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	AVR-1609: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver


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AVR-1609

$349.00

Affordability and versatility are the hallmarks of the AVR-1609, which features a powerful 7 channel amplifier section to drive a 7.1 multi-channel speaker system, along with the latest extended surround decoders, including Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS ES. Equipped with the latest HDMI v1.3a digital video signal pass-through technology, the AVR-1609 provides 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output, allowing a single HDMI cable run to your HDTV display. The advanced Audyssey MultEQ in-room acoustic measurement and optimization system automatically analyzes the listening room’s acoustics at up to six different measurement locations, and develops an appropriate acoustic correction algorithm that provides smooth, natural tonal balance throughout the listening space. To eliminate irritating volume jumps between TV shows and commercials, the AVR-1609 is one of the first to offer Audyssey’s Dynamic Volume automatic volume leveling system, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ ensures rich bass and smooth tonal balance, even at low volume levels. Expansion options abound, with media network connectivity (via optional ASD-3N/3W), along with iPod compatibility (via optional ASD-11R/3N/3W), and the AVR-1609 features Denon’s exclusive Compressed Audio Restorer that automatically improves the fidelity of your favorite portable audio tracks.

Suggested Denon Accessories:

ASD-11R  iPod dock

ASD-3N  Network iPod dock

ASD-3W  Wireless Network iPod dock

AK-HM100 HDMI cable

Headphones

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FEATURES

GENERAL
Power Output; Watts Per Channel	75

All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD	–

All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD

Weight: In Pounds	24.9

Width (inches)	17.1

Height (inches)	6.9

Depth (inches)	14.9

SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified	–

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D	–

Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type	1 - 21367 x 1 - 32 bit Floating Point

Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes

THX Post-Processing – DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema	–

THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes	–

THX Surround EX Decoding	–

Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding

dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding

dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding

dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes

dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing

Dolby Headphone	–

HDCD Decoder	–

Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source	–

Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs

Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path

5-Channel Stereo Mode	–

Video Game Mode

Wide Screen 7.1 Mode

Mono Movie Surround Mode

Rock Arena Surround Mode

Matrix Surround Mode

Jazz Club Surround Mode

Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones	–

Multi-Channel Stereo Mode

DSP Effect Modes	7

Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)

Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD	Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD

Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital+	–

dts-HD Master Audio	–

MP3 Decoding	–

WMA Decoding	–

Neural Surround Mode XMHD	–

CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability

True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link & 1394)	–

Assignable Digital Inputs

Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)	–

IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output	–

Digital Inputs: Coaxial	2

Digital Inputs: Optical	2

Digital Outputs: Optical	1

Digital to Analog REC Out	–

Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner	9

Phono Input	–

Source Function Renaming	–

Analog Record Outputs	2

Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video

Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component	–

Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite	–

Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI	–

DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio *1080p HDMI	–

HDMI Video Outputs *1080p	–

Composite Video Inputs	4

Composite Video Outputs	2

S-Video Inputs	3

S-Video Outputs	2

Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable	2 x 30 MHz

Component Video Outputs

6-Ch. External Analog Input	–

8-Ch. External Analog Input

Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels

Cinema EQ

Front A/B Speaker Selector	–

56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning

Radio Data System (RDS)	–

XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna	–

Direct Function (Tone Bypass)

Volume Control Un-muting

Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)

Video Select Control	–

RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers	–

RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806	–

PC Setup and Control Capability	–

IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals	–

+12v Trigger Output - Assignable	–

Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT)	–

Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone	–

High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs	–

Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels	–

Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also	–

Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones	–

Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3	–

Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels	–

Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back

Pre-Amp Outputs	Sub

Internet Radio	–

iPod Port (Using optional AKP-100 cable)	–

iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock)	ASD-1R/3N/3W

USB Flash Drive Port	–


pre Labled Assignable Digital Inputs	–

BNC Digital Inputs - Audio & Video	–

Digital to Analog Conversion Multi Zone Outputs	–

XLR Analog Input	–

XLR Analog Output	–

Input Delete Function	–

Front Panel AV Inputs Inside Panel Composite & S-video	–

s-Video Down Conversion 2nd Zone	–

Video Conversion Analog to HDMI Scaling 480p 720p 1080i 1080p	–

Faroudja DCDi Video Processing and Scaling FLI2310	–

Silicon Optix Realta HQV Processing and Scaling	–

HDMI Video Output s1.1 Spec 1080p	–

HDMI 1.3a Inputs	2

HDMI 1.3a Outputs	1

HDMI Audio/Video Repeater Function	–

HDMI Video Switching Function

HDMI Deep Color Support-36Bit

HDMI xvYCC Color Space Support

HDMI SACD Support	–

Component Video Output 2nd Zone	–

10-Ch External Analog Input	–

Enhanced Power Amp Assignment	–

Builtin WiFi Connectivity WiFi B/G certified	–

Network Enabled	–

USB Port with HDD Support	–
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers

Low Impedance Drive Capability

High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers

Independent Power Supplies

Pure Audio Construction	–

Toroidal Power Transformer	–

Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC	–

Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Texas Instruments Aureus	–

AL24 Processing - All Channels	–

24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown PCM-1791	–

24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices	–

Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate	24/96

Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250

Built In Time Based Correction	–

Advanced AL24 Processing Multi Channel	–

Automatic Lip Sync	–

HD Radio Tuner Built-in	–

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector

Auto Setup Calibration

Auto/Manual Room Equalization	-

Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup	–

Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type	Y/mold - DMA-409

Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector	–

Icon-Based On-Screen Display	–

Front Panel System Setup Control

Personal Memory Plus

System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout	–

Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits

Microprocessor User Re-set	y/p. 44

Detachable Power Cord	–

Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter (THX)	–

Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands	Y/RC-1098

Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch Through Commands	–


Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction with up to eight position setup	–

Audyssey Mult EQ Room Correction Positions	6

Audyssey Mult EQ Pro CalibrationCompatible/Installer Ready	–

GUI Menu Support	–

10-Channel Equal Power
10-Channel Equal Power is a feature in some of Denon’s high-end receivers and power amplifiers. These fully configurable amplifiers provide many combinations. Some examples are:
o Dual 5.1 Discrete Zones with DVD-A/SACD
o 5.1 Main Zone all channels Bi-Amplified
o 5.1 Main Zone, Z2 & Z3 Stereo, Z4 Mono
o 6.1 Main Zone, Zones 2 and 3 Stereo
o 7.1 Main Zone, Zone 2 Stereo, Z3 Mono
o 7.1 Main Zone, Front L/C/R Bi-Amplified
o 9.1 Main Zone, Zone 2 Mono

2 way RC
2-Way Remote capability allows the status information and current mode of a receiver or pre-amp to be shown directly on the display of the remote for ease of control without looking on the front panel of the receiver or pre-amp, or on the display. This allows multi zone operation and control without being in direct line of sight with the receiver, pre-amp or display which is perfect for RF control. (RC-7000CI & RC-7001RCI required and is also dependent on the Denon receiver or pre-amp used.)

24-bit/192-kHz D/A (digital-to-analog) Converters
These high speed, high accuracy digital-to-analog converters extract all the information contained in today’s high density digital sources. They convert 192,000 24-bit digital words per second into analog signals to extract the highest definition audio sound. They are fully capable of converting any signal from a DVD-Audio disc as well as providing superior reproduction from conventional CD, CD-R/CD-RW discs. Today’s converters also provide exceptional dynamic range and are largely free of “clock jitter,” a time-based inaccuracy that plagued earlier D/A converters.

5.1-, 6.1-, 7.1-Channels
A surround processor, or receiver, may produce 6, 7, or 8 channels of output, depending on the source and type of surround processing. The basic surround format (“5.1” surround) includes three full-range front channels (left, right and center), two full-range surround channels (left surround and right surround), and a low-frequency, or subwoofer channel. Because the subwoofer channel carries only the lowest octaves compared to the five full-range speakers, it is called the “.1” channel. A “6.1-channel setup” adds a separate full-range “center back” speaker to the 5.1 array. A “7.1”-channel system includes two “back” channels in addition to the surround channels.

6-Channel Equal Power
6-Channel Equal Power connects 6 speakers independently without requiring separate power amps for the pre-outs. It complements Dolby Digital EX and dts ES sound modes, allowing you to connect the 'surround back' speaker straight off the main amplifier without adding a power amplifier to support 6.1 surround formats. With built-in separate internal amplifiers to power each channel independently, this feature allows you to enjoy the same high power output capability per channel, giving a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.

6-Channel Inputs for DVD-Audio or SACD
These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, SACD and DVD-Audio. The 6 channels are the Front left, Front right, Center, Surround left, Surround right and the Subwoofer. These connections are made by using 6 standard phono (RCA's) cables. The inputs are on the amplifier and by selecting 'Ext in' you can receive analog audio signals via a source such as a DVD player. Denon DVD players can be connected via the 6 phono cables to a Denon amplifier's 6-CH EXT inputs to allow for SACD or DVD-Au