Denon AVR 790 User Manual

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AVR-790

AV Surround Re ceiver

A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and
1080p HD Video that enhances your level of entertainment enjoyment

The AVR-790 is a 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver that brings out the full performance of HD audio and HD video. It also has

a high-performance video processor that reproduces the usual SD picture quality of DVD and other sources in the high 1080p

resolution of HD video. The highly versatile AVR-790 even supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz that reproduces surround sound with

a vertical dimension in the front. Its other features include an easy-to-use remote control unit and numerous Denon technologies

such as Direct Mechanical Ground Construction and Minimum Signal Paths that ensure total fidelity in HD audio and video

playback and the best possible experience in surround A/V entertainment for you.

Features

New features

• High bit i/p converter and scaler up to 1080p featuring Anchor Bay VRS processing

-Multi cadence detection for SD and HD video signal

-Digital noise reduction and enhancer

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing

• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater and Scaler)

• Sleep timer function

State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality

• Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 90 W x 7ch

• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback

• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music  les

• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders

• Denon’s high picture quality circuitry, to enhance enjoyment of existing DVDs

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability

• Sirius satellite radio ready

• Power ampli er assign for zone 2

Ease-of-use

• On-Screen Display

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment

• Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ room acoustic correction system

• Three Quick Select Buttons

• Pre-memory remote control unit

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State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for

Maximizing Content Quality

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Robust power source for each block, for stable supply of current

To produce a clear, stable power circuit that prevents unwanted

noise from affecting the sound, the AVR-790 has a dedicated

CPU transformer that is separate from the audio and video

circuitry. The AVR-790 is equipped with a powerful rectifier

circuit with 12,000 F block capacitors and a bridge diode of 8A

capacity, surpassing typical models in this price range, to supply

stable current with negligible noise.

• High-bit I/P Converter and Scaler up to 1080p

The AVR-790 uses a high-performance video up-scaler to convert

SD (standard definition) video material to HD (high definition)

quality. This means that the 480i/480p (SD-quality) video signals

of DVD programs and other material are converted to the high-

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.

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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.

quality 1080p signal of HD video, and output to the HDMI port.

The fuzziness in the details of SD video is removed to produce

• Digital / analog separate windings

a clear picture. Now you can enjoy not only your DVDs but also

your VCR tapes and games with much greater clarity and detail.

• 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-790. One HDMI cable is all

that’s needed to connect the AVR-790 to a TV (monitor).

• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance

digital music  les

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability

• Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in

using the AVR-790 for di erent purposes

The AVR-790 supports up to 7.1 channels (FL/ FR/ C/ SL/

SR/ SBL/ SBR/ SW) for surround playback defined by the

Blu-ray disc format. To enjoy surround playback with the

AVR-790’s Dolby Pro Logic IIz, you can reassign the power

• 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.

amp from the two surround back channels (SBL/SBR) to the

two front high 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 ste-

reo playback, you can configure the AVR-790 for front bi-amp

operation. These are just some of the ways you can arrange

the AVR-790’s amps to suit various listening styles.

Main Speci cations

Power ampli er section Preampli er section
Rated output
Front L/R 90 W + 90 W Frequency response

Center 90 W Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz

Surround L/R 90 W + 90 W Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz

Surround Back L/R 90 W + 90 W Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

*THD  gures are power amp stage values. Input sensitivity/impedance

(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) S/N Ratio 100 dB
125 W + 125 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FM section

(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
125 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) AM section

(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 18 µV
125 W + 125 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) General

(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Power consumption 5.5 A (Standby 0.3 W)
125 W + 125 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 10.7 kg

200 mV / 47 k/kohms
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)

(IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)

23 lbs 9.5 oz

• Audio/video playback and control for iPod with

optional dock (ASD-11R)

Ease-of-use

• 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-790 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

-Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring

-Up to six measurement points

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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

di erent signal levels for each input device

• Variable subwoofer crossover switching

Ports

In HDMI x 4

Out HDMI Monitor x 1

Component x 2

S-Video x 1

Composite (Video) x 4

Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 7

Analog EXT. Input 7.1ch

Digital Optical x 2

Digital Coaxial x 2

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

Denon Electronics (USA), LLC.

100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA
TEL: [phone]
usa.denon.com

Denon Canada Inc.

505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1
TEL: [phone]
ca.denon.com

Other Microphone Port x 1

*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
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.

Denon Brand Company

D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan
www.denon.com

Dock Control Port x 1

FM Tuner Antenna x 1

AM Tuner Antenna x 1

Sirius Connector x 1

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is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

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