NEW MODEL INFORMATION

AVR-2800
Dolby Digital and DTS A/V Receiver

Outstanding surround sound an affordable price, with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding.
Featuring the latest in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding technology, the AVR-2800 provides outstanding home theater surround
sound performance. The heart of the AVR-2800 is Denon’s Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital technology, incorporating
high performance dual DSP chips and superior A/D and D/A conversion devices. This provides superb listening results, with virtually any
home theater or music source. Prepared for the future, the AVR-2800 features 6-Channel external input, for connection to future
multi-channel surround formats. A high quality, discrete power output section provides a total system power of 425 watts RMS into
8 ohms. Full 24 bit, 96 kHz digital-to-analog D/A converters on all 6 channels (3 stereo pairs) provide transparent reproduction of
multi-channel music and motion picture soundtracks with outstanding dynamic range and superb low level resolution. Outstanding
surround sound an affordable price, with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. The AVR-2800’s remote controller features an easy-to-
use layout where most frequently used buttons are provided in different colors and shapes for easy recognition, even while keeping
your eyes on the screen. The buttons also feature “Self-illuminated GLO-KEY” for easy operation in the dark.

■ Equal Power Discrete Power Amplifier ■ DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround

Front 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD) Circuit-Digital)
Center 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD) Since surround signals are all processed in the digital domain,
Surround 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD) the AVR-2800 is equipped with a newly-developed, sophisticat-
All five power amplifier channels feature discrete power out- ed, high-performance dual DSP circuit for the Dolby Digital, Dolby
put devices, and all five amplifier channels provide equal Pro Logic, dts decoders, and Surround Simulator. The D/A con-
power with lowest distortion. Each channel is rated at 85 watts, verters feature high resolution designs for all the Front L/R,
into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz, with no more than 0.05% Center, Surround L/R, and Subwoofer channels. This combina-
THD. A hallmark of Denon A/V component design, the equal tion of DSP and D/A converters works to bring out the tremen-
power amplifier provides outstandingly accurate reproduction of dous potential of Dolby Digital and dts sound. In addition, high
motion picture soundtracks and multi-channel music programs. resolution A/D converters have been incorporated for the Dolby
Pro Logic decoder. The high sound quality of New DDSC-Digital
is due in part to the high-grade signal processing of the 24-bit,
96-kHz Digital Interface Receiver (DIR). The AVR-2800 not only
allows digital signals input from DVD and other advanced media
to pass directly to the DIR, it also processes them while preserv-
ing their integrity so that even the most delicate nuances of the
music, reflecting the emotions of the artists, are passed unfet-
tered to the dual digital signal processors (DSP).

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital Block Diagram

■ Dolby Digital ■ Frequency Synthesis Tuning
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding functions are per- ● 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
formed in the digital domain for excellent dynamic range and ● Auto Preset Memory
crystal clear reproduction.
■ Other Features
■ DTS ● Cinema Equalizer
Digital Theater Systems decoding provides thrilling movie and ● Music Surround Modes Including 5-channel Stereo
music multi-channel surround sound. ● “S” and Composite Video Switching
● Front A/B Speaker Switching
■ 96kHz, 24-bit Audio D/A Converters Connect another pair of stereo speakers in another room.
● Tone Control
■ 6-Channel External Input For Future Multi-Channel Formats ● 2 Switched AC Outlets
■ Separate Current Supplies for Circuits
The AVR-2800 is equipped with a main transformer featuring ■ Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
independent 5-winding outputs, and a dedicated transformer for ● Audio Inputs
the microprocessor, to completely separate the power amplifier, 3 Digital (Optical) Input ....... OPTICAL x 3
audio, digital, video, and display circuits. This construction 1 Digital (Coaxial) Input ...... COAXIAL x 1
reduces noise interference among the circuits and ensures a 9 Analog Inputs ................... PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP,
clean, transparent sound. TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX,
MD/TAPE
■ Hefty Power Transformer for Stable Supply of Power 6 Analog EXT. Inputs ........... FRONT L/R, CENTER,
A power transformer has been connected in the power sec- SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER
tion where it is combined with a rectifier diode and a large block ● Audio Outputs
capacitor to ensure a large, stable supply of electrical current. 4 Analog Pre Outputs ......... FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER
Accordingly, the AVR-2800 boasts high output power of 85 W for 3 Analog Rec Outputs ........ VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE
each of the 5 channels.
● Video Inputs
■ Stable Speaker Drive 5 S-Video Inputs ................. DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
In the AVR-2800, the circuitry through which current flows VCR-2/V-AUX
to drive the speakers has been incorporated onto a single 5 Composite Inputs ............. DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
board between the rectifier circuit of the power source and the VCR-2/V-AUX
speaker terminals. A new phase correction circuit has also ● Video Outputs
been adopted, eliminating the need for an output coil. Since 3 S-Video Outputs .............. VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR
this configuration allows the power transistor to drive the 3 Composite Outputs .......... VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR
speakers directly, there is no loss of power to any of the
channels. The sound that you hear is thus extremely stable
as well as powerful. Specifications

■ Pre Outputs for System Upgrading ■ Power Amplifier Section

The pre-out terminals on the AVR-2800 is offered for Front L/R, Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values.
Center and Mono (Subwoofer) channels. A separate power amp Front........................................... 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
can be connected to these terminals to upgrade your system. Center........................................ 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
Surround ................................... 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
■ Video Select Switch ■ Preamplifier Section
This function lets you select video sources independently of Input sensitivity/Impedance
the audio sources. PHONO(MM) ............... 2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1 VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE,
■ All-channel Level Control FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
SUBWOOFER ............. 200 mV/47 kohms
■ Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels Output level/Load Impedance
■ Icon-based On-Screen Display FRONT L/R, CENTER,
The AVR-2800 provides an On-Screen Display (OSD) fea- SUBWOOFER ............. 1.2 V/10 kohms
turing icons (pictorial representations) to let you easily monitor VCR, MD/TAPE,
the current operating status. MONITOR .................... 200 mV/47 kohms
RIAA deviation ................. ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
■ Personal Memory Plus Tone control ..................... Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
The handy Personal Memory Plus function allows you to Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
store the surround mode, the level settings for all speakers, ■ FM Section
as well as the delay time, to further customize the sound Tuning frequency range... 87.50 - 107.90 MHz
source. Simply push any source button and it will instantly Usable sensitivity ............. 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
display the settings stored for that source. ■ AM Section
Tuning frequency range... 520 - 1710 kHz
■ Multi-function Remote Controller Usable sensitivity ............. 18 µV
● Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with Easy ■ General
Recognition Layout Power supply ................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
● System Call Function to execute up to 10 successive pre-assigned Power consumption ......... 5.0 A
commands at the single touch of a button Dimensions ...................... 434 (W) x 171 (H) x 416 (D) mm
● Pre-Memory and Programming Function for non-DENON components
17.1” (W) x 6.7”(H) x 16.4”(D)
Weight.............................. 11.5 kg, 25.4 lbs
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*”Dolby”, “Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*DTS is registered trademarks of DTS Technology.
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