Denon’s powerful new A/V controller/processor with Silicon Optix Realta Chipset
The Denon AVP-A1HDCI A/V Controller is a THX Ultra2-certified, multi-source, four-zone preamp/processor that offers a plethora of high-tech features and functions. Combine it with the matching POA-A1HDCI 10-Channel Amplifier and you'll have an A/V system with unparalled performance.
- 12-channel A/V pre-amplifer
- Advanced Silicon Optix Realta chipset for upconversion and scaling to 1080p from all analog and digital sources
- Built-in Ethernet and WiFi connectivity
- Multi-source, four-zone capability
- Audyssey MultEQ XT Pro and Dynamic EQ room equalization
- Decoding for all the latest HD soundtrack modes, including dts-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD
- Balanced (XLR) outputs
- Six HDMI 1.3a inputs and two outputs
Home entertainment enthusiasts have been clamoring for Denon to get back into separates ever since the company exited the category ten years ago, and these pleas have finally been heard! The AVP-A1HDCI A/V Controller shown here and its recommended amplifier, the 10-channel POA-A1HDCI, bring Denon’s considerable technological prowess to a whole new level.
Ethernet and WiFi
The phenomenal new AVP-A1HDCI controller can be easily added to your home network with its built-in Ethernet and WiFi 802.11 b/g connectivity. Both network protocols allow custom integrators the ability to diagnose, correct, update and remotely perform maintenance on the units without the need to travel to your home. You’ll also be able to log onto a special website and download software updates directly from Denon when they become available.
The advanced Silicon Optix Realta chipset (used in Denon’s renowned DVD players) enables enhanced video performance with upconversion and scaling to 1080p from all analog and digital sources, including the ability to use Realta Noise Reduction circuitry for 1080p input signals.
Multi-source, multi-zone
The AVP-A1HDCI is a multiple source/multiple zone unit capable of feeding up to four zones and providing digital output to Zone 2. Users enjoy discrete command, source select, volume, power and more in each zone. In addition, three discrete and independent tuners; AM/FM, XM satellite radio ready (subscription required) and HD Radio provide for multi-zone distribution with high quality playback and support of multicasting from HD Radio.
The AVP-A1HDCI features the company’s newly designed Graphical User Interface (GUI) that makes accessing all the advanced features simpler and more intuitive than ever. The unit is SimplayHD, DLNA and Windows Vista certified, and allows users to stream multimedia content from network attached devices including computers and the popular iTunes software as well as media servers and network attached storage (NAS) drives.
Six HDMI 1.3a inputs and two outputs and an abundance of other digital and analog connections give you plenty of flexibility for even the most complex system setups.
Built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT Pro and Dynamic EQ room equalization
The AVP-A1HDCI features built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT Pro automated room and speaker equalization system. Your Audyssey-trained installer can take measurements from up to 32 locations in your listening room and then plot ultra-precise correction curves for each speaker in your system. Once these curves are loaded into the AVP’s onboard Audyssey DSP processor, you’ll enjoy dramatically smoother and more neutral sound from multiple listening locations.
In addition, the AVP-A1HDCI is currently the world’s only A/V controller certified for use with Audyssey’s amazing new Dynamic EQ system, which applies volume level-adaptive corrections to ensure that dynamics and overall tonal balance sound rich and full even when volumes are turned down.
Enhanced music performance from compressed sources
If you enjoy streaming music via Ethernet / Wi-Fi or listening to your iPod or MP3 player via an iPod dock or USB flash drive/HDD, the AVP-A1HDCI features an audio restorer that enhances compressed music files.
HD Radio and XM Satellite
You’ll be sure to enjoy the multiple content streams and metadata display from the buil-in HD Radio tuner, and the unit is also XM Satellite Radio “Connect and Play” ready with an optional antenna.
Highlights
- Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-HD for state-of-the-art reproduction of high-def disc soundtracks
- HDMI 1.3a repeater function passes the highest quality signals available
- Analog to HDMI video upconversion
- Advanced AL24 processing
- Audyssey MultEQ XT Pro and Dynamic EQ room equalization
- XLR and RCA 9.3-channel pre-outs
- New GUI
- 4-source, 4-zone, Zone2 OSD, Zone remote
- Remote maintenance through Internet connection
- Wi-Fi Network audio and IP control
- 2-way RF remote ready
- XM and HD Radio ready
DENON AVP-A1HDCI $6,999.00
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FEATURES
SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D HD
Processor(s), Bit Depth and Type: 3 - 21366 x 1 and 21367 x 2, 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
THX Post-Processing: DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes
THX Surround EX Decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
Dolby TrueHD, DD+
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
dts-HD Master Audio decoding
Dolby Headphone
HDCD Decoder
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal): By source
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
Video Game Mode
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode
Mono Movie Surround Mode
Rock Arena Surround Mode
Matrix Surround Mode
Jazz Club Surround Mode
Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones: Dolby Headphone
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode: 5/6/7/8/9
DSP Effect Modes: 9
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD: Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD
Decoding for digital audio formats: AAC, FLAC, WMA (including WMA Lossless)
CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link & 1394): DLIII & HDMI
Assignable Digital Inputs: 11
Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 6 (2 BNC)
Digital Inputs: Optical: 5 Incl. front
Digital Outputs: Optical: 4 Incl. Z4
Digital to Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner:15 Incl. USB/Net, XM, HD & iPod, plus XLR option for CD
Phono Input: MM Type
Source Function Renaming: Rename & Delete
Analog Record Outputs: 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video: * with Optical in/Door
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Component: Main & Zone 2
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite: Y/Plus S-Video to Composite for Zone 2
Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI: Y/with Realta HQV scaling 1080p
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio *1080p HDMI: 6 HDMI/1.3a Audio/Video repeater type with 36-bit Deep Color, xvYCC Color Space, Auto Lip Sync Correction, 7.1 Uncompressed 24/96 Audio, SACD
HDMI Video Outputs *1080p: 2 w/Deep Color support, xvYCC Color Space
Composite Video Inputs: 8 Incl. front
Composite Video Outputs: 3 Plus Mon/Z2/Z3
S-Video Inputs: 8 Incl. front
S-Video Outputs: 3 Plus Mon/Z2
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable: *6 x 100MHz (1 BNC)
Component Video Outputs: 3 (RCA + BNC Main Zone), RCA Second Zone
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Cinema EQ
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning: Plus HD Radio
Radio Data System (RDS)
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers: 2 plus amplifier control link port
RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806: New Network Streaming - also DNLA and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Certified and Remote Maintenance
PC Setup and Control Capability via Ethernet/Web Browser
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output – Assignable: 4/250mA
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT): 4 Source/4 Zone Audio (Z4 Digital); 3 Source/3 Zone Video
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also Y/*Z2
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones: *
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels: 9 Modes
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Pre-Amp Outputs: 12 RCA & XLR types/Configurable
Internet Radio MP3 & WMA Compatible
iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock): ASD-1R/3W/3N
USB Flash Drive Port Front & Back
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Independent Power Supplies
Toroidal Power Transformer: 2
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes: Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
AL24 Processing - All Channels: Advanced AL24
24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown PCM-1791 PCM-1796 - 2 x 8 Channels
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate: 24-bit/192kHz - Burr-Brown PCM-1804 Includes EXT Inputs
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250: F/C/S/SB individual
Built In Time Based Correction
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup: Y/Dynamic EQ built-in, Audyssey Pro 32 position using optional software
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type: Y/Alum DM-A505
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
Icon-Based On-Screen Display: GUI Main Zone + OSD Zone 2
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Microprocessor User Re-set: Y/pg. 72
Detachable Power Cord
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter (THX)
Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch-through Commands: Y/RC-1067 + Multi zone remote RC-1070; 2-Way remote control ready (with optional RC-7000CI/RC-7001RCI)
GENERAL
Weight: 59.5 lbs.
Dimensions (inches): 17.1W x 8.5H x 19.25D
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