Denon AVR-1603 User manual

The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 80 watts per channel lets you enjoy multi-channel
home theater entertainment in a new dimension. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS, you can now also enjoy existing Dolby
Surround programs and conventional stereo sources such as CD in convincing 5.1-channel likeness. And if you have only two
speakers, one for each stereo channel, you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to give yourself the sensation of
being completely surrounded by sound as you would in a real theater.
With Dolby Pro Logic II for a New Way To Enjoy Home Theater
■Fully Discrete, Equal Power Five Amplifier Channels, 70 Watts Each
Front 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Center 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Surround 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
For optimum Dolby Digital and DTS reproduction, the AVR-1603 features
high quality, wideband audio amplification, providing 70 watts power out-
put for each of the five main channels. A large capacity power supply
includes a high current power transformer along with discrete power out-
put devices on all five amplifier channels for highest dynamic range and
superb reproduction clarity.
■Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder
Enjoy 2-channel stereo recordings in stunning 5.1-channel surround
playback.
The Dolby Pro Logic II decoder reproduces dynamic 5.1-channel surround
sound not only from normal 5.1-channel DVD but from 2-channel
sources such as videos and CDs, too. Dolby Pro Logic II uses matrix
decoding technology that has been dramatically improved over Pro
Logic. With Pro Logic II, for instance, the Surround (Rear) channels are
in stereo (only mono with Pro Logic) and playback covers the full frequency
range (only up to 7 kHz with Pro Logic). These improvements let you
enjoy a wide variety of 2-channel sources with the exciting effects of 5.1-
channel surround sound.
■Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders
Equipped with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 channel decoding, the
AVR-1603 provides thrilling surround sound with the thousands of
Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVDs, as well as the growing library of
DTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on CD.
■Cinema Equalizer
The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or other
formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speak-
ers being placed behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in
the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range is too
strong. The AVR-1603 features a Cinema Equalizer to correct these high-
frequency components so that the sound is clearer and easier to listen to.
(For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes)
■5 Channel Stereo Mode
DENON's popular 5 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite
2-channel sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video
sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and
unnatural artifacts, from all five speakers. This 5 Channel Stereo
mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers'
enjoyment of home theater ambience.
■Virtual Surround Mode
Surround yourself with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment using
just one pair of speakers. The AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode
provides a dramatic psychoacoustic surround sound effect, using two
speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources.
■DENON DSP Surround Modes Add Listening Excitement
Put yourself in the middle of your favorite concert hall and music
environments with DENON's DSP acoustic environment simulation
modes. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancements
to your favorite music and video sources, and include these distinctly
different sounding effects:
1. 5 Channel Stereo 5. Video Game
2. Virtual Surround 6. Matrix
3. Rock Arena 7. Mono Movie
4. Jazz Club
AVR-1603
Dolby Digital and DTS A/V Receiver
NEW MODEL INFORMATION

■Versatile Input & Output Terminals
• Digital Optical Output
The AVR-1603 provides 1 digital optical output terminal where you can
connect a CD recorder or other digital recording device to make high-
quality digital recordings directly from digital sources such as CD.
• Front Panel Inputs
The AVR-1603's front panel includes 1 set of video audio and digital
optical input terminals where you can easily connect your video cam-
era, game machine or other video or pure audio device.
•
Audio Inputs
7 Analog Inputs ............................ CD, TUNER, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, AUX,
VCR, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX(FRONT)
6 Analog EXT. Input..................... FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
3 Digital (Optical) Input ................ OPTICAL X 3 (FRONT: 1)
1 Digital (Coaxial) Input................ COAXIAL X 1
• Audio Outputs
1 Analog PRE OUT Terminals ..... SUBWOOFER
2 Analog REC OUT Terminals ...... VCR, CDR/TAPE
1 Digital (Optical) Output.............. OPTICAL X 1
• Video Inputs
4 Composite Inputs ...................... DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, V.AUX(FRONT)
3 S-Video Inputs .......................... DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR
2 Component Inputs..................... DVD/VDP, TV/DBS
•
Video Outputs
2 Composite Outputs ................... VCR, MONITOR
2 S-Video Outputs........................ VCR, MONITOR
1 Component Output.................... MONITOR
■Front A/B Speaker Terminals
Two sets of speaker terminals are provided for the main (left and right)
speakers. This allows the use of a second pair of stereo speakers in
another room in the home.
■High-grade Speaker Terminals (for speakers A):
Large binding post speaker terminals has been provided for all 5 channels
(Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R) to accommodate thick, high-grade
speaker cables and banana plugs.
■Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation
The AVR-1603 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that auto-
matically remembers the surround mode you last used for each program
source, so that you do not need to select the mode again for that program.
■Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller
The supplied system remote controller features a large selection of remote
control codes to operate other components in your home theater system,
including codes for selected DENON models, along with remote control
codes from other manufacturers. The most frequently used buttons are
laid out separately for TV, VCR and DVD, for maximum ease-of-use.
■Acclaimed Customization Feature
As with all of DENON’s high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-1603 lets you
adjust delay times and other parameters so that you can customize the
performance of the AVR-1603 to suit your own home theater and
enhance operating ease. The adjustments are easy to make via a dialog
format on the fluorescent display on the front panel. These customized
features are then stored, for each source input and surround mode, in
Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required.
■Frequency Synthesis Tuning
• 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
• Auto Preset Memory
Specifications
■Power Amplifier Section
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front ...................................... 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
............................................... 110W + 110W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Center.................................... 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
............................................... 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround ............................... 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
............................................... 110W + 110W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
■Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/Impedance
CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX
V.AUX(FRONT).............. 200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load impedance
SUBWOOFER................ 1.2 V/10 kohms
CDR/TAPE, VCR............ 200 mV/47 kohms
Frequency response........... 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On)
Signal-to noise ratio............ 98 dB (A-weighting) (Tone Defeat On)
Tone control........................ Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz
■FM Section
Tuning frequency range...... 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity................ 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
■AM Section
Tuning frequency range...... 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity................ 18 µV
■General
Power supply ...................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption ............ 4.0 A
Dimensions......................... 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm
17.1” (W) x 5.8” (H) x 16.4” (D)
Weight ................................ 10.4 kg, 22.9 lbs
DENON ELECTRONICS. DENON, LTD.
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19 CHAPIN ROAD, P.O. BOX 867, PINE BROOK, NJ 07058-9777 USA
TEL: [phone] www.denon.com
DENON CANADA INC.
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TEL: [phone] www.denon.ca
12970602A
NEW MODEL INFORMATION AVR-1603
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic II”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
Front panel with terminal cover.