Denon AVR-890 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Denon Brand Company
D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan
www.denon.com
Denon Electronics (USA), LLC.
100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA
TEL: 201-762-6500
usa.denon.com
Denon Canada Inc.
505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1
TEL: 905-475-4085
ca.denon.com
*Design and speci cations are subject to change without notice.
*“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and
DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*Audyssey MultEQ
®
is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*iPod
®
is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for
Maximizing Content Quality
• High-bit I/P Converter and Scaler up to 1080p
The AVR-890 features state-of-the-art Anchor Bay
Technologies ABT-2010 VRS precision 12-bit video
deinterlacing and upconversion that processes SD sources
such as DVD and converts them to HD (high definition)
quality for improved sharpness and clarity. Now you can enjoy
not only your DVDs but also your VCR tapes and standard
definition (480i/480p) games with much greater clarity and
detail. And, the ABT VRS technology includes both SD as well
as HD digital video noise reduction to mimimize compression
artifacts with noisy video sources.
• Analog to HDMI up-conversion, I/P converter
and scaler on HDMI to HDMI
Analog video input signals (composite, S-video, component) are
converted to digital video signals and transmitted to the HDMI
output port. Digital video signals are sent to the HDMI output
even when multiple HDMI devices such as a video camera or a
game console are connected to the AVR-890. One HDMI cable is all
that’s needed to connect the AVR-890 to a TV (monitor).
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing
Dolby Pro Logic IIz introduces a new dimension to home theater
entertainment through the addition of a pair of front height
channels. Compatible with stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content, Dolby
Pro Logic IIz provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and
dimension to movies, concert video and video game playback
while maintaining the full integrity of the source mix.
Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and video signal
The “simple and straight” design concept has been thoroughly
implemented in the signal paths to contribute to immaculately
clean audio and video playback.
Signal paths are as short as
possible to keep signal degradation in the audio and video
circuitry to an absolute minimum.
Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, embodying
concepts for thorough vibration resistance
Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to thoroughly
suppress the adverse influences of vibration on sound quality.
The power transformers, a source of vibration, have been
securely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis.
Direct
mounting of cast-iron feet to the radiator in near proximity to
each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with the power
transformers and other sources of vibration.
• Digital / analog separate transformer windings
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance
digital music  les
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in
using the AVR-890 for di erent purposes
The AVR-890 supports up to 7.1 channels (FL/ FR/ C/ SL/ SR/
SBL/ SBR/ SW) for surround playback de ned by the Blu-ray disc
format. To enjoy surround playback with the AVR-890’s Dolby
Pro Logic IIz, you can reassign the power amp from the two
surround back channels (SBL/SBR) to the two front height
channels (FLH/FRH). Or by assigning the SBL/SBR power amp to
Zone 2, you can enjoy multi-room audio playback, or to achieve
higher-quality sound for 2-channel stereo playback, you can
con gure the AVR-890 for front bi-amp operation. These are just
some of the ways you can arrange the AVR-890’s amps to suit
various listening styles.
• Audio/video playback and control for iPod
®
with
optional dock (ASD-11R/3N/3W)
Ease-of-use
•On-Board GUI via HDMI output
The AVR-890 is equipped with an easy-to-view Graphical User
Interface (GUI) featuring visual menu displays. These menu
displays can also be output to the monitor over HDMI.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
Audyssey Dynamic Volume constantly monitors the sound
sources and adjusts the volume to the optimum level for the
particular source being heard without sacrificing dynamic
range. The AVR-890 is also equipped with Audyssey MultEQ
which measures the acoustic characteristics of the room to
obtain the optimum acoustic effects, and Dynamic EQ which
reproduces the high and low range with the optimum acoustic
effect during low volume levels. Dynamic Volume combines
these two functions to achieve maximum performance.
• MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic
correction system
-Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring
-Up to six measurement points
-
High level resolution  lters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer
• Auto surround mode
Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec)
• Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
• Audio level memory, capable of correcting dif-
ferent signal levels for each input device
• Variable subwoofer crossover switching
Main Speci cations
Power ampli er section Preampli er section
Rated output
*THD  gures are power amp stage values. Input sensitivity/impedance
200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
Front L/R 105 W + 105 W Frequency response
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) S/N Ratio 100 dB
(IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)
135 W + 135 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FM section
Center 105 W Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 1.0 μV (11.2 dBf)
135 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) AM section
Surround L/R 105 W + 105 W Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 18 μV
135 W + 135 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) General
Surround Back L/R 105 W + 105 W Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Power consumption 6.0 A (Standby 0.3 W)
135 W + 135 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 171 x 377 mm
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 14-27/32”
Weight 11.3 kg
24 lbs 14.6 oz
Ports
In HDMI x 5
Component x 2
S-Video x 3
Composite (Video) x 4
Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 8
Analog EXT. Input 7.1ch
Digital Optical x 2
Digital Coaxial x 2
Out HDMI Monitor x 1
Component Monitor x 1
Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x 2
Analog Audio REC x 2
Analog Audio (Zone2) x 1
Audio Preout (SW) x 1
Digital Optical x 1
Phones x 1
Other Microphone Port x 1
Dock Control Port x 1
FM Tuner Antenna x 1
AM Tuner Antenna x 1
Sirius Connector x 1
Remote Control In/Out In 1 / Out 1