Denon AVR-786S User Manual

A/V Receiver

AVR-786

TENTATIVE

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX with Power Amps for 7 Channels

■ High-Quality Sound Reproduction

• NEW High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP

• 96 kHz Processing Circuit

• 24 bit, 192 kHz Capability High Resolution D/A Conversion

■ Auto Setup with Microphone

The AVR-786 is equipped with an Auto Setup function, to
achieve the most ideal sound field for your room. With the
microphone placed at your listening position, the powerful
32bit floating point DSP automatically and accurately
analyses, adjusts and sets the speaker configurations of
your system.

■ 3 Sets of Component Video Inputs

The AVR-786 is equipped with 3 sets of component video inputs and 1set of moni­tor outputs

■ DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound Reproduction

• Power Transformer for High Power Driven

The chassis that supports the large transformer has been designed to absorb vibra­tion, and the transformer is housed inside a highly rigid frame to secure it more solidly
to the chassis. In addition, a cushioning material has been placed around the core of
the transformer to minimize interference on the signal and enable more faithful repro­duction of the original sound.
The AVR-786 inherits these low-noise design from higher-end models not to mention
the use of short ring.

• Twin Drive Rectifier

DENON's Twin Drive Rectifier design uses two rectifying
diodes in parallel to bring out the maximum potential of
the large transformer. Since the rectifiers recharge the
large block capacitors at low impedance, they are able to
supply ample current to reproduce deep basses as well
as sudden bursts of sound from percussion or other
musical instruments.

• Large Aluminum Extruded Heatsink

DENON uses a large heatsink made of extruded aluminum.
It is placed in a design that ensures mostly uniform tem­peratures throughout the heatsink. This will ensures that
all channels respond with equal performance to the
demands of the audio signals.

■ Fully Discrete, Equal Power 7 Amplifier Channels, 85 Watts Each

Front 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Center 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Surround 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Surround Back 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)

For optimum Dolby Digital and dts reproduction, the AVR-786 features high quality, wide­band audio amplification, providing 85 watts power output for each of the seven main
channels. A large capacity power supply includes a high current power transformer
along with discrete power output devices on all 7 amplifier channels for highest
dynamic range and superb reproduction clarity.

■ Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD

The power amp circuits of the AVR-786 have been meticulously designed to repro­duce the exceptionally high sound quality with wide frequency response from 10 Hz
to 100 kHz.

■ Dual Channel Surround Back Power Amp for 7.1 Surround

The AVR-786 is equipped with a total of 7 power amps including 2 for the Surround
Back channel speaker to give you more clearly defined sound localization at the rear
for 6.1-channel surround sources such as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES NEO:6.

■

Assignable surround back (L/R) amplifiers for front (L/R) channel bi-amping,

or for Multi-zone playback

Amplifiers initially reserved for Surround back (L/R) channels can be assigned to bi­wire Front (L/R) channels to improve playback quality in the front for enhanced listen­ing enjoyment. Or the amplifiers can be assigned to Zone 2 speakers (with multi­source), in addition to PREOUT for Zone 2.

■ Cinema Equalizer

The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or other formats
emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speakers being placed
behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in the home theater without
correction, the high-frequency range is too strong. The AVR-786 features a Cinema
Equalizer to correct these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer
and easier to listen to. (For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX and
DTS surround modes)

■ Personal Memory Plus, for Easy Operation

The AVR-786 includes the Personal Memory Plus function that automatically remem­bers the surround mode you last used for each program source, so that you do not
need to select the mode again for that program.

■ On Screen Display

The AVR-786 lets you make system settings via displays on your TV screen from the
comfort of your chair.

■ Acclaimed Customization Feature

As with all of DENON’s high-grade A/V receiver, the AVR-786 lets you adjust speaker
configuration, delay times and other parameters so that you can customize the perfor­mance of the AVR-786 to suit your own home theater and enhance operating ease.
These customized features are then stored, for each source input and surround
mode, in Personal Memory Plus so constant readjustments are not required.

AVR-786

■ Multi-Function Preset Memory Remote Controller with Glo-keys

■ DENON's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the

Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage.

• DTS 96/24 Decoding for DVD-Video • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1

• DTS NEO:6 • Dolby Digital EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx

■ 5 Channel/ 7 Channel Stereo Mode

DENON's popular 7 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2-channel
sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting sur­round sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from all 7 speakers. This 7
Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers'
enjoyment with home theater ambience.

■ Adjustable Cross-Over Switching

The AVR-786 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 8 cross-over
frequencies: 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250 Hz. This lets you more accurately match
the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.

■ Audio Delay Function (0 - 200msec.)

Audio delay function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that can occur
when a video signal is processed, such as in a Progressive Scan DVD player or out­board video processor.

Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
Audio Inputs

8 Analog Inputs

CD, (TUNER), DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, AUX, VCR, CDR/TAPE, V.AUX(FRONT)

6 Analog EXT. Input

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER

3 Digital Input

OPTICAL x 3 (incl. FRONT x1 )
COAXIAL x 2

Audio Outputs

1 Analog PRE OUT Terminals

7.1 ch

2 Analog REC OUT Terminals

VCR, CDR/TAPE

1 Digital Output

OPTICAL x 1

Video Inputs

3 Component Video Input

DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR

4 Composite Inputs

DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, V.AUX(FRONT)

3 S-Video Inputs

DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR

Video Outputs

1 Component Video Output

MONITOR

2 Composite Outputs

VCR, MONITOR

2 S-Video Outputs

VCR, MONITOR

■ Component video circuits which maintain flat response up to 100MHz,

ensuring sharp image quality

■ Video Up/Down conversion function

(Composite <-> S-Video, Composite/S-Video -> Component)

Other features

■

Night Mode for not disturbing others

■

Function Rename

■

AC Inlet

■

Input Function Level

■ REC OUT Selector

■ All ch Preout

■ Front Panel Inputs (with Digital Optical Input)

■ Front A/B Speaker Terminals

■ High-grade 7 Channel Speaker Terminals (All ch)

■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning

• 56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning

• Auto Preset Memory

Specifications
Power Amplifier Section

Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.

Front 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)

120 W + 120 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Center 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)

120 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Surround 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)

120 W + 120 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Surround Back

85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)

Preamplifier Section

Input sensitivity/Impedance

Output level/Load impedance

Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB) (Tone Defeat On)
Signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB (IHF-A weighted) (Tone Defeat On)
Tone control Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz

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 5.1 A
Dimensions 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm

Weight 11.7 kg, 25 lbs 2 oz

120 W + 120 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

CD, DVD/VDP, TV/DBS, VCR, CDR/TAPE, AUX, V.AUX(FRONT)

SUBWOOFER 1.2 V/10 kohms
CDR/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms

200 mV/47 kohms

Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz

17-3/32” (W) x 5-25/32” (H) x 16-9/64”(D)

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic II”, “Dolby Digital EX” and the double-D device are

registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.

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