected. Many reviews on-line state that most people can't tell the difference between HD-Audio and regular audio, but this receiver is powerful enough to show the difference. The sounds for movies are much crisper and clearer with more natural dynamic range, even though I don't have very expensive speakers. I use some of the lower end Polk speakers, but am very happy with the sound. I don't listen to music in this room, so I cannot comment on music quality.
The video upconversion is helpful as well. I have a JVC RS1X and have disabled the upconversion for 1080i television material, since the RS1x does such a great job. I use the upconversion for my Wii, and am happy with it. Overall, it's nice to have full 1080p upconversion, but I wish there was an option to specifiy overscan/underscan on the upconversion. This is a big miss for my needs, because most 1080i source material from broadcast has some underscan built in.
The worst part about this unit is the setup. I am pretty tech savvy, but it took me several months before I became comfortable with the setup of this device. I completely agree with CNETs review that the Audyssey produces an overly bassy sound. This unit is used in a dedicated media room, where the volume is generally much higher (-10db to -20db usually), and I found that at times, it was hard to understand the dialogue in movies due to the overly bassy sound. Now that I've disabled the Auto EQ, I'm left with a much more satisfying, natural sound and a better viewing experience. This feature might work well for lower volume viewing, but since that's not what I need, I did not like it.
Overall, I really like the unit, but wish I understood how to leverage the features better. I feel like I'm going to continue optimizing this unit over the next few months, and I feel like there are features I can't use because it's too difficult to figure out. I gave it 4*s because I'm happy with my setup, but if this unit allowed for easier setup, overscan/underscan specification, and enabled Audyssey only when the volume levels are lower, I would have rated it higher. -
Buy the Onkyo instead-Save Yourself a Heart Attack
by dbriere on January 28, 2009
Pros: Denon has great sound, great support of features, no doubt. Not questioning it's Pros.
Cons: Horrible documentation, poor setup process, horrible remote, really major downsides.
Summary: Denon's user interface and set up is SOOOO painful and you're likely to spend hours trying to get this to work. in the end it's not worth ...
Summary: Denon's user interface and set up is SOOOO painful and you're likely to spend hours trying to get this to work. in the end it's not worth it. I have mine in a box; swapped it for the Onkyo and ON PLUG IN, everything just worked. And a mysterious HDMI problem went away. I had always bought Denon and struggled with them, and just assumed I was an idiot. When I found strong alternatives, I'm not going back. Reading these comments here, others appear to agree.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.
- Part number: AVR-1909
- Description: Marketing description is not available.
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 14.9 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 25.4 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Sound Effects Cinema EQ
- Equalizer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 7
- DSP Presets Matrix, Jazz club, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Video Game, Wide screen
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features IPod ready, Volume control, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Auto Setup / Room EQ, Personal Memory Plus, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Auto sound calibration, Sirius satellite radio ready
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Processing Features
- HDMI Switching Yes
- HDMI Repeater Yes
- HDMI Version 1.3a
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
- Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion
- Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1710 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Preset Station Qty 56
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
- Additional Features Sirius satellite radio ready
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 8 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video input - Rear, 2 x S-Video output - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x IPod docking - Rear, 1 x Sirius satellite antenna - Rear, 4 x Front speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center speaker output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Surround speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years
Manufacturer info
- Denon Electronics Ltd.
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