Denon AVR-3600 User manual

Dolby Digital AC-3 and Dolby Pro Logic / DTS Decoding (USA model only) / D·D·S·C-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital) /
Full Discrete 5-channel Equal Power Amplifier / Built-in AC-3 RF Demodulator / Cinema Equalizer
A/V SURROUND RECEIVER
Dolby Digital AC-3 with DTS
AVR-3600dts
Dolby Digital, dts and Full Discrete 550 watts Amplifiers
The AVR-3600 offers Dolby Digital AC-3, Pro Logic, DTS, and Surround Simulation in the high
quality DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital) that is used in DENON's hot-
selling, top-of-the-market AVP-8000 A/V preamplifier, the same easy-to-follow icon-based On-
Screen Display (OSD), and even the mammoth array of video, S-video, and audio input/out-
put terminals.
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Discrete Construction Chassis and Direct Signal Routing
The interior of the chassis is divided to give separate compartments for the power amplifier, pre-
amplifier, video circuit, digital circuit and power supply. This design prevents mutual interference
and allows each section to perform at its full potential.
Dynamic Compression Circuit
This parameter is used when the listener wants to reduce the relative loudness between the soft
and loud portions of the sound (dynamic range). The control of the volume range allows for better
low-level listening of dynamic sound tracks like action movies.
Dialog Normalization (On/Off)
This circuit recognizes a “cue” in the Dolby Digital signal that “knows” the average dialog level of
that program and adjusts the level of your system so that large changes in volume between pro-
grams are avoided. This feature allows all Dolby Digital sound tracks to be reproduced at the same
subjective loudness without affecting their dynamic range and prevents “overpowering” the
important dialog audio track.
Rich Selection of Surround Modes
The AVR-3600 offers as many as nine surround sound modes, which is more than enough to sat-
isfy the needs of most home theaters. You can choose from among Dolby AC-3, the three Dolby
Pro Logic modes of Normal, Wide, and Phantom, or from seven additional surround modes: 5-
Channel Stereo, Classic Concert, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Super Stadium, Mono and Matrix.
Cinema Equalizer
This circuit makes the overly bright sounding dialog heard on some movie soundtracks easier to lis-
ten to.
Since surround signals are all processed in the digital domain, the AVR-3600 is equipped with a newly-developed,
sophisticated, high-performance DSP circuit with "Full Block Floating point" calculations for the Dolby Digital AC-3,
Dolby Pro Logic decoder and Surround Simulator. The D/A converters feature high-resolution, multi-bit designs for
all the Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, and Subwoofer channels. This combination of DSP and D/A converters
works to bring out the tremendous potential of AC-3 sound. In addition, high resolution A/D converters have been
incorporated for the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. The merits of all the latest technologies have been harnessed to
reproduce the absolute highest quality in sound possible today.
DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital)
AVR-3600 offers a full discrete 5-channel power amplifier to support the dynamic performance of the
Dolby Digital AC-3 sound signal from Laser Disc or DVD. All channels have an equal power output of 110
watts each (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.05%) and are configured as independent monaural amplifiers.
This construction enables the AVR-3600 to produce dynamic realism through its high-current capability
and to recreate a nuanced surround sound effect via superior channel separation.
Fully Discrete 5-channel Equal Power Amplifier
AVR-3600 incorporates three independent power transformers for each power amplifier, preampli-
fier and micro-processor to ensure a stable current supply for each block without mutual interfer-
ence and noise. Furthermore, the transformer of the preamplifier employs separate windings for
the audio amplifier, digital circuitry and video circuitry to prevent interference.
Powerful, Responsive Power Supply
AC-3 RF Input
Analog Input
Digital Input
18bit
18bit
Demodulator
A/D Converter
Digital
Interface
Receiver
L
R
Front
L
R
Surround
Center
Subwoofer
DigitalFilter
D.F.
D.F.
D.F.
AC-3
Pro-Logic
Decoder
Surround
Simulator
Master
Volume
Control
D/A
D/A
D/A
D/A
D/A
D/A
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital Block Diagram
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2 pairs of Front Speaker Terminals for Bi-Wiring
The bi-wiring speaker terminal feature gives you high-quality performance with bi-wiring speaker systems through optimum connect-
ing configurations.
In addition, you can connect two sets of conventional speakers, one for use in the main A/V room and the other in an
additional room. The Binding Posts are used for all speaker terminals to ensure secure connections for every type of wire.
Center Speaker Terminals for Bi-Wiring
Versatile Speaker Terminals
Icon-based On-Screen Display
Personal Memory Plus / Multi Source / Video Select
Programmable Remote Commander with Easy Recognition Button Layout
Functions for Easy Operation
40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning / Auto Preset Memory (FM only)
Frequency Synthesis Tuning
Tone Control Circuit (Front L/R) / REC OUT Select
Other Features
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User-friendly guide
for making settings Adjusting the surround mode level balance
Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
Audio Inputs
10 Analog Inputs
PHONO, CD, TUNER, VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
VCR-2, V-AUX, DAT/TAPE-1, TAPE-2 MONITOR
1 Digital (Optical) Input
OPTICAL
1 Digital (Coaxial) Input
COAXIAL
1 AC-3 RF Input
AC-3RF
Audio Outputs
6 Analog PRE OUT Terminals
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
4 Analog REC OUT Terminals
VCR-1, VCR-2, DAT/TAPE-1, TAPE-2 MONITOR
2 Analog Multi Source Terminals
L/R
Video Inputs
5 Composite Inputs
VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V-AUX
5 S-Video Inputs
VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V-AUX
Video Outputs
4 Composite Outputs
VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR, MULTI SOURCE
3 S-Video Outputs
VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR
Mammoth Array of Input/Output Terminals
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AVR-3600
Power Amplifier Section Same quality amplifier for all 5-channel
Rated output * THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front 140 W + 140 W
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.05%)
Center 140 W
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.05%)
Surround 140 W + 140 W
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.05%)
Dynamic Power 190 W x 2 ch (8 ohms)
310 W x 2 ch (4 ohms)
390 W x 2 ch (2 ohms)
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 1, TAPE 2, 8-ch EXT. : 200 mV/ 47 kohms
Output level/Load Impedance FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, EFFECT L/R,
SUB WOOFER : 1.2 V/ 10 kohms
VCR-1, VCR-2, MD/ TAPE 1, TAPE 2,
MULTI SOURCE : 150mV/ 47 kohms
Digital Input Optical VDP, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX, TAPE1(Initial)
Coaxial CD, DVD, TV/ DBS (Initial)
RF VDP (Fixed)
Digital Output REC OUT : TAPE-1 (Initial)
RIAA deviation ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighting) 105 dB (DIRECT)
Tone control Treble : ± 10 dB at 10 kHz
Bass : ± 10 dB at 100 Hz
Video Section
Input Terminal Composite DVD, VDP, TV/ DBS, V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2 :
1 Vp-p / 75 ohms
S-Video DVD, VDP, TV/ DBS, V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2 :
1 Vp-p / 75 ohms
Component Video DVD, TV
Output Terminal Composite VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2 :
1 Vp-p / 75 ohms
S-Video VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2 : 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms
Component Video MONITOR (5 - 20 MHz, +0, -3 dB)
FM Section
Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
S/N 50 dB sensitivity (µV at 75 ohms) Mono : 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)
Stereo : 23 µV (38.5 dBf)
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighting) Mono : 80 dB, Stereo: 75 dB
Total harmonic distortion Mono : 0.15%, Stereo: 0.3%
AM Section
Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity 18 µV
Signal-to-noise ratio 50 dB
General
Power supply, Power consumption AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 11 A
Dimensions, Weight 434 (W) x 181 (H) x 494 (D) mm, 21.5 kg, 47.4 lbs.
17.1”(W) x 7.1” (H) x 19.4” (D)
Specifications
AVR-3600dts