Denon AVR-97 User manual

■Equal Power Discrete Power Amplifier
Front 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Center 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Surround 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
All five power amplifier channels feature discrete power out-
put devices, and all five amplifier channels provide equal power
with lowest distortion. Each channel is rated at 100 watts, into
8 ohms, 1 kHz, with no more than 0.07% THD. A hallmark of
Denon A/V component design, the equal power amplifier pro-
vides outstandingly accurate reproduction of motion picture
soundtracks and multi-channel music programs.
■DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround
Circuit-Digital)
Since surround signals are all processed in the digital domain,
the AVR-97 is equipped with a newly-developed, sophisticated,
high-performance dual DSP circuit for the Dolby Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic, dts decoders, and Surround Simulator.The D/A con-
verters feature high resolution designs for all the Front L/R,
Center, Surround L/R, and Subwoofer channels.This combina-
tion of DSP and D/A converters works to bring out the tremen-
dous potential of Dolby Digital and dts sound.In addition, high
resolution A/D converters have been incorporated for the Dolby
Pro Logic decoder.The high sound quality of New DDSC-Digital
is due in part to the high-grade signal processing of the 24-bit,
96-kHz Digital Interface Receiver (DIR).The AVR-3300 not only
allows digital signals input from DVD and other advanced media
to pass directly to the DIR, it also processes them while preserv-
ing their integrity so that even the most delicate nuances of the
music, reflecting the emotions of the artists, are passed unfet-
tered to the dual digital signal processor (DSP).
AVR-97
Dolby Digital and DTS A/V Receiver
Outstanding surround sound an affordable price, with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding.
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital Block Diagram
Featuring the latest in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding technology, the AVR-97 provides outstanding home theater surround
sound performance.The heart of the AVR-97 is Denon’s Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital technology, incorporating high
performance dual DSP chips and superior A/D and D/A conversion devices.This provides superb listening results, with virtually
any home theater or music source. Prepared for the future, the AVR-97 features 6-Channel external input, for connection to future
multi-channel surround formats. A high quality, discrete power output section provides a total system power of 500 watts. Full 24-bit,
96 kHz digital-to-analog D/A converters on all 6 channels provide transparent reproduction of multi-channel music and motion picture
soundtracks with outstanding dynamic range and superb low level resolution. Outstanding surround sound an affordable price,
with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding.The AVR-97’s remote controller features an easy-to-use layout where most frequently used
buttons are provided in different colors and shapes for easy recognition, even while keeping your eyes on the screen.The buttons
also feature “Self-illuminated GLO-KEY” for easy operation in the dark.
NEW MODEL INFORMATION

■Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding functions are per-
formed in the digital domain for excellent dynamic range and
crystal clear reproduction.
■DTS
Digital Theater Systems decoding provides thrilling movie and
music multi-channel surround sound.
■96kHz, 24-bit Audio D/A Converters
■6-Channel External Input For Future Multi-Channel Formats
■Separate Current Supplies for Circuits
The AVR-97 is equipped with a main transformer featuring
independent 5-winding outputs, and a dedicated transformer for
the microprocessor, to completely separate the power amplifier,
audio, digital, video, and display circuits.This construction
reduces noise interference among the circuits and ensures a
clean, transparent sound.
■Hefty PowerTransformer for Stable Supply of Power
A power transformer has been connected in the power section
where it is combined with a rectifier diode and a large block
capacitor to ensure a large, stable supply of electrical current.
Accordingly, the AVR-97 boasts high output power of 100 W for
each of the 5 channels.
■Stable Speaker Drive
In the AVR-97, the circuitry through which current flows to
drive the speakers has been incorporated onto a single board
between the rectifier circuit of the power source and the
speaker terminals. A new phase correction circuit has also
been adopted, eliminating the need for an output coil. Since
this configuration allows the power transistor to drive the
speakers directly, there is no loss of power to any of the chan-
nels.The sound that you hear is thus extremely stable as well
as powerful.
■Pre Outputs for System Upgrading
The pre-out terminals on the AVR-97 is offered for Front L/R,
Center and Mono (Subwoofer) channels.A separate power amp
can be connected to these terminals to upgrade your system.
■Video Select Switch
This function lets you select video sources independently of
the audio sources.
■All-channel Level Control
■Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels
■Icon-based On-Screen Display
The AVR-97 provides an On-Screen Display (OSD) featur-
ing icons (pictorial representations) to let you easily monitor
the current operating status.
■Personal Memory Plus
The handy Personal Memory Plus function allows you to
store the surround mode, the level settings for all speakers,
as well as the delay time, to further customize the sound
source. Simply push any source button and it will instantly dis-
play the settings stored for that source.
■Multi-function Remote Controller
●Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with Easy
Recognition Layout
●System Call Function to execute up to 10 successive pre-assigned
commands at the single touch of a button
●Pre-Memory and Programming Function for non-DENON components
■Frequency Synthesis Tuning
●40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
●Auto Preset Memory
■Other Features
●Cinema Equalizer
●Music Surround Modes Including 5-channel Stereo
●“S” and Composite Video Switching
●Front A/B Speaker Switching
Connect another pair of stereo speakers in another room.
●Tone Control
●2 Switched AC Outlets
■Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
●Audio Inputs
3 Digital (Optical) Inputs ..... OPTICAL x 3
1 Digital (Coaxial) Input ...... COAXIAL x 1
9 Analog Inputs ................... PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP,
TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX,
MD/TAPE
6 Analog EXT. Inputs........... FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
●Audio Outputs
4 Analog Pre Outputs ......... FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER
3 Analog Rec Outputs ........ VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE
●Video Inputs
5 S-Video Inputs ................. DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
VCR-2/V-AUX
5 Composite Inputs ............. DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
VCR-2/V-AUX
●Video Outputs
3 S-Video Outputs .............. VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR
3 Composite Outputs .......... VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR
Specifications
■Power Amplifier Section
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front................................. 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Center.............................. 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Surround.......................... 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
■Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO(MM)............... 2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE,
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
SUBWOOFER............. 200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load Impedance
FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER............. 1.2 V/10 kohms
VCR, MD/TAPE,
MONITOR.................... 200 mV/47 kohms
RIAA deviation................. ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Tone control ..................... Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Bass: ±10 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 ......... 5.0 A
Dimensions...................... 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 416 (D) mm
17.1” (W) x 6.7”(H) x 16.4”(D)
Weight.............................. 11.5 kg, 25.4 lbs
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
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