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AVR-789
AV Surround Receiver

A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio

and 1080p HD Video that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment.
The AVR-789 monitors the structural elements of sound sources and uses Audyssey Dynamic Volume to adjust volume without sacrificing
dynamic range. This A/V receiver masterfully controls a variety of media for optimum playback of high-quality audio and video content.

Features

New Features High Quality Video

• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders • Discrete devices for ultimate HD video performance in each block
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ • Denon’s High Picture Quality Circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of existing DVDs
• 3 v1.3a HDMI inputs (Audio and Video) - Faroudja DCDi Video Processing
• Sirius and XM Satellite Radio ready • Analog video to HDMI upconversion up to 1080p
• State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality • 1080p HDMI video pass-through
- Reproduce as perfect as a content producer intend to express
(Denon Circuitry and Construction for Hi-Fi Sound Quality / Compressed Audio Restorer) Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
- Easy to use (QUICK SELECT / Audyssey DYNAMIC EQ + DYNAMIC VOLUME)
Digital Media Connectivity
- Connectivity (HDMI / Dock control terminal (Network ready)
• Optional Network Streaming iPod Dock (ASD-3N - wired, ASD-3W - wireless)
• Optional iPod Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-1R)
• Optional iPod/iPhone Audio/Photo and Video Playback Dock (ASD-11R)
High Quality Sound
Multi-Zone Capability
• Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90W x 7ch
• 2 source / 2 zone capability
• Discrete devices for ultimate performance in each block
• New 32-bit floating point high precision DSP
Ease-of-Use
• Minimum signal path design
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
• Direct Mechanical Ground for stable drive
• Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
• Dual power transformers
• Denon customized block capacitors
• Compressed Audio Restorer
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • 2-line fluorescent display on front panel

Maximizing Content Quality • Power amplifier assign for zone 2 Current status, such as the input source or audio format, is

• Remote in/out displayed in two lines. It is also possible to check the name of
• Robust power source for each block, for stable supply of current
the album or music track of the memory audio or other items
To produce a clear, stable power circuit that prevents unwanted
without viewing the TV screen.
noise from affecting the sound, the AVR-789 has a dedicated Ease-of-Use
The 2-line display also makes it possible to easily change
CPU transformer that are separate from the audio and video • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment settings without the OSD (On-Screen Display) on TV monitor.
circuitry. The AVR-789 is endowed with a powerful rectifier Large changes in volume sometimes occur between docu-
circuit with 12,000μF block capacitors and a bridge diode of mentaries where the sound is mainly narrative and movies
• Three Quick Select Buttons
8A capacity, surpassing typical models in this price range, to which often contain loud sound effects. Viewers often raise
• Auto setup, auto surround, auto signal detection
supply stable current with negligible noise. the volume for documentaries to hear the narrative more easily
• Auto Surround Back Channels on for
but then turn it down again when a commercial with loud
• Minimum Signal Path auto-detection of supporting sources
sound effects comes on. They do this numerous times during
The "simple and straight" design concept has been thoroughly • Auto Surround mode
a program of this type. Audyssey Dynamic Volume constantly
implemented in the signal paths to contribute to immaculately monitors the sound sources and adjusts the volume to the • Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 msec)
clean audio and video playback. optimum level for the particular source being heard without • Night Mode for neighbor friendly listening
Signal paths are as short as possible to keep signal degradation sacrificing dynamic range. • Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
in the audio and video circuitry to an absolute minimum. The AVR-789 is also equipped with Audyssey MultEQ which • Audio Level Memory, capable of correcting
measures the acoustic characteristics of the room to obtain the different signal levels for each input device
• Direct Mechanical Ground optimum acoustic effects, and Dynamic EQ which reproduces • Volume Level Limiter, for setting maximum volume levels
Vibration-resistant construction has been reviewed to thoroughly the high and low range with the optimum acoustic effect during • Power-ON Volume Level Memory
suppress the adverse influences of vibration on sound quality. low volume levels. Dynamic Volume combines these two func-
• Variable subwoofer crossover switching
The power transformers, a source of vibration, have been tions to achieve maximum performance.
securely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis.
Direct mounting of cast-iron feet to the radiator in near proximity • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
to each other serves to suppress mutual vibration with the -Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring Input / Output Terminals:
power transformers and other sources of vibration. -Up to six measurement points IN HDMI 3
-High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer Component 3
• Compressed Audio Restorer S-Video 3
Composite 4
Denon’s new audio technology for MP3/WMA/AAC
Analog Audio (Tuner included) 8
compressed audio formats restores higher frequency sounds, Analog EXT. Input 7.1ch
along with rich, deeper bass. Digital OPTICAL 2
Digital COAXIAL 2

Main Specifications:
OUT HDMI Monitor 1
Power amplifier section Preamplifier section
Component Monitor 1
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values. Input sensitivity/impedance 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
S-Video Monitor 1
Front L/R 90 W + 90 W Frequency response 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
REC 1
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.08 %) S/N Ratio 100 dB (IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)
Composite Monitor 1
120 W + 120 W
FM section REC 1
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Analog Audio REC 2
Center 90 W
Usable sensitivity 1.0 μV (11.2 dBf) Zone 2 1
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.08 %)
Audio PRE out (Sub woofer) 1
120 W AM section
Digital OPTICAL 1
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
Surround L/R 90 W + 90 W Usable sensitivity 18 μV
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.08 %) Others Dock Control Port 1
General
120 W + 120 W Sirius Connector 1
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) XM Connector 1
Power consumption 5.2 A (Standby 0.3W)
Surround Back L/R 90 W + 90 W FM Tuner Antenna 1
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 171 x 377 mm
(8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.08 %) AM Tuner Antenna 1
17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 14-27/32”
120 W + 120 W Remote In/Out 1
Weight 11.5 kg
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
25 lbs 5.7 oz

*Design and specifications 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.
*“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of
Neural Audio Corporation.
*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.
*“HDMI”, “HDMI logo” and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*iPod ® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
*”DCDi™” is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc.
*The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite
Radio reserved.
*XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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