Denon AVR-885 User manual

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 7 Channels
■High-Quality Sound Reproduction
• NEW High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP
• 24 bit, 192 kHz High Resolution D/A Conversion Capability
■Auto Setup with Microphone
The AVR-885 is equipped with an Auto Setup function, to achieve the
most ideal sound field for your room. With the microphone placed at
your listening position, the powerful new 32bit floating point DSP
accurately analyzes and automatically adjusts the speaker configu-
rations for your room. The microphone (DM-S305) is a specially
designed, high performance unit with a heavy duty base to suppresses
vibrations for accurate analyzing.
■High-grade Up Conversion
This video transcoding (up-conversion) allows you to enjoy high picture quality from
all video sources connected to the AVR-885. Since composite and S-video signals
are up-converted into component video signals and output to the monitor, all you
need to do is connect a monitor that has component video input jacks.
■3 Sets of Component Video Inputs
The AVR-885 is equipped with 3 sets of assignable, component video inputs
and 1 set of monitor outputs (all RCA terminals)
■Fully Discrete, Equal Power Seven Amplifier Channels, 125 Watts Each
Front 125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Center 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround 125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround Back 125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
For optimum Dolby Digital and dts reproduction, the AVR-885 features high quality,
wideband audio amplification, providing 125 watts power output for each of the 7 main
channels. A large capacity power supply includes a high current power transformer
along with discrete power output devices on all 7 amplifier channels for highest dynamic
range and superb reproduction clarity.
■DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction
• Power Transformer for High Power Driven
The chassis that supports the large transformer has been designed
to absorb vibration, and the transformer is housed inside a highly
rigid frame to secure it more solidly to the chassis. In addition, a
cushioning material has been placed around the core of the trans-
former to minimize interference on the signal and enable more
faithful reproduction of the original sound.
The AVR-885 inherits these low-noise design from higher-end mod-
els not to mention the use of short ring.
• Twin Drive Rectifier
DENON's Twin Drive Rectifier design uses two rectifying diodes
in parallel to bring out the maximum potential of the large trans-
former. Since the rectifiers recharge the large block capacitors
at low impedance, they are able to supply ample current to
reproduce deep basses as well as sudden bursts of sound from
percussion or other musical instruments.
• Large Aluminum Extruded Heatsink
DENON uses a large heatsink made of extruded aluminum. It is
placed in a design that ensures mostly uniform temperatures
throughout the heatsink. This will ensures that all channels
respond with equal performance to the demands of the audio
signals.
■Dual-Channel Surround Back Power Amp for 7.1 Surround
The AVR-885 is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including 2 for the Surround Back
channel speaker to give you more clearly defined sound localization at the rear for
6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES NEO:6.
■Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
The power amp circuits of the AVR-885 have been meticulously designed to reproduce
exceptionally high sound quality with a wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz.
■Cinema Equalizer
The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or other formats
emphasizes high-frequency due to a theater’s front speakers 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-885 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 IIx, Dolby Digital EX and DTS sur-
round modes)
■On Screen Display
The AVR-885 lets you make system settings via diaplays on your TV screen from the
comfort of your chair.
■Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation
The AVR-885 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that automatically
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.
AVR-885
DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX A/V Receiver
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■Acclaimed Customization Feature
As with all of DENON’s high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-885 lets you adjust delay
times and other parameters so that you can customize the performance of the AVR-885
to suit your own home theater and enhance operating ease. These customized features
are then stored, for each source input and surround mode, in Personal Memory Plus so
constant readjustments are not required.
■Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys
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.
* Remote control codes may not be available for some products of other manufacturers
■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the
Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage.
• DTS 96/24 Decoding for DVD-Video
• DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1
• DTS NEO:6
• Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
■5 Channel/7 Channel Stereo Mode
DENON's popular 7 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 seven speakers. This 7
Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers'
enjoyment with home theater ambience.
■Adjustable Cross-Over Switching
The AVR-885 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 8 cross-over
frequencies: 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250Hz. This lets you more accurately match
the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.
■Support for Multi-Zone Configurations
The AVR-885 provides a Multi Zone Output function and a Select function that let you
output different surces to multiple zones. Sources can be selected for output to an
additional zone, in addition to the main room.
■Multi Zone Power Amplifier Assign
The AVR-885’s Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the Surround Back
(SB) amplifier channel when the system is not configured for 7.1 to instead drive the
Multi-room Zone 2 speakers, with 125 Watts per channel output power, while still
providing 5 discrete amplifier channels to drive all speakers in a 5.1 configured home
theater room.
■REC OUT Selector
■All ch Preout
■Front Panel Inputs (with S-Video, Digital Optical Input)
■Front A/B Speaker Terminals
■High-grade 7 Channel Speaker Terminals (all ch)
■Frequency Synthesis Tuning
• 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
• Auto Preset Memory
Specifications
■Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
•
Audio Inputs
9 Analog Inputs ..................................... PHONO, CD, (TUNER), DVD/VDP, TV/DBS,
VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX (FRONT)
6 Analog EXT. Inputs ............................ FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
5 Digital Inputs ....................................... OPTICAL x 4 (Incl. FRONT x 1)
COAXIAL x 1
• Audio Outputs
Analog PRE OUT Terminals .................. FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
SURROUND BACK L/R, SUBWOOFER
3 Analog REC OUT Terminals ................ VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE
1 Analog Multi Zone 2 Output................. L/R
1 Digital Output....................................... OPTICAL x 1
• Video Inputs
3 Component Video Inputs..................... VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3
5 Composite Inputs ................................
DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2,
V.AUX (FRONT)
5 S-Video Inputs ......................................... DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2,
V.AUX (FRONT)
•
Video Outputs
1 Component Video Output.................... MONITOR
3 Composite Outputs.............................. VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
3 S-Video Outputs .................................. VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
■Power Amplifier Section
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front............................................ 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Center ......................................... 90 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround ..................................... 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
Surround Back ........................... 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
■Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO(MM)....................... 2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/TAPE,
V.AUX(FRONT) .................. 200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load impedance
SUBWOOFER .................... 1.2 V/10 kohms
CDR/TAPE, VCR-1, VCR-2, ZONE2
............................................ 200 mV/47 kohms
Frequency response ................ 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On)
Signal-to-noise ratio................. 100 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On)
Tone control............................. Treble: ±6 dB at 10 kHz
Bass: ±6 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 ................. 5.3 A
Dimensions .............................. 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 417 (D) mm
17-3/32” (W) x 6-47/64” (H) x 16-27/64” (D)
Weight...................................... 13.3 kg, 29 lbs 5 oz
DENON ELECTRONICS (USA), LLC.
19C CHAPIN ROAD, SUITE 205 PINE BROOK, N.J. 07058-9385 USA
TEL: [phone] www.usa.denon.com
DENON, LTD.
3-16-11, YUSHIMA, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO 113-0034, JAPAN
NEW MODEL INFORMATION AVR-885
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic II”, “Dolby Digital EX” and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
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