Denon AVR-1909

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AVR-1909: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver

The AVR-1909 is equipped with the latest high resolution surround sound format decoding capabilities, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio – the latest high resolution audio formats found on many Blu-ray high definition discs. The powerful seven channel amplifier section can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, as well as being able to drive a 5.1 channel system in the main room along with powered stereo speaker outputs for second zone audio. The video section features extensive video source switching and up-conversion capability, and is equipped with three latest specification v1.3a HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, with up to 1080p resolution. In addition, the AVR-1909 features Faroudja DCDi video processing and up-conversion, breathing new life into standard definition sources, along with three HD component video inputs and one HD component video output. Setup is a snap, thanks to the icon-based on screen display, and the Audyssey MultEQ acoustic correction and optimization system custom-tailors the sound for optimum tonal balance throughout the listening space. To eliminate irritating swings in volume between TV shows and commercials, the AVR-1909 is one of the first to offer Audyssey Dynamic Volume automatic volume-leveling system, as well as Audyssey Dynamic EQ to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance, even at low volume levels.

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SPECIFICATION :

GENERAL

• Availability July 2008
• Finish Black
• Power Output; Watts Per Channel 90
• All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
• All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD
• Weight: In Pounds 25.4
• Width (inches) 17.1
• Height (inches) 6.7
• 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 Plus
• Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
• Dolby Digital Pro Logic II
• 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
• 5-Channel Equal Power
• 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 5/6/7
• 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
• Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital+
• dts-HD Master Audio
• MP3 Decoding
• WMA Decoding
• HD Radio
• XMHD
• 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 4
• 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 8
• 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 3
• Composite Video Outputs 2
• S-Video Inputs 3
• S-Video Outputs 2
• Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable *3 x 60 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
• Sirius Ready
• Rhapsody
• 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/11R/3R/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 v1.1 Spec 1080p
• HDMI 1.3a Inputs 3 with 7.1 Uncompressed 24/96 Audio
• 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
• HQV

COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY

• Equal Power Amplifiers Y/7 ch
• 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 24-bit/192 kHz ADAU1328
• Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24-bit/96-kHz ADAU1328
• 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
• Audyssey MultEQ
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume
• Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type Y/Mold DM-A409
• 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.64
• Detachable Power Cord
• Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter (THX)
• Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands Y/RC-1099 + Sub RC-1107
• 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